Contrary to popular opinion, this is in fact God's world whether or not people believe it. God created the universe and everything in it including you and me. He placed us on the world at this particular point in history.
Christians believe this about God because we believe that he has clearly made himself known. He is not a God who is playing silly games with us. Whether or not people choose to recognise this, Christians believe that God uniquely revealed himself in the historic person of Jesus Christ.
The whole idea of God taking on human flesh and coming into our world, which is the major contention of Christianity, does at first glance seem singularly unlikely. However, an illustration of C S Lewis is helpful at this point. Lewis asks the question how a creature can have a meaningful encounter with his creator. He takes the example of Shakespeare and Hamlet. He asks how these two people could possibly meet and concludes that there is no way that Hamlet can bring about a meeting with Shakespeare. It is quite outside his sphere of possibilities and in fact the only way these two people could meet is if Shakespeare had taken the initiative and written himself into the play as one of its characters; there on the stage Shakespeare could meet Hamlet. The analogy is obvious.
Christians believe that God has done what men could not possibly do, that he has written himself into the script of history as its foremost figure. Here, God confronts man. Jesus does not walk as a man among equals, but stands among them as their rightful Lord, the King of all creation. We believe this fact to have been clearly demonstrated by his resurrection from the dead.
None of us lives as though this were the state of affairs. All men without exception, including the most religious of men, have rebelled against the rule and authority of the King. None of us has lived in God's world the way he intends us to. The rebellion may be active hostility against God, or it may equally well be passive indifference.
If we do not surrender but continue to strut about God's world as if we owned the place, doing our own thing and playing king in our own little worlds, then at the end of the day, God will be God and rebels will be overthrown.
But if we do stop rebelling and come before the Lord of the universe in humble surrender we are no longer treated as rebels and a general amnesty is declared. This complete forgiveness and acceptance by God is made possible by Christ's historic death on the cross, for it was there that he took on himself the punishment that our rebellion deserves. Furthermore, we are no longer treated as rebels, but we are adopted as his sons and daughters and come into an altogether new relationship with the God who made us. We respond to God's offer through repentance (turning from things we know to be wrong) and faith (believing in and committing our lives to Christ).
In summary therefore, the first proposition is that we know that God exists because he has clearly revealed himself in the historic person of Jesus Christ, who is the rightful king of the universe. Secondly, all men are rebellious to the idea that God has a right to rule their life. Thirdly, God tells us to stop rebelling. Fourthly, if we continue to run our own lives and reject his authority, God will be God over us and we will ultimately be overthrown. Fifthly, if we do surrender, we are no longer treated as rebels but are welcomed into a new relationship as his adopted sons and daughters.
"He is not a God playing silly games with us".
How arrogant. First, stop trying for equality with Creator. Without putting man down, acknowledge that the intellectual and power difference between man and Creator is greater than the difference between a microbe on a flea on your cat to you, the owner of the cat. Got that?? Now....consider that Creator might have made our 3D+time universe and put us into it because He figured we'd be fun to watch. (Maybe the dinosaurs got to be boring?) Forget all that arrogant love stuff and consider that Creator is the Potter and we are the clay. Get off your high horse and admit what we are; mud people that the Jesus part of the creator took a liking to and stop thinking about how we are so great and killed God but think about what it was like for Jesus to put off the God-stuff for 33 years and become a human (microbe) instead of being God. THAT is a sacrifice! If you think of us as being invented by Creator to be fun to watch instead of continuing to demand equality with Creator, most of the questions regarding theology goes away. Comment??
Trouble is the Bible is really big on the God loving us love stuff - the "we're just playthings" view has absolutely no evidence to support it other than your own assertion - which some might say is a rather more arrogant position than Dr Saunders!
"Jesus does not walk as a man among equals, but stands among them as their rightful Lord, the King of all creation. We believe this fact to have been clearly demonstrated by his resurrection from the dead."
Except that Jesus never claimed to be god, this theology was invented 70 years after he died and there is no evidence that Jesus came back to life, none whatsoever, only ancient stories which we know were made up.
"All men without exception, including the most religious of men, have rebelled against the rule and authority of the King. None of us has lived in God's world the way he intends us to. The rebellion may be active hostility against God, or it may equally well be passive indifference."
Well it's kinda difficult to follow something which is so lacking in evidence, consistency and definition. I mean, if he was actually really telling people how to behave then you'd have a point, but all you've got are ancient text, myriad inconsistent sects and no clear, unequivocal message from god. It's almost as though he's not real.
"God says to man the only thing you would expect in such circumstances and that is, 'Stop rebelling, this is not your world but mine. Therefore live in it my way!'"
So god doesn't want us to have free will then. Christianity is just full of holes. Either god wants us to be free or he wants us to do exactly as he wants, like a tyrannical dictator. Which is it to be?
"If we do not surrender but continue to strut about God's world as if we owned the place, doing our own thing and playing king in our own little worlds, then at the end of the day, God will be God and rebels will be overthrown."
You make god sound like some sick Mafia boss or a horrible parent who wants to bash his children around for being themselves. I cannot imagine a more despicable god.
"This complete forgiveness and acceptance by God is made possible by Christ's historic death on the cross, for it was there that he took on himself the punishment that our rebellion deserves"
If Jesus took the punishment then it's not forgiveness, it's restitution. They are mutually exclusive, by definition. Which is it to be?
Also, I'm against animal and human sacrifice, it's immoral and any respectable god wouldn't make this a requirement of so-called (mis-called) 'forgiveness'. How does a tortuous death make things better? What kind of message does that send out? The core of Christian doctrine is sick, immoral, twisted and downright wrong.
A real god would do better than that.
"we know that God exists because he has clearly revealed himself in the historic person of Jesus Christ"
That's just a stupid circular argument. Is that the best you can do? And you wonder why people who actually think about Christianity have a hard time believing such nonsense?
"who is the rightful king of the universe"
I'm against monarchies. They are immoral. No-one has the birthright to rule over any other person. Monarchies are an ancient, anachronistic, immoral way of ruling and if we were starting from scratch we wouldn't invent them, that's why most countries today don't have one.
"Secondly, all men are rebellious to the idea that God has a right to rule their life"
"Thirdly, God tells us to stop rebelling"
Rebelling against what? God's never told me, in person, to stop anything. All I've had is ancient scrolls and myriad religions thrust down my throat and that proves nothing except that god can't be arsed to tell me in person or doesn't exist.
"if we continue to run our own lives and reject his authority, God will be God over us and we will ultimately be overthrown"
Like I said, evil Mafia boss, celestial dictator. Your view of god is one of an immoral god.
The Gospel message always divides people - as Paul says in 2 Corinthians to some it is the fragrance of life and to others the stench of death.
Some embraced Jesus as Saviour and Lord. Others rejected him and nailed him to a cross. That has always been the way and always will be.
If you are interested in follow up questions to this gospel presentation there are plenty under the apologetics tag on this blog.
>That has always been the way and always will be.
When I was going through a really hard time I went to London to St Pauls Cathedral. I had never been there before but I arranged to meet up with some other of the women who were being persecuted in the secret family courts, accused of having Parental Alienation Syndrome. No-one else turned up, a few met up at the Royal Courts of Justice where we were going to read out some documents, but none of them wanted to go to St Pauls, so I went there on my own. I had selected three psalms in my Bible before I set off, they were Psalm 35, 36 and 37. I intended to quietly sit in St Pauls and read them out as a prayer.
When I got inside St Pauls a man wearing a long black robe invited me and others to join the service, I was sitting on the seats in front, and he led us into the choir stalls so we could join the service. I sat quietly reading my selected Psalms in my Bible, then some men women and children came in front of us, dressed in red and white and they started singing. I sat listening, and was just astonished when I realised what they were singing was psalm 35 and they went on to sing psalm 36. I had a different version of the Bible to what they were singing, so didn't realise at first, but when I realised I felt so happy inside, I just knew God had heard my prayer.
