# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1254 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1255 --- ## [The disappearance of Lauren Spierer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-disappearance-of-lauren-spierer/586006)
**Author:** [@Argent\_Towers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Argent_Towers)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2011, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-disappearance-of-lauren-spierer/586006 "2011-08-16T18:21:11Z")
Lauren Spierer, a 20 year old Indiana University student, has been missing since June 3rd. Bloomington, Indiana and the surrounding areas have been captivated and shocked by this case, which has completely dominated the … --- ## [Hey](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey/592603)
**Author:** [@MOIDALIZE](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MOIDALIZE)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2011, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey/592603 "2011-08-16T17:27:36Z")
What’s going on? --- ## [I feel like I have a childish name.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-feel-like-i-have-a-childish-name/592403)
**Author:** [@may\_be\_ignorant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/may_be_ignorant)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2011, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-feel-like-i-have-a-childish-name/592403 "2011-08-16T15:34:56Z")
My given first name is Cody. I’ve had a few nicknames, but none that ever stuck for very long. Cody was ok while I was younger, even though there were like 7 of us in my relatively small graduating class, but now every t… --- ## [I'm usually not much for fetishes, but I am all over this...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-usually-not-much-for-fetishes-but-i-am-all-over-this/592884)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2011, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-usually-not-much-for-fetishes-but-i-am-all-over-this/592884 "2011-08-16T15:28:59Z")
Roommate Offers to Help Cover Rent in Creepiest Way Possible If this is your cup of tea I will FULLY cooperate with your fetish! --- ## [I'm in a book!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-in-a-book/592662)
**Author:** [@jackdavinci](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jackdavinci)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2011, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-in-a-book/592662 "2011-08-16T14:59:19Z")
I’m guessing I’d need a mod’s permission to link to the actual book, so I won’t do that. Back in 1998 I went to Burning Man and was filmed and photographed by various people, at least three of which involved signing rele… --- ## [The Cardiff Kook](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cardiff-kook/592893)
**Author:** [@Morgenstern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgenstern)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2011, 2:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cardiff-kook/592893 "2011-08-16T14:29:52Z")
If you live in San Diego County, you’ve seen or at least heard of the Cardiff Kook. It’s a statue of a surfer, not a great surfer mind you, hence the name “kook.” A kook is a surfer who hasn’t arrived, one who’s alw… --- ## [Ask the Pastured Poultry Farmer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-pastured-poultry-farmer/584333)
**Author:** [@jlzania](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jlzania)\ **Replies:** 157\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2011, 10:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-pastured-poultry-farmer/584333 "2011-08-16T10:58:52Z")
In the June mini rants thread in the BBQ Pit, \*\*congodwarf \*\*expressed interest in my occuption-pastured poutry farming-and rather than hijack that thread, I’ve decided to start an “Ask the…” thread to answer his/her que… --- ## [Help three cops, get fired by your boss](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-three-cops-get-fired-by-your-boss/592210)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2011, 7:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-three-cops-get-fired-by-your-boss/592210 "2011-08-16T07:06:49Z")
“No good deed” and all that. Unbelieveable: AOL - Finance News & Latest Business Headlines - AOL.com But I suspect - I hope! - he’ll be reinstated soon. --- ## [It breaks me up how much the guys at me mechanic's love my Crown Vic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-breaks-me-up-how-much-the-guys-at-me-mechanics-love-my-crown-vic/592865)
**Author:** [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2011, 6:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-breaks-me-up-how-much-the-guys-at-me-mechanics-love-my-crown-vic/592865 "2011-08-16T06:05:48Z")
Sure, it’s a '90 with 54k miles and it belonged to the shop owner’s MIL so they probably grew up maintaining it, but it’s still cute. Guys, it was for sale for a couple months before I bought it for the price of a SERIO… --- ## [Tutankhamen Was a Minor King: Why Was So Much Good Stuff Buried With Him?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tutankhamen-was-a-minor-king-why-was-so-much-good-stuff-buried-with-him/592728)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2011, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tutankhamen-was-a-minor-king-why-was-so-much-good-stuff-buried-with-him/592728 "2011-08-16T03:43:36Z")
Egyptologists tell s that Tutankhamen was a very minor pharoah-he died at 19, and had almost no impact upon Egyptian history. Yest, his tomb was loaded with gold objects, and nice furniture-the gokd maks is magnificent. … --- ## [Bangkok Named "World's Best City" ... Again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bangkok-named-worlds-best-city-again/588481)
