# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1972 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1973 --- ## [Digital SLR camera advice please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/digital-slr-camera-advice-please/534128)
**Author:** [@Soul\_Brother\_Number\_Two](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soul_Brother_Number_Two)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2010, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/digital-slr-camera-advice-please/534128 "2010-04-02T22:32:20Z")
Amazon has a deal through the 31st–buy a digital camera with an Amazon card with no interest for 12 months. I figure on taking this opportunity to buy a camera I couldn’t otherwise afford and pay it off on time. I’ve pr… --- ## [I have a flat iron and I'm not afraid to use it... If only I knew how :)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-flat-iron-and-im-not-afraid-to-use-it-if-only-i-knew-how/534069)
**Author:** [@Sticks\_and\_Scones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sticks_and_Scones)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2010, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-flat-iron-and-im-not-afraid-to-use-it-if-only-i-knew-how/534069 "2010-04-02T21:07:00Z")
So, I bought a ceramic flat iron today. I bought a ‘thermal protectant’ for my hair (I forget which brand but I can look it up later if it’s relevant). I’m going to attempt to straighten my hair sometime in the near fu… --- ## [Smiling Bandit tries to buy a computer again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smiling-bandit-tries-to-buy-a-computer-again/534763)
**Author:** [@smiling\_bandit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smiling_bandit)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2010, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smiling-bandit-tries-to-buy-a-computer-again/534763 "2010-04-02T21:06:46Z")
After my last attempt, I put things off for a while. I have job applications to fill out, classes to do, stuff and stuff. I had bills to pay as well. However, I now have some free time and have recovered my savings. So,… --- ## [How do you keep track of personal info: phone numbers, appointments, things to do ...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-keep-track-of-personal-info-phone-numbers-appointments-things-to-do/534221)
**Author:** [@Galileo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Galileo)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2010, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-keep-track-of-personal-info-phone-numbers-appointments-things-to-do/534221 "2010-04-02T20:54:35Z")
… things to buy, bills to pay, and various personal notes? I’ve been using some form of electronic storage for the past 20 years for some of my personal information, but I don’t have a comprehensive, unified system. I’m… --- ## [Is anyone else having trouble with Gmail and the security certificate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-else-having-trouble-with-gmail-and-the-security-certificate/534490)
**Author:** [@MovieMogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MovieMogul)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2010, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-else-having-trouble-with-gmail-and-the-security-certificate/534490 "2010-04-02T19:09:25Z")
I’m not very web savvy so I don’t know what it means exactly, but for the last couple of hours, I’ve been getting this when I try to log in: I’ve never received this from accessing my Gmail before. What does it mean? … --- ## [Never, Forever vs An Eternity: All The Same Concept?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/never-forever-vs-an-eternity-all-the-same-concept/534753)
**Author:** [@DMark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMark)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2010, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/never-forever-vs-an-eternity-all-the-same-concept/534753 "2010-04-02T18:34:26Z")
Just wondering if there is a finite ending - obviously “never” means something will not happen, and forever implies the situation will never change. The word “eternity” is the one that is iffy to me. I have read where … --- ## [What would you save: the works of Shakespeare, or an anonymous human being?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-save-the-works-of-shakespeare-or-an-anonymous-human-being/533310)
**Author:** [@Rodgers01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rodgers01)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2010, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-save-the-works-of-shakespeare-or-an-anonymous-human-being/533310 "2010-04-02T18:23:29Z")
You run into a burning building, and have the chance to save only one thing: the last copy of the complete works of William Shakespeare, or an anonymous human being. Which do you save? Rules: There are no outs. I.e., … --- ## [Going to Peru!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-peru/534384)
**Author:** [@Budista](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Budista)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2010, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-peru/534384 "2010-04-02T17:53:15Z")
Mod Note: I don’t really know where to put this, but from the forum descriptions I read this seemed the best place. Budista here, asking for some help and information from the SDMB again! You guys haven’t steered me wro… --- ## [Another iPad Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-ipad-thread/532866)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2010, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-ipad-thread/532866 "2010-04-02T17:41:10Z")
So, the release date a little more than 2 weeks away. Despite my initial skepticism, I find myself getting more interested in this little doodad. I have some general questions (confession: I have never owned an iPod, I’v… --- ## [So you've found a dead body...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-youve-found-a-dead-body/534324)
