# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1555 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1556 --- ## [Did I do the right thing? Cat problem](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-i-do-the-right-thing-cat-problem/615395)
**Author:** [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2012, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-i-do-the-right-thing-cat-problem/615395 "2012-03-12T18:44:30Z")
I have a cat living in a cage in my living room, confined for the rest of his life. Why? Was there a better way? Here’s the story: Teddy (yes, the last surviving brother of Eddy, Teddy, and Freddy) has been in the sla… --- ## [Can LA ever become a major tech startup area?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-la-ever-become-a-major-tech-startup-area/615391)
**Author:** [@ClarenceClancy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ClarenceClancy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2012, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-la-ever-become-a-major-tech-startup-area/615391 "2012-03-12T18:03:34Z")
I read that LA was one quarter NY in terms of tech industry. Do you think LA can ever become another major hub for tech startups? Or is it too decentralized, being spread around in Irvine, Santa Monica, and downtown L… --- ## [You Are A Billionaire - Want A Chauffeur?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-are-a-billionaire-want-a-chauffeur/615393)
**Author:** [@DMark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMark)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2012, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-are-a-billionaire-want-a-chauffeur/615393 "2012-03-12T17:56:02Z")
You have far too much money, have a cleaning staff, gardeners, cook, personal trainer, personal stylist and a few other assorted employees for your mansion. Would you want a personal chauffeur? --- ## [Men, have you ever been a member of Indian Guides?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-have-you-ever-been-a-member-of-indian-guides/615333)
**Author:** [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2012, 1:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-have-you-ever-been-a-member-of-indian-guides/615333 "2012-03-12T13:36:22Z")
I’m talking about the YMCA organization. Were you the father or the son? --- ## [Occasional involuntary muscle spasms - something to worry about?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/occasional-involuntary-muscle-spasms-something-to-worry-about/615486)
**Author:** [@Rigamarole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rigamarole)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2012, 7:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/occasional-involuntary-muscle-spasms-something-to-worry-about/615486 "2012-03-12T07:01:49Z")
For a long time I’ve experienced this, and it’s always when I’m tired (usually it occurs when lying in bed about to go to sleep). I’ll feel somewhere in my body a muscle twitch involuntarily. It’s usually in the lower bo… --- ## [Looking for good examples of modern technology in K-12 schools online](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-good-examples-of-modern-technology-in-k-12-schools-online/615216)
**Author:** [@Musicat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Musicat)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2012, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-good-examples-of-modern-technology-in-k-12-schools-online/615216 "2012-03-12T00:49:12Z")
Our school district (K-12, 500 students total) is looking for a new superintendent and a new journalism teacher. I am trying to encourage the school board to emphasize technologically-hip teachers and administrators so … --- ## [Death sentence diagnosis. Are you obligated to tell?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/death-sentence-diagnosis-are-you-obligated-to-tell/615479)
**Author:** [@elbows](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elbows)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2012, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/death-sentence-diagnosis-are-you-obligated-to-tell/615479 "2012-03-12T00:02:13Z")
I’m curious how y’all feel about sharing a death sentence diagnosis, with the people around you. Clearly there would be different factors, that could come into play; dying in 3 wks, 3mnths, 3 yrs? Will your illness prod… --- ## [Preserving Palm Pilot Calendar](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/preserving-palm-pilot-calendar/615462)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2012, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/preserving-palm-pilot-calendar/615462 "2012-03-11T23:03:48Z")
I bought a Palm Pilot in 1999 and, through several upgrades, have used it ever since. I still use a Palm TX and I’m very satisfied with it. The Palm OS was purchased by a Japanese company that changed some things, but is… --- ## [How much does it cost you to own your smart phone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-does-it-cost-you-to-own-your-smart-phone/615312)
**Author:** [@With\_Rye](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/With_Rye)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2012, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-does-it-cost-you-to-own-your-smart-phone/615312 "2012-03-11T20:35:21Z")
I’m wondering if it’s worth it to upgrade my dumb phone. I’m paying $15 a month right now, which includes 200 text messages (the phone was free). As you can see, I’m not a heavy user at all. I am considering getting a s… --- ## [Best computer for me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-computer-for-me/615401)
**Author:** [@Pai325](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pai325)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2012, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-computer-for-me/615401 "2012-03-11T19:07:21Z")
My old Dell is getting slow and lethargic. I love my iPad, but I don’t know if I can make the switch to Mac. I’m afraid moving my files and pictures would be difficult, and I know some of my favorite programs wouldn’t m… --- ## [Need suggestions for things to do in Fort Lauderdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-suggestions-for-things-to-do-in-fort-lauderdale/615017)
