# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1194 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1195 --- ## [What should I take my family to see in Paris, Amsterdam and Vienna?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-take-my-family-to-see-in-paris-amsterdam-and-vienna/673771)
**Author:** [@Aspidistra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspidistra)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2013, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-take-my-family-to-see-in-paris-amsterdam-and-vienna/673771 "2013-11-14T14:20:11Z")
The Aspidistra household is going on holiday this Christmas :slight\_smile: It’s the first time in ten years any of us has been out of the country. So we’re doing it proper - 6 weeks total trip time, mostly in England vis… --- ## [Go back in time, leak one battle plan](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/go-back-in-time-leak-one-battle-plan/673598)
**Author:** [@MaxTheVool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaxTheVool)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2013, 12:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/go-back-in-time-leak-one-battle-plan/673598 "2013-11-14T12:21:55Z")
Random question that occurred to me… you have access to a time machine, and you can go back in time to shortly before any historical battle of your choice, and you can bring with you a detailed printed-out description of… --- ## [Is Jared Diamond (Guns, Germs & Steel) Racist? Science Dopers - what's the POV?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-jared-diamond-guns-germs-steel-racist-science-dopers-whats-the-pov/673814)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2013, 10:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-jared-diamond-guns-germs-steel-racist-science-dopers-whats-the-pov/673814 "2013-11-14T10:34:55Z")
See link above - basically, as near as I can tell, many academics/scientists are taking shots at Diamond. Seeing how the scholarly article quoted in the link above is entitled “F#@k Jared Diamond,” the feelings are st… --- ## [Handicapped license plate on a motorcycle?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/handicapped-license-plate-on-a-motorcycle/673780)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2013, 10:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/handicapped-license-plate-on-a-motorcycle/673780 "2013-11-14T10:02:37Z")
Not sure if this is the right place for this, but frankly, i couldn’t figure out where this would go. Maybe GQ, but i’ll start it here. I saw a motorcycle with a handicapped license plate, the little mc sized plate wit… --- ## [Dog ignores doghouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-ignores-doghouse/673815)
**Author:** [@seal\_cleaner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/seal_cleaner)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2013, 8:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-ignores-doghouse/673815 "2013-11-14T08:14:08Z")
We adopted a dog this spring, the next-door neighbors had courageously abandoned her when they moved. :mad: Really skittish, took over a month until she trusted us. She and her new brother are outside dogs. Both have dog… --- ## [Houston area...Need A Job?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/houston-area-need-a-job/673861)
**Author:** [@Becky2844](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Becky2844)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2013, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/houston-area-need-a-job/673861 "2013-11-13T22:48:37Z")
I’m passing along this info. Please PM me if you’re interested. Computer/graphics familiarity needed but no experience required for specific job. It’s at a gift shop. Pays $10.00 an hour. Open Tues.-Sat. 10-6pm. L… --- ## [Why is Firefox suddenly determined to drive my computer to an early grave?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-firefox-suddenly-determined-to-drive-my-computer-to-an-early-grave/673708)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2013, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-firefox-suddenly-determined-to-drive-my-computer-to-an-early-grave/673708 "2013-11-13T22:24:05Z")
It’s an issue that’s developed very suddenly: Firefox using 50% CPU constantly (as opposed to just spiking every couple of minutes or so like it used to), then going up to 100% CPU, again ALL THE TIME. It uses up so muc… --- ## [Flying on Christmas Eve--what tips do you have?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flying-on-christmas-eve-what-tips-do-you-have/673719)
**Author:** [@phall0106](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phall0106)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2013, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flying-on-christmas-eve-what-tips-do-you-have/673719 "2013-11-13T21:17:38Z")
Hallgirl1 and I are flying out on Christmas Eve to spend a week with Hallgirl2 and her family. We will return on New Year’s Day. Our flight leaves pretty early on Christmas Eve (9 am, I think) and we’re flying from a maj… --- ## [Oh god, the crab is still alive!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-god-the-crab-is-still-alive/673746)
**Author:** [@TashaKitty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TashaKitty)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2013, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-god-the-crab-is-still-alive/673746 "2013-11-13T21:11:29Z")
I went to the beach today and picked up what I thought was a dead small green crab laying belly up in the sand. I brought it home and I rinsed it and tossed it into isopropyl alcohol and it started moving its legs and i… --- ## [Unique or odd names kids come up with](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unique-or-odd-names-kids-come-up-with/673656)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2013, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unique-or-odd-names-kids-come-up-with/673656 "2013-11-13T21:04:36Z")
