CandleWatch - Rekindling the love for candlelight
Posted on Dec 9, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011
CandleWatch is a new jar candle accessory that automatically extinguishes jar candles.
candlewatch, candle accessory, fire safety
The Public Disdain for Science
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
An essay about common public opinion towards science.
science in the public
Houdini & Thurston
A short contrast of Howard Thurston and Harry Houdini
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
Comparing America magicians Harry Houdini and Howard Thurston.
harry houdini, ehrich weiss, howard thurston, magicians, skepticism
My failed faith
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
The evolution of Shawn Olson's views on faith, religion and ethics.
apostasy of shawn olson, ethics, morality, debate
The Paradox of Cultural Relativism
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
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.
cultural relativism, paradoxical relativism
June 28, 2006 Newsletter
Posted on Jun 27, 2006 | Last Updated Nov 9, 2011
June 28, 2006 Newsletter.
June 28, 2006 Newsletter
The Life of Clarence Himes
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
A biography of Clarence Himes by his grandson Shawn Olson.
clarence himes, grandpa, biography
Misconceptions on Privacy Invasion
Posted on Jul 4, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011
An essay defending the government's right to spy on the public.
privacy invasion, essay sociology, politics, surveillance
