First, let's sketch out that geographical unevenness with a whistlestop tour of the world in figures - excess mortality rates, to be precise..

to do some substantial good, is the compensation for much incidental imperfection

There were none of the usual restrictions on public nudity or sexual interaction in the club environment. Still, the night was young, and as he'd made his way to the bar to order Mistress Ramona a gin and tonic, he'd seen little in the way of play.

They jump up and begin picking ice fourhandedly with a crowbar.