# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=435 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 436 --- ## [Hi I came back for a minute](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hi-i-came-back-for-a-minute/823569)
**Author:** [@MerryMagdalen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MerryMagdalen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2018, 9:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hi-i-came-back-for-a-minute/823569 "2018-10-27T09:45:24Z")
Never was a super prolific poster, but some folx knew me. Since I dropped off I got my degrees, got a couple promotions, got married, acquired some neices/nephews… Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk --- ## [Want To Be Jennifer Lopez's Personal Assistant? Job Opening!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/want-to-be-jennifer-lopezs-personal-assistant-job-opening/550647)
**Author:** [@DMark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMark)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2010, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/want-to-be-jennifer-lopezs-personal-assistant-job-opening/550647 "2010-08-19T16:13:00Z")
Yes, there is a job opening to become J.Lo’s personal assistant! There are a few minor details, but otherwise, gee - what a great opportunity to ensure you don’t have a life. OK - line forms to the left… --- ## [Something that really pissed you off](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/something-that-really-pissed-you-off/823568)
**Author:** [@EscAlaMike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EscAlaMike)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2018, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/something-that-really-pissed-you-off/823568 "2018-10-26T21:24:52Z")
I was just reminiscing about something that really pissed me off at the time, and it still irks me when I remember it. My parents never had any extra money when I was growing up. I had to work if I wanted anything extra… --- ## [Too late for anyone's costume this year but...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/too-late-for-anyones-costume-this-year-but/823555)
**Author:** [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2018, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/too-late-for-anyones-costume-this-year-but/823555 "2018-10-26T18:23:33Z")
it’s an entirely too friendly --- ## [Journey to the (Invictus) Games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/journey-to-the-invictus-games/808649)
**Author:** [@Poysyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Poysyn)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2018, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/journey-to-the-invictus-games/808649 "2018-10-26T18:16:25Z")
Way back in early December, Soldier On (the Canadian Military based organization to help those injured while in uniform heal through sport), sent out a call for applications for those interested in competing at the 2018 … --- ## [How to be more relaxed around my 10-year old son?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-be-more-relaxed-around-my-10-year-old-son/822607)
**Author:** [@Maastricht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maastricht)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2018, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-be-more-relaxed-around-my-10-year-old-son/822607 "2018-10-26T14:19:57Z")
I got divorced a year ago, and most things couldn’t be better. For those who want an update: My ex and I haven’t had a fight since the divorce talks started. We had a quick , easy and cheap divorce; shared mediator, … --- ## [Army drops load early in neighborhood](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/army-drops-load-early-in-neighborhood/823468)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2018, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/army-drops-load-early-in-neighborhood/823468 "2018-10-26T14:00:43Z")
Headline says Humvee but as you can see it’s a truck not a Humvee --- ## [What is this new feline behavior (or what does the damn cat want)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-new-feline-behavior-or-what-does-the-damn-cat-want/725956)
**Author:** [@DummyGladHands](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DummyGladHands)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2018, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-new-feline-behavior-or-what-does-the-damn-cat-want/725956 "2018-10-26T13:27:29Z")
Bisc sleeps on the pillow next to me-he’s a great sleeper, once he’s made his bread, he’s a down for the nite. Usually. But this week he’s started something new and is relentless. When I try to get back to sleep after a… --- ## [What should I do with a billion dollars?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-with-a-billion-dollars/823304)
**Author:** [@Spud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spud)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-with-a-billion-dollars/823304 "2018-10-25T21:27:43Z")
I decided that since the Mega Millions lottery was at 1.6 billion and growing rapidly that I would invest $2. I’m pretty sure I’m going to win. I know taxes and getting a lump sum will cut it in about half, so I’m figuri… --- ## [Dave Dave Dies, or My God! I Remember this Story!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dave-dave-dies-or-my-god-i-remember-this-story/823497)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dave-dave-dies-or-my-god-i-remember-this-story/823497 "2018-10-25T20:41:25Z")
