# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=216 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 217 --- ## [Company Mergers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/company-mergers/962462)
**Author:** [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2022, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/company-mergers/962462 "2022-04-07T19:05:19Z")
I know I mentioned this a few months ago, the company I work for was sold to another company. Those of you who have been through this, how did you cope with the stress and anxiety, presuming you didn’t end up finding em… --- ## [What defunct message boards did you participate in?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-defunct-message-boards-did-you-participate-in/961070)
**Author:** [@superwombat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/superwombat)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2022, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-defunct-message-boards-did-you-participate-in/961070 "2022-04-07T16:48:44Z")
I nurtured my love for movies and home video at dvdfile.com, and a splinter board dvdinmypants.com. Pretty sure one or the other led me to the SDMB. I was a big Dance Dance Revolution fan and found ddrmaniax.net, a comm… --- ## [Mixed metaphors](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mixed-metaphors/962251)
**Author:** [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2022, 12:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mixed-metaphors/962251 "2022-04-07T12:25:43Z")
There have been previous threads on the subject, but it looks like the most recent was about 10 years old, so I opted to start a new thread. I just heard a guest on a local radio talk show discussing strategies for redu… --- ## [Anyone able to identify this ghastly (but intriguing) piece of furniture? (Racially offensive)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-able-to-identify-this-ghastly-but-intriguing-piece-of-furniture-racially-offensive/962156)
**Author:** [@Treppenwitz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Treppenwitz)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2022, 5:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-able-to-identify-this-ghastly-but-intriguing-piece-of-furniture-racially-offensive/962156 "2022-04-07T05:49:00Z")
Long story short, we cleared out a loft (attic?) today and found this. Click on the photo to see the full image. It’s about a meter tall, the figure is two dimensional (ie painted on… --- ## [Buyer Beware, or consumer rights?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buyer-beware-or-consumer-rights/962382)
**Author:** [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2022, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buyer-beware-or-consumer-rights/962382 "2022-04-07T01:09:48Z")
Interested to know your views on this weird situation with an electronic product. I bought a ‘My Cloud’ NAS from Western Digital - this is a rather basic and not especially robust backup solution - essentially just a si… --- ## ["Police say 6 dead, at least 9 injured in Sacramento shooting"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/police-say-6-dead-at-least-9-injured-in-sacramento-shooting/962186)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2022, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/police-say-6-dead-at-least-9-injured-in-sacramento-shooting/962186 "2022-04-07T00:40:36Z")
Not many details yet. Anyone in the Sacramento area? (You’re probably just getting up – 8:15 AM (CDT) on a Sunday morning…) --- ## [In warfare, do you need RPGs to take down a technical or will small arms do it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-warfare-do-you-need-rpgs-to-take-down-a-technical-or-will-small-arms-do-it/962030)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-warfare-do-you-need-rpgs-to-take-down-a-technical-or-will-small-arms-do-it/962030 "2022-04-06T22:43:23Z")
I saw a video of how Russia is bringing in technicals to Ukraine since they’ve lost so many armored vehicles. For those who don’t know, technicals are just pickup trucks with heavy weapons mounted in the back Are sma… --- ## [Breaking news: 3 Army soldiers, 9 others accused in gun trafficking ring](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-3-army-soldiers-9-others-accused-in-gun-trafficking-ring/962213)
**Author:** [@engineer\_comp\_geek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/engineer_comp_geek)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-3-army-soldiers-9-others-accused-in-gun-trafficking-ring/962213 "2022-04-06T21:42:22Z")
This thread is for discussion of the following news article: --- ## [How is the Chip Shortage affecting you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-the-chip-shortage-affecting-you/962202)
**Author:** [@minor7flat5](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/minor7flat5)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-the-chip-shortage-affecting-you/962202 "2022-04-06T14:56:24Z")
So have you been affected by the Chip Shortage? It kind of caught me by surprise when I was planning a new Raspberry Pi project. I decided the thing I needed was an older Raspberry Pi 3B+, so went to Amazon to see what… --- ## [Beautiful women keep approaching me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beautiful-women-keep-approaching-me/960947)
**Author:** [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beautiful-women-keep-approaching-me/960947 "2022-04-06T14:21:43Z")
… and nothing happens! I was in Las Vegas (on holiday from the UK) and going to my room via the lift. A stunning woman in a skimpy outfit gets on the elevator and says “Hello’”. I ask her what floor she would like. … --- ## [Going back to work in NYC -- wanna grab a beer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-back-to-work-in-nyc-wanna-grab-a-beer/962328)
