# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1598 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1599 --- ## [What's Up With The Los Angeles Arson?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-up-with-the-los-angeles-arson/608034)
**Author:** [@BeaMyra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeaMyra)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2012, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-up-with-the-los-angeles-arson/608034 "2012-01-04T20:55:15Z")
Full story at the LA Times So I hear on the Chicago news it’s over 30 fires now? What are the LA news media saying about it? I put it in this forum because I don’t know really where it should go. It’s not a factual … --- ## [Personal Finance software?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/personal-finance-software/574767)
**Author:** [@Wallenstein](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wallenstein)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2012, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/personal-finance-software/574767 "2012-01-04T20:54:20Z")
Could anyone recommend some personal finance software to help with household budgets? I’ve tried Micrsoft Money in the past which was OK, but not fantastic. Ideally I’d like an open-source programme if there are decent… --- ## [Need Some Advice Urgently...School/Career](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-some-advice-urgently-school-career/608272)
**Author:** [@Aspirer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspirer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2012, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-some-advice-urgently-school-career/608272 "2012-01-04T20:24:29Z")
I currently have a BS in Accounting. I want to get qualified for the CPA asap, but instead of taking extra incremental credits (120 + 30), I think it would be wiser to just pursue graduate degree and use some of the grad… --- ## [Buick Regal - crap suspension?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buick-regal-crap-suspension/608334)
**Author:** [@Folacin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Folacin)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2012, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buick-regal-crap-suspension/608334 "2012-01-04T20:19:05Z")
So, Buick has a commercial for (I’m pretty sure) the Regal. Wife is putting away groceries, husband helps a bit, then grabs an orange soda out of the bag. When he opens it, it sprays him, and he asks if she took his car … --- ## [Have you ever paid more than $200 for a pair of shoes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-paid-more-than-200-for-a-pair-of-shoes/607979)
**Author:** [@Justin\_Bailey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Justin_Bailey)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2012, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-paid-more-than-200-for-a-pair-of-shoes/607979 "2012-01-04T19:35:05Z")
Spinoff of this thread: I pit people who riot over a pair of sneakers. - The BBQ Pit - Straight Dope Message Board Have you ever paid over $200 for a pair of shoes? And if so, what kind of shoes were they and do you fee… --- ## [Best DVR available today?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-dvr-available-today/608346)
**Author:** [@scr4](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scr4)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2012, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-dvr-available-today/608346 "2012-01-04T19:28:37Z")
I used to have TiVo, and am considering going back to it. But is it still the best in terms of ease of use and simplicity? Or are there comparable (or better) systems available today? --- ## [Do you picture rich people as fat and poor people as thin, or vice versa? And your culture?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-picture-rich-people-as-fat-and-poor-people-as-thin-or-vice-versa-and-your-culture/608010)
**Author:** [@Koxinga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Koxinga)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2012, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-picture-rich-people-as-fat-and-poor-people-as-thin-or-vice-versa-and-your-culture/608010 "2012-01-04T19:25:02Z")
Poll to follow shortly. Without thinking about it too much, do you immediately picture someone characterized as “very rich” as fat, and someone “very poor” as thin, or vice versa? And what is your original culture? --- ## [Auto design flaws](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/auto-design-flaws/608035)
**Author:** [@What\_the](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_the)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2012, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/auto-design-flaws/608035 "2012-01-04T17:36:18Z")
Two that I’ve experienced over and over again with various vehicles over the last 10-15 years … This one is dangerous! The “post” between the windshield and the passenger window is at the perfect angle to block cars co… --- ## [Preferential Orgasmic Technique](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/preferential-orgasmic-technique/607776)
**Author:** [@The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Flying_Dutchman)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2012, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/preferential-orgasmic-technique/607776 "2012-01-04T16:47:51Z")
What is your preferred method of achieving orgasm ? Poll coming --- ## [Women who \*don't\* wear heels: Why don't you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-who-dont-wear-heels-why-dont-you/607652)
**Author:** [@Maggie\_the\_Ocelot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maggie_the_Ocelot)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2012, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-who-dont-wear-heels-why-dont-you/607652 "2012-01-04T14:38:43Z")
Women only, please! As is being discussed elsewhere, high heels are generally considered the default footwear for women, to where it can be difficult for those of us who don’t/can’t wear them to find appropriate, attrac… --- ## [Am I the only one who hates T-shirts made of thick, heavy cotton?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-one-who-hates-t-shirts-made-of-thick-heavy-cotton/573459)
