# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1025 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1026 --- ## [Unintended Consequences in asking for ADA Accommodation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unintended-consequences-in-asking-for-ada-accommodation/699025)
**Author:** [@YWalker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YWalker)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2014, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unintended-consequences-in-asking-for-ada-accommodation/699025 "2014-09-22T01:59:53Z")
I just started a new job that I absolutely love. I’m doing work that I love, and my boss is very appreciative of the work I do. A small downside is that my new workday is from 7 AM - 4 PM, and I have terrible night vis… --- ## [Rusty screw(head stripped) removal from gas stovetop burner.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rusty-screw-head-stripped-removal-from-gas-stovetop-burner/699101)
**Author:** [@samclem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/samclem)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2014, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rusty-screw-head-stripped-removal-from-gas-stovetop-burner/699101 "2014-09-22T00:34:16Z")
I’ve done this a few months ago on my mom’s Amana gas stove(20 years old). Burners are held in place by two screws per burner–problem being, pots boil over through the years, screws rust. Original screws are rather sma… --- ## [How to move Juno’s address book to a different computer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-move-juno-s-address-book-to-a-different-computer/699118)
**Author:** [@1jow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/1jow)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2014, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-move-juno-s-address-book-to-a-different-computer/699118 "2014-09-21T23:39:29Z")
Do you use Juno Internet Email and have you transferred contact addressee to a 2nd computer? I am trying to setup a 2nd computer and I am trying to transfer contact addressee to a 2nd computer. I have instructions from… --- ## [Blood sugar question?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blood-sugar-question/699000)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2014, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blood-sugar-question/699000 "2014-09-21T22:42:38Z")
My chart shows normal being from 70 to 100, would 103 be considered diabetic or pre diabetic. My Dr. hasn’t made any recomendations one way or the other. --- ## [Is Mega a viable site for backing up my data?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-mega-a-viable-site-for-backing-up-my-data/698999)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2014, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-mega-a-viable-site-for-backing-up-my-data/698999 "2014-09-21T17:42:33Z")
It’s mainly pictures and videos. I’ve heard that Kim Dotcom’s site Mega offers 50 GB of data free for anyone who registers. That’s a lot of space. I know that megaupload and a lot of his sites were famous for being stor… --- ## [Trust issue about a miscarriage.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trust-issue-about-a-miscarriage/698581)
**Author:** [@jakecorey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jakecorey)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2014, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trust-issue-about-a-miscarriage/698581 "2014-09-21T16:03:26Z")
Facts… Three kids, low income, no birth control. Stressed she missed period but then seemed happy she tested positive. ??? We work together, same shift. Everyone at work knew. We were even going to move in together. O… --- ## [How bad really is Coke Zero](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-bad-really-is-coke-zero/660106)
**Author:** [@Caneknife](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Caneknife)\ **Replies:** 133\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2014, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-bad-really-is-coke-zero/660106 "2014-09-21T15:08:07Z")
I was drinking around 12 cans of Coke Zero a day, but down to 4 cans a day, would that amount really affect my health, I clean my teeth daily, drink at least 2 litres of water a day, never eat junk food, don’t smoke or d… --- ## [Linguists, conlangers, and other folks interested in language: describe your ideal language.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/linguists-conlangers-and-other-folks-interested-in-language-describe-your-ideal-language/698858)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2014, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/linguists-conlangers-and-other-folks-interested-in-language-describe-your-ideal-language/698858 "2014-09-21T14:17:53Z")
Are you fond of the highly inflectional Old English, with its loose word order? Does an agglutinative tongue like Finnish please you aesthetically? Do you like Latin overall, but just can’t adjust to the lack of articl… --- ## [Strangest thing you ever saw in the city of Chicago](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strangest-thing-you-ever-saw-in-the-city-of-chicago/698821)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2014, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strangest-thing-you-ever-saw-in-the-city-of-chicago/698821 "2014-09-21T13:33:18Z")
When when I was living there in the mid-aughts, I was driving up Pulaski near Foster and there was a deer running in the opposite direction along the center lanes. Eyes bugging, tongue hanging out, looking generally terr… --- ## [Just how screwed is Malaysia Airlines now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-how-screwed-is-malaysia-airlines-now/684413)
