# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1169 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1170 --- ## [Prilosec - how's it work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prilosec-hows-it-work/677566)
**Author:** [@buddha\_david](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/buddha_david)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2013, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prilosec-hows-it-work/677566 "2013-12-31T19:39:37Z")
Yesterday I started on a course of generic Prilosec (omeprazole) due to nascent acid reflux syndrome, although it’s more “flux” than “acid” at the current time. I’m surprised, however, that the drug is labeled as an “ac… --- ## [Please tell me what helps your diverticulitis pain!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-tell-me-what-helps-your-diverticulitis-pain/677557)
**Author:** [@brujaja](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brujaja)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2013, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-tell-me-what-helps-your-diverticulitis-pain/677557 "2013-12-31T19:31:05Z")
My best friend is in the next room, writhing in agony because of the pain from diverticulitis. It was only yesterday that we found out what it is, from a friend who is a nurse; however, when I asked him what they do for… --- ## [Anybody have ankle fusion? How'd that go?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-have-ankle-fusion-howd-that-go/668473)
**Author:** [@Theobroma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Theobroma)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2013, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-have-ankle-fusion-howd-that-go/668473 "2013-12-31T18:37:11Z")
Well, my long-term ankle issues are getting me down, so I went to my GP and got referrals, one to an orthopedic surgeon (ankle/foot guy) and also to a podiatrist. MRI is pending, so I’m not sure what the surgeon will su… --- ## [Maintaining professional distance](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/maintaining-professional-distance/677392)
**Author:** [@Blindsided](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blindsided)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2013, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/maintaining-professional-distance/677392 "2013-12-31T18:19:43Z")
I’m having somewhat of a hard time deflecting direct questions about my personal life. I work in healthcare, and my job requires that I spend extended periods of time with my patients.(45mins-2 hrs) although these appoin… --- ## [Opinions on buying a manufactured home](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-on-buying-a-manufactured-home/677110)
**Author:** [@cornopean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cornopean)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2013, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-on-buying-a-manufactured-home/677110 "2013-12-31T16:52:03Z")
Can someone enlighten me about manufactured homes? I am going to look at one tomorrow. What should I be looking for? I know some people refuse to purchase manufactured homes. I have heard about the lower resale value… --- ## [Wi-Fi connectivity problem... any ideas?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wi-fi-connectivity-problem-any-ideas/677534)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2013, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wi-fi-connectivity-problem-any-ideas/677534 "2013-12-31T16:42:58Z")
My wife’s new-ish laptop uses Windows 8. It has had this problem for a while (I don’t know if it had it from the time we bought it or if it started later). But today the problem has gotten worse. Here is the problem. W… --- ## [Getting your moneys worth](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-your-moneys-worth/677560)
**Author:** [@Longshanks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Longshanks)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2013, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-your-moneys-worth/677560 "2013-12-31T16:36:30Z")
When you buy something new like clothes or a laptop, how long does it take for you to use it to feel like you’ve gotten your moneys worth from it? --- ## [What do I want to do in Key West?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-i-want-to-do-in-key-west/675359)
**Author:** [@WhyNot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WhyNot)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2013, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-i-want-to-do-in-key-west/675359 "2013-12-31T15:58:40Z")
Never been there before. Going to be there Dec 27 to Jan 2 with a not-quite-21 year old and an 8 year old. Dad’s got a large boat we’ll be staying on; not sure what marina, but we’ll also have a rental car for day trips … --- ## [Hw could you best exploit the ability to self-teleport?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hw-could-you-best-exploit-the-ability-to-self-teleport/677068)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2013, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hw-could-you-best-exploit-the-ability-to-self-teleport/677068 "2013-12-31T15:35:24Z")
Let’s suppose you wake up one day and have the ability to self-teleport yourself. Your ability has the following extents and limitations: You can teleport your physical body, clothing, and as much stuff as a person c… --- ## [Not blackmail or extortion...maybe even a good thing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-blackmail-or-extortion-maybe-even-a-good-thing/677209)
**Author:** [@What\_the](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_the)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2013, 1:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-blackmail-or-extortion-maybe-even-a-good-thing/677209 "2013-12-31T13:07:23Z")
Here’s the situation… A new employee came to my place of work recently. I know something about her that she’d probably not like known by others… not even the people who hired her. It is very much work related. I’m su… --- ## [Too early to take down decorations!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/too-early-to-take-down-decorations/677450)
