# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1205 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1206 --- ## [Looking for the silver lining...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-the-silver-lining/604205)
**Author:** [@LilyoftheField](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LilyoftheField)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2011, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-the-silver-lining/604205 "2011-12-01T15:16:33Z")
I bought my house almost eight years ago. This month, for the first time in all those years, I was unable to make my house payment. I was unable to make either of my house payments since I also have a second mortgage (… --- ## [Brian Williams is so hot he sets off the fire alarms](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brian-williams-is-so-hot-he-sets-off-the-fire-alarms/604575)
**Author:** [@Eve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eve)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2011, 1:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brian-williams-is-so-hot-he-sets-off-the-fire-alarms/604575 "2011-12-01T13:37:09Z")
Anyone else watch The NBC Nightly News last night (Nov. 29?). About two minutes into the broadcast, the WHOOP WHOOP WHOOP fire alarms started in the studios, and they didn’t manage to turn them off till about five minute… --- ## [Consumer Watchdog \*D\*](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/consumer-watchdog-d/604676)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2011, 8:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/consumer-watchdog-d/604676 "2011-12-01T08:24:43Z")
My wife. I think I’ll keep her! A couple of months ago, (before our Oktoberfest) she’d bought a can of Planter’s Mixed Nuts and noticed there were no pecans in there. She sent ‘em an e-mail along with UPC and batch num… --- ## ["Holy Shit! Man Walks......](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/holy-shit-man-walks/604645)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2011, 7:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/holy-shit-man-walks/604645 "2011-12-01T07:35:19Z")
… On Fucking Moon!" Oh, god! Somehow something just sent me to The Onion, and that’s one of the first headlines I saw and I liked to have died laffin’!!!:D:D Of course I just had to tell D about it, and other than one … --- ## [Vladmir "The Action Man" Putin -](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vladmir-the-action-man-putin/604670)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2011, 5:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vladmir-the-action-man-putin/604670 "2011-12-01T05:49:52Z")
He needs his own action figure! Vladimir Putin, Action Man --- ## [The Aldi/Trader Joe's connection](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-aldi-trader-joes-connection/604211)
**Author:** [@Indygrrl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Indygrrl)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2011, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-aldi-trader-joes-connection/604211 "2011-11-30T23:41:22Z")
Awhile back, I read somewhere that Aldi carries many of the same items as Trader Joe’s, but in different packaging. I’ve been shopping there and I can’t believe how many items are the same. Last week, I was at TJ and t… --- ## [Yet Another Anti-Gay Republican outed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-anti-gay-republican-outed/592484)
**Author:** [@Hypno-Toad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hypno-Toad)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2011, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-anti-gay-republican-outed/592484 "2011-11-30T22:29:43Z")
Here We Go Again: Indiana anti-gay politician cruising Craigslist for young men. --- ## [iPod Issues - Crashed, but back from the Dead.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ipod-issues-crashed-but-back-from-the-dead/604617)
**Author:** [@Jack\_Batty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jack_Batty)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2011, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ipod-issues-crashed-but-back-from-the-dead/604617 "2011-11-30T22:09:40Z")
I’m wondering if anyone has had a similar experience with their iPod, and what, if any, solution might be available. Here’s the story in a nutshell: I’ve got an iPod Classic 80-gig. I’ve had it for about three or four … --- ## [ER's get busy on holidays and code blue](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ers-get-busy-on-holidays-and-code-blue/604122)
**Author:** [@China\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/China_Guy)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2011, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ers-get-busy-on-holidays-and-code-blue/604122 "2011-11-30T21:21:27Z")
Since I was in the ER yesterday, I took the chance to entertain myself by asking questions and watching the process. This afternoon, as I was being escorted to the pharmacy, the technician said they had “3 Code Blues” a… --- ## [Help me find "emerald" earrings for my mom's birthday](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-emerald-earrings-for-my-moms-birthday/603006)
**Author:** [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2011, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-emerald-earrings-for-my-moms-birthday/603006 "2011-11-30T20:52:13Z")
I’ve been looking but not having much luck. Several years ago we gave my mom a gold ring that was Celtic knot work with an oval emerald in the setting. She wears it all the time now–it’s one of her favorite rings. So now… --- ## [What does this job website want?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-this-job-website-want/604587)
