Saturday, June 27, 2020

Evanston: some numbers; congratulations; into the maelstrom

The United States has 4% of the world population.

The United States has about 25% of the known coronavirus cases and about 25% of the known coronavirus deaths.

The United States spends far more on health care that any other nation.





If you are a soccer fan you already know that two days ago Liverpool clinched their first English Premier League title in thirty years with I think seven matches to go.  They are on a multi-record breaking pace and are now champions of Europe, champions of the world, as well as champions of England, which probably means the most to their players and fans.  They are also a joy to watch.




From our third floor condo in Evanston we have clear views of the sky to the south where before the pandemic there were almost always several planes in landing or takeoff patterns for O’Hare thirteen miles away.  Now planes are noticeable by their absence to the extent that when either of us sees one, we comment.  Tomorrow we will be on one of those seemingly few aircraft.  I am curious what is normally one of the busiest airports in the world will be like.




In checking the weather for Hilton Head, which unsurprisingly will be hot, I found a ‘Special Weather Statement’.  Air quality will be low because of the combination of heat and Saharan dust that has blown across the Atlantic.  Hurricanes are expected risks in Hilton Head.  But sand storms?


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