# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1669 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1670 --- ## [Has HPs desire to get out of PC manufacturing cost it current business?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-hps-desire-to-get-out-of-pc-manufacturing-cost-it-current-business/595803)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2011, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-hps-desire-to-get-out-of-pc-manufacturing-cost-it-current-business/595803 "2011-09-10T23:50:24Z")
I have to admit I was quite surprised by HPs announcement several weeks ago that it was seriously exploring getting out of the PC manufacturing business. Now that this desire/strategy is apparent is it costing them curre… --- ## [Are You A Gifted? In My Humble Opinion, I would Like To Fight Ignorance](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-a-gifted-in-my-humble-opinion-i-would-like-to-fight-ignorance/595859)
**Author:** [@THE\_REAL\_GIFTED](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/THE_REAL_GIFTED)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2011, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-a-gifted-in-my-humble-opinion-i-would-like-to-fight-ignorance/595859 "2011-09-10T22:39:47Z")
An Intellectually Gifted Individual? Just to be a bit more formal. I’m talking about Gifted, Intellectually Gifted, Intellectual Giftedness. Smart, curious, eccentric, multi-talented etc etc to name a few common charact… --- ## [Some questions about glasses](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-questions-about-glasses/595528)
**Author:** [@dracoi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dracoi)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2011, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-questions-about-glasses/595528 "2011-09-10T22:00:29Z")
I’m in the middle of getting glasses again and am hoping to get some thoughts or answers on a couple of questions. I am going back to the optometrist, so I’m not relying on a message board, you’re not my doctor, etc. Ho… --- ## [You A Gifted?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-a-gifted/593859)
**Author:** [@THE\_REAL\_GIFTED](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/THE_REAL_GIFTED)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2011, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-a-gifted/593859 "2011-09-10T21:52:07Z")
An Intellectually Gifted Individual? Just to be a bit more formal. Because everyone is Gifted, some people open their packages earlier than others! I’m talking about A Gifted. Intellectually Gifted, Intellectual Giftedn… --- ## [Anyone ever invite an ex to their wedding?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-invite-an-ex-to-their-wedding/595613)
**Author:** [@enomaj](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enomaj)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2011, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-invite-an-ex-to-their-wedding/595613 "2011-09-10T18:35:32Z")
How did it go? How did the discussion go? What were the guest reactions? --- ## [Geometry sites](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/geometry-sites/595717)
**Author:** [@chowching](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chowching)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2011, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/geometry-sites/595717 "2011-09-10T17:49:03Z")
Can anyone recommend me a good site about geometry containing theorems and their proofs? One that also has exercises problems in proving. Thanks. :slight\_smile: --- ## [Winter's coming--let's talk shoveling/salting/sanding strategy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/winters-coming-lets-talk-shoveling-salting-sanding-strategy/595684)
**Author:** [@Rand\_Rover](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rand_Rover)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2011, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/winters-coming-lets-talk-shoveling-salting-sanding-strategy/595684 "2011-09-10T15:28:59Z")
I’ve only been through a handful of winters in the great white north (I used to live in a place where golfing on Christmas was usually possible), and I feel like I don’t fully understand how to take the best care of side… --- ## [Og instead of god, why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/og-instead-of-god-why/595654)
**Author:** [@Ambivalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambivalid)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2011, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/og-instead-of-god-why/595654 "2011-09-10T15:06:39Z")
I’ve noticed a trend of substituting the letters “Og” for the word “God” when posters want to use that word. Now on the surface, I would think perhaps it was a sign of religious respect. However, I have seen numerous p… --- ## [Contact lens user experience](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/contact-lens-user-experience/595754)
**Author:** [@Taters](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taters)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2011, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/contact-lens-user-experience/595754 "2011-09-10T14:59:44Z")
My daughter is thinking of getting contacts but has astigmatism. She has heard that the lens rotate out of focus for those with astigmatism? Do any of you have any experience with this? Just looking for your thoughts … --- ## [The "Make a Difference Meme"-Who Started It?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-make-a-difference-meme-who-started-it/595823)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2011, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-make-a-difference-meme-who-started-it/595823 "2011-09-10T14:35:26Z")
In the movie “Blackhawk Down”, Josh Hartnet joins the Rangers because “he wants to make a difference”. My college alumni association has a section on graduates who “made a difference”. My city keeps telling us (the … --- ## [Rat in garden - should I be worried?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rat-in-garden-should-i-be-worried/595641)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2011, 1:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rat-in-garden-should-i-be-worried/595641 "2011-09-10T13:46:33Z")
