# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1884 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1885 --- ## [Seeking Photoshop advice: Removing the yellow background from old newspaper clippings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeking-photoshop-advice-removing-the-yellow-background-from-old-newspaper-clippings/553498)
**Author:** [@stuyguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stuyguy)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2010, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeking-photoshop-advice-removing-the-yellow-background-from-old-newspaper-clippings/553498 "2010-09-13T03:32:06Z")
I’m working on a history project. I just acquired a few hundred very fragile, yellowing (sometimes browning) newspaper clippings of various sizes. The clippings themselves are not valuable to me, but the information they… --- ## [ALWAYS call police for a traffic accident?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/always-call-police-for-a-traffic-accident/553186)
**Author:** [@Alpha\_Twit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alpha_Twit)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2010, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/always-call-police-for-a-traffic-accident/553186 "2010-09-13T02:26:20Z")
Back in the day when the Earth was young, dinosaurs walked the land and I was learning to drive, I was told both by my Driver’s Ed instructor and by my parents that I should ALWAYS call the police and get a police report… --- ## [Slow draining bathtub, part deux...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/slow-draining-bathtub-part-deux/553118)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2010, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/slow-draining-bathtub-part-deux/553118 "2010-09-13T02:20:43Z")
After this thread of mine, I went out and got a Zip It. It took out a small wad of hair from somewhere in the pipes, and my bathtub drain flowed freely. For about a month. Then it started slowing down again. I tried … --- ## [OMFG! Repubs agree with Dems!?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omfg-repubs-agree-with-dems/553535)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2010, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omfg-repubs-agree-with-dems/553535 "2010-09-13T02:18:12Z")
Dogs sleep with cats! Jews and Muslims having brunch! This has to be some sort of hidden agenda, right? The right has been stonewalling every piece of meaningful legislation to come from the left and suddenly they’re … --- ## [Have you been hit by SDMD malware and what did you do about it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-been-hit-by-sdmd-malware-and-what-did-you-do-about-it/553108)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2010, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-been-hit-by-sdmd-malware-and-what-did-you-do-about-it/553108 "2010-09-13T02:05:16Z")
Last week, I got hit by ‘security suite’ malware. Yuck. I whined about it on facebook and got lots of great responses telling me to stay off the porn sites. I had to ask the SO to borrow his netbook so I could download a… --- ## [software engineers, please comment on this personnel issue](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/software-engineers-please-comment-on-this-personnel-issue/553294)
**Author:** [@dmatsch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dmatsch)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2010, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/software-engineers-please-comment-on-this-personnel-issue/553294 "2010-09-12T23:10:08Z")
I’m a new IT supervisor (lead). Not manager-level. I have over 14 years of enterprise development in various MS shops. This is my first supervisory role. I have a developer that is quite enthusiastic about coding, to… --- ## [Could you be friends with someone in a group marriage?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-you-be-friends-with-someone-in-a-group-marriage/552684)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 261\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2010, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-you-be-friends-with-someone-in-a-group-marriage/552684 "2010-09-12T18:59:45Z")
Let’s say you make a new acquaintaince at work, “Dorian.” The two of you hit of all, sharing interests, complementary senses of humor, and so forth, and soon become fast friends. The two of you are working on a project … --- ## [The human logic switch (a mini thought experiment)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-human-logic-switch-a-mini-thought-experiment/553415)
**Author:** [@statsman1982](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/statsman1982)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2010, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-human-logic-switch-a-mini-thought-experiment/553415 "2010-09-12T18:43:10Z")
Suppose a device exists that has the ability to, with one flip of switch, immediately disable all of the centers of your brain that deal with emotions, while simultaneously enhancing all of the centers of your brain tha… --- ## [In order, what groups have it worst in your country?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-order-what-groups-have-it-worst-in-your-country/553149)
**Author:** [@Rodgers01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rodgers01)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2010, 11:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-order-what-groups-have-it-worst-in-your-country/553149 "2010-09-12T11:34:10Z")
Basically, just what the title says: in order (top five or so, but more if you want), what groups have the it the worst in your country? By groups, I’m talking race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disa… --- ## [Obama depends on his Christian faith for his job](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-depends-on-his-christian-faith-for-his-job/553300)
**Author:** [@Nzinga\_Seated](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nzinga_Seated)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2010, 6:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-depends-on-his-christian-faith-for-his-job/553300 "2010-09-12T06:50:01Z")
He said it. I just saw him say it in his press conference. This is what folks knocked Bush for. Saying that god guided him and all that. Well, now Obama is straight up stating that his faith in God is required for hi… --- ## [I want to shake the president's hand.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-shake-the-presidents-hand/553029)
