# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1733 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1734 --- ## [My iPod has suddenly stopped playing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-ipod-has-suddenly-stopped-playing/583890)
**Author:** [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2011, 4:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-ipod-has-suddenly-stopped-playing/583890 "2011-06-03T04:57:41Z")
That is to say, it still shows that it is playing the song dutifully, and has a full charge, but it won’t play through to any speakers. I have a car hookup and a iPod stereo at the office. The car hookup is through a tap… --- ## [Made a skirt from husband's old shirt: cute or stupid-looking?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/made-a-skirt-from-husbands-old-shirt-cute-or-stupid-looking/584027)
**Author:** [@Renee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Renee)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2011, 4:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/made-a-skirt-from-husbands-old-shirt-cute-or-stupid-looking/584027 "2011-06-03T04:04:05Z")
I can’t decide. We’re talking running errands here, not job interview or date. Is this skirt ridiculous, or cute? No big deal if it looks stupid, it took about 5 minutes to make. Edit: dammit! sorry about title typo. --- ## [High school tutor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/high-school-tutor/584129)
**Author:** [@Finally](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Finally)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2011, 4:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/high-school-tutor/584129 "2011-06-03T04:03:55Z")
My ex-husband’s sister lives in the same town as my 16 year old son and I. We are not at all close, a ‘hello how ya doin’ is pretty much it when we run into each other at the grocery store, though Finally-Son spends Chri… --- ## [Would you move for a job?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-move-for-a-job/583790)
**Author:** [@YaraMateo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YaraMateo)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2011, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-move-for-a-job/583790 "2011-06-03T03:16:03Z")
I’ve noticed a lot of people I went to school with (both high school and college), moved out of state for their jobs. I’m sort of neutral on it. I would move, but I don’t have a yearning to move. I’ve (thankfully!) never… --- ## [Royal Gorge Train. Vista Dome or Lunch/Dining car ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/royal-gorge-train-vista-dome-or-lunch-dining-car/584043)
**Author:** [@meanoldman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/meanoldman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2011, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/royal-gorge-train-vista-dome-or-lunch-dining-car/584043 "2011-06-03T03:11:57Z")
Planning a hastily put together vacation (hasty for me anyway). I thought the Royal Gorge Train ride thing out of Canon City CO, looked different. Anyone been on it and have opinions on whether to go with the Vista… --- ## [Sleeping attire/habits?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sleeping-attire-habits/583758)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2011, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sleeping-attire-habits/583758 "2011-06-03T02:24:45Z")
I was going to make this a poll, but the combinations were too many. Something store-bought and labeled “pajamas”? Top and bottom or just one or the other? T-shirt, tank or sleeveless undershirt? Long-sleeved shirt? … --- ## [Hypothetical - taking technology to the past](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hypothetical-taking-technology-to-the-past/584148)
**Author:** [@spunkymuzicnote](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/spunkymuzicnote)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2011, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hypothetical-taking-technology-to-the-past/584148 "2011-06-03T00:58:09Z")
I thought this would be interesting… If you could take any piece of technology from today and bring it back to when you were around 10 years old (old enough to remember but young enough that it was still a few years ago)… --- ## [If you had to create odds for how the world ends?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-had-to-create-odds-for-how-the-world-ends/583963)
**Author:** [@ModernCondition](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ModernCondition)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2011, 12:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-had-to-create-odds-for-how-the-world-ends/583963 "2011-06-03T00:24:36Z")
Spurred on by a comedy bit I saw on stumbleupon, I started wondering. How does humanity meet its end? Obviously, there’s no way of knowing, but what do you think would be at the top of the Vegas odds, if there were any… --- ## [How do I find a reputable dealer in edged antique weapons/precious stones?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-find-a-reputable-dealer-in-edged-antique-weapons-precious-stones/584132)
**Author:** [@False\_God](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/False_God)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-find-a-reputable-dealer-in-edged-antique-weapons-precious-stones/584132 "2011-06-02T23:50:45Z")
Okay, turns out I put this in the wrong forum (thanks, twickster! I’m looking for a reputable dealer/appraiser for some knives/swords I brought back from Afghanistan, as well as some precious stones I brought back from … --- ## [Should I take my cat on a road trip or not?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-take-my-cat-on-a-road-trip-or-not/583508)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-take-my-cat-on-a-road-trip-or-not/583508 "2011-06-02T22:07:29Z")
