# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1261 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1262 --- ## [Mundane and Pointless Roommate rant](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mundane-and-pointless-roommate-rant/590905)
**Author:** [@Bpelta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bpelta)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2011, 10:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mundane-and-pointless-roommate-rant/590905 "2011-08-04T10:09:35Z")
Well, I’m not in a rage, but I’m angry enough to feel I have to write this down to put this tempest in a teapot in perspective…so hope this is the right forum for this as opposed to the Pit. My roommates this past year … --- ## [So, some poor bastard stole my identity...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-some-poor-bastard-stole-my-identity/591381)
**Author:** [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2011, 9:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-some-poor-bastard-stole-my-identity/591381 "2011-08-04T09:52:30Z")
Good god, who would want to be me?! Apparently, sometime last November, someone got ahold of my S.S.# and probably some other stuff, opened a credit card under my name, made some charges (although the credit co. didn’t … --- ## [TMD can bite me... if it could get its jaw open to do it!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tmd-can-bite-me-if-it-could-get-its-jaw-open-to-do-it/589996)
**Author:** [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2011, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tmd-can-bite-me-if-it-could-get-its-jaw-open-to-do-it/589996 "2011-08-04T00:44:46Z")
Officially diagnosed with TMD this morning after I’ve spent two days with a weird inability to shut my jaw completely. On the plus side, going to the dentist and hearing one’s teeth are “gorgeous” makes me preen. On th… --- ## [Penmanship = Fonts? WTF?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/penmanship-fonts-wtf/591423)
**Author:** [@Ruby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruby)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2011, 5:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/penmanship-fonts-wtf/591423 "2011-08-04T05:20:31Z")
Stumble has a beta feature that you type your interest in the search block and Stumble will only give you pages on that topic. I entered “penmanship”. It took 6 different pages of fonts before getting to the first penm… --- ## ["Back east"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/back-east/591390)
**Author:** [@An\_Gadai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/An_Gadai)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2011, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/back-east/591390 "2011-08-04T04:37:12Z")
It’s a term I hear sometimes on American telly. Is it only used by Easterners who have moved out west or is it a general term for the east? --- ## [An Old Car Dies. A New Car Is Born](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-old-car-dies-a-new-car-is-born/591363)
**Author:** [@Onomatopoeia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Onomatopoeia)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2011, 3:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-old-car-dies-a-new-car-is-born/591363 "2011-08-04T03:06:27Z")
Well, it finally happened. After almost 300,000 miles, my 1999 Toyota Solara finally bit the big one. 12 years is a long time to own a car, I guess, and I knew I was on borrowed time for the last two years or so, but it … --- ## [Got Nuts? Uh, Truck Nuts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-nuts-uh-truck-nuts/591286)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2011, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-nuts-uh-truck-nuts/591286 "2011-08-04T02:55:25Z")
I’ve seen these in the stores. The silver ones are pretty cool. I wouldn’t want them on my truck, but don’t mind if others display them. You have to look close to recognize what they are. The flesh colored ones, are … --- ## [Where can he acquire 1 Radiation Detector](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-he-acquire-1-radiation-detector/591307)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2011, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-he-acquire-1-radiation-detector/591307 "2011-08-04T01:47:26Z")
You needs to study the quality, durability and reliability of this dosimeter to secure and convey right result ensue. There some type or classification of Dosimeter. One is the quartz fiber Dosimeter, Film badge Dosimete… --- ## [Sometimes Crime Dramas Don't Teach You Everything You Need to Know](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sometimes-crime-dramas-dont-teach-you-everything-you-need-to-know/591404)
**Author:** [@Shagnasty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shagnasty)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2011, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sometimes-crime-dramas-dont-teach-you-everything-you-need-to-know/591404 "2011-08-04T01:33:55Z")
A 28 year old woman originally from my adopted home area in Massachusetts disappeared on a camping trip with her boyfriend in Oregon a few days ago. They got into an argument and she stormed off and didn’t return the res… --- ## [So my wife just left me....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-my-wife-just-left-me/590018)
**Author:** [@FuriousGeorge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FuriousGeorge)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2011, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-my-wife-just-left-me/590018 "2011-08-04T01:24:47Z")
…makes me a two time loser, I guess. Long story. Boring. No one wants to hear. Too mundane even for MPSIMS. Just, ya know, sorta letting out a heavy sigh. Heavy sigh. --- ## [Economist's cartoon this month](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/economists-cartoon-this-month/590829)
