# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=726 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 727 --- ## [Walmart: Confederate flag out. ISIS flag in.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/walmart-confederate-flag-out-isis-flag-in/724046)
**Author:** [@Senegoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Senegoid)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2015, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/walmart-confederate-flag-out-isis-flag-in/724046 "2015-07-02T18:25:38Z")
This comes to us from The Blaze, so take with the obligatory grain of cyanide. Walmart Refused to Create Confederate Flag Cake. The Next Day Same Customer Asks Store for Cake With Islamic State Flag. Want to Guess How I… --- ## [German Dopefest in Bonn, 1 August 2015](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/german-dopefest-in-bonn-1-august-2015/722560)
**Author:** [@EinsteinsHund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EinsteinsHund)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2015, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/german-dopefest-in-bonn-1-august-2015/722560 "2015-07-02T18:22:56Z")
After our last Dopefest in Cologne was a small, but very exciting and funny event, we promised ourselves to repeat something like that soon. The dopers centered in and around Cologne, The Butterfly’s Ghost, mkl12 and I s… --- ## [Long Island (Things to do, places to eat, etc.)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/long-island-things-to-do-places-to-eat-etc/722756)
**Author:** [@BrassyPhrase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrassyPhrase)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2015, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/long-island-things-to-do-places-to-eat-etc/722756 "2015-07-02T17:50:14Z")
So The Fella is going to Long Island for a week in about a week and I’m going with. He’ll be working the whole time. I’ve been to NYC and New York State a couple of times and where we are staying is right on the LIRR.… --- ## [Westfield NJ House Stalker](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/westfield-nj-house-stalker/723421)
**Author:** [@raventhief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raventhief)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2015, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/westfield-nj-house-stalker/723421 "2015-07-02T17:49:22Z")
I just saw a few articles about a family in NJ who have fled their house. They’ve been getting letters from someone who calls himself the Watcher. He and his family, the letters claim, have been watching the house for de… --- ## [Anybody been involved in fostering kids?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-been-involved-in-fostering-kids/723861)
**Author:** [@Essured](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Essured)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2015, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-been-involved-in-fostering-kids/723861 "2015-07-02T17:14:00Z")
Anyone had any involvement in fostering kids? I’m thinking about giving it a go. I’ve done some research and know what the next steps are in my area (registering interest, doing a training course, meeting other foster … --- ## [and so it begins... robot kills man](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-so-it-begins-robot-kills-man/724057)
**Author:** [@G0sp3l](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/G0sp3l)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2015, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-so-it-begins-robot-kills-man/724057 "2015-07-02T17:04:59Z")
link They’ve tasted human blood. Phase I is complete. They can climb stairs. They can run you down. They can see through walls. Phase II. Autonomy \[del\]Phase III. Profit \[/del\] Phase IV. Destroy all humans. --- ## [Another active shooter at Washington Navy Yard (my workplace in DC)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-active-shooter-at-washington-navy-yard-my-workplace-in-dc/724035)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2015, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-active-shooter-at-washington-navy-yard-my-workplace-in-dc/724035 "2015-07-02T16:18:49Z")
Breaking on the news. Got a call from work, trying to account for everyone and making sure that I was at home (it is my every-other-week day off) and not lost somewhere on the Yard – they are on lockdown for another act… --- ## [Hoard the Bubble Wrap!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hoard-the-bubble-wrap/724047)
**Author:** [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2015, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hoard-the-bubble-wrap/724047 "2015-07-02T15:30:12Z")
The company is coming out with a version that won’t pop. Sob. --- ## [What's 'e got in 'is pocketses? And what's 'e supposed to do with them!?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-e-got-in-is-pocketses-and-whats-e-supposed-to-do-with-them/724022)
**Author:** [@Not\_Carlson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Not_Carlson)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2015, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-e-got-in-is-pocketses-and-whats-e-supposed-to-do-with-them/724022 "2015-07-02T14:37:11Z")
So I’m wearing a recently-bought pair of slacks for the first time today. I had the hems taken up a few centimeters, and had assumed they’d just be tucked and sewn. I just stepped out for lunch, and when I stuck my wal… --- ## [Ask the 2015 Episcopal Church General Convention deputy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-2015-episcopal-church-general-convention-deputy/723954)
**Author:** [@Skammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skammer)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2015, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-2015-episcopal-church-general-convention-deputy/723954 "2015-07-02T14:03:49Z")
I just got back from the 78th triennial General Convention of the Episcopal Church in Salt Lake City where I served as a deputy from my diocese. This year marked the 230th anniversary of the convention. This is the high… --- ## [CPAP- wearing Dopers, come on down !](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cpap-wearing-dopers-come-on-down/723582)
