# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=571 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 572 --- ## [Grandkid. Christening. I'm an Atheist. I'm broke.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grandkid-christening-im-an-atheist-im-broke/796621)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2017, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grandkid-christening-im-an-atheist-im-broke/796621 "2017-09-20T16:32:10Z")
Need some advice here, as I’ve NEVER been to a christening before, and now it’s my own little grandson (now aged 10 months old). I’m the paternal grandma. Backstory: the mummy and daddy of the grandson are not religio… --- ## [Should I change my cell phone number?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-change-my-cell-phone-number/796615)
**Author:** [@Twoflower](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Twoflower)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2017, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-change-my-cell-phone-number/796615 "2017-09-20T16:22:44Z")
We recently relocated from Sacramento to Ashland, Oregon. I can’t decide whether I should change my cell # and get a 541 area code. I sorta feel like my 916 # tags me as an escaped Californian. I realize that the very id… --- ## [How do you deal with anxiety?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-deal-with-anxiety/796678)
**Author:** [@trapezoidal\_jellyfish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/trapezoidal_jellyfish)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2017, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-deal-with-anxiety/796678 "2017-09-20T14:18:56Z")
TL; DR - I have a lot of anxiety, looking for ideas to help me calm down temporarily. The long version: I have a long history with depression, and a relatively new problem with anxiety. Today I had to leave work early, … --- ## [Men taking hormones](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-taking-hormones/796764)
**Author:** [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2017, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-taking-hormones/796764 "2017-09-20T13:30:45Z")
I hope this is the correct category, not sure. Okay, I’ve been with my boyfriend for 5 months, when I met him he showed me he wears a dress and bra under his regular clothes. Most people don’t know this because of public… --- ## [Flood in Laos-- was grader driver in the wrong?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flood-in-laos-was-grader-driver-in-the-wrong/796770)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2017, 12:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flood-in-laos-was-grader-driver-in-the-wrong/796770 "2017-09-20T12:23:57Z")
At the site where I originally first saw this video (reddit) almost everyone is saying that the guy in the grader should be fired or beaten or punished for bailing, causing the other two cars to be swept away. Many are … --- ## [Toronto and Quebec in winter... from Hawaii](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toronto-and-quebec-in-winter-from-hawaii/795752)
**Author:** [@HubZilla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HubZilla)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2017, 9:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toronto-and-quebec-in-winter-from-hawaii/795752 "2017-09-20T09:47:11Z")
A different kind of “Need traveling advice” thread. Time for our annual Explore The Mainland treks. In previous years, you dopers helped with our road trips: Spokane to Nebraska, then Yosemite to Grand Canyon, and last y… --- ## [Which version of the SDMB are you currently using?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-version-of-the-sdmb-are-you-currently-using/796737)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2017, 3:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-version-of-the-sdmb-are-you-currently-using/796737 "2017-09-20T03:39:07Z")
is it v.7.3(Original Recipe), the newer Sultantheme’s Responsive vB3-blue(Extra Crispy), or something else? --- ## [What were your high school's colors?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-your-high-schools-colors/795643)
**Author:** [@Dendarii\_Dame](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dendarii_Dame)\ **Replies:** 150\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2017, 2:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-your-high-schools-colors/795643 "2017-09-20T02:53:00Z")
Black and gold. --- ## [Recommend good personal scheduling software (free or cheap?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-good-personal-scheduling-software-free-or-cheap/796772)
**Author:** [@Trinopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trinopus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2017, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-good-personal-scheduling-software-free-or-cheap/796772 "2017-09-20T01:25:41Z")
I’ve been using the scheduler that comes with MS Outlook, but I’d like something that gives a “pop-up” alert at a (customizeable) time ahead of an event. Something easy to use, just for personal stuff, birthdays, doctor… --- ## [Do dreams mean anything?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-dreams-mean-anything/796609)
**Author:** [@pool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pool)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2017, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-dreams-mean-anything/796609 "2017-09-19T23:52:04Z")
And if so what the hell did this one mean? Had a dream during an afternoon nap. In the dream it was the apocalypse and there were gas shortages and riots in the street. Some figure that was basically the Antichrist sent… --- ## [Visiting Switzerland?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/visiting-switzerland/796501)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2017, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/visiting-switzerland/796501 "2017-09-19T20:39:39Z")
