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SAN JOSE -- There won't be a lot of new faces to integrate into the Sharks system when training camp begins Thursday.
But coach Todd McLellan and his staff still have their work cut out for them as they seek answers to a multitude of questions before what could be a pivotal season for the franchise, as key veterans Joe Thornton, Patrick Marleau and Dan Boyle are all in the final year of lengthy contracts.
San Jose is yet again coming off a disappointing playoff run. But after the Game 7 loss to the Los Angeles Kings in the second round, players were more upbeat than usual. Focusing on their strong play down the stretch and during a first-round sweep of the Vancouver Canucks, they were looking ahead to 2013-14.
So what questions need to be addressed between now and the Oct. 3 start of the regular season? Here are four:
"We had more tempo and energy in our game," McLellan said this summer. "We've created a foundation with that, but there's no guarantee it's there when we return. The players have to buy into that."
Last season's transformation coincided with personnel moves near the trade deadline: Ryane Clowe, Douglas Murray and Michal Handzus left. Raffi Torres arrived. Brent Burns moved from defense to forward.
The Sharks' one offseason acquisition, former Pittsburgh Penguins forward Tyler Kennedy, would seem to be consistent with those moves. Said McLellan: "He plays with some passion. He fits our identity well, how we want to play."
McLellan likes to keep pairs together, then shuffle a third forward onto a line if it gets stale. To that end, he's got Logan Couture with Marleau and Thornton with Burns.
Then what? The Sharks coach has said he doesn't expect Marty Havlat to be fully recovered from pelvic surgery. That leaves Kennedy, Torres, Joe Pavelski and rookie Tomas Hertl competing for two spots on the top two lines. Yes, Pavelski has been more valuable as a third-line center, but Kennedy could fill that role, too.
Tommy Wingels and the two players who don't land a top-six role are likely to form the third line, while Adam Burish, Andrew Desjardins and James Sheppard appear to be penciled in on the fourth.
San Jose's front office remains high on its 2012 first-round pick and has suggested he's ready for NHL action. But McLellan isn't ready to hand him a roster spot.
"Is he ready to play at the NHL level? He'll answer that question over the next few weeks, not me today," the coach said. "We'll have to wait and see, like everybody else."
Hertl had 18 goals and 30 points in 43 games in the top Czech league. If he doesn't pan out, look for another rookie, perhaps Matt Nieto, to crack the roster.
The Sharks bid Thomas Greiss farewell because they thought it was time for one of their younger netminders to move into the No. 2 position behind Antti Niemi.
Alex Stalock, 26, and Harri Sateri, 23, divided the netminding duties in Worcester last season. Stalock's statistics (17-16-4, 2.60 GAA and .912 save percentage) would seem to give him the advantage over Sateri (14-21-3, 2.89 GAA and .903 save percentage), but McLellan says the competition is wide open.


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THOMSON, Ga. (WRDW) -- It was a big day in McDuffie County as University Hospital McDuffie broke ground on its new hospital.
University Hospital bought McDuffie County's hospital back in 2010. Like a lot of small hospitals, McDuffie County's hospital was failing, and the partnership has since brought it back to life.
"So many of us have to go to Augusta to the hospital to University and having it here in the county will be good for our county," said Dorothy Hart, who lives in McDuffie County.
Right now, Hart travels to Augusta twice a week for complications from bypass surgery.
"It will be great to have testing done here," Hart said. "All kinds of diagnostic tests and things that we can get here."
The current hospital was built more than 60 years ago back in 1952. With smaller patient rooms, smaller operating rooms and just older facilities, they say it was time for an update.
"What we're doing is modernizing health care that has a great tradition in Thomson-McDuffie County, we're just making it more modern better and in a much better location," said Kyle Howell, VP of Support and Facilities for University Hospital.
That location, right off I-20 on Washington Road, will make it more convenient for a lot more people.
"The location is just wonderful to serve all of the citizens of McDuffie County without the downtown traffic. Much more accessible to I-20," Howell said.
"The location, it's kind of a clear way and it's easier for people to get here and for emergencies it's gonna be great," Hart said.
That new facility will initially include a 68,000 square foot facility with 25 private rooms, an emergency department with a heliport and updated technology, but it doesn't end there.
"We have to get some more primary care, we have to get some specialty care out here to support this facility into the future so we're not just gonna be building the hospital, we're gonna be growing the care team out here as well," said James Davis, President and CEO of University Healthcare System.
More care options that will save people like Hart a trip to Augusta.
"It's gonna cut off a lot of time and money that I'm spending going to Augusta," she said.
The building will only take up half of the land, leaving room for growth. They will initially have 25 private rooms but are hoping to expand to 100.
It should be up and running by next fall.
As for the old building, they are talking with the Family Y about taking over the building.

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Superintendents from three school districts joined House Democrats on Wednesday to blast Gov. Mary Fallin's proposal to cut Oklahoma's top personal income tax rate from 5.25 percent to 5 percent.
Fallin has made cutting the state's income tax a priority. She says it will make the state more attractive to business and help improve the overall economy. When fully implemented, the .25-percent cut will cost the state about $120 million annually.
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"Fifty Shades of Grey" may have found its new leading man: Irish actor Jamie Dornan.
A person familiar with the matter says Dornan is in negotiations for the starring role of Christian Grey in the coming adaptation of the bestselling book by E.L. James.
A representative for Dornan said in an email "It is our company policy not to comment on speculative stories."
Earlier this month, Charlie Hunnam, who had been cast in the lead role, dropped out of the project. Universal Pictures and Focus Features, the studios behind the movie, issued a statement at the time saying that the "Sons of Anarchy" star had to leave the project "given Hunnam's immersive TV schedule which is not allowing him time to adequately prepare for the role of Christian Grey."
Hunnam told E! News that "I have had some family stuff going on so just trying to stay focused and stay positive and keep trying to do a good job at work and be with my family and stay positive."
The little known Dornan has appeared in such movies as Sofia Coppola's 2006 film "Marie Antoinette." He's also had a recurring role on the TV series "Once Upon a Time" as Sheriff Graham / The Huntsman, and has modeled for Calvin Klein. He was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
The other lead role in "Fifty Shades of Grey" is filled. Dakota Johnson has been cast as Anastasia Steele.


