en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/568569 Comments by katekars http://www.komonews.com/news/health/Small-study-Drug-may-help-stabilize-Alzheimers-162749746.html#IDComment403757366 My grandmother and mother had Alzheimers, and unfortunately, my mother knew she was "slipping" and knew what was coming to her and our family. I so desperately wanted her to wake up one day and be in her own little world, but she was well aware of what was happening. I'm glad your dad made it to his own little world. Tue, 17 Jul 2012 23:19:13 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/health/Small-study-Drug-may-help-stabilize-Alzheimers-162749746.html#IDComment403757366 http://www.komonews.com/news/health/FDA-approves-first-pill-to-help-prevent-HIV--162607226.html#IDComment402887634 Before you nail me with TD's, please know I am pro choice. That being said, we would need fewer abortions if we used contraceptives more often. Fewer would need this medication, if safe sex was practiced more often. As dancingnights said above, a great start to ending a devastating disease. Mon, 16 Jul 2012 20:01:02 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/health/FDA-approves-first-pill-to-help-prevent-HIV--162607226.html#IDComment402887634 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Professor-2-Wash-girls-terrorized-by-grizzly-bear-162481616.html#IDComment401851095 I'm glad they are safe, however, she made many mistakes, the first by telling the girls to run. You NEVER run from a bear, they will chase you. You NEVER drop your pack as it will give you some protection if the bear attacks. Encounters with bears are never "by the book" but those two things are important to know. My closest encouter to a grizzly in the Yukon was 100' and that was way to close. Cool, but too close! Sun, 15 Jul 2012 01:17:45 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Professor-2-Wash-girls-terrorized-by-grizzly-bear-162481616.html#IDComment401851095 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/Report-55-million-Paterno-contract-deal-reached-amid-scandal-162466446.html#IDComment401748330 For those of us who are Penn State Alumni, this entire crime is crushing. We trusted JoePa, how devastating this is to his victims and their families, the university and those who love Penn State. Joe, what were you thinking? We'll never know but how shameful. Sat, 14 Jul 2012 20:33:40 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/Report-55-million-Paterno-contract-deal-reached-amid-scandal-162466446.html#IDComment401748330 http://www.komonews.com/news/entertainment/Bond-producers-Ben-Whishaw-to-play-Q-in-Skyfall-162346286.html#IDComment401585593 I'm getting old, I understand it is a part of life, but they don't have to rub my nose in it with stories like this! Sat, 14 Jul 2012 13:15:08 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/entertainment/Bond-producers-Ben-Whishaw-to-play-Q-in-Skyfall-162346286.html#IDComment401585593 http://www.komonews.com/news/entertainment/Steven-Tyler-exiting-as-American-Idol-judge-162269015.html#IDComment400642023 Reality TV is about as far removed from reality as it gets! Thu, 12 Jul 2012 22:40:51 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/entertainment/Steven-Tyler-exiting-as-American-Idol-judge-162269015.html#IDComment400642023 http://www.komonews.com/weather/blogs/scott/Generations-of-familys-dedication-gives-Orcas-Island-122-years-of-weather-records-161949415.html#IDComment399399280 How cool is that! Great job Willis'. Tue, 10 Jul 2012 23:23:51 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/weather/blogs/scott/Generations-of-familys-dedication-gives-Orcas-Island-122-years-of-weather-records-161949415.html#IDComment399399280 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/6-injured-in-Spains-Pamplona-running-of-the-bulls-161671055.html#IDComment397905016 When I am 73 and do something this foolish, I would expect no sympathy. I would, however, hope my family had me locked up for my own good! Sun, 8 Jul 2012 14:15:08 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/6-injured-in-Spains-Pamplona-running-of-the-bulls-161671055.html#IDComment397905016 http://www.komonews.com/news/consumer/Out-on-the-water-Dont-forget-boat-insurance-161573545.html#IDComment397021331 I lived on my boat and sailed thousands of miles between Bellingham and Alaska for 30 years. The most careless people I observed were people who chartered boats. Many of those folks had little knowledge of boats, or had nothing to lose if they damaged the charter boat, or boats around them. Having insurance is very important if you own your boat. Fri, 6 Jul 2012 