# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=139 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 140 --- ## [Learning to fall?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/learning-to-fall/984009)
**Author:** [@Kropotkin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kropotkin)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2023, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/learning-to-fall/984009 "2023-06-03T15:05:06Z")
First, condolences and best wishes to Qadop on the event of his recent fall and injury. Second, what sort of training can one do to prevent falls and minimize injury in the event of a fall? Balance exercises, yoga, etc.… --- ## [How would you describe watching someone slip away from dementia?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-describe-watching-someone-slip-away-from-dementia/984789)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2023, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-describe-watching-someone-slip-away-from-dementia/984789 "2023-06-02T15:34:11Z")
I’m visiting my 76 year old dad this week, and he’s got dementia pretty bad. He can still care for himself (with stepmom’s help) and eat and walk. He just asks the same questions 3 times in 2 minutes. Is surprised anytim… --- ## [Stadium Pal? Or, Adult Diapers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stadium-pal-or-adult-diapers/495594)
**Author:** [@brewha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brewha)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2023, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stadium-pal-or-adult-diapers/495594 "2023-06-02T14:43:35Z")
So, I’m looking forward to a 550 mile cross country trip. I don’t mind the drive - if I’m properly hydrated and heavily caffinated. The problem with that combination is that it leads to peeing - a lot. So, my “normal” o… --- ## [Your pets' favorite songs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-pets-favorite-songs/983890)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2023, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-pets-favorite-songs/983890 "2023-06-01T16:22:18Z")
These could be songs they seem to like to hear or songs you play for/sing to them. When my all-black kitten EC was a week-old foundling, I used to sing “Me & My Shadow” to her while I bottle-fed her. Now she’s a 10-year… --- ## [Military Procurement](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/military-procurement/933757)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2023, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/military-procurement/933757 "2023-06-01T15:06:41Z")
An article in the Canadian newspaper today talking about how some much needed ships are over budget. It’s a common scenario. Ten years ago the estimate was, say, $15B. And now it is something like $70B. Of course, “t… --- ## [Household renovation planning, what comes first?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/household-renovation-planning-what-comes-first/984694)
**Author:** [@saje](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/saje)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2023, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/household-renovation-planning-what-comes-first/984694 "2023-06-01T14:12:00Z")
Trying not to hijack This Thread of What\_Exit’s, but I’d love some input from those that have tackled it. I want to redo my kitchen for sure, and probably at least one bathroom. Actually I have a laundry list of stuff I… --- ## [Car Repair Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-repair-question/984755)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2023, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-repair-question/984755 "2023-06-01T01:01:27Z")
I recently had to replace a truck battery. Unsurprising really, since the last time it was new was six years ago. But there was no point where it seemed to be in difficulty. It basically went from working well to not … --- ## [At what point would YOU want to pull the plug on YOURSELF?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-what-point-would-you-want-to-pull-the-plug-on-yourself/984475)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 130\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2023, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-what-point-would-you-want-to-pull-the-plug-on-yourself/984475 "2023-05-31T20:02:38Z")
Inspired by this thread. I will notify the mods to ensure this does not violate board restrictions against discussing suicide. To avoid that, I’ll ask that people discuss their opinions when they reach an older age - l… --- ## [How is the Raven Paradox a paradox?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-the-raven-paradox-a-paradox/984745)
**Author:** [@griffin1977](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/griffin1977)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2023, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-the-raven-paradox-a-paradox/984745 "2023-05-31T02:30:10Z")
So this is the logical “paradox” discussed here (also no imbedded YouTube, booo bad Cecil :wink: ) That says that because these two statements are logically equivalent: All Ravens are black All non-Black objects are … --- ## [How do you say years from 2000 onwards?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-say-years-from-2000-onwards/984742)
**Author:** [@colinfred](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/colinfred)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2023, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-say-years-from-2000-onwards/984742 "2023-05-31T01:35:44Z")
It’s not something I consciously decided to do, but just judging from my instincts to say years; from 2001-2019 I’ll say two thousand n’one, two thousand n’two etc; “n” being the barest whiff of the word “and”. From 2020… --- ## [Old-fashioned things you'd like to see revived](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-fashioned-things-youd-like-to-see-revived/978167)
