# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1811 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1812 --- ## [Accounting/Finance jobs for math majors](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/accounting-finance-jobs-for-math-majors/557756)
**Author:** [@GESancMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GESancMan)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2011, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/accounting-finance-jobs-for-math-majors/557756 "2011-01-19T20:19:58Z")
I saw a job advertised for an accountant in Bethel, a little town out in the Alaskan bush. Most people in their right mind wouldn’t want to live there; I would love to. Ordinarily, I don’t bother applying for accountin… --- ## [Rookie seeks cat behavior modification advice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rookie-seeks-cat-behavior-modification-advice/567354)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2011, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rookie-seeks-cat-behavior-modification-advice/567354 "2011-01-19T19:58:38Z")
The background here is that, although I generally like cats, I have never lived with or cared for cats prior to the beginning of 2011. However, I am now house- and cat-sitting for the next six months. My two feline compa… --- ## [If you were in the middle of nowhere, could you know where you were?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-in-the-middle-of-nowhere-could-you-know-where-you-were/568046)
**Author:** [@GuanoLad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GuanoLad)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2011, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-in-the-middle-of-nowhere-could-you-know-where-you-were/568046 "2011-01-19T19:44:13Z")
Imagine if you were blindfolded and drugged over a period of months, then when you woke up all your faculties were fully returned, but you had no idea where in the world you were, nor what time of year it was. Somewhere … --- ## [I need an honest opinion..\[child support law\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-an-honest-opinion-child-support-law/568171)
**Author:** [@hmiller23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hmiller23)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2011, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-an-honest-opinion-child-support-law/568171 "2011-01-19T19:03:50Z")
Hi, I was wondering if a NJ or NY have any type of common law child support? I have been dating a guy for some time and I have found out through a mutual friend that he was denied a us passport because of back child supp… --- ## [What Do You Think Is Your Life Expectency](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-is-your-life-expectency/567723)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2011, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-is-your-life-expectency/567723 "2011-01-19T18:18:21Z")
In other words how long do you think you will live? --- ## [Were you to get pregnant (or get someone pregnant) in high school, what would your parents counsel?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-you-to-get-pregnant-or-get-someone-pregnant-in-high-school-what-would-your-parents-counsel/567496)
**Author:** [@Gestalt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gestalt)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2011, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-you-to-get-pregnant-or-get-someone-pregnant-in-high-school-what-would-your-parents-counsel/567496 "2011-01-19T18:10:12Z")
So I’m watching this show called The Secret Life of the American Teenager (I know). The main plot point is that a 15 yo girl gets pregnant, and the show revolves around how she deals with it. Surprisingly, most of the a… --- ## [Please help educate me on standard "party-girl"-type teenage rebellion.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-help-educate-me-on-standard-party-girl-type-teenage-rebellion/567513)
**Author:** [@trupa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/trupa)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2011, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-help-educate-me-on-standard-party-girl-type-teenage-rebellion/567513 "2011-01-19T17:16:40Z")
I’m godfather to my best friend’s two daughters, and our families are quite close. Recently, they asked us to tutor the youngest one in math and science, as her previously ok to good marks have nosedived. She’s 15 year… --- ## [Tell me about your Home Warranty](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-home-warranty/568082)
**Author:** [@phall0106](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phall0106)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2011, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-home-warranty/568082 "2011-01-19T17:05:47Z")
When I bought my house in June 2009, it came with a one year home warranty that the seller’s offered as an incentive for purchase. In the past year, I’ve used it twice (once for my central heating unit and once for my h… --- ## [Charging money to get things out of lost and found?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/charging-money-to-get-things-out-of-lost-and-found/567752)
**Author:** [@Palo\_Verde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Palo_Verde)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2011, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/charging-money-to-get-things-out-of-lost-and-found/567752 "2011-01-19T16:55:31Z")
My 8 year old daughter goes to a local ballet school and has classes there twice a week. Today there was a table set up just outside that had a lot of miscellaneous items on it with a big Lost and Found sign. In smalle… --- ## [Do you have panic attacks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-panic-attacks/566095)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2011, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-panic-attacks/566095 "2011-01-19T14:04:25Z")
If so, how do you deal with them? Short term (while they’re happening) and long-term (treatment)? --- ## [Should the dead still have privacy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-the-dead-still-have-privacy/568157)
