# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1334 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1335 --- ## [Aspirin and Heart Attacks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aspirin-and-heart-attacks/653107)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2013, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aspirin-and-heart-attacks/653107 "2013-03-19T02:28:39Z")
I am debating on taking the aspirin a day often recommended for heart attack prevention. My logic tells me to carry aspirin with me and if I notice any slight symptoms or even suspect symptoms to take one, but not to tak… --- ## [Home Theater; Your Experience with HDMI HDCP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-theater-your-experience-with-hdmi-hdcp/653279)
**Author:** [@ethelbert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ethelbert)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2013, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-theater-your-experience-with-hdmi-hdcp/653279 "2013-03-19T02:10:14Z")
A few months ago I posted this thread, in which I asked about advice in setting up a small home theater system. The responses convinced me to buy an AVR (specifically an AVR-1913 from Denon). I bought a refurbished model… --- ## [Is My Dog Suddenly Afraid of the Dark?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-my-dog-suddenly-afraid-of-the-dark/653281)
**Author:** [@winneee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/winneee)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2013, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-my-dog-suddenly-afraid-of-the-dark/653281 "2013-03-19T02:07:49Z")
So, my 11-year-old my mini-schnauzer, Dogeee, is doing some really weird things. She is being seen by her vet but we can’t seem to nail down what is wrong with her. Her urine indicates she has some bacteria and some cry… --- ## [Are bonsai trees hard to take care of?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-bonsai-trees-hard-to-take-care-of/653260)
**Author:** [@EmilyG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmilyG)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2013, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-bonsai-trees-hard-to-take-care-of/653260 "2013-03-19T01:31:15Z")
Is it difficult or complicated to care for bonsai trees? --- ## [Tell me about tankless water heaters (need answer fast)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-tankless-water-heaters-need-answer-fast/653109)
**Author:** [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2013, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-tankless-water-heaters-need-answer-fast/653109 "2013-03-18T23:08:34Z")
Existing tanked one appear to be leaking; therefore, I need to buy a new one. Are tankless ones worth it? I know they cost more upfront & have lower operating costs. How long (# of years) until break-even? I understa… --- ## [Why aren't filtered cigarette holders more popular?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-arent-filtered-cigarette-holders-more-popular/653292)
**Author:** [@OurLordPeace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OurLordPeace)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2013, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-arent-filtered-cigarette-holders-more-popular/653292 "2013-03-18T22:36:59Z")
There are different models available, perhaps most famously the TarGard used by Hunter S. Thompson. He said that, after seeing how much tar it removed, he could never smoke without it. He also found the experience too ha… --- ## [SSRI Stopped Working - Your Experiences](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ssri-stopped-working-your-experiences/653031)
**Author:** [@ethelbert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ethelbert)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2013, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ssri-stopped-working-your-experiences/653031 "2013-03-18T22:36:43Z")
I have been taking Paxil 20mg for about 10 years. It appears to have stopped working. There appears to be a phenomenon called “poop out” (seriously, google it) where ssris stop working after a time. It does not seem to b… --- ## [Which travel guidebooks do you use?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-travel-guidebooks-do-you-use/653233)
**Author:** [@Giles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Giles)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2013, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-travel-guidebooks-do-you-use/653233 "2013-03-18T21:50:02Z")
Since I’m about to travel to a country that I’ve never visited before (Japan), I thought it might be interesting to find out which travel guidebooks Dopers prefer. The poll is following :slight\_smile: --- ## [Straight women: Do you check out other women's cleavage too?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-women-do-you-check-out-other-womens-cleavage-too/652865)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2013, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-women-do-you-check-out-other-womens-cleavage-too/652865 "2013-03-18T21:36:00Z")
This is what got me to thinking about this: Classic pic every one has seen Lesser known pic that makes me giggle liked a school boy Now I’m not aware of Sophia Loren being bi-sexual. This sort of confirms my long held… --- ## [Tell me about living in Torrance, CA!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-living-in-torrance-ca/653263)
**Author:** [@Gestalt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gestalt)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2013, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-living-in-torrance-ca/653263 "2013-03-18T21:27:20Z")
I just got a job in Torrance, and am moving from the east coast. I have only ever been in LA (or California at all) for the interview. Any and all info you could provide to help me figure out how to get around and where … --- ## [Is this teacher fucked up?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-teacher-fucked-up/653069)
