# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=949&state=watching [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 950 --- ## [I don't understand "Student Loans" for college](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-understand-student-loans-for-college/942523)
**Author:** [@Slash1972](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slash1972)\ **Replies:** 185\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2021, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-understand-student-loans-for-college/942523 "2021-06-04T20:10:31Z")
My son is attending Virginia Tech next year, and of course, requires his tuition be paid, some of which will be paid by loans. But I would never think that he has to take out loans to pay for college, that’s up to me to… --- ## [Saving Plans for grandkids](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saving-plans-for-grandkids/976226)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2022, 6:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saving-plans-for-grandkids/976226 "2022-12-12T06:05:46Z")
We are looking to set up a saving account for our granddaughter that is outside of her parent’ control. US Saving Bonds are almost out because with the new electronic system, she would have to have a TreasuryDirect acco… --- ## [What's the current thinking on isolating if you're symptomatic but test negative?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-current-thinking-on-isolating-if-youre-symptomatic-but-test-negative/965599)
**Author:** [@Esprise\_Me](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Esprise_Me)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2022, 5:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-current-thinking-on-isolating-if-youre-symptomatic-but-test-negative/965599 "2022-12-12T05:07:49Z")
For almost the entire first year of the pandemic, I didn’t get sick at all. But over the last year, I’ve caught several mild colds. I haven’t been tested every time, but every time I have tested, it’s been negative. I’ve… --- ## [What's the name of the liver test that they run before they'll prescribe Paxlovid?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-name-of-the-liver-test-that-they-run-before-theyll-prescribe-paxlovid/975756)
**Author:** [@teelabrown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teelabrown)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2022, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-name-of-the-liver-test-that-they-run-before-theyll-prescribe-paxlovid/975756 "2022-12-12T04:17:37Z")
I’m trying to find online if our local CVS Minute Clinic will run this test, and I see that they do do that common lipid panel test, but I don’t know if this is what the pharmacist will want to see. I’ll call and ask a … --- ## [Need answer fast: domestic money transfer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-answer-fast-domestic-money-transfer/976308)
**Author:** [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2022, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-answer-fast-domestic-money-transfer/976308 "2022-12-12T03:34:54Z")
First, no need to point out that this is idiotic - believe me, I agree, and had to stop myself from delivering a lecture about personal responsibility and enabling when I was consulted for advice. Okay, now that that par… --- ## [Travel Q: flight connection time in MUC airport](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/travel-q-flight-connection-time-in-muc-airport/976314)
**Author:** [@BrickBat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrickBat)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2022, 3:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/travel-q-flight-connection-time-in-muc-airport/976314 "2022-12-12T03:21:58Z")
I was wondering if anyone else ever flew through Munich who might share their experience. Planning a trip to Rome Italy ( from the US ) and one of the flight pairs I’m considering has a 1:30 connection time from the arri… --- ## [Question about NY Times Crossword](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-ny-times-crossword/976334)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2022, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-ny-times-crossword/976334 "2022-12-12T03:10:10Z")
I just recently subscribed to the NY Times digital edition and have been trying the daily crosswords for the last few days. There seem to be some “themes” that I am not aware of, which can be confusing. Today, for examp… --- ## [Dopers over 60 - do you feel respected? Irrelevant?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-over-60-do-you-feel-respected-irrelevant/974745)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2022, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-over-60-do-you-feel-respected-irrelevant/974745 "2022-12-12T02:16:47Z")
My wife is 61 and I’m 62. We’re doing quite well - financially secure, kids grown and independent, pretty healthy. Debating when we retire and how we lead our lives then. One thing we often think about is how increasi… --- ## [Continuing story/update - newly blind person (now age 92)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/continuing-story-update-newly-blind-person-now-age-92/976103)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2022, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/continuing-story-update-newly-blind-person-now-age-92/976103 "2022-12-12T01:03:22Z")
Continuing the discussion from Help/resources for a person newly blind at age 91: Mary Lou will be turning 92 on Dec 10. Her vision has improved ever-so-slightly to where she can sort of see large areas of something. In… --- ## ["Boy in the Box" (1950s deceased child mystery) possibly identified](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boy-in-the-box-1950s-deceased-child-mystery-possibly-identified/975983)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boy-in-the-box-1950s-deceased-child-mystery-possibly-identified/975983 "2022-12-11T23:43:46Z")
