Software Activation, Licensing and Piracy
The problem with software activation systems in the Internet Age and the inflated claims that piracy costs billions of dollars a year.
The Big Insurance Scam
A scathing reaction to the realities of the insurance industry and the insurance scam that makes the entire American public a victim.
Cyber Trial Lawyer or Cyber Bully?
I just got an email draft of a lawsuit against me for $7 Million dollars.
The Cheating Mentality
Essay about cheating in online games, using hacks in multiplayer games.
The Public Disdain for Science
An essay about common public opinion towards science.
Houdini & Thurston
A short contrast of Howard Thurston and Harry Houdini
Comparing America magicians Harry Houdini and Howard Thurston.
The other end of life
An emotional editorial by Shawn Olson about old age originally printed in the Messenger.
Smart Kids in Distress
Advice for young artists and free thinkers struggling in high school.
The most important things
Putting human struggles and value into perspective.
J. Ashburn Jr. Youth Center turns 40
History of the J. Ashburn Jr. Youth Center, a refuge for many children and teenagers in the Hilltop, a community on the West Side of Columbus, Ohio. Story from in the Columbus Messenger Newspapers for April 29, 2002 by staff writer Shawn Olson.
