# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1167&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1168 --- ## [My rental tenant today, a MPSIMS](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-rental-tenant-today-a-mpsims/961806)
**Author:** [@a6ka97](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/a6ka97)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-rental-tenant-today-a-mpsims/961806 "2022-03-29T19:58:54Z")
I own a few rental houses and one house had 2 friends (Jess & Kaci) renting it together until last month when Jess got engaged and moved to be with her fiancé. I hate to say this but Jess was the “smart” one as my intera… --- ## [If the MTA declared bankruptcy, how would that affect pensions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-mta-declared-bankruptcy-how-would-that-affect-pensions/961904)
**Author:** [@Octagon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Octagon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-mta-declared-bankruptcy-how-would-that-affect-pensions/961904 "2022-03-29T19:58:45Z")
As the NYCity MTA loses riders, if at any point, declared bankruptcy, how would that affect pensions? Have have other companies unburndened themselves of pension payments? --- ## [Colts propose NFL overtime rule change. Do you agree?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colts-propose-nfl-overtime-rule-change-do-you-agree/960257)
**Author:** [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colts-propose-nfl-overtime-rule-change-do-you-agree/960257 "2022-03-29T19:37:08Z")
The Indianapolis Colts will be presenting a proposal to the NFL to change the overtime rule. The rule change, per the report, would guarantee that each team gets at least one possession in overtime both during the regu… --- ## [Songs you like that are widely reviled by others](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-you-like-that-are-widely-reviled-by-others/960825)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 214\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-you-like-that-are-widely-reviled-by-others/960825 "2022-03-29T18:45:01Z")
In the " Misinterpreted lyrics" thread, @Biggirl said about the song ‘Afternoon Delight’: still love this song-- those harmonies are slammin’! To which I replied: Yeah, I know, right? I do not understand why that s… --- ## [Do the parents of Siamese Twins that aren't separated get one or two tax deductions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-the-parents-of-siamese-twins-that-arent-separated-get-one-or-two-tax-deductions/961910)
**Author:** [@obbn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/obbn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-the-parents-of-siamese-twins-that-arent-separated-get-one-or-two-tax-deductions/961910 "2022-03-29T18:15:51Z")
Hello Everyone, I got asked this today and didn’t know what to say? Anyone know? --- ## [Ukraine fundraiser in Saint Maarten](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ukraine-fundraiser-in-saint-maarten/961914)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ukraine-fundraiser-in-saint-maarten/961914 "2022-03-29T16:49:25Z")
Went to a “no tips Ukrainian” party last night. Mostly European attendees. Bartenders, bands, waitstaff, all working gratis. Attendees asked to donate to support Ukrainian suiruation. OMG. Thousands of $$€€ collected. --- ## [Post Oscar Thoughts (other than Will Smith)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-oscar-thoughts-other-than-will-smith/961838)
**Author:** [@jsc1953](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jsc1953)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-oscar-thoughts-other-than-will-smith/961838 "2022-03-29T16:21:51Z")
I say this with love - as someone for whom the Oscars have been appointment viewing for 60 years - but I think Will Smith and the hosting triumvirate may have killed the Oscars Putting 3 comics on stage simultaneously i… --- ## [Question about Cologuard](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-cologuard/925339)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-cologuard/925339 "2022-03-29T16:09:55Z")
I’m a few months overdue for my first screening colonoscopy. Doing my best to avoid COVID exposure, so my doc agreed that since I was low risk, I could use the Cologuard at-home test. He ordered it for me, it arrived la… --- ## [Prince Philip has died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prince-philip-has-died/939670)
**Author:** [@ctnguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ctnguy)\ **Replies:** 331\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prince-philip-has-died/939670 "2022-03-29T16:05:09Z")
According to the Royal Family Twitter: Just starting to hit the news sites now. --- ## [A Kickstarter for books just became the most funded project of all time after its first 3 days!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-kickstarter-for-books-just-became-the-most-funded-project-of-all-time-after-its-first-3-days/960498)
**Author:** [@wjChia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wjChia)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-kickstarter-for-books-just-became-the-most-funded-project-of-all-time-after-its-first-3-days/960498 "2022-03-29T15:55:14Z")
I love all of the books in Brandon’s Cosmere universe, and this is just crazy! He wrote 5 extra books (that we know of) during the pandemic, and his Youtube video introducing the Kickstarter was the #1 trending video on … --- ## [Who is a Jew? (removed from thread on Jewish heads of state)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-a-jew-removed-from-thread-on-jewish-heads-of-state/961719)