**Author:** [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2013, 11:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/too-early-to-take-down-decorations/677450 "2013-12-31T11:53:24Z")
My wife took everything down this morning while I was still asleep, and doesn’t understand why I am nonplussed and deflated. Anyone else with me on this? I just wanted to wait until the first week of January–even Jan. … --- ## [How can you tell if someone is two faced?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-you-tell-if-someone-is-two-faced/677285)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Quatro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Quatro)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2013, 11:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-you-tell-if-someone-is-two-faced/677285 "2013-12-31T11:36:00Z")
I know most car salesman are two faced and of course little children that tell little innocent lies, but how can you tell if someone at work or a friend is two faced? --- ## [Has anyone here ever been in a gunfight?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-here-ever-been-in-a-gunfight/677413)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2013, 5:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-here-ever-been-in-a-gunfight/677413 "2013-12-31T05:41:46Z")
Here, I am specifically referring to fights where both sides shot or could shoot. I have a difficult time imagining what it feels like since it is so out of my experiences and I am not willing to try it out just to find… --- ## [Adult woman in her 40's who does not know "Amazon" also means female warrior -](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adult-woman-in-her-40s-who-does-not-know-amazon-also-means-female-warrior/677330)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2013, 5:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adult-woman-in-her-40s-who-does-not-know-amazon-also-means-female-warrior/677330 "2013-12-31T05:28:42Z")
Joking with an attractive woman at the gym this afternoon re her developing “Amazonian” strength via her workout routine. She looked confused and told me the buff male trainer training us both was more of an “Amazon” tha… --- ## [Does anyone here have an annuity?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-here-have-an-annuity/677456)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2013, 4:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-here-have-an-annuity/677456 "2013-12-31T04:22:33Z")
I may have an opportunity to purchase one in a few months, and was wondering if anyone out there in Dope Land has one, and how does it work for you? The one I may qualify for would pay 7% interest, payable monthly, quar… --- ## [USAicans-- do you tip your postal worker on Christmas Eve? If so, how much?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usaicans-do-you-tip-your-postal-worker-on-christmas-eve-if-so-how-much/677081)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2013, 4:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usaicans-do-you-tip-your-postal-worker-on-christmas-eve-if-so-how-much/677081 "2013-12-31T04:02:51Z")
USAicans-- do you tip your postal worker on Christmas Eve? If so, how much? --- ## [Common Cold Remedies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/common-cold-remedies/677410)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2013, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/common-cold-remedies/677410 "2013-12-31T03:10:08Z")
What works? --- ## [Business partner falling apart...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/business-partner-falling-apart/671638)
**Author:** [@drachillix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drachillix)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2013, 3:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/business-partner-falling-apart/671638 "2013-12-31T03:08:35Z")
The sad thing is, its for legit reasons, but its still killing us. He has chronic medical issues that have become worse over the last few years. This year so far has been particularly bad… All told he has missed about … --- ## [Speechless](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speechless/676948)
**Author:** [@pnkflyd11](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pnkflyd11)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2013, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speechless/676948 "2013-12-31T02:29:37Z")
I am starting a new job tomorrow, managing nine people I haven’t met. Any suggestions on how to address the staff. Such as focus on teamwork, respect toward each other, maybe a perspective I haven’t considered? Thanks fo… --- ## [On Dogs, Allergies, and Family Gatherings: Opinions Wanted](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-dogs-allergies-and-family-gatherings-opinions-wanted/677304)
**Author:** [@Rodgers01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rodgers01)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2013, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-dogs-allergies-and-family-gatherings-opinions-wanted/677304 "2013-12-31T02:28:05Z")
Say you have a family with widely scattered adult children, all or most of whom traditionally get together for a week or two at mom and dad’s house for Christmas. One of the children is highly allergic to animals, parti… --- ## [Saving Face - do you concern yourself about it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saving-face-do-you-concern-yourself-about-it/677494)
**Author:** [@Unauthorized\_Cinnamon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unauthorized_Cinnamon)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2013, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saving-face-do-you-concern-yourself-about-it/677494 "2013-12-31T02:24:16Z")
My husband and I are opposites on this - I tend to try to protect everyone’s dignity as much as possible, to the point that if I see a stranger trip or do some other gimboid move, I try to make it look like I wasn’t actu… --- ## [Agency wants last 4 SS# by phone: Is This Reasonable?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/agency-wants-last-4-ss-by-phone-is-this-reasonable/677521)
