# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1083 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1084 --- ## [Help me convince my partner that donating my body to science is an OK decision](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-convince-my-partner-that-donating-my-body-to-science-is-an-ok-decision/633262)
**Author:** [@DummyGladHands](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DummyGladHands)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2012, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-convince-my-partner-that-donating-my-body-to-science-is-an-ok-decision/633262 "2012-09-01T18:14:19Z")
My late husband did it, and although it felt wrong at the time, he was adamant. It turned out to be a very good thing for many reasons. I would like to do the same, my partner objects for no concrete reason. How can I c… --- ## [Disable Java in your browser](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disable-java-in-your-browser/633102)
**Author:** [@Anne\_Neville](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anne_Neville)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2012, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disable-java-in-your-browser/633102 "2012-09-01T16:41:01Z")
Java zero-day vulnerability that could result in your computer being infected simply by viewing a malicious webpage. Here is a link where you can test to see if you are vulnerable. Both links have instructions on how t… --- ## [Yet another Facebook question - block a friend's photos?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-facebook-question-block-a-friends-photos/633373)
**Author:** [@sandra\_nz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sandra_nz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2012, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-facebook-question-block-a-friends-photos/633373 "2012-09-01T16:22:02Z")
Is it possible to not see the photos that a certain friend posts in your News Feed? I have a work colleague who has always been keen on posting photos of herself, but lately she’s been getting some more professional sty… --- ## [What do you keep up-to-date with?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-keep-up-to-date-with/633298)
**Author:** [@JollyGoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JollyGoon)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2012, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-keep-up-to-date-with/633298 "2012-09-01T14:02:47Z")
So I was herping on a tech message board, discussing the future of computing when someone wrote this: The first thing that popped into my mind was ‘we stay up late, being up-to-date’. The second thing was ‘why am I sti… --- ## [It's a Tropical Storm Warning..](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-a-tropical-storm-warning/632575)
**Author:** [@Digital\_is\_the\_new\_Analog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Digital_is_the_new_Analog)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2012, 9:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-a-tropical-storm-warning/632575 "2012-09-01T09:09:43Z")
So, it looks like Tropical Storm Isaac is going to brush by this weekend. My part of South Florida is under a Tropical Storm Warning, which means tropical storm conditions are expected in the next few days. The storm s… --- ## [Bigfoot Hoax Ends in Death](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bigfoot-hoax-ends-in-death/632920)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2012, 7:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bigfoot-hoax-ends-in-death/632920 "2012-09-01T07:03:59Z")
That’s the CNN Headline: It’s sad, but you really should be extra careful if you’re going to do something as risky as stepping onto a highway in a camo suit. --- ## [Stuff you notice when you ride a bike.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stuff-you-notice-when-you-ride-a-bike/633055)
**Author:** [@Kevbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kevbo)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2012, 5:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stuff-you-notice-when-you-ride-a-bike/633055 "2012-09-01T05:07:04Z")
I realize this may have to get moved to the pit, but it feels like less of a rant, and just observations. Maybe people can stay nice?? Background: About a year and a half ago I decided I was getting way too fat. I de… --- ## [When pigs fly](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-pigs-fly/633184)
**Author:** [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2012, 4:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-pigs-fly/633184 "2012-09-01T04:55:48Z")
Why pigs? --- ## [I scared the crap out of my family tonight](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-scared-the-crap-out-of-my-family-tonight/621968)
**Author:** [@Spud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spud)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2012, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-scared-the-crap-out-of-my-family-tonight/621968 "2012-09-01T01:51:14Z")
My memory… I was snoozing nicely when I realized someone was pushing on my stomach/diaphragm. WTF… why can’t they just let me sleep. It kept up and I realized it was my daughter… she is usually the nice one and doesn’t … --- ## [Fascinating article on idioms](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fascinating-article-on-idioms/633253)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2012, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fascinating-article-on-idioms/633253 "2012-08-31T23:02:05Z")
