# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=496 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 497 --- ## [Really need the most recent info on the best e ink device with keyboard for writing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/really-need-the-most-recent-info-on-the-best-e-ink-device-with-keyboard-for-writing/814527)
**Author:** [@Anise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anise)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2018, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/really-need-the-most-recent-info-on-the-best-e-ink-device-with-keyboard-for-writing/814527 "2018-05-21T04:11:09Z")
Hey all, So basically, here’s the issue: I really really need a portable e-ink device that connects to a bluetooth keyboard and allows for writing and saving documents. It would also need to be able to pull up other do… --- ## [Second from the left (or is it second from the right?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/second-from-the-left-or-is-it-second-from-the-right/814403)
**Author:** [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2018, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/second-from-the-left-or-is-it-second-from-the-right/814403 "2018-05-21T01:23:24Z")
If I showed you this picture, and asked which one is Mick, what would you say? Does the right/left orientation point come from the viewer’s perspective, or the people who are in the photo? --- ## [Best photo sharing service?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-photo-sharing-service/814407)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2018, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-photo-sharing-service/814407 "2018-05-20T21:28:00Z")
Especially for sharing photos on this board. --- ## [What are your Top 3 hopes right now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-top-3-hopes-right-now/814389)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2018, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-top-3-hopes-right-now/814389 "2018-05-20T16:17:02Z")
Not big things like world peace, but more like your personal ambitions or hopes in the future - i.e., child getting into a good college, getting to retire, etc. Mine are: Finally be able to read Chinese (spent many y… --- ## [moving US embassy to Jerusalem thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-us-embassy-to-jerusalem-thread/803751)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 258\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2018, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-us-embassy-to-jerusalem-thread/803751 "2018-05-20T14:59:51Z")
I’ve searched and couldn’t find a thread. Certainly seems worthwhile discussing. I don’t have a strong opinion either way. A few initial thoughts to get the discussion started… The President makes a valid point that … --- ## [Pronunciation of the vowel sounds in "paw" and "bra".](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pronunciation-of-the-vowel-sounds-in-paw-and-bra/813431)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 129\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2018, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pronunciation-of-the-vowel-sounds-in-paw-and-bra/813431 "2018-05-20T14:40:01Z")
While perusing the Wiki article on the English language, under the vowel section, I noticed that there are different Received Pronunciations for paw and bra. To my American midwestern ear and voice, there is no differen… --- ## [I need to send a bottle of liquor from the USA to India. How should I do it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-send-a-bottle-of-liquor-from-the-usa-to-india-how-should-i-do-it/814322)
**Author:** [@black\_rabbit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/black_rabbit)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2018, 1:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-send-a-bottle-of-liquor-from-the-usa-to-india-how-should-i-do-it/814322 "2018-05-20T13:25:09Z")
A colleague and I bonded over some cups of the local swill the last time I was in Bangalore. He recently did me a huge favor, and I’d like to send him a bottle of a decently rare local bourbon which is prohibitively exp… --- ## [Going to nashville in couple days, need daytime stores and activities](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-nashville-in-couple-days-need-daytime-stores-and-activities/814481)
**Author:** [@diggerwam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/diggerwam)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2018, 3:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-nashville-in-couple-days-need-daytime-stores-and-activities/814481 "2018-05-20T03:53:53Z")
We are going to Nashville in a couple days and I think we have the nights and dinners pretty well set, but we need stuff to do, see, eat and shop for during the day. We aren’t big day drinkers, we need to have available… --- ## [Do you own, or aspire to own, a "dream home"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-own-or-aspire-to-own-a-dream-home/814306)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2018, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-own-or-aspire-to-own-a-dream-home/814306 "2018-05-20T01:53:23Z")
A friend of mine bought some property a few years ago and has been slowly working toward getting a house built on it. He’s being very meticulous about all of the details of how the landscape gets developed, and going ba… --- ## [Homeowner's insurance question: "Impact from a vehicle" definition?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homeowners-insurance-question-impact-from-a-vehicle-definition/814365)
