This agreed syllabus includes the new requirement for the teaching of a non-religious worldview, such as Humanism, at Key Stage 3 or 4. But that is not to say that non-religious worldviews cannot be included in the RE curriculum for younger pupils. In fact, it is a necessary part of RE teaching that pupils' own views and backgrounds should be taken into account, and in most of our classrooms there will be pupils from non-religious backgrounds and those who, whatever their background, will want to explore non-religious ideas on the material being studied.
That is why the AMV programmes of study units contain opportunities to explore the key questions from a variety of religious and non-religious perspectives.
http://understandinghumanism.org.uk/ The education pages of the British Humanist Association (BHA). Here you will find a guide to Humanism, ideas for teaching, including lesson plans, videos and other resources and a contact point for arranging a Humanist speaker to visit your class.
http://www.sofn.org.uk/solaritylearningresources/ A set of 40 sessions written by the Sea of Faith Network (a non-religious network that explores religion 'as a human creation') intended for use by secondary school teachers or youth group leaders wishing to run out-of school-hours religion and philosophy clubs. A similar set of sessions for primary aged children is also being produced.
http://www.reonline.org.uk/knowing/what-re/humanism/ Detailed background information about Humanism under similar headings to our own Six Areas of Enquiry: (A) beliefs, teachings and sources of authority and wisdom; (B) ways of living; (C) ways of expressing meaning; (D) identity, diversity and belonging; (E) meaning, purpose and truth; and (F) values and commitments.
http://pof.reonline.org.uk/wordpress/?page_id=283 RE:ONLINE's 'Email a Believer' service, providing an opportunity to ask a Humanist any question about their beliefs, values and so on. Many questions and answers are archived here and provide a good source of insight into humanist views and approaches to life.
http://pof.reonline.org.uk/wordpress/?page_id=317 A humanist blog with reflections on how a Humanist lives their life.
What do humanists believe makes us special? See AMV unit 1: Who are we?
How do humanists believe we can be happy? See AMV unit 2: Why are some times special? and unit 3: Why are some stories special?
What are the special ways humanists celebrate in their lives? See AMV unit 5: How do we celebrate our journey through life?
Why do humanists think we should be good to each other? See AMV unit 6: How should we live our lives?
How do humanists decide what to believe? See AMV unit 8: What do people believe about life?
Why don't humanists believe in a god or gods? See AMV unit 8: What do people believe about life?
What are humanists' views on happiness? See AMV unit 1: What is important to me?
What do humanist celebrations tell us about the things humanists value?
What do humanists value in life? See AMV unit 6: How do we make moral choices?
How do humanists believe we can lead a good life? See AMV unit 9: How should we live and who can inspire us?
How do humanists decide what is true? See AMV unit 1: What experiences and beliefs are important to me and to others?
How do humanists understand and approach the challenge of death? See AMV unit 3: Where are the answers to life's big questions?
How do humanists find meaning in a purposeless universe? See AMV unit 2: Does our planet have a future?
How do humanists find value in their lives? See AMV unit 9: What's to be done? What really matters in religion and belief?
Where does morality come from, and how do humanists work to find out what is good? See AMV unit 6: How might beliefs affect my thoughts, ideas and actions?
What impact does Humanism have in the modern world? See AMV unit 4: What can we learn from religions, beliefs and communities today?


Ubu Sings Ubu - Did He Like It?
Ubu Sings Ubu is a theatrical mash up of Alfred Jarry's absurdist satire Ubu Roi and the art punk songs of the cult experimental band Pere Ubu. Starring Tony Torn* and Julie Atlas Muz as Pa and Ma Ubu. Co-directed and choreographed by Dan Safer. Adapted and Co-directed by Tony Torn. Featuring a new version of Jarry's text from a Google Translation of the original French.
April 18, 2014: Fair warning: If feeling a stranger's bare buttocks pressed into your upper back is more than you're willing to risk for an evening of theater — if, perhaps, this is exactly the sort of personal-boundary crossing that creeps you out about immersive performance — then you may want to think carefully before deciding to see Ubu Sings Ubu at the Abrons Arts Center. But do consider it. Loud, inspired and more than a little deranged, Ubu Sings Ubu mixes a Google Translate version of Alfred Jarry's 1896 scatological satire, Ubu Roi, with songs written by the experimental rock band Pere Ubu. And it works. This is Ubu as punk cabaret, dynamic dance numbers and all. The show — smartly directed by Tony Torn, who also adapted the piece, and Dan Safer, who doubles as its choreographer — is presented by Presence Productions in association with Abrons, Verse Theater Manhattan and the Solo Foundation.


