May 13--North Korean boss Kim Jong Un had his defense minister executed by anti-aircraft gun for, among other crimes, falling asleep at a Kim-led meeting, according to South Korean intelligence. Yet another senseless victim of PowerPoint presentations.
Searchers still scouring the ocean for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 have discovered remains of an uncharted shipwreck about 2.5 miles underwater. Who knows? If they keep at it, maybe they'll find the solution to our pension crises in Illinois and Chicago.
At 5 a.m., the Obamas accepted Chicago's gift of public parkland for their foundation and presidential library. By 5 p.m., Moody's downgraded the city's bond rating to junk status. Probably no connection, but maybe we shouldn't be giving away real estate.
Speaking of public land giveaways, happy 71st birthday Thursday to George Lucas. We await the arrival of your delegation. Never mind the Debt Star on the horizon.
"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," TV's top-rated show for a time, is bowing out in September after 15 seasons. Cause of death: Old age and ambivalence.
The 2012 U.S. Olympics men's sprint relay team, disqualified because of Tyson Gay's doping case, has been ordered to return its silver medals. Maybe the New England Patriots can send the runners Super Bowl rings.
Two days after a government report showing Frontier Airlines in March had the worst on-time performance and complaint rate among top carriers, the airline said its CEO resigned for personal reasons. This is what people do to avoid flying Frontier.
Charles Furnas, one of the Wright brothers' mechanics, became the world's first airplane passenger 107 years ago Thursday. There was no place to put baggage, no meal service and Furnas' seat didn't recline, so it's pretty much the future of air travel today.
philrosenthal@tribpub.com
