# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1718 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1719 --- ## [Switching Schools? I need some help.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/switching-schools-i-need-some-help/585937)
**Author:** [@KevinShi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KevinShi)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2011, 9:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/switching-schools-i-need-some-help/585937 "2011-06-27T09:50:07Z")
So I’ve been thinking of switching schools for a while now, mostly because i’m stuck in a private school and its just guys. so i would love being in a co-ed school.(plus i really dont have a lot of good friends there, mo… --- ## [What's your toothbrush of choice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-toothbrush-of-choice/586781)
**Author:** [@SeaDragonTattoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SeaDragonTattoo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2011, 6:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-toothbrush-of-choice/586781 "2011-06-27T06:01:55Z")
I was at the dentist for my 6-month cleaning yesterday. I was doing my own experiment with a manual toothbrush since the last cleaning in December (after a deep-cleaning debridement with an ultrasonic scaler and stern wa… --- ## [How many young people have you known to suddenly die (not from suicide or accident)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-young-people-have-you-known-to-suddenly-die-not-from-suicide-or-accident/586565)
**Author:** [@carlotta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carlotta)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2011, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-young-people-have-you-known-to-suddenly-die-not-from-suicide-or-accident/586565 "2011-06-27T04:31:16Z")
Yesterday I went to a funeral for a 17 year old who died in his sleep. Though I was not made privy to the details (I only know the family distantly), it seems fairly clear that his death was not suicide or drug related,… --- ## [What's the most fuel-efficient way to drive over a series of rolling hills?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-fuel-efficient-way-to-drive-over-a-series-of-rolling-hills/586966)
**Author:** [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2011, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-fuel-efficient-way-to-drive-over-a-series-of-rolling-hills/586966 "2011-06-27T03:34:33Z")
This occurred to me as I was driving along King’s Highway No. 118, which for the most part passes over the rolling hills of the Canadian Shield. Let’s assume road conditions are good, speed limits are okay, no other traf… --- ## [Going to local Unitarian Church for the first time tomorrow, what do I need to know?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-local-unitarian-church-for-the-first-time-tomorrow-what-do-i-need-to-know/586854)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2011, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-local-unitarian-church-for-the-first-time-tomorrow-what-do-i-need-to-know/586854 "2011-06-27T01:15:22Z")
I’m mostly on the agnostic to aesthetic continuum, but some changes in my life recently have made me wonder if I should reconnect with the more spiritual aspects of being human. Technically I was raised in the Episcopal… --- ## [Normal things you refuse to do on a plane](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/normal-things-you-refuse-to-do-on-a-plane/586307)
**Author:** [@steronz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/steronz)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2011, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/normal-things-you-refuse-to-do-on-a-plane/586307 "2011-06-27T01:10:16Z")
I travel a lot, but I generally find the whole experience an unpleasant necessity. My goal is always to get in and out of the airport as quick as possible, while doing as little as I can to inconvenience myself and othe… --- ## [Parents: has your affection/sympathy/patience for other people's children changed since...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-has-your-affection-sympathy-patience-for-other-peoples-children-changed-since/586608)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2011, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-has-your-affection-sympathy-patience-for-other-peoples-children-changed-since/586608 "2011-06-26T19:35:26Z")
you yourself became a parent? Obviously anyone can answer in the thread. But I’m not going to provide an option for non-parents in the auto-poll, partly because there’s no reason to and partly because I’m a dick. --- ## [Dear SDMB - Please give me career advice!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-sdmb-please-give-me-career-advice/582970)
**Author:** [@alice\_in\_wonderland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alice_in_wonderland)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2011, 8:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-sdmb-please-give-me-career-advice/582970 "2011-06-26T08:43:06Z")
So, I’m currently on mat leave from my position at work. I work in academia as a program coordinator. I’m set to return to work in 5 weeks and I’ll have been away for a year. When I left, the Associate Dean of my progra… --- ## [How do I get this (apparently discontinued) ottoman?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-this-apparently-discontinued-ottoman/586820)
**Author:** [@MeanOldLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeanOldLady)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2011, 4:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-this-apparently-discontinued-ottoman/586820 "2011-06-26T04:54:43Z")
Story: I ordered a lounge chair with ottoman from a local furniture store, but was informed yesterday that the ottoman is no longer in stock, and has been discontinued. Oh well, I still want the chair, but damn it, the o… --- ## [Wanted: Simple Verizon (dumb) cell phone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wanted-simple-verizon-dumb-cell-phone/586760)
**Author:** [@KlondikeGeoff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KlondikeGeoff)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2011, 2:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wanted-simple-verizon-dumb-cell-phone/586760 "2011-06-26T02:50:29Z")
I have a 90-year old friend who has Verizon. His old phone died, and he asked if there was anything like it now. I’ve been perusing their website, and I can’t find any phone that just makes phone calls. He does not need… --- ## [Carpentry/Mechanics in Israel = $$$ ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carpentry-mechanics-in-israel/586709)
