# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1875 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1876 --- ## [What to wear to the court date for my divorce?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-wear-to-the-court-date-for-my-divorce/555387)
**Author:** [@Hazle\_Weatherfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hazle_Weatherfield)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2010, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-wear-to-the-court-date-for-my-divorce/555387 "2010-09-29T15:07:53Z")
I want to wear something that shows my respect for the judge and the situation. Seems like I might need to buy an outfit. I have a black pencil skirt and some stylish black shoes. Would a conservative blouse added to … --- ## [Cross-country trip in November/December -- bad idea?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cross-country-trip-in-november-december-bad-idea/555404)
**Author:** [@Greg\_Charles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Greg_Charles)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2010, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cross-country-trip-in-november-december-bad-idea/555404 "2010-09-29T13:55:09Z")
The way my current contract is going, it looks like I’ll be getting some down time from the middle of November until possibly after Christmas. I’ve been toying with the idea of asking my employer for a leave of absence, … --- ## [How many spaces between sentences?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-spaces-between-sentences/554703)
**Author:** [@Electric\_Warrior](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Electric_Warrior)\ **Replies:** 162\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2010, 10:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-spaces-between-sentences/554703 "2010-09-29T10:17:55Z")
This is an extremely pointless poll, but I’m just curious. The current style guides say that only one space is necessary between sentences. However, I’ve been doing two spaces for so long that I don’t think I could adj… --- ## [Need Advice: How Not to Fall for Someone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-advice-how-not-to-fall-for-someone/555170)
**Author:** [@even\_sven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/even_sven)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2010, 7:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-advice-how-not-to-fall-for-someone/555170 "2010-09-29T07:40:47Z")
I have a friend who has recently struck up a relationship with a guy. So far it’s pretty much been physical and that is going fantastically, but she thinks both parties are starting to feel things developing and are kind… --- ## [Should he stay or should he go?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-he-stay-or-should-he-go/546866)
**Author:** [@Daithi\_Lacha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Daithi_Lacha)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2010, 4:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-he-stay-or-should-he-go/546866 "2010-09-29T04:49:26Z")
I oversee a small work group. We used to be twice as large, but layoffs a few years ago diminished our ranks. Although not truly responsible for them (my manager would take the heat if one of them really messed up), I am… --- ## [Do you know the whereabouts of your baby teeth?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-know-the-whereabouts-of-your-baby-teeth/555230)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2010, 3:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-know-the-whereabouts-of-your-baby-teeth/555230 "2010-09-29T03:46:10Z")
My kids, who live far away with their mother for most of the year, spend their summer vacations with me. My son had lost three of his baby teeth prior to the summer. He lost one more this summer. I did the traditonal … --- ## [Why is John Boehner orange?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-john-boehner-orange/555210)
**Author:** [@palindromemordnilap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/palindromemordnilap)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2010, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-john-boehner-orange/555210 "2010-09-29T01:50:15Z")
He told the WSJ he has never used a tanning salon or tanning product in his life. Since we know politicians never lie, that leaves open the question: Wherefore the amber hue? My guess: when we find the answer, Chester C… --- ## [Mercedes Ads...The car correcting bad driving.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mercedes-ads-the-car-correcting-bad-driving/555306)
**Author:** [@BlankSlate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlankSlate)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2010, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mercedes-ads-the-car-correcting-bad-driving/555306 "2010-09-29T01:32:46Z")
These ads tout “life-saving” features, wherein the car warns you that you’ve fucked up or makes a correction for you. Is this a good thing? In the ads, the drivers make claims like “I had no idea the car in front of me … --- ## [Are The Dead Resentful? What Do Mediums/Channelers Say?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-dead-resentful-what-do-mediums-channelers-say/555347)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2010, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-dead-resentful-what-do-mediums-channelers-say/555347 "2010-09-29T01:32:40Z")
In classical times, the dead (when contacted by the living) are usually pissed off because they were not buried properly, or their relatives have not observed the proper standards of respect for them . Now, I notice that… --- ## [Advice for parent of a new middle schooler?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-for-parent-of-a-new-middle-schooler/555264)
