(A) Each player has a hand of cards.
(B) These cards are played in a series of rounds (tricks).
(C) Each player in turn must play to the trick.
(D) Each player plays to the trick exactly once.
Trick-taking games were in a slump but they're coming back. We're looking at how to write one that stands out from the crowd.
People across the world play trick taking games. As this game type spread, local variations appeared. These variations give modern players a range of experiences, both broad and nuanced. For the modern game designer, a cornucopia of elements ready at hand. There are great opportunities to any designer who's willing to explore the design space.
Many trick taking games put players in teams. The most common version of this features four players who sit across the table from one another and share a common point total.
In four handed Njet!, the start player chooses a partner with the other two players automatically forming the opposing partnership. Each player in the partnership shares the points earned but the partnerships dissolves at the end of the hand, allowing for new partnerships in future hands. This means that you may be seated across from your partner or you may be seated alongside him or her.
In three handed Njet!, the start player again makes a choice but this time, whether to play with a partner or alone. The players in the partnership share the points earned just as in the four player game while the solo player scores double. It's a great variation on standard three handed scoring which I've admired for years.
Mü is particularly exciting with 5 players. After an initial round of bidding, teams are divided asymmetrically. One partnership has three players, the other has two.
Many trick-taking games derive their score strictly from the cards collected through the hand. Classic Hearts falls into this category, for example.
Many others bring additional depth by forcing the players to make a declaration before play begins. Classic Spades includes a fairly straightforward–but critical–bidding mechanism. Bidding in Bridge however is deep and rich.
From a design perspective, I like bidding elements quite a bit.
Asking your players to think through the play of their hands in advance pushes them to fully think about how your plays rather than simply playing cards more-or-less at random and hoping for the best.
Bidding gives you as the designer an opportunity to adjust for the luck of the deal. When I was developing The Great Migration in 2006, we quickly discovered that one weak hand could leave a player significantly behind. Two weak hands in a row could eliminate you completely from contention. The bidding system I introduced offered greater rewards to low bids. Now, you could still be successful in the game, provided that you made your bid exactly.
The vast majority of trick taking games include a trump suit–a suit which automatically beats the others. Spades derives its name from its fixed trump suit. The revealed card in Euchre declares trump for the hand. Bidding in Bridge includes the assignment of trump. Opening play in Njet! involves selecting both trump and supertrump (which beats the all other trumps).
Games which dictate trump and games which allow the players to declare the trump can both be satisfying. The major difference between them is the time players to spend on each hand. There are exceptions but in general, player selection of trump leads to longer hands which requires that you have relatively fewer hands in the game and that the play of those hands be more straightforward. Conversely, game assignment of trump leads to shorter hands which requires that you have a greater number of hands in the game or that the play of those hands be more elaborate.
When developing a trick taking game that includes trump, you will also need to carefully evaluate the fundamental questions of trump play. Your response to each question will have a strong effect on the flavor of your game.
Are players allowed to lead the trump suit if that suit has not previously been played?
Are players required to follow the led suit (i.e. to play a card of that suit if any cards of that suit are in their hand)?
Are players required to play a trump if they cannot follow the led suit?
Sticheln is a perfect example of the impact of these decisions. In Sticheln, there is no declaration of trump suit as such but each player begins the hand by declaring their penalty suit. In Sticheln, there is no requirement to follow the suit which was led but every nonzero card played outside the led suit counts as a trump card. These simple design decisions make Sticheln one of the most interesting–and aggressive–trick taking games I've ever experienced.
A game which generally asks the player to win many tricks offers a boon to the player who takes none. A game generally which asks the player to take few tricks offers a boon to the player who takes them all. These are examples of play inversion.
Both Hearts and Spades include objective inversion in their play. Point cards in Hearts are generally bad and to be avoided. Unless the player takes them all in which case it is the other players who are made to suffer 26 penalty points each. The player who declares "nil" in Spades has made a 100 point bet with the opposing team that she will win no tricks whatsoever.
Objective inversion is one of the strongest elements a designer can include in their game. It can also be one of the most difficult to implement.
Standard play of the game must be focused around a single objective. Games which already offer many paths to victory do not lend themselves well to objective inversion.
Playing in the inverted way must be remarkably difficult, requiring a rare hand or high level of skill. The reward for inverted play must then be proportionately large. The 100 point reward for going nil in Spades is 20% of a standard game's 500-point goal. The 26 penalty points passed out are 26% of a Hearts game's 100-point game end. Although it is not a trick taking game, Tichu includes two slam plays, each of which pay 200 points which is 20% of Tichu's 1000-point goal. Following a 20-25% rule is probably a good starting point.
A last common variation is card passing. In this, each player gives one or more cards out and in turn receives an equal number from the other players.
My first exposure to Spades included a two-card partner swap. Hearts includes a three card pass whose target changes each hand. Several games–including Tichu–feature multiplayer swaps.
Card passing allows players to short-suit, to pass spoiler cards to opponents, and otherwise mitigate the luck of the deal.
That's our overview of the many variations on design in trick taking games. When writing one of your own, it's wise to adopt a conservative stance. There are so many variations for us to play with that we are often tempted to include all of them. Resist that urge. Include only those variations with serve your design. Careful balance and harmonious play are all that is needed to make your game stand out.
What do you like to see in a trick-taking game? What makes them so special to you? Which ones do you dislike? Why? Share with your fellow readers in the comments below. And if you're enjoying what you're reading, create an account with WordPress and follow this blog. If you keep reading, I'll keep writing.
I had a great time chatting with the fine folks Meeple Syrup folks last night. Kevin Wilson, Eric Lang and yours truly discussed some of the inns and outs of working with licensed properties. You can check it out right HERE!
Trick-taking games were in a slump they're coming back. Let's look at how to write one that stands out from the crowd.
The vast majority of trick taking games deal the same number of cards to each player. There's no particular reason for this, however.
Each player in the traditional game Euchre receives a five-card hand. Then a sixth card is offered to the dealer. If any player accepts it, that card goes into the dealer's hand and the dealer then discards one card. While this still leaves the dealer holding five cards, these five are chosen from six.
What if we allowed the dealer in Euchre to keep all six cards, simply discarding the last card when all the other players have run out their five? This would tend to make the dealer's position stronger and reduce the need for hand-evaluation skills. But what if your card game had a significant dealer disadvantage? Then offering that player a larger pool of cards from which to play would go a long way toward addressing that weakness.
A recent prototype in my group similarly gives the dealer one extra card but then requires a discard. In this case, the discard dictates trump but can never be played, thereby forcing the dealer to give up a trump card in order to promote its suit-mates. In this case, the extra card forces the player to exercise her hand-evaluation skills even more carefully.
By offering significantly different hands of cards to different positions at the table, we can give our games a type of texture which same-hand card games traditionally lack.
Imagine a three-handed game. This game uses four suits with cards numbered 1-9 in each suit. Before dealing, these cards are divided into three decks. Deck A contains the 1, 2, 3, 4 of each suit (16 cards). Deck B contains the 5, 6, 7 of each suit (12 cards). Deck C contains the 8, 9 of each suit (8 cards).
Each deck is shuffled. and dealt out. The start player receives a fifteen-card hand–eleven cards from deck A and four cards from deck B. The middle player receives a twelve-card hand–five cards from deck A, four cards from deck B, and three cards from deck C. The dealer (last player) receives a nine-card hand–four cards from deck B and five cards from deck C.
These cards are then played over 12 tricks. The dealer will play out his hand in the first nine tricks but has the best cards. The middle player will play the entirety of her hand but has a medium-strength hand and three tricks in which the dealer does not loom over her. The start player has the weakest hand but gets to choose three cards to leave unplayed.
Most trick taking games start with the assumption that only one trick will be going on at a time.
Hattrick allows two tricks. After the first player plays a card, any player who wishes may begin a second trick in a second suit. Because of the possibility of this second trick, Hattrick is at its best when it is played by its full compliment of 6 players. When 4 players participate, Hattrick is simply too forgiving.
Victory & Honor is a game for exactly four players and has exactly three tricks going on at all times–the left, the center, and the right. None of these tricks are evaluated until all three have been completed.
In addition to its three simultaneous tricks, Victory & Honor also allows players some control over the order of play. If you play a card in your left area, your left-hand opponent must play next. Similarly, play to your right area makes your left-hand opponent play next. If you play a card in your center, your partner plays next. This variable player order gives Victory & Honor a texture unlike any other card game I've seen.
Most trick taking games also assume that each player will play exactly one card in each trick. What if your game allowed cards to be played in combinations? In games of that type, there might not be any need at all to keep hand sizes even.
For example, your game might allow players to play sets and add their value. Thus, when my opponent opens with the 8 of spades, I might respond with a pair of 5s–the 5 of spades and 5 of diamonds–and count this play as the 10 of spades (the rank of my cards–5–multiplied by the number of cards in the set–2).
Alternately, you might allow your game might allow players to play runs. When my opponent opens with the 8 of spades, I might respond with a run of three cards–the 4, 5, 7 of spades–and count the play as 12 spades (the lowest card–the 4–multiplied by the number of cards in the run–3).
Imagine a four-handed game. Cards in this game are ranked 2 – 9 but high-ranked cards are rarer. There are twelve 2s, eleven 3s, ten 4s, nine 5s, sis 6s, five 7s, four 8s, and three 9s. A player may follow a trick by playing sets as described above–when your opponent opens with the 8 of triangles and the 8 of spirals, played as a pair, he declares the value to be 16 and must choose either triangles or spirals as the suit.
If you were to ask most any card game player who takes their turn, they'd stare at you with the sort of look generally saved for the simple-minded. Of course, I take my turn. Who else could it be?
But Twilight/Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde threw this assumption right off a cliff. This game features two decks–one white, one black–which are shuffled together and dealt out. These colors correspond to the two teams in the game. Because these decks have different card backs, it is clear to everyone who holds how many of which team's cards. When it is your turn to play, you may name any player holding cards belonging to your team to play for you. This leads to some engaging decisions. Can you force an opponent to take a trick for you? Can you find opportunities to waste the opposition's cards?
What variations do you like to see in a trick-taking game? What makes them so special to you? Which ones do you dislike? Why? Share with your fellow readers in the comments below. And if you're enjoying what you're reading, create an account with WordPress and follow this blog. If you keep reading, I'll keep writing.
Trick-taking games have been in a slump lately but it looks as if they're coming back.
From the late 1990s to the early 2000s, trick-taking games were everywhere. Friedemann Friese gave us Foppen. Klaus Palesch gave us Sticheln. Alan R. Moon gave us Where's Bob's Hat. James Miller gave us Control Nut. Companies like Amigo Spiele and Adlung-Spiele–companies which already specialized in small games–generally included at least two trick taking games in each year's catalog and sometimes went as high as five!
It was inevitable that a glut like that would lead to a market crash for these games. Publishers quickly backed off from them and we went into the trick-taking drought of the late 2000s-early 2010s.
It seems that the market is starting to warm up to the idea of trick-taking games again. With nearly a decade having passed, a new generation of gamers is discovering the sweet charms of a good trick-taker and publishers, happy to provide games to fill that appetite, have begun considering them again.
Although I am not currently developing any trick-taking games, I have developed a few (most prominently the self-published Great Migration), played hundreds, and would happily play any you fine designers out there happen to be working on.
This definition thus includes Victory & Honor and Njet! but disallows The Great Dalmuti, and my beloved Tichu.
Many trick taking games include other elements. Some of these are so common as to be almost expected while others are quite rare.
In the coming columns, we look at each element in detail and consider variations on those elements. See you Tuesday!
What are your favorite trick-taking games? What makes them so special to you? Which ones did you dislike? Why? Share with your fellow readers in the comments below. And if you're enjoying what you're reading, create an account with WordPress and follow this blog. If you keep reading, I'll keep writing.
A wonderfully lively discussion has arisen around the "Rewards, Not Penalties" column. It's been particularly difficult to remain quiet while knowing that today's column was coming.
You see, Luther read my last article before I posted it. Two days later, he sent a rebuttal. The italicized paragraphs which follow are entirely in his words. This rebuttal is a testimonial to the nuances of in game design. The post was written to share his "rewards over penalties" philosophy with the world. Luther stepped in to remind me that there are absolutely no absolutes.
I wanted to expand some on the idea of "bonuses are better than penalties." Reading your writing about it had it back on my mind, and I was reevaluating my thoughts about it. I still agree with the general idea that bonuses are more emotionally pleasing than penalties, but I wanted to think about "okay, when are appropriate times to use penalties?" I came up with three major categories.
Sometimes it's way easier to express a mechanic as a penalty than as a bonus. If you have a game where you move slower for each wound you've taken, it's much easier to express that as a penalty than trying to say you get a speed bonus for every wound you haven't taken. Other times it's more about frequency; if you need an attack that does less damage to blue monsters, it's awkward to say "bonus to non-blue monsters".
Using a bonus along with a penalty takes a lot of the sting out of the penalty. If your sword is +2 against fire but -2 against water, or your shotgun is minus accuracy but plus damage, that can use penalties to massage a mechanic without just "feeling bad", because hey, check out that upside right there.
This is the big one, I think. The major issue with using a penalty instead of a bonus is that it evokes negative emotions instead of positive. If you're a mighty superhero, you want that player to feel powerful and strong. Sometimes, though, it makes sense to try and evoke a different feeling in the game mechanics. In a gritty zombie survival game, where you're accruing penalties left and right, it's going to feel tough. You're going to feel like it's harsh. And that's the way the game wants you to feel.
So yeah. Generally I still feel like if a penalty can be rewritten as a bonus, that bonus should be the default. But there's certainly appropriate times to use penalties too. They're all tools in the toolbox, and there's no shame in being an Allen wrench instead of a screwdriver.
How do you employ rewards and penalties in your games? Which do you employ more? Which do you prefer? Share with your fellow readers in the comments below. And if you're enjoying what you're reading, create an account with WordPress and follow this blog. If you keep reading, I'll keep writing.


