# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1109 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1110 --- ## [What's the one thing you wish somebody had told you about parenting an infant?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-one-thing-you-wish-somebody-had-told-you-about-parenting-an-infant/686262)
**Author:** [@Zsofia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zsofia)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2014, 4:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-one-thing-you-wish-somebody-had-told-you-about-parenting-an-infant/686262 "2014-04-19T04:33:10Z")
So we’re at 21 weeks now and Tater’s evidently practicing really hard for his eventual soccer superstardom - it’s becoming a little less abstract now that in August we’ll drive to the hospital as two people and come home… --- ## [Is speaking African American Vernacular English an impediment to succeeding in college?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-speaking-african-american-vernacular-english-an-impediment-to-succeeding-in-college/664748)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2014, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-speaking-african-american-vernacular-english-an-impediment-to-succeeding-in-college/664748 "2014-04-19T02:20:34Z")
In this thread the question is raised as to the chances that Rachel Jeantel will be able to succeed in college if she takes advantage of a popular DJs offer to give her a full undergraduate ride. Some, including myself,… --- ## [Need a "Murphy's Law" type of name for this phenomenon: people watching over your shoulder fixes/bre](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-murphys-law-type-of-name-for-this-phenomenon-people-watching-over-your-shoulder-fixes-bre/686284)
**Author:** [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2014, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-murphys-law-type-of-name-for-this-phenomenon-people-watching-over-your-shoulder-fixes-bre/686284 "2014-04-19T02:16:04Z")
A guy I work with has the uncanny ability to fix things via telepathy. I’ll send him a note about such-and-such not working and instead is delivering XYZ error, he’ll respond that he can’t replicate the error and will co… --- ## [Online Education Advice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-education-advice/645908)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2014, 12:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-education-advice/645908 "2014-04-19T00:54:00Z")
After my Father’s death, I am considering a life change. A new job, & maybe leaving Tennessee, too. I need advice about online education. What I have: \[ul\] \[li\]A Liberal Arts Degree\[/li\]\[li\]15 years in Aerial Photog… --- ## [Neckache? Or could this have been a migraine?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neckache-or-could-this-have-been-a-migraine/686280)
**Author:** [@Napier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napier)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2014, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neckache-or-could-this-have-been-a-migraine/686280 "2014-04-19T00:42:09Z")
I get these bad aches where my neck blends into the lower rear of my cranium, and one had me up for about 3 hours in the middle of the night last night, so I looked and felt my best this morning. I’d say it was about at … --- ## [Is Good Friday a public holiday where you are?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-good-friday-a-public-holiday-where-you-are/686313)
**Author:** [@Cunctator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cunctator)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2014, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-good-friday-a-public-holiday-where-you-are/686313 "2014-04-18T22:59:01Z")
It’s Maundy Thursday afternoon and the office is starting to quieten down in anticipation of the four day Easter break. We get Good Friday and Easter Monday off as public holidays. What’s the Easter public holiday situa… --- ## [Sport coat question: does it need tailoring?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sport-coat-question-does-it-need-tailoring/686430)
**Author:** [@sparky\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sparky_1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2014, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sport-coat-question-does-it-need-tailoring/686430 "2014-04-18T21:32:34Z")
I just bought a new sport coat that I intend to wear on a trip tomorrow. As such, I don’t have time to have it tailored. Luckily, the fit is great. However… I need to remove the stitching from the pockets, which is e… --- ## [Poll: Did NSA Know About and Use Heartbleed Bug?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-did-nsa-know-about-and-use-heartbleed-bug/685908)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2014, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-did-nsa-know-about-and-use-heartbleed-bug/685908 "2014-04-18T20:47:35Z")
“The U.S. National Security Agency knew for at least two years about a flaw in the way that many websites send sensitive information, now dubbed the Heartbleed bug, and regularly used it to gather critical intelligence, … --- ## [Can one make a living selling Herbalife?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-one-make-a-living-selling-herbalife/640658)
**Author:** [@Hazle\_Weatherfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hazle_Weatherfield)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2013, 12:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-one-make-a-living-selling-herbalife/640658 "2013-09-06T12:33:23Z")
I would really like some true stories here. If so, how? If not, why not? If it’s such a scam, how is it still in business after 30 years. Does anyone have any first or even second-hand experience? Thanks! --- ## [Buy U.S. made...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buy-u-s-made/686364)
