How is the feeling of doing hard work for something and getting no result? It feels bad. It is always been said that having maximum options make a secure job, but this is not true because sometimes even more of the options can prove less. There are many who go for numerous interviews and end up having none of them, well this disappoints them and they keep thinking about where they went wrong.
To convey you in the best manner to the other person can sometimes be a difficult task. The consequences which can lead can be the other person's showing no interest in the latter. During an interview one should be all clear about what is good and bad for him so that he or she could establish their worth to prospective employers. Failing in doing so can steal away the golden chance.
Getting selected for an interview means that the considering team think that the person might prove to be best for the company. But when they realise that the candidate himself is not clear about the goal of his life then this point eliminates them from further consideration.
Well this small conversation straight away tells that the candidate is not sure of working in the company.
Being confident is a good thing but overconfidence may drown you. Going prepared is always said to be good but saying that one can handle the interview on the spot, means the candidate is unprepared but is overconfident. Interviews should never be taken light, the things said in the interview are considered the most before being hired. Blabbering about the things and not giving the appropriate replies may make one's interview a showdown.
It is always said that when one has to represent himself in front of someone then the person should not let the others get aware of his weaknesses. Most of the candidates are nervous during the interview and they kill their interviews by losing the confidence. Sometimes the interviewer confuses the candidate to know his level of confidence but at the end if one is prepared and confident then cracking the interview can be an easy task for him.
Preparing curricular vitae may be easy but to get it pass through the prospective employer is not an easy task. The interviewer looks for a resume first before considering for the job. The candidate's qualifications are not enough to reckon with but the experience is too scrutinized.
The interest of person is easily judged by his way of listening and grabbing the things. If the candidate shows no enthusiasm for the job then he is again killing his chance. Giving inappropriate answers to the interviewers and speaking useless clearly signifies that the candidate is just there to pass the time and not serious about the job.
Mudslinging about the previous prospective employers can give a bad impression to the interviewer. It can straight away lead to cutting off your name from the list.
Today is high time and in present times looks matter the most than the talent. Yes, this definitely sounds awkward but it is the truth. Many employers reject the candidate only because of the looks and here this cannot be denied that many get the job because they have good looks. A person may impress the other with his thoughts but his personal appearance adds a point to his character.
Most of the time candidates do not know how to converse. It is the very first thing that when going for an interview the person should have good communication skills. This helps him face the interviewer. Poor communication skills can result in a highly unsuccessful meeting.
Well all the above factors just tell where the candidate does wrong?
Remember personal appearance counts the most. One should always dress decently before going to an interview because half of the judgment is based upon your looks. If you look better you start the things well.
Have a good interpersonal communication. This includes being confident and not letting out the nervousness. Maintaining an eye contact depicts that the candidate is fully prepared and can be considered for the job. It has a good impact. Don't forget to smile. Also shake hands firmly before leaving, as it gives positive vibes to the employer.
As already discussed, the candidates communication skills should be very good, moreover he should be clear about his words and should know perfectly where to speak and where not to.
Do not talk indiscreetly or excessively, this can ruin the whole thing. Speak only when necessary and to the point. For example: when asked something then answer without leaving the main subject of the question. And ask only those questions that are evident to your knowledge for the company and that too when given an opportunity.
It is always said that giving real life examples can make the whole conversation more realistic. The reason for taking real life examples in the conversation is that it speaks for skills and qualities needed in the job.
This is something important but do not ever ask about the salary because this can give the prospective employer an indication that the candidate is money oriented and not attentive towards the interview. This is an obvious thing that if one will be fit for the job then he will be told about the salary package. It is better to let them talk about the salary rather sparking a conversation yourself.
Always after the interview is done, follow up the company through mails and telephones very often. This helps to know whether one is being considered or not.
Suppose the company interview's candidate A, after having a good conversation he is being introduced to the company's employees and is being told side by side that he will be working in this and this department. Now this whole situation does tell that the candidate has made up to the job and may join it soon. But, the very next morning he gets a mail that the company has considered candidate B over him. Yes this would be disappointing for the candidate A but look at the other side of the situation. No doubt the employer praised the candidate A before but may be the other candidate had more potential over the previous one.
Remember "when it is right, it is right". The right opportunities will come at the right time. Hard work is an additional job to find a real one. Also if certain suggestions are followed antecedent, then one might get one's fingers on the right job. So keep hounding and experimenting for the finest.
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Brazil's 2021 budget: can the belt get any tighter?
Natália Scalzaretto . Aug 19, 2020
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The Jair Bolsonaro administration is expected to present its 2021 budget proposal to Congress by the end of August. After the major increase in public spending and plunge in economic activity due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there are more pressing needs on the government's plate than there are resources available to fulfill them. With behind-the-scenes squabbles underway in Congress over next year's budget, early drafts suggest that education and health will lose out, while defense is set to be the big winner.
The budget plan obtained by O Estado de S.Paulo newspaper shows that the Defense Ministry is expected to have a 48.8 percent increase in its budget, reaching BRL 108.56 billion in 2020. If confirmed, that would top the BRL 102.9 billion earmarked for the Education Ministry — being the first time Defense received more money than the education system in a decade.

The Health Ministry — with an increased budget of BRL 174.84 billion in 2020 to fight off the pandemic — should be left with just BRL 127.75 billion to spend as of January 1, even with the risk of the coronavirus crisis running on into 2021.

