# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=521&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 522 --- ## [What gets reclaimed from a high end home remodel?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-gets-reclaimed-from-a-high-end-home-remodel/1003765)
**Author:** [@Shalmanese](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shalmanese)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-gets-reclaimed-from-a-high-end-home-remodel/1003765 "2024-07-15T22:42:58Z")
Was just reading the wikipedia for Carrara Marble and it mentions that: By the late 20th century Carrara’s highest-grade marble had run out; the considerable ongoing production is of stone with a greyish tint, or strea… --- ## [RIP Shelley Duvall](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-shelley-duvall/1004053)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-shelley-duvall/1004053 "2024-07-15T22:42:46Z")
Shelley Duvall has died, just days after her 75th birthday. The Shining actress died on Thursday, July 11, at her home in Blanco, Texas, from complications from diabetes, her partner Dan Gilroy told The Hollywood Rep… --- ## [Stranger Things 4 trailer \[spoilers for season 3 & 4\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stranger-things-4-trailer-spoilers-for-season-3-4/847939)
**Author:** [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Replies:** 285\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stranger-things-4-trailer-spoilers-for-season-3-4/847939 "2024-07-15T21:36:29Z")
Good News! David Harbour is excellent in this series and I, for one, am glad he is not really dead. Teasing us with the loss of a major character is OK, but actually killing such an integral player like Hopper would ha… --- ## [Moving on. Who will Trump choose as VP and when announced?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-on-who-will-trump-choose-as-vp-and-when-announced/1004238)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-on-who-will-trump-choose-as-vp-and-when-announced/1004238 "2024-07-15T01:56:59Z")
The alleged short list includes, in no particular order: JD Vance Marco Rubio Doug Burgum, and Tim Scott Of course there could be others not teased. I’ll discount Rubio for state residency reasons. Trump already h… --- ## [Should and will Democrats and their donors “defund” the Presidential race in favor of Congressional races?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-and-will-democrats-and-their-donors-defund-the-presidential-race-in-favor-of-congressional-races/1004241)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-and-will-democrats-and-their-donors-defund-the-presidential-race-in-favor-of-congressional-races/1004241 "2024-07-15T20:21:08Z")
Recent events have gotten multiple anonymous Democratic sources to say that they’re resigned to losing the Presidential race. The words themselves don’t carry as much weight with me as what they mean for action; I have … --- ## [Trump won't be the Republican party nominee in 2024](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-wont-be-the-republican-party-nominee-in-2024/996834)
**Author:** [@Aeschines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aeschines)\ **Replies:** 1094\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-wont-be-the-republican-party-nominee-in-2024/996834 "2024-07-15T20:17:57Z")
OK, I called it early and right in this thread: Now I’m going to call another–and I’m fairly confident I will be correct: Trump won’t be the GOP nominee this year. Sounds crazy, right? Trump currently has these advan… --- ## [Do any of you have stories/resentment over parents not treating children equally?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-any-of-you-have-stories-resentment-over-parents-not-treating-children-equally/1003459)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-any-of-you-have-stories-resentment-over-parents-not-treating-children-equally/1003459 "2024-07-15T19:00:09Z")
I got together with a long-time friend today, and she was simmering mad the whole time. She comes from a family of four children, the first three of which (she’s #2) were born just a year and a half to two years apart. … --- ## [Difference in Trump news coverage](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/difference-in-trump-news-coverage/1004223)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/difference-in-trump-news-coverage/1004223 "2024-07-15T18:38:28Z")
I find this hilarious. CNN has a single lead story with a photo of the shooter and one other article with just a type-written headline buried amongst the other news. Fox News has over 20 stories - Twenty! - each with a … --- ## [Dream sitcom revivals and spin-offs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dream-sitcom-revivals-and-spin-offs/1004233)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dream-sitcom-revivals-and-spin-offs/1004233 "2024-07-15T18:36:02Z")
So last night I dreamed I was watching a Dharma & Greg revival called Dharma at Law. Dharma had just become a lawyer and decided to open a pro bono legal clinic. It seemed like she and Greg separated or divorced because … --- ## [Help me elevate my chicken tikka masala (need answer kinda fast)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-elevate-my-chicken-tikka-masala-need-answer-kinda-fast/1004205)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-elevate-my-chicken-tikka-masala-need-answer-kinda-fast/1004205 "2024-07-15T17:51:54Z")
