# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=885 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 886 --- ## [Descendents of "Aunt Jemima" Sue For $2 Billion; Was There an "Uncle Ben"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/descendents-of-aunt-jemima-sue-for-2-billion-was-there-an-uncle-ben/724084)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2015, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/descendents-of-aunt-jemima-sue-for-2-billion-was-there-an-uncle-ben/724084 "2015-07-07T20:15:33Z")
I found the story quite interesting: Now, advertising has created many fictitious people (“Betty Crocker” was one); but it does seem that there actually was someone like “Aunt Jemima”. So my question is: “Uncle Ben” w… --- ## [Murders in Chicago](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/murders-in-chicago/724375)
**Author:** [@Habeed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Habeed)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2015, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/murders-in-chicago/724375 "2015-07-07T19:01:42Z")
So I read this article. It includes a statement from the chief of police that one of the perpetrators in Chicago had been arrested 45 times but none of the charges were sufficient to warrant long term imprisonment. So … --- ## [Does fat transer in cosmetic surgery confer permanent results?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-fat-transer-in-cosmetic-surgery-confer-permanent-results/724494)
**Author:** [@funky\_little\_lee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/funky_little_lee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2015, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-fat-transer-in-cosmetic-surgery-confer-permanent-results/724494 "2015-07-07T18:06:58Z")
I’m 52 and have noticed that I’m developing hollows under my eyes that have created lovely dark circles. Fortunately I wear glasses so it’s not too noticeable, but now the hollows are starting extend down over the tops o… --- ## [Is this a semi-legit MLM job opportunity?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-semi-legit-mlm-job-opportunity/659770)
**Author:** [@Hazle\_Weatherfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hazle_Weatherfield)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2015, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-semi-legit-mlm-job-opportunity/659770 "2015-07-07T17:18:17Z")
I’ve been offered a job with a company called Access Marketing Solutions, one of whose clients is Home Depot. My job would entail going to a different Home Depot store each day for 7 hours and making face-to-face contac… --- ## [Dallas broadcast TV problems on channel 4 and 11](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dallas-broadcast-tv-problems-on-channel-4-and-11/686842)
**Author:** [@Doubting\_Robert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doubting_Robert)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2015, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dallas-broadcast-tv-problems-on-channel-4-and-11/686842 "2015-07-07T15:59:00Z")
I am one of those dinosaurs who still use an antenna to receive television. During the last 6 weeks or so, I have had problems with channel 4 (FOX) and channel 11 (CBS). On channel 4, sometimes the reception is so bad … --- ## [The painful reality of growing apart](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-painful-reality-of-growing-apart/723314)
**Author:** [@Hugosvoice](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hugosvoice)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2015, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-painful-reality-of-growing-apart/723314 "2015-07-07T13:58:16Z")
I just came across this article and it really hit home with me, this part especially: “I knew no matter how hard we’d tried, we’d grown apart, that phrase people use when they can’t point to abuse or affairs or addict… --- ## [Jew/Jewish; Oriental/Asian; Black/African-American](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jew-jewish-oriental-asian-black-african-american/724424)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2015, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jew-jewish-oriental-asian-black-african-american/724424 "2015-07-07T13:52:05Z")
In this thread a poster bemoans what he feels is needless use of “Jewish people” to avoid saying “Jews” in a (to him) mistaken belief that saying “Jews” or “Jew” will be read as offensive. It was further noted here Ho… --- ## [Transfer programs from my Dish Hopper DVR to a DVD?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/transfer-programs-from-my-dish-hopper-dvr-to-a-dvd/724379)
**Author:** [@GaryM](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GaryM)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2015, 1:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/transfer-programs-from-my-dish-hopper-dvr-to-a-dvd/724379 "2015-07-07T13:21:11Z")
I’ve got recordings on my Hopper that I’d like to transfer to DVD. I guess I’m looking for a device to connect to my Windows 7 PC so I can burn DVDs. I also have some of these programs on my external HD connected to the … --- ## [Engagement/Wedding rings - What makes a diamond so important?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/engagement-wedding-rings-what-makes-a-diamond-so-important/411822)
**Author:** [@oft\_wears\_hats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/oft_wears_hats)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2015, 12:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/engagement-wedding-rings-what-makes-a-diamond-so-important/411822 "2015-07-07T12:29:03Z")
This is a two-parter. So, I’m quite rather extremely quite far away from getting married, but several of my friends either have or are engaged to tie the knot, and I got to thinking about engagement rings. Specifically… --- ## [Can you pay cash to ride your local bus system?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-pay-cash-to-ride-your-local-bus-system/723862)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2015, 12:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-pay-cash-to-ride-your-local-bus-system/723862 "2015-07-07T12:25:45Z")
