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  1. A real timesaver for overthinkers on New York Times Buys The Wirecutter For $30 Million (recode.net) · · Score: 2

    I love the Wirecutter and the Sweethome. I tend to spend an unnecessary amount of time researching certain products, so having these "The Best" sites really cuts down on my research time. Even if I don't go with their pick, the articles themselves are very informative for the subject at hand, telling you what to look for, what features are important/not important, etc., which helps in ensuring my money is spent more wisely. The wife and I have quite a few of their picks around the house and we're pretty happy with the results.

  2. Re:A well known psychological bias on Higher-End Smartphones Make You Happier, Says JD Power Study (cnet.com) · · Score: 2

    Confirmation bias may be more accurate.

  3. Re:Harsh laws... on U.S. Goverment Shames Texting Drivers on Twitter (theverge.com) · · Score: 1

    In Japan anywhere that serves alcohol must ask if there is designated driver and not serve them anything alcoholic. They usually ask that person to wear a pendant or something so it's really clear to all the staff. Serving the designated driver is an automatic loss of licence.

    This must not apply to tourists. My friends and I weren't asked once to do this, despite drinking at numerous places. We were in Tokyo.

  4. Re:uBlock on Ask Slashdot: Most Useful Browser Extensions? · · Score: 1

    Safari, also.

  5. Compressed Natural Gas on To Really Cut Emissions, We Need Electric Buses, Not Just Electric Cars · · Score: 1

    In Arlington, VA, the local ART (Arlington Transit) buses run on natural gas. Quoted from the website, "ART is environmentally friendly, operating on clean-burning compressed natural gas (CNG)."

    http://www.arlingtontransit.co...

    I see them all the time around town. Not only do they smell better than their diesel brethren, they are MUCH quieter. Almost silent.

  6. Re:The biggest risk to the pyramids is Islam on Egypt's Oldest Pyramid Is Being Destroyed By Its Own Restoration Team · · Score: 1

    By that account the Catholic Church is still the biggest religion.

    The "Catholic Church" (Catholicism) is a form of Christianity, though. Like Methodism, Baptist, etc. It shouldn't be categorized separately.