# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1144 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1145 --- ## [Any Guesses What Ails My Leg?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-guesses-what-ails-my-leg/681376)
**Author:** [@Zeke\_N.Destroi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeke_N.Destroi)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2014, 6:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-guesses-what-ails-my-leg/681376 "2014-02-16T06:01:13Z")
For about four or five years now I’ve had something weird happening with my leg (primarily left leg but sometimes my right). When I’m lying down, and only when I’m lying down, I start to get what feels like an electric c… --- ## [Canadians, question about mobile internet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadians-question-about-mobile-internet/681445)
**Author:** [@Scathach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scathach)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2014, 4:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadians-question-about-mobile-internet/681445 "2014-02-16T04:34:51Z")
Travelling to Canada for work next week. Would it be easy to buy a SIM card for data only services while I’m there? (Funnily enough I had zero trouble doing this in Cambodia or Thailand for some reason the more the deve… --- ## [Why is your opinion on all these new user doing this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-your-opinion-on-all-these-new-user-doing-this/681446)
**Author:** [@compositejoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/compositejoe)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2014, 4:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-your-opinion-on-all-these-new-user-doing-this/681446 "2014-02-16T04:29:05Z")
I’ve noticed that every so often, a new user joins and posts a thread or even two or three threads that go something like “Can I sue \ if \?” Why do they do this? … --- ## [Not sure what to do about swapping meds for panic disorder. Experiences helpful.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-sure-what-to-do-about-swapping-meds-for-panic-disorder-experiences-helpful/681398)
**Author:** [@choie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/choie)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2014, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-sure-what-to-do-about-swapping-meds-for-panic-disorder-experiences-helpful/681398 "2014-02-16T02:39:45Z")
After being blessed with lifelong depression, I’ve had the extra icing on the cake by adding panic disorder to my cocktail of problems. The first panic attack happened back in November of 2007 and they continued until I… --- ## [What to do with an old 403(b) account no longer in use](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-an-old-403-b-account-no-longer-in-use/680674)
**Author:** [@bouv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bouv)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2014, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-an-old-403-b-account-no-longer-in-use/680674 "2014-02-16T02:27:56Z")
Long story short, I left my last job at a University in April 2013. Being a not-for-profit, I had a 403(b), not a 401(k). I started my new job in May, and was eligible for their 401(k) starting this January, and am curr… --- ## [Can I have your thoughts on this? \[career advice sought\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-have-your-thoughts-on-this-career-advice-sought/681312)
**Author:** [@Stoned\_stoner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoned_stoner)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2014, 12:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-have-your-thoughts-on-this-career-advice-sought/681312 "2014-02-16T00:24:18Z")
Ok, so here’s my situation. I live in San Jose. There’s an adult education center called “Campbell Adult and Community Education”, also known as CACE, which is in San Jose. And there’s another adult education center call… --- ## [should i call the police?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-call-the-police/681313)
**Author:** [@Dman53](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dman53)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2014, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-call-the-police/681313 "2014-02-15T22:20:14Z")
ok so i live in the country side in a small town where i know almost everyone. and i was going to lock my car around 10:30 pm. and some guy i have never seen before walked up to me saying he wanted to buy my car and he j… --- ## [Master of Arts in Military History at Norwich University (SD advertiser) - opinions/reviews](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/master-of-arts-in-military-history-at-norwich-university-sd-advertiser-opinions-reviews/606436)
**Author:** [@robert\_columbia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robert_columbia)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2014, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/master-of-arts-in-military-history-at-norwich-university-sd-advertiser-opinions-reviews/606436 "2014-02-15T19:30:57Z")
The Master of Arts in Military History program at Norwich University is a fairly long-term advertiser here on the Dope. Has anyone investigated it (especially more than casually), or actually applied or enrolled? Is it… --- ## [some legal help please..](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-legal-help-please/681421)
**Author:** [@spagakk69](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/spagakk69)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2014, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-legal-help-please/681421 "2014-02-15T18:06:37Z")
My room mate recieved a letter in the mail that she has an arrest warrent. There are no charges on this notice , nor is there a court date. Just where she can pay the money to if she wants to get it resolved. She has no … --- ## [Cars: New battery, sluggish crank?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cars-new-battery-sluggish-crank/681391)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2014, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cars-new-battery-sluggish-crank/681391 "2014-02-15T14:43:39Z")
