Unicode Data with PHP 5 and MySQL 4.1
Internationalization is simple with a litlle advanced preparation.
MySQL Sort Order with NULL
Learn how to force NULL values to the end of a sorted list
Near and Nearer
Images of small things, and then closer looks at those things.
This Art is Alive
Poem about the nature of human interactions. We all want to impose ourselves, visions and beliefs onto others. But it is always a give-and-take adventure.
How can I support Shawn Olson?
You can help support Shawn Olson's efforts by making a donation.
The Paradox of Cultural Relativism
An skeptical essay on the paradox of cultural relativism when taken to an extreme. My stance is that cultural relativism is only valid in a limited scope and should not be used to justify barbaric and supertitious societies.
A World Without Pain
An essay in reaction to the New Orleans disaster following hurricane Katrina.
Animal House
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.
