# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1926 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1927 --- ## [So there's going to be a depression. How can I make a profit from it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-theres-going-to-be-a-depression-how-can-i-make-a-profit-from-it/545253)
**Author:** [@Plan\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Plan_B)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2010, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-theres-going-to-be-a-depression-how-can-i-make-a-profit-from-it/545253 "2010-07-03T23:05:07Z")
I just read about people making billions because they knew that the housing markets would collapse. Let’s say I’m sure we’re headed for a bad depression. How do I cash in? --- ## [How was your divorce?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-was-your-divorce/544708)
**Author:** [@FrancisCastle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FrancisCastle)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2010, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-was-your-divorce/544708 "2010-07-03T22:34:44Z")
I’ve been divorced for almost two years now and I still get mad/worked up when talking to my ex. We have to talk because we have children together. I feel like I try to be calm but he always seems to have an “I’m bette… --- ## [Myers-Briggs Type Indicator](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/myers-briggs-type-indicator/545359)
**Author:** [@rhubarbarin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rhubarbarin)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2010, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/myers-briggs-type-indicator/545359 "2010-07-03T19:27:33Z")
I’ve recently become more interested in the MBTI. Anyone else? What’s your type (and that of your SO/loved ones if you care to share)? How much credence do you put in the system? Do you find it useful in understanding… --- ## [Likeable, collegial President of Detroit School Board can barely read or write - Issue or not?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/likeable-collegial-president-of-detroit-school-board-can-barely-read-or-write-issue-or-not/531567)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2010, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/likeable-collegial-president-of-detroit-school-board-can-barely-read-or-write-issue-or-not/531567 "2010-07-03T17:46:50Z")
Per this article the President of the Detroit School Board barely has a grade school command of English grammar and syntax. Otherwise he seems like a reasonably intelligent and likeable fellow, praised for his people ski… --- ## [Is there a point at which 8086 PCs like the original IBM Personal Computer will become collectible?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-point-at-which-8086-pcs-like-the-original-ibm-personal-computer-will-become-collectible/544802)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2010, 1:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-point-at-which-8086-pcs-like-the-original-ibm-personal-computer-will-become-collectible/544802 "2010-07-03T13:41:27Z")
In perusing eBay you occasionally see some optimistic listings asking several hundred dollars for a 8086 brand name (IBM, Compaq etc) doorstop, but almost no completed sales (that I can see). The IBM XT 8086 “personal … --- ## [If you were involved with Google's OPERATION BIGGER THAN FACEBOOK, what would you do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-involved-with-googles-operation-bigger-than-facebook-what-would-you-do/545401)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2010, 11:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-involved-with-googles-operation-bigger-than-facebook-what-would-you-do/545401 "2010-07-03T11:53:39Z")
The Google lords in their halls of stone are supposedly hammering out a new social networking site that is designed to put Facebook to shame. I believe it’s tentative title is Google Me, which is the first thing I perso… --- ## [Bit of coding help? (PHP)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bit-of-coding-help-php/544972)
**Author:** [@jjimm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jjimm)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2010, 11:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bit-of-coding-help-php/544972 "2010-07-03T11:38:00Z")
I’m not a programmer but in the past I have tinkered with other people’s code to reasonable effect. As part of a freelance job, I’ve inherited a very simple PHP-based shopping cart, with no SQL buddy present. I’m cluele… --- ## [If you blow on your dog's face, does he try to swallow your head?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-blow-on-your-dogs-face-does-he-try-to-swallow-your-head/544892)
**Author:** [@Disheavel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Disheavel)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2010, 9:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-blow-on-your-dogs-face-does-he-try-to-swallow-your-head/544892 "2010-07-03T09:49:32Z")
Or do I have a special one? He is only a 15 pound Havanese but if you blow at him, he tries to swallow all of the moving air and it ends up looking like he is trying to eat your face off. --- ## [RFK Jr. Speech impediment?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rfk-jr-speech-impediment/545372)
**Author:** [@ltfire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ltfire)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2010, 5:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rfk-jr-speech-impediment/545372 "2010-07-03T05:25:47Z")
Does Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have a speech impediment? I watched him last night on Olbermanns show, and he seems to huff when he talks. The great Katherine Hepburn did this also. Does he have a medical problem? --- ## [Anyone else see facial expressions in letters & numbers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-see-facial-expressions-in-letters-numbers/545216)
