Two links from the holidays

I like both of these:

Five turning points of the decade: 9/11, the Iraq War, Katrina, the Financial Crisis, and the 08 election. I think this pretty much nailed it. September 11 was the defining moment of the decade, though this is also true:

Some moments that seem to be turning points shortly after they happen, such as Operation Desert Storm in 1990-1991, seem less important over time. Others that we don't pay as much attention to, such as the first bombing of the World Trade Center in 1993, look much more consequential with the passage of time.

And regarding Detroit.