# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=668 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 669 --- ## [Online Drone Training Courses](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-drone-training-courses/775869)
**Author:** [@Turek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Turek)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2016, 11:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-drone-training-courses/775869 "2016-12-31T11:27:44Z")
Has anyone taken an online drone/quadcopter training course in preparation for the FAA Part 107 certification exam that they would recommend? --- ## [Should I buy a circular saw or a table saw?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-buy-a-circular-saw-or-a-table-saw/775911)
**Author:** [@wabaloo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wabaloo)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2016, 8:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-buy-a-circular-saw-or-a-table-saw/775911 "2016-12-31T08:38:05Z")
So I saw a thread with the same topic title and read through the answers, but I figured I would ask again since a.) I want your humble opinions regarding which would be best for my specific needs and b.) that topic was p… --- ## [Help me give up pantyhose like a stylish person](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-give-up-pantyhose-like-a-stylish-person/775349)
**Author:** [@Hilarity\_N.Suze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hilarity_N.Suze)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2016, 8:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-give-up-pantyhose-like-a-stylish-person/775349 "2016-12-31T08:35:44Z")
I really can’t say enough bad about pantyhose. They’re expensive, they’re fragile, they won’t keep you warm if it’s cold but they will cause you to heat up if it’s warm. But they are fine for keeping your feet from stick… --- ## [Tell me about Tokyo and Reikjavik](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-tokyo-and-reikjavik/775755)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2016, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-tokyo-and-reikjavik/775755 "2016-12-31T02:38:01Z")
Didn’t see many Boxing Day deals during a brief excursion, Canada’s Black Friday, but redflagdeals had some cheap travel you could book between now and June, which included Toronto-Reikjavik flights for 330 US (round tri… --- ## [What are the rules or boundaries of Chinese social behavior?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-rules-or-boundaries-of-chinese-social-behavior/775943)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2016, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-rules-or-boundaries-of-chinese-social-behavior/775943 "2016-12-31T01:54:13Z")
In some posts I have read describing western people’s impressions of Chinese social behavior (in a mainland Chinese social setting) it they are often shocked by how abrupt, loud, aggressive and (to western sensibilities)… --- ## [The Emperor Strikes Back; Japanese monarch wishes to abdicate.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-emperor-strikes-back-japanese-monarch-wishes-to-abdicate/762302)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2016, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-emperor-strikes-back-japanese-monarch-wishes-to-abdicate/762302 "2016-12-30T23:53:21Z")
Interesting article. It’s pretty clear the Emperor wants to step down and there is plenty of precedent in Japanese history (indeed there’ve been periods where abdication was actually the norm, but not only is there no c… --- ## [Skakel denied parole today- anybody else question his guilt?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skakel-denied-parole-today-anybody-else-question-his-guilt/638782)
**Author:** [@ecoaster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ecoaster)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2016, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skakel-denied-parole-today-anybody-else-question-his-guilt/638782 "2016-12-30T22:39:27Z")
in 2002, Michael Skakel was convicted of killing Martha Moxley in Greenwich in 1975. 20 year to life sentence. Today he was denied parole after proclaiming his innocence in front of the parole board. Given what I’ve re… --- ## [Are these freshly minted Amazon sellers scammers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-these-freshly-minted-amazon-sellers-scammers/775876)
**Author:** [@pohjonen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pohjonen)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2016, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-these-freshly-minted-amazon-sellers-scammers/775876 "2016-12-30T20:31:36Z")
The other day I ordered a shirt from a first time seller on Amazon which was priced at half the going rate. The next day, I went back to check other colors and the shirts were gone, and the storefront said none of the it… --- ## [Mechanics, Therapists, Jesus, Buddha, SpongeBob: help me not buy a new car](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mechanics-therapists-jesus-buddha-spongebob-help-me-not-buy-a-new-car/775435)
**Author:** [@scabpicker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scabpicker)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2016, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mechanics-therapists-jesus-buddha-spongebob-help-me-not-buy-a-new-car/775435 "2016-12-30T18:12:27Z")
I strongly suspect I have spun a main bearing in my 2012 WRX. It might be something more minor, but the symptoms point to it. I won’t have anything but a seat of the pants diagnosis until after Monday. Even if it does co… --- ## [Your experiences with VR apps and devices.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-experiences-with-vr-apps-and-devices/775860)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2016, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-experiences-with-vr-apps-and-devices/775860 "2016-12-30T16:49:28Z")
