# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=756&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 757 --- ## [What is the procedure for cashing in a CD?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-procedure-for-cashing-in-a-cd/989033)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 1:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-procedure-for-cashing-in-a-cd/989033 "2023-08-25T13:35:25Z")
I found 2 CD’s in my mom’s safe. Thought the money would be useful while the lawyer is handling her estate. I took the CD’s to the issuing bank and they said the CD’s had already been cashed. They gave me the dates. Wal… --- ## [Ignoring poster with hidden profile](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ignoring-poster-with-hidden-profile/989072)
**Author:** [@Mighty\_Mouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mighty_Mouse)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 12:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ignoring-poster-with-hidden-profile/989072 "2023-08-25T12:49:36Z")
Hope this is the right place to ask. How do you set someone to Ignore if their profile is hidden? --- ## [Grounded (2022)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grounded-2022/974870)
**Author:** [@Max\_S](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_S)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 11:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grounded-2022/974870 "2023-08-25T11:28:07Z")
Obsidian Development, of Fallout: New Vegas fame, released survival game Grounded about a month and a half ago. This followed years of early access. It’s currently available on XBOX GamePass. The premise is Honey-I-Shru… --- ## [Hair salons for Orthodox Jewish women?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hair-salons-for-orthodox-jewish-women/988657)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 9:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hair-salons-for-orthodox-jewish-women/988657 "2023-08-25T09:34:14Z")
I got a recommended YouTube video the other day of an Orthodox Sephardic woman going to a jewish women’s clothing store and explaining the rules for dressing and aspects where it differed from regular women’s clothes sto… --- ## [How do I get an avatar](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-an-avatar/989034)
**Author:** [@chrisjourney](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chrisjourney)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-an-avatar/989034 "2023-08-25T04:05:26Z")
I do I get an avatar or upload a pic for my avatar? --- ## [Where did the Ekklesia meet in 400 BC? In the Agora or on the Pnyx?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-did-the-ekklesia-meet-in-400-bc-in-the-agora-or-on-the-pnyx/989058)
**Author:** [@Octagon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Octagon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-did-the-ekklesia-meet-in-400-bc-in-the-agora-or-on-the-pnyx/989058 "2023-08-25T02:52:12Z")
By 400 BC, had the Greek Ekklesia (Assembly) moved their meetings to Pnyx hill or was it still meeting in the Agora? --- ## [Anagram Needed? More countries in the club…](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anagram-needed-more-countries-in-the-club/989048)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anagram-needed-more-countries-in-the-club/989048 "2023-08-25T02:23:54Z")
The term BRICS was used to describe the loose economic block of countries that mostly had improving economies and sometimes some resentment of the West or North: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. It is said… --- ## [Does putting an online certificate from Harvard on a resume do more harm than good?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-putting-an-online-certificate-from-harvard-on-a-resume-do-more-harm-than-good/988950)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-putting-an-online-certificate-from-harvard-on-a-resume-do-more-harm-than-good/988950 "2023-08-25T01:38:49Z")
Recently got admission to a short program that had been interesting me for a while, the Harvard Business School online certificate in business analytics. My worry, though, is that if I were to put such a thing on my res… --- ## [And now after two and a half years it's time to look for a new job again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-now-after-two-and-a-half-years-its-time-to-look-for-a-new-job-again/988426)
**Author:** [@msmith537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/msmith537)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-now-after-two-and-a-half-years-its-time-to-look-for-a-new-job-again/988426 "2023-08-25T01:30:07Z")
So I guess this is part 3 (possibly final) in my ongoing musings about my current job, going on about 2 and half years now… New job going so well it has me concerned Job still going well after almost 2 years…still conce… --- ## [Please stop using this word](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-stop-using-this-word/989043)
**Author:** [@XOldiesJock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XOldiesJock)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-stop-using-this-word/989043 "2023-08-25T01:16:59Z")
Existential. I see this word in writing and in speech a couple of dozen times a day, sometime twice in the same paragraph. It is an adjective that usually adds nothing to the statement being made. It has become a crut… --- ## [Your idea for the novel you (probably) will never write](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-idea-for-the-novel-you-probably-will-never-write/988177)