**Author:** [@No\_Wikipedia\_Cites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/No_Wikipedia_Cites)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2011, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carpentry-mechanics-in-israel/586709 "2011-06-26T00:34:10Z")
I had mentioned that Israel has the world’s highest per capita number of lawyers. In response, someone who lived in Israel, said that there is a shortage of Mechanics and tradesmen (skilled blue collar labor I presume) … --- ## [You found proof of something explosive, and decided to destroy it. What was it? (for the good of \_\_)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-found-proof-of-something-explosive-and-decided-to-destroy-it-what-was-it-for-the-good-of-__/586829)
**Author:** [@Koxinga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Koxinga)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2011, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-found-proof-of-something-explosive-and-decided-to-destroy-it-what-was-it-for-the-good-of-__/586829 "2011-06-25T21:16:26Z")
For whatever reason, you and you alone have found a book, videotape, recording or ancient codex that provides incontrovertible proof of something explosive. And for the good of (the nation, your cause, the world, your fa… --- ## [Need travel advice! My trip to India might be unravelling!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-travel-advice-my-trip-to-india-might-be-unravelling/586627)
**Author:** [@Quasimodal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodal)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2011, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-travel-advice-my-trip-to-india-might-be-unravelling/586627 "2011-06-25T20:12:30Z")
Oh no! I’ve been planning a trip to India for over a year. My flight is booked, I’ve got my visa, and all my shots. Everything is set to go…except that I am going with a friend from India…and his Visa is stuck in Richm… --- ## [Does it make sense to buy a car sight unseen 3,000 miles away?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-it-make-sense-to-buy-a-car-sight-unseen-3-000-miles-away/586603)
**Author:** [@Plan\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Plan_B)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2011, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-it-make-sense-to-buy-a-car-sight-unseen-3-000-miles-away/586603 "2011-06-25T18:36:50Z")
Having received excellent advice from dopers about car buying in this thread: Earlier car buying questions I thought I’d try a new question. Our decision making about what to buy has evolved to where we are now conside… --- ## [Seeking opinions from owners of HD TVs. I'm in the market and want advice.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeking-opinions-from-owners-of-hd-tvs-im-in-the-market-and-want-advice/579705)
**Author:** [@mhendo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mhendo)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2011, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeking-opinions-from-owners-of-hd-tvs-im-in-the-market-and-want-advice/579705 "2011-06-25T17:43:26Z")
A recent check for some work i did means that i’m in a position to get rid of our 150-pound 27" CRT television and finally enter the world of high-definition viewing. I’ve done lots of reading about brands, models, scree… --- ## [Your preferred "body" of water for summer fun?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-preferred-body-of-water-for-summer-fun/586438)
**Author:** [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2011, 4:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-preferred-body-of-water-for-summer-fun/586438 "2011-06-25T16:16:54Z")
(Poll will come floating round the bend shortly…) I love jogging on the beach and boogie boarding; when I lived in San Diego, I’d be down at the beach 3-4 times a week during the summer. I’m still fairly close to the o… --- ## [Do Women Really "Drop" Their Female Friends When They Get A Boyfriend?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-women-really-drop-their-female-friends-when-they-get-a-boyfriend/586615)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2011, 2:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-women-really-drop-their-female-friends-when-they-get-a-boyfriend/586615 "2011-06-25T14:57:02Z")
Back to the sitcoms. (Someone get me a job and save me from this fate LOL) I was watching \*One Day At A Time \* and Barbara has a new friend who’s driving her nuts. Julie’s answer is to find her a boyfriend. Everyone kno… --- ## [Cyclists 5'4" and under. What do you recommend?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cyclists-54-and-under-what-do-you-recommend/586655)
**Author:** [@davey77](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davey77)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2011, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cyclists-54-and-under-what-do-you-recommend/586655 "2011-06-25T13:22:36Z")
A buddy of mine is seriously ready to get a new bike from a local bike shop and hit the trail. Like the thread title says, he stands 5’4". Is a 16 inch mountain/hybrid frame too large, or about the right size? Are 26"… --- ## [Straight Dope men--what's your idea of a perfect date?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-dope-men-whats-your-idea-of-a-perfect-date/586508)
**Author:** [@RiverLethe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RiverLethe)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2011, 12:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-dope-men-whats-your-idea-of-a-perfect-date/586508 "2011-06-25T12:32:26Z")
While being completely unable to think of an appropriate birthday present/gesture for the guy I’ve been dating for a couple of months, I thought it was a great opportunity to ask y’all what your idea of a perfect date wo… --- ## [Skype video calls](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skype-video-calls/586558)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2011, 10:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skype-video-calls/586558 "2011-06-25T10:24:10Z")
