# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=925 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 926 --- ## [Wood Users: Scrap Lumber. What Do You Keep? Throw Away?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wood-users-scrap-lumber-what-do-you-keep-throw-away/717714)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2015, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wood-users-scrap-lumber-what-do-you-keep-throw-away/717714 "2015-04-15T15:31:05Z")
When you do various projects using wood there is scrap left over: some pieces large, other pieces quite small. Anyone care to comment on what your policy is as to what you keep vs what you throw away? (I notice I have be… --- ## [Suggestions for FTP client?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-ftp-client/717315)
**Author:** [@Coriolanus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Coriolanus)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2015, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-ftp-client/717315 "2015-04-15T15:14:29Z")
I used FileZilla for many years. Now it throws weird errors, repeats uploading files infinitely, complains about SSL and other certificates. And doesn’t do the one thing I need it to do. I have a trial copy of WebDrive … --- ## [Would you support your son or daughter's interest in becoming a Police Officer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-support-your-son-or-daughters-interest-in-becoming-a-police-officer/717594)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2015, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-support-your-son-or-daughters-interest-in-becoming-a-police-officer/717594 "2015-04-15T14:31:01Z")
Little boys go through stages of wanting to be a fireman or police officer. They played cops and robbers in neighborhood games. I looked into it during my senior year of high school. Got literature on law enforcement fr… --- ## [Straight Getting Married to one of Twins girl](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-getting-married-to-one-of-twins-girl/716593)
**Author:** [@kiranlove](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kiranlove)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2015, 11:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-getting-married-to-one-of-twins-girl/716593 "2015-04-15T11:28:19Z")
Hello, Am straight boy not twins,From India, am getting married to a girl(of twins and i have chosen one girl out of identical twins). I come across various questions, is there any health complication in future? Am c… --- ## [BEST drives in the US/Canada](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-drives-in-the-us-canada/717483)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2015, 7:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-drives-in-the-us-canada/717483 "2015-04-15T07:25:46Z")
\[Inverse inspiring thread\] Me, I try to drive the entire length of the Blue Ridge Parkway every year, tho the weather usually prevents me (as it did again last year-rain and fog up there will not make it much fun :(). … --- ## [My first new car: Toyota Yaris or FIAT 500?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-first-new-car-toyota-yaris-or-fiat-500/639865)
**Author:** [@plankter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/plankter)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2015, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-first-new-car-toyota-yaris-or-fiat-500/639865 "2015-04-15T02:16:01Z")
My head and my heart are in conflict and I need the dopers’ opinions. I want a reliable, high-MPG 2012 two door hatchback, manual transmission preferred. The Yaris L looks like a no-brainer; it’s less expensive, takes r… --- ## [Give it to me straight, Doc: am I an old-fashioned Luddite?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-it-to-me-straight-doc-am-i-an-old-fashioned-luddite/717370)
**Author:** [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2015, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-it-to-me-straight-doc-am-i-an-old-fashioned-luddite/717370 "2015-04-15T01:28:54Z")
So my new insurance plan offers an alternative to ER or urgent care visits: I’ll call it Dial-a-Doc. There’s a smartphone app you use to give a history, and a doctor calls you back with a diagnosis and (if needed) a pres… --- ## [I'd love some relationship advice please. I think my girlfriend is cheating](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-love-some-relationship-advice-please-i-think-my-girlfriend-is-cheating/709645)
**Author:** [@Cinnamon\_Kane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cinnamon_Kane)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2015, 4:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-love-some-relationship-advice-please-i-think-my-girlfriend-is-cheating/709645 "2015-01-27T04:00:33Z")
Hi everyone. So, I’m new here and I’m not sure if I’m posting this in the right place. But here goes… My and my SO have been together for 3 years now. We recently broke up for a few days and then got back together. It … --- ## [Please Recommend a Camera for 10 Year Olds](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-recommend-a-camera-for-10-year-olds/717611)
**Author:** [@zoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoid)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2015, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-recommend-a-camera-for-10-year-olds/717611 "2015-04-14T22:32:15Z")
My twin girls have decided that photography is their new hobby – lucky me :smiley: I’m looking for cameras for their birthday. Here’s what I want in order of importance… \[ul\] \[li\]Gotta be tough – I’m expecting it’ll … --- ## [Microsoft Word: CRs with Invisible Space After](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/microsoft-word-crs-with-invisible-space-after/717462)