**Author:** [@IceQube](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IceQube)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2013, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-teacher-fucked-up/653069 "2013-03-18T21:01:51Z")
One of my friends is a teacher. She’s very hard-working. She tutors math students after school each day (yes, Monday through Friday) from 3 to 5 or even 6 o’clock, which is well, well, beyond what is expected and lighty… --- ## [Damn its \ again!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/damn-its-insert-nationality-here-again/653083)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2013, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/damn-its-insert-nationality-here-again/653083 "2013-03-18T20:22:13Z")
Have you in your daily life ran into something involving one particular nationality, and then when you’re complaining about it to people you know you’d sound like a bigot.:stuck\_out\_tongue: Examples: I used to sell on … --- ## [Disputing a fraudulent Civil Protection Order](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disputing-a-fraudulent-civil-protection-order/650722)
**Author:** [@pantheon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pantheon)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2013, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disputing-a-fraudulent-civil-protection-order/650722 "2013-03-18T19:40:24Z")
My ex’s husband has filed a Civil Protection Order (Stalking) in Ohio against me. I am waiting to hear from my attorney, but am interested in advice or experience in contesting fraudulent orders of this nature. I am not… --- ## [Good video card for these monitors](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-video-card-for-these-monitors/653253)
**Author:** [@dauerbach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dauerbach)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2013, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-video-card-for-these-monitors/653253 "2013-03-18T17:40:40Z")
I want to set up two of these for images: http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cdrh\_docs/pdf4/K043430.pdf with a third smaller monitor data. What kind of video card with I need to drive these? --- ## [Licensed home improvement contractor problem](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/licensed-home-improvement-contractor-problem/652634)
**Author:** [@taras1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/taras1)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2013, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/licensed-home-improvement-contractor-problem/652634 "2013-03-18T16:29:29Z")
I hired a NY licensed Home Improvement Contractor and signed a contract and amendment on the same day. Once signed he did whatever he wanted. I do believe he didn’t understand the job he took. He didn’t try to meet the … --- ## [Relief for the worst sore throat of all time.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/relief-for-the-worst-sore-throat-of-all-time/653086)
**Author:** [@MeanOldLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeanOldLady)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2013, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/relief-for-the-worst-sore-throat-of-all-time/653086 "2013-03-18T16:29:25Z")
This is bleeping ridiculous. At one point I had something lodged in my throat for something like 24 hours. I pretty much spent every moment aggressively clearing my throat, and whatever it was would move up about a mm, t… --- ## [Best way to heat a pool without, ya know, buying a pool heater](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-heat-a-pool-without-ya-know-buying-a-pool-heater/652874)
**Author:** [@DiosaBellissima](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DiosaBellissima)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2013, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-heat-a-pool-without-ya-know-buying-a-pool-heater/652874 "2013-03-18T16:10:40Z")
Our family has recently acquired a lovely home in the desert oasis of Las Vegas. The house has a great pool, but the pool has no heating system- traditional, solar, or otherwise. While I realize that, come August, heatin… --- ## [Local store plays the same 5 songs over and over. Why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/local-store-plays-the-same-5-songs-over-and-over-why/653121)
**Author:** [@Stan\_Shmenge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stan_Shmenge)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2013, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/local-store-plays-the-same-5-songs-over-and-over-why/653121 "2013-03-18T16:10:10Z")
The local 99 Cents Only store keeps repating a handful of music. Every time I am in there, I hear “What’s Love Got To Do With It” and “Don’t Go Breakin’ My Heart”. I am developing a loathing for Tina Turner and Kiki Dee.… --- ## [Time Travel Related: Does The Past Exist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-travel-related-does-the-past-exist/653168)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2013, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-travel-related-does-the-past-exist/653168 "2013-03-18T15:15:14Z")
Most discussions about the possibility of “Time Travel” posit that the 4th dimension (time) is similar to the spatial dimensions-i.e. one can reverse along the time dimension, and re-enter the past. But does the past … --- ## [Spring Cleaning?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spring-cleaning/653203)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2013, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spring-cleaning/653203 "2013-03-18T13:38:12Z")
