# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=585 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 586 --- ## [Going to Tokyo next month...help!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-tokyo-next-month-help/779944)
**Author:** [@Rodgers01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rodgers01)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2017, 8:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-tokyo-next-month-help/779944 "2017-03-02T08:49:04Z")
Just found out I’m going to Tokyo next month for work. I’ll be there for work for a week and will take a week of vacation because…well, why not? I’ve been to Asia before (China, Philippines, Thailand, Cambodia), but th… --- ## [Is anyone else unable to hold a grudge?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-else-unable-to-hold-a-grudge/390393)
**Author:** [@Auntbeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Auntbeast)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2017, 6:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-else-unable-to-hold-a-grudge/390393 "2017-08-10T06:03:35Z")
I suck at it. No, really. I do. I can’t stay mad at anyone. Not my dysfunctional mother, not the psycho girl I work with, not ex-boyfriends, not ex-girlfriends. I’ve had one bad break-up in my life. If I force myse… --- ## [Who here is attending the anime convention Otakon in D.C. this weekend?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-here-is-attending-the-anime-convention-otakon-in-d-c-this-weekend/793231)
**Author:** [@Kadmos1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kadmos1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2017, 5:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-here-is-attending-the-anime-convention-otakon-in-d-c-this-weekend/793231 "2017-08-10T05:47:25Z")
Who here is attending the anime convention Otakon in D.C. this weekend? I ask this because I ask for anyone to do the following: if possible, please record (audio or video) then upload some of the Otakon panels (the pane… --- ## [N. NJ Folk: Best Route of Least Resistance?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/n-nj-folk-best-route-of-least-resistance/793145)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2017, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/n-nj-folk-best-route-of-least-resistance/793145 "2017-08-10T03:05:30Z")
What is the best way from Wayne, NJ to New Brunswick. Actually, I am headed to the Delaware Memorial Bridge (ultimately). Naturally, you may think “head to the NJTP”. But, there are a few options here: a) Get to the NJT… --- ## [Men: When Did you realize you wanted kids?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-when-did-you-realize-you-wanted-kids/793053)
**Author:** [@Quasimodal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodal)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2017, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-when-did-you-realize-you-wanted-kids/793053 "2017-08-10T02:35:57Z")
So I’ve never had a burning desire for kids. I’m a teacher. I feel fortunate that I get to be around kids and their fun energy…but never have I really ever woken up wanting to be a father. I’m almost 34. I sometimes won… --- ## [Any knowledgeable bicyclists here? I want to buy a reasonable bike.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-knowledgeable-bicyclists-here-i-want-to-buy-a-reasonable-bike/791847)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2017, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-knowledgeable-bicyclists-here-i-want-to-buy-a-reasonable-bike/791847 "2017-08-09T21:38:53Z")
In just over a week I’ll be moving from this God-forsaken house in the middle of nowhere and back into the city. I really want to do things like cycle to the grocery store, Walmart, pubs (:)) etc. I don’t need some fan… --- ## [Vacation in Ireland - any suggestions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vacation-in-ireland-any-suggestions/765292)
**Author:** [@That\_Don\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/That_Don_Guy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2017, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vacation-in-ireland-any-suggestions/765292 "2017-08-09T21:18:43Z")
I am working out my travel plans for next summer (step one: renew my passport…), which include three weeks in the Britain/Ireland area, and was considering 3-5 days in Ireland at the end of July. What is on the list of … --- ## [Having a loved one die](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/having-a-loved-one-die/793050)
**Author:** [@drad\_dog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drad_dog)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2017, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/having-a-loved-one-die/793050 "2017-08-09T20:59:22Z")
does anyone want to share things and advice about this? I’m particularly interested in who writes an obituary. Can you call a newspaper and have them write one with you providing the biographical data? --- ## [Serious question for California Doper: Have you ever had to act as Conservator?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/serious-question-for-california-doper-have-you-ever-had-to-act-as-conservator/793118)
**Author:** [@dougie\_monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougie_monty)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2017, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/serious-question-for-california-doper-have-you-ever-had-to-act-as-conservator/793118 "2017-08-09T20:54:11Z")
The situation with my mother is reaching a point where action will have to be taken some time soon. I have been poring over legal volumes, but I would like to have some information from someone in California who has pers… --- ## [Non English-Speaking Dopers: How Are Children Taught Your Alphabet/Lexicography?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-english-speaking-dopers-how-are-children-taught-your-alphabet-lexicography/793184)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2017, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-english-speaking-dopers-how-are-children-taught-your-alphabet-lexicography/793184 "2017-08-09T17:15:07Z")
