111.   Those apologies are not so much about remorse as about avoiding confrontation and blame, said Dr. Masao Miyamoto, a psychiatrist and social critic.

112.   Two days later, there were no apologies.

113.   We all know apologies are a civilized tradition, a gesture intended to salve the wounds inflicted intentionally or unintentionally, real or perceived.

114.   When apologies have been in order, they were given.

115.   Who would have thought his apologies could be as acrobatic as one of his signature catches?

116.   While there are obviously times when apologies are appropriate, excessive apologizing is more often a sign of insecurity, dependence or questionable confidence and self-esteem.

117.   With that nasty history now far behind, would an apology not be civilized?

118.   Opposition parties immediately said the apology was insufficient and urged the government to arrest Roh.

119.   Rabbi Lau said the apology was a step forward, but that the pope ought to have acknowledged the role of the church in the persecution.

120.   A spokesman for Blair, however, said the apology was different because Hashimoto made it clear that it was an official statement backed by the Japanese government.