We have an outdoor cat\* who caught a pretty good sized rat (6 to 7 inches plus tail) outside yesterday. We don’t know where she caught it, but she left it in the garden, maybe 20-25’ from the house. Usually she brings he… --- ## [Laptop recommendation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/laptop-recommendation/595509)
**Author:** [@sparky\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sparky_1)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2011, 5:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/laptop-recommendation/595509 "2011-09-10T05:49:08Z")
I need to get a new laptop for work. It has to be a Windows machine and I’d like something in the 15 to 17" range that can run AutoCAD well. What are people’s opinions on makes these days? We’ve been getting Lenovo re… --- ## [Car accident hypothetical](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-accident-hypothetical/595139)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2011, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-accident-hypothetical/595139 "2011-09-10T02:26:29Z")
If a person is injured in a car accident, and it goes to court, is whether the person was wearing a seatbelt relevent? (IOW would not wearing seatbelt disallow the ability to collect damages?) --- ## [A question re: 'You can invite any historical figure to dinner...'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-re-you-can-invite-any-historical-figure-to-dinner/595335)
**Author:** [@VarlosZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VarlosZ)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2011, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-re-you-can-invite-any-historical-figure-to-dinner/595335 "2011-09-10T00:18:27Z")
Somewhat inspired by a thread in GD. We’re all familiar with the question of which person or persons from history you would invite to dinner if given the opportunity. Usually the emphasis is getting the opportunity to … --- ## [Number of Days You Need Mail Delivered](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/number-of-days-you-need-mail-delivered/595517)
**Author:** [@AndyLee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AndyLee)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2011, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/number-of-days-you-need-mail-delivered/595517 "2011-09-10T00:11:28Z")
I heard on the news last night the post office wants to cut back to five days of delivery of mail. Which is fine with me as I pay everything but my rent online. My question is what is the least amount of days you would … --- ## [How happy are you with your appearance?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-happy-are-you-with-your-appearance/595125)
**Author:** [@Arien](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arien)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2011, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-happy-are-you-with-your-appearance/595125 "2011-09-10T00:10:04Z")
I always avidly read any thread on weight or obesity on this boards and I was just wondering how happy posters are with their body or appearance in general. At first I just wanted to discuss body as in physical condition… --- ## ["War Between the States" or "Civil War"??](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/war-between-the-states-or-civil-war/580067)
**Author:** [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2011, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/war-between-the-states-or-civil-war/580067 "2011-09-10T00:01:36Z")
I have seen several TV and Movies portraying early 20th century Southerners getting (mildly) indignant when some youngster says the “Civil War.” They are instructed to say “War Between the States.” Why is “Civil War” a… --- ## [A kid bit my kid at daycare](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-kid-bit-my-kid-at-daycare/595665)
**Author:** [@raspberry\_hunter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raspberry_hunter)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2011, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-kid-bit-my-kid-at-daycare/595665 "2011-09-09T22:57:37Z")
The Little One (20 months) had her second day of daycare today. She’s going two mornings a week (the other mornings she has a babysitter). This morning one of the other kids bit her on the cheek (thank goodness, not bre… --- ## [Mortgage re-fi to save $12K over 10 years. Worth it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mortgage-re-fi-to-save-12k-over-10-years-worth-it/595727)
**Author:** [@Hampshire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hampshire)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2011, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mortgage-re-fi-to-save-12k-over-10-years-worth-it/595727 "2011-09-09T22:42:20Z")
Wondering from those who have refinaced their loans lately what kind of “hidden” costs were involved and how involved the process was. I’ve got 12 years left on a 20 year fixed and ran the numbers with a quoted rate (a … --- ## [Way to make banks prove the note: Slander of Title](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/way-to-make-banks-prove-the-note-slander-of-title/595720)
**Author:** [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2011, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/way-to-make-banks-prove-the-note-slander-of-title/595720 "2011-09-09T22:23:36Z")
The latest installment of my hairbrainery came to me last night. With all of these banks unable to produce documentation that they actually own the right to foreclose on properties, what is to stop a homeowner from brin… --- ## [Consolidated student loan still showing up on credit report, getting collection calls](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/consolidated-student-loan-still-showing-up-on-credit-report-getting-collection-calls/595702)
