Oh how I hate bad technology...

So here is the transcript of my conversation with "Jenn" Alaska Airlines virtual Assistant.

So seats are showing sold out on the web. So I wanted to see (since I am a premium traveler) if I could get a seat assignment. Here is the transcript.

She REALLY gets me....


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Jenn: Hi, I'm Jenn, your virtual assistant for the Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air Web site. If you need help, or have a question, simply type it below.

You Asked: can you get me a seat?
Jenn: I'm not sure how to answer that. Please try rewording your question.

You are on a page that I will not direct you away from. To leave this page, you must self-navigate.

You Asked: I would like a seat assignment
Jenn: Make sure to select your seats from the blue squares, which indicate an available seat.

You Asked: how can I get a seat
Jenn: Make sure to select your seats from the blue squares, which indicate an available seat.

You Asked: I need help
Jenn: I know quite a bit about traveling with Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air. What can I help you with?

You Asked: seat assignment
Jenn: Make sure to select your seats from the blue squares, which indicate an available seat.

You Asked: this is not helping - can you help me get a seat when it is saying seat assignment at the airport
Jenn: Please click on the links provided to find the information you are looking for.
Display Seat Map_PA
No Seats on Seat Map_PA

You Asked: No Seats on Seat Map_PA
Jenn: If there are no seats available on the seat map, it does not mean that the flight is sold out. Seat availability is limited on the Web. You will receive your seat assignment on the day of your flight at the airport. To proceed with your purchase, click "Continue".
Return to Jenn Live Chat

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The US Navy 1, Whales 0.

Final Result. Referee Rules.

The US Supreme Court in its infinite wisdom has decided that warfare is more important that protecting species. Proving once again that killing trumps life for Homo Sapiens.

I still fail to see where Sapiens comes into this.

The US Supreme Court is lifting restrictions on the US Navy's use of sonar in training exercises off the California coast, a defeat for environmental groups who say the sonar can harm whales. The court, in its first decision of the term, voted 5-4 that it agreed with the plaintiffs that the US Navy needs to conduct realistic training exercises to respond to potential threats by enemy submarines.

This will have far reaching implications for all whales that migrate up and down both US coasts. Particularly vulnerable will be the Killer Whales in the Puget Sound Area.

Another Bush legacy. Thanks W.

Haikus For Bush end
A farewell to GWB
A little light today

Farewell Bush. You Dog.
Your reign is over. Thank God
And God bless you too

W heads back to Ranch
Place he never should have left
Now we have shambles

Cheney go to hell
None of us e’er wish you well
Thanks for left overs

Cheney and Palin
What a horrifying thought
The puppeteer and?

Poor JM chose bad
Chose Palin over JL
He’ll rot in some hell

Palin or Biden
Each could be pres one day soon
Send Sarah to moon

Vote for Ralphie
Yet another wasted ploy
Secret GOP

Fey for President
She’s a better Pailin Yes?
Originals bad!

“My Friends”. End is near
Truly thought I was doing
Good things for you all

GOP and Dems
All agree, the thing that be
Go Vote tomorrow

(substitute for tomorrow – Go and Vote Today)

Political Haikus

10 Special Commemorative Haikus for November 4th 2008

Farewell Bush. You Dog.
Your reign is over. Thank God
And God bless you too

W heads back to Ranch
Place he never should have left
Now we have shambles

Cheney go to hell
None of us e’er wish you well
Thanks for left overs

Cheney and Palin
What a horrifying thought
The puppeteer and?

Poor JM chose bad
Chose Palin over JL
He’ll rot in some hell

Palin or Biden
Each could be pres one day soon
Send Sarah to moon

Vote for Ralphie
Yet another wasted ploy
Secret GOP

Fey for President
She’s a better Pailin Yes?
Originals bad!

“My Friends”. End is near
Truly thought I was doing
Good things for you all

GOP and Dems
All agree, the thing that be
Go Vote tomorrow

(substitute for tomorrow – Go and Vote Today)