The report points out that the amounts suggested are preliminary figures and may be adjusted by the government until August 31, the deadline to deliver proposals to Congress.

Budget constraints

The room to grow the federal budget is limited by Brazil’s forced spending cap, a fiscal rule that means increases in government expenses and investments are restricted to the rate of inflation. When 2020's budget was approved, the consumer inflation index was expected to reach 3.53 percent; in the 12 months ended in July, it reached 2.31 percent, according to national statistics bureau IBGE.

As we reported in our August 10 story, there is mounting pressure to ignore the spending ceiling rule — an impeachable offense — inside and outside the government, which would be a clear change from the Economy Ministry’s reformist liberal agenda. Factions of the administration are pushing for a breach in fiscal rules in order to progress infrastructure investments which, as reporter José Roberto Castro explained, could facilitate President Bolsonaro's reelection in 2022.

The government is now looking for alternatives to increase spending without bursting through the federal ceiling. Among them, emergency budget credits are being analyzed, especially a BRL 5 billion grant for infrastructure projects that could reactivate the economy.

However, these are exceptional credits released to cover unexpected expenses, in public calamity situations such as wars or pandemics. It is also true that, in recent years, such credits have also been used for non-emergency needs.

Plus, strategies such as including Bolsa Família beneficiaries in the government’s emergency coronavirus salary program — paid for through emergency credits permitted by the so-called "War Budget" — left the BRL 29.5 billion previously directed to the cash transfer program free for allocation.

Another pressing issue is that, besides dealing with regular budgetary needs in 2021, Brazil will be faced with an enormous Covid-19 bill to be paid. According to the latest bulletin by the Economic Policy Department of the Health Ministry, BRL 505.4 billion has been spent on the Covid-19 fight — 7.3 percent of the expected GDP for 2020. This will push the federal government’s primary deficit to a record BRL 800 billion, an astonishing 11 percent of forecasted GDP for the year.

Shockwaves through the market

As we mentioned in our August 18 Daily Briefing, the tug-of-war concerning the budget is causing volatility in markets, as investors fear Economy Minister Paulo Guedes could protest calls to increase spending and resign. Among the financial class, Mr. Guedes’ liberal agenda is seen as a cornerstone of the government, and rumors of his departure caused benchmark stock index Ibovespa to plunge on Monday.

Both Mr. Guedes and President Bolsonaro moved to extinguish the flames: the former reaffirmed his trust in the president and the latter assured Mr. Guedes would stay put. The remarks propelled Ibovespa's 2-percent jump on Tuesday, also helped by the strong performance of retail stocks, rising above 100,000 base points.

But the real problem, as O Globo newspaper reports, lies in public bonds and the management of sovereign debt. As the fiscal situation worsens, investors are demanding higher premiums for Brazilian bonds, forcing the National Treasury to issue bonds with a shorter expiration date.

As a result, internal debt increased to BRL 4.15 trillion in July 2020, with an average of 3.6 years to pay. One year before, Brazil had an average of 4.06 years to repay debt of BRL 3.82 trillion.

It is important to remember that Brazil is currently living in an environment of low inflation and interest rates, which helps hold debt down. However, in the market, the spread in the bond's yield curve is widening significantly: while bonds due January 2021 offer a 1.8 percent yield, those that mature in January 2030 charge a 7.5 percent yield.

