# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1868 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1869 --- ## [Semi-legal question about an arrest...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/semi-legal-question-about-an-arrest/556660)
**Author:** [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2010, 1:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/semi-legal-question-about-an-arrest/556660 "2010-10-11T13:24:06Z")
A buddy of mine flew to Vegas over the weekend. When he got off the plane he was immediately arrested for Fourth(?) Degree Sexual Assault. The story, as I understand it, is that as he was boarding the plane there was a … --- ## [Do you drink tap water? (poll)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-drink-tap-water-poll/556512)
**Author:** [@pbbth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pbbth)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2010, 12:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-drink-tap-water-poll/556512 "2010-10-11T12:59:54Z")
Our office has a water filter in the break room but it is currently not functioning. No problem, I’ll just go fill my water bottle in the bathroom, right? I head in there and try to stick the bottle under the faucet bu… --- ## [Who is the most powerful woman in the world?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-most-powerful-woman-in-the-world/556386)
**Author:** [@NineToTheSky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NineToTheSky)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2010, 11:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-most-powerful-woman-in-the-world/556386 "2010-10-11T11:59:13Z")
In a local news report Irene Rosenfeld, CEO of Kraft Foods was called ‘the second most powerful woman in the world’. Who is the most powerful? --- ## [¿uʍop ǝpısdn pɐǝɹ noʎ op ןןǝʍ ʍoɥ](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-op-pisdn-p-no-op-o/555086)
**Author:** [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2010, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-op-pisdn-p-no-op-o/555086 "2010-10-11T01:21:14Z")
No, I’m not going to do that to the whole post. But I just noticed that, when I read upside down, I more notice that I’m reading backwards, and it takes me a bit to realize that I could flip it around and read it forward… --- ## [How to properly care for dress shoes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-properly-care-for-dress-shoes/556628)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2010, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-properly-care-for-dress-shoes/556628 "2010-10-11T00:44:55Z")
I bought these shoes ( http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline/product\_6490369\_1\_40000000001\_-1?categoryId=120552&top\_category=120552 ) in burgundy and since they’re the first pair of shoes I intend to keep for at least hal… --- ## [Question about insurance and agents](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-insurance-and-agents/556703)
**Author:** [@sparky\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sparky_1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2010, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-insurance-and-agents/556703 "2010-10-10T19:22:36Z")
This thread got me to wondering why insurance agents are needed. I use an independent insurer, yet I get my bills from the insurance company. True, my agent is great to talk to and all, and she’ll spend time looking fo… --- ## [Was the "Burn the Quran" plan just an attention getter and fundraising scheme?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-the-burn-the-quran-plan-just-an-attention-getter-and-fundraising-scheme/553398)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2010, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-the-burn-the-quran-plan-just-an-attention-getter-and-fundraising-scheme/553398 "2010-10-10T19:13:46Z")
I don’t think the stupid pastor really had any plans to burn the Quran today. It seems like it was just a combination of a balloon boy type of attention grab as well as “God is taking me to heaven if I don’t raise a mill… --- ## ["Dear Sir or Madam" alternatives](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-sir-or-madam-alternatives/556005)
**Author:** [@ultraman100](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ultraman100)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2010, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-sir-or-madam-alternatives/556005 "2010-10-10T19:01:08Z")
Something one notch less formal, but not “To Whom It May Concern,” for replies to people offering jobs who don’t provide company or personal names. I am thinking “Dear Recruiting Agent” but that seems like it might be o… --- ## [Dad Apologizes For Losing Cool On School Bus?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dad-apologizes-for-losing-cool-on-school-bus/554156)
**Author:** [@newcomer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/newcomer)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2010, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dad-apologizes-for-losing-cool-on-school-bus/554156 "2010-10-10T18:50:44Z")
Article Orlando News, Weather and Sports - Florida News - WESH Channel 2 What’s wrong with these kids today? Dad may have overstepped but I’m not sure any other dad would just say “Ah, well, maybe tomorrow bullies will … --- ## [Any European job options for Romanian student?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-european-job-options-for-romanian-student/556371)
**Author:** [@filmore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/filmore)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2010, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-european-job-options-for-romanian-student/556371 "2010-10-10T17:37:53Z")
We hosted a Romanian high school student several years ago and kept in touch since then. She’s really nice, smart, and we’ve enjoyed getting to know her. She is now in college but worried about her job prospects. Evid… --- ## [Cool (free) Apps for Android Phones](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cool-free-apps-for-android-phones/556320)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2010, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cool-free-apps-for-android-phones/556320 "2010-10-10T15:39:54Z")