Even after getting a new battery, the car still seems sluggish to crank during starting. What is the next step? For one, does the starter need to be replaced if it ain’t broke? The alternator is three years old with n… --- ## [Things having a smart phone has greatly improved](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-having-a-smart-phone-has-greatly-improved/680757)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2014, 4:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-having-a-smart-phone-has-greatly-improved/680757 "2014-02-15T04:06:41Z")
Taking shits. Sitting in waiting rooms. Waiting at Red lights. Driving long straight aways where you only need to look at the road periodically. Walking in crowds. Secretly browsing pornography. --- ## [Fellow Northeasterners: PAX is Coming to Kill Us!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fellow-northeasterners-pax-is-coming-to-kill-us/681148)
**Author:** [@Jennshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jennshark)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2014, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fellow-northeasterners-pax-is-coming-to-kill-us/681148 "2014-02-15T02:08:56Z")
Sorry, I’ve been watching the Scare-ther Channel and its scantily-clad weather Barbies gleefully predicting doom, doom, DOOM! Moving on to a more scientific venue, according to NOAA Pax could bring a buttload of snow to… --- ## [In your opinion, is it worthwhile to 'promote' a tweet on Twitter?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-your-opinion-is-it-worthwhile-to-promote-a-tweet-on-twitter/681290)
**Author:** [@Le\_Ministre\_de\_l\_au-dela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Le_Ministre_de_l_au-dela)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2014, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-your-opinion-is-it-worthwhile-to-promote-a-tweet-on-twitter/681290 "2014-02-15T00:13:25Z")
The question is prompted by this video on the subject of ‘boosting’ posts on Facebook. The person behind the YouTube channel and website “Veritasium” says “No”. The gist of his argument - Facebook “Likes” on a page tha… --- ## [What if you got a full scholarship?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-you-got-a-full-scholarship/681179)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2014, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-you-got-a-full-scholarship/681179 "2014-02-14T23:52:58Z")
What college/university would you go to and what would you major in if you were given a full four year scholarship, all expenses paid? No, you will not lose your job. Yes, you can take your family if you want. Yes, yo… --- ## [Phone bricked?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/phone-bricked/681357)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2014, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/phone-bricked/681357 "2014-02-14T23:12:32Z")
Android. (Kyocera event, hey it was very very inexpensive and my first smartphone okay?) Bootloop. Have deleted cache in recovery mode, no progress. Have reset to factory settings, deleting all user data. Still no progr… --- ## [The Miami Dolphins Bullying Kerfuffle (MDBK) - we don't have a thread on this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-miami-dolphins-bullying-kerfuffle-mdbk-we-dont-have-a-thread-on-this/673415)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2014, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-miami-dolphins-bullying-kerfuffle-mdbk-we-dont-have-a-thread-on-this/673415 "2014-02-14T20:53:54Z")
I searched on “Incognito” and didn’t find any recent threads. And I am putting this hear vs. The Game Room because this story has crossed over to mainstream media. This is getting so much lather and froth on ESPN, and … --- ## [Repairing severely damaged hair?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/repairing-severely-damaged-hair/550861)
**Author:** [@Mr.Accident](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Accident)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2014, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/repairing-severely-damaged-hair/550861 "2014-02-14T20:34:18Z")
My sister has been dying her hair around every 6 weeks for the last 7 years. Recently, she dyed it a horrible shiny shade of red, which faded to anime girl pink the first time she washed it. In an effort to get rid of th… --- ## [FSA: Are contributions pre-tax dollars?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fsa-are-contributions-pre-tax-dollars/681345)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2014, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fsa-are-contributions-pre-tax-dollars/681345 "2014-02-14T19:59:35Z")
People will say FSA dollars are taken out of your paycheck before taxes. Yet, the FSA sends a statement at the end of the year for tax purposes; however, other pre-tax benefits do not. So, is FSA only pre-taxed once yo… --- ## [Is it unprofessional for a man to request a female massage therapist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-unprofessional-for-a-man-to-request-a-female-massage-therapist/681281)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2014, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-unprofessional-for-a-man-to-request-a-female-massage-therapist/681281 "2014-02-14T18:43:32Z")
My back has been killing me lately and I am in need of a massage. Is it a no-no to request a female? I hope you’ll take me at my word when I say I’m not looking for a “happy ending” or anything shady like that, I’d just … --- ## [Did God always love us?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-god-always-love-us/681262)
**Author:** [@Inigo\_Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inigo_Montoya)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2014, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-god-always-love-us/681262 "2014-02-14T18:35:17Z")
I’d like this to not turn into a ‘religion is BS!’ slamfest, just an analysis of His actions to and about us as portrayed in the literature. Consider the Abrahamic religions as fiction, if it helps you think more clearl… --- ## [House arrest = jail time?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/house-arrest-jail-time/681090)
