# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=954 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 955 --- ## [Might Obama be to blame? (my medical insurance)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/might-obama-be-to-blame-my-medical-insurance/712304)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2015, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/might-obama-be-to-blame-my-medical-insurance/712304 "2015-02-12T20:46:15Z")
I own a small business, but I’m pretty much divorced from the business end of things. I pay someone to do payroll, pay bills, order stuff, hire/fire, and do light bookkeeping. One of her responsibilities is to keep my … --- ## [Spooning / Cuddling and the pain](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spooning-cuddling-and-the-pain/711770)
**Author:** [@somepumpkin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/somepumpkin)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2015, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spooning-cuddling-and-the-pain/711770 "2015-02-12T20:09:49Z")
Okay, it’s truly a first-world problem that I’m somewhat lucky to have, but certainly others have shared my plight. My lady loves being spooned at night as we sleep. And I’m cool w/ it as I sleep deeply w/ her in my arm… --- ## [Would you attend a wedding on a major holiday?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-attend-a-wedding-on-a-major-holiday/712218)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2015, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-attend-a-wedding-on-a-major-holiday/712218 "2015-02-12T19:57:59Z")
It’s the wedding of a close friend, the venue is convenient to you, and all other things being equal, would you attend a wedding on a major holiday? Whatever “major holiday” means to you, be it Christmas, New Year’s Eve… --- ## [Sexual problem](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sexual-problem/712269)
**Author:** [@Gonzori](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gonzori)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2015, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sexual-problem/712269 "2015-02-12T19:55:44Z")
Hi there. Lately i have been having some problems in the bed department. Sometimes i can’t get hard, and really often when i do manage to get hard it’s for a really short time and it’s really getting me down… So i decide… --- ## [Genome, Biome, Connectome, Exposome - That's a lot of 'omes!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/genome-biome-connectome-exposome-thats-a-lot-of-omes/712434)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2015, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/genome-biome-connectome-exposome-thats-a-lot-of-omes/712434 "2015-02-12T19:45:21Z")
Each appears to be a legitimate, groundbreaking area of scientific inquiry. Each focuses on…a “system-based” view (?), putting Humans in a broader context. Genome - how our genetic materials drive/influence different… --- ## [Help! Can't decide if I should take this job offer!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-cant-decide-if-i-should-take-this-job-offer/712452)
**Author:** [@Mortgage\_Lady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mortgage_Lady)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2015, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-cant-decide-if-i-should-take-this-job-offer/712452 "2015-02-12T19:18:53Z")
Current job: Salary: 35k (made 50k last year bc he let me call his refis but that won’t happen again). Have 401k w/match, paid vacation, sick etc. Been there 4 years, it’s close to my house & I love the people I work… --- ## [Help! Gotta hang a 30-lb mirror, and need some advice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-gotta-hang-a-30-lb-mirror-and-need-some-advice/662986)
**Author:** [@Smeghead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smeghead)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2015, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-gotta-hang-a-30-lb-mirror-and-need-some-advice/662986 "2015-02-12T19:11:30Z")
We just bought a new mirror for our bathroom, and when we got it out of the box, we had a couple of surprises. First, there was no hanging hardware included, and second, the mirror just has a couple of D rings on the ba… --- ## [Australia Investing Options -- mutual funds?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/australia-investing-options-mutual-funds/712262)
**Author:** [@Algernon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Algernon)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2015, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/australia-investing-options-mutual-funds/712262 "2015-02-12T17:07:05Z")
Here in the US I have my investments at Fidelity. I am quite happy with their capabilities and performance. Many, many years ago I created separate accounts for my kids. Now my kids are full grown and my daughter lives… --- ## [When did you become self-aware?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-you-become-self-aware/710037)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2015, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-you-become-self-aware/710037 "2015-02-12T17:04:09Z")
I actually remember the day when something like this happened to me. I was nine or ten and playing on a playground merry-go-round. It was . . . intense. My mother called me into the house, and as I ran home I kept th… --- ## [Some Non-PC Gay sex questions...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-non-pc-gay-sex-questions/711629)
**Author:** [@Belrix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Belrix)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2015, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-non-pc-gay-sex-questions/711629 "2015-02-12T15:19:21Z")
Two questions, one basically the reverse of the other. I’m going to skip the one-night stand kind of questions since I assume that limited time means limited methods. So, for long term relationships: Does male gay sex… --- ## [People with chronic illnesses, how do you work](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-with-chronic-illnesses-how-do-you-work/711993)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2015, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-with-chronic-illnesses-how-do-you-work/711993 "2015-02-12T14:09:19Z")
