# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1217 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1218 --- ## [Tell me how to fix this please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-how-to-fix-this-please/670474)
**Author:** [@brujaja](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brujaja)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2013, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-how-to-fix-this-please/670474 "2013-10-07T02:18:45Z")
I have to fix a very old bannister which has come away from the wall. There is a piece of hardware screwed onto the wood which ends in a stump – the stump was pushed through a crude hole in the drywall, and is stopped b… --- ## [The internet at work is a disaster for companies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-internet-at-work-is-a-disaster-for-companies/670461)
**Author:** [@Iamnotivan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Iamnotivan)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2013, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-internet-at-work-is-a-disaster-for-companies/670461 "2013-10-07T00:18:00Z")
It must be one of the great dirty little secrets of all time. We never seem to see any research on what an unmitigated disaster the internet at work is for productivity. We all constantly hear from others of the amount… --- ## [I'm going to be getting a dog soon…](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-to-be-getting-a-dog-soon/669936)
**Author:** [@MacTech](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacTech)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2013, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-to-be-getting-a-dog-soon/669936 "2013-10-06T22:28:58Z")
I’ve been doing research on dog breeds, and have narrowed it down to a few specifics, I’m not looking for a purebred, and I will be adopting from a local shelter, I just have to wait for the right dog to adopt me… I liv… --- ## [How do you pronounce 2013?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-pronounce-2013/670350)
**Author:** [@EmilyG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmilyG)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2013, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-pronounce-2013/670350 "2013-10-06T20:44:21Z")
How do you pronounce the name of this year? Two thousand thirteen (or two thousand and thirteen), or twenty-thirteen? Or some other way? --- ## [Disposable Razors-The Good, The Bad, and The Bloody](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disposable-razors-the-good-the-bad-and-the-bloody/567917)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2013, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disposable-razors-the-good-the-bad-and-the-bloody/567917 "2013-10-06T20:24:11Z")
I’m looking for which disposable blades to use, and which to avoid. I picked up a 12 pack of twin-blade Old Spice razors, and the first shave was damnfinegood. Two days later I tried the same blade again, and the thing… --- ## [AFC Home for Developmentally Disabled](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/afc-home-for-developmentally-disabled/670526)
**Author:** [@Rattle\_and\_Hum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rattle_and_Hum)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2013, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/afc-home-for-developmentally-disabled/670526 "2013-10-06T20:22:19Z")
I’m trying to learn how others have successfully opened an AFC home for those with developmental disabilities. I worked with this population 16 years ago and enjoyed it very much. Now, with the kids in high school, I’d l… --- ## [Noise Canceling Earphones](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/noise-canceling-earphones/670498)
**Author:** [@Jake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jake)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2013, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/noise-canceling-earphones/670498 "2013-10-06T15:04:16Z")
Do they really work? Do the cancel out the very low tones? (Boom Boom) How do they work? :confused: --- ## [Is this FUD?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-fud/670371)
**Author:** [@IceQube](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IceQube)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2013, 1:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-fud/670371 "2013-10-06T13:05:24Z")
This ran in the WSJ today and it was from an unnamed, senior administration official. This has only been run in the WSJ and right-wing websites. The WSJ is the only semi-reputable source apart from the various blogs tha… --- ## [The things we do to amuse ourselves at work](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-things-we-do-to-amuse-ourselves-at-work/670259)
**Author:** [@Justin\_Bailey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Justin_Bailey)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2013, 1:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-things-we-do-to-amuse-ourselves-at-work/670259 "2013-10-06T13:02:16Z")
I’m at my local grocery store looking at their cutout cookie display. There’s the typical assortment of Fall/Halloween shapes: Leaves, Ghosts, Pumpkins, Bats… and Cthulhu. :eek: Clearly, the baker has a good sense of hu… --- ## [Non-US Dopers: Please Share Any US Culture References You Didn't \*Get\* from Exported American TV/Mov](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-us-dopers-please-share-any-us-culture-references-you-didnt-get-from-exported-american-tv-mov/634017)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 295\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2013, 8:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-us-dopers-please-share-any-us-culture-references-you-didnt-get-from-exported-american-tv-mov/634017 "2013-10-06T08:15:57Z")