**Author:** [@Namkcalb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Namkcalb)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2014, 11:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-how-screwed-is-malaysia-airlines-now/684413 "2014-09-21T11:08:33Z")
large-plane air travel is significantly safer than the alternatives, even with a substandard airline. But do consumers really know that? They’ve had weeks of media coverage of the latest incident, and I doubt many like … --- ## [Nuclear retaliation in this scenario?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nuclear-retaliation-in-this-scenario/699064)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2014, 10:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nuclear-retaliation-in-this-scenario/699064 "2014-09-21T10:54:34Z")
Hypothetical scenario: You’re the President of the United States. An unnamed foreign adversary nation with thousands of nuclear weapons launches a nuclear-tipped missile that wipes out Los Angeles, killing millions and… --- ## [A choice in Budapest](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-choice-in-budapest/699013)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2014, 6:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-choice-in-budapest/699013 "2014-09-21T06:37:52Z")
You wake up in an unfamiliar room. Plaster shakes off the wall with the thud of explosions. The rattle of sub-machine gun fire and crack of the rifle are all around. You run outside and bump into a patrol of soldiers. \*… --- ## [Advice for a Thai Student in York, England](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-for-a-thai-student-in-york-england/692066)
**Author:** [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2014, 3:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-for-a-thai-student-in-york-england/692066 "2014-09-21T03:55:24Z")
Our niece will be studying for her master’s degree at the University of York for a year starting in September. She knows other Thais there, or at least has been in contact with some, so knows some of what to expect. But … --- ## [Who's coming to visit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-coming-to-visit/698785)
**Author:** [@Amberlei](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amberlei)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2014, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-coming-to-visit/698785 "2014-09-21T02:32:46Z")
At work, everyone got an email earlier this week, stating that, “…a number of state and federal dignitaries will be visiting” on 9/18. It went on to say that our parking lot will be inaccessible during parts of the day … --- ## [What the hell just happened to my car](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-hell-just-happened-to-my-car/683981)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2014, 12:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-hell-just-happened-to-my-car/683981 "2014-09-21T00:24:20Z")
2007 Hyundai Sonata. Today at work the ‘esc off’ light came on, which is the emergency traction light. So I assumed this was related to a flat tire I got a couple weeks ago, supposedly if one tire has too little air pres… --- ## [Anything fun to do in Ames, Iowa?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anything-fun-to-do-in-ames-iowa/110576)
**Author:** [@Lissla\_Lissar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lissla_Lissar)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2002, 7:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anything-fun-to-do-in-ames-iowa/110576 "2002-06-01T07:36:33Z")
I’m flying to Ames (well, technically I’m flying to Des Moines, and they’re meeting me and driving me to Ames) next week to visit my dear friend and Maid of Honour, and she has assured me that there is nothing interestin… --- ## [So, when are you supposed to start feeling "grown up"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-when-are-you-supposed-to-start-feeling-grown-up/698830)
**Author:** [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2014, 1:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-when-are-you-supposed-to-start-feeling-grown-up/698830 "2014-09-20T13:37:08Z")
By most standards, I am a grown up. I am a professional. I have my own practice. Investments. Putting a down payment on a house. Professional standing. I give advise on Serious Grown Up Issues to grown ups. Vote. Involve… --- ## [Why are companies going to .NET and C#?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-companies-going-to-net-and-c/698946)
**Author:** [@Habeed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Habeed)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2014, 1:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-companies-going-to-net-and-c/698946 "2014-09-20T13:31:03Z")
I just attended a campus job fair. About 6 employers seeking coders were present. All of them wanted C# and/or Java developers. Two firms were converting their “legacy” codebases written in Java to C#. Now, as I underst… --- ## [Are cats effective at catching moles?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-cats-effective-at-catching-moles/495603)
**Author:** [@gravitycrash](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gravitycrash)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2014, 10:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-cats-effective-at-catching-moles/495603 "2014-09-20T10:08:09Z")
I thought about putting this in GQ but I’ve been around here long enough to know how even seemingly innocent cat questions can devolve into a spectacular train wreck so here it goes. I’m thinking about getting a cat for… --- ## [Were you subject to spankings/beatings as a child?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-you-subject-to-spankings-beatings-as-a-child/698378)
**Author:** [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2014, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-you-subject-to-spankings-beatings-as-a-child/698378 "2014-09-20T04:36:32Z")
I was beaten with a belt three times that I can remember. I know I had welts on my legs and butt and even on my arms and hands, because no matter how much you are told to be still and not defend yourself, you really jus… --- ## [Would you ever be "Married at First Sight"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-ever-be-married-at-first-sight/698861)
