# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1904 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1905 --- ## [Any New Xxxx like Old Xxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-new-xxxx-like-old-xxxx/549591)
**Author:** [@dtilque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dtilque)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2010, 7:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-new-xxxx-like-old-xxxx/549591 "2010-08-10T07:54:31Z")
There’s lots of places around named New Xxxx where Xxxx is some other place, usually far away. New South Wales, for example, or Nova Scotia (the “New” doesn’t have to be in English). Are there any of these New places th… --- ## [parents of tween girls: clothes sizing help needed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-of-tween-girls-clothes-sizing-help-needed/549615)
**Author:** [@booklover](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/booklover)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2010, 6:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-of-tween-girls-clothes-sizing-help-needed/549615 "2010-08-10T06:22:16Z")
I know that this stage will pass fairly quickly given that we’re in the growth spurt stage, but clothes-shopping with my stepdaughter has become an exercise in frustration because of the trouble finding things that fit p… --- ## [Bogota, Columbia travel tips](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bogota-columbia-travel-tips/549780)
**Author:** [@Bike\_Rider](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bike_Rider)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2010, 3:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bogota-columbia-travel-tips/549780 "2010-08-10T03:38:01Z")
My girlfriend wants to do a long weekend trip next month. The first idea was to go to Costa Rica, but she has since mentioned that she’d like to go to Columbia instead. Part of the reason she wants to go there is to sh… --- ## [A question for theists who believe in an omniscient God](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-for-theists-who-believe-in-an-omniscient-god/549493)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2010, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-for-theists-who-believe-in-an-omniscient-god/549493 "2010-08-10T00:29:03Z")
Theists: What is it like to believe that God is watching you every single second of your life, no matter what you’re doing? Do you ever wish you could have some occasional privacy? --- ## [How does the insurance claim process work in general?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-the-insurance-claim-process-work-in-general/549636)
**Author:** [@Hunter\_Hawk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hunter_Hawk)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2010, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-the-insurance-claim-process-work-in-general/549636 "2010-08-10T00:04:40Z")
Last night, a driver ran off the road and hit my garage and parked car. Repairs will be required. I’ve made the initial phone call to the insurance company, but obviously things are just getting started and this is a ne… --- ## [What does slough (pronounced "slew") mean to you? Quick!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-slough-pronounced-slew-mean-to-you-quick/548970)
**Author:** [@Oly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oly)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2010, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-slough-pronounced-slew-mean-to-you-quick/548970 "2010-08-10T00:01:26Z")
Please answer before reading others’ responses. And include, if you will, from where in the world you learned what it is. No dictionaries allowed! This word seems to have different meanings in different places. My defin… --- ## [Lucinda Bassett: Quack?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lucinda-bassett-quack/354068)
**Author:** [@cerberus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cerberus)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2010, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lucinda-bassett-quack/354068 "2010-08-09T23:41:46Z")
You’ve been annoyed for years by this person’s adverts on the radio, now, she’s metastasized up to the early AM paid programming. Is she for real? A kook? --- ## [Knee pain](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/knee-pain/549701)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2010, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/knee-pain/549701 "2010-08-09T23:21:59Z")
Disclaimer: I’m not asking for medical advice. I’ll be getting surgery next month, when Medicare kicks in. I’m having a great deal of pain from cartilage problems in both knees. On a scale of 1-10, the pain in the worse… --- ## [Police totaly out of control](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/police-totaly-out-of-control/548691)
**Author:** [@Methen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Methen)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2010, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/police-totaly-out-of-control/548691 "2010-08-09T22:39:23Z")
I ve been watching this stuff on you tube below is just one example under police brutality on you tube My question is what can we do to protect our selfs from this type of stuff happening? --- ## [Should I upgrade my Paypal account to business (from personal)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-upgrade-my-paypal-account-to-business-from-personal/549640)
**Author:** [@supergoose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/supergoose)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2010, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-upgrade-my-paypal-account-to-business-from-personal/549640 "2010-08-09T19:48:31Z")
I sell things (mainly saint medals) on Etsy and am primarily (except for the occasional check or money order through snail mail) paid through Paypal. I received a payment today that Paypal says I can’t claim until I upg… --- ## [How do you ask out customer service people?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-ask-out-customer-service-people/549455)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2010, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-ask-out-customer-service-people/549455 "2010-08-09T19:47:13Z")
