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Jack Buckingham Retires after 31 Years in SWCS

Posted on May 30, 2009 | Last Updated Nov 12, 2011
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Jack Buckingham was one of my teachers at Westland High School. This is a short feature on Buck.

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Chihuly display at Franklin Park Conservatory

Posted on Oct 15, 2003 | Last Updated Nov 1, 2011

The Franklin Park Conservatory displayed the work of Dale Chihuly from October 11, 2003 to March 21, 2004.

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dale chihuly, glass sculptures, glassware, franklin park conservatory

Role Playing Games

Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011

The fear of role playing games is ridiculous. Many people think that role playing is evil. I think it is a great outlet that can encourage kids to think and analyze and be creative.

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2013 in Review

Posted on Feb 26, 2014 | Last Updated Jan 16, 2023

Newsletter about 2013, including various losses in our family and other news.

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2013, loss, death, dad, dog, opportunities

PHP Traits for Implementing Interfaces

Posted on Aug 13, 2013 | Last Updated Aug 13, 2013

PHP 5.4 introduced traits. Traits are in many ways like code-assisted copy and paste. They are ways to mix code into a class without inheritance. But what are they good for? When should they be used?

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Unsharp Mask - Remove Blur from Digital Photos

Posted on Feb 22, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 5, 2011

Many high-end digital cameras soften images. Sometimes the photographer wants the detail back.

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unsharp mask, sharpen soft image, digital photo editing, photography tips

Whitetail Buck

Posted on Dec 31, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011

I retouched a whitetail buck I sculpted many years ago. Art by Don Olson.

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Michael Schirtzinger

Posted on Jun 30, 2011 | Last Updated Jun 30, 2011

In many was I am like a bear.

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June 15, 2009 Newsletter

Posted on Jun 14, 2009 | Last Updated Nov 12, 2011
Jack Buckingham

Newsletter including the retirement of Jack Buckingham. Discussion on teachers.

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