# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1841 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1842 --- ## [freeways](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/freeways/561733)
**Author:** [@misterkrc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/misterkrc)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2010, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/freeways/561733 "2010-11-24T20:26:22Z")
i have lived in socal for 65 years. i recently went on vacation in northern cal in Aug. driving on many hwys. Car drivers up there were slow & relaxed. why are there so many “A” holes an tailgators in socal. --- ## [Are Ducati Motorcyles Anything Special?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-ducati-motorcyles-anything-special/561722)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2010, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-ducati-motorcyles-anything-special/561722 "2010-11-24T19:37:15Z")
The Italian motorcycle mfg. (Ducati) is unique-they are the only manufacturer that use a “desmodromic” valve actuation system. That is, the valves are opened and closed by a speail mechanical linkage, instead of being op… --- ## [Advice for a resume with almost no professional experience?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-for-a-resume-with-almost-no-professional-experience/561580)
**Author:** [@AlsoNamedBort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AlsoNamedBort)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2010, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-for-a-resume-with-almost-no-professional-experience/561580 "2010-11-24T18:52:27Z")
So, I got my degree in Photography about a year ago, and I’ve been looking for any sort of job related to art. My resume was total crap (and outdated) so I’m throwing it out and typing up a new one. The problem is I have… --- ## [We're evacuating the planet for an unspoiled Earth. What animal species do we take with us?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-evacuating-the-planet-for-an-unspoiled-earth-what-animal-species-do-we-take-with-us/561234)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2010, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-evacuating-the-planet-for-an-unspoiled-earth-what-animal-species-do-we-take-with-us/561234 "2010-11-24T18:50:25Z")
A catastrophe is about to destroy the Earth, or at least make it uninhabitable for human beings. Though we haven’t the tech to deflect the anti-matter meteor or whatever, we do have the ability to evacuate a pitiful port… --- ## [Dual-platform calendar software](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dual-platform-calendar-software/551809)
**Author:** [@Gary\_Robson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gary_Robson)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2010, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dual-platform-calendar-software/551809 "2010-11-24T18:23:01Z")
I need some recommendations, suggestions, and/or advice. My wife and I have pretty active calendars. We both do freelance work, we have two businesses together, we have kids and a grandkid, and we both sit on boards of … --- ## [Poll about marriage: Men, your wife must work / Women, you have to work--any guilt/regret for that?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-about-marriage-men-your-wife-must-work-women-you-have-to-work-any-guilt-regret-for-that/560947)
**Author:** [@Koxinga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Koxinga)\ **Replies:** 157\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2010, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-about-marriage-men-your-wife-must-work-women-you-have-to-work-any-guilt-regret-for-that/560947 "2010-11-24T16:40:54Z")
I believe there was a time that if a wife had to go to work to help support a family, it would be a source of embarassment or wounded pride for the husband. OBVIOUSLY times have changed, but I have to admit I do find mys… --- ## [What Year Were You Born In](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-year-were-you-born-in/561505)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2010, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-year-were-you-born-in/561505 "2010-11-24T15:26:13Z")
What year of the Chinese Zodiac were you born in? --- ## [When to call "BullSh-t" on a Car Dealership](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-to-call-bullsh-t-on-a-car-dealership/561379)
**Author:** [@Count\_Blucher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Count_Blucher)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2010, 12:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-to-call-bullsh-t-on-a-car-dealership/561379 "2010-11-24T12:31:25Z")
My wife is a very independent woman. She does what she does & explains/rationalizes whatever after. Her car (the only one we have a payment on, and fairly Hellacious mortgage-sized one at that) is a Honda Pilot. Fine,… --- ## [What doctor to see for wrist pain?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-doctor-to-see-for-wrist-pain/561554)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2010, 8:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-doctor-to-see-for-wrist-pain/561554 "2010-11-24T08:05:49Z")
This is in the tissue of the hand, and of the arm just below the wrist joint, not the wrist joint itself. Happens when I move my hand wrong, or overuse the hand. It might well be carpal tunnel or another overuse injury, … --- ## [On the crapper: how many wipes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-the-crapper-how-many-wipes/561362)
**Author:** [@iamnotbatman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iamnotbatman)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2010, 6:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-the-crapper-how-many-wipes/561362 "2010-11-24T06:34:19Z")
Maybe because I err on the side of caution, maybe because I have a hairy ass, maybe because I have a poor diet, but I think I’m on the high end: I probably average about 6 wipes. How about you (and how do you judge when … --- ## [Headphone Suggestions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/headphone-suggestions/561746)