**Author:** [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2015, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cpap-wearing-dopers-come-on-down/723582 "2015-07-02T04:37:05Z")
Saw a story about couples who are moving into separate bedrooms the other day. Many were connected to one ( or both, I suppose ) partner having sleep apnea or at least sleep issues. I have used a CPAP machine since abou… --- ## [US Visa System Outage - anyone else affected?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-visa-system-outage-anyone-else-affected/722927)
**Author:** [@Balthisar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Balthisar)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2015, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-visa-system-outage-anyone-else-affected/722927 "2015-07-02T02:00:16Z")
The system for approving visas to the United States went down about June 9th. It’s a worldwide system, and was also affecting the issuing of US Passports for the first few days (now fixed). Current news is that the syste… --- ## [Gay people with religious parents - what's that like since SCOTUS June 26?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gay-people-with-religious-parents-whats-that-like-since-scotus-june-26/723761)
**Author:** [@Briny\_Deep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Briny_Deep)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2015, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gay-people-with-religious-parents-whats-that-like-since-scotus-june-26/723761 "2015-07-01T22:13:20Z")
Friday June 26 was a great day for us, but for some of us, our parents are not happy indeed. I’ve been married in Oregon for about a year, and though my dad is very Evangelical, he can be mellow about some things when i… --- ## [Real Estate Marketing Video](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-estate-marketing-video/723939)
**Author:** [@GreedySmurf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreedySmurf)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2015, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-estate-marketing-video/723939 "2015-07-01T18:32:38Z")
My wife and I have listed our house for sale today, after spending many a weekend over the last few years renovating. (There may be some element of stealth (or not so stealthy) bragging here over the results of our hard … --- ## [If you live in Ames, Iowa, you have my condolences](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-live-in-ames-iowa-you-have-my-condolences/723391)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2015, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-live-in-ames-iowa-you-have-my-condolences/723391 "2015-07-01T17:58:25Z")
Maybe the desired effect was to keep visitors out…if so…success!! But damn, that water looks good! --- ## [Aussies. Worried about my son](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aussies-worried-about-my-son/723764)
**Author:** [@Cara\_mel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cara_mel)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2015, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aussies-worried-about-my-son/723764 "2015-07-01T16:23:08Z")
I just got a text from my son Rob to call 000. He’s been stranded with 2 friends on Mount Morgan in NSW. Been there for 27 hours. I called the police and they’re sending an alpine squad. But they won’t be there for anoth… --- ## [Two prisoners escape using tactis similar to Escape from Alcatraz. I predict a movie very soon.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-prisoners-escape-using-tactis-similar-to-escape-from-alcatraz-i-predict-a-movie-very-soon/721858)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 180\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2015, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-prisoners-escape-using-tactis-similar-to-escape-from-alcatraz-i-predict-a-movie-very-soon/721858 "2015-07-01T02:48:40Z")
No one had ever escaped from maximum-security portion of the prison since it was built in 1865. Until this weekend. :stuck\_out\_tongue: History was made that I think will be remembered just like the Escape from Alcatr… --- ## [We$tern Medicine Embarrassed By North Korean Wonder Drug](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-tern-medicine-embarrassed-by-north-korean-wonder-drug/723034)
**Author:** [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2015, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-tern-medicine-embarrassed-by-north-korean-wonder-drug/723034 "2015-06-30T23:12:01Z")
While scientists around the world struggle to contain and treat dangerous infectious diseases, the North Koreans have successfully developed a drug that prevents and treats such scourges as AIDS, Ebola and MERS.\* \*"The … --- ## [Huzzah for dash cams!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/huzzah-for-dash-cams/723479)
**Author:** [@Inigo\_Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inigo_Montoya)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2015, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/huzzah-for-dash-cams/723479 "2015-06-30T21:33:04Z")
Auto insurance claim story So not long ago one of our customers was driving on the highway minding her own business when the semi truck she was driving beside decided it wanted to be in her lane. And by “driving beside”… --- ## [Smartphone app saves lives](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smartphone-app-saves-lives/723880)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2015, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smartphone-app-saves-lives/723880 "2015-06-30T20:06:00Z")
Link. (There is an audio link on the site if you’d like to listen to the story.) It sounds like a good idea. In the story, a mechanic who moonlights as an EMT got the message and saved the life of an infant who had s… --- ## [If he dithers around aimlessly for a decade, this just might work](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-he-dithers-around-aimlessly-for-a-decade-this-just-might-work/723786)
