Material Merger
A free MAXScript utility to combine mutliple materials and maps into single output materials and maps.
Reviewing the Slate
Review of Steven Pinker's book The Blank Slate and the common notion that we are all born without predispositions.
Lady Beetles
Lady Beetles didn't swarm us this year, but next year they might!
Overly Dark Render Problem in 3DS Max 2009
Fix to dark render problem in 3ds Max 2009 where render looks fine in preview render window but not the final output file.
Web Statistics
A brief introduction to understanding website statistics, including a discussion of visits, hits and other topics to be aware of.
Loch Ness Monster
Loch Ness Monster digital painting.
Problems with Journalism
Some of the problems and misconceptions surrounding modern journalism.
Canon 30D Problem with Lexar CF Cards
Some makes of the Lexar high speed flash cards are not stable in Canon Digital SLRs like the 30D.
Software Activation, Licensing and Piracy
The problem with software activation systems in the Internet Age and the inflated claims that piracy costs billions of dollars a year.
Good Memories from the Badlands
Photos from my trip to Killdeer and Medora in Western North Dakota.
