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Problems with Journalism

Posted by Shawn Olson on Nov 21, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 9, 2011

Some of the problems and misconceptions surrounding modern journalism.

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journalism, critique, critic, media, modern

Max 2010 Particle Flow Presets

Posted by Shawn Olson on Mar 6, 2010 | Last Updated Nov 12, 2011

When you install 3D Studio Max 2010, it does not automatically install any Particle Flow Presets. They are available in the Samples DVD that ships with Max. Here is how to install them.

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3ds max, particle flow, presets, studio

The MySpace Generation

Posted by Shawn Olson on May 23, 2006 | Last Updated Nov 9, 2011

Thoughts on the social media phenomenon and its effect on the current young generation. Originally written with MySpace in mind, but valid for other sites like Facebook.

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myspace.com, myspace, facebook, social media, internet, online, parenting, education, web

My Experience at Westland High School

How an honor-roll student can lose heart and drop out
Posted by Shawn Olson on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011

An overview of Shawn Olson's experience at Westland High School.

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westland high school, student teacher conflict, smart kid, honor roll, drop out, dropout

The Phantom Dollar

Posted by Shawn Olson 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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debt, money, credit, banks, investors

JPEG Cleaner - Program to reduce JPEG file sizes

Posted by Shawn Olson on Sep 10, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 7, 2011

Digital cameras append JPEG files with data that increases the file size of images.

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jpeg cleaner, image optimization, web photos, digital cameras

Lady Beetles

Posted by Shawn Olson on Oct 15, 2003 | Last Updated Nov 1, 2011

Lady Beetles didn't swarm us this year, but next year they might!

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lady beetles, ladybugs, malasian multicolored lady beetle, malb, carnivorous insects, insect photos, adult corn root worm

A Perspective on Patriotism

Posted by Shawn Olson on Jan 25, 2007 | Last Updated Nov 11, 2011

Essay about patriotism, nationalism and America.

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patriotism, patriot, patriots, nationalism, america, culture

March 7, 2006 Newsletter

Posted by Shawn Olson on Mar 6, 2006 | Last Updated Nov 9, 2011

March 7, 2006 Newsletter with details about the launch of GoodGuest, Ethan Olson Creative Arts, Etc.

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March 7, 2006 Newsletter

The black, white and red of the colorblind society

Posted by Shawn Olson on Oct 25, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011

An essay noting the state of the civil rights movement in the wake of Rosa Park's death.

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civil rights movement, rosa parks, racial tension, hatred, affirmative action, xenophobia
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