**Author:** [@steronz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/steronz)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2015, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-he-dithers-around-aimlessly-for-a-decade-this-just-might-work/723786 "2015-06-30T19:39:48Z")
Title reference. My wife’s cousin, let’s call him Chad, is a case study in how bad parenting can cause lasting harm. His mother ran out on the family and his dad is a professional sponge. Chad is 26 and hasn’t been ab… --- ## [Mundane pointless things to ponder, or not…](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mundane-pointless-things-to-ponder-or-not/721972)
**Author:** [@Foggy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Foggy)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2015, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mundane-pointless-things-to-ponder-or-not/721972 "2015-06-30T19:03:06Z")
I would get up early to watch this if I could. Oh and the sunrise too I guess. --- ## [What the Supreme Court’s marriage equality ruling means for reproductive rights.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-supreme-court-s-marriage-equality-ruling-means-for-reproductive-rights/723691)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2015, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-supreme-court-s-marriage-equality-ruling-means-for-reproductive-rights/723691 "2015-06-30T16:48:45Z")
The article goes on to say that this could set a precedent in the fight for reproductive rights. Does it? Doesn’t it? Do opinions set precedent? --- ## [You keep using that word. I do not think "abstinence" means what you think it means](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-keep-using-that-word-i-do-not-think-abstinence-means-what-you-think-it-means/723487)
**Author:** [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2015, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-keep-using-that-word-i-do-not-think-abstinence-means-what-you-think-it-means/723487 "2015-06-30T16:08:23Z")
Bristol Palin is pregnant again, after being a spokesperson for abstinence. In her defense, I think the organization was focused on teen pregnancy, not mid-20s pregnancy. I’m sure that makes all the difference. --- ## [Astounding video of largest glacier claving ever recorded. It's mind boggling!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/astounding-video-of-largest-glacier-claving-ever-recorded-its-mind-boggling/723760)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2015, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/astounding-video-of-largest-glacier-claving-ever-recorded-its-mind-boggling/723760 "2015-06-30T15:58:49Z")
It’s amazing. it’s like watching a continent fall away. Watch all the way to the end to get a size reference of what you have witnessed. “CHASING ICE” captures largest glacier calving ever filmed - OFFICIAL VIDEO --- ## [Discontinuities of an Identity Variety](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discontinuities-of-an-identity-variety/723754)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2015, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discontinuities-of-an-identity-variety/723754 "2015-06-30T15:57:41Z")
I identify (on this board and elsewhere) as a schizophrenic, specifically as a schizophrenic of the activist variety, against forced treatment, claiming my right to embrace my mental condition or mental difference or wha… --- ## [Regarding "tweets"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/regarding-tweets/723556)
**Author:** [@Dibbs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dibbs)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2015, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/regarding-tweets/723556 "2015-06-30T15:46:46Z")
I just did a Tweet at twitter a moment ago for the first time ever and was shocked to have the icon shoot back telling me that it went out to the person intended as well as to my homepage AND to some other places! I am … --- ## [It's raining, and it's cold](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-raining-and-its-cold/723705)
**Author:** [@sparky\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sparky_1)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2015, 1:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-raining-and-its-cold/723705 "2015-06-30T13:47:56Z")
And I’m happy. I’m wearing fleece, sitting on my couch with a blanket on my lap. I have two candles lit that smell of autumn and I can hear the wet leaves rustling outside on the trees. I’m going to make another cup o… --- ## [Saskatchewan is the Big Smoke today!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saskatchewan-is-the-big-smoke-today/723834)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2015, 6:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saskatchewan-is-the-big-smoke-today/723834 "2015-06-30T06:01:20Z")
We’ve had hot dry weather over the entire province this spring. In the north, that means forest fires. Lots of them, maybe over 130 currently burning. Today it was a beautiful hot day as I walked to work under a blue s… --- ## [20 million bees released near nuclear reactor OR a new hero?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/20-million-bees-released-near-nuclear-reactor-or-a-new-hero/723581)
**Author:** [@Boogly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boogly)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2015, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/20-million-bees-released-near-nuclear-reactor-or-a-new-hero/723581 "2015-06-30T03:11:47Z")
So a truck was transporting about 20 million bees and just happened to crash near a nuclear reactor in eastern Idaho and now I’m wondering if we will see the arrival of our first superhero. Queen Bee and all of her dr… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=725) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=727)