**Author:** [@RitterSport](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RitterSport)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 12:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-back-to-work-in-nyc-wanna-grab-a-beer/962328 "2022-04-06T12:01:57Z")
After two years working from home, I’ve been going back to work once or twice per week. I work down in lower Manhattan, and I can usually get out by 5:00 or so. I’ve only met one other Doper in person (that I know of –… --- ## [Mark Rothko Paint by Numbers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mark-rothko-paint-by-numbers/962329)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 11:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mark-rothko-paint-by-numbers/962329 "2022-04-06T11:31:26Z")
We recently had a thread that mentioned paint by numbers kits, which made me look up a few of these. They are definitely still around. But it made me think of a line from Mystery Science Theater. In episode 419 (“The Re… --- ## [I am dogless](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-dogless/962304)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2022, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-dogless/962304 "2022-04-05T23:25:36Z")
My last pup has gone over the rainbow bridge. I have owned dogs for over 25 years. Yesterday I had to put down Harley, my last doggie. He was the sweetest, best dog of them all. Harley D. Hogg was a “fat boy” (over 22 lb… --- ## [Oh, My my my, Ken Burns is doing a new series](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-my-my-ken-burns-is-doing-a-new-series/962287)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2022, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-my-my-ken-burns-is-doing-a-new-series/962287 "2022-04-05T16:10:12Z")
It seems he’s done a series on the Holocaust. Particularly, America and the Holocaust. I really can’t wait. Out this fall. --- ## [You down with OPP? (Old People's Problems) Then post them here](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-down-with-opp-old-peoples-problems-then-post-them-here/956002)
**Author:** [@Unintentionally\_Blank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unintentionally_Blank)\ **Replies:** 255\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2022, 2:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-down-with-opp-old-peoples-problems-then-post-them-here/956002 "2022-04-05T14:44:15Z")
As you get older…things happen. Hot flashes, Colonoscopies, Funerals, Financial Planning, Hair in weird places. This is the thread to kvetch about it. There are things in my life that I’d like to discuss and can’t reall… --- ## [Adversarial Systems of Governance (eg court trials and government)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adversarial-systems-of-governance-eg-court-trials-and-government/962199)
**Author:** [@velomont](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/velomont)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2022, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adversarial-systems-of-governance-eg-court-trials-and-government/962199 "2022-04-05T02:25:48Z")
It seems that most national democratic government s are based on some sort of opposition that is supposed to “hold the government to account” ( or something of that nature). And in court trials we have the prosecution ba… --- ## [What's your definition of "clocking out" at work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-definition-of-clocking-out-at-work/961773)
**Author:** [@sta3535](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sta3535)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2022, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-definition-of-clocking-out-at-work/961773 "2022-04-05T00:35:22Z")
Working until our scheduled time or leaving right after we clock out? IMO, it all depends on your job or how much your manager cares, even though I’ve seen people leave 5 minutes early, right on time, or sometimes stay … --- ## [Where oh where did my "lost" day go? Bad, bad, bad](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-oh-where-did-my-lost-day-go-bad-bad-bad/961794)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2022, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-oh-where-did-my-lost-day-go-bad-bad-bad/961794 "2022-04-05T00:16:25Z")
I missed a whole day. I have a vague feeling it was an out of body phenomenon. Did you, collectively or alone, abscond with my…eh, ho-hum …boring Tuesday. I’m really glad I figured this out. Or else my days on earth w… --- ## [The Supreme Court of Canada takes trafficking in maple syrup very seriously!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-supreme-court-of-canada-takes-trafficking-in-maple-syrup-very-seriously/962077)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2022, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-supreme-court-of-canada-takes-trafficking-in-maple-syrup-very-seriously/962077 "2022-04-04T23:54:05Z")
Apparently there is a black market in maple syrup in Quebec. Who knew? Well, Richard Vallières, it seems. He managed to organise a theft of maple syrup with a street value of $18 million! He got caught and the questi… --- ## [Who's afraid of bad bad bad explosions in the kitchen at the rehab](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-afraid-of-bad-bad-bad-explosions-in-the-kitchen-at-the-rehab/962137)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2022, 9:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-afraid-of-bad-bad-bad-explosions-in-the-kitchen-at-the-rehab/962137 "2022-04-04T09:32:25Z")
