# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1785 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1786 --- ## [Would you join organized crime?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-join-organized-crime/572904)
**Author:** [@Superhal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superhal)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2011, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-join-organized-crime/572904 "2011-03-03T23:49:57Z")
I’ve had many opportunities in the past, but never felt the appeal. If you were offered the opportunity to make a few extra bucks a week at the risk of being sucked into the underworld, would you accept? Why or why not? … --- ## [MEN: Is this site representative of how you feel about women?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-is-this-site-representative-of-how-you-feel-about-women/573147)
**Author:** [@loshan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/loshan)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2011, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-is-this-site-representative-of-how-you-feel-about-women/573147 "2011-03-03T22:57:18Z")
This site was referenced in another thread and I have been looking around and wondering if it is in ANY way representative of a majority of men. I am particularly looking at the discussion forums and advice given there.… --- ## [Car Shopping for Special Needs Child - Help Please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-shopping-for-special-needs-child-help-please/562374)
**Author:** [@Bearflag70](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bearflag70)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2011, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-shopping-for-special-needs-child-help-please/562374 "2011-03-03T21:44:59Z")
As you may know, my baby girl, now 8 mos.old, has Spinal Muscular Atrophy. It’s a nasty bitch of a disease. The gist of it is she essentially has very little muscle strength whatsoever, across her entire body, and will o… --- ## [Upgrading: newer CPU or new mobo and i7?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/upgrading-newer-cpu-or-new-mobo-and-i7/573185)
**Author:** [@DWMarch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DWMarch)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2011, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/upgrading-newer-cpu-or-new-mobo-and-i7/573185 "2011-03-03T21:35:59Z")
Hello all! I’m trying to plan my next upgrade. I currently have an Asus P5B motherboard with an Intel Core 2 Duo 6420 processor attached. Courtesy of the SDMB’s own Palooka I was able to score a great deal on a Radeon HD… --- ## [Does Toyota truly make the best 4X4 Truck?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-toyota-truly-make-the-best-4x4-truck/572608)
**Author:** [@Phlosphr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Phlosphr)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2011, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-toyota-truly-make-the-best-4x4-truck/572608 "2011-03-03T20:03:36Z")
I am looking at buying a new-to-me truck. I’m not a buy new off the lot kind of guy, so I will be buying used…I’ve tested the new F-150 \[09’ and 10’ models\] and just finished testing a Toyota Tacoma Quad Cab and Tundra Q… --- ## [Is it rude to run on the street?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-rude-to-run-on-the-street/573240)
**Author:** [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2011, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-rude-to-run-on-the-street/573240 "2011-03-03T20:00:54Z")
I recently started running again. I live in a subdivision which opens into a residential area, the sort with sidewalks and barking dogs and cars parked on either side of the street. Traffic varies according to time of … --- ## [Any one guilty of NOT knowing your SSN? (Social Security #)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-one-guilty-of-not-knowing-your-ssn-social-security/573288)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2011, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-one-guilty-of-not-knowing-your-ssn-social-security/573288 "2011-03-03T19:45:06Z")
I was at the doctor today. The receptionist asked me for my SSN. I blanked. I mean, I knew the last four numbers because I use that all the time. It’s been so long since I had to recall the whole thing I forgot!! :eek: T… --- ## [And hints or tips to dealing with sleep deprivation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-hints-or-tips-to-dealing-with-sleep-deprivation/573254)
**Author:** [@Athena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Athena)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2011, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-hints-or-tips-to-dealing-with-sleep-deprivation/573254 "2011-03-03T18:00:24Z")
Two nights ago, I was up for a few hours in the middle of the night simply because I couldn’t sleep. Happens sometimes, usually not a big deal. Then last night, had a major blowup on a major client’s website, ended up b… --- ## [Personal Recommendations Wanted: Managed Apartments In/Near DC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/personal-recommendations-wanted-managed-apartments-in-near-dc/573252)
**Author:** [@Misnomer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Misnomer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2011, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/personal-recommendations-wanted-managed-apartments-in-near-dc/573252 "2011-03-03T16:43:41Z")
THE NUTSHELL: I am looking for personal recommendations of managed apartment buildings in Washington DC, Arlington (especially Shirlington), or Alexandria (especially Del Ray). By “personal” I mean that you must have eit… --- ## [Providing Aid Relief - Need advice please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/providing-aid-relief-need-advice-please/572571)
