# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=707 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 708 --- ## [Do lotto winners really lose it all?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-lotto-winners-really-lose-it-all/763553)
**Author:** [@iljitsch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iljitsch)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2016, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-lotto-winners-really-lose-it-all/763553 "2016-08-30T20:32:41Z")
I’ve been reading up (and listening to podcasts) about personal finance. One thing that got mentioned a few times is that “you can’t solve money problems with money”\*, with the example given that pro sports players who m… --- ## [How does this fraud work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-this-fraud-work/762348)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2016, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-this-fraud-work/762348 "2016-08-30T19:39:52Z")
I received a package (UPS) at work addressed to my business yesterday. It’s an oil filter from a company in California that sells oil filters. I know I didn’t order it, so I asked my employees assuming someone ordered … --- ## [Population starving after catastrophe](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/population-starving-after-catastrophe/764440)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2016, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/population-starving-after-catastrophe/764440 "2016-08-30T19:33:24Z")
Inspired by this thread. I’m using the UK as the example here. So there’s been a super-volcanic eruption or a significant meteor impact. You are the leader of your country. Your country was not directly impacted, but th… --- ## [Republican is a slur?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/republican-is-a-slur/764292)
**Author:** [@bubba001](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bubba001)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2016, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/republican-is-a-slur/764292 "2016-08-30T19:30:25Z")
I recently ran into a young person who said " How very Republican of you" to someone they thought as being mean and selfish. Do you think this might become a thing? --- ## [Timing for sending TWO revised tax returns?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/timing-for-sending-two-revised-tax-returns/764310)
**Author:** [@Nefario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nefario)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2016, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/timing-for-sending-two-revised-tax-returns/764310 "2016-08-30T18:49:52Z")
We had grown disenchanted with a previous preparer and were pleased with the work of a new preparer of our 2015 IRS tax forms. The new person suggested that they review the previous years and found some substantial $$$ … --- ## [is it pointless to use the acronyms SWIM/SWIY?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-pointless-to-use-the-acronyms-swim-swiy/615052)
**Author:** [@YourAdHere](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YourAdHere)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2016, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-pointless-to-use-the-acronyms-swim-swiy/615052 "2016-08-30T18:20:29Z")
I wasn’t sure if this would go in general questions or IMHO, so I decided to err on the side of caution and just place it here, lest I face the humiliation of having my question “downgraded” :-). I would like factual an… --- ## [Rotator cuff injury advice - stretching through pain](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rotator-cuff-injury-advice-stretching-through-pain/764470)
**Author:** [@Busy\_Scissors](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Busy_Scissors)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2016, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rotator-cuff-injury-advice-stretching-through-pain/764470 "2016-08-30T18:11:53Z")
I have some tendonitis of my shoulder rotator cuff causing a lot of pain with some movements. I think it’s quite a common condition to develop, so wanted to ask if anyone has experience rehabilitating this sort of thing? … --- ## [ABS/Hill Assist Warning Lights - can't shift?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abs-hill-assist-warning-lights-cant-shift/742620)
**Author:** [@gigi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gigi)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2016, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abs-hill-assist-warning-lights-cant-shift/742620 "2016-08-30T17:19:59Z")
These warning lights came on yesterday morning and in addition, I wasn’t able to shift out of Park. Abortive attempts followed as I turned the car off and back on, until I learned to attempt to shift three or four times… --- ## [Toyota and unintended acceleration](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toyota-and-unintended-acceleration/764028)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2016, 11:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toyota-and-unintended-acceleration/764028 "2016-08-30T11:17:56Z")
Toyota ran a pretty good astroturf campaign, trying to show that since the fatal acceleration problems were not caused by their computers, it must have been driver error. Then Toyota admitted the floor mats might have b… --- ## [Consumer Statute of Limitations in Mississippi](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/consumer-statute-of-limitations-in-mississippi/764331)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2016, 9:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/consumer-statute-of-limitations-in-mississippi/764331 "2016-08-30T09:04:40Z")
