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Show Notes for November 26, 2014

Shipping an iPhone from China: Zhengzhou "is the capital of Henan Province located in north-central China. As a prefecture-level city, it also serves as the political, economic, technological, and educational centre of the province, as well as a major transportation hub for Central China. The city lies on the southern bank of the Yellow River, and is one of the Eight Great Ancient Capitals of China" population: 8,626,505 Incheon, Korea Anchorage, AK "Why your iPad comes via Anchorage" (2010) : "The intermediary stop in Anchorage, as opposed to flying from Shanghai to Oakland, CA, actually increases total flight distance by around 144 miles but allows the aircraft to carry an additional 45,000kg of cargo (instead of extra fuel) increasing revenue for the trip by around $90,000" Louisville, KY "All UPS roads lead to Louisville Hub: Almost every package shipped anywhere in the world via United Parcel Service is routed through the booming

Show Notes for December 4, 2014

RELAX NG California Alcoholic Beverage Control FAQ Q: What are the lawful hours for retail sale of alcoholic beverages? A. From 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. of the following day Commune de Bagnes: Budget 2014 CHF 106,000,000 revenue COMPTES ET BUDGETS Spicy Scoville scale "a function of capsaicin concentration" "the Scoville scale is an empirical measurement dependent on the capsaicin sensitivity of testers and so is not a precise or accurate method to measure capsaicinoid concentration" The Buffalo Wing Factory Do you want it Hot, Extra Hot, 911, a The Flatliner? Monoprice Planet Money Episode 586: How Stuff Gets Cheaper August Smart Lock Company profile by The Verge (20 minutes video) "The August Smart Lock Shows Why You Should Stick With Dumb Keys"