# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1254 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1255 --- ## [What happens if McD's raises wages to 1.5 times minimum wage?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-mcds-raises-wages-to-1-5-times-minimum-wage/664896)
**Author:** [@diggerwam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/diggerwam)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2013, 12:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-mcds-raises-wages-to-1-5-times-minimum-wage/664896 "2013-08-06T12:05:03Z")
Let’s say McDonalds (or WalMart) comes out today and says that starting Jan 1, the minimum wage at McD’s will be 1.5 (or 2) times the local minimum wage? Will food prices rise? Will other fast food companies follow sui… --- ## [Old and need diaper changed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-and-need-diaper-changed/665224)
**Author:** [@Daniel6867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Daniel6867)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2013, 9:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-and-need-diaper-changed/665224 "2013-08-06T09:01:17Z")
Would you rather a family member change you or a health professional? --- ## [Combining unique letters into words](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/combining-unique-letters-into-words/665447)
**Author:** [@Enderw24](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enderw24)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2013, 6:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/combining-unique-letters-into-words/665447 "2013-08-06T06:32:12Z")
In trying to Google the answer to this thread, I came across the word “isogram” which I’d never heard before. That’s a long word with no repeating letters. Fun fact, the longest such word is subdermatoglyphic at 17 lette… --- ## [Internet scammer posing as me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/internet-scammer-posing-as-me/665234)
**Author:** [@Jake\_Jones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jake_Jones)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2013, 5:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/internet-scammer-posing-as-me/665234 "2013-08-06T05:59:49Z")
Some douchebag is trolling the internet with my credentials, using my name and company name in a really lame attempt to scam computer equipment. I get these requests all the time, but this is the first time I’ve ever be… --- ## [Best video card for $100, $150, $200?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-video-card-for-100-150-200/660672)
**Author:** [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2013, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-video-card-for-100-150-200/660672 "2013-08-06T01:31:32Z")
These are my computer’s relevant specs: Model: HPE h9-1100z Phoenix Power output wattage • 600 watt Expansion Slots • PCI Express x16: 1 (Generation 2 speed) • PCI Express x1: 3 (Generation 2 speed) • PCI Express … --- ## [Whats your sales tax rate at restaurants?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-sales-tax-rate-at-restaurants/665283)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2013, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-sales-tax-rate-at-restaurants/665283 "2013-08-06T01:09:38Z")
It seems like the sales tax is highest at restaurants. Our officials think the privilege of eating food prepared by other people is a luxury. :rolleyes: And of course they like to screw the tourists staying at motels an… --- ## [Update on Gassing victims](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/update-on-gassing-victims/665424)
**Author:** [@ParanoidAndroid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParanoidAndroid)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2013, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/update-on-gassing-victims/665424 "2013-08-05T23:14:59Z")
I recently read an article online and did a quick search on “gas mask you can sleep in”, which lead me to a forum thread on this site: Which, was a few board members ridiculing people for being paranoid about the poss… --- ## [Would big business not want a cure for cancer because the treatment brings in so much money?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-big-business-not-want-a-cure-for-cancer-because-the-treatment-brings-in-so-much-money/665348)
**Author:** [@harmonicamoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/harmonicamoon)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2013, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-big-business-not-want-a-cure-for-cancer-because-the-treatment-brings-in-so-much-money/665348 "2013-08-05T22:42:51Z")
Human beings are not that selfish, are they? Just finished reading this interesting article: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/08/03/natural-cancer-treatment.aspx It is written by a medical docto… --- ## [should I balance my hormones?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-balance-my-hormones/665337)
**Author:** [@JackieLikesVariety](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JackieLikesVariety)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2013, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-balance-my-hormones/665337 "2013-08-05T21:22:30Z")
First time I’ve seen a health care provider in my new location and she looked at the list of things bothering me and suggested blood tests to see where I’m at and then “balancing” my hormones. Apparently this is the alt… --- ## [sock on or off at the natural birth?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sock-on-or-off-at-the-natural-birth/665279)
**Author:** [@fiorano](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fiorano)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2013, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sock-on-or-off-at-the-natural-birth/665279 "2013-08-05T16:33:20Z")
what think about this? you keep your sock on at natural birth or take them off? if we keep sock during natural birth, nurses or doctor take them off? --- ## [Should Bernie and Angela be sanctioned?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-bernie-and-angela-be-sanctioned/665268)