**Author:** [@randompattern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/randompattern)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2014, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buy-u-s-made/686364 "2014-04-18T17:19:10Z")
I didn’t try to search this because I’m not good at it. I never find anything. If everyone living inside the U.S. made a concerted effort to buy only U.S. made goods first thing tomorrow morning, how would it effect our… --- ## [Trusts and Taxes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trusts-and-taxes/686316)
**Author:** [@by-tor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/by-tor)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2014, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trusts-and-taxes/686316 "2014-04-18T15:04:51Z")
I realize that the standard answer in questions related to trusts is to see a lawyer. I also realize a standard answer is to say that it varies by state. I am wondering if anyone knows a quick and definitive answer to t… --- ## [Old folks using McDonald's as an old folks' home. What would you do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-folks-using-mcdonalds-as-an-old-folks-home-what-would-you-do/678926)
**Author:** [@monstro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monstro)\ **Replies:** 207\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2014, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-folks-using-mcdonalds-as-an-old-folks-home-what-would-you-do/678926 "2014-04-18T14:02:50Z")
The story: If you were the owner of the McDonald’s, what would you do about this? Would your solution be any different if these were teenagers? --- ## [Work emails banned after 6pm (in France). You think we need the same in US?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/work-emails-banned-after-6pm-in-france-you-think-we-need-the-same-in-us/685835)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 185\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2014, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/work-emails-banned-after-6pm-in-france-you-think-we-need-the-same-in-us/685835 "2014-04-18T13:39:28Z")
I love this idea! What it does is give the employee a valid reason to shut off his work phone at 6pm. No more passive aggressive bullshit from the boss. Boss "I emailed you yesterday evening, didn’t you read it? you rea… --- ## [Passover ethics question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/passover-ethics-question/686046)
**Author:** [@psychobunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychobunny)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2014, 1:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/passover-ethics-question/686046 "2014-04-18T13:31:22Z")
I’ve posted here before several times about the propriety of using kosher for Passover noodles for the sedar and the consensus seems to be that it is ethical and allowed but some agree with me that I am justified in cons… --- ## [Cyclists.. evil bastards?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cyclists-evil-bastards/685732)
**Author:** [@cmosdes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmosdes)\ **Replies:** 278\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2014, 11:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cyclists-evil-bastards/685732 "2014-04-18T11:35:52Z")
I’m a recreational cyclist. I ride to work and on the way there is a 4 way stop. In each direction there is a left turn lane and a bike lane, along with the regular car lane. Visibility when approaching the intersection … --- ## [PayPal App thoughts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paypal-app-thoughts/686187)
**Author:** [@MacCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacCat)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2014, 11:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paypal-app-thoughts/686187 "2014-04-18T11:21:38Z")
Any opinions on advantages and/or disadvantages of the PayPal app? PayPal App Site --- ## [You may alter or add one feature on your car - what will it be?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-may-alter-or-add-one-feature-on-your-car-what-will-it-be/685951)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2014, 10:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-may-alter-or-add-one-feature-on-your-car-what-will-it-be/685951 "2014-04-18T10:49:15Z")
The ghosts of Cal Worthington and his dog Spot have decided to visit you. Ghost-of-Cal is still fairly new to the afterlife, and he’s not yet mastered his powers. However, he’s learned enough to be able to change or add … --- ## [How would we hunt for past alien civilizations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-we-hunt-for-past-alien-civilizations/685987)
**Author:** [@IMfez](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IMfez)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2014, 10:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-we-hunt-for-past-alien-civilizations/685987 "2014-04-18T10:37:40Z")
I don’t know how accurate it is, but I’ve heard that if humans were to suddenly go extinct, almost all traces of our civilization would be gone in 50,000 years from now. With that in mind, how would we even hunt for pas… --- ## [Dog arthritis (spondylosis) -- experience with treatments?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-arthritis-spondylosis-experience-with-treatments/253944)
**Author:** [@ratatoskK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ratatoskK)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2014, 9:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-arthritis-spondylosis-experience-with-treatments/253944 "2014-04-18T09:19:21Z")
I just found out that my 8-year-old greyhound has spondylosis, which the vet explained to me is arthritis in the spine. He has it between L7 and S1 (i.e. between the last vertebra and the start of his tail). He was ver… --- ## [Ever heard of this medical phenomenon?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-heard-of-this-medical-phenomenon/686314)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2014, 7:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-heard-of-this-medical-phenomenon/686314 "2014-04-18T07:15:44Z")
I already have a doctor appointment, but it’s not for another couple of weeks. My partner wants me to go to the ER, but I’m trying not to panic. This is something I didn’t notice until recently, when I saw my reflection… --- ## [EMT's, Paramedics, MD's, Opinions on MedicAlert Jewelry](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/emts-paramedics-mds-opinions-on-medicalert-jewelry/679830)
