# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1337 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1338 --- ## [Organizing a memorial service. Help?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/organizing-a-memorial-service-help/632987)
**Author:** [@romansperson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/romansperson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 9:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/organizing-a-memorial-service-help/632987 "2013-03-14T09:58:09Z")
My parents both have dementia and are in a nursing home. While my dad is doing all right (considering the circumstances), my mom is not. Even before they were placed, she wasn’t eating well and over time that has gotten … --- ## [Now we can print parts of skulls to implant](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-we-can-print-parts-of-skulls-to-implant/652407)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 7:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-we-can-print-parts-of-skulls-to-implant/652407 "2013-03-14T07:28:31Z")
This is amazing. And it’s only the first step. --- ## [Is there any source for erotic photos as good as Usenet was?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-source-for-erotic-photos-as-good-as-usenet-was/491703)
**Author:** [@thirdname](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thirdname)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 4:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-source-for-erotic-photos-as-good-as-usenet-was/491703 "2013-03-14T04:57:51Z")
I had a post almost finished, but I lost it so I’ll have to redo it. A lot of the major ISPs have dropped Usenet support. I haven’t used newsgroups in years, but I have heard that spammers increasingly took them over in … --- ## [Tax Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tax-question/652859)
**Author:** [@lizmass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lizmass)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 4:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tax-question/652859 "2013-03-14T04:22:56Z")
Before I was laid off from my job last July, I made about $30,000, which was taxed. I then collected $7500 in unemployment for the next 4 months, untaxed. The last month of 2012 I worked as an independent contractor and … --- ## [Spin the wheel, pick a pope, but you might not find one who hates contraception](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spin-the-wheel-pick-a-pope-but-you-might-not-find-one-who-hates-contraception/652766)
**Author:** [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spin-the-wheel-pick-a-pope-but-you-might-not-find-one-who-hates-contraception/652766 "2013-03-14T04:14:19Z")
I was surprised to find, in fiddling around with a pope-picking thingie, that only six of the 115 cardinals are against contraception in all circumstances. The other 109 would allow it to prevent the spread of disease. … --- ## [A question from a landlord-is this a scam](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-from-a-landlord-is-this-a-scam/652789)
**Author:** [@DummyGladHands](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DummyGladHands)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-from-a-landlord-is-this-a-scam/652789 "2013-03-14T02:08:38Z")
One of the tenants in one of our duplexes is a hoarder. She’s a professional person, a Psychiatrist, if you can believe it. I knew when I bought the place she was a hoarder (existing tenant.) I also knew she paid well ov… --- ## [Recommend an affordable dual SIM phone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-an-affordable-dual-sim-phone/652796)
**Author:** [@Vitalis\_Kissmeoff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Vitalis_Kissmeoff)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-an-affordable-dual-sim-phone/652796 "2013-03-14T01:10:00Z")
I don’t need the latest/greatest, just something for int’l texting. I like qwerty and decent battery life. Must have dual SIM and be unlocked. $75-150. Any brand. Suggestions? --- ## [Is it worthwhile to put "PC user/hobbyist" on "just out of college" resumes these days?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-worthwhile-to-put-pc-user-hobbyist-on-just-out-of-college-resumes-these-days/652641)
**Author:** [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-worthwhile-to-put-pc-user-hobbyist-on-just-out-of-college-resumes-these-days/652641 "2013-03-14T01:03:05Z")
Back when I was starting my software development career in 1990 or so I had something to the effect of being a PC user and/or hobbyist on the resume. I think it made sense then, since PCs were not quite as ubiquitous as… --- ## [A pope we have. If the elected cardinal says no, what reasons would he give ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-pope-we-have-if-the-elected-cardinal-says-no-what-reasons-would-he-give/652855)
**Author:** [@Gymnopithys](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gymnopithys)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-pope-we-have-if-the-elected-cardinal-says-no-what-reasons-would-he-give/652855 "2013-03-14T00:08:26Z")
The elected cardinal has to say to the conclave whether he accepts the papacy. If he declines, what arguments would he put forward ? --- ## [Losing the fight against ignorance](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/losing-the-fight-against-ignorance/652822)
**Author:** [@Sterling\_Archer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sterling_Archer)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2013, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/losing-the-fight-against-ignorance/652822 "2013-03-13T23:43:08Z")
How do you handle this situation? I have a friend who loves to post Libertarian glurge. I have a lot of sympathy for the libertarian movement and I think they actually make many good points. But this is just tea party j… --- ## [Taking leftover beer home from a party.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-leftover-beer-home-from-a-party/652749)
