# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1997 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1998 --- ## [You're the new Emperor of Earth...how many people would you kill?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-the-new-emperor-of-earth-how-many-people-would-you-kill/527198)
**Author:** [@Ranchoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranchoth)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2010, 6:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-the-new-emperor-of-earth-how-many-people-would-you-kill/527198 "2010-02-17T06:43:42Z")
(Not “who,” as per the rules) Say you’ve built your armies of robot minions, or pulled a thorn out of the Monkey’s Paw and it gave you a non-cursed wish. Whatever the cause, you’re now the Lord and Master of the Earth. … --- ## [Living in a coastal, earthquake/tsunami area - I have questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/living-in-a-coastal-earthquake-tsunami-area-i-have-questions/528896)
**Author:** [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2010, 4:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/living-in-a-coastal-earthquake-tsunami-area-i-have-questions/528896 "2010-02-17T04:54:13Z")
We just watched a fascinating show on earthquakes/tsunamis along the Pacific coast in North America, and it has me wondering how people live in areas like that. I have some questions for people who live in an area that i… --- ## [Is this a HIPAA violation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-hipaa-violation/529286)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2010, 4:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-hipaa-violation/529286 "2010-02-17T04:02:02Z")
Gallbladder went bye-bye a couple weeks ago. This occurred in location A of the local major hospital system. Saw an orthopedist yesterday at location B of the local major hospital system. He’s not actually employed at t… --- ## [Calm my nerves - give me some benign reasons for high liver enzymes...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calm-my-nerves-give-me-some-benign-reasons-for-high-liver-enzymes/525774)
**Author:** [@Poysyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Poysyn)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2010, 3:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calm-my-nerves-give-me-some-benign-reasons-for-high-liver-enzymes/525774 "2010-02-17T03:46:50Z")
I got a call from my doctor - who was testing my liver function. I tested for slightly high cholesterol (1 point over) and high AST levels - 100 (normal is 34). Now you are not my doctor, and I am not asking for medical… --- ## ["A dissertation should be done in 9 months"--realistic advice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-dissertation-should-be-done-in-9-months-realistic-advice/529156)
**Author:** [@statsman1982](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/statsman1982)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2010, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-dissertation-should-be-done-in-9-months-realistic-advice/529156 "2010-02-17T03:02:00Z")
I heard the quote in the title from a professor today when asked about my progress on my own research. This person said that to spend any more time than 9 months is to risk developing bad habits that will prevent one fro… --- ## [Kids party, can I ask the parents to pay their own way?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kids-party-can-i-ask-the-parents-to-pay-their-own-way/529180)
**Author:** [@cornflakes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cornflakes)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2010, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kids-party-can-i-ask-the-parents-to-pay-their-own-way/529180 "2010-02-17T01:51:54Z")
Or, there’s no good way out of this, is there? I’m planning a paintball party for my late elementary school aged son. He wants to invite seven friends, and I have talked with the parents of five of the boys. Of course… --- ## [How do you deal with your teenager drinking?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-deal-with-your-teenager-drinking/529097)
**Author:** [@stpauler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stpauler)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2010, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-deal-with-your-teenager-drinking/529097 "2010-02-17T01:09:14Z")
First off: ugh. We were all teenagers once, some of you reading this may still be one. My SO and I both drank under 21 as well. Unfortunately, we’ve hit a crossroads with our 16 year old daughter who has taken a liking … --- ## [Go Gator! Why Are The Wiki Mandarins So Insistent On Excluding The Curch Meyers Speech?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/go-gator-why-are-the-wiki-mandarins-so-insistent-on-excluding-the-curch-meyers-speech/529123)
**Author:** [@Huerta88](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Huerta88)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2010, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/go-gator-why-are-the-wiki-mandarins-so-insistent-on-excluding-the-curch-meyers-speech/529123 "2010-02-17T00:57:38Z")
Mods, move to GD if you prefer, thks. You may or may not be familiar with this video – it’s pretty amazing and funny. This is almost certainly the most notable/attention-getting things she’s ever said or … --- ## [Electric shavers that actually work](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electric-shavers-that-actually-work/529151)
**Author:** [@sharding](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sharding)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2010, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electric-shavers-that-actually-work/529151 "2010-02-17T00:14:13Z")
Any men out there have an electric shaver you enthusiastically recommend? I tried several a number of years ago, and could never find one I was satisfied with. I felt like the shave wasn’t as close as I get from a regula… --- ## [Tivo vs Comcast DVR](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tivo-vs-comcast-dvr/528734)