Skype has been around for several years. Initially as a voice-to-voice over the internet and from internet to land line, etc.; and then to video chat. I use it to do video chats every couple of weeks with my parents an… --- ## [What's the scam here? Bunch of order confirmations not for me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-scam-here-bunch-of-order-confirmations-not-for-me/586575)
**Author:** [@control-z](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/control-z)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2011, 8:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-scam-here-bunch-of-order-confirmations-not-for-me/586575 "2011-06-25T08:47:14Z")
I’ve always had trouble with getting e-mail in Gmail account that’s not intended for me. The account name is my first initial and last name. But it’s at least been to someone with my last name. Today I’ve received abo… --- ## [Are you ruder to people on the SDMB than in real life?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-ruder-to-people-on-the-sdmb-than-in-real-life/586379)
**Author:** [@Absolute](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Absolute)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2011, 7:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-ruder-to-people-on-the-sdmb-than-in-real-life/586379 "2011-06-25T07:18:58Z")
On average, are you ruder to people on the SDMB than in real life? For me, the answer is definitely yes, unfortunately. I love to argue, and I find that I often call people out / debate them on the SDMB in situations w… --- ## [Questions/concerns about subletting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-concerns-about-subletting/586753)
**Author:** [@runcible\_spoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/runcible_spoon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2011, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-concerns-about-subletting/586753 "2011-06-25T03:11:36Z")
I’m probably going to be moving to NYC in July, and since I currently live across the country, I was thinking the thing to do would be look for a furnished sublet, then look for more permanent housing when I can actually… --- ## [Your best home remedy for warts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-best-home-remedy-for-warts/586545)
**Author:** [@chela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chela)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2011, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-best-home-remedy-for-warts/586545 "2011-06-25T01:58:46Z")
One of my kids has been embarrassed by the warts on her fingers and would rather wish them away than return to the doc for another painful freezing treatment, aka a $150 FAIL. I believe any number of home remedies for r… --- ## [Life Insurance](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/life-insurance/586730)
**Author:** [@Paul\_in\_Qatar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_in_Qatar)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2011, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/life-insurance/586730 "2011-06-25T01:25:19Z")
As you know I am about to be married. I am in need of low-cost life insurance. (Whole Life? or the other one?) I am afraid I let my VGLI lapse, as I did not need insurance all these many years. The trick of course is t… --- ## [Going to Rehoboth Beach next week. What to see?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-rehoboth-beach-next-week-what-to-see/586445)
**Author:** [@Agent\_Foxtrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agent_Foxtrot)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2011, 12:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-rehoboth-beach-next-week-what-to-see/586445 "2011-06-25T00:09:58Z")
The fam and I are renting a beach house in Rehoboth Beach next week. I’ve never been there before. What are some must-sees and must-eats? If it helps, our family group will consist of my parents (66 and 65 years old),… --- ## [Double-A batteries and panties](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/double-a-batteries-and-panties/586708)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2011, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/double-a-batteries-and-panties/586708 "2011-06-24T23:13:17Z")
I have two questions, and rather than start two threads, I figured I’d put them both in this thread so there would be something for everyone. Is there REALLY any difference in the longevity among the different brands … --- ## [Break Out the Abacus and Let's Count Gold!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/break-out-the-abacus-and-lets-count-gold/586751)
**Author:** [@Profound\_Gibberish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Profound_Gibberish)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2011, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/break-out-the-abacus-and-lets-count-gold/586751 "2011-06-24T22:04:57Z")
http://money.cnn.com/2011/06/24/news/economy/ron\_paul\_gold\_audit/index.htm?hpt=hp\_t2 This is what Ron Paul worries about at night? He wants to count, and assay, every piece of the US Gold Reserves because there are–wai… --- ## [iPhone in Canada - help with picking and plans, please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iphone-in-canada-help-with-picking-and-plans-please/584642)
**Author:** [@Attack\_from\_the\_3rd\_dimension](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Attack_from_the_3rd_dimension)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2011, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iphone-in-canada-help-with-picking-and-plans-please/584642 "2011-06-24T21:27:33Z")
I’m trying to get the iPhone in Canada. There are a multitude of sources, including ‘The Source’, aka Radio Shack. The dude there has an iPhone with Bell for $65 (w/ three year contract) versus Virgin for $159 (w/ 3 year… --- ## [14 year old daughter \[boyfriend advice\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/14-year-old-daughter-boyfriend-advice/586572)
**Author:** [@julia8558](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/julia8558)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2011, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/14-year-old-daughter-boyfriend-advice/586572 "2011-06-24T20:50:18Z")
My daughter has had this ongoing, seemingly innocent relationship with a boy she met on Xbox 360 live. I have talked to him myself and seen pictures of him and he is 15 years old and sounds polite etc. etc. I havent fou… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1717) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1719)