**Author:** [@Trinopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trinopus)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2015, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/microsoft-word-crs-with-invisible-space-after/717462 "2015-04-14T22:09:42Z")
Kinda hard to explain. I have my settings fixed so that paragraph marks (Carriage Returns) show. I can’t get one to show here, so let’s use P for the Paragraph mark. e.g. text text text boring textP more text more t… --- ## [Need some new ideas for a drive from Madison, WI to DC and back](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-some-new-ideas-for-a-drive-from-madison-wi-to-dc-and-back/717675)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2015, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-some-new-ideas-for-a-drive-from-madison-wi-to-dc-and-back/717675 "2015-04-14T21:51:38Z")
I’ve done this drive a bunch of times, so I’m looking for some new ideas about which way to go or what to see along the way. First a practical question – I used to drive on I-80 rather thah I-70 because the tollway was … --- ## [Shoulder surgery question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shoulder-surgery-question/717517)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2015, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shoulder-surgery-question/717517 "2015-04-14T19:49:14Z")
How much time is usually lapsed between diagnosis and surgery. There seems to be a lot of controversy on the neccessity of a lot of shoulder surgeries. I have read where many doctors feel not enough times is given for a … --- ## [Why did anyone "believe" in the stories about Jesus from the start?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-anyone-believe-in-the-stories-about-jesus-from-the-start/717161)
**Author:** [@Habeed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Habeed)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2015, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-anyone-believe-in-the-stories-about-jesus-from-the-start/717161 "2015-04-14T19:00:47Z")
Ok, the major ones : The immaculate conception. Why were people 2000 years ago more likely to believe that a young woman got pregnant due to a miracle from god than that she just snuck out at night, had sex with someon… --- ## [Throwing tennis balls at a stray cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/throwing-tennis-balls-at-a-stray-cat/717643)
**Author:** [@guizot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/guizot)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2015, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/throwing-tennis-balls-at-a-stray-cat/717643 "2015-04-14T18:51:52Z")
P-22 won’t get out from under this house (not far from here, actually). Tennis balls and bean bags aren’t working. Any other ideas? --- ## [Should I tell this to someone in my family?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-tell-this-to-someone-in-my-family/717159)
**Author:** [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2015, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-tell-this-to-someone-in-my-family/717159 "2015-04-14T15:48:12Z")
I got some medical news that scared me today. Please bear with me, it’s long and I am a weak and wussy person. Okay, some background. Couple of years ago I went to the doctor. Turns out my blood sugar was high, I was … --- ## [Having a big debate over a money issue with my girlfriend. Would really appreciate some help!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/having-a-big-debate-over-a-money-issue-with-my-girlfriend-would-really-appreciate-some-help/717595)
**Author:** [@Alltheleaves](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alltheleaves)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2015, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/having-a-big-debate-over-a-money-issue-with-my-girlfriend-would-really-appreciate-some-help/717595 "2015-04-14T15:35:56Z")
So I offered my girlfriend some money for a deposit on a house. She accepted. I sent her it. She didn’t get round to getting the house. And instead used some of the money for other things like car repairs paying bills an… --- ## [Anyone used this device after knee surgery?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-used-this-device-after-knee-surgery/717464)
**Author:** [@sara20](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sara20)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2015, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-used-this-device-after-knee-surgery/717464 "2015-04-14T15:18:12Z")
It’s called a continuous passive motion machine, and I am wondering if anyone knows how much it weighs ? --- ## [How illegal is sex in a car?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-illegal-is-sex-in-a-car/645957)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2015, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-illegal-is-sex-in-a-car/645957 "2015-04-14T13:52:59Z")
Over the holidays, I had family staying at my house. As a result, my GF and I were only able to enjoy each other in my car. We loved it so much that I feel it may become part of our repertoire. We were spotted on sev… --- ## [Courtship in Islamic Societies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/courtship-in-islamic-societies/717507)
**Author:** [@Potestas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Potestas)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2015, 12:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/courtship-in-islamic-societies/717507 "2015-04-14T12:59:50Z")
How does courtship work in Islamic Societies? Is it mostly arranged marriages or is there some choice involved? I think I’ve heard that in Islam you can have up to 5 wives so long as you take care of them but in a case o… --- ## [Places with the most variability in weather](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/places-with-the-most-variability-in-weather/717533)
