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January 26, 2019 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

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Travelers Take Heed: Wildlife Poses Dangers For Those Unaware

July 28, 2017 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

 

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Worth Reading w/ Sara – Book Review Journalist

As the summer travel season begins, many tourists head to outdoor destinations that bring them into contact with wildlife they don’t normally encounter back home.

Locals might be aware of a problem with alligators, bears, or lions, but if there are no warnings posted, someone from out of town may not know they’re potentially in danger.

One woman, Susan Mattern, learned this through painful experience. She witnessed a mountain lion attack her 5-year old daughter in a local Southern California park.

“The lion came out of nowhere,” she says. “As we stood in the ankle-deep stream, I glimpsed behind me a blur of matted fur, short round ears, a long tail. And then they were gone ¬¬– that fast – the mountain lion and my daughter.”

Mattern detailed the attack in a book, “Out of the Lions Den,” (www.outofthelionsden.net), which also recounts her daughter’s recovery and the long legal battles afterwards. Mattern’s faith as a former Catholic nun was severely tested.

Mattern has some tips for tourists heading to outdoor destinations:

  • Research the area before you go. Just like you read about the interesting sights, research the local wildlife. Ask locals, check news outlets for any recent wildlife attacks. And know what to expect in the outdoor areas you’ll be visiting.
    • Don’t go hiking or camping alone. But if you do, make sure someone knows exactly where you are going, and when you will return.
    • Small children and animals are simply prey for any large predator. If the animal is hungry or defending its young, it will attack. Don’t let your children run ahead on trails or get out of sight.
    • Always carry protection with you, such as bear spray, or a sturdy walking stick.

“There are a few things the experts still say that just aren’t true.” Mattern says.  “One is, ‘If you see a lion, make yourself look tall and threatening – make lots of noise.’  That’s good advice if you actually see the lion. But in reality, as anyone who has watched their own pet cat sneak up on a bird, the attack will almost always come from behind, stealthily and quietly. You will never even see it.

“And the saying, ‘Animals are more afraid of you than you are of them.’ Not in our case.”

Mattern points out that people are encroaching on wildlife’s habitat.

“Animals are protective of their territory and can attack before you know what’s happening,” she says. “People have to be protected, and even though cities and counties should warn people if there is danger, that doesn’t always happen.”

In her daughter’s case, she says, it took a lengthy lawsuit and trial before the county where the attack happened even put up warning signs in its parks.

“Remember, in spite of all the amazing programs on TV showing the majesty and beauty of these creatures – bears, alligators, mountain lions, snakes, elk, wolves, bison – they are wild creatures,” Mattern says. “They are not your cute dog or domesticated cat, eager to be petted and fed, or approached for a great photo-op. They are unpredictable and sometimes very dangerous.

“If you do see wildlife, leave it alone in its own natural environment. Let them be the wild creatures they are.”

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VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN OF COLOR IN NEW BOOK

March 15, 2017 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

 

Zoe Flowers
Zoe Flowers

The International Speaker Will Be a Featured Lecturer at Smith College April 6, 2017

From Ashes To Angel’s Dust: A Journey Through Womanhood (Amazon; $15.99 paperback) empowers African American and LatinX survivors of domestic and sexual violence by giving them a platform to share their stories. It is an in-depth look into intimate partner violence, and the road to healing.

From Ashes To Angel’s Dust provides readers with insight into the historical and current societal factors that support gender based violence and National Domestic Violence Resources. The book also illustrates the unique barriers to safety faced by survivors of color, including Asian/Pacific Islander and Native American women, and highlights strategies for safety planning, healing and prevention. It uses real stories to show survivors that they are not alone, and that it is possible to get past the pain and shame of abusive relationships.

Like many young women, Zoë found herself in a dangerous relationship. She ended it, but the experience motivated her to challenge rape culture and become a catalyst for change. She discovered magic happened when she started sharing her struggles and the journey to self-love.

 

“I dream that my work inspires, celebrates and honors the many women who have struggled with violence while lifting up the voices of those who have been silenced,” saysZoë, who has worked nationally and internationally in the field of domestic violence for 16 years. “It is the story of our mothers, grandmothers, daughters, sisters and ourselves!”

 

As an artist and performer, Zoë expanded her message in the theatrical piece “ASHES,” which is a ChoreoDrama using poetry, monologues and vignettes to breath life into the original stories in the book. ASHES has had many successful performances across the country including Yale University’s “Fearless Conference” and The White House’s United State of Women Summit, which hosted thousands of people, including guest speakers First Lady Michelle Obama and media mogul Oprah Winfrey, to advocate for gender equality.

 

On April 6, 2017, Zoë will give a lecture at Smith College regarding the topic “Our Silence Will Not Protect Us: Women of Color, Misogynoir, Sexual Assault and Reclaiming Our Magick.” The event takes place at Weinstein Auditorium inside of Wright Hall from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.

Here is a link to Zoë’s Huffington Post page: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/author/zoe-bahna

For more information about Zoë Flowers, the book From Ashes To Angel’s Dust: A Journey Through Womanhood or the theatrical piece ASHES, please contact Yaminah Ahmad at 404-861-0497 or missyaminah@gmail.com.

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