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The Public Disdain for Science

Posted by Shawn Olson on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011

An essay about common public opinion towards science.

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science in the public

Houdini & Thurston

A short contrast of Howard Thurston and Harry Houdini
Posted by Shawn Olson on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011

Comparing America magicians Harry Houdini and Howard Thurston.

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harry houdini, ehrich weiss, howard thurston, magicians, skepticism

MisCon 25

My Adventure with Onkel Sven.
Posted by Shawn Olson on Jun 5, 2011 | Last Updated Jun 15, 2017
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I traveled to Missoula, Montana with John Dalmas to participate in MisCon 25. I met several interesting characters including William Warren Jr, James Burk, Jim Glass and others.

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miscon, missoula, montana, sci-fi, scifi, science fiction convention, john dalmas

Animal House

Posted by Shawn Olson on Mar 27, 2009 | Last Updated Nov 12, 2011
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Our home is the animal house. A golden retriever, a cat, a chinchilla, fish and several children roam the hallways of the house. And others live outside.

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animal, animals, dogs, cats, fish, pets

Arizona Plants

Posted by Shawn Olson on Apr 9, 2006 | Last Updated Nov 9, 2011
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Photos of some of the plants I photographed in Arizona.

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arizona plants, floral photos, cacti, cactus, saguaro

CandleWatch - Rekindling the love for candlelight

Posted by Shawn Olson on Dec 9, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011
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CandleWatch is a new jar candle accessory that automatically extinguishes jar candles.

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candlewatch, candle accessory, fire safety

Moonlit Travel

Posted by Shawn Olson on Jan 10, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 3, 2011
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A painting of a moonlit countryside painted with Corel PHOTO-PAINT 11.

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moonlit travel, computer art, corel photopaint

Amazing Challenge I

Posted by Shawn Olson on Dec 17, 2003 | Last Updated Feb 11, 2014

The first maze in the Artistic Network Amazing Challenge.

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maze, puzzle, mazes

John Hart Dies at 69

Posted by Shawn Olson on May 19, 2003 | Last Updated Oct 31, 2011

Former Prairie Township Trustee John Hart died on May 14, 2003.

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john hart, john w. hart, prairie township trustee dies, her realtor

The art of judging

Posted by Shawn Olson on Jan 9, 2003 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011

The art of judging has been undermined by misinterpretations of historic flaws in judging.

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cultural relativism, social assessment, judging, judgment, good versus bad,
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