**Author:** [@umop\_ap\_sdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/umop_ap_sdn)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2010, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-see-facial-expressions-in-letters-numbers/545216 "2010-07-03T03:54:15Z")
I always have, ever since I was a little kid. It’s as if each letter and number has a face, and is looking in a specific direction, with a specific mood. For example, upper case A looks friendly and enthusiastic while u… --- ## [Cat Magically Learns to Play Fetch](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cat-magically-learns-to-play-fetch/545129)
**Author:** [@malkavia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/malkavia)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2010, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cat-magically-learns-to-play-fetch/545129 "2010-07-03T03:16:28Z")
I have had my lovely tortoise shell, Gia, for over 8 years. About 4 months ago I discovered a bump on her belly which turned out to be cancerous and we went through the trauma (and crazy medical bills) involved in a ful… --- ## [When to give up on laptop order?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-to-give-up-on-laptop-order/545247)
**Author:** [@Dag\_Otto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dag_Otto)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2010, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-to-give-up-on-laptop-order/545247 "2010-07-03T02:44:45Z")
My wife wanted a new laptop computer, so having good luck with Dell in the past, I configured a 14" Studio laptop that would be a major upgrade to the little ASUS netbook she is using now. The new laptop has an i5 proces… --- ## [Serpentine Belt Replacement](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/serpentine-belt-replacement/545212)
**Author:** [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2010, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/serpentine-belt-replacement/545212 "2010-07-02T23:34:20Z")
My serpentine belt had a couple of cracks, but it was okay. I just got done driving 24 hours in two days and figure I should probably replace it before it goes on its own. The repair shop quoted a few prices for qualit… --- ## [I am 40, you kids had it easy.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-40-you-kids-had-it-easy/544280)
**Author:** [@Captain\_Midnight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Captain_Midnight)\ **Replies:** 124\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2010, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-40-you-kids-had-it-easy/544280 "2010-07-02T22:42:46Z")
Howdy! If you were a born in the 1960’s or 1970’s, what are some things that are common now in 2010 that they did not have when you were a kid. OK, I am a member of …Generation X. How I hate this term. Absolutely. I wa… --- ## [Tomorrow is Ice Melting Day](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomorrow-is-ice-melting-day/545113)
**Author:** [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2010, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomorrow-is-ice-melting-day/545113 "2010-07-02T21:10:11Z")
It’s hot in Phoenix. Very hot. My sister works for Fender Guitar, and they’re having a pool to guess how long it will take to melt a 10lb block of ice in the sun. This is an anual event, with the winner taking the pool (… --- ## [iPhone or Android?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iphone-or-android/544854)
**Author:** [@Otter\_Snacks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Otter_Snacks)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2010, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iphone-or-android/544854 "2010-07-02T19:04:13Z")
My current cell phone contract will be finished soon, and I am looking into getting a smart phone. Right now I’m leaning towards a Verizon Android phone, either a Droid X or a Droid 2 when they come out, or the new iPho… --- ## [Ever wanted/loved/needed someone so badly that it was literally painful?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-wanted-loved-needed-someone-so-badly-that-it-was-literally-painful/545186)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2010, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-wanted-loved-needed-someone-so-badly-that-it-was-literally-painful/545186 "2010-07-02T19:02:42Z")
…to be around them or to even think of them? And no amount of furious consummating (or “in my bunk” moments) can ease those “feels so good it hurts” sensations? The physical acts simplu cannot contain and satisfy the u… --- ## [Picking Infant Day Care](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/picking-infant-day-care/545166)
**Author:** [@Bearflag70](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bearflag70)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2010, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/picking-infant-day-care/545166 "2010-07-02T17:36:51Z")
I’m looking for some intelligent and practical tips on picking a day care service for my 3 month old baby girl. Is a home care operation better or worse than some commercial outfit? What kind of things should we look f… --- ## [Provisional Decals for Adult Drivers (NJ)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/provisional-decals-for-adult-drivers-nj/545299)
**Author:** [@Fotheringay-Phipps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fotheringay-Phipps)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2010, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/provisional-decals-for-adult-drivers-nj/545299 "2010-07-02T17:15:40Z")
NJ lawmakers, in their infinite wisdom, established a category of drivers license called “provisional licenses”, which are given to drivers below age 21 and in their first year of driving. There are various restrictions … --- ## [What's a convenient way to carry CD's?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-convenient-way-to-carry-cds/545317)
**Author:** [@Superhal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superhal)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2010, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-convenient-way-to-carry-cds/545317 "2010-07-02T16:58:53Z")
I make CD’s for my students, but I have trouble keeping them clean and un-lost. I used to fold an envelope in half, but the gum from the flap would dirty the CD. I also purchased single CD holders, but they aren’t useful… --- ## [DC housing and lawyer job advice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-housing-and-lawyer-job-advice/544949)