**Author:** [@Sahirrnee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sahirrnee)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2014, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/house-arrest-jail-time/681090 "2014-02-14T17:27:42Z")
I had asked a question about a bail reduction hearing and who could be there. I really wish i knew the law better but At the bail reduction hearing the judge said she was not comfortable with reducing the bail nor with… --- ## [Friend was fired 'cause she's involved w/a sex offender. What do I say?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/friend-was-fired-cause-shes-involved-w-a-sex-offender-what-do-i-say/680720)
**Author:** [@choie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/choie)\ **Replies:** 215\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2014, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/friend-was-fired-cause-shes-involved-w-a-sex-offender-what-do-i-say/680720 "2014-02-14T16:30:22Z")
This is really a question I kinda know the answer to, I just… I dunno, I’m hoping some Solomon will show up and give me the precise correct thing to say to my friend. Like the title says, my friend, uh, let’s call her S… --- ## [Dealing with Wedding Guest Imbalance](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-wedding-guest-imbalance/681173)
**Author:** [@BrassyPhrase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrassyPhrase)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2014, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-wedding-guest-imbalance/681173 "2014-02-14T16:20:05Z")
The daughter of a friend of mine is getting married in the next year and I’m helping out a little with the planning. I have a question for you guys. The groom doesn’t have much in the way of family/friends and she does… --- ## [Drivers: do you know how to recover from a spin?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drivers-do-you-know-how-to-recover-from-a-spin/681242)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2014, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drivers-do-you-know-how-to-recover-from-a-spin/681242 "2014-02-14T16:06:01Z")
ABC News opened their show last night with a short video clip of a car spinning out of control on an icy highway somewhere in the south, where the latest miserable snow/ice storm struck yesterday. The video showed that … --- ## [Woodworking Dopers-Newbie here and need some (or lots) of advice please!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woodworking-dopers-newbie-here-and-need-some-or-lots-of-advice-please/673651)
**Author:** [@stpauler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stpauler)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2014, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woodworking-dopers-newbie-here-and-need-some-or-lots-of-advice-please/673651 "2014-02-14T16:04:21Z")
After a bit of hemming and hawing, I’ve decided to get into shimming and sawing. Ok, bad pun. But I am starting up the hobby of woodworking and really am interested in making mission (arts and crafts/ stickly/ amish) st… --- ## [Audio Visual Cable Advice/Suggestions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/audio-visual-cable-advice-suggestions/681266)
**Author:** [@Enright3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enright3)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2014, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/audio-visual-cable-advice-suggestions/681266 "2014-02-14T15:59:00Z")
I have a cabling conundrum that I’d like some suggestions on. My house has a finished basement, and a second floor. I want to run speaker wires and coax cable too if possible. My television / receiver etc. is on an ou… --- ## [The Hero Mentality](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hero-mentality/681267)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2014, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hero-mentality/681267 "2014-02-14T15:10:16Z")
I have never been faced with the challenge of being a true hero before but I have speculated on how I might react to different situations based on the person being saved a complete stranger. One thing I find funny is th… --- ## [Would you want a clone of your pet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-want-a-clone-of-your-pet/681256)
**Author:** [@Atomic\_Alex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Alex)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2014, 9:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-want-a-clone-of-your-pet/681256 "2014-02-14T09:34:20Z")
I had a rather frustrating conversation with a friend on this topic, she was of the opinion that cloning her pet dog meant that if he died she could have him back again. She didn’t seem to grasp that a clone would merely… --- ## [Exercise Your Rights! (For Cryin Out Loud!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exercise-your-rights-for-cryin-out-loud/20658)
**Author:** [@Brunetter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brunetter)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2014, 4:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exercise-your-rights-for-cryin-out-loud/20658 "2014-02-14T04:40:58Z")
Here it is, my first thread. Today, I was present at the “garage-sale” style clearance of a store that is going out of business. The doors were to open at 4pm. By 3:45, there were over a dozen people milling about outsi… --- ## [Where are the highways snowed in between Detroit and DC?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-are-the-highways-snowed-in-between-detroit-and-dc/681272)
**Author:** [@Ruken](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruken)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2014, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-are-the-highways-snowed-in-between-detroit-and-dc/681272 "2014-02-14T01:33:50Z")
Or between Detroit and Charlottesville, VA? I suspect it will be a long time before I can get a flight. I wouldn’t drive the entire way tonight because I know the roads closer to either destination still suck, but I ca… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1143) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1145)