# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1216 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1217 --- ## [Does anyone have Paint Shop Pro and is willing to convert a few files for me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-have-paint-shop-pro-and-is-willing-to-convert-a-few-files-for-me/602071)
**Author:** [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2011, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-have-paint-shop-pro-and-is-willing-to-convert-a-few-files-for-me/602071 "2011-11-06T23:38:07Z")
I used to use PSP instead of Photoshop back in the day, and it used to be that PS would open PSP files, but that feature has long since gone away. I have many old PSP files that I would like to edit and update, but I can… --- ## [Good News! It's Twins! Bad News! That Means We Did Two Ultrasounds--And You Pay For Both!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-news-its-twins-bad-news-that-means-we-did-two-ultrasounds-and-you-pay-for-both/601890)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2011, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-news-its-twins-bad-news-that-means-we-did-two-ultrasounds-and-you-pay-for-both/601890 "2011-11-06T23:00:16Z")
We found out two weeks ago that we’re having twins. We got a benefits explanation from our insurance provider today–and there are two identical charges for the ultrasound we did. Called the ultrasound provider, and sur… --- ## [Notable Restaurant Names](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/notable-restaurant-names/601773)
**Author:** [@brittekland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brittekland)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2011, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/notable-restaurant-names/601773 "2011-11-06T22:31:00Z")
Here is mine. I think I win. --- ## [Remember to set your clocks back tomorrow (Sunday).](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remember-to-set-your-clocks-back-tomorrow-sunday/601972)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2011, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remember-to-set-your-clocks-back-tomorrow-sunday/601972 "2011-11-06T20:49:47Z")
Well, if you don’t live in Arizona, that is. --- ## [Environmental Correctness Gone Amok: What to do with a fallen tree?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/environmental-correctness-gone-amok-what-to-do-with-a-fallen-tree/601535)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2011, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/environmental-correctness-gone-amok-what-to-do-with-a-fallen-tree/601535 "2011-11-06T14:49:59Z")
Ok, what does the average, reasonable person do when a tree falls on their property? Answer: cut it up and remove it or maybe make firewood. What does our Federal Gov. do about a tree in a National Forrest? Right now … --- ## [The evolutionary reasons for mischief and trolling](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-evolutionary-reasons-for-mischief-and-trolling/600963)
**Author:** [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2011, 11:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-evolutionary-reasons-for-mischief-and-trolling/600963 "2011-11-06T11:49:15Z")
As a mod, I found this article of interest – because, frankly, even before I was a mod, I would regularly wonder “Why do people do this shit?” --- ## [If Reality Is Hologram of 2D Data, What Would Be Net Effect On Mortality Shelf Life As We Know It?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-reality-is-hologram-of-2d-data-what-would-be-net-effect-on-mortality-shelf-life-as-we-know-it/601725)
**Author:** [@brittekland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brittekland)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2011, 10:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-reality-is-hologram-of-2d-data-what-would-be-net-effect-on-mortality-shelf-life-as-we-know-it/601725 "2011-11-06T10:54:21Z")
As scientists are trying to prove that all 3D reality within this universe as we know it might be hologram projection from 2D information on the outer surface of Universe, what would you think might be the net effect on … --- ## [French Bulldog plays with NYPD horse](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/french-bulldog-plays-with-nypd-horse/602036)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2011, 8:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/french-bulldog-plays-with-nypd-horse/602036 "2011-11-06T08:26:14Z")
This is just so cute. :smiley: I’ve always loved Frenchies and Bostons. Best dog breeds ever. --- ## [The City Took The Old Lady Away](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-city-took-the-old-lady-away/602041)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2011, 8:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-city-took-the-old-lady-away/602041 "2011-11-06T08:02:45Z")
Down the street from s is an old house we always called the “junk” house. The front yard was always messy, with overgrown shrubs and stuff left out. The front proch appeared to have stuff piled up arond the entryway-jun… --- ## [Blizzcon - it's not just male nerds](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blizzcon-its-not-just-male-nerds/602030)
**Author:** [@Terr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2011, 6:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blizzcon-its-not-just-male-nerds/602030 "2011-11-06T06:05:19Z")
\#22. How that thing stays on her I have no idea. On edit: ok there is some transparent string holding it together. But the effect is fun. --- ## [Surviving Snowtober 2011](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/surviving-snowtober-2011/601283)
