# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=717 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 718 --- ## [What's the name of this bicycle accessory?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-name-of-this-bicycle-accessory/726799)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2015, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-name-of-this-bicycle-accessory/726799 "2015-08-02T19:24:21Z")
I remember seeing this gizmo advertised many years ago: it’s a little wire thing that mounts to the frame closest to the front tire. It’s hinged, and when it’s flipped down it stabilizes the front wheel, turning the bike… --- ## [Car's A/C comprssor blew.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cars-a-c-comprssor-blew/726752)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2015, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cars-a-c-comprssor-blew/726752 "2015-08-02T14:18:19Z")
$850 bucks. Might be able to get it fixed Wednesday, but more likely Friday/Saturday. And here I was, hoping to stay on budget this month. Oh, pisspots. :frowning: --- ## [Windows 10 Shares Your WiFi Passwords With Your Contacts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windows-10-shares-your-wifi-passwords-with-your-contacts/726593)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2015, 12:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windows-10-shares-your-wifi-passwords-with-your-contacts/726593 "2015-08-02T12:27:56Z")
I thought about posting this in GD to debate whether or not this is a good idea, but I can’t see anyone here arguing in favor of this. Am I wrong? The thinking apparently is that it’s safer than giving your friends y… --- ## [Doper Obit: Carl Berry](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-obit-carl-berry/726773)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2015, 11:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-obit-carl-berry/726773 "2015-08-02T11:39:25Z")
He hasn’t been around in a long time, and he never did post a whole lot, but he was here back in the old days. Obit ETA: Screen name same as real name. --- ## [Today is my son's 13th birthday](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-is-my-sons-13th-birthday/726703)
**Author:** [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2015, 5:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-is-my-sons-13th-birthday/726703 "2015-08-02T05:07:15Z")
Some of you may remember when he was born. Well, as of today he is now old enough to post here. Not that he would, writing isn’t really his thing unless it’s about Pokemon or Minecraft (which he doesn’t get from me) or h… --- ## [Bimbo Eruption](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bimbo-eruption/726666)
**Author:** [@davida03801](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davida03801)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2015, 5:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bimbo-eruption/726666 "2015-08-02T05:01:34Z")
Boring summer, when is the next Bimbo Eruption ? Can’t wait. --- ## [Good friend/neighbor died suddenly. Sadness--and a plea](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-friend-neighbor-died-suddenly-sadness-and-a-plea/725918)
**Author:** [@vivalostwages](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vivalostwages)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2015, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-friend-neighbor-died-suddenly-sadness-and-a-plea/725918 "2015-08-02T01:57:03Z")
My good pal and neighbor passed away suddenly and unexpectedly a few days ago. He had crashed his rental car–fortunately not into anyone else–and what caused the crash was a massive heart attack. His arteries were clog… --- ## [Teach me to swear in Lithuanian](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teach-me-to-swear-in-lithuanian/397949)
**Author:** [@mamboman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mamboman)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2015, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teach-me-to-swear-in-lithuanian/397949 "2015-08-01T16:15:41Z")
Hey Dopers Are there any native Lithuanian-speakers out there who can teach me a few low to medium level cursewords - sort of the equivalent of “You Jerk” or “Your mother wears army boots” or “To Hell with You!” None of… --- ## [I sorta pit my Crazy Coworker](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-sorta-pit-my-crazy-coworker/726657)
**Author:** [@singular1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/singular1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2015, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-sorta-pit-my-crazy-coworker/726657 "2015-08-01T14:26:06Z")
I pit (not really angry enough for the Pit) my Crazy Christian Coworker. First, about a month or so ago, when talking about the Rachael Dolezal case (fake Afro-American in Spokane NAACP) at work, she suddenly blurts out… --- ## [How can one compete in today's society?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-one-compete-in-todays-society/726672)
**Author:** [@ssgenius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ssgenius)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2015, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-one-compete-in-todays-society/726672 "2015-08-01T13:30:05Z")
I was recently laid off from a fairly good job with a large multinational firm. Victim of the drop in the oil price recently. I got some severance, not bad, but not enough to retire on permanently so eventually I will h… --- ## [Too close encounter with an SUV](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/too-close-encounter-with-an-suv/726461)