I realize that being asked out by a customer can put someone in a difficult spot. On the other hand, I’ve often heard of people doing just that and the offer being accepted. I talked to some female friends of mine and th… --- ## [Driving skills test - must signal for 300 FEET before changing lanes?? Other particulars.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/driving-skills-test-must-signal-for-300-feet-before-changing-lanes-other-particulars/549642)
**Author:** [@supergoose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/supergoose)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2010, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/driving-skills-test-must-signal-for-300-feet-before-changing-lanes-other-particulars/549642 "2010-08-09T19:42:00Z")
My driver’s license expired (stupid me, \*\*\*never \*\*\*going to let that happen again) while I was too sick to drive and now that I’m doing better, I’m trying to get my driver’s license. Between when I first got my license… --- ## [Cake...Cold or room temp?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cake-cold-or-room-temp/549425)
**Author:** [@Rhiannon8404](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhiannon8404)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2010, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cake-cold-or-room-temp/549425 "2010-08-09T17:24:59Z")
Last night we celebrated Suburban Plankton’s birthday. My sister brought a traditional bakery layer cake, chocolate w/ chocolate frosting. It was very yummy, but as I was eating the celebratory slice, I was thinking to m… --- ## [What do genetic blood ties mean to you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-genetic-blood-ties-mean-to-you/526483)
**Author:** [@Trepa\_Mayfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trepa_Mayfield)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2010, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-genetic-blood-ties-mean-to-you/526483 "2010-08-09T16:50:45Z")
If someone you know is related to you genetically, say a cousin or whatever, how does that affect your relationship with this person as opposed to them just being a friend? Do you treat them differently? Do you expect th… --- ## [Girls who wear flowers behind their ears/in their hair...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/girls-who-wear-flowers-behind-their-ears-in-their-hair/549415)
**Author:** [@Freudian\_Slit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Freudian_Slit)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2010, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/girls-who-wear-flowers-behind-their-ears-in-their-hair/549415 "2010-08-09T15:33:10Z")
Where do you/they get them? Do they buy them themselves? Do they just whimsically pick a flower as they’re out and about? My friend wants to know. No, seriously, I do want to know. I think asking this question puts me … --- ## [Poll: Which way do you flush toilets?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-which-way-do-you-flush-toilets/549389)
**Author:** [@The\_Controvert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Controvert)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2010, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-which-way-do-you-flush-toilets/549389 "2010-08-09T15:02:06Z")
I like to always flush with the lid down, as it prevents splash. Also, no issues with forgetting the seat is up and sitting down. --- ## [The new HP Envy laptop "designed for music"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-hp-envy-laptop-designed-for-music/549373)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2010, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-hp-envy-laptop-designed-for-music/549373 "2010-08-09T14:48:22Z")
Has anyone yet had experience with this? One of their ads says they “tore apart” a laptop and put it back together so the music would sound like it’s supposed to. I’m guessing this means a new sound card, and built in … --- ## [Anyone work in a college town and NOT work for the college?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-work-in-a-college-town-and-not-work-for-the-college/549643)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2010, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-work-in-a-college-town-and-not-work-for-the-college/549643 "2010-08-09T13:55:29Z")
I was just in Flagstaff, Arizona this weekend and loved it. I often wonder about adults who live in college towns and don’t work for the university itself. It seems like it would be a very interesting to do so, but what … --- ## [Girlfriends and porn](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/girlfriends-and-porn/544398)
**Author:** [@control-z](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/control-z)\ **Replies:** 176\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2010, 5:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/girlfriends-and-porn/544398 "2010-08-09T05:40:19Z")
Ever had a great girlfriend that is smart, attractive, kind and adventurous both in and out of the bedroom, but can’t deal with you even looking at a Victoria’s Secret catalog? Ok it’s the more hardcore stuff she mostly… --- ## [What is a good trusted site to find an old friend?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-a-good-trusted-site-to-find-an-old-friend/549658)
**Author:** [@minor7flat5](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/minor7flat5)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2010, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-a-good-trusted-site-to-find-an-old-friend/549658 "2010-08-09T02:52:42Z")
So I am trying to reconnect with a friend from my Navy days. I have been putting his name in various online search engines in hope of finding an email address. So far, I seem to have found a few bits and pieces here and… --- ## [Change is inevitable](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/change-is-inevitable/549571)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2010, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/change-is-inevitable/549571 "2010-08-09T01:58:41Z")
