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So - How are we going to define authority? Being the boss? Having the most power? Having the final say? Having the capacity to lead a group of both men and women fairly and across the board? Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) - Source cited au·thor·i·ty /əˈθɔrɪti, əˈθɒr-/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[uh-thawr-i-tee, uh-thor-] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation –noun, plural -ties. 1. the power to determine, adjudicate, or otherwise settle issues or disputes; jurisdiction; the right to control, command, or determine. 2. a power or right delegated or given; authorization: Who has the authority to grant permission? 3. a person or body of persons in whom authority is vested, as a governmental agency. 4. Usually, authorities. persons having the legal power to make and enforce the law; government: They finally persuaded the authorities that they were not involved in espionage. 5. an accepted source of information, advice, etc. 6. a quotation or citation from such a source. 7. an expert on a subject: He is an authority on baseball. 8. persuasive force; conviction: She spoke with authority. 9. a statute, court rule, or judicial decision that establishes a rule or principle of law; a ruling. 10. right to respect or acceptance of one's word, command, thought, etc.; commanding influence: the authority of a parent; the authority of a great writer. 11. mastery in execution or performance, as of a work of art or literature or a piece of music. 12. a warrant for action; justification. 13. testimony; witness. [Origin: 1200–50; earlier auct(h)oritie < L auctōritās; r. ME autorite < OF < L. See author, -ity] —Synonyms 1. rule, power, sway. Authority, control, influence denote a power or right to direct the actions or thoughts of others. Authority is a power or right, usually because of rank or office, to issue commands and to punish for violations: to have authority over subordinates. Control is either power or influence applied to the complete and successful direction or manipulation of persons or things: to be in control of a project. Influence is a personal and unofficial power derived from deference of others to one's character, ability, or station; it may be exerted unconsciously or may operate through persuasion: to have influence over one's friends. 3. sovereign, arbiter. Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2006. American Heritage Dictionary - Cite This Source au·thor·i·ty (ə-thôr'ĭ-tē, ə-thŏr'-, ô-thôr'-, ô-thŏr'-) Pronunciation Key n. pl. au·thor·i·ties 1. 1. The power to enforce laws, exact obedience, command, determine, or judge. 2. One that is invested with this power, especially a government or body of government officials: land titles issued by the civil authority. 3. An accepted source of expert information or advice: a noted authority on birds; a reference book often cited as an authority. 4. A quotation or citation from such a source: biblical authorities for a moral argument. 2. Power assigned to another; authorization: Deputies were given authority to make arrests. 3. A public agency or corporation with administrative powers in a specified field: a city transit authority. 4. 1. An accepted source of expert information or advice: a noted authority on birds; a reference book often cited as an authority. 2. A quotation or citation from such a source: biblical authorities for a moral argument. 5. Justification; grounds: On what authority do you make such a claim? 6. A conclusive statement or decision that may be taken as a guide or precedent. 7. Power to influence or persuade resulting from knowledge or experience: political observers who acquire authority with age. 8. Confidence derived from experience or practice; firm self-assurance: played the sonata with authority. I was once told that in our government the real power lies with the Senate Majority leader. So maybe we should start there and then shoot for a woman president. Btw Chatty - I didn't see your post when I posted my request for a return to the subject. Maybe we were typing at the same time. Maybe I just got lazy and posted without reading - it was early!

I hope this thread can get back to the main discussion. There were a lot of great points made early on. Are we still discussing the authority of a woman as it pertains to either the workplace or society? Or are we now discussing how it relates in a marriage? I find that the media stereotypes both men and women unfavorably. If you're a man you're either a big hotshot with a taste for cheating, or a dumb brute who is helpless. If you're a woman then you're either a b*tch who can't keep her skirt down in between major corporate takeovers, or you're just a dumb bunny waiting for your man to teach you a lesson in life. Maybe what we need is an introduction of the next point and a defining of terms. I hate to see threads like this degenerate into just one or two people throwing stones at each other. Really, aren't we in essence talking about how we all in general deal with each other? Do we base a person's worth on their gender? Do we limit our view of what that person can accomplish according to whether or not they have mammary glands? It's early. I'll write more later. Got to get the kids off to school.

Happy Birthday , Count!

Yes - that's it. Thanks for answering.

Ok - so we have dooj Out there Joe Pasha Sprawled out Vickles Polar Bear at least one more gal but I may have missed someone.... We need a guest book! oh! And Beer!

What? <_< Just today I was thinking about all the "Rosie the Riveters" from WWII Here's something about it: Rosie the Riveter

Sprawled OUT! OMG!! I'm soooo sorry! I have half-heimer's you know....

I searched for this segment - but I can't find it. I do remember that the chef had a more humane way of killing the lobsters - at least that's how it was touted - it involved a French knife and splitting the head in two I believe. Perhaps you can find a segment of her series with guest chefs on PBS. I haven't had any luck - although I could definitely see myself experimenting with what I remember.

I once saw and amazing recipe with Julia Childs and a guest chef - the lobster tails were cut before cooking and then braised on the stove in wine and broth. If I can find it I'll post it.

I found this link for you; How To Cook Lobster Tails

Two photos:

One word - one pic

You're funny.

The Adams Family

Coolies? Hair coolies Hercules

Sorry PB - Quite frankly, I didn't remember if you graduated 11th or not...(I'm such a dork sometimes!)

I don't want to argue that with anyone's mother-in-law! That doesn't mean that you can't sneak when she's not looking..... :biglaugh:

Nice! So do we ever find out which one was the winner?

:huh: :blink:

what is that in the second pic? Rice fields? Salt fields? Is it even important?

OH man! I had all those clues right! I just never took the time to string them together.

Someone once told me that America used to have lots of dark beer from individual breweries. But, when WWI and WWII hit and "Rosie the Riveter" was going to the bars - the popular beer became the pale ale. I'm sure there's some beer history buff out there to either confirm or disclaim my assertions. Like I said, it's only second hand information on my part.

Here's a tongue twister: If Stu chews shoes, should Stu choose to stew the shoes he chews?

I give the ole "wave and nod" frequently. Then, when I am the receipient of such a kindness I also give the "Thank you wave." As the world gets smaller it also gets bigger. What I mean is that while I can chat in real time to my brother in Italy, and call a friend 1500 miles away while I wait in a parking lot for my daughter to get out of practice, it's also easier to be just behind a computer or in a car. Those rollling cubicles are great for getting places but they sure make it easier to NOT have to interact with people. SO.....I go into the bank and greet the tellers. I try don't use the drive-thru unless I absolutely am pressed for time. I take every opportunity to keep myself firmly a part of the world around me. It just seems that to me that if I don't do these things, these little acts of humanity, that I condemn myself to a smaller world instead of the larger one I'm ultimately seeking. Ramble, ramble, ramble.....there I go again.