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"Who knew that such a tiny bottle housed so many secrets?" —Michael Tonello, author of Bringing Home the Birkin
Tilar J. Mazzeo, author of the New York Times bestseller The Widow Clicquot (an Amazon Best of the Month book in October 2008) returns with a captivating history of the world's most famous, seductive, and popular perfume: Chanel No. 5. Mazzeo's sweeping story of the iconic scent (known as "le monstre" in the fragrance industry) stretches from Coco Chanel's early success to the rise of the seminal fragrance during the 1950s to the confirmation of its bestseller status in today's crowded perfume market.
"Here is the life of one of the 20th century's most interesting and deeply complicated women, a fascinating cultural history, and the story of an extraordinary perfume." —Chandler Burr, New York Times scent critic and author of The Perfect Scent
The unauthorized biography of the world's most famous, seductive, and successful perfume
With its rich golden hue, art deco–inspired bottle, and timeless, musky scent, Chanel No. 5 is the world's bestselling perfume. Reverently known among industry insiders as le monstre—the monster—it is arguably the most coveted consumer luxury product of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Yet how did this pioneering celebrity fragrance, introduced in the early 1920s, eventually take on a life of its own, becoming a cultural monument celebrated by millions of devoted consumers?
The Secret of Chanel No. 5 is Tilar J. Mazzeo's far-ranging and fascinating search beyond the stuff of legend to uncover the full story of No. 5's creation, iconic status, and extraordinary success. Mazzeo goes back through time and deep into the life of Coco Chanel, the brilliant, controversial, and steel-willed businesswoman at the heart of the fragrance. She takes readers to the rose plantations and celebrated jasmine fields where the perfume begins and then to the laboratories and boardrooms where scent and sex are forever intertwined. And she travels to the heart of the Chanel empire: 31 Rue Cambon, Coco Chanel's flagship boutique, where six decades ago American GIs stormed the counters to possess the magical elixir that captured the luxury and romance of Paris for their girls back home.
A blend of evocative history and thoughtful research, here is a glittering account of where art and sensuality mingle with dazzling entrepreneurship and desire: Chanel No. 5.
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"[In] the skilled hands of cultural historian Mazzeo, [the perfume] becomes a magnificent window through which to understand [Coco Chanel] and her milieu... Impeccable research and crafting make a seemingly narrow topic feel infinitely important." — Kirkus Reviews
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"Mazzeo has written an account of the rarest of things-an international olfactory icon-that fairly rushes off the pages. Here is the life of one of the 20th century's most interesting and deeply complicated women, a fascinating cultural history, and the story of an extraordinary perfume." — Chandler Burr, New York Times scent critic and author of The Perfect Scent
"The true brilliance of The Secret of Chanel No. 5 is Tilar Mazzeo's ability to take a subject one would never have thought possible to think very deeply about and then cover it so captivatingly. Who knew that such a tiny bottle housed so many secrets?" — Michael Tonello, author of Bringing Home the Birkin
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"Erwin seems to be channeling Brontë and the monsters are a seamless addition to the text...a gripping revision of a well-loved classic."
I shall preface this interview by saying that I am very skeptical about paranormal/classic novel mashups. However, the reason I'm skeptical is that most are written by men who I doubt ever read the original except to spoof it as a gimmick. Yes, I have Issues with men mocking writing by women. What of it?
But when I heard that Sherri Erwin had written a mashup on a novel she admired (a book I admire, too), Charlotte Bronte's masterpiece, Jane Eyre, I was immediately intrigued. Jane Slayre, just released this weekend, takes the beloved gothic novel and incorporates werewolves, vampires, and zombies into the plot.
Publisher's Weekly said, "Erwin displays great affection for Brontë and her characters; the undeniable spark between Erwin's Jane and Rochester is made all the more delightful by Jane's plucky fearlessness in the face of evil. With the possible exception of purists, fans of Jane Eyre will find much to love, with moments of laugh-out-loud hilarity; horror fans unfamiliar with the original will also be pleased, though they'll miss out on some of the comic nuance."
Sherri's written both paranormal novels and historical novels, so it makes sense that she'd want to write a historical paranormal. I always think the task of writing a historical novel is daunting, mostly because it would take forever to research the etiquette about gloves and the complicated undergarments, so I wanted to know how Sherri approached this project. I especially wanted to know how she fit one of my favorite characters into a paranormal them.
Simon & Schuster's new Gallery imprint (that's mine, too!) is kindly giving away a copy of Jane Slayre to one lucky Vampire Wire visitor. CONTEST INFO is at the end of this post.
MARTA: Welcome, Sherri! Why don't you tell us a little about your book?
SHERRI: Jane Slayre is a retelling of Jane Eyre, with Jane as a demon slayer who is raised among vampires, faces zombies at school, falls in love with her employer only to find he's married to a werewolf, and eventually strikes out on her own to find her destiny among the legendary slayers of her time.
MARTA: What makes Jane, the character, still relevant today, especially in a story in which supernatural forces are running amuck?
SHERRI: Jane doesn't run from challenges. She faces them with a self-awareness and determination that strikes awe in the reader. Nothing or no one, not even vampires with superhuman strength, will stop Jane from accomplishing her goals or being true to her beliefs.
MARTA: While I adore and admire Jane, Edward Rochester's a piece of work. Yeah, I know he's emotionally tortured. What do the characters of this gothic masterpiece offer to a paranormal tale?
SHERRI: Rochester inspires some mixed emotions, doesn't he? I was happy to have the chance to explore his character to see if I could gain some new understanding for him. The paranormal elements actually add some more points of conflict between Rochester and Jane after the revelation of who and what Bertha is.
I'm not sure it makes Rochester any more sympathetic, but there's a resulting deeper examination of the moral argument that comes between Rochester and Jane due to Bertha's condition. She's not just dangerous because she's mentally ill. The man is keeping a werewolf in the house. With a child present! What was he thinking? And how does that contribute to possibly preventing a reunion between Jane and Rochester? It's no longer just as easy as becoming independent and killing Bertha off for Jane to find her way to happily ever after.
MARTA: Did your perception of the characters and Charlotte Bronte's novel change after you wrote Jane Slayre?
SHERRI: Absolutely. I didn't actually change any of Charlotte's conflict or motivations, but the paranormal elements seem to heighten the conflict and force closer examination of all the characters' actions and motivations. I came away with a different opinion of some of the characters when looking more closely at what would change or stay the same with new elements added.
MARTA: What are the challenges and rewards of writing a period piece? Do you believe in staying within historical confines, or is it okay for your characters to have anachronistic qualities?
SHERRI: The comedic elements keep me from having to take anything so very seriously. I try to stay true to the attitudes and events of the time period, of course, but I have a little more flexibility with historical confines when some of the elements are supernatural from the start. I do love writing period pieces, though. I was an English major and I have always loved and felt very comfortable with Regency and Victorian England.
MARTA: You've written other paranormals like To Hell with Love and Naughty or Nice, and you've contributed a story to the Mammouth Book of Vampire Romance anthology. What draws you to the supernatural genre?
SHERRI: I love getting lost in a fantasy. Paranormal elements draw me more away from very real problems and help me escape to a whole new world with new sets of rules.
MARTA: Will this book have a sequel, or are you onto other projects?
SHERRI: I'm not sure yet, but I would love to spend more time with the character of St. John Rivers. I would put him in a position of being not so sure of himself and maybe a little surprised and overwhelmed by some emotions coming to the surface.
MARTA: Which is your favorite film version of Jane Eyre, or any other classic?
SHERRI: I can watch the BBC version of Pride and Prejudice with Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle again and again. I think it's a perfect version, so true to the book. I haven't seen a Jane Eyre that gets everything quite right yet. Maybe I'm holding out for the addition of paranormal elements.
MARTA: Obligatory inane question. If your editor asked you to write a paranormal version of a more recent classic, Saturday Night Fever, who would be what kind of creature? (Yes, the BeeGees are playing on my playlist now…how did you know?) What would be the climatic scene?
SHERRI: Wow. My mind just jumped to the sequel, which I know is Staying Alive, and it feels so right for paranormal elements. With that hair, Tony would be a werewolf for certain. Annette would be a mortal girl caught in the middle, very attracted to Tony. Stephanie must be a vampire. I think the racial tensions in the movie could be replayed with a vampires vs werewolves take, and it makes sense that werewolf Tony would be intrigued with the vampire allure. In the end, Tony would give up on Stephanie as all flash and fangs and appreciate Annette's substance, make her a werewolf, and have beautiful puppies together.
MARTA: Thanks, Sherri! Where can readers find out more about you and your books?
SHERRI: Thank you, Marta. It has been fun. Readers can find out more at my website, or at my Sherri Browning Erwin Readers group on Facebook. Sometimes, I can limit myself to the 140 characters at Twitter, as SherriErwin.
CONTEST INFO: To enter, leave a comment for Sherri, or tell us what paranormal creature you'd like to see in what classic story. Yes, it can be zombies in "Cinderella" and that sure would explain her stepmother. The contest runs through April 21 and is limited to U.S. entries only. (Sorry, my international pals, but maybe next time.) A winner will be selected at random.
I was going to do a Phil Collins week, but I can't find the videos. So I'm moving on. Saw last week's awesome "Supernatural," that made me love the show all over again. Enjoy!


