# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1019 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1020 --- ## [Recommendations for Learning Swedish](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommendations-for-learning-swedish/700101)
**Author:** [@CoastalMaineiac](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CoastalMaineiac)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2014, 10:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommendations-for-learning-swedish/700101 "2014-10-03T10:20:52Z")
Has anyone here ever studied Swedish? I’m thinking of trying to teach myself, but I have no idea what books (preferably with audio as well) would be best to start with. --- ## [Intro to programming for kids 9-10](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intro-to-programming-for-kids-9-10/698619)
**Author:** [@rainy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rainy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2014, 7:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intro-to-programming-for-kids-9-10/698619 "2014-10-03T07:00:13Z")
The little raindrops love, love, LOVE video games. I struggle with not letting them play too much and balancing out other interests. But they are are both very bright (what?) and I would like to cultivate their love of… --- ## [Need Remote Access to my Mom's Computer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-remote-access-to-my-moms-computer/699989)
**Author:** [@whc.03grady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/whc.03grady)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2014, 5:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-remote-access-to-my-moms-computer/699989 "2014-10-03T05:59:14Z")
What’s the best way to remote access my Mom’s computer? Do web-based options for this exist? The why: she talked to “Microsoft Windows” last night and gave them access to her machine for 45 minutes. I’d like to get on h… --- ## [Suggestions needed for selling hats at art festivals.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-needed-for-selling-hats-at-art-festivals/700172)
**Author:** [@Bad\_News\_Baboon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bad_News_Baboon)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2014, 4:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-needed-for-selling-hats-at-art-festivals/700172 "2014-10-03T04:02:34Z")
Last year I took part in an art festival selling jewelry. It was successful so I’ve decided to expand my collection of wares to include crocheted items. I make a lot of hats ranging from normal to quirky. A lot of peopl… --- ## [Deadbeat Mom](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deadbeat-mom/700131)
**Author:** [@sir\_viks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sir_viks)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2014, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deadbeat-mom/700131 "2014-10-03T03:35:37Z")
As previously mentioned in this thread, my brother completed a nasty divorce nearly 18 months ago. As part of the settlement, it was written into the agreement that he must pay 75% of the kids’ college costs, whereas sh… --- ## [Workplace Beheading in Oklahoma Poll](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/workplace-beheading-in-oklahoma-poll/699984)
**Author:** [@davida03801](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davida03801)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2014, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/workplace-beheading-in-oklahoma-poll/699984 "2014-10-03T02:19:26Z")
Ok trying this again I am just curious if people think this is workplace violence or act of terrorism. --- ## [I was swindled by an online business. How to proceed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-was-swindled-by-an-online-business-how-to-proceed/700155)
**Author:** [@Ambivalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambivalid)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2014, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-was-swindled-by-an-online-business-how-to-proceed/700155 "2014-10-03T01:38:38Z")
Ok, today I ordered flowers for a special person in my life. Long story short, they didn’t get delivered. At all. This flower delivery service was one of those deals where local florists are used but the ordering, bil… --- ## [Kissinger Mapped Out Secret Plans to Launch Airstrikes Against Havana and “Smash Cuba.”](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kissinger-mapped-out-secret-plans-to-launch-airstrikes-against-havana-and-smash-cuba/700052)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2014, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kissinger-mapped-out-secret-plans-to-launch-airstrikes-against-havana-and-smash-cuba/700052 "2014-10-03T01:34:17Z")
" Nearly 40 years ago, Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger mapped out secret contingency plans to launch airstrikes against Havana and “smash Cuba,” newly disclosed government documents show. Mr. Kissinger was so irke… --- ## [Why do people have identities?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-people-have-identities/700056)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2014, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-people-have-identities/700056 "2014-10-03T01:34:05Z")
I’m sure everyone has run across someone who refuses to do something because it clashes with the character they have cultivated in their mind, or in some other way they view the world through who they “are”. You know so… --- ## [Need low-midrange computer building help](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-low-midrange-computer-building-help/700152)