**Author:** [@a35362](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/a35362)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2011, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-this-job-website-want/604587 "2011-11-30T19:37:20Z")
I am not a college student; I work for a university full-time, but I am not averse to earning a little extra money over the nearly two weeks we have off for the holidays (not to mention evenings and weekends if needed). … --- ## [No Wonder I'm Unhappy - I live in Gloom Town](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-wonder-im-unhappy-i-live-in-gloom-town/604484)
**Author:** [@Wile\_E](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wile_E)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2011, 6:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-wonder-im-unhappy-i-live-in-gloom-town/604484 "2011-11-30T18:54:42Z")
And the neighboring city, Tampa, is #97. What are we so unhappy about? The weather is a lot nicer than Detroit and we’re not Detroit so that should be something, right? And how the hell can Fargo, ND be so happy that … --- ## [Thanksgiving Horrors: you mean Everyone Else had a Happy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanksgiving-horrors-you-mean-everyone-else-had-a-happy/604347)
**Author:** [@Count\_Blucher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Count_Blucher)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2011, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanksgiving-horrors-you-mean-everyone-else-had-a-happy/604347 "2011-11-30T18:28:43Z")
I started this thread because it seems like everyone else had a perfect & flawless Thanksgiving. C’mon… all the guests have gone. They can’t see you typing. Fess Up: tell us about your Horror Show (with bread stuffing … --- ## [FBI doesn't mention 9/11?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fbi-doesnt-mention-9-11/604222)
**Author:** [@Pawsrent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pawsrent)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2011, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fbi-doesnt-mention-9-11/604222 "2011-11-30T16:35:37Z")
Recently I was looking through the FBI most wanted list like a sometimes do, and I decided to look at Usama Bin Laden’s profile. It mentioned his terrorist activities and being the head of Al-Qaeda, but not once his conn… --- ## [I've Had A Crap Day...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-had-a-crap-day/604377)
**Author:** [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2011, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-had-a-crap-day/604377 "2011-11-30T15:04:59Z")
…and it’s up to you to do something about it. Let’s go…make with the funny/entertaining, chop chop! --- ## [Honest Chevrolet Dealer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/honest-chevrolet-dealer/604440)
**Author:** [@Hilary\_Algar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hilary_Algar)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2011, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/honest-chevrolet-dealer/604440 "2011-11-30T14:50:38Z")
It was raining very slightly the other day and when I gingerly applied the accelerator while pulling away from a stop sign the front wheels spun so much that the traction control engaged. I thought maybe to need new tir… --- ## [When losing a possession became a good thing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-losing-a-possession-became-a-good-thing/604552)
**Author:** [@Hilary\_Algar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hilary_Algar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2011, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-losing-a-possession-became-a-good-thing/604552 "2011-11-30T13:55:00Z")
My late 80’s Pioneer home stereo component single-disk CD player has been skipping uncontrollably on the first track for years despite use of a laser lens cleaning disk. When it began skipping out of contol on track two… --- ## ["Zombie Day Cancelled Over Nazi Signs"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zombie-day-cancelled-over-nazi-signs/604003)
**Author:** [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2011, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zombie-day-cancelled-over-nazi-signs/604003 "2011-11-30T13:54:42Z")
I don’t really know what to say about this, except that I think this article must have fallen through a hole from another dimension because there’s not a single thing about it that makes sense to me. Is this something th… --- ## [I wonder if the Prince William "saves someone" news will get old?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-wonder-if-the-prince-william-saves-someone-news-will-get-old/604354)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2011, 1:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-wonder-if-the-prince-william-saves-someone-news-will-get-old/604354 "2011-11-30T13:35:56Z")
Another helicopter rescue mission for Prince William. http://powerwall.msnbc.msn.com/politics/prince-william-to-the-rescue-1707757.story I’m a bit puzzled why this is news? It’s his job. He’s a copilot in an Air Rescue… --- ## [Yestertech](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yestertech/604047)
**Author:** [@Hilary\_Algar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hilary_Algar)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2011, 12:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yestertech/604047 "2011-11-30T12:25:36Z")
What bits of older technology do you still use, at least occasionally? Pentium I PC running Windows 3.1 to play DOS games, among many others --- ## [Cockatiel Parents:.....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cockatiel-parents/604512)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2011, 6:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cockatiel-parents/604512 "2011-11-30T06:45:21Z")
