Sunday, April 12 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 20°C/68°F and the low to be near 16°C/61°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be north. The relative humidity is expected to be near 62%. Sunrise will be at 6.52am and sunset will be at 7.47pm. […] (Click to read the full article)

Sunday, April 19 is expected to see mostly sunny skies with gusty winds in the morning, with the high to be near 20°C/68°F and the low to be near 15°C/59°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 63%. Sunrise will be at […] (Click to read the full article)

Sunday, April 26 is expected to see scattered thunderstorms in the morning, then cloudy skies late, with the high to be near 24°C/75°F and the low to be near 21°C/69°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 93%. Sunrise will be at […] (Click to read the full article)

Sunday, May 3 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 72%. Sunrise will be at 6.30am and sunset will be at 8.02pm. […] (Click to read the full article)

FryDays will be holding the grand opening of their new gaming lounge tomorrow [Feb 16] from 11.00am to 5.00pm. A spokesperson said, “Are you celebrating a birthday? Are you looking for a party venue? FryDays, upstairs in the Bermudiana Arcade in Hamilton, has created an interactive entertainment venue for hosting epic parties that will create […] (Click to read the full article)

The Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Association [BMRA] is getting set to showcase “the intensity of circuit racing alongside the thrill of wheelie stunts” at the RUBiS Southside Raceway on Sunday [Oct 13]. A spokesperson said, “This Sunday, the Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Association is showcasing the intensity of circuit racing alongside the thrill of wheelie stunts at […] (Click to read the full article)

Child sex offender Melvin Edmund Stuart Martin is scheduled to to be released from prison this Sunday [Feb 10], with the Government having previously issued an advisory of his impending release. The 33-year-old sex offender was convicted of multiple counts including sexual exploitation of a young person while in a position of trust, making child […] (Click to read the full article)

The Bermuda Anglers Club Annual Junior Fishing Tournament will be held on Sunday [Aug 18] and is open to any boy or girl under the age of 17. It’s free to enter. A spokesperson said, “Fishing starts at 8.30am and every child who has entered the event and who comes to the weigh station west […] (Click to read the full article)

Racing took place today [July 8] at Spanish Point Boat Club for the second of a three race series at that location. Two races were held, the first was a twenty five minute race with results as follows: A Class A16 Ryan and Richard Davidge completing 8 laps finishing in first place A29 David Selley […] (Click to read the full article)

The Around the Island Power Boat Race is scheduled to take place this Sunday [Aug 12] with boats taking to the Ferry Reach start line at 2.00pm. Video from the 2017 Around the Island Power Boat Race: This coming Thursday the Bermuda Power Boat Association will be having their final registration meeting for the race. […] (Click to read the full article)

After being postponed last week due to the inclement weather, the Bermuda Powerboat Association has confirmed that the annual Round the Island race will be held this coming Sunday [Aug 18] starting at 2.00pm from Ferry Reach. A spokesperson said, “The BPBA Executive have declared the annual Round the Island race shall happen on Sunday, […] (Click to read the full article)

This Sunday [Jan 19], at Utopia Restaurant, the public is invited to attend an inaugural exhibition showcasing the photographic talents of Dana ‘Zhyon’ Selassie. The exhibition will feature a series of photographs based on Documentary Portraiture – a form of photography that captures people in their environments. Dr Selassie notes that the style of photography […] (Click to read the full article)

"America's Funniest Home Videos" will resume the remainder of season 30 the following week at 7:00/6:00c.

On Facebook.

Open Road Media, my main e-book publisher, appears to be on a tear these days. Maybe because a lot of self-isolated people need books these days and aren't willing to wait for them to be delivered through the mails? I don't know and I haven't asked. I just pass along their promotions to you.

On Sunday, April 19th for one day only, my classic Grand Tour of the Solar System novel, Vacuum Flowers, will be on sale for $1.99 in Canada and the US.

Rebel Elizabeth Mudlark has a headful of stolen wetware, enemies that want her dead, and a Solar System full of colorful human and posthuman cultures that is far too small for her to hide in. She doesn't want to change everything. But she has no choice...

(Vacuum Flowers was written at the height of the Cyberpunk/Humanist wars and was meant to belong to neither camp. But I did throw in a short nod to each camp in the novel. Widely separated, of course.)

Here's their chart:

ISBN13	Title	Author	Promo Type	Country	Start Date	End Date	Promo Price
9781504036504	Vacuum Flowers	Swanwick, Michael	ORM - Portalist NL	US	2020-04-19	2020-04-19	$1.99
9781504036504	Vacuum Flowers	Swanwick, Michael	ORM - Portalist NL	CA	2020-04-19	2020-04-19	$1.99

Immediately after, on Monday, April 20th, my short story collection, ,Tales of Old Earth, goes on sale in the US and Canada for $2.99.

Tales of Old Earth contains nineteen of my best and strangest stories, including two Hugo Award winners and I forget how many also-rans. Featuring a planet-sized grasshopper, the train to Hell, an amorous sphinx, the last elves in the world, a civilization inside an International Harvester refrigerator, and much, much more!

Here's the second chart:

ISBN13	Title	Author	Promo Type	Country	Start Date	End Date	Promo Price
9781504036511	Tales of Old Earth	Swanwick, Michael	ORM - Early Bird Books NL	US	2020-04-20	2020-04-20	$2.99
9781504036511	Tales of Old Earth	Swanwick, Michael	ORM - Early Bird Books NL	CA	2020-04-20	2020-04-20	$2.99

Enjoy!

Note: Written and illustrated months before, well, everything happened.

