# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1284 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1285 --- ## [Penny wise and pound foolish](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/penny-wise-and-pound-foolish/660338)
**Author:** [@Try2B\_Comprehensive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Try2B_Comprehensive)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2013, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/penny-wise-and-pound-foolish/660338 "2013-06-12T03:26:06Z")
This is the thread to post examples of decisions or behavior that can be said to be “penny wise and pound foolish”. It is okay if they are invented examples, but of course real-life examples are a little more fun. I can… --- ## [An Apollo 11 'What If?'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-apollo-11-what-if/660655)
**Author:** [@Atomic\_Alex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Alex)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2013, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-apollo-11-what-if/660655 "2013-06-12T02:23:04Z")
I’m currently reading, ‘Carrying The Fire’, an autobiography by the third Apollo 11 crewmember, Michael Collins. (please don’t give away the ending) :wink: Its an interesting read, though very much of its time, Collins … --- ## [In Texas you can shoot a prostitute for $150](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-texas-you-can-shoot-a-prostitute-for-150/660365)
**Author:** [@Blue\_Mood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blue_Mood)\ **Replies:** 188\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2013, 12:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-texas-you-can-shoot-a-prostitute-for-150/660365 "2013-06-12T00:53:29Z")
Link to article: Man acquitted of murder Summary: a woman was driven to a man’s home to have sex with him. She went inside to talk to the man for about twenty minutes, accepted $150 from him, then got back into the car … --- ## [eBay Sellers: Where do you get boxes from?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ebay-sellers-where-do-you-get-boxes-from/660736)
**Author:** [@Fotheringay-Phipps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fotheringay-Phipps)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2013, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ebay-sellers-where-do-you-get-boxes-from/660736 "2013-06-11T23:58:46Z")
I have a car which died and I’m thinking of selling it piece by piece on eBay. But one daunting thought is having to come up with a lot of boxes in assorted sizes to accomodate the various pieces. Is there some simple & … --- ## [Online nutritional, vitamin, and mineral calculators](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-nutritional-vitamin-and-mineral-calculators/656954)
**Author:** [@Ultraviolet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ultraviolet)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2013, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-nutritional-vitamin-and-mineral-calculators/656954 "2013-06-11T23:45:47Z")
Can anyone recommend a site that will calculate calories, protein, fat, carbs, etc. for your daily diet that also includes vitamin and mineral counts? I’m looking for a site where you enter what you eat in a day, and it… --- ## [Vegetarian and travelling internationally](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vegetarian-and-travelling-internationally/660709)
**Author:** [@Miss\_Gnomer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miss_Gnomer)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2013, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vegetarian-and-travelling-internationally/660709 "2013-06-11T23:34:08Z")
I’ve recently struggled with travelling internationally and being a vegetarian. It’s causing me huge problems with eating and not annoying the crap out of my travelling companions. I’m not a strict vegetarian (e.g. I c… --- ## [Do you know the deadliest war since the big one?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-know-the-deadliest-war-since-the-big-one/660591)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2013, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-know-the-deadliest-war-since-the-big-one/660591 "2013-06-11T19:05:56Z")
Off the top of your head, right now. Stay away from Google. I want your best guess. To clarify, the ‘big one’ being of course my favourite topic of discussion, World War 2, which claimed somewhere between 30 to 55 millio… --- ## [When does a domestic partnership begin? (health insurance)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-does-a-domestic-partnership-begin-health-insurance/660638)
**Author:** [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2013, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-does-a-domestic-partnership-begin-health-insurance/660638 "2013-06-11T18:01:01Z")
The insurance company in question is Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield. It’s an opposite-sex domestic partnership, if it matters (my employer covers both same-sex and opposite-sex partnerships, so I don’t think it does). M… --- ## [Question about California landlord/ tenant law](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-california-landlord-tenant-law/660340)
**Author:** [@brujaja](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brujaja)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2013, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-california-landlord-tenant-law/660340 "2013-06-11T17:41:04Z")
One of my elderly tenants lives in rental housing in Oakland. Although her lease says that “the tenant shall pay the water bill”, she had an informal agreement with the landlord that he would pay it; and he has been doi… --- ## [Who is planning to get the BlackBerry Z10 or Q10?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-planning-to-get-the-blackberry-z10-or-q10/656794)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2013, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-planning-to-get-the-blackberry-z10-or-q10/656794 "2013-06-11T17:06:19Z")
