Title: Kestrel released from jail
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 28-Jul-13, 06:46:57 PM
http://www.mercurynews.com/bay-area-living/ci_23749235/bird-cleared-charges-that-it-was-spying-israel (http://www.mercurynews.com/bay-area-living/ci_23749235/bird-cleared-charges-that-it-was-spying-israel)
Bird cleared of charges that it was spying for Israel
By The Associated Press
Posted: 07/28/2013 03:19:00 PM PDT
Updated: 07/28/2013 03:19:20 PM PDT
A Turkish man is about to release in the air a bird of prey found in a Turkish village in eastern Turkish province of Elazig, Turkey, Friday, July 26, 2013. (AP Photo/Gulbin Yildiz, DHA)
ISTANBUL — A bird of prey found in a Turkish village has been cleared of local suspicion it was aiding Israeli spies.
The private Dogan news agency reported Friday that villagers in a rural town in central Turkey found the kestrel this week and delivered it to local authorities after discovering a leg band marked "24311 Tel Avivunia Israel." Such bands are often used to track bird migrations.
Authorities confirmed in a statement that they released the bird into the wild Thursday after x-rays performed at a veterinary hospital found that "there was no other device" attached to the bird aside from the leg band.
Dogan, which published a copy of the x-ray record, says medical staff labeled it "Israeli Spy." It was not immediately clear whether the label was tongue-in-cheek.
Bird cleared of charges that it was spying for Israel
By The Associated Press
Posted: 07/28/2013 03:19:00 PM PDT
Updated: 07/28/2013 03:19:20 PM PDT
A Turkish man is about to release in the air a bird of prey found in a Turkish village in eastern Turkish province of Elazig, Turkey, Friday, July 26, 2013. (AP Photo/Gulbin Yildiz, DHA)ISTANBUL — A bird of prey found in a Turkish village has been cleared of local suspicion it was aiding Israeli spies.
The private Dogan news agency reported Friday that villagers in a rural town in central Turkey found the kestrel this week and delivered it to local authorities after discovering a leg band marked "24311 Tel Avivunia Israel." Such bands are often used to track bird migrations.
Authorities confirmed in a statement that they released the bird into the wild Thursday after x-rays performed at a veterinary hospital found that "there was no other device" attached to the bird aside from the leg band.
Dogan, which published a copy of the x-ray record, says medical staff labeled it "Israeli Spy." It was not immediately clear whether the label was tongue-in-cheek.
Title: Re: Kestrel released from jail
Post by: MAK on 28-Jul-13, 09:44:08 PM
How ridiculous! :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Kestrel released from jail
Post by: patsy6 on 28-Jul-13, 09:53:06 PM
I had to check the byline on this story, thinking it might be from the Onion. Since it's from the Associated Press, I have to assume it's real. What a world!
Title: Re: Kestrel released from jail
Post by: Patti from Kentucky on 29-Jul-13, 12:56:56 AM
I heard an interview on Science Friday (NPR) some time ago where a scientist was talking about being able to implant electrodes in insects' brains in order to control them remotely...the implication being that these insects could be loaded up with certain types of chemical sensors and then sent into caves, buildings, etc...essentially using them as spies. This particular technology was still being developed...but maybe bird spies aren't so far-fetched :happy:
Title: Re: Kestrel released from jail
Post by: Bobbie Ireland on 29-Jul-13, 04:47:23 AM
I heard an interview on Science Friday (NPR) some time ago where a scientist was talking about being able to implant electrodes in insects' brains in order to control them remotely...the implication being that these insects could be loaded up with certain types of chemical sensors and then sent into caves, buildings, etc...essentially using them as spies. This particular technology was still being developed...but maybe bird spies aren't so far-fetched :happy:
Love Science Friday when I am home! I miss it, tho I could probably search it out online. Thanks, Patti. (Anyone ever see TBBT episode when Sheldon was on SF?)
Title: Re: Kestrel released from jail
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 29-Jul-13, 05:06:49 AM
I heard an interview on Science Friday (NPR) some time ago where a scientist was talking about being able to implant electrodes in insects' brains in order to control them remotely...the implication being that these insects could be loaded up with certain types of chemical sensors and then sent into caves, buildings, etc...essentially using them as spies. This particular technology was still being developed...but maybe bird spies aren't so far-fetched :happy:
True...it is in the realm of possibility. But I would hope the leg band wouldn't say "return to tel Aviv" :handshake:
Title: Re: Kestrel released from jail
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 29-Jul-13, 05:10:13 AM
I heard an interview on Science Friday (NPR) some time ago where a scientist was talking about being able to implant electrodes in insects' brains in order to control them remotely...the implication being that these insects could be loaded up with certain types of chemical sensors and then sent into caves, buildings, etc...essentially using them as spies. This particular technology was still being developed...but maybe bird spies aren't so far-fetched :happy:
Love Science Friday when I am home! I miss it, tho I could probably search it out online. Thanks, Patti. (Anyone ever see TBBT episode when Sheldon was on SF?)
My local station doesn't subscribe to ScienceFriday but they do stream live online. Rochester's probably does too
Title: Re: Kestrel released from jail
Post by: Bobbie Ireland on 29-Jul-13, 05:18:15 AM
Apropos...
http://www.care2.com/greenliving/kitty-espionage.html (http://www.care2.com/greenliving/kitty-espionage.html)
http://www.care2.com/greenliving/kitty-espionage.html (http://www.care2.com/greenliving/kitty-espionage.html)
Title: Re: Kestrel released from jail
Post by: Patti from Kentucky on 29-Jul-13, 10:27:56 PM
Love Science Friday when I am home! I miss it, tho I could probably search it out online. Thanks, Patti. (Anyone ever see TBBT episode when Sheldon was on SF?)
I can't listen on Friday when I'm at work, so I subscribe to the podcast via iTunes and listen at my convenience.
Title: Re: Kestrel released from jail
Post by: Bobbie Ireland on 30-Jul-13, 06:17:13 AM
Love Science Friday when I am home! I miss it, tho I could probably search it out online. Thanks, Patti. (Anyone ever see TBBT episode when Sheldon was on SF?)
I can't listen on Friday when I'm at work, so I subscribe to the podcast via iTunes and listen at my convenience.
Thanks, Patti! One more for my listening enjoyment!