The Life of Clarence Himes
A biography of Clarence Himes by his grandson Shawn Olson.
The Forgotten Philosopher: A Look at John Dewey
An essay delving into the educational philosophy of John Dewey.
Hirsch shoulda did his homework
A stab at E. D. Hirsch's misplaced criticism of John Dewey.
Good Memories from the Badlands
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Photos from my trip to Killdeer and Medora in Western North Dakota.
But Words Will Never Hurt Me
Editorial on negativity and entitlement amongst online communities.
A Call for Reason
An essay rebutting infantile attitudes of the anti-science movement.
New CS:Source Map de_tension
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My return to mapping is official with the remake of de_tension for CS:Source. This new map includes a novel mapping technique developed by Andrew Penry and myself called Dynamic Mapping.
The Great American Hoopty
My advice on used cars. If you can't tell... I hate cars. Their only redemption is that they offer something to talk and write about.
A Little About John Dalmas
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A short overview of the life of my friend John Dalmas.
Obama's Health Care Reform
A skeptical view on the political debate on health care reform in America. This article questions the entire premise of forcing health care insurance on the public.