# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=944 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 945 --- ## [Craigslist personals](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/craigslist-personals/666163)
**Author:** [@want2befree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/want2befree)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2013, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/craigslist-personals/666163 "2013-08-14T21:54:06Z")
Have you ever visited or used CL as a way to meet people? Whether it be for friendship, fb, fwb, bf/gf? I have, but no longer go there, for I realized it would be more aptly named Dregslist… I met a lot of people on t… --- ## [Unethical Supervisor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unethical-supervisor/666101)
**Author:** [@Birdlegs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Birdlegs)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2013, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unethical-supervisor/666101 "2013-08-14T20:31:34Z")
I work in a small department of a large corporation and have a dilema. The supervisor of our group takes an excessive amount of time off. Since January she has been off 54 days and it is really killing the morale of th… --- ## [Any tips about Atlantic City?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-tips-about-atlantic-city/665940)
**Author:** [@Captain\_Amazing](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Captain_Amazing)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2013, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-tips-about-atlantic-city/665940 "2013-08-14T19:39:51Z")
I’m going on vacation to Atlantic City next month, on a tour/excursion bus. I’m going to have a full day, and then the night before and the morning after. Any advice for the trip? Anything I have to see or do, or alte… --- ## [Longest you've been on hold?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/longest-youve-been-on-hold/666035)
**Author:** [@Laggard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Laggard)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2013, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/longest-youve-been-on-hold/666035 "2013-08-14T19:11:32Z")
On hold Friday for 45 minutes waiting for an IRS agent. --- ## [My (analogue) wall clock stopped working for EXACTLY 24hrs.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-analogue-wall-clock-stopped-working-for-exactly-24hrs/666235)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2013, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-analogue-wall-clock-stopped-working-for-exactly-24hrs/666235 "2013-08-14T18:08:59Z")
A couple of days ago my clock stopped working at precisely 9:05pm. The hands just stopped dead in their tracks. The next day at EXACTLY 9:05pm, it starts working again. How crazy is that? It would be one thing if it jus… --- ## [How to learn the Internets, circa 1997](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-learn-the-internets-circa-1997/666136)
**Author:** [@ducati](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ducati)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2013, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-learn-the-internets-circa-1997/666136 "2013-08-14T17:30:17Z")
Here’s a cheesy instructional video on learning to use the web. I think 1997 may have been the first year I got connected. How’s about you? --- ## [For a good time, type 1980 ...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-a-good-time-type-1980/666029)
**Author:** [@septimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/septimus)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2013, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-a-good-time-type-1980/666029 "2013-08-14T17:27:59Z")
… after clicking in a blank area of the screen while a YouTube video is running. Defend the YouTube from attack! --- ## [Libertarian Fire Department (photo)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/libertarian-fire-department-photo/666142)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2013, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/libertarian-fire-department-photo/666142 "2013-08-14T17:26:32Z")
I liked this photo --- ## [So, I just got back from Egypt a week ago](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-just-got-back-from-egypt-a-week-ago/665611)
**Author:** [@DiosaBellissima](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DiosaBellissima)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2013, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-just-got-back-from-egypt-a-week-ago/665611 "2013-08-14T17:01:01Z")
I suspect it’s likely that this thread will sink like a stone, but I have received a few messages from folks requesting I post about my trip and who am I to decline an opportunity to talk about myself? :wink: Anyway, I … --- ## ["Dream Defenders" occupy FL Gov's office to demand repeal of SYG law](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dream-defenders-occupy-fl-govs-office-to-demand-repeal-of-syg-law/664391)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2013, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dream-defenders-occupy-fl-govs-office-to-demand-repeal-of-syg-law/664391 "2013-08-14T16:48:42Z")
They’ve been there a week and they still won’t leave. --- ## [Any study recommendations on what to study for Who Wants to be a Millionaire?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-study-recommendations-on-what-to-study-for-who-wants-to-be-a-millionaire/663261)
