# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=502 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 503 --- ## [HOA's exclusive street and common areas in San Francisco sold at tax auction for only 90k.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hoas-exclusive-street-and-common-areas-in-san-francisco-sold-at-tax-auction-for-only-90k/793046)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2017, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hoas-exclusive-street-and-common-areas-in-san-francisco-sold-at-tax-auction-for-only-90k/793046 "2017-11-30T02:48:35Z")
D’oh! There’s a good deal of irony here. Presidio Terrace’s streets &common areas are now owned by first-generation immigrants. Getting their piece of the American Dream. :smiley: This decades old blunder is inexcusabl… --- ## [Time for an attitude adjustment](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-for-an-attitude-adjustment/802987)
**Author:** [@Inigo\_Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inigo_Montoya)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2017, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-for-an-attitude-adjustment/802987 "2017-11-30T02:33:22Z")
I’m going to stop at the grocery store tonight and pick up half a dozen grannie smith apples and a quart of Tillamook vanilla ice cream. One hour after that I’ll be pulling an apple pie out of the oven. Then I’m gonna … --- ## [Who's away from home and reading the Dope?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-away-from-home-and-reading-the-dope/801101)
**Author:** [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2017, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-away-from-home-and-reading-the-dope/801101 "2017-11-30T02:33:02Z")
I’m currently on business in Bangalore India. Who else is on the road and checking in? --- ## [4k TV HDMI Cable Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/4k-tv-hdmi-cable-question/802760)
**Author:** [@FoieGrasIsEvil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FoieGrasIsEvil)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2017, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/4k-tv-hdmi-cable-question/802760 "2017-11-30T02:28:02Z")
All- I just purchased my first 4k TV set. It’s an LG 49UJ6300, a 49" set. I take delivery on it on Tuesday as they were out of stock on them Friday. Yes, I went to Best Buy on Black Friday, needless to say, it was PACKE… --- ## [Getting ratted out for cheating](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-ratted-out-for-cheating/802814)
**Author:** [@pythonzzz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pythonzzz)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2017, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-ratted-out-for-cheating/802814 "2017-11-30T02:10:51Z")
Share unusual circumstances for finding out about cheating in relationships. For starters: Someone’s soon-to-be ex-wife was cheating on him at the local No-Tell Motel… except for the small complication of her having the… --- ## [How did you learn to manage money?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-you-learn-to-manage-money/802797)
**Author:** [@ioioio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ioioio)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2017, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-you-learn-to-manage-money/802797 "2017-11-29T23:36:08Z")
My parents believed that money was a dirty subject and not to be discussed. They taught their children nothing about money management. We all got a big shock when we entered the real world. I got my first credit accou… --- ## [Mount Agung erupted in Bali. 100000 people evacuated.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mount-agung-erupted-in-bali-100000-people-evacuated/802934)
**Author:** [@JoseB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JoseB)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2017, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mount-agung-erupted-in-bali-100000-people-evacuated/802934 "2017-11-29T13:50:09Z")
The volcano Mt. Agung began giving signs of increased activity in September. Yesterday it blew its top. The airport in Bali has been closed, and airlines have suspended flights to the area, leaving a lot of people stran… --- ## [Invasion of the Space Germs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/invasion-of-the-space-germs/802967)
**Author:** [@Shodan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shodan)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2017, 6:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/invasion-of-the-space-germs/802967 "2017-11-29T06:44:17Z")
This just popped up in my Google News feed. Just off the top of my head, this is either complete bullshit from the Russkis, or the most significant discovery of the last three hundred years. If I were a betting man, I … --- ## [The Mystery Bag](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mystery-bag/802788)
**Author:** [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2017, 4:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mystery-bag/802788 "2017-11-29T04:34:38Z")
Someone dropped a bag of stuff at our door this morning. It was on top of the paper when my aunt went out to get the paper. It is a black nylon duffle bag, not too large. My aunt zipped it open to reveal a selection of … --- ## [Drat! I did not want to do this again....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drat-i-did-not-want-to-do-this-again/799394)