It may have been done before, but I’m late to the party. What are some of your recommended cool applications? --- ## [Is it important for politicians to know anything about the department they are appointed to?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-important-for-politicians-to-know-anything-about-the-department-they-are-appointed-to/556591)
**Author:** [@NineToTheSky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NineToTheSky)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2010, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-important-for-politicians-to-know-anything-about-the-department-they-are-appointed-to/556591 "2010-10-10T14:01:35Z")
Alan Johnson has been made shadow chancellor, but he has admitted he knows nothing about the job. Does it matter that someone who could be responsible for the economic health of a country admits that he has no experien… --- ## [Hong Kong - need some travel info, please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hong-kong-need-some-travel-info-please/556594)
**Author:** [@scareyfaerie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scareyfaerie)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2010, 10:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hong-kong-need-some-travel-info-please/556594 "2010-10-10T10:18:09Z")
A while ago I posted a thread about my 75yr old mother’s plan to go to New Zealand. Having had a load of great ideas about what she ought to have on her itinerary, I’m pleased to say that her trip is now booked and she … --- ## [Creative answers for a question of "Where are you from"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/creative-answers-for-a-question-of-where-are-you-from/555257)
**Author:** [@Waxwinged](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Waxwinged)\ **Replies:** 150\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2010, 7:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/creative-answers-for-a-question-of-where-are-you-from/555257 "2010-10-10T07:00:12Z")
So, I’ve got an accent. You wouldn’t think that that would be a problem in the melting pot of the US, and with friends/acquaintances, it really isn’t. But after the first 12 years or so, having complete strangers asking… --- ## [What effect would Soviet-level casualties have had on the U.S. - during WWII and in 20th Century?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-effect-would-soviet-level-casualties-have-had-on-the-u-s-during-wwii-and-in-20th-century/556144)
**Author:** [@drastic\_quench](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drastic_quench)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2010, 5:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-effect-would-soviet-level-casualties-have-had-on-the-u-s-during-wwii-and-in-20th-century/556144 "2010-10-10T05:55:12Z")
If the USA had shouldered the brunt of Nazi Germany’s war machine and still won, what would that be like? Would there be a generation gap? Would our outlook on war and/or the Cold Wars arms race have changed - assumi… --- ## [Your story?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-story/556669)
**Author:** [@Paragonkid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paragonkid)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2010, 5:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-story/556669 "2010-10-10T05:31:14Z")
I was reading a book (Still reading “:rolleyes:”) that said, and I quote, “Once people relize that all you want nothing but their story, their more then happy to give it” Or something along those lines…:dubious: So, wha… --- ## [Do your traditional political views run counter to your recycling views?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-your-traditional-political-views-run-counter-to-your-recycling-views/556409)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2010, 5:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-your-traditional-political-views-run-counter-to-your-recycling-views/556409 "2010-10-10T05:01:54Z")
It is my understanding that traditionally people that are more ecologically minded tend to be more liberal left leaning in their political views. But I have come across a number of friends and colleagues that are contra… --- ## [Am I justified in being annoyed with my professor for doing this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-justified-in-being-annoyed-with-my-professor-for-doing-this/556424)
**Author:** [@Gestalt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gestalt)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2010, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-justified-in-being-annoyed-with-my-professor-for-doing-this/556424 "2010-10-09T20:56:39Z")
So, a small group of us (4 students) have to meet with a professor approximately once every 2 weeks to learn physical diagnosis skills (this is medical school). We did not pick this professor, he was assigned to us. In a… --- ## [Would you play "spin the bottle" as an adult?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-play-spin-the-bottle-as-an-adult/520525)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2010, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-play-spin-the-bottle-as-an-adult/520525 "2010-10-09T19:13:42Z")
So I’m at work the other day. I’m on the elevator. It’s just me and a lady. When we get to our floor, the door opens up and there’s a guy standing there waiting to get in. This is the short transaction that took place: … --- ## [How do you set - Win 7 User Account Control Settings?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-set-win-7-user-account-control-settings/556546)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2010, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-set-win-7-user-account-control-settings/556546 "2010-10-09T16:14:14Z")
I’ve found the complete lack of subtly or common sense with Microsoft’s approach to Win 7 User Account Control Settings disppointing. In theory it’s a fantastic idea. Evil virus tries to change your pc and you get notifi… --- ## [For people with front load washing machines: what do you do about towels?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-people-with-front-load-washing-machines-what-do-you-do-about-towels/556311)