**Author:** [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2011, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bangkok-named-worlds-best-city-again/588481 "2011-08-16T03:16:10Z")
By Travel + Leisure magazine, for the second year in a row. Story here. This despite our riots last year, seemingly long forgotten by the populace. Siem Reap, Cambodia, home to Angkor Wat, is the only other Asian city in… --- ## [Best. Scandal. Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-scandal-ever/592849)
**Author:** [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2011, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-scandal-ever/592849 "2011-08-16T01:37:22Z")
\[Airline sex scandal delays ad campaign\](Airline sex scandal delays ad campaign) --- ## [I hate cars.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-cars/592476)
**Author:** [@Ogre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ogre)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2011, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-cars/592476 "2011-08-16T01:25:25Z")
Particularly mine right now, since when I was taking my 17-month-old to daycare this morning, I started smelling gasoline. A lot of gasoline. At the dealership, they tell me 1) it’s unsafe to drive, because 2) the gas … --- ## [Yahoo E-Mail And Their On The Right Side Ads......](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yahoo-e-mail-and-their-on-the-right-side-ads/592829)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2011, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yahoo-e-mail-and-their-on-the-right-side-ads/592829 "2011-08-15T23:26:27Z")
… are loading slow as hell, and I think it’s because of those ads. Also, as I stare at a completely white screen, there’s a link at the bottom which begins with the number 36. I’ve run all my protective services, but som… --- ## [Help stop child sex trafficking](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-stop-child-sex-trafficking/592486)
**Author:** [@Wood\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wood_Man)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2011, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-stop-child-sex-trafficking/592486 "2011-08-15T21:17:08Z")
They are looking for ideas for a billboard for stopping child sex trafficking. Any ideas? --- ## [HS Reunion: asked a million times. Now, a million & one](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hs-reunion-asked-a-million-times-now-a-million-one/592196)
**Author:** [@Count\_Blucher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Count_Blucher)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2011, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hs-reunion-asked-a-million-times-now-a-million-one/592196 "2011-08-15T21:06:04Z")
Pros: Some people I haven’t seen for a while. But we’d never connect as regular friends. HS FB people expect me to. Cons: Its $150 that I’d rather not spend right now At least one person there will want to cause tr… --- ## [The one thing your spouse does that drives you nuts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-one-thing-your-spouse-does-that-drives-you-nuts/589147)
**Author:** [@Soylent\_Juicy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soylent_Juicy)\ **Replies:** 171\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2011, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-one-thing-your-spouse-does-that-drives-you-nuts/589147 "2011-08-15T20:44:35Z")
I love my fiance very, very much, obviously or I wouldn’t be marrying the guy next month. LOL. But there is one thing that drives me insane: he doesn’t do the “Jeep Wave” when he is driving my Jeep. Those of you with … --- ## [The "Magical Misery Tour"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-magical-misery-tour/592804)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2011, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-magical-misery-tour/592804 "2011-08-15T18:11:07Z")
What Mitt Romney is calling Obama’s bus trip. I like it and had to laugh! That’s an awesome line! :D:D Quasi --- ## [Making money from home.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-money-from-home/592708)
**Author:** [@eddiec3434](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eddiec3434)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2011, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-money-from-home/592708 "2011-08-15T16:43:41Z")
I’m stuck at home and I have and some money to invest. Is there any legitimate ways to make a few bucks from home? Am I wasting my time? Give it to me straight. --- ## [Cathay Pacific "Goes the Extra Mile" Indeed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cathay-pacific-goes-the-extra-mile-indeed/592791)
**Author:** [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2011, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cathay-pacific-goes-the-extra-mile-indeed/592791 "2011-08-15T16:32:25Z")
Or maybe not anymore as per this story. The basic story: Photos emerged online recently of what looked like a Cathay Pacific stewardess performing oral sex on someone in the, um, cockpit. They turned out to be a steward… --- ## [I got my new Droid 3! Squee!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-my-new-droid-3-squee/592459)
