# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=818 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 819 --- ## [Tips for Procrastinators](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tips-for-procrastinators/738784)
**Author:** [@Memnon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Memnon)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2015, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tips-for-procrastinators/738784 "2015-11-28T14:40:35Z")
I’m a terrible procrastinator and I want to do something about it. What are your best tips for making sure you don’t waste time?\[sup\]1\[/sup\] \[sup\]1.\[/sup\] \[sub\]Posting about procrastination is most assuredly not a form… --- ## [How would you handle daily calls to prayer starting at 6 am?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-handle-daily-calls-to-prayer-starting-at-6-am/738317)
**Author:** [@Mangosteen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangosteen)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2015, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-handle-daily-calls-to-prayer-starting-at-6-am/738317 "2015-11-28T14:31:52Z")
I wouldn’t have a problem with a mosque being built in the neighborhood, but I would consider it to be the height of inconsideration to blast calls to prayer announcements starting at 6 am five times a day, 365 days a ye… --- ## [Need ideas to keep my sump pump drain outlet from freezing.....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-ideas-to-keep-my-sump-pump-drain-outlet-from-freezing/738499)
**Author:** [@justanothermike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/justanothermike)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2015, 12:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-ideas-to-keep-my-sump-pump-drain-outlet-from-freezing/738499 "2015-11-28T12:17:17Z")
There are many smart people here and I respect the wealth of experience from all over, so hopefully some ideas come from this thread. After having my basement waterproofed with a new line out to the street to drain the … --- ## [How do you pronounce "niche"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-pronounce-niche/738546)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2015, 9:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-pronounce-niche/738546 "2015-11-28T09:15:01Z")
Googling says both “nitch” and “neesh” are correct. I used to pronounce it the former way for years. Now the former sounds wrong to me and the latter, while the correct way to pronounce the word in the language it was bo… --- ## [Why do women often blame the other woman when an SO wanders & men do not blame the other man?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-women-often-blame-the-other-woman-when-an-so-wanders-men-do-not-blame-the-other-man/738694)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2015, 5:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-women-often-blame-the-other-woman-when-an-so-wanders-men-do-not-blame-the-other-man/738694 "2015-11-28T05:45:07Z")
Across various social media and as a general social attitude that seems almost universal when men in a relationship cheat the cheated on a women are obviously pissed at the men, but they are also often HUGELY pissed at t… --- ## [Looking for a video drone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-video-drone/738763)
**Author:** [@Cardinal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardinal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2015, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-video-drone/738763 "2015-11-28T04:14:01Z")
Trying to give a nephew a video drone that ideally has 720p or better resolution, streams the video to a phone or tablet, communicates at least to 100m, and has a “return to home” feature. Is there such a thing for under… --- ## [Recommend a site on the economics of affordable housing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-site-on-the-economics-of-affordable-housing/738805)
**Author:** [@Deeg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Deeg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2015, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-site-on-the-economics-of-affordable-housing/738805 "2015-11-28T04:13:38Z")
My understanding is that few, if any, economists recommend price controls or other government-imposed restrictions that attempt to create affordable housing. Can anybody recommend a site or two that gives an overview of… --- ## [I want to buy a land yacht](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-buy-a-land-yacht/737873)
**Author:** [@THOUGHTCRIMlNAL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/THOUGHTCRIMlNAL)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2015, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-buy-a-land-yacht/737873 "2015-11-28T03:02:08Z")
I want to purchase a v8 land yacht preferably from 76-84 w/ 4 doors. I dont want a Crown Vic or Grand Marquis So I broke it down to this Buick Lesabre Chrysler Newport? Cadillac Brougham/Fleetwood Lincoln Town car … --- ## [How do you feel about religions other than your own?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-feel-about-religions-other-than-your-own/737869)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2015, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-feel-about-religions-other-than-your-own/737869 "2015-11-28T02:06:33Z")
This thread was spurred by my thinking about these most recent terrorist attacks. I’ve heard a lot of people say things like: “This was not a religious act. No religion preaches hate. These people weren’t religious, t… --- ## [Workbench Finish suggestions.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/workbench-finish-suggestions/738357)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2015, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/workbench-finish-suggestions/738357 "2015-11-28T00:28:35Z")
So I finally of tired of half-assed sawhorses, and wobbly work surfaces, and ordered myself a decent workbench for Christmas. Splurged on one with a butcher-block top. I have never had a good one before, I’m wondering if… --- ## [Can you help with this PC I'm building?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-help-with-this-pc-im-building/738671)