A friend of mine is in Geneva this week on vacation and seems to really like it. Admittedly, Switzerland hasn’t really been on my travel bucket list, but my friend and I were discussing the possibility of visiting somewh… --- ## ["Fitness trails" and the people who use them](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fitness-trails-and-the-people-who-use-them/796566)
**Author:** [@2Bits](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2Bits)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2017, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fitness-trails-and-the-people-who-use-them/796566 "2017-09-19T18:00:25Z")
These things: Cities of all sizes appear to have at least one. Most that I see have fallen in to disrepair. Have you ever used one? More than once or twice? Do you know anyone who does? How about your friends over in … --- ## [Some general questions about a fairly major home remodel project](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-general-questions-about-a-fairly-major-home-remodel-project/796482)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2017, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-general-questions-about-a-fairly-major-home-remodel-project/796482 "2017-09-19T16:31:40Z")
I am considering having my bathroom completely remodeled. Just a few questions to start: I have just one bathroom. I expect the remodel project would take several days at the minimum. In such cases is it common practi… --- ## [Do you say "su-PREM-a-cist" or "su-PREM-ist"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-say-su-prem-a-cist-or-su-prem-ist/796572)
**Author:** [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2017, 8:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-say-su-prem-a-cist-or-su-prem-ist/796572 "2017-09-19T08:19:47Z")
With all the talk of white supremacists lately, I’ve noticed that a few people say “su-PREM-ist” instead of “su-PREM-a-cist”. If you say that latter, are you thinking of a different word, or just dropping the “ac” in th… --- ## [What's the longest you've gone without getting sick?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-longest-youve-gone-without-getting-sick/796525)
**Author:** [@VinylEsto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VinylEsto)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2017, 4:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-longest-youve-gone-without-getting-sick/796525 "2017-09-19T04:25:42Z")
Not colds, rather something like the flu. If we’re talking about me, 2011 or 2012-ish. Maybe 2014. My memory’s a bit hazy. --- ## [learning a language online](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/learning-a-language-online/796660)
**Author:** [@JackieLikesVariety](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JackieLikesVariety)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2017, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/learning-a-language-online/796660 "2017-09-19T03:30:02Z")
so far I have used Mango when I had a library that offered it free online for their patrons and currently I use Rosetta Stone the same way, through my library. I like them both. I am also using Duolingo and like it even… --- ## [My company is being acquired by a corporation. Anyone with similar experience?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-company-is-being-acquired-by-a-corporation-anyone-with-similar-experience/617214)
**Author:** [@markdash](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/markdash)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2017, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-company-is-being-acquired-by-a-corporation-anyone-with-similar-experience/617214 "2017-09-19T03:24:54Z")
So my small (50 employee) privately held company is being acquired by a larger (500 person) corporation, effective tomorrow. The news was just sprung on us yesterday in a company-wide meeting and I’m still processing it.… --- ## [Dog End of Life Question - How Do You Spot Senility, and Letting Go.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-end-of-life-question-how-do-you-spot-senility-and-letting-go/796553)
**Author:** [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2017, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-end-of-life-question-how-do-you-spot-senility-and-letting-go/796553 "2017-09-19T01:36:12Z")
I have a 10 year old Newfoundland, Pooka. He’s well past the breed average (6-8 years), and in some respects continues the life he has aspired to for many years. He sleeps, he eats, he goes on walks, he sleeps. In oth… --- ## [Who was the oldest Marine/Soldier/Sailor/ANYONE that served in the Second World War?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-was-the-oldest-marine-soldier-sailor-anyone-that-served-in-the-second-world-war/796451)
**Author:** [@Architect2017](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Architect2017)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2017, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-was-the-oldest-marine-soldier-sailor-anyone-that-served-in-the-second-world-war/796451 "2017-09-19T01:11:13Z")
I once read about a man who was 58 years old who before the United States entered the Second World War was a college professor and once the US entered it he was able to seek an age waiver from I believe the Secretary of … --- ## [Minimalist/zero drop shoes - anyone into them for running or just in daily life?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minimalist-zero-drop-shoes-anyone-into-them-for-running-or-just-in-daily-life/796463)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2017, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minimalist-zero-drop-shoes-anyone-into-them-for-running-or-just-in-daily-life/796463 "2017-09-19T00:35:11Z")
Zero drop shoes are shoes where the heel and ball of the foot are in the same plane–no elevation of the heel. Minimalist shoes closely approximate the barefoot \[running\] experience. The thinking is that humans were made … --- ## [Canadian Superior shore camping](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadian-superior-shore-camping/796439)
