# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1277 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1278 --- ## [How many people are spending their holiday at the lake or river this year?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-people-are-spending-their-holiday-at-the-lake-or-river-this-year/587349)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2011, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-people-are-spending-their-holiday-at-the-lake-or-river-this-year/587349 "2011-07-03T16:11:41Z")
I’m heading to the lake Friday evening. :slight\_smile: I’ll be up at 5AM Sat. bass fishing until it gets too hot. I’ll probably get back in the cabin by 9AM. Short Nap. Then water-skiing that afternoon. Fire up the g… --- ## [Whitey Bulger, finally arrested at 81](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whitey-bulger-finally-arrested-at-81/586531)
**Author:** [@Sarabellum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sarabellum)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2011, 2:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whitey-bulger-finally-arrested-at-81/586531 "2011-07-03T14:06:40Z")
Interesting… Only took them 16 years! http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110623/ap\_on\_re\_us/us\_whitey\_bulger\_arrested --- ## [Share your firework stories](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-your-firework-stories/587508)
**Author:** [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2011, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-your-firework-stories/587508 "2011-07-03T13:54:03Z")
I don’t have any really dramatic ones, but here’s a couple: When I was ten years old, we were playing with some kind of firework. I don’t remember what kind, but you lit it, and then it would fly around about 4-6 feet… --- ## [Tim DeChristopher, Oil Leases, Civil Disobedience](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tim-dechristopher-oil-leases-civil-disobedience/587682)
**Author:** [@C3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/C3)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2011, 1:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tim-dechristopher-oil-leases-civil-disobedience/587682 "2011-07-03T13:12:06Z")
Way back in 2008, Equipoise posted this threadabout a “prankster” who attended an auction held by the federal government so that energy companies could bid for leases on public lands, where they would be permitted to exp… --- ## [Facebook follies, pt. 427](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-follies-pt-427/587695)
**Author:** [@Lacunae\_Matata](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lacunae_Matata)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2011, 8:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-follies-pt-427/587695 "2011-07-03T08:05:35Z")
Hmmm, so apparently my toddler - who adores pressing buttons on keyboards - somehow sent a bunch of Facebook friends requests on my behalf. I’m guessing that she somehow okayed the “friend finder” doohickey, because I’ve… --- ## [Case against Strauss-Kahn said to be "close to collapse"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/case-against-strauss-kahn-said-to-be-close-to-collapse/587467)
**Author:** [@Cunctator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cunctator)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2011, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/case-against-strauss-kahn-said-to-be-close-to-collapse/587467 "2011-07-03T01:02:58Z")
The allegations against Strauss-Kahn got a fairly thorough work-out in this thread. I just noted this article in the paper at lunchtime. Any further details available in US papers? It seems like a major turnaround from … --- ## [Would you look at this?!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-look-at-this/587646)
**Author:** [@SlickRoenick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlickRoenick)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2011, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-look-at-this/587646 "2011-07-02T21:38:01Z")
Can’t stop laughing. The guy never breaks character! --- ## [Powerball Inflation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/powerball-inflation/587555)
**Author:** [@AntiCoyote](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AntiCoyote)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2011, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/powerball-inflation/587555 "2011-07-02T19:39:17Z")
The cost of a Powerball ticket will go up from $1 to $2 Officials said the cost will double to $2, but the chances of winning will improve from one in 195 million to one in 175 million. The starting jackpot will also d… --- ## [What a carve up! Check out this headline \[About British Teacher Strike\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-a-carve-up-check-out-this-headline-about-british-teacher-strike/587517)
**Author:** [@An\_Gadai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/An_Gadai)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2011, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-a-carve-up-check-out-this-headline-about-british-teacher-strike/587517 "2011-07-02T19:26:19Z")
Quality newspaper that! --- ## [Lucky Shmucks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lucky-shmucks/587437)
**Author:** [@Ambivalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambivalid)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2011, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lucky-shmucks/587437 "2011-07-02T18:30:02Z")
Using a wheelchair as I do, and have for more than 11 years, I inevitably find myself interacting with people who, upon hearing my story, tell me how lucky I am. I get regaled with anecdotes of people who have suffered … --- ## [Temperature is measured in the shade, right?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/temperature-is-measured-in-the-shade-right/587419)
