# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1279 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1280 --- ## [Painful lump on tailbone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/painful-lump-on-tailbone/660725)
**Author:** [@Blackberry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blackberry)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2013, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/painful-lump-on-tailbone/660725 "2013-06-20T14:53:50Z")
This is the third day it’s been really bad, and for a couple days before that it was just a bit sore. This started out of nowhere, no trauma. Now it hurts really bad. I’m taking Aleve and that helps some but not enough. … --- ## [Two charged in bizarre X-ray terror plot](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-charged-in-bizarre-x-ray-terror-plot/661431)
**Author:** [@ducati](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ducati)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2013, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-charged-in-bizarre-x-ray-terror-plot/661431 "2013-06-20T13:48:02Z")
This is brilliant! Wrong, yes. But very clever. Talk about thinking outside the box - these guys have something. Can’t we ship a radioactive food truck to Syria? Surely the Syrian soldiers will come running for a l… --- ## [When someone you vehemently disagree with on every issue..](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-someone-you-vehemently-disagree-with-on-every-issue/661387)
**Author:** [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2013, 1:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-someone-you-vehemently-disagree-with-on-every-issue/661387 "2013-06-20T13:21:31Z")
posts something really funny and witty, what do you do? How does it make you feel? Do you roll your eyes? Do you laugh and think “I can’t believe I just laughed at \_\_\_\_\_.” How about someone who insulted you in the past?… --- ## [New CPAP User](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-cpap-user/632267)
**Author:** [@Indyellen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Indyellen)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2013, 1:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-cpap-user/632267 "2013-06-20T13:05:37Z")
I got my CPAP yesterday (for which I am eternally grateful), but I know it will take a little while to get used to it. I’m sure there are Dopers out there on CPAP; I’m looking for suggestions to getting used to the mach… --- ## [Order to Show Cause Notice for Failure to Attend Jury Service](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/order-to-show-cause-notice-for-failure-to-attend-jury-service/661257)
**Author:** [@122jimbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/122jimbo)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2013, 12:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/order-to-show-cause-notice-for-failure-to-attend-jury-service/661257 "2013-06-20T12:28:24Z")
Ok so I was told you could just ignore the jury duty letters because theres no way they can prove that you got them because its not Certified mail. So I through them away two times and now I got this letter: … --- ## [The age old loaning money to family conundrum](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-age-old-loaning-money-to-family-conundrum/660853)
**Author:** [@Tracijo67](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tracijo67)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2013, 11:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-age-old-loaning-money-to-family-conundrum/660853 "2013-06-20T11:45:23Z")
In February I loaned a large sum of money to my sister for an emergency home repair. I told her at the time that I was taking the money from my son’s college fund, as we don’t have that kind of money in a savings account… --- ## [Off to Ireland, check our Itinerary](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/off-to-ireland-check-our-itinerary/661036)
**Author:** [@stoplight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stoplight)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2013, 11:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/off-to-ireland-check-our-itinerary/661036 "2013-06-20T11:15:29Z")
Wifeo and I are heading off to Ireland for two weeks mid Sept. From those who have been there, live there, want to go there please offer your humble opinion on our itinerary. Its more of a broad stroke for hitting the a… --- ## [Martial arts / athletic breathing and bandage](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/martial-arts-athletic-breathing-and-bandage/661437)
**Author:** [@jackdavinci](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jackdavinci)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2013, 9:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/martial-arts-athletic-breathing-and-bandage/661437 "2013-06-20T09:34:05Z")
I’ve been taking Brazilian jiu jitsu for about a week and a half. Previously been not too active. Two questions: How long does it typically take once on a new exercise routine to get to the point where you don’t get o… --- ## [How much stuff do you have that's worth stealing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-stuff-do-you-have-thats-worth-stealing/661180)
**Author:** [@CrazyCatLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CrazyCatLady)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2013, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-stuff-do-you-have-thats-worth-stealing/661180 "2013-06-20T03:47:32Z")
In reading this thread about letting somebody steal your stuff versus using a gun to stop them, I got to thinking about what was in our house that a burglar would want to make off with. And frankly, it ain’t much. We h… --- ## [Why doesn't my MP3 player work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-doesnt-my-mp3-player-work/661234)
