# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1996 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1997 --- ## [Recommend New Computer Speakers and/or Diagnose These Crappy Old Ones](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-new-computer-speakers-and-or-diagnose-these-crappy-old-ones/529113)
**Author:** [@Covered\_In\_Bees](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Covered_In_Bees)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2010, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-new-computer-speakers-and-or-diagnose-these-crappy-old-ones/529113 "2010-02-18T21:43:39Z")
Hello all. During a session of exuberant musical enjoyment, hereafter referred to as a “jam session”, my computer speakers began acting in a fashion unusual compared to their normal behavior. Normally, they both play t… --- ## [How Do You Use Your Thread Subscriptions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-use-your-thread-subscriptions/529395)
**Author:** [@Jack\_Batty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jack_Batty)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2010, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-use-your-thread-subscriptions/529395 "2010-02-18T20:39:57Z")
I’ve been curious about this – how the hoi polloi utilizes their thread subscriptions. Until recently I never bothered subscribing to threads. I’m too much of a channel surfer. But now that I’m invested, it rules my SDM… --- ## [Questions about becoming a teacher](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-becoming-a-teacher/529161)
**Author:** [@GESancMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GESancMan)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2010, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-becoming-a-teacher/529161 "2010-02-18T18:52:35Z")
I’ve been giving a lot of thought in recent months to becoming a math teacher. I’m currently in my first year of my MS in Statistics, but I don’t plan on continuing the program. As it stands, I can make the switch to t… --- ## [Japanese names, looking for a specific 'type'.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/japanese-names-looking-for-a-specific-type/529138)
**Author:** [@ArrMatey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ArrMatey)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2010, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/japanese-names-looking-for-a-specific-type/529138 "2010-02-18T18:35:37Z")
(My apologies if this doesn’t belong in IMHO, but I wasn’t sure about where else it might go). So, for a little literary work, I’ve written myself into a corner. I have a female japanese character who is ashamed of her … --- ## [Is Mardi Gras a big deal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-mardi-gras-a-big-deal/529252)
**Author:** [@5\_time\_champ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/5_time_champ)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2010, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-mardi-gras-a-big-deal/529252 "2010-02-18T17:31:03Z")
Religious or Secular, and by Mardi Gras- I mean either Fat Tuesday itself, or the several week run up. St Louis bills itself as The Second Largest Mardi Gras Celebration in the United States. There are a number of even… --- ## [Nursing school at 36 and with a family?!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nursing-school-at-36-and-with-a-family/529365)
**Author:** [@RedBloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RedBloom)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2010, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nursing-school-at-36-and-with-a-family/529365 "2010-02-18T17:07:27Z")
Just sniffing around out there to see if any Dopers have returned to school later in life for a completely different career path… I graduated from College with a liberal arts degree over 10 years ago, and have been hold… --- ## [Tell me about working in Brussels](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-working-in-brussels/529483)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2010, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-working-in-brussels/529483 "2010-02-18T16:46:17Z")
I’ve applied for a job in Brussels. So tell me about living there. I already know about the high taxes so can do the maths. But how much should I expect to pay for a 1-bed flat. A quick Google brings up prices of E400-E1… --- ## [What percentage of people would take $200 if there were no likely repercussions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-percentage-of-people-would-take-200-if-there-were-no-likely-repercussions/529244)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2010, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-percentage-of-people-would-take-200-if-there-were-no-likely-repercussions/529244 "2010-02-18T16:41:28Z")
Another in my series fo threads to assess how cynical Dopers are about their fellow humans. Here’s the sitch: An eccentric billionaire decides to perform an experiement. He and his staff gather 1000 wallets and stuff … --- ## [Things You Suspect But Could Never Prove](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-suspect-but-could-never-prove/529177)
**Author:** [@FrustratedIdiot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FrustratedIdiot)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2010, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-suspect-but-could-never-prove/529177 "2010-02-18T16:11:22Z")
No one has ever learned to speak a foreign language or play an instrument via a book. People can’t learn to skate or swim if they’re past a certain age. --- ## [Business networking site experiences?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/business-networking-site-experiences/529458)
**Author:** [@FriarTed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FriarTed)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2010, 12:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/business-networking-site-experiences/529458 "2010-02-18T12:07:16Z")
Right now, a friend is mainly using MerchantCircle, tho she is also signed up for Biznik & maybe LinkdIn. She’s also on Facebook & MySpace for business purposes. She wants to know how to use them in the most productive … --- ## [5 Nights in Sacramento, 1 Night in San Francisco](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/5-nights-in-sacramento-1-night-in-san-francisco/529333)