**Author:** [@hmarvin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hmarvin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2013, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-bernie-and-angela-be-sanctioned/665268 "2013-08-05T16:00:51Z")
http://www.clickorlando.com/news/omara-seeks-sanctions-against-rionda/-/1637132/21313412/-/11nvvai/-/index.html The Zimmerman trial may be over, but various hearings and trials against the Prosecutors are looming on the… --- ## [Social collaboration in the workplace.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/social-collaboration-in-the-workplace/665170)
**Author:** [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2013, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/social-collaboration-in-the-workplace/665170 "2013-08-05T15:45:06Z")
What’s your experience and opinion of social collaboration tools in the workplace. For example: Yammer or NewsGator, or something similar. I want to hear the depth and breadth of opinions on whether you find these tool… --- ## [planting this late in the year](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/planting-this-late-in-the-year/665105)
**Author:** [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2013, 2:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/planting-this-late-in-the-year/665105 "2013-08-05T14:39:12Z")
I’m in Zone 4 or 5 and have just dug out my corn crop in a 10ftX10ft square. What can I plant in it now to get some produce out of it before the frost kills everything. Frost is around Oct 20, but can be earlier of cou… --- ## [People who know all the answers, but their life is crap](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-who-know-all-the-answers-but-their-life-is-crap/656240)
**Author:** [@AncientHumanoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AncientHumanoid)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2013, 1:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-who-know-all-the-answers-but-their-life-is-crap/656240 "2013-08-05T13:00:13Z")
Do you know any? What are their disconnects? I have a (somewhat) friend who knows what i ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO DO! to be rich. And yet, he rents a shack, drives a clunker, and his wife works at WalMart to help make ends me… --- ## [What is "presence" and do you know anyone that has it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-presence-and-do-you-know-anyone-that-has-it/664895)
**Author:** [@Bibliovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bibliovore)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2013, 12:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-presence-and-do-you-know-anyone-that-has-it/664895 "2013-08-05T12:59:41Z")
Some people have presence – the ability to walk into a room and have everyone sit up and take notice, not because they’re overtly calling attention to themselves, but simply because of some indefinable…something. So wha… --- ## [Who makes the best vinyl replacement windows?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-makes-the-best-vinyl-replacement-windows/170969)
**Author:** [@Muad\_Dib](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Muad_Dib)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2003, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-makes-the-best-vinyl-replacement-windows/170969 "2003-04-25T13:29:20Z")
We are replacing the windows in my house and I want to ask your opinions about who the manufactures the best vinyl replacement windows. --- ## [Pinched Nerve pain in my right arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pinched-nerve-pain-in-my-right-arm/665280)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2013, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pinched-nerve-pain-in-my-right-arm/665280 "2013-08-05T03:30:17Z")
It started about a week ago, I woke up with numb fingers. That’s not unusual, however, because I’m the sort of person who curls up a tight ball when I sleep, cutting off my nerves. But it was different this time, because… --- ## [Metformin effect increasing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/metformin-effect-increasing/665303)
**Author:** [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2013, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/metformin-effect-increasing/665303 "2013-08-05T02:46:07Z")
My husband is a Type 2 diabetic, at about normal body weight for a man his height. For about ten years, he managed his condition quite well with diet and exercise, but that stopped working a few months ago (we think stre… --- ## [Traveling Light Lists](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/traveling-light-lists/664914)
**Author:** [@Ulfreida](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ulfreida)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2013, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/traveling-light-lists/664914 "2013-08-05T01:08:30Z")
I am going on a 2 week trip to several cities in Europe (warmest, Rome; coldest, Munich), in mid September. It’s a singing/pilgrimage tour with my diocesan choir, so lots and lots of standing on stone floors. There will … --- ## [Replacement for Google Reader (will be shut down)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/replacement-for-google-reader-will-be-shut-down/652872)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2013, 12:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/replacement-for-google-reader-will-be-shut-down/652872 "2013-08-05T00:38:34Z")
Google Reader to shut down with other services as part of second ‘spring cleaning’ So what replacements do you recommend? --- ## [Should I tell my boss I'm applying for an internal transfer? Need answer fast!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-tell-my-boss-im-applying-for-an-internal-transfer-need-answer-fast/665335)
