# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=561 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 562 --- ## [Sweden to reinstate conscription](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sweden-to-reinstate-conscription/781264)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2017, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sweden-to-reinstate-conscription/781264 "2017-03-09T19:43:46Z")
Sweden is reinstating conscription amid concern over Russian aggression and the military failing to meet it’s recruitment targets. And this time around women will be drafted too. I wonder if the military’s recruitment … --- ## [Climate change "denial" ad in Science Times](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/climate-change-denial-ad-in-science-times/781770)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2017, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/climate-change-denial-ad-in-science-times/781770 "2017-03-09T18:04:54Z")
The Science Times from Tuesday has a full page ad that denies that CO2 has any connection with global warming. I won’t quote it verbatim since it has a nasty sounding copyright notice at the bottom forbidding any reprod… --- ## [NPR: piece on Feminism survey. 3 out of 4 top-named Feminists are of color](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/npr-piece-on-feminism-survey-3-out-of-4-top-named-feminists-are-of-color/781586)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2017, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/npr-piece-on-feminism-survey-3-out-of-4-top-named-feminists-are-of-color/781586 "2017-03-09T16:43:58Z")
It was just broadcast, so the podcast version will be posted here in a bit: Poll Finds 3 Women Of Color As New Face Of Feminism : NPR The survey polled who was seen as a feminist today. The top four results were: Mic… --- ## [Whiskey Tango Foxtrot part 2: Hungry Red Blobs and a Screaming Pudgy Robot](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whiskey-tango-foxtrot-part-2-hungry-red-blobs-and-a-screaming-pudgy-robot/766405)
**Author:** [@Shockaholics](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shockaholics)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2017, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whiskey-tango-foxtrot-part-2-hungry-red-blobs-and-a-screaming-pudgy-robot/766405 "2017-03-09T16:34:50Z")
After last night’s electronic voice revue, I woke up this morning and started dicking around in the other sides of YouTube, only to emerge with this clip. Yeah, we couldn’t figure it out either. Apparently, it’s a red … --- ## [What's the scam here? (Phone messages)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-scam-here-phone-messages/778793)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2017, 4:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-scam-here-phone-messages/778793 "2017-03-09T04:50:42Z")
I’ve gotten two phone messages in the past couple of weeks from a woman saying she’s from the law office of Joan Collins or something like that (insert Dynasty jokes here), regarding “an important business matter” and le… --- ## [Entomophobic ANTics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/entomophobic-antics/781738)
**Author:** [@Malleus\_Incus\_Stapes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malleus_Incus_Stapes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2017, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/entomophobic-antics/781738 "2017-03-09T04:10:02Z")
My youngest brother hates bugs. Really, really hates bugs. Last night, it seems, he found an ant in his bathroom, and he was rather upset about it. He decided to combine paranoia, literal Talmudic logic, and the verbose … --- ## [Where do all the refurbished cell phones come from?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-all-the-refurbished-cell-phones-come-from/780364)
**Author:** [@bizerta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bizerta)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2017, 3:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-all-the-refurbished-cell-phones-come-from/780364 "2017-03-09T03:57:39Z")
I keep cell phones until they’re obsolete or until they break. However, when I shop for a cell phone, there are a substantial number that are refurbished or “certified pre-owned”. I find this even for phones that have … --- ## [Travelling to Trump's America in August](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/travelling-to-trumps-america-in-august/779320)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2017, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/travelling-to-trumps-america-in-august/779320 "2017-03-08T22:08:00Z")
I’m visiting the Colonies in August to see the solar eclipse. Having been to not one but two Eevul Muslim countries - Brunei and Indonesia - I’m sure to get asked aside for an advanced proctological examination. So it’s… --- ## [If I die in the OR](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-i-die-in-the-or/781540)
**Author:** [@MonkeyMensch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MonkeyMensch)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2017, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-i-die-in-the-or/781540 "2017-03-08T21:33:43Z")
I’ll be getting an arthroscopy done in an hour and a half and I’ve had the weak premonition that I’m going to croak on the table for a week or so. I don’t believe in woo or clairvoyance but this is just so I can come bac… --- ## [Dems love saying "Jefferson Beauregard Sessions" as much as Pubs loved saying "Barack Hussein Obama"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dems-love-saying-jefferson-beauregard-sessions-as-much-as-pubs-loved-saying-barack-hussein-obama/781236)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2017, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dems-love-saying-jefferson-beauregard-sessions-as-much-as-pubs-loved-saying-barack-hussein-obama/781236 "2017-03-08T17:35:00Z")