**Author:** [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2017, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drat-i-did-not-want-to-do-this-again/799394 "2017-11-28T22:13:17Z")
Way back in March 2011, I had to imprison my cat Teddy (brother of Eddy and Freddy) for the rest of his life. The reason why is here (note the photos in that blog entry no longer appear). The three-tier cage I mentione… --- ## [40 Million Kidde Fire Extinguishers Sold over Last 40 Years Recalled Safety Defect; Free Replacement](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/40-million-kidde-fire-extinguishers-sold-over-last-40-years-recalled-safety-defect-free-replacement/800620)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2017, 11:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/40-million-kidde-fire-extinguishers-sold-over-last-40-years-recalled-safety-defect-free-replacement/800620 "2017-11-28T11:07:13Z")
I checked and the list included the one I bought from Walmart 3 years ago. --- ## [Banning head scarves](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/banning-head-scarves/783525)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2017, 4:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/banning-head-scarves/783525 "2017-11-28T04:04:59Z")
I gather that France has banned head scarves for some people (school kids in particular). Quebec has proposed do it for all people in public service (this includes all teachers and professors) along with all other relig… --- ## [I need to share because it made me laugh](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-share-because-it-made-me-laugh/802894)
**Author:** [@lolilola77](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lolilola77)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2017, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-share-because-it-made-me-laugh/802894 "2017-11-27T23:21:32Z")
Cats can now visit Human Sanctuary :smiley: Human Sanctuary for cats in Maui --- ## [Medicare part D question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/medicare-part-d-question/800233)
**Author:** [@adhemar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/adhemar)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2017, 3:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/medicare-part-d-question/800233 "2017-11-01T03:36:15Z")
I have insurance through the company I work for but in a few years I will have to sign up for Medicare. My insurance, generic drugs are free but any name brand drugs have little to know discount. I have a couple of presc… --- ## [Imgur accounts database hacked](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/imgur-accounts-database-hacked/802879)
**Author:** [@gnoitall](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gnoitall)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2017, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/imgur-accounts-database-hacked/802879 "2017-11-27T18:03:57Z")
I know that the SDMB Teeming Millions have been recommending Imgur as a picture-hosting resource, now that Photobucket went all extortion-mode. Looks like Imgur let their user database escape several years ago and just n… --- ## [Whence the match?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whence-the-match/802875)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2017, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whence-the-match/802875 "2017-11-27T16:22:45Z")
Went to light some candles over Thanksgiving. We have one of those long lighters, but it wasn’t working. Fortunately, we had another disposable lighter, but where in years past there would have several books/boxes of m… --- ## [Foot Passes Inspection](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foot-passes-inspection/802847)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2017, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foot-passes-inspection/802847 "2017-11-27T16:22:44Z")
I broke my smallest toe bone on my right foot in May. It’s common enough to have a name: the Jones fracture. I had to wear a boot for awhile, then I got turned loose to limp or walk as I saw fit but not to exceed 5 mi… --- ## [A race to the incomprehensive-Voice mails](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-race-to-the-incomprehensive-voice-mails/802671)
**Author:** [@DummyGladHands](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DummyGladHands)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2017, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-race-to-the-incomprehensive-voice-mails/802671 "2017-11-27T15:05:13Z")
Is there a contest? I don’t know how many times I have had to call back and say “This is \-someone left me a message and I didn’t get their name and I THINK they need me to call for Mr. (Ms.) incomprehensive name… --- ## [The American Thanksgiving MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-american-thanksgiving-mmp/802178)
**Author:** [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Replies:** 186\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2017, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-american-thanksgiving-mmp/802178 "2017-11-27T02:31:58Z")
Good Morning Y’all! Up and caffeinatin’. YAWN ‘Tis 39 Amurrkin out and clear with a predicted high of 66 and mostly N.O.S. for the day. Today I shall go over to the church house to help with puttin’ together Turkey Day m… --- ## [I just paid $97 for my Thanksgiving turkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-paid-97-for-my-thanksgiving-turkey/802194)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2017, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-paid-97-for-my-thanksgiving-turkey/802194 "2017-11-27T00:40:03Z")