**Author:** [@Jragon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jragon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2014, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-low-midrange-computer-building-help/700152 "2014-10-03T00:59:57Z")
I’m not very knowledgeable about low-mid end computers. I’m trying to replace my mom’s fried computer. She has mostly simple needs, but she plays a few video games. Mostly adventure games. I’d basically like her to be ab… --- ## [Worst non racial epithet or insult you've personally heard anyone use.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-non-racial-epithet-or-insult-youve-personally-heard-anyone-use/699940)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2014, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-non-racial-epithet-or-insult-youve-personally-heard-anyone-use/699940 "2014-10-02T21:59:01Z")
There’s some pretty creative insults and curses being used out there. :smiley: It’s easy to call somebody something vulgar. But to get creative with the insult takes some thought. What’s the worst or most creative one… --- ## [Marketing Viagra to women-good idea?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marketing-viagra-to-women-good-idea/700086)
**Author:** [@DummyGladHands](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DummyGladHands)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2014, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marketing-viagra-to-women-good-idea/700086 "2014-10-02T21:27:20Z")
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/viagra-ads-target-women-for-1st-time/2014/09/30/bfbe70bc-4880-11e4-a4bf-794ab74e90f0\_story.html Most of the women I know are not big fans, although understandably their partners ar… --- ## [Can you explain this way of thinking about finances to me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-explain-this-way-of-thinking-about-finances-to-me/700139)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2014, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-explain-this-way-of-thinking-about-finances-to-me/700139 "2014-10-02T21:23:07Z")
I’ve had run-ins with this twice now. I believe probably there’s some subtlety about accounting that I’m missing. What happens is, one person will suggest we do something which will only cost money if it increases reven… --- ## [Need examples of 'compare and contrast authors'; and, some impressive words, please.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-examples-of-compare-and-contrast-authors-and-some-impressive-words-please/700130)
**Author:** [@handsomeharry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/handsomeharry)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2014, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-examples-of-compare-and-contrast-authors-and-some-impressive-words-please/700130 "2014-10-02T20:55:41Z")
Disclaimer: I don’t need “HELP” on my homework, just some minor research pointers. I have topic, and the crux of my argument/paper already, and I shall edit it later. I am working on a degree in English Literature, (why… --- ## [Anyone with firsthand experience with Alzheimers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-with-firsthand-experience-with-alzheimers/699880)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2014, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-with-firsthand-experience-with-alzheimers/699880 "2014-10-02T20:25:30Z")
I started a thread about 1 month ago asking some questions about this disease but now I am wondering if it is possible for it to advance as fast as it seems to be advancing. My so went from having maybe 1 or 2 minor epis… --- ## [Were Germans Hitler's "willing executioners"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-germans-hitlers-willing-executioners/700092)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2014, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-germans-hitlers-willing-executioners/700092 "2014-10-02T20:17:00Z")
Of all Holocaust questions there are few that rile as much opinion than apportioning the blame (other than morons asking if it happened). Goldberg’s hypothesis is that Germany possessed a unique “eliminationist antisemi… --- ## [We would like to buy your car. WTF?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-would-like-to-buy-your-car-wtf/699959)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2014, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-would-like-to-buy-your-car-wtf/699959 "2014-10-02T19:21:38Z")
Yesterday I got a phone call. The guy asked for me by name and then said he was from the dealer where I bought my car 7 years ago and they would like to buy it. I explained that I had used my previous car for 17 years … --- ## [Good alternatives to iPod Touch....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-alternatives-to-ipod-touch/699112)
**Author:** [@FriarTed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FriarTed)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2014, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-alternatives-to-ipod-touch/699112 "2014-10-02T19:01:35Z")
We need to replace an iPod Touch 4th Gen- would it be best to just stay with that, or go to a different device such as an Android? --- ## [Should I allow my son to play Youth American Football? (Frontline: League of Denial)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-allow-my-son-to-play-youth-american-football-frontline-league-of-denial/670828)
**Author:** [@snowthx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snowthx)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2014, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-allow-my-son-to-play-youth-american-football-frontline-league-of-denial/670828 "2014-10-02T18:19:52Z")
Posting in IMHO and not The Game Room – although this is about football, it is more about parenting decisions. You may have seen some of my previous posts regarding my 12-year old son playing in a youth football league.… --- ## [Tell me about Macedonia/ Macedonian culture](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-macedonia-macedonian-culture/700161)
