# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1380 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1381 --- ## [Help request: Special Announcement](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-request-special-announcement/646090)
**Author:** [@Nature\_s\_Call](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nature_s_Call)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2013, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-request-special-announcement/646090 "2013-01-07T20:56:03Z")
We are heading to Medevil Times tonight and our package includes having a special announcement read out during the show. There are 5 of us and each gets our own announcement. We do have a celebration to announce. That l… --- ## [What is your BMI?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-bmi/645891)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2013, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-bmi/645891 "2013-01-07T19:57:43Z")
Link to online calculator here. Formulas here: English BMI Formula BMI = ( Weight in Pounds / ( Height in inches x Height in inches ) ) x 703 Metric BMI Formula BMI = ( Weight in Kilograms / ( Height in Meters x Hei… --- ## [Are there any big rivalries between US states?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-big-rivalries-between-us-states/646167)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2013, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-big-rivalries-between-us-states/646167 "2013-01-07T19:57:14Z")
…or Canadian provinces for that matter? By rivalry (friendly or otherwise), I mean like that between the English and the Scottish, or the English and the Welsh, or the English and the Irish, or the English and the Engli… --- ## [Aspirin and low cholesterol](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aspirin-and-low-cholesterol/646377)
**Author:** [@pohjonen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pohjonen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2013, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aspirin-and-low-cholesterol/646377 "2013-01-07T19:43:54Z")
Most things that come up in google concern themselves with high cholesterol. Does it make sense to take a daily aspirin to mitigate cardiovascular risk if one has LOW cholesterol - low as in 158? I am asking because a ca… --- ## [Using an electric razor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/using-an-electric-razor/646052)
**Author:** [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2013, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/using-an-electric-razor/646052 "2013-01-07T18:58:51Z")
For the holidays my GF got me an electric beard trimmer which is perfect for the beard, mustache, and sideburns. But it also has a foil razor attachment and I’ve been pretty unsatisfied with the results. I’m used to a … --- ## [You can have dinner with one famous person who shares your birthday](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-can-have-dinner-with-one-famous-person-who-shares-your-birthday/646086)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2013, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-can-have-dinner-with-one-famous-person-who-shares-your-birthday/646086 "2013-01-07T16:54:40Z")
You are allowed to have dinner with any one person, living or dead, who shares your birthday. Whom do you choose? Why do you choose this person? What questions or topics of discussion will you raise? Who picks up the tab… --- ## [Despite modern technology, I still....\[fill in activity of choice\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/despite-modern-technology-i-still-fill-in-activity-of-choice/645938)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2013, 4:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/despite-modern-technology-i-still-fill-in-activity-of-choice/645938 "2013-01-07T16:16:24Z")
I was making some pancakes (from scratch) the other night, so got some flour, egg and milk, put the flour into a bowl with a ‘hollow’ added the egg and some milk, and proceeded to mix the pancakes as I had been taught by… --- ## [You will be executed. Choose the method.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-will-be-executed-choose-the-method/645635)
**Author:** [@Atakapa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atakapa)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2013, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-will-be-executed-choose-the-method/645635 "2013-01-07T15:42:09Z")
If you were to receive capital punishment, which method would you prefer? --- ## [Bankruptcy and family heirlooms](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bankruptcy-and-family-heirlooms/646314)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2013, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bankruptcy-and-family-heirlooms/646314 "2013-01-07T15:41:59Z")
As my husband, Typo Knig, mentioned in another thread, his parents have filed for bankruptcy. While they don’t own much, there are a handful of items that have sentimental value and have some monetary value. I’m well a… --- ## [how do bartenders/servers handle "tabbing you out", when there's a shift-change?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-bartenders-servers-handle-tabbing-you-out-when-theres-a-shift-change/646138)
**Author:** [@Win\_Place\_Show](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Win_Place_Show)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2013, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-bartenders-servers-handle-tabbing-you-out-when-theres-a-shift-change/646138 "2013-01-07T15:30:08Z")
Hard to describe my point in a descriptive enough subject line, so here goes… About 10 years ago, I wandered into a sports-bar at about 4:00 in the afternoon, drank/ate for a few hours, and was not even considering leav… --- ## [Menstrual synchronicity after menopause??](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/menstrual-synchronicity-after-menopause/646336)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2013, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/menstrual-synchronicity-after-menopause/646336 "2013-01-07T14:52:56Z")
