Show Notes for May 22, 2014

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  • BioLite CampStove: "The heat from the fire generates electricity via a thermoelectric generator to power a fan creating airflow for improved combustion. Surplus electricity is sent to the USB port for charging devices."
  • ADHD Does Not Exist, article on New Republic: "Let me be clear: In my view, not a single individual—not even the person who finds it close to impossible to pay attention or sit still—is afflicted by the disorder called ADHD as we define it today."
  • Alex's post: Will native apps, Java, and JavaScript still be king, 5 years from now?
  • Thing on stilts at Maker Faire, still don't know what it was:
    • http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/maker-faire-san-mateo?select=hknisGxux62jNrmhpbf8vg#zqxQPeAj3aLIaZpOf_1eQA
    • http://apronthriftgirl.typepad.com/apron_thrift_girl/on_the_road/
  • Steampunk "is a sub-genre of science fiction that typically features steam-powered machinery, especially in a setting inspired by industrialized Western civilization during the 19th century"