The wife wanted one from a local turkey farm this year. Free range, organic, corn fed, blah blah blah. Its neck was (literally) on the chopping block just yesterday. I’m not particularly fussy, especially about turkey, … --- ## [Nerdity at the MIT museum store](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nerdity-at-the-mit-museum-store/802527)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2017, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nerdity-at-the-mit-museum-store/802527 "2017-11-26T21:38:01Z")
nm --- ## [Holy crap! That is one large hornet nest.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/holy-crap-that-is-one-large-hornet-nest/802626)
**Author:** [@mhendo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mhendo)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2017, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/holy-crap-that-is-one-large-hornet-nest/802626 "2017-11-26T18:19:49Z")
Check out this video of a hornet nest removal in Louisiana, posted just a few days ago by the removalist. When i lived in Baltimore, we had a nest outside our front door, under the steps and in the shrub. I managed to k… --- ## [Mispronounciation of 'S'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mispronounciation-of-s/802480)
**Author:** [@Lamaisonbleu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamaisonbleu)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2017, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mispronounciation-of-s/802480 "2017-11-26T16:14:46Z")
Many of the self proclaimed intelligentsia, politcians, bureaucrats, t.v. newspeople, and academics pronounce ‘s’ as ‘sh’. It’s becoming more comon in the past few years. Street, straight, strong, style, strain, are some… --- ## [Money problems/How to solve them](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/money-problems-how-to-solve-them/640397)
**Author:** [@Ryan\_Liam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ryan_Liam)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2017, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/money-problems-how-to-solve-them/640397 "2017-11-26T15:14:05Z")
Took a long time contemplating whether I should talk about this, but I have a problem with money management. I seem to be falling behind on paying things and getting trapped in a debt cycle. I’ve reached a threshold of … --- ## [How to get residue off a cooking pot](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-get-residue-off-a-cooking-pot/802450)
**Author:** [@zuer-coli](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zuer-coli)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2017, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-get-residue-off-a-cooking-pot/802450 "2017-11-25T21:06:30Z")
All, I put this here because I think that the replies will be mostly examples of what has worked for others. If GQ or elsewhere is a better choice, please move. I made macaroni cheese the other day, only I used Almond … --- ## [Goodbye.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye/801710)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2017, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye/801710 "2017-11-25T16:53:45Z")
I’m leaving the SDMB. I’ll still be lurking from time to time and my account may still be active, but I’m not posting again. This is my last post. If you want to add me on Facebook (where I am actively regularly/daily)… --- ## [Bald eagle sighted in Long Beach Ca](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bald-eagle-sighted-in-long-beach-ca/802615)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2017, 2:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bald-eagle-sighted-in-long-beach-ca/802615 "2017-11-25T14:29:08Z")
I am pretty sure I saw a bald eagle yesterday while going down the 405 frwy where it crosses the los Angeles river. The bird was sitting on a sigh and I only had a back view of him, shoulders and head. I can’t think of a… --- ## [Happy Thanksgiving to those that celebrate it.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-thanksgiving-to-those-that-celebrate-it/802519)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2017, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-thanksgiving-to-those-that-celebrate-it/802519 "2017-11-24T20:21:41Z")
\*\*Happy Thanksgiving \*\* Happy Turkey Day, enjoy the feast, family and friends. Your Friend, Jim --- ## [Infected Teeth/Gums](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/infected-teeth-gums/802452)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2017, 12:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/infected-teeth-gums/802452 "2017-11-24T12:50:34Z")
I’m on antibiotics. I may need root canal, from an endodontist. Dammit. This hurts. --- ## [Different ways to spell terminal /erd/.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/different-ways-to-spell-terminal-erd/802377)
**Author:** [@jtur88](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jtur88)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2017, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/different-ways-to-spell-terminal-erd/802377 "2017-11-23T20:09:53Z")
I found 25. Are there any more? must-ARD n-ERD h-EARD b-IRD w-ORD c-URD inf-ERRED st-IRRED w-HIRRED sl-URRED mast-ERED inj-URED maj-ORED anc-HORED col-OURED ans-WERED sug-ARED mart-YRED beleag-UERED … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=501) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=503)