# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1376 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1377 --- ## [Custodial conflicts of a grandmother and mother](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/custodial-conflicts-of-a-grandmother-and-mother/646901)
**Author:** [@raspberry\_hunter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raspberry_hunter)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2013, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/custodial-conflicts-of-a-grandmother-and-mother/646901 "2013-01-13T04:12:30Z")
I have a friend, let’s call her Renee, who has a sister, Stella. Stella has had drug problems for most of her adult life. She also has three children, at least one of whom has some mental and physical issues (not major o… --- ## ["Swearing" isn't a thing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/swearing-isnt-a-thing/646824)
**Author:** [@Lord\_Il\_Palazzo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lord_Il_Palazzo)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2013, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/swearing-isnt-a-thing/646824 "2013-01-13T01:41:32Z")
In the Who is the bigger jerk? thread, Sevencl makes the following statements that honestly baffle me: To avoid derailing that thread, I’ve made this one. I don’t see how anyone could possibly believe that “swearing … --- ## [Who is the bigger jerk?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-bigger-jerk/646807)
**Author:** [@Irishman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Irishman)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2013, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-bigger-jerk/646807 "2013-01-13T01:32:38Z")
Went to a movie. At the end, I’m watching the credits roll, and got to enjoy a new drama unfold in the seats. Guy from my row goes past muttering to his date. I’m not clear what about, but then he strolls back in to g… --- ## [My first resume](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-first-resume/641677)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2013, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-first-resume/641677 "2013-01-13T00:40:56Z")
Does this thing have any plausibility for any real job? Why or why not? 34 years of living and I’ve never actually had to do one of these. (I don’t have to now, either, but I’m doing it anyway for fun and just-in-casies… --- ## [Getting into MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-into-mit-massachusetts-institute-of-technology/637818)
**Author:** [@R3d\_Anonymous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/R3d_Anonymous)\ **Replies:** 358\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2013, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-into-mit-massachusetts-institute-of-technology/637818 "2013-01-12T23:30:09Z")
If you have excellent grades, SAT scores, lots of activities and extra curriculars, many community service hours, very high grades in mathematics courses accelerated by 2 years, many honors/AP courses, and talent in viol… --- ## [Wearing a mask on an airplane](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wearing-a-mask-on-an-airplane/646438)
**Author:** [@Angel\_of\_the\_Lord](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Angel_of_the_Lord)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2013, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wearing-a-mask-on-an-airplane/646438 "2013-01-12T22:14:26Z")
Poll to follow. It’s about my specific situation, but I’m inviting a more general discussion. I have to fly somewhere in two days–two flights, a total of ten hours. The trip cannot be rescheduled, and a cancellation wou… --- ## [Is the term African-American offensive to you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-term-african-american-offensive-to-you/646503)
**Author:** [@drewtwo99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewtwo99)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2013, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-term-african-american-offensive-to-you/646503 "2013-01-12T20:02:05Z")
If not offensive, do you think it’s just silly, wrong, off-putting, etc? I remember growing up using this term but now looking at it I think it’s pretty silly and I would never use the word when talking to a black perso… --- ## [How many of Dopers can speak a foreign language, BY STUDYING IT](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-of-dopers-can-speak-a-foreign-language-by-studying-it/642414)
**Author:** [@taskmgr.exe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/taskmgr.exe)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2013, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-of-dopers-can-speak-a-foreign-language-by-studying-it/642414 "2013-01-12T18:52:55Z")
I am not talking about multilingual thing (learnt by parents who speak different languages, or something else). I am simply asking you if you’ve learnt a foreign language by studying it! Not by living in a foreign countr… --- ## [Let's settle this once and for all. "You've lost weight" when you haven't. Compliment or insult?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-settle-this-once-and-for-all-youve-lost-weight-when-you-havent-compliment-or-insult/646666)
**Author:** [@MeanOldLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeanOldLady)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2013, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-settle-this-once-and-for-all-youve-lost-weight-when-you-havent-compliment-or-insult/646666 "2013-01-12T18:06:09Z")
I need to know. When someone you haven’t seen in a while seems to be under the impression that you’ve lost weight, even though you have not since you last saw 'em, is this a compliment or an insult? That is all. --- ## [I've got one free day to kill in Albany, NY. What to do, where to eat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-got-one-free-day-to-kill-in-albany-ny-what-to-do-where-to-eat/646915)