**Author:** [@JCFindley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JCFindley)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2013, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-study-recommendations-on-what-to-study-for-who-wants-to-be-a-millionaire/663261 "2013-08-14T14:04:10Z")
I have been part of the TM for over 20 years though I am new to the forum here. I am reaching out for suggestions here. I am in the contestant pool at Who Wants to be a Millionaire. That doesn’t mean I will be on the sh… --- ## [Stone fortress built illegally on top of Chinese skyscraper](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stone-fortress-built-illegally-on-top-of-chinese-skyscraper/666144)
**Author:** [@Lantern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lantern)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2013, 1:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stone-fortress-built-illegally-on-top-of-chinese-skyscraper/666144 "2013-08-14T13:31:34Z")
Just look at the size of that thing. Apparently a professor built it over six years moving tons of rock and foliage without getting planning permission. Such a gloriously crazy structure, you almost feel sad it has to … --- ## [If it isn't one darn thing, it's ... my car's A/C](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-it-isnt-one-darn-thing-its-my-cars-a-c/666158)
**Author:** [@MizQuirk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MizQuirk)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2013, 12:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-it-isnt-one-darn-thing-its-my-cars-a-c/666158 "2013-08-14T12:54:29Z")
We’re in at least the second week of triple-digit days here in the Dallas vicinity. My 2002 Ford Escort has been perking right along until recently when all of a sudden the air conditioner began putting out soggy, warmi… --- ## [Happy (Belated) Middle Child Day!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-belated-middle-child-day/666149)
**Author:** [@Zyanthia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyanthia)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2013, 12:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-belated-middle-child-day/666149 "2013-08-14T12:38:56Z")
There’s a whole holiday for people like me (3 of 5); Middle Child Day (8/12)! I’d never heard of this, but I wanted to wish all the other middle children a Happy Middle Child’s Day! --- ## [A tube train? That's IT?!! (Elon Musk's Hyperloop)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-tube-train-thats-it-elon-musks-hyperloop/666085)
**Author:** [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2013, 5:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-tube-train-thats-it-elon-musks-hyperloop/666085 "2013-08-14T05:52:55Z")
Like many others, I was awaiting Elon Musk’s announcement of what his “Hyperloop” transport system would be. To my somewhat disappointment, it’s a tube train: vehicles running in a semi-evacuated tube. A worthy goal, to … --- ## [Cincinnati Area Dopers, Lend Me Your Networking Help!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cincinnati-area-dopers-lend-me-your-networking-help/666169)
**Author:** [@FoieGrasIsEvil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FoieGrasIsEvil)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2013, 4:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cincinnati-area-dopers-lend-me-your-networking-help/666169 "2013-08-14T04:50:17Z")
Any Dopers that are in or around the greater Cincinnati metro area, a word please. I could really use some help networking to help me find a new source of employment, as I was laid off from my previous job of over eight… --- ## [Depressing Work Situation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/depressing-work-situation/666098)
**Author:** [@CatherineZeta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CatherineZeta)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2013, 3:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/depressing-work-situation/666098 "2013-08-14T03:48:58Z")
Long story short, I received some information that male members of management are paid more than female members, regardless of experience. One of those alleged to be paid more than me is someone who I used to be the boss… --- ## [Why are people so crazy about the Panda?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-people-so-crazy-about-the-panda/665655)
**Author:** [@snowthx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snowthx)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2013, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-people-so-crazy-about-the-panda/665655 "2013-08-14T00:55:30Z")
China launches 24-hour Panda channel. “The Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in China is launching a free 24-hour live web video channel called iPanda, using 28 cameras to capture every move the more than 80… --- ## [Fresco Restoration - Leave it to The Pros](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fresco-restoration-leave-it-to-the-pros/632307)
**Author:** [@Alka\_Seltzer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alka_Seltzer)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2013, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fresco-restoration-leave-it-to-the-pros/632307 "2013-08-13T20:53:12Z")
Whoops. --- ## [Alternate term for yuppie?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alternate-term-for-yuppie/665975)
**Author:** [@An\_Gadai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/An_Gadai)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2013, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alternate-term-for-yuppie/665975 "2013-08-13T20:47:59Z")
I’m pretty sure I read here that the term “yuppie” for young urban professional had some competition in the 1980s. IIRC someone here posted a magazine cover with something like “The Rise of the YURPLEs” or something like… --- ## [Frankenstein, Hide-And-Seek and Community Service](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/frankenstein-hide-and-seek-and-community-service/666146)
