# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=830&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 831 --- ## ["Lawyers say they'll appeal"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lawyers-say-theyll-appeal/983835)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2023, 1:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lawyers-say-theyll-appeal/983835 "2023-05-14T13:41:11Z")
Every time I heard about a high-profile criminal conviction or a defendant who loses a civil case, the first thing out of the lawyers’ mouths is how they will appeal the verdict. How can lawyers know the moment a verdict… --- ## [Is conservative thought male-centric](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-conservative-thought-male-centric/983819)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2023, 12:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-conservative-thought-male-centric/983819 "2023-05-14T12:50:36Z")
I hope that OP was clear. I have known several females that were fairly to strongly conservative (Democrat) in thoughts and deeds but after hooking up with or marrying a conservative they switched. One is a daughter in … --- ## [Problem: Windows 11, Doesn't Show Desktop Icons nor Programs Running](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/problem-windows-11-doesnt-show-desktop-icons-nor-programs-running/984002)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2023, 7:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/problem-windows-11-doesnt-show-desktop-icons-nor-programs-running/984002 "2023-05-14T07:26:41Z")
My Dell 7040 Windows 11 desktop computer was running fine when I turned it off yesterday, but I have problems today. The monitor shows the wallpaper and taskbar but no desktop icons. Hovering over a button for a progr… --- ## [Dispute Credit Report?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dispute-credit-report/983957)
**Author:** [@Sage\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sage_Rat)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2023, 7:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dispute-credit-report/983957 "2023-05-14T07:21:04Z")
I recently discovered that my credit score was mysteriously horrible, investigated, and saw that I had an outstanding payment due against a credit card that I don’t use. I logged into the card’s website to make the payme… --- ## [Full Nelson/choke hold](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/full-nelson-choke-hold/983955)
**Author:** [@civilis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/civilis)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2023, 4:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/full-nelson-choke-hold/983955 "2023-05-14T04:30:33Z")
Is the “full nelson” the I learned in high school wrestling the same thing as the controversial chokehold? --- ## [Kate Bush voted into RnR Hall of Fame](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kate-bush-voted-into-rnr-hall-of-fame/983505)
**Author:** [@suranyi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/suranyi)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2023, 4:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kate-bush-voted-into-rnr-hall-of-fame/983505 "2023-05-14T04:25:48Z")
They just announced this year’s inductees into the Rock’n’Roll Hall of Fame, and one of them is Kate Bush. I think my head’s going to explode. --- ## [Check Engine light reset vs battery disconnect](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/check-engine-light-reset-vs-battery-disconnect/983956)
**Author:** [@kanicbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kanicbird)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2023, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/check-engine-light-reset-vs-battery-disconnect/983956 "2023-05-14T02:33:42Z")
I’m fighting a check engine light in my spare time for a cat that is underperforming (or perhaps a O2 sensor). What I have noticed is if I reset the codes the light comes back on about the time when the monitors are set… --- ## [Need advice on booking a hotel in London](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-advice-on-booking-a-hotel-in-london/978413)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2023, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-advice-on-booking-a-hotel-in-london/978413 "2023-05-14T02:10:38Z")
My wife and I are going to vacation in England in March, spending 3 days in London. There are hundreds of hotel options, and it’s a little overwhelming. I’m looking at staying near either the Hyde Park area, or near the … --- ## [Tommy Tuberville can't define white nationalists](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tommy-tuberville-cant-define-white-nationalists/983915)
**Author:** [@Kitten\_Mitten](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kitten_Mitten)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2023, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tommy-tuberville-cant-define-white-nationalists/983915 "2023-05-14T02:05:52Z")
first, I’d like to say Hi. I’ve never started a topic before. I’ve read the tacked posts with rules/guidelines. I hope that this is an ok topic and that it’s in the right place. Anyway, Sen Tommy Tuberville said a nu… --- ## [Engineering an appearance in court?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/engineering-an-appearance-in-court/983775)