**Author:** [@magellan01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/magellan01)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2010, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tivo-vs-comcast-dvr/528734 "2010-02-16T23:15:32Z")
I guess the question really is: how does Comcast’s DVR compare to Tivo? I’ve had Tivo for years and love it. I’m about to upgrade all my stuff and am wondering about having one less box to deal with. Has anyone used bot… --- ## [Shopping habits : Poll-ish!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shopping-habits-poll-ish/528867)
**Author:** [@Acid\_Lamp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acid_Lamp)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2010, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shopping-habits-poll-ish/528867 "2010-02-16T22:55:32Z")
Heya 'dopers, In a few years I plan on opening a new exotic pet store and I’d like your help on getting an idea of how people are thinking out there right now. Since the dope is a nice slice of life I ought to be able to… --- ## [Google Buzz](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-buzz/529205)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2010, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-buzz/529205 "2010-02-16T21:51:04Z")
I tried it for a week. I had about 8 other friends who used it. I hate it. It was poorly conceived, poorly executed, poorly explained, and was a gigantic privacy intrusion. It’s also friggin’ impossible to opt out of… --- ## [Ordering delivery in bad weather - yay or nay?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ordering-delivery-in-bad-weather-yay-or-nay/529018)
**Author:** [@luxiia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/luxiia)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2010, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ordering-delivery-in-bad-weather-yay-or-nay/529018 "2010-02-16T21:25:57Z")
I work at a hotel, and often during snowy weather, guests will ask for delivery menus to avoid having to go out and forage for food in slick conditions. I imagine is the case of people at home, too. I see the appeal, and… --- ## [Looking for simple tools for scanning LAN devices on PC or Mac](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-simple-tools-for-scanning-lan-devices-on-pc-or-mac/529232)
**Author:** [@minor7flat5](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/minor7flat5)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2010, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-simple-tools-for-scanning-lan-devices-on-pc-or-mac/529232 "2010-02-16T20:11:45Z")
So I have been using this nifty tool on my iPhone called Snap. Now I’m looking for similar tools for Mac and for PC. Do you know of any? (I Googled but perhaps I didn’t use the right terms and nothing obvious jumped at … --- ## [why is there no plugin providing sandboxed "file system" and database engine for browser-based apps?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-there-no-plugin-providing-sandboxed-file-system-and-database-engine-for-browser-based-apps/529218)
**Author:** [@code\_grey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/code_grey)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2010, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-there-no-plugin-providing-sandboxed-file-system-and-database-engine-for-browser-based-apps/529218 "2010-02-16T20:05:58Z")
ok, I now about cookies and stuff. But cookies are pretty darn limited in size and they don’t constitute a relational database either. So, why isn’t there a plugin that would provide a Javascript or Flash app running in… --- ## [If you loaned a significant sum to a friend or relative in need how did it work out? Was it repaid?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-loaned-a-significant-sum-to-a-friend-or-relative-in-need-how-did-it-work-out-was-it-repaid/528310)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2010, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-loaned-a-significant-sum-to-a-friend-or-relative-in-need-how-did-it-work-out-was-it-repaid/528310 "2010-02-16T18:44:20Z")
Thinking about doing this for a friend. They are super honest, but their near term earning future is not all that bright and the friend has some adult children who live with her, one of whom has potential serious issues … --- ## [Going to Los Angles and Orange County, your thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-los-angles-and-orange-county-your-thoughts/528955)
**Author:** [@Neptunian\_Slug](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Neptunian_Slug)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2010, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-los-angles-and-orange-county-your-thoughts/528955 "2010-02-16T18:03:16Z")
Just looking for some advice on where to get my hotel when I go to LA next month. My wife wants to hit the Getty Center and Beverly Hills. She wants to drive around and see movie stars homes. I, on the other hand, wil… --- ## [The Club car security - which model?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-club-car-security-which-model/529074)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2010, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-club-car-security-which-model/529074 "2010-02-16T16:56:21Z")
I’m planning on buying a Club steering wheel lock, but on their site I see they have at least 4 basic models, ranging in price from $29.99 to $42.99. Does anyone have any experience or opinion why certain of these model… --- ## [talk about long hair](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-about-long-hair/528556)
**Author:** [@vertizontal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vertizontal)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2010, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-about-long-hair/528556 "2010-02-16T15:57:13Z")
Let’s talk about the care and feeding of long hair. I’m starting this thread to get advice for taking care of my 8-year-old daughter’s long hair. We constantly have the problem of it getting knotty and ratty around the… --- ## [Dog crate/potty training crisis: jury duty edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-crate-potty-training-crisis-jury-duty-edition/529066)