Yeah, yeah, gonna see a gynaecologist next week and all, but I want to hear others’ stories about women living together who end up with a weird synchronicity of their menstrual cycles. I’m three + years post menopausal … --- ## [How much do you exercise?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-you-exercise/645906)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2013, 7:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-you-exercise/645906 "2013-01-07T07:54:17Z")
Not what your resolution is, what you consistently do. Please add in comments about what sort of exercising you do. --- ## [Why would someone choose Zipcar or Car2Go over a traditional rental?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-someone-choose-zipcar-or-car2go-over-a-traditional-rental/645875)
**Author:** [@Reply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reply)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2013, 6:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-someone-choose-zipcar-or-car2go-over-a-traditional-rental/645875 "2013-01-07T06:00:22Z")
Zipcar and Car2Go are car-sharing companies that let card-holding members walk up to a parked car, drive it somewhere and get charged for it by the hour. Zipcar requires that you return it to its start location whereas C… --- ## [I mailed big-bucks Christmas gift cards to 2 pals. I never got acknowledgements. Do I say something?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-mailed-big-bucks-christmas-gift-cards-to-2-pals-i-never-got-acknowledgements-do-i-say-something/646213)
**Author:** [@stuyguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stuyguy)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2013, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-mailed-big-bucks-christmas-gift-cards-to-2-pals-i-never-got-acknowledgements-do-i-say-something/646213 "2013-01-07T04:36:51Z")
This year I included some Amazon gift cards (of $100 and $200 value) in the Christmas cards I mailed to a few of my best friends. This was very unlike me since I am not one to give Christmas gifts to non-family members. … --- ## [Need advice - parents broke & moving in](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-advice-parents-broke-moving-in/646192)
**Author:** [@Typo\_Knig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Knig)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2013, 4:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-advice-parents-broke-moving-in/646192 "2013-01-07T04:07:50Z")
My parents have just told me they’ve gone through their savings, and are talking to a bankruptcy attorney. They probably will have to move in with me or one of my sibs. If any Dopers have experience and advice for either… --- ## [Any point trying to revive this laptop?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-point-trying-to-revive-this-laptop/646244)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2013, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-point-trying-to-revive-this-laptop/646244 "2013-01-07T02:51:27Z")
Today my laptop suddenly powered down–not through windows shut down, rather, it just suddenly turned completely off. And now it is utterly non-responsive. When you push the power button, nothing happens at all. I am not… --- ## [Up-selling on standard automotive work orders](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/up-selling-on-standard-automotive-work-orders/646229)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2013, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/up-selling-on-standard-automotive-work-orders/646229 "2013-01-07T01:33:46Z")
How do you feel about up-selling? I took my car in for new snow tires, and they wanted to replace my front brake pads. During the same work order they went through my glove compartment to access my cabin air filter, an… --- ## [Tell me about the Harmony 900 remote vs. the One](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-the-harmony-900-remote-vs-the-one/521290)
**Author:** [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2013, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-the-harmony-900-remote-vs-the-one/521290 "2013-01-06T20:19:28Z")
I’m ready to splurge on a good universal remote. Heard great things about Logitech’s Harmony One, and when I started researching I found they’ve put out an updated model, the 900. The 900 looks pretty much identical to … --- ## [When Trading In Used CDs...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-trading-in-used-cds/646218)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2013, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-trading-in-used-cds/646218 "2013-01-06T18:06:00Z")
My tastes in music are changing, so I am weeding my collection to make a transition. This gives me a large number of CDs to use as trade-ins for other CDs. My question is would you trade in all CDs at once, or space it… --- ## [Stalin Mao or Hitler, Who would you marry?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stalin-mao-or-hitler-who-would-you-marry/646150)
**Author:** [@Namkcalb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Namkcalb)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2013, 8:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stalin-mao-or-hitler-who-would-you-marry/646150 "2013-01-06T08:48:47Z")
I have very little creativity, so I’ll just blend two of my latest successfulthreads. Which evil tyrant would you marry if you were a young woman? Assume you have to spend at least ten years with them. Hitler Stalin … --- ## [What's the best cloud storage service?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-cloud-storage-service/645888)