Naturally, long-term bonds demand higher premiums than short-term maturities, but such a distance in yields suggests expectations of steep hikes in interest rates — and, therefore, a higher public debt in the future.
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Revolutionary Humanity and Progress: Atheism, Skepticism, Man, Mind
There appears to be a growing number of people converting to skepticism and atheism in recent years. My concern is that the 'bankrupt' values of Christianity are just supplanted with the 'empty' values of materialism.
The atheism and skepticism being adopted mainstream, in my opinion, isn't properly justified: it's simply because religion is inconvenient. There are no values to bolster the atheism, no justification to support the skepticism, no emphasis on understanding, reason, learning, mind. It's just the best way to accommodate a nihilistic relativism. And I'm referring to the mainstream movement, the cultural phenomenon of suddenly self-identifying as a skeptic or atheist after reading one Dawkins or Hitchens book because it was a NYT best seller.
But perhaps that the average atheist does everything I questioned (read, reflect etc.) Suppose they do more than the average christian does. Studies show that the more educated you are the more likely you are to be an atheist, so I must question whether this phenomenon is simply the result of peer pressure or conformity. Perhaps being an atheist for an inspiring number of people is a product of thinking critically, logically etc. It may be that these atheists can have moral codes and strong beliefs grounded in a hope for humanity (not nihilistic).
Could it be that a lot of the surge is because there is more discourse about these issues and that it's less taboo? We also understand a lot more about natural day-to-day phenomenon that at one time seemed supernatural. It may not be the case that people are necessarily better at thinking critically overall, but they most certainly have the tools to think more critically about religion and their place in the world now more than ever before.
But why do people think atheism is preferred or justified? What does it mean to be a skeptic? Do people (new self-proclaimed atheists) understand how science works or why its methods justify its claims? Why science is 'good'?? Or why it is better than Christianity? Does science provide any values? Explain how to live? Do these mainstream atheists know any more about justification of atheism than the justification of Christianity they gave up? Do they know anything about their history? As a country? A world? Their ancestors? Do they read any of the humanities seriously? Philosophy? English? Classics? Economic theory? Do they read at all? What are the reading? Pop or mainstream garbage that's mass-produced, perpetuated and fed to them? Only the myopicly interesting, the narrowly fascinating, astigmatically entertaining? Do they know the arts? Know the significance of art? Historically? It's impact on our culture?
Do these self-proclaimed skeptics know what logic is? What sound arguments look like? Do they know what man is? Do they know who or why they are? Do they know the relations between themselves as an individual and others in their community, state, country, culture, or in relation to other cultures? I would say, no, most generally. Or not to the satisfactory extent they should to be any more justified in believing in atheism and skepticism over religion. There seems to be an absurdity to the the mainstream trends of atheism and skepticism that are just as absurd as Christianity or any other religion they gave up. Though I would like to think so, I am not convinced that this movement is a result of a more intelligent, better read, more cultured populous. Actually, I would love to think so, but given what I observe, their habits, how they spend their free time, I can't let myself be persuaded.
I don't believe we have a generation culture that is anymore critically adept at thinking than the past. I believe these skeptic and atheistic trends are more of a product of our emphasis on relativity, of values or perspectives, and the respect we owe to tolerate such perspectives, than because we're any more knowledgeable or thoughtful as a culture. I may be gravely mistaken, but most atheists I speak with can give me reasons why Christianity and religion is intolerant and oppressive and dangerous, but they can't provide much justification for why their position is sound or correct or justified. On the contrary, they usually provide cliché responses derived from their teachers or textbooks or the history channel, much like people similarly repeat their pastors and priests or the religious texts. They don't provide any more justification for why their reasoning trumps that of any other reasoning.
Our culture, our emphasis on tolerance and openness is great, but as a culture I don't believe we're taking advantage of its value. Instead it seems convenient, or allows for a nihilistic relativity, an "anything goes" mentality where all is equal and free. But I believe such values embodied in freedom and equality provide us with the vital ability to progress to a higher plane of consciousness and living than the past afforded, not simply accommodate all perspective irregardless of whether they actually contribute to this progress.
But what values are being replaced? Christianity not only offers a world view, an etiology, it provides many important values that allowed our culture to progress, puritanical values and ethical values, most of which are necessary for progress, for guiding action, although there are arguably just as many that hinder it. But in replacing Christianity, specifically its values, what will take its place? What values will allow community and a uniform drive for enlightenment or higher understanding and action?
Most, I tend to believe, would agree that the nihilistic or "anything goes" mentality is harmful and present in atheism today, and that's something they get a lot of flack for. Many hope for a kind of humanist "faith" that has a combo Kantian-utilitarian twist. But that seems to be asking a lot. Could the "ignorant masses" handle that thinking? Can we have faith in human reason? Can we love thy neighbor without being told to do so in some superannuated religious texts? Many believe we can all be inspired by human achievement and have a faith in the utility and power in this construct of human understanding that is bigger than us, and all the extraordinary things humans can do and have discovered and all the exemplary individuals who exist and have existed to inspire. Do we need a god for this? Does intellectual refinement or a push towards "civilized" living really ground us in something other than base, brutish impulse? Perhaps scholasticism, religion or theism did not civilize anything. Perhaps it is this will-to-power and a better than thou art mentality or goal did that.
