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The MTV Generation

Posted by Shawn Olson on Dec 5, 2003 | Last Updated Nov 2, 2011

Media giants hook the public on self-gratifying entertainment all in the name of freedom of speech.

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New CS:Source Map de_tension

Posted by Shawn Olson on Nov 16, 2009 | Last Updated Nov 12, 2011
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My return to mapping is official with the remake of de_tension for CS:Source. This new map includes a novel mapping technique developed by Andrew Penry and myself called Dynamic Mapping.

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Ban the Plan-O-Gram

Posted by Shawn Olson on Oct 18, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011
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Humorous call for the downfall of the Plan-O-Gram.

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The Cringe Phenomenon

Posted by Shawn Olson on Jul 4, 2003 | Last Updated Oct 31, 2011
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Interview with Cringe that appeared in Now It's Dark Magazine.

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Houdini & Thurston

A short contrast of Howard Thurston and Harry Houdini
Posted by Shawn Olson on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011

Comparing America magicians Harry Houdini and Howard Thurston.

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harry houdini, ehrich weiss, howard thurston, magicians, skepticism

Arizona Scorpion Photos

Posted by Shawn Olson on Apr 16, 2006 | Last Updated Nov 9, 2011
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Photos of scorpions in the Arizona desert.

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A Shallow Mess

Posted by Shawn Olson on Jan 13, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011

Poem about the charlatans running this world.

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shallow mess, poem, poetry, world politics, humanity

too far behind

Posted by Shawn Olson on May 27, 2003 | Last Updated Oct 31, 2011

Poem on staying focused on goals, keeping high standards and avoiding drift.

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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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Configure Half-Life 2 to use Madcatz Panther XL Joystick

Posted by Shawn Olson on Jan 9, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011

Madcatz Panther XL resources for playing Counter-Strike and Half-Life 2 with Panther XL on Win XP..

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