# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1770 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1771 --- ## [Does anyone use Priceline.com?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-use-priceline-com/458227)
**Author:** [@TheMerchandise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheMerchandise)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2011, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-use-priceline-com/458227 "2011-03-28T21:11:53Z")
I’m planning a couple night stay in Atlantic City in August with my SO. We’d like to stay at a nicer (for, you know, Atlantic City) hotel, but want to get the best possible deal for it. I thought I’d try the “name your … --- ## [Aquarium question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aquarium-question/576212)
**Author:** [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2011, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aquarium-question/576212 "2011-03-28T21:11:13Z")
What do you feed corys if they are in a tank by themselves? --- ## [Tell me how you got a flat stomach!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-how-you-got-a-flat-stomach/575969)
**Author:** [@Gestalt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gestalt)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2011, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-how-you-got-a-flat-stomach/575969 "2011-03-28T18:33:31Z")
Whenever I lose weight, I’ve always kept a little lower belly pooch. In fact, I’ve been in situations where my lower ribs were kind of visible and I STILL had my lower belly pooch. I’m tired of it. I want to get rid of … --- ## [Men (or indeed women) who don't carry handbags...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-or-indeed-women-who-dont-carry-handbags/576063)
**Author:** [@SanVito](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanVito)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2011, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-or-indeed-women-who-dont-carry-handbags/576063 "2011-03-28T16:38:08Z")
Inspired by this thread, for people (mostly men I may hastily assume) who don’t normally carry a bag, don’t you lose stuff all the time? If you consider that the average person needs to routinely carry around a bunch of … --- ## [Which amusement park ride induces the most vomiting?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-amusement-park-ride-induces-the-most-vomiting/576005)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2011, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-amusement-park-ride-induces-the-most-vomiting/576005 "2011-03-28T14:59:21Z")
I’m voting for the teacups. What do you think? And/or do you have an amusing anecdote? --- ## [How to fix carpet after dog has peed on it. Help...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-fix-carpet-after-dog-has-peed-on-it-help/575974)
**Author:** [@phantom\_lamb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phantom_lamb)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2011, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-fix-carpet-after-dog-has-peed-on-it-help/575974 "2011-03-28T13:53:48Z")
This is driving me insane. The dog peed in the corner of our new carpet, I immediately took out the detergent and warm water and scrubbed the hell out of it. I dried it with a fan and it’s been dry for days. But the car… --- ## [Aus single parents: visit/access advice needed.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aus-single-parents-visit-access-advice-needed/576236)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2011, 12:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aus-single-parents-visit-access-advice-needed/576236 "2011-03-28T12:28:24Z")
Long story short: my daughter is the proud mum of her 18month old little boy. The Daddy originally wanted nothing to do with her/the pregnancy, turned up for a little while in the first months, then chose to avoid cont… --- ## [Advice needed on a new computer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-needed-on-a-new-computer/576224)
**Author:** [@Yorikke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yorikke)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2011, 9:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-needed-on-a-new-computer/576224 "2011-03-28T09:18:02Z")
We’re in the market for a new computer to replace our 6-year-old hunk. A specific want of mine is, for the next few years, at least, it to be able to play any new game. I don’t need a gaming monster, just something tha… --- ## [So we are about to have our first child...any tips or afvice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-we-are-about-to-have-our-first-child-any-tips-or-afvice/575517)
**Author:** [@Lochdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lochdale)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2011, 7:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-we-are-about-to-have-our-first-child-any-tips-or-afvice/575517 "2011-03-28T07:35:12Z")
Title pretty much says it all. About to have the first little one. We’ve been told it’s a boy (via ultra sounds) and all looks well thus far (a few gentic tests here and there have caused me some sleepless nights). Sh… --- ## [places like Old Montreal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/places-like-old-montreal/576064)
**Author:** [@sciurophobic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sciurophobic)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2011, 5:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/places-like-old-montreal/576064 "2011-03-28T05:36:12Z")
Does anybody know cities that have areas like Place Jacques-Cartier in Montreal? Specifically, areas blocked off from traffic where there are shops to visit during the day and at night there are restaurants and bars or … --- ## [Opinions on changing hardware on antique(ish) buffet & hutch.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-on-changing-hardware-on-antique-ish-buffet-hutch/576195)