If atheism, skepticism, or whatever is supplanting religion is to be taken seriously there needs to be a more cohesive idea of what direction the human race should be going. People need to "give a shit" and self reflect, but they can't unless they are comfortable doing so. They don't care to care. It seems that, for the poor and down trodden, or because of them, atheism won't work.
I suppose what I am fearful of is a cultural regress that disregards the historical tradition for understanding, for better living, for man and mind. A regress that overlooks thousands of years of study in the pursuit of understanding man, his free imagining mind of infinite possibilities, as well as his relation with the world and others. It seems our culture does not appreciate the traditions that provided us with these democratic luxuries that hold the individual mind, the self-reflective consciousness, as the highest aim for understanding and progress, luxuries such as freedom, equality, autonomy, etc. I am fearful that this regress will take us to barbarism, where sensuality, instinct, passions, and the like are the rule. I feel that I observe this manifest in our culture with our emphasis on the material, the sensual, the pleasurable; this overlooks thousands of years of intellectual refinement, of cultivating the mind, refining the passions to function through thoughtful reflection, sound reason and expression, instead of brutish impulse, emotional living.
But I feel that there is a serious responsibility that comes with freedom, equality, etc. And I believe that this responsibility is not being realized. Atheism, skepticism, and critical inquiry most generally, requires work in my opinion; it's not a convenient label, it's not a religion that just accepts what you've been handed as unquestionably true. It's not what's popular or accepted. It's a serious position that, in my opinion, needs sound and thoughtful justification.
And what of this will-to-power? We all have, as did great thinkers in the past, our subjective perspectives of consciousness, of the good and understanding, but, in my provisional opinion, they were accommodating to other perspectives, they tried to synthesize other veins of thought, other historical traditions to render a higher more complete understanding. They did this through dialogue, discourse, dialectics, and careful study of their culture and history, as well as its relation with other cultures and their histories. So long as their pursuit for understanding and refinement was selfless, as far as that's possible, they were not megalomaniacs who wanted the world to think as they did. That, I believe they realized and appreciated, would lead to the opposite of their aim.
I suppose that's my problem: There's needs to be a cohesive idea of a general direction for humanity, or at least our culture, that is accommodating yet very clear in its aim. But, as I mentioned, this requires critical and thoughtful reflection and "giving a shit".
So what of Plato's philosopher king to guide the ignorant masses? The philosopher king idea was, in theory, pretty magnificent. Could it be that, for atheism to work, we all need to be philosopher kings? Or at least impress others so much that we function as their gods? This idea sounds cult-ish, and it sorta makes me cringe at the possible tyranny of thought that could result if improperly applied, but there is something reasonable to having great thinkers, selflessly devoted as a civil servant to asking the right questions and solving societies problems. As we observe time and time again, people are too unreliable to do so on their own. "Let someone else tell me what to think and do, etc." Religion is easy, and since the weak are supposed to inherit the earth, everyone seems to buy into it, even the weak or poor or disadvantaged.
But more importantly, regarding our most significant societal needs, it is necessary that we possess a culture that reflects as a whole and give a shit collectively, like the Greeks embodied to some extent at one time. Leaving it up to the philosopher kings is probably no better than leaving it up to the politicians or priests. What is required is elevating the collective consciousness, the public awareness. But this lack of self-reflection, lack of critical thought, lack of culture and knowledge and self-understanding is, I believe, a result of a cultural malaise rather than a problem inherent to individuals, or the poor or disadvantaged. Our culture has misplaced values, i.e. materialism that fuels sensualism rather than mindful reflection and reason that fuels understanding. We value things more than ideas. Matter more than mind. Or so it seems
We might be closer to knowledge than in the past, but having the luxury to reflect on this stuff either requires money (you're comfortable anyway) or being humble (you're not pissed others are "above" you) or bona fide enlightenment. It's inarguable that the internet is transforming things. But for all the good it does and can do, the Internet can be just as debilitating. How do the majority spend their time on it? Entertainment more than self-improvement. But I'm generalizing again. Perhaps, regardless of whether people spend more time bullshitting online, they're spending more time doing 'productive' stuff, or at least being exposed to more views than their neighbors or the church Parrish hold. But that may be far to generous.
I suppose it's simply because of what mainstream media and culture perpetuate, and I may be taking that as a reflection of our cultural values and priorities. Maybe it's not and simply a reflection of capitalism, but I may be finding it difficult to make a distinction It seems right to say that this materialism and greed hinders mindful thinking. It also seems right that Capitalism is a major part of it. Though, perhaps it is "human nature" that's to blame. What is success? Possessing and dominating? Is this biological? While this is another debate, I'd like to think, to a large extent, this is the case.
But I don't think that the will-to-power necessarily is the primary impetus of humanity's progress. I believe it was another, selflessly distinct 'drive', or "will to understand" man and mind, as embodied by very few individuals throughout the ages. The will-to-power manifests quite naturally and beautifully in autocracies and dictatorships, but I'd argue these are hardly periods of humanity's growth. Quite on the contrary. But I may be mistaken.
I agree that the will-to-power is most likely responsible for the capitalist's contributions to humanity. But the corollary, in my opinion, isn't to the benefit of humanity as a whole
Maybe short-term, maybe for few, but not long-term for everyone. I think I'm being too Pollyanna. I feel like these dilemmas are what Plato and all the other thinkers have contemplated for all time. However, with technology and semi-universal access to
so much info, I think the environment may have changed in an incomparable way to the past.
