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July 4th 2007 00:00
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"Seniors have been hooking up to the Internet at a rate that far outpaces the rest of the population in recent years. Since 2000, the number of Americans older than 65 using the Internet rose more than 160 percent, said Susannah Fox, an associate director of the Pew Internet and American Life Project, which tracks the social impact of Internet use. Over the same period, no other age group grew by more than 70 percent.




This comment comes from By Mary Gail Hare Sun Reporter on the link


Advocates for older Americans believe the trend is crucial to maintaining a healthy lifestyle.


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Comment by Jessicca

July 4th 2007 00:53
Sometimes, I do believe that for the sake of able to communicate with the younger generation, i.e grandkids, the seniors have once again put on the gear of bravery and step into the vast virtual limbo only to know that, they got hooked up with the endless information the Internet has to offer.

You know, my boss' mom must surf her net everyday, from Financialist, her daily Australian online newpaper (I'm not sure which one), to her Skype with her son and daughter who are staying in Sydney.

That's how the world has become. Physically detached but connected through virtual wires.

Interesting news report you've got there. ^_^

Have a blessed day!

Comment by katyzzz

July 4th 2007 01:13
Really interesting comments Jessicca, and the little anecdotes are a great help.

Thank you so much,

katyzzz

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