Slave Leias get no respect!
This is a reaction to this post: “Geek girls” and the problem of self-objectification I guess my biggest problem with this article is the following: Too often, women in geek cultures are only welcomed if they are decoration, sexy...
Node.js and CoffeeScript on Windows, Redux
Remember back when we installed Node.js on a Virtual Machine just to get it working on Windows 7? Well there’s a better way. 1) Install Cygwin Grab Cygwin from here and install that puppy. Make sure you install the...
Dear Capcom, pull your head out of your ass
It’s beginning to look like the PC version of Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition is going to be a worse investment than setting your wallet on fire. The original SFIV was cancelled on PC due to piracy concerns. I don’t...
Let’s talk about Anonymous
So there’s been some hullaballoo recently about how Anonymous might turn out to actually be responsible for the PSN hack, but I think that honestly goes to show how poorly understood Anonymous actually is. Let’s break...
An open letter to voters in Kingston and the Islands
I’ve been following this election pretty closely, and honestly, it’s pretty scary. The Conservatives are within spitting distance of a majority, and with that comes massive change for Canada. Change I’m not...
Localization Sin #1
Never, ever, ever assume you can pluralize something by adding an “s” to the end of it. Not only does this not remain true in every language, but you will grow lax and start doing silly things like: var text = "You...
More Komodo Love
So a while ago, I requested syntax highlighting for CoffeeScript in Komodo. A bug was opened. A dude was put on the case. Not much happened. I thought. Not long ago, I updated the bug to reflect the fact that CoffeeScript is...
Public Service Announcement
How to revive a cherished childhood show How NOT to revive a cherised childhood show That is all.
Setting up a Virtual Machine for Node.js development on Windows 7
If you run Windows 7 and you want to develop for the latest version of Node.js, you’re in for a bumpy ride. You can compile it under Cygwin, but the process is complex and doesn’t work for all versions. So what if:...