# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1310 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1311 --- ## [heartburn GERD help and advice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heartburn-gerd-help-and-advice/656906)
**Author:** [@irisheyes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/irisheyes)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2013, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heartburn-gerd-help-and-advice/656906 "2013-04-30T01:57:31Z")
Hi all, I’ve just finished my detox diet yesterday and really looking forward to some unhealthy tidbits, I try to detox every three months. I have spent years suffering with acid reflux and initially I took the gp, med… --- ## [Good color schemes for graphs/charts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-color-schemes-for-graphs-charts/656812)
**Author:** [@Lamia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamia)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2013, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-color-schemes-for-graphs-charts/656812 "2013-04-30T01:40:04Z")
I’ve never been happy with the default Microsoft Office color schemes for graphs/charts, and have been trying to find resources on creating color schemes that are both attractive and clear. Does anyone have any tips or … --- ## [Sexual Ethics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sexual-ethics/656873)
**Author:** [@MsBatt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsBatt)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2013, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sexual-ethics/656873 "2013-04-30T01:36:05Z")
Which is worse? Consensual intercourse with minor humans, or sexual intercourse with mature animals? It’s assumed neither are able to give informed consent. I ask this because recently a guy around here went to prison … --- ## [Tones of Voice that convey sarcasm, mockery, insincerity](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tones-of-voice-that-convey-sarcasm-mockery-insincerity/508875)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2013, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tones-of-voice-that-convey-sarcasm-mockery-insincerity/508875 "2013-04-30T01:08:43Z")
from childhood — as part of taunting or making fun of someone to their face or within hearing distance of them, OR to imitate someone or some group or type of people who may not be immediately present, a lot of kids over… --- ## [Show of hands - who is not on Facebook?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/show-of-hands-who-is-not-on-facebook/656754)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2013, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/show-of-hands-who-is-not-on-facebook/656754 "2013-04-30T00:14:59Z")
I’ve just never been interested. Don’t belong to any groups where FB is the preferred means of communication. I’ve thought it might become more appealing as my family becomes more farflung, but e-mail has so far served… --- ## [getting from London to Paris on xmas day via chunnel... possible?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-from-london-to-paris-on-xmas-day-via-chunnel-possible/656955)
**Author:** [@Engywook](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Engywook)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2013, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-from-london-to-paris-on-xmas-day-via-chunnel-possible/656955 "2013-04-30T00:11:07Z")
We’ll be in London through christmas, and we’re wondering about getting to Paris via the chunnel on xmas. Sounds like eurostar does not run on xmas. Any other way to get across on xmas aside swimming? Failing that, is e… --- ## [You see a man flying through the air around NYC without visible assistance - What happens?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-see-a-man-flying-through-the-air-around-nyc-without-visible-assistance-what-happens/656893)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2013, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-see-a-man-flying-through-the-air-around-nyc-without-visible-assistance-what-happens/656893 "2013-04-29T22:55:05Z")
Lets say a man is seen flying around NYC a hundred feet or so in the air. He is swooping around without visible mechanical assistance and the way the way he is moving around makes it clear he is not supported by wires or… --- ## [Scientists' Solution Worse Than The Problem?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scientists-solution-worse-than-the-problem/578605)
**Author:** [@Ronald\_C.Semone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ronald_C.Semone)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2013, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scientists-solution-worse-than-the-problem/578605 "2013-04-29T22:51:50Z")
Those of you who live in the mid-Atlantic region of the US are probably aware that in the past few years the region has become infested with a nasty, swarming insect called “The Stink Bug” which was accidently imported f… --- ## [How much fruit is too much fruit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-fruit-is-too-much-fruit/656527)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2013, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-fruit-is-too-much-fruit/656527 "2013-04-29T21:08:22Z")
I’ve recently changed my diet. I’m basically putting down the cookies in favor of things like oranges, apples and bananas etc… I get that fruit is loaded with vitamins which makes it good for you. What I don’t get is w… --- ## [How do you lower your blood sugar without losing weight?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-lower-your-blood-sugar-without-losing-weight/569908)
**Author:** [@ReticulatingSplines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ReticulatingSplines)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2011, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-lower-your-blood-sugar-without-losing-weight/569908 "2011-02-06T00:29:38Z")
So I recently got my first ever routine blood test at the ripe old age of 30, and while everything was normal, my fasting glucose is uncomfortably high-normal, at 95 mg/dl. So I want to try to lower it some, though my do… --- ## [Suggest to me a free video hosting service](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-to-me-a-free-video-hosting-service/656785)
