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J. Ashburn Jr. Youth Center turns 40

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

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.

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The Barack Obama Presidency

Posted by Shawn Olson on Nov 15, 2008 | Last Updated Nov 12, 2011

Some observations on American politics and culture in the wake of the election of Barack Obama to the presidency of the United States of America.

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How I Broke Three Trucks

Posted by Shawn Olson on Dec 7, 2003 | Last Updated May 9, 2022

A tale about my time working in a boiler repair shop.. and how I broke three different trucks.

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Protest and Support

Posted by Shawn Olson on Mar 25, 2003 | Last Updated Oct 31, 2011

War protestors and supporters both have serious flaws in their arguments.

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Memories

Posted by Shawn Olson on Oct 21, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011

A walk down memory lane turns terrifying for young Jamie.

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Cyber Trial Lawyer or Cyber Bully?

Posted by Shawn Olson on Dec 12, 2006 | Last Updated Nov 11, 2011

I just got an email draft of a lawsuit against me for $7 Million dollars.

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My Wife Likes it Hot

Posted by Shawn Olson on Dec 7, 2014 | Last Updated Dec 31, 2019

A little story about when my wife made things a little too hot.

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Setting bits and flags in PHP

Posted by Andrew Penry on Feb 25, 2004 | Last Updated Jul 22, 2009

A function for setting bits regardless of current state.

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SMD Collision Mesh Tool

Posted by Shawn Olson on May 12, 2009 | Last Updated May 1, 2013

Download the SMD Collision Mesh Prep Tool for 3D Studio Max and learn how to use it.

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Arizona Landscapes

Posted by Shawn Olson on Apr 2, 2006 | Last Updated Nov 9, 2011
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Photos of the many landscapes in Arizona, including mountains, deserts, canyons and more.

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