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June 13, 2003
One of Those Days
I don't know what to make of this number one: The Chicago Sun-Times is reporting (see it here) that
Emperor Hirohito considered making an astonishing personal apology for the Second World War in which he was to express "deep shame at my immorality," according to a newly discovered document.
I really don't know what all this means, especially since the apology was never made. While it might be interesting to know such a document was drafted, assuming here that is is valid, I don't know that it's more than a contingency plan that was never executed. I guess the historians will have some writing to do to explain this one.
I don't know what to make of this number two: The Honolulu Star-Bulletin is reporting (see it here) of an airlines that wasn't. An airlines, that is. Even though it alleged it could fly you from Los Angeles to Honolulu for $89, it appears this was a deal that was too good to be true.
The airlines, excuse me, the "tour operator", an 18-year-old student in Massachusetts offered flights, excuse me, "seats" at fares lower than anywhere else. Hundreds of people flocked to his website and paid money for tickets, excuse me, "vouchers" that could be exchanged for flights starting next month. The problem is the student had no agreements with any charters, no agreements or permits with the FAA, airports, baggage handlers, ticket agents, or any of the other groups you have to work with if you actually want to provide this service.
Hence, both the Hawai'i and Massachusetts courts have gotten involved issuing restraining orders against this operation. Now, I don't know if this is just a business college case study that got out of hand or if criminal intent was involved here. But in either case, the student is in a world of trouble right now.
I don't know what to make of this three: What's with these people who love Ghambian rats or prairie rodents as pets? Is there something wrong with a dog? Why do people think it is a good idea to buy rodents, regardless of where they come from? Do these people have brains? Do they not understand disease vectors? Do they not understand dying from leaking lesions full of puss covering your body? By the way, there is no cure. If you are infected, you have a one-in-ten chance of dying. See the Centers for Disease Control site here. Oh, and have a nice day.
Aloha!
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