As usual I’m minding my own dang business reading in my room. I heard a distant thud. I felt it more that heard it. I jumped up and got my medic bag and put 2 protein shakes in. Put my jacket on and my Crocs. I was mak… --- ## [Spring Has Unsprung- A Chilly MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spring-has-unsprung-a-chilly-mmp/961821)
**Author:** [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Replies:** 264\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2022, 7:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spring-has-unsprung-a-chilly-mmp/961821 "2022-04-04T07:12:12Z")
It’s March 28th, it’s 35 degrees right now, and it’s expected to drop below freezing by dawn. :cold\_face: And speaking of “spring” cleaning, sometimes when Alex Catt is sitting on my lap, and Gordie comes up for skritch… --- ## [Free Money](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-money/962089)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2022, 5:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-money/962089 "2022-04-04T05:23:53Z")
April Fools’! --- ## [What's the deal with one and two-sentence paragraphs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-one-and-two-sentence-paragraphs/961788)
**Author:** [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2022, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-one-and-two-sentence-paragraphs/961788 "2022-04-04T02:18:26Z")
I was just reading this article on CPR and it occurred to me that there’s been a (recent?) trend in constructing paragraphs that are comprised with just one or two sentences, along with the occasional three sentences. Wh… --- ## [Finding the Famous on the 1950 Census](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finding-the-famous-on-the-1950-census/962194)
**Author:** [@sciurophobic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sciurophobic)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2022, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finding-the-famous-on-the-1950-census/962194 "2022-04-04T01:25:44Z")
The 1950 U.S. Census is now searchable by the public. Some of the people I’ve been able to find include: Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower (ED 31-1051) Elvis Presley (ED 98-4) President Biden (ED 79-239) Let’s see who els… --- ## [20/20 Special - The Turpin child abuse case. It's not over. Friday, Nov 19](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/20-20-special-the-turpin-child-abuse-case-its-not-over-friday-nov-19/954642)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2022, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/20-20-special-the-turpin-child-abuse-case-its-not-over-friday-nov-19/954642 "2022-04-03T20:44:31Z")
Many will remember this case from 2018. The abusive parents are serving life sentences in prison. A lot of money was donated to help the children. But, the children have not received the professional support that was pr… --- ## [Name Something Duct Tape WON'T Fix](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-something-duct-tape-wont-fix/962059)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2022, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-something-duct-tape-wont-fix/962059 "2022-04-03T14:59:13Z")
Yes, I said name something it won’t fix. And don’t say a broken heart :wink: :slightly\_smiling\_face: . --- ## [Why haven't we ever gone back to the moon?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-havent-we-ever-gone-back-to-the-moon/961873)
**Author:** [@MarkSh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MarkSh)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2022, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-havent-we-ever-gone-back-to-the-moon/961873 "2022-04-03T02:12:21Z")
I know I’m not the first person to ask this, as other human beings have thought of this before, but why haven’t we ever gone back to the moon since the early 70s? I mean, there’s plenty of rich people and corporations w… --- ## [12 people, including 3 soldiers, arrested for gun ring which supplied Chicago-area gangs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/12-people-including-3-soldiers-arrested-for-gun-ring-which-supplied-chicago-area-gangs/962134)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2022, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/12-people-including-3-soldiers-arrested-for-gun-ring-which-supplied-chicago-area-gangs/962134 "2022-04-02T19:29:57Z")
They are accused (remember, they haven’t been convicted of anything yet) of legally obtaining firearms, and then selling them to people who for whatever reason cannot legally purchase them. Of course, the ammosexuals … --- ## [April Fools Day 2022](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/april-fools-day-2022/962110)
**Author:** [@Allecher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Allecher)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2022, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/april-fools-day-2022/962110 "2022-04-02T16:00:43Z")
Here we are again - the one day a year when people are skeptical of things they read online. “In an age where telehealth visits have become increasingly popular, with patients appreciating the convenience and safety o… --- ## [General Petraeus on Russia-Ukraine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/general-petraeus-on-russia-ukraine/961146)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2022, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/general-petraeus-on-russia-ukraine/961146 "2022-04-02T15:16:48Z")
I am not even remotely a military expert. But General Petraeus seems pretty unimpressed with Russian efforts, doubting they could even hold Kyiv. Though there may be some wishful thinking and a desire for optimism, to … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=215) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=217)