# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1275 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1276 --- ## [Casey Anthony Sentenced to 4 years](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/casey-anthony-sentenced-to-4-years/588181)
**Author:** [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2011, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/casey-anthony-sentenced-to-4-years/588181 "2011-07-08T17:39:14Z")
But the judge says that she will get out in July or August? And she’s been in jail for about 2 1/2 years, some of that for other charges? Does not compute. --- ## [Tax Alert: 10% of non-profits are losing their non-profit status](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tax-alert-10-of-non-profits-are-losing-their-non-profit-status/588316)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2011, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tax-alert-10-of-non-profits-are-losing-their-non-profit-status/588316 "2011-07-08T16:39:01Z")
At least in Indiana, that’s true. I’d suspect similar number across the country. Story here. Be careful when making your charitable gifts this year. --- ## [99 little know facts about the founding of the USA](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/99-little-know-facts-about-the-founding-of-the-usa/587604)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2011, 1:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/99-little-know-facts-about-the-founding-of-the-usa/587604 "2011-07-08T13:12:10Z")
As we (the greatest people on earth, you know who you are) celebrate our nation’s birth this weekend with traditions dating back to the 1300s, I offer up some little-known tid-bits about the men (and pretty ladies) who h… --- ## [X-Ray images](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/x-ray-images/588265)
**Author:** [@rbroome](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rbroome)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2011, 4:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/x-ray-images/588265 "2011-07-08T04:40:22Z")
I happened on this link showing a full body X-Ray of an adult. I had heard of such things before-X-Ray machines used to image feet in shoe stores, etc, but I had never seen anything like the above. The lady to one sid… --- ## [Trains: not riding; just seeing and hearing them](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trains-not-riding-just-seeing-and-hearing-them/587709)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2011, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trains-not-riding-just-seeing-and-hearing-them/587709 "2011-07-08T00:40:29Z")
There’s a recent thread dealing with how long it’s been since you rode a train. This one is for those of us who don’t necessarily ride them regularly, but who have the occasion to hear them or see them often enough to m… --- ## [Rats with tiny teddy bears!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rats-with-tiny-teddy-bears/587815)
**Author:** [@LawMonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LawMonkey)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2011, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rats-with-tiny-teddy-bears/587815 "2011-07-08T00:16:27Z")
Do I really need to explain it further? --- ## [My dead uncle's last words](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dead-uncles-last-words/588074)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2011, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dead-uncles-last-words/588074 "2011-07-08T00:10:22Z")
My uncle Mike died yesterday afternoon. While trying to help a neighbor start his lawn mower, he collapsed and died apparently of a heart attack. The neighbor says that the last thing Mike said was, “Don’t get old.” I… --- ## [I can't imagine how my daughter could hear](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cant-imagine-how-my-daughter-could-hear/587959)
**Author:** [@Mighty\_Girl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mighty_Girl)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2011, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cant-imagine-how-my-daughter-could-hear/587959 "2011-07-07T23:34:09Z")
My daughter turned 6 this week and I just took her to the doctor for her annual checkup and to get her shots. In the course of the examination the doctor said that she had impacted wax in her ears. I wasn’t totally surp… --- ## [Arrrrrrrlington (WA) Fly-In](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arrrrrrrlington-wa-fly-in/588229)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2011, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arrrrrrrlington-wa-fly-in/588229 "2011-07-07T20:54:21Z")
Hey, Washington Dopers. The Arlington Fly-In is happening. Roomie and I are planning to go Saturday. We’ll try to hook up with a friend from a now-defunct MeetUp group. --- ## [Can't See My Followers On Blogspot (Google)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-see-my-followers-on-blogspot-google/588221)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2011, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-see-my-followers-on-blogspot-google/588221 "2011-07-07T19:29:44Z")
Is this happening to anyone else? Could you help me out with a fix? (Not THAT kinda “fix”;)). Thanks Q --- ## [Strep Throat from Hell](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strep-throat-from-hell/587760)