**Author:** [@WeHappyFew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WeHappyFew)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2010, 7:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/5-nights-in-sacramento-1-night-in-san-francisco/529333 "2010-02-18T07:59:14Z")
I’m going to be in Sacramento for work next month for 5 nights, and then I’m spending the night before I fly back to Ireland in San Francisco. I’m going to be working Monday to Friday during the day in midtown Sacrament… --- ## [French bed talk help](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/french-bed-talk-help/529160)
**Author:** [@Genericuser234](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Genericuser234)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2010, 6:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/french-bed-talk-help/529160 "2010-02-18T06:17:25Z")
Hey all, I need to know some good french phrases to say in french well in bed with someone. Don’t ask why. I know very little french, so I would appreciate the help. Thanks in advance. Wish me luck :slight\_smile: --- ## [Seeking a Web Host!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeking-a-web-host/521252)
**Author:** [@FriarTed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FriarTed)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2010, 5:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeking-a-web-host/521252 "2010-02-18T05:48:07Z")
I’ve posted something similar before but this is more fine-tuned- I’m looking for a web hosting service with the functionability and easy design of Webs or Homestead, but with the pricing of HostGator or HostMonster. I … --- ## [Why would people prefer mailing list over forums?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-people-prefer-mailing-list-over-forums/529422)
**Author:** [@Crowbar\_of\_Irony\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crowbar_of_Irony_3)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2010, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-people-prefer-mailing-list-over-forums/529422 "2010-02-18T03:18:28Z")
I have noticed that some open-source software libraries (usually academic libraries) and their users tend to prefer having a mailing list over a forum. I personally has a slight dislike for mailing list - first, they clu… --- ## [Tell Me About Oaxaca (or Mexico in general, for that matter)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-oaxaca-or-mexico-in-general-for-that-matter/529359)
**Author:** [@Mahna\_Mahna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahna_Mahna)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2010, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-oaxaca-or-mexico-in-general-for-that-matter/529359 "2010-02-18T02:33:27Z")
I’m in the middle of planning a trip with Mumsy Dearest to celebrate her 60th birthday. We’re planning on doing a week-long getaway, just the two of us, sometime in November. Mumsy is very keen on going to Mexico, sinc… --- ## [age differences](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-differences/529183)
**Author:** [@BigBertha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigBertha)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2010, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-differences/529183 "2010-02-18T01:21:40Z")
Interesting threads here. I am 50(and reasonably fit) and just realized I am attracted to this local guy, I know about him, but haven’t spoken yet. Trouble is, hes 30 and I’m not sure that would be a deal breaker for som… --- ## [checked baggage when switching airlines](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/checked-baggage-when-switching-airlines/529302)
**Author:** [@HawksPath](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HawksPath)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2010, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/checked-baggage-when-switching-airlines/529302 "2010-02-18T01:10:51Z")
So my new wife and I are off for our honeymoon, but just realized a potential problem. We are flying to Puerto Rico using two different airlines and only have 70 minutes to switch flights. If we check luggage it won’t … --- ## [Do you know what your CEO looks like?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-know-what-your-ceo-looks-like/529188)
**Author:** [@Shalmanese](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shalmanese)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2010, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-know-what-your-ceo-looks-like/529188 "2010-02-18T01:09:18Z")
The new show Undercover Boss has me wondering, for those of you who work in companies of 100+, do you know what your CEO looks like? Have you met him in person? Do you know him only by his official photo? If you walked b… --- ## [facebook \[problems with harassment\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-problems-with-harassment/529116)
**Author:** [@BigBertha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigBertha)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2010, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-problems-with-harassment/529116 "2010-02-18T01:02:55Z")
My child has a facebook account. Someone who dislikes him that we know in person has started a group meant to defame him. Can facebook do anything about this? Can we legally? --- ## [UK Dopers: about the word "roger..."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uk-dopers-about-the-word-roger/529307)
**Author:** [@Danimal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Danimal)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2010, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uk-dopers-about-the-word-roger/529307 "2010-02-18T00:55:53Z")
I’m working on a novel set in 1714. While reading diaries from that general era I’ve seen the word “roger” used as a verb meaning “to copulate with.” It was also used as a noun, meaning the penis. To my American ear, … --- ## [Why are telescopes so expensive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-telescopes-so-expensive/528889)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2010, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-telescopes-so-expensive/528889 "2010-02-17T23:43:05Z")