**Author:** [@PookahMacPhellimey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PookahMacPhellimey)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2011, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/temperature-is-measured-in-the-shade-right/587419 "2011-07-02T15:56:46Z")
It’s a strange pet peeve to have and not really a pit-worthy rant, but I’m annoyed with people exaggerating how hot it is. Now correct me if this is wrong, but I was always taught that when you talk about the temperature… --- ## [What have you never done?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-have-you-never-done/587128)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2011, 11:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-have-you-never-done/587128 "2011-07-02T11:44:24Z")
Think of some relatively common experiences you have never had. I have never: Been stung by a bee. Watched a single episode of X-Files. Carried a beeper. Gone skiing. Lived in an apartment. Fired a gun. Ordered l… --- ## [You'll never guess how I got out of debt!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youll-never-guess-how-i-got-out-of-debt/586926)
**Author:** [@Try2B\_Comprehensive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Try2B_Comprehensive)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2011, 8:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youll-never-guess-how-i-got-out-of-debt/586926 "2011-07-02T08:34:56Z")
Around this time last decade, I was pretty much screwed. My debt was more than 100% of my annual income and I was having trouble keeping up with it. It really looked like my whole future was on the line. Did I cut my sp… --- ## [Profane pilot](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/profane-pilot/586555)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2011, 6:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/profane-pilot/586555 "2011-07-02T06:49:09Z")
(Wouldn’t Pete, The Profane Pilot be a great title for a children’s book?) Profane rant lands Southwest pilot in trouble This reminds me of a joke. An airline captain had just delivered his ‘Happy flight’ spiel to his… --- ## [Amusingly hyperbolic article about the concentrated AWESOME of the iPhone 5.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amusingly-hyperbolic-article-about-the-concentrated-awesome-of-the-iphone-5/586967)
**Author:** [@Larry\_Mudd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Mudd)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2011, 6:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amusingly-hyperbolic-article-about-the-concentrated-awesome-of-the-iphone-5/586967 "2011-07-02T06:00:20Z")
GAME OVER - Five Reasons the iPhone 5 Will Dominate None of the stated reasons go very far in persuading me to accept the premise, but reason #4 seems more like a over-the-top parody of a stereotypical Apple fan than an… --- ## [Cute dog video](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cute-dog-video/587570)
**Author:** [@Silvorange](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silvorange)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2011, 5:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cute-dog-video/587570 "2011-07-02T05:10:44Z")
My sister’s chihuahua just had surgery on both back knees. She (the dog, not my sister) can’t quite walk on all fours yet, but she’s managing. http://youtu.be/\_ZIT-I-2mGo --- ## [Aung San Suu Kyi's Release Imminent?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aung-san-suu-kyis-release-imminent/560433)
**Author:** [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2011, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aung-san-suu-kyis-release-imminent/560433 "2011-07-02T04:15:47Z")
Story here. Supporters and reporters started gathering outside Aung San Suu Kyi’s home in Rangoon today in the hundreds upon word she could be released from her house arrest at any moment. Burma’s a half-hour behind us,… --- ## [New Member](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-member/587339)
**Author:** [@lilbug](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lilbug)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2011, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-member/587339 "2011-07-02T03:22:51Z")
I didn’t see, or overlooked a New Member area so I’m putting it here. :stuck\_out\_tongue: Just lookin’ for a friendly, active forum to exchange thoughts and opinions and perhaps meet some folks. --- ## [Hypothetical War (Israel vs Iran)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hypothetical-war-israel-vs-iran/587580)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2011, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hypothetical-war-israel-vs-iran/587580 "2011-07-02T00:59:03Z")
Suppose the Israeli government decides that the Iranians are planning a missile attack on Israel. They decide to strike first-what would be their logical targets? (Assume nuclear bombs are to be used). Would the Israel… --- ## [My Dream, The Hydraulic Kayak (Hyak) is Over.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dream-the-hydraulic-kayak-hyak-is-over/586949)
**Author:** [@The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Flying_Dutchman)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2011, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dream-the-hydraulic-kayak-hyak-is-over/586949 "2011-07-02T00:34:56Z")
Well, I’ll never develop it further. I failed. I just didn’t have what it takes in resources and know how and I’m getting too old and mentally tired to take it further. Many years ago, while I was the production manager… --- ## [SDMB Needs A New Typewriter Ribbon?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-needs-a-new-typewriter-ribbon/587284)