**Author:** [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2010, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-youve-found-a-dead-body/534324 "2010-04-02T16:59:15Z")
You’re taking a walk in some out of the way place, and discover a body. But not all bodies are created equal, so please rank from least to most horrifying the state of the body you found: You can assume that cause of d… --- ## [Ever had your friends play matchmaker for you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-had-your-friends-play-matchmaker-for-you/534512)
**Author:** [@FriarTed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FriarTed)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2010, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-had-your-friends-play-matchmaker-for-you/534512 "2010-04-02T16:48:44Z")
Either specifically (“Can you help me get a date with Susie Q there?”) or generally (“Do you know anyone you might set me up with?”)- how did it go? --- ## [Poll: Should I get my TV fixed? Cost-Benefit Analysis...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-should-i-get-my-tv-fixed-cost-benefit-analysis/534723)
**Author:** [@statsman1982](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/statsman1982)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2010, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-should-i-get-my-tv-fixed-cost-benefit-analysis/534723 "2010-04-02T16:30:36Z")
Here are the details: –TV is Insignia 32" plasma HDTV 720p –Purchased new for ~$500 in December of 2008 from Best Buy. No extended warranty purchased:smack: –Failed last week due to, according to TV repair place, a po… --- ## [Gender association with the word "Jerk"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gender-association-with-the-word-jerk/534467)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2010, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gender-association-with-the-word-jerk/534467 "2010-04-02T16:23:11Z")
While I was having a friendly conversation with a co-worker, she called me a jerk. I responded by calling her a bitch. She cried foul that I had responded in an inappropriate manner as I had escalated to a needlessly h… --- ## [Things you learned in Grade School that are still valid](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-learned-in-grade-school-that-are-still-valid/534330)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2010, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-learned-in-grade-school-that-are-still-valid/534330 "2010-04-02T15:23:51Z")
Somewhere before Grade Seven you were taught (or at least told) something that still holds true today. Don’t count the basics we all were taught like ABC’s and basic arithmetic. I’m thinking stuff about Geography, Scienc… --- ## [The SDMB Should Keep the April Fools Forum Titles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sdmb-should-keep-the-april-fools-forum-titles/534558)
**Author:** [@Onomatopoeia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Onomatopoeia)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2010, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sdmb-should-keep-the-april-fools-forum-titles/534558 "2010-04-02T01:59:40Z")
I love the temporary sub forum titles and the descriptions are hilarious. I demand they be kept. What say you? --- ## [How has running changed your body?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-running-changed-your-body/534163)
**Author:** [@yuliya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yuliya)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2010, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-running-changed-your-body/534163 "2010-04-01T23:46:21Z")
Sure, running helps your live longer and all that crap. But the real reason I want to start running? I am a vain, vain girl. I was always able to eat whatever I wanted and stay thin, but, now that I’m an “adult,” my me… --- ## [Someone who has touched your life.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/someone-who-has-touched-your-life/534443)
**Author:** [@even\_sven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/even_sven)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2010, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/someone-who-has-touched-your-life/534443 "2010-04-01T23:39:56Z")
I’ve been doing this for my students. It’s a little bit “Chicken Soup for the Soul,” but that is exactly what my stressed-out students need these days. Hearing these stories has made me feel so good that I want to hear w… --- ## [Dinner manners](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dinner-manners/533982)
**Author:** [@BigBertha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigBertha)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2010, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dinner-manners/533982 "2010-04-01T21:37:20Z")
I’ve been reading a lot of Miss Manners lately. She seems to think if some people (I did this all my life, cutting up all their meat when its served, even spaghetti) will bring down civilization. Is it really That bad? … --- ## [Best small video camera, and best place to buy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-small-video-camera-and-best-place-to-buy/534649)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2010, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-small-video-camera-and-best-place-to-buy/534649 "2010-04-01T21:36:33Z")
I am going on a trip in about 5 weeks and I want to invest in a very small video camera. It must also have a waterproof case available, as I will be white-water rafting part of the time. I’ve been looking at the Flip vi… --- ## [If your closest Interstate is I-24, I-40 or I-65, say so!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-your-closest-interstate-is-i-24-i-40-or-i-65-say-so/534104)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2010, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-your-closest-interstate-is-i-24-i-40-or-i-65-say-so/534104 "2010-04-01T21:22:50Z")
