2017 so far

2017
January: http://fardell24b.tumblr.com/post/156663373345/january-2017

February: http://fardell24b.tumblr.com/post/157857852195/february-2017-overall

March: http://fardell24b.tumblr.com/post/159067312675/march-overall, http://brenorenz.deviantart.com/journal/March-Overall-672253863

April: http://fardell24b.tumblr.com/post/160185929360/april-2017-overall

May: http://fardell24b.tumblr.com/post/161380607535/may-2017-overall

June, July: http://fardell24b.tumblr.com/post/163670677890/june-july-overall, http://brenorenz.deviantart.com/journal/June-July-Overall-696099078

August: http://fardell24b.tumblr.com/post/164855628120/august-2017-overall, http://fardell34.blogspot.com/2017/09/august-2017-overall.html

September: http://fardell24b.tumblr.com/post/165922536515/september-2017-overall, http://fardell34.blogspot.com/2017/09/september-2017-overall.html

October: http://fardell24b.tumblr.com/post/166998411355/october-2017-overall

November: http://fardell24b.tumblr.com/post/168059449320/november-2017-overall

November 2017 Overall

November 2017 overall
October Overall: https://twitter.com/fardell24/status/925531144514187264

2017 so far: http://fardell34.blogspot.com/2017/11/2017-so-far.html

1st November 2017 writings: http://fardell34.blogspot.com/2017/11/1st-november-2017-writings.html

3rd November 2017 writings: http://fardell34.blogspot.com/2017/11/3rd-november-2017-writings.html

Die Hard With a Vengeance rating: https://fardell34.blogspot.com.au/2017/11/die-hard-with-vengeance-rating.html

4th November 2017 writings: https://brenorenz.deviantart.com/journal/4th-November-2017-Writings-713313823

Church notes - 5th November 2017: https://brenorenz.deviantart.com/journal/Church-notes-5th-November-2017-713485394

Star Trek Discovery 1.07 Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad review: https://brenorenz.deviantart.com/journal/Star-Trek-Discovery-1-07-review-713494073

5th November 2017 Writings: https://brenorenz.deviantart.com/journal/5th-November-2017-Writings-713503067

6th November 2017 Writings: https://brenorenz.deviantart.com/journal/6th-November-2017-Writings-713699173

7th November 2017 Writings: http://fardell24b.tumblr.com/post/167229844990/7th-november-2017-writings

Adventures of Tintin: Secret of the Unicorn rating: http://fardell24b.tumblr.com/post/167249953415/adventures-of-tintin-secret-of-the-unicorn-rating

Thor Ragnarok review: http://fardell24b.tumblr.com/post/167262312820/thor-ragnarok-review

8th November 2017 Writings: http://fardell24b.tumblr.com/post/167265145660/8th-november-2017-writings

The Muppet Movie rating: http://fardell24b.tumblr.com/post/167333604075/the-muppet-movie-rating

10th November 2017 Writings: http://fardell24b.tumblr.com/post/167337275815/10th-november-2017-writings

11th November 2017 Writings: https://fardell24.dreamwidth.org/201582.html

Test Thread - 1899: https://fardell24.dreamwidth.org/201968.html

Church notes - 12th November 2017: https://fardell24.dreamwidth.org/202072.html

Church notes - PM Church 12th November 2017: https://fardell24.dreamwidth.org/202295.html

12th November 2017 Writings: https://fardell24.dreamwidth.org/202526.html

13th November 2017 Writings: https://fardell24.dreamwidth.org/202926.html

Star Trek Discovery 1.08 Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum review: https://fardell24.dreamwidth.org/203008.html

Murder on the Orient Express (2017) review: https://fardell24.livejournal.com/286195.html

14th, 15th November 2017 Writings: https://fardell24.livejournal.com/286382.html

16th, 17th November 2017 Writings: https://fardell24.livejournal.com/286514.html

Looney Tunes: Back in Action rating: https://fardell24.livejournal.com/286802.html

Star Trek Discovery 1.09 Into the Forest I Go review: https://fardell24.livejournal.com/287011.html

18th November 2017 Writings: https://fardell24.livejournal.com/287365.html

Church notes - 19th November 2017: https://fardell24.livejournal.com/287688.html

19th November 2017 Writings: https://fardell24.livejournal.com/287928.html

God's Not Dead rating: https://plus.google.com/u/0/+ChristopherFardell/posts/XRmjJBu24YX

20th November 2017 Writings: https://twitter.com/fardell24/status/932567906600173568

21st November 2017 Writings: http://fardell34.blogspot.com/2017/11/21st-november-2017-writings.html

Transformers: Dark of the Moon rating: https://brenorenz.deviantart.com/journal/Transformers-Dark-of-the-Moon-rating-716346422

