# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1208 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1209 --- ## [Where Is The Best Desert?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-is-the-best-desert/671717)
**Author:** [@Ken001](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ken001)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2013, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-is-the-best-desert/671717 "2013-10-21T19:07:28Z")
An odd question I freely admit. I’m a kiwi but have a great affection for the American South-west, particularly Utah and the Four Corners area. However Australia has vast desert/dry scrub expanses as do China and Mongol… --- ## [Do "Groomzlllas" (male equivalent of Bridezillas) exist in real life?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-groomzlllas-male-equivalent-of-bridezillas-exist-in-real-life/671755)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2013, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-groomzlllas-male-equivalent-of-bridezillas-exist-in-real-life/671755 "2013-10-21T16:35:56Z")
You hear a lot about Bridezillas re impossibly controlling or demanding Brides making everyone participating in their wedding conform to their precise expectations. Most of the time the Groom’s participation in a weddin… --- ## [Does anyone else not care at all about clothes and shoes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-else-not-care-at-all-about-clothes-and-shoes/671134)
**Author:** [@Came\_in\_like\_a\_Wrecking\_Ball](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Came_in_like_a_Wrecking_Ball)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2013, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-else-not-care-at-all-about-clothes-and-shoes/671134 "2013-10-21T15:34:51Z")
Or is it just me? I wear crappy ones, unless I’m around good ones and then I might throw them on just because they’re clean that day. --- ## [Pityriasis Rosea](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pityriasis-rosea/671595)
**Author:** [@AnthonyElite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AnthonyElite)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2013, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pityriasis-rosea/671595 "2013-10-21T15:29:23Z")
Pityriasis Rosea - anyone ever had it? It is not contagious, and there is no cure but a couple of weeks time. The symptoms include a rash that may or may not be itchy (mine isn’t) fatigue, soreness, headache, and nause… --- ## [Are women under served by mgazines and other media that speak to their real needs and concerns?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-women-under-served-by-mgazines-and-other-media-that-speak-to-their-real-needs-and-concerns/669906)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2013, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-women-under-served-by-mgazines-and-other-media-that-speak-to-their-real-needs-and-concerns/669906 "2013-10-21T13:58:34Z")
I ask because Hussy Magazine was founded on the premise that “women’s” magazines treat women like idiots. Hussy online mag download link here Given the premise I was expecting some heavy thinking, but the bulk of it is … --- ## [What should I name my sheet music store?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-name-my-sheet-music-store/671438)
**Author:** [@EmilyG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmilyG)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2013, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-name-my-sheet-music-store/671438 "2013-10-21T13:55:02Z")
I’m thinking of creating a sheet music store online. It’ll consist of a website with links to my music arrangements and compositions (mostly for clarinet, clarinet choir, and wind band/wind instruments.) I’m having trou… --- ## [Insurance question: adjusting a stolen goods claim](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/insurance-question-adjusting-a-stolen-goods-claim/671783)
**Author:** [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2013, 12:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/insurance-question-adjusting-a-stolen-goods-claim/671783 "2013-10-21T12:45:30Z")
My sister and her family recently suffered a break-in. Among the items stolen were three laptops–my sister’s, and those of her two kids. My sister reported the matter to the police, and to her insurer. As of yet, my s… --- ## [Interesting list sites like zergnet or cracked (preferably android app)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interesting-list-sites-like-zergnet-or-cracked-preferably-android-app/671736)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2013, 11:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interesting-list-sites-like-zergnet-or-cracked-preferably-android-app/671736 "2013-10-21T11:04:24Z")
Are there any good sites, and if possible android apps that are similar to crackedor zergnet with regards to interesting articles, interesting lists, etc? I know cracked has an app and I already installed it, but I don’t… --- ## [Buffet Nutrition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buffet-nutrition/671669)
**Author:** [@IceQube](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IceQube)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2013, 10:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buffet-nutrition/671669 "2013-10-21T10:19:05Z")
I understand you’re not my doctor and I’m merely soliciting opinions and if I needed real medical advice I’d go to someone with an MD or a DO. Okay, I eat in a buffet style setting. Recently I’ve gone vegetarian because… --- ## [UK, Euro and Canadian residents: VAT and sales tax question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uk-euro-and-canadian-residents-vat-and-sales-tax-question/671670)
**Author:** [@Amateur\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amateur_Barbarian)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2013, 7:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uk-euro-and-canadian-residents-vat-and-sales-tax-question/671670 "2013-10-21T07:27:29Z")
Sales taxes in the US range from zero (in five states) to about ten percent in some cities, with most areas paying about 5-6%. US consumers tend to ignore sales tax except on the tightest budget or biggest transactions; … --- ## [I'd like to learn how to draw...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-like-to-learn-how-to-draw/377356)