**Author:** [@Bibliovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bibliovore)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2011, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/providing-aid-relief-need-advice-please/572571 "2011-03-03T15:27:35Z")
If anyone has previous solid experience of providing aid to disaster or war-torn areas, either in a military, security or NGO capacity, please PM me, as I’d appreciate your advice. Many thanks in advance for your help. --- ## [The new guy in my office has Tourette's sniffles and it's driving me nuts. How do I cope?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-guy-in-my-office-has-tourettes-sniffles-and-its-driving-me-nuts-how-do-i-cope/573160)
**Author:** [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2011, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-guy-in-my-office-has-tourettes-sniffles-and-its-driving-me-nuts-how-do-i-cope/573160 "2011-03-03T15:26:29Z")
There’s a new guy who’s been in my office for about 2 weeks now. He sits in an adjacent aisle, about 10 feet away from me as the crow flies. He’s not sick and doesn’t have a cold because he talks normally. But he does a … --- ## [Do you eat with your kids?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-eat-with-your-kids/572588)
**Author:** [@perfectparanoia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/perfectparanoia)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2011, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-eat-with-your-kids/572588 "2011-03-03T14:50:06Z")
I keep hearing of people who either don’t eat dinner with their children (they make them a seperate meal and the adults eat after they go to bed) or feed thier kids different food than the adults. This just seems like a… --- ## [Cats: Indoors or outdoors?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cats-indoors-or-outdoors/572372)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2011, 2:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cats-indoors-or-outdoors/572372 "2011-03-03T14:05:24Z")
I’ve heard a few opinions about the desirability of having cats indoors or outdoors. Hopefully the thread won’t create a civil war. --- ## [Is there a term meaning the birthday at which one exceeds life expectancy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-term-meaning-the-birthday-at-which-one-exceeds-life-expectancy/572956)
**Author:** [@Bearflag70](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bearflag70)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2011, 1:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-term-meaning-the-birthday-at-which-one-exceeds-life-expectancy/572956 "2011-03-03T13:47:07Z")
A child with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1 just had a birthday where she exceeded the 2-year average life expectancy. I thought it would be nice if there was a specific term for it since it is such a huge milestone for… --- ## [Name your real-life Superwomen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-your-real-life-superwomen/572749)
**Author:** [@LC\_Strawhouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LC_Strawhouse)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2011, 1:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-your-real-life-superwomen/572749 "2011-03-03T13:36:38Z")
It seems that there are many male historical figures who have been well promoted as being an iconic “superman” who achieved their greatest potential in life (depending on your sensibilities, one might choose Leonardo Da … --- ## [Can you critique my resume?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-critique-my-resume/573045)
**Author:** [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2011, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-critique-my-resume/573045 "2011-03-03T01:36:50Z")
It’s OK to move this to MPSIMS if it belongs there. Wherever you want, mods. If you know what companies I work for/am applying to, which might not be hard to figure out based on this information if you’re in the industr… --- ## [Looking for a DSL modem](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-dsl-modem/573124)
**Author:** [@Odaran09](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Odaran09)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2011, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-dsl-modem/573124 "2011-03-02T22:30:33Z")
I currently have ATT DSL in Michigan and using an old DSL modem. I am wondering if upgrading the modem would decrease my ping times. My speeds for the most part are ok but playing COD: Black Ops on my XBOX 360 sometimes … --- ## [Toastmasters?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toastmasters/569403)
**Author:** [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2011, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toastmasters/569403 "2011-03-02T21:52:12Z")
My fear of public speaking coincided with the discovery that I’m amazing at it - in 5th grade. My teacher told me I should join a debate team. I just wanted to crawl under my desk and never be seen again. I dreaded pr… --- ## [For Women. Another Female Sexuality Probe II](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-women-another-female-sexuality-probe-ii/573267)
**Author:** [@The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Flying_Dutchman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2011, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-women-another-female-sexuality-probe-ii/573267 "2011-03-02T21:47:55Z")
xx --- ## [For Women. Another Female Sexuality Probe.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-women-another-female-sexuality-probe/573263)
**Author:** [@The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Flying_Dutchman)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2011, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-women-another-female-sexuality-probe/573263 "2011-03-02T21:42:23Z")
Assume you are unencumbered with having a signifcant other. It is Friday night, you have just had after work drinks with your married co workers in a local hotel pub. They have just left and you are finishing off you… --- ## [Sand in Urine?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sand-in-urine/572779)
