So, this decade is practically over

[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?