**Author:** [@Alessan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alessan)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-a-jew-removed-from-thread-on-jewish-heads-of-state/961719 "2022-03-29T15:54:24Z")
Puzzlegal: This thread started out as a side discussion here: Puzzlegal: There was discussion as to “how Jewish is President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine’s current head of state?”, and it led to this digression. As the… --- ## [Baffling delays in processing online bill payments](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baffling-delays-in-processing-online-bill-payments/961793)
**Author:** [@Mister\_Rik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mister_Rik)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baffling-delays-in-processing-online-bill-payments/961793 "2022-03-29T15:37:06Z")
I have been puzzled for some time now as to why online bill payments, which are handled by computers, seem to still be limited by the traditional Monday-Friday, 9-5 work week. I mean, if I buy something with my debit ca… --- ## [Do any other animals sleep more comfortably with neck pillows and do they ever fashion them in the wild?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-any-other-animals-sleep-more-comfortably-with-neck-pillows-and-do-they-ever-fashion-them-in-the-wild/961635)
**Author:** [@Shalmanese](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shalmanese)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-any-other-animals-sleep-more-comfortably-with-neck-pillows-and-do-they-ever-fashion-them-in-the-wild/961635 "2022-03-29T15:27:21Z")
The human posture seems to require pillows in most sleeping positions to put the neck into a neutral position for the greatest comfort. However, it’s hard to think of any other animals where this is the case, most common… --- ## [Anyone remember Courtney Love doing this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-remember-courtney-love-doing-this/961906)
**Author:** [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-remember-courtney-love-doing-this/961906 "2022-03-29T15:07:36Z")
Causing a disruption at an awards show, though technically it was post-show. Late '90s, IIRC. Most likely the MTV awards. Post-show, a woman who had won an award was being interviewed. Outdoors, like on a balcony. If in… --- ## [\[Canada\] Liberals and NDP form a Coalition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canada-liberals-and-ndp-form-a-coalition/961514)
**Author:** [@BeepKillBeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeepKillBeep)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canada-liberals-and-ndp-form-a-coalition/961514 "2022-03-29T14:12:58Z")
Of course, the Conservatives are angry about it, but what else is new. It is a day ending with y. They think this does not represent the will of the people, but I beg to differ. This represents a significant portion of… --- ## [Treatment of POWs. How often are Geneva Conventions rules ignored?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/treatment-of-pows-how-often-are-geneva-conventions-rules-ignored/960954)
**Author:** [@Spiff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiff)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/treatment-of-pows-how-often-are-geneva-conventions-rules-ignored/960954 "2022-03-29T13:58:32Z")
Mods please move if you think best. This didn’t seem to be a factual question (answers are gonna be varied), and it’s more serious than MPSIMS. Anyway, in the fog of war, in intense combat, what would a country’s unifor… --- ## [I need to buy very $$ airline tickets, but don't have the credit limit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-buy-very-airline-tickets-but-dont-have-the-credit-limit/961545)
**Author:** [@dummygladhands71](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dummygladhands71)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 1:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-buy-very-airline-tickets-but-dont-have-the-credit-limit/961545 "2022-03-29T13:20:58Z")
My once in a lifetme dream trip to South Africa, my preliminary research says my 1st class (necessary) tickets, Phx - NYC -London - Jburg & return, will cost about $30. SHOCK. I have the funds to do this, but not the cre… --- ## [Is the 555 timer IC still in use?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-555-timer-ic-still-in-use/961792)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 10:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-555-timer-ic-still-in-use/961792 "2022-03-29T10:10:34Z")
If so, could it be the IC that has been used for the longest time? Or do modern circuits just have timing built into a large chip. --- ## [Python Help](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/python-help/854068)
**Author:** [@TriDeka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriDeka)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2020, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/python-help/854068 "2020-05-18T23:52:33Z")
Hello, ive been tasked with converting a .arf document into the python language. i have no knowledge of python and i need help doing so. is there anyone who can help me with this?? I am willing to send the file out to an… --- ## [Tell me about the science of album sorting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-the-science-of-album-sorting/961715)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-the-science-of-album-sorting/961715 "2022-03-29T03:51:17Z")