I’ve owned cats all my life. I have to say tho’ my newest addition (About three months old) is the most “clingy” cat I’ve ever had. When I get home from work, she goes through what I call a “separation anxiety” phase. Ev… --- ## [If it were possible, you accept a new sense?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-it-were-possible-you-accept-a-new-sense/583478)
**Author:** [@The\_Tao\_s\_Revenge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Tao_s_Revenge)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-it-were-possible-you-accept-a-new-sense/583478 "2011-06-02T21:00:14Z")
Poll to follow. Basically some birds can see the north pole, and some fish can perceive electrical fields. There’s others. Some snakes can sense inferred, many animals see in ultraviolet. Birds are said to have four pri… --- ## [What is it that they still don't teach you at Business Schools?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-it-that-they-still-dont-teach-you-at-business-schools/583119)
**Author:** [@Indian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Indian)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-it-that-they-still-dont-teach-you-at-business-schools/583119 "2011-06-02T20:39:53Z")
Harvard or anywhere? --- ## [Who to turn to when the State's DA refuses to press charges](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-to-turn-to-when-the-states-da-refuses-to-press-charges/583714)
**Author:** [@obbn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/obbn)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-to-turn-to-when-the-states-da-refuses-to-press-charges/583714 "2011-06-02T19:32:36Z")
Hello Everyone, I am having a big problem and not sure who I can turn to, hopefully one of you here can provide the answer. My ex-wife left the State of Florida with my kids in violation of Florida Statutes. The statute… --- ## [Could you be romantically involved with someone who'd been the Other Person multiple times...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-you-be-romantically-involved-with-someone-whod-been-the-other-person-multiple-times/583777)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-you-be-romantically-involved-with-someone-whod-been-the-other-person-multiple-times/583777 "2011-06-02T18:40:25Z")
but never cheated on a partner himself or herself? For purposes of this discussion, consider that romantically involved means at least dating exclusively; one night stands don’t count, nor does fuck-buddyhood or platoni… --- ## [Anyone involved with a mentorship program? I'm looking for advice.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-involved-with-a-mentorship-program-im-looking-for-advice/583994)
**Author:** [@Push\_You\_Down](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Push_You_Down)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-involved-with-a-mentorship-program-im-looking-for-advice/583994 "2011-06-02T16:39:58Z")
I’m a member of a small volunteer organization that has just started a mentorship program. We have 8 mentors working with 3 mentees each (each mentor themselves has a mentor). I’m the program coordinator right now and I… --- ## [Need new washer...HE or traditional?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-new-washer-he-or-traditional/583883)
**Author:** [@kittenblue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kittenblue)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-new-washer-he-or-traditional/583883 "2011-06-02T15:05:27Z")
My washing machine died last night…20-year old Maytag. This is NOT a week when I have time to research, check all the back issues of Consumer’s Reports, go comparison shopping. So I figured I come to the place with ALL t… --- ## [Help With Employee Issue](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-employee-issue/583864)
**Author:** [@Foxy40](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Foxy40)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-employee-issue/583864 "2011-06-02T14:53:59Z")
I thought I had heard everything in my years of being the boss but this is a new one on me. A long time employee came to me with this story this morning and she wants me to “handle it”. I will refer to her as Mary. On… --- ## [Advice on parenting a formerly battered child](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-parenting-a-formerly-battered-child/511983)
**Author:** [@NinetyWt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NinetyWt)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 12:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-parenting-a-formerly-battered-child/511983 "2011-06-02T12:39:40Z")
I’ve wrestled with whether or not to post this for a few days now, but I really would like some advice for the situation I’m in. I think I have thought it all out and have a good plan, but I worry that I’ve totally miss… --- ## [HOW bad an idea is this? (pool in house)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-bad-an-idea-is-this-pool-in-house/583903)
**Author:** [@miss\_elizabeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/miss_elizabeth)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 11:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-bad-an-idea-is-this-pool-in-house/583903 "2011-06-02T11:59:22Z")
So, my SO’s birthday is coming up, and I have what I think is a totally wonderful awesome idea for his party. Part of our living room is actually a walled in garage; the old owners did a poor job of it, however, and ther… --- ## [Gay Dopers: When do you begin correcting people who incorrectly assume the gender of your partner?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gay-dopers-when-do-you-begin-correcting-people-who-incorrectly-assume-the-gender-of-your-partner/583649)
