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How to get better teachers.

Posted on Jan 27, 2003 | Last Updated May 31, 2007

There is only one way to get better teachers. Pay them more.

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education, salary, money, teacher, standards

Filter XML Data Based on Dates in ActionScript

Posted on Oct 12, 2009 | Last Updated Nov 12, 2011

You can filter your XML data based on dates in ActionScript to limit results in a component's data provider to one that is relevant to the given task.

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flex, flash,xml, dates, e4x, as3, actionscript

New Global Artistic Network

Posted on Mar 29, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011

Shawn Olson Artistic Network changes direction with launch of new global arts directory. I've now separated the open artist enrollment of my site to a new site.

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global, arts, directory

PHP strip_tags And Standalone XHTML Elements

Posted on Dec 11, 2006 | Last Updated Nov 11, 2011

A solution to strip_tags() not allowing BR, HR and other standalone XHTML elements.

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php, strip_tags, strip_tags(), xhtml, br, hr, standalone elements, self-closing

Understanding Statistics

Posted on Aug 7, 2006 | Last Updated Nov 10, 2011

New tool to demonstrate how the range of answers affects the probability that a correct answer will be randomly guessed.

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statistics, probability

SMD Collision Mesh Tool

Posted on May 12, 2009 | Last Updated May 1, 2013

Download the SMD Collision Mesh Prep Tool for 3D Studio Max and learn how to use it.

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smd, collisionmodel, collision mesh, texture, smoothing group, valve, 3ds, 3d studio max, maxscript, macroscript, plugin, hull, tool

Making a Collision Model

Posted on Jul 3, 2009 | Last Updated Nov 12, 2011

A brief tutorial on making a collision model (aka collision mesh) for Valve Source games. The tutorial is for making models in 3D Studio Max.

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collision, model, collision mesh, 3ds

March 28, 2009 Newsletter

Posted on Mar 27, 2009 | Last Updated Nov 12, 2011
Maow, the cat photo

Here are some updates about the work of Shawn Olson in the first quarter of 2009.

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March 28, 2009 Newsletter

Add Google Translation Links

Posted on Jan 10, 2008 | Last Updated Nov 12, 2011

Use this free custom JavaScript functions to add links to translate your web pages with the Google translation tools.

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google translate, translation

InnerHTML JavaScript Functions

Posted on Jan 13, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011

Functions useful for working with named HTML elements with JavaScript.

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javascript object manipulation, named ids
Wall Worm plugins and scripts for 3ds Max