His DNA has been traced to a family in Delaware via genetic genealogy, and a possible birth certificate has been found. If this is true, a 65-year mystery will be partially solved. Next, they will need to find out ho… --- ## [I'm not a sneaker guy but I think these are cool](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-not-a-sneaker-guy-but-i-think-these-are-cool/976327)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-not-a-sneaker-guy-but-i-think-these-are-cool/976327 "2022-12-11T22:57:26Z")
https://scontent-iad3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/319552034\_10221920987678821\_4361778520306671206\_n.jpg?\_nc\_cat=104&ccb=1-7&\_nc\_sid=730e14&\_nc\_ohc=KXR1VwmozMwAX81iYsy&\_nc\_ht=scontent-iad3-2.xx&oh=00\_AfDbclb\_YNItLPptvrO2… --- ## [Does anyone here know anyone personally who has been diagnosed, or has been yourself?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-here-know-anyone-personally-who-has-been-diagnosed-or-has-been-yourself/849941)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 918\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-here-know-anyone-personally-who-has-been-diagnosed-or-has-been-yourself/849941 "2022-12-11T21:54:35Z")
For me, the answer is no, although there have been only 3 confirmed cases in my metropolitan area of 400,000, and none of them were residents of the county in which they were diagnosed. :confused: I actually wonder if … --- ## [Advice on eliminating on-prem IT resources](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-eliminating-on-prem-it-resources/975454)
**Author:** [@Guy\_Incognito](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guy_Incognito)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-eliminating-on-prem-it-resources/975454 "2022-12-11T19:12:40Z")
Just asking for some advice from SDMB members who have Windows Server, network, and VOIP experience for the best way to handle a downsizing project that I’ve been wrestling with. A little background first: This is for a… --- ## [Led Zeppelin's "Celebration Day" streaming free](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/led-zeppelins-celebration-day-streaming-free/976336)
**Author:** [@Turek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Turek)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/led-zeppelins-celebration-day-streaming-free/976336 "2022-12-11T18:11:34Z")
I don’t know how long this will stream for free. I watched it last night and it was awesome. 2+ hours of live Zeppelin hits. My only complaint (and it’s a tiny one) is the faux-retro video treatment the director kept… --- ## [San Jose becomes largest city to abolish minimum parking requirements](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-jose-becomes-largest-city-to-abolish-minimum-parking-requirements/976198)
**Author:** [@Dr.Strangelove](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Strangelove)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-jose-becomes-largest-city-to-abolish-minimum-parking-requirements/976198 "2022-12-11T18:10:13Z")
Continuing a discussion from 11 years ago… Minimum parking laws are stupid. @RickJay put it eloquently enough back then: I posted this link, which although from a libertarian-leaning site, cites plenty of data demon… --- ## [Please help me identify a soul cover of the Beatles' "Help"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-help-me-identify-a-soul-cover-of-the-beatles-help/976344)
**Author:** [@EinsteinsHund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EinsteinsHund)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-help-me-identify-a-soul-cover-of-the-beatles-help/976344 "2022-12-11T18:03:49Z")
I’ve had an earworm for some days of this song, a slowed down soul cover of “Help”, but for the life of me I can’t remember where I heard it and who did it. I can’t even remember if it’s a female or male voice, but I ten… --- ## [Best TV theme song? Please post a link](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-tv-theme-song-please-post-a-link/956287)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 220\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-tv-theme-song-please-post-a-link/956287 "2022-12-11T17:53:55Z")
Yeah, it’s been done, but not recently. I’ll start it off with The Jeffersons: --- ## [Help me figure out what show I am trying to remember](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-figure-out-what-show-i-am-trying-to-remember/976338)
**Author:** [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-figure-out-what-show-i-am-trying-to-remember/976338 "2022-12-11T15:47:58Z")
This is pretty obscure but I am trying to remember some TV show where some player in a sport gets some sort of super power. They thus go nuts and humorously keep scoring while knocking other players left and right. But t… --- ## [Did the Spartans ever use the white feather or any clolor or number of feathers as a sign of cowardice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-spartans-ever-use-the-white-feather-or-any-clolor-or-number-of-feathers-as-a-sign-of-cowardice/976337)
**Author:** [@Octagon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Octagon)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-spartans-ever-use-the-white-feather-or-any-clolor-or-number-of-feathers-as-a-sign-of-cowardice/976337 "2022-12-11T15:45:07Z")
Did the Spartans ever use the white feather or any color or number of feathers as a sign of cowardice? If not the Spartans which ancient cultures did? --- ## [Democratic Party Presidential Primary Calendar -SC now first (edited title)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democratic-party-presidential-primary-calendar-sc-now-first-edited-title/844581)
**Author:** [@Boycott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boycott)\ **Replies:** 149\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 12:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democratic-party-presidential-primary-calendar-sc-now-first-edited-title/844581 "2022-12-11T12:28:45Z")
Julian Castro has been leading the demand for a change in future elections. While that might be seen as sour grapes as he’s not doing well even in his home state of Texas, I think on a generic basis his point stands t… --- ## [Remodel Opinions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remodel-opinions/976020)
