# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1153 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1154 --- ## [The cat had a seizure](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cat-had-a-seizure/616800)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2012, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cat-had-a-seizure/616800 "2012-03-27T18:51:29Z")
Earlier today the cat was sitting by the back door, looking out through the screen and sniffing the air. ‘Mom’ keeps an eye on him, because he has a history of seizures that might be cause by sunlight and/or shadows. I… --- ## [Whose demigod/descendent would you not like to be](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whose-demigod-descendent-would-you-not-like-to-be/616744)
**Author:** [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2012, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whose-demigod-descendent-would-you-not-like-to-be/616744 "2012-03-27T15:04:46Z")
If you were like Perseus and the rest and had a Greek\* Pantheon member as a parent, which one would you NOT like to have Me: Aphrodite. Because frankly son of Aphrodite sounds weird and although she will help you in bat… --- ## [I was "tricked" into starting a Firefox 11 download... Questions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-was-tricked-into-starting-a-firefox-11-download-questions/616825)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2012, 8:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-was-tricked-into-starting-a-firefox-11-download-questions/616825 "2012-03-27T08:33:58Z")
I use Firefox 3.6 for Mac. I’m satisfied enough with it, and heard enough things about the way Mozilla is handling Firefox post 4.0, that I don’t want to upgrade. However, an upgrade prompt appeared while I was typing … --- ## [We said good-bye to our dog today.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-said-good-bye-to-our-dog-today/616867)
**Author:** [@carlb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carlb)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2012, 3:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-said-good-bye-to-our-dog-today/616867 "2012-03-27T03:46:59Z")
Max was 16-1/2, and it was time. My dread the last couple of months (ever since this visit to the vet’s) was that we would have to, someday, make the very difficult decision to put him to sleep based on some nebulous and… --- ## [Help a SmartPhone Idiot Buy an iPhone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-a-smartphone-idiot-buy-an-iphone/615992)
**Author:** [@Jack\_Batty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jack_Batty)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2012, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-a-smartphone-idiot-buy-an-iphone/615992 "2012-03-27T03:40:11Z")
I think I’m finally ready to accept the holy spirit of Jobs into my heart, and break down and buy a smart phone. I’m in a good spot financially to afford one and I’ve had the same phone for about four years now. It’s not… --- ## [$12.83 for a McDonald's meal? Really?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/12-83-for-a-mcdonalds-meal-really/616848)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2012, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/12-83-for-a-mcdonalds-meal-really/616848 "2012-03-27T03:31:15Z")
I got some McDonald’s coupons in the mail. One was “Buy an Angus Burger and Make it a Meal for Free.” I was out doing stuff yesterday and had the coupon with me. So, at the drive through I ordered an Angus Deluxe burg… --- ## [The idea of women faking orgasms](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-idea-of-women-faking-orgasms/614762)
**Author:** [@treis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/treis)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2012, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-idea-of-women-faking-orgasms/614762 "2012-03-27T03:30:51Z")
I was watching the Seinfeld episode where Elaine says she faked orgasms with Jerry, and Jerry gets all freaked out. I can’t think of other examples off the top of my head, but the idea of women faking orgasms is a relat… --- ## [If you're Texting, don't Walk. Texting and Walking Don't Mix](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-youre-texting-dont-walk-texting-and-walking-dont-mix/616668)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2012, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-youre-texting-dont-walk-texting-and-walking-dont-mix/616668 "2012-03-26T22:42:36Z")
Be alert. Watch out for the other Texter. Pepper Mill was texting while walking and put her foot down in a place where there was no step. She took a fall and has a possible bone break. Text Responsibly! --- ## [London Dopers, are you helping to get London ready for the Olympics?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/london-dopers-are-you-helping-to-get-london-ready-for-the-olympics/616371)
**Author:** [@a35362](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/a35362)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2012, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/london-dopers-are-you-helping-to-get-london-ready-for-the-olympics/616371 "2012-03-26T21:00:12Z")
…And how’s it going? I’ve heard the Underground is really filthy and full of graffiti – will any effort be made to clean this up? Are you volunteering or actually getting paid to do something? What are residents in ge… --- ## [Vision Metron shifters are the greatest thing ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vision-metron-shifters-are-the-greatest-thing-ever/616783)
**Author:** [@emacknight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/emacknight)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2012, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vision-metron-shifters-are-the-greatest-thing-ever/616783 "2012-03-26T20:16:17Z")
For the two or three people out there that have used a tri-bike with bar end shifters, throw them away and replace them with Vision Metron bar end shifters. Cost is about $200, cheaper than the R2C shifter… --- ## [Baby has a cold](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baby-has-a-cold/616687)