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Vietnam-Australia eye care programme effective
More than 40,000 students in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau have benefited from the Vietnam-Australia Vision Support Programme.
Figures announced at a November 26 ceremony to review the implementation of the programme from 2011-2013 show that 4,800 poor students living in the districts of Xuyen Moc and Dat Do and Ba Ria city were provided with free glasses, while 97 teachers and 142 health workers received training in eye care.
Implemented in the province since July 2011 by Australia's Brien Holden Vision Institute, the programme opens up more opportunities for local residents, especially those in remote areas and people with disabilities, to access comprehensive eye care services, contributing to poverty reduction and social welfare in the province.
In the time ahead, the institute will continue its support to establish five community vision centres at other localities in the province.-VNA
HCM City: six more hotels designated as quarantine sites
HCM City has added six more hotels can be used to quarantine people and flight crews coming from abroad.
No new COVID-19 cases to report, tally stays unchanged on Jan. 17
The number of COVID-19 cases in Vietnam remains at 1,537 as no new infections were reported between 6pm on January 16 and 6pm on January 17.
One imported case raises national COVID-19 tally to 1,537
One new imported case of COVID-19 was reported in the past 24 hours to 6pm on January 16, raising the total number of cases so far to 1,537, according to the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control.
Vietnamese returning home via land border gates exempt from quarantine fees
In any circumstances, Vietnamese people entering the country through land border gates and undergoing quarantine in military establishments will be exempted from quarantine fees, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam said on January 15.
National medical council makes debut
The national medical council officially made its debut at a ceremony in Hanoi on January 15, which has been regarded as a milestone of the domestic health care sector.

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Cheers! North East Herts MP toasts Royston pub's £220k revamp
North East Herts MP Sir Oliver Heald with Green man licencee Andy Murray. Picture: Warren Gunn
The MP for North East Herts has visited a newly revamped Royston pub to toast the success of its £220,000 revamp.
The newly revamped Green Man pub in Royston. Picture: Warren Gunn
Sir Oliver Heald visited The Green Man in Market Hill and met with licensees Andy Murray and Kerry Howells, as well as Matt Cornwell of investing firm Star Pubs & Bars.
The MP said: "Good pubs not only play an important social role but are vital to the success and appeal of the county's town centres.
"It's great to see this scale of investment in a local pub - it takes The Green Man to another level and enhances the whole neighbourhood."
Andy, who grew up in Royston and has run the pub for the last six years, said: "The Green Man is part of Royston's history, we want to preserve it for future generations.
"The revamp has given it a new lease of life and broadened its appeal. We've been overwhelmed by local residents' support and feedback and we're seeing lots of new faces."
Green Man licencee Andy Murray with Star Pubs & Bars area manager Matt Cornwell and North East Herts MP Sir Oliver Heald. Picture: Warren Gunn


Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, Rock n Hostel is situated in Cabo Frio, 1.1 km from Municipal Estadium Alair Correia. Featuring a barbecue, this property is set near attractions such as Dunes Park. Both free WiFi and private parking are accessible at this property. A continental breakfast is available every morning at the guest house. Snorkelling is among the activities that guests can enjoy near Rock n Hostel. Speaking both English and Spanish, staff at the reception can help you plan your stay. Forte Beach is 2.2 km from the accommodation, while Surf Museum is 2.2 km from the property.


10-05-2007 – Stream Energy, one of the fastest growing new enterprises in the history of American business, received a Greater Dallas Chamber of Commerce 2007 Momentum Award during special award ceremonies at the Crescent Court Hotel Thursday night.
05-21-2007 - Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories, Inc., an Alcatel-Lucent company (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU), announced that Stream Energy, a major electricity retailer in Texas's deregulated utilities market, has adopted a Genesys-designed three-year plan to provide Stream Energy customers with unsurpassed service – even as the firm pursues aggressive growth and expansion into new markets.
05-15-2007 - Stream Energy once again ranked among the largest private companies headquartered in Dallas/Fort Worth, as measured by the Dallas Morning News. For the 2007 listing, Stream Energy jumped into the #51 spot, a whopping increase of 95 spots from last year's listing. This is attributed to Stream's increase in annual revenues to roughly $400 million for the 2006 fiscal year, which represents a 471% revenue performance increase.
05-14-2006 - On Sunday, May 14, the Dallas Morning News released its annual rankings of the top 200 companies. Stream Energy is please to be counted on the list of DFW's Biggest Private Companies, based on only 10 months' worth of performance to account for (March to December 2005).
The inside story of Stream Energy, (maybe) the fastest-growing startup company in the history of American business.
02/24/2006 - Looking to leverage the opportunities it sees in the deregulation of the Texas energy market, retail energy provider Stream Gas & Electric Ltd., which does business as Stream Energy, has raised $10 million in private equity.
02-22-2006 – Stream Energy, a fast-growing retail electricity provider located in Dallas, announced today that it has concluded an institutional-round equity investment from Natural Gas Partners VIII L.P., a private equity fund managed by NGP Energy Capital Management of Irving, Texas. The fund acquired $10 million of Series A Preferred Limited Partnership Units and provided $2 million of additional credit under Stream's revolving loan facility.
01-01-2006 - Download a copy of the Stream Energy Media Kit for information about our company and answers to frequently asked questions.