So my wife and I ate at an Indian restaurant a couple weeks ago. She got the chicken tikka masala, and though we’re no strangers to Indian cooking, this particular meal just hit right and she raved about it. She said “yo… --- ## [Touring US in RV Van](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/touring-us-in-rv-van/1004128)
**Author:** [@MikeF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeF)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/touring-us-in-rv-van/1004128 "2024-07-15T17:37:35Z")
The wife and I are seriously considering taking a 6-8 week tour of the the U.S. next spring. We live in NJ so the east coast and even New England aren’t really part of the plan. California, Oregon, New Mexico, Rocky Moun… --- ## [Please explain Lauren Boebert](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-explain-lauren-boebert/990163)
**Author:** [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Replies:** 466\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-explain-lauren-boebert/990163 "2024-07-15T16:24:04Z")
Lauren Boebert, U.S. House Representative for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District, has been in the news lately, as she was seen being asked to leave a musical in Denver, as her behavior was deemed inappropriate. Video… --- ## [Anyone cook with black lime](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-cook-with-black-lime/1004271)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-cook-with-black-lime/1004271 "2024-07-15T15:01:40Z")
I just got some ground black lime I ordered for a salmon recipe that intrigued us in the NYT. Haven’t made it yet but the container has much more than I’ll need for the one dish. Anyone use this stuff regularly? --- ## [Long Island Iced Tea](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/long-island-iced-tea/1004142)
**Author:** [@Ruken](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruken)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/long-island-iced-tea/1004142 "2024-07-15T14:58:57Z")
This drink has a reputation as something to drink to get drunk quickly. Many people have stories of bad evenings or mornings after that involve this cocktail. My wife has one. But I had never tasted one. So after years o… --- ## [Dope authors, what is your motivation/impetus to write your books?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-authors-what-is-your-motivation-impetus-to-write-your-books/1004234)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-authors-what-is-your-motivation-impetus-to-write-your-books/1004234 "2024-07-15T14:34:39Z")
I’m less than halfway along. For me, it’s just 1) I wanted to see if I could actually do it (having never written any long fiction before) and 2) some free entertainment for family and friends. I am under no illusions th… --- ## [Judges dismisses classified documents case against Trump](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/judges-dismisses-classified-documents-case-against-trump/1004273)
**Author:** [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/judges-dismisses-classified-documents-case-against-trump/1004273 "2024-07-15T14:26:42Z")
If you thought the news couldn’t get worse here it is. The judge follows Clarence Thomas’s advice and says the special prosecutor is not authorized to conduct the investigation. --- ## [Why did Biden agree to such an early debate date?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-biden-agree-to-such-an-early-debate-date/1004263)
**Author:** [@SpicyDuckBillyHunt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SpicyDuckBillyHunt)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-biden-agree-to-such-an-early-debate-date/1004263 "2024-07-15T14:23:51Z")
Usually the Presidential debates are after September- after Conventions. My theory- some people in Bidens camp thought if they had the debate early enough that Biden would drop out. These people knew Biden would do terri… --- ## [Copa America 2024](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/copa-america-2024/1003139)
**Author:** [@Frodo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frodo)\ **Replies:** 169\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/copa-america-2024/1003139 "2024-07-15T14:14:14Z")
It starts tonight with Argentina-Canada which we may very well lose just to keep the “cabala” (an object or an act believed to bring you good luck.) If I had to bet I’ll put my money with Uruguay this time around, Brazi… --- ## [Yeah, I scoffed, I warned. They went anyway.(Zoo trip)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yeah-i-scoffed-i-warned-they-went-anyway-zoo-trip/1004245)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yeah-i-scoffed-i-warned-they-went-anyway-zoo-trip/1004245 "2024-07-15T14:09:43Z")
The Moms made a plan. Have to keep these things on the DL or kids get riled up. They won’t sleep, they won’t eat(well, that’s a lie, they always eat) they sweat the small stuff. Cause problems for Moms, mostly. I say, … --- ## [Mocking Vegetarians?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mocking-vegetarians/1004117)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 1:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mocking-vegetarians/1004117 "2024-07-15T13:36:14Z")
Here is an Atlantic article (limited gift link) showing how the magazine “mocked vegetarians” for a “hundred years”. The article claims more modern luminaries like Bourdain felt it was treasonous not to eat flesh. Meat… --- ## [Had to share this scam phone call](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/had-to-share-this-scam-phone-call/1004258)
