- Patch #353883 by Damien Tournoud, killes, et al: converted queries to the new database abstraction layer.

- Patch #309586 by mr.baileys: IP address from XFF header contains spaces and improved code comments.

#402804 by roychri and Damien Tournoud: Add assertions to check if text was found only once or more than once.

- Patch #394488 by csevb10, tizzo et al: convert the OpenID module to the new database abstraction layer.

- Patch #394374 by cwgordon7, wretched sinner, et al: improved language of comment status. Usability improvement based on testing in Baltimore.

#401214 by Xano: Make custom block body required so it's not possible to create blocks that don't show up.

#394508 by cwgordon7 and karschsp: Small text change to make empty content administration screen consistent with other screens.

#401956 by chx and Damien Tournoud: Add an optional filter to turn [internal:node/123] into a link to an internal Drupal page.

#343999 by Crell, chx, and Alexander Pas: Add facility for doing NULL / NOT NULL conditions to DBTNG.

#315533 by JohnAlbin and catch: Remove all core themes but Garland and Stark. Yay for making Drupal 75% more palatable to designers. These themes can be found in contrib thanks to the venerable John Wilkins. :)