# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1911 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1912 --- ## [Working Parents: how do you do it all?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/working-parents-how-do-you-do-it-all/548089)
**Author:** [@Unauthorized\_Cinnamon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unauthorized_Cinnamon)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2010, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/working-parents-how-do-you-do-it-all/548089 "2010-07-29T22:15:31Z")
My kids are 7 and 2, and I’m looking at going back to work in the next 1-3 years. But as I think about the details, even if I wait for the little one to be in kindergarten, I’m not sure how I’ll cram in everything I nee… --- ## [Am I going to go into labour soon?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-going-to-go-into-labour-soon/548216)
**Author:** [@alice\_in\_wonderland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alice_in_wonderland)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2010, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-going-to-go-into-labour-soon/548216 "2010-07-29T22:06:24Z")
Obviously, short of being induced or having a scheduled C-Section, this is the type of thing that happens when it happens. That being said, do any lady dopers who’ve had babies (or partners of lady dopers who’ve had babi… --- ## [Heating blankets = popular. Cooling blankets = non existent commercially. Would you buy one?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heating-blankets-popular-cooling-blankets-non-existent-commercially-would-you-buy-one/538302)
**Author:** [@DiosaBellissima](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DiosaBellissima)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2010, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heating-blankets-popular-cooling-blankets-non-existent-commercially-would-you-buy-one/538302 "2010-07-29T20:54:27Z")
Just last night, I was laying in my bed with the windows open, fans on, thinking about how it is barely May and I am already goddamn warm while sleeping. I’m the kind of person who has to be frozen while I sleep, so I c… --- ## [What's the most frustrating, soul-destroying bureacratic process?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-frustrating-soul-destroying-bureacratic-process/537636)
**Author:** [@ianzin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ianzin)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2010, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-frustrating-soul-destroying-bureacratic-process/537636 "2010-07-29T20:13:59Z")
What’s the most frustrating, soul-destroying admin or bureaucratic process than most of us face at some time or other? Transferring bank accounts? Moving data from your old computer to your new one? Trying to get a cred… --- ## [Have you ever quit a job without having anything else lined up?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-quit-a-job-without-having-anything-else-lined-up/548000)
**Author:** [@Picard\_Kills\_Kirk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Picard_Kills_Kirk)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2010, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-quit-a-job-without-having-anything-else-lined-up/548000 "2010-07-29T18:14:46Z")
Have you ever quit a job without having another source of income lined up? There’s another thread in MPSIMS where the poster put in his two weeks without having another job lined up. I imagine many people have been in … --- ## [Vibram FiveFingers and blisters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vibram-fivefingers-and-blisters/546159)
**Author:** [@LawMonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LawMonkey)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2010, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vibram-fivefingers-and-blisters/546159 "2010-07-29T14:08:55Z")
So, like just about everybody else with feet, I decided to pick up a pair of those Vibram FiveFingers shoes so that I could give ‘barefoot’ running a try. I spent the weekend walking around in them and generally getting … --- ## [what Remote desktop software r u useing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-remote-desktop-software-r-u-useing/548102)
**Author:** [@cosmosdan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cosmosdan)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2010, 10:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-remote-desktop-software-r-u-useing/548102 "2010-07-29T10:00:49Z")
I have a newer desktop running Win 7. I have an older one with XP. I have my pro tools music software running on the XP machine and would like to leave it there with no internet connection and stripped of excessive softw… --- ## [What odd things did you grow up with that you thought were perfectly normal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-odd-things-did-you-grow-up-with-that-you-thought-were-perfectly-normal/546461)
**Author:** [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\ **Replies:** 128\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2010, 9:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-odd-things-did-you-grow-up-with-that-you-thought-were-perfectly-normal/546461 "2010-07-29T09:59:42Z")
It occurred to me a while back that, growing up in my parents’ house, I thought nothing of a couple of things that after I moved out and experienced various other peoples’ homes, I realized were pretty darn strange. To w… --- ## [Looking for a job: where to go now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-job-where-to-go-now/548036)
**Author:** [@Serenata67](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Serenata67)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2010, 5:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-job-where-to-go-now/548036 "2010-07-29T05:02:12Z")
I’m kind of at a dead end in my job search. I’ve gone through all of the job search engines (careerbuilder.com, jobs.net, yahoo jobs… even craig’s list). I’ve also hit the websites of major employers in my area (hospit… --- ## [How pushy to be when applying for a job](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-pushy-to-be-when-applying-for-a-job/547487)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2010, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-pushy-to-be-when-applying-for-a-job/547487 "2010-07-29T04:36:35Z")
