# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=821 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 822 --- ## [Question for Episcopalians or Anglicans around the world.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-episcopalians-or-anglicans-around-the-world/738099)
**Author:** [@Doyle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doyle)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2015, 1:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-episcopalians-or-anglicans-around-the-world/738099 "2015-11-22T13:31:07Z")
Does your church sing the hymn Jerusalem on St. George’s Day? The church I grew up in always did, but not the one we attend now. For those of you not familiar, Jerusalem is a very English hymn and AFAIK only associated… --- ## [Your browser window size?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-browser-window-size/738060)
**Author:** [@Ranger\_Jeff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranger_Jeff)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2015, 12:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-browser-window-size/738060 "2015-11-22T12:12:30Z")
I have a 22" monitor. I do NOT maximize my browser window. I like to have easier access to the shortcuts on the left side of the desktop. And I often have a WMP window open playing a video, so I use a reduced size browse… --- ## [I inherit a 400 oz bar of Swastika stamped Nazi Gold from WWII - Can I sell it on ebay?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-inherit-a-400-oz-bar-of-swastika-stamped-nazi-gold-from-wwii-can-i-sell-it-on-ebay/737749)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2015, 8:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-inherit-a-400-oz-bar-of-swastika-stamped-nazi-gold-from-wwii-can-i-sell-it-on-ebay/737749 "2015-11-22T08:31:34Z")
I was viewing this fascinating wikion a huge Nazi gold cache discovered at the end of WWII and I wondered what would happen if I somehow came into possession of a 400 troy oz bar of gold with a Nazi stamp on it. If I put… --- ## [Read Later apps for e-ink Kindles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/read-later-apps-for-e-ink-kindles/738272)
**Author:** [@black\_rabbit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/black_rabbit)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2015, 7:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/read-later-apps-for-e-ink-kindles/738272 "2015-11-22T07:10:23Z")
I have an Android tablet (2nd Gen Nexus 7, FWIW.) 90% of the time, I use it for one of three things: \[ol\] \[li\]Reading Kindle books\[/li\]\[li\]Randomly falling down some Wiki-hole\[/li\]\[li\]Reading articles that I’ve saved e… --- ## [Good SANE pet forums?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-sane-pet-forums/738225)
**Author:** [@Brodi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brodi)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2015, 6:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-sane-pet-forums/738225 "2015-11-22T06:08:13Z")
I am an animal lover that would love to find a forum focused on animals (for the record I have dogs, cats, parakeets, mice, goats and chickens). For the life of me I can’t find one with SANE people on it. Some of the peo… --- ## [Wood deck reconditioning options](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wood-deck-reconditioning-options/727462)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2015, 4:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wood-deck-reconditioning-options/727462 "2015-11-22T04:27:29Z")
I need some opinions from folks that have good or bad experiences with products designed for wooden decks. My deck is 10 years old. The wood is for the most part holding up well, although there are a few boards that wi… --- ## [Cashiers and store managers: Do your POS systems fail often?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cashiers-and-store-managers-do-your-pos-systems-fail-often/737929)
**Author:** [@Senegoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Senegoid)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2015, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cashiers-and-store-managers-do-your-pos-systems-fail-often/737929 "2015-11-22T03:11:45Z")
This thread inspired by this post in a nearby thread: This question is for people with experience as cashiers or retail store managers: Do your modern computerized cash register hang, crash, or otherwise fail often? … --- ## [What do we do with the kids, meth contamination?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-we-do-with-the-kids-meth-contamination/738202)
**Author:** [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2015, 3:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-we-do-with-the-kids-meth-contamination/738202 "2015-11-22T03:07:42Z")
Here’s the setup: A man has a family with two young children, one an infant. His brother is a ne’er do well scofflaw who lived three houses down; he also has a family with an infant child. Unbeknownst to man, his brot… --- ## [the role of scientific communicators](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-role-of-scientific-communicators/738234)
**Author:** [@thanatic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thanatic)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2015, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-role-of-scientific-communicators/738234 "2015-11-22T03:03:32Z")
Carl Sagan Bill Nye Richard Feynman Neil Degrasse Tyson there are others like Brian Greene, Lawrence Krauss, Dawkins etc. the 4 i chosen… Sagan,Nye, Feynman and Tyson…are known to be great scientific communi… --- ## [Does the downplaying of Christmas strike anyone else as a bit patronizing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-downplaying-of-christmas-strike-anyone-else-as-a-bit-patronizing/737965)