22nd November 2017 Writings: http://fardell24b.tumblr.com/post/167765572585/22nd-november-2017-writings

The Lego Movie rating: https://fardell24.dreamwidth.org/205104.html

23rd, 24th November 2017 Writings: https://fardell24.livejournal.com/288870.html

25th November 2017 Writings: https://plus.google.com/u/0/115245633245722817719/posts/VDSjHrSax4D

Church notes - November 2017: https://plus.google.com/u/0/+ChristopherFardell/posts/GSnBtZ7pMT6

Church notes in 2017 so far: https://plus.google.com/u/0/+ChristopherFardell/posts/YJqnoGCX892

Church notes - 26th November 2017: https://twitter.com/fardell24/status/934654023818346497

Blade Runner (1982, Special Director's Edition) rating: https://twitter.com/fardell24/status/934680343478550529

26th November 2017 Writings: https://twitter.com/fardell24/status/934742613835489285

Star Trek Discovery Chapter One review + analysis: http://fardell34.blogspot.com/2017/11/star-trek-discovery-chapter-1-review.html

Justice League review: http://fardell34.blogspot.com/2017/11/justice-league-review.html

Justice League review

Justice League

The fourth DC Extended Universe film. Batman and Wonder Woman have to get a team together, when Earth is threatened by the return of Steppenwolf. The opening scenes, with Wonder Woman intervening in a terrorist attack, in London and Batman confronting a Parademon in Gotham were well done. The way that Bruce Wayne recruits Barry Allen was quite inspired, and Barry is suitably awkward and relatable. The scenes in Themyscira and Atlantis effectively show the threat that Steppenwolf and his forces pose.

The nature of Aquaman is effectively shown, especially in the scene in the Nordic village, where Bruce Wayne finds him. Then there is Victor Stone, Cyborg. His questions of identity as the technology in his body continues to adapt were presented in an effective manner. The nature of the Mother Boxes was presented in an understandable way. The realisation that the team isn't enough to fight against Steppenwolf, and Batman's solution to that is done quite well. The ethical implications of such a solution are presented effectively.

This obvious twist helps to lead to a fun conclusion to an interesting story. 8.25/10.

Star Trek Discovery Chapter 1 review, analysis

Chapter One (1.03 – 1.09) Overall review

The first half of the season (after the Prologue) is mainly about the role that the Discovery crew play in the war between the Federation and the Klingons. Not much is seen of the various battles (other than Corvan II, with the Federation's Dilithium supply at risk, and the Gagarin's fate). Then there is the Spore Drive, but more on that below. There are certainly a lot of questions raised that weren't answered before the Discovery made that fateful 'last' jump, but some of them may be answered while the ship is lost in the second half of the season.

There is character development over the seven episodes, although certainly some more than others. Specifically: Burnham. She may come off as unlikeable, but she softens over the course of time, with other characters having an impact on her. A case in point, her adoptive father, Sarek. As stated in the review for Lethe the backstory added for him, is interesting, and it makes sense. (Why she wasn't mentioned by Spock remains a mystery though. Then there is her roommate Tilly, whom she is mentoring.

Other than hints at her being captain someday (by Burnham and a momentarily confused Stamets), she isn't developed that much. Captain Lorca remains a mystery. What happened on the Buran? And why is he so desperate to keep Discovery? (There is also the fact that he altered the coordinate's just before Discovery made an erroneous Spore-jump.) More to learn in the second half of the series. Admiral Cornwell made a good impression though. Even despite being captured by the Klingons and being partially paralysed she was able to assist Tyler with his PTSD.

The way Stamets was portrayed was interesting, with the effect being the Spore Drive Navigator quite distinct. Saru was developed well also, particularly on Pahvo, with him wanting to stay fearless... Tyler – Is he Voq, or not? There may be hints with L'Rell, particularly with the last scene with her in the Discovery brig, but I'm still sure he isn't. L'Rell may be playing another game. It could be that the Mudd we see, isn't the same Mudd we would see with the Enterprise crew. That he's Voq.

(Or maybe not.) We don't know much about Detmer, other than that Burnham was surprised to find that she had survived. Or about Airiam (other than her possibly being the Third in Command). Kol leading the Klingon's against the Federation (or trying to unite them that way), was done well enough. The Spore drive is a major part of this series. How it is used and ultimately why it isn't used later on is a good way to draw one in. 8.6/10.

26th November 2017 Writings

 26^th

Excerpt from:Trouble in the Future

“And maybe you could deliver a message for Amanda to try again,” Myra said.

“I could do that,” Louise said. She took a tablet device out of her pocket. “Time to return. I haven't any further information on the other issues.”

Words: 43

Excerpt from: Ages of Change – Outline

11 – 28 February 2018

The Pyeongchang Winter Olympics occur without any massive problems.

11 – 16 February 2018

The Winter Olympics continue, with many records being broken.