**Author:** [@Reply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reply)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2018, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homeowners-insurance-question-impact-from-a-vehicle-definition/814365 "2018-05-19T23:55:04Z")
Quick background: Was driving with my bike attached to a roof rack, turned from one public street onto another and collided with a low-hanging bridge. Bike, bike rack, and crossbars were ripped off and irreparably damage… --- ## [What generation do you belong to?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-generation-do-you-belong-to/813822)
**Author:** [@Maggie\_the\_Ocelot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maggie_the_Ocelot)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2018, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-generation-do-you-belong-to/813822 "2018-05-19T23:11:39Z")
Years taken from the recent Pew Research Center poll. My hypothesis is that we’re going to be mostly gen-x with some Boomers and a smattering of Millenials. But let’s see… --- ## [Any one have any ear mite experience in kitties?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-one-have-any-ear-mite-experience-in-kitties/814300)
**Author:** [@pohjonen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pohjonen)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2018, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-one-have-any-ear-mite-experience-in-kitties/814300 "2018-05-19T21:15:04Z")
Sometimes google makes me want to rip my hair out. Our new kitten Butters has ear mites. So I went and bought some stuff at Petco and when I got it home, realized Butters is not old enough. Then I googled it and half of … --- ## [How much should I pay for sewing/mending Tshirts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-should-i-pay-for-sewing-mending-tshirts/814455)
**Author:** [@LynnM](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LynnM)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2018, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-should-i-pay-for-sewing-mending-tshirts/814455 "2018-05-19T19:29:15Z")
I have three Carhartt Tshirts with poorly sewn-on pockets with “holes” at the seams. Perfect for losing pens, combs, etc. But since I don’t need to lose things, I’m wondering if it would be worth it to get a tailor/seam… --- ## [Tell me about owning a Subaru, Please!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-owning-a-subaru-please/814299)
**Author:** [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2018, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-owning-a-subaru-please/814299 "2018-05-19T18:20:46Z")
Been thinking of an upgrade in the All-Wheel department. Thinking about a 2002-07 Subaru Impreza. Will probably want to avoid turbos, crazy mods and lowered Kid Stuff. Just want a nice little AWD wagon to motor around in… --- ## [Legal liability question.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legal-liability-question/814321)
**Author:** [@Projammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Projammer)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2018, 6:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legal-liability-question/814321 "2018-05-19T06:50:40Z")
I was rereading the Acts of Gord, a collection of stories about a video game store owner in Canada. In one of his stories he has acquired an accessory that damages any game system it’s plugged into. He leaves it on the… --- ## [Carnivorous Plants](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carnivorous-plants/814398)
**Author:** [@Jasmine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jasmine)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2018, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carnivorous-plants/814398 "2018-05-18T23:32:01Z")
I was reading a totally unrelated post by one of our members when his user name reminded me of one of those questions you always want to ask but never remember to do so. Has anyone here ever raised a carnivorous plant? … --- ## [Most delayed redpill?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-delayed-redpill/814101)
**Author:** [@Jim\_Peebles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_Peebles)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2018, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-delayed-redpill/814101 "2018-05-18T16:18:46Z")
What is your “most delayed redpilling”? Redpill is a term derived from the movie “The Matrix”; google it if you are confused. Today I experienced mine: I just learned about “Unit 731”, mentioned in another SDMB thread re… --- ## [Vicious Dog in Condo](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vicious-dog-in-condo/814131)
**Author:** [@Living\_Well\_Is\_Best\_Revenge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Living_Well_Is_Best_Revenge)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2018, 1:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vicious-dog-in-condo/814131 "2018-05-18T13:37:28Z")
So my neighbors have a pit mix that is an absolute nuisance. It has attacked my dog twice, one time resulting in 14 stitches. There have been some other minor incidents too. It is so vicious if I see it outside, even wit… --- ## [Ever been in a car that's gone airborne?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-been-in-a-car-thats-gone-airborne/814344)
**Author:** [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2018, 11:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-been-in-a-car-thats-gone-airborne/814344 "2018-05-18T11:51:59Z")
I watched The Dukes of Hazzard growing up, and always fantasized about jumping over a river when a bridge is out. How cool that would be! :cool: Or perhaps not… am not sure what it would do to my spine upon landing. … --- ## [Best online stock broker](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-online-stock-broker/684178)
