# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=997 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 998 --- ## [This video portrait from the APEC Economic Leader's Meeting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-video-portrait-from-the-apec-economic-leaders-meeting/704405)
**Author:** [@levdrakon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/levdrakon)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2014, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-video-portrait-from-the-apec-economic-leaders-meeting/704405 "2014-11-15T00:46:04Z")
From this Aussie news site: No 'shirtfront': Tony Abbott talks to Vladimir Putin at APEC I’m interested in the video and the placement of various leaders in the group shot, towards the end of the video. I don’t recogniz… --- ## [Strange jaw alignment problem--who to see?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strange-jaw-alignment-problem-who-to-see/704246)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2014, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strange-jaw-alignment-problem-who-to-see/704246 "2014-11-14T23:16:02Z")
I had a strange problem crop up last week and am considering checking in with a doctor but I can’t figure out if I should see my internist, a dentist, or some kind of jaw specialist (what do you call a jaw specialist?). … --- ## [Would you date a perfect man who is a premature ejaculator?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-date-a-perfect-man-who-is-a-premature-ejaculator/704382)
**Author:** [@Stringbean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stringbean)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2014, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-date-a-perfect-man-who-is-a-premature-ejaculator/704382 "2014-11-14T17:33:51Z")
He’s perfect in every way, but dude blows his load within 30 seconds every time. Dealbreaker? --- ## [Would a naked 4 year old on a beach disturb you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-a-naked-4-year-old-on-a-beach-disturb-you/694693)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2014, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-a-naked-4-year-old-on-a-beach-disturb-you/694693 "2014-11-14T17:32:36Z")
I have a four year old son that loves the beach, he also loves pulling his bathing shorts down to pee or for whatever reason and starts running around naked. He has two parents watching him, so I say no big woop. Nothin… --- ## [Laws Against Nudity](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/laws-against-nudity/704217)
**Author:** [@Trinopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trinopus)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2014, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/laws-against-nudity/704217 "2014-11-14T17:29:40Z")
Apparently, there is no specific Federal Law against nudity, and, so I’ve been told, no state laws either. It seems mostly to be handled at the county and city level. (Is this in any way correct?) So, my goofy b.i.l. … --- ## [Blackbird with Lennon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blackbird-with-lennon/704586)
**Author:** [@Little\_Pig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Pig)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2014, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blackbird-with-lennon/704586 "2014-11-14T16:32:49Z")
Whenever you think you had a really bad day … Blackbird with Lennon. \[Depressing video\] --- ## [Babies vs. wheelchairs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/babies-vs-wheelchairs/704523)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2014, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/babies-vs-wheelchairs/704523 "2014-11-14T16:19:15Z")
Who would win in a fight? UFC rules. Nah, just yanking your chain. Inspired by a court case in the UK - on who has priority on a bus. “In February 2012, wheelchair user Doug Paulley was not allowed to board a bus in Lee… --- ## [Shortening your life for $1 million a year](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shortening-your-life-for-1-million-a-year/704495)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2014, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shortening-your-life-for-1-million-a-year/704495 "2014-11-14T16:06:35Z")
Pretty self-explanatory poll: If you could shorten your life in return for $1 million for every year you cut off, how many years would you cut off? It’s a lump-sum payment. You shorten your life by five years, you get a… --- ## [What kind of garage door opener (remote) should I get?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-garage-door-opener-remote-should-i-get/704550)
**Author:** [@Aeschines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aeschines)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2014, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-garage-door-opener-remote-should-i-get/704550 "2014-11-14T15:46:50Z")
When I got my Prius in 2007, it had that handy function where it “listens” to your garage door code one time and stores it. You press the little button near the visor to open your door. Meanwhile, a roommate or someone … --- ## [Michael Brown evidence slowly being released. Case is falling apart.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-brown-evidence-slowly-being-released-case-is-falling-apart/702167)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 195\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2014, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-brown-evidence-slowly-being-released-case-is-falling-apart/702167 "2014-11-14T15:16:31Z")
A couple days ago they released evidence from inside the patrol car that proves the confrontation started there. The guys skin and blood were found on the car. Today the autopsy results came out. Indicating a closeup gu… --- ## [Tell Me About Nutrition Shakes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-nutrition-shakes/704444)