**Author:** [@Agent\_Foxtrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agent_Foxtrot)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2013, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-leftover-beer-home-from-a-party/652749 "2013-03-13T22:07:32Z")
You show up to a party with a sixpack/twelvepack/case of beer. Is it rude to take the leftovers home with you? What if it’s expensive beer? --- ## [Tell me your best mnemonic techniques.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-your-best-mnemonic-techniques/652833)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2013, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-your-best-mnemonic-techniques/652833 "2013-03-13T22:05:25Z")
Recently I got a promotion that’s taken me from managing a team of \<20 salespeople to managing eight such teams, plus their support staff. This comes to about 170 people. I’m determined to be able to instantly match ever… --- ## [Fat Sick and Dying - Anyone Done a 10+ Day Juice Fast?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fat-sick-and-dying-anyone-done-a-10-day-juice-fast/652848)
**Author:** [@chargerrich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chargerrich)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2013, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fat-sick-and-dying-anyone-done-a-10-day-juice-fast/652848 "2013-03-13T21:19:25Z")
I am not asking about the woo effect as I am sure 99% of what I read/hear/saw in the documentary and elsewhere is exactly that. However has anyone done a 10+ day juice only fast (is it really a fast?) the idea sounds ki… --- ## [When Will We See The Next Nuclear Attack on Another Country?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-will-we-see-the-next-nuclear-attack-on-another-country/652653)
**Author:** [@chargerrich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chargerrich)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2013, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-will-we-see-the-next-nuclear-attack-on-another-country/652653 "2013-03-13T20:52:41Z")
It might all be sabre ratting at this point but are we a being naive to think it can never happen? PRK and South Korea, China, the ENTIRE Middle East… when will our planet see the first nuclear attack on another country… --- ## [Is Marketing a good major?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-marketing-a-good-major/652756)
**Author:** [@EpicBacon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EpicBacon)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2013, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-marketing-a-good-major/652756 "2013-03-13T20:52:27Z")
Hello, I’m a high school student. Once upon a time, I believed what I was told, “Oh, just pick a major based off of your interests! You’ll do fine!” Based off of that, I had a pretty good sense of what I would like to m… --- ## [Intel Science Talent Search & Gender Diversity.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intel-science-talent-search-gender-diversity/652676)
**Author:** [@JamesQueue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JamesQueue)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2013, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intel-science-talent-search-gender-diversity/652676 "2013-03-13T20:16:10Z")
I take it as a given that the boundaries of science are being pushed and stretched overwhelmingly by men, there are some 500 years of a history of scientific discoveries and innovations (by men) to back up my claim (… --- ## [Is there a Gunsmith in the house?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-gunsmith-in-the-house/652794)
**Author:** [@Zebra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zebra)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2013, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-gunsmith-in-the-house/652794 "2013-03-13T19:44:39Z")
I have a blank gun. (it fires blanks, not bullets) It’s a very realistic stage prop. It is a “38” revolver. (actually a bit smaller so you can’t fit regular bullets in there) Basically the hammer has broken off a… --- ## [Is TURBOTAX (Online) safe?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-turbotax-online-safe/348188)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2013, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-turbotax-online-safe/348188 "2013-03-13T19:17:44Z")
I’m seriously thinking of using it…but is it safe and secure? You are online, typing in SS numbers, financial data , addresses, etc. can’t some hacker break in and steal you info? What is TT’s liability if this happened? … --- ## [Working for Capital one as a relationship manager, anyone have experience?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/working-for-capital-one-as-a-relationship-manager-anyone-have-experience/652815)
**Author:** [@Alphaghost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alphaghost)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2013, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/working-for-capital-one-as-a-relationship-manager-anyone-have-experience/652815 "2013-03-13T18:06:22Z")
I have an interview with them soon and I was wondering if anyone on this site knows anything about the position. Specifically, I’m curious about the salaries and how the incentive plan is for the relationship manager ro… --- ## [I need lots of little plastic toy soldiers!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-lots-of-little-plastic-toy-soldiers/652779)
**Author:** [@F.Pu-du-he-pa-as](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/F.Pu-du-he-pa-as)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2013, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-lots-of-little-plastic-toy-soldiers/652779 "2013-03-13T16:31:27Z")
Help me out, dopers! I need to buy several gallons of little plastic toy soldiers on the cheap. Where can I find such a thing? It would be extra-awesome if they were Greek/Roman soldiers, but I’ll take anything at thi… --- ## [Esperanto...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/esperanto/652231)