**Author:** [@Arkcon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arkcon)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2013, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-to-me-a-free-video-hosting-service/656785 "2013-04-29T19:03:52Z")
I made some vidcaps of me doing moderator duties on a board and I’d like to post them somewhere the other mods on that board can review. So I need a video host, and I can’t figure out which of the hundred’s to use. I h… --- ## [Card Games to Prepare Kid (aged 5) for Poker](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/card-games-to-prepare-kid-aged-5-for-poker/656462)
**Author:** [@whc.03grady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/whc.03grady)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2013, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/card-games-to-prepare-kid-aged-5-for-poker/656462 "2013-04-29T17:36:03Z")
Much about life and the world can be revealed through thoughtful poker playing. I learned late and suffered for it, but I’d like my kid to be adept at poker as soon as possible. She’s a somewhat precocious 5 year-old; s… --- ## [Is this legal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-legal/654160)
**Author:** [@ogional](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ogional)\ **Replies:** 222\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2013, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-legal/654160 "2013-04-29T15:48:44Z")
I was pulled over based on an anonymous tip or tip by co workers wishing to complain about me being impaired because of an "open container violation that had occured at 7:30 am. Both witnesses filed statements that I was… --- ## [Insulted by a handshake?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/insulted-by-a-handshake/656716)
**Author:** [@freckafree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/freckafree)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2013, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/insulted-by-a-handshake/656716 "2013-04-29T15:01:58Z")
My husband was deeply offended the other day by a man who, when shaking his hand, grasped his (my husband’s) fingers rather than his palm. I’m pretty sure it was not an issue of a finger-crushing grip, just the fact that… --- ## [Knife sharpeners](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/knife-sharpeners/648219)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2013, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/knife-sharpeners/648219 "2013-04-29T14:28:23Z")
I’d like to get a knife sharpener that works well on knives that have thick blades, such as hunting knives. This one (Lansky) has good reviews, but only eight of them. This Lansky model and this one have more reviews a… --- ## [Russian wire taps OK to use in USA?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russian-wire-taps-ok-to-use-in-usa/657001)
**Author:** [@cougar58](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cougar58)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2013, 1:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russian-wire-taps-ok-to-use-in-usa/657001 "2013-04-29T13:37:09Z")
So the Russians have wiretaps they just presented to the FBI, of recorded calls between the Boston bombers and their mother, where it is apparent they were active in Jihad, or radical Islamic plans. In the USA, unless t… --- ## [Dzhokhar Tsarnaev: Should and Will He Get the Death Penalty?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dzhokhar-tsarnaev-should-and-will-he-get-the-death-penalty/656384)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2013, 1:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dzhokhar-tsarnaev-should-and-will-he-get-the-death-penalty/656384 "2013-04-29T13:09:51Z")
Any thoughts? --- ## [Does your ISP have a bandwidth meter? Is it accurate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-your-isp-have-a-bandwidth-meter-is-it-accurate/604305)
**Author:** [@mhendo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mhendo)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2013, 11:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-your-isp-have-a-bandwidth-meter-is-it-accurate/604305 "2013-04-29T11:58:11Z")
A few months back, i got an email from my cable provider that they had introduced a data usage monitor for their cable internet customers. This is essentially a monitor that allows you to see how much bandwidth you use o… --- ## [What are you doggy problems?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-doggy-problems/656837)
**Author:** [@andrea\_green](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/andrea_green)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2013, 10:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-doggy-problems/656837 "2013-04-29T10:57:09Z")
I’m part of a business school team that has been tasked with creating a service to improve the lives of dog-owners. I wanted to try and gather a bit of input from you all about your dog experiences. If you have a momen… --- ## [What religion or belief set is strong on symbols?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-religion-or-belief-set-is-strong-on-symbols/626489)
**Author:** [@Taomist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taomist)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2013, 8:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-religion-or-belief-set-is-strong-on-symbols/626489 "2013-04-29T08:22:35Z")
That’s worded poorly; let me explain. I know someone who I’ve discovered does not like patterned clothing on himself or his family, because “they are symbols of other religions trying to influence us”. I do not know th… --- ## [Dealing with Medicare, Elder Care and Medical Bills, oh my!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-medicare-elder-care-and-medical-bills-oh-my/656896)