17 – 23 February 2018

As the Winter Olympics come to an end, North Korea increases military activities on their side of the DMZ. Kim Jung-Un continues to goad POTUS Donald Trump...

March 2018

NASA launches the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite

Words: 69

Excerpt from: Other Characters Appear in Lawndale

“If what you're saying is true, what happened to my friend?”

“I have no idea,” Ezri answered. “But she might have undergone a similar experience. She may be on Deep Space Nine, or anywhere else.”

“I hope not!” Jane said. “First, we're going to search this house again. Then talk some more about what we're going to do.”

“Aren't you freaking out?” Ezri asked. Jane seemed rather calm for the situation that she was in.

“Oh, I'm rather freaked out! But Lawndale isn't really a normal town.”

Words: 92

Excerpt from: Ages of Change – Future Timeline

Saturday, 2 December 2017

The South Australian Labor MP denies being a dual citizen.

3 December – 9 December 2017

Same Sex Marriage is not legalised before Parliament shuts down for the Christmas break. This sparks demonstrations by the LGBTIA community for Parliament to resume before Christmas to pass the legislation.

Sunday, 3 December 2017

Protests continue in Brisbane.

Monday, 4 December 2017

The House of Representatives re-sits.

Tuesday, 5 December 2017

Tony Abbott announces that he will abstain from the vote for the Same Sex Marriage Bill due to Warringah having voted majority Yes.

Wednesday, 6 December 2017

Discussion of Same Sex Marriage continues in Federal Parliament.

Thursday, 7 December 2017

Discussion of Same Sex Marriage continues in Federal Parliament.

Friday, 8 December 2017

A Labor MP from Queensland is accused of being a dual citizen.

Saturday, 9 December 2017

The Queensland Labor MP denies that they are a dual citizen.

10 – 16 December 2017

Pro Same Sex Marriage Protests continue.

Sunday, 10 December 2017

LGBTIA protests start outside Hillsong...

Monday, 11 December 2017

It is proved that the Queensland Labor MP is not a dual citizen.

Tuesday, 12 December 2017

Tumultuous scenes in the Federal Parliament as the debate about the Same Sex Marriage Bill gets heated.

Wednesday, 13 December 2017

Massive lines form towards midnight around various cinemas...

Thursday, 14 December 2017

Star Wars: The Last Jedi released.

Friday, 15 December 2017

Star Wars: The Last Jedi breaks the record for the fastest earning film on its second day of release.

Saturday, 16 December 2017

An upset result! Kristina Kenneally is voted in as Member for Bennelong!

17 – 23 December 2017

Star Wars: The Last Jedi breaks all box office records...

Sunday, 17 December 2017

Most Cinemas showing The Last Jedi have sold out sessions (particularly in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne...)

Monday, 18 December 2017

A terrorist attack occurs at a Cinema showing Star Wars in a city in the United Kingdom.

24 – 29 December 2017

Protests continue in Australia regarding the lack of legalisation of Same Sex Marriage.

25 December 2017

Twice Upon a Time, the latest Christmas Special for Doctor Who airs. Jodie Whitaker makes a great impression during her inaugural scenes as the Thirteenth Doctor.

30 December 2017 – 6 January 2018

Many terrorist attacks are thwarted through the New Year Period.

January 2018

After some delay and protests, Same Sex Marriage is legalised in Australia.

7 January – 13 January 2018

Many LGBTIA activists protest in Canberra...

14 – 20 January 2018

Protests continue in Canberra, while Parliament resumes after the Christmas – New Year break.

Sunday, 14 January 2018

Across the country, various Church congregations pray about the week ahead.

Monday, 15 January 2018

Parliament resumes after the Christmas – New Year break.

Tuesday, 16 January 2018

The House of Representatives revisits the Same Sex Marriage legislation, again.

Wednesday, 17 January 2018

The House of Representatives amends the Same Sex Marriage legislation, including further religious protections.

21 – 27 January 2018

The Federal Parliament finally passes the Same Sex Marriage legislation, with religious protections included.

28 January – 3 February 2018

Two more MPs resign due to being dual citizens.

4 – 10 February 2018

With Same Sex Marriage legalised, Shorten turns his attention to bringing about a Royal Commission into the Banking System.

Words: 554

Total: 758

Blade Runner rating

Blade Runner (1982)

9.0

Church notes - 26th November 2017

The sermon notes for the 26th without those from the rest of the month.

26th November
Nehemiah 1:1 - 4
Nehemiah 2:1 - 8

Nehemiah 3
Cooperating with God... and with each other
- Leadership

The vision in action
A cooperative Community Effort
"Next to him/them" - 19 times in Chapter 3
Little tasks in a community of faith
Acts 2:44, 45 - The Church sharing as they had need.
(Following on from earlier sermon)
1. Leaders not exempt from lowly tasks.
vs 1
1 Corinthians 10:31
All service is for Him.