**Author:** [@SeaDragonTattoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SeaDragonTattoo)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2014, 6:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/emts-paramedics-mds-opinions-on-medicalert-jewelry/679830 "2014-04-18T06:11:43Z")
I had gallbladder removal surgery - first time I’ve ever been sedated - in December, which turned out to involve a bit of a complication. I have a small, ventral airway. It took 5 anesthesiologists two hours to get me in… --- ## [Have you had shingles, or gotten the shingles vaccination?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-had-shingles-or-gotten-the-shingles-vaccination/686173)
**Author:** [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2014, 5:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-had-shingles-or-gotten-the-shingles-vaccination/686173 "2014-04-18T05:35:49Z")
I turn 60 in June, and everytime I go to Walgreen’s pharmacy, there is a sign pushing the shingles vaccination but exclaiming, “One in three people over the age of 60 will get shingles”. I don’t know very many people wh… --- ## [Anyone miss their mom?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-miss-their-mom/681027)
**Author:** [@highrollinwooded](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/highrollinwooded)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2014, 5:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-miss-their-mom/681027 "2014-04-18T05:29:05Z")
I lost her 3 1/2 years ago…seems like yesterday. I helped her die…at the end it was pain suppositories in her ass, because she couldn’t swallow at that point. She was my best friend in this entire world!! My beer drinkin… --- ## [Travel to Washington DC with Kids](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/travel-to-washington-dc-with-kids/683435)
**Author:** [@Si\_Amigo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Si_Amigo)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2014, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/travel-to-washington-dc-with-kids/683435 "2014-04-18T01:55:55Z")
Looks like I may be getting talked into taking a spring break trip to Washington DC the week of April 1st. I realize that this is Cherry Blossom Festival time and that it should be overrun with school age kids and paren… --- ## [Do you pick your nose with your non-dominant hand?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-pick-your-nose-with-your-non-dominant-hand/686311)
**Author:** [@Superhal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superhal)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2014, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-pick-your-nose-with-your-non-dominant-hand/686311 "2014-04-18T01:36:45Z")
I’m wondering if it was just me. I’m right handed, and the index finger of my left hand seems ideally suited for digging my nose and ears. My right hand fingers feel fat and misshaped. Is it just me? --- ## [Assassination by drone in USA - how soon?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/assassination-by-drone-in-usa-how-soon/686263)
**Author:** [@Si\_Amigo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Si_Amigo)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2014, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/assassination-by-drone-in-usa-how-soon/686263 "2014-04-18T00:05:29Z")
To me it seem obvious that some group, foreign or domestic is going to strike at a high level individual (or group) with a civilian drone (or group of drones) carrying high explosives and shrapnel. In fact I’m surprised… --- ## [Car Sales Job Help, Please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-sales-job-help-please/685902)
**Author:** [@FoieGrasIsEvil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FoieGrasIsEvil)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2014, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-sales-job-help-please/685902 "2014-04-17T23:11:52Z")
I’ve been unemployed for a bit now (few months). I haven’t had any great job offers in line with what I’ve been looking for during this time and I’ve been approached by a few car dealers to sell cars for them. Anyone tha… --- ## [Would you list your disability on a job application?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-list-your-disability-on-a-job-application/686035)
**Author:** [@Lakai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lakai)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2014, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-list-your-disability-on-a-job-application/686035 "2014-04-17T23:04:22Z")
Some applications for government jobs ask me to list any disabilities that would require reasonable accommodation. This is obviously an attempt to ostensibly comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, which require… --- ## [Questions too stupid for GQ.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-too-stupid-for-gq/672866)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 157\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2014, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-too-stupid-for-gq/672866 "2014-04-17T21:31:03Z")
Why are monocles associated with rich people? You’d think half a pair of glasses would be something people with not enough money to buy a whole pair would buy. I’ve asked this before but. . . why is fish not meat? And w… --- ## [Sunburn and Throbbing Muscle Pain](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sunburn-and-throbbing-muscle-pain/312005)
**Author:** [@groman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/groman)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2014, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sunburn-and-throbbing-muscle-pain/312005 "2014-04-17T18:03:52Z")
Dear SDMB, This morning I woke up to my girlfriend sobbing in pain next to me. She has not slept the entire night and finally cracked from the pain and exhaustion. What seems to have happened is that we spent a good 30 … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1108) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1110)