**Author:** [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2017, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadian-superior-shore-camping/796439 "2017-09-18T17:25:06Z")
As mentioned in the Canada 150th thread I plan on backpack camping in Pukaskwa National Park. Rather than hike back to the car and drive ~11 hours we may stop somewhere on the way back and camp. Right now the plan is to… --- ## [Lady dopers: dress blazer and boob gaposis](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lady-dopers-dress-blazer-and-boob-gaposis/796574)
**Author:** [@Jennshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jennshark)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2017, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lady-dopers-dress-blazer-and-boob-gaposis/796574 "2017-09-18T16:39:22Z")
I’ve recently lost a bit of weight and fit into a bootiful Calvin Klein blazer I bought last year and haven’t worn. Unfortunately, I didn’t lose any boobage and am well-endowed. The jacket fits nicely in shoulders and s… --- ## [Cars starting up at Red Lights...isn't this hard on the car?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cars-starting-up-at-red-lights-isnt-this-hard-on-the-car/796239)
**Author:** [@Mr.Miskatonic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Miskatonic)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2017, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cars-starting-up-at-red-lights-isnt-this-hard-on-the-car/796239 "2017-09-18T14:55:28Z")
OK, been noticing lately when riding around on the bike that when I am at a light and it turns green a number of the cars alongside me seem to restart their engines. Not a really long start like I am used to, just a quic… --- ## [BOOK REVIEW — Dalí by E. M. Hamill](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/book-review-dali-by-e-m-hamill/796635)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2017, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/book-review-dali-by-e-m-hamill/796635 "2017-09-18T14:18:22Z")
Dalí is a person of the changeling sex, living in a future world within the domain of the Sol Fed government. Dalí is an ambassador for Sol Fed. A changeling is someone whose body is neither inherently female nor male b… --- ## [Are you debt free?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-debt-free/796312)
**Author:** [@drewder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewder)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2017, 12:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-debt-free/796312 "2017-09-18T12:41:47Z")
As the title states the question is are you debt free? If not is being debt free a goal of yours? If you have debt what kinds, such as CC or mortgage? --- ## [Legal Question: Can an employer mandate that I set up a social media profile?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legal-question-can-an-employer-mandate-that-i-set-up-a-social-media-profile/796318)
**Author:** [@Lowdown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lowdown)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2017, 8:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legal-question-can-an-employer-mandate-that-i-set-up-a-social-media-profile/796318 "2017-09-18T08:29:07Z")
Just got an email from my work saying they’re adding “Setting up a LinkedIn profile” to everyone’s annual expectations. (Meaning, it’s going to become part of everyone’s performance review.) Can they do this? The clai… --- ## [Graphic from GOES-16](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/graphic-from-goes-16/796603)
**Author:** [@janeslogin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janeslogin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2017, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/graphic-from-goes-16/796603 "2017-09-18T01:10:57Z")
At NOAA’s GOES-16, at what I am guessing to be about 43N and 114W I am seeing a persistent spot. Been there for about a week. What do you suppose might cause this? --- ## [You get to decide the fate of 100 accused murderers...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-get-to-decide-the-fate-of-100-accused-murderers/795873)
**Author:** [@nate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nate)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2017, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-get-to-decide-the-fate-of-100-accused-murderers/795873 "2017-09-18T00:18:30Z")
and you know, as an actual fact, that 99 are guilty and that there is one innocent man in the group. You have to either send all of them to prison for life without parole or let them all go free. What do you do? And, if… --- ## [How do I know if I'm a "Milton"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-know-if-im-a-milton/796163)
**Author:** [@JcWoman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JcWoman)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2017, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-know-if-im-a-milton/796163 "2017-09-17T18:55:29Z")
I’m having a bit of existential career crisis right now, but this has bothered me off and on throughout my career. I feel like it’s not something I can ask people who know me because they won’t want to offend me, but ob… --- ## [In per mile 'fuel' costs, the newest hybrids are as good as a pure EV?!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-per-mile-fuel-costs-the-newest-hybrids-are-as-good-as-a-pure-ev/796379)
**Author:** [@SamuelA](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SamuelA)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2017, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-per-mile-fuel-costs-the-newest-hybrids-are-as-good-as-a-pure-ev/796379 "2017-09-17T16:28:39Z")
Here’s something interesting I worked out today. Now that the Chevy Bolt and Model 3 semi-affordable electric cars are available, one might wonder how much they’d be saving on gasoline if they bought one. In constant 2… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=570) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=572)