**Author:** [@dtilque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dtilque)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2015, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/too-close-encounter-with-an-suv/726461 "2015-07-31T23:08:39Z")
Almost died while cycling yesterday evening. Riding down a fairly steep hill (maybe 8 to 10 percent grade) on a straight country road. No paved shoulder, just two lanes. Coming up the hill was a string of vehicles. The … --- ## [The stages of being on The Dope](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-stages-of-being-on-the-dope/726127)
**Author:** [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2015, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-stages-of-being-on-the-dope/726127 "2015-07-31T17:08:22Z")
I’m not an old timer, not even close, but I wanted to share some of my observations on the stages of hanging out on the SDMB, and ask you to share your impressions as well. \*\*Stage 1: Lurking \*\* Like many, I think, I l… --- ## [Preparing medicine bottles for disposal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/preparing-medicine-bottles-for-disposal/726457)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2015, 9:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/preparing-medicine-bottles-for-disposal/726457 "2015-07-31T09:50:54Z")
I’ve got some empty medication bottle built up that I want to finally get rid of. Is there an easy and efficient way to get the labels off before I chuck them? The local pharmacies don’t seem to offer a service to do it … --- ## [Wish ecig companies would find a way to indicate low liquid](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wish-ecig-companies-would-find-a-way-to-indicate-low-liquid/726599)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2015, 6:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wish-ecig-companies-would-find-a-way-to-indicate-low-liquid/726599 "2015-07-31T06:43:34Z")
Yes this is the ultimate privileged whine, but I’m so absent minded it is an issue. Switched to the bigger dildo sized battery along with aspire clearos, and both these combine to suck liquid at a crazy rate. I mean I l… --- ## [It’s Tuesday night, not Wednesday morning.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-s-tuesday-night-not-wednesday-morning/726441)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2015, 4:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-s-tuesday-night-not-wednesday-morning/726441 "2015-07-31T04:27:29Z")
Well, I did it again. Took a nap, and awoke to total confusion. The main confusion is: why is it totally dark out at 10:30 a.m.? There was a \*Twilight Zone \*episode like this, which doesn’t help. And Wednesday morning ou… --- ## [DoJ indicts U.S. Congressman on corruption charges](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doj-indicts-u-s-congressman-on-corruption-charges/726556)
**Author:** [@Terr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terr)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2015, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doj-indicts-u-s-congressman-on-corruption-charges/726556 "2015-07-31T03:18:13Z")
The eleven-term Democratic Congressman from Philadelphia is standing firm, despite the 27 charges levied against him – for bribery, money laundering and wire fraud. Total, he faces up to 240 years in prison. Ho-hum - … --- ## [Sniper Rifle Hacked](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sniper-rifle-hacked/726531)
**Author:** [@Cabin\_Fever\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cabin_Fever_1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2015, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sniper-rifle-hacked/726531 "2015-07-31T01:43:55Z")
Who woulda thunk? Story links: --- ## [Why do overweight ladies critizize if another lady even gains a little bit of weight](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-overweight-ladies-critizize-if-another-lady-even-gains-a-little-bit-of-weight/726494)
**Author:** [@ssgenius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ssgenius)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2015, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-overweight-ladies-critizize-if-another-lady-even-gains-a-little-bit-of-weight/726494 "2015-07-30T20:59:20Z")
I was in a waiting room and listed to 2 overweight ladies talking to each other. I would estimate them at 5 - 6 and about 300 lbs each. Kelly Clarkson comes on the TV and they mention to each other that it looks like sh… --- ## ["The Gods Must Be Rebranded" - a PR makeover for Olympus](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-gods-must-be-rebranded-a-pr-makeover-for-olympus/726583)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2015, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-gods-must-be-rebranded-a-pr-makeover-for-olympus/726583 "2015-07-30T15:38:36Z")
Written by a college pal: --- ## ['Yes Means Yes' is the Law for Sex on New York College Campuses](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yes-means-yes-is-the-law-for-sex-on-new-york-college-campuses/725483)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2015, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yes-means-yes-is-the-law-for-sex-on-new-york-college-campuses/725483 "2015-07-30T14:00:38Z")
But is this adequate? Isn’t it time to go back to college regulations of 50+ years ago where college dormitories were single sex and sneaking into an opposite sex dormitory could get you expelled? This would cut down … --- ## [A baloo is a bear](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-baloo-is-a-bear/35810)