So I want to apply to a consultancy. They’ve never heard of me but I’ve read about them. Is it preferable to send them my resume by the mail and wait for them to get back to me or to show up at their offices in a suit t… --- ## [Should marriage licenses have a requirement to disclose gender reassignment by either party?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-marriage-licenses-have-a-requirement-to-disclose-gender-reassignment-by-either-party/547973)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2010, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-marriage-licenses-have-a-requirement-to-disclose-gender-reassignment-by-either-party/547973 "2010-07-29T01:55:33Z")
I was stuck by how sad this scenario is, where the family of a deceased firefighter is attacking the widow of their son, claiming the son had no idea he married a woman who was originally a biological man. THe widow is … --- ## [Rank the Evil](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rank-the-evil/548249)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2010, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rank-the-evil/548249 "2010-07-29T00:44:15Z")
Presented for your appraisal, seven senarios of seven murders. Each murder is very much the same. The killer comes up behind the victim and shoots the victim in the back of the head, execution style. The victim dies i… --- ## [Early/late interest in sex. How old/young is too old/young?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/early-late-interest-in-sex-how-old-young-is-too-old-young/548396)
**Author:** [@Diamonds02](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diamonds02)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2010, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/early-late-interest-in-sex-how-old-young-is-too-old-young/548396 "2010-07-29T00:22:28Z")
People tell me that I’m an anamoly because I didn’t develop an interest in sex (or masturbation, making out, etc.) until my 20’s. I have a few guesses why, emphasis on guesses, but I don’t really have a concrete reasons. … --- ## [New version of OS4 (still sucks)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-version-of-os4-still-sucks/547464)
**Author:** [@sparky\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sparky_1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2010, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-version-of-os4-still-sucks/547464 "2010-07-28T23:50:07Z")
Anyone here have an iPhone 3GS with OS 4.0.1? One of the updates was to more realistically depict the network signal strength. I’m in my office right now and always showed 5 bars. Now all it shows is 2 bars. You’re t… --- ## [Tell me about foster parenting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-foster-parenting/548083)
**Author:** [@Lissla\_Lissar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lissla_Lissar)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2010, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-foster-parenting/548083 "2010-07-28T22:29:40Z")
We’re sort of vaguely starting to consider the idea of foster parenting. I’m doing some preliminary research, and wondered if there are any foster parents/foster kids on the Dope. So far the reading I’ve done suggests th… --- ## [Tax return - how should I handle this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tax-return-how-should-i-handle-this/548353)
**Author:** [@cornflakes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cornflakes)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2010, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tax-return-how-should-i-handle-this/548353 "2010-07-28T22:12:52Z")
I am finally filing a return for the last year of my marriage. The return is late by a fair amount of time due to complications in the separation. I hired an accountant do the taxes, and we are due to receive a substan… --- ## [What are your favorite threads to read on the Dope?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-threads-to-read-on-the-dope/547553)
**Author:** [@Freudian\_Slit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Freudian_Slit)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2010, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-threads-to-read-on-the-dope/547553 "2010-07-28T21:22:57Z")
Me, I tend to love the advice threads. I don’t usually post to them, but I love reading advice. For some reason I love online advice columns in general (and then seeing the advice giver get ripped to shreds in the commen… --- ## [Taking empty popcorn tubs out of the garbage and getting free refills](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-empty-popcorn-tubs-out-of-the-garbage-and-getting-free-refills/547386)
**Author:** [@PSXer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PSXer)\ **Replies:** 139\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2010, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-empty-popcorn-tubs-out-of-the-garbage-and-getting-free-refills/547386 "2010-07-28T21:17:09Z")
It is kind of gross, but I am not going to pay $6 for popcorn --- ## [Camping Crafty and Edumacational Stuff (need answer fast)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/camping-crafty-and-edumacational-stuff-need-answer-fast/548337)
**Author:** [@Swallowed\_My\_Cellphone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Swallowed_My_Cellphone)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2010, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/camping-crafty-and-edumacational-stuff-need-answer-fast/548337 "2010-07-28T20:56:03Z")
I’m going camping with my goddaughter and some of her cousins. I am in charge of the cool craft or thinky activity for the rugrats because Uncle Cellphone showed them cool stuff like a coyote-eaten deer carcass and the s… --- ## [Should I be wary of this teaching job?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-be-wary-of-this-teaching-job/548222)
