# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1707 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1708 --- ## [US trip: Land San Fran and drive to San Diego, or other way?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-trip-land-san-fran-and-drive-to-san-diego-or-other-way/588217)
**Author:** [@sandra\_nz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sandra_nz)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2011, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-trip-land-san-fran-and-drive-to-san-diego-or-other-way/588217 "2011-07-14T23:09:43Z")
My husband and I are planning a trip to the US next year. We’re thinking we’ll either fly into San Francisco and drive down to San Diego for a bit then drive back, or vice versa. Anyone have any opinion on which is the … --- ## [Inside the Actor's Studio: Ten Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inside-the-actors-studio-ten-questions/588934)
**Author:** [@IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IvoryTowerDenizen)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2011, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inside-the-actors-studio-ten-questions/588934 "2011-07-14T20:56:15Z")
Host James Lipton concludes each episode of Inside the Actor’s Studio with a set of ten questions he asks each guest. I thought it would be fun to get the Dopers take on this questionnaire. 1. What is your favorite word… --- ## [The Leiby Kletzky case. Can anybody begin to explain this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-leiby-kletzky-case-can-anybody-begin-to-explain-this/588947)
**Author:** [@R.P.McMurphy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/R.P.McMurphy)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2011, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-leiby-kletzky-case-can-anybody-begin-to-explain-this/588947 "2011-07-14T18:40:08Z")
This is so bizarre you can’t make it up. http://www.nydailynews.com/ny\_local/2011/07/13/2011-07-13\_body\_of\_missing\_boy\_leiby\_kletzky\_8\_found\_in\_dumpster\_in\_park\_slope.html This 8 year old Hassidic boy was abducted, kil… --- ## [Help me find a company to host my website!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-a-company-to-host-my-website/588826)
**Author:** [@antonio107](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/antonio107)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2011, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-a-company-to-host-my-website/588826 "2011-07-14T18:23:59Z")
I received a notice that my “.ca” domain name is about to expire, and needs to be renewed. However, I haven’t been impressed by the service at my current provider. My website doesn’t always load. When it does, pictures … --- ## [If you post a question and get no response ....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-post-a-question-and-get-no-response/588940)
**Author:** [@janeslogin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janeslogin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2011, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-post-a-question-and-get-no-response/588940 "2011-07-14T16:07:28Z")
do you bump the question with your own reply or do you re-post by starting a new thread, perhaps on a different board? --- ## [Share your favourite SDMB posts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-your-favourite-sdmb-posts/588964)
**Author:** [@Lionne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lionne)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2011, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-your-favourite-sdmb-posts/588964 "2011-07-14T13:48:26Z")
Doing a little browsing, I came upon an old thread that I’d bookmarked solely for one post in it. It struck a chord then and every time I’ve read it since. The King of Soup’s post What are some of yours? --- ## [Promotion prospects for entry-level work](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/promotion-prospects-for-entry-level-work/588573)
**Author:** [@Paul\_Pocket](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_Pocket)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2011, 1:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/promotion-prospects-for-entry-level-work/588573 "2011-07-14T13:34:04Z")
Hi all, Long time lurker, first time poster. Please be gentle! (if this isn’t the right forum, please accept my apologies!) I am looking at a career change on a radical scale. I was a liberal arts major in college, so … --- ## [Giving Someone One Of Your Paintings As A Gift](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/giving-someone-one-of-your-paintings-as-a-gift/588981)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2011, 12:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/giving-someone-one-of-your-paintings-as-a-gift/588981 "2011-07-14T12:56:52Z")
What’s the thinking on this? My wife is a very good artist, and since we’ve been on a very tight budget recently, for last Christmas we discussed the possibility of giving one of her paintings to a friend as a gift. D … --- ## [Translating into your native language: Does it sound or appear stilted, or not quite fluent?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/translating-into-your-native-language-does-it-sound-or-appear-stilted-or-not-quite-fluent/588831)
**Author:** [@Spectre\_of\_Pithecanthropus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spectre_of_Pithecanthropus)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2011, 12:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/translating-into-your-native-language-does-it-sound-or-appear-stilted-or-not-quite-fluent/588831 "2011-07-14T12:07:19Z")
I understand German reasonably well, especially if written, but also spoken, particularly when spoken in a clear “radio station” voice. And obviously I have no problem with English. But when I translate German into Eng… --- ## [How do you pronounce "Chile"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-pronounce-chile/588731)