In 2007 I ordered a hat from Adventurebilt Hats in Mississippi. I knew there would be about a six-month wait. Well, six months turned into a year. A year turned into two years. And so on. Apparently Steve Delk’s mot… --- ## [Does "Stop Here on Red" also mean "No Turn on Red"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-stop-here-on-red-also-mean-no-turn-on-red/764422)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2016, 4:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-stop-here-on-red-also-mean-no-turn-on-red/764422 "2016-08-30T04:24:21Z")
This type of signage might not be universal, but in Northern NJ we frequently see signs that say “Stop Here on Red” and there’s usually a line on the road that tells you where to stop. After almost 30 years of driving h… --- ## [Does this U Of Chicago letter warning against TAs & grad students unionizing have any merit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-u-of-chicago-letter-warning-against-tas-grad-students-unionizing-have-any-merit/764244)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2016, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-u-of-chicago-letter-warning-against-tas-grad-students-unionizing-have-any-merit/764244 "2016-08-30T01:36:22Z")
Letter here Point seems kind of politely murky. What are they really saying with this letter? Unions will destroy graduate student/professor relationships"? Are these warnings valid? --- ## [Another Alien Contact Hypothetical - Time Dilation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-alien-contact-hypothetical-time-dilation/764235)
**Author:** [@Atomic\_Alex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Alex)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2016, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-alien-contact-hypothetical-time-dilation/764235 "2016-08-29T22:17:35Z")
The time, the near future, a spaceship of obviously alien origin enters Earth orbit and makes contact. Tentative discussion begins and it turns out that they are explorers doing a survey of likely inhabited worlds and ar… --- ## [It's and Its: a poll](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-and-its-a-poll/763852)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2016, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-and-its-a-poll/763852 "2016-08-29T21:39:53Z")
You see somebody use it’s when they should have used its. Or the reverse. What’s your reaction? --- ## [What in the world happened to me (health related)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-in-the-world-happened-to-me-health-related/764410)
**Author:** [@Athena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Athena)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2016, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-in-the-world-happened-to-me-health-related/764410 "2016-08-29T20:56:39Z")
I almost passed out last week, for no discernible reason that I can tell. My best guess is dehydration, but… who knows? I’m fine now, I have a doc appointment in a couple weeks, and plan on mentioning it to him. But in t… --- ## [Is this a common practice among universities/distance programs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-common-practice-among-universities-distance-programs/763165)
**Author:** [@Orville\_mogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Orville_mogul)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2016, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-common-practice-among-universities-distance-programs/763165 "2016-08-29T20:13:43Z")
I am enrolled in a post-graduate distance program leading eventually to a Diploma (halfway to an MSc). It is a global program from a well-known university, with thousands of students from all around the world. All of the… --- ## [Should Lochte return to Brazil?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-lochte-return-to-brazil/763996)
**Author:** [@Morgenstern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgenstern)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2016, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-lochte-return-to-brazil/763996 "2016-08-29T18:39:26Z")
Ryan Lochte has been charged with falsely reporting a crime by Brazilian authorities. Everyone knows the story, and Ryan has admitted exaggerating the facts. But return to a country that sees criminal justice as a mea… --- ## [What criteria must a person meet for you to consider them rich?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-criteria-must-a-person-meet-for-you-to-consider-them-rich/761545)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2016, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-criteria-must-a-person-meet-for-you-to-consider-them-rich/761545 "2016-08-29T17:22:42Z")
What’s the dividing line between rich & middle class? Please try to give a numberic answer; don’t just say “owning a boat.” Is a married couple with $250K shared income, a two-story house they own free and clear, no stu… --- ## [Sicker than a dog](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sicker-than-a-dog/764378)
**Author:** [@jasnooks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jasnooks)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2016, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sicker-than-a-dog/764378 "2016-08-29T16:50:26Z")
How did this phrase originate? --- ## [Cloud service for shared family files](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cloud-service-for-shared-family-files/764326)
**Author:** [@MaxTheVool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaxTheVool)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2016, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cloud-service-for-shared-family-files/764326 "2016-08-29T16:18:57Z")
So I recently made a shared Dropbox folder for a bunch of family history/genealogy stuff for my extended family. I then invited everyone in the family to share it. Trouble is, Dropbox (which I find insanely useful in a … --- ## [What does \[Hubba hubba! Meow!\] mean? \[facebook comment\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-hubba-hubba-meow-mean-facebook-comment/764144)