**Author:** [@Jragon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jragon)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2015, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-downplaying-of-christmas-strike-anyone-else-as-a-bit-patronizing/737965 "2015-11-21T22:27:38Z")
For a while now, I’ve always had a small doubt over the whole “happy holidays” and “minimization of Christmas” thing. The set of actions that your conservative uncle decries as a “War on Christmas”. I think the downplay… --- ## [LEO uniforms](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leo-uniforms/738231)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2015, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leo-uniforms/738231 "2015-11-21T22:03:58Z")
It just occurred to me that the uniforms sheriff’s deputies wear tend to be green or khaki or brown (usually with one of those as a contrasting colour), and the ones police and highway patrol wear tend to be blue or blac… --- ## [How common is sinful thought?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-common-is-sinful-thought/737983)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2015, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-common-is-sinful-thought/737983 "2015-11-21T21:52:17Z")
Growing up Catholic, I learned that I was committing sins just lying still in bed – thinking. I later decided that this idea – that just thinking “bad” thoughts is in itself a sin – is one of the evil genius ideas of th… --- ## [Tell me about Tinnitus](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-tinnitus/738155)
**Author:** [@Digital\_is\_the\_new\_Analog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Digital_is_the_new_Analog)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2015, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-tinnitus/738155 "2015-11-21T16:10:19Z")
\[Placed in IMHO since it’s medical\] The past few weeks, I’ve had a ringing in my ears. I don’t always notice it, but it tends to bother me in the evenings when I’m trying to relax. That might be because there’s more b… --- ## [Talking to a pastor about the whole gay thing (long)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talking-to-a-pastor-about-the-whole-gay-thing-long/733281)
**Author:** [@steronz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/steronz)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2015, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talking-to-a-pastor-about-the-whole-gay-thing-long/733281 "2015-11-21T15:24:24Z")
I have an opportunity to talk to my wife’s pastor about gay marriage. The short version of this story is that he’s being pressured into “taking a stance” on the issue. Why now, when the issue is done and settled and no… --- ## [Ladies: Cumulative crying?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-cumulative-crying/737979)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2015, 12:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-cumulative-crying/737979 "2015-11-21T12:01:12Z")
Just curious about this. My GF tells me she does this and I’ve had other lady friends tell me they do this as well. I even had one coworker tell me she makes this an annual event. Usually sometime after Christmas. Basic… --- ## [Looking for grounding points on the frame/chassis of a 2003 Honda Accord](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-grounding-points-on-the-frame-chassis-of-a-2003-honda-accord/737891)
**Author:** [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2015, 8:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-grounding-points-on-the-frame-chassis-of-a-2003-honda-accord/737891 "2015-11-21T08:56:51Z")
I’m trying to install a mobile radio in the aforementioned vehicle. The instructions say to hook it up directly to the battery and run the cable through the firewall. This has been rejected because of what you might call… --- ## [Performing computer work of questionable legitimacy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/performing-computer-work-of-questionable-legitimacy/738106)
**Author:** [@Kyrie\_Eleison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kyrie_Eleison)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2015, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/performing-computer-work-of-questionable-legitimacy/738106 "2015-11-21T03:58:07Z")
You are likely not a lawyer, and even if you are, you are not my lawyer. A friend has asked me to help him clone a hard drive attached to a computer belonging to a company of which he is one of three co-owners. He and … --- ## [Is (minor) strenght training good or bad post surgery.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-minor-strenght-training-good-or-bad-post-surgery/738151)
**Author:** [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2015, 3:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-minor-strenght-training-good-or-bad-post-surgery/738151 "2015-11-21T03:52:37Z")
About a year ago I had shoulder surgery. My Physical Therapist said my shoulder was one of the worst (tightest) shoulders she’s ever worked on in her 30+ year career. Based on internet research pre-surgery, I understoo… --- ## [Ladies - have eyelash curler designs changed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-have-eyelash-curler-designs-changed/737939)
**Author:** [@liirogue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/liirogue)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2015, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-have-eyelash-curler-designs-changed/737939 "2015-11-21T02:33:12Z")
It’s time to finally replace my eyelash curler. The pad on the poor thing is coming apart and it’s caked with mascara. Yet I can’t find a suitable replacement. I’ve checked multiple stores, and all I can find are eyel… --- ## [Strangest business combinations you've ever seen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strangest-business-combinations-youve-ever-seen/737627)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2015, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strangest-business-combinations-youve-ever-seen/737627 "2015-11-21T01:03:21Z")
What are businesses you’ve seen that do two things that have nothing to do with each other? For example, in Auburn, ME there used be a car dealership/ printing store called Minuteman Motors. --- ## [Bathroom remodel - how on earth?!?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bathroom-remodel-how-on-earth/737807)
