Monthly Archives: September 2009

I’m Batman!

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Phileosophos

Ok, there’s only one thing to do at a time like this: strut! [Video clip of Bart Simpson strutting to Saturday Night Fever soundtrack goes here] Why, you ask? Because I just got my best time yet on the “Record … Continue reading →

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A Crazy Bat Week

Posted on September 28, 2009 by Phileosophos

Batman: Arkham Asylum is such a great game that I have been spending every available free moment with it. My Xfire profile page tells me that’s a total of thirty-two hours in the last seven days. I’d be skeptical but … Continue reading →

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I Need Help

Posted on September 22, 2009 by Phileosophos

This is like something out of a comic book, which makes a certain amount of sense I suppose, but I need help. To be more specific, I’m trapped in a video game, and I can’t get out. Reality grows less … Continue reading →

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Section 8 Manual

Posted on September 21, 2009 by Phileosophos

A manual for Section 8 is now available! Apparently, the developer is limited by a request from business partners about posting links to it, so you need to visit the TimeGate Customer Service site and submit a ticket asking for … Continue reading →

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Mini-me

Posted on September 20, 2009 by Phileosophos

So we’re getting my little, four-year-old son ready for bed tonight, and I’m waiting to help him in the shower (he’s getting better at washing himself, but he’s still got some things to learn). I’m waiting because he’s been on … Continue reading →

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Union Busting: Long Overdue

Posted on September 20, 2009 by Phileosophos

There was a day when labor unions were essential to protect the basic health, safety, and dignity of workers. But those days are long past. In my own work experience, I’ve never had contact with a union that was little … Continue reading →

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Outrage of the Day

Posted on September 19, 2009 by Phileosophos

I should start a new category for this kind of stupid garbage. Let’s say you’re an illegal alien from Mexico who crawls across our border, committing a felony in the process. As long as you can pump out an “anchor … Continue reading →

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ASP.NET GridView EditItemTemplate JavaScript Validation

Posted on September 18, 2009 by Phileosophos

I realize that’s a long-ish title, but my hope is that the Google elves will make it widely available to anybody needing help. This post is all about programming, more specifically about doing client-side validation using JavaScript for TemplateField elements … Continue reading →

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Batman: Arkham Asylum

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Phileosophos

I’ve been a fan of Batman since long before I was a gamer, and I have never understood why every Batman video game sucks. Seriously, folks, the Batman license has it all: combat, stealth, gadgets, sleuthing, angst, macabre villains, high … Continue reading →

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An Accursed Brew

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Phileosophos

I tell you, this batch of beer is freaking cursed. It boiled over on the stove on brewing day like no other batch has ever done. Then I had the blowout with the air lock, about which I blogged a … Continue reading →

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