# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=972 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 973 --- ## [How is this possible? (Mother shot by toddler at Walmart)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-this-possible-mother-shot-by-toddler-at-walmart/708569)
**Author:** [@Soylent\_Juicy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soylent_Juicy)\ **Replies:** 204\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2015, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-this-possible-mother-shot-by-toddler-at-walmart/708569 "2015-01-06T20:00:16Z")
http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/World/2014/12/30/22156436.html Long story short, it seems that a two-year-old reached into their mom’s purse, pulled out a handgun, fired it and killed the mom. Now I’ve fired handguns a cou… --- ## [People have been mistaking me as gay: should I care?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-have-been-mistaking-me-as-gay-should-i-care/708995)
**Author:** [@Stringbean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stringbean)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2015, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-have-been-mistaking-me-as-gay-should-i-care/708995 "2015-01-06T20:00:04Z")
I keep finding out that some people, when they first meet me, confuse me for a gay man. I then later find out that they have been telling my other friends that they think I am gay, and when told that I am heterosexual t… --- ## [Any experience with knock-off laptop batteries?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-experience-with-knock-off-laptop-batteries/709099)
**Author:** [@Postariti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Postariti)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2015, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-experience-with-knock-off-laptop-batteries/709099 "2015-01-06T19:47:50Z")
Dell no longer makes the 9 cell battery my laptop uses. I can buy a compatible 6 cell battery from them for $130. Or I can buy a mystery no-name 9 cell battery off ebay for $20. Any suggestions or recommendations? --- ## [Insurance companies - Why do people hate them?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/insurance-companies-why-do-people-hate-them/247291)
**Author:** [@Kel\_Varnsen\_Latex\_Division](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kel_Varnsen_Latex_Division)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2015, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/insurance-companies-why-do-people-hate-them/247291 "2015-01-06T19:45:42Z")
Why do people hate insurance companies? You get exactly what you pay for. Everything that is convered is explained in the policy, so why do people get made when something is not covered? --- ## [Anyone tried the 48 Hour Hollywood Miracle Diet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-tried-the-48-hour-hollywood-miracle-diet/113293)
**Author:** [@Caricci](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Caricci)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2015, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-tried-the-48-hour-hollywood-miracle-diet/113293 "2015-01-06T19:24:48Z")
I was in this store at the mall called “As Seen on TV” and one of the things sold there was the 48 Hour Hollywood Miracle Diet. I have seen this stuff before but what I didn’t realize is that the contents of the 32 oz b… --- ## [Seeking Opinions on Employment Agreements (or Lack Thereof)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeking-opinions-on-employment-agreements-or-lack-thereof/708966)
**Author:** [@anamnesis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anamnesis)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2015, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeking-opinions-on-employment-agreements-or-lack-thereof/708966 "2015-01-06T17:17:14Z")
I’m curious to hear opinions on employment agreements/contracts. I’m in the process of deciding between jobs and have already had two “offers” given to me without an actual written offer or agreement. I used the quote ma… --- ## [What is your town's "WTC?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-towns-wtc/81114)
**Author:** [@CrankyAsAnOldMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CrankyAsAnOldMan)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2015, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-towns-wtc/81114 "2015-01-06T16:30:14Z")
I was pondering this today: What building or target, if catastrophically destroyed, would have the biggest psychological effect on your town’s inhabitants? I think here in Ann Arbor one candidate would be the University… --- ## [Donating tech books to charity](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/donating-tech-books-to-charity/709128)
**Author:** [@kferr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kferr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2015, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/donating-tech-books-to-charity/709128 "2015-01-06T15:59:31Z")
The good folks from the British Heart Foundation are doing pick-ups tomorrow for donations of clothes, books, DVDs, etc. Do charitable organizations have any use for technology books that are in good condition but out of… --- ## [Right Vs Left](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/right-vs-left/709016)
**Author:** [@Waymore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Waymore)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2015, 12:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/right-vs-left/709016 "2015-01-06T12:00:06Z")
A plea: try to be charitable in your responses. I’m not looking for people to post “people with my politics are smart and compassionate, while those on the other side are morons and/or sociopaths.” When you hear the ter… --- ## [Does a clitoris differ from a penis in any meaningful way?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-a-clitoris-differ-from-a-penis-in-any-meaningful-way/702612)
