# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=142 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 143 --- ## [Bologna, Italy fun?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bologna-italy-fun/983817)
**Author:** [@squeegee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/squeegee)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2023, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bologna-italy-fun/983817 "2023-05-11T15:39:32Z")
I’ve got a couple of days in Bologna coming up. Any must sees/dos? ETA: if it’s not underwater. I see reports of flooding in Emilia-Romagna :ocean: --- ## [Repair or Replace/Junk My Car - Decisions, Decisions, Decisions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/repair-or-replace-junk-my-car-decisions-decisions-decisions/976134)
**Author:** [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2023, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/repair-or-replace-junk-my-car-decisions-decisions-decisions/976134 "2023-05-10T23:40:24Z")
Well, got the car to the mechanic. Turns out the suspension problems were worse than I thought/knew. Basically, needs new shocks, struts, and suspension work forward and back. Estimate is around $1800 for getting the … --- ## [In re Trump - application for Federal Court jurisdiction](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-re-trump-application-for-federal-court-jurisdiction/983827)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2023, 12:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-re-trump-application-for-federal-court-jurisdiction/983827 "2023-05-10T12:51:33Z")
Triggered by the news that Trump is seeking to have his state charges moved to Federal Court - I’d like to have a discussion, purely on the issue of Federal Court jurisdiction, please. Question : on what basis can a Fed… --- ## [Should I Toss a Pill Card that Has just Been in the Wash?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-toss-a-pill-card-that-has-just-been-in-the-wash/983699)
**Author:** [@Moonrise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moonrise)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2023, 6:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-toss-a-pill-card-that-has-just-been-in-the-wash/983699 "2023-05-10T06:49:25Z")
I had left it in the front pocket of a shirt. The card and the blisters seem intact, I see no water in the bubbles but there could be micro-fissures that caused the water and detergent to come into contact with the pills… --- ## [Explain Getting Pre-Qual/Approved for a Car Loan To Me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-getting-pre-qual-approved-for-a-car-loan-to-me/983727)
**Author:** [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2023, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-getting-pre-qual-approved-for-a-car-loan-to-me/983727 "2023-05-09T21:53:30Z")
So, a recent accident has left me car-less and my insurance money has come in. So it’s time to shop for a (used) car and all the websites say that if you don’t get pre-approved for financing before you visit the dealers… --- ## [Visiting Denali National Park](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/visiting-denali-national-park/983702)
**Author:** [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2023, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/visiting-denali-national-park/983702 "2023-05-09T17:52:25Z")
I would like to visit it during the summer and do some day hikes. I’m looking for advice on how to get there, where to stay, etc. I’m in Ohio, and plan on flying. I’m not sure if it’s best to fly in to Anchorage or Fair… --- ## [What to do/see when in Rome (Italy) for six hours?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-see-when-in-rome-italy-for-six-hours/983796)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2023, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-see-when-in-rome-italy-for-six-hours/983796 "2023-05-09T17:05:20Z")
I will have a long layover in Rome, Italy in a month or so from now. I realize it would be better to spend days there but, alas, I only have about six hours (8a - 2p). So, in that short window, what would you recommend… --- ## [The holy trinity (Not religious)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-holy-trinity-not-religious/983479)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 125\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2023, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-holy-trinity-not-religious/983479 "2023-05-09T16:04:54Z")
I honestly don’t know if I am atheist or not, I really don’t worry about it either way or see much importance in it. I do have a fascination with much of religious philosophy, primarily as it relates to our concept of se… --- ## [Would you go to Disneyland and Disneyland Paris in the same week? (is the airfare reasonable?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-go-to-disneyland-and-disneyland-paris-in-the-same-week-is-the-airfare-reasonable/983482)
**Author:** [@gotpasswords](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gotpasswords)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 11:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-go-to-disneyland-and-disneyland-paris-in-the-same-week-is-the-airfare-reasonable/983482 "2023-05-08T23:31:09Z")
We were thinking of vacation ideas and the idea of going to Disneyland for their first-ever Pride Nite came up. Then the realization that Disneyland Paris was having their Pride event four days later. Hmmm, that’s enough… --- ## [The ideal job](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ideal-job/983705)