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I feel like a dork because I still haven't read the first book in this series! Has anyone read the first book, and can you try talking me into reading it asap? Thank you.
You're not alone, I still have to put my hands on the first instalment as well . . . It sounds really great, though, so I really hope we both get the chance to read the first book soon!
Now I don't feel so bad about not reading it! Thanks for stopping by today, Silvia.
Oh nice! I STILL need to read the first book, but at this point, I think I might just wait and binge these two!
I know what you mean about waiting and reading a series after it's complete. It's much easier for me to get into the story knowing that I don't have to wait a year for the next book.
I need to try book 1!
Thank you! Now I don't feel so bad about not reading this book already. Thanks for stopping by today!
I was excited about this book because I loved the first book! But my friend read this one and didn't like it, unfortunately. So I might actually skip it LOL. It's a duology series though, so I kind of want to finish out the series. We'll see! I hope you enjoy this book when you get the chance to read it!


Once you defeat Oceiros, the Consumed King at Consumed King's Garden, you will be getting the Path of the Dragon Gesture. Now make your way to Irithyll Dungeon, the same where you saw the petrified dragon acolyte is seated in a meditation like position. Use this Gesture to get to the Archdragon Peak. Here you will have to face some new kind of Enemies which includes Serpent-man Summoner, Rock Lizard, Ancient Wyvern and much more. So let's start with the walkthrough.
As you are teleported to the new area you must run up the cliff and Lit the Bonfire and save your progress and then take care of the enemies. As you climb the first Pillar you will have to fight a Serpent Man with an axe and they hurt really bad. Open the gate and you will find the First Boss of the area, but you don't really have to take him down for now so start running below him and take a left to hide towards the corner of the Building.
Let him throw all the fire and clear up the enemies for you, simply relax and wait until he is done killing all. Get inside the building then take left then right to climb up and keep climbing(ignore all the enemies) until you reach the Top. Cross the Bridge and again keep in mind you need to run fast otherwise, the Dragon will touch you up or the Enemies will take you Down.
As you reach the End climb the ladder on the Left and do not head inside for the second Boss immediately. Now as you reach a point where Wyvern is hanging down and you need to jump on his head to take him down one shot. Killing him will give you the Headstone and you will be teleported to another part of the Peak.
In this Area, the enemies will continue summoning as far as you are present in the section. From the Bonfire take left, right and then right again to get Top of the Building, grab all the loot and head out from the left. Take downstairs and find some Man-Serpent waiting just for you, kill them all and take the right to climb up the wrecked bridge to get across. Take down the crystal lizard, head out and you see another Wyvern shows up.
The easiest way to kill this Dragon is by jumping into the window and shoot him with the crossbow or Arrows. It is Time consuming, but we find it easy and defeating without any damage. Once you take him down, head out and start climbing the rocks stairs where you will find some Rock Lizards falling over you. Get Inside the building and you will find another Summoner right inside there.
Quickly Past them and head towards the left to find another Bonfire and save your current progress before taking down the enemies. Once you have saved your progress you are free to take down the enemies and make sure you don't ring the bell outside as we will have to have the Boss fight first. Now head out and Loot the area from the left of the Bonfire where you will find couple of Serpent-man waiting for you. Once you head up to perform the Path of the Dragon Gesture to get the Twinkling Dragon Torso Stone.
Now it's time to wrap up the area and take down the final Boss - The Nameless King. Ring the Bell now and let the Boss Fight begin. Taking about his Weak then it's the same as the Ancient Wyvern(the Head), to make it look easy you should make use of the Dragonslayer Greatshield. The First phase will be easy as Nameless King riding atop his storm drake, the King of the Storm. Take the dragon down first by hitting his head continuously as he lands.
In the Second phase, the Nameless King will get on the ground to fight you one on one as you have killed his Ride(the Dragon). This King is one of the toughest enemies you have fought in the game as he is very fast and deadly, so you must be ready for all the attacks. Wait and watch for his moves and start predicting when is the best time to hit.
Stay away from his lightning strike attack along with the telegraphs he uses for taking out his weapon and slowly brandishing it to the sky. If you missed it then he finishes you up in style with a lightning strike will be summoned directly over you. Once you manage to kill the Nameless King then the skies will clear and you will get to Lit the Nameless King Bonfire. Thus Completing the Archdragon peak Walkthrough and you can check out our Dark Souls 3 Wiki Page to Know more about the game, walkthrough, endings, and collectibles.