TV seems to be inundated lately with commercials for virtual reality hardware and software. In the commercials (and some clips that I’ve seen on Facebook/Youtube), people seem to be really into it. Every experience tha… --- ## [Tell me about your PRK laser surgery.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-prk-laser-surgery/775892)
**Author:** [@Hampshire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hampshire)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2016, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-prk-laser-surgery/775892 "2016-12-30T04:37:49Z")
I’ve been a contact wearer since high school and always wanted Lasik surgery since its inception. Unfortunately once it became affordable I was ruled out as a candidate since I take glaucoma prevention medication and can… --- ## [Community libraries: will they become an endangered species?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/community-libraries-will-they-become-an-endangered-species/775699)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2016, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/community-libraries-will-they-become-an-endangered-species/775699 "2016-12-30T01:16:09Z")
There are shelves of books at the local library but it seems the books are increasingly becoming an afterthought. A good deal of space formerly used for book shelves is being re-allocated for things like community rooms,… --- ## [Question for tech workers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-tech-workers/775654)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2016, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-tech-workers/775654 "2016-12-29T23:19:16Z")
If you work in a tech field in the US - software/engineering/biotech what percent of the people you work with are not US citizens? For me it’s about 90% non citizens. I work in stat software in RTP area of NC. … --- ## [Geese in the road](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/geese-in-the-road/775658)
**Author:** [@drad\_dog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drad_dog)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2016, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/geese-in-the-road/775658 "2016-12-29T22:55:20Z")
People are very liberal around where I am, and I am too, but: I have never had to stop my car in an intersection for geese. Why is this necessary? Are they just getting used to running the game on people? I have seen p… --- ## [Girlfriend doesn't communicate plans](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/girlfriend-doesnt-communicate-plans/774968)
**Author:** [@Surveyorsman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Surveyorsman)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2016, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/girlfriend-doesnt-communicate-plans/774968 "2016-12-29T18:19:49Z")
I need some advice here. My girlfriend has 3 children, 2 live with us (she lives with me) and her son live with his dad about 5 hours away. On a recent trip to the city where he lives for an appointment I had, she made … --- ## [Advice needed: I'm considering changing one of my doctor's](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-needed-im-considering-changing-one-of-my-doctors/775737)
**Author:** [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2016, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-needed-im-considering-changing-one-of-my-doctors/775737 "2016-12-29T18:19:06Z")
Starting some years ago I had kidney stones. The urologist I got hooked up with was great, I had him overseeing my kidney’s health(and the demise of one kidney). He always seemed sympathetic and concerned and I trusted… --- ## [Health insurance premiums and the ACA](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/health-insurance-premiums-and-the-aca/775666)
**Author:** [@Anny\_Middon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anny_Middon)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2016, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/health-insurance-premiums-and-the-aca/775666 "2016-12-29T17:08:41Z")
I have heard a number of people (including some on the SD message boards) complain about how the passage of the ACA increased their health insurance premiums a great amount. I did a bit of research on this, and found th… --- ## [Spanish lessons via CD/MP3](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spanish-lessons-via-cd-mp3/775830)
**Author:** [@GreenHell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreenHell)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2016, 12:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spanish-lessons-via-cd-mp3/775830 "2016-12-29T12:55:36Z")
So I’m looking at a commute of some 40 minutes, twice a day, to a job with many Hispanic staffers. Seems like a good time to learn what I can of Spanish. Anyone have a good recommendation? Rosetta Stone seemed good to… --- ## [Is the media no longer "The 4th Estate"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-media-no-longer-the-4th-estate/775617)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2016, 4:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-media-no-longer-the-4th-estate/775617 "2016-12-29T04:51:09Z")
In the past the media has often been referred to as "the 4th Estate" in recognition of it’s power relative to the other three parts of government. Is this still true in this age of super diffused media sourcing where th… --- ## [Where might I find 'non-thick' sneaker shoes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-might-i-find-non-thick-sneaker-shoes/775768)
**Author:** [@femmejean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/femmejean)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2016, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-might-i-find-non-thick-sneaker-shoes/775768 "2016-12-29T03:50:34Z")
I’m in a bit of a dilemma. I went shopping before Christmas for some clothes and in particular window showing for casual shoes. I saw some very nice ‘sneakers’ or canvas for €120. The reason sneakers is in quotes is bec… --- ## [Commonly attributed motives that don't make sense](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commonly-attributed-motives-that-dont-make-sense/775386)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2016, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commonly-attributed-motives-that-dont-make-sense/775386 "2016-12-29T02:18:51Z")