**Author:** [@Beelzebubba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beelzebubba)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2013, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-medicare-elder-care-and-medical-bills-oh-my/656896 "2013-04-29T01:57:08Z")
Does anyone know of any websites or other resources that can help caregivers learn more about Medicare, Secondary Health Insurance and reviewing and/or disputing Hospital and other medical bills for the relative they are… --- ## [Government contractors as a money saving strategy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/government-contractors-as-a-money-saving-strategy/656730)
**Author:** [@AngelSoft](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AngelSoft)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2013, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/government-contractors-as-a-money-saving-strategy/656730 "2013-04-29T01:32:39Z")
So, ever since the only left leaning radio station was replaced by a third sports station, I’ve been forced to listen to right wing talk shows to get my talk radio fix. So the other day, I was listening and they were tal… --- ## [Do you have AnyPerk at work? What exactly are the discount amounts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-anyperk-at-work-what-exactly-are-the-discount-amounts/656919)
**Author:** [@LurkerInNJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LurkerInNJ)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2013, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-anyperk-at-work-what-exactly-are-the-discount-amounts/656919 "2013-04-29T00:46:54Z")
I’m interested in signing up for this as the price point is reasonable, $5 per employee per month, but the discount structure is vague. “Up to 50% off” 1% is also up to 50% off. The companies that offer the discount u… --- ## [Recommendations Sought for Car-Mounted Bicycle Racks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommendations-sought-for-car-mounted-bicycle-racks/656836)
**Author:** [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2013, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommendations-sought-for-car-mounted-bicycle-racks/656836 "2013-04-29T00:28:54Z")
The Firebug’s getting good enough on two wheels that he and I can start riding together. So I need a bike rack for my car that (a) can carry at least two bikes, and is some combination of (b) permanently mounted, but do… --- ## [Would "\[race\] only" as part of a personal ad turn you off?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-race-only-as-part-of-a-personal-ad-turn-you-off/656416)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2013, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-race-only-as-part-of-a-personal-ad-turn-you-off/656416 "2013-04-28T21:36:23Z")
I’ve been looking through personal ads a bit lately. Not really seriously, just sort of to see what’s out there. And I notice there are a decent few of them that have a racial requirement. Often it comes with a set of re… --- ## [I'm looking for socks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-looking-for-socks/656885)
**Author:** [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2013, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-looking-for-socks/656885 "2013-04-28T21:03:30Z")
My mother has some circulation and nerve problems in her feet, and ordinary socks, with an elastic top or ankle constrictions are causing her a lot of discomfort. There used to be a store locally, and a catalog, that sh… --- ## [The Boston bombers were on Public Assistance, do we have the right to their records.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-boston-bombers-were-on-public-assistance-do-we-have-the-right-to-their-records/656644)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2013, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-boston-bombers-were-on-public-assistance-do-we-have-the-right-to-their-records/656644 "2013-04-28T19:54:40Z")
I have a (maybe soon-to-be former) Facebook “friend” obsessed with the fact the bomber was on Food Stamps, and other forms of asistance. Do we have a right to know about his records? Full disclosure: I’m on Food Stamps,… --- ## [Pigeons on Powerlines are shitting on my Car. Please Help](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pigeons-on-powerlines-are-shitting-on-my-car-please-help/656639)
**Author:** [@Klaatu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Klaatu)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2013, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pigeons-on-powerlines-are-shitting-on-my-car-please-help/656639 "2013-04-28T18:29:55Z")
My apt. complex has assigned parking spots. Convenient. However, my spot among others is located under a row of power/telephone poles. When you pull in your car is under these lines. The pigeons like to congregate on the… --- ## [Teeth whitening: which methods have you tried?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teeth-whitening-which-methods-have-you-tried/523573)
**Author:** [@dnooman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dnooman)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2013, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teeth-whitening-which-methods-have-you-tried/523573 "2013-04-28T17:49:59Z")
Home kits, toothpaste, at the dentists office… which work, which are worth it, and what should one avoid? --- ## [Used car advice thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/used-car-advice-thread/656802)
**Author:** [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2013, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/used-car-advice-thread/656802 "2013-04-28T16:52:22Z")
I have to get some new wheels. My 2001 Chevrolet Prizm more or less gave up today. It has long had issues, pretty much since the day I bought it. Today it started its usual tap, which turned into a clatter that a diesel … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1309) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1311)