So, this decade is practically over
 

2010 starts the 2nd decade of the new century. Looking back over the past 10 years what are some of the most memorable moments either news wide or personally that comes to mind?

At this point I'm still trying to wrap my head around the idea that I started school 20 years ago, and vividly remember all of it (including the Berlin Wall).

Hmmm....major events that took place in the last 10 years? Tom got banned from greekchat. (I'm kidding) :p

Just the whole "war on terror" thing which will be a never ending thing, because it's more like we're fighting an ideal if anything. How can anyone win that kind of a war?

[Anal Retentiveness]

The second decade of the new century starts in 2011. There was no year zero -- the year after 1 BC (BCE) is AD 1 (1 CE). So the first century (and the first decade of that century) started with the year 1, the second century with the year 101, the third century with the year 201, etc., until you get to the 21st century (and the third millenium) starting in 2001. Likewise, the second decade started in 11, the third in 21, etc.

Sorry. I just can't help it. :o

[/Anal Retentiveness]

LOL @ MysticCat. :D

I was going to say something about this ("this" being the decade not ending until the end of next year), but I just knew someone would come in and say it better than I ever could. Why am I not surprised that that someone was MC?

Thank you. I think I read this speech in 2000. :)

As for memorable stuff, the big and the small work together to make life what it is.

so...you would include 2000 in the 1990's?

Gregorian vs Astronomical...take your pick.

anyways...you get the idea of the thread... let's K.I.M.

2010 = first year of the 2010s

2011 = first year of the second decade of the 21st century

I think most people start counting decades with the zero year and intend the first thing I said.

Jerry: Oh, by the way, Newman, I'm just curious, when you booked the hotel, did you book it for the millennium new year?

Newman: As a matter of fact, I did.

Jerry: Oh, well, that's interesting, because, since everyone knows that there's no year zero, the millennium doesn't really begin until 2001, which would make your party one year late, and thus, quite lame.

lol lol

LOL

But you're right.

Broadband access and fact access to info anytime of the day...

TV became more than just ...TV

Like the war on poverty?

And the war on drugs.

And the war on stupidity.

Oh wait. We haven't started that war yet. Dang.

Sorry, MC, once an Anal Retentive, always an Anal Retentive. ;)

In my world:

Plusses:
-my puppy
-my (mortgage free!) house
-cell phones are much better, more acceptable & easier to use
-FIOS
-I seem to be aging much like my mother (a definite plus!)
-my chapter is doing quite well!

Minuses:
-Obviously, losing both of my parents wasn't fun
-September 11, 2001
-More $ equal much more stress
-Airlines: less flight choices, less airline choices, more crowded flights... and let's not forget the troubles an underwire bra can cause at some airports!
-Much less time to read for pleasure

And I'm sure I'm forgetting quite a bit. Maybe that's a minus?

we'd loose

This decade saw itunes replace CDs as top-selling format.

This is exactly what came to mind for me, also!

Just a few things in the plus column for me for this decade would include:
- graduating high school
- **joining Alpha Sigma Tau**
- graduating college
- The Patriots winning three Superbowls
- The Red Sox FINALLY winning the World Series.. and then another.
- The Celtics winning the NBA Championship title

(Come ooooooon, Bruins!)

10 years is a lot to remember... well, 9 years :D

My back up argument (excuse) is "I did say "practically" in the title!"

But I will stick by my argument, astronomical calendar is my choice. hehe!:D

I never knew there was a war on poverty. I always thought that's what the government wants in this country. Rich or poor. Of course there's always the lazy, trashy people who couldn't care less. They actually enjoy poverty and all the freebies that come along with it. (and before anyone ask, no I'm not madmax) I'm sorry, but I agree with madmax, but I'm not him/her.

Oh, the irony.

Facebook

or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_on_poverty

Thanks guys. I just learned something new.:)

I think it should be more of declaring a war on laziness if anything. As long as there are lazy people, that war can't be won.

Please say you're being sarcastic.

No, I wasn't. I mean, I don't agree with everything madmax says, just the part about people relying on the freebies that I and others have to pay for. DrPhil, I understand some people are less fortunate than others and it's not always their fault. I just have a problem with people who are lazy, disrespectful to others, and/or depend on the tax payer to take care of them and all of their kids. Stop having kids if you can't afford them.

I want to know what we are going to CALL this decade.

I was born in the sixties ('60s), graduated college in the eighties ('80s)...

Well, there's the Aughties, the Noughties, the Naughty Aughties, the Haughty Aughties . . . . :D

And no, I didn't make any of these up.

and what do we call next year ... "twenty - ten" or "two thousand ten"??

And what is higher? What is learning? What is...higher...learning?

What it is? I mean, what is it?

Oh, that part. Yes, that part was my sarcasm about the rich or poor comment. But the war on poverty, I seriously didn't know about.:o

The turn of the millenium or the turn of the century would be appropriate.

I love this. This seriously makes so much sense.:)

That's what I call it when I have to call it anything. The 00s for short, but not pronounced like anything. Sorta like Prince's symbol.

MysticCat, if you ever knowingly and verbally called this decade "Aughties, the Noughties, the Naughty Aughties, or the Haughty Aughties" I think I might have to revoke your secret Senusret I's "cool older brother or very young father" card.

(I don't know/remember your real age so I can't tell which one you'd be.)

At any rate, stop the madness.

News:
-Dispute over the Bush election in 2000
-9/11 attacks
-Annoying & questionable changes in airport security
-Beltway Snipers
-2nd Gulf War & Afganistan
-Hurricane Katrina
-Mexican Drug violence
-Obamacare was passed by Congress
-Nancy Pelosi becomes first Speaker of the House (love her or hate her, it was historic)
-Political correctness run amok
-Obama's election (love him or hate him, it was historic)
-Three basketball coaches and four football coaches at University of Kentucky

Personal:
-Voting in my first presidential election
-Joined Alpha Kappa Psi, Kappa Alpha Theta, and Beta Sigma Phi
-Served in four Theta advising roles & started an alumnae chapter
-Graduated twice from college with two bachelor's degrees
-Got married and became a step mom of three
-Became a Born-Again Evangelical Christian
-Left the Catholic church for the Baptist church
-Meeting Mike Huckabee, Point of Grace, Travis Cottrell, & Cindy Morgan
-Becoming vegetarian
-Grandmother passed away
-Father in law passed away
-turned 21 & 30
-Extensive travel opportunities to places never been (Las Vegas, Gatlinburg, Hawaii, Savannah,Grand Canyon, Los Angeles, Yellowstone, Bryce Canyon, Zion Canyon, Hoover Dam, Philadelphia/Independence Hall/Liberty Bell, New York City, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Maryland, South Dakota/Badlands, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Asheville/Biltmore Estate, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, New Jersey, Daytona Beach, Washington D.C.)

Would you say it out loud as "The decade formerly known as 2000s"?

/obvious joke.

LOL

You guys.

This decade has been the worst of my life. It's been the most tumultuous news wise (Columbine, 9/11, Katrina, the fall of the auto industry) and the most difficult personally (the onset and diagnosis of Crohn's Disease, my mom's declining health and passing, the economy). It can end now, I'm more than ready. I'm trying to think of the good, because I tend to be a pretty optimistic person... changed careers, that was a good thing. Got divorced, that was a good thing too. Started grad school.. I think that's a good thing. Very, very tough decade overall though. It won't be looked back on with fondness.