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James Franco Movie, 'I am Michael' 'True Ex-Gay" NOT Ex-Gay
It IS a Choice.
By David W. Shelton On October 5, 2013 · 13 Comments · In Gay Rights, General Commentaries
One of the most critical elements of our political discussion over LGBT equality has been the constant battle over whether or not sexual orientation is an inherent part of a person's life. Anti-equality activists even make the claim that they would possibly relent on their work to deny us our rights if — if — science were to somehow prove without any doubt that sexual orientation is, in fact, genetic.
Then, they say, they would finally have the evidence they require to treat us as human beings. Until then, they steadfastly hold that our sexuality is a choice we make, and is nothing more than "behavior." The bottom line is that in their eyes, behavior does not deserve legal protection.
But let's be clear. They don't care if there is a choice.
Everyone flaunts their sexuality — not just the gays
By David W. Shelton On September 13, 2013 · 2 Comments · In Gay Rights, General Commentaries
Every time I hear someone ask why we gay people should have to "advertise" our homosexuality or our "sexual preference," I have an instant urge to reach down that person's throat. Yes, I'm human. But when I sit down and think about just why I am so aggravated every time someone says this, it begins to make plenty of sense. For the record, It's the same reaction I have when I'm "admonished" to not "flaunt" my sexual orientation (whatever the hell that means).
Maggie Gallagher Suddenly Thinks Boycotts are the New McCarthyism
By David W. Shelton On July 13, 2013 · 2 Comments · In Gay Marriage, Gay Rights, Politics
For Maggie Gallagher, a boycott of this year's Thanksgiving blockbuster sci-fi film Ender's Game is like McCarthyism. Of course, such a nonsensical claim rings completely hollow because of her own sordid love affair with boycotts. She conveniently ignores not only her own organization's long history of boycotts, but that of her fellow anti-gay activists as well.
White History Month and Straight Pride Parade: The final throes of bigotry?
By David W. Shelton On February 24, 2013 · 5 Comments · In Gay Rights, General Commentaries
Every year, February marks a particular focus on Black History, and June brings out the rainbow flags for Gay Pride month. This is a time where both minorities celebrate a little about themselves, their lives, and their history. Interestingly, the frustrated mantra from both anti-gay and white supremacy viewpoints is a stunted whine that there is no "straight pride" or "white history" month.
Middle School and the Battle for Gays to Exist
By David W. Shelton On February 17, 2013 · Add Comment · In Gay Rights, General Commentaries, podcast
Now that Tennessee state senator Stacey Campfield has found a House sponsor for his Super Don't Say Gay bill, gay advocates throughout the state have dug in to fight the measure with everything they have. Unfortunately, Tennessee isn't alone in their battle to give our kids the freedom to be themselves. One county in Florida is fighting like hell to keep gays from even forming a club.
Chik-Fil-A Ends Donations to Hate Groups
By David W. Shelton On January 28, 2013 · 2 Comments · In Christianity, Gay Rights
Chik-Fil-A has ended donations to hate groups, according to Shane Windmeyer, executive director of Campus Pride. The life-long activist confirmed in a telephone interview today that he has indeed seen the 2011 IRS form 990 from WinShape, the charity arm of the popular chicken sandwich chain. Windmeyer also saw financials from 2012. While these documents are not yet public, he was given access to them by Dan Cathy, the chain's CEO.
Christians, Gays, and the Culture War: The Question of Morality
By David W. Shelton On January 3, 2013 · 7 Comments · In Christianity, Gay Rights, General Commentaries, Hate Groups, podcast
Morality. It's a word that has driven the social justice debate over the last forty years. Early on, it was the "moral majority." Then people said "you can't legislate morality." The word is often times joined with religious views, connected to the point of being one and the same.
There are those, however, that are the immoral. They are the single threat to our society, driving down every bit of moral fiber in our nation — a danger to all that we hold dear. They are the promiscuous, the licentious, and yes, the ultimate depravity - the homosexual.
The basic premise is this: Christians are moral. Homosexuals are not.
It's a false premise, of course. But that doesn't stop equality opponents. It doesn't even slow them down.
How to Gay Your Dragon: An Allegory
By David W. Shelton On December 30, 2012 · Add Comment · In Gay Rights, General Commentaries, Hate Groups, podcast
One of my favorite movies is the 2010 DreamWorks animated film, How to Train Your Dragon. It's a charming, sweet little adventure of an awkward teenage boy who befriends one of the most misunderstood creatures in the world — a dragon. Together, he and Toothless, a Night Fury dragon, embark on an adventure that eventually changes everything he knows.
Imagine my amusement when I realized that this film is the perfect allegory for the gay rights struggle.
Four Words: It's Good Policy
