# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1031 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1032 --- ## [Just finished my first day on the job after the acquisition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-finished-my-first-day-on-the-job-after-the-acquisition/646036)
**Author:** [@Hilary\_Algar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hilary_Algar)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2013, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-finished-my-first-day-on-the-job-after-the-acquisition/646036 "2013-01-04T23:44:54Z")
That small, soft, cuddly and playful company that made a killer product while losing money hand-over-fist for years has been officially, finally (three year transition) acquired. I now for the very first time ever work … --- ## [Right now, I think I'm better off Single.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/right-now-i-think-im-better-off-single/646051)
**Author:** [@Quasimodal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodal)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2013, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/right-now-i-think-im-better-off-single/646051 "2013-01-04T23:40:16Z")
I know all the truisms that you can do what you like whenever you like. They are all true. I feel more productive and happy right now without a relationship. I’ve really worked hard the last four months and I think my bi… --- ## [What would your Witness Protection name be? and why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-your-witness-protection-name-be-and-why/645863)
**Author:** [@jharvey963](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jharvey963)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2013, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-your-witness-protection-name-be-and-why/645863 "2013-01-04T22:48:12Z")
Assume, for some reason, that you have to go into the Witness Protection program. Say you saw the head honcho of the World’s Largest Platypus Importing Ring unload his latest puddle of platypuses and they are out to get … --- ## [Do you use Expedia? You may not want to...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-use-expedia-you-may-not-want-to/645976)
**Author:** [@Taomist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taomist)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2013, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-use-expedia-you-may-not-want-to/645976 "2013-01-04T22:11:33Z")
One hotel has had such horrific experiences trying to advertise with them that they are doing the only thing they can afford, which is to spread the bad news. I have to say, I can’t see any reason I’d ever go to Exped… --- ## [Alan West for Speaker of the House](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alan-west-for-speaker-of-the-house/646009)
**Author:** [@Capt\_Kirk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Capt_Kirk)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2013, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alan-west-for-speaker-of-the-house/646009 "2013-01-04T19:17:21Z")
Just heard a NPR story on John Boehner’s reelection as speaker. 2 GOPers voted for departing congressman West, 1 voted Present and a few voted for Cantor. What are you trying to say when you vote for a guy who is not eve… --- ## [Britain's Norovirus Explosion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/britains-norovirus-explosion/645854)
**Author:** [@aruvqan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aruvqan)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2013, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/britains-norovirus-explosion/645854 "2013-01-04T18:38:11Z")
Wow. 1.1 million reported cases. Plus all the unreported cases. I hope all our British dopers are all right and not stuck in the loo! With a general population of 64 million and change, that is one hell of an epidemic:e… --- ## [William Shatner tweets Chris Hadfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/william-shatner-tweets-chris-hadfield/646073)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2013, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/william-shatner-tweets-chris-hadfield/646073 "2013-01-04T17:05:45Z")
Awesome! --- ## [There's a rogue Happy Lendervedder on Facebook...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-a-rogue-happy-lendervedder-on-facebook/642542)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2013, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-a-rogue-happy-lendervedder-on-facebook/642542 "2013-01-04T16:34:13Z")
…and I have no idea who it is. These are some of the clues I’ve uncovered so far: It’s a chick. She joined FB on October 4. She doesn’t allow messages or friend requests. She has two photos (that are public)-- her pr… --- ## [INTERACTIVE MAP: Median income for every neighborhood in the U.S.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interactive-map-median-income-for-every-neighborhood-in-the-u-s/645874)
**Author:** [@ilikedata](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ilikedata)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2013, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interactive-map-median-income-for-every-neighborhood-in-the-u-s/645874 "2013-01-04T15:12:06Z")
I thought you guys might like this (especially if you’re looking to move somewhere, or know someone who is). It’s a website that shows you how rich or poor every neighborhood in America is. It’s called RichBlocksPoorBl… --- ## [Way humbling](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/way-humbling/645991)
**Author:** [@aruvqan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aruvqan)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2013, 12:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/way-humbling/645991 "2013-01-04T12:03:35Z")
So, every now and again I run into something online that points out jus thow little historical depth the US has. Here is a blog posting about a bridge that is still used built at least 600 years ago \[referenced in a med… --- ## [Anyone else hiding from Xmas carolers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-hiding-from-xmas-carolers/644688)