I just know God exists but I still have days where I fall apart, but God is there all right.


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G.I. Joe: Proud Patriot Pigeon
It is not a frequent occurence, in the part of the country in which the author of BV was raised (and where the spirit of the American nineteen-sixties still rules) for the US military to recieve much fanfare, or even much respect. This is particularly true when you talk to the many animal rights supporters and activists that gravitate here, and who have much to say about the military's animal welfare policies. The author herself is not always in concord with military policy.
Yet I will go out on a limb, here, in a blog dedicated on at least some level to cherishing and protecting the animals that populate our world, to say that whatever your politics, whatever your feelings about this or previous administrations, the men and women of the military deserve your respect and support, and yes, the dead deserve to be honored today, on memorial day. Today, we mourn the fallen–without qualification or sneering, if you please.
First enacted to honor Union soldiers felled in Civil War, Memorial Day was expanded to include American casualties of any war or military action after WWI. Anybody who has visited the American cemetary at Normandy can attest to the power of that memorial. And every country seems to have its own version of the tomb of the unknown soldier.
Indeed, there are many more unknown soldiers than you might even realize, because yes, there are animals among them. Take the Homing pigeon: many of these birds have flown and died in America's history, including those that did so in WWII, after the holiday was expanded.
The most famous of all American homing pigeons might just be G.I. Joe, who flew for the United States Army Pigeon Service. Joe was one of 54,000+ pigeons in the Service, and in his official capcity he saved the lives of the inhabitants of the village of Calvi Vecchia, Italy, and those of the British troops who were occupying it it the time.
The village, believed by Allied forces to be under enemy control, had been scheduled for bombardedment no later than 18 October 1943. But in the nick of time Joe arrived at Army headquarters with the message that the British had triumphed there. Over a thousand people were saved by that freaking bird, if you'll beg the author's pardon.
G.I. Joe's bravery was recognized by the Mayor of London in 1946, when he awarded Joe the prized Dickin Medal for gallantry. Again, folkes, this is some freaking great pigeon. Makes you look differently at the obnoxious objects swarming the trashcans downtown.
G.I. Joe was lucky; his story has a happy ending. He made it through the war, as so many young men and women did not, and lived out his retirement at Fort Monmouth in New Jersey, alongside twenty-four of his brothers and sisters in arms. Ultimetely, Joe died at the Detroit Zoological Gardens at the age of eighteen.
The Cemetary at Normandy is filled with 18year old boys. The author suspects that Joe would have liked to have saved them, too.
To Joe, and all of the men and women of the U.S. Armed Services who haven't made it home to roost: R.I.P.
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How often can you afford the time, and expense, for a really big trip?
Most people are lucky if they can get away once or maybe twice a year. And with all the planning and research required to take a family on holiday – from choosing a destination to booking flights – why not make it really worthwhile and choose a luxury family holiday that you'll all remember fondly for years to come? A holiday is only as good as the place you stay, so here are a selection of hotels that are guaranteed to inspire you.
Into the wild in East Africa: Four Seasons Safari Lodge, Serengeti, Tanzania.
Far from being a rough-and-ready bush experience, the Four Seasons Safari Lodge offers one of those luxury family holidays that will stay with you and your children forever. The lodge, situated in the mid Serengeti, sports an infinity pool above a natural watering hole. So, game can be spotted from the comfort of the poolside without any need for early morning game drives. Those who do go on the game drives will be rewarded with sights of a range of animals, you might even see the all of the Big Five. There's a Kids Club with a range of activities and a Discovery Centre with 3D topographic maps, wildlife films and more.
Sun, ski and snow in the USA: The Regis Aspen Resort, Aspen.
Near the foot of the Aspen Mountain this grand hotel is a winter fantasy for adults and children alike. With details such as impressive marble finishes and chandeliers, you'll not want to miss afternoon tea in the vast drawing room. The hotel is close to upmarket shops and restaurants, as well as the bus stop for the (free) bus that takes skiers up to the slopes. Buttermilk Mountain is an ideal place for children to learn to ski and they can also go on a guided dog sled ride or a snowmobile tour.
Cable cars and culture at the Mount Nelson Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa.
The elegant, colonial style Mount Nelson Hotel is the grande dame of Cape Town and is in close proximity to the famous Table Mountain. The hotel was recently revamped and offers interconnecting suites with mini sitting room areas and kitchenettes, perfect for a luxury family holidays. The rooms have four-poster beds, fresh flowers and marble finishes. Children will be well looked after in the Nellie & Nelson activity centre when not going on family excursions to see the penguins at Boulders Beach or taking a ride up Table Mountain in a cable car.
Eastern elegance at the Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong.
Oriental embodies the sophistication of Hong Kong. Visitors and locals enjoy Michelin-starred Pierre restaurant with its breathtaking views. There is also a swimming pool, holistic spa, and a bar. Children are spoiled with dressing gowns, T-shirts and baseball caps, with a Chinese zodiac toy for your toddler.
Beach bliss on the Costa Blanca: Hotel AR Diamante Beach Spa & Convention Centre, Calpe.
most amazing hotels in Calpe. Diamante Beach Spa & Convention Centre is in close proximity to the powdery white beach and has incomparable views of the Mediterranean ocean and the Peñón de Ifach. Exclusive suites with connecting rooms are ideal for families and boast a range of amenities. Spoil yourself with the luxurious spa facilities and acclaimed gastronomy. Outside of the hotels in Calpe, the area has an ideal climate, amazing cuisine and range of activities for the whole family.
If you are considering hotels in Calpe, why not get in touch with AR hotels to let us know your individual needs and desires. At AR Hotels is one of those hotels in Calpe where we love nothing more than to welcome our guests into a world where they will feel most comfortable.


حاجی عزیزی, محمد, نصیری, مسعود. (1397). تعیین عمق مؤثر نفوذ ستون سنگی در شیب‌های خاکی با استفاده از روش‌های عددی و آزمایشگاهی. نشریه مهندسی عمران و محیط زیست دانشگاه تبریز, 48.1(90), 1-12.
محمد حاجی عزیزی; مسعود نصیری. "تعیین عمق مؤثر نفوذ ستون سنگی در شیب‌های خاکی با استفاده از روش‌های عددی و آزمایشگاهی". نشریه مهندسی عمران و محیط زیست دانشگاه تبریز, 48.1, 90, 1397, 1-12.
حاجی عزیزی, محمد, نصیری, مسعود. (1397). 'تعیین عمق مؤثر نفوذ ستون سنگی در شیب‌های خاکی با استفاده از روش‌های عددی و آزمایشگاهی', نشریه مهندسی عمران و محیط زیست دانشگاه تبریز, 48.1(90), pp. 1-12.
حاجی عزیزی, محمد, نصیری, مسعود. تعیین عمق مؤثر نفوذ ستون سنگی در شیب‌های خاکی با استفاده از روش‌های عددی و آزمایشگاهی. نشریه مهندسی عمران و محیط زیست دانشگاه تبریز, 1397; 48.1(90): 1-12.