By David W. Shelton On December 24, 2012 · Add Comment · In Gay Rights, General Commentaries, podcast
There are times where nuance and detailed explanations just don't have enough punch where plain truth is far more effective. I'd love to say that certain members of our community are misinformed or just not sharing the whole truth when it comes to their anti-gay politics, but lately, I realize that I'm being overly generous. When I hear otherwise reasonable people say in a public forum that a policy — that would prevent discrimination by the City for employment on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression — would make our city "less attractive" to businesses that we might recruit to the area, there's no nice way around it. So I'll just say it.
Bigotry is dumb.
The Real Source of Division in Pro-Gay Politics
Last week, District 14 County Commissioner Tommy Vallejos made a series of false, distorted, and wrong statements in opposition to including sexual orientation and gender identity in the City's nondiscrimination policy. It was a laughable, nonsensical, everything-but-the-kitchen-sink rant, where his "facts" were little more than regurgitations of long-dismissed myths. He invoked a law that specifically says in the law that it wouldn't apply to this kind of internal policy. He made the silly implication that just because people change their "sexual practices" that their sexual orientation is changed, and others (which will be addressed in future posts).
Because his five minute, pre-written script has so many distortions, and so many blatant untruths, it's pure candy to someone like me who has real facts and history in my corner. One of these sweet little nuggets of nonsense was a claim that "this kind of law is divisive."
Four Words: Can Gays Change their Sexual Orientation?
By David W. Shelton On December 20, 2012 · Add Comment · In Ex-Gay Fraud, Gay Rights, podcast
On December 13, an anti-gay speaker named Tommy Vallejos spoke in opposition to my proposal for the City of Clarksville to add sexual orientation and gender identity to the City's internal hiring nondiscrimination policy. During his five minute scripted speech, he laid out a series of distorted facts, misapplied laws (including a clear confusion as to just what Tennessee's Equal Access to Interstate Commerce Act really covers), and outright falsehoods.
Four Words. Foresight. For Clarksville.
By David W. Shelton On December 18, 2012 · Add Comment · In Gay Rights, podcast, Politics
Over the next few weeks, I will be posting compelling reasons and examples of nondiscrimination policies that include sexual orientation and/or gender identity. I have asked the City of Clarksville, Tennessee to expand its own internal policy to include both sexual orientation and gender identity to its internal nondiscrimination policy. Such a change would not affect any business or organization that is not managed by the City's human resources department.
Interestingly, local anti-equality activists have started a smear campaign against this common-sense policy, and as usual, their tactics include an astonishing amount of disinformation and known falsehoods.
Pocketbook or equality: What's more important?
By David W. Shelton On October 29, 2012 · Add Comment · In Gay Rights
I've been told by countless people over the last few months that they support Romney and the GOP because of their financial policies. These are friends who appreciate me, and as far as I know, consciously agree that LGBT people deserve equality. Yet, their preferred party fights tooth and nail to prevent any form of equality — even a basic equal employment nondiscrimination act that would make it illegal to fire someone just because they're gay. But it's not a priority over extending the Bush tax cut or other spending cuts, or other financial elements of the platform.
Activists Are Needed in Smaller Towns
Not too long ago, someone asked me why I didn't move away from Clarksville, TN and go to some place more "accepting" for gays — like California, New York, or someplace like that. After all, there's still quite a bit of resistance in this area for someone who's openly gay. I've had this question posed to me by both friends and members of my family. In fact, I was told a few months ago that certain people in the community still tell others to not do business with me because I'm gay. Why would I continue to subject myself to such petty, blatant, rank discrimination (especially from people who were the object of similar discriminatory practices fifty years ago)? Simple: Because running from injustice and bigotry only encourages it.
Open Letter to Clarksville TN Mayor and Council
Dear Mayor McMillan and honored City Council Members, I write to you today with this open letter so that we might together address an oversight that can — and should — be corrected soon. As you well know, our City is one of the best places to live and work in the United States, and we are proud to have one of the most vibrant and among the youngest populations of any city our size.
Be Out. Be Proud.
By David W. Shelton On October 11, 2012 · 1 Comment · In Gay Rights
"Why should a gay person come out? After all, I don't want to know what you do in bed." This is precisely why it's necessary for LGBT people to be open and honest about their lives and their love. Because so many people equate "being gay" to "having gay sex," it's more important than ever [...]
