# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1335 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1336 --- ## [Electric cord organization and pets](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electric-cord-organization-and-pets/653188)
**Author:** [@Lsura](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lsura)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2013, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electric-cord-organization-and-pets/653188 "2013-03-17T20:49:16Z")
After a decade without feline domination, I’ve finally decided that it’s time to submit again. (There will be pics, but none yet because I’ve not been selected by one or two). However, since the last time I had cats, I’… --- ## [Please help me pick a desktop motherboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-help-me-pick-a-desktop-motherboard/653135)
**Author:** [@Nobody](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nobody)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2013, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-help-me-pick-a-desktop-motherboard/653135 "2013-03-17T20:11:58Z")
From time to time I’ll upgrade my and my wife’s computer. I am planning on upgrading her motherboard because it’s previous generation (LGA 775). Of course I’ll need a new CPU and RAM, but I don’t need help on that. I’… --- ## ["The luck of the Irish"?!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-luck-of-the-irish/653025)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2013, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-luck-of-the-irish/653025 "2013-03-17T16:25:13Z")
As St. Paddy’s Day approaches, I find myself wondering: How did the Irish ever get a reputation for having good luck? Going by history, Ireland appears to be the unluckiest country in Europe west of Poland. --- ## [New washer hoses/dryer vents - how legitimate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-washer-hoses-dryer-vents-how-legitimate/653093)
**Author:** [@Smeghead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smeghead)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2013, 1:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-washer-hoses-dryer-vents-how-legitimate/653093 "2013-03-17T13:24:49Z")
I just had to replace my washer and dryer, and as always, everyone involved in the process, from the salesman to the delivery guys, insisted that I MUST purchase new washer hoses and a new dryer vent from them, or else, … --- ## [Do you use an Old Computer Keyboard?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-use-an-old-computer-keyboard/653096)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2013, 12:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-use-an-old-computer-keyboard/653096 "2013-03-17T12:41:24Z")
While I have gotten newer keyboards from time to time, I keep using an old keyboard because it feels more comfortable. Anyone else? --- ## [Vancouver Hotels](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vancouver-hotels/652886)
**Author:** [@Pai325](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pai325)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2013, 6:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vancouver-hotels/652886 "2013-03-17T06:46:59Z")
As a side issue to ScaryFaerie’s Vancouver thread, I will be in Vancouver for three nights in May. My daughter has planned activities in Stanley Park and Granville Island, and I am getting the hotel. Any suggestions? We … --- ## [Are accents physical or mental?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-accents-physical-or-mental/652174)
**Author:** [@Atomic\_Alex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Alex)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2013, 4:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-accents-physical-or-mental/652174 "2013-03-17T04:54:23Z")
I don’t think there’s an incontestably correct answer to this question which is why I put it here and not in General Questions. Anyway, suppose the science-fiction scenario comes to pass and it becomes possible to place… --- ## [How much is too much beer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-is-too-much-beer/652142)
**Author:** [@Lakai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lakai)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2013, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-is-too-much-beer/652142 "2013-03-17T04:14:58Z")
Leaving out the possibility of addiction and ruining your life down the road, how much beer would impact your health enough to significantly reduce your quality of life? --- ## [Favorite Face/Body Care Products](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-face-body-care-products/47707)
**Author:** [@BunnyGirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BunnyGirl)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2013, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-face-body-care-products/47707 "2013-03-17T01:55:28Z")
What have you found to be a great product (other than soap for all you smart-alecs out there!)? I love to try new natural face care products from my local health food store but am loath to pay the $$ for some of them. I… --- ## [Why is information so cheap?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-information-so-cheap/652989)
**Author:** [@fifty-six](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fifty-six)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2013, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-information-so-cheap/652989 "2013-03-17T01:54:45Z")
It seems that information in the past was very valuable and often closely guarded. Books were hidden away and rare, some to only be read by certain scholars or priests. Secret recipes were common. Magic tricks were close… --- ## [Android 4.2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/android-4-2/651094)
**Author:** [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2013, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/android-4-2/651094 "2013-03-16T23:54:47Z")
I just got a Nexus 4. This is not a stealth brag or something; my last phone was a T-Mobile MyTouch Slide 3G that was already a two year old design when I got it. The old phone came with Android 2.1, which was by far the… --- ## [Is my roomie going to stroke out right now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-my-roomie-going-to-stroke-out-right-now/653117)
