Burns
Arthur F(rank), 1904–1987, U.S. economist, born in Austria: chairman of the Federal Reserve Board 1970–78.
George Nathan Birnbaum, 1896–1996, U.S. comedian (partner and husband of Gracie Allen).
Robert, 1759–96, Scottish poet.
Tommy Noah Brusso, 1881–1955, U.S. boxer: world heavyweight champion 1906–08.
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Burns should beware the blowback that can result from confusing the roles.
Mixing diplomacy and spying would be poor strategy for U.S. | Jeff Rogg | February 25, 2021 | Washington PostThat relationship and MGM’s strong brand recognition in the industry, Burns said, made it an obvious choice to lead the sports-betting operation at Nationals Park.
A sportsbook is coming to Nationals Park as part of Nationals’ new partnership with BetMGM | Scott Allen | January 11, 2021 | Washington PostDespite its false claim, Burns’s tweet is still available on Twitter, without a disclaimer.
How an internet lie about the Capitol invasion turned into an instant conspiracy theory | Bobbie Johnson | January 7, 2021 | MIT Technology ReviewDefensive end Brian Burns, who leads Carolina with eight sacks, is questionable with a knee injury, but Panthers Coach Matt Rhule said Burns is “more than likely out.”
Washington football preview: Ron Rivera’s Carolina reunion secondary to playoff push | Nicki Jhabvala, Sam Fortier | December 26, 2020 | Washington PostThrowback to when Burns spoke a bit about racial justice in tech and venture capital.
Human Capital: Prop 22 puts the ‘future of labor’ at stake | Megan Rose Dickey | October 16, 2020 | TechCrunch
It was a decades-old howitzer Burns called a “multi-ton behemoth” and the atomic shell had a range of only ten miles.
It breaks up families, Burns hope, and perpetuates cycles of misery.
Here’s a Reform Even the Koch Brothers and George Soros Can Agree On | Tina Brown | November 10, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe writer A. Lezhnev said, “I view the incident with Shostakovich as the advent of the same ‘order’ that Burns books in Germany.”
Was there ever a discussion about having Mr. Burns and Smithers get together at some point?
Harry Shearer on Being Nixon, ‘The Simpsons Movie’ Sequel, and Why Obama Should Return His Nobel | Marlow Stern | October 21, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn the dress rehearsal, I almost got some real proper, go-to-the-hospital Burns.
Oscars Host Neil Patrick Harris on His Best and Worst Emcee Moments (VIDEO) | Neil Patrick Harris | October 15, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAfter all, may not even John Burns be human; may not Mr. Chamberlain himself have a heart that can feel for another?
God and my Neighbour | Robert BlatchfordMr. Burns was a striking personality; strong and vigorous, mentally and physically.
Fifty Years of Railway Life in England, Scotland and Ireland | Joseph TatlowAnother of these Glasgow friends I must mention—a poet, and like Burns, a son of the soil.
Fifty Years of Railway Life in England, Scotland and Ireland | Joseph TatlowI cannot tell what coal it Burns yet, but I believe it is a very small quantity.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2) | Francis TrevithickIt is very combustible, Burns with a pale blue flame, and is converted into water.
Elements of Agricultural Chemistry | Thomas Anderson
British Dictionary definitions for Burns
/ (bɜːnz) /
Robert . 1759–96, Scottish lyric poet. His verse, written mostly in dialect, includes love songs, nature poetry, and satires. Auld Lang Syne and Tam o' Shanter are among his best known poems
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