**Author:** [@Mona\_Lisa\_Simpson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mona_Lisa_Simpson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2014, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-macedonia-macedonian-culture/700161 "2014-10-02T17:53:15Z")
(Ok, really trying not to sound like I have ethnic prejudices, this is meant more of a heads up, what should I know type of thing. Like don’t offer someone who is Jewish a double bacon cheeseburger, or don’t accidental… --- ## [Is the current uproar over Secret Service failures itself a threat to the President?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-current-uproar-over-secret-service-failures-itself-a-threat-to-the-president/700083)
**Author:** [@Diceman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diceman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2014, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-current-uproar-over-secret-service-failures-itself-a-threat-to-the-president/700083 "2014-10-02T17:48:51Z")
It seems like every day now there’s a new report over something the Secret Service did wrong. (The newest one is, they let an armed security guard with a criminal past get in an elevator with Obama. Nothing came of it.… --- ## [JFK CT and Tippett](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jfk-ct-and-tippett/700160)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2014, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jfk-ct-and-tippett/700160 "2014-10-02T17:24:44Z")
Do most conspiracy theorists at least concede that Oswald did kill Tippett? --- ## [What's your website for breaking news?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-website-for-breaking-news/700108)
**Author:** [@JesterX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JesterX)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2014, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-website-for-breaking-news/700108 "2014-10-02T16:44:44Z")
If there’s a breaking, major, news event going on and you want info on it NOW, what website do you turn to? I’m still using CNN. --- ## [What do you think of this guy's house?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-of-this-guys-house/699992)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2014, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-of-this-guys-house/699992 "2014-10-02T15:48:33Z")
I pass this house on a regular basis. On the one hand I admire the guy for keeping alive the memory of his fallen comrades. Then evil cynical me says, “Welcome home Viet Nam Vets??? They came home 40 years ago- get over … --- ## [Who can run five miles?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-can-run-five-miles/697536)
**Author:** [@Namkcalb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Namkcalb)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2014, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-can-run-five-miles/697536 "2014-10-02T15:31:28Z")
In this sedentary society, I doubt many people can run five miles if they were asked today. I’m a tall active 20something man and I’d definitely struggle. edit typo in poll, should be “were chasing me” --- ## [Pretty sure my cats have ear mites. Advice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pretty-sure-my-cats-have-ear-mites-advice/700124)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2014, 12:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pretty-sure-my-cats-have-ear-mites-advice/700124 "2014-10-02T12:32:41Z")
I have an appointment set up for tomorrow. Just curious what’s in store for me with regards to treatment. Also how much is it likely to set me back. I have two cats and a dog. Should I make an appointment for my dog too… --- ## [How well do propane grill gas guages work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-well-do-propane-grill-gas-guages-work/584032)
**Author:** [@Marconi\_N.Cheese](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marconi_N.Cheese)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-well-do-propane-grill-gas-guages-work/584032 "2011-06-02T14:26:56Z")
I’d like to know you experience with these devices. I know there are at least two types, strips and dials. I’m considering one but don’t want to spend the money if they are bunk. I’m leaning towards the dial type fwiw. --- ## [Need advise on footwear](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-advise-on-footwear/700031)
**Author:** [@Mr.Accident](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Accident)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2014, 11:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-advise-on-footwear/700031 "2014-10-02T11:37:57Z")
I recently stated a job in a warehouse. It’s decent work, with better pay than I’ve been having. I do have a major problem though. I’m on my feet for 10 hours a day, walking on bare concrete and the flooring of truck tr… --- ## [Visiting Australia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/visiting-australia/700091)
**Author:** [@jsc1953](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jsc1953)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2014, 11:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/visiting-australia/700091 "2014-10-02T11:09:41Z")
My wife and I have tentative plans to visit a friend in Melbourne next year. Our vague and fuzzy itinerary may be to spend 5-7 days with the friend; then rent a car and drive north along the coast and spend another week… --- ## [Charging Your Phone in a Power Outage?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/charging-your-phone-in-a-power-outage/639867)
**Author:** [@ethelbert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ethelbert)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2012, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/charging-your-phone-in-a-power-outage/639867 "2012-11-07T23:58:18Z")
I just got power back (11/4) after losing it 8pm Monday 10/29, so this topic is fresh in my mind. We had no damage and I count myself lucky that my main problems were inconvenience and boredom. However, I expect this to … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1018) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1020)