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SAN FRANCISCO -- Gov. Jerry Brown on Friday declared a drought emergency in California as the state struggles with the least amount of rainfall in its 163-year history, reservoir levels fall and firefighters remain on high alert.
"We are in an unprecedented, very serious situation," said Brown, who asked California residents and businesses to voluntarily reduce their water consumption by 20 percent. "Hopefully, it will rain eventually. But in the meantime, we have to do our part."
The drought declaration also streamlines the rules for water agencies to transfer extra water from one part of the state to another, easing shortages. It also directs the state to hire more seasonal firefighters, limits the landscaping of highways and raises public awareness.
Brown was governor in 1976 and 1977, one of California's most severe dry periods in the 20th century. The most recent extended drought was from 1987 to 1992.
The last governor to declare a drought emergency was Arnold Schwarzenegger, who did so during a period of low rainfall in 2008 and 2009. Brown lifted that declaration in 2011 after a wet winter.
Asked how his prior experience as governor during a drought might help now, he replied, "I don't know that I kept my notebook from 1977."
However, the state won't hesitate to redirect whatever resources are necessary, Brown told reporters. "When the house is burning down," he said, "you have to pour water on the fire, and if that costs money, we'll spend money."
Although California has a Mediterranean climate and periodically experiences drought, current conditions are particularly dry.
The Sierra Nevada snowpack on Thursday was 17 percent of normal. And last year, most cities in the state received the lowest amount of rain in any living Californian's lifetime. The rainfall records go back to 1850.
For the past 13 months, a huge high-pressure ridge in the atmosphere has sat off the West Coast, diverting storms that normally would bring winter rain northward to Canada.
As a result, reservoir levels are low, farmers and ranchers are suffering, and fire danger is at an extreme level.
Brown's declaration generally won praise from Republicans and Democrats, environmental groups and farmers.
"It's entirely appropriate for the governor to declare a drought emergency, and we appreciate his timely action," said Paul Wenger, president of the California Farm Bureau Federation.
He called for more state spending on dams and reservoirs, which he hopes will be included in a water bond proposed for the November ballot.
"Farmers across California face wrenching decisions today, as well as in coming months," Wenger said. "Will they have enough water to plant crops, to water their livestock, and keep trees and vines alive?
"An additional concern is how many people they may have to lay off as a result of water shortages. Any way the state and federal governments can provide assistance in adding water to the system will help."
So far, farmers have been affected more by the dry conditions than most California residents.
Although many residents think that population growth is the main driver of water demand statewide, it actually is agriculture. In an average year, farmers use 80 percent of the water used by people and businesses -- 34 million acre-feet from a total of 43 million acre-feet that is diverted from rivers, lakes and groundwater, according to the state Department of Water Resources.
Most of the water goes to irrigate crops. Without rain, many farmers have been heavily pumping groundwater in the Central Valley, and some areas expect that thousands of acres of fields will be fallowed this summer.
In the Bay Area, large water districts that serve the majority of residents say they will wait until March or April to make a decision about whether to put mandatory restrictions in place. Those include the Santa Clara Valley Water District, the East Bay Municipal Utility District, the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and the Contra Costa Water District.
The reason for the delay, officials said Friday, is that many have water in storage and have been running conservation and rebate programs for years, so they are not in a crisis.
"If it remained bone dry, we would have to look at restrictions," said Contra Costa Water District spokeswoman Jennifer Allen. "But it's still too early to say what supply we will have."
The Santa Clara Valley Water District has a year's supply stored in underground aquifers, and another year's supply is stored underground at the Semitropic Water District near Bakersfield.
"We are hoping we can wait until the end of the rainy season to propose a target," said Marty Grimes, a spokesman for the Santa Clara Valley Water District. "What happens in February and March could change the situation."
Brown's declaration also:
California normally receives nearly all its annual rainfall during the winter. However, time is running out on this winter.
On Thursday, the drought outlook worsened, as the U.S. Drought Monitor, a weekly update of drought conditions by federal agencies and researchers at the University of Nebraska, classified large sections of Northern California, including the Bay Area, as the fourth most severe of five drought categories: "extreme drought."
The update showed that 63 percent of California's land is at that level of drought now, including the Bay Area, up from 27 percent the week before. Worse, scientists at the National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center in Maryland issued a 90-day precipitation outlook that said it is likely that California will continue to receive below-normal rainfall at least through April.
Staff writer Denis Cuff contributed to this report. Paul Rogers covers resources and environmental issues. Contact him at 408-920-5045. Follow him at Twitter.com/PaulRogersSJMN.