**Author:** [@Capt.Ridley\_s\_Shooting\_Party](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Capt.Ridley_s_Shooting_Party)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2011, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/economists-cartoon-this-month/590829 "2011-08-04T00:55:33Z")
Click. :stuck\_out\_tongue: Actually, given the fact we’re careering towards another recession at the very least, unless something is agreed soon, it’s not that particularly funny. --- ## [It's unfortunate that Cody Santiago is a purse-snatcher instead of a male-model](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-unfortunate-that-cody-santiago-is-a-purse-snatcher-instead-of-a-male-model/591392)
**Author:** [@OscarGold](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OscarGold)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2011, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-unfortunate-that-cody-santiago-is-a-purse-snatcher-instead-of-a-male-model/591392 "2011-08-04T00:29:02Z")
http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/08/03/suspect-identified-in-purse-snatching-from-woman-in-wheelchair/ If this pretty boy had good sense or a good upbringing or good luck, he would have become a male model and not… --- ## [BB Gun a deadly weapon? Come on....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bb-gun-a-deadly-weapon-come-on/590904)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2011, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bb-gun-a-deadly-weapon-come-on/590904 "2011-08-03T23:04:48Z")
We used BB Gun’s as kids in our playground wars. We’d put on those ugly plastic shop goggles and go at it. It doesn’t sting too bad if the person was at least ten feet away. We never deliberately shot anyone from close… --- ## [FBI May have Found D.B. Cooper](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fbi-may-have-found-d-b-cooper/591203)
**Author:** [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2011, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fbi-may-have-found-d-b-cooper/591203 "2011-08-03T22:01:09Z")
Link to SLATE article: http://slatest.slate.com/posts/2011/08/01/d\_b\_cooper\_skyjacking\_case\_fbi\_says\_it\_has\_a\_new\_lead\_in\_famous\_.html They are not yet confirming or revealing the name, but say the man has been dead fo… --- ## [What happens in this communication situation, and how can I deal with it better?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-in-this-communication-situation-and-how-can-i-deal-with-it-better/590484)
**Author:** [@Mops](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mops)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2011, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-in-this-communication-situation-and-how-can-i-deal-with-it-better/590484 "2011-08-03T20:41:19Z")
On a bike trip: My SO: What path should we take? Me: I think… Her: The lower, graveled path? Me: Why don’t we… Her: Or the climbing road - looks strenuous Me: We should… Her: Well, what do you think? Me: I’d pref… --- ## [Familiar with local politics in Trenton NJ? Please comment on this story](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/familiar-with-local-politics-in-trenton-nj-please-comment-on-this-story/591225)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2011, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/familiar-with-local-politics-in-trenton-nj-please-comment-on-this-story/591225 "2011-08-03T20:02:05Z")
This seems trite enough, a holder of a local office emails nude photos of himself to a woman, the photos end up online, he resigns. But - \*The photos were made available online by a political enemy \*The politician is … --- ## [Dogs (and one cat) shaking off water (high speed photos)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dogs-and-one-cat-shaking-off-water-high-speed-photos/591198)
**Author:** [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2011, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dogs-and-one-cat-shaking-off-water-high-speed-photos/591198 "2011-08-03T17:55:10Z")
This is pretty hilarious. --- ## [My wife said another man's name mid-climax last night](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-said-another-mans-name-mid-climax-last-night/591178)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2011, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-said-another-mans-name-mid-climax-last-night/591178 "2011-08-03T16:50:40Z")
…it was the name of my urologist. As in, “I sure hope Dr. \[Urologist\]'s handiwork held together.” As in, the vasectomy he just gave me. While I totally agree with her, it was still strange to hear it while the pistons w… --- ## [Computers/software planned obsolescence cheeses me off!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computers-software-planned-obsolescence-cheeses-me-off/591200)
**Author:** [@Swallowed\_My\_Cellphone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Swallowed_My_Cellphone)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2011, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computers-software-planned-obsolescence-cheeses-me-off/591200 "2011-08-03T15:47:17Z")
Not pit worthy, but I’m really, really harboring a hate-on for computer and software manufacturers. My first year of college, I had the typerwriter my dad used when he was in high school. The typerwiter was over 30 years… --- ## [Weird Animal Stuff on Yahoo News, plus bras](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-animal-stuff-on-yahoo-news-plus-bras/591327)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2011, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-animal-stuff-on-yahoo-news-plus-bras/591327 "2011-08-03T15:32:51Z")