**Author:** [@Hirka\_T\_Bawa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hirka_T_Bawa)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2014, 11:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-online-stock-broker/684178 "2014-03-23T11:40:32Z")
I have about $1,000 that I’m looking to play with in the stock market. I’m looking to find out what is the best online stock broker that I can sign up for. I’m not looking for long term investments, or any “help” per se,… --- ## [Have you ever encountered my favorite Wiener?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-encountered-my-favorite-wiener/814233)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2018, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-encountered-my-favorite-wiener/814233 "2018-05-18T01:26:32Z")
The Oscar Meyer Wienermobile, that is. The first time I saw it was at March AFB back in 1979, and the driver gave me a wienerwhistle. The second time was last year here in Portland, when I was stuck in traffic right ne… --- ## [Question for the Ladies: Symbols, Icons, and Popular "Stuff"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-the-ladies-symbols-icons-and-popular-stuff/814148)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2018, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-the-ladies-symbols-icons-and-popular-stuff/814148 "2018-05-17T18:15:56Z")
At a typical men’s event like a retreat they will have lots of guy “stuff” like motorcycles, guns, BBQ, sports, and military. Sometimes race cars or big vehicles like Humvees or 4 wheel drives. Camo is a popular pattern.… --- ## [Do You Read Sites That Don't Allow Comments?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-read-sites-that-dont-allow-comments/686689)
**Author:** [@Evil\_Captor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Evil_Captor)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2018, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-read-sites-that-dont-allow-comments/686689 "2018-05-17T18:00:04Z")
I personally don’t visit sites more than once that don’t allow comments from visitors. What’s more, I don’t visit sites that require visitors to register with them prior to posting. I have no problem with sites that requ… --- ## [Online startup mattresses - ever tried one?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-startup-mattresses-ever-tried-one/802706)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2018, 12:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-startup-mattresses-ever-tried-one/802706 "2018-05-17T12:43:10Z")
I think you know the ones I mean, like Leesa, Casper, Tuft & Needle, Helix, Sapira and so on. You may see them advertised on TV or on Facebook. They are mostly layers of different kind of foam, including memory foam and … --- ## [Minimum effort to win The Second World War?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minimum-effort-to-win-the-second-world-war/814182)
**Author:** [@Atomic\_Alex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Alex)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2018, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minimum-effort-to-win-the-second-world-war/814182 "2018-05-17T04:17:29Z")
OK this is a rather unusual and quite possibly unanswerable question but it was something I was mulling over on my commute this morning and I figured I would throw it out to the knowledgeable minds of the SD to see what … --- ## [Youtube Comments](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youtube-comments/673349)
**Author:** [@Inner\_Stickler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inner_Stickler)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2013, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youtube-comments/673349 "2013-11-07T19:54:47Z")
So, youtube is revamping their comment system and it’s a big ole grab bag. We are now able to link videos, control privacy access and edit comments but at the same time, you now have to have a G+ page to comment and unl… --- ## [What is the most unnatural food you can name?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-unnatural-food-you-can-name/814222)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-unnatural-food-you-can-name/814222 "2018-05-16T22:38:08Z")
If you were transported in time back, say 5000 years ago, what modern food item could you show people of that era that would be most unrecognizable to them as being food? It could either be by reason of its’ appearance o… --- ## [Thalia,, Cricket](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thalia-cricket/814179)
**Author:** [@jasg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jasg)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thalia-cricket/814179 "2018-05-16T21:37:55Z")
For all of us early TV viewers. --- ## [Eviction upon property condemnation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eviction-upon-property-condemnation/814305)
**Author:** [@erpa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/erpa)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eviction-upon-property-condemnation/814305 "2018-05-16T20:31:45Z")
My aunt arrived home today after 3 weeks in the hospital to have her landlord (owner) tell her that the property is being condemned and she has until Friday (2 days) to get out. She is an older woman and terrified by th… --- ## [Classic Pit Threads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/classic-pit-threads/508567)
**Author:** [@Malleus\_Incus\_Stapes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malleus_Incus_Stapes)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 8:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/classic-pit-threads/508567 "2018-05-16T20:30:29Z")
Most pit-threads are personal spleen vents, RO’s, or pile-ons. Nothing for the ages. People post, curse, wish painful anal rape on people they disagree with, and the thread is forgotten. Then there are the Pittings that… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=495) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=497)