**Author:** [@carlotta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carlotta)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2010, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-for-parent-of-a-new-middle-schooler/555264 "2010-09-29T01:17:29Z")
My oldest son started 6th grade this year. He seems to like it just fine, but I’m finding it a big adjustment. I know middle school is all about getting a lot less handholding, but it just feels like I get no informati… --- ## [Story Math Question. Yes, it is homework.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/story-math-question-yes-it-is-homework/555346)
**Author:** [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2010, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/story-math-question-yes-it-is-homework/555346 "2010-09-28T20:23:41Z")
Last night three of us could not solve a story question in our son’s 7th grade math book. Person A leaves home at 9am and he is walking 4 mph. Person B leaves home a half hour later in the same direction running 8.5 mp… --- ## ["Graduate" or "Graduate From"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/graduate-or-graduate-from/554996)
**Author:** [@Ronald\_C.Semone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ronald_C.Semone)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2010, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/graduate-or-graduate-from/554996 "2010-09-28T19:06:20Z")
Which form do you prefer? “He graduated high school in 2002.” or “He graduated from high school in 2002.” The former really grates on my ear, but I have been hearing it more and more lately. --- ## [Tell me about Honda Prelude vs Acura Integra](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-honda-prelude-vs-acura-integra/495082)
**Author:** [@Argent\_Towers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Argent_Towers)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2010, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-honda-prelude-vs-acura-integra/495082 "2010-09-28T18:18:47Z")
Well, the time has come to get a new set of wheels. This time around I’m foregoing the sort of 4x4 warhorse I’ve always liked, in favor of something smaller and sportier. I figure it’s time for a change; my personal styl… --- ## [Tips For Craigslist Job Ads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tips-for-craigslist-job-ads/555281)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2010, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tips-for-craigslist-job-ads/555281 "2010-09-28T16:21:54Z")
I posted my resume on CL but so far only received two responses both shady outfits that want to sell me something. I applied to a bunch of ads but all of them that called back were recruiters or shady Anyone want to sh… --- ## [Words that mean the opposite of what they are.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-that-mean-the-opposite-of-what-they-are/555259)
**Author:** [@mr.jp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mr.jp)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2010, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-that-mean-the-opposite-of-what-they-are/555259 "2010-09-28T15:36:50Z")
Colloquial Long --- ## [Do affairs usually end in regret and remorse?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-affairs-usually-end-in-regret-and-remorse/555066)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2010, 12:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-affairs-usually-end-in-regret-and-remorse/555066 "2010-09-28T12:31:11Z")
I read most of the relationship threads around here, and whenever someone has been cheated on by a loved one, it is inevitable that well-meaning folks will mention somewhere in their advice that the cheater is really goi… --- ## [\[Recommendations for\] Sleep \[aids\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommendations-for-sleep-aids/555027)
**Author:** [@koufax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/koufax)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2010, 9:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommendations-for-sleep-aids/555027 "2010-09-28T09:23:37Z")
Anybody know a good over the counter sleep aid that actually works good? Or anything else to help me sleep? Damn money problems! --- ## [Tell me about your experiences traveling solo](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-experiences-traveling-solo/555179)
**Author:** [@Giltathriel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Giltathriel)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2010, 3:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-experiences-traveling-solo/555179 "2010-09-28T03:23:30Z")
A bit of background: this December I’ll be going to Hawaii for a two day observing run with a collaborator. He’s been there multiple times and so has no interest in staying longer to sight-see. Meanwhile, I’ve never been… --- ## [A Mechanic Stole My Vehicle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-mechanic-stole-my-vehicle/555000)
**Author:** [@1993\_Dodge\_Ram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/1993_Dodge_Ram)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2010, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-mechanic-stole-my-vehicle/555000 "2010-09-28T03:09:58Z")
A Mechanic Stole My Vehicle here in Victorville CA. I didn’t give him any money because he didn’t install a working water pump in my vehicle. I told him I was going to send a tow truck to pick up my vehicle after he sa… --- ## [Can I bring my newborn baby to someone else's baby shower?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-bring-my-newborn-baby-to-someone-elses-baby-shower/555042)
**Author:** [@alice\_in\_wonderland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alice_in_wonderland)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2010, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-bring-my-newborn-baby-to-someone-elses-baby-shower/555042 "2010-09-28T01:35:15Z")
Leaving him at home isn’t really an option as he feeds pretty well constantly and doesn’t seem to have the hang of a bottle yet. I was invited, and the mom in question knows I have a newborn. Also, she’s invited to my s… --- ## [Your favorite Chrome extensions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-chrome-extensions/555295)