PDF: A government official gives his take on the origins of some common phrases, and why they shouldn’t be used. (Page down to “Diversity Notes” article.) --- ## [Aiken's Drinking Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aikens-drinking-game/633295)
**Author:** [@BrassyPhrase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrassyPhrase)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2012, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aikens-drinking-game/633295 "2012-08-31T22:08:12Z")
So there’s a tizzy between Aiken and John Rich, b/c of comments Clay tweeted about the RNC. http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-31749\_162-57502399-10391698/rnc-battle-brews-between-clay-aiken-and-john-rich/ Something about Cla… --- ## [The more I'm around people the more isolated I feel](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-more-im-around-people-the-more-isolated-i-feel/633164)
**Author:** [@diggerwam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/diggerwam)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2012, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-more-im-around-people-the-more-isolated-i-feel/633164 "2012-08-31T21:26:10Z")
In a nutshell I don’t know how to meet people who are like me. People who share the same values, same experiences. I’m going thru some volunteer classes at a local Hospice. I felt that me and my dog are ready to volun… --- ## [Is an excluded middle just how people think?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-an-excluded-middle-just-how-people-think/632799)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2012, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-an-excluded-middle-just-how-people-think/632799 "2012-08-31T21:25:32Z")
That is a pretty shitty thing to do, blowing off your daughter’s birthday to go get high. Uh what?! I thought you are the legalize all drugs guy. Just cuz I think drugs should be legal I have to approve of anything jus… --- ## [Scary/Awesome Russian Amusement Park Ride](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scary-awesome-russian-amusement-park-ride/633173)
**Author:** [@FoieGrasIsEvil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FoieGrasIsEvil)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2012, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scary-awesome-russian-amusement-park-ride/633173 "2012-08-31T21:20:42Z")
This is similar in concept to the old Tomb Raider ride at Kings Island here in Cincinnati…but this thing moves in some crazy-assed ways! Would you ride this? --- ## [NH Republican Sheriff candidate will potentially use deadly force to stop abortions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nh-republican-sheriff-candidate-will-potentially-use-deadly-force-to-stop-abortions/632457)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2012, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nh-republican-sheriff-candidate-will-potentially-use-deadly-force-to-stop-abortions/632457 "2012-08-31T20:59:20Z")
Abort that fetus and I’ll kill you! --- ## [Prince Hairy in Las Vegas](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prince-hairy-in-las-vegas/632233)
**Author:** [@Paul\_in\_Qatar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_in_Qatar)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2012, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prince-hairy-in-las-vegas/632233 "2012-08-31T20:53:01Z")
Linky HRH Harry was in Las Vegas playing a friendly game of strip billiards when someone in his VIP suite took and published photos of the crown jewels. That is it. He will have to drop off the ticket. --- ## [More Data on The Phony Farm Labor Crisis](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-data-on-the-phony-farm-labor-crisis/633219)
**Author:** [@Chen019](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chen019)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2012, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-data-on-the-phony-farm-labor-crisis/633219 "2012-08-31T20:26:01Z")
John Carney questions the narrative that there is a farm labor shortage: --- ## [The dumbest marital argument ever!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-dumbest-marital-argument-ever/633114)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2012, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-dumbest-marital-argument-ever/633114 "2012-08-31T19:34:54Z")
grudette:That onesie is not from your mom. grude:It totally is, she sent it with the other clothes and toys. grudette:No, not that one. grude:Yes that one, I remember her sending a blue onesie that said “My daddy rock… --- ## [Job searching? Let's bond.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/job-searching-lets-bond/633267)
**Author:** [@Palo\_Verde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Palo_Verde)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2012, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/job-searching-lets-bond/633267 "2012-08-31T18:39:21Z")
I’m looking for other people who are in the process of job-searching to commiserate, encourage, rant, and just bond with. Come and tell your story of being unemployed or looking for a job. I have only been in a serious… --- ## [New law in Arizona states 'pregnancy begins two weeks before conception'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-law-in-arizona-states-pregnancy-begins-two-weeks-before-conception/632864)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2012, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-law-in-arizona-states-pregnancy-begins-two-weeks-before-conception/632864 "2012-08-31T17:40:55Z")