I think it’s the “Beauregard” that makes it special. They can’t get enough of it! --- ## [Baldwin might show up to the WH correspondents’ dinner as Trump](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baldwin-might-show-up-to-the-wh-correspondents-dinner-as-trump/781263)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2017, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baldwin-might-show-up-to-the-wh-correspondents-dinner-as-trump/781263 "2017-03-08T16:48:51Z")
Alec Baldwin says there’s a possibility he’ll show up to the correspondents’ dinner as Trump Even if it doesn’t happen, I start grinning uncontrollably from ear to ear just thinking it might. Oh Lord, Trump will have a… --- ## [Oh those Russians...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-those-russians/781647)
**Author:** [@Okrahoma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Okrahoma)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2017, 6:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-those-russians/781647 "2017-03-08T06:50:43Z")
I wonder how this can be used to attack Trump? Russian Hackers Said to Seek Hush Money From Liberal Groups “Russian hackers are targeting U.S. progressive groups in a new wave of attacks, scouring the organizations’ em… --- ## [YouTube video from History Buff on Dances with Wolves (with bonus)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youtube-video-from-history-buff-on-dances-with-wolves-with-bonus/781644)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2017, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youtube-video-from-history-buff-on-dances-with-wolves-with-bonus/781644 "2017-03-08T01:09:21Z")
Just an MPSIMS I decided to share. One of the channels I follow is History Buffs, where the host basically looks at popular movies from the perspective of historical accuracy. This one is on Dances with Wolves and it’s… --- ## [WikiLeaks claims to release thousands of CIA documents](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wikileaks-claims-to-release-thousands-of-cia-documents/781633)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2017, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wikileaks-claims-to-release-thousands-of-cia-documents/781633 "2017-03-07T22:14:10Z")
As often happens with Wikileaks activities, I have mixed feelings about this. I don’t really trust the government, especially the current one, with the ability to hack into our various devices - and now manufacturers … --- ## [The Trump family, and Reince Priebus (NOT A POLITICAL THREAD)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-family-and-reince-priebus-not-a-political-thread/781550)
**Author:** [@Mona\_Lisa\_Simpson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mona_Lisa_Simpson)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2017, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-family-and-reince-priebus-not-a-political-thread/781550 "2017-03-07T21:43:50Z")
Listening to one of the talking head shows yesterday, my son latched on to the phrase “The Trump family, and Reince Priebus”, which he decided is a terrifying phrase. It has become our family catchphrase (well for the l… --- ## [The Wife bought a new TV](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-wife-bought-a-new-tv/781355)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2017, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-wife-bought-a-new-tv/781355 "2017-03-07T20:17:15Z")
November 9, 2012 I bought a Sony KDL46EX645 46-Inch 1080p 120HZ Internet Slim LED HDTV. Mrs. L.A. and I were blown away by the improvement over the 26" Philips I had. In the last few months, she’s been commenting that … --- ## [Do congressional hearings about medication prices actually accomplish anything](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-congressional-hearings-about-medication-prices-actually-accomplish-anything/781589)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2017, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-congressional-hearings-about-medication-prices-actually-accomplish-anything/781589 "2017-03-07T19:10:50Z")
Being cynical, I assume when congress holds hearings about medication prices being too high or increasing, that these hearings are just designed to distract voters and accomplish nothing of substance to actually lower me… --- ## [A V-22 Osprey Just Flew Over My House - wow, LOUD! (& P-38 Lockheed Lightning)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-v-22-osprey-just-flew-over-my-house-wow-loud-p-38-lockheed-lightning/781421)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2017, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-v-22-osprey-just-flew-over-my-house-wow-loud-p-38-lockheed-lightning/781421 "2017-03-07T17:21:52Z")
I have never before seen an Osprey in flight. This made my day! One benefit of living along the glide path of Moffett Field is we get to see some interesting planes from time to time. Coming in to land, they’re low and … --- ## [Interesting ways to say ordinary things](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interesting-ways-to-say-ordinary-things/86966)
**Author:** [@Spoonbender](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoonbender)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2017, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interesting-ways-to-say-ordinary-things/86966 "2017-03-07T16:26:36Z")
We all have them: some slightly interesting or unusual way of saying something ordinary. It doesn’t have to be brilliant, or hilarious, or even original (although I’m not talking about tired cliches, either). Just someth… --- ## [eHarmony's cancellation policy, strike anyone else as weird/suspicious?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eharmonys-cancellation-policy-strike-anyone-else-as-weird-suspicious/781603)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2017, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eharmonys-cancellation-policy-strike-anyone-else-as-weird-suspicious/781603 "2017-03-07T15:29:32Z")
