I find the strangest things while shopping for hubcaps online....

[zarq]

Amazon has introduced Amazon Grocery -- a service similar to FreshDirect, but carrying only non-perishable items.

NAPA Online Auto Parts

Digital Maoism: The Hazards of the New Online Collectivism and Responses

The Times Style Section profiles Hillary Clinton: The Ascent of a Woman

Understanding the Meaning of Zen Koans and more.

The Paranoid

Comments

[drjon]

"All this stink of Zen is making me sick"
--猫子

[zarq]

I love that quote. :)

[helenabucket]

From the Digital Maoism article

[zarq]

I'm in complete agreement with you here. :)

The thing with Wikipedia that amazes me is the quantity of information that's available. Type in, say "Saudi Arabia" and a flood of facts is instantly available that's nearly always accurate. Of course, they do need to be cross-checked, but I find they're usually precise enough to give me a solid overview of any subject.

For instance.... If I click here, I'll definitely find out more information than if I simply surfed to the city's Chamber of Commerce. (Check out the first Point of Interest!)

Couldn't tell you how accurate the info on the page is, but I'd be willing to bet it's more than enough for me. :)

Thank you [bowing to audience]. Thank you.

[helenabucket]

and a flood of facts is instantly available that's nearly always accurate.

I always read the discussion page to see what's in dispute. It's a helpful way to gauge the accuracy of an article.

For instance.... If I click here, I'll definitely find out more information than if I simply surfed to the city's Chamber of Commerce. (Check out the first Point of Interest!)

Guess WHO added that point of interest. ;-)

[rosmar]

I loved that Hofstadter essay so much, I eventually bought the book he wrote, too. Great to see the link.

[zarq]

Would you recommend the book? I really enjoyed the essay!

[rosmar]

I would, indeed! It's thick and chewy, but not hard to unpack (IMO) once you get a handle on his style and use of examples -- not to mention still quite, quite relevant to our modern times. Paranoia in politics will never go out of style, I think, and he's the top expert as far as I know.

[made_of_paradox]

What kind of a car were you trying to find hubcaps for?

[zarq]

Mine, actually. A '99 Toyota Corolla. In the end, Amazon actually found me the best price for them.

Great Site for Hubcaps

[anonymous]

If you're still looking for a hubcap, check our www.hubcaps.org. They have almost every cap imaginable!

Re: Great Site for Hubcaps

[zarq]

Thanks. :)