**Author:** [@psychonaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychonaut)\ **Replies:** 342\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2023, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-fashioned-things-youd-like-to-see-revived/978167 "2023-05-30T22:36:30Z")
There’s a recent thread on things associated with old age that you have accidentally adopted. This got me thinking about outdated language, practices, devices, etc. from times past that you have deliberately adopted, or… --- ## [So it looks like I need a replacement for my old Sonos speaker...any good replacements?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-it-looks-like-i-need-a-replacement-for-my-old-sonos-speaker-any-good-replacements/984640)
**Author:** [@batsto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/batsto)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2023, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-it-looks-like-i-need-a-replacement-for-my-old-sonos-speaker-any-good-replacements/984640 "2023-05-30T20:22:50Z")
The latest version of the Sonos mobile app has removed the ‘music on this device’ option, so I can no longer play songs directly from my phone to my Sonos speaker. Is there a similar product that will let me do that? I … --- ## [Another question about evolution?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-question-about-evolution/965817)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 130\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2023, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-question-about-evolution/965817 "2023-05-30T19:53:27Z")
Not sure how to frame this question, let me know if I am not clear and I will try to rephrase it. I am curious about the rate of change, I would assume the more species we have the more opportunities for change there wou… --- ## [Periods, Quotation Marks, and How to Write Good](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/periods-quotation-marks-and-how-to-write-good/984330)
**Author:** [@Ynnad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ynnad)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2023, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/periods-quotation-marks-and-how-to-write-good/984330 "2023-05-30T03:32:51Z")
The rule in American English is that the period always goes on the inside of the quotation mark including the period marking the end of a sentence. Do you all agree or disagree? If you agree, do you always follow the r… --- ## [How do I establish a Permanent Address when I am temporarily, "homeless?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-establish-a-permanent-address-when-i-am-temporarily-homeless/984754)
**Author:** [@carlb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carlb)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2023, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-establish-a-permanent-address-when-i-am-temporarily-homeless/984754 "2023-05-29T21:14:48Z")
We’re doing a lot of travel this year - like not home for longer than 2 weeks at a time between now and the end of the year. Also, housing prices around us are still pretty hot, and we owe nothing on the house. We’re bot… --- ## [If humans hadn't invented item X first, which other animal would have?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-humans-hadnt-invented-item-x-first-which-other-animal-would-have/984684)
**Author:** [@EinsteinsHund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EinsteinsHund)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2023, 10:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-humans-hadnt-invented-item-x-first-which-other-animal-would-have/984684 "2023-05-29T10:19:52Z")
My contribution: if we hadn’t invented the sofa, cats would have. --- ## [Please recommend a good free online survey creation site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-recommend-a-good-free-online-survey-creation-site/984723)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2023, 6:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-recommend-a-good-free-online-survey-creation-site/984723 "2023-05-29T06:54:05Z")
Background: I wish to let my high school students (12th graders) assess themselves on two things: class participation and homework. I had been using a nifty Chinese online learning platform site, but that site recently w… --- ## [Countries Making Social Progress?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/countries-making-social-progress/984699)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2023, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/countries-making-social-progress/984699 "2023-05-29T03:00:25Z")
Wondering what Dopers thought about this list of 170 countries showing most have made social progress over the last few decades? If it has any validity, maybe Hans Rosling was right. But the huge general increase shoul… --- ## [Hypothetical: World Leader Slaps the Sh\*t out of Vladimir Putin at G-20 Summit. What Happens Next?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hypothetical-world-leader-slaps-the-sh-t-out-of-vladimir-putin-at-g-20-summit-what-happens-next/984648)
**Author:** [@Caribbean\_cruiser](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Caribbean_cruiser)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2023, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hypothetical-world-leader-slaps-the-sh-t-out-of-vladimir-putin-at-g-20-summit-what-happens-next/984648 "2023-05-28T20:06:17Z")
Media sources a few months ago said Vlad skipped a key G20 summit amid a swirl of rumors that another world leader was planning to humiliate him with a monstrous slap to the face in front of flashing cameras. Who knows i… --- ## [Why does Russia; the invading country; think complaining about sabotage on Russian soil is worth complaining about?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-russia-the-invading-country-think-complaining-about-sabotage-on-russian-soil-is-worth-complaining-about/984425)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2023, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-russia-the-invading-country-think-complaining-about-sabotage-on-russian-soil-is-worth-complaining-about/984425 "2023-05-27T18:28:16Z")