New law in Arizona states 'pregnancy begins two weeks before conception I’m not familiar with examiner.com. Is it a humour site like The Onion? --- ## [Finally Women are able to use writing instruments!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-women-are-able-to-use-writing-instruments/633020)
**Author:** [@kjckjc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kjckjc)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2012, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-women-are-able-to-use-writing-instruments/633020 "2012-08-31T16:56:02Z")
I love reading the comments. :smiley: --- ## [Morning Glories Gone Viral ...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/morning-glories-gone-viral/632820)
**Author:** [@Atomic\_Mama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Mama)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2012, 10:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/morning-glories-gone-viral/632820 "2012-08-31T10:55:34Z")
Here in midcoast Maine, my morning glories have finally grown, sprouted flowers and tendrils out the wazoo, and are now ATTACKING the hummingbird feeders :eek: :cool: :D Just thought the world would like to … --- ## [Message in a bottle.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-in-a-bottle/633228)
**Author:** [@Battle\_Pope](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Battle_Pope)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2012, 9:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-in-a-bottle/633228 "2012-08-31T09:42:39Z")
Spotted this story on a slow friday afternoon at work: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-08-31/message-in-a-bottle-found-after-98-years/4234706 I love this kind of thing, speculating on where that little bottle had been… --- ## [Anders Behring Breivik declared sane...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anders-behring-breivik-declared-sane/632497)
**Author:** [@Don\_t\_Panic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Don_t_Panic)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2012, 8:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anders-behring-breivik-declared-sane/632497 "2012-08-31T08:40:42Z")
(…and sentenced to 21 years custody, which in practice means life in prison) …and it’s completely fucking me up. Sane? Hang on, this is what he has been fighting for throughout the entire trial. He smiled as he was han… --- ## [American friar defends accused priests](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-friar-defends-accused-priests/633129)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2012, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-friar-defends-accused-priests/633129 "2012-08-31T02:58:18Z")
Some choice quotes: Fill a hole?! This must be an Onion article I am thinking. --- ## [Rare Apple 1 Computer Put Up for Auction](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rare-apple-1-computer-put-up-for-auction/633176)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2012, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rare-apple-1-computer-put-up-for-auction/633176 "2012-08-31T02:35:39Z")
Link to CNN article here. I am aware of all this - i.e., that early computers are avidly collected; that Apples are especially desired, etc. It still bakes my noodle to step back and contemplate stuff like this - to t… --- ## ["Missing" woman unknowingly joins search for herself](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/missing-woman-unknowingly-joins-search-for-herself/633123)
**Author:** [@Der\_Trihs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Der_Trihs)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2012, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/missing-woman-unknowingly-joins-search-for-herself/633123 "2012-08-31T01:41:43Z")
Oops. I bet everyone involved felt incredibly clever afterwards. --- ## [How do you exercise during your lunch hour at work w/o a gym](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-exercise-during-your-lunch-hour-at-work-w-o-a-gym/632993)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2012, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-exercise-during-your-lunch-hour-at-work-w-o-a-gym/632993 "2012-08-31T01:14:35Z")
I’m looking to exercise on my lunch hour at work, and looked into gyms where I am working now. My current MO is to walk after work, but I’d rather fit exercise into the work day. Gym memberships where I used to live were… --- ## [Who else goes to your gym?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-else-goes-to-your-gym/632946)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2012, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-else-goes-to-your-gym/632946 "2012-08-31T00:29:07Z")
In addition to the 12 people described in the linked Rick Reilly column, who else goes to your gym? The Smelly Guy - He’s either never heard of deodorant or suffers from an unfortunate condition. Either way, at least… --- ## [The end of my three year relationship (AKA My 30th birthday party)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-end-of-my-three-year-relationship-aka-my-30th-birthday-party/632906)
**Author:** [@Quasimodal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodal)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2012, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-end-of-my-three-year-relationship-aka-my-30th-birthday-party/632906 "2012-08-30T23:57:10Z")
Hello everyone, I don’t post as much anymore…but anyone who has ever followed the saga of Quasimodal, knows that his life has had many ups and downs. The latest chapter is complete…tonight my girlfriend told me she doesn… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1082) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1084)