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Orangebox Breaks Some Custom Maps

Posted on Aug 24, 2010 | Last Updated Nov 12, 2011

After Valve updated Counter-Strike Source to Orangebox, many custom maps have missing textures. Even worse, some maps now even crash CS. Here is what I did to fix de_tension.

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Invasion of Creativity

Posted on Oct 27, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011
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Computer art based on a photo of a cricket. Designed in Corel PHOTOPAINT.

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America’s New War

Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011

A reaction to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on America, written shortly after the attacks.

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Assassin Bug Photos

Posted on Sep 19, 2006 | Last Updated Nov 10, 2011
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Photos and short video of assassin bugs.

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Creative Arts Basics

Posted on Jun 4, 2003 | Last Updated Nov 19, 2011

Basic information about Shawn Olson Creative Arts.

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Obama's Health Care Reform

Posted on Oct 1, 2009 | Last Updated Nov 12, 2011

A skeptical view on the political debate on health care reform in America. This article questions the entire premise of forcing health care insurance on the public.

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Site Terms & Conditions

Posted on Jul 4, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 5, 2011

Basic terms and conditions for using the Shawn Olson Artistic Network.

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Mabi Ponce de Leon, Artist and Teacher

Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011

Bexley High School art teacher Mabi Ponce de Leon report was Olson's last article for the Columbus Messenger Newspapers.

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Some thoughts on learning

Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011

Shawn Olson criticizes the standard battle between educators promoting exclusive learning styles.

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Using Object Layers

Posted 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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