Summary, Soda and Saskatoon

The chutzpah award of the month has to go to Carnival Cruises for moving for summary judgment in a court in Miami, against actions launched by passengers as a result of the fiasco they suffered recently on the not too good ship Triumph. You might recall due to engine problems the ship had to be towed for several days to Mobile Alabama, during which the passengers had to live without proper facilities. If there is a Rule in Florida similar to our Rule 20, just what is Carnival saying in their factum:

“The plaintiffs allegedly went about 5 days without hot food, air conditioning or toilet facilities, having to do their stuff in plastic bags. It is respectfully submitted that the plaintiffs are being overly fussy, finicky and punctilious. What did they expect? The Love Boat? It is respectfully submitted therefore that there is no genuine issue to go to trial.”

I hear they are however offering generous future cruise deals to the disgruntled passengers on their most luxurious ships. For only $100.00 you get a 10 day Caribbean cruise, flight included. All you have to do is spend 3 hours/day manning the oars.

Meanwhile Police in Saskatooon were doing a safety blitz. One officer ticketed Steven Simonar for not wearing a seatbelt. Simonar however drives a special vehicle as he has no hands. Although the police have discretion the ticketing cop would not exercise it saying, "'I treat everybody the same, and you people expect things different.”

The media tried to contact the officer but it seems he was busy on his computer on Ebay. Latest report is that no one yet has bought his mother.

If all of these stories are disturbing you, there is good news. Have a drink. There is a soft drink company called Jones Soda, that has just come up with a new flavour: poutine. As you may know, poutine is a Quebec delicacy consisting of French fries, smothered in a rich gravy and soaked in fatty melted cheese curds. Thanx to Jones Soda you will now be able to drink this treat.

Imagine drinking poutine. I didn't know assisted suicides were legal in Quebec. Who owns that Jones Soda? Dr Jack Kevorkian?

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