**Author:** [@Sattua](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sattua)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2012, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baby-has-a-cold/616687 "2012-03-26T18:58:06Z")
Children = joy - sleep Last night was my husband’s night to take the baby monitor. I went to bed at 9 and fell asleep immediately. At 10:30 I woke up to the baby HOWLING with rage. After waiting a few minutes to let my … --- ## [Just have to share this scam email](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-have-to-share-this-scam-email/616606)
**Author:** [@Roadfood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roadfood)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2012, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-have-to-share-this-scam-email/616606 "2012-03-26T17:23:55Z")
I guess I’m just amazed at how elaborate the scammers are getting in their emails. This one took some time to write, even with all the grammar errors. And saying that 2015 is currently four years away. And how hard is it… --- ## [Finally! Reason in DC!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-reason-in-dc/614217)
**Author:** [@pythonzzz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pythonzzz)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2012, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-reason-in-dc/614217 "2012-03-26T15:20:46Z")
…just not in the government. :smack: If you live in the DC area, or need a spring break destination - GO! It’s Free! The Reason Rally is an event sponsored by many of the country’s largest and most influential secula… --- ## [Another Thoroughly Hijackable MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-thoroughly-hijackable-mmp/616832)
**Author:** [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2012, 1:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-thoroughly-hijackable-mmp/616832 "2012-03-26T13:12:09Z")
Since no one else has, yet, I will. Wanna see some lovely ladies? Take a look, Carry on. --- ## [The tell someone you love them MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-tell-someone-you-love-them-mmp/616200)
**Author:** [@janis\_and\_c0](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janis_and_c0)\ **Replies:** 247\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2012, 10:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-tell-someone-you-love-them-mmp/616200 "2012-03-26T10:54:52Z")
I don’t see another one, so here’s the shiny new MMP. Right now I am full of warm fuzzy good feelings for all my friends & family (that includes you guys!) I got so much love for my Birthday & I just wanted to spread it… --- ## [You boys and your creature comforts!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-boys-and-your-creature-comforts/616799)
**Author:** [@truthbot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/truthbot)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2012, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-boys-and-your-creature-comforts/616799 "2012-03-26T02:19:41Z")
We’ve had a bad week at the bot household. Mr. bot’s ex died on Monday (it took her 30+years to drink herself to death, but by golly she pulled it off!) This left my step-daughters without a mother, and my eldest step-da… --- ## [Okay, who thought doing up your campaign bus like this was a good idea?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-who-thought-doing-up-your-campaign-bus-like-this-was-a-good-idea/616283)
**Author:** [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2012, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-who-thought-doing-up-your-campaign-bus-like-this-was-a-good-idea/616283 "2012-03-26T01:41:50Z")
Here in Alberta, politicians are preparing for a provincial election. And the Wildrose Party, led by Danielle Smith, thought it would be a good idea to dress up their campaign bus. All very well and good, except see th… --- ## [Help Me Find a Storage Box](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-a-storage-box/616602)
**Author:** [@Enright3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enright3)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2012, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-a-storage-box/616602 "2012-03-26T01:36:40Z")
My google-fu is weak today. I’m looking for a low profile (6-8 inches tall) storage box that has configurable sections in a largish size, say 2 feet by 3 feet. I’m imagining something like a plastic bin with a lid that… --- ## [DNA testing shows many "pit bulls" really aren't pit bulls](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dna-testing-shows-many-pit-bulls-really-arent-pit-bulls/616504)
**Author:** [@lavenderviolet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lavenderviolet)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2012, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dna-testing-shows-many-pit-bulls-really-arent-pit-bulls/616504 "2012-03-26T01:03:34Z")
Anyone who has been involved with shelter animals knows that dogs labeled “pit bulls” have a low chance of making it out of the shelter alive because many people think they are dangerous dogs. Sadly, it looks like in man… --- ## [I want to get squirrels out of my attic ...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-get-squirrels-out-of-my-attic/616550)
**Author:** [@Eliot\_Ness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eliot_Ness)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2012, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-get-squirrels-out-of-my-attic/616550 "2012-03-25T23:56:15Z")
I know where they go in and out, a vent screen they pulled off where the phone line enters. The local “vector control” guy spotted it first and told me to just wait until they were gone and then put up newer thicker “… --- ## [Canine Blood Donor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canine-blood-donor/616596)