**Author:** [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-idea-for-the-novel-you-probably-will-never-write/988177 "2023-08-24T22:24:44Z")
Putting this here for now-- don’t think it really belongs in Cafe Society, but mods are welcome to move it. I participate, infrequently, on a true crime MB, and I’ve had a couple of crime theories, one that probably isn… --- ## [As the planet gets hotter, we're going to shift to becoming heavily indoors/nocturnal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/as-the-planet-gets-hotter-were-going-to-shift-to-becoming-heavily-indoors-nocturnal/988263)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/as-the-planet-gets-hotter-were-going-to-shift-to-becoming-heavily-indoors-nocturnal/988263 "2023-08-24T21:53:19Z")
IMHO, one big shift in the upcoming decades is that almost everything will have to be done in air-conditioning indoors, or at night. The temperature in many places, especially summer, will simply be prohibitive for anyth… --- ## [Dead guy producing credit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dead-guy-producing-credit/989039)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dead-guy-producing-credit/989039 "2023-08-24T20:42:28Z")
Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan is my current walking on the treadmill watch. It is obviously based on the character created by Tom Clancy but the plot is not based on any of the books. I noticed Tom Clancy has producing credit a… --- ## [Numb Toe and other inconsistencies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/numb-toe-and-other-inconsistencies/988589)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/numb-toe-and-other-inconsistencies/988589 "2023-08-24T19:29:42Z")
My left big toe was numb. For 2 weeks. Yeah I know, I know. I’m diabetic from birth(nearly) Gotta watch those feets. I didn’t tell anyone because I didn’t want the berserkitude that I got. I was advised by a reputable… --- ## [I'm Bewitched. Oh, them Stevens!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-bewitched-oh-them-stevens/988690)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-bewitched-oh-them-stevens/988690 "2023-08-24T19:24:13Z")
Who wouldn’t want to live on “Morning Glory circle”? Sam looks incredibly bad in maternity clothes. Come on, Darren let her twitch up some nice things. A boat, new golf clubs, you got good cars so we won’t go there. An… --- ## [I have changed my avatar](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-changed-my-avatar/988995)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-changed-my-avatar/988995 "2023-08-24T18:55:07Z")
Personal stuff. I adopted the flying pig persona from the beginning of being on here (although a different version). I feel that it is now important to be more clear about who I am. --- ## [I'm 6 years old](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-6-years-old/989015)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-6-years-old/989015 "2023-08-24T18:04:37Z")
On the Dope. That is. I want a new bicycle. A puppy. 2 teddy bears. A chutes and ladders game. Lego And a red Ferrari. Please. The pie can go. I want cake and ice cream, balloons and party hats. Thank you. … --- ## [Will cricket catch on in the USA?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-cricket-catch-on-in-the-usa/987016)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 178\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-cricket-catch-on-in-the-usa/987016 "2023-08-24T15:58:46Z")
So Texas has its own cricket team, the Super Kings, who had a game on the 14th, according to this story. I’m curious if Dopers think the game will be successful here? --- ## [How To Attract Better People To Political Office?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-attract-better-people-to-political-office/988891)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-attract-better-people-to-political-office/988891 "2023-08-24T13:57:35Z")
It takes a certain type of person to be attracted to run for high political office. Superficially charismatic, good oratory and image management skills, being quick on your feet, a good personal story, the ability to pe… --- ## [Questions concerning disaster "missing" lists](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-concerning-disaster-missing-lists/988971)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-concerning-disaster-missing-lists/988971 "2023-08-24T13:52:03Z")
I was reading about the people still missing following the Maui fires, and some questions came to me. This would apply to many large natural disasters, such as previous wildfires in California, hurricanes, etc. How d… --- ## [Microsoft Teams default audio settings (MacOS ver). Where/How to Set](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/microsoft-teams-default-audio-settings-macos-ver-where-how-to-set/988976)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 1:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/microsoft-teams-default-audio-settings-macos-ver-where-how-to-set/988976 "2023-08-24T13:32:56Z")
