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The Price of Learning: Gradecard Dilemma

Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Aug 16, 2013

There is a paradox concerning a parent's push for good grades. The kids don't care about learning.

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Promoting Interest in the Classroom

Posted on Sep 22, 2008 | Last Updated Nov 12, 2011

An essay about the role teachers play in making subjects interesting, valuable and relevant to students. Prompted by an Open-House visit to Westland High School.

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The Forgotten Philosopher: A Look at John Dewey

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

An essay delving into the educational philosophy of John Dewey.

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How I Broke Three Trucks

Posted on Dec 7, 2003 | Last Updated May 9, 2022

A tale about my time working in a boiler repair shop.. and how I broke three different trucks.

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CSDE_CAMPSIDE - Counter-Strike Map

Posted on Jun 8, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011

Custom Counter-Strike map by Shawn Olson. Small, fast map using hybrid objective of bomb and hostage

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De_Mayan_Stonehenge Custom Counter-Strike Map

Posted on Dec 7, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 9, 2011
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Enlarged version of de_stonehenge, a custom CS 1.6 map by Shawn Olson.

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Cancer

Posted on Dec 14, 2019 | Last Updated Dec 15, 2019
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My fight against cancer.

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Evolution of a Shutterbug

Posted on Apr 20, 2006 | Last Updated Nov 9, 2011

Some tips on photography and an overview on my education with cameras.

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Working Towards Interactivity

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

I have been involved in various projects that include Flash applications and speed optimizations.

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cs_interrogation custom Counter-Strike Map

Posted on Jan 2, 2006 | Last Updated Dec 6, 2011

cs_interrogation is a custom Counter-Strike 1.6 map set in an inner-city area.

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