پایدارسازی شیب‌های خاکی یکی از مسائلِ مهمی است که در کانون توجه مهندسین ژئوتکنیک قرار دارد. یکی از روش‌های متداول و مناسب برای مسلح کردن شیروانی‌های خاکی استفاده از ستون‌های سنگی است. استفاده از روش‌های عددی و تحلیلی در پایدارسازی شیب‌های خاکی به کمکِ ستون سنگی، از جمله روش‌های متداولی است که توسط محققین مختلف مورد بررسی قرار گرفته است. پایداری شیب‌های خاکی در اثر عوامل مختلف مانند نیروهای زلزله، تغییر تراز سطح آب زیر زمینی، خاکریزی در بالادست شیب و یا خاکبرداری از پایین دست شیب، تهدید می‌گردد که همگی این عوامل سبب افزایش نیروهای محرک شده و در نهایت ناپایداری در شیب خاکی پدیدار می‌گردد. هدف از انجام این پژوهش، مطالعه عددی و آزمایشگاهیِ بررسی عملکرد ستون سنگی و میزان عمق نفوذِ مؤثرِ آن در لایه متراکم، در شیب‌های خاکیِ دولایه ماسه‌ای است. در این پژوهش با استفاده از ساخت مدل شیروانی ماسه‌ای و اشباع آن به کمک بارش و سپس اعمال بارگذاری، عمق مناسب نفوذ ستون سنگی در لایه متراکم به دست آمده است که به عنوان نوآوری کار مطرح می‌گردد. نتایج حاصل از آزمایشگاه به روش تفاضل محدود سه بعدی (FLAC3D) نیز مورد تأیید قرار گرفته‌اند. همچنین نتایج مدل‌سازی‌های آزمایشگاهی و تحلیل‌های عددی نشان داده‌اند که وجود ستون سنگی در وسط شیبِ ماسه‌ای دو لایه تأثیر چشمگیری در افزایش پایداری شیروانی مسلح دارد.
Stabilization of earth is one of the main issues in the geotechnical engineering. A common method for reinforcing earth slopes is using stone columns. In all earth slopes, the primary way for stabilization is the excavation in slope crest and/or filling slope toes, if this action would not increase safety factor enough, other procedures should applied. Three common styles of stabilization methods are; vertical reinforcement (such as stone columns), horizontal reinforcement (like geotextile layers), oblique reinforcement (such as nailing). Using numerical and analytical approaches in reinforced slope stability by stone column is the common method which done by many researchers. Earth slope stability threaten by various factors such as earthquake forces, water table changes, filling upstream and cutting downstream of slope, which increase active forces and finally cause slope instability. When we are suspicious about stability of earth slopes, immediate actions and preventative steps should use for suppression of instability occurrence. The purpose of this research is experimentally and numerically investigates stone column behavior and penetration depth in stiff layer in two-layered sandy slope. In this article sandy slope constructed and the model saturated by raining technique and then loading process carried out. With regard to the processes mentioned above, the penetration depth in stiffer layer gained which is the innovation of this paper. The acquired results confirmed by three-dimensional finite difference method (FLAC 3D). The results of experimental modeling and numerical analysis also indicate that presence of stone column in middle of two-layered sandy slope has a great impact on stability of reinforced slope.
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Hi, I´m looking for any info about my Great Great Grandfather George Sankey (b1826 Worcester) who lived at 25 Church Street, Stourbridge between at least 1857 and 1861 (probably longer) and worked as a porter on the Oxford, Worcester and Wolverhampton Railway at Stourbridge station from about 1853. He married Mary Hill (b Coalbournbrook 1828) at Dudley on Christmas Day 1849. I know the family had moved to Birmingham by 1871. His father was Samuel and a Labourer but I have no other details of him. The Sankeys were my mother´s family.
Gareth Jenkins (now living in Spain) (Rec'd 19th Dec 2012)
Hi I am trying to find my mother's family. Her father was born in Stourbridge William H Firmstone in 1912 and i believe he had two siblings Francis(1916)and Jessie(1919). Their mother was Alice Maria Edwards.William married Dorothy Parsons but sadly they divorced and we have no other information about the Firmstone family.Anything would be of great help.
Thanks, Sue [email protected] (Rec'd 7th Dec 2012)
I am trying to find out the history of L.M.Denham listed at the stourbridge Memorial 1914-18 war. If you have any knowledge of this service person please contact me.
Thank you... Tim Denham (Rec'd 11th Nov 2012)
Hi, There is a Cpl A E Baker who was awarded a DCM during WWI his service number was 11398. He was Worcestershire regiment and attended the LTMB (Stourbridge). I am trying to find out more about this gentleman. Any help would be gratefully received. We believe he may be the father of an 80+ year old gentleman who lives locally and is trying to find out more about his father. I have the award citation from London Gazette. From other sources I believe he was 1st Battn. and by the end of the war he had been promoted to at least acting sgt. His first name is Albert and I am hoping the E. stands for Ernest. I can find no death recorded and so he did seem to survive the war. Please feel free to forward this e-mail to another person if they can help.
Many thanks. Marg Muntz (Rec'd 8th Nov 2012)
Two of my wife's ancestors were a Thomas Jinks(?) and his daughter Mary Ann. Their surname is uncertain, a transcript of the 1881 Census has it as "Seaks", and Mary Ann born in Oldswinford. I've found a Mary Ann Jinks of the correct age in the BMD records for Dudley for Sept 1855.Am I on the correct track? The family were in King William St, Amblecote in 1881. John Rees (Rec'd 4th Nov 2012)
Staffordshire Foley's, our ancestors from the late 1700's to the late 1800's were all in the glass industry but we know nothing about them beyond what is in the census. Beginning with William, born 1787 and his wife Lucy b1791 down, any information about them gratefully received! All from the Stourbridge/Brierley Hill region. Debi Foley (Rec'd 2nd Nov 2012)
I am researching family history. I have come across a Levi Downing- he would be my GG Grandfather. His profession listed on his daughters marriage certificate 1915 was Picture Palace Pa...unable to read the final word. I am presuming he lived in Halesowen. Wondered if you might be able to help with what his job might be and at which picture palace.
I know its a big ask but any info would be grateful Susan Treverton (Received 1st Nov 2012)
I am looking for information about ARDEN PEARSON who was born in 1587 in Old Swinford. She was married to Thomas Pearson,born 1583. I don\'t know any more about her other than the names of her children, who are Roger 1602-1614, Margery 1608-1667, Stephen 1605, and Jane 1614. Arden is my 11th greatgrandmother. I have spent hours trying to find out more about her or Thomas but with no luck. Can anyone help.
Best wishes Ruth [email protected] (Rec'd 28th Oct 2012)
My Father, Joseph Horace Brammah was born in Stourbridge. He also has 2 twin brothers buried in Stourbridge. Would anyone know where he lived when he was born? Does anyone know where his twin brothers are buried in Stourbridge as I would like to visit their grave. Also of the building is still standing where he lived as a child. Rob Brammah (Rec'd 4th Oct 2012)
Researching the Patrick and Ann (Burke) McDonnell family. Moved to Stourbridge from Ireland about 1855. Patrick worked as a bricklayer\'s assistant. Children: Patrick, Myles, Michael, Ann, William. Emigrated to the US about 1884. Kristin (Rec'd 25th Sep 2012)
Looking for an Ester Skidmore born in Amblecote about 1827. Tom Thompson (Rec'd 16th Aug 2012)
Trying to trace a barbara bayliss born 1931 in stourbridge area, her mothers maiden name was longville. her father was frederick bayliss. Fredrick Bayliss was my grandfathers half brother. Irene (Rec'd 20 July 2012)
Hi there, I am writing to you from Australia. A couple of weeks ago, I saw a TV show on the narrowboats called "The Water Boatman". In one of the episodes, there was a segment on a business which made canopies for the long boats.
The lady who owned the business was Vicky Tonks. I don\'t know how old the show is, but when I saw the name Tonks I sat up and took note, as one of my ancestors was William Tonks, who was born in the Worcester area about 1754. William was in the Royal Marines, and was on the flagship Syrius which arrived in Sydney Australia in 1788. The name Tonks was changed to Tunks someshere along the line, and we have an association here in Australia called The Tunks Descendants Assoc, which has done a lot of geneaology on the family, but no one seems to be able to find any record of William prior to leaving England. The reason for my email is that I am wondering if it would be possible to get in touch with Vicky, as the name is so unusual, it could be more than coincidence.