**Author:** [@Argent\_Towers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Argent_Towers)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2012, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-one-who-hates-t-shirts-made-of-thick-heavy-cotton/573459 "2012-01-04T03:47:14Z")
People always advertise high-end T-shirts as being made of “ultra-super-heavyweight cotton” or something like that, like it’s some extremely great thing. Personally I can’t stand this type of material for shirts. I like … --- ## [Question about obtaining VISA for Naturalized Citizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-obtaining-visa-for-naturalized-citizen/608057)
**Author:** [@puppy383](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puppy383)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2012, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-obtaining-visa-for-naturalized-citizen/608057 "2012-01-04T02:55:14Z")
I’m from Uzbekistan who got US Citizenship by naturalization. Now I want to go to visit my relatives and friends. Can I use my previous Uzbek Passport or do I have to get Uzbek VISA on my US Passport? I’m confused. --- ## [Any doper women been in relationships with "feeders" who wanted to fatten them up?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-doper-women-been-in-relationships-with-feeders-who-wanted-to-fatten-them-up/608018)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2012, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-doper-women-been-in-relationships-with-feeders-who-wanted-to-fatten-them-up/608018 "2012-01-04T02:21:15Z")
Re this article about a woman who was a feeder fetish model, but has now turned away from that lifestyle I was wondering if any of doper ladies had men who tried this with them in their personal relationships. Have any … --- ## [If I'm so severely anemic, why didn't I crave ice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-im-so-severely-anemic-why-didnt-i-crave-ice/608012)
**Author:** [@kittenblue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kittenblue)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2012, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-im-so-severely-anemic-why-didnt-i-crave-ice/608012 "2012-01-04T02:11:10Z")
I’m so freakin’ anemic that I’ve had two series of IV iron infusions within the last six months…the first one they insisted on starting within an hour of testing me. I’ve gone from yearly infusions to every six months. B… --- ## [Is it bad to always run on an inclined treadmill?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-bad-to-always-run-on-an-inclined-treadmill/608053)
**Author:** [@JKilez](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JKilez)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2012, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-bad-to-always-run-on-an-inclined-treadmill/608053 "2012-01-04T01:49:47Z")
Normally, when I use a treadmill for running, I have the incline set to 1-2% as it more closely relates to the difficulty of running on the road. My treadmill pace at a 2% incline is about the same as my road pace. Occas… --- ## [Questions about serving a summons](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-serving-a-summons/607756)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2012, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-serving-a-summons/607756 "2012-01-03T23:22:08Z")
I knoww, YANAL, YANML, You do not even watch Law & Order. My ex-landlord used a mail drop through a Mailbox Etc. type place. Think of it like a private PO Box. I need to serve him for a court case (returning my deposi… --- ## [Has anyone any experience with reusing ink cartridges?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-any-experience-with-reusing-ink-cartridges/374640)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2012, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-any-experience-with-reusing-ink-cartridges/374640 "2012-01-03T23:05:23Z")
There are a few businesses in my city that advertise an inkjet-refilling service. From their commercials, I gather they use some reasonably high-tech method (well, higher-tech than the DIY inkjet refills, which I simply … --- ## [If you take OTCs for upper respiratory tract infections ....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-take-otcs-for-upper-respiratory-tract-infections/608289)
**Author:** [@janeslogin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janeslogin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2012, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-take-otcs-for-upper-respiratory-tract-infections/608289 "2012-01-03T23:02:54Z")
do you take them at the first symptoms or wait until you really feel you need them? Do we know if treating the symptoms has any effect on the course of disease and its prognosis? --- ## [Lifting Weights Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lifting-weights-question/608087)
**Author:** [@aaa123](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aaa123)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2012, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lifting-weights-question/608087 "2012-01-03T22:19:57Z")
I have some questions regarding lifting weights. Currently, I’m not in bad shape but I’m not in great shape either. I’m 5’9 or 5’10" and weigh around 150 lbs. I have never been an exercise machine and I haven’t done con… --- ## [Need to send (non-spam) mass email](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-to-send-non-spam-mass-email/608255)
**Author:** [@Baal\_Houtham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baal_Houtham)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2012, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-to-send-non-spam-mass-email/608255 "2012-01-03T20:36:58Z")
I manage the weekly email announcements for a registered non-profit music club. The email only goes to people who sign up to receive it. When I took over the mailing it used gmail, but after the list went over 500 people… --- ## [Looking for Credit Union in Northwest Indiana](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-credit-union-in-northwest-indiana/607944)