**Author:** [@Ephemera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ephemera)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2010, 6:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/headphone-suggestions/561746 "2010-11-24T06:06:00Z")
I am in the market for some over the ear headphones to listen to my mp3 player with. I am no audiophile, so I don’t need or want anything top of the line, and am only wanting to spend around $100.00 at the most, but I ha… --- ## [Your favorite kind of porn contains the following:](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-kind-of-porn-contains-the-following/553972)
**Author:** [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2010, 4:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-kind-of-porn-contains-the-following/553972 "2010-11-24T04:22:28Z")
Check the only things you really like to see in porn. Just don’t check them all, I am trying to get a picture of what is popular and what is not. --- ## [Are there any decent r.c. airplanes or choppers for under $100?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-decent-r-c-airplanes-or-choppers-for-under-100/561625)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2010, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-decent-r-c-airplanes-or-choppers-for-under-100/561625 "2010-11-24T00:26:21Z")
I’m thinking of getting one for my brother in law for Christmas or his birthday (a week before). I know that you can spend as much as you want for these things but what’s the least you would expect to spend for a decent… --- ## [You can read minds. How do you react to someone's sexual thoughts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-can-read-minds-how-do-you-react-to-someones-sexual-thoughts/561227)
**Author:** [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2010, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-can-read-minds-how-do-you-react-to-someones-sexual-thoughts/561227 "2010-11-23T23:32:12Z")
Congratulations! You have recently discovered that you have the ability to read minds. It’s only been a few weeks, but you’re starting to get used to your new talent. As far as you know, nobody else has this ability, and… --- ## [Do you get faster service when you bring a book to a restaurant?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-get-faster-service-when-you-bring-a-book-to-a-restaurant/561382)
**Author:** [@a35362](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/a35362)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2010, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-get-faster-service-when-you-bring-a-book-to-a-restaurant/561382 "2010-11-23T23:09:44Z")
When I’m eating out alone, and I don’t really have to be anywhere soon, I bring a book (a paperback, not War and Peace). It seems to me that the servers knock themselves out to get me my order if it looks like I might s… --- ## [New Wireless Mouse...what to buy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-wireless-mouse-what-to-buy/560902)
**Author:** [@czarcaztic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/czarcaztic)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2010, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-wireless-mouse-what-to-buy/560902 "2010-11-23T23:09:07Z")
I’d like to get a new wireless mouse, and have had a couple in the past, but I’ve always had problems with the range from the mouse receiver. I’ve had a mouse that starts acting erratic if the mouse is more than three fe… --- ## [What's the catch? Mortgage - APR related](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-catch-mortgage-apr-related/561637)
**Author:** [@congodwarf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/congodwarf)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2010, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-catch-mortgage-apr-related/561637 "2010-11-23T23:08:24Z")
We got a call today from a rep from our mortgage company. He said that we have the option of changing our fixed rate (5.25%) to a lower rate (3.25 or 3.75 - I forget which). This is the deal: We take the lower rate and… --- ## [Columbus OH Dopers: A smarter way to get to Toledo tomorrow than 23N?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/columbus-oh-dopers-a-smarter-way-to-get-to-toledo-tomorrow-than-23n/561712)
**Author:** [@xanthous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xanthous)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2010, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/columbus-oh-dopers-a-smarter-way-to-get-to-toledo-tomorrow-than-23n/561712 "2010-11-23T22:46:01Z")
I have a feeling 23N will be a mess, especially getting thru Cols/Delaware. Is there an alt route up that way that’s not ridiculous? (I’ll be ending up just northwest of Toledo, but have always done the 23/15/75/475/23 … --- ## [Guess the Royal wedding date & venue.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-the-royal-wedding-date-venue/561342)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2010, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-the-royal-wedding-date-venue/561342 "2010-11-23T22:24:32Z")
I call Westminster Abbey, July 1st. It’s the traditional venue for royal weddings (the Queen & Prince Phillip married there) and July 1st would’ve been Diana’s 50th birthday. It also falls on a Friday next year which… --- ## [Help! Are there any good non-underwire bras?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-are-there-any-good-non-underwire-bras/561239)
**Author:** [@Unauthorized\_Cinnamon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unauthorized_Cinnamon)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2010, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-are-there-any-good-non-underwire-bras/561239 "2010-11-23T21:22:47Z")
My GYN just told me that my painful breast lumps are most likely glandular tissue irritated by underwire bras. My “prescription” is to stop using underwires. I’m a 38-40 D to DD, and I want my breasts to appear separat… --- ## [The Annual When To Put Up Your X-Mas Tree and Take It Down Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-annual-when-to-put-up-your-x-mas-tree-and-take-it-down-thread/561042)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2010, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-annual-when-to-put-up-your-x-mas-tree-and-take-it-down-thread/561042 "2010-11-23T20:49:58Z")