How do you manage to work (full time especially) if you have an illness that disables you at least part of the time? If you have debilitating migraines or severe mood disorders, as examples, and you are disabled several… --- ## [Best fundraiser???](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-fundraiser/712097)
**Author:** [@seadoggie01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/seadoggie01)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2015, 1:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-fundraiser/712097 "2015-02-12T13:25:09Z")
So my youth group is trying to raise money. Earlier today (well, yesterday by now, but whatever) we had a pop can drive. Eight of us participated, and after 4 hours of walking, driving, and getting turned down, we had $1… --- ## [Best OTC medicine for inflamation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-otc-medicine-for-inflamation/712328)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2015, 1:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-otc-medicine-for-inflamation/712328 "2015-02-12T13:11:14Z")
My hand gets numb once in awhile. Mostly my pinky and ring fingers, palm of my hand. Flexing the hand for a couple minutes takes care of it. Probably some inflammation in my elbow. pressing on a nerve. A friend warned … --- ## [Who do/should you love more - children or partner?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-do-should-you-love-more-children-or-partner/711956)
**Author:** [@JohnClay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnClay)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2015, 11:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-do-should-you-love-more-children-or-partner/711956 "2015-02-12T11:41:35Z")
I was surprised by my single Christian sister when she said that she’d love her husband more than her children… what do you think? --- ## [What is the value of a "Secret Society"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-value-of-a-secret-society/712109)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2015, 9:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-value-of-a-secret-society/712109 "2015-02-12T09:52:29Z")
It’s straight up. I know of groups like the Masons which are sort of secret - meaning their rights and initiations at the upper levels are secret. I knew of a person who said he couldnt even tell his wife what they do at… --- ## [Innocent words with disturbing etymologies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/innocent-words-with-disturbing-etymologies/711974)
**Author:** [@Defensive\_Indifference](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Defensive_Indifference)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2015, 5:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/innocent-words-with-disturbing-etymologies/711974 "2015-02-12T05:41:34Z")
Like a lot of four-year-old boys, my son is fascinated with heavy equipment. Most of those big wonderful machines have names that describe their form or function. Front Loader. Excavator. Dump Truck. It’s easy to see … --- ## [Best Way to Spend Casino Winnings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-spend-casino-winnings/712425)
**Author:** [@Mrdeals](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mrdeals)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2015, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-spend-casino-winnings/712425 "2015-02-12T03:43:31Z")
On Monday I went with my friends to eat at the casino and do some casual gaming. Well a $20 bill magically turned into about $5500! Dopers…what is the smartest thing I can do with my windfall? Option 1: I currently ha… --- ## [Can I sue the township, city, county or state for road damage to my car?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-sue-the-township-city-county-or-state-for-road-damage-to-my-car/682174)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2015, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-sue-the-township-city-county-or-state-for-road-damage-to-my-car/682174 "2015-02-12T02:52:57Z")
I live in Pennsylvania. For my entire lifetime, i have heard the BS coming from PennDOT about PA’s unique freeze/thaw cycles, and why that’s the reason for our state’s horrendous road conditions. It never ceases to ama… --- ## [How is Radioshack still in business?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-radioshack-still-in-business/699498)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2015, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-radioshack-still-in-business/699498 "2015-02-12T00:17:25Z")
The one near me has the absolute worst employees. Most of the time I go in there I see an employee outside smoking, and whoever is inside is just sitting back texting. They also have no idea about anything they sell. … --- ## [Did they shorten the length of a century and not tell us?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-they-shorten-the-length-of-a-century-and-not-tell-us/712330)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2015, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-they-shorten-the-length-of-a-century-and-not-tell-us/712330 "2015-02-12T00:03:44Z")
Almost every time NWS issues a blizzard warning for my area (Southern Maine), CNN talks about “the storm of the century” hitting New England. This happens about once every year or two. The last time I checked, a centu… --- ## [Ad Invasion, stage 2047.3, part 4](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ad-invasion-stage-2047-3-part-4/712386)