We may have to serve outside our area of skill
vs 8
A goldsmith and perfume maker repairing the wall.

We may have to serve with those who are different.
Ephesians 6:7

We may have to serve in unfamiliar territory
- Geographic (At home e.g. Australia, or in another country)
- A differennt area of Church life.
God doesn't leave us short of what we need to serve him.

We may have to serve beyond our share
vs 4, 27
Sometimes we may have to contribute above and beyond what we may consider our share.
Romans 12:1

A Progress Report
Nehemiah 4:6
Romans 12:11
Not only in the tasks we enjoy...
We are cooperating with Him, and each other.

Church notes in 2017 so far

January: http://fardell24.dreamwidth.org/169861.html

February: http://fardell24.dreamwidth.org/178683.html

March: http://fardell24.dreamwidth.org/182156.html, http://fardell24b.tumblr.com/post/158839963445/church-notes-march-2017

April: http://fardell24.dreamwidth.org/185291.html

May: https://fardell24.dreamwidth.org/186628.html

June: http://fardell24.dreamwidth.org/188502.html,  http://brenorenz.deviantart.com/journal/Church-notes-June-2017-688574038

July: http://fardell24.dreamwidth.org/192061.html, http://fardell24b.tumblr.com/post/163590801590/church-notes-july-2017

August 2017: http://fardell24.dreamwidth.org/195384.html , http://fardell24b.tumblr.com/post/164664170110/church-notes-august-2017

September: http://fardell24.dreamwidth.org/197094.html

October: https://fardell24.dreamwidth.org/198667.html, https://brenorenz.deviantart.com/journal/Church-notes-October-2017-712231768

November: https://fardell24.dreamwidth.org/205948.html,

Church notes - November 2017

On LiveJournal: https://fardell24.livejournal.com/289122.html

On Dreamwidth: https://fardell24.dreamwidth.org/205948.html

25th November 2017 Writings

 25^th

Excerpt from: Doctor Who: Jia'hale

The streets of the city were calm, but that belied the chaos that was occurring in the planet's main Orbital Traffic Control Centre.

“What is going on there?”

Words: 29

Excerpt from: Star Trek: Voyager: What a Choice Leads To: A Different Gift

“Strange...” she said. The Captain was busy considering what Chakotay had just said, so she didn't notice what her Chief Engineer was saying. 'What is she doing...' The main deflector was reconfiguring...

On the Bridge, Tom also noticed. “Acceleration slowing?” he murmured. Probably due to the Borg weapons fire, he considered.

“You're going to attempt to enter transwarp?” Tuvok asked.

“Yes,” Kes answered.

“Riskier than pushing the warp drive faster and faster.”

“It's the best way to get across Borg space.”

4 minutes 30 seconds

“Two cubes destroyed,” Ayala reported.

Words: 96

Excerpt from: Doctor Who: Season 8.5

“I see…”

The Doctor heard a specific tone from the sonic. “Good!”

“What’s good?” TJ asked in annoyance.

Words: 20

Excerpt from: Ages of Change – Future Timeline

Monday, 11 December 2017

It is proved that the Queensland Labor MP is not a dual citizen.

Tuesday, 12 December 2017

Tumultuous scenes in the Federal Parliament as the debate about the Same Sex Marriage Bill gets heated.

Wednesday, 13 December 2017

Massive lines form towards midnight around various cinemas...

Thursday, 14 December 2017

Star Wars: The Last Jedi released.

Friday, 15 December 2017

Star Wars: The Last Jedi breaks the record for the fastest earning film on its second day of release.

Saturday, 16 December 2017

An upset result! Kristina Kenneally is voted in as Member for Bennelong!

17 – 23 December 2017

Star Wars: The Last Jedi breaks all box office records...

Sunday, 17 December 2017

Most Cinemas showing The Last Jedi have sold out sessions (particularly in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne...)

Monday, 18 December 2017

A terrorist attack occurs at a Cinema showing Star Wars in a city in the United Kingdom.

24 – 29 December 2017

Protests continue in Australia regarding the lack of legalisation of Same Sex Marriage.

25 December 2017

Twice Upon a Time, the latest Christmas Special for Doctor Who airs. Jodie Whitaker makes a great impression during her inaugural scenes as the Thirteenth Doctor.

30 December 2017 – 6 January 2018

Many terrorist attacks are thwarted through the New Year Period.

January 2018

After some delay and protests, Same Sex Marriage is legalised in Australia.

7 January – 13 January 2018

Many LGBTIA activists protest in Canberra...

14 – 20 January 2018

Protests continue in Canberra, while Parliament resumes after the Christmas – New Year break.

Sunday, 14 January 2018

Across the country, various Church congregations pray about the week ahead.