**Author:** [@protoboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/protoboard)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2015, 9:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-a-clitoris-differ-from-a-penis-in-any-meaningful-way/702612 "2015-01-06T09:46:12Z")
I mean aside from being inside the body and not having a urethra? It seems like the two organs are increasingly considered the same, however I’ve seen photos of metoidoplasties and none of them really look quite like a p… --- ## [18 month old on an airplane, need tips](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/18-month-old-on-an-airplane-need-tips/708960)
**Author:** [@Sitnam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sitnam)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2015, 8:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/18-month-old-on-an-airplane-need-tips/708960 "2015-01-06T08:04:28Z")
My kids travel in the car well, under normal circumstances being able to sit with them will make the three hour trip even easier on them. It’s the cabin pressure that’s going to be a problem for my little one who is too… --- ## [What is the effect of losing weight on Type II Diabetes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-effect-of-losing-weight-on-type-ii-diabetes/703882)
**Author:** [@Charlie\_Wayne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Charlie_Wayne)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2014, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-effect-of-losing-weight-on-type-ii-diabetes/703882 "2014-11-11T15:08:56Z")
I was going to post this question in Wesley Clark’s thread about a sugar filter for out of control Diabetics. But no matter how hard I tried, it always seems to be end up as thread hijacking to me. So, I decided there wa… --- ## [Opinions on Genie Timeline Pro v9?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-on-genie-timeline-pro-v9/709077)
**Author:** [@Kaio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kaio)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 11:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-on-genie-timeline-pro-v9/709077 "2015-01-05T23:24:14Z")
So I just got an email about a limited-time discount on Genie Timeline Pro for $10 instead of $60. Has anyone else used this software for regular data backups? I currently have Genie Backup Manager Home v8, and while it… --- ## [Some TV questions on a second set](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-tv-questions-on-a-second-set/709052)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-tv-questions-on-a-second-set/709052 "2015-01-05T21:34:21Z")
I’m thinking of putting a TV in our bedroom. I’m also not up to date on what sort of features are now available, as my flat screen is about ten years old. I’d prefer not to have to mess around with having someone come to… --- ## [Which cold symptom sucks the most?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-cold-symptom-sucks-the-most/708661)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-cold-symptom-sucks-the-most/708661 "2015-01-05T21:31:53Z")
I have now been dealing with my cold for seven days. I have been observing wish fascination the seemingly endless variety of ways this silly little virus manages to be so incredibly unpleasant. As the morphing of sympto… --- ## [Discuss the concept of "amateur night" (drinking related)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discuss-the-concept-of-amateur-night-drinking-related/708768)
**Author:** [@msmith537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/msmith537)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discuss-the-concept-of-amateur-night-drinking-related/708768 "2015-01-05T19:50:59Z")
In this thread, someone made a comment about New Years Eve being “amateur night”. Basically, the concept is on certain party nights, the bars and clubs will be inundated with people who rarely drink. But they will atte… --- ## [On Stuff: Collections and Tools and what Amounts Matter to You](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-stuff-collections-and-tools-and-what-amounts-matter-to-you/708845)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-stuff-collections-and-tools-and-what-amounts-matter-to-you/708845 "2015-01-05T19:48:37Z")
When it comes to stuff you choose to accumulate - collections and tools - how do the numbers matter to you. E.g., getting a huge number vs. only a vital few - and how does materialism factor in, if at all? A couple of … --- ## [Another Shorpy analysis thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-shorpy-analysis-thread/709035)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-shorpy-analysis-thread/709035 "2015-01-05T19:04:42Z")
This would be a fun post for those trying to ID old cars, but what’s up with that wall on the right hand side? It appears to be a building that’s barely wide enough to accommodate its chimneys. The ghosts of old building… --- ## [People who open carry, how much police harassment do you put up with?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-who-open-carry-how-much-police-harassment-do-you-put-up-with/708710)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-who-open-carry-how-much-police-harassment-do-you-put-up-with/708710 "2015-01-05T18:45:23Z")
Just curious because in another thread there is a poster who says come hell or high water they are going to call 911 whenever they see open carry, legal or not. I imagine with the polarized politics in the USA they aren… --- ## [Having kids vs having no kids: who is the happiest](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/having-kids-vs-having-no-kids-who-is-the-happiest/707450)
**Author:** [@Sciency](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sciency)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/having-kids-vs-having-no-kids-who-is-the-happiest/707450 "2015-01-05T17:18:41Z")
Found this article on psychology today Basically, it pulls out 2 psychological profiles: Male 39 years old Married Household income between $150,000 and $200,000 In a senior management position 1 young child at h… --- ## [Um how much to fix a broken couch, do you think?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/um-how-much-to-fix-a-broken-couch-do-you-think/708940)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/um-how-much-to-fix-a-broken-couch-do-you-think/708940 "2015-01-05T16:19:31Z")