Guitarist Doug Wood will take the stage at Bent Ladder, 13550 Mount Eaton Road, Doylestown, this Saturday. Wood brings contemplative, melody-driven music that can shift from a sweet solo fingerstyle guitar piece to a composition looping energetic world rhythms.
COMEDY SHOW Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m. at the Shisler Center. Headliner will be Zack Hammond. His pessimism pervades every aspect of his wit: his sometimes sardonic, always intelligent views on everything from marriage to convenience store prostitutes has garnered him both the respect of his peers and the adulation of the audiences before which he offers his unconventional, insightful and bitingly sharp comedy. Tickets are $10 and $5 for any student. For additional information visit www.facebook.com/ShislerCenter.
DOUG WOOD PERFORMS AT BENT LADDER Feb. 9, 7 p.m. at Bent Ladder. Doug Wood is a Cleveland musician who performs classically infused instrumental folk, rock, jazz and world guitar music. His music has been featured on "The Late Show with David Letterman." Phone 330-485-1089 or visit www.bentladder.com for additional information.
VALENTINE DINNER AND CONCERT Feb. 9, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Carlisle Inn Walnut Creek. John Schmid is an American country and folk singer/songwriter who is popular among the Amish and Mennonite. His song lyrics are in both English and Pennsylvania German. Phone 330-893-2981 or visit www.JohnSchmid-Valentine.EventBrite.com for additional information.
VALENTINES WITH CRICUT Feb. 13, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Up your Valentine's Day game by stopping by the Dalton Branch Library and making cards on the Cricut Explore Air 2. All supplies will be provided. After card making, enjoy a chocolate fountain sweet treat. Registration is required. Phone 330-828-8486 or email wceda@wcpl.info for additional information.
SEASONAL PAINTING WITH KRISTIN LORSON Feb. 7, 5:30 p.m. Kristin Lorson has been teaching at Heartland Point for three years and there's never a dull moment in her class. Each class is different and fits the needs of a variety of students — from beginners to advanced. Lorson is a local artist whose work can be seen in various locations around Wayne County, including the Wayne County Library bookmobile. Registration required, cost is $40. Phone 330-682-0200 or email heartlandpoint@gmail.com for additional information.
Reporter Dan Starcher can be reached at 330-287-1626 or dstarcher@the-daily-record.com. He is on Facebook at www.facebook.com/WoosterWriter and Twitter at twitter.com/danstarcher.


Metabolic syndrome (MetS) represents a group of abnormalities that enhances the risk for cardiovascular disease, diabetes and stroke. The Mediterranean diet seems to be an important dietary pattern, which reduces the incidence of MetS. Hydroxytyrosol (HT) - a simple phenol found in olive oil - has received increased attention for its antioxidant activity. Recently, the European Foods Safety Authority (EFSA) claimed that dietary consumption of HT exhibits a protective role against cardiovascular disease. In this study, an experimental protocol has been setup, including isolated HT administration in a diet induced model of MetS in young Wistar rats, in order to find out whether HT has a protective effect against MetS. Rats were randomly divided into two groups nurtured by high-carbohydrate high-fat (H) (MetS inducing diet) and high-carbohydrate high-fat + HT (HHT). HT (20 mg/kg/d oral gavage, water vehicle) was administered for 8 weeks on the basal diet. Previous pharmacological evaluation of HT showed that hepatic steatosis was reduced and the inflammatory cells into the liver were infiltrated. These indicate that HT shows bioactivity against metabolic syndrome. Therefore, the metabolomics evaluation of liver extracts would indicate the putative biochemical mechanisms of HT activity. Thus, the extracts of liver tissues were analyzed using Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography – High Resolution Mass Spectrometry (UPLC-HRMS, Orbitrap Discovery) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy (Bruker Avance III 600 MHz). Multivariate analysis was performed in order to gain insight on the metabolic effects of HT administration on the liver metabolome. Normalization employing multiple internal standards and Quality Control–based Robust LOESS (LOcally Estimated Scatterplot Smoothing) Signal Correction algorithm (QC-RLSC) was added in the processing pipeline to enhance the reliability of metabolomic analysis by reducing unwanted information. Experimentally, HHT rats were clearly distinguished from H in PLS-DA, showing differences in the liver metabolome between the groups and specific biomarkers were determined supporting the pharmacological findings. More specifically, HT has shown to be effective towards the mobilization of lipids as various lipid classes being differentially regulated between the H and HHT groups. Interestingly branched fatty acid esters of hydroxy oleic acids (OAHSA) lipids have been shown to be up regulated to the HHT group, denoting the alleviation of the MetS to the animals administered with HT.
Available online 11 Sept 2017. Restricted access to published version on accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher.


These portraits are created over the course of several months. The children work in layers, from internal organs to hand-mixed mixed skin, eye, and hair color, this is a math and science self portrait expressed through paint, glue, and paper. While this is a primary focus of our 4/5-year old class, it is supported by many field trips, documentation projects, reflection, and collaboration.


Manchester United are in advanced negotiations to sign Southampton right-back Nathaniel Clyne, according to the Sunday Times.
The England international has been heavily linked with a summer move to Old Trafford as Louis van Gaal looks to strengthen his defence.
And it is claimed the Red Devils have increased their offer for the 24-year-old to £18m.
Chelsea are leading the race to sign Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke, The Sun on Sunday claim.
The 23-year-old has been a long-term target for Jose Mourinho and was monitored last summer before the Blues signed Cesc Fabregas.
The Spaniard is valued at £40m but Chelsea will reportedly face competition from another Premier League club, possibly Manchester City.
Liverpool are considering a £20m bid for Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette, according to the Daily Express.
The 23-year-old Frenchman is the top scorer in Ligue 1 this season and has scored 27 goals in 32 games in all competitions.
Lacazette is also wanted by Manchester United but it is claimed Liverpool are in pole position to secure his signature.
Arsenal's hopes of signing Isco this summer have been dealt a blow after the midfielder insisted he was happy at the Bernabeu.
The Spaniard's future has been subject to intense speculation in recent weeks after becoming a bit-part player following Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez's return from injuries.
But Isco, who is also being monitored by Manchester United and Chelsea, says he has no plans to leave.


Me at the Tower. A few more tourists by midday!
On 6th November 2018, the University of Bath became a signatory to the Technician Commitment at an event held at the Tower of London. As the University's lead on the Technician Commitment, I went along to represent Bath. Arriving at 9am on a weekday, I had half an hour to explore a tourist-free Tower of London before the event started. I'll admit the Crown Jewels are a bit underwhelming, but it's an impressive site!
It was exciting to meet other technical staff from all around the country and find out what they are doing to promote technicians where they work. Since becoming a technician, I've never really had the chance to network with others in similar roles elsewhere so this was very satisfying.
During the day we had the chance to discuss the challenges faced in our different institutions as well as to share ideas on themes such as professional registration, career progression and apprenticeships. We heard from colleagues at Cranfield University, Manchester Metropolitan Imperial College, MRC Harwell and the National Technician Development Centre about the different initiatives underway as part of the Technician Commitment. It was fascinating to hear the different approaches taken by different institutions, and also to identify common approaches and difficulties encountered. I also found out about the self-assessment process for the Commitment, which we will be required to complete by December 2019 as a signatory.
Getting out of your regular environment to meet others in similar roles is something I'd highly recommend, and I came away very motivated by the event to put some of the ideas into practice at Bath. I'd encourage all staff, but particularly technicians, to look for opportunities to attend external events relevant to your role. For example, it would be great to see technicians from Bath at the Higher Education Technicians Summit (HETS 2019) in Birmingham on 25th June. You will be surprised what you will learn and be able to bring back and share with colleagues.
The Tower from the other side of the Thames on the way home – looking rather small in comparison to the newer skyscrapers.


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package test

import (
	"fmt"
	"time"

	"github.com/stretchr/testify/mock"
	apiv1 "k8s.io/api/core/v1"
	"k8s.io/apimachinery/pkg/api/resource"
	metav1 "k8s.io/apimachinery/pkg/apis/meta/v1"
	"k8s.io/apimachinery/pkg/labels"
	vpa_types "k8s.io/autoscaler/vertical-pod-autoscaler/pkg/apis/poc.autoscaling.k8s.io/v1alpha1"
	vpa_lister "k8s.io/autoscaler/vertical-pod-autoscaler/pkg/client/listers/poc.autoscaling.k8s.io/v1alpha1"
	v1 "k8s.io/client-go/listers/core/v1"
)

var (
	timeLayout       = "2006-01-02 15:04:05"
	testTimestamp, _ = time.Parse(timeLayout, "2017-04-18 17:35:05")
)

