Software Activation, Licensing and Piracy
Posted on Nov 10, 2009 | Last Updated May 15, 2013
The problem with software activation systems in the Internet Age and the inflated claims that piracy costs billions of dollars a year.
software, piracy, activation, license, internet, society, business
April 6, 2004
Posted on Apr 5, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 5, 2011
April 6, 2004 newsletter.
April 6, 2004
The nature of apathy
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
To be apathetic is to invite entropy, says Olson. How do we deal with it?
apathy, entropy, progress, decay
Protest and Support
Posted on Mar 25, 2003 | Last Updated Oct 31, 2011
War protestors and supporters both have serious flaws in their arguments.
war protest, iraq war, suddam hussein, peace, conflict
The Sunset and Spirits
Posted on Apr 2, 2003 | Last Updated Jun 8, 2021
A trip to a mountain top turns into a flight of irrational terror.
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Adventures with Del
In Memory of Delwin Olson
Posted on Jul 22, 2023 | Last Updated Aug 1, 2023
Photos and tribute to my friend and cousin Delwin Olson.
delwin olson, del, killdeer, north dakota, tragic loss
My Experience at Westland High School
How an honor-roll student can lose heart and drop out
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011
An overview of Shawn Olson's experience at Westland High School.
westland high school, student teacher conflict, smart kid, honor roll, drop out, dropout
Webb Wedding Part I
Posted on Oct 14, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011
The inside, behind-the-scenes story about the Webb wedding.
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