**Author:** [@alice\_in\_wonderland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alice_in_wonderland)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2011, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-on-changing-hardware-on-antique-ish-buffet-hutch/576195 "2011-03-28T03:04:57Z")
I’m not sure if this belongs here or in Cafe Society or MPSIMS - I assume not the Pit. I purchased a buffet and hutch recently - it is a light oak antique(ish) set. The reason for the ‘antique(ish)’ is because the set i… --- ## [Have You Ever Had Murderous Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-had-murderous-thoughts/576118)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2011, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-had-murderous-thoughts/576118 "2011-03-28T02:21:53Z")
Read the poll options CAREFULLY. --- ## [Why is this missing kid garnering so much attention?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-this-missing-kid-garnering-so-much-attention/542310)
**Author:** [@GESancMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GESancMan)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2011, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-this-missing-kid-garnering-so-much-attention/542310 "2011-03-27T22:34:34Z")
Anyone in the Pacific Northwest is most likely quite familiar with this story by now. I live in Portland, and it has been all over the news since Friday. The first thing I want to make clear is that this is horrible, a… --- ## [Day trip to Port Townsend. What to do there?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/day-trip-to-port-townsend-what-to-do-there/575636)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2011, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/day-trip-to-port-townsend-what-to-do-there/575636 "2011-03-27T22:24:06Z")
Roomie has the weekend off, so we’re thinking of making a day-trip to Port Townsend (WA). Neither of us have been there. I understand the big draw is the Victorian architecture, but I don’t know how long that would be … --- ## [Why is the convention to put your wallet in the back pocket](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-convention-to-put-your-wallet-in-the-back-pocket/575649)
**Author:** [@PSXer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PSXer)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2011, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-convention-to-put-your-wallet-in-the-back-pocket/575649 "2011-03-27T22:23:59Z")
isn’t it easier to have it stolen than in the front? But still everyone says real men put it in the back --- ## [Spoofing e-mail: A prank too far?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spoofing-e-mail-a-prank-too-far/576028)
**Author:** [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2011, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spoofing-e-mail-a-prank-too-far/576028 "2011-03-27T19:40:49Z")
A week from today is, of course, April Fool’s Day. It’s also Friday, which means it’s the day for my department’s weekly colloquium. So I’m thinking that I’ll send out an announcement for the colloquium, giving the top… --- ## [Aware of Breathing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aware-of-breathing/576020)
**Author:** [@Fiddle\_Peghead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiddle_Peghead)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2011, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aware-of-breathing/576020 "2011-03-27T18:52:55Z")
Around 10 years ago, I was watching a Mets baseball game at home and suddenly became aware of my breathing. Throughout the whole game I had to consciously make myself breathe in and out. Eventually I must have gotten tir… --- ## [Are a lot of three-year-olds psycho or are we just lucky?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-a-lot-of-three-year-olds-psycho-or-are-we-just-lucky/574728)
**Author:** [@Lissla\_Lissar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lissla_Lissar)\ **Replies:** 137\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2011, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-a-lot-of-three-year-olds-psycho-or-are-we-just-lucky/574728 "2011-03-27T18:02:55Z")
Two years old was a breeze compared with now. Our oldest is 3 years and a few months- born in January- and in the last couple of months he’s gained this sudden Screamy Weirdo personality, where he contradicts almost ever… --- ## [Respecting the written word, or the curse of the eBook Reader.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/respecting-the-written-word-or-the-curse-of-the-ebook-reader/575952)
**Author:** [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2011, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/respecting-the-written-word-or-the-curse-of-the-ebook-reader/575952 "2011-03-27T17:26:45Z")
Fair to say I’m loathe to put a book down. If I read over the cover and get a sense of what it might be about, I’ll commit and start it. Once I commit, it’s almost as though I’ve entered a relationship with the author. I… --- ## [Anyone have any experience of renting to "Section 8" recipients](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-any-experience-of-renting-to-section-8-recipients/575818)
**Author:** [@griffin1977](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/griffin1977)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2011, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-any-experience-of-renting-to-section-8-recipients/575818 "2011-03-27T17:24:43Z")
So I’m thinking of moving out of the home I purchased in the East San Francisco bay area, currently looking at the various options w.r.t. renting versus selling. I talked to a property manager today about my options for… --- ## [Best Groupon or Livingsocial deal you've ever snagged?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-groupon-or-livingsocial-deal-youve-ever-snagged/576162)
