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[ad_1] Authors Tracy Hickman and Margaret Weis are suing Dungeons & Dragons publisher Wizards of the Coast for breach of contract. According to court documents, the pair were working on a new trilogy of novels set in the Dragonlance universe, and at least one manuscript had received approval when the publisher pulled the plug on the project. Hickman and Weis are seeking damages in excess of $10 million. The Dragonlance Chronicles began at D&D’s original publisher TSR in the 1980s. The novelization kicked off in 1984 with the publication of Dragons of Autumn Twilight, and the original trilogy was rounded…

[ad_1] Frank Lampard insists Chelsea are not alone in their defensive frailties but accepts his side’s shaky backline must swiftly improve. he Blues kick off their Champions League campaign at home to Sevilla on Tuesday evening amid serious concerns about their propensity for conceding goals. Lampard’s side have shipped an alarming 63 goals in 43 matches since he was appointed manager last year, including nine in five Premier League fixtures this term, three of those in Saturday’s draw with Southampton. While he is understandably eager to tighten up, the 42-year-old says plenty of other top-flight clubs have been suffering similar…

[ad_1] In February 2019, a British astrologer predicted that a “virus would disrupt the world” from 10 January – the date of the first death from Covid-19. Looking further ahead, Jessica Adams says the world will “learn to live with” the virus, that this Christmas will be “fantastic” because of Oprah Winfrey and that the climate crisis will be over by 2026. Asteroid twice size of Nelson’s Column to pass Earth NASA says a giant asteroid double the size of Nelson’s Column is set to enter Earth’s orbit. The space agency has named the rock, which is expected to pass the planet…

[ad_1] The Chase host Bradley Walsh was left fuming after he didn’t understand a ‘stupid question’ on Monday’s show. Four new contestants were welcomed to the ITV show in a bid to defeat the Chaser and win some cash. Related Articles Up second was Debbie, who was disappointed to score £3,000 in the cash builder. But the contestant was asked a rather niche question, which both her and Bradley thought was ‘stupid’. Bradley read out the question: “When said out loud the vowels in which singer’s name sound like a repeated line in Old MacDonald Had A Farm?” The possible…

[ad_1] SWEDEN is looking to ease restrictions for older people despite the country seeing a rise in coronavirus cases. Anders Tegnell, the man behind the nation’s shunning of strict lockdowns, has said he wants to allow over-70s to “live a bit more of a normal life”. Anders Tegnell is the man behind Sweden’s shunning of lockdownCredit: EPA Older people had been advised to avoid social contact and do their shopping online due to their vulnerability to the coronavirus. Tegnell, Sweden’s state epidemiologist, said authorities would “send the same message to them that we send to the population in general” as…

[ad_1] Union chief Len McCluskey apologised last night after telling Labour rival Peter Mandelson to “count his gold”. The Unite general secretary said he was sorry “if” his language caused hurt after deploying what critics said was an anti-Semitic trope. Asked about Lord Mandelson’s opinion on Keir Starmer, Mr McCluskey told BBC Newsnight: “I stopped listening to what Peter Mandelson said many many years ago. “I would suggest that Peter just goes into a room and counts his gold, not worry about what’s happening in the Labour Party. “Leave that to those of us that are interested in ordinary working…

[ad_1] Pep Guardiola thinks that Sergio Aguero still has to earn a new contract at Manchester City just like he does. “The important thing is that Sergio comes back in good physical condition, starts to get his rhythm, doesn’t get more injuries and and plays good,” Guardiola said. “We know what he means for us, we know how we appreciate him, but now he has to show like everyone of us, me first, that we deserve to continue here and playing good and winning games. “After that, the club and myself of course decide, but when he is playing in…

[ad_1] What Early Access Will Get You Solasta: Crown of the Magister is $35 USD in Early Access which is less than the final price of the full version. And purchasing during Early Access will automatically unlock the full version once it releases sometime in Spring 2021. Tactical Adventures’ goal is to release the final version around six months after Early Access, so it has enough time to improve the game based on player feedback. But keep in mind, Early Access progress will not carry over to the full version of the game. How Long is Solasta: Crown of the…

[ad_1] Manchester United will not progress beyond the Champions League group phase this season, according to the FiveThirtyEight supercomputer. The website uses their own method – which is explained in plenty of detail here – which correlates with the team’s market value. As well as this, each team’s average expected goals scored and expected goals conceded are also considered before making the final prediction. United made this season’s Champions League with a final day victory over Leicester City in the last campaign, after playing Europa League football in 2019/20. So far this season, United haven’t shown what they managed to…

[ad_1] Jamie Carragher admitted Virgil van Dijk’s injury has blown the Premier League title race wide open. Manchester City have their eyes set on the crown of being England’s best club once again after being comfortably beaten to the title by Liverpool last season. Both clubs have endured tricky starts to the new campaign, with Liverpool being thrashed 7-2 by Aston Villa while City lost 5-2 at home to Leicester City. Everton top the table after five matches on 13 points, with Liverpool on 10 points – three above City although having played a game extra. With the transfer window…