22:31:11 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/consumer/Out-on-the-water-Dont-forget-boat-insurance-161573545.html#IDComment397021331 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Eruption-of-caterpillars-destroys-foliage-near-Mount-St-Helens-161610075.html#IDComment397016216 I'm guessing if we poll eagles, they would veto this idea. If you remember, it was DDT that put them, and other species on the endangered list. Not to mention human birth defects. Fri, 6 Jul 2012 22:18:20 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Eruption-of-caterpillars-destroys-foliage-near-Mount-St-Helens-161610075.html#IDComment397016216 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/Chestnut-wins-6th-straight-title-downs-68-dogs-161351935.html#IDComment395746841 I admit to loving hot dogs, but this is flat out gross! Wed, 4 Jul 2012 23:48:16 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/Chestnut-wins-6th-straight-title-downs-68-dogs-161351935.html#IDComment395746841 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/Fla-lifeguard-helps-save-drowning-man-gets-fired-161380165.html#IDComment395746169 Where was the lifeguard who was protecting that part of the beach? Perhaps that person is the one who should be fired. Let us not forget the names of Tomas or that of the company that fired him, Jeff Ellis & Associates. Wed, 4 Jul 2012 23:46:48 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/national/Fla-lifeguard-helps-save-drowning-man-gets-fired-161380165.html#IDComment395746169 http://www.komonews.com/sports/Double-amputee-Pistorius-set-to-run-in-Olympics-161335855.html#IDComment395574804 I believe this could be an enhancement simply because the runner doesn't have the same pains in his ankles, feet, shins, etc. as someone running on his own limbs. That being said, my dad was a double leg amputee and simple walking was a painful experience on his limbs. Like you say, slippery slope. Wed, 4 Jul 2012 17:09:18 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/sports/Double-amputee-Pistorius-set-to-run-in-Olympics-161335855.html#IDComment395574804 http://www.komonews.com/news/entertainment/Singer-Frank-Ocean-reveals-first-love-was-a-man-161347535.html#IDComment395571977 Why would anyone care? Wed, 4 Jul 2012 17:05:19 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/entertainment/Singer-Frank-Ocean-reveals-first-love-was-a-man-161347535.html#IDComment395571977 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Convicted-groper--161300705.html#IDComment395482832 To quote Foghorn Leghorn, "go away boy, you bother me". Wed, 4 Jul 2012 13:56:47 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Convicted-groper--161300705.html#IDComment395482832 http://www.komonews.com/news/entertainment/Beloved-actor-Andy-Griffith-dies-at-86-161225315.html#IDComment394936171 The Andy Griffith show is the only show that has never been off the air since it began. He was very proud of that, and should be, as it is quite the accomplishment. What a great group of actors they were. Tue, 3 Jul 2012 18:15:41 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/entertainment/Beloved-actor-Andy-Griffith-dies-at-86-161225315.html#IDComment394936171 http://www.komonews.com/news/entertainment/Beloved-actor-Andy-Griffith-dies-at-86-161225315.html#IDComment394934335 His health is failing as well. Tue, 3 Jul 2012 18:12:16 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/entertainment/Beloved-actor-Andy-Griffith-dies-at-86-161225315.html#IDComment394934335 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Ballmer-Gates-show-support-for-same-sex-marriage-161115985.html?clmob=y#IDComment394303870 Judge not, lest ye be judged. Mon, 2 Jul 2012 22:15:07 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Ballmer-Gates-show-support-for-same-sex-marriage-161115985.html?clmob=y#IDComment394303870 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Lawmakers-Tsunami-debris-could-pose-deadly-danger-to-boats-161005705.html#IDComment393641449 Have you any idea how big the Pacific is? It isn't feasible. Mon, 2 Jul 2012 01:17:58 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Lawmakers-Tsunami-debris-could-pose-deadly-danger-to-boats-161005705.html#IDComment393641449 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Lawmakers-Tsunami-debris-could-pose-deadly-danger-to-boats-161005705.html#IDComment393608381 Military aircraft cost thousands of dollars an hour to fly, you can't believe this is feasible. Mon, 2 Jul 2012 00:01:53 +0000 http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Lawmakers-Tsunami-debris-could-pose-deadly-danger-to-boats-161005705.html#IDComment393608381