Omigod! I remember this story when it happened! David Rothenberg was 6 years old when he was deliberately set on fire by his father. I remember reading it at first in the newspaper, and can actually feel remnants of th… --- ## [Can older people rock the short trousers look?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-older-people-rock-the-short-trousers-look/823088)
**Author:** [@Mijin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mijin)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-older-people-rock-the-short-trousers-look/823088 "2018-10-25T17:07:16Z")
I’m relatively slow with fashion, but I have noticed that it’s become fashionable for men to wear somewhat short trousers (or turn them up), with either ankle socks or no socks at all. I have started trying this look, a… --- ## [Small plane wreck on the 101 n](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/small-plane-wreck-on-the-101-n/823403)
**Author:** [@snfaulkner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snfaulkner)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 6:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/small-plane-wreck-on-the-101-n/823403 "2018-10-25T06:24:33Z")
I came in to work early today to cover for a guy. Had I came in at more usual time, I would have been right there when it happened! Hopefully the NTSB and who ever else get it all cleaned up before I leave in 5.5 hour… --- ## [Windgames (vertical wind tunnel) routine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windgames-vertical-wind-tunnel-routine/823462)
**Author:** [@Dropo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dropo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windgames-vertical-wind-tunnel-routine/823462 "2018-10-25T04:09:30Z")
This was too cool not to share: "Wind Games are an annual tournament for indoor skydiving, sponsored by Windoor, a manufacturer of vertical wind tunnels. The event first took place in 2014 and as of 2017 h… --- ## [Texas archeologists get to the point.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/texas-archeologists-get-to-the-point/823473)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/texas-archeologists-get-to-the-point/823473 "2018-10-25T03:51:30Z")
Or points. Eleven spear points that could be up to 15,500 years old, providing a diagnostic feature for pre-Clovis culture. --- ## [Asbestos. Who is buying it and how are they using it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/asbestos-who-is-buying-it-and-how-are-they-using-it/823430)
**Author:** [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/asbestos-who-is-buying-it-and-how-are-they-using-it/823430 "2018-10-25T03:05:46Z")
The question is in the title. --- ## [I'm disoriented (back at old job)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-disoriented-back-at-old-job/823418)
**Author:** [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-disoriented-back-at-old-job/823418 "2018-10-25T02:09:32Z")
My self image has always relied on a snarky, why would anybody like me? attitude. Except I’m back at a job I held since 2012, and people are FAWNING over me, like I’m a longlost relative. They like me. They really LIK… --- ## [Another odd names thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-odd-names-thread/807089)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2018, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-odd-names-thread/807089 "2018-10-24T15:13:44Z")
My search foo is weak, but I know there have been previous threads of this type. A name on the news struck me funny. Seems the Oregon teacher of the year is a guy named Matthew Bacon-Brenes. I keep reading it as “Bacon B… --- ## [Introverts at Work](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/introverts-at-work/823213)
**Author:** [@amaguri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amaguri)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2018, 9:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/introverts-at-work/823213 "2018-10-24T09:53:11Z")
I’ve done fairly well for myself career-wise, all things considered. But I was in a management meeting yesterday where HR gave a presentation about the importance of networking and I think I made a bit of a spectacle of… --- ## [Dogs With Attitude](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dogs-with-attitude/823340)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2018, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dogs-with-attitude/823340 "2018-10-24T04:26:59Z")
Our dogs are generally obedient, but what’s with the attitude? --- ## [Law says extended supervision for sex offenses; court says also applies to attempt.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/law-says-extended-supervision-for-sex-offenses-court-says-also-applies-to-attempt/823215)
**Author:** [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2018, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/law-says-extended-supervision-for-sex-offenses-court-says-also-applies-to-attempt/823215 "2018-10-24T01:31:27Z")
Inspired by this decision: http://www.courtswv.gov/supreme-court/memo-decisions/fall2018/17-0526memo.pdf The short version is that the Legislature says that a court is to impose a period of supervision for those convic… --- ## [Because We Haven't Yet Met Our Quota of Death This Year....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/because-we-havent-yet-met-our-quota-of-death-this-year/816480)
