# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1597 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1598 --- ## [Managerial Condolences... Help please?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/managerial-condolences-help-please/608509)
**Author:** [@Lasciel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lasciel)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2012, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/managerial-condolences-help-please/608509 "2012-01-06T04:15:14Z")
I am in my early 30s, I manage a small office in the Bible Belt. Two full-timers (me included) and 4 part-timers. We’ve been together as an office for about 5 years - I’m actually the most recent addition to the staff … --- ## [Colonoscopy while conscious: what's the discomfort?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colonoscopy-while-conscious-whats-the-discomfort/608460)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2012, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colonoscopy-while-conscious-whats-the-discomfort/608460 "2012-01-06T04:14:29Z")
Sorry to start yet another thread on colonoscopies, but I’ve got some specific questions that only a very few can answer. Have you had a colonoscopy during which you refused sedation, just so you could watch the procedu… --- ## [What words have you added to Firefox's dictionary?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-words-have-you-added-to-firefoxs-dictionary/426629)
**Author:** [@Fern\_Forest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fern_Forest)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2012, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-words-have-you-added-to-firefoxs-dictionary/426629 "2012-01-06T03:29:18Z")
These are mine I added Simpsons so I could talk about the Simpsons without all those red lines. I don’t like to capitalize my days. And the Hawaiian word wahine wasn’t in the dictionary. If you search for “Firefox D… --- ## [Voice recognition software-- Does it work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/voice-recognition-software-does-it-work/606897)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2012, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/voice-recognition-software-does-it-work/606897 "2012-01-06T03:13:00Z")
All the science channels are flooded with commercials for something called Dragon, a voice recognition program. Every time I see a commercial for this I wonder about two things: Can the software really listen to and dist… --- ## [Honda quality going downhill?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/honda-quality-going-downhill/608311)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2012, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/honda-quality-going-downhill/608311 "2012-01-06T02:25:57Z")
I have a 2008 Accord with 60k miles on it. So far I’ve had these problems: Back brakes wore out at 20k miles Back brakes wore out again at 40k miles Transmission system recall Cam shaft problem Oil sensor problem … --- ## [Legal Question for the dopers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legal-question-for-the-dopers/608563)
**Author:** [@slm2955](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slm2955)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2012, 12:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legal-question-for-the-dopers/608563 "2012-01-06T00:53:22Z")
Does anyone have an experience with private investigators or know anyone who is? --- ## [What, exactly, makes your SO special?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-exactly-makes-your-so-special/608283)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2012, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-exactly-makes-your-so-special/608283 "2012-01-05T22:31:56Z")
I.e. different from other people in your dating pool. Things that attracted you right away, things which you only noticed later, things you’ve never seen in any other possible match. --- ## [stuffed animals hanging from car bumpers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stuffed-animals-hanging-from-car-bumpers/608529)
**Author:** [@Irishman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Irishman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2012, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stuffed-animals-hanging-from-car-bumpers/608529 "2012-01-05T22:30:57Z")
Okay, I’ve seen this several times, and I’m wondering what’s up. Some sort of stuffed animal hanging from the rear bumper or tailpipe or whatnot under a car. Anybody know what’s up with this trend? --- ## [Tires](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tires/608504)
**Author:** [@tomcar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tomcar)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2012, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tires/608504 "2012-01-05T22:10:53Z")
Who has figured it out? What company makes the best tires for the least amount of money? What company charges the least for balancing, disposal, etc? Ive got a sedan with 16". I’m looking for all season but good in the… --- ## [Apps: Android v Ipod](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apps-android-v-ipod/608497)
**Author:** [@What\_the](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_the)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2012, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apps-android-v-ipod/608497 "2012-01-05T20:25:56Z")
I have an ancient Ipod Touch … seems like there are many free apps available. Many that I would have downloaded excpet that I didn’t have room. I recently got a Kindle Fire and I can’t seem to find any of the same or c… --- ## [Favorite Presidential Portrait](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-presidential-portrait/607312)