**Author:** [@EnolaStraight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EnolaStraight)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2023, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/engineering-an-appearance-in-court/983775 "2023-05-14T01:22:47Z")
Since this topic is about Courts and the Legal System, I felt it belonged in this forum. Now, I’n not asking if the following is a legal undertaking (pretty sure it is illegal) … BUT… …are there interested parties…mea… --- ## [MLB Regular Season March/April 2023](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-regular-season-march-april-2023/981730)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 299\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2023, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-regular-season-march-april-2023/981730 "2023-05-02T23:50:40Z")
Since Opening Day is less than 72 hours away I thought I’d kick off the regular season threads. So, what are you most excited for? As a Yankees fan I’m looking forward to seeing how the kid, Volpe, does as a 21-year ol… --- ## [Should fresh bought tomatoes on the vine be refrigerated?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-fresh-bought-tomatoes-on-the-vine-be-refrigerated/983983)
**Author:** [@Mundane\_Super\_Hero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mundane_Super_Hero)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2023, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-fresh-bought-tomatoes-on-the-vine-be-refrigerated/983983 "2023-05-14T01:06:26Z")
You’ve just bought 2-3 fresh tomatoes at the local market. They were stored open air with no refrigeration. You’re in your kitchen putting away your food. Do you put them in the refrigerator? Also, will they stay fre… --- ## [The Thundering Stampede](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-thundering-stampede/983970)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2023, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-thundering-stampede/983970 "2023-05-13T23:55:56Z")
…of Cuteness. GOAT! --- ## [Do most things already have a King? King of the Jungle, King of Beers etc](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-most-things-already-have-a-king-king-of-the-jungle-king-of-beers-etc/983676)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2023, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-most-things-already-have-a-king-king-of-the-jungle-king-of-beers-etc/983676 "2023-05-13T23:20:14Z")
For example, Budweiser is King of Beers, a Lion is King of the Jungle, Tarzan is King of the Apes. What other kings of non-kingdoms do we have? --- ## [Testing Making A Poll](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-making-a-poll/983989)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2023, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-making-a-poll/983989 "2023-05-13T22:05:18Z")
Poll test. --- ## [White Noise (book and movie)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/white-noise-book-and-movie/984001)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2023, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/white-noise-book-and-movie/984001 "2023-05-13T21:18:41Z")
I just finished reading “White Noise”, the Don DiLillo book from 1985 that was recently made into a movie. I had not heard of the book until a few years ago, and haven’t seen the movie yet. Wow, what a trip! Some cul… --- ## [Name an active poster who hasn't been named.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-an-active-poster-who-hasnt-been-named/796412)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 177\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2023, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-an-active-poster-who-hasnt-been-named/796412 "2023-05-13T21:12:42Z")
This game will start out simple but will become increasingly harder as the thread goes on. All you have to do list an active poster who hasn’t already been named in the thread. We’ll define an active poster as anyone who… --- ## [My Fellow Republicans](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-fellow-republicans/983959)
**Author:** [@slicedalone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slicedalone)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2023, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-fellow-republicans/983959 "2023-05-13T20:10:16Z")
My Fellow Republicans, Just between us, we must acknowledge that our day as a viable political party has come and gone. Our core values have been thoroughly discredited. And that’s leaving aside the values that we don’… --- ## [Foldable phones](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foldable-phones/980886)
**Author:** [@Lantern2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lantern2)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2023, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foldable-phones/980886 "2023-05-13T18:21:42Z")
This has been one of the trends of the last few years and around a month back I jumped in purchasing a Galaxy Fold 3. I was curious as to whether anyone else has a foldable and what people think of the whole category. O… --- ## ["A Face in the Crowd" is about to start on TCM](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-face-in-the-crowd-is-about-to-start-on-tcm/983976)
**Author:** [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2023, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-face-in-the-crowd-is-about-to-start-on-tcm/983976 "2023-05-13T16:44:50Z")
I’ve been wanting to see this for a long time. Andy Griffith, Patricia Neal, Walter Matthau. --- ## [McDuff Dress Wool - 6 yards](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mcduff-dress-wool-6-yards/983985)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2023, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mcduff-dress-wool-6-yards/983985 "2023-05-13T15:42:20Z")
