en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/270685 Comments by Shelly http://www.komonews.com/news/national/Boy-Scouts-reaffirm-ban-on-gays-162731796.html?clmob=y#IDComment403641649 @callmelate FYI- This is a "comment" board, where members express their opinions. Nothing says you have to agree with those said opinions. I know it's difficult for folks like you to understand that. Tue, 17 Jul 2012 19:18:46 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/Boy-Scouts-reaffirm-ban-on-gays-162731796.html?clmob=y#IDComment403641649 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/Boy-Scouts-reaffirm-ban-on-gays-162731796.html?clmob=y#IDComment403577382 There's nothing worse then having to tell those little Boy Scouts trying to sell you popcorn that you won't be supporting their bigoted organization. I will continue to do it however, as nicely as possible. Tue, 17 Jul 2012 17:07:58 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/Boy-Scouts-reaffirm-ban-on-gays-162731796.html?clmob=y#IDComment403577382 http://bellingham.komonews.com/news/business/765568-starbucks-introduces-new-beverage-free-drinks-today#IDComment401693364 Actually, you are wrong. I'm surprised a Starbucks Barista wouldn't know what's actually in the drink. I just copied/pasted this from Starbucks website 10 seconds ago.... "Recharge your afternoon with a juicy, handcrafted drink. Cool Lime Starbucks Refreshers™ beverage is a lively blend of lime, citrus and hints of mint and cucumber, shaken with real lime slices. It’s a delicious, low-calorie pick-me-up delivering a natural boost of energy from Green Coffee Extract, but without the flavor of coffee." I see mint listed in that description! Sat, 14 Jul 2012 17:57:11 +0000 http://bellingham.komonews.com/news/business/765568-starbucks-introduces-new-beverage-free-drinks-today#IDComment401693364 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Family-of-Rachel-Beckwith-planning-trip-to-honor-her-legacy-162428766.html#IDComment401320343 What a wonderful thing she accomplished. Her legacy will live on in through the many lives she's touched. Sat, 14 Jul 2012 01:51:43 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Family-of-Rachel-Beckwith-planning-trip-to-honor-her-legacy-162428766.html#IDComment401320343 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Ore-woman-sues-Justin-Bieber-over-hearing-loss-at-concert-162379116.html#IDComment401279618 Seriously? My hearing has never been the same since seeing a Marilyn Manson/Hole show in Seattle years ago (Key Arena I think it was). Call me crazy but I thought I was stupid for not having the sense to either move, leave, or wear the free earplugs they handed out at the door. Never for a minute did I think the artist was responsible. That's crazy! Too many people are looking for a free ride these days. Sat, 14 Jul 2012 00:04:45 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Ore-woman-sues-Justin-Bieber-over-hearing-loss-at-concert-162379116.html#IDComment401279618 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Trooper-rescues-orphaned-fawn-found-near-its-dead-mother-162390136.html#IDComment401276535 That poor little thing. By the looks of that one photo, it appears he's got another fawn to keep him from being lonely at the wildlife center. That's good to see. Fri, 13 Jul 2012 23:56:22 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Trooper-rescues-orphaned-fawn-found-near-its-dead-mother-162390136.html#IDComment401276535 http://bellingham.komonews.com/news/business/765568-starbucks-introduces-new-beverage-free-drinks-today#IDComment401273110 I am a big fan of their passion fruit iced tea & iced passion fruit lemonade, but these two new drinks are seriously flawed. The hibiscus one has berries in it which sounded & looked great, but then I actually ate one & it was absolutely disgusting. Sour, previously frozen, strange texture, slimy... The hibiscus drink would be ok, maybe even good if you skipped the berries. The lime-mint one was way worse. It has mint flavoring or essential oil added to it. Ok, I like mint, but their mint tasted more like basil. I like basil too, but it was way too strong and the lime slice that was in it tasted old!! Starbucks has some great drinks, but these two are not it. Fri, 13 Jul 2012 23:47:04 +0000 http://bellingham.komonews.com/news/business/765568-starbucks-introduces-new-beverage-free-drinks-today#IDComment401273110 http://www.komonews.com/blogs/photography/Video-New-Zip-Line-at-Northwest-Trek-162372906.html#IDComment401256318 I can't wait for the zip line either, I've been wanting to do one of those for a long time now. I've never been out to the park in Sequim, thanks for the tip! I just might head out there this weekend & check it out. Fri, 13 Jul 2012 23:02:35 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/blogs/photography/Video-New-Zip-Line-at-Northwest-Trek-162372906.html#IDComment401256318 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Lightning-strikes-impact-blows-man-across-Renton-living-room-162394926.html#IDComment401206756 Oh man, that blows. I had one as well (never realized how common they were until recently). Mine only destroyed a big chunk out of a bush in my front yard that's been growing for the past 20 years or so. It was about 20 feet from