I am hoping you can help me Kind regards Kristin Stevens (Rec'd 27th June 2012)
I am trying to find anything about my Gt Gt Grandfather Henry Beavan. Henry was born in Old Swinford about 1820. He was transported to Tasmania(Van Diemans Land)when he was 15, and spent the rest of his life there. I would like to know who his parents were, brothers & sisters, and where he lived. Many thanks. Mary Bryant, New Zealand (Rec'd 25th June 2012)
My husband's grandparents George and Eliza Meredith had close connections with Enville Hall. He and six of his eleven children worked there. Has any one got any information about this family. I am told that there are Tombstones in Enville Churchyard dating back to the 1700 s, of the meredith family. Pearl Meredith (Rec'd 13th June 2012)
Hi - I am based in Somerset, I am trying to research my wife's family (Cartwright) – they lived in Kingswinfold originally, then Cradley Heath. They set up an iron works in Stourbridge with a Mr Rhodes and in the 1900 – 1950's seemed to be a fairly big and important employer in the area. I was wondering if you can help? I am trying to find out about the company. If you – or somebody else knows about them I would love to know. If you need further information I can send names dob etc. for the Cartwright family. Thank you – in hoping! Neil Owen (Rec'd 28th May 2012)
I am trying to find a distant relative who we believe originated from Austria. I am going back 200 odd years . The name was "Shiner" or maybe "Schiner" family folklore has it he was knighted, for services to the glass industry.
Can anybody please help ? Peter Saunders (Rec'd 26th May 2012)
Hello, I'm researching my Jones, Billingham families from Stourbridge. William Jones marries Sebra Billingham and witnesses were: Richard Billingham and Ann Billingham. Does anyone have anything on the Jones side before 1840 census (they were living at mt. pleasant in 1840)? Thank you, from Southern California, Sara (Rec'd 18th May 2012)
Seeking any information on Jervaise (Jervase) FLAVELL, early 17th century or late 1500's. Stourbridge, Bromsgrove region. Dennis Flavell (Rec'd 4th May 2012)
I live in Florida USA I am trying to trace ancestors from the Stourbridge area, my grandfather John Gibbons married Norah Mee Murphy, 2 children Annie Eliza and Thomas. Norah had sisters Annie and Maggie. Paula Johnson [email protected] (Rec'd 23rd April 2012)
Hello all! I am researching the Homer Family of Lye. John Homer married Fanny Huntley in 1877. They had 8 children, George, Sarah, Mercy, Joseph, Lizzie, Silvia, John and Harriet. Fanny was born in Upton Upon Severn and was the daughter of Henry and Sarah Huntley. I am related to Fanny as my maiden name was Huntley. I would love to make contact with any relatives, exchange information and even meet, Thanks Sheila [email protected] (Rec'd 10th April 2012)
Hi! I live in Somerset England. I\'m from Dudley in the Midlands. I want to find out about my Tibbetts family. My Grandfather was Benjamin Ernest Tibbetts and died at 78 years of age about 1952/3.He married Elizabeth Hall (ka Polly) He had sisters Laura and Nellie and Maud and Brother Rowland. They lived around Pensnett Brierley Hill Staffs. His Grandfather was Edwin and his Grand Mother was Sarah. They sent a Bible to him from America when he was a small boy.
Your replies would be appreciated Patricia. [email protected] (Rec'd 26th Mar 2012)
My father was born in 1902 at Amblecott Road, Lye. On leaving school he was apprenticed as a Cobbler. There were lots of related Pearsons in the Stourbrige. One uncle Fred was a fireman and lived In Hill Street, Stourbridge. Any informtion would be appreciated. John A Pearson (Rec'd 14th Mar 2012)
MALPAS Seeking decendents of George and Charlotte Malpas charlotte died in 1832 of cholera and was interned along with her son in St Marys Church Kingswinford. Alan Morphus [email protected] (Rec'd 20th Feb 2012)
A death record for an Ancestor, Martin Garriety, states "Certificate received from ...DeputyCoroner for Worcestershire - Inquest held 1st Dec'r 1884. Would you direct me to resources for obtaining information about his inquest, please? Thank you.
Mildred Way [email protected] (Rec'd 10th Feb 2012)
I am currently researching the Cope side of my family and have got as far as George and Emma Cope who are my Great Great Grandparents. I am stuck with Emma. I would like to find out her maiden name. I know that she was born 1859/60 in Brierley Hill and I think married George in 1879. If anyone has any information that may help, it would be very much appreciated. Thanks, Laura [email protected] (rec'd 5th Feb 2012)
Trying to find James Henry Scott born 27/5/1868 Stourbridge. Parents William Scott & Catherine Tooth.
Thanks, Col Cafferky [email protected] (Rec'd 24th Jan 2012)
I am researching the Guest family who lived on Brettell Lane in the mid to late 1800's. Does anybody have any info please? Alan Guest (Rec'd 21 Jan 2012) [email protected]
Can anyone help me trace what happened to Emily Male, who lived in Birmingham Street, Stourbridge, Worcestershire, D.O.B. 1898? Census 1911 is all there is of her, no more records can be found. Who did she marry? Did she go and live abroad? Was she called by another name? Any information would be great. Thank you W Taylor (Rec'd 19th Jan 2012)
I am trying to trace my family tree my father was born in stourbridge in 1914 how would i get started?
Brian Winwood [email protected] ( Rec'd Jan 2012)
I have made a lot of progress in my research on my biological roots. Surnames of interest: Rule, Drewry and Guest. My main focus at present is on James Rule. He was born in Glasgow to John Rule & Margaret Anderson. He had 2 younger brothers; John & George. He married Phoebe Anne Drewry in 1879. They had 2 sons; Philip Anderson Rule 1881 & Archibald Guest Rule 1884. Family apparently broke up. Phoebe & Archibald emigrated to USA 1887, Philip 1895. James perhaps became a homeless person. Records of living at Dudley Union Workhouse off & on late 1890\'s. 1901 is last entry. Perhaps died on the streets without I.D. and was buried in a pauper\'s grave. Info on James, John & George and families would be appreciated. THANKS P.R.Baker [email protected] (Rec'd Jan 2012)
Hello, I am hoping you may be able to help me with my family research. I am trying to locate the birthplace/date etc. for my Great grandmother. Annie Brooks born about 1866 Lye or Stourbride. She is recorded on the 1871, aged 5 census as living with her grandfather Samuel Brooks, aged 51, in Old Swinford. Any clues please.
Regards Robert Pritchett [email protected] (Rec'd 3 Jan 2012)
Hi, I live in Australia and have recently researching my grandmothers heritage. Her name is Dorothy Corser and research goes back to Stourbridge (noted as a place where the corsers hailed, Upton Crescent I think). I have noticed however that there is a corser street in stourbridge. I am just wondering if this street would be named after the family. As I have only just begun my research i am very interested in finding out if there may be anything you might be able to help me with. thank you and kind regards, Amanda McNaught - Sydney, Australia [email protected] (Rec'd 3 Jan 2012)
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The Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. F2 (Panzer IV F2) is a Rank II German medium tank with a battle rating of 3.7 (AB) and 3.3 (RB/SB). It was introduced during the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before Update 1.41. Introducing the long 75 mm cannon onto the Panzer IV tank, the Panzer IV F2 presents the new age of firepower for the medium tank.
The Panzer IV F2 is a very capable tank on the battlefield. It can engage enemies at medium range with startling effectiveness, but at long ranges its effectiveness starts to drop.
The Pz. IV F2, along with the IV G, is one of the mainstays of the German armour line in Rank II/III. Unlike the previous C/E models, it has a much more powerful KwK 40 L/43 75mm long-barrelled gun that can reliably penetrate nearly every single tank within the F2's BR range (2.3-4.3). The new gun is a very welcome upgrade for any German tanker, having a very good PzGr 39 shell with good HE filler and high velocity. It is not recommended to use APCR due to poor spalling/fragmentation effects and low ranged penetration except against the thickest armour.