**Author:** [@wabsnazsm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wabsnazsm)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2013, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/esperanto/652231 "2013-03-13T16:17:36Z")
I’d like to learn another language… Not for any reason other than it’d be fun to do. I’ve considered Esperanto but my concern is, how often will I run into a fellow Esperantist and further to that, how would I know? Is i… --- ## [Offbeat places to visit in London and Dublin?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/offbeat-places-to-visit-in-london-and-dublin/652627)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2013, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/offbeat-places-to-visit-in-london-and-dublin/652627 "2013-03-13T15:49:25Z")
I am looking for places related to history or music (rock/pop) in London and Dublin that are off the beaten path. --- ## [Jack The Ripper and Detectives?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jack-the-ripper-and-detectives/651654)
**Author:** [@EagerBeaver93](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EagerBeaver93)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2013, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jack-the-ripper-and-detectives/651654 "2013-03-13T14:42:18Z")
Being inspired by recent homicides I’ve decided to study, how does one become a crime scene investigator, or homicide detective? Also, who do you gather is Jack The Ripper? I’ve been fighting in my mind whether it was t… --- ## [A single wormhole is created. Where should the two ends go?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-single-wormhole-is-created-where-should-the-two-ends-go/652615)
**Author:** [@Yumblie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yumblie)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2013, 10:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-single-wormhole-is-created-where-should-the-two-ends-go/652615 "2013-03-13T10:57:50Z")
Suppose through some curious accident at the LHC, scientists end up accidentally creating a stable wormhole. The wormhole has two gates three meters in diameter. Each gate weighs essentially nothing and can easily be t… --- ## [Dogs, Rocks and Sticks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dogs-rocks-and-sticks/652663)
**Author:** [@dolphinboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dolphinboy)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2013, 5:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dogs-rocks-and-sticks/652663 "2013-03-13T05:07:28Z")
I have a 3 1/2 month old Parson Russell Terrier puppy named Milo. He is a sweet puppy, but like most dogs he needs a fair amount of stimulation and exercise during the day. We live at the edge of the Flathead National … --- ## [Moms selling girl scout cookies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moms-selling-girl-scout-cookies/652517)
**Author:** [@Tollhouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tollhouse)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2013, 4:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moms-selling-girl-scout-cookies/652517 "2013-03-13T04:48:42Z")
Girl scout cookies ,no problem. Girl scout cookies sold by nine yeAr olds, fine. But a forty nine yr old? --- ## [To those who want a balanced budget, pork free legislation...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-those-who-want-a-balanced-budget-pork-free-legislation/652476)
**Author:** [@diggerwam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/diggerwam)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2013, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-those-who-want-a-balanced-budget-pork-free-legislation/652476 "2013-03-13T03:15:25Z")
…do you understand/care what that would do to our economy. If all of a sudden we had to have a balanced budget, you understand that govt money taken out of the economy equals lost jobs. How many lost jobs would be acce… --- ## [My son: depressed, thoughtful, or ???](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-son-depressed-thoughtful-or/652758)
**Author:** [@Mona\_Lisa\_Simpson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mona_Lisa_Simpson)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2013, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-son-depressed-thoughtful-or/652758 "2013-03-13T03:10:08Z")
I work in psychiatry but not with kids. I know depression can manifest differently in young children. My son is nine, quite bright but struggling with reading and things at school. (He has been tested and diagnosed with… --- ## [Tapatalk 1 and 2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tapatalk-1-and-2/652781)
**Author:** [@tomcar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tomcar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2013, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tapatalk-1-and-2/652781 "2013-03-13T03:03:44Z")
Did anybody switch over to 2? Is it better than 1 or just a money thing? --- ## [Effexor XR experiences?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/effexor-xr-experiences/130933)
**Author:** [@scott\_evil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scott_evil)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2013, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/effexor-xr-experiences/130933 "2013-03-13T02:39:45Z")
I know, YMMV, and everyone’s experience is different. In any case, I’ve been on Celexa for about two years, and I truly think it’s pooped out on me. I’ve been going downhill for the past few months, and I can’t take it a… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1336) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1338)