**Author:** [@stuyguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stuyguy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2013, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-got-one-free-day-to-kill-in-albany-ny-what-to-do-where-to-eat/646915 "2013-01-12T17:09:18Z")
The subject heading says it all. I’ll be there all day this upcoming Monday. I like history, science, nature, good (but not fancy or expensive) food and quirky sights. One more thing… I will not have a car, so please on… --- ## [Taxes, medical deductions, and fiscal years](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taxes-medical-deductions-and-fiscal-years/646968)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2013, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taxes-medical-deductions-and-fiscal-years/646968 "2013-01-12T17:04:58Z")
So for medical deductions, you can’t deduct something that has been reimbursed by insurance. What about when reimbursement happens in a different year? I haven’t had any luck finding anything explicit about the “differ… --- ## [Dental problem/root canals](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dental-problem-root-canals/646954)
**Author:** [@Ceonuthos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ceonuthos)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2013, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dental-problem-root-canals/646954 "2013-01-12T16:50:34Z")
I am hoping someone here can help with a dental issue I’m having. Although if you can help I’m sorry you’ve gone through this difficulty. I am in the middle of 2 root canals (as the result of a fall I had) and my teeth c… --- ## [Why hasn't the price of the original Kindle come down? Do you think it will?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-hasnt-the-price-of-the-original-kindle-come-down-do-you-think-it-will/646656)
**Author:** [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2013, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-hasnt-the-price-of-the-original-kindle-come-down-do-you-think-it-will/646656 "2013-01-12T14:47:15Z")
I have a Kindle Fire but I’ve been wanting a regular Kindle for a really long time. They’ve been priced at $69 for what seems like forever (at least a year, which is when I started looking into purchasing one). I suppose… --- ## [What age would you stop the clock at?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-age-would-you-stop-the-clock-at/646715)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2013, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-age-would-you-stop-the-clock-at/646715 "2013-01-12T14:17:23Z")
There is an old short story (“That Hellbound Train” by Robert Bloch, a Hugo award winner) about a man who traded his soul for stopwatch he could click and stop himself there forever, make his bestest time eternal. What a… --- ## [What can cause morning nausea in men?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-cause-morning-nausea-in-men/363504)
**Author:** [@diggleblop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/diggleblop)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2013, 1:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-cause-morning-nausea-in-men/363504 "2013-01-12T13:04:08Z")
I can’t find anything on this about men. When I type in keywords like morning nausea or morning sickness, the only thing that pops up is pregnant women. Every morning I wake up feeling nausea in my stomach and then aft… --- ## [Functional things you can't even give away](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/functional-things-you-cant-even-give-away/646504)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2013, 12:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/functional-things-you-cant-even-give-away/646504 "2013-01-12T12:06:52Z")
A neighbor has a huge barn where she holds monthly garage sales monthly during warm weather. Proceeds benefit a local animal shelter. We donate things to the sale rather than bothering with Craigslist, etc. People buy… --- ## [Should I give my ex the Christmas gift I bought her?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-give-my-ex-the-christmas-gift-i-bought-her/643317)
**Author:** [@kwc27](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kwc27)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2013, 7:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-give-my-ex-the-christmas-gift-i-bought-her/643317 "2013-01-12T07:12:04Z")
I’m 25 and just got out of a one-year relationship with a wonderful 22 year old girl. I was her first bf, as she was a late bloomer and very shy. She sat me down a few weeks ago and told me that she wanted a break. She … --- ## [My kid keeps going to the emergency room...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-kid-keeps-going-to-the-emergency-room/646399)
**Author:** [@steronz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/steronz)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2013, 6:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-kid-keeps-going-to-the-emergency-room/646399 "2013-01-12T06:56:14Z")
and he’s not even 2. I’m somewhat anti-doctor, if only because I have realistic expectations of what they can actually do. My wife, on the other hand, thinks that they can work magic and takes the kids every time they … --- ## [DSLR recommendations for a beginner please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dslr-recommendations-for-a-beginner-please/646576)
**Author:** [@HazelNutCoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HazelNutCoffee)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2013, 6:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dslr-recommendations-for-a-beginner-please/646576 "2013-01-12T06:53:03Z")
I’ve never had a DSLR camera, but I’m thinking of getting one so our travel photos don’t look so crappy. I want to be able to print and hang our photos on the wall and not be ashamed of how amateurish they look. Plus, we… --- ## [My weiner dog had turned crazy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-weiner-dog-had-turned-crazy/646440)