I’m a committed BlackBerry user. Plan to stay with them. Don’t need no 100,000 apps. I want the Q10 because of the physical keyboard. Any other BB fans? --- ## [Which of these is an acceptable way to break up with someone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-of-these-is-an-acceptable-way-to-break-up-with-someone/660567)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2013, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-of-these-is-an-acceptable-way-to-break-up-with-someone/660567 "2013-06-11T17:03:54Z")
Hero and Leander have known one another for six months, been dating for five, and dating exclusively for four, and fucking for three. The sex is great and they get along fine, but Hero is nonetheless ready to end it. Not… --- ## [Are women in general inclined towards infidelity?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-women-in-general-inclined-towards-infidelity/659968)
**Author:** [@panaccione](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panaccione)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2013, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-women-in-general-inclined-towards-infidelity/659968 "2013-06-11T17:01:41Z")
As a spin off on this thread, Is every man in this world inclined towards infedility?, I pose a similar question, but for the opposite gender. It seems many people agreed that both men and women were inclined towards in… --- ## [Music management for android](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/music-management-for-android/660512)
**Author:** [@K364](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/K364)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2013, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/music-management-for-android/660512 "2013-06-11T14:02:30Z")
Apple has iTunes and the iPhone… what is the equivalent for windows and an android phone? I want to have an app on my computer that can rip cds and manage an mp3 library, playlists, etc. And then synch with my Android p… --- ## [Camera batteries won't hold a charge](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/camera-batteries-wont-hold-a-charge/660474)
**Author:** [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2013, 7:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/camera-batteries-wont-hold-a-charge/660474 "2013-06-11T07:28:44Z")
Five years ago I bought a Canon PowerShot A470 camera based on Doper recommendations, and for four years I was blissfully happy with it. Now, however, something’s gone wonky with how it’s powered and it’s driving me nut… --- ## [Alternatives to PayPal...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alternatives-to-paypal/657919)
**Author:** [@FriarTed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FriarTed)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2013, 6:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alternatives-to-paypal/657919 "2013-06-11T06:23:35Z")
What alternatives to PayPal do you know of & what experience have you had with them? --- ## [Opinions requested (game related)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-requested-game-related/658408)
**Author:** [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2013, 5:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-requested-game-related/658408 "2013-06-11T05:19:35Z")
Just want to get a few opinions on something I did recently. Last year, I supported a particular Kickstarter for a game, at a rather high amount of money because I loved what they were planning and wanted to help out wi… --- ## [Picasa Web Albums: Help! Where is the Actions Button?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/picasa-web-albums-help-where-is-the-actions-button/660611)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2013, 4:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/picasa-web-albums-help-where-is-the-actions-button/660611 "2013-06-11T04:54:45Z")
Am hoping for some quick help here. I haven’t accessed/modified my Picasa Web Albums in a while and the interface has changed. I’ve uploaded pictures to a new album but its security is set to Private. I want to change th… --- ## [Weird turn ons, fetishes, and sexual activities (TMI)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-turn-ons-fetishes-and-sexual-activities-tmi/513773)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 161\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2013, 3:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-turn-ons-fetishes-and-sexual-activities-tmi/513773 "2013-06-11T03:17:37Z")
I’m not talking about the mundane or regular or usual things. Liking feet? Okay, not for me, but not all that weird, either. I’m talking about the REALLY, REALLY out there ones. The ones that make you raise an eyebrow :d… --- ## [I was switched to the new Yahoo Mail, and it makes me want to find a new mail service.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-was-switched-to-the-new-yahoo-mail-and-it-makes-me-want-to-find-a-new-mail-service/660681)
**Author:** [@Digital\_is\_the\_new\_Analog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Digital_is_the_new_Analog)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2013, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-was-switched-to-the-new-yahoo-mail-and-it-makes-me-want-to-find-a-new-mail-service/660681 "2013-06-11T02:44:36Z")
I’m an AT&T e-mail customer, which means I get my mail through Yahoo Mail if I want a web interface. I was switched to their new system today, and I’m not happy with it. So I’m looking for other options. I could run a… --- ## [What the heck is going on with my ear (fluttering sensation)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-heck-is-going-on-with-my-ear-fluttering-sensation/553818)
**Author:** [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2013, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-heck-is-going-on-with-my-ear-fluttering-sensation/553818 "2013-06-11T02:38:19Z")
For the last couple of days, I’ve had a strange fluttering sensation in my right ear a handful of times per day. It seems to be accompanied by an unusual clenching feeling in my stomach, too. I haven’t had any other heal… --- ## [What is ground zero for the most exciting place to live in the US?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-ground-zero-for-the-most-exciting-place-to-live-in-the-us/660584)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2013, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-ground-zero-for-the-most-exciting-place-to-live-in-the-us/660584 "2013-06-10T22:11:21Z")