**Author:** [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 12:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/had-to-share-this-scam-phone-call/1004258 "2024-07-15T12:34:31Z")
So I answer my phone and after a while (presumably the scammer was checking several calls for an answer) a voice says “Hello?” Me: Hello Scammer: I’m with your Internet provider. Have you got your computer switched on? … --- ## [How does English football deal with an expected pitch invasion?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-english-football-deal-with-an-expected-pitch-invasion/1003845)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 10:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-english-football-deal-with-an-expected-pitch-invasion/1003845 "2024-07-15T10:59:51Z")
Like here, when Ipswich Town won promotion a few months ago. Will the team’s security people be looking over every frame of every video trying to find pitch invaders so they can be given a court summons and a ban? Will t… --- ## [I Locationed - Have you? A thread with a Community Benefit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-locationed-have-you-a-thread-with-a-community-benefit/925454)
**Author:** [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 8:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-locationed-have-you-a-thread-with-a-community-benefit/925454 "2024-07-15T08:17:56Z")
Hi folks - Just like vBulletin, Discourse has a place for you to enter your location. Which will be displayed if somebody clicks on your avatar. Try mine and look just below the big pink/purple L. Back in vBulletin most… --- ## [Cioppino recommendations around Monterey please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cioppino-recommendations-around-monterey-please/1004222)
**Author:** [@China\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/China_Guy)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 7:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cioppino-recommendations-around-monterey-please/1004222 "2024-07-15T07:49:41Z")
Hi, eldest kidlet 20-something college graduate meeting friends in Monterey CA on a Saturday and then heading out the next morning for Pasadena. Would really like to find a commercial fishing dock with cafe open early fo… --- ## [(Old) Ain't gonna move no more in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-aint-gonna-move-no-more-in-the-mmp/1003894)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 354\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 6:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-aint-gonna-move-no-more-in-the-mmp/1003894 "2024-07-15T06:19:09Z")
Inspired by JtC’s recent and ongoing rehoming - how many among us have said “This is my last move!” How many of us truly believe that? Yep, it’s Movin’ Moanday!! And to answer my own question, Yes we’ve said that, and … --- ## [Suggestions for camping food?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-camping-food/1003919)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 5:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-camping-food/1003919 "2024-07-15T05:48:51Z")
I’m going camping next weekend. This will be with a group I’ve done this with before, so I’ll almost certainly have access to stuff like a camp stove, pots and pans, etc. It’s only for three day’s worth of meals. The to… --- ## [A look back at Krapopolis season 1](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-look-back-at-krapopolis-season-1/1004080)
**Author:** [@DKW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DKW)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-look-back-at-krapopolis-season-1/1004080 "2024-07-15T03:34:50Z")
\[I’m not entirely sure season 1 is finished, but it’s summer and there’s been nothing new for weeks…I say good enough.\] Krapopolis was one of those weirdo shows that I’m always afraid is going to blow up into a massive … --- ## [Statistically speaking, how accurate are polls relative to how far they are from the election?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/statistically-speaking-how-accurate-are-polls-relative-to-how-far-they-are-from-the-election/1004229)
**Author:** [@filmore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/filmore)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/statistically-speaking-how-accurate-are-polls-relative-to-how-far-they-are-from-the-election/1004229 "2024-07-15T02:39:13Z")
Every election cycle has polls that come out nearly every day. The polls will typically state their margin of error, but that’s just a statement of the error range of the poll at that moment in time, and is based on the … --- ## [We plan to disable "Hide my profile" option](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-plan-to-disable-hide-my-profile-option/1003903)
**Author:** [@Ed\_Zotti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ed_Zotti)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-plan-to-disable-hide-my-profile-option/1003903 "2024-07-15T02:07:56Z")
After much investigation and internal debate, we’ve tentatively decided to disable the Hide Profile/Presence toggle in the Preferences section that enables users to customize their SDMB experience. However, we’ll leave t… --- ## [Chatauqua!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chatauqua/1004079)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2024, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chatauqua/1004079 "2024-07-14T23:51:09Z")
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