I'm just unsatisfied with how I observe people and our culture handle or deal with these values of freedom and equality. People seem to take them for granted, like they are inherent in everyone, but I don't believe people are necessarily free and equal. I believe that this comes with work, with education and refinement and understanding. It's not something we already possess, it's something we must acquire, an expectation to be realized. We have a responsibility to earn freedom, earn equality. It may sound crazy, but I believe if we don't work to realize and understand them, we're more animals. How can someone be free if they don't know what freedom is or looks like or behaves? What a free mind or consciousness undertakes, reasons or contemplates? We don't inherently possess freedom or equality, but we all agree to grant it to each other (ideally) when we form a society because the alternative is "fucked up".
A slave is a slave because he is born a slave, believes himself to be a slave. He never challenges his condition because he doesn't know to think differently, isn't acquainted with any alternative. It is an impoverished state of mind, a deprived state of being. And I believe that our cultural consciousness is exactly that: impoverished and deprived. But when it isn't realized, when we take it for granted, at what point do we realize, or are capable of recognizing, that we're neither free nor equal? (I may be being too harsh, too critical, too general and uncharitable, but I'm experimenting with these ideas)
Perhaps this occurs when we look at what other people have or control and are like, "fuck."(Wall Street protests?) I think this is a growing sentiment, but even though people may be able to identify incongruities I'm not sure they know how to articulate the issue collectively. I'm not sure if they can articulate the fundamental problems without looking and pointing and grunting in vague mass protests. And I'd probably argue that those people may be part of the problem, may be creating or contributing to it. But I have to think more on this point.
Perhaps in a generation, when it gets bad enough, when people are forced to consider these ideas and understanding out of necessity, we'll witness an awakening, a revolution of sorts.
I guess I'm not sure how you change things any other way. A lot of ignoramuses certainly join in and act all silly because they desire to be a part of something larger than themselves but don't know what they're doing, but I like to think the ideas behind them are solid. I would probably go so far as to say that there seems to be an intuitive injustice that even the most 'undeveloped' mind could pick up on by simply observing the inequality in light of our cultural democratic tradition. But I'm also fearful that this will simply lead to socialism, that the correction will be a superficial remedy that allows passive unreflecting sensual thought but saves equality. That the knowledge of a problem without the understanding of a why will cause more problems when we attempt to fix it. I'm also fearful that we'll be high jacked by demagogues, by soothsayers, and end up even less free. Is it wrong that I think these scenarios are unavoidable? That's not to say we can't strive, but do I really think 300 million people can get their shit together in our lifetime?
I guess I believe in the power of influential leaders to cull the social consciousness from its stupor, to awaken it, to appeal to higher good and better living. But I may be being Pollyanna again. Think of the Gandhi's, the MLK's, the Socrates, etc. But this leader would have an unprecedented, monumental task like never before. It may be far too big of a task for any man, even a Jesus. I guess similar, crazy things have happened in the past, but definitely not on this scale. As far as I can tell anyway.
Author WilliamPosted on December 25, 2011 Categories Culture, UncategorizedTags action, atheism, awakening, christianity, culture, education, islam, learning, man, mind, muslim, progress, reflection, religion, revolution, skepticism, society, study, studying, thinking, understanding, valuesLeave a comment on Revolutionary Humanity and Progress: Atheism, Skepticism, Man, Mind
My learning style requires that I have a context in which I operate in order to assimilate new facts. Without a context, memorization is nearly impossible. Information floats aimlessly without any anchor to significance and meaning. Most new studies don't present an understandable context at the start. They present a vague, unfamiliar direction and proceed with facts. While it is effortless to absorb facts when a context is known, it requires a great deal of effort to establish a context from facts. The latter builds a totally new paradigm while the former simply adds facts to existing paradigms. New paradigms are essentially the rise of new perceptions. While the facts remain objectively the same, they are seen in a different light and can be functionally used differently. The construction of new paradigms is a creative act. It is the essence of creativity. There is nothing knew in the world, only new ways of looking at things. When you see things differently, the world becomes different, and previously unknown facts become salient.
For those with super efficient memories, context doesn't seem to play a tremendous role in learning. Often times they may be extremely proficient at representing the facts, but fail to see the larger interconnectedness of their significance. They are expertly trained in giving the right answers, but fail to ask questions that relate to their significance. They don't wonder 'why?' as much as they wonder 'what?' given a why. I'm under the opinion that learning to ask the questions 'why?' provides much more adaptivity when addressing new challenges or problems and difficult situations. It allows for a starting point for gathering new facts unique to that situation or dilemma, Those only trained for providing 'what' are given up to using preexisiting knowledge or out dated answers not appropriate within the context of the new challenge. They say: "A well trained man knows how to give the right answers. A well educated man knows how to ask the right questions."
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Insurers No Longer have to Verify Representations by Potential Insured to Avoid Liability in Instances of Fraud
Abe Barlaskar
The Michigan Supreme Court recently ruled that, effective immediately, insurance providers may seek to avoid liability on the grounds that a policy holder fraudulently submitted a policy application. This is true even when the claimant is a third-party, and the alleged fraud was easily ascertainable by the insurance provider.
In Titan Insurance Co v Hyten, the at-fault driver, Hyten, had applied for no-fault insurance but fraudulently failed to disclose her suspended driver's license at the time of application as required. The policy went into effect on Aug. 24, 2007, but Hyten's license was not restored until Sept. 20, 2007. The accident in the above-mentioned case occurred in February 2008.