**Author:** [@slicedalone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slicedalone)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ideal-job/983705 "2023-05-08T23:27:09Z")
I just “served” on a mock jury (almost certainly designed by a law firm looking for qualities to seek in an upcoming voir dire) in which I concluded that a massage therapy company needs to employ “mystery shoppers” to do… --- ## [Securing a webcam on a 1/4" threaded mount so it doesn't turn freely](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/securing-a-webcam-on-a-1-4-threaded-mount-so-it-doesnt-turn-freely/983747)
**Author:** [@ZonexandScout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZonexandScout)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/securing-a-webcam-on-a-1-4-threaded-mount-so-it-doesnt-turn-freely/983747 "2023-05-08T18:46:17Z")
I feel kind of stupid asking about this, but I think you’ll see why it’s a bit of a problem. I just bought an adjustable (extensible) mount for an inexpensive webcam. The 1/4" threaded screw for the camera is about 2" … --- ## [Common for Europeans to never travel from their country to other European countries?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/common-for-europeans-to-never-travel-from-their-country-to-other-european-countries/983233)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/common-for-europeans-to-never-travel-from-their-country-to-other-european-countries/983233 "2023-05-08T16:55:53Z")
I frequently meet people in the US that have never left their home state. Is the same true for people living in Europe? I would expect that with high speed rail and so much more history there, that people would take ad… --- ## [Mount Airy, NC (Mayberry) - Who has been?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mount-airy-nc-mayberry-who-has-been/983073)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 12:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mount-airy-nc-mayberry-who-has-been/983073 "2023-05-08T12:24:33Z")
I am taking a trip soon and will stop for a night (possibly two) in Mt. Airy, the inspiration for Andy Griffith’s Mayberry. I am a big Andy Griffith Show fan and I’ve always wanted to visit his hometown. I can view the … --- ## [Crossgear backpacks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crossgear-backpacks/970308)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2023, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crossgear-backpacks/970308 "2023-05-07T22:53:38Z")
After three years and change, my Adidas backpack is giving up the ghost. Checking the various online shopping sites here (Beijing) and in the malls, I’ve found some Victorinox/Swissgear/Wegner I like; however, they’re ve… --- ## [Electrical/electronics folks, how do I eliminate interference caused by line-level relay?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electrical-electronics-folks-how-do-i-eliminate-interference-caused-by-line-level-relay/983419)
**Author:** [@minor7flat5](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/minor7flat5)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2023, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electrical-electronics-folks-how-do-i-eliminate-interference-caused-by-line-level-relay/983419 "2023-05-07T21:24:26Z")
The device I am turning on is a is a shaded-pole line-level AC motor of the type typically found in old phonograph equipment. How do I turn this on and off without affecting surrounding electronics? I am working on mak… --- ## [Is there a cool bedspread (that doesn’t hook pet claws)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-cool-bedspread-that-doesn-t-hook-pet-claws/983459)
**Author:** [@Baal\_Houtham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baal_Houtham)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2023, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-cool-bedspread-that-doesn-t-hook-pet-claws/983459 "2023-05-07T19:57:23Z")
My darling spouse sleeps warm, but also needs the feel of a bedspread — she wants more than just a sheet. So we sleep under a medium-weight bedspread, and leave the thermostat at the same temp, day and night. I’m hoping… --- ## [Exercising as a skinny person](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exercising-as-a-skinny-person/983671)
**Author:** [@JakeRS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JakeRS)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2023, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exercising-as-a-skinny-person/983671 "2023-05-07T19:37:17Z")
I used to drink several liters of sugary soda for years and that destroyed my appetite, so I was skinny my entire life and I’d like to finally change that, but I’m not sure how to do it. I quit drinking soda, but my app… --- ## [Why is Uber doing commercials now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-uber-doing-commercials-now/983680)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2023, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-uber-doing-commercials-now/983680 "2023-05-07T01:32:48Z")
Or is not a new thing and I’ve just missed them? Are there fewer drivers? Bad PR? --- ## [Cross-country moving cost/logistics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cross-country-moving-cost-logistics/983670)
**Author:** [@Eva\_Luna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eva_Luna)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2023, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cross-country-moving-cost-logistics/983670 "2023-05-06T23:04:25Z")
Long story short, my father is dying, probably in the next few days, which is a subject for a whole other rant. He lives in Queens and my sister and I live in the Chicago area. We (mostly she) are interested in a bunch o… --- ## [How to hire a residential contractor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-hire-a-residential-contractor/983498)