**Author:** [@DMark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMark)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2011, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-needs-a-new-typewriter-ribbon/587284 "2011-07-01T21:20:56Z")
OK, so at first I thought I needed to clean my glasses - then I thought I was having eye problems, but the “w” on all of the threads (not thread titles) is faded compared to the other letters! Seriously - on my computer,… --- ## [Feel Good Friday: Fireworks, BBQ, and Lemonade - Favorite Summertime Memories (Your Replies Wanted)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feel-good-friday-fireworks-bbq-and-lemonade-favorite-summertime-memories-your-replies-wanted/587498)
**Author:** [@melodyharmonius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/melodyharmonius)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2011, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feel-good-friday-fireworks-bbq-and-lemonade-favorite-summertime-memories-your-replies-wanted/587498 "2011-07-01T20:54:40Z")
Hey there! Happy Independence Day to the USA folks - Happy July to the rest of y’all! I was thinking today about Firework displays - it’s been a long time since I’ve seen them live and up close. But I remember in the … --- ## [Good names for a new chain brand](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-names-for-a-new-chain-brand/587486)
**Author:** [@Shabbyskunk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shabbyskunk)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2011, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-names-for-a-new-chain-brand/587486 "2011-07-01T18:53:39Z")
I’m looking for a really good name for a new (motorbike) chain brand and was wondering if anybody here could help me with some good words/names. The name should ooze strenght, reliability and dependability. I will be gr… --- ## [Random thought: Marx's "You Bet Your Life" guest](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-thought-marxs-you-bet-your-life-guest/587530)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2011, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-thought-marxs-you-bet-your-life-guest/587530 "2011-07-01T18:18:03Z")
I happened to remember a guest who same some macabre song titled “Chop off Your Head,” and thought I’d see if there was anything on her. What a surpise to find out that, although she was not particularly well known, her… --- ## [Asteroid Passes Within 7500 Miles Of Us?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/asteroid-passes-within-7500-miles-of-us/587072)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2011, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/asteroid-passes-within-7500-miles-of-us/587072 "2011-07-01T17:47:23Z")
I just caught the tail end of this story on the news. Can anyone fill us in? Thanks Q --- ## [Parents, "Wow, I wish someone had warned me about that!"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-wow-i-wish-someone-had-warned-me-about-that/586326)
**Author:** [@pbbth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pbbth)\ **Replies:** 184\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2011, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-wow-i-wish-someone-had-warned-me-about-that/586326 "2011-07-01T17:43:19Z")
When you brought your new baby home from the hospital they were all cute and cuddly and life just felt like everything was perfect…that is, until you discovered that she only slept for about 2 hours at a time or that you… --- ## [Need some advice on my work wardrobe](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-some-advice-on-my-work-wardrobe/587226)
**Author:** [@GameHat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GameHat)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2011, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-some-advice-on-my-work-wardrobe/587226 "2011-07-01T17:04:11Z")
I’m a chemist/engineer. Have been for about six years now. The attire at my workplace ranges from casual to business professional. I’m at the far end of the casual range. My typical work attire is: Jeans, a collared… --- ## [I don't know what to think- The FBI invites the WBC to "training sessions"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-know-what-to-think-the-fbi-invites-the-wbc-to-training-sessions/587471)
**Author:** [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2011, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-know-what-to-think-the-fbi-invites-the-wbc-to-training-sessions/587471 "2011-07-01T16:53:28Z")
Comments on this article are a mixed bag. I tend to think the FBI dropped the ball when it had members of the Phelps family invited to Quantico. What a waste of taxpayer’s money, that those who tell us the country is… --- ## [Not the hippest ....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-the-hippest/587158)
**Author:** [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2011, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-the-hippest/587158 "2011-07-01T15:50:48Z")
I was just talking to a coworker, and had occasion to say (with charming self-deprecation) “Never heard of that, but then I’m not the hippest … uh … hepcat amongst the daddios.” Yeah, that’s pretty much the look he gave… --- ## [The Levitating Chinese Officials](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-levitating-chinese-officials/587359)
**Author:** [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2011, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-levitating-chinese-officials/587359 "2011-07-01T14:42:27Z")
See them here. Three Chinese officials inspected a road in Huili County, and a photo was taken. It was decided the background “did not look very good,” so an inept attempt was made to Photoshop them onto a different roa… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1276) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1278)