**Author:** [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2011, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/consolidated-student-loan-still-showing-up-on-credit-report-getting-collection-calls/595702 "2011-09-09T21:05:38Z")
History I consolidated ALL of my student loans 4 or 5 months ago, and had filed for bankruptcy, which was discharged in March 2010. I know those two things aren’t necessarily related, but it’s to point out that I have s… --- ## [Android Phone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/android-phone/595740)
**Author:** [@obbn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/obbn)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2011, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/android-phone/595740 "2011-09-09T21:03:42Z")
Hello Everyone, Well, after 2 years of faithful service my HTC G1 is finally giving up the ghost. I need to purchase a new Android Phone and I don’t want to re-up my contract with AT&T so I am looking to buy either new,… --- ## [Santa Fe in November?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/santa-fe-in-november/595617)
**Author:** [@Brynda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brynda)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2011, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/santa-fe-in-november/595617 "2011-09-09T21:02:13Z")
A friend and I are thinking about going to Santa Fe in November. Looking at the Santa Fe tourism website, it seems that there are not many special events, etc going on then. Is that a sign that it is a bad time to visit … --- ## [whence this general tendancy to praise site/mods (NOT SD)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whence-this-general-tendancy-to-praise-site-mods-not-sd/595724)
**Author:** [@pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pseudotriton_ruber_ruber)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2011, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whence-this-general-tendancy-to-praise-site-mods-not-sd/595724 "2011-09-09T20:43:42Z")
I’m a member of a pay-to-post website (Not SD) that recently revamped itself (they went to a Vbulletin format) and it is hilariously fucked up. I keep getting logged out AFTER posting (thus losing what I posted), everyon… --- ## [Buying a security camera (need answer fast!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-a-security-camera-need-answer-fast/595729)
**Author:** [@Rhythmdvl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhythmdvl)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2011, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-a-security-camera-need-answer-fast/595729 "2011-09-09T19:48:53Z")
Newegg is having a 72-hour sale on security cameras,hence need answer fast! For mundane reasons, we’re looking to get a security camera set up for the outside of the house. Features that we think are important are all … --- ## [Exiting a shite job you haven't had very long. Need answer fast!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exiting-a-shite-job-you-havent-had-very-long-need-answer-fast/595569)
**Author:** [@MeanOldLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeanOldLady)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2011, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exiting-a-shite-job-you-havent-had-very-long-need-answer-fast/595569 "2011-09-09T19:44:11Z")
Okay, so there’s this girl. We’ll call her, oh, Sam, because I find very charming women with monosyllabic, masculine monikers (and alliteration). Sam hates her job. Not in the “after work, happy hour, dish about your jo… --- ## [Home sellers accepted our offer! What now? Seeking home inspection advice, etc.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-sellers-accepted-our-offer-what-now-seeking-home-inspection-advice-etc/595502)
**Author:** [@Richard\_Parker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Richard_Parker)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2011, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-sellers-accepted-our-offer-what-now-seeking-home-inspection-advice-etc/595502 "2011-09-09T19:10:34Z")
I am buying a house! (Yes, I am one of the four Americans doing so this year.) We have signed an agreement of sale, but haven’t done the home inspection and all the rest. Please share any tips or advice you have for t… --- ## [A Westboro Baptist Church question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-westboro-baptist-church-question/595542)
**Author:** [@Attack\_from\_the\_3rd\_dimension](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Attack_from_the_3rd_dimension)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2011, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-westboro-baptist-church-question/595542 "2011-09-09T15:44:44Z")
So the WBC is a hate group that is a church, and pretty much overlaps with the Phelps clan. They’re intolerance, homophobic and psycho. My question, however, involves the church component of their organization. Is there… --- ## [Should I Go To Ecaudor?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-go-to-ecaudor/595313)
**Author:** [@Huerta88](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Huerta88)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2011, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-go-to-ecaudor/595313 "2011-09-09T15:12:09Z")
Title says it all. I have a chance to fly to Quito (or Guayquil) at a really good rate, in business class, and stay at a top (well, the top – not sure what that means in Ecuador) hotel more or less free with some freque… --- ## [How is this card trick performed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-this-card-trick-performed/595377)
**Author:** [@KellyCriterion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KellyCriterion)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2011, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-this-card-trick-performed/595377 "2011-09-09T14:19:33Z")
I have found three YouTube clips of Antonio Esfandiari (more famous as a poker player than a magician) pulling off a pretty impressive card trick: Clip 1 (from 0:18) Clip 2 (from 1:37) Clip 3 Pretty impressive, no? B… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1668) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1670)