# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1317 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1318 --- ## [cashiers check stolen from mail](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cashiers-check-stolen-from-mail/655777)
**Author:** [@chainblue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chainblue)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2013, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cashiers-check-stolen-from-mail/655777 "2013-04-17T21:23:11Z")
check was stolen from mail,cashed 2 weeks after i sent it.following months bill came it was doubled.and late charge. went to my bank to stop payment,was told had to wait 90 days.they never ran the check at that time.if … --- ## [HR advice for the new manager (USA)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hr-advice-for-the-new-manager-usa/655957)
**Author:** [@tenacious\_j](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tenacious_j)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2013, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hr-advice-for-the-new-manager-usa/655957 "2013-04-17T21:10:56Z")
Mr. Difficult was thisclose to being formally written up and on his way out the door for insubordination, lack of integrity, and absences, when he got real, honest to god, bad Dr. news and may need more time off. What ca… --- ## [That's OK/ok/O.K./okay with me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thats-ok-ok-o-k-okay-with-me/655846)
**Author:** [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2013, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thats-ok-ok-o-k-okay-with-me/655846 "2013-04-17T21:01:23Z")
Which do you prefer? --- ## [Planning a 10 year reunion. How was yours?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/planning-a-10-year-reunion-how-was-yours/655761)
**Author:** [@SleuFeets](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SleuFeets)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2013, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/planning-a-10-year-reunion-how-was-yours/655761 "2013-04-17T19:59:10Z")
10 years ago, I was elected as my senior class president. What they don’t tell you when youre running for this coveted application accolade as a 17/18 yr old, is that this means you will serve as the classes’ party plan… --- ## [News Coverage Of Boston Marathon Bombing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/news-coverage-of-boston-marathon-bombing/655844)
**Author:** [@DMark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMark)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2013, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/news-coverage-of-boston-marathon-bombing/655844 "2013-04-17T19:32:00Z")
So I am just wondering what you have all thought of the coverage so far? And how are they going to continue to cover this news? And how should they cover this news? My own opinion: Original coverage has been quite go… --- ## [Experience with high-end flat irons?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/experience-with-high-end-flat-irons/655945)
**Author:** [@Gestalt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gestalt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2013, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/experience-with-high-end-flat-irons/655945 "2013-04-17T18:17:47Z")
I have used a Chi for four years, and recently bought a new flat-iron for 40 bucks that seems to work as well. However, with both of them I had to run my hair through the iron several times to get it straight (and I do u… --- ## [Why don't you make like a tree...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-you-make-like-a-tree/342876)
**Author:** [@Nature\_s\_Call](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nature_s_Call)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2013, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-you-make-like-a-tree/342876 "2013-04-17T14:42:13Z")
…and leave? How many “I want you to go” or “I’m leaving” sayings are there? …make like a drum and beat it …off like a bride’s nightie. …make like a shepherd and get the flock out of here. --- ## [Is there some trick to getting a thermostat out of a dryer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-some-trick-to-getting-a-thermostat-out-of-a-dryer/655899)
**Author:** [@Curiosity\_Kills\_Her](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Curiosity_Kills_Her)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2013, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-some-trick-to-getting-a-thermostat-out-of-a-dryer/655899 "2013-04-17T14:24:06Z")
I’ve been pulling and tugging and yanking with needle nose pliers for 20 minutes and I can not budge the metal connector thingies in order to get the thermostat removed. Is there some trick to this that I am missing? Or… --- ## [Losing my vision when I cough](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/losing-my-vision-when-i-cough/655824)
**Author:** [@Apocalypso](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Apocalypso)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2013, 10:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/losing-my-vision-when-i-cough/655824 "2013-04-17T10:26:25Z")
Sometimes you cough really hard after inhaling. Approximately a year or so ago I started occasionally “greying out” during these coughing fits. My vision fades to grey then black and I can’t see anything at all for appro… --- ## [Apparently My Yard is a Death Trap (Toxic Plants)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apparently-my-yard-is-a-death-trap-toxic-plants/655818)
