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[May. 10th, 2005|07:22 pm] |
DEAR AV RESIDENT,
PLEASE BE ADVISED that last night (Monday, May 9th) around 11PM several
residents reported seeing a MOUNTAIN LION around House 1048, Public
Affairs Theme House, and House 1058, Chemistry House.
The Arroyo Vista Staff would like you to be extra cautious when walking
through the community and IMMEDIATELY REPORT ALL encounters and
sightings by calling the Duty Line at (949) 351-4228 or the UCIPD at
(949) 824-5223.
SOME FACTS ABOUT MOUNTAIN LIONS
Physical appearance: The mountain lion, commonly known as cougar,
panther or puma, is tawny-colored with black-tipped ears and tail.
Although smaller than the jaguar, it is one of North America's largest
cats.
Adult males may be more than 8 feet long, from nose to end of tail, and
generally weigh between 130 and 150 pounds. Adult females can be 7 feet
long and weigh between 65 and 90 pounds.
Behavior: Mountain lions are very powerful and normally prey upon large
animals, such as deer, bighorn sheep and elk. However, they can survive
preying on small animals as well.
Habitat: Mountain lions live in many different types of habitat in
California, from deserts to humid coast range forests, and from sea
level to 10,000 foot elevations. They generally will be most abundant in
areas with plentiful deer.
WHEN MOUNTAIN LIONS MEET PEOPLE
Generally, mountain lions are calm, quiet and elusive. They are most
commonly found in areas with plentiful prey and adequate cover. Such
conditions exist in mountain subdivisions, urban fringes and open
spaces. Consequently, the number of mountain lion/human interactions has
increased. This increase likely is due to a variety of reasons: more
people moving into mountain lion habitat, an increase in prey
populations, an increase in mountain lion numbers and expanded range,
more people using hiking and running trails in mountain lion habitat,
and a greater awareness of the presence of mountain lions.
Even so, the potential for being killed or injured by a mountain lion is
quite low compared to many other natural hazards. There is a far greater
risk, for example, of being struck by lightning than of being attacked
by a mountain lion.
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU ENCOUNTER A MOUNTAIN LION?
There's been very little research on how to avoid mountain lion attacks.
But mountain lion attacks that have occurred are being analyzed in the
hope that some crucial questions can be answered: Did the victim do
something to inadvertently provoke an attack? What should a person who
is approached by a mountain lion do--or not do? The following
suggestions are based on studies of mountain lion behavior and analysis
of attacks by mountain lions, tigers and leopards:
* DO NOT APPROACH A LION: Most mountain lions will try to avoid a
confrontation. Give them a way to escape.
* DO NOT RUN FROM A LION: Running may stimulate a mountain lion's
instinct to chase. Instead, stand and face the animal. Make eye contact.
If you have small children with you, pick them up if possible so they
don't panic and run. Although it may be awkward, pick them up without
bending over or turning away from the mountain lion.
* DO NOT CROUCH DOWN OR BEND OVER: In Nepal, a researcher studying
tigers and leopards watched the big cats kill cattle and domestic water
buffalo while ignoring humans standing nearby. He surmised that a human
standing up is just not the right shape for a cat's prey. On the other
hand, a person squatting or bending over looks a lot like a four-legged
prey animal. If you're in mountain lion country, avoid squatting,
crouching or bending over, even when picking up children.
* DO ALL YOU CAN TO APPEAR LARGER: Raise your arms. Open your
jacket if you are wearing one. Again, pick up small children. Throw
stones, branches, or whatever you can reach without crouching or turning
your back. Wave your arms slowly and speak firmly in a loud voice. The
idea is to convince the mountain lion that you are not prey and that you
may be a danger to it.
* FIGHT BACK IF ATTACKED: A hiker in Southern California used a
rock to fend off a mountain lion that was attacking his son. Others have
fought back successfully with sticks, caps, jackets, garden tools and
their bare hands. Since a mountain lion usually tries to bite the head
or neck, try to remain standing and face the attacking animal.
Click on the following link for more information on California mountain
lions: http://www.dfg.ca.gov/lion/ <http://www.dfg.ca.gov/lion/>
WHAT THE HELL?!? DON'T APPROACH A LION...THANKS FOR THE TIP! |
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| Walking on Water |
[Apr. 27th, 2005|11:19 pm] |
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My verbal skills only appear to be low because my math skills are so high. |
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| Girls are bad at math and science and driving and comedy |
[Feb. 8th, 2005|09:41 pm] |
While it's still true.... I currently have 103.1% in my Calc 2B class. Yes, I know what you're thinking. You're thinking, "hey Katie, now isn't that the class you dropped last quarter?". And yes my dear friend it is. Which would prompt your follow up response of "wow, Katie you're awesome". yes my dear, yes I am awesome.
and on a less narcissistic note:
Walking out of Calculus yesterday the guy next to me opened his cell phone and said (and I quote because I thought it was so funny I wrote it down):
"Hey Steve. Yeah I got your message and I was just wondering when you'd be home so I can bring by your crack" |
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| What are caucasians doing now?!?? |
[Jan. 20th, 2005|12:43 pm] |
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There that's better. Thank you ebay for solving all of life's problems. |
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| Is Bob Barr voting for Badnarik? |
[Oct. 15th, 2004|03:45 pm] |
LIBERTARIAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE ARRESTED DURING POLITICAL PROTEST:
[October 12] Libertarian presidential candidate Michael Badnarik was arrested on Friday, Oct. 8, when he crossed a police line in a planned political protest at the St. Louis, Mo., debate between President George W. Bush and Sen. John Kerry. - from the Libertarian Party website (www.lp.org)
AND YOU ALL ASKED WHY I WAS A LIBERTARIAN...... |
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| Earthquakes rock my world |
[Oct. 13th, 2004|02:49 pm] |
| [ | music |
| | New slang -The shins | ] |
"So when you feel that rolling motion... you're feeling the Love Wave" - my Natural Disasters Professor. |
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[Sep. 10th, 2004|11:58 pm] |
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hey what happened to that last entry? |
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| Thirsty for bus info? |
[Jun. 21st, 2004|11:30 pm] |
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I'm thinking I should get pregnant. It's a good excuse to take naps during the day. |
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| A world without Dinosaurs |
[Jun. 10th, 2004|02:34 pm] |
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| | Wrapped up in books | ] |
Marty Crandall of The Shins
Chris Parnell of Saturday Night Live
During my recent venture at The Shins show, despite everyone being way too Indie for me, I observed that rocking keyboardist Marty Crandall bears a striking resemblance to the Saturday Night Live funny man Chris Parnell. Upon further investigation I discovered that only after a recent haircut did Marty begin to look like Parnell. You be the judge.
Sidenote: Pre-haircut Marty looked like a dweeb |
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| Isn't it funny when... |
[Jun. 9th, 2004|09:11 pm] |
| [ | mood |
| |  disappointed | ] |
| [ | music |
| | watching last comic standing | ] |
I realized today that the only thing standing in my way of achieving my dream of being a stand up comedian is that I haven't recently broken up with a boyfriend.... AM I RIGHT??? |
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| Not to steal InPassing's bit but... |
[Jun. 9th, 2004|01:51 pm] |
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i over heard this today and LOLed...
"So we agree that I support communism and you do not...." -two girls talking outside of my history final |
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| Depressing Turtles |
[Jun. 8th, 2004|07:24 am] |
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I hate it when people won't update their journals for a really long time and then when they do it's dissapointingly unfunny. |
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