**Author:** [@Motorgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Motorgirl)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2015, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bathroom-remodel-how-on-earth/737807 "2015-11-21T01:00:37Z")
We’ve owned our house for 9 years now. It’s the first place we’ve owned. A couple of weeks ago the shower door in the master bath broke. One door will slide and the other will not. As we discussed how best to proceed… --- ## [Should I let my dad meet my daughter? (Long read!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-let-my-dad-meet-my-daughter-long-read/737739)
**Author:** [@Penchan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Penchan)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2015, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-let-my-dad-meet-my-daughter-long-read/737739 "2015-11-21T00:17:01Z")
Hi Dopers, It’s been a while! I’ve been lurking for the last 7 or so years because I haven’t had much to say. Now, I’ve got a doozy and I’d like some opinions. My dad has been mentally and emotionally abusive all of m… --- ## [Why aren't alleged rapes in college handled directly by the police?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-arent-alleged-rapes-in-college-handled-directly-by-the-police/737724)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2015, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-arent-alleged-rapes-in-college-handled-directly-by-the-police/737724 "2015-11-20T23:52:58Z")
Here is news articleabout the debate over a bill that would effectively move most of the investigation of alleged rape prosecutions that occur between students on or near campus out of the purview of College Administrati… --- ## [What sort of Secret Santa gifts to give to a Jewish lady](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-sort-of-secret-santa-gifts-to-give-to-a-jewish-lady/737947)
**Author:** [@flatlined](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flatlined)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2015, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-sort-of-secret-santa-gifts-to-give-to-a-jewish-lady/737947 "2015-11-20T21:43:45Z")
While I secretly hate playing holiday games at work, I always participate because I like my co-workers and they seem to like the games. This year I drew a Jewish lady. She’s a lovely person who probably would forgive me … --- ## [What's a recent model car that is reliable, reasonably priced, and looks good to chicks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-recent-model-car-that-is-reliable-reasonably-priced-and-looks-good-to-chicks/737960)
**Author:** [@Habeed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Habeed)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2015, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-recent-model-car-that-is-reliable-reasonably-priced-and-looks-good-to-chicks/737960 "2015-11-20T20:33:17Z")
So I need something that is a little sporty, a bit sexy, maybe something with leather seats and good sound insulation so it feels comfortable and welcoming to women. But I hate breakdowns and having to shell out money t… --- ## [advice on new job prospect](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-new-job-prospect/737133)
**Author:** [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2015, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-new-job-prospect/737133 "2015-11-20T20:23:58Z")
I’m pretty happy with my job. My colleagues respect me and my clients are ALWAYS happy to see me and thankful for my efforts. I have an old supervisor, who I liked very much, offer me a position that pays about 15% mor… --- ## [Why don't different restaurant types deliver?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-different-restaurant-types-deliver/738024)
**Author:** [@JcWoman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JcWoman)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2015, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-different-restaurant-types-deliver/738024 "2015-11-20T18:36:57Z")
I live in a metro area, but not close enough to the city to be really urban. So food delivery is limited. We have sandwich, pizza and chinese and thai delivery options. We’re sick of the usual things. Which makes me … --- ## [Car Reposession and insuranc](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-reposession-and-insuranc/738061)
**Author:** [@Typo\_Negative](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Negative)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2015, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-reposession-and-insuranc/738061 "2015-11-20T18:06:04Z")
My wife’s car was reposessed. Its on a policy with mine. I was thinking I would call the insurance company and cancel but then I thinking ‘what if something happens? is there any way I would be liable? Should I keep the … --- ## [If you've been to a wax museum, what did you think?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-youve-been-to-a-wax-museum-what-did-you-think/737614)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2015, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-youve-been-to-a-wax-museum-what-did-you-think/737614 "2015-11-20T16:28:06Z")
I’ve never been to one but I’ve often wondered what they were like. If you’ve been to one, where did you go and what were your impressions? --- ## [MLK monument on Stone Mountain: Yea, Nay or Eh?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlk-monument-on-stone-mountain-yea-nay-or-eh/734633)
**Author:** [@KAndre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KAndre)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2015, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlk-monument-on-stone-mountain-yea-nay-or-eh/734633 "2015-11-20T15:57:40Z")
From an LA Times article: Time to honor Martin Luther King at Confederate memorial in Georgia? - The group that runs Stone Mountain Park wants to put a bell tower honoring Dr. King by referencing the line line his “I Ha… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=820) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=822)