**Author:** [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2011, 3:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/surviving-snowtober-2011/601283 "2011-11-06T03:48:22Z")
Anybody else lost power or other services because of last night’s storm? I am in southern New Hampshire, and we got about 6 inches of heavy wet snow and heavy winds. The trees haven’t lost all their leaves yet, so the ar… --- ## [Look at these sweater puppies!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-at-these-sweater-puppies/601749)
**Author:** [@Stauderhorse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stauderhorse)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2011, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-at-these-sweater-puppies/601749 "2011-11-05T23:03:13Z")
Damn, those are fine. --- ## [Fireworks - Douglas (Isle of Man) 2011.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fireworks-douglas-isle-of-man-2011/601998)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2011, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fireworks-douglas-isle-of-man-2011/601998 "2011-11-05T22:10:15Z")
--- ## [Why Is An Abusive Mother Given More Of A Pass For Her Crimes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-an-abusive-mother-given-more-of-a-pass-for-her-crimes/601793)
**Author:** [@MPB\_in\_Salt\_Lake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MPB_in_Salt_Lake)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2011, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-an-abusive-mother-given-more-of-a-pass-for-her-crimes/601793 "2011-11-05T19:26:02Z")
I DO NOT WANT THIS IN THE BBQ PIT In the other threads about the Texas Judge shown savagely whipping his 16 year-old daughter, (he was secretly videotaped while actually in the process of assaulting her, so there is NO … --- ## [Recommend some parenting blogs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-some-parenting-blogs/601012)
**Author:** [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2011, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-some-parenting-blogs/601012 "2011-11-05T16:51:04Z")
Or message boards. Any place where people with kids in the early grades might hang out. Especially, but not exclusively, if there’s a focus on schooling and how kids learn. --- ## [I registered for grad school last night.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-registered-for-grad-school-last-night/601871)
**Author:** [@Chessic\_Sense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chessic_Sense)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2011, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-registered-for-grad-school-last-night/601871 "2011-11-05T15:31:32Z")
After thinking about it for a week or two, I finally took the plunge. I ran the calculations. I looked at the course load. I’m sure a M.A. in Intelligence Studies is right for me, but I’m nervous about going higher th… --- ## [What is the word for...?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-word-for/601892)
**Author:** [@storyteller0910](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/storyteller0910)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2011, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-word-for/601892 "2011-11-05T14:56:00Z")
I am having a terrible case of tip-of-the-tongue syndrome. I am looking for a word. It’s not an especially difficult word. I KNOW this word. But I cannot recall it. It roughly means “to act or make a decision withou… --- ## [Mom dies, 3-year-old daughter eats leftovers.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mom-dies-3-year-old-daughter-eats-leftovers/601907)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2011, 2:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mom-dies-3-year-old-daughter-eats-leftovers/601907 "2011-11-05T14:16:11Z")
Link A 28-year-old mother in NZ died suddenly, leaving her 3YO daughter to fend for herself for two days. The child got into the refrigerator and ate leftover lasagna, cheese, and milk, comforting herself with her tedd… --- ## [Common English phrases that, when you really think about it, don't make sense](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/common-english-phrases-that-when-you-really-think-about-it-dont-make-sense/601080)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2011, 1:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/common-english-phrases-that-when-you-really-think-about-it-dont-make-sense/601080 "2011-11-05T13:20:55Z")
I am prompted to this thread by one I just used: “turns out”. We all know what it means: “it became apparent” or “it was revealed”. It refers to something unknown which became known. I just used it to say that I was ta… --- ## [iPhone 4(s) irony](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iphone-4-s-irony/601609)
**Author:** [@Unintentionally\_Blank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unintentionally_Blank)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2011, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iphone-4-s-irony/601609 "2011-11-05T13:16:53Z")
Does anybody find it ironic that the whole phone indistry made plastic phones…apple came along and spent more per-unit budget to make an aluminum and glass phone…then stepped it up a notch with the iPhone 4 design…making… --- ## [Florida Highway Patrol busts Miami Cop Car for Speeding](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-highway-patrol-busts-miami-cop-car-for-speeding/601204)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2011, 5:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-highway-patrol-busts-miami-cop-car-for-speeding/601204 "2011-11-05T05:18:38Z")