… do you find that even though your little winged friend can start a song, he may not be able to carry it through all the way? I’ve been to a bunch of cockatiel sites on YouTube and watched and listened, but those cutie… --- ## [Why no Swype keyboard for iDevices yet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-no-swype-keyboard-for-idevices-yet/604423)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2011, 4:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-no-swype-keyboard-for-idevices-yet/604423 "2011-11-30T04:44:16Z")
Why doesn’t Apple buy out the Swype company license the tech or make their own rip off keyboard and let us use it on their devices? It seems like a glaring deficiency to me. I have ieverything and enjoy the products but … --- ## [I have no idea what just happened, but I think I have a credit card.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-no-idea-what-just-happened-but-i-think-i-have-a-credit-card/604428)
**Author:** [@kittenblue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kittenblue)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2011, 3:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-no-idea-what-just-happened-but-i-think-i-have-a-credit-card/604428 "2011-11-30T03:46:42Z")
Went on a website that was offering CyberMonday deals. I’ve shopped this website several times before, and they had a nice deferred payment thing that I’ve used several times, paying by my Visa check card. I had planned … --- ## [Just had a tough conversation with the vet...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-had-a-tough-conversation-with-the-vet/604466)
**Author:** [@carlb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carlb)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2011, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-had-a-tough-conversation-with-the-vet/604466 "2011-11-30T02:05:10Z")
We have a 16-year-old rat terrier. He’s got some arthritis, and degenerative disk disorder, but has coped with both of these very well. He’s not as spry as he used to be, and he sleeps more than he used to, but he’s be… --- ## [Aunts Wanted! Beta-chan is looking to adapt](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aunts-wanted-beta-chan-is-looking-to-adapt/604451)
**Author:** [@TokyoBayer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TokyoBayer)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2011, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aunts-wanted-beta-chan-is-looking-to-adapt/604451 "2011-11-30T00:40:43Z")
We’ll take grandmas, grandpas or uncles. Beta-chan is three, and while I speak to her in English, she needs more conversations than with just Daddy. I used to Skype with my family more, but unfortunately . . . Anyway, … --- ## [Ask the guy in the 99.9th %ile for height](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-guy-in-the-99-9th-ile-for-height/603907)
**Author:** [@Sicks\_Ate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sicks_Ate)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2011, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-guy-in-the-99-9th-ile-for-height/603907 "2011-11-30T00:22:38Z")
6’8" (203 cm) For many people, I’m the tallest person they know. Ever wondered what it’s like to be freakishly tall? Afraid to ask the guy you see on the street? Now is your chance! --- ## [Famous Names of Airplanes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/famous-names-of-airplanes/521701)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2011, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/famous-names-of-airplanes/521701 "2011-11-29T23:38:59Z")
I overheard because, well once again I was listening to someone yell into a cell phone, and anyway she said she was going to list a bunch of famous airplane names. Then she got off the bus. Anyway, I got to thinking, I… --- ## [A game for Broomstick's loyal fans....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-game-for-broomsticks-loyal-fans/604480)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2011, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-game-for-broomsticks-loyal-fans/604480 "2011-11-29T23:04:51Z")
https://www.appstorehq.com/pimplepopper-android-633968/app Stumbled across this one by accident today. No, I have not installed it. All together now: EWWWWWWWWW! --- ## [No direct descendants of these famous folks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-direct-descendants-of-these-famous-folks/601995)
**Author:** [@smokey78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smokey78)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2011, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-direct-descendants-of-these-famous-folks/601995 "2011-11-29T18:53:19Z")
For those into lineage and family trees and geneology, some of these famous folks ’ lineages stopped. Elizabeth I and Marilyn Monroe had no children, so they are a given, but here are others: There’s no living descendan… --- ## [I think I just sold my house](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-i-just-sold-my-house/604448)
**Author:** [@Moonlitherial](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moonlitherial)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2011, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-i-just-sold-my-house/604448 "2011-11-29T18:32:08Z")
What a few days it’s been. Friday there was a developers business card slipped into my door with a hand written note on it asking me to call and discuss my house. I was a little curious since the house behind ours has … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1204) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1206)