A board in the arm of my couch has (I think) snapped. Repairing it would require getting under the upholstry, replacing the board (I think) and putting the upholstry back in place. Any idea how much I should expect to p… --- ## [Could a medical condition account for this sudden emotional breakdown?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-a-medical-condition-account-for-this-sudden-emotional-breakdown/708747)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 8:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-a-medical-condition-account-for-this-sudden-emotional-breakdown/708747 "2015-01-05T08:01:10Z")
My SO (Japanese male, almost 67) has been going through a huge meltdown over the past three days (lots of crying, which I’ve never seen before, inappropriate anger, huge mood swings, sleeping a lot) and it has me worried… --- ## [I'd like to ask your opinion about the following correspondence](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-like-to-ask-your-opinion-about-the-following-correspondence/708911)
**Author:** [@Charlie\_Wayne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Charlie_Wayne)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 6:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-like-to-ask-your-opinion-about-the-following-correspondence/708911 "2015-01-05T06:14:19Z")
I recently sent some email to my Wireless telephone provider asking them a question. It took me three tries to get the correct answer and I’d like to ask your opinion as to whether the fault was mine or the fault of the … --- ## [What free software do you find safe that will join two or more Pictures?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-free-software-do-you-find-safe-that-will-join-two-or-more-pictures/708919)
**Author:** [@1jow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/1jow)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 6:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-free-software-do-you-find-safe-that-will-join-two-or-more-pictures/708919 "2015-01-05T06:07:50Z")
What free software do you find safe that will join two or more Pictures? I’m trying to find an application shorter/friendlier than MS Paint (that works) or a summary of Paint’s. Free Gimp and Free irfanview have been r… --- ## [What happened to all the infaltable yard Christmas snowglobes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happened-to-all-the-infaltable-yard-christmas-snowglobes/708993)
**Author:** [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 5:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happened-to-all-the-infaltable-yard-christmas-snowglobes/708993 "2015-01-05T05:31:27Z")
Love 'em or hate 'em, yard inflatable snow globes used to be ubiquitous only a few years ago, yet the last couple of seasons I haven’t seen a single one. Why the sudden demise? It can’t be everyone all at once decided t… --- ## [Teach Me to Adult: Life Insurance Edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teach-me-to-adult-life-insurance-edition/708996)
**Author:** [@WhyNot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WhyNot)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teach-me-to-adult-life-insurance-edition/708996 "2015-01-05T03:59:24Z")
Just one of the many things I’ve never learned about Adult Life (see also: investing, not being in debt and not eating cake for breakfast) is whether or not I should have life insurance, and if so, how to chose it withou… --- ## [My daughter got one of those $38 tablets...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-daughter-got-one-of-those-38-tablets/708918)
**Author:** [@Scumpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scumpup)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 3:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-daughter-got-one-of-those-38-tablets/708918 "2015-01-05T03:45:13Z")
for Xmas from a relative who doesn’t know much about technology. It’s called a Ubislate 7ci. As it came from the box it was unusable. It uses an older edition of Android and parts that are a generation or so outdated,… --- ## [Can these interests be turned into a career? (Besides academia)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-these-interests-be-turned-into-a-career-besides-academia/708881)
**Author:** [@Tanhauser\_Gate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tanhauser_Gate)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-these-interests-be-turned-into-a-career-besides-academia/708881 "2015-01-05T00:20:31Z")
Forgive the boring title. I’m hoping to get a bunch of opinions on this. I’m at a crossroads and I want to explore new opportunities. It would be great if you could educate me on potential opportunities the following int… --- ## [Internet radio stereo receiver: recommendation needed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/internet-radio-stereo-receiver-recommendation-needed/708434)
**Author:** [@zut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zut)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/internet-radio-stereo-receiver-recommendation-needed/708434 "2015-01-05T00:19:41Z")
I have a component stereo system, with seperate receiver, turntable, CD player, and speakers. My 25-year-old receiver is getting to the end of its useful life (and is, quite literally, starting to fall apart). So, time t… --- ## [How do wait staff prefer to recieve tips?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-wait-staff-prefer-to-recieve-tips/708812)
**Author:** [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2015, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-wait-staff-prefer-to-recieve-tips/708812 "2015-01-04T23:50:34Z")
I’ve never been a waitress, or in a position that regularly gets tips. When I give a tip I think of it as a gift, and think it’s damned petty of the government to tax them. So, when I go out to eat I sometimes tip cash… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=971) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=973)