**Author:** [@Washoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Washoe)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2013, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-my-roomie-going-to-stroke-out-right-now/653117 "2013-03-16T21:18:59Z")
The woman who rents a room from me, who has absolutely no history of hypertension whatsoever, is suddenly experiencing high blood pressure. She found out about it a few days ago when she went to her doctor because she wa… --- ## [Lying about education on resume...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lying-about-education-on-resume/652628)
**Author:** [@Alphaghost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alphaghost)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2013, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lying-about-education-on-resume/652628 "2013-03-16T20:22:08Z")
I haven’t finished my degree but have tons of experience… Has anyone ever lyed about your degree and got away with it? --- ## [Objective Marijuana Activists](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/objective-marijuana-activists/652640)
**Author:** [@amaguri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amaguri)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2013, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/objective-marijuana-activists/652640 "2013-03-16T19:59:02Z")
I believe weed is generally harmless-- at least, no more harmful than alcohol-- so I support legalization (even though I do not, myself, partake…) That said, every time I hear someone on the radio or tv wax poetic about… --- ## [How do you deal with living with a maniac?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-deal-with-living-with-a-maniac/652623)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2013, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-deal-with-living-with-a-maniac/652623 "2013-03-16T18:12:28Z")
Today my brother in laws girlfriend was dumping dirty water out her window on my son, my wife told her to stop and she used the “ran into my fist” defense and than pulled a knife and charged at her, my brother in law’s s… --- ## [Are you or a friend/family member an ex-nun or an ex-priest? Post here!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-or-a-friend-family-member-an-ex-nun-or-an-ex-priest-post-here/331265)
**Author:** [@La\_Llorona](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/La_Llorona)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2013, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-or-a-friend-family-member-an-ex-nun-or-an-ex-priest-post-here/331265 "2013-03-16T14:56:34Z")
In this thread, Shirley Ujest and others mention being related to or knowing former (Catholic, I presume) nuns and former priests. If you are a former nun/priest or know someone who is: Why did you (they) get into re… --- ## [Do you have any commandments you have to follow given by people that are now dead?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-any-commandments-you-have-to-follow-given-by-people-that-are-now-dead/652958)
**Author:** [@Shagnasty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shagnasty)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2013, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-any-commandments-you-have-to-follow-given-by-people-that-are-now-dead/652958 "2013-03-16T14:03:48Z")
This is an open-ended question but a serious one. Religious jokes or any others are not appreciated. I am talking mainly about rules that now deceased family or friends passed on to you that have to be followed no matter… --- ## [Computer questions from a dummy, crashed/recovered - now what?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computer-questions-from-a-dummy-crashed-recovered-now-what/653071)
**Author:** [@SeaDragonTattoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SeaDragonTattoo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2013, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computer-questions-from-a-dummy-crashed-recovered-now-what/653071 "2013-03-16T13:22:16Z")
My home PC went wonky the other day and I thought it was hopelessly fried. It took a day of screwing around with the startup and startup repair and then finally was able to do a system recovery from a week ago and everyt… --- ## [responsible blind people](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/responsible-blind-people/653070)
**Author:** [@Carolyn\_Ball](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Carolyn_Ball)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2013, 4:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/responsible-blind-people/653070 "2013-03-16T04:44:06Z")
:confused:My daughter lived with her son, wife and they had 3 children. Sons wife left him when she became pg with another mans baby. Daughter became blind last year and the wife says she isn’t competent enough to be sit… --- ## [So, if you're Jewish, do you think of yourself as being "white"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-if-youre-jewish-do-you-think-of-yourself-as-being-white/652944)
**Author:** [@Aeschines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aeschines)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2013, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-if-youre-jewish-do-you-think-of-yourself-as-being-white/652944 "2013-03-16T03:16:34Z")
I have several Jewish friends, but the question could be perceived as rude, and I wanted to get a better sample anyway. When I was growing up, I thought of Jewish people as being white people who just happened to have a… --- ## [Is This A Medical Problem? Foot Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-medical-problem-foot-question/653040)