**Author:** [@Count\_Blucher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Count_Blucher)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2013, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/agency-wants-last-4-ss-by-phone-is-this-reasonable/677521 "2013-12-31T01:53:32Z")
Someone calls you, says they saw your resume. They offer you a chance at a job in your field with great pay. They want the last 4 of your SS# and/or your date of birth. Is this reasonable? My gut says tell them to go j… --- ## [What should we do with these very Christian Xmas presents? (Silly answers only, please.)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-we-do-with-these-very-christian-xmas-presents-silly-answers-only-please/677360)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2013, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-we-do-with-these-very-christian-xmas-presents-silly-answers-only-please/677360 "2013-12-31T00:11:47Z")
I’m married with three kids: a little girl born last year, and twin boys born this past autumn. Though raised in an Pentecostal faith, I’m an atheist (though I’d worship Athena given the slightest hoot of her owl). Befor… --- ## [How long until we stop calling them "phones"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-until-we-stop-calling-them-phones/676903)
**Author:** [@ski](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ski)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2013, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-until-we-stop-calling-them-phones/676903 "2013-12-30T23:44:59Z")
I love my smartphone. But, let’s be honest - it’s hardly a “phone” anymore. I mean, it IS a phone, of course, but that’s not exactly the primary usage. Ten years ago, my cellphone was used to make calls, that was the … --- ## [Why is "screen time" so frowned upon?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-screen-time-so-frowned-upon/677130)
**Author:** [@Earth001](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earth001)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2013, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-screen-time-so-frowned-upon/677130 "2013-12-30T23:33:18Z")
I would like to know. Why do so many people seem to frown on exessive use of “screen time” or other electronic devices? Things like computers, televisions, game consoles, smartphones all seemed to be frowned upon in soci… --- ## [Has the word “Queer” been usurped by the Gay Community ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-the-word-queer-been-usurped-by-the-gay-community/677412)
**Author:** [@davida03801](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davida03801)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2013, 11:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-the-word-queer-been-usurped-by-the-gay-community/677412 "2013-12-30T23:31:35Z")
Family dispute here and seeking other opinions. The kids are out, done with college and on their own now. One of the 3 is gay. I’m the Dad. The kids are all home for the holidays and the other night all 5 of us in the… --- ## [Ice Skating at Rockefeller Center- seeking advice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ice-skating-at-rockefeller-center-seeking-advice/674253)
**Author:** [@bienville](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bienville)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2013, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ice-skating-at-rockefeller-center-seeking-advice/674253 "2013-12-30T22:36:19Z")
I’ll be taking my nieces to New York, we’ll be there Christmas week. We’ve agreed to make a priority of ice skating at Rockefeller Center. Advice? This seems to be the official website. There’s a schedule posted, it s… --- ## [Accidentally dropped a bagel while trying to put it in the bag. Was I supposed to pay for it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/accidentally-dropped-a-bagel-while-trying-to-put-it-in-the-bag-was-i-supposed-to-pay-for-it/677243)
**Author:** [@Mikahw](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mikahw)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2013, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/accidentally-dropped-a-bagel-while-trying-to-put-it-in-the-bag-was-i-supposed-to-pay-for-it/677243 "2013-12-30T22:36:16Z")
My friend wants to know. --- ## [So the gf and I are having problems.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-the-gf-and-i-are-having-problems/677344)
**Author:** [@lobotomyboy63](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lobotomyboy63)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2013, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-the-gf-and-i-are-having-problems/677344 "2013-12-30T22:15:48Z")
We started dating January 31, 2013. Mostly things have been very good. We enjoy the same odd things. We’ve talked about marriage, which would require me to sell my house and a car (I have two, so with her car in a two… --- ## [Family decides to Christmas-decorate the whole block: Community spirit or butthurt waiting to happen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-decides-to-christmas-decorate-the-whole-block-community-spirit-or-butthurt-waiting-to-happen/677299)
**Author:** [@monstro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monstro)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2013, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-decides-to-christmas-decorate-the-whole-block-community-spirit-or-butthurt-waiting-to-happen/677299 "2013-12-30T21:27:37Z")
http://pix11.com/2013/12/26/exclusive-nj-mayor-personally-asks-family-to-take-down-offensive-christmas-decorations/#axzz2ohEYDltZ My impressions: The family REALLY should have asked for permission from the neighbors… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1168) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1170)