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Near and Nearer

Posted by Shawn Olson on Apr 12, 2003 | Last Updated Oct 31, 2011

Images of small things, and then closer looks at those things.

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macro photography, closeup photos

Using the Internet

Posted by Shawn Olson on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011

This editorial on education was printed as a Chalkboard column in the Messenger.

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how people can use the internet, internet value

Adventures with Del

In Memory of Delwin Olson
Posted by Shawn Olson on Jul 22, 2023 | Last Updated Aug 1, 2023
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Photos and tribute to my friend and cousin Delwin Olson.

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delwin olson, del, killdeer, north dakota, tragic loss

Problems with Journalism

Posted by Shawn Olson on Nov 21, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 9, 2011

Some of the problems and misconceptions surrounding modern journalism.

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journalism, critique, critic, media, modern

Walking Stick Insect

Posted by Shawn Olson on Aug 1, 2007 | Last Updated Nov 10, 2011
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Photos and video footage of a Walking Stick (Stick Insect).

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walking stick, stick insect, phasmida, phasmids

Pallas Cat

Posted by Shawn Olson on Oct 7, 2006 | Last Updated Nov 10, 2011
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Photos and video of the Pallas Cat from the Asia Quest exhibit at the Columbus Zoo.

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pallas cat, asian feline, columbus zoo, manul, lesser cat

Make JavaScript Math.random() useful

Posted by Andrew Penry on Aug 3, 2004 | Last Updated Sep 30, 2013

How to use the JavaScript Math.random function useful with round, ceiling, and floor.

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javscript, math.random, math.round, math.ceil, math.floor

The MTV Generation

Posted by Shawn Olson on Dec 5, 2003 | Last Updated Nov 2, 2011

Media giants hook the public on self-gratifying entertainment all in the name of freedom of speech.

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mtv generation, pop culture, pop-culture, marketing, popular psychology, freedom of speech

Wall Worm Auto Material

Posted by Shawn Olson on Aug 27, 2013 | Last Updated Oct 23, 2020

Wall Worm Auto Material is a 3ds Max script that automatically applies materials to newly created objects in 3ds Max.

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3ds max, maxscript, material

Wolf Photos

Posted by Shawn Olson on Oct 7, 2006 | Last Updated Nov 10, 2011
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Photos and video of wolves at the Columbus Zoo, including the Timber Wolf and Mexican Wolf.

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wolf photos, wolves, timber, mexican, wild dogs
Wall Worm plugins and scripts for 3ds Max