I mean, they’re basically a set of mirrors and lenses in a tube on an equatorial mount, right? And the cost of lenses has come right down. And the mirror could be made in a mould, right? Sure you can add on the fancy mot… --- ## [Is my son's teacher overreacting, or am I underreacting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-my-sons-teacher-overreacting-or-am-i-underreacting/528745)
**Author:** [@DivineComedienne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DivineComedienne)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2010, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-my-sons-teacher-overreacting-or-am-i-underreacting/528745 "2010-02-17T23:30:51Z")
I am not sure what to do with this, so I thought I’d ask for opinions. My ex-husband has a hot tub at his house, and he and my 6-year-old son go in it frequently. During the recent snowstorm, my ex shoveled a path to t… --- ## [Any way to exclude news sources from Google News?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-way-to-exclude-news-sources-from-google-news/529332)
**Author:** [@Rhythmdvl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhythmdvl)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2010, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-way-to-exclude-news-sources-from-google-news/529332 "2010-02-17T23:07:31Z")
I’m hunting for a news source, one that doesn’t give me any sports or entertainment coverage. I used to cycle between the BBC, then NYTimes, then the Washington Post, but I’ve had it with the Olympics, Super Bowl, Celebu… --- ## [Explain to me the lure of water](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-to-me-the-lure-of-water/523473)
**Author:** [@Unintentionally\_Blank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unintentionally_Blank)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2010, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-to-me-the-lure-of-water/523473 "2010-02-17T22:22:48Z")
Dad was a boater. I just didn’t get it. Can you explain to me the lure of buying something really expensive, with really expensive upkeep, then putting it in an environment that immediately tries to aggressively reduce i… --- ## [What's my strategy for buying this car?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-my-strategy-for-buying-this-car/529396)
**Author:** [@Hampshire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hampshire)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2010, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-my-strategy-for-buying-this-car/529396 "2010-02-17T22:13:02Z")
So I have a vehicle picked out that I’m interested in that has been sitting on the dealer’s lot since mid December. It’s a Toyota but not one that has been involved in the recall. Sticker price: $29,835 Edmund’s quote… --- ## [So what's new in business casual lately?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-whats-new-in-business-casual-lately/529137)
**Author:** [@Athena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Athena)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2010, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-whats-new-in-business-casual-lately/529137 "2010-02-17T22:06:50Z")
I’ve just been informed that I must spend an entire week at the mother ship. This is actually a good thing, as I believe in periodically seeing my coworkers in person and all that. But they frown on wearing my standard w… --- ## [Parents, how did your children's personality as infants correlate to their older personalities?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-how-did-your-childrens-personality-as-infants-correlate-to-their-older-personalities/529353)
**Author:** [@Ruffian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruffian)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2010, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-how-did-your-childrens-personality-as-infants-correlate-to-their-older-personalities/529353 "2010-02-17T16:58:47Z")
I’m curious, as the parent of two now (Boy 1.0 will be 4 in April; Boy 2.0 just turned 2 months), how much of an indicator infant personality is to older child/adult personality. In particular, I’m wondering what colick… --- ## [Human diode](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/human-diode/529168)
**Author:** [@friedo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/friedo)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2010, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/human-diode/529168 "2010-02-17T16:08:59Z")
How would you design a hallway such that any number of people can walk from one end to the other, but only in one direction? You can use any amount of doors and mechanisms and so forth, but only purely mechanical things… --- ## [How can I get someone to design my toy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-get-someone-to-design-my-toy/529277)
**Author:** [@Elret](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elret)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2010, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-get-someone-to-design-my-toy/529277 "2010-02-17T15:51:37Z")
I have an idea for a super fabulous toy that I think would be a lot of fun. I have it all figured out as far as how it would work but can’t get any good ideas for what it should look like. Without me giving away my sup… --- ## [How to set up your own enterprise?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-set-up-your-own-enterprise/529201)
**Author:** [@Lars\_Aruns](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lars_Aruns)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2010, 1:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-set-up-your-own-enterprise/529201 "2010-02-17T13:05:12Z")
After recently completing my PhD, I’ve been thinking of what career choices I could do in this time and economical climate. I had some bad luck with academic funding, with two projects with me as a named researcher judge… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1995) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1997)