**Author:** [@bushindo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bushindo)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2012, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-suggestions-for-things-to-do-in-fort-lauderdale/615017 "2012-03-11T18:43:35Z")
I’m going to be on vacation in Fort Lauderdale this September. Having seen some previous travel suggestion threads on this board, I’m very impressed with the quality/diversity of the advices. So do you have any suggestio… --- ## [Homes for Heroes and VA mortgages IL](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homes-for-heroes-and-va-mortgages-il/615470)
**Author:** [@Monkey\_Saber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monkey_Saber)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2012, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homes-for-heroes-and-va-mortgages-il/615470 "2012-03-11T17:36:25Z")
Does anyone have any experience with this mortgage program? The question is if you need to be married in order to received this, when there will be 2 names on the mortgage. The website doesnt help too much. The other thi… --- ## [Should I join the Masons just for the piping?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-join-the-masons-just-for-the-piping/615429)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2012, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-join-the-masons-just-for-the-piping/615429 "2012-03-11T17:34:15Z")
I’ve not been in a pipe band for a few years, but have a hankering to join one. The local Masons/Shriners have a pipe band, but I’m not a Mason. Should I join the Masons just for the piping? What would joining the Mason… --- ## [What was this hair product?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-this-hair-product/615424)
**Author:** [@MissTake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MissTake)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2012, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-this-hair-product/615424 "2012-03-11T17:31:57Z")
Many, many years ago, I was a swimmer. In the pool 3 hours a day. Suffice it to say, my hair was not happy with that. My mom purchased a conditioner / hair mask that helped “heal” my hair greatly, and I would like to try… --- ## [How unprofessional/unethical is this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-unprofessional-unethical-is-this/615367)
**Author:** [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2012, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-unprofessional-unethical-is-this/615367 "2012-03-11T16:45:45Z")
I have a… situation at work, where my whole department was required to do something that I believe is unprofessional and probably unethical (but not so egregious that it’s worth whistleblowing over). I’d like to know if … --- ## [Mascara buying advice needed!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mascara-buying-advice-needed/615419)
**Author:** [@nikonikosuru](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nikonikosuru)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2012, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mascara-buying-advice-needed/615419 "2012-03-11T16:26:47Z")
Hey ladies (and guys?) I was wondering if the mascera-wearers of the dope could help me out. I’m trying to find a decent mascara to start wearing but I have no clue where to start looking or what type would be best. All… --- ## [Do you have a positive net worth?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-a-positive-net-worth/615162)
**Author:** [@robert\_columbia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robert_columbia)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2012, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-a-positive-net-worth/615162 "2012-03-11T16:01:25Z")
Do you have a positive net worth? For those who don’t know, your net worth is basically the total value of your assets minus your total liabilities. Assets can include the fair market value of your home (if you own it)… --- ## ["chisel" brush for household cleaning?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chisel-brush-for-household-cleaning/615217)
**Author:** [@Trinopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trinopus)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2012, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chisel-brush-for-household-cleaning/615217 "2012-03-11T15:08:03Z")
Sometimes, when cleaning, a brush just doesn’t do the job. Often, I end up chipping crud away with a fingernail. So… Is there a “fingernail” kind of “chisel” or brush or other tool? I thought about making one out of … --- ## [Need some advice from insomnia sufferers.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-some-advice-from-insomnia-sufferers/614912)
**Author:** [@Stelios](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stelios)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2012, 12:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-some-advice-from-insomnia-sufferers/614912 "2012-03-11T12:54:20Z")
I’ve been suffering with insomnia every night for nearly two weeks. Thankfully, I don’t appear to have it as bad as some. I can usually get to sleep within 30-40 minutes, and I’m genrally clocking between 4.5 and 6 hou… --- ## [Poll: When Should Kids Stop Trick-or-Treating?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-when-should-kids-stop-trick-or-treating/558304)
**Author:** [@Alice\_The\_Goon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alice_The_Goon)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2012, 12:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-when-should-kids-stop-trick-or-treating/558304 "2012-03-11T12:46:46Z")
When do you think that kids are too old to participate in trick or treating? In my house, the rule is “when you’re as tall or taller than me”. I’m 5’4 1/2", and have only boys, so that works out to be about 13. I am p… --- ## [Best way to brush a short haired dog](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-brush-a-short-haired-dog/615115)
