# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=779 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 780 --- ## [How to deal with a lazy coworker?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-deal-with-a-lazy-coworker/746633)
**Author:** [@Lakai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lakai)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2016, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-deal-with-a-lazy-coworker/746633 "2016-02-24T00:01:22Z")
There is one secretary at my office who is not performing as well as the other secretaries. He is supposed to help me complete minor tasks that I don’t have time to do. The tasks are still important, so if they do not ge… --- ## [Give me your photography tips for Yellowstone, Mount Rushmore, and Devils Tower](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-me-your-photography-tips-for-yellowstone-mount-rushmore-and-devils-tower/746573)
**Author:** [@vertizontal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vertizontal)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2016, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-me-your-photography-tips-for-yellowstone-mount-rushmore-and-devils-tower/746573 "2016-02-23T20:58:04Z")
This June, we are loading up the Wagon Queen Family Truckster and taking the kids out west. Highlights of the adventure will include Devils Tower, Mount Rushmore, and Yellowstone. I just got on Amazon and ordered two b… --- ## [Why the liberal 'pooh-poohing' of the Ebola danger?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-the-liberal-pooh-poohing-of-the-ebola-danger/700388)
**Author:** [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Replies:** 190\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2016, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-the-liberal-pooh-poohing-of-the-ebola-danger/700388 "2016-02-23T20:54:41Z")
It reminds me of conservative climate change bashing. An element of pig-headedness because the ‘other side’ has embraced it. I’ve seen liberals scoff by saying “It spreads through bodily fluids, not the air so stop worr… --- ## [Moon roofs and desert conditions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moon-roofs-and-desert-conditions/746907)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2016, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moon-roofs-and-desert-conditions/746907 "2016-02-23T20:13:49Z")
I’m pondering buying a new car soon, and one of the options is a large moon roof. I see how something like that could be nice in a more temperate climate, but I live pretty much in desert conditions. So a few questions: … --- ## [Apple's open letter to the U.S. Gov't refusing to comply: lines drawn](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apples-open-letter-to-the-u-s-govt-refusing-to-comply-lines-drawn/746327)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2016, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apples-open-letter-to-the-u-s-govt-refusing-to-comply-lines-drawn/746327 "2016-02-23T17:11:07Z")
This one is bouncing around my brain. This is related to the shootings in San Bernadino - so important to pursue. Access for a specific phone(s) for specific reasons like this make sense. But this, according to the … --- ## [Anyone use DNA testing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-use-dna-testing/743836)
**Author:** [@Little\_Pig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Pig)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2016, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-use-dna-testing/743836 "2016-02-23T16:07:48Z")
I’m primary interested in the numbers — what percentage European or African I am. Has anyone used a test kit from any of the following? Your thoughts? Family Tree DNA 23andMe AncestryDNA National Geographic Geno 2.0 --- ## [Anarchy and the tea party](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anarchy-and-the-tea-party/746876)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2016, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anarchy-and-the-tea-party/746876 "2016-02-23T15:37:49Z")
I was discussing the news with my wife this morning and made the prediction that if a Dem won s/he would have a great deal of problems getting their cabinet approved by a Rep Senate (or even a Dem senate since they filib… --- ## [When will Obama nominate the next Supreme?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-will-obama-nominate-the-next-supreme/746791)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2016, 11:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-will-obama-nominate-the-next-supreme/746791 "2016-02-23T11:39:13Z")
So, Scalia was buried over the weekend. When do you think Obama will nominate his replacement? And, for extra credit, will the nominee come to a vote? If so, when, and will they be approved? --- ## [First Post: Funeral Processions In South: Am I Only One Who Keeps On Moving?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-post-funeral-processions-in-south-am-i-only-one-who-keeps-on-moving/746234)
**Author:** [@shyguylh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/shyguylh)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2016, 9:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-post-funeral-processions-in-south-am-i-only-one-who-keeps-on-moving/746234 "2016-02-23T09:18:00Z")
This is my first post. I’m trying this place out coming from another place (ahem, CData) which, to me, is way too heavy-handed with the level of moderation. I like to debate the issues passionately, not looking to be ugl… --- ## [Is there any point to a sleep study other than to diagnose sleep apnea?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-point-to-a-sleep-study-other-than-to-diagnose-sleep-apnea/746341)
