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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

Digital Picture Frame Image Errors

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

Solution to displaying Invalid JPEG files on digital photo frames.

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digital picture frame, photo frames, JPG, JPEG, BMP

Boycott Adobe

It's Time for Artists to Send a Message
Posted by Shawn Olson on Nov 5, 2013 | Last Updated Mar 31, 2015

Critical discussion on software companies fleecing artists and consumers.

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software, fleecing, boycott, rental, lease, buy

CandleWatch - Rekindling the love for candlelight

Posted by Shawn Olson on Dec 9, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011
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CandleWatch is a new jar candle accessory that automatically extinguishes jar candles.

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candlewatch, candle accessory, fire safety

Crazy World

Posted by Shawn Olson on Aug 26, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 7, 2011

Essay on the turmoil of our world today and the current trend of escalating hatred, nationalism and xenophobia.

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xenophobia, nationalism, hatred, crazy world, political essay, society

November 18, 2009 Newsletter

Posted by Shawn Olson on Nov 17, 2009 | Last Updated Nov 12, 2011
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November 18, 2009 Newsletter with a discussion on social networking sites like Facebook. Links to latest projects.

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November 18, 2009 Newsletter

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

Rearranging Firefox Toolbars

Posted by Andrew Penry on Sep 22, 2007 | Last Updated Sep 26, 2007

Firefox lacks the ability to rearrange your toolbars. This will show you how.

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A World Without Pain

Posted by Shawn Olson on Sep 2, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011

An essay in reaction to the New Orleans disaster following hurricane Katrina.

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new orleans, hurricane katrina

The Price of Learning: Gradecard Dilemma

Posted by Shawn Olson on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Aug 16, 2013

There is a paradox concerning a parent's push for good grades. The kids don't care about learning.

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misplaced values in education, gradecard dilemma
Wall Worm plugins and scripts for 3ds Max