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MP4 files in Flex VideoDisplay

Posted by Shawn Olson on Jan 8, 2009 | Last Updated Nov 12, 2011

Here is a solution to your problem if you are building an application in Flex 3 that uses the VideoDisplay component and the results fail to work in Internet Explorer and Chrome but mysteriously work in Firefox.

flex 3, VideoDisplay, black, bug, error, problem, fix

November 23, 2007 Newsletter

Posted by Shawn Olson on Nov 22, 2007 | Last Updated Nov 12, 2011

November 23, 2007 Newsletter.

November 23, 2007 Newsletter

Forum Etiquette in the 21st Century

Posted by Shawn Olson on Feb 2, 2011 | Last Updated Jan 6, 2018

A short discussion on using online forums. Why I concluded that participation in forums should be limited.

forums, online forums, social media, necroposting, flame wars, noobs, fanboy

Manipulating Element Styles Based on CSS Classes Using Prototype

Posted by Shawn Olson on Dec 3, 2009 | Last Updated Dec 21, 2012

Example javascript function to change element display properties based on their classes using the Prototype JavaScript Framework.

javascript, prototype, css, class, className, classNames, style

Adults shoot kids with paintball gun

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

On Nov 10-11, 2002, adults fired paintballs at neighborhood kids from 237 Fremont Court.

paintball shootings, chris fat lip, chris face shot

Photographing People

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

Tips on portrait photography and the challenges of photographing human subjects.

how-to, shoot, portraits, photographing, people

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.

journalism, critique, critic, media, modern

Smart Kids in Distress

Posted by Shawn Olson on Mar 8, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011

Advice for young artists and free thinkers struggling in high school.

high school advice, education, artists, creative thinkers, talented kids

Saying Goodbye to Dad

Newsletter, July 27, 2013

Posted by Shawn Olson on Jul 27, 2013 | Last Updated Jul 27, 2013

Shawn Olson's Newsletter, July 27, 2013. News about my father's death.

newsletter, don, olson, death, family

Cringe Photos

Posted by Shawn Olson on Jun 4, 2003 | Last Updated Nov 6, 2013

Photographs of Columbus rock band Cringe, including interviews, live concerts, promo shots and practice photos. This is the largest online collection of Cringe photos.