Besides the gun, the F2 also possesses decent maneuverability. While not on par with certain Russian and British tanks such as the T-34 and Cromwell, the IV can still comfortably outflank and outspeed Shermans, KV-1s, and in some cases, unspaded T-34 models. Use this maneuverability to avoid shots and get into crucial firing positions, as the IV F2 has very poor armour compared to its contemporaries.
The armour on the IV F2 is unfortunately very bad for its 3.3 BR. Without the added tracks/armour, the 50mm front plate and mantlet is far from sufficient at stopping any shell besides HMG fire at 3.3. Use the F2's mobility to reach comfortable firing positions, and do not overexpose the thin side armour. It is also recommended to not take more than ~40 shells, the IV F2 is very vulnerable to ammo-racking with a full ammo loadout.
Remember: while the F2 can penetrate (and basically OHK) every tank within its BR range, it can be penetrated by any tank in return.
The most distinctive feature of this variant is a new KwK 40 L/43 gun, found with only minor adjustments on all later Pz.IV variants, as well as on some StuG tank destroyers. It is one of the most powerful guns around its BR, having both very good penetration and damage potential. Overall, this weapon is very similar to 76 mm guns equipped on many T-34s, albeit with more penetration at the expense of some post penetration damage. Unlike the main guns featured on previous Pz.IV models, the KwK 40 L/43 is quite accurate and fires at a higher velocity. With this gun, the Pz.IV F2 is more than capable of tackling any armour it faces. There are almost no tanks at this BR that are well armoured enough to withstand its gun. Factor this with good gun depression and a stable chassis and it results into an excellent vehicle. Other than the gun itself, the F2 features no other notable differences than previous models; it uses the exactly same hull as its predecessor, the Pz.IV F1. It also retains the generally good maneuverability from earlier Panzer IVs.
The tank is not perfect though. It is by no means the fastest tank at the BR, with the T-34 being almost 10 km/h faster and the Cromwell 15 km/h faster. Then there is the armour. It is flat and quite thin at 50 mm, and can be penetrated by most Rank 1 guns at 500 m or less. Angling can increase its effectiveness, but too much can expose the even thinner side armour. The roof armour is even worse, at only 10 mm, meaning that 12.7 mm AP rounds can penetrate the Panzer IV from above. This makes the F2 a good target for pretty much any vehicle on the game (except some low rank SPAA). Another big weakness that the F2 shares with its predecessors is its large commanders cupola, which only has 30 mm of protection. A well aimed HE round or APHE round can at the very least knock out the commander, if not the entire turret crew.
Cast homogeneous armour (Cupola)
Hull 50 mm (12°) Front plate
20 mm (73°) Front glacis
50 mm (13-59°) Lower glacis 30 mm 30 mm (4-15°) 10 mm
Turret 50 mm (11°) Turret front
50 mm (7-29°) Gun mantlet 30 mm (23-26°) 30 mm (15-17°) 10 mm
Cupola 30 mm 10 mm
Suspension wheels are 15 mm thick while tracks are 20 mm thick.
Armour will unfortunately let down the F2 in any frontal engagement to the point where even the T-50 or BT-5 can penetrate the front at close range, and penetrate the side and rear at virtually any range. The turret armour all round is practically the same.
Most rounds shot at the cupola would only knock out the commander, but some penetrating APHE shells (after exploding inside the cupola) create a wave of shrapnel that bounces from the inside of the cupola into the turret, often knocking out the entire turret crew.
Due to its weak armour, enemies with 37 mm guns or larger can pose a threat. So take every enemy tank seriously, especially if they are on the flanks. In particular, watch out for tanks that fire powerful HE shells, like the SU-122 and Type 4 Ho-Ro. They will easily destroy the Panzer by aiming at the cupola, or turret armour. If the Pz.IV F2 has been uptiered then watch out for KV-1's. The Pz.IV F2 can penetrate it from the front however these spots are small and it will easily penetrate the Panzer IV while it is reloading if the Panzer does not knock out the KV-1 with one shot.
Add-on Armour
22.3 0.3 48 (AB)
Arcade 465 572
Realistic/Simulator 265 300
Arcade 20.85 25.65
Realistic/Simulator 11.88 13.45
Main article: KwK 40 (75 mm)
75 mm KwK 40
87 -10°/+20° ±180° N/A
Arcade 8.30 11.53 _.__ _.__ _.__
Realistic 8.30 9.80 _.__ _.__ _.__
7.67 _.__ _.__ _.__
PzGr 39 APCBC 135 133 121 107 95 85
PzGr 40 APCR 175 173 151 127 108 91
Hl.Gr 38B HEAT 80 80 80 80 80 80
Sprgr. 34 HE 10 10 10 10 10 10
PzGr 39 APCBC 740 6.8 1.3 15.0 28.9 +4° 48° 63° 71°
PzGr 40 APCR 919 4.2 N/A N/A N/A +1.5° 66° 70° 72°
Hl.Gr 38B HEAT 450 4.4 0.0 0.1 872.1 +0° 62° 69° 71°
Sprgr. 34 HE 550 5.7 0.1 0.1 686 +0° 79° 80° 81°
Smoke characteristic
Screen radius
in m
in s
Screen hold time
in s:
K.Gr.Rot Nb. 423 6.8 13 5 20 50
Shell types
PzGr 39 - Armour Piercing Ballistic Cap shell - This is the main ammo type, always use this if there's a chance of penetrating the enemy armour. It deals the most damage because of its explosive filler.
PzGr 40 - Armour Piercing Composite Rigid shell - The extra penetration can help at longer ranges, but does less overall damage. Use only against targets that the stock ammo wouldn't likely penetrate (like the side of the turret on a Jumbo).
Hl.Gr. 38B - Cumulative Anti-armour shell - it is recommended to completely avoid this kind of shell as its performance is vastly inferior in all aspects compared to APCBC or APCR ammo used by this tank.
SprGr. 34 - High Explosive shell - Carry only very few of these. They are useless against anything other than unarmoured AA vehicles, to which it is lethal.
Ammo racks of the Panzer IV F2
87 78 (+9) 68 (+19) 58 (+29) 48 (+39) 38 (+49) 28 (+59) 19 (+68) 10 (+77) 1 (+86) Yes
Turret empty: 58 (+29)
Main article: MG 34 (7.92 mm)
7.92 mm MG 34
Coaxial mount
Capacity (Belt capacity)
Fire rate
(shots/minute)
3,000 (150) 900 N/A N/A
Always try to use the terrain to the tank's advantage. This vehicle retains the superb gun depression of the previous Panzer IVs, which allows the player to hide the tank's entire hull behind terrain and to only expose its turret while shooting. Too much enemy attention (even from a distance) poses a serious problem as the F2's turret is unable to deflect almost anything that hits it. After firing few shots, always retreat back to cover and let the opponents find another target before re-engaging.