**Author:** [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2011, 4:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-the-dead-still-have-privacy/568157 "2011-01-19T04:07:38Z")
While sorting through some papers, I found a questionnaire my late husband did for his last therapist. It wasn’t something I had seen before. We talked about his concerns and his therapy, but I generally didn’t pry and… --- ## [Focusing through anxiety and fear when you may lose more than a year of your life](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/focusing-through-anxiety-and-fear-when-you-may-lose-more-than-a-year-of-your-life/568021)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2011, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/focusing-through-anxiety-and-fear-when-you-may-lose-more-than-a-year-of-your-life/568021 "2011-01-19T03:01:34Z")
So I found out I flunked the bar. In 3 weeks, I get to take it again. In the meantime, I have to study. If I flunk it again, I’ll have to wait until September to take an 8 month long course to take the test again. I woul… --- ## [Computer help: making a backup sector on existing hard drive](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computer-help-making-a-backup-sector-on-existing-hard-drive/568154)
**Author:** [@Superhal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superhal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2011, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computer-help-making-a-backup-sector-on-existing-hard-drive/568154 "2011-01-19T02:19:34Z")
I know there is software out there that can do this automatically, but I’m wondering if there’s an easy way to do this just through windows. I want to create an ISO or backup file of the contents of my main C: drive. I … --- ## [How to determine when you are being 'used'.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-determine-when-you-are-being-used/568121)
**Author:** [@Ritter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ritter)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2011, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-determine-when-you-are-being-used/568121 "2011-01-19T02:15:19Z")
Anyone here ever suspected they were being used by a friend and confronted the situation head on? How did it go? I have a friend that I adore but sadly the signs are pointing to the friendship being one-sided on my part… --- ## [Guys with bunions -- recommend some shoes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-with-bunions-recommend-some-shoes/568156)
**Author:** [@misterW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/misterW)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2011, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-with-bunions-recommend-some-shoes/568156 "2011-01-19T01:56:08Z")
I’m interested in what shoes you have found to be comfortable in the following categories: (1) Hiking boots (2) Running shoes (3) Basic nice looking non-sneaker shoes that one might wear in a business casual environme… --- ## [Question for software developers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-software-developers/568059)
**Author:** [@KellyCriterion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KellyCriterion)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2011, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-software-developers/568059 "2011-01-19T01:46:18Z")
So I work for a software design firm where we build small-to-medium sized web applications (using PHP) for various clients and stakeholders. I’ve worked for this firm for well over a year, and I enjoy what I do (mostly).… --- ## [What would you do? (Teenage sex question)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-do-teenage-sex-question/568028)
**Author:** [@ZPG\_Zealot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZPG_Zealot)\ **Replies:** 242\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2011, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-do-teenage-sex-question/568028 "2011-01-19T00:30:57Z")
I’m close with my nieces and nephews. They ask me things they won’t ask their parents and tell me things they won’t tell their parents. I’m legally responsible for sixteen-year old Nephew X because his father is workin… --- ## [Phony ID scam caller](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/phony-id-scam-caller/465112)
**Author:** [@Qwakkeddup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qwakkeddup)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2011, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/phony-id-scam-caller/465112 "2011-01-19T00:00:52Z")
Here we go again. Telemarketers are bad enough, but at least now I can tell them to take me off the list. DNC seems to work fairly well, for the legitemate businesses that used to call me. I don’t even get grumpy with t… --- ## [How much noise do you make at the gym?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-noise-do-you-make-at-the-gym/567821)
**Author:** [@Crowbar\_of\_Irony\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crowbar_of_Irony_3)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2011, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-noise-do-you-make-at-the-gym/567821 "2011-01-18T21:32:00Z")
When I work out at the gym, I try to be as quiet as mice. I take care not to make too much noise and try to carry on with my affairs as quietly as possible. On the other extreme, there are others who grunt and puff whil… --- ## [Yeah, No...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yeah-no/567670)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2011, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yeah-no/567670 "2011-01-18T21:29:25Z")
This is probably one of those “critical mass” things where I finally got overexposed to something to the point that it started bugging me a bit, and then, oversensitized, noticed it everywhere when actually it had been t… --- ## [Is it possible in the US to get psychological/psychiatric records expunged (NOT civil commitment)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-in-the-us-to-get-psychological-psychiatric-records-expunged-not-civil-commitment/567411)
