# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1845 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1846 --- ## [In dating someone else, is their relationship status important?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-dating-someone-else-is-their-relationship-status-important/561112)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2010, 8:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-dating-someone-else-is-their-relationship-status-important/561112 "2010-11-19T08:43:02Z")
There’s another thread, where a poster is asking advice on how to refer to his wife now that they are separated. It is unclear is to what is motivating his inquiry, but I would expect that when you are dating someone e… --- ## [News interviewers who do the best job of interviewing people](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/news-interviewers-who-do-the-best-job-of-interviewing-people/561200)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2010, 7:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/news-interviewers-who-do-the-best-job-of-interviewing-people/561200 "2010-11-19T07:21:15Z")
Even though the makers tend to balk at being called news, Jon Stewart is probably one of the best interviewers I have seen when it comes to interviewing politicians and authors. Fareed Zakaria is also pretty good, I try… --- ## [TSA Body Scanners and Italian Sausage](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tsa-body-scanners-and-italian-sausage/561194)
**Author:** [@SanDiegoTim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanDiegoTim)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2010, 5:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tsa-body-scanners-and-italian-sausage/561194 "2010-11-19T05:11:02Z")
Got to thinking about having some fun with the TSA. How about stuffing a half pound or so of Italian Sausage in my jockey shorts (front) prior to entering the scanner? Good for a laugh or an arrest? Can’t imagine the … --- ## [How does your family celebrate anniversaries?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-your-family-celebrate-anniversaries/561066)
**Author:** [@PeskiPiksi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PeskiPiksi)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2010, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-your-family-celebrate-anniversaries/561066 "2010-11-19T03:00:44Z")
Specifically, wedding anniversaries. My husband and I are coming up on our eighth later this month. And once again, my mother-in-law is insisting on taking us out to dinner. This has been an issue for the past two yea… --- ## [Microbiology/fresh meat drippings.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/microbiology-fresh-meat-drippings/561108)
**Author:** [@The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Flying_Dutchman)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2010, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/microbiology-fresh-meat-drippings/561108 "2010-11-19T02:35:55Z")
Okay you bring out your steaks and hamburger patties on a platter out to the bbq grill. You lay you meat out and grill to various levels of doneness, but in any case you are satisfied that you’ve killed off any harmful … --- ## [CHEAP DIO DAQ, Ethernet based w/ webserver and logging?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheap-dio-daq-ethernet-based-w-webserver-and-logging/561085)
**Author:** [@Napier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napier)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2010, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheap-dio-daq-ethernet-based-w-webserver-and-logging/561085 "2010-11-19T02:23:27Z")
Anybody know a digital input/output data acquisition and logging device with Ethernet connectivity that includes a webserver and can log? One that is cheap??? I know of some that aren’t cheap, such as the famous WebDAQ … --- ## [Good deal on a laptop?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-deal-on-a-laptop/561138)
**Author:** [@cmosdes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmosdes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2010, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-deal-on-a-laptop/561138 "2010-11-19T00:03:48Z")
It this a good deal for this laptop? I can’t really find much info on this model. It looks like a decent deal to me. Mostly I’m just looking for a second computer around the house that will allow some web surfing/e-mail/… --- ## [Need a light geotag reader](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-light-geotag-reader/561154)
**Author:** [@Angel\_of\_Doubt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Angel_of_Doubt)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2010, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-light-geotag-reader/561154 "2010-11-18T22:49:53Z")
Or whatever you call this software. I want to do a demonstration in class of how easy (I think) it is to grab locational data off of an uploaded photo that’s been geotagged, like what happened to the Mythbusters guy, an… --- ## [cell phones](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cell-phones/561144)
**Author:** [@BigBertha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigBertha)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2010, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cell-phones/561144 "2010-11-18T22:48:09Z")
I’d like to get rid of my landline and get a cell for the first time. I need an inexpensive one. My phone now costs 25 as part of the cable bundle. Recommends? --- ## [Want a slide rule!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/want-a-slide-rule/560917)
**Author:** [@Dog80](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dog80)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2010, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/want-a-slide-rule/560917 "2010-11-18T22:38:30Z")
Are they made anymore or my only option is a secondhand from ebay? Also what should I look for in a slide rule? --- ## [Charlie Rangel found guilty of ethics violations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/charlie-rangel-found-guilty-of-ethics-violations/560893)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2010, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/charlie-rangel-found-guilty-of-ethics-violations/560893 "2010-11-18T22:00:37Z")
