BOEING UNVEILS BIRD OF PREY STEALTH TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATOR.

Advanced Materials & Composites News;  November 4, 2002 ;     473 words ......Missouri the Bird of Prey, a technology demonstrator that pioneered...Boeing, the Bird of Prey project...single-seat technology demonstrator, the aircraft...or UCAV, technology demonstrator draws directly on its Bird of Prey experience...

Bird: The Hometown Hero In Boston and Beyond

The Washington Post;  November 10, 1989 ;   THOMAS BOSWELL;   787 words ...Larry Bird is community property. Like Magic and Michael...dozen other preeminent American athletes, Bird belongs to everyone. He plays for everybody...and hope in everyone who loves pure sport. Bird senses this and it surprises him. Last week...

Boeing Unveils Bird of Prey Stealth Technology Demonstrator.

PR Newswire;  October 18, 2002 ;     638 words ......unveiled the Bird of Prey, a technology demonstrator that pioneered...Boeing, the Bird of Prey project...single-seat technology demonstrator, the aircraft...or UCAV, technology demonstrator draws directly on its Bird of Prey experience...

BIRD IN PAIN DURING PRACTICE

The Boston Globe;  February 28, 1989 ;   Paul Harber, Globe Staff;   602 words ...BROOKLINE - Larry Bird returned to practice yesterday at Hellenic...back into the lineup. "It's killing me," Bird said about the right heel. "They told me...time . . . even running straight ahead." Bird characterized his day as a good test...

BIRD'S RETURN OFF FOR SEASON?

The Boston Globe;  April 15, 1989 ;   Frank Dell'Apa, Globe Staff;   665 words ...Larry Bird appears to have written off this NBA season...nearly full strength next season. So said Bird during an informal news conference in the...Celtics want me to go out and play, I'll play," Bird said. "But if anything happens, the responsibility...

BIRD BUSY MAKING IMPACT IN NEW LEADERSHIP ROLE

Evansville Courier & Press;  October 27, 2003 ;   MICHAEL MAROT, Associated Press writer;   785 words ...Larry Bird peers over a large desk in his office as he tries...handling contracts and budgets. But this is where Bird has landed. Three months after returning to the Indiana Pacers, Bird is settling in as president of basketball operations...

There's No Sure Way to Beat Bird

The Washington Post;  May 24, 1988 ;   Anthony Cotton;   787 words ...Larry Bird can score from every corner, from every angle...films in an effort to devise defenses to stop Bird in the championship series. "The Lakers had...In 19 playoff meetings against the Lakers, Bird has averaged more than 25 points a game...

Keeping your bird in fine feather. (care of birds)

Saturday Evening Post;  April 1, 1986 ;   White, H. Ellen;   787 words ...KEEPING YOUR BIRD IN FINE FEATHER I was once the doctor to...child. Tweety was a delightful, very vocal bird. He could repeat his owner's name and say...Veterinarins are even having to brush up on their bird care to meet the new demand. Parakeets...

Comeback is slow for Bird

Chicago Sun-Times;  November 12, 1989 ;   Thomas Boswell;   573 words ...Larry Bird is community property. Like Magic and Michael...dozen other preeminent American athletes, Bird belongs to everyone. He plays for everybody...and hope in everyone who loves pure sport. Bird senses this and it surprises him. Last week...

Bird is facing swan song

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel;  June 16, 2000 ;   MICHAEL HUNT;   723 words ...Bird is facing swan song Indiana coach living up to promise of...is near, some turn reflective, others nostalgic. Larry Joe Bird, co-savior of a league and in on the resurrection of a franchise, just gets pragmatic. If nothing else, Bird, an icon of professional basketball for more than two decades...

A hit and miss return for Bird

The Boston Globe;  May 11, 1992 ;   Frank Dell'Apa, Globe Staff;   602 words ...Larry Bird returned to action yesterday, shooting from the hip but missing when it counted. Bird boldly tossed up the Celtics' last legitimate...Dischinger repertoire. The miss was symbolic of Bird's appearance. He had been absent for more...

Bird rejoins Indiana

Charleston Daily Mail;  July 12, 2003 ;   THE ASSOCIATED PRESS;   638 words ...INDIANAPOLIS - Larry Bird's heart was set on returning to the NBA...years after resigning as Indiana's coach, Bird rejoined the team he led to the 2000 NBA...in and talked about this kind of job," Bird said. "I think Donnie heard about it and...

Hale Bird to lift Celtics

Chicago Sun-Times;  November 5, 1989 ;   Lacy J. Banks;   443 words ...Larry Bird is back. The injured ankles that required...home victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. And Bird hit the game-winning basket and scored 27...Boston in particular and all around the NBA, Bird's the word. Bird is the word for crowd-pleasing...

Bird Bids Farewell, Retires From Celtics; Back Problems Force Star To Quit...

The Washington Post;  August 19, 1992 ;   Dave Sell;   787 words ...Larry Bird, the no-jumping country bumpkin who led the...his retirement yesterday after 13 seasons. Bird, 35, made his not completely unexpected announcement...it's an emotional day, but not a sad day," Bird said. "I'm excited going into a new life...

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The Oxford Dictionary of Idioms;    JUDITH SIEFRING;   337 words ...bird the bird has flown the person you are looking for has escaped or gone away. a bird in hand something that you have securely or are sure of. •This phrase refers to the proverb a bird in hand is worth two in the bush , current in English...