Monday, 15 January 2018

Parliament resumes after the Christmas – New Year break.

Tuesday, 16 January 2018

The House of Representatives revisits the Same Sex Marriage legislation, again.

Wednesday, 17 January 2018

The House of Representatives amends the Same Sex Marriage legislation, including further religious protections.

21 – 27 January 2018

The Federal Parliament finally passes the Same Sex Marriage legislation, with religious protections included.

21 – 31 January 2018

Two more MPs resign due to being dual citizens.

Words: 357

Excerpt from: Doctor Who: Changes in Time and Space

“Then don't say I didn't warn you,” the Doctor said.

The abductor just smiled, pressed a button on his sleeve and was teleported away.

Words: 25

Total: 527

23rd, 24th November Writings

 23^rd , 24^th

Excerpt from: Ages of Change – Outline

January 2018

After some delay and protests, Same Sex Marriage is legalised in Australia.

14 – 20 January 2018

Protests continue in Canberra, while Parliament resumes after the Christmas – New Year break.

Sunday, 14 January 2018

Across the country, various Church congregations pray about the week ahead.

Monday, 15 January 2018

Parliament resumes after the Christmas – New Year break.

Tuesday, 16 January 2018

The House of Representatives revisits the Same Sex Marriage legislation, again.

Wednesday, 17 January 2018

The House of Representatives amends the Same Sex Marriage legislation, including further religious protections.

21 – 27 January 2018

The Federal Parliament finally passes the Same Sex Marriage legislation, with religious protections included.

21 – 31 January 2018

Two more MPs resign due to being dual citizens.

Words: 127

Excerpt from: Other Characters Appear in Lawndale

She had to find out where she was. She decided to search the house for hints. It was a good thing she was as fluent in Federation Standard as she was in Trill.

Ezri quickly found that she was in an American house in the very early 21^st Century. “Lawndale, Maryland, mid May 2001.”

This took, about fifteen minutes, before Ezri returned to the room where the other woman (or girl) was. She was slightly panicked, but knew she had to lie low. She saw that she was awake.

Jane Lane awoke. It was still dark outside. “Great!” she grumbled. It wasn't often she awoke in the middle of the night when Mystik Spiral weren't 'practising' in the basement. She saw that someone was missing. “Daria?”

“I'm not Daria,” someone who was at the bedroom door said. “I'm Ezri, and this is going to sound crazy.”

“Where's Daria?” Jane asked. She thought for a moment, and then dashed out of the room, past the other woman. She looked a little strange. What were those spots on her temples?

Jane searched the house, both floors, and the basement. No sign of Daria. She wasn't in the bathroom either. It certainly wasn't like her friend to leave without telling her. And there was also that strange woman to deal with. She was trespassing, afterall. “Ezri is it?” she asked once she had come back to her room.

“Yes,” Ezri answered. “As I was saying earlier, this is going to sound crazy.”

“You were wandering through Lawndale and came upon an unlocked house that looked uninhabited?”

“Crazier,” Ezri said with a straight face.

“Try me,” Jane said seriously.

Ezri took a few minutes, to explain.

“Let me get this straight, you're an officer in some kind of space-fleet, serving aboard a space station near a wormhole, during a war?”

“A devastating war, which the Federation may not survive, yes,” Ezri answered.

“You had gone to sleep and then woke up here?”

“Exactly.”

Something about what Ezri had described sounded familiar to Jane, but she waved it off. 'Sounds similar to Babylon 5, but with differences,' she considered.

Words: 364

Excerpt from: Ages of Change – Future Timeline

Sunday, 3 December 2017

Protests continue in Brisbane.

Monday, 4 December 2017

The House of Representatives re-sits.

Tuesday, 5 December 2017

Tony Abbott announces that he will abstain from the vote for the Same Sex Marriage Bill due to Warringah having voted majority Yes.

Wednesday, 6 December 2017

Discussion of Same Sex Marriage continue in Federal Parliament.

Thursday, 7 December 2017

Discussion of Same Sex Marriage continues in Federal Parliament.

Friday, 8 December 2017

A Labor MP from Queensland is accused of being a dual citizen.

Saturday, 9 December 2017

The Queensland Labor MP denies that they are a dual citizen.

10 – 16 December 2017

Pro Same Sex Marriage Protests continue.

10 December 2017

LGBTIA protests start outside Hillsong...

Thursday, 14 December 2017

Star Wars: The Last Jedi released.

Saturday, 16 December 2017

An upset result! Kristina Kenneally is voted in as Member for Bennelong!

17 – 23 December 2017

Star Wars: The Last Jedi breaks all box office records...

24 – 29 December 2017

Protests continue in Australia regarding the lack of legalisation of Same Sex Marriage.

