# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=892 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 893 --- ## [Recommend a Rechargable Mower](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-rechargable-mower/723283)
**Author:** [@Malthus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malthus)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2015, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-rechargable-mower/723283 "2015-06-24T20:21:38Z")
… because I’m tired of my aging electric cord mower, and I am thinking of buying one. Some details: I own a relatively small lot (30’ by 120’) with a lot of odd courners, caused by the placement of the garage (it squats… --- ## [Don't want a colonoscopy? Use this test instead.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-want-a-colonoscopy-use-this-test-instead/722454)
**Author:** [@teela\_brown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teela_brown)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2015, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-want-a-colonoscopy-use-this-test-instead/722454 "2015-06-24T19:49:46Z")
Disclaimer: I own some stock in this company, and I checked with the mods to see if it was okay to start this thread. We start a lot of threads here on the Dope about the dreaded colonoscopy, since a lot of us are boom… --- ## [Daily Mail Mods abusing their power!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/daily-mail-mods-abusing-their-power/723150)
**Author:** [@Dibbs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dibbs)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2015, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/daily-mail-mods-abusing-their-power/723150 "2015-06-24T14:59:48Z")
Behold evil words from one of the biggest online newspapers in the world, The (London) Daily Mail: “The comments below have been moderated in advance.” With those simple eight words a person can be made to feel stifled,… --- ## [Should I sue for non-payment?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-sue-for-non-payment/723067)
**Author:** [@Hershele\_Ostropoler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hershele_Ostropoler)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2015, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-sue-for-non-payment/723067 "2015-06-24T14:21:18Z")
In 2012, I started writing, on a freelance basis, blog posts for a company. The arrangement was that I would write one post per day, which would be posted in the morning, and after the Friday post, I would send by e-mail… --- ## [Asking for help - what's your threshold for such an action?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/asking-for-help-whats-your-threshold-for-such-an-action/723190)
**Author:** [@Lacunae\_Matata](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lacunae_Matata)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2015, 1:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/asking-for-help-whats-your-threshold-for-such-an-action/723190 "2015-06-24T13:19:05Z")
Disclaimer: I’m not asking for help from the Teeming Millions, nor anyone else. I don’t think my family is at that point - there are many, many folks who need more help than my family. I could not, in good conscience, as… --- ## [How much do people pay for dental implants?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-people-pay-for-dental-implants/502149)
**Author:** [@JillGat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JillGat)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2015, 11:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-people-pay-for-dental-implants/502149 "2015-06-24T11:23:03Z")
I’ve never had dental problems in my whole life, so I’m pretty naive. Recently I split a tooth (a baby tooth that never had an adult tooth come in to replace it) and my dentist advised me to see a dental surgeon to have… --- ## [Stupid Geography Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-geography-questions/65805)
**Author:** [@beegowhite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beegowhite)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2015, 4:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-geography-questions/65805 "2015-06-24T04:33:49Z")
The stereotype that many people share about Americans knowing very little about the world outside their borders is sometimes, sadly, very true. I don’t know anymore whether to laugh or cry when I hear some of the stupid … --- ## [Make my website show up with keyord search](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/make-my-website-show-up-with-keyord-search/723299)
**Author:** [@flight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flight)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2015, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/make-my-website-show-up-with-keyord-search/723299 "2015-06-24T03:49:57Z")
I manage the website for a local sports team I am on my area. We use a CMS that provides free sites tailored to sports teams, Pitchero, and love it. When you search for “My town rugby” on Google we are the first thing to… --- ## [Royal Fern got stomped on.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/royal-fern-got-stomped-on/723199)
**Author:** [@Mdcastle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mdcastle)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2015, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/royal-fern-got-stomped-on/723199 "2015-06-24T00:04:19Z")
Pretty good by the air conditioner guy. All the fronds are bent or broken. Should I try to prop up what’s left, or leave it? Likely to come back or do I need to start looking for another one? --- ## [President Obama uses the N word.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/president-obama-uses-the-n-word/723143)
**Author:** [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2015, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/president-obama-uses-the-n-word/723143 "2015-06-23T23:59:03Z")
https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=obama+uses+the+n+word&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8 So the folks on fox are really upset about this today. They believe it is beneath the dignity of the office. Personally, I’m … --- ## [Foam Ear Plugs Okay to Use?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foam-ear-plugs-okay-to-use/722900)