**Author:** [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2013, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/frankenstein-hide-and-seek-and-community-service/666146 "2013-08-13T20:32:52Z")
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/community-service-offered-in-prince-george-hide-and-seek-case-players-accused-of-trespassing/2013/08/13/962e531c-040b-11e3-bfc5-406b928603b2\_story.html Not much to see here but a funn… --- ## [So I noticed that the cat ordered some stuff from Amazon . . .](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-noticed-that-the-cat-ordered-some-stuff-from-amazon/665371)
**Author:** [@deltasigma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/deltasigma)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2013, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-noticed-that-the-cat-ordered-some-stuff-from-amazon/665371 "2013-08-13T20:00:19Z")
. . . which is cool. As she would tell you herself having watched too many old L’oreal commercials - She’s worth it. (Just whatever you do, if you want to keep your face, don’t ask her how old she is.) The problem is, … --- ## [Scientists to cook world's first burger made with synthetic beef](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scientists-to-cook-worlds-first-burger-made-with-synthetic-beef/665285)
**Author:** [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2013, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scientists-to-cook-worlds-first-burger-made-with-synthetic-beef/665285 "2013-08-13T19:21:22Z")
In a strange echo of some of the other meat-related threads floating around here lately… (But what about material usage?) Link. --- ## [Effective concealed carry of your gun while working out in the gym - Some solutions!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/effective-concealed-carry-of-your-gun-while-working-out-in-the-gym-some-solutions/664016)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2013, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/effective-concealed-carry-of-your-gun-while-working-out-in-the-gym-some-solutions/664016 "2013-08-13T19:13:16Z")
I thought this had to be a joke video at first, but he’s dead serious. Must be seen to be believed. --- ## [Job Opening – COPY-EDITOR/PROOFREADER](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/job-opening-copy-editor-proofreader/665921)
**Author:** [@Onomatopoeia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Onomatopoeia)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2013, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/job-opening-copy-editor-proofreader/665921 "2013-08-13T18:09:29Z")
I have asked for and have been granted permission by SDMB administration to post job openings for positions at my company. This ad is listed in the Marketplace as well. We are a growing start-up, nearing our 1-year anni… --- ## [Gotta love our nation's decaying power grid.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gotta-love-our-nations-decaying-power-grid/665942)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2013, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gotta-love-our-nations-decaying-power-grid/665942 "2013-08-13T17:53:13Z")
Yes, yet another power failure at Ace’s house. Right in the middle of a metropolis with over 300,000 people. The aging power grid in this country is just sad. Thirty year old power poles just waiting for the first puf… --- ## [Russians invite the U.S. to a tank biathlon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russians-invite-the-u-s-to-a-tank-biathlon/666001)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2013, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russians-invite-the-u-s-to-a-tank-biathlon/666001 "2013-08-13T15:00:47Z")
I’d pay to see that… from a safe distance, mind you. But won’t NATO and the Israelis want an invite, too? --- ## [Eternal irony is the price of vigilance](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eternal-irony-is-the-price-of-vigilance/666130)
**Author:** [@Darth\_Panda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darth_Panda)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2013, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eternal-irony-is-the-price-of-vigilance/666130 "2013-08-13T14:50:16Z")
Instructor shoots student at gun safety class. If only this guy taught gun safety to criminals. --- ## [The US has the NSA. The UK has. Trashcans?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-us-has-the-nsa-the-uk-has-trashcans/666076)
**Author:** [@Projammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Projammer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2013, 2:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-us-has-the-nsa-the-uk-has-trashcans/666076 "2013-08-13T14:44:49Z")
UK bars trash cans from tracking people with Wi-Fi. I can’t really work up anything other than amusement at the concept. But since the collected data is presumably subject to subpoena I can definately see it as just a… --- ## [Apparently I speak Cop pretty well](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apparently-i-speak-cop-pretty-well/666123)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2013, 1:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apparently-i-speak-cop-pretty-well/666123 "2013-08-13T13:07:16Z")
Over the weekend I was a passenger in a 3-car chain collision on I-90. The state trooper showed up and asked a group of 4 of us what happened. Two didn’t even open their mouths, but my sister (the driver and owner of t… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=943) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=945)