How are Spanish-speaking, French-speaking, Japanese-speaking, and so on, kids taught their alphabets (or whatever system they use)? --- ## [What's the Proper Way to Drink Out of a Tervis?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-proper-way-to-drink-out-of-a-tervis/792587)
**Author:** [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2017, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-proper-way-to-drink-out-of-a-tervis/792587 "2017-08-09T15:49:58Z")
Like most of America, I drink out a Tervis cup while at work. Ms. Cups does as well and we had an interesting exchange this morning. She always fills her cup and throws the lid on all willy-nilly. So I made sure to corr… --- ## [Pick a card, any card and win $50,000.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pick-a-card-any-card-and-win-50-000/792164)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Shine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Shine)\ **Replies:** 150\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2017, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pick-a-card-any-card-and-win-50-000/792164 "2017-08-09T15:45:54Z")
I pick up a genuine new pack of cards, remove the jokers and black aces, fully shuffle it and allow you to cut the cards. You know I have no slight of hand skills, you examined the deck already and you got to choose wher… --- ## [Are there unique economic benefits to countries vs trade blocs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-unique-economic-benefits-to-countries-vs-trade-blocs/793162)
**Author:** [@Reply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reply)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2017, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-unique-economic-benefits-to-countries-vs-trade-blocs/793162 "2017-08-09T15:33:14Z")
In a fictional world where outrage over Trump causes the 50 United States to secede and subdivide into 3-4 regional sovereigns – somehow, miraculously avoiding a civil war in the process and maintaining a trade alliance … --- ## [A possibly irony concerning Fox News](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-possibly-irony-concerning-fox-news/793150)
**Author:** [@Kadmos1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kadmos1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2017, 12:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-possibly-irony-concerning-fox-news/793150 "2017-08-09T12:16:38Z")
There was an 8/11/16 Chicago Tribune article "10 things you might not know about Fox News by Mark Jacob. In the 3rd point, it mentions that though many Fox News people criticize immigrants that become criminals, William … --- ## [Armchair psychiatrists/physicians: what's Sinead O'Connor's illness?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/armchair-psychiatrists-physicians-whats-sinead-oconnors-illness/793117)
**Author:** [@teela\_brown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teela_brown)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2017, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/armchair-psychiatrists-physicians-whats-sinead-oconnors-illness/793117 "2017-08-09T01:17:26Z")
Looks like Sinead O’Connor has posted a youtube video of herself talking about her mental illness, and having a bit of a meltdown. It’s a long one, so I haven’t watched it all yet. What do you think is wrong with her, … --- ## [CNBC: N Korea Seriously Considering (nuclear) Strike on Guam](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cnbc-n-korea-seriously-considering-nuclear-strike-on-guam/793138)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2017, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cnbc-n-korea-seriously-considering-nuclear-strike-on-guam/793138 "2017-08-08T22:51:16Z")
Story here: North Korea seriously considering strike on Guam, state media outlet says --- ## [How much will you give me for my sunroof?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-will-you-give-me-for-my-sunroof/792847)
**Author:** [@2Bits](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2Bits)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2017, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-will-you-give-me-for-my-sunroof/792847 "2017-08-08T19:34:57Z")
What “significant” feature of your automobile do you seldom-if-ever use? I don’t know what it cost to put the sunroofs in my last few cars but I’d have much rather had the cash! --- ## [Medical Decisions - ethical delimma](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/medical-decisions-ethical-delimma/793049)
**Author:** [@Stuffy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stuffy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2017, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/medical-decisions-ethical-delimma/793049 "2017-08-08T17:39:24Z")
I have an older brother who has suddenly taken ill and is in the ICU heavily sedated. He needs someone to make medical decisions for him. Our mom passed earlier this year, that leaves me as the eldest. I have three ot… --- ## [If it's not broke, why are you fixing it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-its-not-broke-why-are-you-fixing-it/792798)
**Author:** [@Patx2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Patx2)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2017, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-its-not-broke-why-are-you-fixing-it/792798 "2017-08-08T14:49:26Z")
I pay all of our bills through our Credit Union’s online bill payer. It’s always been extremely easy and I liked the fact that I would automatically see the balance and the available balance even though the payments hadn… --- ## [New method of creating Hydrogen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-method-of-creating-hydrogen/792963)