**Author:** [@Rigamarole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rigamarole)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2010, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-chrome-extensions/555295 "2010-09-28T01:24:51Z")
Screw the Firefox people! For those who use the One True Browser to Rule Them All, what are your favorite extensions? I have some amazing ones, starting with: Chromey Calculator - calculator add-on powered by Wolfram Al… --- ## [Does hair coloring for a guy ever look good?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-hair-coloring-for-a-guy-ever-look-good/554784)
**Author:** [@sparky\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sparky_1)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2010, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-hair-coloring-for-a-guy-ever-look-good/554784 "2010-09-28T01:13:13Z")
My hair has been going white for a few years now. Frankly I don’t mind, but now I’m getting a white patch on the side of my head that looks kinda stupid. I’ve been thinking about trying some hair coloring, but I can’t … --- ## [Is this a good time to become a patent agent? (plus other patent agent questions)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-good-time-to-become-a-patent-agent-plus-other-patent-agent-questions/500242)
**Author:** [@some\_white\_dude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/some_white_dude)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2010, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-good-time-to-become-a-patent-agent-plus-other-patent-agent-questions/500242 "2010-09-28T00:23:50Z")
I’m considering taking the patent bar, but I’d like to do a bit more research before I dive in. More specifically, I’d like to know what the job market is like for patent agents at this time? It doesn’t seem like a profe… --- ## [Pioneer Days clothing suggestions (need answer fast)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pioneer-days-clothing-suggestions-need-answer-fast/555200)
**Author:** [@Sticks\_and\_Scones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sticks_and_Scones)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2010, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pioneer-days-clothing-suggestions-need-answer-fast/555200 "2010-09-28T00:23:41Z")
I make jewelry and other items and I’m going to be displaying my work at a Pioneer Days festival. I just reread the brochure and I see that appropriate costume is suggested. Any quick ideas for a pioneer type costume t… --- ## [Who Has The Best Butt You Have Seen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-the-best-butt-you-have-seen/554664)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2010, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-the-best-butt-you-have-seen/554664 "2010-09-27T23:27:59Z")
As a companion thread to Who Had The Best Bust You Have Seen?. Who Has The Best Butt You Have Ever Seen? I’ll start out with a professional - Sasha Grey (not nude but these are pictures of a woman’s ass) --- ## [What's should a self-taught web programmer do to end up doing it as a career?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-should-a-self-taught-web-programmer-do-to-end-up-doing-it-as-a-career/555134)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2010, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-should-a-self-taught-web-programmer-do-to-end-up-doing-it-as-a-career/555134 "2010-09-27T22:15:34Z")
Or, if I was to decide I’d had enough of the job I’m in, and had by that time acquired a fairly decent competency in a handful of the most commonly used web technologies, what would you recommend I do next? At the momen… --- ## [How many polls is too many polls?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-polls-is-too-many-polls/555212)
**Author:** [@don\_t\_ask](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/don_t_ask)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2010, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-polls-is-too-many-polls/555212 "2010-09-27T21:51:05Z")
Are we getting sick of polls? --- ## [Have you or anyone in your household actually ordered something from a TV advert/infomercial?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-or-anyone-in-your-household-actually-ordered-something-from-a-tv-advert-infomercial/554970)
**Author:** [@AClockworkMelon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AClockworkMelon)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2010, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-or-anyone-in-your-household-actually-ordered-something-from-a-tv-advert-infomercial/554970 "2010-09-27T19:32:00Z")
“It’s a pillow! It’s a pet! It’s a pillow pet!” When someone says “infomercial” I typically think of late night television but I see shorter, minute-long commercials for random shit available for order all throughout th… --- ## [Houseplant as housewarming gift ideas?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/houseplant-as-housewarming-gift-ideas/553742)
**Author:** [@Alpha\_Twit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alpha_Twit)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2010, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/houseplant-as-housewarming-gift-ideas/553742 "2010-09-27T17:46:06Z")
My sister is moving into a new house on the first of the month and I want to get her a little something as a housewarming gift. There’s nothing of a practical nature that she particularly needs or wants so I thought abou… --- ## [Sun & sand in January or February](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sun-sand-in-january-or-february/555135)
**Author:** [@Fir\_na\_tine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fir_na_tine)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2010, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sun-sand-in-january-or-february/555135 "2010-09-27T16:41:40Z")
After a long crummy year of dealing with health issues, SWMBO is finally on the mend. Would like to take her someplace warm and sunny where we can walk the beach in January or February. Only place we’ve been before is … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1874) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1876)