# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=638 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 639 --- ## [Helping someone rent a car?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/helping-someone-rent-a-car/782545)
**Author:** [@Amateur\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amateur_Barbarian)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2017, 2:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/helping-someone-rent-a-car/782545 "2017-03-21T14:10:37Z")
My daughter, 24, is flying back to CA for some family events. Renting a car would be a huge asset, but she’s O!M!G! under 25. Suggestions for rental agencies originating from SMF that aren’t too punishing on under-25 re… --- ## [Websites asking me to turn off ad blocker](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/websites-asking-me-to-turn-off-ad-blocker/782035)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 156\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2017, 3:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/websites-asking-me-to-turn-off-ad-blocker/782035 "2017-03-21T03:46:26Z")
Is this a new thing? It seems that way to me , mostly on news sites. Also I have noticed news sites with a lot more ads that my blocker is not blocking. --- ## [Sexier: pleated pants or cargo shorts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sexier-pleated-pants-or-cargo-shorts/782628)
**Author:** [@Lowdown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lowdown)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2017, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sexier-pleated-pants-or-cargo-shorts/782628 "2017-03-21T03:16:01Z")
What kind of lower body covering do you think looks sexiest on a man? Navy or khaki pleated pants? Olive green cargo shorts? Stone washed skinny jeans? Something else? --- ## [Drug Prices (the legal kind!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drug-prices-the-legal-kind/782573)
**Author:** [@Trinopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trinopus)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2017, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drug-prices-the-legal-kind/782573 "2017-03-21T02:26:57Z")
Pharmacy Checker says CVS has it for $35.00 GoodRX says CVS has it for $40.00 So I phone CVS and they say it’s $250.00 Huh? How do I get the lowest prices on meds? --- ## [Which makes you more uncomfortable: Poor eye contact or unrelenting gaze?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-makes-you-more-uncomfortable-poor-eye-contact-or-unrelenting-gaze/782569)
**Author:** [@monstro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monstro)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2017, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-makes-you-more-uncomfortable-poor-eye-contact-or-unrelenting-gaze/782569 "2017-03-21T02:11:01Z")
A coworker and I were having a conversation the other day. It only lasted a few minutes, but I was very relieved when it was over. I’m pretty sure that her super intense gaze was the cause of my discomfort. I’m still … --- ## [News Sites](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/news-sites/782537)
**Author:** [@anomalous1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anomalous1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2017, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/news-sites/782537 "2017-03-21T01:07:40Z")
Just to be clear, not asking for an opinion on them. Just options. I really need a news website that has a simple, clean interface. Obviously, non-biased/slanted is the larger of the preference here, besides varied conte… --- ## [The F-16 pilots that were going to ram flight 93. Survivable?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-f-16-pilots-that-were-going-to-ram-flight-93-survivable/782494)
**Author:** [@Quintas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quintas)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2017, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-f-16-pilots-that-were-going-to-ram-flight-93-survivable/782494 "2017-03-21T00:49:12Z")
Article : https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/f-16-pilot-was-ready-to-give-her-life-on-sept-11/2015/09/06/7c8cddbc-d8ce-11e0-9dca-a4d231dfde50\_story.html?utm\_term=.1d35acff36ed Would bringing down flight 93 down in tha… --- ## [Wiring a Two-Socket House Outlet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wiring-a-two-socket-house-outlet/782555)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2017, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wiring-a-two-socket-house-outlet/782555 "2017-03-21T00:33:37Z")
I ain’t an electrician, but this should be a no-brainer of a task especially after watching a few Youtube videos. This question concerns a regular house outlet in the US with two sockets. In Video “A”, a two-socket outle… --- ## [Co-worker had (another) meltdown yesterday, left me to pick up the pieces](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/co-worker-had-another-meltdown-yesterday-left-me-to-pick-up-the-pieces/781706)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2017, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/co-worker-had-another-meltdown-yesterday-left-me-to-pick-up-the-pieces/781706 "2017-03-20T22:49:51Z")
I apologize in advance for being vague. One of my cow-orkers (I shall name him Jimmy) is quite immature, does not deal with stress well, and has thrown several tantrums in the workplace (I have witnessed at least five).… --- ## [Most Idiotic Corporate Penny Pinching Decisions You've Encountered](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-idiotic-corporate-penny-pinching-decisions-youve-encountered/776661)
