# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1272 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1273 --- ## [My brother killed himself](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-brother-killed-himself/588009)
**Author:** [@erleichda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/erleichda)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2011, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-brother-killed-himself/588009 "2011-07-14T20:45:49Z")
It happened yesterday or today, I’m not sure when, how or exactly where. It’s too late to call anyone, but I can’t sleep yet. Sent from my LS670 using Tapatalk --- ## [Lower student loan interest rate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lower-student-loan-interest-rate/588854)
**Author:** [@elninost0rm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elninost0rm)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2011, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lower-student-loan-interest-rate/588854 "2011-07-14T19:53:04Z")
Hi everyone, A bit of background. I graduated from Penn State University in May of 2009 and I finished school with roughly ~$40,000-50,000 in debt (yeah, I know, ouch.) That said, I embarked on my working life by star… --- ## [My kid passed his driver's test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-kid-passed-his-drivers-test/589031)
**Author:** [@Algher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Algher)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2011, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-kid-passed-his-drivers-test/589031 "2011-07-14T18:49:40Z")
Another driver has been added to the family. Plus: No more shuttling him to school and practice. Negative: Just added $100 per month to my insurance bill --- ## [Another close call for a CNN crew. When will they learn better?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-close-call-for-a-cnn-crew-when-will-they-learn-better/588977)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2011, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-close-call-for-a-cnn-crew-when-will-they-learn-better/588977 "2011-07-14T18:23:28Z")
Yet another CNN crew nearly gets their butts shot off in a war zone. When will these guys learn that a camera doesn’t miraculously make them invulnerable to bullets? They’ve had individual journalists killed going all t… --- ## [My Divorce is FINALLY...um...final!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-divorce-is-finally-um-final/588659)
**Author:** [@Cell\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cell_Guy)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2011, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-divorce-is-finally-um-final/588659 "2011-07-14T17:29:27Z")
\ The 20 month saga of my divorce was completed at 1:15 today. I’m relieved and thrilled that I’m not married to that bitch anymore and I’ll probably spend the rest of the day drunk. Thanks … --- ## [Fun with Duke medical billing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fun-with-duke-medical-billing/588922)
**Author:** [@Unauthorized\_Cinnamon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unauthorized_Cinnamon)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2011, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fun-with-duke-medical-billing/588922 "2011-07-14T17:26:40Z")
Long about March 28, I had a consultation with an orthopedic surgeon whose practice is part of Duke University Medical Center. His office took x-rays. Then they realized they x-rayed my foot instead of my ankle and too… --- ## [Should I let my daughter get her navel pierced?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-let-my-daughter-get-her-navel-pierced/116075)
**Author:** [@velvetjones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/velvetjones)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2011, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-let-my-daughter-get-her-navel-pierced/116075 "2011-07-14T17:22:43Z")
My daughter, who is 15 - 16 in August, is away at Camp. She’s a counselor in training for the summer and won’t return home until August 2. I can go visit on the weekends if I want, she has saturdays off and the camp is… --- ## [Mourning Four That Will Never Be Giants](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mourning-four-that-will-never-be-giants/588978)
**Author:** [@Duckster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duckster)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2011, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mourning-four-that-will-never-be-giants/588978 "2011-07-14T17:19:49Z")
The saws came today. I had four trees cut down today. Two birch trees in the back yard, and one birch and a fruit plum in the front yard. Tonight all that remains are chips from where they stood, their stumps ground d… --- ## [Sorry To Be Such A Pesk](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sorry-to-be-such-a-pesk/588982)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2011, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sorry-to-be-such-a-pesk/588982 "2011-07-14T16:49:25Z")
Huh? A Pesk. If I’m being pesky, wouldn’t it follow that I’d have to be a pesk? And while I’m at it, I may as well confess to being a dastard as well. I love the English language! :slight\_smile: Quasi --- ## [Headlines you'd think you'd never read: Owner of killer bear chokes to death on sex toy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/headlines-youd-think-youd-never-read-owner-of-killer-bear-chokes-to-death-on-sex-toy/588920)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2011, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/headlines-youd-think-youd-never-read-owner-of-killer-bear-chokes-to-death-on-sex-toy/588920 "2011-07-14T14:55:45Z")
Owner of killer bear chokes to death on sex toy http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43744222/ns/us\_news-weird\_news --- ## [Go get your free Slurpee!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/go-get-your-free-slurpee/588684)