So I just signed up for eHarmony and there are two things that catch my eye about upgrading (you need to upgrade so you can see matches, etc.) The cost. It’s 2-3 times as expensive as any other dating website I’ve see… --- ## [Hey! I'm bored.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-im-bored/781365)
**Author:** [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2017, 9:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-im-bored/781365 "2017-03-07T09:31:55Z")
As noted, entirely bored. I am open to any ways to modify it. Note that I may play sexy, but I tend something duller. --- ## [Interesting phrase origin of Bible verse "For now we see through a glass, darkly"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interesting-phrase-origin-of-bible-verse-for-now-we-see-through-a-glass-darkly/781406)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2017, 6:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interesting-phrase-origin-of-bible-verse-for-now-we-see-through-a-glass-darkly/781406 "2017-03-07T06:31:03Z")
Interesting phrase origin of Bible verse below. “1 Corinthians 13:12 (KJV) - For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known”. - Not as met… --- ## [Turkey religion.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/turkey-religion/781281)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2017, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/turkey-religion/781281 "2017-03-07T02:29:07Z")
So, apparently a group of turkeys have began worshiping a dead cat. --- ## [Would you want this type of barbecue pit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-want-this-type-of-barbecue-pit/781505)
**Author:** [@Fruitbat2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fruitbat2)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2017, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-want-this-type-of-barbecue-pit/781505 "2017-03-06T19:15:15Z")
I’m wondering why I have never seen the thing I have in mind. (Engineering types with ideas for specs etc. especially welcome). It is a permanent barbecue pit, made of stone bricks or something like that, bar or table h… --- ## [Now I'm old -- Jimmy Buffet opens retirement community](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-im-old-jimmy-buffet-opens-retirement-community/781534)
**Author:** [@pullin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pullin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2017, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-im-old-jimmy-buffet-opens-retirement-community/781534 "2017-03-06T18:58:03Z")
Sigh… Something about an “active living” community for aging Parrotheads makes me feel old. Sometimes I miss the days when a new, hip joint didn’t refer to surgery. --- ## [A special kind of Jerk: people who are "aggressively nice".](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-special-kind-of-jerk-people-who-are-aggressively-nice/780842)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2017, 12:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-special-kind-of-jerk-people-who-are-aggressively-nice/780842 "2017-03-06T12:18:58Z")
This interaction happened on my Facebook feed. I’m going to give them names just to make it easier to discuss. John posts that he’s at a relatively famous greasy spoon well known for yummy but terrible for you burgers, … --- ## [Dog with chronic vomiting.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-with-chronic-vomiting/781113)
**Author:** [@Brodi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brodi)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2017, 5:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-with-chronic-vomiting/781113 "2017-03-06T05:10:04Z")
I have SUCH great luck, another pet is having issues! I got her a vet appointment this Friday, the earliest I could. Mysti is Husky/Border Collie, 40lbs at her last check up in December, and of unknown age since she wa… --- ## [And the Oscar goes to the MMP!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-the-oscar-goes-to-the-mmp/780937)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 229\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2017, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-the-oscar-goes-to-the-mmp/780937 "2017-03-06T02:20:04Z")
No, I didn’t watch the Oscars. I did see on the news this morning about the Best Picture fiasco. Regardless, I think we, in the MMP deserve an Oscar. OK, do with that what you will. Happy Moanday! --- ## ["My Name is Talky Tina, and I know your Bank Password!"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-name-is-talky-tina-and-i-know-your-bank-password/781024)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2017, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-name-is-talky-tina-and-i-know-your-bank-password/781024 "2017-03-06T01:54:00Z")
Apparently CloudPets, internet-connected plush animals that parents can leave talking messages to their kids on, are hackable, and can release sensitive information. Who knew? If You Have One Of These Toys In Your House… --- ## [I saw the Moon occult Aldebaran earlier!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-saw-the-moon-occult-aldebaran-earlier/781460)
**Author:** [@rowrrbazzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rowrrbazzle)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2017, 12:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-saw-the-moon-occult-aldebaran-earlier/781460 "2017-03-05T12:38:03Z")
I used binoculars. It blinked out at 9:57:25 or 26 PM by my watch (WWV-enabled watch, autoset at 2:04 AM). Predicted time here in Chicago was 9:57:27 PM. Close enough! Anybody else? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=560) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=562)