Empty is as full as it gets
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011
Humorous piece by Shawn Olson about cars, originally printed in the Columbus Messenger.
cars gasoline, gas bill, gas tank, empty gas
A Comparison of two major dynamic web platforms (LAMP vs. WISA)
Posted on May 11, 2003 | Last Updated Aug 13, 2013
Dynamic web sites are powered by web technologies. What do these technologies do and which is best?
LAMP, WISA, PHP, ASP, dynamic, web programming, MySQL
Moving to Montreal
Posted on Feb 29, 2020 | Last Updated Jan 25, 2024
I took a job in Montreal to work as a Product Owner for 3ds Max.
montreal, 3ds max, moving
In the Wake of a Good Night's Sleep
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011
A Chalboard Column by Shawn Olson on waking up.
sleep, morning, coffee, fatigue
The Cringe Phenomenon
Posted on Jul 4, 2003 | Last Updated Oct 31, 2011
Interview with Cringe that appeared in Now It's Dark Magazine.
cringe phenomenon, interview, practice photos, local music, rock band
The MTV Generation
Posted on Dec 5, 2003 | Last Updated Nov 2, 2011
Media giants hook the public on self-gratifying entertainment all in the name of freedom of speech.
mtv generation, pop culture, pop-culture, marketing, popular psychology, freedom of speech
How I Broke Three Trucks
Posted on Dec 7, 2003 | Last Updated May 9, 2022
A tale about my time working in a boiler repair shop.. and how I broke three different trucks.
trucks, damage, break, boiler repair shop, welding assistant, sweeping floors, job history
2004 Election. No one wins.
Posted on Nov 2, 2004 | Last Updated May 15, 2006
Why the Mandate is anything but.
Bush, Kerry, Election