// BuildTestPod creates a pod with specified resources.
func BuildTestPod(name, containerName, cpu, mem string, creatorObjectMeta *metav1.ObjectMeta, creatorTypeMeta *metav1.TypeMeta) *apiv1.Pod {
	startTime := metav1.Time{testTimestamp}
	pod := &apiv1.Pod{
		ObjectMeta: metav1.ObjectMeta{
			Namespace: "default",
			Name:      name,
			SelfLink:  fmt.Sprintf("/api/v1/namespaces/default/pods/%s", name),
		},
		Spec: apiv1.PodSpec{
			Containers: []apiv1.Container{BuildTestContainer(containerName, cpu, mem)},
		},
		Status: apiv1.PodStatus{
			StartTime: &startTime,
		},
	}

	if creatorObjectMeta != nil && creatorTypeMeta != nil {
		isController := true
		pod.ObjectMeta.OwnerReferences = []metav1.OwnerReference{
			{
				UID:        creatorObjectMeta.UID,
				Name:       creatorObjectMeta.Name,
				APIVersion: creatorObjectMeta.ResourceVersion,
				Kind:       creatorTypeMeta.Kind,
				Controller: &isController,
			},
		}
	}

	if len(cpu) > 0 {
		cpuVal, _ := resource.ParseQuantity(cpu)
		pod.Spec.Containers[0].Resources.Requests[apiv1.ResourceCPU] = cpuVal
	}
	if len(mem) > 0 {
		memVal, _ := resource.ParseQuantity(mem)
		pod.Spec.Containers[0].Resources.Requests[apiv1.ResourceMemory] = memVal
	}

	return pod
}

// BuildTestContainer creates container with specified resources
func BuildTestContainer(containerName, cpu, mem string) apiv1.Container {
	container := apiv1.Container{
		Name: containerName,
		Resources: apiv1.ResourceRequirements{
			Requests: apiv1.ResourceList{},
		},
	}

	if len(cpu) > 0 {
		cpuVal, _ := resource.ParseQuantity(cpu)
		container.Resources.Requests[apiv1.ResourceCPU] = cpuVal
	}
	if len(mem) > 0 {
		memVal, _ := resource.ParseQuantity(mem)
		container.Resources.Requests[apiv1.ResourceMemory] = memVal
	}

	return container
}

// BuildTestPolicy creates ResourcesPolicy with specified constraints
func BuildTestPolicy(containerName, minCPU, maxCPU, minMemory, maxMemory string) *vpa_types.PodResourcePolicy {
	minCPUVal, _ := resource.ParseQuantity(minCPU)
	maxCPUVal, _ := resource.ParseQuantity(maxCPU)
	minMemVal, _ := resource.ParseQuantity(minMemory)
	maxMemVal, _ := resource.ParseQuantity(maxMemory)
	return &vpa_types.PodResourcePolicy{ContainerPolicies: []vpa_types.ContainerResourcePolicy{{
		ContainerName: containerName,
		MinAllowed: apiv1.ResourceList{
			apiv1.ResourceMemory: minMemVal,
			apiv1.ResourceCPU:    minCPUVal,
		},
		MaxAllowed: apiv1.ResourceList{
			apiv1.ResourceMemory: maxMemVal,
			apiv1.ResourceCPU:    maxCPUVal,
		},
	},
	}}
}

// Resources creates a ResourceList with given amount of cpu and memory.
func Resources(cpu, mem string) apiv1.ResourceList {
	result := make(apiv1.ResourceList)
	if len(cpu) > 0 {
		cpuVal, _ := resource.ParseQuantity(cpu)
		result[apiv1.ResourceCPU] = cpuVal
	}
	if len(mem) > 0 {
		memVal, _ := resource.ParseQuantity(mem)
		result[apiv1.ResourceMemory] = memVal
	}
	return result
}

// RecommenderAPIMock is a mock of RecommenderAPI
type RecommenderAPIMock struct {
	mock.Mock
}

// GetRecommendation is mock implementation of RecommenderAPI.GetRecommendation
func (m *RecommenderAPIMock) GetRecommendation(spec *apiv1.PodSpec) (*vpa_types.RecommendedPodResources, error) {
	args := m.Called(spec)
	var returnArg *vpa_types.RecommendedPodResources
	if args.Get(0) != nil {
		returnArg = args.Get(0).(*vpa_types.RecommendedPodResources)
	}
	return returnArg, args.Error(1)
}

// RecommenderMock is a mock of Recommender
type RecommenderMock struct {
	mock.Mock
}

// Get is a mock implementation of Recommender.Get
func (m *RecommenderMock) Get(spec *apiv1.PodSpec) (*vpa_types.RecommendedPodResources, error) {
	args := m.Called(spec)
	var returnArg *vpa_types.RecommendedPodResources
	if args.Get(0) != nil {
		returnArg = args.Get(0).(*vpa_types.RecommendedPodResources)
	}
	return returnArg, args.Error(1)
}

// PodsEvictionRestrictionMock is a mock of PodsEvictionRestriction
type PodsEvictionRestrictionMock struct {
	mock.Mock
}

// Evict is a mock implementation of PodsEvictionRestriction.Evict
func (m *PodsEvictionRestrictionMock) Evict(pod *apiv1.Pod) error {
	args := m.Called(pod)
	return args.Error(0)
}

// CanEvict is a mock implementation of PodsEvictionRestriction.CanEvict
func (m *PodsEvictionRestrictionMock) CanEvict(pod *apiv1.Pod) bool {
	args := m.Called(pod)
	return args.Bool(0)
}

// PodListerMock is a mock of PodLister
type PodListerMock struct {
	mock.Mock
}

// Pods is a mock implementation of PodLister.Pods
func (m *PodListerMock) Pods(namespace string) v1.PodNamespaceLister {
	args := m.Called(namespace)
	var returnArg v1.PodNamespaceLister
	if args.Get(0) != nil {
		returnArg = args.Get(0).(v1.PodNamespaceLister)
	}
	return returnArg
}

// List is a mock implementation of PodLister.List
func (m *PodListerMock) List(selector labels.Selector) (ret []*apiv1.Pod, err error) {
	args := m.Called()
	var returnArg []*apiv1.Pod
	if args.Get(0) != nil {
		returnArg = args.Get(0).([]*apiv1.Pod)
	}
	return returnArg, args.Error(1)
}

// Get is not implemented for this mock
func (m *PodListerMock) Get(name string) (*apiv1.Pod, error) {
	return nil, fmt.Errorf("unimplemented")
}

// VerticalPodAutoscalerListerMock is a mock of VerticalPodAutoscalerLister or
// VerticalPodAutoscalerNamespaceLister - the crucial List method is the same.
type VerticalPodAutoscalerListerMock struct {
	mock.Mock
}

// List is a mock implementation of VerticalPodAutoscalerLister.List
func (m *VerticalPodAutoscalerListerMock) List(selector labels.Selector) (ret []*vpa_types.VerticalPodAutoscaler, err error) {
	args := m.Called()
	var returnArg []*vpa_types.VerticalPodAutoscaler
	if args.Get(0) != nil {
		returnArg = args.Get(0).([]*vpa_types.VerticalPodAutoscaler)
	}
	return returnArg, args.Error(1)
}

// VerticalPodAutoscalers is a mock implementation of returning a lister for namespace.
func (m *VerticalPodAutoscalerListerMock) VerticalPodAutoscalers(namespace string) vpa_lister.VerticalPodAutoscalerNamespaceLister {
	args := m.Called(namespace)
	var returnArg vpa_lister.VerticalPodAutoscalerNamespaceLister
	if args.Get(0) != nil {
		returnArg = args.Get(0).(vpa_lister.VerticalPodAutoscalerNamespaceLister)
	}
	return returnArg
}

// Get is not implemented for this mock
func (m *VerticalPodAutoscalerListerMock) Get(name string) (*vpa_types.VerticalPodAutoscaler, error) {
	return nil, fmt.Errorf("unimplemented")
}

// RecommendationProcessorMock is mock implementation of RecommendationProcessor
type RecommendationProcessorMock struct {
	mock.Mock
}

// Apply is a mock implementation of RecommendationProcessor.Apply
func (m *RecommendationProcessorMock) Apply(podRecommendation *vpa_types.RecommendedPodResources, policy *vpa_types.PodResourcePolicy,
	pod *apiv1.Pod) (*vpa_types.RecommendedPodResources, error) {
	args := m.Called()
	var returnArg *vpa_types.RecommendedPodResources
	if args.Get(0) != nil {
		returnArg = args.Get(0).(*vpa_types.RecommendedPodResources)
	}
	return returnArg, args.Error(1)
}

// FakeRecommendationProcessor is a dummy implementation of RecommendationProcessor
type FakeRecommendationProcessor struct{}

// Apply is a dummy implementation of RecommendationProcessor.Apply which returns provided podRecommendation
func (f *FakeRecommendationProcessor) Apply(podRecommendation *vpa_types.RecommendedPodResources, policy *vpa_types.PodResourcePolicy,
	pod *apiv1.Pod) (*vpa_types.RecommendedPodResources, error) {
	return podRecommendation, nil
}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


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Kenyan Drake Fantasy Value Set to Explode in Week 6 Matchup Against Washington
By Jason Schandl | Oct 09 2019
New England Patriots v Miami Dolphins | Michael Reaves/Getty Images
It was apparent that the Miami Dolphins were going to be terrible heading into the season, but it still looked like Kenyan Drake was going to be a solid fantasy option.
He hasn't lived up to those expectations, though, ranking only 44th among running backs with a weak 8.2 PPR fantasy points per game to open the season. A Week 6 matchup with the Washington Redskins could be exactly what he needs to break out, though.
Dolphins-Redskins tickets selling for less than admission to Miami Zoo. ? https://t.co/vjRGuJlWmd pic.twitter.com/2GQeG8DbNG
— theScore (@theScore) October 9, 2019
The Dolphins' anemic offense has left very little volume to go around for any of their players, running the NFL's second-fewest plays per game (55.8) and averaging the second-fewest yards per play (4.0).
Even still, Drake's volume hasn't been terrible, racking up 44 opportunities (27 carries and 17 targets) across his last three games. His 16 percent share of his team's targets in that time ranks 11th in the NFL, and he's paired that with a 52 percent share of Miami's RB carries. It may not be a great offense, but Drake is getting a huge share of the volume that is available.
Both opportunity and efficiency should be much easier to come by in Week 6 as well. Washington joins Miami in the bottom four in Football Outsiders' defensive DVOA rankings, and the Dolphins are only 3.5-point home underdogs on FanDuel Sportsbook, implying this could be their closest matchup of the young season. Washington has also allowed the seventh-most fantasy points per game to opposing running backs this season.
Most touches this season without a touchdown:
1. Leonard Fournette (88)
2. Devonta Freeman (64)
3. Royce Freeman (56)
4. Miles Sanders (51)
T5. Matt Breida (44)
T5. Kenyan Drake (44)
— Ian Hartitz (@Ihartitz) October 1, 2019
Carrying a solid workload into what is shaping up to be his most favorable matchup of the season by far, Drake is a wholly viable starting RB in fantasy football this Sunday. That's particularly true in PPR formats, where we have Drake as an RB2 against Washington and ranked 22nd at the position in our Week 6 fantasy football rankings.
Jason Schandl is not a FanDuel employee. In addition to providing DFS gameplay advice, Jason Schandl also participates in DFS contests on FanDuel using his personal account, username Jaymun. While the strategies and player selections recommended in his articles are his personal views, he may deploy different strategies and player selections when entering contests with his personal account. The views expressed in their articles are the author's alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of FanDuel.