**Author:** [@TravisFromOR](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TravisFromOR)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2011, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sand-in-urine/572779 "2011-03-02T21:29:17Z")
So, I just discovered sand in my urine. I’m thinking kidney stones of some sort, but I haven’t seen any other symptoms–no pain, no blood, no nothing. I drink plenty of fluids, but some of those are heavily caffeinated. W… --- ## [What products do you only buy the name brand of?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-products-do-you-only-buy-the-name-brand-of/572703)
**Author:** [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2011, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-products-do-you-only-buy-the-name-brand-of/572703 "2011-03-02T21:05:27Z")
I’m a notorious cheapskate, so I buy generics of just about everything – except Q-Tips and Earl Grey tea; for the latter, only Twinings will do. (The inspiration for this thread can be found in the Marketplace, specifica… --- ## [Parental Rights](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parental-rights/572746)
**Author:** [@th282](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/th282)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2011, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parental-rights/572746 "2011-03-02T16:41:22Z")
My 2 year old son fell at the babysitters house around 8:30am a few days ago. She called me as soon as he fell and told me that she was preparing breakfast when he fell and that she didn’t see the fall. She for warned m… --- ## [Teaching English in Montreal: What's the job market like?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teaching-english-in-montreal-whats-the-job-market-like/573191)
**Author:** [@alfabex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alfabex)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2011, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teaching-english-in-montreal-whats-the-job-market-like/573191 "2011-03-02T16:35:44Z")
I live in Montreal and am currently stuck in a dead-end job. I’ve taught English in the past and think I might like to give it a try here. Is there anyone who knows enough about the job market for English teachers that t… --- ## [Can someone recommend a dentist who is not a sadist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-recommend-a-dentist-who-is-not-a-sadist/573071)
**Author:** [@eno801](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eno801)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2011, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-recommend-a-dentist-who-is-not-a-sadist/573071 "2011-03-02T16:32:52Z")
I am in the Houston area and just got back from one. I literally freaked out hyperventilated and called it quits. The guy seemed sorta pissed when I told him I still felt the jabs. He said I can’t work like this you got … --- ## [Anti Muslim email](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anti-muslim-email/573108)
**Author:** [@madrabbitwoman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madrabbitwoman)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2011, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anti-muslim-email/573108 "2011-03-02T15:01:06Z")
I hate these sorts of emails and am looking to reply to the person who sent it to me. I am assuming that there is a version for America the UK etc and folks just whack in whatever country they don’t want Muslims to be a … --- ## [Introverts Masquerading as Extroverts: Your Experiences](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/introverts-masquerading-as-extroverts-your-experiences/572912)
**Author:** [@Jennshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jennshark)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2011, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/introverts-masquerading-as-extroverts-your-experiences/572912 "2011-03-02T14:28:52Z")
At heart I am an introvert – I really enjoy being at work and have a lot of work friends, but am exhaused when I go home at night from all the interactions. I think most people I work with would be amazed that I’m not a … --- ## [What do you drink to encourage weight loss?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-drink-to-encourage-weight-loss/572845)
**Author:** [@Cardinal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardinal)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2011, 11:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-drink-to-encourage-weight-loss/572845 "2011-03-02T11:00:29Z")
I’ve drunk diet soda for about 20 years, but recently I’ve been reading things about the effect on the bones, and supposedly there is a reaction with insulin that discourages burning calories when you eat or drink sweet … --- ## [Grandson not talking @17months old..advice??](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grandson-not-talking-17months-old-advice/573051)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2011, 10:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grandson-not-talking-17months-old-advice/573051 "2011-03-02T10:03:58Z")
I’ve got the grandest little grandson who is just on 17 months old, has reached all the regular milestones for his age but isn’t talking. :frowning: He understands much of what is said to him, so I doubt there’s a hear… --- ## [How big is your gilded cage?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-big-is-your-gilded-cage/572769)
**Author:** [@The\_Hamster\_King](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Hamster_King)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2011, 8:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-big-is-your-gilded-cage/572769 "2011-03-02T08:12:40Z")
An anonymous benefactor offers to give you enough money for you to live in luxury for the rest of your life. The only condition is that you have to accept a permanent restriction on how far you can roam. The question i… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1784) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1786)