What kind of wildcat did I see near my home in Wisconsin?
There is no native cat that fits that discription. The nearest native animal would be the fisher. http://www.theanimalfiles.com/images/fis... But with the number of hybrid domestic to wild cat species such as the savanna cat then it could be any one of those. Yes call but the 2 1/2 to 3 feet would be way to small for that. otherwise I would have suggested it....but since fear and excitement almost always enlarge an object......I find a cougar unlikely unless we would be talking infant. But that size would probably be too young to take hunting....unless the den was somewhere right there...a possibility though remote. Birdgirl...young cougars are spotted. BTW glad to see you post again. been gone a couple years myself so my name is no longer in the top ten...LOL
What kind of wildcat did I see near my home in Wisconsin?
There is no native cat that fits that discription. The nearest native animal would be the fisher. http://www.theanimalfiles.com/images/fis... But with the number of hybrid domestic to wild cat species such as the savanna cat then it could be any one of those. Yes call but the 2 1/2 to 3 feet would be way to small for that. otherwise I would have suggested it....but since fear and excitement almost always enlarge an object......I find a cougar unlikely unless we would be talking infant. But that size would probably be too young to take hunting....unless the den was somewhere right there...a possibility though remote. Birdgirl...young cougars are spotted. BTW glad to see you post again. been gone a couple years myself so my name is no longer in the top ten...LOL
Hearty shrubs/perennials for Wisconsin?
these are some plants that I have in my yard and are doing very well..... though with your rocks I would leave a big enough area uncovered around the plants...perennials would have a hard time pushing through the rocks in the spring. variegated weigalia bush flowers all summer long lilac hostas (I have the giant variety and they handle sun quite well) shasta daisies russian sage lillies columbine prim roses black-eyed susans wild geranium hardy mums (for fall color) astible bleeding heart to name a few.... you might want to look at http://www.springhillnursery.com for some ideas you are in zone 5 then go to menards they have a nice deal on them now. good sized plants for $4.29 each for perennials. if you are near Elkhorn wisconsin you could also check out Prairie Tree landscaping they have a bunch of really nice shrubs of all varieties. hope this helps! have fun!
What are some darker sides of living in Canada?
You came here for a job? sorry, we only outsource now. Got a degree and desperate need any job? I’m afraid you are overqualified! Don’t got a degree? well you better get one!Student DebtHousing Market in Vancouver areas is insane, costs of living, but your wage won’t go up muchIndeed, the aboriginal problemsCanada is all green and clean, right?wrong.We let Nestle steal our clean water and sell it for next to nothingwe’ve had some oil spills recently, some on busy beaches often used by people and birds——and it took an entire 12 hours or more I recall? before anyone responsible did anything about it. Somehow they now figure they are “Ready” to respond to future project disasters…what a jokeGreen energy? not as long as we rely on oil and keep proposing more pipelinesour killer whales and salmon are in troublethere are no laws forcing businesses to properly recycle as far as I knowWe do not ban a lot of things that shouldn’t still be in our healthcare and food products, though not as bad as the US or China.Besides just long lines at clinics, I once needed stitches on my hand (btw, ER also takes forever in the non-emergency area, I went there to wait for someone before, it was a loooooong night) and came in to my nearest clinic be told there were NO doctors in! what?! they get paid a heeeeeck lot more than most of us and take their sweet time showing up for work. Went to another clinic though, took me in asap. Thank God.Our culture is alike to the US. Don’t come here if you dislike the US culture. Well…not totally true. Generally, we are more peaceful…so, that’s more reason to live here and avoid US.We may appear on ads as totally diverse and multicultural, but in reality we got racism as well, and some not-racist but simply some insecurity, especially if too many of a certain ethnic come here in floods vs a more balanced immigration of various cultures. Often this changes a certain area’s future.
LEAVING CALIFORNIA?
Hey it's not all that uncommon to leave california. Unless you're from the central valley of California, living here has become nearly impossible to do without an insanely good job to keep one afloat. It's awful. I was born and raised in the central valley and moved to LA when I was 18. I love LA (forever an SoCal guy!) but man its stupid-expensive to live there now. My parents in the valley complain, "WHY DONT YOU GET A HOUSE ALREADY?!" (I'm nearly 30 now) and I just dont think they understand that when they purchased their home 30 years ago, California was cheap and livable. Now however its damn-near impossible to stay afloat even with a well paying job, so renting is the only option and I've heard that the renting 'bubble' is going to burst soon here because rent is so insanely expensive now that its far beyond the income of most californians. What a stupid thing to do. Ranting aside... As for you moving, take the essentials! It's definitely going to be a culture shock for you, leaving to a new state (I travel a lot now), I've been to Kansas city, Mississippi, and Wisconsin, each state has its own unique things to do. I say check out the downtown, that's a first! go to a nice place to eat, talk to the locals to see what's different or unique. Take a camera with you and snap some photos, they'll be your memories to last a lifetime! If you end up getting the job, if Louisiana is a nice place to live, go for it! Certainly going to be a lot more sustainable to live there than it is to live here. The California economy is on the cusp of some very serious problems coming soon.
Does any one know anything about the Michigan Dog man? And if so what can you tell me about it?