CRS is the clusterware software of oracle and it is the base for the RAC installation.
I'm covering this in a separate document since the functionality of CRS 10gR2 are improved from 10gR1 and the API has been opened for third party and home made applications.
In this way you can clusterize your own application on the oracle cluster.
This is described in a document soon to be published (or I hope so).
Before installing the binaries you have to plan how to create your system.
The cluster can be installed on a single node but it make few sense.
You should have at leat two nodes and a shared storage.
Personally I prefer several nodes connected to a SAN via redundant fiber channel cards (like qlogic 23xx). The cards can have a multipath software (SLES9 has multipath built-in capabilities) or working with driver failover (always like qlogic).
Avery node should be connected to others via a private network.
A switch is required (the cross cable is not supported) and a gigabit connection is recommended (this is for RAC).
Last version of orarun can be foiund here.
Add the variable ORA_CRS_HOME=$ORACLE_BASE/product/10.2/crs_1. This is not required but is suggested. It easy your life.
Reconect to the oracle user so you'll have your new env in place.
Now you need a shared device where to places the Oracle Cluster Registry and the Voting Disk.
This two files are so important that in 10gR2 they can be multiplexed as normally done to the database redologs and controlfiles.
I prefer to place them on raw devices.
So I create several devices using fdisk on my shared device.
This operation is done on one node.
Make sure the oracle user is in the disk group. In this way you won't have to change the permissions on the raw devices.
Modify your /etc/hosts to include all the names of your nodes (physical names, virtual names and private names) and copy the file on all the cluster machines.
These steps are explained even here.
After doing these you need to exchange to create an ssh key for your oracle user on one node and copy it on all the others.
Your identification has been saved in /opt/oracle/.ssh/id_rsa.
Your public key has been saved in /opt/oracle/.ssh/id_rsa.pub.
Beeing in the .ssh directory (usually /opt/oracle/.ssh) copy the public key in the authorized_keys2 to permits the authentication without password.
Now copy the whole .ssh directory on all the nodes.
Now, for every node you have to connect to the other using all the private and public name used in /etc/hosts (with and without domain).
Reply 'yes' to every question and make sure that you are no longer prompted for a password.
At every second try with the same connection you shouldn't receive any message or request. You need to be immediately authenticated and presented with a shell prompt for the oracle installation to proceed smoothly.
If you can be authenticated without password or any other request but if an output (or a warning) is shown then oracle will interpret that as an error, stopping the installation. So, solve any related issue/warning before going ahead.
The authenticity of host '192.168.255.1 (192.168.255.1)' can't be established.
RSA key fingerprint is 4c:70:d1:4c:6c:71:5c:19:a6:87:14:38:e5:f7:7f:51.
Warning: Permanently added '192.168.255.1' (RSA) to the list of known hosts.
The authenticity of host '192.168.255.2 (192.168.255.2)' can't be established.
Warning: Permanently added '192.168.255.2' (RSA) to the list of known hosts.
Before executing the script make sure root can export the display!!!!!
A configuration assistance is going to be opened from root!!!


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Scholars	Precious McClendon	2020-09-25T11:42:58-07:00
Welcome to Patentopia! Patentopia extracts patents from the USPTO database given one of two sets of inputs: 1) Principal Investigators (PIs), i.e., individuals; or 2) Firm names. A window in time can be selected in either forward or backward direction; if forward, this allows the patents to be an outcome after a given date; backward allows you to use the patents as a control, predictor, or instrumental variable prior to a given date. This is designed to be run on an observation level – for instance, a survey response date, company launch date, SBIR award date, or another reference. If no dates are listed in your dataset, Patentopia searches all available patents for all time.
Patentopia is designed to study US innovation and thus "all" patents refers only to US patents.
You will have the option to select:
Inventor (Principal investigator) or Firm name (you must pick one)
Forward or backward search – are you looking for a fixed time starting with a given date, or for a window prior? (you must pick one)
Time window, defined in years and months, with respect to a given date (i.e., a survey response date, award or grant date, or another observation-level date of interest). Entering 0 years/0 months on the input screen causes Patentopia to look for patents for all time. Similarly, if you do not enter a reference date in the input file, Patentopia will look for patents for all time.
All files should be in the form of a comma separated value (CSV) file. Excel sheets should be saved as CSV files. You may use these templates: pi_input_template and firm_input_template . Alternatively, if you are working in excel with your own data, please see these instructions for saving your CSV file on a Mac or saving your CSV file on a Windows machine .
Please use the column headings as indicated for both PI or firm search.
Principal investigators (individuals)
Patentopia was originally constructed to identify inventors associated with SBIR Principal Investigators (PIs). The name column should include all elements of the name (i.e., first, last; or first, middle, last) in a single cell. Patentopia will search for all patents in which the test name has a degree of overlap with the inventor name (USPTO field code: IN) and will generate a list of patents for names that are similar, with a fuzzy matching number specifying the degree of overlap between the name from the sample data and the target.
Firm names
Patentopia can also be used to find companies who have been assigned patents by searching for all patents in which the assignee name (USPTO field code: AN) overlaps. It is not necessary to include incorporation flags such as LLC, Corp., Inc., etc.; but including them does not impact the code.
Note that if the company has patents through a separate agreement (for instance, through a license from a university), Patentopia will not find it because the university is still the assignee.
Many challenges exist in searching the USPTO database. Name matches are challenging as names may be misspelled, or many matches are found for common names. Geographical matches (i.e., by state) are challenging because people generally do not live at work! – for instance, someone may live in Washington, DC and work in Maryland.
Therefore, our process includes matching measures to estimate the overlap on two fronts: 1) between inventor names; 2) US state names. This is just a guide (but faster than using the USPTO search function on a case-by-case basis!).
Send comments and suggestions here:
Please review the complete output code books for firm search and PI search. You will be emailed three zipped files:
Sender "Patentopia team"
Subject "Patentopia Data Results xxx" where xxx is a time stamp in Pacific Time.
All output files are labeled with username and the time stamp.
Complete output – lists all relevant patents individually and matching measures: Each row represents one patent for the firm or PI
Abridged output – aggregates patents based on the matches: Each row represents all patents for that firm or PI.
Timeout – (2 files) list PI or firm name where Patentopia timed out (i.e., the process was incomplete); and list patents at the moment of timeout. If this file is empty, then all observations were analyzed completely.
These files are labeled with your username and the time so you can identify the specific run.
The data fetch typically takes a few minutes for a file of ~100-500 records, but as this is hosted on AWS, the system may take even longer before sending you an email. Typically the firm search is faster than the PI search because of fewer disambiguation issues.
Please send us your feedback and experience with run times to LosAngelesNode at gmail dot com.
Send emails with your questions to LosAngelesNode at gmail dot com. You may also email if you do not receive an output within 24 hours. When communicating, please:
Indicate the registered user ID on Patentopia
Please forward any error messages that you receive as they have the time stamps.
Search by PI (inventor): Code book
Search by firm name: Code book


The Thames River Heritage Park is requesting proposals from licensed commercial tour boat operators to provide water taxi shuttle service and boat tours linking historic sites in the Thames River estuary Memorial Day weekend through mid-September 2019 – 2021. The operator would utilize the two US Navy Willard utility boats owned by the TRHP. Those interested can view or download the RFP here.


Online classrooms offer you the flexibility and convenience that traditional classrooms can't. On campus, you cannot expect to see a student roaming around campus, attending classes at the time that suits him/her best. There is a fixed time to do every activity ranging from attending classes to completing assignments and giving tests as scheduled by the educational administrators.
Online classrooms encourage communication and interaction between the teacher and the students and amongst students themselves. Classrooms conducted over the internet are extremely dynamic in nature and is evolving through new innovations with each passing day. With online classes in place, teachers have got the advantage of communicating with the learners anytime they feel like. Learners can also converse with the teacher, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, even after the end of a class or before the beginning of the next one.
Let's look at tips that lead to success in online classrooms.
Web-based learning calls for a better communication level. It means you have to be comfortable enough talking with instructors and other students in a virtual environment. Often, a student confronts problems when attending online classes since most of them are habituated with a face-to-face, onsite classroom setup.
One of the vital aspects of attending online classrooms is that people have to be a little tech-savvy to browse through the course catalogs, examination details, and so on. They should know how to download learning materials from the website as well as share text books with other fellow classmates.
Students need to be that much proactive in a virtual class just like they happen to be when attending a regular class in schools and colleges. Students should ask questions to the instructor when in doubt and should also regularly participate in online forum to discuss about any learning material with the fellow classmates.
In online classrooms, the courses are available, 24x7. Hence, students get the freedom to access study materials at their own convenient time. However, it is always better to complete a semester on time and for that purpose one needs to set aside a specific time for studying, finishing the projects, and giving the examinations. Online classrooms include completing homework as well as discussions with the teacher, and submitting work as per the instructions of the teacher. Developing the mentality of finishing work on or rather before time is always good for your educational career.


