# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1580 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1581 --- ## [When your medical insurance status made a difference in the treatment you got.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-your-medical-insurance-status-made-a-difference-in-the-treatment-you-got/611120)
**Author:** [@chiroptera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chiroptera)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2012, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-your-medical-insurance-status-made-a-difference-in-the-treatment-you-got/611120 "2012-02-01T18:17:31Z")
I have three personal anecdotes, from both fully-insured to non-insured. 1: Uninsured, mid 1990s. History (2 ER visits) of miscarriages. Went to doc because of pain, suspected pregnant, doc suspected ectopic pregnancy a… --- ## [New type II diabetes drug](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-type-ii-diabetes-drug/611020)
**Author:** [@teela\_brown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teela_brown)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2012, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-type-ii-diabetes-drug/611020 "2012-02-01T18:15:12Z")
Disclaimer: I own a bit of stock in this company. The company’s Amylin, and they just got a new drug approved by the FDA. Right now, there are a couple of drugs a type II diabetic can inject, but the injections must h… --- ## [In the market for a new camera](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-the-market-for-a-new-camera/611213)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2012, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-the-market-for-a-new-camera/611213 "2012-02-01T18:09:42Z")
Note I am hugely ignorant of the current state of the art (the future shock involved in the demise of film is itself daunting), but am willing to have my ignorance fought. Thus you can feel free to first educate me on t… --- ## [No Wikipedia article on Marshal South](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-wikipedia-article-on-marshal-south/611148)
**Author:** [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2012, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-wikipedia-article-on-marshal-south/611148 "2012-02-01T17:35:18Z")
I was going to post this in GQ, but there probably isn’t a factual answer other than “no one has created one yet”. Just finished watching the fascinating show on PBS’s Truly California about Marshal South. Now, I had n… --- ## [old coat - donate even though zipper no worky?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-coat-donate-even-though-zipper-no-worky/611262)
**Author:** [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2012, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-coat-donate-even-though-zipper-no-worky/611262 "2012-02-01T16:40:51Z")
I finally got around to replacing my nearly-decade old winter coat. I live in Texas and am naturally fastidious and careful so it’s not really worn, torn, or stained in any way. The only thing really wrong with it - othe… --- ## [Should I take Quechua next quarter?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-take-quechua-next-quarter/611159)
**Author:** [@RandMcnally](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RandMcnally)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2012, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-take-quechua-next-quarter/611159 "2012-02-01T15:22:30Z")
Next quarter my university is offereing Quechua and I’m trying to figure out if I should take it. Now, I don’t need to take it, as I’m pretty positive I’ll never be in a situation for it to ever be in use. Also, I’ve al… --- ## [Ask the person living through a major remodel](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-person-living-through-a-major-remodel/611184)
**Author:** [@Drain\_Bead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drain_Bead)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2012, 12:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-person-living-through-a-major-remodel/611184 "2012-02-01T12:13:05Z")
I don’t think there’s a thread on this, so I figured I’d start it. We’re currently a little over six weeks into a major remodel–it’s about halfway finished at the moment. It started out as a kitchen remodel, but we sor… --- ## [Major life changes: relocating to new state (possibly far) - how’d it go for you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/major-life-changes-relocating-to-new-state-possibly-far-how-d-it-go-for-you/611143)
**Author:** [@Uncle\_Brother\_Walker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Uncle_Brother_Walker)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2012, 9:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/major-life-changes-relocating-to-new-state-possibly-far-how-d-it-go-for-you/611143 "2012-02-01T09:50:06Z")
I’ve been thinking about this for the past year or so, so this is not out of the blue.\* I’ve been considering moving out of my area, and maybe going someplace far away (but still within the continental US). I’ve lived i… --- ## [Most polite answer in this situation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-polite-answer-in-this-situation/611340)
**Author:** [@Polerius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polerius)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2012, 5:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-polite-answer-in-this-situation/611340 "2012-02-01T05:05:07Z")
Say you went to France for vacation, and after coming back, a coworker asks “So, how was Italy?” (makes an honest mistake, not deliberate) What’s the most polite answer? See poll. --- ## [Has anyone used Page Plus Cellular?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-used-page-plus-cellular/611359)
**Author:** [@thirdname](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thirdname)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2012, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-used-page-plus-cellular/611359 "2012-02-01T02:16:56Z")
I’ve been using my prepaid Verizon cellphone more lately and it’s costing me way too much. I was considering switching to prepaid AT&T which is cheaper, but from what I’ve read, the AT&T network’s coverage isn’t as good … --- ## [Job reference question...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/job-reference-question/611342)