My FIL brought this bolt of fabric back from a business trip to the UK. My MIL has been carrying it around for decades, and after their recent downsize/move, she gave it to me. I hate to just dump it in a thrift store, b… --- ## [What are your favorite music tracks from video games?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-music-tracks-from-video-games/983926)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2023, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-music-tracks-from-video-games/983926 "2023-05-13T15:22:57Z")
Here are some of my favorite music tracks from video games. I’ve never actually played “In Sound Mind” before, but the soundtrack is exquisite. Here’s the main theme. “Red Dead Redemption” has an excellen… --- ## [Just passing along the rant I just received (Ranting about bad customers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-passing-along-the-rant-i-just-received-ranting-about-bad-customers/981715)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2023, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-passing-along-the-rant-i-just-received-ranting-about-bad-customers/981715 "2023-05-13T13:29:29Z")
Just got off the phone with a good friend. She’s a nice woman, truly. A life-long devout Catholic, the mother of four children, the grandmother to six children (and at least one more due to pop any day.) The soul of k… --- ## [Manufacturing Labor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/manufacturing-labor/983854)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2023, 12:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/manufacturing-labor/983854 "2023-05-13T12:27:46Z")
I am thinking primarily about immigrants possibly manning somewhat of a manufacturing rebirth in the U.S… Are their any indications that this is underway? The southwest and west in general has plenty of land to support l… --- ## [Turns out my son is embarrassingly bad at sports](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/turns-out-my-son-is-embarrassingly-bad-at-sports/980424)
**Author:** [@msmith537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/msmith537)\ **Replies:** 149\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2023, 11:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/turns-out-my-son-is-embarrassingly-bad-at-sports/980424 "2023-05-13T11:53:44Z")
Well, it’s actually a bit more complex than that, but it seemed like as good a place to start as any. So my son (age 8) was identified as being on the autism spectrum about a year before COVID. Academically, he’s ok an… --- ## [Boy's Life Magazine - Still At It After All These Years](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boys-life-magazine-still-at-it-after-all-these-years/704668)
**Author:** [@usedtobe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/usedtobe)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2023, 5:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boys-life-magazine-still-at-it-after-all-these-years/704668 "2023-05-13T05:30:50Z")
Since I had extra time at the MD’s, I decided to rot my brain and try the magazines. I could not believe my eyes - a real, live “Boy’s Life” - official publication of Boy Scouts of America. Along with (nearly) every st… --- ## [Aspenglow, I disagree](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aspenglow-i-disagree/983961)
**Author:** [@slicedalone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slicedalone)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2023, 5:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aspenglow-i-disagree/983961 "2023-05-13T05:28:20Z")
…with your decision to close down this thread in P&E My Fellow Republicans but if the Pit is the only place for it, then please reopen it there. My thinking in placing in P&E was its content. You seem to be paying clo… --- ## [Age of Wonders 4](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-of-wonders-4/983645)
**Author:** [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2023, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-of-wonders-4/983645 "2023-05-13T03:35:14Z")
Age of Wonders 4 is a 4x strategy game that came out a few days ago. I am wondering if anyone has played this game or others in the series? I have not but from YouTube videos this new game seems pretty interesting. It h… --- ## [The best movie set in every year... but not made in that year](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-best-movie-set-in-every-year-but-not-made-in-that-year/658457)
**Author:** [@Moonchild](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moonchild)\ **Replies:** 493\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2023, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-best-movie-set-in-every-year-but-not-made-in-that-year/658457 "2023-05-13T02:38:27Z")
Can we make a timeline of the best movie for each year – not when the movie was made, but in the year in which is was set? In other words, all movies are period pieces – and not just the Merchant Ivory kind. I’m up for t… --- ## [I'm so glad I work at home](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-so-glad-i-work-at-home/983902)
**Author:** [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2023, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-so-glad-i-work-at-home/983902 "2023-05-13T02:34:55Z")
Because I get to catch gems like this on TCM at all hours of the day: I’ve now added “Bacchino!” to my vocabulary, right after “Klaatu barada nikto!” Zsa Zsa Gabor and Joi Lansing! Who could ask for more? :blush: [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=829&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=831&state=tracking)