Ahead of its big Project xCloud launch in 2019, Microsoft is readying a combined plan for its growing catalog of gaming subscriptions.
Microsoft is all about services. Gaming is no different: we've seen Xbox go from a console to a huge cross-platform service that brings monetization, games, and engagement to Xbox One consoles, Windows 10 PCs, and mobiles. That strategy has grown tremendously with the introduction of Xbox Game Pass, a self-described "Netflix for games" that offers access to over 100 Xbox titles. But with Xbox LIVE, Game Pass, and Project xCloud on the way, Microsoft's subscriptions are getting congested and could deter consumers.
Now the company wants to solve this problem before it happens. According to Twitter user h0x0d, who's been reliable with leaks and info in the past, Microsoft will combine Xbox LIVE and Xbox Game Pass into a single $14.99 a month subscription. It's called Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and shaves the total month-to-month cost of the two subs by $5.
Microsoft is rewarding Xbox Insiders with a massive discount, too. They only have to pay $1 a month for the new plan until the SKU is offered to everyone.
This way the subscriptions will be more cohesive before yet another one arrives--Project xCloud, or Microsoft's big new cloud game streaming service--to fragment the ecosystem.
We expect Microsoft will also fold xCloud into these plan and offer varying tiers of subscriptions. The more choices gamers have and opportunities to save money, the more likely they are to stay subscribed over time.


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Enelgreenpower acquires Padoma wind power from NRG Energy
Agreement for the sale of NRG's land based wind development company.
NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) and Enel North America, Inc., a subsidiary of Enel Green Power, the renewable power company of Enel S.p.A., have closed an agreement for the sale of NRG's land based wind development company, Padoma Wind Power LLC ("Padoma"), to Enel North America (ENA).
Padoma is developing about 4,000 megawatts (MW) of potential projects in California
The parties to evaluate co-investments in renewable energy projects in North America
Based in La Jolla, California, Padoma is developing about 4,000 megawatts (MW) of potential projects in California which, once built, will help the state meet its Renewable Portfolio Standard target of 33% of retail sales from eligible renewable energy resources by 2020. Enel North America will retain the entire Padoma development team and the current Padoma development pipeline in California and Texas ("The Padoma Projects"). NRG is maintaining its existing ownership interest in its three Texas wind farms—Sherbino, Elbow Creek and Langford—totaling almost 350 MW of electricity.
The two companies also reached a more general co-investment agreement. NRG will retain a Right of First Offer should ENA seek an equity partner in The Padoma Projects. In addition to that, ENA and NRG will evaluate joint venture opportunities in wind as well as other renewable energy projects in North America.
"Padoma's current pipeline in California and the experience of its development team will further strengthen our position in the United States and provide us with solid opportunities to grow in attractive markets in the future," said Francesco Starace, President of Enel Green Power. "Padoma adds depth to our North American development capabilities and provides key geographical diversification to our wind pipeline."
"Enel's experience and resources will enable Padoma to realize the full benefits of its development potential, increasing the pipeline of renewable investment opportunities for NRG's consideration," said David Crane, President and CEO, NRG Energy, Inc. "Padoma had considerable success developing terrestrial wind projects under NRG's ownership and we look forward to working with Padoma and Enel and investing in their projects in the future. NRG believes in the value of strong and strategic partnerships such as this one and together, we hope to speed the deployment of new, cleaner power generation projects to meet growing energy demand and respond to future state and federal renewable energy requirements."
About Enel Green Power and Enel North America
Enel Green Power is the renewable power company of Enel S.p.A. aimed at developing and operating power generation from renewable sources in Italy and around the world. The company's business incorporates all of Enel's activities in the wind, solar, geothermal, hydro and biomass fields in Europe, North America and Central and South America. With about 4,700 MW of installed capacity and 17.2 TWh of produced electricity in 2008, Enel Green Power is a leading global company in renewables. Enel North America, Inc. is a subsidiary of Enel Green Power and operates all EGP renewable energy plants in 20 U.S. States and in three Canadian Provinces.
For further information, please visit http://enelgreenpower.com/en/
About NRG Energy
NRG Energy, Inc., a Fortune 500 company, owns and operates one of the country's largest and most diverse power generation portfolios. NRG's 50 plants provide approximately 24,000 megawatts of generation capacity—enough to power nearly 20 million homes. In November 2007, NRG won two of the industry's highest honors—Platts Industry Leadership and Energy Company of the Year awards. Headquartered in Princeton, NJ, NRG is a member of the U.S. Climate Action Partnership (USCAP), a group of business and environmental organizations calling for mandatory legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. More information is available at www.nrgenergy.com.
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Aviation accident cases arise out airplane or helicopter accidents that cause serious and sometimes fatal injuries to passengers, pilots, crew and even ground-based workers. Responsible parties can include the pilot, the airline or air carrier, the aircraft's manufacturer, the aircraft's maintenance company, the airport operator, or even the Federal Aviation Administration or other entities providing aviation-related services. The most common causes of both commercial and general aviation accidents include pilot error, mechanical failure, air frame defects, metal fatigue, electrical system malfunction, tainted fuel, hydraulic failure, navigational error, substandard maintenance, and crew fatigue.
Aviation accidents are some of the most complex types of cases due to the incredibly technical engineering and accident reconstruction issues involved. These claims are subject to various state and federal aviation regulations as well as industry standards and customs. It is therefore extremely important to engage sophisticated trial attorneys with the skill, experience and resources needed to handle such claims and to coordinate with the National Transportation Safety Board during its investigation. The insurers of the big airline companies and manufacturers always hit the ground running after an aviation accident and so should you.
It takes a skilled and aggressive trial attorney to help aviation accident victims and ensure that justice is done. Massachusetts and Rhode Island injury lawyer Jonathan D. Sweet, Esq. has the experience to deliver successful results to aviation accident victims. For more information about your potential airplane injury case, contact Attorney Sweet anytime. There is never a charge for an initial consultation.


Syllable Sliders highlight possible division points in a word.
Students delight in using these colorful syllable sliders. Sliding them over a word highlights possible syllable division spots, making it easier to see and choose the correct division to decode the word.
Note that plastic, being a soft product, will show scratches with use. The scratches aren't really visible on a book page.
There are 5 basic syllable division patterns in the English language. Students learning to decode words of two or more syllables in length enjoy using this transparent divider to help them experiment with different options.
When there are two or more consonants between vowels, divide between the consonants, keeping blends and digraphs together (sun/set, dis/tract).
Divide before a single consonant, leaving the first vowel sound long (mu/sic, pa/per).
Divide after a single consonant, making the first vowel sound short. This pattern is less common than above (lem/on, rob/in).
Count back three and divide when a word ends in a consonant-le pattern. If the prior syllable ends in a vowel, the vowel sound will be long, if not, it will be short (ta/ble, puz/zle).


I am working as an Agricultural Value Chain facilitator at Resilience BV in Ethiopia with special focus on the support of the Ethiopia-Netherlands Trade for Agricultural Growth (ENTAG) Programme. In addition, I assist Resilience BV with expanding its network in Ethiopia and with the acquisition of new projects and consultancy assignments.
MSc. in Economics – Specialization on Development Policy Analysis, Mekelle University, Ethiopia.
BA degree in Economics, Samara University, Ethiopia.
November 2017 – December 30, 2017: Independent Consultant at Resilience BV, Ethiopia. Participated in a feasibility study for a "Dutch chapter study" for the Job's Compact of Ethiopia looking for employment to refugees.
May 2016 – August 2017: Agri Business Consultant & Business Development Coordinator at Shayashone Trading Plc: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. I have been working on data analysis, report writing, training, presentation, monitoring and evaluation, and consultancy projects follow up.
February 2014 – August 2016: Lecturer at the department of Economics, School of Business and Economics, Adama Science and Technology University/ Arsi University. My responsibilities were delivering courses in Economics & advising undergraduate students doing research papers.


Liz Daley of Liz Daley Events attended Bill Hermann's new workshop called The Entertainment Experience in Minneapolis, MN on March 20, 2011.
He awarded each attendee with a "Creative License" and I could not have been more proud to receive mine.
Bill is an unrivaled Master of Ceremonies and one of my closest friends.
If you are a wedding entertainer, this workshop is not to be missed.
Do whatever you need to do in order to attend the next rendition of The Entertainment Experience.