Continuing the discussion from Russia invades Ukraine {2022-02-24} (Part 2): Do they understand they’re at war with Ukraine? Do they forget that they’re destroying civilian lives, cities & towns? Don’t they understa… --- ## [Undercoating for cars](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/undercoating-for-cars/984487)
**Author:** [@TokyoBayer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TokyoBayer)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2023, 5:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/undercoating-for-cars/984487 "2023-05-27T05:28:26Z")
Now that I live in snowland, we have to deal with salt on the roads. One friend says he always has undercoating done but another says that the chances are higher we’ll total the car first by hitting a deer before it rust… --- ## [Help? I suddenly find myself running a small business and don't know what I'm doing!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-i-suddenly-find-myself-running-a-small-business-and-dont-know-what-im-doing/984599)
**Author:** [@NAF1138](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NAF1138)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2023, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-i-suddenly-find-myself-running-a-small-business-and-dont-know-what-im-doing/984599 "2023-05-27T03:54:13Z")
Hey all, been a while since I posted much on the SDMB, but once upon a time this was a good place to ask for weird advice that you couldn’t find the answers to anywhere else, and…honestly I’m stuck. About 10 years ago I… --- ## [Car Colors: Then and Now](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-colors-then-and-now/975813)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 124\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2023, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-colors-then-and-now/975813 "2023-05-26T21:25:28Z")
I’m sure we’ve all noticed the lack of attractive car colors these days. Too many grays, including cars that are truly ugly in battleship gray. So, I ask: Where have all the car colors gone? Is it a matter of economics… --- ## [Do you use a nonstandard mouse?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-use-a-nonstandard-mouse/983168)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2023, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-use-a-nonstandard-mouse/983168 "2023-05-26T20:58:39Z")
I need a new mouse for work. I’m not fancy - it just needs to be big enough for my paws and have the standard buttons. But there are so many choices out there! Trackballs are back? There are weird alien obelisk ergo des… --- ## [Do's and don'ts for a cross country move](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dos-and-donts-for-a-cross-country-move/984419)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2023, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dos-and-donts-for-a-cross-country-move/984419 "2023-05-26T19:59:28Z")
For the moment I just need some recs for moving companies. I have a fairly small apartment with minimal furniture, heading from Florida to Ohio. Then what kinds of ripoffs to avoid, unnecessary fees, and so on. TIA. --- ## [Should I fly Sun Country Airlines?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-fly-sun-country-airlines/831038)
**Author:** [@Briny\_Deep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Briny_Deep)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2023, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-fly-sun-country-airlines/831038 "2023-05-26T16:29:05Z")
Flying from Portland to Nashville in a couple of months. Southwest used to have a nonstop, but now the only nonstop for that route seems to be Sun Country Airlines. I’ve heard of them, barely. They’re incredibly cheap (l… --- ## [Is Calgary Leading The Way In Repurposing Downtown Offices For Homes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-calgary-leading-the-way-in-repurposing-downtown-offices-for-homes/984379)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2023, 9:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-calgary-leading-the-way-in-repurposing-downtown-offices-for-homes/984379 "2023-05-26T09:14:57Z")
This article gives Calgary credit for taking its underused downtown office space and repurposing it for residences. It hardly seems a unique idea and done of these articles gloss over a lot of details. But it also make… --- ## [Best airfare deal you've ever had (excluding using points from loyalty programs)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-airfare-deal-youve-ever-had-excluding-using-points-from-loyalty-programs/984566)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2023, 5:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-airfare-deal-youve-ever-had-excluding-using-points-from-loyalty-programs/984566 "2023-05-26T05:16:46Z")
I’ll offer mine first. When I lived in southern Victoria (Aus) a few years ago, and coming up for ‘Long Service Leave’ from my job, I started cruising the airline websites for some deals to get to SE Asia for a couple of… --- ## [Which is the most free society?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-the-most-free-society/984353)
**Author:** [@Saffer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saffer)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2023, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-the-most-free-society/984353 "2023-05-26T02:49:14Z")
I didn’t want to make the title too long so I will define “most free” to be: most closely adhering the principle of “do whatever you want as long as you are not harming anyone “. I am a aware that such high level princi… --- ## [My Dogs Need Something to Chew!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dogs-need-something-to-chew/984424)
**Author:** [@TRC4941](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TRC4941)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2023, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dogs-need-something-to-chew/984424 "2023-05-26T00:16:38Z")
What do you buy for your dogs to chew on? I’m looking for something that doesn’t break/crack their teeth, lasts more than 3 minutes, doesn’t have chicken in it, and doesn’t break my poor wallet. After spending $$$$$$ at… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=138) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=140)