I have never heard a Benghazi conspiracy theorist give a satisfactory reason as to why Obama or Hillary would want to deny military assistance to a U.S. consulate under attack in Libya. I am not referring to people who … --- ## [Ring size dilemna](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ring-size-dilemna/775807)
**Author:** [@Morgyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgyn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2016, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ring-size-dilemna/775807 "2016-12-29T00:23:45Z")
I need to give my brother a ring size. So the day after he told me, I stopped into a jewelers after work and had my finger sized, and the size was 7½. A few days later, I’m at a friend’s house, and it turns out she also … --- ## [How would you handle this? \[Family interaction with grandparent\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-handle-this-family-interaction-with-grandparent/775678)
**Author:** [@Patx2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Patx2)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2016, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-handle-this-family-interaction-with-grandparent/775678 "2016-12-28T15:22:18Z")
My husband has three sisters, and I will be the first to tell you I lucked out in the in laws department. They are very close and call or text each other a few times a day, his mom included. I love them dearly, but learn… --- ## [What is Apple doing? (new Macbook Pro released)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-apple-doing-new-macbook-pro-released/769927)
**Author:** [@steronz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/steronz)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2016, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-apple-doing-new-macbook-pro-released/769927 "2016-12-28T13:39:53Z")
For once it seems like my Apple friends are the loudest complainers here, since the ones deep in the ecosystem are most affected. In case you missed it, Apple announced the new line of Macbook Pros yesterday, and as alw… --- ## [Dental frustrations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dental-frustrations/775735)
**Author:** [@Sticks\_and\_Scones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sticks_and_Scones)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2016, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dental-frustrations/775735 "2016-12-28T01:24:41Z")
My husband, a truck driver, broke a tooth that had been previously filled. He was on the road and found an Aspen dental in another state and they did a temporary repair. Less than 24 hours later whatever they put in his … --- ## [Louisville: What to see? Where to go?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/louisville-what-to-see-where-to-go/775711)
**Author:** [@Brynda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brynda)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2016, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/louisville-what-to-see-where-to-go/775711 "2016-12-28T00:15:27Z")
My husband and I are going to Louisville for a few days over New Year’s. Any recommendations for things we should do? We are not into sports at all, so the Louisville Slugger museum is out. We like geeky stuff, history, … --- ## [Here is why we need new laws protecting pets](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/here-is-why-we-need-new-laws-protecting-pets/775713)
**Author:** [@JcWoman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JcWoman)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2016, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/here-is-why-we-need-new-laws-protecting-pets/775713 "2016-12-28T00:12:11Z")
This article is making the rounds among my dog-owning and rescuing Facebook community: “Court rules police can shoot your dog if it moves or barks”. Currently animals are considered personal property under USA law. PE… --- ## [How do you feel about people wearing the Iron Cross?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-feel-about-people-wearing-the-iron-cross/775487)
**Author:** [@phantom\_lamb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phantom_lamb)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2016, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-feel-about-people-wearing-the-iron-cross/775487 "2016-12-27T21:26:41Z")
I mean, does it immediately strike a negative note with you or are you neutral about it? Anyone familiar with the electro/goth scene would know it’s not uncommon to see people (mostly men) wearing the Iron Cross - usual… --- ## [Toyota Highlander Hybrid Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toyota-highlander-hybrid-question/775685)
**Author:** [@dolphinboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dolphinboy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2016, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toyota-highlander-hybrid-question/775685 "2016-12-27T20:38:27Z")
Anybody out there own a 2016 or 2017 Hybrid Highlander? Consumer Reports gushes over it, but I want to hear from someone who actually owns one. We are thinking of going from a late model 4Runner to a Highlander, and the… --- ## [Holiday Greetings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/holiday-greetings/775570)
**Author:** [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2016, 2:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/holiday-greetings/775570 "2016-12-27T14:57:23Z")
Tonight is both Christmas Eve & the first night of Hanukkah. If you’re doing last minute shopping, how should the clerk end your transaction since Merry Christmas is too religious for the PC’ers but Happy Holidays is no… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=667) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=669)