**Author:** [@drewtwo99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewtwo99)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2012, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-presidential-portrait/607312 "2012-01-05T19:27:22Z")
I’ve always been fascinated by the official presidential portraits, and love to just stare and look at them, and think about the men who have led our country since it began. Some of the portraits are fantastic, and some … --- ## [Any Online Forum Recommendations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-online-forum-recommendations/608526)
**Author:** [@GreenElf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreenElf)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2012, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-online-forum-recommendations/608526 "2012-01-05T18:29:18Z")
I mainly post on SD, but am interested in other general discussion forums with considerable participation. Any recommendations? --- ## [Car behaving strangely, suddenly, ...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-behaving-strangely-suddenly/606970)
**Author:** [@janeslogin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janeslogin)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2012, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-behaving-strangely-suddenly/606970 "2012-01-05T17:36:56Z")
Old Nissan, perhaps 2002, Accord? Driven about once a week - started it this morning and the engine surges from about 1000-2000 rpm. Each cycle of surges perhaps less than a second. Stalls when put in reverse or forward.… --- ## [Need recommendation for video capturing software.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-recommendation-for-video-capturing-software/608512)
**Author:** [@Bad\_News\_Baboon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bad_News_Baboon)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2012, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-recommendation-for-video-capturing-software/608512 "2012-01-05T16:13:18Z")
I’m on a Mac pro book and I teach students intro to Photoshop. I would like to be able to make tutorials for them to look over when they have questions out of class. Can anyone recommend one? --- ## [Give me Facebook advice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-me-facebook-advice/608381)
**Author:** [@carlotta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carlotta)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2012, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-me-facebook-advice/608381 "2012-01-05T15:11:54Z")
Ok, fine. Fine. I’ll get a Facebook account. I have a few actual friends that say that they never check their email anymore and facebook is the best way to get a hold of them. There are a few organizations/businesses… --- ## [Any vacuum pump experts? I'm looking for advice.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-vacuum-pump-experts-im-looking-for-advice/608348)
**Author:** [@Deeg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Deeg)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2012, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-vacuum-pump-experts-im-looking-for-advice/608348 "2012-01-05T14:48:42Z")
I’m considering making a DIY vacuum chamber for preparing sous vide and other silly experiments so I want to buy a vacuum pump. I’ve done a little research but there are a lot of options and I’m hoping some of you can g… --- ## [How will Hitler be viewed 500 years from now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-will-hitler-be-viewed-500-years-from-now/608266)
**Author:** [@CheeseDonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CheeseDonkey)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2012, 2:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-will-hitler-be-viewed-500-years-from-now/608266 "2012-01-05T14:44:52Z")
I mean, Genghis Khan is now looked at as a great nation builder, Vlad Tepes has been glorified, countless pirates have been glorified… …will the same treatment be handed Hitler? How will Hitler be viewed in 500 years? --- ## [Migraine people, talk to me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/migraine-people-talk-to-me/608299)
**Author:** [@emmaliminal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/emmaliminal)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2012, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/migraine-people-talk-to-me/608299 "2012-01-05T13:51:22Z")
If you or someone you know well gets migraines, aura or not, frequent or rare, whatever, let’s talk about migraine stuff here please. Lately I have had a normal-for-me frequency of real migraines (a few a month), but a … --- ## [everything you want](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/everything-you-want/607947)
**Author:** [@Hilary\_Algar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hilary_Algar)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2012, 1:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/everything-you-want/607947 "2012-01-05T13:43:50Z")
Do you have everything that you want? --- ## [Anyone Been To A Caucus?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-been-to-a-caucus/608349)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2012, 12:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-been-to-a-caucus/608349 "2012-01-05T12:46:00Z")
Has anyone been to any of the caucuses for selecting delegates in a presidential election and if so what was it like? --- ## [Recommend computer timer/control. Difficulty: PowerPC.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-computer-timer-control-difficulty-powerpc/608473)
