# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=655 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 656 --- ## [AT&T to roll our "DirecTV Now" later this year](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-t-to-roll-our-directv-now-later-this-year/747687)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2016, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-t-to-roll-our-directv-now-later-this-year/747687 "2016-03-01T23:00:42Z")
The evolution of entertainment continues. --- ## [Amazon Free Shipping Increase](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-free-shipping-increase/746629)
**Author:** [@bienville](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bienville)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2016, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-free-shipping-increase/746629 "2016-03-01T22:57:19Z")
I had $39.00 worth of items in my cart since earlier this week and was waiting for my paycheck to go in yesterday before making the purchase. As of yesterday, my purchase was still eligible for free shipping. I logged o… --- ## [Sequential Threads March 1](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequential-threads-march-1/747634)
**Author:** [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2016, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequential-threads-march-1/747634 "2016-03-01T16:35:39Z")
Time for a new beginning. I’m so bored I’m… Leaping into the MMP I’m not THAT bored. :slight\_smile: --- ## [Tired of Trump? Move to Cape Breton!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tired-of-trump-move-to-cape-breton/746468)
**Author:** [@Malthus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malthus)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2016, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tired-of-trump-move-to-cape-breton/746468 "2016-03-01T16:17:49Z")
It is nice that someone is looking at the insanity of the US election as a possible opportunity! :wink: --- ## [Talk Me Down: My Daughter is in Boot Camp and I'm Worried](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-me-down-my-daughter-is-in-boot-camp-and-im-worried/739723)
**Author:** [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Replies:** 307\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2016, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-me-down-my-daughter-is-in-boot-camp-and-im-worried/739723 "2016-03-01T15:56:31Z")
Ivygirl had been spinning her wheels and on her own decided to join the Army. She started boot camp last Tuesday, 12/1. She’s been able to call home twice, once to let us know her mailing address (if anyone wants to dr… --- ## [Happy Leap Day!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-leap-day/747484)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2016, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-leap-day/747484 "2016-03-01T13:56:07Z")
Yes, it’s that once-every-four-years day! Are you doing anything special? --- ## [Video: They don't make cars like they used to, this is why that's a good thing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-they-dont-make-cars-like-they-used-to-this-is-why-thats-a-good-thing/746820)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2016, 11:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-they-dont-make-cars-like-they-used-to-this-is-why-thats-a-good-thing/746820 "2016-03-01T11:37:01Z")
:eek: :eek: No contest at all. New cars are much safer. I had no idea how dangerous classic vintage cars can be. http://www.nydailynews.com/autos/auto-news/video-don-cars-article-1.2537317 --- ## [Words you never really knew the meaning of --till now.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-you-never-really-knew-the-meaning-of-till-now/747459)
**Author:** [@the\_diego](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/the_diego)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2016, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-you-never-really-knew-the-meaning-of-till-now/747459 "2016-03-01T01:10:36Z")
Books by European authors or simply those set in Europe often mention “vestibule” and “portico” when describing a big house or a building. I never bothered to know what those meant. So now, a vestibule is simply a small … --- ## [Confess your micro-crimes here](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/confess-your-micro-crimes-here/745934)
**Author:** [@amaguri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amaguri)\ **Replies:** 197\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2016, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/confess-your-micro-crimes-here/745934 "2016-03-01T00:22:28Z")
Sometimes I take an extra packet of Splenda from Starbucks to use on my cereal in the morning. --- ## [Bra Technology degree. (no, really)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bra-technology-degree-no-really/747231)
**Author:** [@Morgenstern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgenstern)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2016, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bra-technology-degree-no-really/747231 "2016-02-29T23:20:04Z")
Chinese University Offers Degree In Bra Studies. I have a couple of questions. Is there a lot of homework? Does prior experience help at all? Are internships available? A few clips from the article. \* It offers a d… --- ## [Sam Stone has a second career!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sam-stone-has-a-second-career/747103)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2016, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sam-stone-has-a-second-career/747103 "2016-02-29T23:12:59Z")