**Author:** [@Lakai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lakai)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2015, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-help-with-this-pc-im-building/738671 "2015-11-27T23:51:59Z")
This is what I have so far: PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: AMD 5350 2.05Ghz Quad-Core Processor ($51.98 @ Newegg) Motherboard: ASRock AM1H-ITX Mini ITX AM1 Motherboard ($50.98 @ Newegg) M… --- ## [ACA Marketplace : HSA, what's the dope? Also, what's with coinsurance?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aca-marketplace-hsa-whats-the-dope-also-whats-with-coinsurance/738616)
**Author:** [@Habeed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Habeed)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2015, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aca-marketplace-hsa-whats-the-dope-also-whats-with-coinsurance/738616 "2015-11-27T22:55:32Z")
I’m self employed. That means the first taxable dollar I make, I have to pay 15% tax on it, and it goes up from there. Right now I just have short term medical insurance because I missed the ACA signup deadline last ye… --- ## [Missed my thawing window for the turkey by a day...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/missed-my-thawing-window-for-the-turkey-by-a-day/738703)
**Author:** [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2015, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/missed-my-thawing-window-for-the-turkey-by-a-day/738703 "2015-11-27T22:15:33Z")
So I’m putting the sucker into a cold water bath. It’s a 15 pounder and I’m off by about a day of refrigerator thawing (recommended is 3 days, 18 hours - I put the bird down from the freezer Tuesday morning). You can tel… --- ## [Should I buy a more expensive desk chair?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-buy-a-more-expensive-desk-chair/738640)
**Author:** [@Lakai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lakai)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2015, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-buy-a-more-expensive-desk-chair/738640 "2015-11-27T20:08:08Z")
I have an old chair that’s comfortable enough. I’m wondering if my life will significantly improve if I spend $400-$600 on a new chair for my desk at home. Anyone have experiences with buying a better computer desk chai… --- ## [Introverts vs. Extroverts: Posting on Forums.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/introverts-vs-extroverts-posting-on-forums/738562)
**Author:** [@Brodi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brodi)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2015, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/introverts-vs-extroverts-posting-on-forums/738562 "2015-11-27T19:40:56Z")
Who do you think posts more on message boards/forums/chats: Introverts or Extroverts? Do you think extroverts tend to post MORE often and when they do post, post more details about themselves then introverts? Do introve… --- ## [Got a hiatal hernia? Tell me about it.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-a-hiatal-hernia-tell-me-about-it/728194)
**Author:** [@teela\_brown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teela_brown)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2015, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-a-hiatal-hernia-tell-me-about-it/728194 "2015-11-27T19:31:57Z")
I’m going in to see the doc in a couple of days about ongoing stomach issues. In the meantime, I’ve been doing the symptom lookup thing online and damned if I don’t hit every bullet point for hiatal hernia and reflux. … --- ## [If you get convicted of murder, but the victim didn't die, can you kill em later?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-get-convicted-of-murder-but-the-victim-didnt-die-can-you-kill-em-later/738574)
**Author:** [@Habeed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Habeed)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2015, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-get-convicted-of-murder-but-the-victim-didnt-die-can-you-kill-em-later/738574 "2015-11-27T19:29:47Z")
Say a person disappears under suspicious circumstances. Their body is never found, nor is forensic evidence that shows they died found. They just can’t be located and it was your wife or something and you were seen arg… --- ## [What is the point of hoarding $2 bills?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-point-of-hoarding-2-bills/738590)
**Author:** [@CoastalMaineiac](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CoastalMaineiac)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2015, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-point-of-hoarding-2-bills/738590 "2015-11-27T16:13:57Z")
A few weeks ago, I got a $2 bill in change at the local grocer. I was told by an elderly relative of mine that I should not spend it, and if I needed to spend it, she’d hand me a couple of singles so she could keep it. W… --- ## [What things have you done more of than the average person?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-things-have-you-done-more-of-than-the-average-person/738363)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2015, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-things-have-you-done-more-of-than-the-average-person/738363 "2015-11-27T16:08:14Z")
Definitely walking. I’ve never driven in my life, and I love to walk. I’ve probably logged more miles than 90% of the population. And reading books. I’m always carrying a book and I’ve read more than anyone I know. When… --- ## [When did Thanksgiving eve-eve become a thing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-thanksgiving-eve-eve-become-a-thing/738543)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2015, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-thanksgiving-eve-eve-become-a-thing/738543 "2015-11-27T14:37:01Z")
I got a text from my friend Chris yesterday at 3:30 p.m. asking what I was doing. Not much, you? was my reply. He eventually convinced me to meet him at the bar. My arm still aches from being twisted. So, I got there … --- ## [Why does NATO have to "back up" Turkey?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-nato-have-to-back-up-turkey/738507)