**Author:** [@Ronald\_C.Semone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ronald_C.Semone)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2011, 12:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-pronounce-chile/588731 "2011-07-14T12:00:56Z")
When I was growing up in Massachusetts 60 years ago, it was pronounced as if it were written “Chilly”. Now I hear people pronouncing it as if it were spelled “Chill-Lay”. How do you pronounce it? --- ## [Would you ever be angry enough to cut off your ex's penis?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-ever-be-angry-enough-to-cut-off-your-exs-penis/588779)
**Author:** [@LurkerInNJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LurkerInNJ)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2011, 11:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-ever-be-angry-enough-to-cut-off-your-exs-penis/588779 "2011-07-14T11:20:15Z")
Or is it a mental illness, a criminally insane act? Personally, I don’t engage in rage-a-thons with other people. I cut ties and walk. Not enough time or energy to waste on useless people or pursuits. I’m not one to … --- ## [Karzai's brother -- Ahmad Wali Karzai](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/karzais-brother-ahmad-wali-karzai/588943)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2011, 8:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/karzais-brother-ahmad-wali-karzai/588943 "2011-07-14T08:50:31Z")
I’m not sure how to take the assassination of Karzai’s brother. I recall the U.S. spent most of 2009-10 pressuring Karzai to get rid of the guy. To the point that we had a embarrassing confrontation with Karzai. He made … --- ## [ideal things to handout to the homeless?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ideal-things-to-handout-to-the-homeless/588452)
**Author:** [@sanTho27](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sanTho27)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2011, 4:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ideal-things-to-handout-to-the-homeless/588452 "2011-07-14T04:18:54Z")
This might sound weird but I live in an area filled with so many homeless people (San Francisco), and I thought it might be nice, instead of ignoring people when ask me for cash/etc, to have something in my backpack that… --- ## [Cruising while pregnant?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cruising-while-pregnant/588748)
**Author:** [@Antigen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antigen)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2011, 3:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cruising-while-pregnant/588748 "2011-07-14T03:53:30Z")
I’m not pregnant, yet, but we’re ready to start trying. The thing is, we’re planning on a week-long cruise in late February. The cruise line says pregnant women who are at less than 24 weeks gestation at the time of the … --- ## [Linear, Threaded or Hybrid](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/linear-threaded-or-hybrid/588938)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Fun\_Ball](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Fun_Ball)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2011, 12:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/linear-threaded-or-hybrid/588938 "2011-07-14T00:36:42Z")
Just like the title says: When surfing the dope what display mode do you use: linear, threaded or hybrid? I use linear, and the reason I am asking is I sometimes wonder if a debate is structured the way it is because o… --- ## [Would a cat do this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-a-cat-do-this/588716)
**Author:** [@Weedy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Weedy)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2011, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-a-cat-do-this/588716 "2011-07-13T22:47:34Z")
Something killed our three guinea pigs last night. It broke through the mesh on the top of the cage and took the guinea pigs out. It left two of them side by side on the lawn about 30 feet from the hutch. The third one h… --- ## [Repeat a root canal, or yank and be done with it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/repeat-a-root-canal-or-yank-and-be-done-with-it/588808)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2011, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/repeat-a-root-canal-or-yank-and-be-done-with-it/588808 "2011-07-13T21:46:05Z")
So I’ve got this molar (an upper 6 year molar… for those of you with wisdom teeth that’s the 3rd from the back, for those of you without, it’s the 2nd from the back;for the mathematically-inclined, it’s #14). It’s been … --- ## ["Romantic" Vancouver/Victoria trip](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/romantic-vancouver-victoria-trip/587949)
**Author:** [@sitchensis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sitchensis)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2011, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/romantic-vancouver-victoria-trip/587949 "2011-07-13T19:29:26Z")
I’m planning a “romantic” trip to Vancouver and Victoria BC this august. I’m looking for good quality reasonably priced hotels and restaurants. We won’t have a car, we are taking the train up from Seattle. I would like … --- ## [Choose between 10,000 random people dying, or 100 innocents you choose.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/choose-between-10-000-random-people-dying-or-100-innocents-you-choose/588097)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2011, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/choose-between-10-000-random-people-dying-or-100-innocents-you-choose/588097 "2011-07-13T19:25:02Z")
My last few IMHO threads have been distressingly and uncharacteristically based on reality. Thought I’d return to form before anyone worried I was Pod!Skald. Odin, Lord of the Aesir and the rare sky god honest enough to… --- ## [What are reasonable steps to ascertain consent to sexual acts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-reasonable-steps-to-ascertain-consent-to-sexual-acts/588876)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2011, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-reasonable-steps-to-ascertain-consent-to-sexual-acts/588876 "2011-07-13T19:21:26Z")