Bizarre story. Usually there’s professional courtesy between the police forces. I wonder what kind of turf war they got going on? The Highway patrol officer could have been interfering in a important police call. Cops d… --- ## [What Are Some Slang Names For Recreational Drugs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-slang-names-for-recreational-drugs/601638)
**Author:** [@AndyLee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AndyLee)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2011, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-slang-names-for-recreational-drugs/601638 "2011-11-05T04:17:25Z")
I was reading a book about the Carpenters and they were saying how Richard especially but even Karen took drugs. They used names of some of these drugs and I had to look them up. I could kind of figure out that Barbie… --- ## [I love Pat Head Summit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-love-pat-head-summit/601929)
**Author:** [@Becky2844](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Becky2844)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2011, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-love-pat-head-summit/601929 "2011-11-05T03:22:47Z")
I live in the FL Panhandle now, but I’m from East Tennessee. We live and breathe football—and basketball, since Pat came on the scene. The Lady Vols are an entity unto themselves, shaped by her. She’s won 18 champions… --- ## [My 15 year HS Reunion is Turkey Weekend!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-15-year-hs-reunion-is-turkey-weekend/601873)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2011, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-15-year-hs-reunion-is-turkey-weekend/601873 "2011-11-05T03:03:07Z")
Words don’t adequately convey how stoked I am for this! :smiley: Haven’t seen these people in person in 15 years! While it’ll be something of a downer that they are ahead of me in life mostly, it’s gonna be nice to s… --- ## [You Are A Germans Soldier in Stalingrad-1943:Can You Escape?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-are-a-germans-soldier-in-stalingrad-1943-can-you-escape/601856)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2011, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-are-a-germans-soldier-in-stalingrad-1943-can-you-escape/601856 "2011-11-05T01:31:00Z")
Consider this scenario: you are a regular wehrmacht soldier, so you don’t have an SS tattoo on your arm. You are the company mess sergeant, so you have been able to steal some extra rations. And hide them. Plus, you spea… --- ## [Lets do p90x!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-do-p90x/601572)
**Author:** [@Snarky\_Kong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snarky_Kong)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2011, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-do-p90x/601572 "2011-11-05T00:40:50Z")
So a friend at work and I just started this yesterday, and since having someone else to do it with, even if it’s just a name over the internet helps with motivation, I thought I could start up another thread about it. Gi… --- ## [I have passed my Series 66 exam](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-passed-my-series-66-exam/601893)
**Author:** [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2011, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-passed-my-series-66-exam/601893 "2011-11-04T23:56:05Z")
In the next phase of my next life I have now passed the Series 66 exam. To go along with my Series 7 passing of a few weeks ago I am now pretty well accredited. I’m off to St Louis for one on one classes and then anoth… --- ## [Close whale encounter (almost Jonah!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/close-whale-encounter-almost-jonah/601868)
**Author:** [@PlainJain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PlainJain)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2011, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/close-whale-encounter-almost-jonah/601868 "2011-11-04T23:42:40Z")
YouTube video here. --- ## [Is anyone willing to help me find my old friend (off-board)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-willing-to-help-me-find-my-old-friend-off-board/601855)
**Author:** [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2011, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-willing-to-help-me-find-my-old-friend-off-board/601855 "2011-11-04T23:04:42Z")
Based on the seeming success of Doper search ability in this thread it occurs to me that you guys might be able to help me find the girl who was my best friend in high school and the maid of honor at my first wedding, bu… --- ## [Minimal requirements: quaint expressions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minimal-requirements-quaint-expressions/601857)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2011, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minimal-requirements-quaint-expressions/601857 "2011-11-04T22:54:01Z")
A boss, in defining qualifications for some task: “As long as he can fog a mirror.” What other ways to put the idea? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1215) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1217)