In reference to the other thread for the doper looking for an uneventful place to retire what is the polar opposite? What is the most exciting, something’s always happening place to live in the US? Extremes of weather a… --- ## [Flowers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flowers/660624)
**Author:** [@matt357](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/matt357)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2013, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flowers/660624 "2013-06-10T20:52:27Z")
I live in the north east and I’m looking for nice looking flowers that will grow back on their own every year and that are easy to grow and get started initially. Do you have any suggestions? --- ## [When-How is it OK to gift an adult with a dog?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-how-is-it-ok-to-gift-an-adult-with-a-dog/660482)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2013, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-how-is-it-ok-to-gift-an-adult-with-a-dog/660482 "2013-06-10T19:17:16Z")
As adorable as the YouTube videos of people receiving puppies as gifts may be, getting a dog is an enormous responsibility and a very personal decision. Under what circumstances is it really alright to choose someone el… --- ## [Jockey debuts new bra sizing system for accurate fit, but the generic bras are kind of pricey](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jockey-debuts-new-bra-sizing-system-for-accurate-fit-but-the-generic-bras-are-kind-of-pricey/659977)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2013, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jockey-debuts-new-bra-sizing-system-for-accurate-fit-but-the-generic-bras-are-kind-of-pricey/659977 "2013-06-10T19:09:55Z")
I’m not a woman, but I am curious about how the overall “deal” appears to women shopping for bras. Comments seem to indicate $ 60.00 is lot of money for a decent quality, but fairly plain bra even if perfectly fitted. F… --- ## [What exactly does being "mobbed" at work imply?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-exactly-does-being-mobbed-at-work-imply/530176)
**Author:** [@No\_Wikipedia\_Cites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/No_Wikipedia_Cites)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2013, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-exactly-does-being-mobbed-at-work-imply/530176 "2013-06-10T18:51:16Z")
I have just heard the word “mobbing” as in being ganged up on at work, causing post traumatic stress syndrome (and potentially violence?), as this is now in the news with the recent unpleasantness. http://arts.uwaterloo… --- ## [Can I cover computer speakers with plastic?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-cover-computer-speakers-with-plastic/660640)
**Author:** [@SeaDragonTattoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SeaDragonTattoo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2013, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-cover-computer-speakers-with-plastic/660640 "2013-06-10T18:18:29Z")
My desk area at work gets very dusty, and bleach is used for cleaning, so it can be a bit corrosive. My current computer speakers are on their last leg. It takes a lot of fiddling to turn the volume up without static or … --- ## [Getting a BS or BA While In An On-Call Job](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-a-bs-or-ba-while-in-an-on-call-job/660573)
**Author:** [@Mr.Slant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Slant)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2013, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-a-bs-or-ba-while-in-an-on-call-job/660573 "2013-06-10T18:09:04Z")
I have a decent job that requires me to be on-call, day and night, about 2 weeks per month. The job pays nicely, I like it, and I expect to be in it at least 3-5 years with no changes in responsibilities. I have about h… --- ## [Nightmares the night before the first work day of the week](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nightmares-the-night-before-the-first-work-day-of-the-week/660631)
**Author:** [@Shadowfyre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shadowfyre)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2013, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nightmares-the-night-before-the-first-work-day-of-the-week/660631 "2013-06-10T17:03:25Z")
The title seems a little long, but let me explain the situation. For the past few months I’ve been getting nightmares on the night before I start the work week. That’s usually on Sunday night/ Monday morning. But over t… --- ## [The 50 Indispensable Non-News Websites](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-50-indispensable-non-news-websites/660532)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2013, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-50-indispensable-non-news-websites/660532 "2013-06-10T15:57:16Z")
What are the 50 websites a person NEEDS that are not related to breaking news? the 50 funniest, most useful, most touching, most informative, more wonderful websites - but (because I feel like it) excluding anything tha… --- ## [How annoyed are you if someone attempts to convert you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-annoyed-are-you-if-someone-attempts-to-convert-you/660041)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2013, 2:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-annoyed-are-you-if-someone-attempts-to-convert-you/660041 "2013-06-10T14:54:41Z")
To Christianity, specifically. Not aliens this time, just humans. Given the large preponderance of nonbelievers on the boards I’m interested in seeing your reactions if someone were to ask you “…Have you been saved? Hav… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1283) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1285)