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Voting with the ego.

Posted by Andrew Penry on Oct 13, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011

Egoism may not be popular, but it's what's getting my vote.

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Voting, Egoism, Kerry, Bush

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

The Paradox of Cultural Relativism

Posted by Shawn Olson on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011

An skeptical essay on the paradox of cultural relativism when taken to an extreme. My stance is that cultural relativism is only valid in a limited scope and should not be used to justify barbaric and supertitious societies.

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cultural relativism, paradoxical relativism

Educational Inflation

Posted by Shawn Olson on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011

A critique of the value of educational diplomas.

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high school diploma, college graduation, intellectual certification, educat

Education in Debt

Posted by Shawn Olson on Dec 30, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011

The assumption that a diploma means educated is not well founded.

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cost of education, waste education, schooling, schools diplomas

Promoting Interest in the Classroom

Posted by Shawn Olson on Sep 22, 2008 | Last Updated Nov 12, 2011

An essay about the role teachers play in making subjects interesting, valuable and relevant to students. Prompted by an Open-House visit to Westland High School.

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education, interest

Eric Olson

Posted by Eric Olson on Jun 29, 2011 | Last Updated Jun 29, 2011

Eric Olson is the musical member of the Olson clan.

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eric, eric olson, music, bio, fruity loops, songs

Meteor Crater

Posted by Shawn Olson on Apr 5, 2006 | Last Updated Nov 9, 2011
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Photos and links for Meteor Crater in Arizona.

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meteor crater, meteorite, impact, arizona

2013 in Review

Posted by Shawn Olson on Feb 26, 2014 | Last Updated Jan 16, 2023

Newsletter about 2013, including various losses in our family and other news.

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2013, loss, death, dad, dog, opportunities

Rock Music IS Folk Art.

Posted by corbin thomas on Dec 7, 2003 | Last Updated Nov 2, 2011

Essay tracing path of folk music to modern rock.

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music, folk, rock
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