**Author:** [@OldOlds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldOlds)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2022, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remodel-opinions/976020 "2022-12-04T23:32:11Z")
Looking for thoughts on best bang for the buck on home resale. We will probably be in this house another 10-15 years, but I don’t see this as being the last stop for us. Right now we have a medium sized bathroom and a g… --- ## [Anyone For Cooperative SDMB AI Writing Projects/Games?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-for-cooperative-sdmb-ai-writing-projects-games/976326)
**Author:** [@Sam\_Stone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sam_Stone)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 6:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-for-cooperative-sdmb-ai-writing-projects-games/976326 "2022-12-11T06:52:43Z")
ChatGPT is pretty good at coming ip with stories, outlines, character sketches, dialog, etc. Feed it a prompt, and it does what you want. This has possibilities for some interesting games and/or projects. For example,… --- ## [Puns in main stream media](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puns-in-main-stream-media/976210)
**Author:** [@naita](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/naita)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 5:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puns-in-main-stream-media/976210 "2022-12-11T05:07:14Z")
There are some places you expect puns, and some where it feels like they sneak up on you. Like this in the Washington Post: Dow’s ruling whey-ed in on this question, parsing the legal aspects of different types of chee… --- ## [Court case: Parents refused blood from vaccinated donors](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/court-case-parents-refused-blood-from-vaccinated-donors/976317)
**Author:** [@nelliebly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nelliebly)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 4:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/court-case-parents-refused-blood-from-vaccinated-donors/976317 "2022-12-11T04:04:38Z")
Court rules against parents of a baby who needed urgent heart surgery. The parents didn’t want blood from vaccinated donors to go into their child because they believed dangerous spike proteins are in the blood. --- ## [Rescue animal owners: Do you want to know their backstory?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rescue-animal-owners-do-you-want-to-know-their-backstory/976100)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rescue-animal-owners-do-you-want-to-know-their-backstory/976100 "2022-12-11T03:13:24Z")
After our OG pack died, we picked up two pound puppies. Well technically we picked up one before the last of the OGs died but this is definitely a new pack. The question if you have a shelter animal, would you want to … --- ## [Autistic child has birthday party, nobody comes, police department saves the day](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/autistic-child-has-birthday-party-nobody-comes-police-department-saves-the-day/768553)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/autistic-child-has-birthday-party-nobody-comes-police-department-saves-the-day/768553 "2022-12-11T01:32:10Z")
I swear, I hear at least one of these stories a week. I’m starting to think that some parents (OK, mothers) of kids with autism, or other special needs, are setting this up so they can get a free party and a gift grab f… --- ## [Song ‘frolic’ curb…enthusiasm & heaven can wait](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-frolic-curb-enthusiasm-heaven-can-wait/976312)
**Author:** [@quiz\_zical](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/quiz_zical)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-frolic-curb-enthusiasm-heaven-can-wait/976312 "2022-12-11T00:28:21Z")
Is song ‘frolic’ - theme for curb your enthusiasm, the same as theme from heaven can wait? --- ## [What is this device on top of this SUV?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-device-on-top-of-this-suv/976260)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-device-on-top-of-this-suv/976260 "2022-12-11T00:06:15Z")
Driving home yesterday I found myself driving next to this SUV. It had “US Government” plates, and this strange device mounted on the roof. The vehicle was unaccompanied. What did I see? … --- ## [Who is favored in the Walker/Warnock runoff for the Georgia Senate seat? (Updated: Warnock wins)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-favored-in-the-walker-warnock-runoff-for-the-georgia-senate-seat-updated-warnock-wins/974691)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 232\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2022, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-favored-in-the-walker-warnock-runoff-for-the-georgia-senate-seat-updated-warnock-wins/974691 "2022-12-10T23:59:37Z")
With neither candidate reaching the required 50% of the vote due to a Libertarian candidate syphoning off 2%, there will be a runoff election on December 3rd. Who currently has the better position? poll At this point, … --- ## [RIP Kirstie Alley](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-kirstie-alley/976073)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2022, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-kirstie-alley/976073 "2022-12-10T22:35:27Z")
Kirstie Alley, a two-time Emmy-winning actor who rose to fame with her role as Rebecca Howe in the NBC comedy series “Cheers,” has died after a battle with cancer. She was 71. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=948&state=watching) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=950&state=watching)