RANT CORNER

[Trader Pat]

Poor chap. Does nobody have a heart down under ?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-55660592

Surely it cant be that difficult to catch it and repatriate it back to the States?

I'm sure somebody would be willing to set up a gofundme page to cover the costs

Their reaction is totally over the top in my opinion. But it's just a pigeon so I guess it's fate is doomed as there are far more important things to worry about in the world.

Do they track everything that flies into the country ? I bet loads does and goes unknown about.

I agree OTT but they're very strict about their quarantine laws.

[greenmark]

Surely it cant be that difficult to catch it and repatriate it back to the States?

I'm sure somebody would be willing to set up a gofundme page to cover the costs

Their reaction is totally over the top in my opinion. But it's just a pigeon so I guess it's fate is doomed as there are far more important things to worry about in the world.

Do they track everything that flies into the country ? I bet loads does and goes unknown about.

I agree OTT but they're very strict about their quarantine laws.

....and if the guy had kept his trap shut nobody would be any the wiser.
That's the cost of dabbling with social media - 1 pigeon. And impeachment.

[Trader Pat]

....and if the guy had kept his trap shut nobody would be any the wiser.
That's the cost of dabbling with social media - 1 pigeon. And impeachment.

So true

[weemac]

Why does the BBC, on its main UK news page discussing COVID travel restrictions, the NHS in crisis and starving children in the UK, feel the need to have THREE links to stories about drag queens?

[spreadbetting]

Why does the BBC, on its main UK news page discussing COVID travel restrictions, the NHS in crisis and starving children in the UK, feel the need to have THREE links to stories about drag queens?

Probably targeted advertising based on your search history,most companies do targeted ads these days. I don't get the drag stories on mine.

[weemac]

Why does the BBC, on its main UK news page discussing COVID travel restrictions, the NHS in crisis and starving children in the UK, feel the need to have THREE links to stories about drag queens?

Probably targeted advertising based on your search history,most companies do targeted ads these days. I don't get the drag stories on mine.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-55669282

Does anyone see the 3 links on the right? Just checked my search history for "drag" (knowing there'd be nothing there). All that came up was "Dragons Den".

All the other BBC links I'm seeing are nothing to do with my interests or web history: threats to live music, smartphones and a supermodel wearing a burka.

Not me, guvnor.

[Derek27]

Why does the BBC, on its main UK news page discussing COVID travel restrictions, the NHS in crisis and starving children in the UK, feel the need to have THREE links to stories about drag queens?

Probably targeted advertising based on your search history,most companies do targeted ads these days. I don't get the drag stories on mine.

[Derek27]

I've got two links on my page. They appear to be random links so I presume there must be three stories promoting that upcoming BBC drag queen show.

[jamesg46]

Why does the BBC, on its main UK news page discussing COVID travel restrictions, the NHS in crisis and starving children in the UK, feel the need to have THREE links to stories about drag queens?

Probably targeted advertising based on your search history,most companies do targeted ads these days. I don't get the drag stories on mine.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-55669282

Does anyone see the 3 links on the right? Just checked my search history for "drag" (knowing there'd be nothing there). All that came up was "Dragons Den".

All the other BBC links I'm seeing are nothing to do with my interests or web history: threats to live music, smartphones and a supermodel wearing a burka.

Not me, guvnor.

Doesn't necessarily have to be what you've searched for... you have given Google access to your microphone on your handset so it could have been a conversation.

Soon alexa or the Google version will be telling people what their partners wants and needs are, at such times as Christmas. Privacy is history, these apps know when you're taking a shit.

https://youtu.be/zBnDWSvaQ1I

[Derek27]

Probably targeted advertising based on your search history,most companies do targeted ads these days. I don't get the drag stories on mine.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-55669282

Does anyone see the 3 links on the right? Just checked my search history for "drag" (knowing there'd be nothing there). All that came up was "Dragons Den".

All the other BBC links I'm seeing are nothing to do with my interests or web history: threats to live music, smartphones and a supermodel wearing a burka.

Not me, guvnor.

Doesn't necessarily have to be what you've searched for... you have given Google access to your microphone on your handset so it could have been a conversation.

Soon alexa or the Google version will be telling people what their partners wants and needs are, at such times as Christmas. Privacy is history, these apps know when you're taking a shit.

https://youtu.be/zBnDWSvaQ1I

I've disabled my microphone and camera as I don't use it, don't have Alexa (I've always wondered if you can chat dirty?) and switch off targeted advertising. I don't see the point as most people always ignore adverts. Buy an E27 42w halogen lightbulb and the search engine suddenly thinks you've got a facination with lightbulbs!

[jamesg46]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-55669282

Does anyone see the 3 links on the right? Just checked my search history for "drag" (knowing there'd be nothing there). All that came up was "Dragons Den".

All the other BBC links I'm seeing are nothing to do with my interests or web history: threats to live music, smartphones and a supermodel wearing a burka.

Not me, guvnor.

Doesn't necessarily have to be what you've searched for... you have given Google access to your microphone on your handset so it could have been a conversation.

Soon alexa or the Google version will be telling people what their partners wants and needs are, at such times as Christmas. Privacy is history, these apps know when you're taking a shit.

https://youtu.be/zBnDWSvaQ1I

I've disabled my microphone and camera as I don't use it, don't have Alexa (I've always wondered if you can chat dirty?) and switch off targeted advertising. I don't see the point as most people always ignore adverts. Buy an E27 42w halogen lightbulb and the search engine suddenly thinks you've got a facination with lightbulbs!

Its almost unavoidable in my house, 4 smart phones, 3 laptops, a pc, 2 tablets & then the TV. I absolutely hate it but the Mrs won't let me take us back to the dark ages.

[sionascaig]

Why does the BBC, on its main UK news page discussing COVID travel restrictions, the NHS in crisis and starving children in the UK, feel the need to have THREE links to stories about drag queens?

Probably targeted advertising based on your search history,most companies do targeted ads these days. I don't get the drag stories on mine.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-55669282

Does anyone see the 3 links on the right? Just checked my search history for "drag" (knowing there'd be nothing there). All that came up was "Dragons Den".

All the other BBC links I'm seeing are nothing to do with my interests or web history: threats to live music, smartphones and a supermodel wearing a burka.

Not me, guvnor.

Got the same 3 links as you..

[gazuty]

Poor chap. Does nobody have a heart down under ?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-55660592

Turns out pigeon isn’t from the USA after all. The tag on its leg was faked. So a rat of the sky has been spared.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/vict ... 56ugg.html

[Archery1969]

Poor chap. Does nobody have a heart down under ?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-55660592

Turns out pigeon isn’t from the USA after all. The tag on its leg was faked. So a rat of the sky has been spared.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/vict ... 56ugg.html

Thats good news.

[superfrank]

My new 4-wood finally arrived but courses are now likely closed for months and the back garden looks like a scene from Ice Road Truckers.