**Author:** [@tclouie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tclouie)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2010, 6:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-shake-the-presidents-hand/553029 "2010-09-12T06:47:36Z")
No, I don’t want to congratulate him for anything, I just want to shake his hand. Maybe exchange brief pleasantries, and have that experience to relate to future generations. I don’t have the bread to go to a big fundra… --- ## [What deity is the best for making human sacrifices too?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-deity-is-the-best-for-making-human-sacrifices-too/553293)
**Author:** [@Ranchoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranchoth)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2010, 3:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-deity-is-the-best-for-making-human-sacrifices-too/553293 "2010-09-12T03:33:17Z")
…you know, to get the best return on your sacrifice investment? Be it for power, good weather, swag, or whatever? And no, I don’t need an answer fast. But I would like to get an idea, in case I ever conquer some place t… --- ## [iPod Touch 3rd Gen or 4th Gen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ipod-touch-3rd-gen-or-4th-gen/553281)
**Author:** [@Raguleader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Raguleader)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2010, 3:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ipod-touch-3rd-gen-or-4th-gen/553281 "2010-09-12T03:33:17Z")
So, I’m looking at buying an iPod, and I was wondering what the big differences were between the 3rd gen and 4th gen iPod Touches, aside from the relatively minor price diff? Would the differences totally change my worl… --- ## [How do you feel about this 9/11 memorial?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-feel-about-this-9-11-memorial/553412)
**Author:** [@Cisco](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cisco)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2010, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-feel-about-this-9-11-memorial/553412 "2010-09-12T02:49:36Z")
A few nights ago I was at my university really late, and out on the lawn I saw the College Republicans planting little American flag tchotchkes. I asked what they were doing and they said it was for their 9/11 memorial -… --- ## [Germany To Extend Reactor Operations-Why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/germany-to-extend-reactor-operations-why/552984)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2010, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/germany-to-extend-reactor-operations-why/552984 "2010-09-12T02:03:51Z")
I was reading the Germany has decided to extend the licenses of their nuclear power plants. I find thsi interesting, because they had decided to shut down their nukes-now they are realizing that there is no alternative … --- ## [How come there has been so much social change in the last century?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-come-there-has-been-so-much-social-change-in-the-last-century/553366)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2010, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-come-there-has-been-so-much-social-change-in-the-last-century/553366 "2010-09-12T01:58:24Z")
Perhaps it’s just my ignorance of world history but it seems that in the last century or so, in some countries, mores have changed much faster than they have in the past. I’m casting a wide net when I say 100 years, one … --- ## [Dazed and confused: Buying a TV](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dazed-and-confused-buying-a-tv/553159)
**Author:** [@Superhal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superhal)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2010, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dazed-and-confused-buying-a-tv/553159 "2010-09-12T00:18:50Z")
Search doesn’t work with “tv.” :frowning: I want to get a small-ish TV for a 2nd bedroom so I can watch football in peace. This will not be our main TV, so I was expecting to buy a small TV, even a portable one. But, my… --- ## [Does popcorn make you sleep better?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-popcorn-make-you-sleep-better/483056)
**Author:** [@Quasimodal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodal)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2010, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-popcorn-make-you-sleep-better/483056 "2010-09-11T20:44:07Z")
Yes weird I know! But I swear everytime I have a bowl of popcorn before bed, not only do I fall asleep faster, but I sleep longer through the night. It usually takes me a half hour to fall asleep, and then I usually wake… --- ## [Which President would you have a beer with?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-president-would-you-have-a-beer-with/553225)
**Author:** [@Giles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Giles)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2010, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-president-would-you-have-a-beer-with/553225 "2010-09-11T20:11:46Z")
It’s often said that Americans judge their president on whether they would want to have a beer with. So, of the presidents currently alive, who would you most like to have a beer with? --- ## [The economy is bad. Why isn't customer service improving?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-economy-is-bad-why-isnt-customer-service-improving/553299)
**Author:** [@Agent\_Foxtrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agent_Foxtrot)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2010, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-economy-is-bad-why-isnt-customer-service-improving/553299 "2010-09-11T19:43:02Z")
The economy is bad. Very few people can argue against that. When the economy is bad, people have less money to spend and therefore are more selective as to which goods and services they buy. it would make sense that b… --- ## [Rights as a job applicant](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rights-as-a-job-applicant/553365)