**Author:** [@purple\_haze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purple_haze)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2011, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/go-get-your-free-slurpee/588684 "2011-07-14T13:58:32Z")
Today is free Slurpee day at 7-11! If one is close to your place, go enjoy a nice brain freeze http://www.wptv.com/dpp/money/consumer/deal\_of\_the\_day/today’s-freebie%3A-7-eleven-free-slurpee-on-july-11,-2011 It’s only … --- ## ["Clinically proven"...to mean nothing.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clinically-proven-to-mean-nothing/588703)
**Author:** [@Ambivalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambivalid)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2011, 10:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clinically-proven-to-mean-nothing/588703 "2011-07-14T10:53:23Z")
You constantly see these products on the market that are of questionable, even dubious effectiveness and legitimacy BUT have the impressive-sounding label of having been “clinically proven” to do whatever it is they are … --- ## [Fiona the cat explores the yard](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fiona-the-cat-explores-the-yard/588575)
**Author:** [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2011, 5:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fiona-the-cat-explores-the-yard/588575 "2011-07-14T05:23:47Z")
Truly mundane and pointless. Today was Fiona’s first exploration of the back yard this year. Fiona had been an outdoor cat when we got her, but she took to being an indoor cat without any problems. Still, all it took … --- ## [It's actually nice out this week](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-actually-nice-out-this-week/588933)
**Author:** [@Malleus\_Incus\_Stapes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malleus_Incus_Stapes)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2011, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-actually-nice-out-this-week/588933 "2011-07-14T03:31:30Z")
Despite its reputation, there are many nice things about living in New Jersey. The weather usually isn’t one of them. We have grey, cold winters and hot, muggy summers. Not exactly southern California here. Well, for th… --- ## [Latin for "forget your mortality"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/latin-for-forget-your-mortality/588907)
**Author:** [@cjepson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cjepson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2011, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/latin-for-forget-your-mortality/588907 "2011-07-14T03:12:27Z")
So, “memento mori” basically means “remember your mortality”. Could any Latin scholars out there tell me how to say “forget your mortality” in Latin? Thanks in advance. --- ## [Looking for a very specific stuffed monkey (brown w/blue face, bought at Babies-R-Us)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-very-specific-stuffed-monkey-brown-w-blue-face-bought-at-babies-r-us/560830)
**Author:** [@Cisco](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cisco)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2011, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-very-specific-stuffed-monkey-brown-w-blue-face-bought-at-babies-r-us/560830 "2011-07-14T02:49:11Z")
Hi, This monkey was bought at Babies-R-Us a little over a year and a half ago. It came with a matching baby blanket. I’m looking for a replacement but can’t seem to find one anywhere. I’m hoping maybe one of the moms ar… --- ## [Hooray! my personal hotspot is working.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hooray-my-personal-hotspot-is-working/588963)
**Author:** [@Kevbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kevbo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2011, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hooray-my-personal-hotspot-is-working/588963 "2011-07-14T02:27:49Z")
Dying battery in the old phone and Verizonwireless phasing out the unlimited wireless plans finally moved me from my old justaphone to an iPhone. I spent about three hours on the phone with Verizon, then Apple support t… --- ## [Mail order chickens](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mail-order-chickens/575970)
**Author:** [@Renee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Renee)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2011, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mail-order-chickens/575970 "2011-07-13T22:31:29Z")
My chicks arrived this morning! I just had to share. I got: 3 Easter eggers 2 Barred Rock 1 Black Sex Link 1 Rhode Island Red 1 Black Australorp 1 Partridge Plymouth Rock From Ideal hatchery in Texas. I was worr… --- ## [Please tell me the best way to debunk a Ponzi Scheme](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-tell-me-the-best-way-to-debunk-a-ponzi-scheme/588818)
**Author:** [@Nzinga\_Seated](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nzinga_Seated)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2011, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-tell-me-the-best-way-to-debunk-a-ponzi-scheme/588818 "2011-07-13T21:38:12Z")
I detest pyramid schemes. LOATHE them. I have seen really good guys turn into absolute scum bucket bottom feeders in their pursuit to be successful, stopping at nothing to try and get their promised and elusive rolexes… --- ## [Dont be Shy...Please!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-be-shy-please/588390)
**Author:** [@Ambivalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambivalid)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2011, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-be-shy-please/588390 "2011-07-13T21:16:46Z")
People seem so surprised when I talk to them without a trace of hesitancy or offense about my disability and it’s related issues. So surprised that I would actually ENCOURAGE those with whom I’m interacting to voice any … --- ## [dbx820 is now Profound Gibberish](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dbx820-is-now-profound-gibberish/588855)