**Author:** [@Briny\_Deep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Briny_Deep)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2023, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-hire-a-residential-contractor/983498 "2023-05-06T18:39:34Z")
Was going to title the thread “how to select and hire…” but really the problem is not selecting. I can check licenses and BBB listings, read online reviews, no problem. What I can’t do is convince a contractor to work w… --- ## [Have a bad case of hemorrhoids. Is there cause for alarm?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-a-bad-case-of-hemorrhoids-is-there-cause-for-alarm/983636)
**Author:** [@themapleleaf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/themapleleaf)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2023, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-a-bad-case-of-hemorrhoids-is-there-cause-for-alarm/983636 "2023-05-06T17:01:18Z")
I’m afraid I have to post on a pretty gross topic here, so will include spoiler blurs in places. I’ve had hemorrhoids for years, but for a long time, they were minor enough that I didn’t need to address them in any way.… --- ## [Recent, Decent Online Courses?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recent-decent-online-courses/983650)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2023, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recent-decent-online-courses/983650 "2023-05-06T13:38:03Z")
I recently did an interesting course on Coursera and learned a surprising amount on Canadian First Nations. I haven’t used these resources much. A thread search shows some courses from a decade ago that people liked. … --- ## [Carpenters: Kitchen Drawer "Jumps" Track](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carpenters-kitchen-drawer-jumps-track/981997)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2023, 5:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carpenters-kitchen-drawer-jumps-track/981997 "2023-05-06T05:58:01Z")
Maybe some Dopers are into woodworking or cabinet making and might have an idea: One of our kitchen drawers will not glide smoothly on its track. When you pull out the drawer, after a few inches, it starts angling upward… --- ## [DIY vs hiring a pro](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diy-vs-hiring-a-pro/983013)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2023, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diy-vs-hiring-a-pro/983013 "2023-05-06T02:56:08Z")
There was an interesting discussion on an FQ thread about someone wanting to break gravel up to improve the base of their driveway. The discussion brings to mind the issue of when do you choose to hire a pro vs doing a p… --- ## [No advertising of rental= discrimination?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-advertising-of-rental-discrimination/983393)
**Author:** [@a6ka97](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/a6ka97)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2023, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-advertising-of-rental-discrimination/983393 "2023-05-06T02:49:08Z")
I am a small time landlord with 3 houses. One, my wife’s house before we met, is in a small town of about 800 people so it seems everybody knows everybody else’s business. A little over a month ago our tenant gave 30 da… --- ## [Things to do in Dallas?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-to-do-in-dallas/983371)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2023, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-to-do-in-dallas/983371 "2023-05-05T17:08:02Z")
Sonlost the younger is part of a high school team who won a state scholastic competition, and now they’re going to the nationals in Dallas! So we’re making a family vacation out of it. We’ll be leaving around June 17 and… --- ## [Zoom screen sharing question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zoom-screen-sharing-question/983542)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2023, 8:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zoom-screen-sharing-question/983542 "2023-05-05T08:11:20Z")
While on a call I can hear the participants audio through my computer speakers while playing music through bluetooth speakers while sharing my screen. Is there a way others on the call can do the same, hear me through t… --- ## [Jobs: Most Money, Least Effort?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jobs-most-money-least-effort/983392)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2023, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jobs-most-money-least-effort/983392 "2023-05-04T23:55:10Z")
Inspired by this Guardian article, what job would you say offers the highest money to effort ratio? --- ## [My pie tin is stuck inside my baking tin, any idea how to separate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-pie-tin-is-stuck-inside-my-baking-tin-any-idea-how-to-separate/983510)
**Author:** [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2023, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-pie-tin-is-stuck-inside-my-baking-tin-any-idea-how-to-separate/983510 "2023-05-04T16:22:04Z")
They are truly vacuumed together. I don’t even know if you can see it in this picture. The top is the pie tin, the shiny one. The bottom is the baking tin, the duller one. We have tried hot water and prying but not sure … --- ## [The Covid/Trump Trolley Problem Poll](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-covid-trump-trolley-problem-poll/983518)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2023, 8:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-covid-trump-trolley-problem-poll/983518 "2023-05-04T08:51:48Z")
I’ve long had a suspicion about how this would be answered, but I’ve finally decided to see for myself. There’s a big green button in front of you. (Why isn’t it red? Hell if I know.) If you push that button, history wi… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=141) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=143)