In the thread What do you call your grandmother? there are many names that kids make up for those relatives. Rather than hijack that thread, let’s mention some of the names that kids have come up with, usually from mishe… --- ## [A Mans Look](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-mans-look/673589)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2013, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-mans-look/673589 "2013-11-13T20:16:06Z")
Over the years I have known business men who were basically nothing more than hard core criminals and thieves. They cheated in business, were ruthless when it came to co-workers or associates and even cheated on their wi… --- ## [Which dept store makeup counter has the best trained reps?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-dept-store-makeup-counter-has-the-best-trained-reps/673552)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2013, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-dept-store-makeup-counter-has-the-best-trained-reps/673552 "2013-11-13T19:50:18Z")
I’d like some makeup help, especially with my eyes, which always look tired and faded behind my glasses. I don’t want to look like a clown, or that dreaded phenomenon, “mutton dressed as lamb.” (Anyone know that expressi… --- ## [How do you feel about these Health Care ads?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-feel-about-these-health-care-ads/673823)
**Author:** [@ITR\_champion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ITR_champion)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2013, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-feel-about-these-health-care-ads/673823 "2013-11-13T19:14:31Z")
Everywhere I’ve been on the internet today, people have been abuzz about doyougotinsurance.com. (At the moment I’m posting this, the website seems to be down, but you can see some ads here.) The verdict seems to be neg… --- ## [Opinion on Ethics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinion-on-ethics/673831)
**Author:** [@George350BC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/George350BC)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2013, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinion-on-ethics/673831 "2013-11-13T17:47:10Z")
Recently at my work I have encountered the following situation. Kindly express your opinion by return as I am seeking a direction with this. I work in Sales and this is what happened: I asked a warehouse worker about … --- ## [Families of two masked armed robbers outraged that armed citizen killed their boys. Want "justice".](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/families-of-two-masked-armed-robbers-outraged-that-armed-citizen-killed-their-boys-want-justice/673310)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2013, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/families-of-two-masked-armed-robbers-outraged-that-armed-citizen-killed-their-boys-want-justice/673310 "2013-11-13T17:33:25Z")
Two masked, armed robbers robbed a store and were confronted by an armed citizen outside the store who shot and killed them. I understand the families are saddened at losing their loved ones but they seem to have no capa… --- ## [Has Britney Spears manly arms?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-britney-spears-manly-arms/673568)
**Author:** [@Danny92](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Danny92)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2013, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-britney-spears-manly-arms/673568 "2013-11-13T17:19:01Z")
I just realized her arms looks very muscular in some pics http://images.orkut.com/orkut/photos/PQAAALJ9nvzVdf-3UXQHzigySpvqqNZVRKTdyuHfuR0w3\_l3Or\_B\_\_uymL-hQy4Tsh9beca2EXTdzMWP1OwcBQ3FA9EAm1T1UP5JPk5GmzfaFR4umf1GyS6p-h37… --- ## [Is there anything like "Rick's Restorations" in Canada?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anything-like-ricks-restorations-in-canada/673803)
**Author:** [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2013, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anything-like-ricks-restorations-in-canada/673803 "2013-11-13T16:35:28Z")
I’ve enjoyed “American Restorations” on TV, and I’m impressed with Rick’s skill and abilities in restoring old machinery. I’m wondering if there is an equivalent to Rick in Canada. I have a beautiful, old, Gottlieb “Ou… --- ## [Watch repair - am I being unreasonable, or being ripped off?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/watch-repair-am-i-being-unreasonable-or-being-ripped-off/673194)
**Author:** [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2013, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/watch-repair-am-i-being-unreasonable-or-being-ripped-off/673194 "2013-11-13T16:31:57Z")
The battery in my watch died recently, so I took it in to a local jeweler’s at lunchtime today to have the battery replaced. The watch is a Lorus quartz watch that I’ve had since the early 80’s. Many years ago I replaced… --- ## [Why couldn't the first atomic bomb have been dropped on empty territory?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-couldnt-the-first-atomic-bomb-have-been-dropped-on-empty-territory/673588)
**Author:** [@Habeed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Habeed)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2013, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-couldnt-the-first-atomic-bomb-have-been-dropped-on-empty-territory/673588 "2013-11-13T15:55:52Z")
Reading about the atomic bombings, it seems that the weapons didn’t actually kill more people or do more property damage than a few large conventional bombing raids. At this point, the Allied forces had overwhelming num… --- ## ["Terms and Conditions" clause question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/terms-and-conditions-clause-question/673731)
**Author:** [@MikeF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeF)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2013, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/terms-and-conditions-clause-question/673731 "2013-11-13T15:45:20Z")
I am not seeking legal advice, just a yes or no answer as to whether I’m legally/financially obligated. I am a government employee and was given permission to attend an out of state training program. The school is compl… --- ## [Why does my pee come out so slowly when my bladder is full?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-my-pee-come-out-so-slowly-when-my-bladder-is-full/673767)