**Author:** [@Myskinafan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Myskinafan)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2016, 12:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-hubba-hubba-meow-mean-facebook-comment/764144 "2016-08-29T12:10:57Z")
What does it mean when a woman comments under a man’s picture on Facebook, “Hubbe hubba! Meow?” I don’t want to misinterpret this woman’s comment. We’ve spent some time together in social situations with mutual friends… --- ## [Stage Directions in postings: When did it start?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stage-directions-in-postings-when-did-it-start/764038)
**Author:** [@SantaMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SantaMan)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2016, 11:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stage-directions-in-postings-when-did-it-start/764038 "2016-08-29T11:34:37Z")
I am trying to remember when I first noticed stage directions in a post, such as “ducks and runs” or “sits down with popcorn” Has this always occurred? Does it occur across most or all boards? Any rhyme or reason to th… --- ## [What are your favorite names of small businesses?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-names-of-small-businesses/556165)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2016, 9:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-names-of-small-businesses/556165 "2016-08-29T09:37:01Z")
There’s a place in smalltown Alabama called Cold Beaver Tire & Auto It got it’s name when that was still the name of the little community and before, I’m guessing, beaver had as many connotations. When I lived near Ma… --- ## [TSP Pilot performance discrepancy???](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tsp-pilot-performance-discrepancy/764027)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2016, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tsp-pilot-performance-discrepancy/764027 "2016-08-29T03:12:50Z")
Some background: US Federal employees can participate in the Thrift Savings Program (TSP) to save for retirement. Investors can choose from several stock/bond funds as they see fit. TSP Pilot is a privately owned/oper… --- ## [What are you conceited about?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-conceited-about/763986)
**Author:** [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2016, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-conceited-about/763986 "2016-08-28T23:27:47Z")
I have been accused of being conceited many times during my life. It’s just par for the course when one is always right. Over the years I’ve tried to reign my conceit in a bit, and in general (i.e. interactions with peop… --- ## [Best service for shipping something large, fragile, and expensive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-service-for-shipping-something-large-fragile-and-expensive/764314)
**Author:** [@F.Pu-du-he-pa-as](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/F.Pu-du-he-pa-as)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2016, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-service-for-shipping-something-large-fragile-and-expensive/764314 "2016-08-28T21:37:39Z")
I have a musical instrument I’m looking to ship, and at this point I’m trying to decide between FedEx and UPS. (USPS is out due to a friend’s horror story of them breaking an expensive item and then refusing to pay its … --- ## [Good Telescope for Backyard Viewing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-telescope-for-backyard-viewing/764184)
**Author:** [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2016, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-telescope-for-backyard-viewing/764184 "2016-08-28T18:53:05Z")
Ivylad wants a telescope for his birthday. His mother bought him a Walmart special several years ago and it worked as about expected. Knowing these things can run tens of thousands of dollars, what’s a good scope for n… --- ## [Your teenager tells you they want to change gender. How do you respond?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-teenager-tells-you-they-want-to-change-gender-how-do-you-respond/763602)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2016, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-teenager-tells-you-they-want-to-change-gender-how-do-you-respond/763602 "2016-08-28T17:34:37Z")
In reading this article (below) where the parent is all in with his child’s desire to change gender I’m wondering what kind of response one should have? I think back to my own scenario where I did not go after dating gir… --- ## [Best website for cheap plane tickets](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-website-for-cheap-plane-tickets/764128)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2016, 12:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-website-for-cheap-plane-tickets/764128 "2016-08-28T12:38:39Z")
I need to cancel a trip to Sacramento this morning. I was going to give a guy a ride back to Los Angeles on my return trip. I plan to just buy him a plane ticket instead. Any idea best airline for a cheap plane ticket? --- ## [Recommend a first book on atheism](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-first-book-on-atheism/763830)
**Author:** [@iamthewalrus\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iamthewalrus_3)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2016, 10:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-first-book-on-atheism/763830 "2016-08-28T10:36:52Z")
My wife is a (lapsed, maybe? She has very strong Christian upbringing, but doesn’t seem to believe most of it anymore) Christian, and recently asked me to recommend a book she could read on Atheism. I’m looking for recom… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=706) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=708)