Who would have thought the Smart Fortwo and a cousin would share the same space in Wired Magazine...

In the "what's wired this month" section...

There's my dream car on No.8 that has finally made it to the US

8. Smart Fortwo

Though this king of microcars has been scooting around the EU practically since before it was the EU, the Fortwo is finally making its way stateside. It's about time! Americans like to save gas, too; now we don't have to shell out Prius bucks or duck into the gray market. The Smart's 36 mpg is worthy of a hybrid but will set you back far less (it starts at $11,590). Better late than never.

and there's the "rogue" sociologist cousin on no.9 with his book called "Gang Leader for a Day"

9. Gang Leader for a Day by Sudhir Venkatesh

In this action-packed eye-opener about life in the projects, sociologist Venkatesh recounts the six-plus years he spent embedded with Chicago's Black Kings gang. The author, whose work was featured in Freakonomics, balances detailed accounts of drug dealers and drive-bys with insights about the symbiotic relationship between cocaine-slinging gang members and housing-project residents — and how they hustle to make a living.

Amazing isn't it?

It's Wired's way of honoring a fan! =)
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