A Little About John Dalmas
A short overview of the life of my friend John Dalmas.
Ruby-Throated Hummingbird
Photos and video of the Ruby-Throated Hummingbird.
Compare Values with Arbitrary Comparison Operator
JavaScript for comparing values when the operator to use is variable.
JavaScript function and sample code to dynamically compare two values. Accepts numeric and/or alphanumeric values and does a comparison on them based on a comparison parameter.
Information Overload
An Over-Abundance of Information in the Information Age
An essay on the trends on the Internet that cause an explosion of information that is often antithetical to the ideals of democracy and progress. This essay cautions parents, teachers and community leaders to be wary of every emerging media outlet.
Fly in the Sky
Photos of bee flies, scorpion flies and other odd flies.
The Hurry-Stop Syndrome
This editorial was the last Chalkboard editorial Shawn Olson wrote for the Columbus Messenger.
"Leftover" Philly Cheese Steak
The Leftover Chef shows you what to do with leftover steak.
The Life of Clarence Himes
A biography of Clarence Himes by his grandson Shawn Olson.
The Forgotten Philosopher: A Look at John Dewey
An essay delving into the educational philosophy of John Dewey.