Seconds That Changed Lives in 2011

Remember this years’ events, stories, and scandals? Some are silly, some are fun, and a few have significantly changed the fabric of our lives.

Some news is the kind that makes you always remember where you were when you first heard about it. Like the text I received from my daughter telling me that Amy Winehouse had died, or the phone call I had with a friend one night who ended the conversation with,  “I guess you’ve heard that Steve Jobs passed away today.” It was definitely The Year in Crazy — but we are still here!

Here are some things that changed lives in 2011:

1. Top Social Media Blunders of 2011 As social media continues to rule our lives, we realize know dangerous pressing the “send” key can be. An insensitive or inaccurate tweet can quickly make it around the world before any apology or explanation can even be typed.

2. Saying Goodbye We lost some legends this year. These people who shaped our world — for better or worse — will be remembered in history books years from now.

3. 11 Days That Shaped 2011 This beautiful chronology of events marks the most significant events and their rippling effects.

4. Top Celebrity Scandals of 2011 Really! How could they do that? Is anyone normal out there?

5. Top 10 Badass Sports Moments of 2011 If you watched the World Series (all seven games) or The Stanley Cup (all seven games), you know sports can be exciting. And don’t forget that the Packers — a team that almost missed the playoffs and — the Super Bowl.