25 December 2017

Twice Upon a Time, the latest Christmas Special for Doctor Who airs. Jodie Whitaker makes a great impression during her inaugural scenes as the Thirteenth Doctor.

30 December 2017 – 6 January 2018

Many terrorist attacks are thwarted through the New Year Period.

7 January – 13 January 2018

Many LGBTIA activists protest in Canberra...

Words:

Excerpt from: Doctor Who: Changes in Time and Space

“It could be linked,” the Doctor said. “It's most often is.”

“Shush!” River said. The Doctor showed an annoyed expression, but remained silent.

Words: 25

Excerpt from: Troubles of Oranaville v2

, and New Year.

Sunday 1 July 2018

Kit arrived at the Church.

Words: 13

Total: 766

The Lego Movie rating

The Lego Movie

8.5

22nd November 2017 Writings

 Excerpt from: Ages of Change – Future Timeline

The Victorian Lower House rejects the changes made to the Euthanasia Bill by the Upper House.

Friday, 24 November 2017

A National MP from Western Australia is accused of having dual citizenship.

The Victorian Upper house revisits the changes to the Euthanasia Bill.

Saturday, 25 November 2017

The Queensland Election is too close to call as of the end of the night.

26 November – 2 December 2017

The Citizenship Debacle continues, as does the debates about the Same Sex Marriage Bill.

Sunday, 26 November 2017

The Western Australian National MP is proved to not have dual citizenship.

Annastacia Palaszczuk concedes defeat, as it is determined that Labor would not have a majority of seats. One Nation picks up 7 seats.

Monday, 27 November 2017

More changes are made to the Same Sex Marriage Bill in the Senate.

Tim Nicholls announces that the LNP will enter into a 'Confidence and Supply' agreement with One Nation.

Tuesday, 28 November 2017

More changes are made to the Same Sex Marriage Bill in the Senate.

Wednesday, 29 November 2017

Protests start outside the Queensland Parliament as a result of the announcement two days before.

Thursday, 30 November 2017

The protests continue.

Friday, 1 December 2017

A Labor MP from South Australia is accused of being a dual citizen.

Saturday, 2 December 2017

Tim Nicholls sworn in as Queensland Premier.

3 December – 9 December 2017

Same Sex Marriage is not legalised before Parliament shuts down for the Christmas break. This sparks demonstrations by the LGBTIA community for Parliament to resume before Christmas to pass the legislation.

10 – 16 December 2017

Pro Same Sex Marriage Protests continue.

Thursday, 14 December 2017

Star Wars: The Last Jedi released.

17 – 23 December 2017

Star Wars: The Last Jedi breaks all box office records...

24 – 29 December 2017

Protests continue in Australia regarding the lack of legalisation of Same Sex Marriage.

25 December 2017

Twice Upon a Time, the latest Christmas Special for Doctor Who airs. Jodie Whitaker makes a great impression during her inaugural scenes as the Thirteenth Doctor.

Words: 346

Excerpt from: Doctor Who: Changes in Time and Space

“That's not surprising,” the Doctor said. “But you can still lead the way.”

“Of course,” Grefrew Kra said and then opened another door.

They entered a corridor. The Doctor took out the sonic screwdriver and ran a scan. “Hidden cameras,” he commented.

Words: 44

Total: 390

Transformers: Dark of the Moon rating

Transformers: Dark of the Moon

8.0

21st November 2017 Writings

 21^st

Excerpt from: The Kelsington Conspiracy

Elias arrived in the Quad soon enough to hear the end of Krystal's speech. “...And that is why the University of New Oxfordshire shouldn't accept the Kelsington International offer. Thank you for your time.”

'A good ending,' he thought. He knew that he would load-drop the speech off UNOSA's net-archive later.

Words: 51

Excerpt from: Ages of Change – Future Timeline

17 – 23 December 2017

Star Wars: The Last Jedi breaks all box office records...

Words: 15

Excerpt from: Adventures in New Oxford

'Or maybe I should have asked him to wait until tomorrow,' she thought. It would be the first time they would meet more than two days in a row. She shook her head, dismissing those thoughts, and looked around the cafe.

Monday 24 April 2018

Kit entered the cafe.

Monday 4 June 2018

Kara entered the cafe.

Words: 57

Excerpt from: Doctor Who: Changes in Time and Space

“Let's find out what those things could be.”

“Yes,” Sabir said. They then went further into the village.

Back at the TARDIS, Sigrun exited her quarters. She was concerned about Jia'hale. There was something 'off' about her, that had become apparent after Felicia's disappearance. 'She needs help,' she thought. She then went to Jia'hale's quarters and knocked on the door. There was no response. “Jia'hale? It's Sigrun?” Still no response. 'She's somewhere else,' Sigrun realised. She sighed, realising that if someone did want to hide deep in the TARDIS that they wouldn't be found.