**Author:** [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2012, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-credit-union-in-northwest-indiana/607944 "2012-01-03T19:43:57Z")
Background: I now have a full time job, my mother-in-law’s estate has been settled, and I got some cash for Christmas. This means I can start a savings account again. Yay me. The checking account is staying with our … --- ## [Where did the "Bro" stuff come from?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-did-the-bro-stuff-come-from/607869)
**Author:** [@No\_Wikipedia\_Cites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/No_Wikipedia_Cites)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2012, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-did-the-bro-stuff-come-from/607869 "2012-01-03T19:03:51Z")
Recently I saw a published string of controversial customer-service emails from a marketer who was reportedly rude to his customer. The customer in revenge published them on a website to expose the behavior. The markete… --- ## [Can you tell criminals from non-criminals by sight?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-tell-criminals-from-non-criminals-by-sight/607613)
**Author:** [@Half\_Man\_Half\_Wit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Half_Man_Half_Wit)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2012, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-tell-criminals-from-non-criminals-by-sight/607613 "2012-01-03T18:43:33Z")
Inspired by this GQ thread, I had a look at this article, which discusses a recent paper (pdf) presenting evidence that people can judge whether or not a person is a ‘criminal’ (the crimes looked at by the study were ars… --- ## [How long do you lie in bed in the morning?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-do-you-lie-in-bed-in-the-morning/607851)
**Author:** [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2012, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-do-you-lie-in-bed-in-the-morning/607851 "2012-01-03T18:20:58Z")
If you have no reason to get up – it’s your day off, you don’t have to pee, there are no kids or pets or other critters needing your immediate attention, there’s no partner in bed with you who you want to cuddle with (or… --- ## [Painting Over a Wallpaper Border](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/painting-over-a-wallpaper-border/608156)
**Author:** [@ethelbert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ethelbert)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2012, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/painting-over-a-wallpaper-border/608156 "2012-01-03T16:09:34Z")
I am preparing my house to be sold. I have two rooms with wallpaper borders that I am painting. I removed the border from one room. The paper came down fairly easily (by which I mean it might have been worse). Then I wen… --- ## [What is your favorite color?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-color/607980)
**Author:** [@SDMBKL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SDMBKL)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2012, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-color/607980 "2012-01-03T14:24:09Z")
Choose an option from the poll. --- ## [Placing the Pope under Citizen's Arrest](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/placing-the-pope-under-citizens-arrest/607838)
**Author:** [@Theophane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Theophane)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2012, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/placing-the-pope-under-citizens-arrest/607838 "2012-01-03T14:19:59Z")
Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens tried this with Pope Benedict a while back. They were going to personally arrest him and drag him off to jail. What they didn’t realize was that the Pope is a head of state (Vatic… --- ## [I can not smile on purpose. You?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-can-not-smile-on-purpose-you/607729)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2012, 5:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-can-not-smile-on-purpose-you/607729 "2012-01-03T05:22:23Z")
I hate having pictures taken of me, because I cannot smile, no matter how hard I try. I mean–I can pull the corners of my mouth up. Without using my hands even. But the result is never taken seriously by anyone. People … --- ## [Let's make a list of 144 (or more) facts you should know before running for US president.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-make-a-list-of-144-or-more-facts-you-should-know-before-running-for-us-president/607765)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2012, 4:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-make-a-list-of-144-or-more-facts-you-should-know-before-running-for-us-president/607765 "2012-01-03T04:49:12Z")
The recent news about Rick Perry not knowing about the Supreme Court’s 2003 ruling on Texas’s anti-sodomy law brings this to mind. Let’s make a list of things a person should already be aware of before running for presid… --- ## [Do South Koreans Want Reunification?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-south-koreans-want-reunification/607127)
**Author:** [@AndyLee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AndyLee)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2012, 4:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-south-koreans-want-reunification/607127 "2012-01-03T04:20:29Z")
I was talking to a few Koreans (South) that now live in Chicago and about North Korea now that Kim is gone and they were totally in agreement, that most South Koreans like the “ideal” of unification but in reality do not… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1597) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1599)