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"[T]he share made of 55+ year-olds has increased from 16% to 19% - a relative increase of 22%," according to Nielsen Online.  And that would be interesting enough by itself.  Every increase has to correspond to a decrease, though, and the decline occurred in what might be the least-expected place."Over the last year (Oct 06 - Oct 07), the share of the UK Internet population made up by under 25 year-olds has decreased from 29% to 25% - a relative drop in share of 16%," the Nielsen report states.

Will the popularity of blogging lead to its demise? Presently on the internet there are blogs in existence for almost every subject, every demographic, and every topic imaginable and more being created every minute. Lately as I peruse websites looking for useful information I have come to the realization that there are just too many blogs on the internet. While this might not be a popular view it certainly feels good to get that perspective out there amongst ProBlogger readers for debate. It also got me to thinking, will the popularity of blogging lead to its eventual downfall?

To fill the coming gap in global savings and financial wealth, households and governments will need to increase their savings rates and earn higher returns on the assets they already have.

In a follow-up to his now-legendary TED2006 presentation, Hans Rosling demonstrates how developing countries are pulling themselves out of poverty.