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November 18, 2009 Newsletter

Posted by Shawn Olson on Nov 17, 2009 | Last Updated Nov 12, 2011
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November 18, 2009 Newsletter with a discussion on social networking sites like Facebook. Links to latest projects.

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November 18, 2009 Newsletter

The Life of Clarence Himes

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

A biography of Clarence Himes by his grandson Shawn Olson.

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The Barack Obama Presidency

Posted by Shawn Olson on Nov 15, 2008 | Last Updated Nov 12, 2011

Some observations on American politics and culture in the wake of the election of Barack Obama to the presidency of the United States of America.

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Return to Norton Middle School

Posted by Shawn Olson on Apr 4, 2007 | Last Updated Nov 11, 2011

Short essay recounting a day I spent at Norton Middle School with Gary Sigrist.

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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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Hide Select Menus JavaScript

Posted by Shawn Olson on Nov 7, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 9, 2011

Sometimes it is beneficial to hide select menus with JavaScript, especially on Internet Explorer 6 and older.

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Max 2010 Particle Flow Presets

Posted by Shawn Olson on Mar 6, 2010 | Last Updated Nov 12, 2011

When you install 3D Studio Max 2010, it does not automatically install any Particle Flow Presets. They are available in the Samples DVD that ships with Max. Here is how to install them.

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Some thoughts on learning

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

Shawn Olson criticizes the standard battle between educators promoting exclusive learning styles.

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learning styles, teaching styles

The Cheating Mentality

Posted by Shawn Olson on Dec 14, 2005 | Last Updated Dec 23, 2012

Essay about cheating in online games, using hacks in multiplayer games.

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Minolta Dimage 7 Power Problem Solved

Posted by Shawn Olson on Apr 25, 2006 | Last Updated Nov 9, 2011

When your Minolta Dimage 7 turns off randomly, try scrubbing its battery contacts with a pencil.

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