Upon learning that Hyten did not have a valid license when the policy was issued, Titan sought a judicial declaration to avoid liability should the injured third-party drivers prevail in their lawsuit against Hyten. The trial court denied Titan's request, and the Michigan Court of Appeals upheld the trial court's ruling. In so doing, the appellate court relied on State Farm Mut. Auto Ins. Co. v Kurylowicz, a 1976 decision which held that an insurer was not entitled to reform a policy to a third-party's detriment when the fraud committed by the insured was "easily ascertainable."
The Supreme Court in Titan, however, overturned Kurylowicz and the "easily ascertainable" rule, concluding that an insurer has no duty to investigate or verify the representations of a potential insured. The court opined that there exists no "easily ascertainable" element to a common-law fraud claim, and as such, there exists no basis for treating insurers in Michigan differently than all other parties who enter into contracts when they have been the victims of fraud.
It should be noted, however, that although an insurance carrier may now avail itself of traditional legal or equitable remedies to avoid liability where there is actionable fraud, the remedies available may be limited by statute. For example, MCL § 500.3009(1) provides that policy coverage minimums for all motor vehicle liability insurance policies be $20,000 per person/$40,000 per occurrence.
For more information about actionable fraud or if you have questions relative to how this important decision may affect your business, please contact the authors of this Rapid Report or any member of Plunkett Cooney's Transportation or Litigation practice groups.
The Transportation Newsletter is distributed by the firm of Plunkett Cooney. Any questions or comments concerning the matters reported may be addressed to Michael K. Sheehy, Mary Catherine Rentz or any other members of the practice group. The brevity of this newsletter prevents comprehensive treatment of all legal issues, and the information contained herein should not be taken as legal advice. Advice for specific matters should be sought directly from legal counsel. Copyright© 2012. All rights reserved PLUNKETT COONEY, P.C.
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Spotlight on indie dramedy Night Owls' and interview with writer/director Charles Hood
On December 2, 2015 By ruthIn Featured Actor/Filmmaker, FlixChatter Interviews10 Comments
Night Owls is one of the wonderful indie films screened at Twin Cities Film Fest back in October. Though I didn't get a chance to see it then, I did meet its writer/director Charles Hood at one of the After Party Mixers. Well, we reconnected via email recently to chat about his film.
I really enjoyed this one, it's a witty indie comedy/drama that takes place over a single night. The dialog is sometimes raunchy, but there's a genuine chemistry between the two leads and the script is refreshingly honest and has a natural flow to it. Rosa Salazar won TCFF's 2015 Indie Vision Breakthrough Performance Award and I think it's well-deserved.
Now, before I get to the interview, I want to mention that TCFF is showing this at its December Encore Screening at Showplace ICON Theatre today (Wednesday), so if you're in the area, be sure to grab your tickets! Who says date movies have to be on a Friday night, right?
You worked on your first feature in 2007 and then you did two short films. Do you prefer making shorts or features?
Charles: I prefer making features. I think it's more difficult to make a good short. It's harder to show a character grow or change in that short period of time. I like being able to spend some time with the characters and get to know them.
How did you get into the film industry?
Charles: My aunt and uncle work in the film business and they made a home movie with me and my cousins when I was ten years old. It was a pirate movie we made at my grandparents' little cottage on a lake in Wisconsin. From that point I was totally hooked. I hijacked my parents' video camera when I got home and started making movies with my friends. I've been working at it non-stop ever since then. I went to film school at USC in Los Angeles and met a lot of my collaborators there, in addition to my friends with whom I grew up.
I'm always intrigued by movies that take place over a single day. How did you and your co-writer Seth Goldsmith come up with this story? Was there something that inspired either of you to write this?
Charles: I LOVE movies that take place over a single day. Die Hard, The Ref, The Breakfast Club, the Before Sunrise trilogy, Clue, Rope, The Poseidon Adventure, and the list goes on and on. Those are some of my favorite movies. Seth and I were trying to come up with something that could be done in a single location. We were just trying to be practical for what we knew would be a small budget. We wanted a story that could be done in a contained way like this.
The idea of a character overdosing on sleeping pills and the other character keeping him or her awake all night came up. Then we recalled that scene in Billy Wilder's The Apartment where Jack Lemmon has to keep Shirley MacLaine awake all night. We figured why can't that be an entire movie? And from there we had to figure out the reasons why he couldn't take her to a hospital and that's where the other side of the story came about. I always like to keep that a surprise for viewers because we did our best to let the mystery unravel as people watch it.
This is the kind of movie that rest on the chemistry of the two actors. Could you share a bit about the casting process for both Adam Pally & Rosa Salazar, and also Peter Krause?
Charles: When we finished the script, our agent asked us to make a list of ten actors we'd want for this. My co-writer Seth had the idea to put Adam Pally on the list. Adam read it and liked it so I met with him and we were on our way. Once Adam got on board, it felt like we had a movie. In addition to being hilarious, he's a really dedicated actor and just an overall great guy. It was such a pleasure to work with him.
As for Rosa Salazar, Adam was the one who recommended her. They had done a couple of scenes together in another movie and he thought she was fantastic. I was not familiar with her work, but I met with her and immediately was struck by how amazing she is. She's going to be a star very, very soon. The two of them together have such great chemistry. We were so fortunate to have these two in our movie. They're just perfect.
Peter Krause is amazing! Seth and I wanted him very badly for the role. We wrote him a letter and sent him the script. It helped that Rosa had a recurring role on his show Parenthood. He is a big fan of Rosa's so he was excited for her. Plus he liked the script enough that he came on board.
What's been some of the biggest challenges in making this movie? Please share one of the most memorable moments on the set.