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Keeping your gums and teeth healthy should be a main priority in life. You should also learn about potential problems that can happen if you don't care for them. This article provides information to help you out.
Fluoride can go a long way in keeping your teeth healthy and healthy. Your teeth will be more resistant to decay if your tap water. Use a toothpaste instead.Another choice is using a mouthwash or rinse that contains fluoride.
If you have some anxiety when you're being worked on by a dentist, try using relaxation techniques like deep breathing. When you find one that helps you out, do it both before, during and after your visit. This will help you sail through the procedure a whole lot easier.
You should brush shortly after each and every meal. Brushing within a half hour after you eat will limit plaque-related damage to your teeth. This can help save you from toothaches in the road.
Your smile can reveal your age if you are not careful. If you have a crooked smile, yellow, or yellow teeth, see a doctor that can perform reconstructive dentistry. You can look much older if your smile is ugly. So reduce the age you look by talking to a dentist immediately.
Visiting the dentist can be a scary experience for kids. Help them understand what the dentist as their friend. Your child will be far more comfortable going to the dentist who offers a welcoming waiting area and exam rooms.
You should not forget to brush your teeth and your tongue. Food that remains on the tongue and leaving it there lets germs and bacteria to form. This is both unhealthy and may cause you to have bad breath too.
Go see your dentist often. You should have no problems with your teeth. They can spot any issues and provide useful treatment and advice to prevent more serious problems early in development to avoid future issues. If you don't go to the dentist, dental problems can become quite severe.
Follow the directions on the product before brushing.Plaque and debris will show as a bright blue or pink stain on your tooth surface. Only use these types of products if you've got the time to get rid of them. This isn't something you want to use when you have nowhere to go.
Talk with your dentist before starting any whitening regimen. Some of the chemicals used in these products actually hurt your teeth. While some are safe, it is often hard to separate out the good from the bad. Your dentist will guide you figure out the best product for your dental health.
Be sure that you're brushing your tongue is brushed.Many people overlook the tongue; however, which is unfortunate. There are many kinds of bacteria that reside on the tongue.
Don't make your kids stop chewing on their toothbrushes.
If you go to a dentist and you are told that you need to get a deep cleaning, ask for a second opinion. Because dentists make a lot of money from these treatments, you need to ensure that the treatment is necessary.
Do you find it hard to justify spending $75 on a toothbrush? Many dentist claim that these electric toothbrush can be as close to an in-office cleaning tools. While you won't be getting rid of everything on your teeth 100 percent, these brushes are still far better than their cheaper counterparts. Pick a brush that has multiple heads as well as a solid warranty.
Are you mulling over the possibility of having someone pierce your tongue pierced? You want to rethink that!Oral piercings can chip your enamel and leave you vulnerable to infection. If you don't get this checked out immediately, a portion of your tongue may need to be removed.
There are a lot of products available to take care of your stained teeth. You can check out the dental section of many different stores. Find a method you like so you are more apt to continue using it. Every product has specific directions, so ensure you read the directions to be sure you end up with the best results.
You should make both brushing and flossing a daily basis. This is why it is important to follow up your brushing and flossing with using an anti-bacterial properties every time you brush.
You should be brushing your teeth for at least two minutes. The longer time you spend brushing, the more debris you'll knock free, so be patient. If you don't spend ample time brushing your teeth, a lot will be left behind resulting in cavities.
Chewing sugar-free gum is a great way to help keep you teeth strong and strong. Chewing gum creates more saliva inside your mouth produce more saliva.This will actually combat plaque in your mouth. It can help by neutralizing the acid in your mouth that can erode your teeth with time.
Eat foods which clean teeth after having a meal. Foods like carrots, apples, popcorn and celery are great for cleaning your teeth after a meal. These foods will clean your teeth because of their texture. These foods can help clean your teeth when you are unable to brush after a meal.
Unless you care for your teeth properly, you are at risk for painful issues and afflictions. But, spending time to find out about dental care puts you in position to take hold of your dental care. Use this advice and you won't have to worry.