**Author:** [@Wisp00](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wisp00)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2013, 4:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apparently-my-yard-is-a-death-trap-toxic-plants/655818 "2013-04-17T04:25:13Z")
Last year, we moved into our first home. One of the selling features was the private and beautifully landscaped backyard. I’m not much of a gardener, since I’ve never had much of an opportunity, but I was interested in… --- ## [How to stop an older dog from humping?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-stop-an-older-dog-from-humping/655872)
**Author:** [@Gestalt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gestalt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2013, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-stop-an-older-dog-from-humping/655872 "2013-04-17T00:27:31Z")
I’ve done an internet search on this topic but none of the results seemed relevant to my situation, so I thought I’d come here . . . I have an 8-year-old mutt, 65ish lbs, who in the last 6 months or so started regularly… --- ## [Are there any "left wing" libertarians?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-left-wing-libertarians/655816)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-left-wing-libertarians/655816 "2013-04-16T23:25:15Z")
Yes the title is a contradiction in terms, but it seems like the libertarian party has been hijacked by the tea party crowd who is mostly worried that billionaires and corporations are marginalized and shouldn’t have to … --- ## [I feel like a jerk. What to do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-feel-like-a-jerk-what-to-do/655663)
**Author:** [@ILikeYouYoureCool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ILikeYouYoureCool)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-feel-like-a-jerk-what-to-do/655663 "2013-04-16T20:15:00Z")
I was messaging a friend today, one that I have a thing for, over Skype. There came to a period of time where I had messaged him and he stayed silent for about 10 minutes. I needed to leave, so I messaged, “Haha, well,… --- ## [How much did you shape your own personality?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-did-you-shape-your-own-personality/655779)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-did-you-shape-your-own-personality/655779 "2013-04-16T18:02:09Z")
This question came to my mind based on someone’s recent post where he listed things that were just “luck of the draw”, including his personality. This got me to thinking. Here’s a longish story, but please bear with it.… --- ## [Asking Too Much Personal Information?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/asking-too-much-personal-information/655657)
**Author:** [@scubacat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scubacat)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/asking-too-much-personal-information/655657 "2013-04-16T17:42:22Z")
I had basic checking accounts at Bank “A” . Bank “A” , a small bank, was bought by Bank “B”, a medium-sized bank. My accounts at Bank “A” were opened with adherence to the Patriot Act. I have had the accounts for over … --- ## [What is the size of your bed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-size-of-your-bed/655621)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-size-of-your-bed/655621 "2013-04-16T16:49:56Z")
Inquiring minds want to know. Mine is a queen (and only one person sleeps in it currently…myself). --- ## [Facebook spammer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-spammer/655839)
**Author:** [@TheChileanBlob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheChileanBlob)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-spammer/655839 "2013-04-16T16:43:05Z")
So I just got a Facebook message from someone I haven’t talked to in a while. It started off with “hey, how’ve you been,” then when I responded he posted this: I said “huh?” and then he posted I’ve seen those videos … --- ## [Camera (for video) suggestion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/camera-for-video-suggestion/655843)
**Author:** [@Eonwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eonwe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/camera-for-video-suggestion/655843 "2013-04-16T15:20:57Z")
I need to go to Best Buy today to buy a camera for work. I need to use it to take short videos of people talking, to display on Youtube. Any suggestions? I’m think that $150-200 is the top of the budget. (I hate havi… --- ## [What has made you question your scepticism? aka 'Things that make you go hhhhmmmm....'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-has-made-you-question-your-scepticism-aka-things-that-make-you-go-hhhhmmmm/655680)
**Author:** [@Atomic\_Alex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Alex)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-has-made-you-question-your-scepticism-aka-things-that-make-you-go-hhhhmmmm/655680 "2013-04-16T15:14:41Z")
This forum is populated by a bunch of people who are mostly (rightly) operating from a sceptical evidence based scientific world-view. In my 30+ years I’ve never seen a ghost or UFO etc or directly experienced anything t… --- ## [Please recommend a hat for mowing the lawn/yard work](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-recommend-a-hat-for-mowing-the-lawn-yard-work/655531)
**Author:** [@CT\_Damsel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CT_Damsel)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-recommend-a-hat-for-mowing-the-lawn-yard-work/655531 "2013-04-16T14:25:03Z")
Soon it will be lawn mowing season for my area of the planet and I need a hat for sun protection and to keep my head cool. I am female, not vain and have a large head (one-size-fits-all never fits me.) Thanks … --- ## [Coming to Israel, Looking for Some Recommendations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coming-to-israel-looking-for-some-recommendations/655266)