**Author:** [@filmore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/filmore)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2016, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-point-to-a-sleep-study-other-than-to-diagnose-sleep-apnea/746341 "2016-02-23T04:05:47Z")
I have a sleep problem where I will typically wake up 1-2 times per night and have trouble falling back to sleep. I’ve gone to the sleep doctor and they want me to do a sleep study, but it would be $600 out-of-pocket be… --- ## [Intuitive Physics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intuitive-physics/746714)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2016, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intuitive-physics/746714 "2016-02-23T00:00:00Z")
Are intuitive physics learned or instinctual to humans. Example. Throwing a stone or throwing a ping pong ball. We somehow can judge the air resistance up to a point. Even shooting a bow and arrow to some degree we are a… --- ## [How can I apply for that open position on the Supreme Court?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-apply-for-that-open-position-on-the-supreme-court/746789)
**Author:** [@guizot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/guizot)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2016, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-apply-for-that-open-position-on-the-supreme-court/746789 "2016-02-22T18:59:14Z")
I looked on usajobs.gov but it’s not there. (I see they need a new forklift operator, too.) Yeah, I know Obama probably already has someone lined up, but I think I can do just as good a job in that position as some of t… --- ## [Do you have extremely coarse facial hair and use a safety razor? Yes? Get in here!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-extremely-coarse-facial-hair-and-use-a-safety-razor-yes-get-in-here/746339)
**Author:** [@congodwarf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/congodwarf)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2016, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-extremely-coarse-facial-hair-and-use-a-safety-razor-yes-get-in-here/746339 "2016-02-22T18:49:34Z")
My fiance has EXTREMELY coarse facial hair. He has been using the Gillette Fusion ProGlide Power for a while now and while it does a pretty good job, he only gets one shave out of each blade and he really is sick of spen… --- ## [Anyone able to recommend a digital camera for someone with essential tremor?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-able-to-recommend-a-digital-camera-for-someone-with-essential-tremor/746809)
**Author:** [@Magicicada](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Magicicada)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2016, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-able-to-recommend-a-digital-camera-for-someone-with-essential-tremor/746809 "2016-02-22T18:15:25Z")
My husband has essential tremor affecting his hands. He’s able to write, type on a full size keyboard, and play guitar, but you wouldn’t want him, say, cutting your bangs. On my old nondigital Nikon, he could occasiona… --- ## [Doper guys ever had a girlfriend or SO show up with long coat & nothing on underneath?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-guys-ever-had-a-girlfriend-or-so-show-up-with-long-coat-nothing-on-underneath/746602)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2016, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-guys-ever-had-a-girlfriend-or-so-show-up-with-long-coat-nothing-on-underneath/746602 "2016-02-22T17:34:33Z")
I always thought this was more of a “Dear Penthouse” thing or a movie/TV fantasy. Apparently this ex-girlfriend thought it was just the thing to re-kindle the flame, but was greeted at the door by her ex-boyfriend’s wife… --- ## [Was genghis khan a sociopath?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-genghis-khan-a-sociopath/746765)
**Author:** [@sara20](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sara20)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2016, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-genghis-khan-a-sociopath/746765 "2016-02-22T15:27:01Z")
Wondering what your opinion on this is. --- ## [Summer camp memories?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summer-camp-memories/746256)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2016, 7:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summer-camp-memories/746256 "2016-02-22T07:15:37Z")
I thought I would start a thread about summer camp. The ones I went to were all church based and were only for a week. I know other people go to camps that last several weeks or even the whole summer. Does anyone have … --- ## [Men - Have you ever used Viagra/Levitra/Cialis?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-have-you-ever-used-viagra-levitra-cialis/746580)
**Author:** [@Mixolydian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mixolydian)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2016, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-have-you-ever-used-viagra-levitra-cialis/746580 "2016-02-22T01:45:50Z")
…even just once (sample)? Poll by age grouping - anecdotal stories welcome. --- ## [The Fetishization of Black Panther leaders in the black community.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-fetishization-of-black-panther-leaders-in-the-black-community/746402)
**Author:** [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2016, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-fetishization-of-black-panther-leaders-in-the-black-community/746402 "2016-02-21T17:36:43Z")
Isolated or is it something all humans do? See George Washington, slave owner…ditto Thomas Jefferson…sure they probably never raped people or tried to assasinate witnesses but no hero is perfect. But it beggers belief t… --- ## [You won the lottery. Describe the first 48 hours.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-won-the-lottery-describe-the-first-48-hours/742605)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2016, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-won-the-lottery-describe-the-first-48-hours/742605 "2016-02-21T16:39:56Z")
\*(This isn’t a “How would you spend the money?” thread - we have plenty of those threads.) \* First, I would sign the ticket. Hyperventilate, probably. Draft emails to my family with a photo of the winning ticket. The… --- ## [dog poop on car- illegal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-poop-on-car-illegal/746319)
