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Subjects in the Classroom and Life

Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011

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.

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The Phantom Dollar

Posted on Sep 21, 2008 | Last Updated Nov 12, 2011

Essay on American debt, credit abuse and the lies of economicists and politicians.

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Always Welcome Inn - Winter

Posted on Dec 16, 2003 | Last Updated Nov 2, 2011
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Some photos of our second visit to the Always Welcome Inn near Killbuck, Ohio.

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The Great American Hoopty

Posted on Feb 5, 2003 | Last Updated Jan 19, 2022

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.

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MisCon 25

My Adventure with Onkel Sven.
Posted on Jun 5, 2011 | Last Updated Jun 15, 2017
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I traveled to Missoula, Montana with John Dalmas to participate in MisCon 25. I met several interesting characters including William Warren Jr, James Burk, Jim Glass and others.

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miscon, missoula, montana, sci-fi, scifi, science fiction convention, john dalmas

The Black Curse has Arrived

Posted on Jun 13, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 5, 2011

The Black Curse board game has now been converted to an online JavaScript-driven web game.

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Alrosa Villa Layout for Media

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

Graphical layout of Alrosa Villa for media publications.

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Andrew Penry

Posted on Dec 31, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011

A note on my friend Andrew Penry.

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November 23, 2007 Newsletter

Posted on Nov 22, 2007 | Last Updated Nov 12, 2011
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November 23, 2007 Newsletter.

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November 23, 2007 Newsletter

Photos of Faith Ann Burson

Posted on Dec 25, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011

Photos of Faith Burson (Olson) by Shawn Olson.

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