**Author:** [@Profound\_Gibberish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Profound_Gibberish)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2011, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dbx820-is-now-profound-gibberish/588855 "2011-07-13T18:36:05Z")
I believe my new user name is far more reflective of my contributions to this forum. :smiley: --- ## [There are a lot of police traps these past few weeks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-are-a-lot-of-police-traps-these-past-few-weeks/588870)
**Author:** [@sparky\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sparky_1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2011, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-are-a-lot-of-police-traps-these-past-few-weeks/588870 "2011-07-13T17:35:02Z")
For maybe 3 weeks now I have been seeing a far greater number of police traps on one of the highways I use for my commute. What seems weird is that I used to only see State Police cars, but lately have been seeing local… --- ## [Bumming Cigarettes.."It's my last one"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bumming-cigarettes-its-my-last-one/588538)
**Author:** [@What\_the](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_the)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2011, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bumming-cigarettes-its-my-last-one/588538 "2011-07-13T14:52:51Z")
Smokers are an oppressed class these days. Then there are the homeless and others who get along by bumming whatever they can from whomever will comply. Some might consider them oppressed by society as well. The other … --- ## [Sister upgraded phone, gave old iphone to Dad. Now what?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sister-upgraded-phone-gave-old-iphone-to-dad-now-what/588650)
**Author:** [@eno801](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eno801)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2011, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sister-upgraded-phone-gave-old-iphone-to-dad-now-what/588650 "2011-07-13T13:58:38Z")
I think it is a 3g model will have to check. How would I go activating this thing for my dad to use. Can I do it over Itunes? It still has the old sim in there as my sis switched carriers from ATT to Sprint. I reset the … --- ## [Jack-of-all-trades, master of none syndrome. How do you stick with something?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jack-of-all-trades-master-of-none-syndrome-how-do-you-stick-with-something/588713)
**Author:** [@Rigamarole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rigamarole)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2011, 11:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jack-of-all-trades-master-of-none-syndrome-how-do-you-stick-with-something/588713 "2011-07-13T11:03:46Z")
I tend to have the problem that I’m interested in a great many things and would love to learn and master everything, but of course I can’t and as a result, I tend to give up on developing new skills and areas of knowledg… --- ## [If you do not keep a plunger in your bathroom, I will improvise.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-do-not-keep-a-plunger-in-your-bathroom-i-will-improvise/588656)
**Author:** [@drastic\_quench](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drastic_quench)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2011, 6:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-do-not-keep-a-plunger-in-your-bathroom-i-will-improvise/588656 "2011-07-13T06:46:09Z")
And you wouldn’t like me when I improvise. No matter how delicate and flushable your own poops may be, if I am a guest in your home frequently enough, I will clog your toilet. I’ll be discreet about it; I want to be di… --- ## [That's Reverend Nawth Chucka to you!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thats-reverend-nawth-chucka-to-you/388915)
**Author:** [@Nawth\_Chucka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nawth_Chucka)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2011, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thats-reverend-nawth-chucka-to-you/388915 "2011-07-12T21:55:48Z")
I really enjoyed having my own business, back when I cleaned houses and helped nice older people around their houses with parties and recitals and such. Then, I was forced back into the workaday world, where I needed to… --- ## [How do you read this sentence (no spaces)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-read-this-sentence-no-spaces/588139)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2011, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-read-this-sentence-no-spaces/588139 "2011-07-12T21:52:24Z")
Reply before reading the other replies. Read this sentence and put spaces in it where you first think/notice they should go. Loveisnowhere Interesting bit of trivia: \[spoiler\]Apparently those who are more optimistic … --- ## [I just rode my bicycle into town and back!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-rode-my-bicycle-into-town-and-back/588771)
**Author:** [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2011, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-rode-my-bicycle-into-town-and-back/588771 "2011-07-12T20:15:53Z")
I am now living with friends, 5 km from the small town of Sutton, Ontario. This afternoon, I rode my bike into town and back. My first bike ride in several years! I hope to do mare, and that it gets easier… --- ## [Completely ludicrous Wal-Mart response to disabled request](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/completely-ludicrous-wal-mart-response-to-disabled-request/588717)
**Author:** [@It\_s\_Not\_Rocket\_Surgery](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/It_s_Not_Rocket_Surgery)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2011, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/completely-ludicrous-wal-mart-response-to-disabled-request/588717 "2011-07-12T19:45:27Z")
Jamie McGarry will enjoy this story! My wife and I went into Wal-Mart tonight. My wife has MS and uses her own scooter to navigate larger stores. While I was paying, she went to their Redbox to check out the rental DV… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1271) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1273)