**Author:** [@Trinopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trinopus)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2015, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foam-ear-plugs-okay-to-use/722900 "2015-06-23T22:29:17Z")
My neighbor’s air-conditioner squeaks. Very repetitive and nasty. I have to use ear plugs to be able to sleep, otherwise the squeaking drives me bug-fuck crazy. (“Short trip.”) But a friend said there can be health p… --- ## [Do liberals want Dylann Roof executed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-liberals-want-dylann-roof-executed/722986)
**Author:** [@protoboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/protoboard)\ **Replies:** 151\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2015, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-liberals-want-dylann-roof-executed/722986 "2015-06-23T22:02:48Z")
Generally speaking the death penalty is seen as an anti-liberal/right wing thing (though of course Communists used it plenty), but it seems like American liberals have largely moved away from the hippie and MLK-type stuf… --- ## [Your opinion on Liquid Bandages](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-opinion-on-liquid-bandages/314098)
**Author:** [@Casey1505](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Casey1505)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2015, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-opinion-on-liquid-bandages/314098 "2015-06-23T21:04:44Z")
I have a pretty bad friction blister on the palm of my hand. (pause until all jokes have been made…) I was digging holes for fence posts, and I didn’t think to wear gloves until after the blister broke. Since it is in… --- ## [Is what seems like “Instant Totally White Hair” at 69 years of age in one year common?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-what-seems-like-instant-totally-white-hair-at-69-years-of-age-in-one-year-common/723241)
**Author:** [@1jow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/1jow)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2015, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-what-seems-like-instant-totally-white-hair-at-69-years-of-age-in-one-year-common/723241 "2015-06-23T20:44:53Z")
Is what seems like “Instant Totally White Hair” at 69 years of age in one year common? Could there be factors. I could see it coming in Pics I took. My Drs had no comments. Genetics and I used Youth Hair Cream to ble… --- ## [What do Liberals Think About \_\_\_\_\_?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-liberals-think-about-_____/723167)
**Author:** [@Lamar\_Mundane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamar_Mundane)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2015, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-liberals-think-about-_____/723167 "2015-06-23T19:50:32Z")
I’ve been seeing more and more questions like this posted recently on the Boards recently. “Do liberals think Roof should get the death penalty?” “Liberals mad about Kim K on NPR” Last year: Why are liberals downplay… --- ## [Myeloma](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/myeloma/723165)
**Author:** [@joyfool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joyfool)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2015, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/myeloma/723165 "2015-06-23T19:45:40Z")
My husband has been diagnosed with stage 3 Myeloma. Anyone had any experience with it? Due to all his other myriad health issues, a bone marrow transplant is almost impossible;, so we’re hoping that the chemo treatment t… --- ## [What is the single largest screw up you've ever witnessed at your job?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-single-largest-screw-up-youve-ever-witnessed-at-your-job/721857)
**Author:** [@Oedipus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oedipus)\ **Replies:** 157\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2015, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-single-largest-screw-up-youve-ever-witnessed-at-your-job/721857 "2015-06-23T18:30:26Z")
Make me feel better :frowning: --- ## [Looking for a SIMPLE database solution that integrates with Drive](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-simple-database-solution-that-integrates-with-drive/723164)
**Author:** [@picker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/picker)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2015, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-simple-database-solution-that-integrates-with-drive/723164 "2015-06-23T17:27:58Z")
I run a small music production and publishing company. We are in need of a very simple database solution that integrates directly with Google Drive. We use Apps for Work. Spreadsheets are just too unwieldy for what we … --- ## [Another motorcycle Q: longest trip on smallest bike?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-motorcycle-q-longest-trip-on-smallest-bike/541189)
**Author:** [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2015, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-motorcycle-q-longest-trip-on-smallest-bike/541189 "2015-06-23T17:20:10Z")
What’s the smallest bike that you’ve taken on a fairly long road trip? How far did you go? Or, to ask the question another way, am I nuts to even consider taking a roughly 600 mi round trip on a 250? I was toying with … --- ## [What is the actual origin of today's overprotective parents/society with respect to kids??](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-actual-origin-of-todays-overprotective-parents-society-with-respect-to-kids/723004)
**Author:** [@Aeschines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aeschines)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2015, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-actual-origin-of-todays-overprotective-parents-society-with-respect-to-kids/723004 "2015-06-23T15:33:25Z")
I don’t need to link to the stories of parents getting arrested for leaving their kids in the car or out in the yard for a little bit. That shit’s crazy. But I’m curious why society got to be this way? I have a theory I… --- ## [Obama, Iran...and Russia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-iran-and-russia/723227)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2015, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-iran-and-russia/723227 "2015-06-23T14:56:56Z")