Sam, I always thought you a lawyer; I never knew you were into fishery protection. (about 1:20 in) --- ## [Nutbag Sandy Hook Denying Tenured Professor finally fired](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nutbag-sandy-hook-denying-tenured-professor-finally-fired/746413)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2016, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nutbag-sandy-hook-denying-tenured-professor-finally-fired/746413 "2016-02-29T22:41:06Z")
Justice is finally served. I suppose tenure protected him up to now. Florida Professor Who Cast Doubt on Mass Shootings Is Fired --- ## [Most pointless thing possible to complain about](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-pointless-thing-possible-to-complain-about/747022)
**Author:** [@JcWoman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JcWoman)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2016, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-pointless-thing-possible-to-complain-about/747022 "2016-02-29T22:01:41Z")
This doesn’t bug me enough to go into the Pit but wanted to share and see if others had equally pointless trivia that mildly bugs them. More and more I am finding toilet paper dispensers like these in public and office… --- ## [A busted clutch shuts down a Navy ship](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-busted-clutch-shuts-down-a-navy-ship/747001)
**Author:** [@DrumBum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrumBum)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2016, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-busted-clutch-shuts-down-a-navy-ship/747001 "2016-02-29T21:08:38Z")
When I was learning to drive a stick I rode the clutch so badly that dad had to replace it twice. I guess the Navy has the same problem. :smack: :smiley: --- ## [I've never tweeted](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-never-tweeted/745669)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2016, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-never-tweeted/745669 "2016-02-29T15:14:30Z")
Twitter is in the news, apparently there’s a rumour they’re changing their format or something. I just saw a post on FB that consisted only of two names with hashtags. I’ve never tweeted. Nothing I say is important en… --- ## [SDMB Valentine's Day Exchange 2016](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-valentines-day-exchange-2016/743816)
**Author:** [@EmilyG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmilyG)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2016, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-valentines-day-exchange-2016/743816 "2016-02-29T13:40:58Z")
Hey all! I enjoyed this Valentine’s exchange in previous years, so I decided to organize one this year too. Here are the rules we’ve used in the past years, which we’re re-using this year: Rules: If you are currently … --- ## [Time for breakfast in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-for-breakfast-in-the-mmp/746785)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 242\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2016, 1:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-for-breakfast-in-the-mmp/746785 "2016-02-29T13:19:42Z")
I just finished a somewhat greasy sausage-egg-cheese croissant sammich from WaWa. Not my favorite, but it was ready to go and I was in a hurry this morning. Given a choice, I like omelets for breakfast, or French toast… --- ## [Didja know that several bashes to the mouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/didja-know-that-several-bashes-to-the-mouse/746482)
**Author:** [@WildBlueYonder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildBlueYonder)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2016, 12:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/didja-know-that-several-bashes-to-the-mouse/746482 "2016-02-29T12:37:47Z")
and it is still working Husband pissed me off and boy did I bash that mouse on the desk, at least 5 times…takes a hitting and keeps on clicking The “husbands head” was the desk-I think my hand hurts now. Going to be a… --- ## [I'm getting a tooth pulled for the first time tomorrow and I am a huge wuss](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-getting-a-tooth-pulled-for-the-first-time-tomorrow-and-i-am-a-huge-wuss/167603)
**Author:** [@Witch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Witch)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2016, 10:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-getting-a-tooth-pulled-for-the-first-time-tomorrow-and-i-am-a-huge-wuss/167603 "2016-02-29T10:38:43Z")
Pulse racing. Palms sweating. Heart pounding so hard I wouldn’t be surprised if it jumped out of my rib cage and landed with a bloody PLOP right on the desk in front of me. I’ve never even had a FILLING. My anxiety is … --- ## [Is cursive dying?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-cursive-dying/701072)
**Author:** [@Mathematics](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mathematics)\ **Replies:** 133\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2016, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-cursive-dying/701072 "2016-02-29T01:40:18Z")
OK so I’m pretty young (only 20) but I went to a traditional Catholic school. I was taught cursive as a script. I was not taught printing at all really past age 7 (of course I’ve picked it up from reading books and such … --- ## [Bad Geese, Bad Geese, Whatchoo Gonna Do? Whatchoo gonna do, when dey come for you? Newslink](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-geese-bad-geese-whatchoo-gonna-do-whatchoo-gonna-do-when-dey-come-for-you-newslink/747410)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2016, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-geese-bad-geese-whatchoo-gonna-do-whatchoo-gonna-do-when-dey-come-for-you-newslink/747410 "2016-02-29T00:33:00Z")