**Author:** [@Amateur\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amateur_Barbarian)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2015, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ad-invasion-stage-2047-3-part-4/712386 "2015-02-11T22:00:20Z")
So since the advent of home video, marketers have been looking at those poor, poor families watching their own material on their own schedule without nobody and no one feeding them a nourishing diet of informative and am… --- ## [Does exercise add up?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-exercise-add-up/712389)
**Author:** [@Imaginary\_Muffins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Imaginary_Muffins)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2015, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-exercise-add-up/712389 "2015-02-11T21:52:13Z")
Lately I’ve been reading about how sitting all day is very bad for you (duh!) And at my job, I sometimes (not always) sit all day at my desk. But I’ve also read that exercise is cumulative. For example, 15 minutes on th… --- ## [People You Know With Inconsistent, Or Incompatible, Political Views](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-you-know-with-inconsistent-or-incompatible-political-views/710383)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2015, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-you-know-with-inconsistent-or-incompatible-political-views/710383 "2015-02-11T20:36:26Z")
In this thread, we talked about a conservative friend of mine who believes in God, Guns, and The Bible, but couldn’t care less if gays marry or if people smoke pot. I’d like to open the discussion about people we know w… --- ## [Your Most Recent Experience with the Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-most-recent-experience-with-the-baader-meinhof-phenomenon/711331)
**Author:** [@Hermitian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hermitian)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2015, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-most-recent-experience-with-the-baader-meinhof-phenomenon/711331 "2015-02-11T20:08:58Z")
We’ve discussed it on the SDMB before, the Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon. So, yesterday I ran into the word “dramaturg” while reading about the Lynn Thompson Controversy with Rent. Not a man of the arts, I thought to mysel… --- ## [How has Reddit been so successful policing itself?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-reddit-been-so-successful-policing-itself/712136)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2015, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-reddit-been-so-successful-policing-itself/712136 "2015-02-11T18:12:41Z")
I didn’t really start visiting reddit until this year because I had assumed it was just the wild west (4chan style) and wouldn’t be a very interesting place to visit. Iv’e been very surprised though at how civilized the… --- ## [440Hz VS 432Hz - A sound conspiracy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/440hz-vs-432hz-a-sound-conspiracy/712273)
**Author:** [@spyderkill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/spyderkill)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2015, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/440hz-vs-432hz-a-sound-conspiracy/712273 "2015-02-11T16:29:12Z")
Some people claim that the frequency of life is 432Hz. The arguments can get pretty technical with proponents of 432 claiming that it resonates with the Heart Chakra, repairs DNA and restores both spiritual and mental he… --- ## [Seeking personal advice: How Much To Tell Kids About Adoption Details](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeking-personal-advice-how-much-to-tell-kids-about-adoption-details/712235)
**Author:** [@astorian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astorian)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2015, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeking-personal-advice-how-much-to-tell-kids-about-adoption-details/712235 "2015-02-11T16:03:58Z")
Normally, I am not at all in the habit of sharing family secrets or squabbles with strangers (and let’s face it, even people I’ve “known” here for years are pretty much strangers to me). But I need some fresh perspective… --- ## [Have you ever used the word "phablet"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-used-the-word-phablet/712250)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2015, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-used-the-word-phablet/712250 "2015-02-11T15:42:23Z")
I’m doing a show for a large computer tech company right now and they have been using the word “phablet” non-ironically to describe a large cel phone. A quick google check shows that the word was coined several years ag… --- ## [Kindle E books. The Good, The Bad, The Holy F\*\*\*](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kindle-e-books-the-good-the-bad-the-holy-f/711925)
**Author:** [@powerjacob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/powerjacob)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2015, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kindle-e-books-the-good-the-bad-the-holy-f/711925 "2015-02-11T14:04:48Z")
I’m not sure if I’m in the right spot. Mod’s help me out here. I’ve got a short story I’m thinking about publishing on Amazon KDP. I was curious as to any other Straight Dopers had ventured this route and share their exp… --- ## [What is an easy song to learn to sing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-an-easy-song-to-learn-to-sing/712132)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2015, 1:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-an-easy-song-to-learn-to-sing/712132 "2015-02-11T13:17:07Z")
I have zero training in singing (although I can read music and play an instrument). Suppose I want to come as close as I can to mastering a song. What would be some examples of popular/commonly known songs that are consi… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=953) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=955)