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Show Note for March 23, 2017

750 Words - Write every day Pilatus  "(also often referred to Mount Pilatus) is a mountain massif overlooking Lucerne in Central Switzerland. It is composed of several peaks, of which the highest (2,128 m (6,982 ft)) is named Tomlishorn and is located about 1.3 km (0.81 mi) to the southeast of the top cable car and cog railway station. The two peaks right next to the stations are called Esel (Donkey, 2,118 m (6,949 ft)), which lies just east over the railway station, the one on the west side is called Oberhaupt (Head-Leader, 2,105 m (6,906 ft)). Jurisdiction over the massif is divided between the cantons of Obwalden (OW), Nidwalden (NW), and Lucerne (LU). The main peaks are right on the border between Obwalden and Nidwalden."

Show Notes for February 2, 2017

Pig roast "In Indonesia, a pig roast is called babi guling, babi panggang or babi bakar;" SoulCycle  "is a New York City-based fitness company with studios in nine U.S. states. Founded in 2006, it offers indoor cycling (also known as "spinning") workout classes." 

Show Notes for February 16, 2017

The Borowitz Report , political satire on the New Yorker Waymo CEO John Krafcik 23 minute presentation at AutoMobili-D 2017 Mercedes-Benz responds to SNL's AA-battery powered car with its own goof - The Verge

Show Notes for March 9, 2017

Hawaiian garbage disposal "H-POWER reduces the volume of waste by 90% through incineration with 10% (ash) going to landfill. " Tom Hanks and Typewriters on the Nerdette podcast Prostitution in Europe (Wikipedia)