The 75mm KwK 40 cannon is fantastic, expect a lot of destruction with just one shot
The stock PzGr 39 shell has sufficient penetration and damage capable of destroying most tanks
PzGr 40 APCR shell have high muzzle velocity and high penetration for the heavily armoured foes
Gun depression of 10 degrees, rarely will have to expose the hull when shooting over hills
Great mobility and top speed, fastest of all Panzer IV with the KwK 40
Very large ammo capacity at 87 rounds
Is a good tank even in high rank games thanks to its speed and firepower
Armour is only 50 mm at its thickest, every tank the F2 faces can punch right through the armour with ease
Due to it's sub-optimal armour, the F2 can be easily dealt with in close quarters combat. Must rely on the F2's speed and maneuverability when attempting to brawl
Cramped tank with ammo stocked all over the fighting compartment. Most penetrating APHE shells will either knock out the entire crew or detonate an ammo rack. Going into battle fully loaded is not advised
Despite the great gun depression, like all the other Panzer IV's, the F2 has a huge commander's cupola atop a weakly armoured turret. Continuous turret exposure will yield disastrous results
F2's matchmaking is quite a leap from previous Panzer IV's. Brand new F2 players will begin to encounter "big" anti-tank guns
PzGr 40 APCR tends to bounce due to the bad normalization. Not to mention that it dose little in post-penetration damage
High penetration rounds may over-penetrate thinly armoured vehicle and cause minimal damage
The Hl.Gr 38B HEAT shell has worse muzzle velocity, penetration, and post-penetration damage than the stock PzGr 39 shell. So taking any HEAT shells into battle is pointless
The Pz.Kpfw. IV's creation, like its predecessor the Pz.Kpfw. III, was devised by Heinz Guderian. He envisioned a support tank to be used to handle anti-tank guns and fortifications. The Panzer IV was to work alongside the more numerable Panzer III in Panzer Divisions (three company of IIIs and one of IVs) to engage the enemy, giving the role of fighting enemy armoured forces to the Panzer IIIs. As a support tank, the tank was to have the short 75 mm howitzer as its main armament and have a weight limit of 24 tons. MAN, Krupp, and Rheinmetall-Borsig worked on the development of the tanks, but the Krupp's model was selected for further testing.
The chosen model from Krupp, once finished, used a leaf-spring double-bogie system for its suspension, doing away the proposed interleaved or torsion bar suspension system earlier devised for the sake of faster production. The vehicle held five crew members: the commander, gunner, loader, radio operator (and hull machine gunner), and driver. Though it looked symmetrical, the Panzer IV turret was actually offset to the left of the chassis center line a bit while the engine was also offset to the right. This was to allow the torque shaft to turn the turret. The offset also meant that most of the ammo is held on the right side of the tank in storage areas. The Panzer IV was then accepted into service and production began in 1936.
Panzer IV Ausf. F2
With the appearance of the Soviet T-34 and KV-1 tanks. The Panzer IV Ausf. F1 with its short 75 mm howitzer was upgraded with the KwK 40 L/43, then designating it the Panzer IV Ausf. F2. The new cannon was able to penetrate 77 mm of armour at 1,800 meters with standard armour-piercing rounds compared to the 43 mm of the howitzer. The new gun helped put the Panzer IV back into balance and could theoretically hold against the T-34s and KV-1s that the Soviets were sending. The Panzer IV Ausf. F2 still retained the 50 mm front armour thickness with 30 mm on the sides.
Despite the new gun, it had some deficiency on the tank. First is the new weight, the tank now weighed 23.6 tons, and the heavy gun in front made the vehicle nose-heavy, enough that the forward suspension springs were always under compression, causing the tank to sway even without any steering.
Most of the F2 variants saw service in either Russia, or against the Allies in Africa (though in very small quantities). In Russia, the Ausf. F could penetrate the T-34 at up to 1,600 meters now, and took part in Case Blue Offensive. In Africa, the Panzer IV Ausf. F2 could deal with all of the Allied armour available. The venerable Matilda was no match to its long range gun, and the M3 Lee was also helpless.
The Panzer IV Ausf. F2 still had some faults, and three months after its production started, it was renamed the Panzer IV Ausf. G with a few upgrades.
Skins and camouflages for the "Panzer IV F2" from live.warthunder.com.
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A 3D camera perspective inside a Panzer IV gunner seat. Panzer IV seems to be F2 or lower due to presence of turret side vision ports.
Germany medium tanks
Pz.III Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. B · Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. E · Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. F · Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. J · Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. J1 · Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. L · Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. M · Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. N
Pz.IV Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. C · Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. E · Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. F1 · Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. F2 · Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. G · Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. H · Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. J · Panzerbefehlswagen IV
Pz.V Pz.Kpfw. V Ausf. A · Pz.Kpfw. V Ausf. D · Pz.Kpfw. V Ausf. F · Pz.Kpfw. V Ausf. G · Ersatz M10 Panther · Pz.Kpfw. Panther II
Trophies ▀Pz.Kpfw. M4 748 (a) · ▀T-34-747(r)
Post-war KPz-70 · mKPz M47 G · M48A2 G A2
Leopard Leopard I · Leopard A1A1 · Leopard 2K · Leopard 2A4 · Leopard 2A5
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Cambridge Spies (TV Mini-Series 2003)
TV Mini-Series | 235 min | Drama, History
The true story of a group of Cambridge University Students who are recruited to spy for the Soviet Union in the early 1930s.
Top Series Cast
Guy Burgess
(4 episodes, 2003)
Kim Philby
Rupert Penry-Jones
Anthony Blunt
Jack Hewit
Darrell D'Silva
Anna-Louise Plowman
Colonel Winter
Marcel Iures
Angus Wright
Guy Liddell
Patrick Kennedy
Colin Higgins
James Angleton
Full series cast
3 wins & 5 nominations.
16 April 2009 | sbjc0
| High on drama, low in substance
Since no one has said so yet, it seems necessary to add this.
The series is an excellent drama, in every way - no doubt about that. Well worth watching.
And that is the point: The subject of this drama is politics, international affairs, government, intelligence - and these are largely absent from the drama.
So if you are prepared to enjoy a view of the events from the perspective of the personal lives of the main characters, then all is fine. But if you were looking for more than tenuous references to the events and forces at play in the world, and an account of how the characters of the story were involved in those events and forces, you will miss something...
This is not to say that it's a bad drama - it's still excellent. And lavishly designed and produced.
But those political events and forces were of historic importance. At a time where the world was still strongly driven by ideological currents, and there was a ruthless struggle for world domination.
In my view, that is even higher drama, and I missed those connections.
The State Within
A Private Function
Actor Benedict Cumberbatch, who plays Edward Hand in one episode, would later star in The Imitation Game (2014).
Guy Burgess: Vladivostok, Moscow, the Kusnetsk Basin, Cambridge - the coldest places on Earth. Of the four, Cambridge is the coldest, permanently February the nineteenth.
During the waiter's strike it appears to be daytime inside the great hall and night time outside.
by Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry
Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)
Drama | History
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
22 December 2012 | The Guardian - TV News
Restless – and its roots in the Cambridge spy ring
13 September 2012 | Upcoming-Movies.com
Toby Stephens to star in Michael Bay's Black Sails as Captain Flint
At San Diego Comic-Con 2019, Kevin Smith talks with Linda Hamilton and Terminator: Dark Fate director Tim Miller about returning to the role of Sarah Connor to finish her story.


"Amy Schumer: Live at the Apollo" on HBO.
Amy Schumer's new HBO special, Amy Schumer: Live at the Apollo is great. It's buzzingly funny, but I don't think that's what makes it great. Slyly, Schumer's special is instructive.
This categorization could seem like an insult, but it had the final impression of a graduation speech—a ribald graduation speech with a particularly damning anecdote about Kate Upton. Nonetheless, among jokes about hand jobs and UTIs and losing weight, the entire set is measured and wise. It has the familiar take-home messages, made easier to listen to with this crude packaging: to be generous to each other, to calibrate optimism, to adjust arrogance, to avoid judgment.
Only in the hands of Amy Schumer's genius does this creates a nodding, humanist sense of solidarity.


Not everything a man has in his toolbox has to be a tool. Sometimes it's just tool-inspired and ready to tackle any job. With rugged stainless steel fashioned into a rope-and-scroll design, this bracelet makes industrial style runway-ready.


Allen, Standish K. (2013). "Enhancement of tetraploid and triploid production in the Australian Pacific Oyster industry" Final Report to the Australian Seafood CRC. March 2013. Project No. 2012/728.