**Author:** [@robert\_columbia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robert_columbia)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2011, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-in-the-us-to-get-psychological-psychiatric-records-expunged-not-civil-commitment/567411 "2011-01-18T19:50:23Z")
I know that it may be possible in some jurisdictions to get involuntary psychiatric commitments (court ordered treatment) expunged. This question does NOT relate to that. Is it possible to get counseling visits, evalua… --- ## [Have you fully embraced this new digital world?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-fully-embraced-this-new-digital-world/568086)
**Author:** [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2011, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-fully-embraced-this-new-digital-world/568086 "2011-01-18T19:39:29Z")
I’m done with keeping stupid game boxes around. Done with keeping books around. Done with keeping DVD’s around. I want my media to be digital. Residing either in the cloud, or on my server/NAS or preferably, both. I’ve… --- ## [The New Name For "Southern Sudan" Should Be...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-name-for-southern-sudan-should-be/568010)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2011, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-name-for-southern-sudan-should-be/568010 "2011-01-18T18:24:18Z")
I’ve seen a lot of article on the Internet of what name the region of “South Sudan” should be named should it vote to be independent, which is almost certain to happen. I’ve seen a list so far \[ul\] \[li\]The Nile Republ… --- ## [Vitamin D deficient Dopers - how long after starting vitamins before you felt better?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vitamin-d-deficient-dopers-how-long-after-starting-vitamins-before-you-felt-better/567288)
**Author:** [@PandaBear77](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PandaBear77)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2011, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vitamin-d-deficient-dopers-how-long-after-starting-vitamins-before-you-felt-better/567288 "2011-01-18T17:38:40Z")
So I found out recently my vitamin D level is 8.6, which is apparently really low. Kinda explains, at least in part, why I’m so tired all the time (not that being a workaholic and significantly overweight doesn’t contri… --- ## [A new twist on collecting money at weddings: heard of this one?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-new-twist-on-collecting-money-at-weddings-heard-of-this-one/567749)
**Author:** [@dangermom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dangermom)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2011, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-new-twist-on-collecting-money-at-weddings-heard-of-this-one/567749 "2011-01-18T15:22:15Z")
I will just start off by acknowledging that what I am about to describe is \*incredibly \*tacky and in bad taste. What I want to know is if anyone has ever heard of this idea before, or if it was a new and original way to… --- ## [IKEA: Love it or hate it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ikea-love-it-or-hate-it/567343)
**Author:** [@PunditLisa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PunditLisa)\ **Replies:** 124\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2011, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ikea-love-it-or-hate-it/567343 "2011-01-18T14:33:13Z")
Over the holidays, my husband and I went to IKEA to buy a futon for my daughter. I’d picked one out from their online catalog, but they wanted $100 to ship a $300 item (!), so I decided to just go pick it up. Besides, … --- ## [You choose! Severe Constipation or Insomnia ala Rick Astley. Which is it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-choose-severe-constipation-or-insomnia-ala-rick-astley-which-is-it/567435)
**Author:** [@Autolycus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Autolycus)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2011, 8:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-choose-severe-constipation-or-insomnia-ala-rick-astley-which-is-it/567435 "2011-01-18T08:58:02Z")
So, let’s say you carelessy step on an old gypsy’s toe or something, but it’s her birthday so she’s feeling a bit sporting. She offers you a choice of curses. One: Once every thirteen days, at random, you shit out a t… --- ## [A concription poll for the ladies.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-concription-poll-for-the-ladies/567516)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2011, 7:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-concription-poll-for-the-ladies/567516 "2011-01-18T07:50:43Z")
You’re 19 years old. You get a latter from your local draft board. Your number’s come up and you’ve been drafted. You report for your physical and are deemed physically and mental fit for military service. You a… --- ## [Who MUST be included in a limited-seats wedding?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-must-be-included-in-a-limited-seats-wedding/566767)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2011, 5:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-must-be-included-in-a-limited-seats-wedding/566767 "2011-01-18T05:19:02Z")
Purely hypothetical (though I could potentially encounter this situation in the future): You’re getting married. Your SO insists on having a wedding but you must pay for it yourselves and have a very limited budget. Y… --- ## [What's the best way to promote a blog?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-way-to-promote-a-blog/567739)
**Author:** [@Chef\_Troy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chef_Troy)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2011, 4:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-way-to-promote-a-blog/567739 "2011-01-18T04:59:05Z")
I started a blog a couple of weeks ago called “50 Books for 50 Bucks.” It’s a book-review blog with all review materials purchased at my local dollar store. Anyway, two weeks in, I have 11 official followers on blogspot… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1810) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1812)