**Author:** [@LouisB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LouisB)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2012, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canine-blood-donor/616596 "2012-03-25T21:53:42Z")
My youngest niece is a veterinarian. She owns a large dog of some sort that has been used as a blood donor. Obviously (I hope) the recipient is another dog. I’ve lived far longer than i thought i would and in that time … --- ## [Holy Crud, it's expensive to change your name](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/holy-crud-its-expensive-to-change-your-name/560243)
**Author:** [@Silver\_Tyger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_Tyger)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2012, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/holy-crud-its-expensive-to-change-your-name/560243 "2012-03-25T18:29:19Z")
Too mild for the pit and all that. I’ve always heard that legally changing your name is like 75 bucks. Not in California, it ain’t. Court fee: 399 Fee to publish the legal notice: 230. Is it worth it? I’m not sure ye… --- ## [Kazakhstan, You Very Nice Place](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kazakhstan-you-very-nice-place/616711)
**Author:** [@Steve\_MB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Steve_MB)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2012, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kazakhstan-you-very-nice-place/616711 "2012-03-25T18:03:50Z")
Be careful what you download: --- ## [Finally Out of Credit Card Debt! ...BUT](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-out-of-credit-card-debt-but/616728)
**Author:** [@drewtwo99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewtwo99)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2012, 2:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-out-of-credit-card-debt-but/616728 "2012-03-25T14:06:53Z")
Well folks, for the first time since I was 18 or 19, I’m finally out of all substantial credit card debt, once my online payments I just made go through! Hurrah!!! And this is a pretty good achievement considering I was… --- ## [URGENT!! Can Anyone Help Get a Dog to Her New Home?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/urgent-can-anyone-help-get-a-dog-to-her-new-home/609406)
**Author:** [@PapSett](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PapSett)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2012, 1:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/urgent-can-anyone-help-get-a-dog-to-her-new-home/609406 "2012-03-25T13:11:58Z")
I have gotten permission from TubaDiva to post this here. I am helping a rescue orginatazion calle Above & Beyond English Setter Rescue get an abused English Setter named Aimee from Florida to Iowa. Her journey will be… --- ## [Atheists use 'unholy' water to unbless Florida highway](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atheists-use-unholy-water-to-unbless-florida-highway/616234)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2012, 7:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atheists-use-unholy-water-to-unbless-florida-highway/616234 "2012-03-25T07:39:38Z")
http://now.msn.com/now/0318-atheists-unbless-highway.aspx As an ex-altar boy I know howe to make Holy Water. How do you make “Unholy Water”? --- ## [Portland minifest--who wants a drink?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/portland-minifest-who-wants-a-drink/615589)
**Author:** [@andros](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/andros)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2012, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/portland-minifest-who-wants-a-drink/615589 "2012-03-25T02:10:08Z")
So I’ve been Dope-AWOL for long enough it never really occurred to me that I live in Portland now. And, um, have for six years. And there are Dopers here. So, let’s get a beer. How’s next week look for y’all? Czarca… --- ## [Someone nicked my chainsaw](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/someone-nicked-my-chainsaw/616705)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2012, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/someone-nicked-my-chainsaw/616705 "2012-03-25T01:14:51Z")
Huh. A bunch of crap ended up being piled in a disused corner of the patio over the years. A couple of weeks ago I gave away some car parts I was never going to use, and I’ve been itching to do a general cleanup. So I… --- ## [Australian floods bring a sci-fi landscape of spiderwebs..](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/australian-floods-bring-a-sci-fi-landscape-of-spiderwebs/615307)
**Author:** [@mhendo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mhendo)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2012, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/australian-floods-bring-a-sci-fi-landscape-of-spiderwebs/615307 "2012-03-25T00:46:42Z")
For all those who need one more reason to associate Australia with all things creepy, i thought you might like these stories about how wolf spiders and other ground-dwelling arachnids are fleeing the floodwaters in the A… --- ## [Today (March 23, 2012) is the 29th Anniversary of the Reagan "Star Wars" Speech](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-march-23-2012-is-the-29th-anniversary-of-the-reagan-star-wars-speech/616594)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2012, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-march-23-2012-is-the-29th-anniversary-of-the-reagan-star-wars-speech/616594 "2012-03-24T23:41:33Z")
I really don’t need a reminder about this – the date is burned in my memory. On this date I listened to Ronald Reagan deliver his talk about his vision for the technological protection of the USA, and I stared at the scr… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1152) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1154)