Charles: I think the biggest challenge was finding a way to keep the audience entertained in a movie where it's mostly just two people in a house talking. On the script level, my co-writer and I made sure to move the plot along and keep revealing new things about the characters throughout the film. We also did our best to explore every inch of the house from scene to scene. When it came time to shoot the movie, my cinematographer Adrian Correia and I worked really hard to move the camera as much as possible. We wanted a more elegant look than handheld so we pushed ourselves to do a lot of dolly moves and I think it really paid off. We also tried to do a bunch of interesting long takes, which I think is fun for the actors and it's a great way to showcase their chemistry. We have one shot in the middle of the movie that's over 3 minutes long. The camera slowly pushes in on the two of them and it's really just their performances holding your attention.
The whole movie basically takes place in this one house and we actually found the place on Air BnB. It was in Topanga Canyon, which is just outside of LA. Most of the crew would commute to set but there were seven of us that actually lived in the house throughout production. It was me, Adam, Rosa, and few of our department heads. It was kind of insane. Our production designer Ayse called it Real World Topanga. It was kind of a logistical nightmare with us living on our set, but it was so much fun. We were shooting mostly nights so at dawn we'd all drink a glass of whiskey, talk about the next day's shoot, and then go to bed. Those are some very memorable moments for me.
Adam and Rosa on the set of Night Owls
What's next for you? You've done mostly comedies, is there another genre you're interested in doing?
Charles: I think I'll mostly stick in the comedy realm. It's usually somewhere in the comedy-drama spectrum for me. That being said, Seth and I just finished writing a comedy-drama that leans pretty hard on a science fiction premise so that's pretty fun. But I'd also like to try other genres. At some point it'd be fun to do an action movie or a kung fu movie or a horror movie. It's just about finding the right story and characters.
Check out the trailer:
Here's a list of theaters Night Owls is playing at…
NYC — Cinema Village
Los Angeles — Los Feliz 3
Chicago — Facets Cinematheque
Detroit — Cinema Detroit
Atlanta — Plaza Theatre
Denver — Kress Cinema
Cleveland — Tower City Cinemas
Dallas — Texas Theatre
Tampa — The Cinema 6
Seattle — Far Away Entertainment
…and VOD outlets:
Time Warner Cable Movies on Demand
Comcast Xfinity Movies on Demand
Shaw (CA)
Rogers (CA)
Bell (CA)
…and many other MVPDs
THANKS for taking the time to chat, Charles!
Me and my pal Kirsten Gregerson hanging out w/ Charles at TCFF After Party
2014 Recap: Ranking the 10 Blindspot Movies I saw in 2014
On January 6, 2015 By ruthIn Blog Events, The Flix List57 Comments
Since Blindspot posts are typically published on a Tuesday, I figure I'll do the same with this recap. I'm glad I joined this series last year, which was spearheaded by Ryan McNeil at The Matinee, and continued by Dan Heaton at Public Transportation Snob. It's truly a wonderful way to catch up on classic (or even newer films) that I've missed and see if they live up to the hype, as well as my own expectations.
Here's my Blindspot Picks of 2014
Unfortunately I couldn't complete all 12, so I didn't get to see How the West Was Won and Time Bandits last year. But hey, that makes for a perfect Top 10, right? 😉 So below is my ranking of the 10 films I saw. Click on each title to see the full review.
10. The Philadelphia Story (1940)
9. Purple Noon/Plein Soleil (1960)
8. Rebel Without A Cause (1955)
7. Rebecca (1940)
6. Mr Smith Goes to Washington (1939)
5. It Happened One Night (1934)
4. The Sting (1973)
3. All the President's Men (1976)
2. Double Indemnity (1944)
1. The Apartment (1960)
For the most part, all of the films range from good to excellent. I mean the *lowest* rating I gave was 3.5/5 to The Philadelphia Story, which equals to about B– so it's far from being a bad film. I kind of knew The Apartment was going to be my favorite of the year even when I saw it back in May, it's darn near perfect IMHO, and I really could've given it a 5/5 instead of 4.5. Oh and I just realized I have TWO Robert Redford films on here, and he's part of duo in both films (with Paul Newman and Dustin Hoffman, respectively).
I'm very curious how this year's list will pan out, check out which 12 films I picked to watch for 2015 Blindspot Series.
What do you think about these films? Which one(s) is your favorite?
May 2014 Blind Spot Film: The Apartment (1960)
On May 19, 2014 April 17, 2021 By ruthIn Classic Flix, Flix Reviews49 Comments
The Apartment was supposed to be my April Blindspot movie, but I mistakenly thought I had Some Like It Hot on my list instead. Surely it wasn't at all a waste that I got to watch another Billy Wilder movie, but I have to admit I was not as enamored with that one as most do. The Apartment however, lives up to all the praises and then some. It's definitely my favorite out of the three Wilder movies I've seen so far (Sabrina 1954 was the first one).
I've always wondered why the movie was called The Apartment, but within a few minutes I found out why. I like the opening sequence with Jack Lemmon's narration. He played the protagonist, C.C. Baxter, who works as an insurance agent for Consolidated Life, one of the top five companies in the country with 31,259 employees. He works on the 19th floor in this giant office with rows upon rows of desks. By the end of the day, Baxter is the only one left. No, not because he's a workaholic or anything, but he can't come home to his apartment whenever he likes because he lets the executives of the company use his apartment for trysts. I seriously don't know how he gets ANY work done as every day he's so busy booking up his executives' dates at his apartment and make sure they dates don't get mixed up. At first I feel bad for him, especially when he gets a call in the middle of the night and have to clear out for one of the execs' booty call. But you know what, Baxter brought this upon himself, he's doing this favors to the execs to move up quickly to the top.
Though it's obviously a major inconvenience for Baxter, he tolerates this whole charade because of his ambition. That is until he met this cute elevator girl Fran Kubelik. Shirley MacClaine is so cute here with her pixie haircut, this is the first time I saw her in her earlier films as the first movie I saw her in was Guarding Tess (1994) with Nic Cage. This is also the first time I saw Fred McMurray. He's quite memorable here as the top exec who makes life complicated for Baxter. I'm not going to spoil it for you in case you have not seen the film, though the plot is not entirely unpredictable. What did surprise me was how dark the film got, especially in regards to MacClaine's character. I think those who've seen this know what I'm talking about. Even the whole cheating execs thing is not exactly a wholesome subject matter. But of course, given this is set in the 60s, it's still a very demure film nary of any risque scene.