I know that the US exports a lot of culture via TV, movies, etc. Obviously some of our references are not going be understood by those separated from us by language or culture. As an example, in a thread here on the SDMB… --- ## [Is the Law of Attraction true?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-law-of-attraction-true/670146)
**Author:** [@Gateway](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gateway)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2013, 6:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-law-of-attraction-true/670146 "2013-10-06T06:26:06Z")
What are your thoughts, and hopefully your reasoning. --- ## [Broken snow globe - options?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/broken-snow-globe-options/670413)
**Author:** [@MLS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MLS)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2013, 6:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/broken-snow-globe-options/670413 "2013-10-06T06:15:54Z")
Today my 3YO granddaughter broke a snow globe. No injury, fortunately. Just the glass globe broke, and of course the contents were all over the place. The worse thing is, I had stepped out of the room for a moment,… --- ## [If a potential love interest has herpes do you move on?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-a-potential-love-interest-has-herpes-do-you-move-on/670239)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2013, 4:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-a-potential-love-interest-has-herpes-do-you-move-on/670239 "2013-10-06T04:47:06Z")
Per this “Dear Prudence” article a woman told a man who was attracted to her she had herpes and wanted to “take things slow” and he effectively (she says) ran away. I’ve never dated someone with herpes but it seems like… --- ## [How do you fall about US House Republicans right now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-fall-about-us-house-republicans-right-now/669470)
**Author:** [@monstro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monstro)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2013, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-fall-about-us-house-republicans-right-now/669470 "2013-10-06T03:09:51Z")
Just in case you’ve been on vacation: House GOP lauches shutdown battle by voting defund Obamacare. I meant for this to be a poll. And I meant “feel” not “fall”. Damn. Damn. DAMN!!!) --- ## [Offshore banking in Belize](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/offshore-banking-in-belize/670447)
**Author:** [@FriarTed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FriarTed)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2013, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/offshore-banking-in-belize/670447 "2013-10-06T00:51:44Z")
A friend is concerned about America’s economic & political stability to the point she is discussing such things as moving to Ecuador or getting an offshore account in Belize. How safe would such an account be? How much … --- ## [Jewish Dopers: your advice, please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jewish-dopers-your-advice-please/670332)
**Author:** [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2013, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jewish-dopers-your-advice-please/670332 "2013-10-05T20:10:51Z")
Should I wear a tallit when I go to services in a synagogue? Here’s my background, as I posted in this thread last year (slightly edited): I have been to many services with my wife (including Rosh Hashanah services l… --- ## [Best way to clean stainless steel appliance](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-clean-stainless-steel-appliance/670439)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2013, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-clean-stainless-steel-appliance/670439 "2013-10-05T19:58:18Z")
I just got a stainless steel fridge. The guy who installed it said not to use glass cleaner on it, that I should use stainless steel cleaner or I could damage the finish. How the heck do you damage stainless steel unles… --- ## [Outdoor Loud Speaker - Wireless!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/outdoor-loud-speaker-wireless/670365)
**Author:** [@M253-The-Invader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/M253-The-Invader)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2013, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/outdoor-loud-speaker-wireless/670365 "2013-10-05T15:07:23Z")
WHAT I need thought assistance to put up a speaker (old style megaphone) on the outside of my house, preferably wireless and connect it to a laptop. The speaker(s) might be easy to get but a wireless? I want to click a … --- ## [Pro Wrestlers vs. ballerino - who's better](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pro-wrestlers-vs-ballerino-whos-better/670425)
**Author:** [@Namkcalb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Namkcalb)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2013, 11:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pro-wrestlers-vs-ballerino-whos-better/670425 "2013-10-05T11:10:12Z")
We all know pro wrestling is staged but wrestlers still show a lot of skill and athleticism. Male ballet dancers also show great feats of strength and coordination. Who would make the better general athlete? Would the… --- ## [How do you categorise your gym visits?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-categorise-your-gym-visits/670344)
**Author:** [@AaronX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AaronX)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2013, 11:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-categorise-your-gym-visits/670344 "2013-10-05T11:04:58Z")
I guess amateurs wouldn’t plan any more than what day they’re going to the gym. When they’re there, they’ll just use whatever equipment catches their eye. Me, for now I categorise my visits into either “cardio” or “weigh… --- ## [Would you agree to a suriety bond for someone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-agree-to-a-suriety-bond-for-someone/670373)