**Author:** [@Green\_Cymbeline](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Green_Cymbeline)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2013, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-cloud-storage-service/645888 "2013-01-05T01:02:44Z")
Can you guys recommend a cloud storage service? I have read things saying DropBox was good, but of course wanted to get the Dopers’ opinions first. Anything you could tell me will be helpful: ease of use, cost, etc. I a… --- ## [Gearheads: Tell Me About Tie Rods](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gearheads-tell-me-about-tie-rods/646129)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2013, 3:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gearheads-tell-me-about-tie-rods/646129 "2013-01-06T03:52:02Z")
There is some slight play in my front end courtesy of wear n tear on the tie rods (and its ball and socket joints). Two knowledgeable mechanics informed me I didn’t have to replace all the tie rods. One even said he ca… --- ## [Are crooked teeth attractive in Japan?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-crooked-teeth-attractive-in-japan/646162)
**Author:** [@AaronX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AaronX)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2013, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-crooked-teeth-attractive-in-japan/646162 "2013-01-06T03:41:13Z")
I saw this article http://storify.com/articlepro1979/snag-this-in-japan-straight-teeth-are-out-and-the , and I’m wondering if it’s true? Never mind if people pay for it, are crooked teeth attractive in the first place? H… --- ## [Looking for a hotel in San Francisco](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-hotel-in-san-francisco/646006)
**Author:** [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2013, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-hotel-in-san-francisco/646006 "2013-01-06T00:56:24Z")
Any good recommendations? I’m hoping to spend less than $100/night (yeah, right!) and looking for something between Union Square and the financial district. --- ## [King Crabs Invade Antarctica? Good or Bad?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/king-crabs-invade-antarctica-good-or-bad/646099)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2013, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/king-crabs-invade-antarctica-good-or-bad/646099 "2013-01-05T22:32:06Z")
Article here:http://news.discovery.com/animals/king-crabs-antarctic-waters-110208.html Does this mean that Antarctic waters will become a fishing ground for King Crabs? The article says that the invasion most likely… --- ## [Can I use duct tape on ducts???](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-use-duct-tape-on-ducts/645864)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2013, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-use-duct-tape-on-ducts/645864 "2013-01-05T20:21:42Z")
Kind of absurd-sounding, but from everything I’ve read, the stuff really was originally called Duck tape and wasn’t designed for ducts at all!! The long version: Here’s the situation: Dryer vent is connected to an in-t… --- ## ["Only" cat advice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/only-cat-advice/645893)
**Author:** [@SweetiePotato](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SweetiePotato)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2013, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/only-cat-advice/645893 "2013-01-05T18:20:54Z")
Hoping the cat enthusiasts on the Dope can help me out… I bought a kitten for my husband for christmas. He’s a perfect kitten-- sweet, loving, cuddly, but also energetic. I play with him, and my husband and stepson play… --- ## [What things do all popular diets agree on?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-things-do-all-popular-diets-agree-on/645735)
**Author:** [@Namkcalb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Namkcalb)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2013, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-things-do-all-popular-diets-agree-on/645735 "2013-01-05T16:33:12Z")
There’s lots of diet book authors who often contradict each other. What principles do they all agree on? I’ll start; If you eat an excess of foods high in both sugar and fat, you’ll gain weight. --- ## [Home improvement to help shave legs in standup shower?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-improvement-to-help-shave-legs-in-standup-shower/646023)
**Author:** [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2013, 1:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-improvement-to-help-shave-legs-in-standup-shower/646023 "2013-01-05T13:34:03Z")
I moved into a new place, and it’s great except for one thing. The shower is a stand-up with no tub. There are no corners to put my leg up on to shave, it’s just straight walls. I’m sure there’s a home improvement soluti… --- ## [Emails from dead friends](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/emails-from-dead-friends/646002)
**Author:** [@chiroptera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chiroptera)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2013, 8:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/emails-from-dead-friends/646002 "2013-01-05T08:09:04Z")
A very close IRL friend with whom I also had an active, ongoing email correspondence with for about six years died just before Christmas 2010. After a 14-month-long fight with cancer. :frowning: I still have her gmail f… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1379) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1381)