**Author:** [@goghingwilde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/goghingwilde)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2016, 12:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-poop-on-car-illegal/746319 "2016-02-21T12:30:57Z")
So… There’s this jerk who parks his overly large truck out of the lines all the time at my apartment complex. When I get home late, most of the time he’s blocking my spot by parking way out of the lines into it. I lost … --- ## [Do mosquitoes provide any UNIQUE good to the planet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-mosquitoes-provide-any-unique-good-to-the-planet/746540)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2016, 11:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-mosquitoes-provide-any-unique-good-to-the-planet/746540 "2016-02-21T11:33:25Z")
Apparently not, according to a few articles I’ve been perusing, like this excellent and thoughtful one. The big problem seems to be that we could not eradicate all of them without doing immense and irreparable harm to … --- ## [Israel and any Future Holocaust](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/israel-and-any-future-holocaust/743035)
**Author:** [@Charlie\_Wayne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Charlie_Wayne)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2016, 8:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/israel-and-any-future-holocaust/743035 "2016-02-21T08:10:39Z")
There is another thread in this forum about how the Civil War is taught in the Deep South. The last post in that thread had to do with The Holocaust. I was going to make a post there about Israeil and The Holocaust but … --- ## [Could flys cause mass extinctions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-flys-cause-mass-extinctions/746622)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2016, 4:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-flys-cause-mass-extinctions/746622 "2016-02-21T04:51:24Z")
I watched a you tube vidio of bote fly maggots burrowing into live animals skin. If a maggot were to evolve that invaded the entire body of the animal it seems that it could quickly wipe out life on an entire continent a… --- ## [Boiler onions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boiler-onions/746663)
**Author:** [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2016, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boiler-onions/746663 "2016-02-21T02:42:26Z")
Why that moniker? We made some small “Blooming Onions” with some today, but they are usually cooked with beef roasts, which are, well, roasted, not boiled. :dubious: --- ## [Allergy sufferers - how to you carry your Epipens?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/allergy-sufferers-how-to-you-carry-your-epipens/746521)
**Author:** [@Wolf333](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wolf333)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2016, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/allergy-sufferers-how-to-you-carry-your-epipens/746521 "2016-02-21T02:18:22Z")
Over the past few months I have been having some… interesting medical difficulties which have resulted in a few trips to the emergency room and consultations with several medical specialties. I’m still awaiting the resul… --- ## [New basic color word in English](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-basic-color-word-in-english/746326)
**Author:** [@dtilque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dtilque)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2016, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-basic-color-word-in-english/746326 "2016-02-21T01:51:32Z")
English, like many languages, has 11 basic color words. Cecil discusses this in this column. A few languages have a 12th basic color word. For instance, Russian and Italian (and maybe Greek) have a basic color word for l… --- ## [I'm a liberal, and I am sad that Antonin Scalia died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-a-liberal-and-i-am-sad-that-antonin-scalia-died/746059)
**Author:** [@Aperez77](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aperez77)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2016, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-a-liberal-and-i-am-sad-that-antonin-scalia-died/746059 "2016-02-21T00:37:52Z")
I am a liberal who does wish to celebrate the death of someone just because he was a conservative. Martin Luther King would not be celebrating. Many liberals in Twitter, Daily Kos, etc. are celebrating. Rest in peace, S… --- ## [The Ryan Reynolds/Hyundai Super Bowl ad. Assuming L.A., any idea where filmed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ryan-reynolds-hyundai-super-bowl-ad-assuming-l-a-any-idea-where-filmed/746179)
**Author:** [@Starving\_Artist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Starving_Artist)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2016, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ryan-reynolds-hyundai-super-bowl-ad-assuming-l-a-any-idea-where-filmed/746179 "2016-02-20T23:40:02Z")
At the beginning of the Super Bowl, Hyundai ran an ad featuring a fictitious community known as “Ryanville”, where all the male residents were some version of Ryan Reynolds. I’ve been to Los Angeles several times and dr… --- ## [Etsy: Is it real? tell me your shopping online story](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/etsy-is-it-real-tell-me-your-shopping-online-story/746496)
**Author:** [@dflower](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dflower)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2016, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/etsy-is-it-real-tell-me-your-shopping-online-story/746496 "2016-02-20T20:42:21Z")
Is Etsy the real deal? Is it many small family outfits with hand made and collected items? I have bought a couple of things that I liked very well. A flower vase from the 1940’s for example. But recently I was looking fo… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=778) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=780)