**Author:** [@alice\_in\_wonderland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alice_in_wonderland)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2011, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strep-throat-from-hell/587760 "2011-07-07T15:43:33Z")
Ugh - have a strep throat infection that just won’t quit. i am starting my third round of antibiotics today - the first round worked but the walk in clinic doc only gave me 7 days worth. i finished them all, but about … --- ## [Phoenix dust storm video](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/phoenix-dust-storm-video/588031)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2011, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/phoenix-dust-storm-video/588031 "2011-07-07T14:46:51Z")
Pretty cool video (about 3/4 of the way down) and stills of the onset of “monsoon season” in Phoenix. And with appropriate apocalypic music! --- ## [JailbreakMe 3.0 for iPhone/iPad released today](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jailbreakme-3-0-for-iphone-ipad-released-today/588154)
**Author:** [@xash](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xash)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2011, 7:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jailbreakme-3-0-for-iphone-ipad-released-today/588154 "2011-07-07T07:19:00Z")
The latest jailbreak for iOS was released today. This is the first public release to support iPad 2. More info here: http://www.jailbreakme.com/#moreinfo This is the simplest way to jailbreak your iOS device, and ta… --- ## [When nursing moms attack](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-nursing-moms-attack/587256)
**Author:** [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2011, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-nursing-moms-attack/587256 "2011-07-07T02:16:57Z")
Ohio woman charged in breast milk assault: \*"The deputies said Mrs. Robinette began yelling profanities when they approached the car and refused to get out. She then told them she is a breastfeeding mother, removed her … --- ## [MAYO](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mayo/587857)
**Author:** [@sas61](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sas61)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2011, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mayo/587857 "2011-07-07T02:01:59Z")
\[COLOR=“red”\]In reality, it is the potatoes and eggs in potato salad that can cause foodborne illness. The mayonnaise actually acts as a preservative which protects the potato salad. Commercially purchased mayonnaise is… --- ## [Verdict in Anthony Trial to be announced at 2:15 Eastern](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/verdict-in-anthony-trial-to-be-announced-at-2-15-eastern/587917)
**Author:** [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2011, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/verdict-in-anthony-trial-to-be-announced-at-2-15-eastern/587917 "2011-07-07T01:31:21Z")
Figured anyone following the trial would want to know. I think she’s gonna be found guilty of Capital Murder… --- ## [Now thems some dedicated Hos](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-thems-some-dedicated-hos/588104)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2011, 10:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-thems-some-dedicated-hos/588104 "2011-07-06T22:52:43Z")
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43650531/ns/world\_news-asia\_pacific/ I’m not sure if there is anything at all that I would be willing to set my ass on fire to make a point for. And of the things I wouldn’t set my self on fi… --- ## [Dear Husband: stop calling those awful pictures you made of me "cute" and "typically you".](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-husband-stop-calling-those-awful-pictures-you-made-of-me-cute-and-typically-you/587617)
**Author:** [@Maastricht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maastricht)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2011, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-husband-stop-calling-those-awful-pictures-you-made-of-me-cute-and-typically-you/587617 "2011-07-06T21:25:35Z")
Yes, I am vain. And yes, my self image is apparently fragile. And it is sweet that you took this awful picture of me with our new camera, and then tell me it is a cute picture of me. Even though my nose and chin are fish… --- ## [Recreational Outrage](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recreational-outrage/587885)
**Author:** [@aruvqan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aruvqan)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2011, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recreational-outrage/587885 "2011-07-06T17:44:37Z")
You know, instead of just popping a link up, making a couple disparaging statements about the situation and wandering off, how about doing something If the RO is about how some kid was abused to death, how about getting… --- ## [Any tips for first time trip to Ireland?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-tips-for-first-time-trip-to-ireland/580410)
**Author:** [@FE3O4ENAIL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FE3O4ENAIL)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2011, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-tips-for-first-time-trip-to-ireland/580410 "2011-07-06T15:58:12Z")
The wife and I will be going in a few weeks for a 10 day self drive trip of Southern Ireland. Anybody got some advise? How many euros will we need a day for gas, meals, and tourist stuff? The plane tickets, car rental… --- ## [Fox News Twitter hacked](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fox-news-twitter-hacked/587814)
**Author:** [@joebuck20](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joebuck20)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2011, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fox-news-twitter-hacked/587814 "2011-07-06T14:23:18Z")
Claims that president has been shot. Here’s the story: http://gawker.com/5817895/hacked-fox-news-tweets-that-obama-is-dead And last I checked, the fake posts were still up. http://twitter.com/#!/foxnewspolitics --- ## [Facebook viral statuses](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-viral-statuses/587233)
