By 10 a.m. on this summer day, without any orders called in for his execution, Lavender passes the time with a crossword puzzle.

FORBES: Companies, People, Ideas

It will give you chills on this hot summer day.

FORBES: America: God Shed His Grace On Thee

Thanks for being here on this very, very warm day in the summer in Washington.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

The duo missed England's 2-0 Test series win over Bangladesh but will return for their first taste of international action for their country this summer against Scotland in Edinburgh on 19 June, with the first of six one-day internationals against Australia following three days later at The Rose Bowl.

BBC: Craig Kieswetter keeps England one-day spot

There will be, on average, an additional three flights a day between the U.S. and Ireland this summer, with the number of seats up 20% in that market.

WSJ: The Best Places to Fly This Summer

Smith's arrival in England from warm climes on Saturday ironically coincided with the first badly weather-ravaged day of this year's so far promising summer.

BBC: Steve Smith