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The 2013 Mississippi Mud Volleyball tournament starts July 4th with the Jr. Tournament. Organizers report there is still room for mud teams. Signup at ymens.org.
On Thursday, July 4, the Jr. Tournament will start at 3 p.m.
On Friday, July 5, the 64-team double elimination Mud Volleyball tournament begins at 3 p.m.. The Cheeseburgers are in concert at 7 p.m. On Saturday, July 6, game play starts at 7:30 a.m. and runs until 10 p.m.
The tournament finals will begin Sunday, July 7, at 7:30 a.m.
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1chiefly historical A man who has people working for him, especially servants or slaves: he acceded to his master's wishes
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- The third type of government in the household is that of the lord over his slaves and the master over his servants…
- By 1640 the social structure of the island consisted of masters, servants, and slaves.
- The old law of master and servant saw the master as the head of the family.
lord, overlord, lord and master, ruler, sovereign, monarch, liege (lord), suzerain
1.1A person who has dominance or control of something: he was master of the situation
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- They were simply awesome, quite the masters of the situation.
- But for the Prime Minister, usually the great master of these situations, it was close to a disaster.
- Last evening, the master of all situations difficult went for a walk to make tough decisions.
1.2A machine or device directly controlling another: [as modifier]: a master cylinder Compare with slave.
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- The main advantage of the cluster is that the computation power depends on the number of computers one adds to the master machine.
- One device acts as a master and the devices connected to it act as slaves.
- Whenever a machine becomes master, it takes over the virtual server address and continues with its original.
1.3 dated A male head of a household: the master of the house
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- He asked me what my business was and I told him I had a letter of introduction for the master of the household.
- He was the independent master of a peasant household, whose position was protected by the king's law.
- He is a father, a master of household, a countryman, and hence a consummate member of a community.
1.4The owner of a dog, horse, or other domesticated animal.
Example sentences
- In these stories, the horse accompanies his master through all kinds of hardships and danger.
- The forest was still and quiet; the horses watched their masters placidly.
- Even the animals knew their masters were excited, and were thus excited themselves.
owner, keeper
2A skilled practitioner of a particular art or activity: I'm a master of disguise
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- Strength, compassion, honor and skill elevate the practitioner to the master.
- The FBI agent is tough, smart, and a master of disguise.
- He is a master of disguise and concealment.
expert, adept, genius, past master, maestro, virtuoso, professional, doyen, authority, champion, record holder
2.1A great artist, especially one belonging to the accepted canon: the work of the great masters is spread around the art galleries of the world
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- There he studied with both Canova and Thorvaldsen, the leading masters of Neoclassical sculpture.
- All the collected works from the seven-week event are currently on show alongside masters like Marcel Duchamp and Salvador Dali.
- His watercolours, for instance, have been influenced by such masters as Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele and Henri Matisse.
2.2A very strong chess or bridge player, especially one who has qualified for the title at international tournaments: a chess master See also grand master.
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- All the young chess masters have been coached by titled players and most began regular instruction of one or two hours per week soon after learning the game.
- Many of the greatest masters have recommended that chess should be studied from the endgame.
- Did the old chess masters know something the modern champions don't?
2.3 (Masters) [treated as singular] (In some sports) a class for competitors over the usual age for the highest level of competition.
Example sentences
- It turned out that year's Masters was the most enjoyable tournament I have ever played.
- He led the Masters that year as well, but so far this season has missed the cut in both the Masters and US Open.
- He recorded 17.09 as he broke both the British and European Masters records in this event.
3A person who holds a second or further degree from a university or other academic institution (only in titles and set expressions): a master's degree a Master of Arts
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- He is a graduate of UH with master's degrees in Pacific Studies and History.
- Some had master's and doctorate degrees, and some were Party members.
- The number of researchers has doubled, and a larger proportion now have master's degrees and doctorates.
3.1 (master's) A postgraduate degree: I had a master's in computer engineering
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- Vaughn is currently in graduate school pursuing a master's in business administration.
- Lorenzo has a master's in communications from Boston University.
- Corliss has a bachelor's degree from Saint Joseph's College in Philadelphia and a master's in film studies from Columbia University.
4A man in charge of an organization or group, in particular.
Example sentences
- They had to act according to the dictates of the political masters.
- The council's political masters would rather watch while the city chokes than get serious about exhaust fumes.
- Success depends on an identity of goals between soldiers and their political masters, and a clear chain of command.
4.1chiefly British A male schoolteacher, especially at a public or prep school.
Example sentences
- The master of the public school said he was unable to make any further comment.
- When he protested his innocence, his schoolmates sided with the master.
- Look at him, walking around like he's the day master at a boarding school.
4.2The head of a college or school.
Example sentences
- The rogue gave the master of the college as referee, but in view of his story, the bank opened the account and collected the cheque without making enquiries.
- First there was a general interview at which the candidates were grilled by the master, dean, senior tutor, and fellows of the subject.
- He held the regius chair of Greek at Oxford for nearly 40 years and was master of Balliol College for more than 20 years.
4.3The captain of a merchant ship.
Example sentences
- During the trip, Jones unexpectedly became the ship's master when its captain and first mate died suddenly.
- The master of the ship was in command at the time of the incident.
- A mariner emerges from the hatchway and climbs the rigging, while below the boatswain and ship's master are thrown about on deck.
captain, commander
informal skipper
5Used as a title prefixed to the name of a boy not old enough to be called "Mr.": Master James Williams
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- Young Master John, please to understand it is not wise to disrespect and interrupt your elders if you wish to benefit from their knowledge and wisdom.
- Bronte depicts young Master John Reed as virtually a paradigm of the Victorian bad boy, wallowing in gluttony, sadism, and a host of other deadly sins.
- But I'd look between the benches at young master Charles on the playing field and think, that's where I should be.
5.1 archaic A title for a man of high rank or learning.
Example sentences
- The same year there came into England Master John, a Scot by nation, a man of an apprehensive mind and of singular eloquence.
guru, teacher, leader, guide, mentor;
5.2The title of the heir apparent of a Scottish viscount or baron.
Example sentences
- By tradition the heir apparent or indeed the heir presumptive to a Scottish peerage title is traditionally known as 'The Master of', or if the heir happened to be female as the 'The Mistress of'.
- In Scotland many eldest sons are entitled to the designation of Master.
6An original movie, recording, or document from which copies can be made: [as modifier]: the master tape
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- The quality is also poor because the transfer was taken from a tape master rather than the original 35 mm print.
- The transfers are as good as they can be, given the state of the video master tapes these were culled from.
- The soundtrack master seems to have been in good shape, as there is little trace of any kind of background distortions or hiss.
1Having or showing very great skill or proficiency: a heart-warming story from a master storyteller
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- When she had reached the third grade at school, her teacher, a master painter, noticed her remarkable drawing skill.
- A well thatched roof into which has gone the skill of a master craftsman can last for 50 years or even more depending on the pitch of the roof and where in the country it is.
- Many bone items would be very cheap to make, since they utilised a material that would otherwise be thrown away and did not need the skills of a master craftsman.
1.1Denoting a person skilled in a particular trade and able to teach others: a master bricklayer
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- I can't think of a finer person to have taught me the sport-he was a master technician who had a real knack for dealing with kids.
- You don't need to be a master carpenter, but some basic skills and basic tools are necessary.
- Our country has the pride of having master craftsmen who carve out exquisite products with their deft hands.
expert, adept, proficient, skilled, skillful, deft, dexterous, adroit, practiced, experienced, masterly, accomplished, complete, demon, brilliant
informal crack, ace, mean, crackerjack
2Main; principal: the apartment's master bathroom has a free-standing oval bathtub
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- I scored the first victory of the weekend by claiming the master bedroom - a sumptuous affair with a bay window and a lovely view of the river.
- The master bedroom is ensuite and has a walk-in wardrobe with shelves.
- On the first floor there is a master bedroom with en-suite shower room and balcony, and a second bedroom/study.
principal, main, chief;
verb[with object]
1Acquire complete knowledge or skill in (an accomplishment, technique, or art): I never mastered Latin
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- Treatment strategies for asthma include daily self-management that relies on acquiring and mastering specific knowledge and skills.
- It was a time when creating a role meant believing in the art rather than simply mastering the technique.
- His technique of completely mastering a topic before drawing it allowed for this high level of demonstrative skill.
learn, become proficient in, know inside out, know (frontward and) backwards;
pick up, grasp, understand
informal get the hang of
2Gain control of; overcome: I managed to master my fears
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- Personality explores what it is that makes us who we are and uncovers the universal battle to master our emotions and control our behaviour.
- I'm not sure if you'll find an easy answer: mastering control of your dreams enough to wake up at will may be a skill that takes a while to learn.
- Humans then have a God given right to control and master nature.
3Make a master copy of (a movie or record).
Example sentences
- Georgie also called on Robyn to master the recording.
- I wish someone would properly master this recording so that I can truly judge the overall quality.
- The sound is also strong, with most of the films mastered in either Dolby 5.1 surround or stereo.
- Example sentences
- Now all you need to do is rinse and repeat, and before long DIY masterdom will be yours.
- These blessings emphasize two things: boundless reproduction and man's masterdom over other living creatures.
- Example sentences
- As for how many minorities are represented in corporate masterhood, why should that be a measure of anything?
- Masterhood, the result of the engaging in the practices that Masters teach, is the birthright of all.
- Each one of these Shaikhs received the Masterhood from his predecessor.
- Example sentences
- In addition, there are photographs of the relics of the masterless samurai and the ruins of their castle in Akô.
- The loose garments (especially the mantle) and the long hair (called 'glibbes') were traditional aids to thieves and masterless men.
- Growing concern at the number of masterless men, increasing vagabondage, and escalating crime underlay the outline of terms and conditions of service between masters and servants, in an effort to reduce notorious discord.
- Example sentences
- Yet some workers still managed to rise out of the ranks of apprentices and journeymen and acquire masterships themselves.
- Much was made of such inequities when guilds had become a thing of the past; but mastership was not an automatic passport to commercial success, and in most guilds access to it does not appear to have been seriously restricted.
- In my personal view he has an extraordinary talent - a combination of artistic expression and technical mastership.
Old English mæg(i)ster (later reinforced by Old French maistre), from Latin magister; probably related to magis 'more' (i.e., 'more important').
Words that rhyme with masterblaster, caster, castor, faster, grandmaster, headmaster, pastor, plaster
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Syllabification: mas·ter
Definition of master in:
master 2
noun[in combination]
A ship or boat with a specified number of masts: a three-master
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- Here, Bruegel depicted a four-master and two three-masters anchored near a fortified island capped by a lighthouse.
- Technically speaking, a three master is a full-rigged ship.
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SPECIAL REPORT: The Great Reset
Recession, technology challenge middle-class; Valley's outlook a bit more upbeat
January 23, 2013
Despite national and even global trends that suggest the availability of middle-class jobs is diminishing, many area officials believe the Mid-Ohio Valley has and will continue to be a viable place......
I never see the mid Ohio valley with economic promise. There's not enough supported infrastructure and its not suited to become a hub for transportation being that only one major interstate runs through it. I believe if lots of minds got together to benefit economic development as a whole more could happen but there's to much of a good old boy network that just wants to put in their time and retire with their pension.
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obama has now unleashed the EPA and there will be two factories shutting down soon
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"We have one of the lowest unemployment rates in the state," said Terry Tamburini Looks like Terry must have missed a few math classes. With Washington County being 7.1 and the State average 6.8, Washington county is one of the highest rates Terry, not one of the lowest.
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There may be only one surefire way for commuters to get through this mess of another BART strike -- we bond together.
Yes, extra bus service, more ferries and longer carpool hours are helpful. But they are not enough to compensate for 200,000 stranded BART riders looking for a way to work and the impact that has on our freeways.
Courtesy, patience, understanding bosses and the willingness to offer a ride to a friend are perhaps the best ingredients to counteract our growing anger at both BART management and its striking workers and the inevitable gawd-awful commutes.
"You're spot on," said John Goodwin, a spokesman for the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. "Patience, good cheer and generosity are always recommended. And by generosity, I refer to sharing the unused seats in one's vehicle."
That's what Melissa Summers of San Francisco will do if the strike continues this week. She'll be giving a ride to a friend who works near her in Berkeley.
"She lives on the other side of the city and it's normally too inconvenient for us to carpool," said Summers, 36, who works in science administration at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. "But I'm happy to go out of my way to help her out as I know she doesn't have good alternatives."
Kristine Wilson's bosses at Wells Fargo also have the right spirit. They are allowing the Stockton-to-Oakland commuter to start work at 6 a.m. instead of her usual 7:30 a.m. time.
"Also, if your job allows you can work from home," said Wilson, 44, a loan servicing consultant. "Unfortunately my job doesn't allow me to do that."
Britt Tanner and her husband took the BART bus shuttle from El Cerrito to San Francisco with their two young kids (Kai, 4, and Nils, 1) in tow. Mom and Dad work in San Francisco where the toddlers go to day care.
"Other bus riders were very nice," she said of her Friday journey. "Courtesy was not lacking at all."
Regional transportation officials also are trying to turn frowns into something less. They will reward drivers on Spear Street in San Francisco who pick up casual carpool passengers with $5 coffee gift cards while supplies last.
Courtesy is important, but it also pays to rise early. Before 6 a.m. on Friday, carpool lanes flowed freely on approaches to the Bay Bridge and other spans. But after 7 a.m., it was a sea of red brake lights, and no one appeared to be moving faster than 15 to 20 mph.
Some even saw other motorists -- yes! -- using their blinkers to change lanes before the toll plaza.
"No reports of any road rage or anything like that, but I think people are pretty ticked-off," said traffic reporter Joe McConnell.
But that might well get worse. During rush hour in the days ahead, the approaches to the nation's second busiest bridge from Interstate 80, I-880 and Highway 24 will be where the true test of our resilience will come. Very long lines of traffic will begin before the sun rises for solo drivers, FasTrak users and even carpoolers.
Greg Bayol, a longtime Caltrans public information officer now retired, begs everyone to control their frustration.
"Please don't flip off the BART pickets," he said. "Really, don't. It would be rude, so don't, really. Don't even think of it."
Beverly Miller of Pinole did something Friday she would never do on a normal commute -- she glanced over at a driver in an adjacent lane. "I would never look at another car on a normal day," she said. "Eyes straight ahead always.
"But I did this time and he looked at me, shrugged -- and smiled."
A smile a day could keep those commute blues away.
Look for Gary at Facebook.com/mr.roadshow or contact him at email@example.com or 408-920-5335.