**Author:** [@DarrenS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DarrenS)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2011, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-viral-statuses/587233 "2011-07-06T14:07:58Z")
I’m curious about these. You know the type: “I have a personal reason for asking if everyone could put this as their status for 1 hour. I’m pretty sure I know the ones that will. Think of someone you know or love who has… --- ## [Help me brainstorm/troubleshoot my bizarre plastic recycling project](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-brainstorm-troubleshoot-my-bizarre-plastic-recycling-project/587842)
**Author:** [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2011, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-brainstorm-troubleshoot-my-bizarre-plastic-recycling-project/587842 "2011-07-06T14:07:04Z")
I’ve been experimenting with small-scale home recycling of HDPE - chiefly using milk and shampoo bottles and soda bottle tops as a source of material. Details of progress so far here: http://www.atomicshrimp.com/st/cont… --- ## [I would like to propose a toast...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-would-like-to-propose-a-toast/587856)
**Author:** [@brujaja](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brujaja)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2011, 1:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-would-like-to-propose-a-toast/587856 "2011-07-06T13:17:11Z")
–To your baby’s heartbeat, heard through the stethoscope for the first time. –To your cat: He has FANGS! He has CLAWS!! He has PINK TOES. –To all the good you do, large or small, at your job, at home for your loved … --- ## [I have a theory](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-theory/587196)
**Author:** [@deb2world](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/deb2world)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2011, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-theory/587196 "2011-07-06T04:01:06Z")
Vampires turn into bats to fly around. So therefore, the reason vampires need to bite people is that they aren’t looking to drink blood, but that are in actuallity rabid. --- ## [Tell me some interesting trivia that no one else knows at the SDMB](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-some-interesting-trivia-that-no-one-else-knows-at-the-sdmb/586766)
**Author:** [@Arnold\_Winkelried](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arnold_Winkelried)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2011, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-some-interesting-trivia-that-no-one-else-knows-at-the-sdmb/586766 "2011-07-06T02:42:46Z")
I was reading a book recently that my son gave me and came upon a piece of information that made me think “I bet no one else at the SDMB knows this except me!” And I felt very special for all of 30 seconds. I’m talking … --- ## [Zune doesn't sync with WMP or WMC? WTH?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zune-doesnt-sync-with-wmp-or-wmc-wth/587974)
**Author:** [@JerseyFrank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JerseyFrank)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2011, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zune-doesnt-sync-with-wmp-or-wmc-wth/587974 "2011-07-06T02:28:54Z")
I can’t believe that Zune doesn’t support synchronizing with Windows Media Center. I’m absolutely shocked. I’m at a total loss as to what to do. I was figuring this was a sure-fire way to bring our TV shows in the car… --- ## [Is this "lost ring" story one of our Dopers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-lost-ring-story-one-of-our-dopers/587932)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2011, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-lost-ring-story-one-of-our-dopers/587932 "2011-07-06T00:37:52Z")
Forgive me. I don’t have full internet access or any of my normal bookmarks this week, so I am limited in search ability. Is this story about a lost ring found years later a Doper? I remember we had recently a story lik… --- ## [Any recentish Doper couples?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-recentish-doper-couples/574746)
**Author:** [@Mississippienne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mississippienne)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2011, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-recentish-doper-couples/574746 "2011-07-05T22:32:41Z")
There’ve been a number of DoperxDoper couples over the years, including several marriages and some Doper babies. It seems like every other Dopefest resulted in a new couple batting their eyelashes at each other. But it s… --- ## [Oddest thing or question you've had put to you lately:](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oddest-thing-or-question-youve-had-put-to-you-lately/587854)
**Author:** [@Taomist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taomist)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2011, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oddest-thing-or-question-youve-had-put-to-you-lately/587854 "2011-07-05T21:32:17Z")
“I’m sorry, ma’am, but do you happen to have a robotic eye? No? How about mechanical eye parts?” This was 30 seconds into my first eye exam in a decade. Apparantly my eye broke the machine!\* \*(calcium deposits: I have … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1274) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1276)