**Author:** [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2011, 2:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-my-new-droid-3-squee/592459 "2011-08-15T14:10:54Z")
It just came in the mail yesterday and I’m still busy setting it up. Anyone else have one? --- ## [Post-Accident Traumatic Stress](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-accident-traumatic-stress/592646)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2011, 12:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-accident-traumatic-stress/592646 "2011-08-15T12:15:48Z")
Is there such a term? Because I think I may have it, following the three-car accident I caused back in April. The one which caused my decision to stop driving and the one that some of y’all let me have it about - deserve… --- ## [A Bowl Full of Paper Clips. The Hold It Together MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-bowl-full-of-paper-clips-the-hold-it-together-mmp/591927)
**Author:** [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Replies:** 185\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2011, 6:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-bowl-full-of-paper-clips-the-hold-it-together-mmp/591927 "2011-08-15T06:38:02Z")
This is a topic taken from the list of MMP topics gt has so thoughtfully put together. Actually she probably did that while procrastinatin’ over doin’ sump’n she should have been doin’ but I don’t judge. :smiley: See, I… --- ## [Worldwide shortage of sexy teenage girl-exorcists](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worldwide-shortage-of-sexy-teenage-girl-exorcists/592485)
**Author:** [@blindboyard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blindboyard)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2011, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worldwide-shortage-of-sexy-teenage-girl-exorcists/592485 "2011-08-15T02:44:50Z")
So… had to be in America, I suppose. Never thought I’d read the Daily Mail complaining about a “worldwide exorcist shortage”. And the Church of England, in which half the priests don’t even believe in the holy ghost, co… --- ## [Stupid third degree burn](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-third-degree-burn/592697)
**Author:** [@picunurse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/picunurse)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2011, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-third-degree-burn/592697 "2011-08-15T01:48:52Z")
I’m not looking for answers. I worked in two burn ICUs over the years. I just want to vent. A few days ago I was cooking breakfast in my nightgown, a thin teeshirt. I had a pan steaming some eggs on a front burner. I re… --- ## [The governor of Massachusetts has WHAT?!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-governor-of-massachusetts-has-what/592387)
**Author:** [@Sal\_Ammoniac](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sal_Ammoniac)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2011, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-governor-of-massachusetts-has-what/592387 "2011-08-15T00:58:03Z")
Read it and, er… weep. --- ## [Sarah Palin Knew That The USA's Credit Rating Was Going To Be Downgraded; What Else Does She Know?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sarah-palin-knew-that-the-usas-credit-rating-was-going-to-be-downgraded-what-else-does-she-know/592265)
**Author:** [@MPB\_in\_Salt\_Lake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MPB_in_Salt_Lake)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2011, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sarah-palin-knew-that-the-usas-credit-rating-was-going-to-be-downgraded-what-else-does-she-know/592265 "2011-08-15T00:01:11Z")
Today Sarah Palin told the world that she tried to warn the world about the coming downgrade, and how she saw it coming from a mile away, saying “One doesn’t need a Harvard Law degree” to have foreseen the impending cr… --- ## [The Onion Editor Badly Injured in 'Flash Mob' Explosion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-onion-editor-badly-injured-in-flash-mob-explosion/592339)
**Author:** [@Shagnasty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shagnasty)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2011, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-onion-editor-badly-injured-in-flash-mob-explosion/592339 "2011-08-14T23:47:45Z")
You would think this would be some type of joke but sadly it is not. A Philadelphia woman who works for the satirical paper The Onion was injured along with several other people when a flash mob turned violent in Philade… --- ## [Daniel Morecombe- Perhaps His Killer Has Been Nailed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/daniel-morecombe-perhaps-his-killer-has-been-nailed/592568)
**Author:** [@Cicero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cicero)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2011, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/daniel-morecombe-perhaps-his-killer-has-been-nailed/592568 "2011-08-14T22:03:22Z")
Story here. Basically, this 11 year old child went missing from a bus stop in a semi rural setting back in 2003. He appeared a very endearing young person and there were heaps of flyers going around asking people if th… --- ## [We're coming to America!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-coming-to-america/585805)
**Author:** [@SciFiSam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SciFiSam)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2011, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-coming-to-america/585805 "2011-08-14T18:30:14Z")
Just on holiday, but we don’t do many of those, so this is exciting. So this is a combination of ‘squee!’ and a few questions. First we’re going to LA, to stay with friends at a Malibu beachfront villa then stay with fr… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1253) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1255)