Come senators, congressmen Please heed the call Don’t stand in the doorway Don’t block up the hall For he that gets hurt Will be he who has stalled There’s a battle outside and it is ragin’ It’ll soon shake your w… --- ## [How do you find a good psycho therapist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-find-a-good-psycho-therapist/549492)
**Author:** [@Quintas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quintas)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2010, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-find-a-good-psycho-therapist/549492 "2010-08-08T22:49:26Z")
Someone who can listen to you talk and knows the right questions to ask to get past your BS. How do you find that type of therapist who is actually good at their job? And has anyone ever been to a talk therapist that wa… --- ## [Psychologists/Psychiatrists in Calgary?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/psychologists-psychiatrists-in-calgary/549585)
**Author:** [@Shawn\_K\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shawn_K_1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2010, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/psychologists-psychiatrists-in-calgary/549585 "2010-08-08T22:47:17Z")
Hi all, hope this is in the right forum, if not please move it. :slight\_smile: The question is the same as the thread title. Do you know of a good Psychologist or Psychiatrist in Calgary you would recommend? It’s not … --- ## [Do you have a narcissistic mother or sibling? How has this affected you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-a-narcissistic-mother-or-sibling-how-has-this-affected-you/549619)
**Author:** [@Anon2020](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anon2020)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2010, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-a-narcissistic-mother-or-sibling-how-has-this-affected-you/549619 "2010-08-08T22:42:13Z")
I have a narcissistic mother, stepmother and stepsister. I am in therapy and AA. My life has been greatly affected by trying to please these people to no avail. How about you? --- ## [place to live \[in Boston area\]?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/place-to-live-in-boston-area/549382)
**Author:** [@yokan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yokan)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2010, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/place-to-live-in-boston-area/549382 "2010-08-08T21:57:36Z")
So I’ve been having a rough week. Basically, I’m out of the apartment I’ve been staying at and I don’t really have an arrangement until I find another apartment, which could take a few days. I’m in the Boston area and I … --- ## [Next US Supreme Court Justice to be replaced?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/next-us-supreme-court-justice-to-be-replaced/549603)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2010, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/next-us-supreme-court-justice-to-be-replaced/549603 "2010-08-08T20:52:50Z")
So who do you think will be the next Justice of the Supreme Court to die or retire? Their average age is 64 with Ginsberg being the oldest (at 77) and Kagan being the youngest (at 50). Scalia and Kennedy aren’t much … --- ## [Hairy leg poll (for those attracted to women)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hairy-leg-poll-for-those-attracted-to-women/549519)
**Author:** [@MsWhatsit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsWhatsit)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2010, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hairy-leg-poll-for-those-attracted-to-women/549519 "2010-08-08T19:55:47Z")
This poll is targeted at straight men or lesbian/bisexual women, i.e., anyone who is attracted to women. I have a theory about this topic and am curious to see whether the poll results bear me out. The question is: Do … --- ## [Favorite nursery rhyme?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-nursery-rhyme/549449)
**Author:** [@LC\_Strawhouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LC_Strawhouse)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2010, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-nursery-rhyme/549449 "2010-08-08T19:07:15Z")
Just wondering if anyone had (or has) a favorite nursery rhyme - especially of the English, Mother Goose variety? My favorite was Bobby Shaftoe. (Bobby was a great role model of how to be a real man…) :slight\_smile: B… --- ## [How Many Names Will You Answer to in a Crowded Room?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-names-will-you-answer-to-in-a-crowded-room/549482)
**Author:** [@Shagnasty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shagnasty)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2010, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-names-will-you-answer-to-in-a-crowded-room/549482 "2010-08-08T18:32:08Z")
Let’s say you are in a doctor’s waiting room with lots of people. A nurse opens the door and calls out a name. How many of those are yours and you will stand up for? Variations count. I count nine for me. I go by my ext… --- ## [Q for Diabetics: when you were newly diagnosed, did you obsess?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/q-for-diabetics-when-you-were-newly-diagnosed-did-you-obsess/549327)
**Author:** [@Indyellen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Indyellen)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2010, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/q-for-diabetics-when-you-were-newly-diagnosed-did-you-obsess/549327 "2010-08-08T16:53:23Z")
I’m not that “newly” diagnosed; however, I’ve always been able to distract myself with the weasel words “prediabetic” or “insulin resistant”. I’ve kind of ignored it. About a week ago I went to a new family doctor. We… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1903) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1905)