# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1276 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1277 --- ## [Brochures but no pamphlets](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brochures-but-no-pamphlets/661869)
**Author:** [@lighthouse9](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lighthouse9)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2013, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brochures-but-no-pamphlets/661869 "2013-06-25T23:42:17Z")
I remember when pamphlets were offered in advertising. Now, all you hear about are brochures. I don’t want brochures, I want pamphlets or at least an option between the two. What gives? Call me crazy, but this annoys me. … --- ## [Shelby Co. v. Holder Opinion Released](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shelby-co-v-holder-opinion-released/661919)
**Author:** [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2013, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shelby-co-v-holder-opinion-released/661919 "2013-06-25T22:45:48Z")
As far as I can tell, the Court upheld Section 5 (requiring federal preclearance) but gutted Section 4 so that no jurisdiction currently falls under it. Is this correct? If so, it seems as if the Voting Rights Act is… --- ## [Amazon Kindle Fire Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-kindle-fire-questions/661400)
**Author:** [@pauly1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pauly1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2013, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-kindle-fire-questions/661400 "2013-06-25T21:58:34Z")
Looking at getting one of these. See they have it on amazon. They charge it for 199.99 plus tax of 17.66 for total of $216.66 for the 16GB one. I go on another site such as best buy online and they have it on sale it… --- ## [Grammar Nazis, could you review my recipe writing skills please?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grammar-nazis-could-you-review-my-recipe-writing-skills-please/661591)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2013, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grammar-nazis-could-you-review-my-recipe-writing-skills-please/661591 "2013-06-25T21:18:39Z")
I’m not entirely sure if there is a formal way to write recipes or not. That said, I’d appreciate some input from my fellow Dopers whose writing skills are better than my own. (Cuz’ mine are sub par actually) Here Than… --- ## [Assessing an individual's tech-affinity](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/assessing-an-individuals-tech-affinity/661909)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2013, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/assessing-an-individuals-tech-affinity/661909 "2013-06-25T20:02:59Z")
I was wondering if there is any accepted “scale” of telling factors to assess and compare the extent to which people appreciate, use, and depend on modern personal technology. Or are you aware of any writings discussing… --- ## [What is the "Golden Rule"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-golden-rule/661688)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2013, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-golden-rule/661688 "2013-06-25T19:36:46Z")
What is your definition of the “Golden Rule”? IMO, anyone over the age of about 8 knows the real answer. --- ## [Explain this logic to me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-this-logic-to-me/661813)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2013, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-this-logic-to-me/661813 "2013-06-25T19:24:10Z")
As a teacher, when we start work in a new district we get credit for (some of ) the number of years we have taught. I have 16 years of experience which mean in 2010 I had 13 years. The new school district I am working … --- ## [Suggestions on asking for a raise...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-on-asking-for-a-raise/661817)
**Author:** [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2013, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-on-asking-for-a-raise/661817 "2013-06-25T19:06:53Z")
At work I’m currently involved in a project that is going to save the company millions of dollars over the next several years. With involved I mean I’m doing everything, in what is a hugely compact schedule, working nigh… --- ## [Would you wear a sari, even if you aren't Indian?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-wear-a-sari-even-if-you-arent-indian/195458)
**Author:** [@liirogue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/liirogue)\ **Replies:** 146\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2013, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-wear-a-sari-even-if-you-arent-indian/195458 "2013-06-25T19:05:34Z")
I love the look of the sari, but I don’t have the guts to wear one (for 2 reasons… The first being I’m not Indian, and the second that I’m not happy with the way my body looks right now.) Would any of you wear a sari out… --- ## [Cat Pheromones-anyone have any luck correcting behavior with these?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cat-pheromones-anyone-have-any-luck-correcting-behavior-with-these/661617)
**Author:** [@DummyGladHands](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DummyGladHands)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2013, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cat-pheromones-anyone-have-any-luck-correcting-behavior-with-these/661617 "2013-06-25T19:03:17Z")
My neurotic boy choses to claw at the bedroom carpet when he’s annoyed. Which is almost always. These were recommended to me. Do they have any actual value in correcting this behavior? --- ## [Anyone here use Grecian Formula?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-here-use-grecian-formula/502683)