**Author:** [@AndyLee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AndyLee)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2013, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-medical-problem-foot-question/653040 "2013-03-16T02:49:17Z")
I noticed just within the last year, I’ve started having issues with my socks and shoes. Here’s the problem: If you imagine a foot. On the inside (the same side as your inseam) on the heal, I keep wearing out my shoes … --- ## [What recourse do I have for old credit demand](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-recourse-do-i-have-for-old-credit-demand/611590)
**Author:** [@ballardfam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ballardfam)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2013, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-recourse-do-i-have-for-old-credit-demand/611590 "2013-03-16T02:49:14Z")
I just got a letter stating that I owe money on a defunct company’s (Hollywood Video) legal successor. The legal successor is not named in the letter which is from Universal Fidelity, LP which appears to be a debt colle… --- ## [Would you bring a cup of coffee into the restroom at work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-bring-a-cup-of-coffee-into-the-restroom-at-work/640263)
**Author:** [@hogarth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hogarth)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2013, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-bring-a-cup-of-coffee-into-the-restroom-at-work/640263 "2013-03-16T02:46:21Z")
I’ve noticed people at work bringing coffee (from a coffee shop, in a container with a lid) into the men’s restroom on a number of occasions. That idea just blows my mind. A couple of times, I’ve cheerily commented: “E… --- ## [Are "foodies" usually white people?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-foodies-usually-white-people/652952)
**Author:** [@EmilyG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmilyG)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2013, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-foodies-usually-white-people/652952 "2013-03-16T02:21:57Z")
My sister and I were discussing “foodies”, and we were wondering if people who describe themselves as “foodies” are usually white people. I thought about it. Come to think of it, “foodie” seems to be a term usually used… --- ## ["Take with food": do lots of pills count?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/take-with-food-do-lots-of-pills-count/652831)
**Author:** [@Ludovic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ludovic)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2013, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/take-with-food-do-lots-of-pills-count/652831 "2013-03-16T02:06:14Z")
Occasionally I take as many as 7 pills at one time, and some of them suggest that they be taken with food. However, not only is it seven pills but some of them are large (such as fish oil pills.) So, I wonder if there … --- ## [How did Uri Geller (psychic) divine pictures people had written?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-uri-geller-psychic-divine-pictures-people-had-written/652260)
**Author:** [@bri1600bv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bri1600bv)\ **Replies:** 292\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2013, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-uri-geller-psychic-divine-pictures-people-had-written/652260 "2013-03-16T01:39:06Z")
Uri Geller was a famous “psychic” from the 1970s (I think he now admits he is just a magician/trickster). One of his tricks was to have someone draw a picture (out of his sight, I guess) and then put it in an envelope. … --- ## [Disowning your parents: do you expect an inheritance?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disowning-your-parents-do-you-expect-an-inheritance/652624)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2013, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disowning-your-parents-do-you-expect-an-inheritance/652624 "2013-03-16T00:08:28Z")
I’m about to re-write my will, and have a child who has effectively disowned the family for the past four years. And I’m wondering whether to include her or not. There was no indication that she would disappear as she … --- ## [Crud, I missed my period, and I don't mean that in a potentially mazel tov way](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crud-i-missed-my-period-and-i-dont-mean-that-in-a-potentially-mazel-tov-way/652791)
**Author:** [@moejoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/moejoe)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2013, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crud-i-missed-my-period-and-i-dont-mean-that-in-a-potentially-mazel-tov-way/652791 "2013-03-15T22:47:25Z")
I haven’t missed a period since my 22 year old son was born. Which I suppose means now I can claim my age as “of a certain”. So, women folk, what happens next? Will it show up when I least expect it? Will I just get fewe… --- ## [Headed to Framingham, Mass for a night. Where to eat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/headed-to-framingham-mass-for-a-night-where-to-eat/653018)
**Author:** [@Eonwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eonwe)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2013, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/headed-to-framingham-mass-for-a-night-where-to-eat/653018 "2013-03-15T21:47:35Z")
I have an unexpected trip to Framingham, Mass tomorrow. Any recommendations for a place to eat in town or relatively near by? I am contemplating heading into Boston, but am I right in thinking that getting in and out o… --- ## [Is Evernote useful if I already use Google Drive and Pinboard?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-evernote-useful-if-i-already-use-google-drive-and-pinboard/653003)
**Author:** [@LaurenIpsum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LaurenIpsum)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2013, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-evernote-useful-if-i-already-use-google-drive-and-pinboard/653003 "2013-03-15T20:49:45Z")
I’ve been trying to get more organized in both my work and personal life, and I’m wondering if Evernote would be useful to me? (My husband suggested it.) I had previously set up an Evernote account (a couple of years ago… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1334) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1336)