**Author:** [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2013, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-doesnt-my-mp3-player-work/661234 "2013-06-20T03:25:53Z")
Jebus, you buy a refurb in 2007 and you expect it to run forever, right? It worked fine a few weeks ago, when I put it away. No drops, no hits, and no errors until I tried it last night, when it would not turn on. “Ah… --- ## [Need temporary Internet access from laptop while traveling... Options?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-temporary-internet-access-from-laptop-while-traveling-options/576351)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2013, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-temporary-internet-access-from-laptop-while-traveling-options/576351 "2013-06-20T03:04:32Z")
So I’m going to be traveling soon on a family matter. My grandparents’ house doesn’t currently have Internet access, but I need to be able to work on something while I’m there. Thus, I’m looking into my Internet option… --- ## [Paul Revere as an example of the trouble with the collection of metadata](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paul-revere-as-an-example-of-the-trouble-with-the-collection-of-metadata/661275)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2013, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paul-revere-as-an-example-of-the-trouble-with-the-collection-of-metadata/661275 "2013-06-20T02:10:30Z")
With all the brouhaha about the NSA spying on everyone, I found this article of interest. It shows how Paul Revere was a person of interest merely using metadata. --- ## [Why would good looking guy in good shape need to resort to posting a creepy CL ad solicting sex?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-good-looking-guy-in-good-shape-need-to-resort-to-posting-a-creepy-cl-ad-solicting-sex/661215)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2013, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-good-looking-guy-in-good-shape-need-to-resort-to-posting-a-creepy-cl-ad-solicting-sex/661215 "2013-06-20T01:54:22Z")
I ranacross this news item and my first thought was (as a 55 year old man) That guys in pretty good shape, and he’s not bad looking, why the hell is he doing this? If he posted this on a dating website I guarantee you he… --- ## [Where should I move?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-should-i-move/661316)
**Author:** [@GuybrushThreepwood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GuybrushThreepwood)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2013, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-should-i-move/661316 "2013-06-20T01:43:28Z")
So I’ve been a fan of Uncle Cecil since I first discovered TSD in its adorable AOL widget in the early 90’s, and I’ve since dreamed of having a question pressing enough to warrant un-Lurking myself and creating a full-on… --- ## [What is this powder in front of my neighbors' doors?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-powder-in-front-of-my-neighbors-doors/661330)
**Author:** [@Blackberry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blackberry)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2013, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-powder-in-front-of-my-neighbors-doors/661330 "2013-06-20T00:28:50Z")
I live in an apartment complex with indoor carpeted hallways. For the past couple weeks, there has been white powder that looks about like baby powder (maybe a little coarser) in front of one of my neighbor’s doors, spre… --- ## [Dog behavior help requested!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-behavior-help-requested/661391)
**Author:** [@Phoebestar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Phoebestar)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2013, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-behavior-help-requested/661391 "2013-06-19T23:37:34Z")
We have a newly adopted golden retriever named Rubythat we got from our local rescue after fostering her briefly in April for a weekend. We decided after meeting her, she was going to be our dog, and we decided to adopt … --- ## [Does Facebook scare you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-facebook-scare-you/661086)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2013, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-facebook-scare-you/661086 "2013-06-19T23:07:07Z")
It scares me… Google Maps/Earth doesn’t even have decent images of this country(Trinidad&Tobago) not even road overlays, and half the aerial images are totally obscured by clouds. Yet go on Facebook and every single pe… --- ## [Do your ha's end in a h or an a?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-your-has-end-in-a-h-or-an-a/661281)
**Author:** [@Shalmanese](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shalmanese)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2013, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-your-has-end-in-a-h-or-an-a/661281 "2013-06-19T23:03:39Z")
I’ve noticed some people say “hahaha” and others say “hahahah”. Which are you? --- ## [What do YOU mean by "on the nose"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-mean-by-on-the-nose/661315)
**Author:** [@Speaker\_for\_the\_Dead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Speaker_for_the_Dead)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2013, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-mean-by-on-the-nose/661315 "2013-06-19T22:40:24Z")
To me, the expression “on the nose” was as clear as could be. It’s actually quite descriptive in its meaning of “exactly correct.” But I’ve slowly picked up here that others use it to mean “ham-handed,” as in “the enviro… --- ## [Nascent separation anxiety must be extinguished -overcoming puppy resistence](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nascent-separation-anxiety-must-be-extinguished-overcoming-puppy-resistence/661398)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2013, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nascent-separation-anxiety-must-be-extinguished-overcoming-puppy-resistence/661398 "2013-06-19T22:08:57Z")
I have a 13 week old female pit puppy that is extremely smart. Responds to positive reinforcement almost instantly (meaning behavior = reward, vs. the withdrawal of something she wants or otherwise ignoring behavior I do… --- ## [Why did so many people I went to school with (including me) gain weight in our 20s](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-so-many-people-i-went-to-school-with-including-me-gain-weight-in-our-20s/661331)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2013, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-so-many-people-i-went-to-school-with-including-me-gain-weight-in-our-20s/661331 "2013-06-19T21:38:11Z")