**Author:** [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2013, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-here-use-grecian-formula/502683 "2013-06-25T18:30:15Z")
Has anyone tried Grecian Formula? How long did it take for it to work for you? I’ve been using it daily as directed, for almost exactly a month and I gotta say, there is no appreciable difference. What was your experi… --- ## [How much of a difference in ages in an older woman/younger man relationship is too much?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-of-a-difference-in-ages-in-an-older-woman-younger-man-relationship-is-too-much/661810)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2013, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-of-a-difference-in-ages-in-an-older-woman-younger-man-relationship-is-too-much/661810 "2013-06-25T18:08:54Z")
I’ve heard older men should not have a relationship with any woman younger than 1/2 their age plus 7; i.e. 30 year old man/22 year old woman but nobody younger. Well, the tables have been turned and now older woman/youn… --- ## [What's going on with my iPhone? (battery-related)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-going-on-with-my-iphone-battery-related/661815)
**Author:** [@carlb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carlb)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2013, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-going-on-with-my-iphone-battery-related/661815 "2013-06-25T17:50:42Z")
I’ve had an AT&T iPhone 5 since February. On a typical day I charge the phone overnight, get up around 6AM, and when I go to bed at 10-ish, I usually have 25-30% charge left on the battery. This will have covered a coupl… --- ## [Visiting Scotland - advice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/visiting-scotland-advice/661791)
**Author:** [@hussle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hussle)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2013, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/visiting-scotland-advice/661791 "2013-06-25T17:28:13Z")
My wife and I will be doing a UK trip, with 6 days in Scotland and 3 days in London. I am looking for some advice on what to do and see for part of the trip. We arrive in Glasgow at 7am and will be leaving the next day… --- ## [degenerative disk disease and other back problems](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/degenerative-disk-disease-and-other-back-problems/661732)
**Author:** [@tooyoungforthis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tooyoungforthis)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2013, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/degenerative-disk-disease-and-other-back-problems/661732 "2013-06-25T16:03:13Z")
I am hoping for some advice. i am a 27 year old male. and about 5 months ago i had a deck fall on me and it caused spinal stenosis in c2 threw c5 herniated disks in c2 and c4. t2 t3 t9 t10 and ddd in l2 l3 l5 too boot. p… --- ## [Bikini wax for men?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bikini-wax-for-men/253736)
**Author:** [@whatami](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/whatami)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2013, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bikini-wax-for-men/253736 "2013-06-25T15:42:53Z")
I’ve decided I want to get a bikini wax, or actually a brazilian. Except I don’t wear bikini’s, I wear boxers. Because I’m a guy. So, have any guys had this done? I have a few questions, and I know that some of the ladie… --- ## [Blurring the lines of a relationship with stepchildren](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blurring-the-lines-of-a-relationship-with-stepchildren/661805)
**Author:** [@SussieQ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SussieQ)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2013, 1:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blurring-the-lines-of-a-relationship-with-stepchildren/661805 "2013-06-25T13:13:07Z")
I’ve always been a firm believer in not blurring the lines of relationships. My cousin developed a fondness for her husbands grandchildren. She would refer to them as her grandchidren. I would refer to them as “John’s” g… --- ## [Straight guys in relationships: do you cover the expenses of meals and other outings with your mate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-guys-in-relationships-do-you-cover-the-expenses-of-meals-and-other-outings-with-your-mate/661766)
**Author:** [@Neodymium\_Lover](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Neodymium_Lover)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2013, 12:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-guys-in-relationships-do-you-cover-the-expenses-of-meals-and-other-outings-with-your-mate/661766 "2013-06-25T12:49:39Z")
All in the poll. --- ## [Anonymous letter-writers revealed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anonymous-letter-writers-revealed/661848)
**Author:** [@Weeping\_Wyvern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Weeping_Wyvern)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2013, 12:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anonymous-letter-writers-revealed/661848 "2013-06-25T12:39:48Z")
It’s traditional in advice columns, both online and print, for those seeking advice to conceal their true identities in some way. But a number of years ago I came across one with a person whose identity I was 99% sure I … --- ## [Hypothetical situation regarding Kosher laws](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hypothetical-situation-regarding-kosher-laws/661769)
**Author:** [@JoseB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JoseB)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2013, 11:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hypothetical-situation-regarding-kosher-laws/661769 "2013-06-25T11:04:41Z")
Hallo everybody! I don’t know if this is the proper forum for this post – It has to do with a somewhat weird hypothetical situation, but is at the same time related to a “real world” question. Moderators, if you think th… --- ## [Chronic Pain](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chronic-pain/661840)