In order to be convicted of a crime, the prosecution must prove that criminal act was performed (actus reus) and that the state of mind (mens rea) of the accused was worthy of blame. This site provides a good summary of… --- ## [Majors](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/majors/588393)
**Author:** [@YaraMateo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YaraMateo)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2011, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/majors/588393 "2011-07-13T19:09:56Z")
I was reading another thread. It got me thinking about something. I have friends who choose various majors and it either turned out they couldn’t get a job in that field or the job (only jobs available to them) in that f… --- ## [Question for Horticulturist, Landscaper, Gardener, etc...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-horticulturist-landscaper-gardener-etc/588775)
**Author:** [@Mdm.President](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mdm.President)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2011, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-horticulturist-landscaper-gardener-etc/588775 "2011-07-13T18:59:17Z")
Can I pretty please get some quick advice? You can take this as a challenge. In fact, I dare you to find this. :stuck\_out\_tongue: I’m looking for a perennial, evergreen bush, shrub, and/or vine that is drought and fr… --- ## ["In Harm's Way" vs "In Danger"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-harms-way-vs-in-danger/588762)
**Author:** [@DMark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMark)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2011, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-harms-way-vs-in-danger/588762 "2011-07-13T18:30:19Z")
So, it seems nobody is ever 'in danger" anymore, just “in harm’s way”. Am I missing something in translation? Is “in harm’s way” somehow more politically correct than “in danger” or is there really a difference? --- ## [Is this why I have trouble with politics?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-why-i-have-trouble-with-politics/588740)
**Author:** [@Zyanthia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyanthia)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2011, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-why-i-have-trouble-with-politics/588740 "2011-07-13T18:27:49Z")
From Czarcasm’s thread about who lives and who dies, it appears the majority (14 out of 16 as of the time of this post) of people pick the fewer number to live because they have a personal investment in the fewer number. … --- ## [Customer is always right.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/customer-is-always-right/588044)
**Author:** [@Indian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Indian)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2011, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/customer-is-always-right/588044 "2011-07-13T18:03:31Z")
Is this true, in your opinion? Feel free to elaborate. --- ## [Could you manually keep score of a game of bowling if you had to?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-you-manually-keep-score-of-a-game-of-bowling-if-you-had-to/588454)
**Author:** [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2011, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-you-manually-keep-score-of-a-game-of-bowling-if-you-had-to/588454 "2011-07-13T17:43:30Z")
It’s been at least two decades since I’ve had to keep score when I bowl, but since I started bowling in a league before I was a teen, I had the method drilled into me pretty well. Nowadays, I am somewhat bemused by the … --- ## [Giving up Proactiv. Advice please?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/giving-up-proactiv-advice-please/587934)
**Author:** [@Sattua](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sattua)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2011, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/giving-up-proactiv-advice-please/587934 "2011-07-13T17:07:56Z")
So I had a baby and quit my job and we’re living on my husband’s salary now, so I have time to figure out ways to live on less money (but only while the baby naps). My Proactiv regimen, which abolished my cystic acne fo… --- ## [Generally, what would you rather see more of to handle the government deficit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/generally-what-would-you-rather-see-more-of-to-handle-the-government-deficit/588761)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2011, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/generally-what-would-you-rather-see-more-of-to-handle-the-government-deficit/588761 "2011-07-13T16:01:03Z")
Sure, the real solution is some combination of both, but generally speaking which would you prefer to see more of as the solution to handle the government deficit problem? Higher taxes or lower spending? This is not in… --- ## [I think Women Should Buy The Guy an Engagement Present(let the gender war begin)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-women-should-buy-the-guy-an-engagement-present-let-the-gender-war-begin/62581)
**Author:** [@Wildest\_Bill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wildest_Bill)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2011, 11:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-women-should-buy-the-guy-an-engagement-present-let-the-gender-war-begin/62581 "2011-07-13T11:02:33Z")
I think it is a crock a guy is suppose to spend what he makes for what three months on a stupid piece of glass that women find “pretty”(how nice). This tradition blows especially in todays climate. Why do we have to buy … --- ## [Getting an iMac](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-an-imac/581472)
**Author:** [@mikenboom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mikenboom)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2011, 7:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-an-imac/581472 "2011-07-13T07:21:20Z")
Decided I’m going to bite the bullet and get this. Sick of PCs-Windows. Mainly want to tinker around with photos and videos, look at the internet, watch and make DVDs, manage my music. I know I’ll have to pay a premium. … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1706) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1708)