me: im gonna go to bed early and get a good nights sleep
netflix: here’s a bunch of 45 minute documentaries on the wildlife inhabiting coastal islands
me: hhhdbhnnnnnnnnnnddndkkj coconut crab
i noticed that alot of LBGT kids feel like they have to tell their friends and family that theyre LBGT. even if theyll be rejected
and i want to remind u all that nobody is entitled to knowing your romantic, sexual or gender orientations. nobody. you have no moral obligation to share that information if youre not comfortable with doing so
youre not “lying” by not telling people or “hiding”. cause its honestly no ones business but your own
you come out on your own terms when you feel safe and comfortable doing so!! or you can come out to a few trusted people if you want before telling a larger group
dont feel like you owe that information to anyone ok??
A talking African Grey parrot has been stolen from a family home in a “devastating” burglary in Bradford.
West Yorkshire Police said they are investigating the break-in and are appealing for any information in a bid to help reunite the parrot, named Barney, with his owners.
The 10-year-old parrot was stolen during the burglary in the Cleakheaton Road area of Bradford.
The suspects are believed to have gained entry to the house through a window, police said.
The thieves stole a quantity of the parrot’s food, and also took a laptop, a Playstation, a lawnmower and a strimmer.
It is thought the thieves did not take Barney’s cage due to its large size and according to a statement, West Yorkshire Police said: “It’s believed that the suspects may have used a hessian bag or large box to transport him.”
Detective Constable Sarah Hamer of Bradford CID who is investigating the burglary said: “Any burglary is devastating for the victim, but in this case it’s even more upsetting for the family with Barney also been taken.
“Barney does speak, and it’s likely he will be making a lot of noise where ever he is being kept. We want to re-unite Barney with his owners.
“Anyone who was in the area on Thursday morning who have seen anyone acting suspiciously or who has any information should come forward. Equally anyone who may have seen a parrot like Barney for sale or who has been invited to buy a parrot like him should to get in touch.”
Anyone with any information about the burglary, or of Barney’s whereabouts should contact DC Hamer at Bradford CID via 101 quoting 13170379673.
Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Anybody in the area please help this bird!
You know they probably should not put quotes around the word devastating, because I thought this article would be about how this bird was ‘stolen’ from this family and the family would be like ‘oh well be love barney but he would have wanted us to get our stuff back, I am sure he us in a better place.’ And there was this whole back story about how the bird was a nuisance to the family and the bird getting stolen was really a blessing for both parties because the guy who stole him just loves birds and didn’t need tge cage because he already has one for him and some new burby friends. But no, it is am actaul case. I hope this bird gets back safe and people don’t put anymore misleading quotes around words
That’s standard practice in the UK press, and I still find it jarring a lot because it does end up looking like scare quotes if you’re not as used to seeing it. (And maybe even if you are, idk.)
AFAICT, it has to do with libel laws, so they can say they were just quoting someone in the headline instead of directly stating something that could be considered defamatory as factual. Looks more like just standard style in this particular case, though.
(One even worse-looking example from a while back. :-|)
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