**Author:** [@Tracijo67](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tracijo67)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2013, 5:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chronic-pain/661840 "2013-06-25T05:22:40Z")
I have been having terrible stomach pain in my lower right abdomen for a long time. Achy, crampy, stabby. I first went to the doctor in January this year. It was so bad, especially around my menstrual cycle, that I would… --- ## [Why would terrorists use the phone anyway NSA?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-terrorists-use-the-phone-anyway-nsa/661685)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2013, 5:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-terrorists-use-the-phone-anyway-nsa/661685 "2013-06-25T05:14:04Z")
Lets assume a fully encrypted text message sent over TOR via a public wifi router is out of the question, like maybe hearing the voice of his contact in Pakistan is the highlight of some low level grunt’s day. … --- ## [I need to overnight a package. Which carrier?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-overnight-a-package-which-carrier/661750)
**Author:** [@F.Pu-du-he-pa-as](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/F.Pu-du-he-pa-as)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2013, 5:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-overnight-a-package-which-carrier/661750 "2013-06-25T05:05:42Z")
As the title says, I need to overnight a package. It absolutely has to get there the next day, and it absolutely has to arrive intact and unbroken. Have any experience overnighting packages with any of the major carrie… --- ## [Amxiety as a passenger in a car-is Xanax a good idea?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amxiety-as-a-passenger-in-a-car-is-xanax-a-good-idea/661432)
**Author:** [@DummyGladHands](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DummyGladHands)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2013, 4:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amxiety-as-a-passenger-in-a-car-is-xanax-a-good-idea/661432 "2013-06-25T04:58:43Z")
I don’t take this lightly, I’ve tried therapy, hypnosis, etc. and nothing works. I know the reason I do it, but it doesn’t help me not be anxious as hell. One psych. I saw said I would probably be just as crazed when I f… --- ## [Is hating or disliking oneself always irrational?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-hating-or-disliking-oneself-always-irrational/661640)
**Author:** [@monstro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monstro)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2013, 4:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-hating-or-disliking-oneself-always-irrational/661640 "2013-06-25T04:27:47Z")
What do you think? --- ## [Male nursing student on a GYNO floor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/male-nursing-student-on-a-gyno-floor/647863)
**Author:** [@panaccione](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panaccione)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2013, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/male-nursing-student-on-a-gyno-floor/647863 "2013-06-25T02:39:39Z")
So, I’m in my second semester of nursing school and have been assigned to a gynecological unit for about a 8 week clinical rotation (2 days a week). I’ll admit that this is not my preference. I got into nursing school … --- ## [Owning rental property. Experiences? Suggestions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/owning-rental-property-experiences-suggestions/661546)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2013, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/owning-rental-property-experiences-suggestions/661546 "2013-06-25T01:25:54Z")
I’m considering purchasing a duplex or triplex (maybe bigger?). I’d be doing it for income and possibly also for a place to live. I’ve looked at some listings and there appear to be some real deals on foreclosed properti… --- ## [Does everyone get earworms?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-everyone-get-earworms/661704)
**Author:** [@EmilyG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmilyG)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2013, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-everyone-get-earworms/661704 "2013-06-25T01:05:52Z")
Many of us get music stuck in our head - “earworms.” But is this universal? Are there any people out there who don’t get earworms? (For the sake of simplicity, let’s consider people with more or less normal hearing.) --- ## [Should I sell my car?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-sell-my-car/659936)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2013, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-sell-my-car/659936 "2013-06-25T00:39:55Z")
You’d think this would be simple, but apparently not for me. My husband just retired, I’ve been retired for almost 2 years now, and for the moment, neither of us is interested in any manner of employment. If either of u… --- ## [How much rechargeable crap to you maintain?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-rechargeable-crap-to-you-maintain/661823)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2013, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-rechargeable-crap-to-you-maintain/661823 "2013-06-25T00:33:37Z")
The iPhone battery thread made me think of this. How many rechargeable pieces of techie crap do you recharge and how often? Do you keep most of them at one “charging station,” or are they scattered throughout the house?… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1275) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1277)