In my case nope, one time I tried at night the driver gave me a free ride. Since then I came to learn the nationwide(not saying much) buses can only be boarded with a ticket bought at the station or far scattered resell… --- ## [Could you help me compare tablets?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-you-help-me-compare-tablets/723642)
**Author:** [@Becky2844](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Becky2844)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2015, 7:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-you-help-me-compare-tablets/723642 "2015-07-07T07:58:58Z")
I think that’s what I need. I read they can keep power up to eight hours whereas a laptop lasts for two or three. I do need a keyboard for it, and I think (?) they have those. Another reason I was thinking tablet over… --- ## [Top five 'Heroes' of the Democratic Party](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-five-heroes-of-the-democratic-party/724318)
**Author:** [@El\_Kabong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Kabong)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2015, 5:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-five-heroes-of-the-democratic-party/724318 "2015-07-07T05:53:05Z")
Inspired by a parade float I saw yesterday. The float was sponsored by the Democratic Party office in Montgomery County, TX, an area that pretty reliably votes 65% Republican, so, you know, bit of an uphill climb for lo… --- ## [What would happen if a president really did refuse to give up the presidency?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-happen-if-a-president-really-did-refuse-to-give-up-the-presidency/724166)
**Author:** [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2015, 4:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-happen-if-a-president-really-did-refuse-to-give-up-the-presidency/724166 "2015-07-07T04:25:30Z")
From around 2006 and until Obama was sworn in, I heard several people express their ominous certainty that Bush wasn’t going to go peacefully. He was going to declare himself dear leader for life instead. Obviously that … --- ## [Moving to the US with impending knee (ACL) surgery](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-to-the-us-with-impending-knee-acl-surgery/723984)
**Author:** [@Rysto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rysto)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2015, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-to-the-us-with-impending-knee-acl-surgery/723984 "2015-07-07T02:43:22Z")
I’m a Canadian citizen who works as a software developer. A couple of months ago I suffered an ACL tear and I’m facing ACL reconstruction surgery. Unrelated to that, I’ve been looking for a new job in my field. A posi… --- ## [stock ownership](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stock-ownership/724295)
**Author:** [@ivan99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivan99)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2015, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stock-ownership/724295 "2015-07-07T02:31:14Z")
my father passed away recently and my brother is the executioner of his will. recently i received a copy of the will and to my utmost chagrin i found out that i did not inherit any shares of my father microsoft stock tha… --- ## [Was the economic collapse in Europe the fault of Socialism or the fault of the bad economy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-the-economic-collapse-in-europe-the-fault-of-socialism-or-the-fault-of-the-bad-economy/724263)
**Author:** [@Robert163](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robert163)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2015, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-the-economic-collapse-in-europe-the-fault-of-socialism-or-the-fault-of-the-bad-economy/724263 "2015-07-06T22:44:12Z")
Was the economic collapse in Europe the fault of Socialism or the fault of the bad economy? (World wide economic collapse). I am putting this in IMHO instead of Great Debates so we can have a poll. Please also give the b… --- ## [Air conditioning](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/air-conditioning/723560)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2015, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/air-conditioning/723560 "2015-07-06T21:28:56Z")
Here’s the situation: My house was built in 1934, and has had some additions over the decades. The living areas do not have opening windows. At the front of the house is the front door and a large window. Another lar… --- ## [How Safe is Mexico? (Calm my fears)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-safe-is-mexico-calm-my-fears/722958)
**Author:** [@Feint\_of\_Spades](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Feint_of_Spades)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2015, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-safe-is-mexico-calm-my-fears/722958 "2015-07-06T16:24:47Z")
I’m headed down about an hour South of Cancun to an all-inclusive next week. I’m not too concerned about being at the resort, but we are talking about going into some nearby towns to shop. How safe is this to do? My Dad… --- ## [Online autism resources for non-crazy parents?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-autism-resources-for-non-crazy-parents/724373)
**Author:** [@Smeghead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smeghead)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2015, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-autism-resources-for-non-crazy-parents/724373 "2015-07-06T13:27:26Z")
As I’ve mentioned before, I have a 5-year-old autistic daughter. Up until now, we’ve had good support from therapists and other resources that we’ve been able to rely on. Right now, though, we’re temporarily on our own… --- ## [Possible cause for pain/numbness near kidney? (pt. on way to ER)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possible-cause-for-pain-numbness-near-kidney-pt-on-way-to-er/723997)
