Information Overload
An Over-Abundance of Information in the Information Age
An essay on the trends on the Internet that cause an explosion of information that is often antithetical to the ideals of democracy and progress. This essay cautions parents, teachers and community leaders to be wary of every emerging media outlet.
A Comparison of two major dynamic web platforms (LAMP vs. WISA)
Dynamic web sites are powered by web technologies. What do these technologies do and which is best?
Pet People
A Chalkboard column by Shawn Olson about regulars at a pet store.
Using Object Layers
Tutorial on using object layers to add depth and creative possibilities to graphic projects.
A Trip Down Hoopty Lane
An American Hoopty adventure to fix a van that turns into a car hater's nightmare.
The other end of life
An emotional editorial by Shawn Olson about old age originally printed in the Messenger.
Boycott Adobe
It's Time for Artists to Send a Message
Critical discussion on software companies fleecing artists and consumers.
November 18, 2009 Newsletter
November 18, 2009 Newsletter with a discussion on social networking sites like Facebook. Links to latest projects.
Greg Oden, Buckeyes and Basketball
Commentary on collegiate basketball, American colleges and professional sports.
Voting with the ego.
Egoism may not be popular, but it's what's getting my vote.