**Author:** [@abigailaura94](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/abigailaura94)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2013, 4:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-weiner-dog-had-turned-crazy/646440 "2013-01-12T04:23:20Z")
Im at a loss as to what to so with my dog now. Hes a 2 year old daschund and he flip flops between people he likes. His favorites are me and my older sister. Hes a very aggressive dog. Hell bare his teeth and attack my b… --- ## [I nominate this Englishman to be a Hero of the SDMB!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-nominate-this-englishman-to-be-a-hero-of-the-sdmb/646695)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2013, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-nominate-this-englishman-to-be-a-hero-of-the-sdmb/646695 "2013-01-12T04:12:55Z")
FREE SPEECH FOREVER! Here is a voice of liberty, indeed. --- ## [NJ umemployment Appeal ruling](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nj-umemployment-appeal-ruling/646921)
**Author:** [@dbfsquid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dbfsquid)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2013, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nj-umemployment-appeal-ruling/646921 "2013-01-12T02:38:12Z")
I was denied unemployment benefits for being fired from my job of 28 years, employer stated misconduct as the reason. I appealed was heard by the appeal examiner & was granted benefits. My employer counter appealed & a p… --- ## [Hints at Keeping Romance Alive in Marriage?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hints-at-keeping-romance-alive-in-marriage/646675)
**Author:** [@SweetiePotato](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SweetiePotato)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2013, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hints-at-keeping-romance-alive-in-marriage/646675 "2013-01-12T02:17:57Z")
Hi all– I am lucky enough to have recently married the man of my dreams. We’ve been together for ~3 years now and have part-time custody of his young son. This is our first year of marriage but my second year of living… --- ## [Advice Needed--Book On Income Tax](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-needed-book-on-income-tax/646564)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2013, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-needed-book-on-income-tax/646564 "2013-01-12T01:46:28Z")
Mods–I am not asking for tax advice! I need the title of a book, aimed at non-accountants, that offers suggestions on US Income Tax deductions, and other tax advice. I am too poor for an accountant to be cost-effective… --- ## [Serious Question for Gun Owners - NOT POLITICAL](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/serious-question-for-gun-owners-not-political/646856)
**Author:** [@chargerrich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chargerrich)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2013, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/serious-question-for-gun-owners-not-political/646856 "2013-01-12T01:35:48Z")
First I have never owned a gun. I have done a little hunting many years ago and some sport shooting. I have also never shot a handgun. That said, I live out in the country and have a wife and 2 year old in the home that… --- ## [Did I just see a bobcat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-i-just-see-a-bobcat/646914)
**Author:** [@Sattua](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sattua)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2013, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-i-just-see-a-bobcat/646914 "2013-01-12T01:10:20Z")
The baby was napping and I was enjoying the silence when suddenly I heard a thud-crash from the bedroom and the cat comes running down the hallway to the living room and starts attacking the glass slider door. Outside w… --- ## [How to combat depression](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-combat-depression/646029)
**Author:** [@April\_R](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/April_R)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2013, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-combat-depression/646029 "2013-01-12T01:03:41Z")
I have a pretty extensive history of depression. I started seeing a therapist when I was 16, right after my parents got a diivorce. I was a pretty emo teenager, and had some crappy/abusive relationships as a result of my… --- ## [Are schools failing to teach our kids math?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-schools-failing-to-teach-our-kids-math/646756)
**Author:** [@Fool\_in\_the\_Rain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fool_in_the_Rain)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2013, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-schools-failing-to-teach-our-kids-math/646756 "2013-01-12T00:59:10Z")
Didn’t want to hijack this thread as I had no real comments on the articles, but I thought of this for the ‘new school teaching methods’ at least in Rhode Island, and wanted to ask a question of the Dopers: I have a deg… --- ## [Trying to Kick Ambien](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-kick-ambien/646875)
**Author:** [@ethelbert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ethelbert)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2013, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-kick-ambien/646875 "2013-01-12T00:41:42Z")
For many years I have taken Ambien on an occasional basis. It worked pretty well and I had no problem with dependence. I had a rough patch this past summer and started taking it regularly (this is under a doctor’s care).… --- ## [Bill Collector Harrassment](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bill-collector-harrassment/646891)
**Author:** [@brujaja](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brujaja)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2013, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bill-collector-harrassment/646891 "2013-01-12T00:22:07Z")
A few weeks ago, I began getting several calls a day from a collection agency – starting early in the morning. (GRRRR!) What they do is have a machine call you and leave a message on your voicemail to call them back. T… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1375) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1377)