**Author:** [@TashaKitty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TashaKitty)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2013, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-my-pee-come-out-so-slowly-when-my-bladder-is-full/673767 "2013-11-13T15:25:25Z")
At times when my bladder is so full that it hurts (i.e. when I wake up in the morning, after a night of being too lazy to get up to pee), my pee comes out so slowly that I literally have to bear down and push it out. So… --- ## [Are tattoos Getting Passe?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-tattoos-getting-passe/363501)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2013, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-tattoos-getting-passe/363501 "2013-11-13T14:21:00Z")
I ask because of the recent popularity of those TV shows (Miami ink, Las Vegas Inked, etc.). it strikes me that trends these days follow certain evolutionary paths. first, something starts out being embraced by the peo… --- ## [Shorpy Photo Analysis](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shorpy-photo-analysis/673594)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2013, 11:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shorpy-photo-analysis/673594 "2013-11-13T11:31:44Z")
Exhibit 1: What’s with all the neatly arranged chairs? If they’re for whatever is to be projected on the white sheet (if that’s what the sheet is for), why aren’t they facing it? And what’s with the figure on the weird… --- ## [Psoriasis help](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/psoriasis-help/673714)
**Author:** [@gracer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gracer)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2013, 9:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/psoriasis-help/673714 "2013-11-13T09:49:09Z")
I developed psoriasis on my scalp quite recently, and the doctor gave me a prescription for a shampoo and a lotion. They worked very well, but now I’ve finished them and it’s just coming back. Particularly scary: I got a… --- ## [noisy bluetooth speaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/noisy-bluetooth-speaker/640148)
**Author:** [@outlierrn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/outlierrn)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2013, 6:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/noisy-bluetooth-speaker/640148 "2013-11-13T06:23:10Z")
So, I bought a wireless bluetooth speaker for my smart phone and it’s noisy. Pops and clicks like a worn vinyl record. Since it doesn’t do this when using a wire, I’m not sure if it’s a bad speaker, or a bad output dev… --- ## [What would You do ? Ebay Issue](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-do-ebay-issue/673745)
**Author:** [@spooky1973](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/spooky1973)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2013, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-do-ebay-issue/673745 "2013-11-13T03:11:42Z")
Hi Everyone I am pleased to be on here and I am looking for a bit of advice and pose the question “What would you Do ?” an Ebay issue. Back in september this year I bought an expensive Speaker and Amp system for my mo… --- ## [Stockings and Garters: A survey of men](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stockings-and-garters-a-survey-of-men/429072)
**Author:** [@Tristan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tristan)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2013, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stockings-and-garters-a-survey-of-men/429072 "2013-11-13T01:37:09Z")
I am in the midst of a debate with a friend. The subject of the debate is if men, the average man, finds stockings and garters sexy or alluring. In an effort to avoid tainting the well, I will respond later, but all I… --- ## [IMHO Hoarders are MENTAL!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/imho-hoarders-are-mental/673672)
**Author:** [@Rockfox73](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rockfox73)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2013, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/imho-hoarders-are-mental/673672 "2013-11-13T01:25:26Z")
My ex-boyfriend/fiance turned out to be a hoarder and it ended our relationship. I’m bipolar and while that has it’s issues with mood swings, it’s manageable! He refused to face the fact that he couldn’t stop himself fro… --- ## [How to sell an old campaign button when I can't find anything about it online?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-sell-an-old-campaign-button-when-i-cant-find-anything-about-it-online/673694)
**Author:** [@DummyGladHands](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DummyGladHands)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2013, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-sell-an-old-campaign-button-when-i-cant-find-anything-about-it-online/673694 "2013-11-13T00:14:22Z")
Small “Aviators for Goldwater” lapel pin. I can’t find one online anywhere. I am in the market to sell, but don’t want to get ripped off. Ideas? --- ## [Do you have an insurance plan on your cell phone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-an-insurance-plan-on-your-cell-phone/672479)
**Author:** [@AlsoNamedBort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AlsoNamedBort)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2013, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-an-insurance-plan-on-your-cell-phone/672479 "2013-11-12T21:57:22Z")
I’m getting ready to get a new cell phone, and probably switching carriers. I’ve always had insurance on my phones, but I’m not seeing the point. I’m paying $10 a month for something I never use. My current phone has a b… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1193) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1195)