**Author:** [@Habeed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Habeed)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2015, 12:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-nato-have-to-back-up-turkey/738507 "2015-11-27T12:56:57Z")
So, ok, they had both sides on NPR. The NATO position is "the jet went inside the airspace border of a NATO country. (never mind that it probably was trying to bomb an enemy of Turkey and just strayed over the border f… --- ## [Think of a city in the United States (that isn't New York City)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/think-of-a-city-in-the-united-states-that-isnt-new-york-city/738299)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2015, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/think-of-a-city-in-the-united-states-that-isnt-new-york-city/738299 "2015-11-27T04:12:32Z")
Oh, you knew this one was coming. Pretty much as the title - what’s the first American city that pops into your head, or the second if the Big Apple comes to mind first? Included the next 30 most populous, according to w… --- ## [Any tips for getting a stray cat to use their house](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-tips-for-getting-a-stray-cat-to-use-their-house/738556)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2015, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-tips-for-getting-a-stray-cat-to-use-their-house/738556 "2015-11-27T03:20:53Z")
I’m not a cat person- total dog person- but there’s a neighborhood stray who’s kind of grown on me. (I call her she even though I honestly don’t know, so I’ll call her she in this.) It started when I caught her going thr… --- ## [Is putting on a tie a private activity?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-putting-on-a-tie-a-private-activity/734017)
**Author:** [@Dervorin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dervorin)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2015, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-putting-on-a-tie-a-private-activity/734017 "2015-11-27T01:22:33Z")
I’m in the unfortunate position of having to wear a neck-strangler four days a week on a new project, and so I resist as much as possible, only putting it on in the office after I arrive. I usually do this standing at my… --- ## [What makes something collectible?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-something-collectible/738490)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2015, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-something-collectible/738490 "2015-11-27T01:18:30Z")
I have been wondering when I hear on pawn stars “this item is very collectible”. What makes an item collectible? People will collect almost anything. --- ## [I feel uneducated compared to my Master Degree holding Fiance](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-feel-uneducated-compared-to-my-master-degree-holding-fiance/738205)
**Author:** [@SanDiegoQueen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanDiegoQueen)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2015, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-feel-uneducated-compared-to-my-master-degree-holding-fiance/738205 "2015-11-26T23:34:38Z")
I have a high school education, that’s it. I feel so uneducated compared to my fiance who currently holds a masters degree. School was NEVER an interest for me, as I finish one year at State and dropped out. Early on i… --- ## [Have you considered a virtual family holiday get-together?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-considered-a-virtual-family-holiday-get-together/738564)
**Author:** [@janeslogin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janeslogin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2015, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-considered-a-virtual-family-holiday-get-together/738564 "2015-11-26T23:03:27Z")
This is the time when articles and blogs are speaking of holiday costs and stress. Are not many people now in a position where they could turn on some web cams and log into a website and have a family reunion on their b… --- ## [Things you can/can't do when heavily pregnant and then with a newborn](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-can-cant-do-when-heavily-pregnant-and-then-with-a-newborn/738577)
**Author:** [@Lo-Slung\_Denim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lo-Slung_Denim)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2015, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-can-cant-do-when-heavily-pregnant-and-then-with-a-newborn/738577 "2015-11-26T20:26:14Z")
I’m three months pregnant with my first baby, super pumped about that, and I’m hoping that at some point some medical professional will give me a leaflet or something\* on how to look after the baby when it turns up next … --- ## [What's your opinion of Staten Island?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-opinion-of-staten-island/738606)
**Author:** [@GloryDays](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GloryDays)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2015, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-opinion-of-staten-island/738606 "2015-11-26T17:58:28Z")
What is your opinion when you hear of Staten Island, the fifth borough of New York City. It has the highest population of Italian - Americans, Irish Americans. It is the most suburban part of NYC. It is the most Republic… --- ## [Help for son with recent social anxiety](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-for-son-with-recent-social-anxiety/738560)
**Author:** [@4d3fect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/4d3fect)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2015, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-for-son-with-recent-social-anxiety/738560 "2015-11-26T17:04:09Z")
Our adult (23 yo) son is experiencing what we think are social anxiety attacks, last week at a dinner together he had one and had to leave the restaurant; Never having experienced this before, I accompanied him out and s… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=817) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=819)