[UFO Chicago] recommended reading

[Brian Sobolak]

hi --

I will probably not be able to attend tomorrow as we're having dinner
guests.  However, I had a few bits and pieces to share I thought many of
you might enjoy as they are relevant to topics discussed at the meeting.

Craig Ferguson interview on Commonwealth Club

http://pyr.commonwealthclub.org/events/2011-03-02/charles-ferguson-inside-job

You can find the audio where you typically find the RSS feeds for the
Commonwealth Club.  Has interesting things to say about his film "Inside
Job" and has a full hour to do it.  He was behind the company that wrote
Front Page (purchased by Microsoft), a degree from MIT, and just won an
academy award.  Best of all -- he's not a turd when he talks.

http://www.amazon.com/Box-Shipping-Container-Smaller-Economy/dp/0691136408/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1300764375&sr=8-3

"The Box" By Mark Levinson

A fascinating story about how the shipping container changed society. 
(Really!) I'm about 1/3 through and since many on this list like to think
about transportation policy, esp. railroads and shipping, I'd recommend
it.  I'd also add that it feels very timely as we think about the role of
unions, regulation, and innovation in society.

http://xkcd.com/radiation/

Probably you've already seen this, but it needs no introduction.

brian

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