**Author:** [@Incubus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Incubus)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2013, 5:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-agree-to-a-suriety-bond-for-someone/670373 "2013-10-05T05:55:11Z")
I was chatting with a cousin of mine recently, and he mentioned that his brother-in-law had gotten in some legal trouble. In order to bail him out, his family had to put up their house as collateral. In addition, Cousin … --- ## [What to do with car on long trip?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-car-on-long-trip/670346)
**Author:** [@sparky\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sparky_1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2013, 5:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-car-on-long-trip/670346 "2013-10-05T05:30:47Z")
I’m going away in November for a 2 to 3 month business trip. Being New England, that will mean I will be gone for a lot of the snowy winter (yeah!, and South America, YEAH!). I don’t have a garage, so my car will be si… --- ## [The end times/last days](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-end-times-last-days/669667)
**Author:** [@Bonnienclyde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bonnienclyde)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2013, 3:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-end-times-last-days/669667 "2013-10-05T03:53:17Z")
I am constantly hearing that we are living in the “last days”, that the things the Bible predicts will happen at the end of the world are happening now. I am getting quite tired of pointing out that almost every generat… --- ## [Coming clean to spouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coming-clean-to-spouse/668252)
**Author:** [@Birdie46](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Birdie46)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2013, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coming-clean-to-spouse/668252 "2013-10-05T02:22:16Z")
Do people involved in affairs ever come clean to their spouses voluntarily? I mean, without some confrontation or major discovery like cell phone records? --- ## [Kitchen mavens: Those Vertical Hinged Cabinets-Do You Like Them?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kitchen-mavens-those-vertical-hinged-cabinets-do-you-like-them/670305)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2013, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kitchen-mavens-those-vertical-hinged-cabinets-do-you-like-them/670305 "2013-10-05T01:02:53Z")
In modern kitchens, designers are placing the cabinet doors in a vertical direction. Unlike the conventional doors, the cabinet doors open upwards. I like the look of these-but are they actually practical? I’d like so… --- ## [Zoos, do we need tbem?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zoos-do-we-need-tbem/670320)
**Author:** [@Joe\_King](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joe_King)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2013, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zoos-do-we-need-tbem/670320 "2013-10-05T00:14:34Z")
I am fairly new and my first interaction here. Watching the show below makes me believe yes.302 Found --- ## [Should Democrats shut down the government until a universal background check is passed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-democrats-shut-down-the-government-until-a-universal-background-check-is-passed/670220)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Fun\_Ball](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Fun_Ball)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2013, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-democrats-shut-down-the-government-until-a-universal-background-check-is-passed/670220 "2013-10-04T23:48:40Z")
What say you? Should this be a rider on our budget bills? --- ## [What is the etiquette for staying at a rich friend's guest house?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-etiquette-for-staying-at-a-rich-friends-guest-house/670369)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2013, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-etiquette-for-staying-at-a-rich-friends-guest-house/670369 "2013-10-04T21:59:43Z")
I don’t have any wealthy friends with a guesthouse. :stuck\_out\_tongue: But lets say I saved a rich dude’s life. What etiquette is expected of me when I visit his LA mansion? Is it like staying at a hotel? Do you get … --- ## [Deserted Island Hypothetical - which device gives best chance of flying back home?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deserted-island-hypothetical-which-device-gives-best-chance-of-flying-back-home/670304)
**Author:** [@drewtwo99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewtwo99)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2013, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deserted-island-hypothetical-which-device-gives-best-chance-of-flying-back-home/670304 "2013-10-04T21:20:13Z")
This may be more territory for IMHO, but I’m trying to get some factual answers as well. My question is, if I were stuck on a deserted island, and I could choose to have one type of aircraft (aircraft only!) to get me o… --- ## [Discover Magazine?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discover-magazine/670210)
**Author:** [@Zyanthia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyanthia)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2013, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discover-magazine/670210 "2013-10-04T20:14:13Z")
I was reading an article on-line in discover magazine and really enjoyed it. I thought they presented the information well. I was thinking of subscribing, but really wanted your opinions of the magazine. Are the artic… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1216) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1218)