**Author:** [@obbn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/obbn)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2012, 8:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-brush-a-short-haired-dog/615115 "2012-03-11T08:19:22Z")
Hello All, Gunner the Great Dane™ is starting to shed very badly. Our other dogs are also shedding, the difference being that they are “long haired” dogs and brush out very nicely with a groomers comb. Gunner has very s… --- ## [Anyone want to attempt an explanation as to how I gained 13 POUNDS(!) last weekend?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-attempt-an-explanation-as-to-how-i-gained-13-pounds-last-weekend/615397)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2012, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-attempt-an-explanation-as-to-how-i-gained-13-pounds-last-weekend/615397 "2012-03-11T02:16:00Z")
I weigh myself most every morning: same time, same schedule, as to maintain consistency. My weight tends to vary day to day about a pound or two within a 5-odd pound range… one day I’ll be 200, the next 198.7, a couple o… --- ## [Is iPad 3 worth buying?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-ipad-3-worth-buying/615090)
**Author:** [@BluePitbull](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BluePitbull)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2012, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-ipad-3-worth-buying/615090 "2012-03-11T01:22:43Z")
or is it worthless crap? --- ## [Explain status symbols to me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-status-symbols-to-me/614789)
**Author:** [@Reply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reply)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2012, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-status-symbols-to-me/614789 "2012-03-11T00:48:23Z")
(Inspired by the pimpin’ rims thread) I never understood status symbols. Maybe I’m just too young, not rich enough, too utilitarian or something. What’s their point? Do you have any that you like to show off? If so, wh… --- ## [Discount Optometrists](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discount-optometrists/615145)
**Author:** [@Cayuga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cayuga)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2012, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discount-optometrists/615145 "2012-03-10T22:46:34Z")
Without insurance, I can’t afford to go back to my optometrist, and I really need new glasses. So I did some investigating. I’ve got a LensCrafters, a Pearle Vision Center, and a Walmart with a Vision Center, all roughl… --- ## [Tell me about your computer's inconsistencies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-computers-inconsistencies/615070)
**Author:** [@Llama\_Llogophile](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Llama_Llogophile)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2012, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-computers-inconsistencies/615070 "2012-03-10T21:57:19Z")
There are a number of things my computer (Windows) does differently at various times. I’m guessing there’s a technical reason for these occurrences which, if I knew, would be logical. But to me they appear as inconsisten… --- ## [October 21, 2011: Another Doomsday Prediction](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/october-21-2011-another-doomsday-prediction/599117)
**Author:** [@drewtwo99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewtwo99)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2012, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/october-21-2011-another-doomsday-prediction/599117 "2012-03-10T21:05:00Z")
Remember back in May when the media made a big deal about Harold Camping, and his prediction that the world would end on May 21? Well that didn’t happen, so he revised his estimates to October 21, 2011… which by my feebl… --- ## [In Rome for a week, suggestions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-rome-for-a-week-suggestions/615350)
**Author:** [@Simplicio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Simplicio)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2012, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-rome-for-a-week-suggestions/615350 "2012-03-10T20:59:10Z")
The SO and I will be in Rome for a week in late April. Stuff to do? Stuff not to do? Travel tips? --- ## [Freedom from Demon Caffeine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/freedom-from-demon-caffeine/615365)
**Author:** [@Dr.Drake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Drake)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2012, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/freedom-from-demon-caffeine/615365 "2012-03-10T19:11:22Z")
I am not sure what to think about the whole thing. Pros and cons, one week in: My sleep patterns have changed. I no longer crash thoroughly and completely around 9 or 10 pm, but now I have a new and very real mid-day sl… --- ## [What would this encounter make you think?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-this-encounter-make-you-think/615099)
**Author:** [@Ambivalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambivalid)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2012, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-this-encounter-make-you-think/615099 "2012-03-10T18:53:47Z")
Let me start off by saying I was extremely hesitant to start this thread, as it seems any time I share anything related in any way to my disability, a certain small (but loud) group of members attacks me for (among other… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1554) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1556)