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The finance industry briefing
The latest news, views and numbers you need to know this month
News in Numbers
Harris Associates, one of the major shareholders of Credit Suisse, has cut its stake in the beleaguered bank by around half by divesting some of its shares.
The move comes in the midst of the Swiss bank's effort to gain new investors to increase capital, reported Bloomberg.
It saw the reduction of the American fund manager's stake in Credit Suisse from 10% and to nearly 5%, according to a regulatory filing.
American asset manager BlackRock is planning to reduce the size of its workforce by nearly 500 to ride out choppy markets.
The company, which has $7.96 trillion in assets under management at the end of the third quarter, registered decline in its equity and bond business last year.
The proposed cuts are expected to affect around 2.5% of the company's staff across the globe, reported Bloomberg.
GoLogiq, a US-based fintech and consumer data analytics provider, has entered into a binding letter of intent to buy Nest Egg Investments for $30m.
Nest Egg Investments currently offers a mobile app that is capable of facilitating the discovery, planning and automating of retirement savings.
The firm provides customised investment plans that allow users to select or create portfolios as well as automate trade executions.
Through its broker dealer subsidiary Nest Egg Securities, the company also offers a number of investment products and services.
As part of the new all-stock deal, which is expected to be completed by the first quarter of this year, GoLogiq will purchase Nest Egg Investments as a fully-owned subsidiary.
Nest Egg shareholders will also receive shares of GoLogiq common stock valued at $30m in return of 100% of Nest Egg and its subsidiaries.
Canadian financial services firm TMX Group has purchased a 21% stake in VettaFi, a US-based provider of exchange-traded fund data and analytics as well as indexing solutions.
The deal, which closed on 9 January 2023, is valued at $175m.
VettaFi develops data-driven platform to educate financial advisor, asset manager and institutional investor.
It offers a wide array of global indexes as well as a variety of ETF services, including ETF trends and analytics, a global ETF database and distribution services.
Snowden Lane Partners, a US-based wealth advisory firm serving HNW individuals, families, and institutional clients, has received a new $100m credit facility.
This facility, arranged by Apogem Capital and Monroe Capital, is said to support Snowden Lane's growth momentum.
The wealth adviser, founded in 2011, will use the facility to ramp up its recruiting efforts.
It also looks to place itself for sustained growth this year and beyond utilising the credit line.
Credit Suisse poaches ex-UBS banker for group treasurer role
Credit Suisse Group has appointed former UBS Group banker Claude MOSER as its new group treasurer, Bloomberg has reported.
Moser will assume charge on 21 December this year and will report to Credit Suisse chief financial officer Dixit Joshi.
He will be based in Switzerland, added the agency citing an internal memo, which was confirmed by the company's spokesperson.
Moser replaces Gian Marco Martino, who will become the Swiss investment bank's deputy group treasurer.
Société Générale names new private banking head
Societe Generale has appointed Bertrand Cozzarolo as the new head of its private banking business, effective 1 February next year.
Cozzarolo will report to Sébastien Proto, who is the deputy general manager in charge of the Societe Generale, Crédit du Nord, private banking networks and their innovation, technology and IT unit.
He will succeed Patrick Folléa, who will retire and follow new endeavours outside the banking sector.
Cozzarolo is currently working as the head of Societe Generale retail banking sales and marketing business in France.
In addition, Societe Generale has named Olivier Paccalin and Mathieu Vedrenne as deputy heads of its private banking arm.
Both Paccalin and Vedrenne will retain their current positions of head of sales and solutions and head of private banking France, respectively.
OCBC Bank subsidiary Bank of Singapore names new CEO
OCBC Bank's private banking unit Bank of Singapore has named Jason Moo as its new CEO, replacing Bahren Shaari who took retirement on 31 December 2022.
Moo will take on the new responsibility on 6 March this year.
Shaari was associated with the bank for 13 years and assumed the position of CEO in 2015.
Janney Montgomery Scott names new wealth management chief
US-based wealth management firm Janney Montgomery Scott has appointed John Yackel as its new head of wealth management business.
In his new role, Yackel will offer strategic guidance as well as support the company's financial advisors in helping clients with tailor-made wealth management solutions.
Yackel will also supervise a group of staff that offers financial planning and advisory services along with cash management, mutual funds, insured solutions, lending, retail trading and retirement plan solutions.
Lombard Odier boosts Brazil team with hires
Swiss private banking group Lombard Odier has added Rogerio Zanin and Julian Lage to its São Paulo office in Brazil.
The firm hopes their combined experience will allow it to further develop its presence in Brazil, a core market for Lombard Odier.
From January 2023, Zanin will become the head of local operation in São Paulo as Lage coordinates operational initiatives as chief operating officer for Brazil.
Isio Group to buy Deloitte's pensions advisory arm in UK
British pensions advisory firm Isio Group has reached a deal to purchase Deloitte's UK-based pensions advisory business, called Deloitte Total Reward and Benefits (DTRB).
DTRB currently offers actuarial, pensions administration, investment services to various clients and pension plans across the UK.
The new deal will see the creation of a big pensions, wealth and investment advisory entity in the country, helping Isio in expand its offerings.
Following the completion of the deal, a team of 200 employees from DTRB will join Isio.
Besides, Isio expects to earn nearly £140m in revenue per annum and run a workforce of 1000 people across its nine current locations in the UK, once the deal is closed.
The company, which is backed by Exponent, will also add a new site in Belfast.
British Ports Association chief executive Richard Ballantyne, following UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak's announcement that the Freeports selection process will see the first sites in England set up by the end of 2021:
"This is a welcome development and by being more inclusive in terms of the number of freeports there might be, the government can now explore how to better deliver on its levelling up agenda without picking regions over each other. Coastal communities are often in areas of high deprivation and have also experienced challenges resulting from the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown so this potentially transformative policy will be welcomed across a range of suitable locations."
Advisor360° buys Agreement Express' wealthtech assets
Advisor360° has purchased Agreement Express's digital onboarding technology and related wealth management assets.
The wealth technology company acquired the assets from private equity firm Frontier Growth, which is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Under the deal, Agreement Express will transfer technology, intellectual property, clients, and professionals from its wealth management business to Advisor360°.
The deal is Advisor360°'s first acquisition and was concluded on 23 December 2022.
Fidelity Investments buys equity management firm Shoobx
Financial services firm Fidelity Investments has reached an agreement to buy Shoobx, which provides private outfits with automated equity management solutions and financing software.
Shoobx caters to private companies during various stages of their growth, such as launching an initial public offering (IPO).
Through the latest deal, whose value has not been divulged, Fidelity hopes to offer improved services to its private and public company clients across the globe.
It will also allow Fidelity to provide companies with comprehensive capitalisation table offerings to handle equity ownership and market capitalisation.
Mercer Advisors snaps up Empyrion Wealth Management
Mercer Global Advisors, a US-based registered investment adviser (RIA), has purchased Empyrion Wealth Management for an undisclosed sum.
With headquarters in Roseville, California, Empyrion offers various financial services to family stewards, women in transition and retirees.
Founded by the firm's president Kimberly FOSS in 2002, Empyrion currently serves 90 clients with around $250m in assets under management (AUM).
Capital Group reaches exclusive distribution alliance with UBS
UBS Global Wealth Management (UBS GWM) is set to distribute Capital Group's multi-sector income fund (MSI) in Hong Kong under an exclusive partnership.
MSI, which was launched in the US in 2019, integrates four fixed-income sectors.
These sectors are emerging market bonds, securitised credit, investment-grade and high-yield corporate bonds.
According to finews.com, the strategy is managed by five portfolio managers having an average experience of 23 years in the investment space.
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First off, I am going to make this as short as possible, I want to briefly touch upon the 'wobble' feature the PS4 is currently displaying to its consumers. The wobble is simply part of the design features; the PS4 is purposely like that. The console isn't faulty of not being flat or completely horizontal, because it is. The PS4 is 100% parallel to the table (Figure 1). The reason it tips like that is because the left side of the PS4 is an overhang, like a terrace or balcony (See the header image to the article). The PS4 is designed like that. When the console is pushed down on, the two inner feet create a lever, one of the worlds six simple machines. The thing does not 'wobble', the system will only 'tip' if you press down on the one side with an unessessary amount of presure. Wobble would imply a faulty bottom with warped plastic causing an uneven balance. A tilt implies to push down and one end to raise the other; exactly what the PS4 does. It is completely stable, and wouldn't wobble in an earthquake. It is a bit peculiar, but people are missing the research on the PS4 architecture and are jumping to false conclusions.
Steve Marinconz covered this issue earlier today over at Kotaku main, but he left people more confused than answered. In his featured video he explains the positioning of the feet, but did not go into further detail and just claimed, "So it is not completely off balance." Leaving readers thinking there is a design flaw, but that it is a minuscule one because there is a decent balance to the console. For me I will be positioning my console vertically, for the shear sake that my desk only has room for it in that position if I want to fit it between my horizontally lying PS2 and PS3. Greatness Awaits!


DEKRA is expanding its range of fire-safety services. The DEKRA laboratory for material testing and damage analysis in Saarbrücken now provides an accredited test bench for laboratory testing of sprinkler heads in line with VdS 2091. This rounds off DEKRA's services relating to operation of fire-extinguishing systems.
The function of sprinkler systems in buildings must be regularly tested under the statutory fire-safety regulations. Wet-type sprinkler systems must be checked by technical experts on-site after 25 years, and dry-type sprinkler systems after 5 to 12.5 years depending on their condition. Sprinkler heads are taken for further laboratory inspections on a random-sample basis when doing so.
DEKRA now offers laboratory testing of sprinkler heads from existing sprinkler systems—including for experts and qualified persons. Services include a sprinkler test bench accredited under DIN EN ISO/IEC17025 as well as laboratory inspection of sprinkler heads from existing systems (appendix A, VdS 2091 with reference to DIN EN 12259). This comprises functional testing, testing of the water flow (K factor) and testing of the nominal response temperature.
In addition to sprinkler testing, non-destructive and destructive material inspections can also be performed on supply lines and add-on parts of the entire fire-extinguishing system at the DEKRA laboratory. The experts also prepare damage analyses, for example in the event of leaks or corrosion, and issue expert opinions in the event of damage.
DEKRA will be presenting its full range of fire-safety testing services at "FeuerTrutz," the leading trade show for fire safety, in Nuremberg from February 20 to 21, 2019: Along with sprinkler testing, these comprise testing of fire-safety equipment, appointment of fire-safety officers, industrial fire safety, testing of fire-barrier measures during construction, fire-load calculations and smoke-extraction concepts.