**Author:** [@foolsguinea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/foolsguinea)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2013, 5:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-hiding-from-xmas-carolers/644688 "2013-01-04T05:35:44Z")
I just retreated into a back room with the laptop when I heard carolers in the neighborhood. Man, I’m tempted to go to shul tomorrow night if that can get me away from these enthusiastic Christians for a while. (Not tha… --- ## [Newspaper Posts Gun Owners' Names and Addresses](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/newspaper-posts-gun-owners-names-and-addresses/645124)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 179\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2013, 5:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/newspaper-posts-gun-owners-names-and-addresses/645124 "2013-01-04T05:00:29Z")
A New York newspaper is under criticism for publishing the names and addresses of local gun owners on Monday. Dick move, if you ask me. --- ## [Some fascinating makeup y this youtube girl -](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-fascinating-makeup-y-this-youtube-girl/646019)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2013, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-fascinating-makeup-y-this-youtube-girl/646019 "2013-01-04T04:05:39Z")
http://thelook.today.com/\_news/2013/01/03/16324878-teens-dramatic-makeup-tutorials-make-her-an-internet-star?lite The “pop art” one is amazing! --- ## [What would have happened had Boehner not gotten 218 votes to be speaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-have-happened-had-boehner-not-gotten-218-votes-to-be-speaker/646014)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2013, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-have-happened-had-boehner-not-gotten-218-votes-to-be-speaker/646014 "2013-01-04T02:48:14Z")
According to that he got 220 votes to be speaker. The dems voted for Pelosi. If the tea party caucus had broken off from the business republicans and as a result the house couldn’t agree on 218 votes for a speaker what… --- ## [Castrating and Killing Justin Bieber](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/castrating-and-killing-justin-bieber/644113)
**Author:** [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2013, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/castrating-and-killing-justin-bieber/644113 "2013-01-04T01:39:48Z")
I am not a Justin Bieber fan, but this story jumped right out at me: Justin Bieber’s murder, castration plotted, police say Seems there was a male prison inmate in New Mexico who developed a fascination with Justin Bieb… --- ## [Science writers should stop abusing agency](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/science-writers-should-stop-abusing-agency/646000)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2013, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/science-writers-should-stop-abusing-agency/646000 "2013-01-03T20:44:45Z")
http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/health/wellness/pregnancy/story/2011-10-16/Study-suggests-origins-of-pregnancy-linked-high-blood-pressure/50774510/1 :rolleyes: What does my kidney want? How do my neurotransmitters… --- ## [A spammer helped me! (inadvertently)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-spammer-helped-me-inadvertently/645992)
**Author:** [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2013, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-spammer-helped-me-inadvertently/645992 "2013-01-03T20:03:54Z")
When my mother died three years ago I started a separate LJ from my regular account to post in the months after her death. I posted in it for about a year, and then left it alone. In December I decided to look up those … --- ## [small accomplishment that makes you proud](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/small-accomplishment-that-makes-you-proud/645819)
**Author:** [@Hilary\_Algar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hilary_Algar)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2013, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/small-accomplishment-that-makes-you-proud/645819 "2013-01-03T19:39:42Z")
I cannot stand it when my car is covered with road salt regardless of the outdoor temperature. I do not have a garage. (You can see where this one is going.) A few winters back, when my car was filthy I took it to a c… --- ## [So, I'm finally quitting beer...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-im-finally-quitting-beer/645870)
**Author:** [@Orionizer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Orionizer)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2013, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-im-finally-quitting-beer/645870 "2013-01-03T19:36:18Z")
After about 3 years of drinking 8-10 beers per night, I’ve decided to give it a go… Wish me luck, one night down and another one tonight! --- ## [Wow, shopping for car insurance really does make a difference.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-shopping-for-car-insurance-really-does-make-a-difference/645612)
**Author:** [@Eonwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eonwe)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2013, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-shopping-for-car-insurance-really-does-make-a-difference/645612 "2013-01-03T19:01:41Z")
I was just given a new (used) car by a grandparent who is giving up driving. I went online to update my insurance policy and was a little taken aback at how much more it was going to cost me per month; basically double. … --- ## [How late did you stay up on New Year's Eve?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-late-did-you-stay-up-on-new-years-eve/645770)