**Author:** [@sassie77](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sassie77)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2010, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rights-as-a-job-applicant/553365 "2010-09-11T16:14:05Z")
I am currently employed but had the opportunity to apply for another company. My very negative co-worker said that someone from the new company in their Human Resources dept told her that I applied for the other position… --- ## [NEEDED: Some short, ridiculous Spanish phrases (think "hovercraft...eels")](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/needed-some-short-ridiculous-spanish-phrases-think-hovercraft-eels/552533)
**Author:** [@Randy\_Seltzer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Randy_Seltzer)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2010, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/needed-some-short-ridiculous-spanish-phrases-think-hovercraft-eels/552533 "2010-09-11T13:33:05Z")
I don’t want to use an online translator because I want to be sure they’re grammatically correct. My friend is in Peru for a few weeks, and doesn’t speak Spanish. She’s checking her e-mail every couple of days, and I wa… --- ## [What If Religious Conversion Leads to Substantive Improvements In the Person](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-religious-conversion-leads-to-substantive-improvements-in-the-person/552709)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2010, 12:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-religious-conversion-leads-to-substantive-improvements-in-the-person/552709 "2010-09-11T12:02:50Z")
Suppose someone had a religious conversion but it had substantive positive effects. Would you say that would be a good thing. For instance suppose someone lived a debaunched life that included irresponsible sexual behavi… --- ## [Infant neck cheese](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/infant-neck-cheese/553199)
**Author:** [@emmaliminal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/emmaliminal)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2010, 8:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/infant-neck-cheese/553199 "2010-09-11T08:50:19Z")
If you’ve had a baby around, you probably know what I’m talking about. If not: babies dribble when they drink breastmilk or formula, some of which ends up deep in the folds of their necks. It curds up. It smells. My kid… --- ## [Hyundai Accent, Ford Focus, Nissan Versa and Sentra: Your Experiences](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hyundai-accent-ford-focus-nissan-versa-and-sentra-your-experiences/553096)
**Author:** [@ITR\_champion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ITR_champion)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2010, 7:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hyundai-accent-ford-focus-nissan-versa-and-sentra-your-experiences/553096 "2010-09-11T07:22:30Z")
Have recently been thrust into the market for a used car, I’m interested in any opinions and experiences that anybody has about small cars in general and about the four models listed in the title in particular. What I’d… --- ## [North Carolina Suspends the Constitution On Account Of Rain](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/north-carolina-suspends-the-constitution-on-account-of-rain/552500)
**Author:** [@ducati](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ducati)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2010, 6:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/north-carolina-suspends-the-constitution-on-account-of-rain/552500 "2010-09-11T06:44:28Z")
Hmm. Looks like it’s gonna rain a bit. Better make sure legal gun-owners can’t leave their property. Nope, can’t have all those law-abiding registered gun owners running around armed, doncha know. Sure, they behave… --- ## [One of the most honest articles I've ever seen on why educational reform fails to meet it's goals](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-of-the-most-honest-articles-ive-ever-seen-on-why-educational-reform-fails-to-meet-its-goals/552887)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2010, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-of-the-most-honest-articles-ive-ever-seen-on-why-educational-reform-fails-to-meet-its-goals/552887 "2010-09-11T02:44:13Z")
A real eye opener! Why School ‘Reform’ Fails - Student motivation is the problem. . --- ## [Ten most "world-changing" wars.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ten-most-world-changing-wars/552838)
**Author:** [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2010, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ten-most-world-changing-wars/552838 "2010-09-11T01:37:48Z")
For better or worse, what’s the top most world-changing wars in known history? Wars that changed the world in profound ways. I don’t have any opinions myself, but I’m interested and feel like learning a little. :wink: F… --- ## [Are (almost) all fat people "allergic" to artificial sweeteners?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-almost-all-fat-people-allergic-to-artificial-sweeteners/553071)
**Author:** [@Gruntled](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gruntled)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2010, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-almost-all-fat-people-allergic-to-artificial-sweeteners/553071 "2010-09-11T01:00:54Z")
The other day I offered a (morbidly obese) acquaintance a diet soda. He held up his hands in a very dramatic rejection pose and said that he would “never dream of” drinking diet-anything. “I’m allergic”, he said. Really… --- ## [Lease or buy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lease-or-buy/553311)
**Author:** [@Gedd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gedd)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2010, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lease-or-buy/553311 "2010-09-10T22:33:39Z")
Here’s the situation. We are late 20s, have a 2 year old and hopefully another kid on the way soon. My wife will end up being a minivan driving, kid hauling, soccer mom whether she admits it or not and we will probably… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1883) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1885)