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New Orleans Pelicans have made Jrue Holiday available in NBA trade talks
It appears the seven-year veteran will be on the move soon
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According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Jrue Holiday has been made available by the New Orleans Pelicans in trade talks around the league.
The New Orleans Pelicans are openly discussing star Jrue Holiday in trade talks and several contending teams are pursuing, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 4, 2020
Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports wrote that up to 10 teams could be in pursuit of Holiday last month, and Holiday's name has been heard in the rumor mill since Anthony Davis was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers during the last offseason. Many have often pointed to the fact that the 30-year-old's age does not coincide with the timeline of the young core of Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram and Lonzo Ball.
Before the start of last season, however, David Griffin made Holiday the face of the franchise, and then prior to the trade deadline, the Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations downplayed all trade talk, stating to Fox Sports New Orleans in an interview that the Pelicans were "clearly not" looking to move Jrue.
Following a disappointing 30-42 season in which the team failed to make the playoffs though, questions arose once more about Holiday's long-term viability with the Pelicans.
Holiday has two years left on his current contract, but it's a player option in his final year. In effect, Holiday could walk away from the Pelicans after this upcoming season and New Orleans wouldn't be able to recoup any assets with the departure of a very valuable player.
Considering Holiday's worth may never be higher and the fact that he may be the biggest name available this offseason, Griffin is smart to gauge the market of New Orleans seven-year veteran guard. In addition, it would not be the least bit surprising to learn that Holiday is ready to join a contender or that his next contract demands would be too difficult to fit into future salary caps.
Stay tuned for more updates as they unfold, but at this point, it looks like the Pelicans may soon say goodbye to one of their best players in franchise history.


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Hitler's War, Millennium Edition - Boxed Edition ~ NEW!
David Irving's standard work on Adolf Hitler and his war, based on documents exclusively available to him and thirty years of research and interviews with Hitler's generals and private staff. Jacketed hardback. Boxed edition comes in collector's case and book is made with a leather binding instead of cloth.
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ACCIDENT. The Death of General Sikorski
In 1943 the Polish prime minister in exile, General Wladyslaw Sikorski, was killed in a British plane crash at Gibraltar. The Germans claimed it was an assassination. The RAF flew a Board of Inquiry to Gibraltar to investigate, and this cleared the pilot of blame. The death of the Polish prime minister came at a convenient moment for Winston Churchill. In this 1967 book David Irving investigates the mystery; he published the Board's secret report, and spoke with the pilot twice, and with others involved.
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Apocalypse 1945: The Destruction of Dresden
First published April 30, 1963. Using official papers, private records, and the accounts of eye-witnesses on both sides, David Irving gives a harrowing account of the two saturation bombing raids executed by RAF Bomber Command on Germany's most beautiful city at the end of the war, a horrific firestorm raid which left over 100,000 innocent civilians dead or missing. Jacketed hardback.
Apocalypse 1945: The Destruction of Dresden (Special Collector's editon with slip-case)
First published April 30, 1963. Using official papers, private records, and the accounts of eye-witnesses on both sides, David Irving gives a harrowing account of the two saturation bombing raids executed by RAF Bomber Command on Germany's most beautiful city at the end of the war, a horrific firestorm raid which left over 100,000 innocent civilians dead or missing. With original colour photographs, hardback.
Banged Up
David Irving's book-length account of how he was ambushed by the Austrian Stapo, the secret state police, in November 2005, and sentenced to three years' jail in the country's oldest, grimmest prison for a lecture he had delivered sixteen years before: Go figure. The trial, the imprisonment, and the legal battles are related in a way devoid of all rancour or hatred. Hardback.
Breach of Security
David Irving's well received 1967 History of the German secret Forschungsamt, the agency which tapped German telephones from 1933, and broke diplomatic codes, and that agency's report on diplomatic events leading to the Second World War. One of the first books by a famous British historian
Churchill's War, vol i: The Struggle for Power
David Irving's standard work on the early years of Winston Churchill and his war, based, like his work on Hitler, on and interviews and documents exclusively available to him, and thirty years of research in British and international archives. This first volume chronicles an almost unbroken series of disasters in his life, from Gallipoli and the Chanak crisis to the defeat of France and the military fiasco in Greece. Jacketed casebound, a limited edition of a de luxe boxed copy, will be available to those who order early.
Churchill's War, vol ii: Triumph in Adversity
David Irving's standard work on the middle years of Winston Churchill and his war, based, like his work on Hitler, on documents exclusively available to him and over thirty years of research and interviews and British and international archives. The second volume of Churchill's War covers the middle years of this disastrous conflict. After the first volume chronicled an almost unbroken series of disasters in his life, from Gallipoli and the Chanak crisis to the defeat of France and the military fiasco in Greece, the second sees him enter happier times, with great naval victories, El Alamein and the landings in North Africa. This book is a "stand alone" book and does not require having read the first volume to understand or appreciate the story. Jacketed hardback.
Churchill's War, vol ii: Triumph in Adversity - Boxed Edition
David Irving's standard work on the middle years of Winston Churchill and his war, based, like his work on Hitler, on documents exclusively available to him and thirty years of research and interviews and British and international archives. The second volume of Churchill's War covers the middle years of this disastrous conflict. After the first volume chronicled an almost unbroken series of disasters in his life, from Gallipoli and the Chanak crisis to the defeat of France and the military fiasco in Greece, the second sees him enter happier times, with great naval victories, El Alamein and the landings in North Africa. This book is a "stand alone" book and does not require having read the first volume to understand or appreciate the story. Jacketed hardback. Boxed edition comes in collector's case and book is made with a leather binding instead of cloth.
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Goebbels. Mastermind of the Third Reich
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David Irving's 1996 biography of Joseph Goebbels, Adolf Hitler's propaganda chief. Out of print since 2001, now reprinted in better quality than ever, with many new original photographs 752 pages plus forty pages of photos, many in colour. Special price here: $65 (hardback).
David Irving's much-sought 1996 biography of Joseph Goebbels, Hitler's propaganda chief. Out of print since 2001, now reprinted in better quality than ever, with forty pages of original photographs, many in colour, 752 pages. (hardback).
Göring
David Irving first published this best-selling biography of the second man in Hitler's Germany, the famous "six-star" general, Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring, in 1989; it received brilliant reviews around the world. Laminated hardback.
Hess: The Missing Years 1941-1945
David Irving was the first to find the secret British Intelligence and medical files on Churchill's prisoner, Hitler's deputy Rudolf Hess, who tried to stop the WW2 madness, and was given a life sentence for "crimes against the peace", and strangled to death by his American Negro guard. Laminated hardback.
Hitler's War, Millennium Edition (2019)
PRE-PRINT, ADVANCE SPECIAL OFFER Hitler's War. David Irving's standard work on Adolf Hitler based on diaries and documents exclusively available to him and thirty years of research and interviews with Hitler's generals and private staff. Jacketed hardback, with new picture sections. Cheaper than Amazon! and eBay!
Nuremberg, the Last Battle
David Irving's history of the inside story of the controversial war crimes trial of Hitler's associates – those who survived Allied orders to shoot on site if captured – based on the private papers and exclusive diaries of lawyers, judges, and defendants that were exclusively available to the author. Many unpublished color photos. Jacketed hardback.
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Churchill's War
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The Sundered Dream
Churchill's War, David Irving's standard work on the war years of Winston Churchill based, like his work on Hitler, on interviews and documents exclusively available to him, and over thirty years of research in British and international archives. The first volume chronicles an almost unbroken series of disasters in his life, from Gallipoli and the Chanak crisis to the defeat of France and the military fiasco in Greece. The second improves his record, buts ends with the mysterious death of General Sikorski. Jacketed casebound, a limited edition of a de luxe boxed copy of this third volume, will also be available later.
ROMMEL: The Trail of the Fox (hardback)
New hardback edition of the world's bestknown Rommel biography
Royal Navalese: a Glossary of Fo'csle language
This book Royal Navalese tells the Real History of the arcane language spoken by Royal Navy sailors until the end of the British Empire after 1945, compiled by RN Commander John Irving, pictured in 1920s, father of the historian David Irving, and wittily illustrated by Beryl Irving, David Irving's mother. Hardcover.
First Edition 1946. Republished 2020 by Focal Point Publications, London.
The Destruction of Convoy PQ-17
Thirty-eight British and American cargo ships sailed in June 1942 for North Russia. On July 4, the British Admiralty ordered the escorts to turn back and escape, leaving each ship to fend for itself. Most were sunk. (David Irving's harrowing 1967 account of the drama resulted in a major libel action in 1970.) Large softcover.
Thirty-eight British and American cargo ships sailed in June 1942 for North Russia. On July 4, the British Admiralty ordered the escorts to turn back and escape, leaving each ship to fend for itself. Most were sunk. (David Irving's harrowing 1967 account of the drama resulted in a major libel action in 1970.) Laminate hardcover.
The War Between the Generals
The Memoirs of Field Marshal Keitel
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The Morgenthau Plan 1944-1945
The Virus House
Uprising! Hungary 1956: One Nation's Nightmare
The Secret Diaries of Hitler's Doctor
The Night the Dams Burst
The War Path: Hitler's Germany 1933-1939
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