**Author:** [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2014, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-nutrition-shakes/704444 "2014-11-14T14:25:54Z")
Once upon a time I had a severe gastrointestinal illness and my doctor recommended those nutrition shakes (Ensure, Boost, etc.) until I got my weight back up to the normal range and could eat normally again. So yeah, cl… --- ## [She likes me, she likes me not....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/she-likes-me-she-likes-me-not/704555)
**Author:** [@Stuffy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stuffy)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2014, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/she-likes-me-she-likes-me-not/704555 "2014-11-14T14:17:12Z")
Have you ever dated someone who you were sure only liked you “in theory”? I’ve been dating a woman who is awesome in a lot of ways but I’m always getting the distinct impression that she doesn’t really like me as a perso… --- ## [what would your reaction be?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-your-reaction-be/704487)
**Author:** [@greenpen3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/greenpen3)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2014, 12:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-your-reaction-be/704487 "2014-11-14T12:26:08Z")
I am a Sociology major and I and 2 other girls had to do a presentation on examples of sexual assault in music. My group presented today and when I started playing one of my songs (Ani Difranco’s "Gratitude, a song about… --- ## [Buying Hardwood Floors Online](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-hardwood-floors-online/704420)
**Author:** [@The\_Man\_In\_Black](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Man_In_Black)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2014, 11:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-hardwood-floors-online/704420 "2014-11-14T11:40:22Z")
I asked some questions about hardwood floors earlier this year. But I am a few months away from self-installing hardwood floors in my 820 square foot house, and am looking into them again. Today I looked at one of the … --- ## [Moving across the country with only a small amount of things](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-across-the-country-with-only-a-small-amount-of-things/703168)
**Author:** [@MovieMogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MovieMogul)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2014, 6:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-across-the-country-with-only-a-small-amount-of-things/703168 "2014-11-14T06:07:47Z")
My mom currently lives near me in California, but is planning on moving to where my sister and the grandkids live, in Alabama. She currently has only a small condo and has decided that it will be cheaper to buy new furn… --- ## [Home addition: what to expect?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-addition-what-to-expect/694342)
**Author:** [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2014, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-addition-what-to-expect/694342 "2014-07-30T17:47:45Z")
The spouse and I have been wanting some more space in our house. We currently have a building which we call a “shed” (actually it’s a small finished unit with electrical, lights, windows, etc.–the only reason it’s not a … --- ## [Architects? Engineers? Any idea what this series of pipes is?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/architects-engineers-any-idea-what-this-series-of-pipes-is/694294)
**Author:** [@SeaDragonTattoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SeaDragonTattoo)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2014, 3:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/architects-engineers-any-idea-what-this-series-of-pipes-is/694294 "2014-08-21T03:45:43Z")
The building across the street from work. It’s a 6-story building, large, takes up a block north-south. This is one of three garage doors on the same side of the building. This is a recent addition, and they sacrificed a… --- ## [Have you ever gotten sick right after a flu shot?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-gotten-sick-right-after-a-flu-shot/704092)
**Author:** [@Quasimodal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodal)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2014, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-gotten-sick-right-after-a-flu-shot/704092 "2014-11-14T02:49:49Z")
I’m all for flu shots and I think it’s important for people to take them. That being said I had my shot yesterday and today I feel not the best. Very tired, lightheaded, light fever, and a cough. I’m not looking for medi… --- ## [Can't Hear Well in Right Ear Due to Water Going In Ear?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-hear-well-in-right-ear-due-to-water-going-in-ear/704112)
**Author:** [@Pauly01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pauly01)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2014, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-hear-well-in-right-ear-due-to-water-going-in-ear/704112 "2014-11-14T02:25:05Z")
Few days ago when i was washing my hair, i believe i got lot of water go inside my ear. Yes i had the cotton ball in my ears but water still went in. I didn’t notice it that day but the day after that i noticed that my… --- ## [Is the Jimmy Kimmel Halloween prank cruel or damaging to children?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-jimmy-kimmel-halloween-prank-cruel-or-damaging-to-children/703941)
**Author:** [@Drum\_God](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drum_God)\ **Replies:** 125\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2014, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-jimmy-kimmel-halloween-prank-cruel-or-damaging-to-children/703941 "2014-11-14T01:10:29Z")
Around our house, this has really been a Great Debate, but since it involves a TV personality, I will post in Cafe Society. For those unfamiliar, here is a video. (YouTube link) Late night TV host Jimmy Kimmel has a g… --- ## [property owner dies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/property-owner-dies/704570)
