# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1229 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1230 --- ## [Yusmeiro, Yasiel and Yoenis -- what's happening with Hispanic names?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yusmeiro-yasiel-and-yoenis-whats-happening-with-hispanic-names/668528)
**Author:** [@jsc1953](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jsc1953)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2013, 8:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yusmeiro-yasiel-and-yoenis-whats-happening-with-hispanic-names/668528 "2013-09-15T08:59:06Z")
A study of recent naming trends among Latin American males, as viewed through the filter of Major League Baseball. As a long-time baseball fan (and as a human being) one sees a lot of Hispanic names. Mostly, the names … --- ## [Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare) - Who's In?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/affordable-care-act-aka-obamacare-whos-in/668291)
**Author:** [@usedtobe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/usedtobe)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2013, 7:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/affordable-care-act-aka-obamacare-whos-in/668291 "2013-09-15T07:52:39Z")
OK gang, time’s coming: As of October 1st, open enrollment starts (at least in those states which are participating). Show of Hands! If you want to know if your state is in play, see Healthcare Marketplace. Since my c… --- ## [Strategies for dealing with a micromanaging employee](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strategies-for-dealing-with-a-micromanaging-employee/668716)
**Author:** [@you\_with\_the\_face](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/you_with_the_face)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2013, 5:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strategies-for-dealing-with-a-micromanaging-employee/668716 "2013-09-15T05:54:29Z")
I’ve tried to find an online article or blog on this subject and keep coming up empty. All everyone wants to write about is advice on dealing with a micromanaging boss. One of my reports is a team lead (let’s call her J… --- ## [Can incomes rise forever?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-incomes-rise-forever/668821)
**Author:** [@IMfez](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IMfez)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2013, 5:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-incomes-rise-forever/668821 "2013-09-15T05:45:08Z")
I work in real estate which is heavily dependent on rising wages for continued appreciation. Often I wonder if this is a dangerous assumption, or if wages can truly continue to go up and up. Are there any reputable theor… --- ## [Need ideas for wedding party favors](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-ideas-for-wedding-party-favors/668543)
**Author:** [@Randy\_Seltzer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Randy_Seltzer)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2013, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-ideas-for-wedding-party-favors/668543 "2013-09-15T04:37:44Z")
You know… the little token you give to each of your guests. Brainstorming help:\[ul\]\[li\]The wedding’s in Chicago, and we’ll have a lot of out-of-town guests. Maybe something Chicago related? \[\] The wedding colors are bla… --- ## [best body building supplements? legal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-body-building-supplements-legal/668865)
**Author:** [@H\_dog\_3\_13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/H_dog_3_13)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2013, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-body-building-supplements-legal/668865 "2013-09-15T01:40:07Z")
looking for a body building supplement to go along with my workout. im 5ft 7in and i weigh about 140. What should i use? --- ## [Swiss tourist gang-raped in India](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/swiss-tourist-gang-raped-in-india/653154)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 284\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2013, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/swiss-tourist-gang-raped-in-india/653154 "2013-09-15T01:32:12Z")
This can’t be food for tourism. A Swiss woman who was camping with her husband in a forest in Madhya Pradesh was gang-raped by 8 men, who also beat her husband and robbed them. There’s a picture of her being escorted… --- ## [Will most fields of science eventually become solved?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-most-fields-of-science-eventually-become-solved/668822)
**Author:** [@IMfez](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IMfez)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-most-fields-of-science-eventually-become-solved/668822 "2013-09-14T23:13:57Z")
I understand there are many aspects of nature that are ever changing. That said, is it possible that in 10,000-100,000 years from now we will have essentially solved all the static, unchanging mysteries of science, or re… --- ## [Verbal Fluency](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/verbal-fluency/668621)
**Author:** [@KJang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KJang)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/verbal-fluency/668621 "2013-09-14T22:47:51Z")
Hey guys, I need some help! I’m gonna post this here because I’ve been led to this forum multiple times when using Google search and everyone here seems so smart. I’ve always wanted to improve my verbal fluency but was… --- ## [First Fast](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-fast/668766)
**Author:** [@janis\_and\_c0](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janis_and_c0)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-fast/668766 "2013-09-14T22:00:41Z")
With Yom Kippur/Day of Atonement starting at sunset this evening, I was wondering… Thoes of you who observe, how old were you the first time you did a complete fast? (No food no water) (I think I was 7 or so. I’ll have… --- ## [Question for others with a permanent dental bridge](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-others-with-a-permanent-dental-bridge/668629)