Brown, A and Zarza, C. (2012). "Travel to Europe to meet with fish health professionals from Scotland and Ireland to review and analyse recent European AGD outbreak. Dr. Alistair Brown and Dr. Carlos Zarza (Tassal Fish Health Managers)". Project no 2012/712.
Cameron, E. (2012). "TRAIL (Training Rural Australians in Leadership) Leadership Course". Project no 2012/749.
Chen, B. (2008). Report of Yellowfin Tuna larval rearing trials conducted by Adrian McIntyre (CST) at IATTC Achotines Laboratory, 12th June – 11th July 2008.
Conn, A. and Calogeras, C. (2012). "Driving Commercialisation - R & D Workshop, Australian Prawn and Barramundi Farmers Conference, Cairns 2012". Project no 2012/733.
Cook, M., Maynard, B., Crosbie, P., Prideaux, C. and Elliot, N. (2012). "AGD vaccine phase III; Sea-based trials, vaccine refinement and commercialisation". March. Project no. 2008/750.
Courtney, A. J.. Kienzle, M. , Pascoe S., O'Neill M. F.,. Leigh G. M, Wang Y-G, Innes J., Landers M., Braccini M., Prosser A. J., Baxter P., Sterling D. and Larkin J. (2012). "Harvest strategy evaluations and co-management for the Moreton Bay Trawl Fishery". October. Project no. 2009/774.
Czypionka, A.. (2012) Guidelines for assessing quality of Southern Bluefin Tuna eggs and larvae. CST internal report.
D'Antignana, T. (2012). "Yellowtail Kingfish health and feed analysis". October. Project no 2012/737.
Douglas, E., Freeman, J., Cameron, L. and Spinks, W. (2010). "Industry report on results of a workshop with Barramundi farmers held at the Australian Barramundi Farmers Association Annual Conference". November (was embargoed until July 2010).
Duthie, I. (2010). "Oyster Consortium Members - group study tour to New Zealand ". Project no. 2010/730.
Ertl, N. (2013). "Laboratory visit to be trained to analyse oyster (Sydney Rock Oysters) histology sections, Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute, NSW". Project No. 2012/752.
Fielder D.S., Cheviot L., Barnes A. and Landos M. (2011). "Vaccination of Yellowtail Kingfish". Project no. 2011/733.
Freeman, J. (2010). "Export market intelligence platform based on 2 pilot studies executed in Seoul, South Korea 2009 and Shanghai, China 2010 for fish species abalone, Western and Southern Rock Lobster, Tuna and Yellowtail Kingfish".
Graham, P. (2008). "European seafood market information". November.
Hart, A. (2012). "Visiting Expert – Kai Lorenzen" Final Report. Project No. 2011-720.
King, A. (2012). "Attendance at the Economics of Aquaculture course, with a focus on salmonid aquaculture, University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom". Project no 2012/717.
Kleindienst, R. (2011). "Visiting existing Seriola seacage operations in Japan". Project no 2011/759.
Machin, D. Savva, N. Ebery, H., Marshall, C. and McPherson, L. (2012). "Study tour to South Korea" Project no 2012/748.
Madigan, T. (2009). "PhD workshop on physical and biochemical methods for analysis for fish as food and subsidiary activities". November. Project no. 2009/755.
Mantilla, E. (2013). "Shift the stock and more in the lobster pot". National Food Plan.
May, D. (2011). "Research training, National Institute of Health Sciences, Japan". October. Project no. 2011/708.
McLeod, C. (2009). "Overseas Travel Report - 41st meeting of the Codex Committee on Food Hygiene and development of scientific, trade and market access linkages". November.
Michael, R. (2012). "Learning the practical aspects of using clay particles to improve bacterial management during marine larval culture, University of Miami, Experimental Marine Hatchery" Research travel Grant Report, Project No. 2012/720.
Musgrove, R. (2012)." On-Board Handling of South Australian Sardines". SARDI FIVC. Project No. 2010/774.
Nath, T., Islam, N. and Howieson, J. (2011). Economic analysis for Australian Seafood Chains: Development and application of a generic value-chain model. Perth, WA: Centre of Excellence Science, Seafood & Health, Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, Curtin University.
Palmer, R. and Mair, G. (2012). "AUSTRALASIAN AQUACULTURE 2012: The next ten years".
Robinson, N. and Li, X. (2009). "Scope and economic analysis of options for a nationally unified breeding program that provides significant economic benefit to the Australian abalone aquaculture industry". July. Project no. 2008/722.
Taylor, R. (2011). "Study tour of Norwegian salmonid selective breeding establishments and research institutes ". Project no 2010/762.


James Comey: FBI Is Investigating Trump's Ties to Russia | Democracy Now!
FBI Director James Comey has confirmed the FBI is investigating whether President Trump's campaign collaborated with Russia to sway the 2016 election.
That's FBI Director James Comey speaking before the House Intelligence Committee Monday, issuing the first public confirmation of the agency's investigation into the relationship between Trump's campaign and Russia.


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Vampire Owl :: Let me see this. Best Picture, Best Actress, and Best Adapted Screenplay; some big nominations right there.
Vampire Bat :: I told you that this is the right movie to be watched.
Vampire Owl :: Based on Brooklyn by Colm Toibin; so the novel is also there to read.
Vampire Bat :: But the last time you read a novel was when global warming hadn't even started.
Vampire Owl :: Yes, but I make exceptions, like with the Lich Queen.
Vampire Bat :: That was when she wrote the "poem of undead death" and you had to read it or be bitten by animated corpses which were worse than zombies.
Vampire Owl :: Yes, but that still counts as reading.
Vampire Bat :: Saoirse Ronan is your favourite from Byzantium too; lets not forget that.
Vampire Owl :: Things are becoming clearer now…
Vampire Bat :: And City of Ember as well as Atonement which goes further back. Enough reasons there!
[Gets three cups of tea with jackfruit chips].
What is it about? :: In the 1950s, Eilis Lacey (Saoirse Ronan) lives with her sister and mother in a small town called Enniscorthy, along the South East coast of Ireland. As she is unable to find good work, her sister Rose (Fiona Glascott) writes to Father Flood (Jim Broadbent) in Brooklyn who arranges her travel to the United States of America in hope for a better tomorrow for her. Suffering from from seasickness and then homesickness, she has a troubled road to the new city far away. Despite the problems that she faces, there she joins the bookkeeping classes and also comes across Anthony Fiorello (Emory Cohen) whom she meets at a dance, and falls in love. But the sudden death of her sister will call her back to Ireland. The question remains about what she will choose after that incident – Enniscorthy or Brooklyn?
So what happens next? :: With her mother alone and hoping for someone to be there with her, Ellis, who is now Ellis Fiorello after getting married in Brooklyn, will choose not to reveal the news about her marriage to anyone and remain in Ireland. There she will meet again with her old friend Nancy (Eileen O'Higgins) whose wedding she hope to attend by extending her stay there, and she also meets another man, Jim Farrell (Domhnall Gleeson) again. She also manages to find work as an accountant where her sister used to work, and the choice becomes a lot more difficult. Can her love for the man whom she met at her worst times turned into the best make sure that she will go back to Brooklyn, or is it the newly found comfort back at home that works better for her heart and brain? Whatever it is, Ellis will have to make the choice.
The defence of Brooklyn :: There are not many love stories that are so smooth, and so effective, even at such slow pace. You will feel the beauty of the world that we see in this movie, visually for sure, and also otherwise. There has been the lack of good romantic movies in the recent past, as the degradation has always created more and more movies full booze and sex, and no real love. So, it is great to have a movie like this, in which you can feel the love, and enjoy the top level performances from the leading cast. The emotions are effective as well as beautiful here, and as we are taken to that certain time period, we will feel the need to be there too, with the people, the buildings and the nature itself; and there is a certain amount of happiness that the movie that leaves us with.
