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Cougar sighting at Microsoft?
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Microsoft is already trying to fend off Snow Leopards. Now, it has cougars to deal with too. For the second day in a row, there's been an unconfirmed cougar sighting on Microsoft's Redmond campus near building 32.
A note to staffers gives some tips on what to do if they encounter a cougar. And it got us thinking that there might be some important lessons for Ballmer and crew as they attempt to navigate the unpredictable tech business. Or better yet, the lessons may even apply for those startup companies looking to wander onto Microsoft's turf. Here's the message that was sent to employees today.
For the second day, Global Security has received an unconfirmed report of a possible cougar sighting, this time near building 32.
Microsoft Security will conduct frequent patrols of all wooded areas of the campus, and will work with the State Department of Fish & Wildlife and other experts to assess the situation and provide further updates, as appropriate. In the meantime, we ask that all employees exercise appropriate caution, particularly in remote or wooded areas of campus. If you meet a cougar:
-- Never approach a cougar. Although cougars will normally avoid a confrontation, all cougars are unpredictable. Cougars feeding on a kill may be dangerous.
-- Always give a cougar an avenue of escape.
--Stay calm. Talk to the cougar in a confident voice.
--Pick all children up off the ground immediately. Children frighten easily and their rapid movements may provoke an attack.
--Do not run. Try to back away from the cougar slowly. Sudden movement or flight may trigger an instinctive attack. Do not turn your back on the cougar. Face the cougar and remain upright.
--Do all you can to enlarge your image. Don't crouch down or try to hide. Pick up sticks or branches and wave them about.
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