**Author:** [@DummyGladHands](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DummyGladHands)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-others-with-a-permanent-dental-bridge/668629 "2013-09-14T21:11:24Z")
Has your dentist or hygenist recommended using Chlorhexidine or Listerine on the floss when you floss under it? I don’t seem to be able to do this without making a mess, and I doubt I get much of the rinse under the brid… --- ## [Good ''ethical'' shoes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-ethical-shoes/668770)
**Author:** [@EmilyG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmilyG)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-ethical-shoes/668770 "2013-09-14T19:03:27Z")
My current el-cheapo shoes are falling apart. I’m thinking of getting some decent shoes this time, ones that won’t only last a few months. The problem is, I’ve heard that many high-end brands of shoes are made in terrib… --- ## [If you have OCD, are you aware of the effect your habits have on others?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-have-ocd-are-you-aware-of-the-effect-your-habits-have-on-others/668600)
**Author:** [@CLee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CLee)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-have-ocd-are-you-aware-of-the-effect-your-habits-have-on-others/668600 "2013-09-14T19:00:39Z")
Offshoot of “Do you have OCD? What’s it like?” thread here Do you have OCD? What's it like? - In My Humble Opinion - Straight Dope Message Board If you are married, in love, or have friends, family, or coworkers who acc… --- ## [Reverse Stock Split? Help!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reverse-stock-split-help/668844)
**Author:** [@Emphant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Emphant)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reverse-stock-split-help/668844 "2013-09-14T18:58:27Z")
Hey everyone. So for the last two years I’ve been investing in Nanoviricides(NNVC), an up and coming drug company which might fail or might, if I get lucky, make me super rich. I went to check my stocks today and I saw t… --- ## [Which historical presidents would you have voted for?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-historical-presidents-would-you-have-voted-for/668704)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-historical-presidents-would-you-have-voted-for/668704 "2013-09-14T15:19:27Z")
In hindsight, if you had been able to vote in past elections knowing what you know today about the candidates, who would you vote for? For the tactical voters (aka smartarses) and those whose states weren’t states back … --- ## [How to invest inheritance?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-invest-inheritance/668404)
**Author:** [@Whiteknight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whiteknight)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-invest-inheritance/668404 "2013-09-14T14:19:52Z")
I’ll be inheriting a sum of money from my deceased grandparents in a few years (mid-five figures) with two identical amounts to arrive in five year increments. I am fortunate to live a fairly comfortable mid-upper middl… --- ## [newbie with a question \[investment question\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/newbie-with-a-question-investment-question/668813)
**Author:** [@witchwriter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/witchwriter)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 11:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/newbie-with-a-question-investment-question/668813 "2013-09-14T11:56:33Z")
last year i bought 10 shares of an internet stock i expected to thrive. It didn’t. It actually went to zero. So, does that mean my shares became worthless? If I had requested physical shares would they now hold value… --- ## [i would like to move to Europe, how do I find a job there? What should i know?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-would-like-to-move-to-europe-how-do-i-find-a-job-there-what-should-i-know/668717)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Fun\_Ball](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Fun_Ball)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 10:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-would-like-to-move-to-europe-how-do-i-find-a-job-there-what-should-i-know/668717 "2013-09-14T10:05:04Z")
Hi all, I have developed an interest in moving to Europe for a couple of years, but I am not sure how to take the first step. I don’t even really know if I can fulfill my desire so I am turning to the teeming millions … --- ## [2 part question: Hub's B-day & Stanley Steemer for cars?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2-part-question-hubs-b-day-stanley-steemer-for-cars/668545)
**Author:** [@saje](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/saje)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 10:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2-part-question-hubs-b-day-stanley-steemer-for-cars/668545 "2013-09-14T10:00:17Z")
How’s that for a bizarre thread title? :stuck\_out\_tongue: Anyway, The Husbank’s B-day is the 23rd, and he’s impossible to buy for because what he wants, he buys for himself more or less instantly. He’s indifferent to fo… --- ## [What type of old fart will you be?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-type-of-old-fart-will-you-be/668188)
**Author:** [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 9:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-type-of-old-fart-will-you-be/668188 "2013-09-14T09:16:39Z")
For those not yet officially elderly, and inspired by this thread. --- ## [Men in dorms - where did you find privacy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-in-dorms-where-did-you-find-privacy/668388)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 9:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-in-dorms-where-did-you-find-privacy/668388 "2013-09-14T09:13:17Z")
