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  1. Their reputation prevents me on Did Amazon Really Lower Whole Foods' Prices? (bustle.com) · · Score: 1

    from shopping at WF, because I know they'll be more expensive.
    The only time that I shop there is as a last resort, when some fruit/veg are going out of season, in the chance that they might have a better selection.

  2. Pump-n-dump feature of the day! on Bitcoin Pioneer Says New Coin To Work on Many Blockchains (bloomberg.com) · · Score: 1

    Every day, we seem to have another crypto-currency being touted and most seem like vapor-ware.

    Founders are gonna put on a good show, then take investor money and run.

  3. Re:Find another gene on Chinese Scientists Create Genetically Modified Low-Fat Pigs (npr.org) · · Score: 1

    How about making an all dark-meat pig?
    White meat blows.

  4. 370 times their value???? on Computer Parts Site Newegg Is Being Sued For Allegedly Engaging In Massive Fraud (gizmodo.com) · · Score: 1

    Did they think they were Apple ?

  5. Find another gene on Chinese Scientists Create Genetically Modified Low-Fat Pigs (npr.org) · · Score: 2

    A gene that gives the lower-fat pigs more flavor, otherwise, I don't see how this is an improvement over white-meat chicken.

  6. Only half the story on Smartphones Are Killing Americans, But Nobody's Counting (bloomberg.com) · · Score: 1

    Considering all of the safety systems introduced into cars, the crashes must've also increased in severity, to result in fatalities.

    Also, is there any significant increase in states where marijuana was legalized?

  7. Will catch me coming out of the shower to change.. on Amazon's Echo Spot Is a Sneaky Way To Get a Camera Into Your Bedroom (theverge.com) · · Score: 1

    .. will produce fake news of an anaconda on the loose....

  8. It's alright... on 'Amazon Effect' Hits Retailers Around the Globe (axios.com) · · Score: 1

    ...I have Amazon stock!

  9. Only if he can convince enough people to make ETH generally acceptable, which he's trying to do, here.
    Otherwise, he may only be able to buy a Palo Alto condo,

  10. Two Letters .... on Slashdot Asks: Which IT Hiring Trends Are Hot, and Which Ones Are Going Cold? · · Score: 2

    AI .... whether it's really AI or not is immaterial

  11. Re:Ad groups always try to flip this... on Every Major Advertising Group Is Blasting Apple for Blocking Cookies in the Safari Browser (adweek.com) · · Score: 1

    It's the nice way of saying "This prevents us from targeting users"

  12. They won't hafta cry about not being able to trick people into paying for a crappy movie, if they DIDN'T make crappy movies!

    Unfortunately, I foresee fake reviews rendering RT useless

  13. Think of the poor ... on Domino's Market Tests A Self-Driving Pizza Delivery Car (cnn.com) · · Score: 1

    ... porn writers!
    They're gonna hafta come up with new plots!!!

  14. Re:Why? on Rural America Is Building Its Own Internet Because No One Else Will (vice.com) · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Better than having access to that Rachel Maddow twat-waffle, or thinking that John Oliver is a real journalist.

  15. Re:Are you saying... on To Survive in Tough Times, Restaurants Turn to Data-Mining (nytimes.com) · · Score: 1

    Was vegan ever cool ?

    (and if you're a vegan just because you think it's cool, you're a moron)

  16. Re:And then, we could just have an expiry date.... on Scientists Create Smart Labels To Tell You When To Throw Away Expired Food and Makeup (sciencemag.org) · · Score: 1

    Yogurt is milk that's already spoiled, so the're not much else that can go wrong with it, unless it's ancient.
    Unless there's some sort of mold growth, the only thing that happens to old yogurt is that more water separates out, so you just need to stir it more.

  17. Re:Very Illegal? on YouTube Has An Illegal TV Streaming Problem (mashable.com) · · Score: 2

    It is that most heinous of crimes, theft of money.

    Even worse: the theft of money from someone with a lot of money.

  18. Re: Bill and Hillary need more money!!! on Online Critics Decry Even More Wells Fargo Fraud Scandals (boingboing.net) · · Score: 1

    No, it's because she represented the same business as usual that's been giving non-urban areas of the country the shaft for the last couple decades.

  19. Are they still in Playa Del Rey?
    Let them try to funnel their way into that nightmare.

  20. Re:I think what everyone is missing... on Amazon Owns a Whole Collection of Secret Brands (qz.com) · · Score: 1

    I'm more concerned about Amazon manipulating Searches and Review in favor of their products.

  21. Re:The lesson we learn today on US Indicts Suspected Russian 'Mastermind' of $4 Billion Bitcoin Laundering Scheme (reuters.com) · · Score: 5, Funny

    The Lesson: Do your crime in Russia and stay in Russia.

    It's a big country, don't they have nice beaches ?

  22. How is this more cost-effective than anchored barges ?

  23. Groupies on Ask Slashdot: Best Option For a Touring Band With Mobile Data? · · Score: 4, Funny

    Use groupies to download stuff using their own cell connections.

  24. Re:SC based Coding School on Coding School 'The Iron Yard' Announces Closure of All 15 Campuses (ajc.com) · · Score: 1

    Abstinence course taught by your mother?

    And you're Exhibit #1

  25. Re:Clarification, please ... on Coding School 'The Iron Yard' Announces Closure of All 15 Campuses (ajc.com) · · Score: 1

    It would take someone versed in the subject to realize that, but they're not versed in the subject matter; that's why they're learning.