NY Times story here. He was convicted on 11 of 12 charges by a House subcommittee. I’ve seen differing stories of how the process continues. It’s unclear to me whether this same subcommittee will recommend a penalty t… --- ## [Which ideal is more important to you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-ideal-is-more-important-to-you/560727)
**Author:** [@VarlosZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VarlosZ)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2010, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-ideal-is-more-important-to-you/560727 "2010-11-18T19:49:08Z")
Use whatever criteria and definitions strike you intuitively as the most relevant. Obviously, aside from a few ideologues out there, I’m sure that the only \*correct \*answer is “it depends.” But I think there’s informat… --- ## [Women: Attractiveness and dismissal of your professional achievements](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-attractiveness-and-dismissal-of-your-professional-achievements/560648)
**Author:** [@MeanOldLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeanOldLady)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2010, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-attractiveness-and-dismissal-of-your-professional-achievements/560648 "2010-11-18T18:55:53Z")
Tried to say a whole lot in a thread title there. My question is: Do you regularly encounter people dismissing your professional achievements by claiming they are solely, or in large part, due to your being an attractiv… --- ## [referring to separated spouses](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/referring-to-separated-spouses/561072)
**Author:** [@Number](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Number)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2010, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/referring-to-separated-spouses/561072 "2010-11-18T18:43:42Z")
I’ve recently amicably separated from my wife. It’s likely to be quite a while before we make the divorce official. In the meantime, how do I refer to her in conversation? My aim is to be concise without misstating ou… --- ## [What complex things can you do with your fingers w/o looking?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-complex-things-can-you-do-with-your-fingers-w-o-looking/560658)
**Author:** [@Runs\_With\_Scissors](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Runs_With_Scissors)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2010, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-complex-things-can-you-do-with-your-fingers-w-o-looking/560658 "2010-11-18T16:40:44Z")
I don’t mean simply tying your shoes or working a button. I mean complex. I can type better if I don’t look. My typing teacher in high school said we’d be better off if we never looked, and she was right. I play guit… --- ## [Where do you like to sit on a commercial flight?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-you-like-to-sit-on-a-commercial-flight/559958)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2010, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-you-like-to-sit-on-a-commercial-flight/559958 "2010-11-18T15:55:45Z")
I’m dividing this poll into left/right seating and front/rear seating, so this one will be multiple choice to allow you to vote in each section. But the question is simple. Where is your preferred seating on a commercial… --- ## [What's the least you've spent on a hotel/hostel room?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-least-youve-spent-on-a-hotel-hostel-room/560934)
**Author:** [@EmAnJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmAnJ)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2010, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-least-youve-spent-on-a-hotel-hostel-room/560934 "2010-11-18T14:27:00Z")
Pulling from this thread, what’s the least you’ve ever spent on a hotel/hostel room? We spent $4 US a night on a room in Hondouras in a really sketchy area. We were backpacking and were on the cheap, and had also brough… --- ## ["All inclusive, last minute vacation" needs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-inclusive-last-minute-vacation-needs/561007)
**Author:** [@Lady\_Venom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lady_Venom)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2010, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-inclusive-last-minute-vacation-needs/561007 "2010-11-18T02:42:08Z")
My husband and I are thinking about doing a last minute “all inclusive” vacation in December to Mexico, DR, or the like. The few we’ve been looking at include air fare, hotel, all meals, drinks and snacks, as well as sh… --- ## [Poll for "ethical" vegetarians/vegans: is eating meat unethical for everybody?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-for-ethical-vegetarians-vegans-is-eating-meat-unethical-for-everybody/560595)
**Author:** [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2010, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-for-ethical-vegetarians-vegans-is-eating-meat-unethical-for-everybody/560595 "2010-11-18T02:36:04Z")
This is really just a poll for those who avoid eating meat/animal products purely for ethical reasons. Those who need to avoid it for health or religious reaosns are excused from the poll. My question is in the thread t… --- ## [Religions That Have VERY Long Services: Do People Like Them?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/religions-that-have-very-long-services-do-people-like-them/560666)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2010, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/religions-that-have-very-long-services-do-people-like-them/560666 "2010-11-18T01:35:07Z")