**Author:** [@Rodgers01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rodgers01)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2013, 12:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-tell-my-boss-im-applying-for-an-internal-transfer-need-answer-fast/665335 "2013-08-05T00:38:33Z")
Okay, it’s a question all job seekers wrestle with, but I still have to ask… I’m unhappy in my current job and have applied for an internal transfer. I haven’t let my supervisor know yet. I have a fine - though somewh… --- ## [Sandals with super-duper high arch support?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sandals-with-super-duper-high-arch-support/665297)
**Author:** [@Eva\_Luna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eva_Luna)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2013, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sandals-with-super-duper-high-arch-support/665297 "2013-08-05T00:35:48Z")
To make a long story short, I have a really screwed-up left ankle courtesy of the aftermath of a long-ago injury, which has left me with basically no ankle cartilage, compounded by really high arches (and a neuroma in th… --- ## [Whose portrait would you put on your banknotes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whose-portrait-would-you-put-on-your-banknotes/664381)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2013, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whose-portrait-would-you-put-on-your-banknotes/664381 "2013-08-04T17:47:55Z")
Jane Austen is to be feature on the £10 note over here, replacing Charles Darwin. Sir Winston Churchill is also to replace Elizabeth Fry on the £5 note. A few people have moaned about it, but I can dig those choices, as … --- ## [Unusual (to me) food name](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unusual-to-me-food-name/665328)
**Author:** [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2013, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unusual-to-me-food-name/665328 "2013-08-04T17:25:23Z")
I’m being vague not to bias the poll. The question is pretty simple. If I told you I was eating rocket, would you know what I was eating? My sister found this in an iPhone game where she had to name foods using scrambl… --- ## [Upright breasts and other funny social norms](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/upright-breasts-and-other-funny-social-norms/664983)
**Author:** [@Orville\_mogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Orville_mogul)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2013, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/upright-breasts-and-other-funny-social-norms/664983 "2013-08-04T16:46:57Z")
I live in Europe, and it is not uncommon for a number of young ladies (and an even larger number of old ladies) to remove their bikini tops at the beach. It is not a big deal, just part of the experience. But I was with… --- ## [Advice on how to deal with worn out elbows of hoodie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-how-to-deal-with-worn-out-elbows-of-hoodie/665180)
**Author:** [@Polerius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polerius)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2013, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-how-to-deal-with-worn-out-elbows-of-hoodie/665180 "2013-08-04T15:23:23Z")
I have a favorite hoodie that I’ve had for while and its elbows are worn out so much that they have started to have small holes in them. I looked for a replacement, but I don’t like the latest crop of hoodies. Do you g… --- ## [Nonbelieving parents of young children: do you do anyhing special to keep your children from ...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nonbelieving-parents-of-young-children-do-you-do-anyhing-special-to-keep-your-children-from/665020)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2013, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nonbelieving-parents-of-young-children-do-you-do-anyhing-special-to-keep-your-children-from/665020 "2013-08-04T15:09:42Z")
becoming religious? Nonbelieving is a catch-all for atheist/agnostic/misotheist/apatheist. I’m sure someone will point out a term I missed. As some of you may know I have a young child. My wife & I have agreed that she… --- ## [Should I send another up to date CV? (Urgent)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-send-another-up-to-date-cv-urgent/665312)
**Author:** [@Lars\_Aruns](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lars_Aruns)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2013, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-send-another-up-to-date-cv-urgent/665312 "2013-08-04T14:58:46Z")
I lost my job as a Software Engineer some time ago - I got my notice at the end of June. After taking a well deserved break, I have started looking for a new job. Well, I found a reasonable match on LinkedIn last Friday,… --- ## [GPS to auto limit train speed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gps-to-auto-limit-train-speed/665257)
**Author:** [@cougar58](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cougar58)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2013, 2:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gps-to-auto-limit-train-speed/665257 "2013-08-04T14:57:08Z")
If my $200 Garmin GPS can tell me the current speed limit within 100 ft of the speed limit sign, and have the numbers turn from black to red when I exceed the speed limit in any area of the USA, why can’t they use this t… --- ## [Conservative hospitalized blogger asks for donations. Liberals ask, should I donate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/conservative-hospitalized-blogger-asks-for-donations-liberals-ask-should-i-donate/665089)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2013, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/conservative-hospitalized-blogger-asks-for-donations-liberals-ask-should-i-donate/665089 "2013-08-04T14:35:58Z")
(This may be a better GD; feel free to move if so.) The Daily Kos, a liberal blog, has a story about the former “right hand man” of conservative blog RedState’s founder who has a failing liver and no insurance. He (the… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1253) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1255)