But when I get a bird - a living bird - it feels good.

NPR: California Oil Spill Could Affect Migrating Birds

And any cuts now are a gift that keeps on giving, with helpful compounding effects in outyears unless they are erased or undone by future legislation (always a good bet, but the bird-in-the-hand rule should apply here).

FORBES: On Government Spending, It's Time For Short-Term Thinking

Sarah told Luhrmann how, one day, after a lunch at a restaurant with fellow-parishioners, she was feeling good about herself, whereupon, as she was crossing the parking lot, a bird shat on her blouse.

NEWYORKER: Seeing and Believing

While this not so angry bird doesn't seem too eager to attack, it might be a good idea for other companies (especially social networks) using similar technologies to assess their current setup just to be on the safe side.

ENGADGET

No unhealthy bird could possibly grow such an appendage, so it is a clear sign of good genes.

ECONOMIST: Come up and see my etchings