**Author:** [@CBguy1983](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CBguy1983)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2014, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/property-owner-dies/704570 "2014-11-13T22:22:28Z")
So heres the deal. Bout 2 months ago i was thumbin through our local paper and glanced through the delinquent property tax section. My father showed up with my child hood home. I did research and our county register of d… --- ## [What is the most antiquated common custom we still use?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-antiquated-common-custom-we-still-use/703191)
**Author:** [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2014, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-antiquated-common-custom-we-still-use/703191 "2014-11-13T19:40:50Z")
I nominate our opening salutation to letters. I write “Dear Mr. Smith” to a business associate. There is nothing “dear” about him. I don’t mean to convey love or affection. But I say it because we are supposed to do … --- ## [Can you put assets in a trust so they aren't spent on healthcare expenses](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-put-assets-in-a-trust-so-they-arent-spent-on-healthcare-expenses/704456)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2014, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-put-assets-in-a-trust-so-they-arent-spent-on-healthcare-expenses/704456 "2014-11-13T18:31:33Z")
I have zero faith in the humanity of the US health care system, and I keep reading stories of people who have insurance but the er, hospital or doctor who works on them ends up being out of network, and then people end u… --- ## [Inhalants for Nasal Decongestion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inhalants-for-nasal-decongestion/704470)
**Author:** [@stanger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stanger)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2014, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inhalants-for-nasal-decongestion/704470 "2014-11-13T18:02:59Z")
There are numerous threads on the use of nasal sprays for decongestion, and I am aware of the rebound effects and am not asking about that kind of treatment. I am talking about a vapor that you inhale through your nose … --- ## [You fall into a coma tomorrow and wake up in 2030, what do you expect to see](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-fall-into-a-coma-tomorrow-and-wake-up-in-2030-what-do-you-expect-to-see/704346)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2014, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-fall-into-a-coma-tomorrow-and-wake-up-in-2030-what-do-you-expect-to-see/704346 "2014-11-13T16:49:45Z")
Assume you miss 15 years and wake up in 2030. How do you think the world will change and what is the most shocking change? I’d predict that computers will play a much much bigger role in our social lives. They will read… --- ## [The Berlin Wall did not fall in 1989](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-berlin-wall-did-not-fall-in-1989/704219)
**Author:** [@protoboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/protoboard)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2014, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-berlin-wall-did-not-fall-in-1989/704219 "2014-11-13T16:44:47Z")
I think people get this confused. While the border crossings were opened in November 1989, aside from some symbolic chipping the wall itself was still technically operational until June 1990 when its demolition officiall… --- ## [Which professional is best for a chimpanzie?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-professional-is-best-for-a-chimpanzie/704424)
**Author:** [@Namkcalb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Namkcalb)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2014, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-professional-is-best-for-a-chimpanzie/704424 "2014-11-13T16:37:22Z")
My adult chimpanzee is sick, who should I take him to, a GP or a non-specialist vet? --- ## [Question for Non-Americans: Veterans Day](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-non-americans-veterans-day/704313)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2014, 11:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-non-americans-veterans-day/704313 "2014-11-13T11:19:23Z")
Today in the US is Veterans Day. A day we honor current and former military. In some places they have big parades. In some schools they have special speakers. Many restaurants give vets free meals. So I’d like to ask, d… --- ## [Going on our first cruise! Advice, please?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-on-our-first-cruise-advice-please/703701)
**Author:** [@Reeses\_Monkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reeses_Monkey)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2014, 6:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-on-our-first-cruise-advice-please/703701 "2014-11-13T06:06:13Z")
My husband and I are going on a 5-day cruise during Thanksgiving week! Being as we’re newbies, what tips, tricks or advice should we be aware of? We’ll be going to Grand Turk and the Bahamas on the Carnival Victory. I’v… --- ## [More Skin Cancers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-skin-cancers/704509)
**Author:** [@LouisB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LouisB)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2014, 5:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-skin-cancers/704509 "2014-11-13T05:15:06Z")
For various reasons I have been with Humana Gold Plus health insurance for the last three years. I mention this because it is the reason I couldn’t see my all time favorite dermatologist; his office doesn’t accept Humana… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=996) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=998)