**Author:** [@drewder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewder)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2017, 2:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-method-of-creating-hydrogen/792963 "2017-08-08T14:39:27Z")
So the Army seems to have stumbled upon a new variant of aluminum which perpetually releases hydrogen without oxidizing the metal. Apparently they are saying that this will revolutionize the creation and use of fuel cel… --- ## [Is a 17 day vacation a lot in the US?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-a-17-day-vacation-a-lot-in-the-us/792957)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2017, 11:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-a-17-day-vacation-a-lot-in-the-us/792957 "2017-08-08T11:05:41Z")
Just curious if all the chatter about the Trump vacation is because 17 days is a lot? Or because people don’t think he’s worked enough to take 17 days off? --- ## [What does the word vindictive mean to you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-the-word-vindictive-mean-to-you/792949)
**Author:** [@HMS\_Irruncible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HMS_Irruncible)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2017, 11:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-the-word-vindictive-mean-to-you/792949 "2017-08-08T11:01:10Z")
Poll on the way. --- ## [To what extent is CEO guilty of work-related crimes by subordinates?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-what-extent-is-ceo-guilty-of-work-related-crimes-by-subordinates/793001)
**Author:** [@Anny\_Middon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anny_Middon)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2017, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-what-extent-is-ceo-guilty-of-work-related-crimes-by-subordinates/793001 "2017-08-08T02:08:48Z")
I won’t pretend to be very knowledgeable about the Wells Fargo “fake accounts” scandal, but I understand that the CEO was forced out and had to return bonus money. Legally speaking, was the fact this happened on his wat… --- ## [ok legal question about a scene in a movie .......](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-legal-question-about-a-scene-in-a-movie/792821)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2017, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-legal-question-about-a-scene-in-a-movie/792821 "2017-08-07T23:50:25Z")
ok years ago there was a movie that ran on showtime rather frequently in the 90s and it had a scene that bugs me to this day Ok the premise was there was a bored housewife that had 4 kids the (the latest was not eve… --- ## [Should We Run a "Virtual" Mars Mission?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-we-run-a-virtual-mars-mission/792819)
**Author:** [@Trinopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trinopus)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2017, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-we-run-a-virtual-mars-mission/792819 "2017-08-07T23:27:20Z")
Before we send a crew to Mars, shouldn’t we hold a “dry run” in Earth orbit? A complete emulation, a complete practice run…but right here, where the crew can be rescued if something goes wrong. Not even as daring as Ap… --- ## [Pot: state LEO vs. DEA](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pot-state-leo-vs-dea/792848)
**Author:** [@Folacin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Folacin)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2017, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pot-state-leo-vs-dea/792848 "2017-08-07T21:38:53Z")
The answer to this is likely ‘federal supremacy’, but here goes: Marijuana is state legal in Colorado. Sessions follows through on various threats, and DEA agents show up at Paul’s Pot Palace and attempt to take Paul a… --- ## [Dealing with shyness/social anxiety: a concrete opportunity](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-shyness-social-anxiety-a-concrete-opportunity/790182)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2017, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-shyness-social-anxiety-a-concrete-opportunity/790182 "2017-08-07T20:50:30Z")
Starting Monday, I will begin a year-long association with 18 other people in an endeavor to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of local government. This is California, and it is called a Civil Grand Jury. I volunt… --- ## [New Dog!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-dog/792890)
**Author:** [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2017, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-dog/792890 "2017-08-07T19:09:01Z")
Been a rough year as we had to put down our two beloved dogs due to health reasons. 12 and 13 years old. They had a great life. This summer we erected a new 6’ fence that covers 3000 sq ft. (doggie door leads from our … --- ## [Were you forced to go to church as a child? How’d that work out?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-you-forced-to-go-to-church-as-a-child-how-d-that-work-out/792393)
**Author:** [@ioioio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ioioio)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2017, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-you-forced-to-go-to-church-as-a-child-how-d-that-work-out/792393 "2017-08-07T18:35:15Z")
My parents were crazy fundamentalists, and my siblings and I were forced to attend church things several times a week. I mindlessly went along with this until I was around 16, when I suddenly became an atheist. This r… --- ## [Best treatment for hip pain](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-treatment-for-hip-pain/787219)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2017, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-treatment-for-hip-pain/787219 "2017-08-07T16:31:16Z")
Nine or so months ago I woke up at 3 am on several consecutive nights with pretty severe hip pain. I would get out of bed, walk around (without pain), maybe take some ibuprofen, then try to go back to sleep. I googled “… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=584) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=586)