**Author:** [@sparky\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sparky_1)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2010, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-people-with-front-load-washing-machines-what-do-you-do-about-towels/556311 "2010-10-09T14:59:46Z")
My front loader does not like towels, at all. I can do maybe 4 shower size without the machine sounding like it’s shaking apart during the spin cycle. Back when I had a top loader, I just piled the towels in and went ab… --- ## [SO/Spouse has a gross habit - what do you do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-spouse-has-a-gross-habit-what-do-you-do/556217)
**Author:** [@lavenderviolet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lavenderviolet)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2010, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-spouse-has-a-gross-habit-what-do-you-do/556217 "2010-10-09T13:53:04Z")
So let’s say you have an SO/spouse who is very compatible with you in many ways and most of the time you’re very happy together. One problem though: as the relationship has progressed this person has become “comfortable… --- ## [$1k budget for November-December vacation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1k-budget-for-november-december-vacation/556563)
**Author:** [@Superhal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superhal)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2010, 11:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1k-budget-for-november-december-vacation/556563 "2010-10-09T11:47:27Z")
Since my travel plans are pretty shot, I’m wondering how I can spend my two month vacation for about $1k. My current ideas: Buying camping gear and getting a 2 month permit. Buying a bunch of video games or member… --- ## [Has anybody here built their own home?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anybody-here-built-their-own-home/556509)
**Author:** [@misterW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/misterW)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2010, 5:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anybody-here-built-their-own-home/556509 "2010-10-09T05:47:54Z")
What was the experience like? What knowledge and skills did you have going in? Any recommendations or lessons learned to share? --- ## [This is my Daddy, Grandson, Etc...Political Ads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-my-daddy-grandson-etc-political-ads/556418)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2010, 5:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-my-daddy-grandson-etc-political-ads/556418 "2010-10-09T05:28:38Z")
In Illinois the poltical ads are in full swing and I see a bunch of them like I’m sure you’ve seen those type of ads I mean. Question is: Do you like them? Or not? Do you think it’s an effective means of getting th… --- ## [Generation Jumping for the Closest Possible Relationships to History](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/generation-jumping-for-the-closest-possible-relationships-to-history/556564)
**Author:** [@Shagnasty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shagnasty)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2010, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/generation-jumping-for-the-closest-possible-relationships-to-history/556564 "2010-10-09T02:43:03Z")
I call it generation jumping but I don’t know what other people call it. It is basically a degrees of separation game like the famous Kevin Bacon one but for history. The goal is to go back as far as you can based on per… --- ## [Female (or anyone really) interpret this Womenese for me please?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/female-or-anyone-really-interpret-this-womenese-for-me-please/556446)
**Author:** [@Burrido](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Burrido)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2010, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/female-or-anyone-really-interpret-this-womenese-for-me-please/556446 "2010-10-09T00:11:29Z")
I asked a gal I worked with out and got this reply. “I’m currently seeing…dating someone but yes, if i wasn’t i would go out with you”. Reading into it too much? --- ## [Recommend Books for the Science Illiterate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-books-for-the-science-illiterate/556436)
**Author:** [@The\_Sheikh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Sheikh)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2010, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-books-for-the-science-illiterate/556436 "2010-10-08T23:53:12Z")
I was an A student all my years in school. But I know now that when it comes to science, I’m illiterate. Would you recommend me some books that would help me satisfy my curiosities about our world without having to go t… --- ## [Coincidences you have experienced - recently or not so recently](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coincidences-you-have-experienced-recently-or-not-so-recently/555993)
**Author:** [@Manwich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Manwich)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2010, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coincidences-you-have-experienced-recently-or-not-so-recently/555993 "2010-10-08T23:11:10Z")
What are some of the interesting or strange coincidences you have experienced in your life? Mine are not that great but hopefully some of you have some truly extraordinary stories to tell. This thread is inspired by a b… --- ## [How accesible is the Carribean?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-accesible-is-the-carribean/556540)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2010, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-accesible-is-the-carribean/556540 "2010-10-08T23:08:49Z")
For those Dopers who’ve visited the Caribbean, how wheelchair accesible did you find? I’m most intersted in the touristy/resort areas. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1867) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1869)