**Author:** [@Incref](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Incref)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gay-dopers-when-do-you-begin-correcting-people-who-incorrectly-assume-the-gender-of-your-partner/583649 "2011-06-02T03:27:32Z")
So I’ve gone back to school and I’m now working two jobs, this has exposed me to a lot of casual sort of acquaintance type work relationships - people I know by face and first name but not much else about them. You have… --- ## [Single Dopers - are you a slob or a neatnik?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/single-dopers-are-you-a-slob-or-a-neatnik/583991)
**Author:** [@Surly\_Chick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Surly_Chick)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/single-dopers-are-you-a-slob-or-a-neatnik/583991 "2011-06-02T03:24:57Z")
Or somewhere in between? I find that because I live alone, I’m somewhat lax about cleaning up after myself. I tend to leave dishes in the sink (I have a dishwasher so it’s not like I even have to wash them by hand) and… --- ## [Curriculum Vitae Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curriculum-vitae-question/583976)
**Author:** [@StusBlues](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StusBlues)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curriculum-vitae-question/583976 "2011-06-02T02:56:10Z")
One for the academic folks: One of my articles was recently reprinted in a book with a much larger distribution than the original. Should I cite the recent reprint of the article on my CV, just the original, or both in … --- ## [Dating to relationship guidlines grab bag: critique and your own](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dating-to-relationship-guidlines-grab-bag-critique-and-your-own/583756)
**Author:** [@The\_Tao\_s\_Revenge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Tao_s_Revenge)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dating-to-relationship-guidlines-grab-bag-critique-and-your-own/583756 "2011-06-02T01:55:00Z")
I originally thought to call this the dating rules, but the only rule is the null rule against all other rules. These are guidelines I think are best practice but not necessarily best practice in all situations and shou… --- ## [Christmas Gift Exchange Dilemna](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christmas-gift-exchange-dilemna/583911)
**Author:** [@LVBoPeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LVBoPeep)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christmas-gift-exchange-dilemna/583911 "2011-06-02T00:04:40Z")
I am having a gift exchange issue and need to see if I’m being a jerk if I decide to do something about it. My parents split up about 15 years ago. My mom left my dad for her girlfriend, who she’s been with since since… --- ## [Why I don't like cats](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-i-dont-like-cats/583363)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2011, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-i-dont-like-cats/583363 "2011-06-01T19:22:29Z")
I adore dogs. I’m just stupid crazy about them and it gets more true with every single passing day. I have never lived one single day of my adult life without one, usually two, and I never intend to. My life would be a … --- ## [What don't I know about having curly hair?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-dont-i-know-about-having-curly-hair/583535)
**Author:** [@The\_Controvert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Controvert)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2011, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-dont-i-know-about-having-curly-hair/583535 "2011-06-01T18:23:58Z")
What do people with straight hair not know about having curly hair? (and vice versa) --- ## [\[Advice about\] about amplifiers and home theater stuff](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-about-about-amplifiers-and-home-theater-stuff/583961)
**Author:** [@Oy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oy)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2011, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-about-about-amplifiers-and-home-theater-stuff/583961 "2011-06-01T18:15:59Z")
I have a lovely Sony amplifier that has served me many years. I have my cable box, my DVD and my VDR all plugged into it, and depending on which device I choose, pretty pictures from cable, DVD or VHS show and sound on … --- ## [Internet Explore 9](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/internet-explore-9/583686)
**Author:** [@SanDiegoTim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanDiegoTim)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2011, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/internet-explore-9/583686 "2011-06-01T17:33:23Z")
Anyone download this yet? If so, whatchathink? --- ## [Hood vs. Bismarck](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hood-vs-bismarck/583867)
**Author:** [@Clothahump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Clothahump)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2011, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hood-vs-bismarck/583867 "2011-06-01T15:29:42Z")
Inspired by Yamato vs. the Bismark - In My Humble Opinion - Straight Dope Message Board In the battle, Hood was engaged by both the Bismarck and the heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen. The Prinz Eugen hit Hood with at least thr… --- ## [What is going to be the next N-word, F-word, R-word?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-going-to-be-the-next-n-word-f-word-r-word/583151)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2011, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-going-to-be-the-next-n-word-f-word-r-word/583151 "2011-06-01T14:01:36Z")
Last night during Glee, there was a public service announcement condemning the use of the R-word, retarded. A few nights ago during the Eastern Conference Championship, Joakim Noah, Chicago Bulls center, called a fan th… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1732) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1734)