Positives and negatives :: Brooklyn might feel kind of slow, which can make it seem to be a little bit too long for the interests of some people. It is the old-fashioned love that reflects the nature of the age during which it is happening. It is a fine level of feel-good that we have here, and the fairy-tale love story that everyone would wish for, with all its simplicity. Saoirse Ronan makes that kind of impact, that we will fall in love with the life of this particular Irish girl. In the end, we are left with the much needed idea for the age, that true love succeeds, and returns where it deserves to be. Brooklyn surely has a huge heart, and its soul is at the right place; it is also smart and makes its point perfectly. It should be why an old-fashioned movie gets itself on top, facing all those movies which might seem ahead of it when we look at them. Brooklyn, without doubt deserves all the appreciation that it has earned.
Performers of the soul :: Saoirse Ronan has been an amazing actress, and right from her first few movies years ago, she has never failed to create an impression, and Brooklyn is no different. I first noticed her in City of Ember, and Byzantium happens to be my favourite movie featuring her. From the beginning to the end, it is her show that is going on here, going through the changes on her character which such perfection. She makes things feel so real, whether it is about the sadness, the romance or that feeling of happiness – all that twinkles in her eyes. It is into her world that we enters, and leave with bliss! I have felt that this one goes deep, and wished that she had won an Academy Award for this one. Meanwhile, Emory Cohen plays his role with no trouble, as the character becomes one memorable one; Domhnall Gleeson nicely joins in and makes the point.
How it finishes :: Brooklyn takes that beautiful message of true love to another level, as it remains sweet and cute throughout its run. It talks about why it matters to be with the person whom you have always loved no matter what comfort the other things can provide you with. In a new world in which people only look for one's job, house, money and family name to get married, the movies that follow the old style of love become a lot relevant. These days, whether it is love marriage or arranged marriage, people have been too much focused on money, and living through such an age of self-proclaimed ancient, rich aristocratic people and families, we need movies like Brooklyn – for true love should be what the poets have written about, and not what these sex-romantic-comedies define for the new generation.
Release date: 4th November 2015
Directed by: John Crowley
Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Emory Cohen, Domhnall Gleeson, Jim Broadbent, Julie Walters, Bríd Brennan, Jenn Murray, Fiona Glascott, Jessica Paré, Eileen O'Higgins, Emily Bett Rickards, Eve Macklin, Nora-Jane Noone, Michael Zegen, Paulino Nunes, James DiGiacomo, Christian de la Cortina, Ellen David, Eva Birthistle
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20 thoughts on "Brooklyn"
very interesting plot, saving the name to watch it soon 🙂
teny
Yes, after all, this location is also part of the world that you love 🙂
You bet… 😉 just professed my love today… isn't it? :p
Yes, and there is the feeling of eternity about it 😀
ANooP
Looks like a must watch 🙂
Exactly 😀
How's work?
Its good! Just tired by the journey and the lack of time 🙂
🙂 Still better than my work 😛
Are you sure? 😀
Definitely.
Lets talk about that next time we meet 😀
Sure 🙂 Over two cups of tea.
Jyotirmoy Sarkar
Got interested, will surely watch.
Himalayan Wanderer
Thanks a ton for the recommendation. Will watch it online soon 😀
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Courtesy Roxy Restaurant and Bar
Mark Antonation | August 29, 2019 | 9:00am
Las Vegas isn't always an option for a ritzy getaway, but Black Hawk is just an hour's drive from Denver for a scaled back version of Sin City. The recent $35 million overhaul of the Isle Casino Hotel brings the establishment up to par for high rollers and casual slots players alike, and a new eatery inside the hotel offers a surprise from a storied Reno wine and restaurant family.
Gregg Carano is the son of Don Carano, who opened the Eldorado Hotel & Casino in Reno in 1973 and established the Ferrari-Carano winery in Sonoma County in 1981 with his wife, Rhonda. The Roxy Restaurant & Bar has long been part of the family's Reno hotel, and Gregg Carano just opened a second outpost of the ritzy steakhouse inside the Isle, taking over the space that was previously Farradday's.
Beef is front and center at the Roxy (not associated with either the new Broadway Roxy or the Roxy Theatre in Five Points); Carano notes that he turned to local purveyor Lombardi Brothers Meats to flesh out the menu. Specialties include tomahawk ribeyes, bone-in Kansas City strips and bone-in filet mignons, which the restaurateur (and graduate of the Culinary Institute of America) says is a rare treat for steak lovers.
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The Roxy boasts an exhibition kitchen turning out far more than just steaks; Carano points out seafood and pasta — such as mushroom ravioli with porcini cream sauce — as favorites. There's also a luxurious bar serving 52 styles of martini, a signature drink at the original Reno location. And, of course, there's a big selection of Ferrari-Carano wines as well as other renowned vintages.
Carano notes that you don't need to be a gambler to enjoy the hotel and restaurant. "You could stay at the hotel and eat at the Roxy without ever setting foot on the casino floor," he points out, adding that folks are lured to the mountain town for fishing, hiking, biking and other outdoor activities, so a steak is an excellent way to cap a vigorous outing.
"Black Hawk is not the sleepy town it once was," he continues. "It has some of the best hotels anywhere in the country."
The Roxy Restaurant & Bar is located at 401 Main Street in Black Hawk and is open for dinner beginning at 5 p.m. Thursday through Monday (closed on Tuesday and Wednesday). There's also a casual burger bar called Dash Cafe at the hotel in case you haven't hit the jackpot and need to save your spare change for the slot machines. For more details, visit the Isle's website.
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Mark Antonation is the Westword Food & Drink Editor. He got his start by eating at and writing about every restaurant on Federal Boulevard and continues to cover metro Denver's diverse international food scene, as well as the city's quickly changing restaurant landscape. Mark was awarded Outstanding Media Professional by the Colorado Restaurant Association in 2018.
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Q: Exclude instance when updating Recursive Foreign Key in Django I have the following model and modelform for an Employee:
models.py
class Employee(models.Model):
    reports_to = models.ForeignKey(
        'self', on_delete=models.SET_NULL,
        null=True, blank=True)

forms.py
class EmployeeForm(forms.ModelForm):
    class Meta:
        model = Employee

The idea is that the boss of an Employee is themselves an Employee.
The problem is that, when I'm updating the instance, the respective form field created is a dropdown with all Employees, including the object I'm updating itself.
Is there an easy way to remove the instance itself from the dropdown options so that no employee has him/herself as their own boss?
PS.: I'm not looking for a solution that validates the form field after submitting a form, but rather removing the option from the form dropdown altogether. Thanks!

A: Yes, you can modify the queryset of the respective field, and omit the instance, if that instance (already) exists. Like:
class EmployeeForm(forms.ModelForm):

    def __init__(self, *args, **kwargs):
        super().__init__(*args, **kwargs)
        instance = self.instance
        if instance.pk is not None:
            self.fields['reports_to'].queryset = Employee.objects.exclude(pk=instance.pk)

    class Meta:
        model = Employee
In case the instance has a pk that is not None (that means that you edit the instance, not create a new one), then we thus "patch" the queryset that contains all the Employees, except for that one.

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Q: Random False Positives on SonarQube I am using sonarqube v6.7 and have SonarJava 4.15.0.12310 installed.
When I analyse one of my projects, I get 18 New Critical and 15 New Major Issues (These issues are false positives) these issues are reduced to 1 New Major Issue (different from the previous and also false positives) when I mark the previous as "False Positive or Won't Fix"
Also on marking the 1 New Major Issue as "False Positive or Won't Fix", the previous 18 New Critical and 15 New Major Issues comes up again and the loop continues infinitely.
Please any ideas on how to resolve this
NOTE: I have cleared the cache and it has been like this for some couple of weeks