en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/852348 Comments by UseSense http://www.katu.com/news/local/Motorcyclist-killed-in-Highway-224-crash-159364795.html#IDComment383384120 I have so many friends who ride, breaking news stories like these that don't have enough details to make a full report have me cringeing (sp?) not just because I hope it's not somebody I know but also because my heart goes out to the friends / family of those who are impacted by this tragedy. Sun, 17 Jun 2012 23:13:22 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Motorcyclist-killed-in-Highway-224-crash-159364795.html#IDComment383384120 http://www.katu.com/living/outdoors/Scientist-Dock-from-Japan-may-be-a-threat-to-local-marine-life-157795635.html?clmob=y#IDComment376286183 The photos of all the sealife/algae/nori/mussels, etc attached to the dock were pretty impressive (I'm not even going to wade into the invasive species debate). As a fan of putting pretty much anything (within reason) that comes out of the ocean on my dinner plate, I couldn't help but wonder what exactly they found clinging to it. Fri, 8 Jun 2012 01:21:06 +0000 http://www.katu.com/living/outdoors/Scientist-Dock-from-Japan-may-be-a-threat-to-local-marine-life-157795635.html?clmob=y#IDComment376286183 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Battered-camera-had-last-picture-man-took-before-falling-off-bridge-156908145.html#IDComment373531379 Whew.....I get your point but seriously, cut back on the coffee. Mon, 4 Jun 2012 03:53:27 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Battered-camera-had-last-picture-man-took-before-falling-off-bridge-156908145.html#IDComment373531379 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Severely-beaten-woman-dies-from-injuries-151201875.html?clmob=y#IDComment359003809 The cowards who treat women like this know they'd never be able to stand up to a true gentleman or scenario where confidence, morals and respect come into play. Instead they prey on somebody weaker than them....and in the case of my ex-husband they are sly like a fox. Slowly over time, they isolate you from your friends and family, break down your own self worth and intellect.....until you're crushed in many aspects and unable to see any hope for a way out because at some point you have nobody to turn to. Some of us do find a way to escape and we carry the scars with us for the rest of our lives. But sadly too many do not. Don't be so quick to paint a resolution with a broad brush....it isn't so cut and dry. Sat, 12 May 2012 05:27:02 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Severely-beaten-woman-dies-from-injuries-151201875.html?clmob=y#IDComment359003809 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Man-stabs-Pit-bull-to-death-to-save-Dachshund-dog-fight-150793315.html#IDComment357497091 My 6 YO nephew was snatched by the leg as he ran down a sidewalk by a pitbul that'd been chained in the owner's front lawn. The dog mauled him (he survived but still carries the scars) in the face, neck, arm, stomach and leg. Before the authorities / ambulance even showed up on the scene, and while others were tending to my nephew, the Owner went into his house, got his gun and shot his dog dead on the spot. Said he'd never own an animal that displayed such unprovoked and unexpected behavior. You just never know how an animal is going to behave. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:36:36 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Man-stabs-Pit-bull-to-death-to-save-Dachshund-dog-fight-150793315.html#IDComment357497091 http://www.katu.com/news/national/150660325.html#IDComment356730856 That was my first thought too - and I've actually had to do that myself when a thug ran up on me in a parking lot a few years ago, yelling profanities and telling me to hand over my wallet. I yanked my purse from my shoulder and pitched it as far as I could from me, picked up my son and took off running for the grocery store I'd just left. I never knew I could run that fast.... Tue, 8 May 2012 21:54:23 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/national/150660325.html#IDComment356730856 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Family-grounded-after-child-disruptive-on-flight-144528285.html#IDComment326130905 The story doesn't say how old the child was, but if he was old enough to exit his seat IMO he's old enough to at the very least understand the word "NO". I'm glad I wasn't on that plane....sounds like this kid's parents allowed him to be somewhat of a menace to warrant the flight crew contacting the Police. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 06:18:28 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Family-grounded-after-child-disruptive-on-flight-144528285.html#IDComment326130905 http://www.katu.com/news/local/What-was-that-black-ring-in-the-sky-Good-question-144288985.html#IDComment325150206 Ick....reminds me of a flying snake. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:59:19 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/What-was-that-black-ring-in-the-sky-Good-question-144288985.html#IDComment325150206 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Why-a-working-smoke-alarm-is-so-important-144111626.html?clmob=y#IDComment323798618 Heh heh....reminds me of that Hyundai Sonata commercial where batteries fail in various scenarios. My favorite is the guy trying to figure out which smoke alarm is beeping....cuz I've so been there before! Sun, 25 Mar 2012 02:12:47 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Why-a-working-smoke-alarm-is-so-important-144111626.html?clmob=y#IDComment323798618 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Underage-stripper-says-her-mothers-not-to-blame-143073206.html#IDComment319038330 Disgusting....I watched all these clips people posted and with every one it made me wanna smack em all upside the head. $4000 a night for stripping? Not for sows like you, girly. Ack. Sun, 18 Mar 2012 17:08:19 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Underage-stripper-says-her-mothers-not-to-blame-143073206.html#IDComment319038330 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Couple-says-expansion-of-sex-offender-registry-a-mistake-141262683.html#IDComment306788586 How can making information accessible to the public about a registered sexual predator be "too much"? In the example provided within the story - family members say their relative merely possessed illegal materials (child pornography), but can they really claim that this didn't somehow cause further harm to the children depicted in these mediums or that their family member didn't take it further? And why not include first time offenders? IMO....the first time they get caught is not the first time they offended. Sat, 3 Mar 2012 04:30:10 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Couple-says-expansion-of-sex-offender-registry-a-mistake-141262683.html#IDComment306788586 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Parents-sue-hospital-over-wrong-diagnosis-of-Down-syndrome-141129683.html#IDComment306714598 Exactly. ^5 Sat, 3 Mar 2012 01:57:57 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Parents-sue-hospital-over-wrong-diagnosis-of-Down-syndrome-141129683.html#IDComment306714598 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Parents-sue-hospital-over-wrong-diagnosis-of-Down-syndrome-141129683.html#IDComment306714401 Well, if every single one of us could be persecuted for our thoughts alone....the jails n prisons would be far more overcrowded than ever before. Sat, 3 Mar 2012 01:57:36 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Parents-sue-hospital-over-wrong-diagnosis-of-Down-syndrome-141129683.html#IDComment306714401 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Docs-Josh-Powell-took-pictures-of-strangers-legs--141219653.html#IDComment306704102 Add this to the rest of the unsavory details of the behavior of Josh and his father and.....ew.... Just.....ew. Sat, 3 Mar 2012 01:36:48 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Docs-Josh-Powell-took-pictures-of-strangers-legs--141219653.html#IDComment306704102 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Parents-sue-hospital-over-wrong-diagnosis-of-Down-syndrome-141129683.html#IDComment305947142 What crime did the parents commit that is punishable by the law? Or are you referring to the medical personnel? Fri, 2 Mar 2012 03:25:25 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Parents-sue-hospital-over-wrong-diagnosis-of-Down-syndrome-141129683.html#IDComment305947142 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Teen-dies-after-mixing-helium-and-alcohol-139723543.html#IDComment297634143 Oh wow.....many thanks for explaining how that works! I have a son who's 20 - I'm going to pass this little tidbit on to him so he is informed and won't try it. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 01:18:39 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Teen-dies-after-mixing-helium-and-alcohol-139723543.html#IDComment297634143 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Teen-dies-after-mixing-helium-and-alcohol-139723543.html#IDComment297438919 I didn't know alcohol and helium were/could be a lethal combination. So young...what a shame. Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:49:29 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Teen-dies-after-mixing-helium-and-alcohol-139723543.html#IDComment297438919 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Family-snakes-escape-West-Linn-townhome-fire-139438038.html?clmob=y#IDComment294407637 I love that scene! Fri, 17 Feb 2012 01:46:28 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Family-snakes-escape-West-Linn-townhome-fire-139438038.html?clmob=y#IDComment294407637 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Domestic-assault-suspect-sought-by-police-139253648.html#IDComment291898353 I've been on the receiving end of a stalker and that sh!t is scary....you're constantly looking over your shoulder and EVERY noise you hear at night wakes you up. Ugh.... Oh and great job there, MOM....glad she got charged as well. The ex GF needs to take every measure possible to secure her safety beyond a piece of paper....cuz a creep with this kind of mindset isn't gonna be told what to do. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 03:05:31 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Domestic-assault-suspect-sought-by-police-139253648.html#IDComment291898353 http://www.katu.com/news/entertainment/Whitney-Houston-superstar-of-music-films-dies-at-48-139163769.html?clmob=y#IDComment290114029 Hers was a voice that I'd always felt profoundly in awe of....so pure and beautiful...she truly had a gift. Such a tragic loss.... Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:38:14 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/entertainment/Whitney-Houston-superstar-of-music-films-dies-at-48-139163769.html?clmob=y#IDComment290114029