Ukraine to save bears from forced vodka drinking \*\*Stop wearing bunny suit, police tell Idaho man \*\* http://news.yahoo.com/stop-wearing-bunny-suit-police-tell-idaho-man-144653723.html Bra chain record comes apart … --- ## [There's a lot of thunder going on outside](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-a-lot-of-thunder-going-on-outside/590908)
**Author:** [@LouisB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LouisB)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2011, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-a-lot-of-thunder-going-on-outside/590908 "2011-08-03T14:17:39Z")
I thing God is pissed off at The Republican Party. I know he’s pissed off at the Tea Party idiots cause he told me so. --- ## [Standing on the precipice of a new life](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/standing-on-the-precipice-of-a-new-life/590845)
**Author:** [@jjimm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jjimm)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2011, 12:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/standing-on-the-precipice-of-a-new-life/590845 "2011-08-03T12:06:39Z")
The job has gone. The house has sold. The girlfriend has moved back to Italy. I have got rid of 95% of my material possessions. Got a bit of money in the bank. So I’ve made a big decision. I’m heading off into the wild … --- ## [Thailand Named Best Expat Place to Live](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thailand-named-best-expat-place-to-live/560612)
**Author:** [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2011, 8:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thailand-named-best-expat-place-to-live/560612 "2011-08-03T08:54:21Z")
Stories here and here. Not bad considering this comes on the heels of all our street riots and ahead of more expected to come. Excerpt: “Apparently civil war and dead bodies rolling in the gutter is part of the fun.” C… --- ## [US Soldiers in Afghanistan may not be paid](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-soldiers-in-afghanistan-may-not-be-paid/590821)
**Author:** [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2011, 8:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-soldiers-in-afghanistan-may-not-be-paid/590821 "2011-08-03T08:18:44Z")
If there is a default.Per Admiral Mullen So what can we expect to see. Falling morale. Certainly. Dissatisfaction. Most likely. Mutiny? Resignations? It sounds like Spain in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. --- ## [Why did Spongbob Squarepants visit the local 7-eleven?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-spongbob-squarepants-visit-the-local-7-eleven/591041)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2011, 6:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-spongbob-squarepants-visit-the-local-7-eleven/591041 "2011-08-03T06:44:54Z")
To rob it --- ## [Housing info for PDX](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/housing-info-for-pdx/591275)
**Author:** [@Rick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2011, 6:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/housing-info-for-pdx/591275 "2011-08-03T06:15:59Z")
Well it looks like I may be taking a new job and relocating to Portland Oregon. It’s not a done deal yet, but close. This means I will have to find a place to live. The job is near Airport Way and I 205. Any locals h… --- ## [How do you deal with hurt from the dead?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-deal-with-hurt-from-the-dead/590969)
**Author:** [@Ruby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruby)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2011, 4:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-deal-with-hurt-from-the-dead/590969 "2011-08-03T04:27:56Z")
My g/f’s grandmother recently died and left a small inheritance to all 8 grandchildren. All but one of the grandchildren have been married and divorced at least once, including my g/f. For some reason, grandma felt com… --- ## [Using on-line travel sites](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/using-on-line-travel-sites/591208)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2011, 4:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/using-on-line-travel-sites/591208 "2011-08-03T04:25:11Z")
If you’re traveling somewhere that you can’t get to non-stop, is there a way to find a connection through a specific city? For example: on the way to Hawaii, can you pick to go through SF? --- ## [Gabby Giffords returns to the House](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gabby-giffords-returns-to-the-house/591108)
**Author:** [@Frank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frank)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2011, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gabby-giffords-returns-to-the-house/591108 "2011-08-03T02:10:42Z")
She came in at the end of the debt limit vote. She looks OK. Kind of wan and skinny, but seems to have energy and is standing up and recognizing people. Great news! --- ## [Dinner Party Udpate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dinner-party-udpate/590966)
**Author:** [@YaraMateo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YaraMateo)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2011, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dinner-party-udpate/590966 "2011-08-03T01:38:52Z")
So, I had my dinner party last night. Things went pretty well, but I under estimated how much work I had to put into it. I started preparing some of the things Friday night and felt a bit over my head. I tried a few of t… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1260) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1262)