**Author:** [@choie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/choie)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2015, 10:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possible-cause-for-pain-numbness-near-kidney-pt-on-way-to-er/723997 "2015-07-06T10:12:40Z")
Hi everyone. This isn’t request for medical advice since the person involved is already on the way to the hospital, or is probably there already. My sister’s husband worked out hard last night and, while spending the ni… --- ## [Would this book title be offensive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-this-book-title-be-offensive/723964)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2015, 6:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-this-book-title-be-offensive/723964 "2015-07-06T06:16:29Z")
I know a white lady who has been writing her memoirs and is now trying to decide on a title for her book. I suggested “ From the black side of the tracks” . Coming from a poor, rural, small Mississippi town and raised i… --- ## [What kind of things do you stockpile?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-things-do-you-stockpile/723826)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2015, 4:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-things-do-you-stockpile/723826 "2015-07-06T04:24:10Z")
Maybe “always have on hand” is a better way of putting it than stockpile. What stuff do you always have backups of so that when you run out/use up \ you have the replacement(s) already in the house? For example… --- ## [Custom Bracket (Final Four-style) Software?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/custom-bracket-final-four-style-software/724359)
**Author:** [@ShadowFacts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShadowFacts)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2015, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/custom-bracket-final-four-style-software/724359 "2015-07-06T03:15:33Z")
I am looking to find an online software solution to create a custom bracket competition, wherein people predict the results of a contest (much like NCAA Final Four brackets) and submit those predictions online. Here’s w… --- ## [Talk to me about claw (hammer) toe surgery](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-to-me-about-claw-hammer-toe-surgery/724107)
**Author:** [@GrumpyBunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GrumpyBunny)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2015, 3:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-to-me-about-claw-hammer-toe-surgery/724107 "2015-07-06T03:07:11Z")
I will need to have surgery for claw (hammer) toe eventually, but the kind of surgery, exactly, I’m not sure about. In non-life-threatening situations, I’m a fan of doing the most conservative treatment possible, and I… --- ## ["Talk to Me" -- "Don't Talk to Me" symbols for autistic persons](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-to-me-dont-talk-to-me-symbols-for-autistic-persons/724192)
**Author:** [@Trinopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trinopus)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2015, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-to-me-dont-talk-to-me-symbols-for-autistic-persons/724192 "2015-07-06T00:48:54Z")
I’m at the Westercon – Western U.S. Science Fiction Convention – in sunny San Diego this weekend. Being fun! Someone was handing out little indicators you could clip to your membership badge. They are visual indicator… --- ## [What are some of the things this could be \[medical diagnosis\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-of-the-things-this-could-be-medical-diagnosis/724111)
**Author:** [@sweat209](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sweat209)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2015, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-of-the-things-this-could-be-medical-diagnosis/724111 "2015-07-05T22:36:02Z")
What are some of the things this could be and what questions should I ask my doctor and get checked out. My wife and I are at a lost of what this symptom is or even called that alone what could be causing this. For the… --- ## [Mansplaining to others how people get the gay - Am I doing it right?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mansplaining-to-others-how-people-get-the-gay-am-i-doing-it-right/724056)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2015, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mansplaining-to-others-how-people-get-the-gay-am-i-doing-it-right/724056 "2015-07-05T20:17:13Z")
At a party last night some social acquaintances were discussing the SCOTUS decision on gay marriage and while they were fairly conservative in their overall outlook were taking a resigned approach to the issue one saying… --- ## [Is it rude to leave your fog lights on?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-rude-to-leave-your-fog-lights-on/723831)
**Author:** [@gigi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gigi)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2015, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-rude-to-leave-your-fog-lights-on/723831 "2015-07-05T18:50:04Z")
Probably a silly question, but I’ve never had them before and I haven’t registered if others have. I know to turn off my brights when oncoming cars approach – do I need to do the same with these fog lights? They’re the… --- ## [Getting money from a guy long dead](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-money-from-a-guy-long-dead/724164)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2015, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-money-from-a-guy-long-dead/724164 "2015-07-05T15:01:34Z")
Wisconsin as an “unclaimed property” website, where companies that owe you money are supposed to send that money if they can’t find you. A few weeks ago I did a search and found my uncle’s name. He died in 2009 and I w… --- ## [will my car be totaled?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-my-car-be-totaled/724125)
**Author:** [@jasonl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jasonl)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2015, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-my-car-be-totaled/724125 "2015-07-05T15:01:11Z")
I have a 2004 Honda Civic Hybrid w/160,000 + miles. It’s my workhorse. The front of the vehicle was not damaged. The right front fender, front and rear right door and right rear view mirror. The other person has admi… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=884) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=886)