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April 20, 2006 Newsletter

Posted by Shawn Olson on Apr 19, 2006 | Last Updated Nov 9, 2011
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April 20, 2006 Newsletter with news relating to music, science-fiction and photography.

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April 20, 2006 Newsletter

Forum Etiquette in the 21st Century

Posted by Shawn Olson on Feb 2, 2011 | Last Updated Jan 6, 2018

A short discussion on using online forums. Why I concluded that participation in forums should be limited.

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The Forgotten Philosopher: A Look at John Dewey

Posted by Shawn Olson on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011

An essay delving into the educational philosophy of John Dewey.

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A Shallow Mess

Posted by Shawn Olson on Jan 13, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011

Poem about the charlatans running this world.

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Cultural Cataracts

Posted by Shawn Olson on Nov 12, 2007 | Last Updated Nov 12, 2011

A personal conversation about the challenges facing educational and cultural progress in the face of overwhelming ignorance and myopia.

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parenting, education, society, culture

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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Fertile Ground

Posted by Shawn Olson on Jan 5, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 3, 2011

Mabi Ponce de Leon's artistic representation of motherhood, fertility and life displayed at the Ohio Art League Gallery.

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The Hurry-Stop Syndrome

Posted by Shawn Olson on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011

This editorial was the last Chalkboard editorial Shawn Olson wrote for the Columbus Messenger.

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Free World

Posted by Chris Webb on Dec 26, 2002 | Last Updated Jun 4, 2003

The second installment.

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Chapter 4: Faceless Clues

Posted by Shawn Olson on Jan 26, 2003 | Last Updated Oct 31, 2011

Investigators find a terrible scene on the wrecked Rogue 5... and a mystery threat is born.

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