text: Every once in a while, when lamenting the lack of quality music in today's marketplace, you come across a record that just makes your day. It's like finding the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow or eating a Wonka bar and realizing you found the last golden ticket. It's unexpected and it makes you feel like there is some hope in this God-forsaken world. Well, that might be a little over the top but I just found me a new record and I can't get enough.


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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) -- A legal battle over public pensions in Rhode Island could lead to similar action in states around the country as they attempt to rein in escalating costs.
All told, states face a $1.4 trillion gap between what they've promised workers and what they've set aside to meet those promises. It's a yawning chasm that threatens government finances. But lawmakers are discovering that fixing the problem isn't easy -- politically or legally.
Last year Rhode Island lawmakers suspended pension increases, raised retirement ages and made other changes to save $4 billion over 20 years.
But public-sector unions say the state is betraying workers and are suing to block the changes.
More legal challenges are expected, as 43 states have taken some action to address pension costs in the past three years.


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Edward Tufte on the user interface of May 10 2006
Edward Tufte on the user interface of some Sun software: "Dr Spock's Baby Care is a best-selling owner's manual for the most complicated 'product' imaginable -- and it only has two levels of headings. You people have 8 levels of hierarchy and I haven't even stopped counting yet. No wonder you think it's complicated."


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SAN JOSE -- My Three Sons.
It turns out San Jose City Hall's most famous rooftop resident is the mother of three baby boy peregrine falcons.
In what has become an annual rite of spring at City Hall, a researcher from UC Santa Cruz rappelled off the roof of the 18-story building early Tuesday morning and examined the three baby falcons to determine their genders and place bands on their legs.
Wildlife biologist Glenn Stewart spent about 45 minutes with the baby falcons in their nest area high atop City Hall and gathered information about their health and nest conditions. During Stewart's brief time in the nest, the falcon parents Clara and Fernando circled above, shrieking and divebombing the intruder.
"I could hear them go by and feel a little breeze," Stewart said. "They have always been angry about the intrusion, and we always let them believe they win. The babies are still there, the babies are still healthy, and I go away."
This is the seventh year Clara has nested at City Hall. This year she laid four eggs, but one did not hatch.
Now that researchers have determined the genders of the three babies, the young falcons will be named.
Children between the ages of 5 to 18 who live or attend school in San Jose can nominate names for the baby falcons. The deadline to submit a name, along with an essay, poem, artwork, video or song, is midnight Friday.
Finalists will be selected by a panel of judges, then the falcon fans will vote online. For information about the naming contest, go to www.sanjoseca.gov under City Highlights on the home page.
The next big event for the baby falcons at San Jose City Hall is flying lessons. The falcons are expected to fledge sometime around May 12, Mother's Day, Stewart said.
So far, 18 peregrines have successfully flown the City Hall nest. Volunteers have found some of the banded birds nesting at the Bay Bridge, Crystal Springs Dam and between Oakland and Alameda, Stewart said.
Contact Mark Gomez at 408-920-5869. Follow him on Twitter @MarkMgomez.
See the baby falcons on the falcon cam
To see the falcons' nest, go to the live falcon cam: www.sanjoseca.gov; click on the "Government" tab, then "City Hall," and then "City Hall Falcons."


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Colostomy is a surgical procedure that brings one end of the large intestine out through an opening (stoma) made in the abdominal wall. Stools moving through the intestine drain through the stoma into a bag attached to the abdomen.
Intestinal opening, stoma formation
The procedure is usually done after:
The colostomy may be short-term or permanent.
Colostomy is done while you are under general anesthesia (asleep and pain-free). It may be done either with a large surgical cut in the abdomen or with a small camera and several small cuts (laparoscopy).
The type of approach used depends on what other procedure needs to be done. The surgical cut is usually made in the middle of the abdomen. The bowel resection or repair is done as needed.
For the colostomy, one end of the healthy colon is brought out through an opening made in the abdomen wall, usually on the left side. The edges of bowel are stitched to the skin of opening. This opening is called a stoma. A bag called a stoma appliance is placed around the opening to allow stool to drain.
Your colostomy may be short-term. If you have surgery on part of your large intestine, a colostomy allows the other part of your intestine to rest while you recover. Once your body has fully recovered from the first surgery, you will have another surgery to reattach the ends of the large intestine. This is usually done after 12 weeks.
Reasons a colostomy is done include:
A colostomy is temporary or permanent depending on the disease or injury. In most instances, colostomies can be reversed.
Risks of anesthesia include:
Risks of colostomy include:
You will be in the hospital for 3 to 7 days. You may have to stay longer if your colostomy was done as an emergency procedure.
You will be allowed to slowly go back to your normal diet:
The same day as your surgery, you may be able to suck on ice chips to ease your thirst.
By the next day, you will probably be allowed to drink clear liquids.
Thicker fluids and then soft foods will be added as your bowels begin to work again. You may be eating normally within 2 days after surgery.
The colostomy drains stool (feces) from the colon into the colostomy bag. Colostomy stool is often softer and more liquid than stool that is passed normally. The texture of stool depends on which part of the intestine was used to form the colostomy.
Before you are released from the hospital, an ostomy nurse will teach you about diet and how to care for your colostomy.
Fry RD, Mahmoud N, Maron DJ, Bleier JIS. Colon and rectum. In: Townsend CM, Beauchamp RD, Evers BM, Mattox KL, eds. Sabiston Textbook of Surgery. 19th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Saunders; 2012:chap 52.
Cima RR, Pemberton JH. Ileostomy, colostomy, and pouches. In: Feldman M, Friedman LS, Brandt LJ, eds. Sleisenger & Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease. 9th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Saunders; 2010:chap 113.