Young Geese gunned down in drive-by shootings. Where does it all end? http://news.sky.com/story/1649466/goose-exhumed-after-deadly-drive-by-shooting --- ## [I Don't Understand People That Take Their Dogs With Them EVERYWHERE They Go.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-understand-people-that-take-their-dogs-with-them-everywhere-they-go/581265)
**Author:** [@FoieGrasIsEvil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FoieGrasIsEvil)\ **Replies:** 148\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2016, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-understand-people-that-take-their-dogs-with-them-everywhere-they-go/581265 "2016-02-28T20:10:24Z")
I just don’t get it. I understand taking your dog(s) for a ride in the car on occasion, and not just to the vet, but to the park, the lake, etc. But some people have to take their dog(s) with them on every single flippi… --- ## [Going to NYC in March](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-nyc-in-march/746621)
**Author:** [@catflea12](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/catflea12)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2016, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-nyc-in-march/746621 "2016-02-28T18:45:51Z")
Like the title says, I’m visiting NYC in March. I know some of the places I want to see, (Natural History Museum, Empire State Building, etc) One question I have is about dining out as a single person. What time in th… --- ## [Second- or third-hand brushes with history](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/second-or-third-hand-brushes-with-history/743921)
**Author:** [@Flyer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flyer)\ **Replies:** 154\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2016, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/second-or-third-hand-brushes-with-history/743921 "2016-02-28T15:15:16Z")
Somewhat along the lines of “6 degrees of separation,” we sometimes meet somebody who has some sort of association with a historic person or event. I have two: I took a philosophy class in college–the teacher was a som… --- ## [80 signs you're an INTJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/80-signs-youre-an-intj/747210)
**Author:** [@fisha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fisha)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2016, 1:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/80-signs-youre-an-intj/747210 "2016-02-28T13:11:04Z")
I looked for a thread with this subject, but didn’t find it, even though I think INTJ’s are overrepresented here. I find this hilarious. There is a lot of a lot of truth. --- ## [I'm on a fake high](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-on-a-fake-high/747324)
**Author:** [@Shockaholics](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shockaholics)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2016, 12:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-on-a-fake-high/747324 "2016-02-28T12:13:32Z")
So I have Aspergers and maybe ADHD, and I have crushes on fictional characters, and right now I’m lusting over Bass from the Mega Man series. So in Mega Man 8, at the end of the first part of the intro stage FMV cutscene… --- ## [Super lice can bite me. Wait....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-lice-can-bite-me-wait/747101)
**Author:** [@AngelSoft](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AngelSoft)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2016, 6:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-lice-can-bite-me-wait/747101 "2016-02-28T06:26:34Z")
They already have. FML Seriously. In case you haven’t heard, super lice are a real thing and they can now add Oregon to that list. I had no idea till I found out the hard way. My daughter was sent home from school with … --- ## [A very brave wee lassie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-very-brave-wee-lassie/747330)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2016, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-very-brave-wee-lassie/747330 "2016-02-27T22:44:44Z")
A 10 year old girl sacrificed herself to save two toddlers. --- ## [David bowie is dead](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/david-bowie-is-dead/747226)
**Author:** [@Stupidtoy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stupidtoy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2016, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/david-bowie-is-dead/747226 "2016-02-27T15:16:55Z")
Do you think his corpse is rotting. i think he was a great man. oh he was cremated wasnt he. do u think that if u take protein pills and put ur helmet on. i think that is a great lyric because it means that u eat healthy… --- ## [New Mexico decriminalizes minor-to-minor sexting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-mexico-decriminalizes-minor-to-minor-sexting/747295)
**Author:** [@Flyer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flyer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2016, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-mexico-decriminalizes-minor-to-minor-sexting/747295 "2016-02-27T15:11:25Z")
It’s actually part of a law that increases sentencing for child porn, but the bill creates a “Romeo and Juliet” type exception for minors. Predictably, some people are outraged. Interestingly, the Governor doesn’t like… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=654) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=656)