Michigan DogMan The Michigan Dogman is a cryptid that has reportedly been sighted throughout Michigan and gained prominance in 1987 when a radio DJ produced a song about a fabricated half man/half dog creature as part of an April Fools Day prank, only to have people call the station to report that they had in fact seen a similar creature, sometimes described as part wolf. The song mentions that attacks are most likely to occur in the seventh month of the seventh year of each decade, and that July, there was an attack that was widely reported that took place near Luther, Michigan, with deep claw marks around the door and windows of a cabin as if an aggressive animal had attempted to enter the building, but officials only found dog tracks around the outside. Cryptozoologists refer to the Dogman as a hairy hominid or upright canid. Though popularized in 1987, the dogman has been part of local legend for quite a while, with Ottawa and Chippewa tribes having legends of humand hybrids who could shapeshift into different animals at will. Near Elkhorn, Wisconsin, there have been sightings of a similar creature that had been dubbed the Beast of Bray Road, and sometimes referred to as an American Werewolf. Fox's "Sightings" and the History Channel's "MonsterQuest" have both produced episodes regarding this beast
What are some Native Americans' traditional experiences a tourist can live in the USA?
Please tread cautiously. In America we have recently been afflicted with the concept of "cultural appropriation". This ludicrous consequence of the politics of victim mentality holds that a person from one cultural background cannot participate in any aspect, no matter how respectfully, of another culture. Thus, sports teams are criticized for bearing names such as "Indians" or "Warriors", even though liberals fail to realize that sports fans would not be expected to name their favorite teams after someone they were intending to disrespect. Last Halloween, the public was warned by the Political Correctness Police that dressing up as Moana (a Hawaiian animated heroine), or in an Indian headdress was cultural appropriation. Perhaps the most ridiculous case was a restaurant in Oregon which was shut down by local rabble because the Caucasian owners dared to put burritos on the menu, and thus deprived Hispanics of their rightful place in American fast food. I'm not sure how far this will go before the Liberal madness infecting our county dies down. Will non-Germans be able to order a hot dog? Can non-Japanese order sushi? Will non-Iowans be able to eat corn on the cob? Will non-Brits still be able to order fish and chips? Could non-Scots be able to order haggis? (Well, okay. Maybe there is some upside to this craziness.)My advice is to avoid trying to experience another culture, lest you run afoul of the Culture Vigilantes.
Guinea pig for sale near Cape-Town?
Did some research but nothing but there was this site and it had one near. http://johannesburg.gumtree.co.za/c-Animals-other-pets-Guinea-Pigs-and-cage-for-Sale-W0QQAdIdZ385976690
What's the best city for a homeless person to try to survive in the United States?
Several years ago I was hired to put together a strategic plan for a homeless coalition - about 6-7 nonprofits mostly funded by a small, semi-rural California county and four of the incorporated cities in that county splitting the costs. I interviewed the key funders in the various government locations and they all had quite differing views of homelessness in their jurisdiction. Some were quite progressive, some were in denial that the problem was theirs, claiming the homeless were sneaking over the county line from the bigger town on the other side of the river for the softer touch in their town (or maybe they were being "exported" by that bigger town to their smaller town). Bottom line is I'd want to camp in the progressive town, not the one in denial. That's probably a changeable thing, depending on who's in office, so it would have to be validated on the ground in real time. I'd generally prefer to have warmer weather and adequate infrastructure, so I'd Google homeless shelters and other services in various candidate locations before setting out somewhere. In particular, you'd want to see if churches had some sort of cooperative effort, check for local ordinances, and see if there is a safe-haven approach (preferably a municipal ordinance) that allows tent camping in selected areas.Having said all that, the really interesting thing I learned from the above-mentioned gig came out of the annual county-wide census of homeless people in that county: approximately 90% of the people who were asked to list their last residence put down an address in the local community within the last 6-18 months. Homelessness is a local phenomenon; the image of homeless people traveling miles to find a good place to be homeless is not supported by the data. Some may do so, it just isn't the norm by a long shot. People become homeless for all sorts of reasons, but one commonality is the disintegration of social networks. When you've worn out your welcome with family and friends, then you go to the street. If your goal is to find a place where you can rebuild your network, I recommend your home town as the most familiar ground. I'm not much for people trying to find a soft touch, mostly because I don't think a geographic solution works. For more insight, see Becky Blanton's answer below.
What do you dislike about living in Bengaluru?
I am born and brought up in Bengaluru. I love my birthplace and the place which has innumerable memories of my life. Bengaluru has metamorphosed fast and almost everything like people, places, likes, dislikes, calmness, greenery, garden, eateries has changed. Some for good and some for bad.But the most disgusting thing for me is the indiscriminate throwing of garbage and chicken and mutton stalls displaying them to the streets. Every time I pass through a chicken stall (which is inevitable) I have to close my ears and run as I hate to hear the cry of the poor animal when they pick them.Garbage is thrown in all vacant sites and this includes personal hygiene products, waste food, vegetable waste etc. etc. tied in plastic covers. Animals in search of food spill this all over. It is a pathetic scene for the eyes. Can we not be little more sensible?This is a common sight wherever there are vacant sites.Edit: Few more additions I noticed while walking today areRoad digging is done only after road is asphalted.Cables are laid only after road repair.Repairing Water/sanitary pipes damaged during cable laying is nobody’s responsibility.Footpaths are not for walking, they are meant for either selling vegetables or for parking vehicles.