Let me share what this thread isn’t meant to be, and I’m hoping it isn’t going to end up as. A thread where people assume that an individual’s level of sloth and gluttony is a perfect 1:1 correlation to a person’s level … --- ## [Graduation Signs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/graduation-signs/660750)
**Author:** [@ducati](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ducati)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2013, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/graduation-signs/660750 "2013-06-19T21:18:42Z")
It’s graduation time again; high school and colleges alike. The end of May, and into June for some. Here in the Atlanta Metro area it is common to see a banner at the entrance to every subdivision in 18 counties congr… --- ## [Did you know what "underdogging" was as a kid?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-know-what-underdogging-was-as-a-kid/486398)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 124\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2013, 8:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-know-what-underdogging-was-as-a-kid/486398 "2013-06-19T20:30:29Z")
It’s a slang term for pushing a kid on a swing and then running forward underneath it before the kid can swing back down and bonk you on the head with his feet. I was told about it by a guy who said that, growing up in … --- ## [Are these not good photos?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-these-not-good-photos/661242)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2013, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-these-not-good-photos/661242 "2013-06-19T18:55:27Z")
They strike me as remarkable, especially the two photos of infants. Am I wrong, though? Is that too strong an evaluation? They are not mine. Total honesty is fine here. If it matters, the photos were taken by an amate… --- ## [bartenders... any theory behind customers leaving some of their draft beer behind when they go?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bartenders-any-theory-behind-customers-leaving-some-of-their-draft-beer-behind-when-they-go/661338)
**Author:** [@Win\_Place\_Show](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Win_Place_Show)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2013, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bartenders-any-theory-behind-customers-leaving-some-of-their-draft-beer-behind-when-they-go/661338 "2013-06-19T17:51:46Z")
I’ve never been a bartender, but I’ve been known to frequent a few of the local watering-holes around here from time to time. Invariably, I’ll notice people who pay their tab, leave a good inch or two in their draft-bee… --- ## [Should I take down this tree leaning against my house?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-take-down-this-tree-leaning-against-my-house/660985)
**Author:** [@yellowjacketcoder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yellowjacketcoder)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2013, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-take-down-this-tree-leaning-against-my-house/660985 "2013-06-19T17:07:28Z")
Ok, Leaning might be too strong a word, the house is not supporting the tree. We had a thunderstorm last night - we’re fine, no trees down in our neighborhood, but the neighborhoods on either side of us had a lot of dow… --- ## [Fire/light bringers Jesus, Loki & Prometheus are bound & tortured - Coincidence?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fire-light-bringers-jesus-loki-prometheus-are-bound-tortured-coincidence/661246)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2013, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fire-light-bringers-jesus-loki-prometheus-are-bound-tortured-coincidence/661246 "2013-06-19T16:00:51Z")
Alan Moore in his epic workPromethea pointed out Jesus, Loki & Prometheus are all knowledge and light bringers in different mythologies yet all meet roughly parallel fates of imprisonment and torture. Simply coincidenc… --- ## [What event would we all celebrate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-event-would-we-all-celebrate/661200)
**Author:** [@weef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/weef)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2013, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-event-would-we-all-celebrate/661200 "2013-06-19T15:19:44Z")
What would be an event where all people stop everything to start celebrating? I’m thinking of along the lines of the end of WWII where everyone stopped what they were doing, no matter where they were, and cheered or kiss… --- ## [CanaDopers - need your advice!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadopers-need-your-advice/661352)
**Author:** [@scareyfaerie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scareyfaerie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2013, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadopers-need-your-advice/661352 "2013-06-19T14:46:38Z")
This September I’m visiting Canada for the first time. Part of the trip will involve me driving from Vancouver to Calgary. Originally I’d thought to go from Vancouver via Kamloops, Jasper and Banff taking three or four… --- ## [At my wits end - tractor engine won't start](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-my-wits-end-tractor-engine-wont-start/661196)
**Author:** [@Doctor\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doctor_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2013, 1:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-my-wits-end-tractor-engine-wont-start/661196 "2013-06-19T13:45:37Z")
…and the grass is getting really high! I have a 21 year old Honda RT5013 A4, 13 hp gasoline mini tractor that I use to cut my lawn. It’s a beast, with front and rear PTO’s, 2/4 wheel drive and 4 wheel steering. It’s o… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1278) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1280)