'Still, I will try the areas she frequents first, before giving up.'

Sigrun entered the kitchen. She found it empty.

Next was the Console Room.

Words: 121

Total: 244

20th November 2017 Writings

 20^th

Excerpt from: New England After the Plague v2

A referendum is scheduled the next month for a choice between the various Constitutions that had the most support.

Words: 19

Excerpt from: Doctor Who: Changes in Time and Space

“Whatever your plan is, it will fail, and whatever traps you may have put in this building, I will get past them.”

“It will take some time,” the abductor said with a smile. “Time for some other events to occur.”

“Are you forgetting that I'm not alone here?” the Doctor asked.

“I'm well aware that a certain time travelling archaeologist is present,” the abductor countered, with a calm face. “I have planned accordingly.”

“Of course,” the Doctor said. “You seem to have taken everything into account. But there always unexpected variables. Still, I'm giving you the chance now, to tell me where she is.”

“No,” the abductor said. All this time, he had kept his voice calm and measured.

Words: 125

Excerpt from: Ages of Change – Future Timeline

Tuesday, 21 November 2017

A joint sitting of Zimbabwe's Parliament impeaches Robert Mugabe...

Wednesday, 22 November 2017

Bill Shorten calls for Turnbull recall the House of Representatives, again.

Thursday, 23 November 2017

The Senate continues debating the Same Sex Marriage Bill.

Friday, 24 November 2017

A National MP from Western Australia is accused of having dual citizenship.

Saturday, 25 November 2017

The Queensland Election is too close to call as of the end of the night.

26 November – 2 December 2017

The Citizenship Debacle continues, as does the debates about the Same Sex Marriage Bill.

Sunday, 26 November 2017

The Western Australian National MP is proved to not have dual citizenship.

Annastacia Palaszczuk concedes defeat, as it is determined that Labor would not have a majority of seats. One Nation picks up 7 seats.

Monday, 27 November 2017

More changes are made to the Same Sex Marriage Bill in the Senate.

Tim Nicholls announces that the LNP will enter into a 'Confidence and Supply' agreement with One Nation.

Tuesday, 28 November 2017

More changes are made to the Same Sex Marriage Bill in the Senate.

Wednesday, 29 November 2017

Protests start outside the Queensland Parliament as a result of the announcement two days before.

Thursday, 30 November 2017

The protests continue.

Friday, 1 December 2017

A Labor MP from South Australia is accused of being a dual citizen.

Saturday, 2 December 2017

Tim Nicholls sworn in as Queensland Premier.

3 December – 9 December 2017

Same Sex Marriage is not legalised before Parliament shuts down for the Christmas break. This sparks demonstrations by the LGBTIA community for Parliament to resume before Christmas to pass the legislation.

10 – 16 December 2017

Pro Same Sex Marriage Protests continue.

Words: 288

Total: 432

God's Not Dead Rating

God's Not Dead

9.5

19th November 2017 Writings

 19^th

Excerpt from: Doctor Who: Season 8.5

“Yes, but very slowly,” the Doctor said.

“Sure,” TJ said with a wary look at the crack. She began to move slowly towards the Doctor. She had taken a couple of steps, when the crack grew wider. “Uh-oh!”

The Doctor scanned it again. “Of course, this isn’t foolproof!”

“So there is something there you can’t detect?”

“Quite likely. However, I have a plan.”

“You don’t sound confident.”

“First step, another scan.”

“What use would that be?” TJ asked with incredulosity.

“Not to determine what is beyond it, but to determine something else.”

Words: 100

Excerpt from: Ages of Change – Future Timeline

Wednesday, 29 November 2017

The Same Sex Marriage Bill is sent back to the House of Representatives.

Thursday, 30 November 2017

The House of Representatives debates the changes made to the Same Sex Marriage Bill in the Senate.

Friday, 1 December 2017

A Labor MP from South Australia is accused of being a dual citizen.

3 December – 9 December 2017

Same Sex Marriage is not legalised before Parliament shuts down for the Christmas break. This sparks demonstrations by the LGBTIA community for Parliament to resume before Christmas to pass the legislation.

Words: 92

Excerpt from: Doctor Who: Changes in Time and Space

“Good,” the Doctor said. He left the tavern. “Well, come on then!”

The group left the tavern and began walking southwards along the main street. They didn't know that they were under observation. “You won't find me, Doctor... Not for a while...”

Suddenly, River ducked to the side. “What's wrong?” the Doctor asked.

“Something's not right,” River responded. She looked around, and signalled the others to come alongside her. They all moved alongside her.

“Something else? Or is it linked?” Felicia asked.