**Author:** [@Diamonds02](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diamonds02)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2012, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/job-reference-question/611342 "2012-02-01T01:19:39Z")
My dad wants me to apply to a place where he was previously employed. He said in order for me to have a chance at being hired, I should list three of his previous co-workers as ALL of my references. I know networking an… --- ## [Archiving MS Outlook Mail](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/archiving-ms-outlook-mail/611277)
**Author:** [@Trinopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trinopus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2012, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/archiving-ms-outlook-mail/611277 "2012-01-31T23:39:06Z")
I’m having the living dickens trying to archive my email. I’ve been using Outlook for a long time, and generally like it… But, ouch, making archive postboxes is killing me. I can create .pst files (or folders,) but I … --- ## [Copyright and happy birthdays](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/copyright-and-happy-birthdays/611249)
**Author:** [@Inner\_Stickler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inner_Stickler)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2012, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/copyright-and-happy-birthdays/611249 "2012-01-31T22:35:07Z")
Hapi berth dey What do you think? Me, I can’t imagine a judge would be moved by his argument regarding the lyrics. But I don’t know anything about intellectual property laws so maybe what looks like a cheeky nose thum… --- ## [real estate legal issue](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-estate-legal-issue/611128)
**Author:** [@filmyak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/filmyak)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2012, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-estate-legal-issue/611128 "2012-01-31T21:56:55Z")
Yeah yeah, I know, no real legal advice here. I get it. Now moving past that, I’ve got a situation and am only looking for general ideas. It’s day 1, trying to look into options. I live in LA, in an R1 zoning neighborh… --- ## [What would you do with this money?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-do-with-this-money/610866)
**Author:** [@Foxy40](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Foxy40)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2012, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-do-with-this-money/610866 "2012-01-31T21:55:57Z")
John and Jane had a child together, Sam, and have been divorced for 30 years. Their child is now an adult but was not when they split. John died unmarried and Sam is his only child. Sam has a ten year old son. Severa… --- ## [Dry winter hands](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dry-winter-hands/610928)
**Author:** [@Blackberry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blackberry)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2012, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dry-winter-hands/610928 "2012-01-31T21:05:56Z")
My skin is always dry, especially my hands, and especially in the winter. Every winter, my hands get super red and flaky and sometimes painful. I’ve tried a million kinds of moisturizers and several different hand soap… --- ## [Is there such a thing as a dumb question?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-such-a-thing-as-a-dumb-question/611022)
**Author:** [@drewtwo99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewtwo99)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2012, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-such-a-thing-as-a-dumb-question/611022 "2012-01-31T19:48:00Z")
To clarify further, is there such a thing as a question not worth asking? I was a teacher for 2 years, and I tried my best to be open minded to questions… but sometimes they drove me crazy. The only time I considered a … --- ## [What is "Sweater weather"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-sweater-weather/610876)
**Author:** [@Irishman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Irishman)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2012, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-sweater-weather/610876 "2012-01-31T19:47:52Z")
A local meteorologist has this guide he uses to try to convey relative comfort levels of the temperature. His prediction for today was “jackets in the morning, sweater whether mid day, then shirt sleeves for the drive h… --- ## [Did you mirror write as a kid? Still do it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-mirror-write-as-a-kid-still-do-it/611245)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2012, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-mirror-write-as-a-kid-still-do-it/611245 "2012-01-31T18:29:25Z")
I really don’t remember mirror writing. My mom tells these stories about it. I also wrote with both hands. After testing they decided my right was more dominant and forced me to only use the right hand. So now I write ri… --- ## [Not consume alcohol as part of probation for non alcohol offenses?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-consume-alcohol-as-part-of-probation-for-non-alcohol-offenses/611093)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2012, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-consume-alcohol-as-part-of-probation-for-non-alcohol-offenses/611093 "2012-01-31T17:59:17Z")
Why do judges routinely require that people convicted of a non alcohol related misdemeanor not consume alcohol? It seems like overkill and nanny state to me. The two times I’ve run across this (no, not me personally) … --- ## [What makes something funny?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-something-funny/611258)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2012, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-something-funny/611258 "2012-01-31T16:28:56Z")