**Author:** [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2018, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/because-we-havent-yet-met-our-quota-of-death-this-year/816480 "2018-10-23T23:59:27Z")
Continuing a family trend I really, really hate, we’ve had another death - this time one of my nephews. Yes, it’s been about one a year for nearly a decade now. This is the one that lives (lived) in Ann Arbor, MI. No… --- ## [Man shot trying to break into News building.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-shot-trying-to-break-into-news-building/823363)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2018, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-shot-trying-to-break-into-news-building/823363 "2018-10-23T23:48:19Z")
Scary times for people working in the news. I am puzzled why the door to a building’s lobby is locked? Don’t people need to legitimately need to enter the building for routine business calls? Glad everyone is ok. This g… --- ## [Auuggggh, kid's homework problem! Help!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/auuggggh-kids-homework-problem-help/823358)
**Author:** [@LordHarry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LordHarry)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2018, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/auuggggh-kids-homework-problem-help/823358 "2018-10-23T21:34:18Z")
I’m trying to help my kid with his homework. I thought I was good at statistics, but it turns out I am not. Or at least, I can’t figure out the right numbers to use in the formulas. Can someone spot check at least my ini… --- ## [Just back from Mt. Vernon, Washington](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-back-from-mt-vernon-washington/823331)
**Author:** [@teela\_brown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teela_brown)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2018, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-back-from-mt-vernon-washington/823331 "2018-10-23T18:53:33Z")
We just returned from a one-week vacation in the Skagit Valley in Washington. We rented an old farmhouse and used it as a base of operations to explore the Skagit Valley, the Cascades, and other points of interest. Her… --- ## [Costumed drummer is far overqualified for his job](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/costumed-drummer-is-far-overqualified-for-his-job/823345)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2018, 8:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/costumed-drummer-is-far-overqualified-for-his-job/823345 "2018-10-23T08:44:55Z")
00:18 is when the video starts to get fun. --- ## [Sensitivity to HVAC-Induced Floor Vibration](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sensitivity-to-hvac-induced-floor-vibration/823211)
**Author:** [@Misnomer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Misnomer)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2018, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sensitivity-to-hvac-induced-floor-vibration/823211 "2018-10-22T18:24:09Z")
I know that on the internet the answer to “am I the only one who…” is always “no,” but so far no one I’ve ever mentioned this to has the same sensitivity. I just changed desks at work (from a cubicle to an office) and it… --- ## [I actually said, "This is why we can't have nice things" to the dogs!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-actually-said-this-is-why-we-cant-have-nice-things-to-the-dogs/823298)
**Author:** [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2018, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-actually-said-this-is-why-we-cant-have-nice-things-to-the-dogs/823298 "2018-10-22T17:39:46Z")
:smack: Somebody knocked Dixie’s dish off the top of her box, breaking it. That’s when I said it. Almost immediately, it occurred to me that what a dog’s idea of “nice things” is surely vastly different than me. They … --- ## [It's freezonious in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-freezonious-in-the-mmp/822970)
**Author:** [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Replies:** 216\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2018, 3:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-freezonious-in-the-mmp/822970 "2018-10-22T03:37:50Z")
It twas 65° last evening… IN the house! :eek: Nope, not gonna totally wimp out on the first cold night; the HVAC is still in the “Off” position, though I did switch out from the summer blanket to the spring / fall weigh… --- ## [Legal Prescription has unknown effects: DUI?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legal-prescription-has-unknown-effects-dui/823179)
**Author:** [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2018, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legal-prescription-has-unknown-effects-dui/823179 "2018-10-22T03:25:52Z")
I think I know the answer to this question and although it is inspired by a current case, it is only tangentially related to it. Suppose the following: A person suffers from Depresanxiomania. He has been treated for i… --- ## [Help me dress as Pope Gregory XIII](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-dress-as-pope-gregory-xiii/823266)
**Author:** [@Greg\_Charles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Greg_Charles)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2018, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-dress-as-pope-gregory-xiii/823266 "2018-10-21T19:28:34Z")
I’ve decided to go as famous Gregs for Halloween from now on. My first choice was Greg Louganis (cheap costume), but I first need to work out a bit and lose 20 years to be able to pull it off. So, I’m going with Pope Gre… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=434) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=436)