**Author:** [@BarnOwl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BarnOwl)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2006, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-like-to-learn-how-to-draw/377356 "2006-10-21T22:37:58Z")
…pencil sketches to start. I am a rank beginner, who might possibly have a modicum (and I mean a wee modicum) of talent. I’d try the usual stuff- people, still lifes, scapes, and so on. What books, videos, etc., would … --- ## [Are The Lisbon Portugal Strretcars The Smallest In The World?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-lisbon-portugal-strretcars-the-smallest-in-the-world/671725)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2013, 3:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-lisbon-portugal-strretcars-the-smallest-in-the-world/671725 "2013-10-21T03:55:40Z")
I was just watching an Anthony Bourdain travel clip about Lisbon. The streetcars in that city seem to be very small and narrow. Are they the world’s smallest? --- ## [What equipment to add to a truck to tow a trailer more safely](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-equipment-to-add-to-a-truck-to-tow-a-trailer-more-safely/671678)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2013, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-equipment-to-add-to-a-truck-to-tow-a-trailer-more-safely/671678 "2013-10-21T01:19:25Z")
My dad traded in his pop up camper for a trailer that is about 19 feet long. He isn’t used to having something that large behind him when driving which obstructs his view. So I’m thinking he would probably benefit from s… --- ## [Is it rude to indicate that you made the thing you were just complimented on?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-rude-to-indicate-that-you-made-the-thing-you-were-just-complimented-on/671435)
**Author:** [@Rhiannon8404](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhiannon8404)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2013, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-rude-to-indicate-that-you-made-the-thing-you-were-just-complimented-on/671435 "2013-10-21T00:16:02Z")
For example, I’m wearing a pair of socks that I knit myself and someone tells me how cool my socks are. Am I allowed to say, “Thanks, I made them” or is that rude? I wonder if it sounds like I am bragging (which I guess… --- ## [Aftereffects of orthopedic braces](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aftereffects-of-orthopedic-braces/671737)
**Author:** [@Gelli](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gelli)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2013, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aftereffects-of-orthopedic-braces/671737 "2013-10-20T23:21:26Z")
I wore the metal braces as a kid, probably from the ages of 2-4, all the time, not just at night. This was in the early to mid 70’s. I’m wondering if any of you experience any hip pain now. I’m trying to find out if … --- ## [How long does it take for water to be processed by kidneys?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-does-it-take-for-water-to-be-processed-by-kidneys/671708)
**Author:** [@clairobscur](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/clairobscur)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2013, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-does-it-take-for-water-to-be-processed-by-kidneys/671708 "2013-10-20T22:43:49Z")
So, I’ve been passing a stone for the last 10 days or so, which is notoriously painful (In fact I correctly guessed I was passing a stone thanks to the “what is the worst pain you felt” threads on the SDMB). One way to … --- ## [Common Core Initiative and "re-imagining history"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/common-core-initiative-and-re-imagining-history/671731)
**Author:** [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2013, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/common-core-initiative-and-re-imagining-history/671731 "2013-10-20T22:28:04Z")
What the heck is my Tea Party leaning co-worker worked up about? I went to the Common Core home page and couldn’t find what he was talking about. I assume it’s something he read about on Facebook or some RW email forwar… --- ## [Depression vs. Laziness](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/depression-vs-laziness/671413)
**Author:** [@lisaemc2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lisaemc2)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2013, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/depression-vs-laziness/671413 "2013-10-20T20:46:51Z")
This is a debate I’ve held with myself for some time now. My mother calls me lazy because I didn’t go on to college. I say I’m depressed because I needed financial aid and didn’t get it because of the false information s… --- ## [I need manly help sourcing some items](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-manly-help-sourcing-some-items/671663)
**Author:** [@Sattua](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sattua)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2013, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-manly-help-sourcing-some-items/671663 "2013-10-20T20:35:51Z")
I’m trying to get some Christmas shopping off my list before the wrapping/baking/decorating blitz that is December. There are two items I want to get for my husband, but I need advice. First, he has some Markal Dura-Ink… --- ## [Your High-Minded Kids](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-high-minded-kids/671716)
**Author:** [@dougie\_monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougie_monty)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2013, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-high-minded-kids/671716 "2013-10-20T16:56:14Z")
In an old Dennis the Menace cartoon, Alice, Dennis’ mother, comes into the living room to see the dog, Ruff, sitting in the corner, where she usually puts Dennis when he has misbehaved. Dennis stands nearby with his arms… --- ## [60-day termination of Tenancy. Any idea how to go over the manager's head?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/60-day-termination-of-tenancy-any-idea-how-to-go-over-the-managers-head/671004)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2013, 2:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/60-day-termination-of-tenancy-any-idea-how-to-go-over-the-managers-head/671004 "2013-10-20T14:39:32Z")
