So, this decade is practically over

[DaemonSeid]

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?

[agzg]

Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

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).

[cheerfulgreek]

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

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?

[Elephant Walk]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

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?

Like the war on poverty?

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by Elephant Walk

Like the war on poverty?

And the war on drugs.

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by Elephant Walk

Like the war on poverty?

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.

[Elephant Walk]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

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.

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/s...toryId=1589660

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

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.

Please say you're being sarcastic.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

2010 starts the 2nd decade of the new century.

[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.

[/Anal Retentiveness]

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

[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.

[/Anal Retentiveness]

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.

[DaemonSeid]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

[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.

[/Anal Retentiveness]

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.

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

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.

lol lol

[honeychile]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

[/Anal Retentiveness]

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?

[SydneyK]

LOL @ MysticCat.

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?

[Senusret I]

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.