For masturbation, that is. Before I went to college (a loooooong time ago) I had my own room at home, which I think is pretty standard for teenage males. Then I suddenly was sharing a very small room with one other guy.… --- ## [How often do you wash you water bottle?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-do-you-wash-you-water-bottle/668642)
**Author:** [@Blackberry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blackberry)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 8:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-do-you-wash-you-water-bottle/668642 "2013-09-14T08:04:41Z")
If you regularly carry a reusable water bottle, how often do you wash the thing? I bring mine with me about 3 times a week, and wash it about once a week. I rarely wash it by hand, but dismantle it (it’s a CamelBak with… --- ## [Help Me Name My Legion of Doom](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-my-legion-of-doom/668569)
**Author:** [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 8:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-my-legion-of-doom/668569 "2013-09-14T08:03:45Z")
I have decided to go over to the dark side. (And I’ll thank those of you who are thinking that, as a conservative, i already have, to keep a civil tongue in your… well, a civil finger on your keyboard). Unfortunately, I… --- ## [mold on lychee fruit - still safe to eat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mold-on-lychee-fruit-still-safe-to-eat/668802)
**Author:** [@TashaKitty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TashaKitty)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 6:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mold-on-lychee-fruit-still-safe-to-eat/668802 "2013-09-14T06:34:33Z")
This is inspired by my Asian meat safety question. I love lychee fruit but it is rare that I get some. I found some at a Trader Joe’s last summer when we went to San Francisco. I enjoyed them for a day but on the seco… --- ## [Nexus 7/Android "Must Have" Apps](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nexus-7-android-must-have-apps/668511)
**Author:** [@Indyellen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Indyellen)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 6:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nexus-7-android-must-have-apps/668511 "2013-09-14T06:09:36Z")
For our anniversary a couple weeks ago, my husband got me the new Nexus 7 I’d been eyeing. I really like it for the stuff I want to do (which isn’t very heavy duty). I’ve downloaded all the apps that I knew I wanted, a… --- ## [Yet another cat question-clipping nails on an outdoor/indoor cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-cat-question-clipping-nails-on-an-outdoor-indoor-cat/668742)
**Author:** [@DummyGladHands](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DummyGladHands)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 5:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-cat-question-clipping-nails-on-an-outdoor-indoor-cat/668742 "2013-09-14T05:41:08Z")
Yes, I know, it’s terrible to let them out. I worry constantly, but the BF started letting him out, and I can’t get that genie back in the jar. I have been letting his claws grow for self-defense, tree climbing etc., bu… --- ## [Where to find impartial supplement reviews?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-to-find-impartial-supplement-reviews/668781)
**Author:** [@rogerbox](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rogerbox)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 4:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-to-find-impartial-supplement-reviews/668781 "2013-09-14T04:49:43Z")
I’m interested in some supplements and protein powders because I have started working out more regularly. I do Sambo, which is a Russian grappling style similar to Judo and Jiujitsu, and I try to hike at least every oth… --- ## [Since there are older people here (more specifically women)...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/since-there-are-older-people-here-more-specifically-women/667920)
**Author:** [@want2befree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/want2befree)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 3:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/since-there-are-older-people-here-more-specifically-women/667920 "2013-09-14T03:39:03Z")
I’m curious what age 40+ women here use as birth control. I’m 46 in 2 weeks and I’m really hoping that it’s true that at my age your eggs are pretty much dried up. --- ## [Who else wants to confess an unorthodox or inappropriate response on 9/11/01?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-else-wants-to-confess-an-unorthodox-or-inappropriate-response-on-9-11-01/668631)
**Author:** [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-else-wants-to-confess-an-unorthodox-or-inappropriate-response-on-9-11-01/668631 "2013-09-14T03:24:46Z")
Really, I’m a good person. But this will make me sound like a \*bad \*person, which, again, I’m really not. I have presumably already scotched any chance of being a politician anyway, but if I hadn’t, this will be the en… --- ## [Brunch in Boston](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brunch-in-boston/668790)
**Author:** [@dauerbach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dauerbach)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brunch-in-boston/668790 "2013-09-14T02:20:48Z")
Will be hosting a post wedding brunch in Boston (Back Bay) in October. There will be about 50 people attending. Looking to spend up to $20 per person, although less is better. Had planned on having it at Pizzaria Uno,… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1228) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1230)