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Educational Drop-Outs

Posted by Shawn Olson on Feb 9, 2003 | Last Updated Oct 31, 2011

Observations on high school drop-outs and society.

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education, high school drop-outs,

Cancer

Posted by Shawn Olson on Dec 14, 2019 | Last Updated Dec 15, 2019
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My fight against cancer.

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cancer, lymphoma, chemotherapy, hope

Clean Sweep

A look at the dirty business of keeping our neighborhoods clean
Posted by Shawn Olson on Jan 21, 2003 | Last Updated Oct 31, 2011

An overview of the history and services of the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO).

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swaco, solid waste authority of central ohio, mike long, rick dodge, conservation, environment

CorelDRAW Graphics Suite

Posted by Shawn Olson on Jan 22, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 3, 2011

CorelDRAW Graphics Suite is the most powerful, cost-effective imaging bundle for the professional designer.

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coreldraw graphics suite, corel, photo-paint, imaging software, image editing, layout, design, graphics

Subjects in the Classroom and Life

Posted by Shawn Olson 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.

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educational subjects, subject relevance in education

Using Object Layers

Posted by Shawn Olson on Aug 9, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 7, 2011

Tutorial on using object layers to add depth and creative possibilities to graphic projects.

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object layers, graphic design, tutorial, corel photopaint

Evolution of an idea

Posted by Shawn Olson on Aug 15, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 7, 2011

Images of an evolving graphic concept utilizing layers in Corel PHOTO-PAINT.

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evolving idea, creativity, graphic design, false tesselations

Unsharp Mask - Remove Blur from Digital Photos

Posted by Shawn Olson on Feb 22, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 5, 2011

Many high-end digital cameras soften images. Sometimes the photographer wants the detail back.

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unsharp mask, sharpen soft image, digital photo editing, photography tips

Cringe at Newport

Posted by Shawn Olson on Jun 15, 2003 | Last Updated Oct 31, 2011
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Cringe headlines at the Newport on June 14, 2003.

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cringe rock band, columbus local music, newport music hall

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
Wall Worm plugins and scripts for 3ds Max