The user model has been modified so that it stores the user object itself in the session[:user]. Session[:user_id] fulfills the purpose of holding the specific id. the test files were also modified to account for the changes. In addition, a couple lines in the SiteController#index method were updated tp utilize new funtionality of ActiveRecord. The changes I made to the Authenitcated user library is available here:technoweenie.stikipad.com/plugins/show/Storing+the+User+Model+in+the+Session.
Benjamin Mako Hill || Want to submit a patch?