**Author:** [@Cardinal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardinal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2012, 9:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-computer-timer-control-difficulty-powerpc/608473 "2012-01-05T09:37:57Z")
I’m being asked by my techno-nothing friend to find a timer/logoff program. This would log off the user of this PowerPC Mac at a certain time, and be password protected. Free of course would be best. Any suggestions? --- ## [Advice Sought for an Aspiring MD](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-sought-for-an-aspiring-md/608274)
**Author:** [@Raza](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Raza)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2012, 5:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-sought-for-an-aspiring-md/608274 "2012-01-05T05:02:29Z")
Seeking advice from doctors as well as those who have med school, pharmacy, PA, and similar training. I have a nephew who just graduated with a BS in Biology from a state university. His intention has always been to go … --- ## [Talk me out of moving to Los Angeles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-me-out-of-moving-to-los-angeles/607880)
**Author:** [@MeanOldLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeanOldLady)\ **Replies:** 133\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2012, 4:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-me-out-of-moving-to-los-angeles/607880 "2012-01-05T04:48:09Z")
So I just came back from there and, I mean, it was all right. It was 70 degrees on Christmas day, which is fine if you’re into that sort of thing. Most of my family and friends are there, but they’re yesterday’s news. I’… --- ## [Have you ever said a prayer before you eat or sleep?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-said-a-prayer-before-you-eat-or-sleep/607984)
**Author:** [@SDMBKL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SDMBKL)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2012, 4:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-said-a-prayer-before-you-eat-or-sleep/607984 "2012-01-05T04:46:55Z")
Choose an option from the poll. --- ## [What's "reasonable" access to my apartment by a real estate agent?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-reasonable-access-to-my-apartment-by-a-real-estate-agent/608336)
**Author:** [@WhyNot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WhyNot)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2012, 4:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-reasonable-access-to-my-apartment-by-a-real-estate-agent/608336 "2012-01-05T04:42:44Z")
My building’s for sale. I’m hoping it will be sold to someone who wants to keep us as tenants, for the same we’re paying, but we’ll see. But the question is, what’s reasonable in terms of number of walk-throughs per wee… --- ## [Would you sleep with this man?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-sleep-with-this-man/607961)
**Author:** [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2012, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-sleep-with-this-man/607961 "2012-01-05T03:05:05Z")
I just don’t see it, but I’m not really his target audience. Take a look here at David Dean Smith, who has allegedly slept with thousands of people. Here’s why: Story here. --- ## [Why is tipping by %?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-tipping-by/608226)
**Author:** [@bengangmo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bengangmo)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2012, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-tipping-by/608226 "2012-01-05T02:54:07Z")
I don’t want to derail Siam Sam’s thread, so I’ll start a new one with this question. In that thread there’s a few interesting things… In a bar it’s pretty much a per drink tip For a Chambermaid it’s a per day tip For… --- ## [SUV Still Popular?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suv-still-popular/608325)
**Author:** [@brittekland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brittekland)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2012, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suv-still-popular/608325 "2012-01-05T01:34:36Z")
I just saw HGTV 2012 Dream House Giveaway that comes with a fairly big looking SUV. Is SUV still popular? If so, why is that with this economy & gas price? --- ## [First trip to IKEA - tips, tricks, favorite products?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-trip-to-ikea-tips-tricks-favorite-products/607796)
**Author:** [@Elza\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elza_B)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2012, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-trip-to-ikea-tips-tricks-favorite-products/607796 "2012-01-04T22:48:11Z")
We’re headed to IKEA tomorrow for our very first visit ever (you have no idea how excited I am :D.) The closest IKEA is about an hour and a half away, and we finally have both the time and the money to go and get some st… --- ## [Non-Americans: If I say "The Civil War", what do you think of?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-americans-if-i-say-the-civil-war-what-do-you-think-of/608126)
**Author:** [@Dr.Strangelove](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Strangelove)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2012, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-americans-if-i-say-the-civil-war-what-do-you-think-of/608126 "2012-01-04T21:24:29Z")
I was just watching some episodes of the British program QI, and “The Civil War” was mentioned, with it apparently understood that they meant the American Civil War. There was no prior context leading one to believe tha… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1596) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1598)