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2015: A Look Back, and the Road Ahead
Well, it has been quite a strange year!
In fact, strange might be an understatement.
I spent the first half of 2015 rewriting the entirety of my personal game engine from scratch, and the second half of 2015 deciding that maybe it's not worth keeping to begin with.
I announced a whole bunch of stuff, and while I made no real attempt to follow up on some of those things, I actually succeeded at some of them. Akradion has been done all semester, but I keep forgetting to test it, and Halberd's going strong. Speaking of which...
I went back to my roots! Halberd was this blog's first project, started 3 1/2 years ago. It feels like an eternity now, though.
Also, somewhere along the way, my small relaxed "Get into the college mindset" project turned into an epic quest to create the world's most absurdly powerful retro tile-based RPG engine, so that's something.
For those curious about how it's doing, have a courtesy link.
I spent a quarter of last year making a big update to Singularity, and then neglected to touch it at all this year. Just kidding, I started yesterday. That counts, right?
Speaking of not doing things, I wrote the first part of a tutorial last year, and wrote another part 5 days ago. My goal is to release a part every other Monday, and so far things are looking ok.
I also got a job! (Two, in fact) They were only part-time, but it's nice finally seeing a return on the skills I've been carefully honing for nearly a decade. Will any luck, I'll be able to find work after college. Either way, I'm not going anywhere; this blog has grown on me.
2015 is also the year that I started posting code on my programming blog, three years later...
1 #include <stdio.h>
3 int main(int argc, char* argv[]) {
4     fprintf(stdout, "I\'ll award myself a gold star that says \'You tried\' on it.");
5     return 1; // This is not a success
I quietly released a piece of software that's been in development for a year or two. I'll finish the the post for it eventually.
I've talked a lot about last year, but you might be wondering what I'm up to, besides Halberd. You know about my plans for the tutorial, and for Singularity, but what else do I have in store?
My next step will probably be ditching DFEngine. It's a really hard decision to make, honestly, because DFEngine has been around since before Sophomore year. Nonetheless, I don't see myself using it like I see myself using Halberd. I think this is the case for a few reasons.
Why Drop DFEngine?
DFEngine is primarily operated by writing xml files and lua scripts, which define the game's assets. Halberd was designed with an actual human user in mind from the start, so it's built entirely on top of an interactive GUI-based editor. The thing is, Halberd is still mostly xml-based. It just lets you fill forms and click buttons instead of painstakingly entering information with a text editor. It even has a play button, for instant feedback.
I can't really fix this problem. Not well, at least. DFEngine is C++, and I write my UI code in Vala, which is C-based. The two don't mesh well. I could write my UI code using gtkmm, the gtk C++ bindings, but that just leads to the next problem.
I don't really believe in Object-Oriented programming the way I did coming into college. I used to be a huge fan of C++, until this year when I finally started using C. Don't get me wrong, OO is perfect for solving a few specific problems, such as UI code. Of course, that last bit applies more to simpler OO languages, such as Vala and C#.
More often than not, I feel like OO tends to put you in a mindset where you have to make the perfect hierarchy, and you lose sight of your real purpose. It feels like a trap that wastes resources for code that is ostensibly easier to extend. From my experience, it's the opposite: I find it much easier to extend C than C++, and my code usually feels more concise and easier to read. I've been looking at Go recently, and I think they might have the right idea. I'll have to play with it in the future.
Ultimately, DFEngine lacks the ease of use it needs to be good. I started the project because I wanted a framework for quickly getting started during game jams. I'm ending the project because I no longer do game jams, and that's just a little bit sad. I've rewritten DFEngine twice, but each time it has only marginally improved. It's time for a different approach.
Of course, making my game jam entries from scratch in C isn't all that doable, so what will I do instead?
When I refactored Halberd, I split the engine into 5 separate modules. 3 of them are compiled into static libraries, for the sake of flexibility. That's what really got me thinking: What if I just took all of this great, simple, useful code, and just made utility libraries with it? How convenient would that be?
I haven't tried it yet, but I already think I know the answer:
Want resource loading code? Here.
Want a hefty project file manager? Here.
Want a widget for selecting assets, with as-you-type searching? Right. Freaking. Here.
It's easy. It's convenient. Best of all, it's a standard. If I use a common set of libraries for my projects, most of my work disappears and I can focus on the details of each project. Better yet, I basically get a free head start on making editing tools.
One of my first goals this year will be to split some of the Halberd codebase into a separate collection of libraries. After that, I can see about getting back to my other game projects with a new set of tricks up my sleeve. For now though, Halberd and Singularity are my main concerns.
Oh, and here's a little gift for surviving my +3 Wall of Text:
A mockup of Singularity's new UI. It hasn't changed immensely, but there are a few cool new bits in there.
Labels: Updates
Let's Make a Roguelike - 2 - Beginning the Project...
Let's make a Roguelike - 1 - Limits
Update: My Domain
Halberd Update 3: Scaffolding
Capstone - A Postmortem for Dungeon Restocker