Maybe I’ve missed it as I keep hearing about ONLY the US negotiating with Iran, but what about other countries which have a lot at stake here? (Not that world opinion has ever stopped the US from proceeding with its age… --- ## [Is This Criticism Of Obama Valid?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-criticism-of-obama-valid/722946)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2015, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-criticism-of-obama-valid/722946 "2015-06-23T14:00:15Z")
I am talking about the state of USA-Russia relations. Obama has been criticized for: -appearing weak and indecisive -not directly responding to Putin’s actions (in Europe, Ukraine, etc.) -allowing Iraq and Syria to b… --- ## [DirecTV Subscribers - lets talk about the AT&T merger. Changes are already occuring.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/directv-subscribers-lets-talk-about-the-at-t-merger-changes-are-already-occuring/723173)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2015, 12:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/directv-subscribers-lets-talk-about-the-at-t-merger-changes-are-already-occuring/723173 "2015-06-23T12:49:03Z")
I am an early and proud adopter of DirecTV. Bought my Sony receiver & dish from Best Buy in 1997. Installed it myself. Local channels became available in 2005 and that required a dual Lan dish. DirecTV updated my receiv… --- ## [For a creative person, I am crap at this...help name an eyebrow studio?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-a-creative-person-i-am-crap-at-this-help-name-an-eyebrow-studio/722559)
**Author:** [@Poysyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Poysyn)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2015, 8:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-a-creative-person-i-am-crap-at-this-help-name-an-eyebrow-studio/722559 "2015-06-23T08:47:28Z")
So, I am launching a bit of a home business. I took my certification in waxing and threading and I am doing eyebrow sculpting out of house. I started getting the word out a little offering free eyebrow shaping and so far… --- ## [Major Aurora storm tonight (6/22-23)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/major-aurora-storm-tonight-6-22-23/723192)
**Author:** [@JohnGalt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnGalt)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2015, 4:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/major-aurora-storm-tonight-6-22-23/723192 "2015-06-23T04:47:35Z")
Heads up! The Aurora Forecast for this evening 6/22-6/23 is extremely high, at level 7 out of 9. According to the site, it should be visible low on the horizon as far south as Oklahoma City. Clear Skies! --- ## [Newsmedia giving lunatics' "manifestos" a public platform](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/newsmedia-giving-lunatics-manifestos-a-public-platform/723075)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2015, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/newsmedia-giving-lunatics-manifestos-a-public-platform/723075 "2015-06-23T03:40:14Z")
I guess it’s “news,” but it sickens me when one of these lunatics goes on a rampage, and the so-called “manifesto” he\* left behind is given so much public exposure. Yeah, people are curious, and when someone commits a sh… --- ## [New floor buckling?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-floor-buckling/723195)
**Author:** [@seal\_cleaner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/seal_cleaner)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2015, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-floor-buckling/723195 "2015-06-23T02:15:54Z")
We had one of those Pergo “wood” floors installed a few months ago. After a few weeks, it seemed to buckle in a few places - you can feel it recede when you step on it. Contractor is supposed to be here Wednesday to take… --- ## [Any experiences with Kamra (presbyopia eye implant)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-experiences-with-kamra-presbyopia-eye-implant/723202)
**Author:** [@Tim\_R.Mortiss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tim_R.Mortiss)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2015, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-experiences-with-kamra-presbyopia-eye-implant/723202 "2015-06-23T01:36:57Z")
I just heard of a new eye implant designed to eliminate the need for reading glasses. Apparently it’s like a tiny donut that gets implanted into the cornea of one of your eyes. The tiny hole in the middle works like the … --- ## [230 gr .45 ball, 800 fps, or 80 grs, 2300 fps?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/230-gr-45-ball-800-fps-or-80-grs-2300-fps/723032)
**Author:** [@ufel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ufel)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2015, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/230-gr-45-ball-800-fps-or-80-grs-2300-fps/723032 "2015-06-23T01:00:45Z")
they have the same recoil and momentum, but the first does not expand/mushroom/enlarge as is passes thru flesh. The old military load has just 330 ft lbs of “striking force”, while the really hi-velocity load has 1000 f… --- ## [Critique my weight loss formulas?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/critique-my-weight-loss-formulas/677465)
**Author:** [@squeegee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/squeegee)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2015, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/critique-my-weight-loss-formulas/677465 "2015-06-23T00:15:57Z")
Hi - I’ve been trying to lose weight and decided to get organized and really figure out what the numbers are that I’m working with. I’m a 51 yo male, 200 lbs, 5’ 7". I’ve started exercising every day (for a month now) o… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=891) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=893)