Politics from the Porch
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
People wonder what the value of politics is. Inclusion in history, that's the value.
local politics
A Yahoo Speaks Out
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011
An unpublished editorial where Shawn Olson responds to a crankpot reader.
yahooism, censorship, prudish critics
The Hurry-Stop Syndrome
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011
This editorial was the last Chalkboard editorial Shawn Olson wrote for the Columbus Messenger.
impatient society, red lights
SMD Collision Mesh Tool
Posted 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.
smd, collisionmodel, collision mesh, texture, smoothing group, valve, 3ds, 3d studio max, maxscript, macroscript, plugin, hull, tool
Major Directory Changes at ShawnOlson.Net
Posted on Sep 8, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011
Topics pages now only list articles by Shawn Olson and very close friends and family.
upgrade
Me, Myself & Mr PC
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011
Unpublished piece on personal computers by Shawn Olson.
personal computers, evolving technology
Strauss Shader bug in Render To Texture
Posted on Jun 7, 2009 | Last Updated Nov 12, 2011
You cannot use a material using the Strauss Shader when trying to output to the diffuse map with Render To Texture in 3DS Max 2010.
3ds max 2010, strauss, render to texture, bake
MySQL Arbitrary Ordering
Posted on Jul 1, 2004 | Last Updated Jan 22, 2008
Order your results in any way you choose using the CASE clause
MySQL, CASE clause, IN clause, Arbitrary Order
Thanks for Support
Posted on Aug 15, 2003 | Last Updated Oct 31, 2011
The Olson family appreciates all the support from our friends and family.
family friend support, personal hardship, site updates