This is something I remember my mother doing, but not something I do. Anyone here do it? Exactly what do you do? --- ## [Hotels in NYC - need answer semi-fast](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hotels-in-nyc-need-answer-semi-fast/652979)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2013, 1:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hotels-in-nyc-need-answer-semi-fast/652979 "2013-03-18T13:32:33Z")
Taking Moon Unit, her friend, and another adult up to NYC for the weekend of the 23rd. I’d like to stay near(ish) Times Square. In the past, we’ve used Priceline to get rooms at very reasonable rates - but with the need… --- ## [The surrogate, the bio parents, and a "complicated" pregnancy- whose side are you on?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-surrogate-the-bio-parents-and-a-complicated-pregnancy-whose-side-are-you-on/652131)
**Author:** [@DiosaBellissima](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DiosaBellissima)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2013, 12:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-surrogate-the-bio-parents-and-a-complicated-pregnancy-whose-side-are-you-on/652131 "2013-03-18T12:28:55Z")
Early today, a feminist blog I read posted a link to a CNN article about what is a somewhat interesting situation. You can read the whole, long article here (the article is heavily slanted toward the surrogate, imho). Y… --- ## [How to word an email requesting a payrise?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-word-an-email-requesting-a-payrise/653242)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2013, 12:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-word-an-email-requesting-a-payrise/653242 "2013-03-18T12:05:22Z")
I work in a virtual call-centre that is outsourced from a company based in a capital city here in Australia…IOW, all the operators work from home, and our only contact with the office is via email or phone (individual or… --- ## [Choosing a new or CPO car- narrowed down to 4...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/choosing-a-new-or-cpo-car-narrowed-down-to-4/653144)
**Author:** [@Beelzebubba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beelzebubba)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2013, 11:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/choosing-a-new-or-cpo-car-narrowed-down-to-4/653144 "2013-03-18T11:19:55Z")
I’m trying to make a final decision on buying a new (or new to me) car. I’m down to four finalists, but I’m really having a tough time making a final decision! I currently have a 2006 Mazda3 s 5-door that I use as my d… --- ## [What makes these t-shirts funny?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-these-t-shirts-funny/653064)
**Author:** [@MuleSkinner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MuleSkinner)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2013, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-these-t-shirts-funny/653064 "2013-03-17T23:51:57Z")
If you’ve never heard of t-shirt hell, they sell shirts with images that are controversial or rude but have some degree of humor to them (or at least that’s the intent). The meaning behind them usually isn’t something th… --- ## [This is How Americans Live Today; at least according to North Korea](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-how-americans-live-today-at-least-according-to-north-korea/652895)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2013, 9:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-how-americans-live-today-at-least-according-to-north-korea/652895 "2013-03-18T09:00:14Z")
This is supposedly a North Korean propoganda film. I don’t know if it’s real or fake, but it certainly is hillarious. Apparently we all drink coffee made from snow; which the government rations to 1 cup per day, the… --- ## [Principal removes army men from 3rd grader's cupcakes. Right or wrong?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/principal-removes-army-men-from-3rd-graders-cupcakes-right-or-wrong/652605)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2013, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/principal-removes-army-men-from-3rd-graders-cupcakes-right-or-wrong/652605 "2013-03-17T23:12:28Z")
Story here. Although I don’t necessarily agree that it was disrespectful to veterans, it was IMHO an unnecessary overreaction to harmless figurines. Poll coming. --- ## [Being the only one drinking=drinking alone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/being-the-only-one-drinking-drinking-alone/653169)
**Author:** [@EmilyG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmilyG)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2013, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/being-the-only-one-drinking-drinking-alone/653169 "2013-03-17T22:23:07Z")
If someone is with friends, but that person is the only one drinking alcohol, does that count as drinking alone? (No, I don’t need an answer fast. :slight\_smile: ) --- ## [WTF is B.B. cream!?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-is-b-b-cream/652799)
**Author:** [@picunurse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/picunurse)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2013, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-is-b-b-cream/652799 "2013-03-17T22:08:00Z")
Suddenly, a couple months ago, I started seeing ads for a product for one’s face called B.B. cream. The ads seem to imply that everyone should already know what it is and what it’s for. I DON’T! Of course, I probably do… --- ## [Why do ionic air purifiers give me insomnia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-ionic-air-purifiers-give-me-insomnia/653104)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2013, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-ionic-air-purifiers-give-me-insomnia/653104 "2013-03-17T21:27:41Z")
I haven’t tried a large sample, but I’ve tried 2 ionic air purifiers (both release negative ions, but one can be equipped to not give them off) and a couple of HEPA filter purifiers. I can’t sleep through the night with… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1333) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1335)