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WordPress TextMate Bundle: Better late than never edition (aka: 3.3)

January 26, 2012 | Plugins, TextMate, WordPress | No comments

lateFINALLY! WordPress 3.3 support is up for the TextMate Bundle. This is pretty much an update to the function definitions to add in new functions that were added in WordPress 3.3.

I’ve been out of the WordPress loop for a little while now and I’m not up to speed to what some of the new developer oriented hotness is that could be added to the bundle so if you’re looking for something in particular drop a comment here or open an issue on GitHub.

If you’re so inclined go ahead and Fork it, update what you need and submit a pull request. Since I don’t work with WordPress on a regular basis there are going to be those of you out there that have a better grasp than I on what should be added, or even what should be removed, from the Bundle.

So, my apologies for the delay with the update. I’ll try not to let it happen again.

Religion in Politics

January 23, 2012 | Life | No comments

“And I frankly would be very worried if somebody assured me that nothing in their faiths would affect their judgments because then I wonder, how can you have judgment if you have no faith, and how can I trust you with power if you don’t pray? The notion that you are endowed by your Creator sets a certain boundary on what we mean by ‘America,’”

That quote is from Newt Gingrich.

And, according to Newt, the adulterer, I can’t be trusted and he can, and that somehow I’m not American? This is everything that is wrong with religion in politics and this is exactly why I don’t want religion driving the decisions of my legislators. Despite religions teachings (any religion) its turned on its ear by anyone on a stump, contorted to drive a wedge between those who don’t follow the same version of God.

Its not that freedom of religion is under attack in America. Its just that we’re sick of it being used as a tool to gain power. No matter who you pray to you need to open your eyes and question any time someone uses God as a means of convincing you of anything, because more often than not the outcome is not in your best interest. Only theirs.

Its election season. Which means that its also snake oil season. Be careful in what others want you to believe.

This was cross posted from my Facebook account.

USS Iowa

January 7, 2012 | Life, Photography | No comments

USS Iowa

The USS Iowa was brought down to Richmond, CA to be renovated before heading down to its permanent home and exhibition spot near Los Angeles, CA. Though not much was open to the public because its very early on in the restoration process it was still a wonderful visit.

5" Gun on the USS Iowa

Just looking at the ship you can tell that its spent the last 21 years tied up and neglected. If you can believe it from these photos (and I can’t) the Iowa has been considered “in reserve” for the majority of its decommissioned time. Congress deemed that at least 2 Iowa class battleships be kept available in case the need arises but this ship has obviously been mothballed.

Watertight Door on the USS Iowa

From what I understand the Iowa will be in Richmond until March or April of 2012. A lot about its departure date depends on the weather and how much work they can get done before sending it down to LA for a July exhibit opening (I presume they’re aiming for a July 4 opening).

If you live within driving distance of Richmond I highly recommend heading out to take a look. It requires a $10 per person “donation” to visit but its well worth it. Even though we only got to walk around the fore deck a bit we got to listen to knowledgeable folks share stories about the ship. The stories and history is absolutely fascinating and worth the trip alone.

WordPress Bundle now works with The TextMate 2 Alpha

January 6, 2012 | TextMate, WordPress | 1 comment

TextMate 2 IconThe WordPress TextMate bundle now works just fine with the TextMate 2 Alpha. It was easier than I thought it would be. It boiled down to some environment variables changing a little bit. No biggie.

So, there it is. TextMate 2 Alpha support. If you notice anything weird please open a Support Ticket on GitHub. Please include the full text of the error that you receive as that’ll most likely be what I need to fix the problem.

WordPress 3.3 support is hot on its heels. Really!

Building a web

December 18, 2011 | Photography | No comments

Noticed this little guy building a web outside our front window. I figured I’d see if I could handle a spider up close if there was a pane of glass between us.

I had a much harder time editing this than I did shooting it. Editing it, dealing with it up close and full screen on a large monitor, gave me a bad case of the heebie-jeebies.

Building a web