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Q: jQuery doubling up root path on a load() function Why is my root path being doubled up in this function?

function bodyClass(id) {
   var catName = $('#location').children().eq(4).text(),
      rootPar = ("http://localhost/site/" + catName),
      banner = $('#wantedDiv'),

      // this load variable doubles up the root path and does not escape the first single quote
      content = $('<div />').load("'" + rootPar + " " + banner + "'", function(){
         $('#placeDiv').prepend(content.html());
      });

      // console logging retrieves the correct path inclusing the added "catName"
      console.log(rootPar);

}
bodyClass();

Here's what the browser console shows me:

console.log: http://localhost/site/page
load() func: GET http://localhost/site/'http://localhost/site/page'
  404 (Not Found)

A: When the page loads, it will load to http://localhost/site/ so by adding the root webpage again it will append it to what is already there. I would just add the catName to instead of the rootPar

A: Figured it out...for anyone looking for a similar solution.
Just moved the concatenation to the variables and not inside the load() function.

function bodyClass(id) {
   var catName = $('#location').children().eq(4).text(),
      rootPar = (catName + "/ "),
      banner = "'" + '#' + 'wantedDiv' + "'",
      content = $('<div />').load(rootPar + banner, function(){
         $('#placeDiv').prepend(content.html());
      });

}
bodyClass();

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Cale. Banned
Cale., Jan 2, 2006
No necroposting
*closes thread*
In all seriousness, I have no idea, I have a few NIN covers but none are of All the Love in the World. I have tried to find places where you can search for covers of specific songs but had no luck.
Minus, Jan 2, 2006
I found this song labelled "love.mp3" in my downloads folder and it turns out it's a cover of "All the Love In The World". It's a really great cover, in my opinion. But who does it?
It's by a guy named Lithium Dawn, I think. That's the only person I can think of who covered it. Is it about 4:47 long?
He posted some of his reinterpretations of With Teeth on echoingthesound.org.
He's posted Only, Don't You Know What You Are, and All The Love In The World.
Just recently he posted a cover of The Great Below.
Branden, Jan 20, 2006
Stolen from The Nine Inch Nails Hotline.
Just when you thought it was safe to get back in the water get a life, nin.com decides to chuck a new picture online of some wires and one of those film clapper things bearing the title "Everyday is" and the names Francis Lawrence, who just happens to be the director of the film Constantine as well as a number of music videos. The name below is that of Max Goldman, who seems to be a cinematographer. Woohoo! News! Let the wild speculation begin.
looks like one weird video.
But I like Every Day Is Exactly The Same, so hopefully it will be good.
Friskey™, Jan 25, 2006
It's Trent Reznor, what do you expect
But yeah, sounds like a cool video...Im really digging the song as of late.
$pvcxGhxztCasey, Jan 25, 2006
The rumour going around is that "Closure" is going to be released soon in Japan.
$pvcxGhxztCasey, Feb 28, 2006
01. Everyday Is Exactly The Same
02. The Hand That Feeds (DFA Mix)
03. The Hand That Feeds (Straight Mix)
04. Only (El-P Mix)
05. Only (Richard X Mix)
06. Everyday Is Exactly The Same (Sam Fog Vs. Carlos D of Interpol Mix)
Uhm. I'm guessing since I dubbed this an official thread, and no one objected, that the necroposting thingy doesn't count. If it does, just warn me.
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Mark, Feb 28, 2006
Nope. I grant you full immunity for this thread.
Why can't he release a b-side that isn't a mix of a previously heard song on the singles? Possibly a studio version of "Non-Entity"?
I love the cover art, though. Awesome.
My guess is b-sides don't exist. Maybe some demos, but no actual b-sides. Non-Entity and Not So Pretty Now are probably going to be on the new album.
Wait a second? "Not So Pretty Now"? I haven't heard of this. Was it performed live?
Yeah. Debuted at the September 13th show in Arizona.
$pvcxGhxztCasey, Mar 4, 2006
New pic in current section of nin.com
Even when Trent is ill with the flu, he still records new material. The man is a machine.
Rachel, Mar 4, 2006
An amusing article on NIN was written in Spin Magazine's March issue. It's one of Chuck Klosterman's "My Backpages". It basically chronicles how in March 1992, Trent was on the cover of Spin and Klosterman had no idea who the hell NIN was. He talks about how he got very confused about NIN and the most amusing quote to me is "March '92 was when Trent Reznor got his first cover of Spin , with a headline touting the industrial revolution, a movement Mr. Reznor was said to be leading. Many, many readers (at least at my college) responded to this coverage by insisting that the story was irrevelant and that all the geniuses who attended Lollapalooza the previous summer had already been "stoked" about industrial crap, while everyone else was still slavishly devoted to Extreme and C+C Music Factory. And perhaps these geniuses had a point; perhaps when I am dying from colon cancer at the age of 64, my cheif concern will be those lost years when I could have been listening to Pretty Hate Machine. We all live with regret."
Heh. Just thought you guys should know.
Bauhaus and TV On The Radio are supporting Nine Inch Nails on their Late Spring/Early Summer tour. Here are the dates:
May 26th George, WA - The Gorge Amphitheatre ("Sasquatch Festival")
May 27th Ridgefield, WA - Clark County Amphitheater
May 28th Boise, ID - Idaho Center Amphitheater
May 30th Denver, CO - Red Rocks Amphitheatre
May 31st Albuquerque, NM - Journal Pavilion
June 02nd San Antonio, TX - Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
June 03rd Dallas, TX - Smirnoff Music Centre
June 04th Houston, TX - Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
June 06th Birmingham, AL - Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
June 07th Atlanta, GA - Hi-Fi Buys Amphitheatre
June 09th Raleigh, NC - Alltel Pavilion
June 10th Charlotte, NC - Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
June 11th Virginia Beach, VA - Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
June 13th Washington, DC - Nissan Pavilion
June 14th Camden, NJ - Tweeter Center
June 16th Holmdel, NJ - PNC Bank Arts Center
June 17th Wantagh, NY - Jones Beach Theater
June 18th Saratoga, NY - Saratoga Performing Arts Center
June 20th Hartford, CT - New England Dodge Music Center
June 21st Portland, ME - Cumberland County Civic Center
June 23rd Boston, MA - Tweeter Center
June 24th Toronto, ON - Molson Amphitheater
June 25th Detroit, MI - DTE Energy Music Theatre
June 27th Cleveland, OH - Blossom Music Theater
June 28th Columbus, OH - Germain Amphitheater
June 30th Pittsburgh, PA - Post-Gazette Pavilion
July 01st Chicago, IL - First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
July 02nd Milwaukee, WI - Marcus Amphitheater ("Summerfest")
July 03rd Indianapolis, IN - Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
July 07th Irvine, CA - Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
July 08th Mountain View, CA - Shoreline Amphitheatre
Trent Vs. Jerome Part Deux is floating on the internet (MTV, nin.com). Mae is covering March Of The Pigs (sigh), and Buckethead was at a show recently, and is in one of the 'current' pictures on the site.
Come on, everybody! Let's play "Where's Buckethead?"
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DIJ Metal, Mar 22, 2006
I'd love to see that but the venue they're coming to in my area sucks really bad so unfortunately I have to skip it this time around, I saw NIN on September 25th last year with QOTSA and it kicked ass.
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User Name, Mar 23, 2006
Mae is covering March Of The Pigs
Of all the bands that I would think would cover Nine Inch Nails.. MAE? That's so... wierd..
Friskey™, Mar 23, 2006
Link to the Jerome v. Trent thing Casey mentioned above.
Trent has posted the following message on the Spiral:
"We are filming some shows.
Our plan is to film the shows in Oklahoma City (3/28) and El Paso (3/30) for a possible DVD release. We're filming in high definition so look your best!"
sounds cool to me.
Bauhaus and TV On The Radio are supporting Nine Inch Nails on their Late Spring/Early Summer tour.
Peaches is the 2nd revolving support act.