**Author:** [@Flipshod](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flipshod)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2010, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-housing-and-lawyer-job-advice/544949 "2010-07-02T16:07:21Z")
My situation. Housing: My wife is getting stationed at Walter Reed, so I’m moving to DC. (Because she has been stationed overseas and in Iraq while we’ve been married, we’ve never lived together) I doubt I’ll have a … --- ## [Tell me about Wildwoods Beaches](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-wildwoods-beaches/545295)
**Author:** [@Lanzy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lanzy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2010, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-wildwoods-beaches/545295 "2010-07-02T13:48:47Z")
I’ve never been but plan to go this week-end. Any information to share, like how much is parking? how early should I get there to find parking? best place for beach access? cheap eats? I appreciate any and all opinions… --- ## [Americans: How has your life been affected by the Patriot Act?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/americans-how-has-your-life-been-affected-by-the-patriot-act/544798)
**Author:** [@scamartistry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scamartistry)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2010, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/americans-how-has-your-life-been-affected-by-the-patriot-act/544798 "2010-07-02T13:22:10Z")
As a non-american myself I am curious how this act has affected life for Americans? (If it indeed has at all) Any noticeable difference (I guess Im looking for in practice rather than in theory or symbolically) ? --- ## [External Hard Drive Crapped out](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/external-hard-drive-crapped-out/545184)
**Author:** [@Meatros](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meatros)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2010, 11:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/external-hard-drive-crapped-out/545184 "2010-07-02T11:57:59Z")
My external harddrive (a seagate - IIRC) just crapped out on me. It has about 500 gigs (possibly 600) of movies and audio material that I would like recovered. The drive is under warranty and if I submit it to the manu… --- ## [Ethics of using multiple recruiters / headhunters?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ethics-of-using-multiple-recruiters-headhunters/545271)
**Author:** [@steadierfooting](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/steadierfooting)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2010, 11:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ethics-of-using-multiple-recruiters-headhunters/545271 "2010-07-02T11:23:31Z")
To the point: Is it OK to have two recruiters actively working to place you in a new job? Back story: So I’m looking for a new job. I’m in management for a health care firm, maybe upper management, I’m not sure (not r… --- ## [Raised religiously?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/raised-religiously/544968)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2010, 9:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/raised-religiously/544968 "2010-07-02T09:08:57Z")
I was wondering if this was actually true. Were you raised in a religious background, an atheist background or an indifferent background? I have no interest in whether or not it took, or what your outlook is now. --- ## [Cell phones for my daughters. What should I buy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cell-phones-for-my-daughters-what-should-i-buy/545015)
**Author:** [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2010, 6:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cell-phones-for-my-daughters-what-should-i-buy/545015 "2010-07-02T06:55:53Z")
And what plan should I get? We have two daughters, ages 11 and 12. Each wants a cell phone. Very badly. They nag me about it 20 times a day. I know next to nothing about cell phones. I have a very old Nokia that I keep… --- ## [My brother likes to tell me to "suck it" whenever I talk to him](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-brother-likes-to-tell-me-to-suck-it-whenever-i-talk-to-him/545098)
**Author:** [@RandMcnally](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RandMcnally)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2010, 4:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-brother-likes-to-tell-me-to-suck-it-whenever-i-talk-to-him/545098 "2010-07-02T04:47:45Z")
I really, REALLY need a good comeback for that, but I can’t really think of one. You’d think 23 years as a younger brother would have given me better skills, but alas, I have none. I’d prefer it to not be vulgar so I co… --- ## [Need advice - kids are fine apart, maddening together](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-advice-kids-are-fine-apart-maddening-together/545112)
**Author:** [@Unauthorized\_Cinnamon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unauthorized_Cinnamon)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2010, 4:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-advice-kids-are-fine-apart-maddening-together/545112 "2010-07-02T04:19:26Z")
My daughters are driving me insane. My 7yo is generally very well behaved and sweet. Right now we are working on being respectful to Mom & Dad even when she doesn’t like our answers, and not lying by “forgetting” if it… --- ## [June 24 Are you still waiting for the heat of a summer to start?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/june-24-are-you-still-waiting-for-the-heat-of-a-summer-to-start/544377)
**Author:** [@Harmonious\_Discord](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Harmonious_Discord)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2010, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/june-24-are-you-still-waiting-for-the-heat-of-a-summer-to-start/544377 "2010-07-02T03:29:11Z")
Are you still waiting for the summer heat to show up around your area? I’m not asking if you like hot weather, just is it still not happening for the most part. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1925) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1927)