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The social Web in 2010: The emerging standards and technologies to watch

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The emergence of Facebook, Twitter, and the rest of the social Web as a global force in the last several years has done a great deal to highlight their potential to fundamentally alter the way we communicate and collaborate both at home and in business. Disconnects between older and newer generations of social media.

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Your Next Startup Will Likely Be Run By a Boomer

Startup Professionals Musings

Half of the Internet users aged 50-64 use social media now, an 88 percent growth from the previous year. Social networking penetration by Boomers has now caught up with the other age groups, reaching about 80% across the board. Many Boomers have the purchasing power and become enthusiastic early adopters who help lead the way.

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Boomers are Driving a New Entrepreneurship Boom

Startup Professionals Musings

Half of the Internet users aged 50-64 use social media now, an 88 percent growth from the previous year. The number of Facebook users in the US aged 55 and older grew from around 1 million in early 2009 to 10 million in early 2010. In terms of job creation, innovation, and productivity, entrepreneurs drive growth.