One Nigerian soldier was on Monday night confirmed dead after a Boko Haram attack.
Thirteen of the insurgents were also killed after the attackers were repelled, the army said.
Three other soldiers were injured in the attack on ground troops at Kangarwa Village in northern Borno State. The attack was repelled by a combination of Nigeria Air Force aircraft and Nigerian Army officials.
Monday's attack came at about the time the Nigeria military was burying five soldiers including Abu Ali, a lieutenant colonel who had been commended by the army hierarchy for his role in the war. The five soldiers also died in a Boko Haram ambush.
The Monday incident was confirmed in two separate statements issued by the spokespersons of the Nigeria Army and the Air Force, Sani Usman and Ayodele Famuyiwa respectively.
The Air Force spokesperson also provided a Youtube Link https://youtu.be/3KcD8jvMc60 of the face off in Kangarwa.
In his statement, Mr. Usman said the Boko Haram attack was on troops of 119 Task Force Battalion, 8 Division of the Nigerian Army.
He said the troops had to call for air support as the attack dragged on.
"The offensive which began at about 4.00pm and lasted for roughly four hours, necessitated the troops calling for air support to which the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) promptly responded by dispatching an Intelligence Surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft and a Ground Attack Fighter Aircraft in support of the ground offensive.", he said.
The army spokesperson said the fierce encounter also saw some insurgents fleeing with gunshot wounds while abandoning their weapons and some personal effects.
"The troops also neutralized 2 Hilux vehicles belonging to the insurgents and recovered the following: a Hilux vehicle, 1 Browning Machine Gun (BMG), 1 Anti Aircraft Gun (AAG), 2 General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG), 1 Light Machine Gun (LMG), 2 Rocket Propelled Guns Seven (RPG 7) tubes and bombs, 5 AK-47 Rifles and 550 Rounds of Anti-Aircraft Gun ammunition", he said.


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