I saw riding on the el train in Chicago tonight, the Christmas trees are up and the decorations are a-shining. So once again I present you with the question. When should you put up our Chistmas Tree. And when to take i… --- ## [Bathroom design ideas needed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bathroom-design-ideas-needed/561679)
**Author:** [@Shadowfyre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shadowfyre)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2010, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bathroom-design-ideas-needed/561679 "2010-11-23T20:14:04Z")
My wife and I are both over 6 ft tall. Our downstairs bathroom has a tiny vanity and my wife wanted to replace it so we wouldn’t have to bend over so much just to wash our hands. And it is also starting to rot and fall a… --- ## [Would you enroll your child in a Spanish immersion school?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-enroll-your-child-in-a-spanish-immersion-school/560908)
**Author:** [@Velma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velma)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2010, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-enroll-your-child-in-a-spanish-immersion-school/560908 "2010-11-23T20:02:38Z")
Our son’s elementary school offers Spanish immersion and I was just curious about what people’s opinions are about it, whether or not anyone here has done it, what is your initial reaction to it, etc. Here’s the way it … --- ## [You find an ATM with someone's card in it...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-find-an-atm-with-someones-card-in-it/561282)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2010, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-find-an-atm-with-someones-card-in-it/561282 "2010-11-23T19:05:35Z")
Inspired by this exact scenario (starts at 8:00, continues here) discussed in the Gervais/Merchant/Pilkington XFM show. You find an ATM - nobody is around, there’s no cameras to be seen. It has a card in it and the PIN … --- ## [Bleak future with 112th Congress and beyond](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bleak-future-with-112th-congress-and-beyond/561569)
**Author:** [@septimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/septimus)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2010, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bleak-future-with-112th-congress-and-beyond/561569 "2010-11-23T19:00:44Z")
A few months ago a political poll was taken at SDMB and I went with: happy to vote for Obama, not too disappointed so far. I’m drifting more to the disappointed and sad by now, while still assigning most of the blame … --- ## [Researching the officers of a corporation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/researching-the-officers-of-a-corporation/561629)
**Author:** [@Fried\_Dough\_Ho](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fried_Dough_Ho)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2010, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/researching-the-officers-of-a-corporation/561629 "2010-11-23T17:58:35Z")
Googling around gets me sites that want $29.95 to tell me who the officers of a Nevada corporation are. Is there any way to get the information without paying a service (which is always suspect to me that they are going… --- ## [Nice hotel in Washington D.C.?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nice-hotel-in-washington-d-c/561252)
**Author:** [@Unauthorized\_Cinnamon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unauthorized_Cinnamon)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2010, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nice-hotel-in-washington-d-c/561252 "2010-11-23T17:11:21Z")
Hubby got a nice bonus, and he’s taking me on a short trip. We were thinking D.C. - hit the museums, maybe go to the movies, hopefully use the metro and avoid driving around the city. We’re going December 26-28. AAA i… --- ## [To the doctor or the dentist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-the-doctor-or-the-dentist/561631)
**Author:** [@Jormungandr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jormungandr)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2010, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-the-doctor-or-the-dentist/561631 "2010-11-23T15:10:35Z")
I know we’re not supposed to seek medical advice here, but as I have limited funds I need some idea of where to go. For the past week, I have been experiencing pain on the right side of my jaw. This happens only when I’m… --- ## [Where'd your username come from?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whered-your-username-come-from/560677)
**Author:** [@supergalactic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/supergalactic)\ **Replies:** 155\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2010, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whered-your-username-come-from/560677 "2010-11-23T13:27:16Z")
I was kinda high on a random Saturday night and it floated into my head. --- ## [Dark spot in eye](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dark-spot-in-eye/561583)
**Author:** [@Asympotically\_fat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asympotically_fat)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2010, 12:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dark-spot-in-eye/561583 "2010-11-23T12:03:34Z")
I’ve had a dark spot ‘floater-like’ in my right for several months. It’s quite annoying as though I can’t see it all the time it’s most obvious when I’m looking at a computer screen or reading. I went to an optician a f… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1840) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1842)