Every time I open a link for a Microsoft Teams meeting, the Teams app opens with the default audio configuration of my speaker being the system default (computer speakers) and the microphone being my headset. Each and e… --- ## [The Situation of the Basque language is awfully overestimated](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-situation-of-the-basque-language-is-awfully-overestimated/989008)
**Author:** [@Jagraze1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jagraze1)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 12:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-situation-of-the-basque-language-is-awfully-overestimated/989008 "2023-08-24T12:15:33Z")
I honestly don’t understand why too many people think Basque language is doing good. It’s not. Sure, the language has seen revival efforts but its still a severely endangered language overall (especially in France). Even… --- ## [Post removal & 'heritage topic' closure policies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-removal-heritage-topic-closure-policies/988841)
**Author:** [@jnglmassiv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jnglmassiv)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 9:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-removal-heritage-topic-closure-policies/988841 "2023-08-24T09:20:37Z")
There are two points of policy I’d like to discuss. They both happen to occur in the thread linked at message bottom. Relevant post removal A cool thread, below, about strobe candles was recently bumped by, as I reca… --- ## [Surviving a cycle inside a dishwasher](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/surviving-a-cycle-inside-a-dishwasher/988916)
**Author:** [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 8:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/surviving-a-cycle-inside-a-dishwasher/988916 "2023-08-24T08:40:10Z")
This question arises from having observed an ambitious but foolhardy housefly zipping into my dishwasher last night after I finished loading it and was closing the door to begin the wash cycle. I briefly pondered how lo… --- ## [GOP Candidates' Positions on Pardoning Trump](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gop-candidates-positions-on-pardoning-trump/988942)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 8:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gop-candidates-positions-on-pardoning-trump/988942 "2023-08-24T08:29:07Z")
From Yahoo, you can see the list of the top 8 candidates and their inclination. IMHO, any candidate who either has no position on pardoning Mister Four Indictments or is inclined to pardon him proves the republican party… --- ## [Proud Boy under House Arrest Disappears Before Sentencing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/proud-boy-under-house-arrest-disappears-before-sentencing/988843)
**Author:** [@gnarator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gnarator)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 5:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/proud-boy-under-house-arrest-disappears-before-sentencing/988843 "2023-08-24T05:21:03Z")
I wonder how long before he is caught. I suspect there are many “patriots” who will aid him. --- ## [Albert Brooks' Lost in America](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/albert-brooks-lost-in-america/988499)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 4:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/albert-brooks-lost-in-america/988499 "2023-08-24T04:47:49Z")
Saw it on VHS way back when, did not remember anything except the casino scene. Rediscovered it, have watched 4 times in the past month or so Just brilliant, so many great scenes, most beautifully understated. Favori… --- ## [Theory of mind and children's games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theory-of-mind-and-childrens-games/988936)
**Author:** [@DemonTree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DemonTree)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theory-of-mind-and-childrens-games/988936 "2023-08-24T01:17:19Z")
I started playing hide and seek with my daughter when she was two, and she enjoys the game, but she fundamentally Does Not Get It. She’ll hide right in front of me; she’ll ask me to help her hide when I’m supposed to be … --- ## [Is it difficult to visit the United States?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-difficult-to-visit-the-united-states/988222)
**Author:** [@Drum\_God](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drum_God)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-difficult-to-visit-the-united-states/988222 "2023-08-24T01:07:54Z")
That’s really the question. It was inspired by the Discovery Channel show Match Me Abroad. On the TV show, various Americans travel to foreign countries to meet their partners, to varying success. This season, one wom… --- ## [Modified Superman Catch: plausible? Practical?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/modified-superman-catch-plausible-practical/988927)
**Author:** [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2023, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/modified-superman-catch-plausible-practical/988927 "2023-08-23T23:42:56Z")
I have a few questions, which I’d love folks to address after reading the OP: Is what I describe plausible and practical? If so, what would be the best form for it? Is anyone currently working on–or even using–somethin… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=755&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=757&state=tracking)