I always wondered why people would choose religions that require very long services. I understand that the Amish have Sunday services that are quite long-something like 4-6 hours? Do those of you who attend very long r… --- ## [Hormone shots(women only)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hormone-shots-women-only/561023)
**Author:** [@BigBertha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigBertha)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2010, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hormone-shots-women-only/561023 "2010-11-18T01:25:59Z")
I am supposed to get an appointment soon to get a Depo shot. Back story-I’ve been on low dose birth control for years. I’m 51. I’ve been on to solve difficult cramps. It worked. My regular dr. told me to stop taking the … --- ## [If life is meaningless without children, is it meaningless without grandchildren?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-life-is-meaningless-without-children-is-it-meaningless-without-grandchildren/560691)
**Author:** [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2010, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-life-is-meaningless-without-children-is-it-meaningless-without-grandchildren/560691 "2010-11-18T01:20:22Z")
There aren’t many dopers who hold to the belief that if you don’t have kids your life is meaningless, but I know there are a few. So, this question is for them, and also for anyone interested in chiming in. As a childl… --- ## [The Oracle praises Obamanomics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-oracle-praises-obamanomics/561008)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2010, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-oracle-praises-obamanomics/561008 "2010-11-18T00:43:08Z")
This op-ed from the NYT surprised me. Warren Buffet is arguable the most successful stock analyst to come along. His opinion that the actions taken by not only Obama appointees, but also by George Bush, saved the natio… --- ## [Are you looking for stocking stuffers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-looking-for-stocking-stuffers/560983)
**Author:** [@Yllaria](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yllaria)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2010, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-looking-for-stocking-stuffers/560983 "2010-11-18T00:31:46Z")
Let me submit bacon bandages. We’ve done bacon salt. We did the maple-bacon lollipops. This year the bacon in the stockings will have fewer calories. What else should I be getting? --- ## [Did anyone find porn magazines in the woods when they were young?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-anyone-find-porn-magazines-in-the-woods-when-they-were-young/560923)
**Author:** [@scamartistry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scamartistry)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2010, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-anyone-find-porn-magazines-in-the-woods-when-they-were-young/560923 "2010-11-17T22:48:06Z")
Im trying to figure out if this is a mandatory or at least common childhood experience. For some reason you one day find a bag full of dirty magazines under some tree or rock in the forest am I alone? --- ## [What makes you doubt your faith...in evolution?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-you-doubt-your-faith-in-evolution/560570)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2010, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-you-doubt-your-faith-in-evolution/560570 "2010-11-17T22:24:12Z")
I know that life evolved…David Attenborough tells me so, and I listen to whatever David says…indeed. Plus I find the whole notion of an all-poweful creator just pure crazyass…especially as a substitute for wrapping one’… --- ## [Is there a distinctive Alaskan accent?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-distinctive-alaskan-accent/408994)
**Author:** [@OneCentStamp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OneCentStamp)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2010, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-distinctive-alaskan-accent/408994 "2010-11-17T20:45:31Z")
And if there is, could someone point me to a recorded example of it? (Or them, if there’s more than one.) I mean, it’s easy for me to name a Georgia accent (Paula Deen), or Massachusetts (any Kennedy), or Brooklyn (Bug… --- ## [Boiled egg spoilage? Keep or discard?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boiled-egg-spoilage-keep-or-discard/560891)
**Author:** [@Alpha\_Twit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alpha_Twit)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2010, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boiled-egg-spoilage-keep-or-discard/560891 "2010-11-17T20:10:28Z")
I left a pan on boiled eggs, with the heat turned off and still in the shell, on the stove top all night. Would you eat them? My thoughts: eggs are cheap, salmonella hurts and missing work is expensive - chuck them. Agr… --- ## [Question for diabetics: DiabetiDerm](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-diabetics-diabetiderm/561011)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2010, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-diabetics-diabetiderm/561011 "2010-11-17T19:57:26Z")
(Not looking for medical advice; just feedback) Have you ever used DiabetiDerm on your feet? It’s supposed to help with circulation and “rejuvinate” due to the ingredient L-Arginine. Is it really different than cheap mo… --- ## [Need camera recommendations, please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-camera-recommendations-please/560865)
**Author:** [@Smeghead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smeghead)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2010, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-camera-recommendations-please/560865 "2010-11-17T19:22:52Z")
I know next to nothing about the world of cameras. We have a little point-and-shoot type dealie, but my wife is wanting something nicer that she can use to experiment and actually take some nice pictures and stuff with … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1844) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1846)