I can only assume that, unless the musician does it themselves, there is someone paid a lot of money to put the tracks in a studio album in a precise order for ideal listening. How is this accomplished? --- ## [I Found Out How To Make An Owl!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-found-out-how-to-make-an-owl/961777)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-found-out-how-to-make-an-owl/961777 "2022-03-29T02:49:05Z")
Here: ,-----, \[O.o\] /)—) -"\_\_-" Anyone else have a similar pointless (cf. MPSIMS) thing to share? Keep it simple, because that’s what I am talking about :slightly\_smiling\_face: EDIT: I had to do it again because th… --- ## [MordecaiB has been suspended for harassing SDMB staff](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mordecaib-has-been-suspended-for-harassing-sdmb-staff/961871)
**Author:** [@Ed\_Zotti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ed_Zotti)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mordecaib-has-been-suspended-for-harassing-sdmb-staff/961871 "2022-03-29T02:28:45Z")
MordecaiB has been suspended for three days for posting multiple rants like this one: … directed at Aspenglow and later at Puzzlegal - all in connection with a moderating issue that had already been resolved. Posters … --- ## [Guitar chord help](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guitar-chord-help/961718)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guitar-chord-help/961718 "2022-03-29T02:26:36Z")
What is the fingering on the chord that is up on about the 3rd fret (at about 0:12, for example). I might be over complicating this and maybe its just a barre chord but it doesn’t look like it to my eyes. Any help would… --- ## [Why do they aim spotlights into the audience at pop concerts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-they-aim-spotlights-into-the-audience-at-pop-concerts/961819)
**Author:** [@suranyi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/suranyi)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-they-aim-spotlights-into-the-audience-at-pop-concerts/961819 "2022-03-29T02:15:31Z")
Almost every time I go to a pop concert, there’s a thing where they aim spotlights into the audience. I really hate this. Bright lights shining into my eyes annoy me. Why do they do this? --- ## [Favourite Marketing Campaign](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favourite-marketing-campaign/961757)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favourite-marketing-campaign/961757 "2022-03-28T23:08:04Z")
I was reading how Payless Shoes opened up a pop-up store in 2018 in a fancy boutique. They staffed it with models, sold 25 dollar shoes for up to $640, and won rave reviews for their “Palessi” brand. I think they all c… --- ## [Slang terms and idioms that have stood the test of time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/slang-terms-and-idioms-that-have-stood-the-test-of-time/959317)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 137\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/slang-terms-and-idioms-that-have-stood-the-test-of-time/959317 "2022-03-28T22:58:49Z")
I thought of this when using the term ‘cool’ the other day. It’s an adjective / modifier I’ve used since I was a little kid. And to this day, it seems, at least to me, to still be, well, ‘cool’ to keep using. Typically … --- ## [Installing android on unknown device](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/installing-android-on-unknown-device/961863)
**Author:** [@Mijin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mijin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/installing-android-on-unknown-device/961863 "2022-03-28T22:49:27Z")
I have a tablet that worked fine while I was in China, but is near useless here in the UK, probably because it has bloatware on it that is trying to connect to a Chinese server or whatever. So I’d like to just “wipe” it… --- ## [Instant (or nearly instant) feelings of ecstasy. Only SFW and legal suggestions please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/instant-or-nearly-instant-feelings-of-ecstasy-only-sfw-and-legal-suggestions-please/961656)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/instant-or-nearly-instant-feelings-of-ecstasy-only-sfw-and-legal-suggestions-please/961656 "2022-03-28T22:48:52Z")
What things happen to you that make you feel instant ecstasy or something close to it? For me, many of them involve instant relief from pain. Like if you have a gas bubble that’s trapped in you and it pops out from one… --- ## [A question about a stance](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-a-stance/961779)
**Author:** [@BACI](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BACI)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-a-stance/961779 "2022-03-28T21:56:56Z")
A man stands with his feet a little apart, his hands clasped behind his back. All things being equal are you more likely to interpret that stance as assertive, or passive? Bonus question; if the person is a woman instea… --- ## [Complicated situation at work. Have I overreacted?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/complicated-situation-at-work-have-i-overreacted/961723)
**Author:** [@SharltoCopley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SharltoCopley)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/complicated-situation-at-work-have-i-overreacted/961723 "2022-03-28T21:21:55Z")
OK, so I previously wrote about receiving an unwanted promotion at work, and many Dopers have kindly suggested I take the Individual Contributor path. It’s a great option, but it’s not an available where I am, and even t… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1166&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1168&state=tracking)