**Author:** [@Snooooopy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snooooopy)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2015, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-baloo-is-a-bear/35810 "2015-07-30T13:55:35Z")
Seeing Baloo’s screen name takes me back to school days and the CTBS test. We took this test every year. And every year, the five sample word definitions were the same. A baloo is a bear. To wuzzle is to mix. A younker … --- ## [Deciphering Cryptic Phrase.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deciphering-cryptic-phrase/726443)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2015, 12:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deciphering-cryptic-phrase/726443 "2015-07-30T12:38:54Z")
I don’t know if I ever said this on these boards at least. But Noël and her husband really have helped me a lot, since my father died 5 years ago. They help me with my cleaning, but other things too. Anyways, the other … --- ## [Wait, 1930's Style Death Rays were REAL?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wait-1930s-style-death-rays-were-real/726287)
**Author:** [@foolsguinea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/foolsguinea)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2015, 11:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wait-1930s-style-death-rays-were-real/726287 "2015-07-30T11:19:33Z")
http://www.tested.com/science/weird/489527-9-lost-inventions-could-come-handy-today/item/tesla-death-ray/ Because I thought that was a science fiction reference. Carry on. --- ## [I think I just joine the Crazy Club.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-i-just-joine-the-crazy-club/726415)
**Author:** [@ArztWolf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ArztWolf)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2015, 10:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-i-just-joine-the-crazy-club/726415 "2015-07-30T10:15:56Z")
I joined a meetup group for people with dogs and have been talking to one of the “main” people (not the organizer, just someone who has been with the group for awhile). We got to talking about our dogs and the person men… --- ## [Supermarket Names](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supermarket-names/725930)
**Author:** [@MmeRose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MmeRose)\ **Replies:** 131\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2015, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supermarket-names/725930 "2015-07-30T01:32:01Z")
I just read in another thread that there is a supermarket called “Food Lion”. For some reason, I find that very amusing. If we had one here, I would shop there always. I used to shop at one caled “Foodland”. I visite… --- ## [How I did an easy, clean install of Windows 10](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-i-did-an-easy-clean-install-of-windows-10/726535)
**Author:** [@TonySinclair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TonySinclair)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2015, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-i-did-an-easy-clean-install-of-windows-10/726535 "2015-07-29T23:39:59Z")
I just did a clean install of Windows 10 very easily, and I thought I’d share my method, which differs from those I’ve seen published. I did it to a new drive, because drives are so cheap now (\<$30/TB on the 4TB I just … --- ## [As of today I have been married more than half my life!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/as-of-today-i-have-been-married-more-than-half-my-life/726432)
**Author:** [@BrotherCadfael](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrotherCadfael)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2015, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/as-of-today-i-have-been-married-more-than-half-my-life/726432 "2015-07-29T22:12:20Z")
We were married a month after my 29th birthday, and we had our 29th anniversary a month ago. Yesterday I had been married exactly half my life, and today I have been married longer than I was not! Where does the time g… --- ## [Happy Birthday July 29ers!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-birthday-july-29ers/726459)
**Author:** [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2015, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-birthday-july-29ers/726459 "2015-07-29T14:13:22Z")
Wishing all my Doper July 29th brothers and sisters a very happy birthday! Here’s the known list of July 29ers: Agent Foxtrot Bear\_Nenno EJsGirl Kyla Nuveena Reepicheep Mame Moirai swampbear Silence Lenore In… --- ## [China builds largest and most sensitive radio telescope](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/china-builds-largest-and-most-sensitive-radio-telescope/726452)
**Author:** [@Measure\_for\_Measure](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Measure_for_Measure)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2015, 12:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/china-builds-largest-and-most-sensitive-radio-telescope/726452 "2015-07-29T12:18:31Z")
For years, the radio telescope at Arecibo Observatory has been the most sensitive in the world. 300 meters wide, it is the world’s largest single-aperture telescope, whatever that means. Built in 1963, it continues on th… --- ## [Rise of the "Moderatocracy" - we have been warned](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rise-of-the-moderatocracy-we-have-been-warned/726229)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2015, 7:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rise-of-the-moderatocracy-we-have-been-warned/726229 "2015-07-29T07:08:59Z")
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