my front door. Scary stuff!!!! Luckily mine was basically nothing in comparison, but still made my heart race. I love the thunderstorms regardless. Fri, 13 Jul 2012 20:54:39 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Lightning-strikes-impact-blows-man-across-Renton-living-room-162394926.html#IDComment401206756 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Lightning-strikes-impact-blows-man-across-Renton-living-room-162394926.html#IDComment401203470 He certainly deserves them after going through that. Fri, 13 Jul 2012 20:46:57 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Lightning-strikes-impact-blows-man-across-Renton-living-room-162394926.html#IDComment401203470 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/At-least-17-shots-fired-in-rolling-gun-battle-on-Beacon-Hill-162373326.html#IDComment401198889 You had me for a minute. I had to go back & read the article to see if there was new info. :) Should've known better. LOL Fri, 13 Jul 2012 20:35:40 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/At-least-17-shots-fired-in-rolling-gun-battle-on-Beacon-Hill-162373326.html#IDComment401198889 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/At-least-17-shots-fired-in-rolling-gun-battle-on-Beacon-Hill-162373326.html#IDComment401198414 Ditto! Look what Guliani did for NY. Perhaps we should look to him for some tips on reducing crime. Fri, 13 Jul 2012 20:34:33 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/At-least-17-shots-fired-in-rolling-gun-battle-on-Beacon-Hill-162373326.html#IDComment401198414 http://www.komonews.com/blogs/photography/Video-New-Zip-Line-at-Northwest-Trek-162372906.html#IDComment401197011 I don't think I've been there in about 5 years, but I always thought it was a beautiful place. Not being sarcastic, but have you ever been there? Has it gone downhill in recent years? Just curious because I was planning on making the drive out there soon. Thanks. Fri, 13 Jul 2012 20:31:22 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/blogs/photography/Video-New-Zip-Line-at-Northwest-Trek-162372906.html#IDComment401197011 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/At-least-17-shots-fired-in-rolling-gun-battle-on-Beacon-Hill-162373326.html#IDComment401124658 We need a serious crackdown on gang activity. I don't know if this was gang related, but one can guess.... Fri, 13 Jul 2012 17:49:32 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/At-least-17-shots-fired-in-rolling-gun-battle-on-Beacon-Hill-162373326.html#IDComment401124658 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Leavenworth-votes-to-ban-marijuana-dispensaries-162344406.html#IDComment401120885 I think it's more of a "We the Corporations" kind of place these days. Fri, 13 Jul 2012 17:42:08 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Leavenworth-votes-to-ban-marijuana-dispensaries-162344406.html#IDComment401120885 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Leavenworth-votes-to-ban-marijuana-dispensaries-162344406.html#IDComment401120418 It's really easy to make your own :) Fri, 13 Jul 2012 17:41:11 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Leavenworth-votes-to-ban-marijuana-dispensaries-162344406.html#IDComment401120418 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Leavenworth-votes-to-ban-marijuana-dispensaries-162344406.html#IDComment401110160 Great Point! For me, I'd rather have laid back pot smokers in my town vs drunken' raging idiots any day of the week. Fri, 13 Jul 2012 17:20:51 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Leavenworth-votes-to-ban-marijuana-dispensaries-162344406.html#IDComment401110160 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Leavenworth-votes-to-ban-marijuana-dispensaries-162344406.html#IDComment401109354 Ooh yuk, which hotel? There are several in town. I used to love all the Christmas shops, but they are few & far between now. The Purple Pot is a great store too for t-shirts. I'll miss that one... Generally, I just make a quick stop in Leavenworth on my trips to Icicle Creek or Eastern WA. I love to stop at the taffy store, but hey, I'll just buy that off the internet now if I get a craving. Fri, 13 Jul 2012 17:19:02 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Leavenworth-votes-to-ban-marijuana-dispensaries-162344406.html#IDComment401109354 http://downtownseattle.komonews.com/news/crime/765843-spds-operation-wafer-thin-shuts-down-honduran-drug-ring-downtown#IDComment401106849 Yep! Right in front of Benaroya has got to be prime crack dealing territory. I used to take the bus & was always a little freaked out by all the tweakers there. Sad... Fri, 13 Jul 2012 17:13:29 +0000 http://downtownseattle.komonews.com/news/crime/765843-spds-operation-wafer-thin-shuts-down-honduran-drug-ring-downtown#IDComment401106849 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Leavenworth-votes-to-ban-marijuana-dispensaries-162344406.html#IDComment401064094 Next time I drive over the pass, I'll be sure to drive right on through Leavenworth, without stopping like I normally do. I'd rather spend my disposable income in a more compassionate town. Fri, 13 Jul 2012 15:40:33 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Leavenworth-votes-to-ban-marijuana-dispensaries-162344406.html#IDComment401064094