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CorelDRAW Graphics Suite

Posted on Jan 22, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 3, 2011

CorelDRAW Graphics Suite is the most powerful, cost-effective imaging bundle for the professional designer.

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coreldraw graphics suite, corel, photo-paint, imaging software, image editing, layout, design, graphics

New Global Artistic Network

Posted on Mar 29, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011

Shawn Olson Artistic Network changes direction with launch of new global arts directory. I've now separated the open artist enrollment of my site to a new site.

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global, arts, directory

Bob Mauk, purring his heart into his work

Posted on Jan 15, 2003 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011

Interview with wildlife artist Bob Mauk, originally printed in the Westside Messenger.

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bob mauk, wildlife, artist, columbus

Computer Art

Posted on Dec 12, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
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Samples of my art designed on a computer.

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computer art, computer graphics, corel draw photopaint 8 10

Help Tommy

Jun 29, 2004

Help Tommy

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Software Activation, Licensing and Piracy

Posted on Nov 10, 2009 | Last Updated May 15, 2013

The problem with software activation systems in the Internet Age and the inflated claims that piracy costs billions of dollars a year.

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software, piracy, activation, license, internet, society, business

Cringe Reunion

Posted on Jun 27, 2006 | Last Updated Nov 9, 2011
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Photos of Columbus rock band Cringe on June 27, 2006 at Victories.

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cringe, rock, band, music, photos, reunion

The black, white and red of the colorblind society

Posted on Oct 25, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011

An essay noting the state of the civil rights movement in the wake of Rosa Park's death.

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civil rights movement, rosa parks, racial tension, hatred, affirmative action, xenophobia

Subjects in the Classroom and Life

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

A discussion on the utilitarian value of the subjects our schools teach. This editorial on education was one of the last pieces Shawn Olson printed as a Messenger writer.

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educational subjects, subject relevance in education

MAXScript

Posted on May 30, 2012 | Last Updated Jul 29, 2013

MAXScript is the scripting language of 3ds Max. I have become very experienced in using it to solve problems and build tools in 3ds Max.

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MAXScript, 3ds max
Wall Worm plugins and scripts for 3ds Max