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Warhol painting fetches record $105M at NY auction
This undated photo provided by Sotheby's shows Andy Warhol's portrait of Elizabeth Taylor, titled "Liz #1 (Early Colored Liz)," estimated to fetch between $20 million and $30 million on Wednesday evening, Nov. 13, 2013, when it comes up for auction at Sotheby's in New York. (AP Photo/Sotheby's) by Jake Pearson and Ula IlnytzkyAssociated Press Writers NEW YORK (AP) — A prized 1963 Andy Warhol painting that captures the immediate aftermath of a car crash sold for $105 million Wednesday at a New York City auction, shattering the record for the famed pop artist amid a spending frenzy at the high end of the art world. The 8- by 13-foot painting titled "Silver Car Crash (Double Disaster)" depicts a twisted body sprawled across a car's mangled interior. It has only been seen once in public in the past 26 years. The buyer wasn't immediately identified.


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Henri Fayol
Henri Fayol (29 July 1841, Istanbul – 19 November 1925, Paris) was a French mining engineer and director of mines who developed a general theory of business administration.
- To manage is to forecast and plan, to organize, to command, to coordinate and to control. To foresee and plan means examining the future and drawing up the plan of action. To organize means building up the dual structure, material and human, of the undertaking. To command means binding together, unifying and harmonizing all activity and effort. To control means seeing that everything occurs in conformity with established rule and expressed demand.
- Fayol (1916) cited in: Russell C. Swansburg (1996) Management and Leadership for Nurse Managers, p. 1
- Alternative:
To manage is to forecast and plan, to organize, co-ordinate and to control.
- Cited in: Gerald A. Cole (2003) Management theory and practice. p. 6
- Alternative:
- Fayol (1916) cited in: Russell C. Swansburg (1996) Management and Leadership for Nurse Managers, p. 1
- The control of an undertaking consists of seeing that everything is being carried out in accordance with the plan which has been adopted, the orders which have been given, and the principles which have been laid down. Its object is to point out mistakes in order that they may be rectified and prevented from recurring.
- Fayol (1916) cited in: Ralph Currier Davis (1951) The fundamentals of top management. p. 157. This quote was already cited in multiple sources in 1938.
- There is no one doctrine of administration for business and another for affairs of state; administrative doctrine is universal. Principles and general rules which hold good for business hold good for the state too, and the reverse applies.
- Fayol (1917) "Préface à Administration industrielle et générale" in: Dunod and Pinat eds. (1918) l'éveil de l'esprit public. p. 6
- [In France] a minister has twenty assistants, where the Administrative Theory says that a manager at the head of a big undertaking should not have more than five or six.
- Fayol cited in: Morgen Witzel (2001) Organization Behaviour, 1890-1940, Volume 1. p. 191
Henri Fayol addressed his colleagues in the mineral industry, 1900Edit
Henri Fayol (1900). "Henri Fayol addressed his colleagues in the mineral industry 23 June 1900." Translated by J.A. Coubrough. In: Fayol (1930) Industrial and General Administration. pp. 79-81 (republished in: Wren, Bedeian & Breeze, (2002) "The foundations of Henri Fayol's administrative theory". Text passed into the public domain, see M. Vitry, M. (2000) Dunod Editor for permissions, to Wren, D.A.. p. 19)
- The technical and commercial functions of a business are clearly defined, but the same cannot be said of the administrative function. Not many people are familiar with its constitution and powers; our senses cannot follow its workings - we do not see it build or forge, sell or buy - and yet we all know that, if it does not work properly, the undertaking is in danger of failure.
- p. 907-908
- The administrative function has many duties. It has to foresee and make preparations to meet the financial, commercial, and technical conditions under which the concern must be started and run. It deals with the organization, selection, and management of the staff. It is the means by which the various parts of the undertaking communicate with the outside world, etc. Although this list is incomplete, it gives us an idea of the importance of the administrative function. The sole fact that it is in charge of the staff makes it in most cases the predominant function, for we all know that, even if a firm has perfect machinery and manufacturing processes, it is doomed to failure if it is run by an inefficient staff.
- p. 908
- Every employee in an undertaking, then, takes a larger or smaller share in the work of administration, and has, therefore, to use and display his administrative faculties. This is why we often see men, who are specially gifted, gradually rise from the lowest to the highest level of the industrial hierarchy, although they have only had an elementary education. But young men, who begin practical work as engineers soon after leaving industrial schools, are in a particularly good position both for learning administration and for showing their ability in this direction, for in administration, as in all other branches of industrial activity, a man's work is judged by its results.
- p. 908
- Would you like to know, for instance, to what extent higher mathematics is used in our two great industries? Well, it is never used at all. Having found this to be the case in my own experience, after quite a long career, I wondered whether I was not an exception; so I made enquiries, and I found that it was a general rule that neither engineers nor managers used higher mathematics in carrying out their duties. We must, of course, learn mathematics that goes without saying but the question is how much must we learn? Up to the present this point has nearly always been decided simply by professors, but it seems to me to be a question in which professors do not count very much, and in which they count less as they become more learned and more devoted to their work. They would like to pass on all their scientific knowledge and they find that their pupils always leave them too soon.
- p. 909
- Industry, which needs young men who are healthy, tractable, unpretentious and, I would even say, full of illusions, often receives engineers who are tired out, weak in body, and less ready than one could wish to take modest jobs and work so hard that everything seems easy to them. I am convinced that they could begin practical work much earlier and just as well prepared, by leaving things which are not used in practice out of their school education.
- p. 909
- Administration, which calls for the application of wide knowledge and many personal qualities, is above all the art of handling men, and in this art, as in many others, it is practice that makes perfect. This is one of the reasons why we should release our future engineers for practical work as early as possible; there are many drawbacks to staying too long at school.
- p. 909
- In my opinion, it is the industry concerned which should have the chief say in the question of the amount of theoretical training required. It is the industry which uses the products of the schools, and, like every consumer, it has the right to make its wishes known.
- p. 909
L'exposee des principles generaux d'administration, 1908Edit
Henri Fayol, H (1908). "L'exposee des principles generaux d'administration". Unpublished paper, translated by J.D Breeze. published in: Daniel A. Wren, Arthur G. Bedeian, John D. Breeze, (2002) "The foundations of Henri Fayol's administrative theory", Management Decision, Vol. 40 Iss: 9, pp.906 - 918
- According to the dictionary, to administer is to govern, or to manage a public or private business. It means, therefore, to seek to make the best possible use of the resources available in achieving the goal of the enterprise. Administration includes, therefore, all the operations of the enterprise. But as a result of the usual way of organizing things to facilitate the running of the business, a certain number of activities constitute the special departments; the technical department, the commercial department, the financial department, etc., and the scope of the administrative department is found to be reduced accordingly.
- p. 911
- One could define the administrative department by saying that it includes everything that is not part of the other departments, but one can define it in a more positive manner by saying that it is specifically responsible for;
- ensuring that unity of action, discipline, anticipation, activity, order, etc., exist in all parts of the enterprise;
- recruiting, organizing and directing the workforce;
- ensuring good relations between the various departments and with the outside world;
- coordination of all efforts towards the overall goal;
- satisfying shareholders and employees; labor and management.
- p. 911
- Are there principles of administration? Nobody doubts it. What do they consist of? That is what I propose to discuss today. The subjects of recruitment, organization and direction of personnel will form the subject of the second part of this study.
- p. 912
- Comment: The principles of administration Fayol presented in this publication (p. 910) were:
- Unity of command
- Hierarchical transmission of orders (chain-of-command)
- Separation of powers - authority, subordination, responsibility and control
- Centralization
- Order
- Discipline
- Planning
- Organization chart
- Meetings and reports
- Accounting
- Comment: Wren, Boyd and Bedeian (2002) commented with the words: "This previously untranslated and unpublished 1908 presentation from Henri Fayol's personal papers indicates the progress he had made in developing his theory of administration."
General and industrial management, 1919/1949Edit
- Management plays a very important part in the government of undertakings: of all undertakings, large or small, industrial, commercial, political, religious or other. I intend to set forth my ideas here on the way in which that part should be played.
- p.xxi cited in: Harold R. Pollard (1974) Developments in management thought. p. 88
- This code is indispensable. Be it a case of commerce, industry, politics, religion, war or philanthropy in every concern there is a management function to be performed and for its performance there must be principles, that is to say acknowledged truths regarded as proven on which to rely.
- p. 42-43 cited in: John B. Miner (2006) Historical Origins, Theoretical Foundations, And the Future. p. 114
- [Planning] means both to assess the future and make provision for it.
- p. 43 cited in: George A. Steiner (1997) Strategic Planning. p. 346
The administrative theory in the state, 1923Edit
Henri Fayol (1923). "The administrative theory in the state". Translated by S. Greer. In: Gulick, L. and Urwick. L. Eds. (1937) Papers on the Science of Administration, Institute of Public Administration. New York. pp. 99-114
- The manner in which the subordinates do their work has incontestably a great effect upon the ultimate result, but the operation of management has much greater effect.
- p. 102 cited in: Göran Svensson, Greg Wood, (2006) "Sustainable components of leadership effectiveness in organizational performance", Journal of Management Development, Vol. 25 Iss: 6, pp.522 - 534
- The meaning that I have given to the word administration and which has been generally adopted, broadens considerably the field of administrative science. It embraces not only the public service but enterprises of every size and description, of every form and every purpose. All undertakings require planning, organization, command, co-ordination and control, and in order to function properly, all must observe the same general principles. We are no longer confronted with several administrative sciences but with one alone, which can be applied equally well to public and to private affairs and whose principal elements are today summarized in what we term the Administrative Theory.
- p. 116 )
About Henri FayolEdit
- Henri Fayol (1949) is generally considered as the father of planning. As early as 1917, he led a nationally owned French mining concern from the brink of bankruptcy to international dominance. This was clearly the result of his development of a specific system. This system involved forecasts from various levels and persons within the organization. Managers from each level submitted their best estimates of the coming years activity and, based on this information, the Chief Executive Officer would make up a one to five year plan. Financial evaluations and control of departments were then based upon these projections.
Based on the business practices and policies of 1917, this was a radical and unsettling approach. Prior to Fayol's innovation, the charisma and entrepreneurial abilities of the firm's leadership was believed to be the major factor leading to its success. As more firms became corporations and the size of business entities continued to grow, Fayol's planning approach became widely accepted. General Motors adopted this approach (during the 1930s and 1940s and provided an excellent example of this (Sloane, 1963) in the United States.
Since World War II, the evolution of planning approaches can be viewed as three distinct phases (Camillus, 1986). The first of these phases lasted through the 1950s and was, in actuality, an evolution of Fayol's approach. Its base of operation was in the accounting department of a business. Budgeting and financial projections were used by management to develop future projections and to control operational decisions. From this writer's experience, this appears to he the primary planning process used in the field of child and youth care today. How many of our present day agencies are operated (in reality) by a business office...
- Frank Sullivan (1989) "The total agency planning model". In: The Child and Youth Care Administrator. Vol.2 No.2 pp 44-46: cited in: Quote of the Day, Nr 346, 1 Sept 2003
- Fayol was the first person to attempt to systematise management by accentuating the higher levels of control (Robbins, 1991:37).
- J. Kroon (1995) General management. p. 32
- He wrote a monograph in French in 1916, entitled "General and Industrial Administration". Until this book was translated into English in 1929, little was known about him by the western world
- Tripathi (2008) Principles Of Management. p. 18
External linksEdit
- Fiche de lecture d'Administration industrielle et générale, Claude Remila, Cours d'organisation et systèmes d'information. (in French)


