Let's put things into perspective: 2010 was not the worst year ever. There have been MUCH worse years. For example, toward the end of the Cretaceous Period, the Earth was struck by an asteroid that wiped out 75 percent of all the species on the planet. Can we honestly say that we had a worse year than those species did? Yes we can, because they were not exposed to "Jersey Shore."
Read more:
http://www.sacbee.com/2011/01/02/3293877/dave-barrys-2010-year-in-review.html#ixzz1AYvmVAi4
We are staying optimistic about 2011. Wishing everyone a great new year!