**Author:** [@Hilary\_Algar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hilary_Algar)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2013, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-late-did-you-stay-up-on-new-years-eve/645770 "2013-01-03T14:34:27Z")
I was in bed crashed-out by 8:30 p.m. We don’t exactly celebrate New Year’s Eve so much at my house. So, how late did you stay up on New Year’s Eve (and into New Year’s day)? --- ## [So, how's your baby?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-hows-your-baby/633610)
**Author:** [@Zjestika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zjestika)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2013, 9:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-hows-your-baby/633610 "2013-01-03T09:54:22Z")
Oh, thanks for asking! She’s awesome! She’s 4 months and 9 days and she loves sitting and standing (both supported). She’s incredibly outgoing and loves other babies and will talk and grab at them. It’s pretty great for … --- ## [Outstanding customer service via social media - experiences?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/outstanding-customer-service-via-social-media-experiences/645936)
**Author:** [@voguevixen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/voguevixen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2013, 8:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/outstanding-customer-service-via-social-media-experiences/645936 "2013-01-03T08:17:53Z")
I’ve noticed a lot of companies are becoming savvy enough to have Twitter and Facebook accounts but even more so, I’ve noticed some seem to have teams of people specifically designated to monitoring them, seemingly refre… --- ## [Had to switch to my left hand...and it sucks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/had-to-switch-to-my-left-hand-and-it-sucks/645501)
**Author:** [@AngelSoft](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AngelSoft)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2013, 6:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/had-to-switch-to-my-left-hand-and-it-sucks/645501 "2013-01-03T06:34:27Z")
So I use the computer a lot. A LOT. Like…to the point of being kinda sad, but right now it’s all I have so whatever. But within the last two weeks, my hands have been falling asleep when I’m in bed. Then it progressed to… --- ## [Old and the mid-life-crisis](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-and-the-mid-life-crisis/645797)
**Author:** [@Ruby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruby)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2013, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-and-the-mid-life-crisis/645797 "2013-01-03T04:43:01Z")
I have a male Japanese friend who is 39 and is having what I think is a mid-life crisis. He’s obsessing that he is “old” and must now act and feel “old”. In reality, he looks, acts, and feels young. Snowboards, skates… --- ## [Don't really own a gun](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-really-own-a-gun/645850)
**Author:** [@Lanzy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lanzy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2013, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-really-own-a-gun/645850 "2013-01-02T23:36:00Z")
So I was watching the news and saw they are posting maps of gun owners. Then I heard on the radio that burglars will use the maps to hit homes of non-gun owners. I’m thinking of getting a carry permit so I can make the … --- ## [What are you looking forward to in '13?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-looking-forward-to-in-13/645720)
**Author:** [@RandMcnally](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RandMcnally)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2013, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-looking-forward-to-in-13/645720 "2013-01-02T22:49:19Z")
I got the idea while looking at this thread. What are you excited for next year? Me: '13 will be a HUGE year for my wife and I. Our little girl will be born on the 28th of January (she will be named Eliana). Two months… --- ## [Shaving can hurt!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shaving-can-hurt/645626)
**Author:** [@sparky\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sparky_1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2013, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shaving-can-hurt/645626 "2013-01-02T22:06:11Z")
I can’t seem to sleep (as usual) so I figure I’ll post this thread. I went a week without shaving, but, my damn chin hairs came in all white. Grrr! I’m only 37! Hell, wasn’t Harrison Ford that age while starting to f… --- ## [How much do you know about Beethoven?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-you-know-about-beethoven/635827)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2013, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-you-know-about-beethoven/635827 "2013-01-02T21:59:08Z")
WITHOUT using Google; Do you know what happened when he died? Several coworkers did not know this!:eek: --- ## [I finally found it...by accident](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-finally-found-it-by-accident/645799)
**Author:** [@Uber\_the\_Goober](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Uber_the_Goober)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2013, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-finally-found-it-by-accident/645799 "2013-01-02T21:41:19Z")
My favorite Alice in Chains song: Nutshell on the album Jar of Flies. For soooo long I could only vaguely remember it, knowing only that when I first heard it I loved it. Title forgotten :frowning: So I couldn’t dire… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1030) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1032)