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Nietzsches, Buffalo, NY
Set 1: Dinner and a Movie > Bouncin'Bouncing Around the Room, DividedDivided Sky, Cavern, LizardsThe Lizards, Stash, IDKI Didn't Know, Rocky Top > Mike'sMike's Song > HydrogenI Am Hydrogen > WeekapaugWeekapaug Groove, Sweet Adeline
Set 2: HoodHarry Hood, Fee, CurtainThe Curtain > GolgiGolgi Apparatus, LandladyThe Landlady > DestinyDestiny Unbound, MSOMy Sweet One, CoilThe Squirming Coil > 'A' TrainTake the 'A' Train > AntelopeRun Like an Antelope
Encore: Paul and Silas > BBFCFMBig Black Furry Creature from Mars[1]
[1] Joke from Fish.
· Theme from Leave It to Beaver tease in Big Black Furry Creature from Mars
Noteworthy Jams: Run Like an Antelope
Average Song Gap: 3.88
Performers: Trey Anastasio, Page McConnell, Jon Fishman, Mike Gordon
Notes: BBFCFM contained a Leave it to Beaver theme tease from Mike and a joke from Fish. The joke basically went: "So there's this guy who's walking down the street, and he sees this dog laying there licking his balls, and he's talking to his friend and says 'boy, I sure wish I could do that,' and the friend says 'don't you think you ought to pet him first?'"
Song Distribution:
4 Lawn Boy
4 Junta
3 A Picture of Nectar
2 Stash
2 The White Tape
1 The Man Who Stepped into Yesterday
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This show was part of the "1991 Winter/Spring Tour."
You see? I thought that the show had started, and that Phish left the stage in disgust because they were bummed no one came. It turns out that that was the soundcheck (I don't remember FB being played as reported above).
Long story short, when they finally hit the stage at around 10:30, I was too exhausted to fully enjoy the show, having already been there about 3.5 hours.
The energy was intense and raw, listening back to the show, it reminds just how strong they were already. Trey and Paige are casually shooting fire from their finger tips, ripping off huge chunks of music, riding the runaway rock train driven by Mike and Fish.
As another long-time fan Michael Egan likes to say, "Right from the beginning, it didn't matter how big the crowd was, they jammed for thousands." Amen.
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MINNEAPOLIS -- Mark Jackson was his usual self with the media after Wednesday's shootaround: smiling, joking, breaking down basketball. But the moment controversy involving Richie Incognito and Jonathan Martin was brought up, his disposition changed dramatically.
"It's sad," Jackson said. "I think everybody should be held accountable because that should not take place without players knowing, coaches knowing, management knowing. It's just disappointing."
Jackson deemed the treatment of Martin unacceptable under any circumstances. He said the bigger blame falls on the culture of the Miami Dolphins, which either fostered or turned a blind eye to what was going on.
"You've got to make sure you have the right people in the locker room," Jackson said. "People who not only care about winning, but more importantly carry the flag of the organization. And the Miami Dolphins have failed."
Last month, the Warriors publicly had fun with their rookies in a live stream of practice. Nemanja Nedovic and Ognjen Kuzmic were given children's backpacks to wear around throughout the season, a team tradition.
Rookies have been the punch line of pranks for years with Golden State. Last season, Kent Bazemore had his car filled with popcorn and Festus Ezeli walked into the locker room to see one of the tires to his car laying on the floor.
But Jackson said there is a big difference between hazing and playfully inviting the first-year players into the family fold. Having fun at the expense of rookies serves to make players feel like one of the guys, to anecdotally teach them about the hierarchy of the locker room, and relieve some of the pressure that comes with transitioning into the NBA.
But Jackson pointed out the pranks and jabs are not limited to rookies, or even the players. And he made sure to point out that jokes were supplemented with constant support and encouragement.
"I don't believe in rookie hazing," Jackson said. "I believe in rookies doing stuff as rookies. Getting coffee. Getting donuts. Picking up a tab. Not a $15,000 or $30,000 tab. I don't care who you are, that's disrespectful. One thing our guys did last year, they took the rookies to dinner and made the rookies pick up the tab. But I will guarantee you every single one of those rookies received more than what they spent that night. You've got a guy wearing a Gucci bag today because a veteran bought it. You got a guy carrying an iPhone 5S today because a veteran bought it. They've bought rookies clothes, took them out to dinner, bought them iPads. That's how you treat the rookies. I think we've got it twisted as a society."
Jackson said it becomes hazing when it's disrespectful and the purpose is to humiliate.
But that tone is set, he said, by the leaders of the organization. Organizations have to care about players and their well being, and that sentiment will permeate the locker room.
"An old preacher once said, 'Preach, and if necessary use words.' They watch you. They watch how you conduct yourself. They watch how you treat people. Before long, it becomes contagious. They start saying, 'Good morning.' They start asking you how you're doing and actually listening to your response. They start caring about each other. At the end of the day, I think that's what it's all about: impacting lives and living your life to the point where your light is shining. And, obviously, in that Dolphins locker room it was pretty dark."