What makes something humorous? I realize that sometimes, humor is cruelty e.g.: laughing at people you dislike because something unfortunate happened to them. This is not the type of humor I mean. There is also another … --- ## [Not "turned on"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-turned-on/611214)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2012, 4:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-turned-on/611214 "2012-01-31T16:16:39Z")
I admit it, I’m a child of the '60s, and when I’m attracted to someone the phrase I use is “turned on.” But I’ve just been made aware that “turned on” is as ancient as “23 skidoo.” So what is today’s jargon for being att… --- ## [Resume formatting advice needed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resume-formatting-advice-needed/611303)
**Author:** [@Dr.Righteous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Righteous)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2012, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resume-formatting-advice-needed/611303 "2012-01-31T14:41:13Z")
I’m in the process of looking for a new job and the hunt continues with little success. I rarely get a nibble when I apply, even for jobs I’m very qualified for. In order to shake things up and make sure I’ve covered all… --- ## [Stealthy Non-Verbal Come-On Communication Methods](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stealthy-non-verbal-come-on-communication-methods/611299)
**Author:** [@brittekland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brittekland)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2012, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stealthy-non-verbal-come-on-communication-methods/611299 "2012-01-31T13:53:28Z")
While shaking hand the other day as I was getting introduced, I felt this very subtle squeezing pulsations. Precise meaning was strangely clear to my astonishment. Mahbe I’m naive but aside from whatever the complex ex… --- ## [Experiences with doing activities that feel pointless, in the hope eventually they will not seem so](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/experiences-with-doing-activities-that-feel-pointless-in-the-hope-eventually-they-will-not-seem-so/610791)
**Author:** [@monstro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monstro)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2012, 1:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/experiences-with-doing-activities-that-feel-pointless-in-the-hope-eventually-they-will-not-seem-so/610791 "2012-01-31T13:42:36Z")
Have you ever done a long-term activity that you don’t like and that feels pointless and maybe even a little destructive, but you’ve stuck with it because people keep telling you that it will improve your life somehow? … --- ## [Rage Against the Machine + Ideology](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rage-against-the-machine-ideology/611281)
**Author:** [@GeddyClaypoolBurton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GeddyClaypoolBurton)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2012, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rage-against-the-machine-ideology/611281 "2012-01-31T13:40:53Z")
Recently I’ve been listening to the records by the titular rap-rock group, and I have been very impressed with their musicianship, especially with the innovative guitar playing. At the heart of the band, though, lies lyr… --- ## [What Federal Income tax software to use? TurboTax?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-federal-income-tax-software-to-use-turbotax/610454)
**Author:** [@China\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/China_Guy)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2012, 1:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-federal-income-tax-software-to-use-turbotax/610454 "2012-01-31T13:01:25Z")
Any recommendations for tax software? I’m pretty standard , married, couple of kids, mortgage payment, some short and long term gains, and that’s about it. Washington State resident so no need for State taxes, and I’m a … --- ## [Having sex with fat ugly women, it's easy but harmful...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/having-sex-with-fat-ugly-women-its-easy-but-harmful/607814)
**Author:** [@RogerDalien](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RogerDalien)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2012, 4:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/having-sex-with-fat-ugly-women-its-easy-but-harmful/607814 "2012-01-31T04:40:57Z")
A phenomenon not often discussed are the harmful effects of going for that easy lay: having sex with fat ugly women and the hit it can take on a young man’s self-esteem. IT’s the after-effects: the shame and the guilt. … --- ## [Monitor recommendation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monitor-recommendation/611053)
**Author:** [@With\_Rye](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/With_Rye)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2012, 4:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monitor-recommendation/611053 "2012-01-31T04:32:05Z")
I’m planning to replace my old 5-year-old, 22-inch Samsung with a new monitor, something larger with a higher resolution. I was looking at either 24" or 27". I don’t follow the latest developments in display technology, … --- ## [Why is my temperature low?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-my-temperature-low/610630)
**Author:** [@Toucanna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Toucanna)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2012, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-my-temperature-low/610630 "2012-01-31T03:12:56Z")
First, the three disclaimers: You are not my doctor. I am not seeking a medical diagnosis. If my condition persists for more than 24 hours, I will seek professional, state-licensed, medical attention. I think I caught… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1579) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1581)