MySQL Arbitrary Ordering
Posted on Jul 1, 2004 | Last Updated Jan 22, 2008
Order your results in any way you choose using the CASE clause
MySQL, CASE clause, IN clause, Arbitrary Order
Setting bits and flags in PHP
Posted on Feb 25, 2004 | Last Updated Jul 22, 2009
A function for setting bits regardless of current state.
PHP, bitwise, flags
Me, Myself & Mr PC
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011
Unpublished piece on personal computers by Shawn Olson.
personal computers, evolving technology
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.
educational subjects, subject relevance in education
MySQL Sort Order with NULL
Posted on Jul 11, 2004 | Last Updated Aug 17, 2010
Learn how to force NULL values to the end of a sorted list
MySQL, NULL, ORDER BY
My failed faith
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
The evolution of Shawn Olson's views on faith, religion and ethics.
apostasy of shawn olson, ethics, morality, debate
CandleWatch - Rekindling the love for candlelight
Posted on Dec 9, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011
CandleWatch is a new jar candle accessory that automatically extinguishes jar candles.
candlewatch, candle accessory, fire safety
A Balogna Syndrome
Posted on Jan 4, 2014 | Last Updated Jan 4, 2014
A cartoon of a bull chronically depressed due to an unfortunate pun in his name.
bull, onee, balogna, cartoon
Writing Samples
Posted on Jun 4, 2003 | Last Updated Jun 4, 2003
Writing samples on the Shawn Olson Artistic Network
writing, poetry, essay, fiction, stories, journalism
The Marv Albert Rule
Posted on Jul 23, 2003 | Last Updated Oct 31, 2011
Anything is Possible
Marv Albert
