Ban the Plan-O-Gram
Humorous call for the downfall of the Plan-O-Gram.
Web Image Optimizer
Details on the web image optimizer in Corel Photo-paint 12.
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.
The other end of life
An emotional editorial by Shawn Olson about old age originally printed in the Messenger.
J. Ashburn Jr. Youth Center turns 40
History of the J. Ashburn Jr. Youth Center, a refuge for many children and teenagers in the Hilltop, a community on the West Side of Columbus, Ohio. Story from in the Columbus Messenger Newspapers for April 29, 2002 by staff writer Shawn Olson.
Pet People
A Chalkboard column by Shawn Olson about regulars at a pet store.
Education in the Digital Age
Essay on education in the modern digital age.
Evolution of a Shutterbug
Some tips on photography and an overview on my education with cameras.
Birthday Party
Things Found at a Birthday Party