**Author:** [@GESancMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GESancMan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2010, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-be-wary-of-this-teaching-job/548222 "2010-07-28T20:27:10Z")
As I wrote about here, I recently applied with Teach Memphis to become a math teacher. I finally heard from them last night, via email: they want me to come to Memphis for an interview. This Thursday. I wrote them bac… --- ## [What's a quick game to distract a group of kids?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-quick-game-to-distract-a-group-of-kids/548157)
**Author:** [@Weedy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Weedy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2010, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-quick-game-to-distract-a-group-of-kids/548157 "2010-07-28T20:11:01Z")
Every now and then I fill in at primary school as a classroom aide. I don’t do any teaching, or much of anything on my own, but every now and then, I have to manage the kids because the teacher has been called away for f… --- ## [How do you feel about violent thunderstorms?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-feel-about-violent-thunderstorms/547831)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2010, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-feel-about-violent-thunderstorms/547831 "2010-07-28T19:51:19Z")
We had a doozy last night. I enjoy them myself. --- ## [Insulin pumps: Tell me about yours!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/insulin-pumps-tell-me-about-yours/548173)
**Author:** [@Q.N.Jones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Q.N.Jones)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2010, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/insulin-pumps-tell-me-about-yours/548173 "2010-07-28T19:20:37Z")
I am a Type 2 diabetic and I am having a lot of trouble controlling my sugars (especially fasting sugars) with the non-insulin medications. The latest research indicates that Type 2 diabetics can achieve excellent contr… --- ## [Opinions on Acer laptops? Need answer fast!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-on-acer-laptops-need-answer-fast/548290)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2010, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-on-acer-laptops-need-answer-fast/548290 "2010-07-28T18:24:26Z")
My wife needs a new laptop and I’m considering this one from Acer. (Link is to OfficeMax website.) I have worked in IT for years and years, but have never really used Acer products. IIRC, I’ve heard mixed things about t… --- ## [How creative are you expected to be at work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-creative-are-you-expected-to-be-at-work/548082)
**Author:** [@The\_Hamster\_King](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Hamster_King)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2010, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-creative-are-you-expected-to-be-at-work/548082 "2010-07-28T15:56:31Z")
My entire job pretty much consists of me being creative on demand. For example, on Friday my boss gave me a rough pitch for a new videogame. By the end of the day today I have to generate a couple of pages of brand new… --- ## [How much do you like kids?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-you-like-kids/548087)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2010, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-you-like-kids/548087 "2010-07-28T15:38:55Z")
Poll coming. It’ll take a moment, so kwiturbitchin. Assume that, by “kid,” I mean “pre-adolescent.” If you wish to make qualifications like only babies, only toddlers, and so forth, well, that’s what the Reply button is … --- ## [You & your pet are stranded far from home. Do you abandon the pet if it means you get to go back?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-your-pet-are-stranded-far-from-home-do-you-abandon-the-pet-if-it-means-you-get-to-go-back/547480)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2010, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-your-pet-are-stranded-far-from-home-do-you-abandon-the-pet-if-it-means-you-get-to-go-back/547480 "2010-07-28T15:34:17Z")
So I’m listening to the Wizard of Oz in concert. At the end of it, when Glinda tells Dorothy that she (that, the “Good” Witch) has gotten bored with torturing her (Dorothy) for her own amusement, little miss naive says, … --- ## [Men: do you ever pee sitting down?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-do-you-ever-pee-sitting-down/547923)
**Author:** [@Ponch8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ponch8)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2010, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-do-you-ever-pee-sitting-down/547923 "2010-07-28T14:28:57Z")
Note: for this poll, I’m not talking about when you pee at the same time that you poop, because you’re almost certainly sitting down for that. I voted for about half the time, because I usually sit down at home and sta… --- ## [Ever been tied up?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-been-tied-up/506126)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2010, 1:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-been-tied-up/506126 "2010-07-28T13:12:13Z")
And I don’t mean as part of some kinky sexual act. I reckon this is an interesting enough question to be worthwhile asking. (I hate having to defend my threads these days to the tards that run the SDMB) Anyway. I … --- ## [Questions for Straight Men about Vagina](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-for-straight-men-about-vagina/547393)
**Author:** [@Honesty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Honesty)\ **Replies:** 287\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2010, 12:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-for-straight-men-about-vagina/547393 "2010-07-28T12:51:20Z")
Just a few questions (only some are about vagina though): Why is a woman in her natural form less beautiful than a shaved, manicured form? If your girlfriend/wife stopped shaving her armpit and vaginal area, would you … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1910) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1912)