The thread on names for freeways, as well as the one on Degree Confluences, has suggested this idea to me. Nashville is at the crossroads of the three in the title and those roads cover a lot of territory. I-40 is basic… --- ## [What's with all the Orange Tabbies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-with-all-the-orange-tabbies/534039)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2010, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-with-all-the-orange-tabbies/534039 "2010-04-01T21:18:26Z")
There aren’t too many cats in movies and television, but when there are, why are they almost always orange tabbies? “Harry and Tonto”: Tonto was an orange tabby. “Mllo and Otis”: Milo was an orange tabby. “Breakfast… --- ## [How do you pay for a car with cash?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-pay-for-a-car-with-cash/533509)
**Author:** [@Brynda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brynda)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2010, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-pay-for-a-car-with-cash/533509 "2010-04-01T20:28:59Z")
I am buying myself a new Beetle this weekend, assuming it arrives at the dealership this week. I plan to pay for it outright, without financing. How does that work? Will a personal check be okay, or will I have to get a … --- ## [Tell me where to go](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-where-to-go/534322)
**Author:** [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2010, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-where-to-go/534322 "2010-04-01T19:52:13Z")
I may be stuck in Europe this weekend, which is a four day weekend here and probably in most places. If so, then I will likely book a “blind” flight on German Wings. Here are all of the potential locations; I can eli… --- ## [Feasability of a Non-Smoking Casino on the Vegas Strip](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feasability-of-a-non-smoking-casino-on-the-vegas-strip/534628)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2010, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feasability-of-a-non-smoking-casino-on-the-vegas-strip/534628 "2010-04-01T19:42:18Z")
I didn’t get the poll option to work. Never mind. --- ## [Teaching Fellowship interview & Praxis tests](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teaching-fellowship-interview-praxis-tests/534548)
**Author:** [@GESancMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GESancMan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2010, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teaching-fellowship-interview-praxis-tests/534548 "2010-04-01T19:24:17Z")
I applied to The Milwaukee Teaching Fellows last week, not really expecting anything to come of it. To my surprise, I got an email from them today saying they want me to come out for an interview. I’ve looked over the … --- ## [Business Student Needs Advice on Achieving Goal(s)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/business-student-needs-advice-on-achieving-goal-s/534497)
**Author:** [@beyondimagination07](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beyondimagination07)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2010, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/business-student-needs-advice-on-achieving-goal-s/534497 "2010-04-01T17:49:51Z")
Okay, so I’m currently a business student looking to get my MBA in the next few years. I have a passion for owning my own business and love to do all the work associated with it (with the exception of handing over my mo… --- ## [Yarnie Dopers - Best way to Destash Yarn for Money?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yarnie-dopers-best-way-to-destash-yarn-for-money/533868)
**Author:** [@badbadrubberpiggy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/badbadrubberpiggy)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2010, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yarnie-dopers-best-way-to-destash-yarn-for-money/533868 "2010-04-01T15:47:14Z")
I desperately need to destash, and NOT replace the yarn I get rid of with new yarns, since the purpose of this is to not have to move so much yarn across the country. I’d like to get rid of about half of what I have, wh… --- ## [Weird and Perhaps LESS Common Dreams](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-and-perhaps-less-common-dreams/534302)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2010, 12:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-and-perhaps-less-common-dreams/534302 "2010-04-01T12:27:49Z")
Inspired by this thread, which describes several dreams I’ve never had, and others I’ve only had divergent variations on, I thought I’d ask which of my recurrent dreams are akin to those that other folks have had, and al… --- ## [ARGH! I started drinking/using/smoking again! Oh, wait, no I didn't.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/argh-i-started-drinking-using-smoking-again-oh-wait-no-i-didnt/534482)
**Author:** [@GESancMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GESancMan)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2010, 8:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/argh-i-started-drinking-using-smoking-again-oh-wait-no-i-didnt/534482 "2010-04-01T08:23:49Z")
From this thread: I quit drinking almost five years ago. I haven’t worked myself up to quitting smoking yet. Do these dreams ever go away? I’d say about twice a month I have a dream where I crack open a beer, and go… --- ## [When does "looking up old friends" become stalkerish?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-does-looking-up-old-friends-become-stalkerish/533967)
**Author:** [@DivineComedienne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DivineComedienne)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2010, 4:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-does-looking-up-old-friends-become-stalkerish/533967 "2010-04-01T04:22:18Z")
I am not proficient at social networking, but I have enjoyed looking up old friends from high school and college. I have communicated with several of them, just to catch up to say hello, etc. It’s been fun. However… T… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1971) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1973)