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Enrollment in Louisiana's two-year colleges and technical schools continued to soar last year while four-year schools held steady, new statistics show.
Enrollment at two-year schools in the state grew by more than 3 percent in the 2011-2012 school year, the largest growth of any state in the South, according to the Southern Regional Educational Board.
Louisiana's two-year colleges also grew faster than any other Southern state's, swelling by more than 12 percent.
That growth means more students are getting technical training — 30 percent more students earned degrees or certifications from Louisiana technical schools.
Local school officials say that's part of the plan.
"This is certainly something we're expecting," said Fletcher Technical Community College Chancellor Travis Lavigne, "and it's certainly the case in this area."
Enrollment at the Houma college has steadily blossomed, growing from 2,395 students in fall 2010 to 2,486 students in fall 2011.
Unofficial numbers suggest enrollment continued to grow, jumping to 2,502 last fall.
Enrollment at the school has almost doubled since 2007.
State officials have pushed in recent years to recruit more students to technical schools. They argue the oil industry and other fields are providing more jobs —many of them at high wages — than there are trained workers to fill them.
"People realize that, especially in this area, we can provide them with skills that can get them a good job with good pay," Lavigne said.
While two-year schools grew, enrollment at four-year schools stalled last year, shrinking by less than 1 percent.
That trend is also true locally.
Nicholls State University's enrollment shrank to 6,606 students this year, 2.5 percent less than last year.
Nicholls' Executive Vice President Larry Howell said that doesn't bother him because the decrease is a result of students graduating faster. At the same time enrollment declined, the school's freshman class was actually larger.
"As we increase our admissions standards and receive a higher quality of student, we're graduating people faster," Howell said. "On the whole, it's a good thing."
Howell said the shift is fixing a skewed higher education system that has existed for years.
In most other states, the two-year system is more developed. Many students start their careers at the two-year schools, then transfer to four-year schools after building up their academic skills.
But Louisiana has leaned far more heavily on four-year schools, feeding them many people who might have been better served by starting at a two-year school.
"The state is just behind the curve on this," Howell said. "What we're seeing is the state coming in line with the model elsewhere."
For those reasons, Howell said he's not worried Nicholls faces difficulties from the shifting enrollment.
"A four-year degree is still important," Howell said, "and we need to keep making sure that's out there."
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Renewables Could Provide almost 80% of Global Energy by 2050: UN Report
Renewable energy from sources such as the SunCatcher solar dish/Stirling systems could provide the bulk of the world's energy by 2050, according to a U.N. report.
Nearly 80% of the global energy supply could be met by renewables by 2050 if backed by the correct public policies, a new United Nations report shows. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report, released on May 9, indicates that the rising adoption of renewable energies could lead to cumulative greenhouse gas savings equivalent to 220-560 gigatonnes of carbon dioxide between 2010 and 2050. The upper end of the scenarios assessed, representing a cut of around a third in greenhouse gas emissions from business-as-usual projections, could assist in keeping concentrations of greenhouse gases at 450 parts per million.
The report's findings are contained in a summary of the "Special Report on Renewable Energy Sources and Climate Change Mitigation." The summary is a short version of a roughly a thousand-page comprehensive assessment compiled by more than 120 leading experts from all over the world for the IPCC. The report noted that the substantial increase of renewables is very challenging technically and politically. The six renewable energy technologies reviewed included bioenergy, solar, power, geothermal power, hydropower, ocean energy, and wind energy. More than 160 existing scientific scenarios on the possible use of renewables by 2050 were reviewed. See the IPCC press release and the report summary .


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PARKERSBURG - The community filled the banquet room at the Blennerhassett Hotel on Tuesday for the 26th annual Easter Seals Society Festival of Trees live auction.
"This is such a great event and the community has really come out to support the programs," said Jess Puglisi-Sanders, with Easter Seals West Virginia.
There were 34 items on display, which included 25 trees with the other nine items being mostly wreaths and a few garlands. The trees and other items had themes including cookie cutters, snowflakes and girls' night out. For the event several individuals, organizations and businesses contributed either monetary support or by creating and decorating the trees.
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Stephan Hanna holds his son Andrew, 7, who receives aid from Easter Seals as they pose in front of the Kid's Choice winner, "Meow Meow, Got Cat?" during the annual Easter Seals Society Festival of Trees auction at the Blennerhassett Hotel on Tuesday.
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Participants in the annual Easter Seals Society Festival of Trees auction look at trees set up in the Blennerhassett Hotel lobby on Tuesday.
"They are all beautiful and creative and I hope people bid," Puglisi-Sanders said.
Judges reviewed the displays last week and picked the best in a variety of categories, from Best of Show to Traditional Holiday and more. The trees will remain on display at the Blennerhassett until Friday, when they will be delivered to the new owners who bought them at Tuesday night's auction.
Proceeds from the event fund local Easter Seals programs, including an equipment/purchase modification and home modification program which provides communications devices, wheelchair equipment, and stair lifts for people with disabilities.
The Easter Seals West Virginia therapy team has been providing in-home early intervention therapy services for kids for over 10 years.
Many families who receive aid from the programs attended the event, said Puglisi-Sanders.
"There are lots of families here with kids, which gives people a new perspective to see our work in action," she added.
One of those children is Andrew Hanna, 7, of Parkersburg, who was there with his parents Stephen and Leslie Hanna. Andrew has achondroplasia dwarfism and receives home therapy from Easter Seals.
"This is such a good fundraiser and it is particularly nice to see the families here," said Stephen Hanna. "As a physician, to have a child in need of this help, this is a nice chance to see the Easter Seals' work in action."
Andrew was also the child who chose the Kid's Choice winning tree, which was "Meow Meow, Got Cat?" decorated by Kiki Angelos.
"I chose it because it has a live fish," he said with a grin.
In 2010, the auction brought in more than $50,000, with one tree being auctioned for $21,050.
This is the first year Easter Seals West Virginia has helmed the event, Puglisi-Sanders said.
"For the first time, the money from this auction will stay in the Washington and Wood counties area and we are happy to do this," she said.
The category winners were:
* Best of Show: "The Sparkling Christmas," decorated by Vanessa Watson.
* Traditional Holiday: first place, "A Splash of Lime," decorated by Kay Terrell, Sherry West, Kim Ginther, Michelle Lyons, Connie Mahone and Jill Bartley; second place, "Traditional Christmas Spectacular," decorated by Kiki Angelos.
* Uniquely Original: first place, "A Confetti Christmas," decorated by Abby Burge and Parkersburg South art students; second place, "Whimsical Spirits Christmas tree," decorated by Jane Englke.
* Outdoor, Sports and Leisure: first place, "Meow Meow, Got Cat?," decorated by Kiki Angelos; second place, "American Olympic Games Proud to be an American," decorated by Kiki Angelos.
* Wreath mantel arrangement: first place, "Christmas Magic," decorated by Kay Terrell; second place, "Shades of Gold," decorated by Michele Hupp.


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Iowa Governor Orders Greater Use of Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack chose to celebrate Earth Day by directing Iowa state agencies to conserve energy while increasing their use of renewable energy. Governor Vilsack issued Executive Order Number 41, which directs state agencies to obtain at least 10 percent of their electricity from renewable energy sources, to buy energy-efficient equipment, and to reduce their energy use in buildings by 15 percent by 2010, relative to their energy use in 2000. It also requires the state's light-duty vehicle fleets (the vehicles other than heavy trucks) to consist of either hybrid-electric vehicles or vehicles running on alternative fuels by 2010, with the exception of law-enforcement vehicles. The order requires bulk diesel fuel purchased by the state to contain 5 percent renewable fuel (such as biodiesel), by 2007, increasing to 20 percent renewable fuel by 2010. All Iowa agencies will be required to submit quarterly reports on their progress toward the goals of the new executive order. See the governor's press release and the full text of the executive order (PDF 970 KB). Download Acrobat Reader.