Near and Nearer
Images of small things, and then closer looks at those things.
March 7, 2008 Newsletter
March 7, 2008 Newsletter, including information about recent web development by Shawn Olson. Links to projects and friend sites.
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.
A Comparison of two major dynamic web platforms (LAMP vs. WISA)
Dynamic web sites are powered by web technologies. What do these technologies do and which is best?
Pursuit of Happiness
Essay on natural rights with a focus on the Pursuit of Happiness.
The other end of life
An emotional editorial by Shawn Olson about old age originally printed in the Messenger.
Mountain Lion
Photos and video of the Mountain Lion, also known as the cougar, puma and panther.
Statues Go Away
A poem on the march of time. Things can change even if they seem eternal.
Orangutan Photos
Photos of a couple orangutans at the Columbus Zoo.