**Author:** [@RickG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickG)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coming-to-israel-looking-for-some-recommendations/655266 "2013-04-16T14:14:29Z")
I am coming to Israel in about 10 days for a 2-week trip. A week of that is a charity bike ride through Southern Israel (Jerusalem to Eilat). I’ll be there with my tandem riding partner (I’m mostly blind and can’t ride s… --- ## [Who gets a bachelor party in a gay wedding?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-gets-a-bachelor-party-in-a-gay-wedding/655691)
**Author:** [@Reyemile](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reyemile)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 12:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-gets-a-bachelor-party-in-a-gay-wedding/655691 "2013-04-16T12:44:43Z")
See subject and poll; what have you seen gay couples do (or done yourself, if you’re gay and married/engaged?) --- ## [Is there a way I can shorten the length of my period?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-i-can-shorten-the-length-of-my-period/655822)
**Author:** [@dragongirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dragongirl)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 11:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-i-can-shorten-the-length-of-my-period/655822 "2013-04-16T11:59:57Z")
My birthday is this weekend and I got my period this morning. I looked on google but it on ly talks about birth control pills. My doctor cant give me anything but progesterone only pills due to my age. Any ladies out the… --- ## [Charleston-ish beaches?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/charleston-ish-beaches/655551)
**Author:** [@saje](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/saje)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 11:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/charleston-ish-beaches/655551 "2013-04-16T11:18:27Z")
Looking for recommendations for nice day trip, or possibly overnight trip, beaches in the Charleston SC area. I’m moving to central SC this summer, (Columbia area) and I’m SO excited about being so much closer to the co… --- ## [I may have to get rid of my cat if I can't solve this :(](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-have-to-get-rid-of-my-cat-if-i-cant-solve-this/655276)
**Author:** [@nikonikosuru](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nikonikosuru)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 8:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-have-to-get-rid-of-my-cat-if-i-cant-solve-this/655276 "2013-04-16T08:55:25Z")
Hello again everyone, time for another cat-related conundrum. As I mentioned in my other thread, I have a cat- Snuggleslut. Looks like she’s been a stray her whole life but she’s surprisingly cool- just kinda does her o… --- ## [You're offered the chance to be an actual, ruling monarch. Do you take it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-offered-the-chance-to-be-an-actual-ruling-monarch-do-you-take-it/655775)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 8:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-offered-the-chance-to-be-an-actual-ruling-monarch-do-you-take-it/655775 "2013-04-16T08:40:19Z")
So you’re sitting at home on Saturday night, waiting for the new Doctor Who to come on BBC America\*, when you hear a knock at the door. Though mildly annoyed at the prospect of missing a moment of Jenna-Louise Coleman go… --- ## [Survivalists, preppers, people that just like to be ready... what do you think of this pre-made BOB?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/survivalists-preppers-people-that-just-like-to-be-ready-what-do-you-think-of-this-pre-made-bob/655744)
**Author:** [@dnooman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dnooman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 4:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/survivalists-preppers-people-that-just-like-to-be-ready-what-do-you-think-of-this-pre-made-bob/655744 "2013-04-16T04:24:07Z")
I’m not too much into this type of thing, but I’m a boy scout and like to be prepared (always). I came across a link the other day to what looks to me like a decent starter Bug Out Bag. The pre-made ones save the steps … --- ## [State of the world as you observe it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/state-of-the-world-as-you-observe-it/655562)
**Author:** [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 3:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/state-of-the-world-as-you-observe-it/655562 "2013-04-16T03:42:24Z")
In your opinion, in general, is the world today better than when you were a child, worse than when you were a child, or about the same. I’m talking over all status of the planet and its inhabitants. I’m adding an age ra… --- ## [Best suit for a day time wedding](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-suit-for-a-day-time-wedding/655792)
**Author:** [@madmonk28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madmonk28)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-suit-for-a-day-time-wedding/655792 "2013-04-16T01:10:51Z")
My niece is getting married in Valparaiso, Ind. It’s a daytime wedding. What’s a good color suit for this? My options are a brown suit, light grey, dark grey, navy pinstrip and navy chalk stripe. I think the brown su… --- ## [Absolute "Shouldn't have more children" age?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/absolute-shouldnt-have-more-children-age/655458)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/absolute-shouldnt-have-more-children-age/655458 "2013-04-16T00:17:56Z")
How old is too old to try to have a kid? This assumes the female in question is still solidly pre-menopausal. Almost put this in GQ, but figured this is a bit more on the opinion side of the spectrum, tho the views of … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1316) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1318)