**Author:** [@Enlightening\_Meditation](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enlightening_Meditation)\ **Replies:** 163\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2017, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-idiotic-corporate-penny-pinching-decisions-youve-encountered/776661 "2017-03-20T22:38:51Z")
IMHO, this incident takes the cake in my experience… Several weeks prior to vehicle production launch, there is a protective cover on a critical component made of a particular blend of nylon-6 with \<5% regrind (recycled… --- ## [Thoughts requested about investment strategy (re-balancing a portfolio in retirement)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thoughts-requested-about-investment-strategy-re-balancing-a-portfolio-in-retirement/782600)
**Author:** [@F.U.Shakespeare](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/F.U.Shakespeare)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2017, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thoughts-requested-about-investment-strategy-re-balancing-a-portfolio-in-retirement/782600 "2017-03-20T21:44:32Z")
Experts seem to agree that for most investors, the path to long-term success is to buy and hold index mutual funds. The funds should have low maintenance fees. The portfolio should be diversified among stocks, bonds and … --- ## [My BP must be as low as I can get it by tomorrow afternoon. Help.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-bp-must-be-as-low-as-i-can-get-it-by-tomorrow-afternoon-help/782358)
**Author:** [@Sicks\_Ate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sicks_Ate)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2017, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-bp-must-be-as-low-as-i-can-get-it-by-tomorrow-afternoon-help/782358 "2017-03-20T21:20:36Z")
I have to pass a DOT physical tomorrow afternoon. In order to do so, my BP must be under 140/90. This week I’ve been at or just under 140. This leaves no room for a spike due to nerves. I’m on medication, but I want to… --- ## [Question for someone who has been to Manhattan and downtown Chicago](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-someone-who-has-been-to-manhattan-and-downtown-chicago/782566)
**Author:** [@4kad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/4kad)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2017, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-someone-who-has-been-to-manhattan-and-downtown-chicago/782566 "2017-03-20T19:26:30Z")
Just want to know how would you compare both downtown areas? Looking to visit Chicago in the summer and wanted to know how it compares to NYC. Been to NYC a few times and love Manhattan/Harlem and want to know what t… --- ## [How close am I treading to defamation/infringement territory here?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-close-am-i-treading-to-defamation-infringement-territory-here/782531)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2017, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-close-am-i-treading-to-defamation-infringement-territory-here/782531 "2017-03-20T18:42:49Z")
Suppose I write fiction that, in one part, involves FOX News delivering a news report about the overthrow/assassination of Erdogan, the president of Turkey. (Any other news network, such as BBC/MSNBC/CNN/NYT, or any othe… --- ## [Pit Bulls being trained as police dogs! Also shepherd type police dogs cost $20,000 each?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pit-bulls-being-trained-as-police-dogs-also-shepherd-type-police-dogs-cost-20-000-each/782511)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2017, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pit-bulls-being-trained-as-police-dogs-also-shepherd-type-police-dogs-cost-20-000-each/782511 "2017-03-20T18:35:00Z")
Article here - K-9 Pit Bulls Show Rescue Dogs ‘Have What It Takes’ To Be Police Pups It’ll be interesting to see how this works out given that the pitbills I’ve seen in public have been pretty dog aggressive if they co… --- ## [Best solution to build a not-quite ecommerce site?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-solution-to-build-a-not-quite-ecommerce-site/740169)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2017, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-solution-to-build-a-not-quite-ecommerce-site/740169 "2017-03-20T18:13:04Z")
I’m a front-end web developer/designer for a retail company. I work with programmers in an ASP.NET environment. I know HTML and CSS, I’m fair-to-middling with JS and jQuery. I do the occasional freelance website on the s… --- ## [Australian and NZ Dopers - your experiences with Bunnings DIY stores](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/australian-and-nz-dopers-your-experiences-with-bunnings-diy-stores/768926)
**Author:** [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2017, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/australian-and-nz-dopers-your-experiences-with-bunnings-diy-stores/768926 "2017-03-20T17:31:10Z")
Homebase - the second-largest DIY and home improvements warehouse store in the UK, was recently acquired by Wesfarmers - parent company of Bunnings Warehouse - which I understand to be a very similar sort of profile of o… --- ## [Absolute discharge for rapist of 12-yo girl.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/absolute-discharge-for-rapist-of-12-yo-girl/782447)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2017, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/absolute-discharge-for-rapist-of-12-yo-girl/782447 "2017-03-20T17:07:10Z")
BBC article here. The girl looked 16, pretended she was 16, and deceived everyone. It’s a horrible case, but I think justice has been served. The discharge will remain on the man’s file for the rest of his life. It … --- ## [Why is the A-10 aircraft considered 'Ugly'?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-a-10-aircraft-considered-ugly/782375)
**Author:** [@chacoguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chacoguy)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2017, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-a-10-aircraft-considered-ugly/782375 "2017-03-20T16:35:49Z")
What’s up with that? --- ## [How much do you tip at car washes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-you-tip-at-car-washes/782564)