**Author:** [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2014, 4:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-ever-be-married-at-first-sight/698861 "2014-09-20T04:30:20Z")
As some of you may know, there’s a reality show called “Married at First Sight.” In it, experts (or “experts”) choose among applicants and matched up three couples. The couples then met during their weddings, got marrie… --- ## [The psychedelic drug "Ayahuasca" sounds terrifying yet intriguing. Anyone tried it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-psychedelic-drug-ayahuasca-sounds-terrifying-yet-intriguing-anyone-tried-it/698892)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2014, 4:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-psychedelic-drug-ayahuasca-sounds-terrifying-yet-intriguing-anyone-tried-it/698892 "2014-09-20T04:27:57Z")
Not a drug user other than low to moderate caffeine use and occasional alcohol, however, this drug sounds like something interesting. I could use a good psychic purging. Article of users experience here. Ayahuasca Will… --- ## [Weight training technique](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weight-training-technique/698933)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2014, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weight-training-technique/698933 "2014-09-20T03:12:47Z")
I have been doing weight training for a long time, with some minimal instruction from personal trainers. I have always been told to perform reps to failure–until I cannot complete another rep maintaining form. My son is … --- ## [Childrens Property rights in a custody situation- TN](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/childrens-property-rights-in-a-custody-situation-tn/698966)
**Author:** [@Cgoode1967](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cgoode1967)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2014, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/childrens-property-rights-in-a-custody-situation-tn/698966 "2014-09-20T02:31:02Z")
My step-daughter (13) bought herself an ipad mini with birthday money recently. She went to her father’s house for summer visitation, and got grounded (for good reason). It has been a couple of months, and he appears t… --- ## [Leasing vs Buying a Vehicle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leasing-vs-buying-a-vehicle/698811)
**Author:** [@281713832](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/281713832)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2014, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leasing-vs-buying-a-vehicle/698811 "2014-09-20T02:25:07Z")
I am about to purchase another vehicle. I was just wondering if it is better to lease or buy a vehicle right now? I bought my last one. I like the idea of being able to trade the vehicle after three years, but I also kn… --- ## [iOS 8 opinions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ios-8-opinions/698972)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2014, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ios-8-opinions/698972 "2014-09-19T21:52:35Z")
So far the only thing I don’t like is that my iPad’s Safari browser tabs disappear from view whenever I scroll down a page. It’s really fucking annoying to have to tap the screen a couple of times to type a URL or to si… --- ## [Why is the NFL uniquely held responsible for the private sins of its employees?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-nfl-uniquely-held-responsible-for-the-private-sins-of-its-employees/698163)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2014, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-nfl-uniquely-held-responsible-for-the-private-sins-of-its-employees/698163 "2014-09-19T19:36:58Z")
The NFL has been (and is still being) raked over the coals for its reaction to Ray Rice’s assault on his wife. (On a side note, it seems extremely odd to me that very few people are outraged that Rice isn’t in jail awai… --- ## [Do away with borders](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-away-with-borders/698238)
**Author:** [@MrQwertyasd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrQwertyasd)\ **Replies:** 159\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2014, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-away-with-borders/698238 "2014-09-19T19:18:02Z")
Why not do away with borders in favour of anarchy zones ? Let the anarchists finally do away with states by letting them live in the space between states and act as intermediaries ? --- ## [Ladies and gay men, do you enjoy the porn type facial?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-and-gay-men-do-you-enjoy-the-porn-type-facial/698860)
**Author:** [@Shadowfyre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shadowfyre)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2014, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-and-gay-men-do-you-enjoy-the-porn-type-facial/698860 "2014-09-19T18:37:13Z")
My wife and I were discussing the Jennifer Lawrence photos that leaked. Apparently there’s one of her just after getting a facial - the porn kind. I’ve never been partial to the “Money-Shot” in porn and I usually fast f… --- ## [Brave Ladies, Please Tell Me About Your Miscarriage](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brave-ladies-please-tell-me-about-your-miscarriage/697475)
**Author:** [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2014, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brave-ladies-please-tell-me-about-your-miscarriage/697475 "2014-09-19T16:14:06Z")
This is not a club I wanted to join. 3 Weeks ago we had a good ultrasound at 7 weeks, strong heartbeat. This was my first pregnancy and I am 31 years old. Came in for a routine follow-up on Tuesday and there was no hear… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1024) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1026)