This week the manager of my apartment complex showed up at my door and presented me with a form titled “60-Day Notice of Termination of Tenancy” It (the form) appears to have been obtained from a company called Nolo.com … --- ## [What do you do when you know your doctor is uninformed or biased?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-do-when-you-know-your-doctor-is-uninformed-or-biased/671517)
**Author:** [@Tanhauser\_Gate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tanhauser_Gate)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2013, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-do-when-you-know-your-doctor-is-uninformed-or-biased/671517 "2013-10-20T14:19:33Z")
Cliffnotes-esque summary: I clearly have some varicose veins in my scrotum; it’s known as a varicocele. It causes a dull ache, and the medical literature strongly suggests that it lowers testosterone levels. I’ve studied… --- ## [(Not my) family drama...how to interfere without interfering?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-my-family-drama-how-to-interfere-without-interfering/671674)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2013, 10:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-my-family-drama-how-to-interfere-without-interfering/671674 "2013-10-20T10:18:06Z")
One of my oldest and dearest friends (known him and his whole crazy family for nearly 30 yrs now) has a son who 12 months ago married a sweet young girl. For the purposes of this story, we’ll call him Jack and her Mary.… --- ## [Looking for church recommendations??? (Merced, CA)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-church-recommendations-merced-ca/671697)
**Author:** [@holamerced](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/holamerced)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2013, 4:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-church-recommendations-merced-ca/671697 "2013-10-20T04:48:02Z")
Hello Merced, CA! I’m considering relocating to the Merced area, can anyone (religious or not) recommend a good church in Merced? Here is how I define “good”:: teaches the Bible not about the Bible has a good reputat… --- ## [What to look for when buying a gun?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-look-for-when-buying-a-gun/671639)
**Author:** [@Superhal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superhal)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2013, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-look-for-when-buying-a-gun/671639 "2013-10-20T03:05:54Z")
There’s two gun stores near me, and sports authority. One shop looks like a mom and pop business. The other gun store is very large and has a wide selection. Sports authority always makes me laugh…should i get an air gun… --- ## [Zenkers surgery](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zenkers-surgery/671699)
**Author:** [@staceyb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/staceyb)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2013, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zenkers-surgery/671699 "2013-10-20T02:03:18Z")
I had acid reflux it went away but kind now has come back i dont get heart burn thought just the annoying globus feeling and constant belching. but recently i have a new sympton. whenever i swallow i burp and i feel like… --- ## [Apple Inc. has hit the top of the arc--it's all downhill from here](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apple-inc-has-hit-the-top-of-the-arc-its-all-downhill-from-here/671090)
**Author:** [@Aeschines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aeschines)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2013, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apple-inc-has-hit-the-top-of-the-arc-its-all-downhill-from-here/671090 "2013-10-19T19:13:37Z")
First off, I’m a Mac. I “converted” in 2004 and have been using an Apple laptop ever since. Since I work as a translator/writer at home, this is an important choice. If the options are Mac and Windows, I’m going to stick… --- ## [Need help from anyone who has succeeded as an entrepreneur/inventor.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-from-anyone-who-has-succeeded-as-an-entrepreneur-inventor/671514)
**Author:** [@cptsquid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cptsquid)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2013, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-from-anyone-who-has-succeeded-as-an-entrepreneur-inventor/671514 "2013-10-19T18:42:03Z")
Short version: How does one go about getting KNOWLEDGABLE mentors/technical help when one is starting out with an idea? Long version: I’ve a bunch of ideas I’m trying to get off the ground but I’m stuck in regards to ho… --- ## [401K / Retirement plan questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/401k-retirement-plan-questions/671400)
**Author:** [@Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kolak_of_Twilo)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2013, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/401k-retirement-plan-questions/671400 "2013-10-19T18:37:43Z")
I have just been informed by my employer they are terminating our 401K program because of declining participation by eligible employees. I need to figure out what to do with this money by November 15. I would like to r… --- ## [Laser printer for envelopes and other non-standard papers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/laser-printer-for-envelopes-and-other-non-standard-papers/671656)
**Author:** [@Dog80](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dog80)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2013, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/laser-printer-for-envelopes-and-other-non-standard-papers/671656 "2013-10-19T18:25:09Z")
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