**Author:** [@ladyfoxfyre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ladyfoxfyre)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2011, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-groupon-or-livingsocial-deal-youve-ever-snagged/576162 "2011-03-27T17:07:33Z")
I don’t often buy stuff from places like Groupon or LivingSocial, but I do check every day just to see what’s available. The best deal I have gotten lately was $99 for six visits to get laser hair removal valued at $660.… --- ## [Computers you have owned: which gave the most & least satisfactory performance?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computers-you-have-owned-which-gave-the-most-least-satisfactory-performance/574072)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2011, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computers-you-have-owned-which-gave-the-most-least-satisfactory-performance/574072 "2011-03-27T15:06:38Z")
When rating a given computer, please do so in term sof how useful & enjoyable to you it was AT THE TIME. Obviously even a cheap laptop today is going to have enormously more processing power, better graphics, & so forth… --- ## [Should I help organize?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-help-organize/576078)
**Author:** [@TKOCC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TKOCC)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2011, 11:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-help-organize/576078 "2011-03-27T11:08:28Z")
I am a professional house cleaner with a nice group of people that work under me. I am the owner, but my second in command is my best friend and VP of Operations. I do go into houses to clean along with the group, not … --- ## [Do deaf people tend to avoid hand-occupying activities?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-deaf-people-tend-to-avoid-hand-occupying-activities/576079)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2011, 4:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-deaf-people-tend-to-avoid-hand-occupying-activities/576079 "2011-03-27T04:55:26Z")
The stream of consciousness that led to this is boring, but where I ended up was thinking that deaf people, having to use their hands to communicate, must find themselves shying away from things like pottery making, for … --- ## [U.S. Dopers who played college sports](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-dopers-who-played-college-sports/575820)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2011, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-dopers-who-played-college-sports/575820 "2011-03-27T01:17:30Z")
Did your school have a policy about what time you had to be done with classes, to make time for practices? --- ## [Gardeners: Best way to Build a waterwall?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gardeners-best-way-to-build-a-waterwall/575867)
**Author:** [@Phlosphr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Phlosphr)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2011, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gardeners-best-way-to-build-a-waterwall/575867 "2011-03-27T01:11:01Z")
Long story short - last year we planted roma tomatoes and the bush got HUGE! Tons of tomatoes, however, none of them ripened, they all stayed green. We live at 8200 feet, on what is technically called a alpine meadow - … --- ## [Have you bought a Mega Millions Lotto ticket yet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-bought-a-mega-millions-lotto-ticket-yet/575954)
**Author:** [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2011, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-bought-a-mega-millions-lotto-ticket-yet/575954 "2011-03-27T00:26:34Z")
The multi-state Mega Millions lotto is over $300 million for tonight’s drawing, which usual draws in even those who normally don’t buy lottery tickets. Have you bought a ticket yet? PTF --- ## [Don't let Firefox update to 3.6.16 New Tabs are broke](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-let-firefox-update-to-3-6-16-new-tabs-are-broke/575841)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2011, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-let-firefox-update-to-3-6-16-new-tabs-are-broke/575841 "2011-03-26T23:52:24Z")
I’m just about fed up with firefox. :smack: The crazy thing did an auto update this morning. Now I can’t open a new tab. :mad: :mad: I’ve tried all three methods. ctrl-t, file new tab, and of course the new tab button… --- ## [Help needed with college instructor ...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-needed-with-college-instructor/575413)
**Author:** [@Bonne\_journee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bonne_journee)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2011, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-needed-with-college-instructor/575413 "2011-03-26T21:06:55Z")
8 weeks of a foreign language. I’m very inquisitive. 2 tests = 96& and 93%. Doing really good. Send another email to the instructor (yes, I did say “another.”) Wow, I get an email back in CAPITOL letters - he’s YELL… --- ## [Ask the guy who gets paid to have sex](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-guy-who-gets-paid-to-have-sex/575755)
**Author:** [@Ulf\_the\_Unwashed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ulf_the_Unwashed)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2011, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-guy-who-gets-paid-to-have-sex/575755 "2011-03-26T18:51:06Z")
I haven’t seen this topic before, so I thought I’d give it a whirl. Okay, so maybe it’s not quite what it sounds. I am not a gigolo, neither am I a rentboy (and just as well, as I would do badly with either one of these… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1769) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1771)