PotterCast is back and is continuing on with the chapter by chapter of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - this week covering chapters 3 and 4. We also have some exciting announcements for the upcoming Harry Potter convention, LeakyCon! 

Day 23 Gabby the motorhome is still on furlough . We keep checking on her . To make sure she is Ok . That she is not missing us as much as we are missing her.Walking makes you stop and think . Instead of a mind racing on important things it goes i

We had a leisurely breakfast this morning cold cuts cheese fresh bread banana although I left early to write sketchy travel notes. This tour is so full I cant record it all before the next day. Not a bad thing.Our guide Boris met us at our

A 14-second video captured the unsettling scene inside St. Anthony of Padua Church in Greenpoint as the Rev. Jossy Vattothu presided over the 9:30 a.m. Mass, with the man strolling casually inside the house of worship with a container of juice in his right hand.

Pat Spillane believes the GAA "kicked the can" down the road with its most recent statement regarding the 2020 championships, while Anthony Daly argues the longer-term view was the correct call.

We're picking the best hurling team of The Sunday Game era, from 1979 to present, and we want your help. Consider some of the nominees here and vote for your best full-forwards.

We propose a novel measure of bond market liquidity that does not depend on transaction data: the strength of the cross-sectional relationship between mutual fund cash holdings and fund flow volatility. Our measure captures how liquid funds perceive their portfolio holdings to be at a given point in time. The perceived liquidity of speculative grade and Rule 144A bonds is significantly lower than investment grade bonds in the cross section and deteriorated significantly following the 2008-9 financial crisis. Our measure can be applied in settings where either transaction data are not available or transactions are rare, including the markets for asset-backed securities, syndicated loans, and municipal bonds.

The crossword in Sunday's Arts & Books section was titled "The Last Sunday Crossword" and noted that according to the Mayan calendar, the world was going to end "this Friday, Dec. 21."

The Sunday crossword for March 11, "Commercial Break," was published with an incorrect puzzle grid.

The rapper's musical ministry event wasn't the only last-minute addition to the schedule. His Yeezy collaboration with Adidas will be presented in Paris on Monday night.

From where and how to watch the ceremony to who and what is nominated, here's a complete guide to this weekend's Academy Awards.

The Sundance Film Festival is where luminaries from the worlds of art, commerce, and politics meet over collagen-infused cocktails to talk about movies.

The Sundance Institute's Keri Putnam speaks about the $1-million relief fund for artists and arts organizations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

What's on TV April 26: Sunday Talk and Coronavirus Specials; White House Dr. Deborah Birx on "State of the Union," "Sunday Morning Futures" and "Meet the Press"

What's on TV Saturday, May 2, and Sunday Talk Shows: Coronavirus TV coverage; "The Art of Racing in the Rain" on HBO; movies on TV and more.

ELVIS PRESLEY's Sunday Meatloaf can be made at home and now Graceland chef's has shown fans how from the mansion's kitchen in a new video.

ELVIS PRESLEY's Sunday Meatloaf can be made at home and now Graceland chef's has shown fans how from the mansion's kitchen in a new video.

Sunderland have announced plans to furlough their first-team squad and non-playing staff amid the indefinite suspension of EFL action.

Will Grigg plays was signed as a striker for Sunderland in January 2019 - but how much did the club pay for him?

Sunderland owner Stewart Donald features in the new season of the Netflix documentary Sunderland 'Til I Die - but who exactly is he and how much did he pay for the club?

Charlie Methven features prominently in the new season of Sunderland 'Til I Die - but how much is the club's former executive director worth?

Josh Maja features in the new season of Sunderland 'Til I Die on Netflix - but what was his salary at the club and how much more did he earn from his move to Bordeaux?

Sunderland have appointed Jim Rodwell as their new Chief Executive Officer - but who is he and does this mean Stewart Donald has sold the club?

Magnitude   Mw 5.0 Region   SUNDA STRAIT, INDONESIA Date time   2020-05-03 07:06:47.5 UTC Location   6.22 S ; 104.74 E Depth   68 km

The first round of the FA Cup takes place this weekend.

ON MAY 7, 1945, General Alfred Jodl, the commander of German forces in western Europe, walked into a technical college in the city of Reims which served as General Eisenhower's HQ in France.

Magnitude    M 3.1 Region   SUNDA STRAIT, INDONESIA Date time   2020-05-09 11:34:16.0 UTC Location   6.52 S ; 104.52 E Depth   10 km

Matthew T. Westfall, 42, is in the Johnson County Jail and waiting for formal charges.

Two sessions on Sunday at Heritage Christian

Sunderland complete the signing of defender Sotirios Kyrgiakos on loan from VfL Wolfsburg until the end of the season.

Google’s (and now Alphabet’s) CEO opines in the FT (sub required) on why AI needs to be regulated, joining the chorus of tech leaders who have taken the apparent high road when it comes to regulation, even as governments around the world have shown next to no ability to actually regulate anything (well, I guess … Continue reading "Sundar Pichai in the FT: Please Regulate Us (And Good Luck with All That)"

They say that Africans, Will have to fight for a place on the bus, So I am pulling out all the stops. I am burning incense and, Turning out closets, -exorcising demons- I am fumigating my life, Throwing out old clothes and, Trying to curry favour, -surely children were not meant for the streets, Nor […]

The number of people estimated to be latently infected with TB - that is infected with TB, which has not yet manifested symptoms - is around 2 billion. That is 1 in 3 people on the planet are infected by the bacteria. The World Health Organization’s website notes that on average 5-10% of those infected with TB will develop active TB. That number...