Subjects in the Classroom and Life
A discussion on the utilitarian value of the subjects our schools teach. This editorial on education was one of the last pieces Shawn Olson printed as a Messenger writer.
Autodesk Moving to Rental-Only for Software
How a company made for artists is pushing a policy that promotes more starving artists instead of thriving artists
Autodesk is now making plans to stop selling perpetual licenses and move all future business to a rental-only model.
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Do Not Call - Seriously
When the Do Not Call registry went into effect, telemarketing should have listened.
Exhausted Melodies
A poem about the repetitive nature of human nature. We all share certain core elements that repeat over the ages, linking us to humanity.
Problems with American Freedom
A reaction to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on America, shortly after the events.
The Bumblebee Moth
Photographs of bumblebee moths and their predator, the yellow crab spider.
My Industrial Art
Some unusual digital art composed from my photos and a portrait.
Google Page Rank Dilemma
A solution to the dilemma of a loss in page rank according to the Google Toolbar.
Stalling Court Murders and Media
Two people were murdered in Stalling Court and the media is swarming it.