**Author:** [@fluiddruid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fluiddruid)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2010, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-crate-potty-training-crisis-jury-duty-edition/529066 "2010-02-16T13:53:33Z")
About two weeks ago, I got a new pug puppy who I named Bruce. Bruce was adopted by another family, but things didn’t work out with their existing dog, so they advertised for a re-adoption on Craigslist. Overall, he’s a… --- ## [Opinions needed: Best extended auto insurance policy company?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-needed-best-extended-auto-insurance-policy-company/529182)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2010, 8:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-needed-best-extended-auto-insurance-policy-company/529182 "2010-02-16T08:26:38Z")
I’m looking into buying an extended warranty for my car. I purchased an extended warranty once before, a number of years back, and although it looked like it covered everything, I found out the hard way it didn’t. I’m … --- ## [Any advice on having a \*ahem\* "special friend?" \](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-advice-on-having-a-ahem-special-friend-slightly-adult-content/528883)
**Author:** [@Gestalt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gestalt)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2010, 7:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-advice-on-having-a-ahem-special-friend-slightly-adult-content/528883 "2010-02-16T07:00:27Z")
So I moved to a new (smallish) town for school about 6 months ago, and found myself single about four months ago. I really am not at all interested in a serious relationship at this point, but I realized a few days ago t… --- ## [Is your laugh an embarassment?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-your-laugh-an-embarassment/528933)
**Author:** [@Ritter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ritter)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2010, 4:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-your-laugh-an-embarassment/528933 "2010-02-16T04:02:06Z")
Mine is - and last night I had the dubious honor of hearing our young neighbours take the piss out of it after I was doubled up laughing on our doorstep, waiting for a cab. So Dopers, please share your ‘laugh of shame’ s… --- ## [This is weird (question for ladies with Lunette cups)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-weird-question-for-ladies-with-lunette-cups/529070)
**Author:** [@Malleus\_Incus\_Stapes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malleus_Incus_Stapes)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2010, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-weird-question-for-ladies-with-lunette-cups/529070 "2010-02-16T02:13:09Z")
When you got your cup in the mail, did the package slip have a handwritten note underneath? Is this common business practice in Finland? Or do they just like me? :confused: \[QUOTE=the Lunette people\] Hi Firstname, I i… --- ## [Snowblower recommendations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snowblower-recommendations/528003)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2010, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snowblower-recommendations/528003 "2010-02-16T02:01:14Z")
Gee… whyever would we be wanting to buy one of them! I thought one would be nice, after Typo and the kids dug out the driveway during the December snowstorm, but we figured “naahhhh, no rush!”. God was listening and sh… --- ## [FOY-urr or foy-YAY](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foy-urr-or-foy-yay/528659)
**Author:** [@Rigamarole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rigamarole)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2010, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foy-urr-or-foy-yay/528659 "2010-02-16T00:49:31Z")
I know the latter is the original French pronunciation, but growing up I always heard the former, and can’t help feeling like people who say foy-YAY are pricks. --- ## [Calling all home decorators & tetris experts - help me redesign my bedroom](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-all-home-decorators-tetris-experts-help-me-redesign-my-bedroom/528113)
**Author:** [@fusoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fusoya)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2010, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-all-home-decorators-tetris-experts-help-me-redesign-my-bedroom/528113 "2010-02-16T00:41:53Z")
I’ve lived in this apartment for 7 years, and am finally getting it repainted next weekend. Since I need to empty out the room in order to paint/clean, this seemed like a perfect time to give it a new arrangement (and I’… --- ## [Bed Buying advice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bed-buying-advice/528782)
**Author:** [@Unintentionally\_Blank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unintentionally_Blank)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2010, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bed-buying-advice/528782 "2010-02-16T00:28:14Z")
Our bed is 6 months younger than our marriage. That’s pretty old. The wife has some back problems that I think are being exacerbated by the bed (yeah, she’s been MRI’d, disks aren’t bulging but things aren’t happy…this i… --- ## [Shower Before Bed Or In The Morning](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shower-before-bed-or-in-the-morning/528677)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2010, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shower-before-bed-or-in-the-morning/528677 "2010-02-15T22:49:37Z")
I am probably in the minority but I take my daily shower BEFORE bed. I guess it comes from growing up in a house with five people and one bathroom. Morning was always only for strictly needed activities in the AM, like s… --- ## [Thoughts on the Euro](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thoughts-on-the-euro/528653)
**Author:** [@Rodgers01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rodgers01)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2010, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thoughts-on-the-euro/528653 "2010-02-15T22:20:35Z")
With the financial crisis in Greece and some other Eurozone countries, it sounds like some Europeans are questioning the worth of the monetary union. Great Debates question: Where does the Euro go from here? What is it… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1996) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1998)