en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/498916 Comments by FOOTINGRAVE http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/public-safety/2010/08/23/cedar-rapids-car-peppered-with-gunshots-no-one-hurt#IDComment94840109 Nit-picky me!! The car is either "peppered" (many) with gunshots, or it has "several" (about three) gunshots. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:24:28 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/public-safety/2010/08/23/cedar-rapids-car-peppered-with-gunshots-no-one-hurt#IDComment94840109 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/08/23/distracted-by-pet-ferret-driver-rolls-suv-in-southwest-cedar-rapids#IDComment94837916 Not to be a grouch, but I hate to see dogs hanging out of car windows. Does anyone ever think what happens to the dog in a collision?...out the window, through the windshield..broken back or neck...If you aren't sensible enough to secure your pet for safety's sake, you shouldn't have one. Would you let your two-year-old hang halfway out your car window? Of course not! Then why is it ok for your dog? Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:04:51 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/08/23/distracted-by-pet-ferret-driver-rolls-suv-in-southwest-cedar-rapids#IDComment94837916 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/statewide-news/2010/08/16/alliant-sorry-for-spraying-near-southeast-iowa-power-lines#IDComment93476619 How irresponsible! I suppose the contractor will agree to purify the water table, replace the tainted soil, and replant the whole area? Not. What does their contract read? We will control weeds along this easement by any means necessary!! outrageous. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:51:27 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/statewide-news/2010/08/16/alliant-sorry-for-spraying-near-southeast-iowa-power-lines#IDComment93476619 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/08/12/swat-team-bursts-into-cedar-rapids-home-looking-for-drugs#IDComment92730711 lol. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:10:30 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/08/12/swat-team-bursts-into-cedar-rapids-home-looking-for-drugs#IDComment92730711 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/08/12/bat-colony-in-northwest-cedar-rapids-flood-house-get-reprieve#IDComment92726644 This is a nice story. Thanks, Nathan, and thanks Gazette for reporting this. I read about the fungus decimating the North American brown bat population in the national news this past week, and here is someone "in my backyard" addressing this ....awesome. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 09:34:30 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/08/12/bat-colony-in-northwest-cedar-rapids-flood-house-get-reprieve#IDComment92726644 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/public-safety/2010/08/03/woman-hurt-in-cedar-rapids-bicycle-crash-dies#IDComment90631001 Sincerest condolences to the friends, family, and loved ones of Susan. Tue, 3 Aug 2010 17:50:42 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/public-safety/2010/08/03/woman-hurt-in-cedar-rapids-bicycle-crash-dies#IDComment90631001 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/statewide-news/2010/07/28/woman-to-claim-insanity-in-iowa-embezzlement-trial#IDComment89400776 I didn't know an insanity defense was applicable to non-violent crimes. So, she didn't realize that stealing money from your employer is illegal? She knew enough to launder the money. I may not be that well-balanced, but I wouldn't have the first idea how to "launder" stolen money. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:30:40 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/statewide-news/2010/07/28/woman-to-claim-insanity-in-iowa-embezzlement-trial#IDComment89400776 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/government/2010/07/21/budget-cuts-to-blame-for-dnr-compliance-issues-culver-says#IDComment87923058 Best post I've seen in days! Thanks. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:48:53 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/government/2010/07/21/budget-cuts-to-blame-for-dnr-compliance-issues-culver-says#IDComment87923058 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/07/16/need-some-lawn-mowing-advice-heres-an-expert-view#IDComment87008486 Never allow extra riders on rider mowers – particularly toddlers, although a precariously perched pug is okay. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:05:41 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/07/16/need-some-lawn-mowing-advice-heres-an-expert-view#IDComment87008486 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/public-safety/2010/07/14/crpd-looking-for-volunteers-to-help-with-tenant-background-checks#IDComment86756904 Who is going to do the background check of the landlords? Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:29:51 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/public-safety/2010/07/14/crpd-looking-for-volunteers-to-help-with-tenant-background-checks#IDComment86756904 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/public-safety/2010/07/02/possible-human-remains-found-at-home-of-missing-dubuque-girls-mother#IDComment84327319 Right! This is the second story I've read today that is really a nonstory. Not enough information to report. The other was about the two bodies found in CR on third avenue. If you don't have any details to report, it isn't really news yet. Fri, 2 Jul 2010 20:49:15 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/public-safety/2010/07/02/possible-human-remains-found-at-home-of-missing-dubuque-girls-mother#IDComment84327319 http://gazetteonline.com/blogs/city-room/2010/07/02/loebsack-says-speaker-pelosi-on-board-with-him-on-cedar-rapids-flood-protection-for-both-sides-of-the-river#IDComment84325813 Way to go, Dave. Fri, 2 Jul 2010 20:43:57 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/blogs/city-room/2010/07/02/loebsack-says-speaker-pelosi-on-board-with-him-on-cedar-rapids-flood-protection-for-both-sides-of-the-river#IDComment84325813 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2010/07/02/hundreds-of-geese-rounded-up-taken-away-from-cedar-rapids#IDComment84325191 lol worst case of profiling I've ever heard of. Fri, 2 Jul 2010 20:41:44 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2010/07/02/hundreds-of-geese-rounded-up-taken-away-from-cedar-rapids#IDComment84325191 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/public-safety/2010/07/02/bicyclist-ok-after-being-hit-by-car-in-downtown-cedar-rapids#IDComment84313338 Driver hits bicyclist and no ticket? Fri, 2 Jul 2010 20:02:28 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/public-safety/2010/07/02/bicyclist-ok-after-being-hit-by-car-in-downtown-cedar-rapids#IDComment84313338 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/statewide-news/2010/06/15/iowa-halting-study-of-medical-marijuana#IDComment80612569 Sir, your preposition is dangling. :) Thu, 17 Jun 2010 19:01:07 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/statewide-news/2010/06/15/iowa-halting-study-of-medical-marijuana#IDComment80612569 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/statewide-news/2010/06/15/iowa-halting-study-of-medical-marijuana#IDComment80612231 Your intent cannot be to persuade with your approach. Apparently, even the thought of marijuana makes some people inordinately aggressive. I hope if you use this substance, you're not on the road with me! Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:58:09 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/statewide-news/2010/06/15/iowa-halting-study-of-medical-marijuana#IDComment80612231 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/statewide-news/2010/06/15/iowa-halting-study-of-medical-marijuana#IDComment80288785 You're right. I shouldn't make such sweeping generalizations. I assume you mean that marijuana is not harmful to liver or brain functioning. But pesticides, herbicides, and the various "coatings" on marijuana that is grown for profit cause liver damage and have been shown to "increase fibrosity in patients with Hepatits C." And, inhaling the products of combustion in itself is carcinogenic (lungs, not liver). But I'm talking about abuse. A glass of red wine a day is good for you, a fifth of scotch a day will kill you, eventually. As for brain functioning...why would someone with two bags of marijuana in his car, some ecstasy, and other drug sale items be caught speeding? He's high. Tue, 15 Jun 2010 18:38:19 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/statewide-news/2010/06/15/iowa-halting-study-of-medical-marijuana#IDComment80288785 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/statewide-news/2010/06/15/iowa-halting-study-of-medical-marijuana#IDComment80275802 Both alcohol and marijuana are equally dangerous substances. Both are extremely disruptive to brain and liver functioning when abused. Now that medicinal marijuana has been legalized in some states (and look at the result...Montana, California), there's really no going back. Look at prohibition. Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:39:37 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/statewide-news/2010/06/15/iowa-halting-study-of-medical-marijuana#IDComment80275802 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/flood-recovery/2010/06/13/flood-of-2008-speeds-up-civic-projects-revitalized-housing#IDComment80060391 These homes look really nice! This block looks terrific. I hope middle to lower income people can afford this housing. I don't think this neighborhood has looked this good in a long time! Kudos to builders and the developer!! Maybe we can get HGTV's block curb appeal to come to CR!! Awesome, guys (and gals). Mon, 14 Jun 2010 07:16:08 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/flood-recovery/2010/06/13/flood-of-2008-speeds-up-civic-projects-revitalized-housing#IDComment80060391 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/government/2010/06/10/historic-buildings-face-deadline-smokestack-efforts-move-ahead#IDComment79569862 I say tear down the Linn County Historical Society building which is the ugliest thing I've ever seen and build a medical mezanine there. I hate to see all of these lovely old homes get torn down. It totally figures that we would keep an eyesore like a smokestack and yet not help move some of these fabulous old homes. Most of the new construction planned for this city is ugly. Did you catch the NEWBO market complex? Looks like some ridiculous roadside attraction in Florida. I don't want to waste money on these surreal structures that will pass out of fashion and look like faded, junky stripmalls in five years. Why can't we get some input from some builders with some experience in revitalizing historic places, or at least some class? What happened to "trees line our paths?" 'Course what appeals to clowns? Circus. I suppose we should change out the city buses to Shriner cars. It's beginning to look like a Pee Wee Herman nightmare around here. Fri, 11 Jun 2010 06:26:35 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/government/2010/06/10/historic-buildings-face-deadline-smokestack-efforts-move-ahead#IDComment79569862