**Author:** [@Flyer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flyer)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2015, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/places-with-the-most-variability-in-weather/717533 "2015-04-14T03:16:49Z")
Colorado in general has very changeable weather, and Colorado Springs in particular is highly variable. We sit right beside the mountains, which interrupt airflows, etc. It’s fairly common to get two different seasons … --- ## [First dates and first impressions...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-dates-and-first-impressions/717515)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2015, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-dates-and-first-impressions/717515 "2015-04-13T22:28:26Z")
Well, I just did something I’ve never really done a lot before: had a first date with someone I met on OKCupid. It was just at a Starbucks, informal and casual, as I like it. Now, as I said, I’ve not really done this a… --- ## [Hypothetical: What if Iran had a bomb](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hypothetical-what-if-iran-had-a-bomb/716693)
**Author:** [@Klaatu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Klaatu)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2015, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hypothetical-what-if-iran-had-a-bomb/716693 "2015-04-13T20:43:33Z")
I don’t want to hijack the other thread and this is just a hypothetical scenario: Let’s assume Iran announced tomorrow “screw you all, we already have a bomb.” Without a verifiable test, unlike North Korea, we can’t kn… --- ## [why do people care about neighbors?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-people-care-about-neighbors/717297)
**Author:** [@Cole33](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cole33)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2015, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-people-care-about-neighbors/717297 "2015-04-13T19:50:46Z")
I don’t care about my neighbors or really don’t care what they do. If it has nothing to do about my property line I don’t care what they do. Please no smart ass psyco answers about human nature,:eek: --- ## [Can you visualize?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-visualize/620457)
**Author:** [@pohjonen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pohjonen)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2015, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-visualize/620457 "2015-04-13T19:12:56Z")
I have never been able to visualize. As in close my eyes and see a mental picture. I can describe to you what something or someone looks like, but I can’t close my eyes and “see” it. Everyone I ask claims to have this ab… --- ## [Business analysis question: Digging out use cases](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/business-analysis-question-digging-out-use-cases/717325)
**Author:** [@JcWoman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JcWoman)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2015, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/business-analysis-question-digging-out-use-cases/717325 "2015-04-13T18:44:24Z")
I think there are several business analysts here if I remember correctly. I’d like your advice on how to best dig out use cases from people so that I can document them. The project I was assigned to sounded simple at f… --- ## [Naval Aviation Museum-Pensacola FL.-helpful hints?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naval-aviation-museum-pensacola-fl-helpful-hints/717371)
**Author:** [@DummyGladHands](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DummyGladHands)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2015, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naval-aviation-museum-pensacola-fl-helpful-hints/717371 "2015-04-13T18:40:03Z")
Planning a trip, museum looks great, but most of the hotels I am seeing are getting really crappy reviews. Anyone been? Any helpful ideas? --- ## [15 yr. old Florida girl kills 16 yr. old brother](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/15-yr-old-florida-girl-kills-16-yr-old-brother/709340)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2015, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/15-yr-old-florida-girl-kills-16-yr-old-brother/709340 "2015-04-13T18:12:10Z")
The Kornegay family of 6 were living in White Springs, FL. A rural town between Jacksonville and Tallahassee. They are a working class family living in a double wide. Father, 37, is a truck driver, who travels fr… --- ## [Pronunciation of 'Submariner'.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pronunciation-of-submariner/717398)
**Author:** [@chacoguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chacoguy)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2015, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pronunciation-of-submariner/717398 "2015-04-13T16:47:00Z")
Sub-MARE-in-er or Sub-ma-REEN-er? --- ## [A small child Conductor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-small-child-conductor/717570)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2015, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-small-child-conductor/717570 "2015-04-13T16:19:21Z")
Mavi Kocaeli’s video. I don’t know how to post links here. I saw this video on facebook this morning of a little girl acting as an orchestra leader in a choir. I was really impressed as it appeared to be a childs natur… --- ## [What kind of light switch do I need?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-light-switch-do-i-need/717440)
**Author:** [@excavating\_for\_a\_mind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/excavating_for_a_mind)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2015, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-light-switch-do-i-need/717440 "2015-04-13T14:38:02Z")
I want to install a new light switch for the light in our pantry. The pantry is just off the kitchen, in an interior room (no windows), so it is always dark (probably a good thing). Anyway, the builder decided to put t… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=924) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=926)