Words: 85

Total: 277

Church notes - 19th November 2017

19th November 2017
All Age Service
Psalm 46
Pslam 116:1, 2

Children, similarity to their parents. Following their example.
Ephesians 5:1
We also need to imitate God's character. We see how Jesus is, through the Gospel.
The most important thing - Love

Love Never fails
1 Corinthians 12:27 - 13:14
Most Excellent Way
13:1 - 3
Without love, we have nothing. We need to have love. We need to use our spiritual gifts in love.

What is love?
It is used in many different ways.

1 Cor 15:4 - 7
Love means dying to yourself.
If we're not patient we can get angry.
We need to make sacrifices, die to our desires. Die to gossip, self promotion, revenge...

Luke 6:32
We shouldn't make excuses not to show love.
If we forget how to love how God wants us to love, we have a perfect picture in Christ.
Romans 5:8

Jesus' Love was real. It was costly.

1 John 3:16

18th November 2017 Writings

 18^th

Excerpt from: The Kelsington Conspiracy

Elias arrived in the Quad soon enough to hear the end of Krystal's speech.

Words: 14

Excerpt from: Doctor Who: Season 8.5

“So, I can move?” TJ asked.

“Yes, but very slowly,” the Doctor said.

“Sure,” TJ said with a wary look at the crack. She began to move slowly towards the Doctor. She had taken a couple of steps…

Words: 41

Excerpt from: Ages of Change – Future Timeline

26 – 30 November 2017

The Citizenship Debacle continues, as does the debates about the Same Sex Marriage Bill.

Sunday, 26 November 2017

The Western Australian National MP is proved to not have dual citizenship.

Monday, 27 November 2017

More changes are made to the Same Sex Marriage Bill in the Senate.

Tuesday, 28 November 2017

More changes are made to the Same Sex Marriage Bill in the Senate.

Words: 69

Excerpt from: Doctor Who: Changes in Time and Space

“Since when are you careful?” River asked.

“Most of the time!” the Doctor objected.

River stared at him.

“Some of the time,” the Doctor corrected.

Ignoring the looks that River was giving the Doctor, Grefrew Kra asked, “So where do we start?”

“Where else? Back at the boarding house,” the Doctor decided.

Five minutes later, the group arrived at the back of the boarding house, at the door that Grefrew Kra had used earlier. “There probably isn't much more here,” Kellie said.

“You're most likely wrong. There is always more to find,” River said.

“Even if it's irrelevant,” Kellie stated.

“Nothing is irrelevant,” the Doctor said.

Grefrew Kra opened the door. “Follow me.”

“Nothing's changed,” Grefrew Kra said.

Words:

Total: 244

Star Trek Discovery 1.09 Into the Forest I Go review

Into the Forest I Go review

The ninth episode of the series, picking up where the previous one left off. It has a good start, with Lorca wanting to do something about the Klingons responding to the Pahvan signal, but Starfleet recalling Discovery to Starbase 46. Thus Lorca orders them to warp to the starbase instead of spore-jumping there. This is presented very well, it follows on from what has been revealed about his character so far. He persists when Stamets wonders why he wants a check up on the effect that the Spore drive may be having on him.

Turns out, there is something wrong with Stamets. His brain has been undergoing changes due to the effects of being the navigator. Then there is the slip up by Tilly, who had assumed that Stamets had told Culbur about the side effects that he has been experiencing. (It appears that Culbur wasn't surprised.) However, the plan to defeat the cloaking device by sneaking aboard the Klingon ship and installing sensors was a good plan. That there would be a large risk for the officers involved seems to be the reason why Lorca wouldn't let Burnham go in the first instance.

Is there something more there. More to the reason why Lorca wanted Burnham on Discovery than has been revealed so far. Most likely. However 133 spore-jumps in quick succession seems a little excessive (and Stamets is wondering whether he could stand the strain), but it works. Aboard the Ship of the Dead, Burnham and Tyler find Cornwell (just as well given what's next). Are the sensors too conspicuous, yes. The depiction of Tyler's PTSD, when he sees L'Rell on the other side of the room is rather well done.

Burnham then has to complete the mission, as Tyler is then in no shape to continue the mission (as Cornwell tells her). She then goes to the bridge to place the second sensor. The scene when she talks to Kol via the universal translator is interesting. (If the Klingons had been isolationist for nearly a century, there would be next to no chance for using a universal translator. Hence the specifications for the software may be somewhere on Qo'noS, but Kol and his supporters would have little use for it, even if they knew that it was there).

Still, Burnham delaying Kol while the Discovery continued the 133 jumps was a good scene. The conclusion to this episode was done well too. Discovery is recalled again. Lorca talks Stamets into doing one more jump. Tyler goes to the brig and asks L'Rell what was done to him. Her response is... cryptic (I'm still sure that he's not Voq!) The ending where the last jump goes awry is a very effective cliffhanger. 8/10.

Looney Tunes: Back in Action rating

Looney Tunes: Back in Action

8.0