**Author:** [@dirty\_hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dirty_hippie)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2017, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-you-tip-at-car-washes/782564 "2017-03-20T15:59:03Z")
I used to enjoy washing my cars a few years ago, but now I just find it a chore. I rarely wash my cars these days; it’s usually many months apart when I’ll wash them. My small first-gen Honda Insight I wash myself becaus… --- ## [Where are the flys coming from? (My patio door.)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-are-the-flys-coming-from-my-patio-door/782546)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2017, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-are-the-flys-coming-from-my-patio-door/782546 "2017-03-20T15:47:38Z")
My patio door faces south, probably Southwestish. So, it’s starting to warm up here in Ottawa, after a long cold lonely winter. For three weeks now I’ve been vacuuming flies from this window. Maybe 4 to 6 a day, but i… --- ## [Poll regarding statutory rape laws](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-regarding-statutory-rape-laws/782455)
**Author:** [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2017, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-regarding-statutory-rape-laws/782455 "2017-03-20T14:03:53Z")
Laws vary from state to state regarding whether a good reason to believe that the victim was of age should be a defense against a charge of statutory rape. In some states in never is, in others, it is so easily accepted,… --- ## [IT guys, is it costly to update a (name) search engine?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-guys-is-it-costly-to-update-a-name-search-engine/782446)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2017, 12:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-guys-is-it-costly-to-update-a-name-search-engine/782446 "2017-03-20T12:08:54Z")
At work we have an employee search engine. If you don’t know their email, or phone number (or whatever) just type in their name and up pops the information. The thing is though, if you get even ONE letter wrong, the en… --- ## [3-D Printing: I still don't get it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/3-d-printing-i-still-dont-get-it/782023)
**Author:** [@Trinopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trinopus)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2017, 9:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/3-d-printing-i-still-dont-get-it/782023 "2017-03-20T09:09:56Z")
The local city library has a public 3-D printing service. Walk in with the data on a stick and a few dollars, and walk away with your widgie. What I don’t get is…how do I design my widgie? Say I want to make a little … --- ## [Why are the super-rich idolized by so many?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-the-super-rich-idolized-by-so-many/782185)
**Author:** [@2Bits](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2Bits)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2017, 6:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-the-super-rich-idolized-by-so-many/782185 "2017-03-20T06:37:57Z")
I’m sure the psychology behind it is way too complicated for a simple answer but I’d like to read any and all explanations. A considerable number of mega-millionaires and billionaires have enriched themselves by taken ad… --- ## [Ouch! Damn you, kitty cat! ( pole )](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ouch-damn-you-kitty-cat-pole/782329)
**Author:** [@2Bits](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2Bits)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2017, 4:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ouch-damn-you-kitty-cat-pole/782329 "2017-03-20T04:25:37Z")
How much pain does your cat cause you? --- ## [How is modern warfare different from WWII?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-modern-warfare-different-from-wwii/781682)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2017, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-modern-warfare-different-from-wwii/781682 "2017-03-19T21:58:39Z")
When people think of warfare, they often think in terms of the second world war. I’d like to hear how today’s/near future’s warfare is different from WWII at every level. Note that we should compare like to like; Conven… --- ## [Any guys here taking testosterone shots?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-guys-here-taking-testosterone-shots/782440)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2017, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-guys-here-taking-testosterone-shots/782440 "2017-03-19T21:40:12Z")
I’m a 54 year old overweight male who is frequently tired. My nurse practitioner tested my testosterone level and it came back at the very low end of normal. She recommended self-injected testosterone shots. If you’ve h… --- ## [Another trade show question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-trade-show-question/782515)
**Author:** [@JcWoman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JcWoman)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2017, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-trade-show-question/782515 "2017-03-19T20:08:30Z")
I live near the Dulles Expo which is a large facility that hosts all kinds of trade shows and expo shopping events. Gun shows, home shows, that kind of thing. I’m vending this weekend there as part of a pet products and … --- ## [Visiting UK, where to stay in London?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/visiting-uk-where-to-stay-in-london/765122)
**Author:** [@FinsToTheLeft](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FinsToTheLeft)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2017, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/visiting-uk-where-to-stay-in-london/765122 "2017-03-19T18:35:29Z")
Having found a cheap (under CAD$500) fare to London via Icelandair, we’ve decided to take the kids over March break next year. My wife and I were in London last year, staying at the Montcalm at the Brewery near Barbican… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=637) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=639)