Qs about the 2 Bobs on "Office Space" - Straight Dope
Dec 8, 2017 · There are many kinds of “consultants”, which really means you are hired for a short time at an hourly rate to accomplish some specific goal. Consultants who provide professional services …
Causes of deaths of actors from "The Conqueror" (1956)
6 days ago · There’s no mention of “The Conqueror” without a conversation about cancer deaths attributed to radiation exposure. I went down the list of 63 actors and stunt people listed on IMDB …
Minimum flow rate for residential water meters - Straight Dope
Sep 7, 2023 · As in what is the minimum it can register? I’ve looked and found flow rates vs accuracy but the flow rate doesn’t go to zero. Say for example you have a dripping faucet that drips a cup a …
How much are Honda workers paid here and Japan?
May 19, 2015 · Trying to understand international trade. Does, say, Honda pay auto workers that make Hondas here the same as those in Japan? I know it’s partly a matter of how we compare them, but in …
Tipping House Cleaners - In My Humble Opinion - Straight Dope
Apr 2, 2004 · Whereas if you have a corporate or government job, you are getting an hourly wage + benefits (often considered to raise the value of your compensation by 20-30% of your hourly rate). I’d …
The Trump Administration: The Clusterfuck Continues - Page 478 - The ...
Nov 15, 2025 · Trump posted this tonight at Truth Social. Apparently, it’s a reference to the movie Eyes Wide Shut, which I haven’t seen. Seems strange to post something like this when sex parties you …
Do you, or any adults you know, expect to be addressed as "Mr." or …
Nov 15, 2025 · This question regards adults, mostly. Obviously in some cultures it’s expected that children address other adults as “Mr. Lastname” or “Mrs. Firstname",” depending on the context. I’m …
The Trump Administration: The Clusterfuck Continues - The BBQ Pit ...
Aug 3, 2025 · Good thing the SCOTUS made him a king, isn’t it? A few weeks ago, Republican election officials in Colorado began receiving unsolicited calls and texts from a GOP consultant who said he …
When did paid and unpaid lunch breaks become such a deal?
Nov 23, 2021 · The federal minimum wage was $4.25 an hour. Her nominal hourly rate was $9.375 per hour (based on the 40 hour workweek and $19500 annual salary in her offer letter). She expected to …
Ryder Cup 2025 - The Game Room - Straight Dope Message Board
Sep 27, 2025 · The US consistently disappoints in the Ryder Cup. They really lost my interest when they whined about not being paid, and objected to visiting a Dem president in the White House. Add in the …