At times the storyline reminds me a bit of Roman Holiday in that the protagonist was initially an ambitious go-getter, someone ruthless enough to get ahead in their career. But when they fall in love, their perspective completely changes. I love how Baxter becomes the sweetest, most caring man even after he realizes his chances to be with the girl he loves is slim to none. Jack Lemmon is absolutely endearing in the way he dotes on Fran, taking care of her when she needs it most.
This film won five Oscars: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Art Direction and Best Film Editing. Both Lemmon and MacClaine were nominated in the acting categories, too. I'd have been ok if Lemmon had won Best Actor but then again I don't know who else was nominated that year. Baxter is the heart and soul of this film, and the transformation of his character as the film progresses is very believable.
I love so many things about this movie. The sharp script by Wilder and I.A.L. Diamond, lovely music by Adolph Deutsch, and the perfect balance of drama and comedy. I love the hilarious way Baxter made spaghetti, straining the pasta through the grid of a tennis racket. It's quite an iconic scene that's cute and heartwarming.
Fran Kubelik: What's a tennis racket doing in the kitchen?
C.C. Baxter: Tennis racket? Oh, I remember, I was cooking myself an Italian dinner.
[Fran looks confused]
C.C. Baxter: I use it to strain the spaghetti.
Of course the performances are great all around, I quite like the chemistry between Lemmon and MacClaine, and it's the kind of romance that's rarely seen today as their love develops with barely any physical contact! There's not even a single kissing scene between the two actors, but you definitely felt the connection between the them.
The ending is one of those that made me go up and cheer… especially when Baxter finally stands up for himself and decides to become a *human being* (or a mensch as his doctor neighbor told him to be it just the night before). It turns out having the career he's always wanted is not all that's cracked up to be, meanwhile Fran too has an epiphany moment of her own. The finale is definitely one of the most memorable New Year's Eve moments in movies. I feel that this ending is pretty typical for rom-coms, complete with the girl running to catch the guy she *finally* realizes to be the love of her life + a bit of panic happening that she could be too late. Yet, it doesn't feel clichéd or hackneyed here, and that's the beauty of this movie.
I'm glad I finally caught The Apartment, it's one I wouldn't mind seeing again. Now that I've seen two Billy Wilder movies, I definitely see why people love his work so much. I look forward to catching up on more of his films in the future, especially Sunset Blvd. that's been recommended to me ages ago.
This is the fourth entry to my 2014 Blind Spot Series, as first started by Ryan McNeil at The Matinee, and continued by Dan Heaton at Public Transportation Snob .
As I missed April's BlindSpot, there'll be a Double Entry next month.
What do you think of The Apartment? I'd love to hear what you think!
Classic Actor Spotlight: Jack Lemmon – Timing is Everything
On July 17, 2012 October 3, 2016 By ruthIn Classic Flix, Featured Actor/Filmmaker46 Comments
Greetings, all and sundry! Allow me a few moments of your time to wax nostalgic, elucidate and point out some of the finer performances of an everyman character actor who achieved Stardom the old fashioned way. By working his way up through stage roles. To small, bit parts in television and onto the silver screen. Where he stayed comfortably ensconced for decades. Yet, making and taking the time to keep his talents fresh in the theater.
Allow me to introduce, or re-introduce you to:
Jack Lemmon: Timing is Everything
Though Mr. Lemmon first caught my eye as a Documentary film maker opposite Judy Holliday and Peter Lawford in George Cukor's It Should Happen to You. Where the first inklings of his comedic timing and delivery began to peek out for all to see. it was Mr. Lemmon's role as Ensign Frank Thurlowe Pulver in.
That really grabbed my attention. To be working with three proven heavyweights in Henry Fonda, William Powell and Jimmy Cagney. With John Ford at the wheel. And a very little changed Broadway stage screenplay by Joshua Logan and Frank J. Nugent. The film is tight. lean and sometimes spartan. Made for the stage. Describing the boring, mundane life aboard a aged. slow, stuck in the rear, away from harm's way cargo ship stuck in the South Pacific of WW II, the USS Reluctant. "A floating delivery girl. Transporting its cargo from Tedium to Apathy and back again."
With Mr. Cagney as the ship's Captain, Lt. Commander Morton and Mr. Fonda's Lieutenant Douglas Roberts as the ship's XO and Cargo Officer. Who wants desperately to get into the war and shares a berth William Powell's wise and cautiously calm, 'Doc' and Mr. Lemmon's constantly scheming, yet overwhelmingly scared of the Captain, Ensign Pulver easily holding his own. While also managing to steal several key scenes. Especially when Pulver stutters an answer to Cagney's Captain Morton asking how long Pulver has been aboard his ship. Rumor has it that Cagney and Lemmon had to rehearse the scene until it wasn't funny and Cagney wouldn't laugh. Though Pulver's final confrontation after Mail Call with the Captain takes the cake. In a very early funny, frightened, yet humane role that earned Mr. Lemmon and Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Keeping Mr. Lemmon well in the comedic vein for.
Overall Consensus:
John Ford must have seen something in Mr. Lemmon's abilities to attach him to the brilliant adaptation of a popular stage play. That was written by Josh Logan with Henry Fonda being the only choice for the lead role. Which gives the film a comfortable and relaxed feel. Smooth, though not quite serene with Fonda's Mister Roberts wanting to get into the war. Needing the Captain's signature on any of many transfer requests. While Mr. Lemmon's offers superbly timed comic relief between William Powell's wise and sage 'Doc' and Fonda's Mister Roberts. As a perpetual kid with big dreams of getting at the Captain. Though constantly hamstrung by fear of retribution. It isn't until the final five minutes of the film that Mr. Lemmon's Ensign Pulver finally grows up, becomes a man and confronts the Captain.
Well worth Mr. Lemmon's Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Giving the young talent time to practice and hone his skills for.
Operation Mad Ball (1957)
With Mr. Lemmon as a supply clerk in a hospital unit in Europe after the war has wound down. Unfortunately, the unit has a stickler for Army regulations in charge. Catcher's mitt faced Ernie Kovacs as Captain Paul Locke. Who catches Mr. Lemmon's Pvt.Hogan while on Guard Duty trying to make time (Fraternizing) with a nurse, Lt. Betty Bixby. Flirtatiously played by up and comer, Kathryn Grant. Explanations don't assuage Capt. Lock. Who confines Hogans to his barracks pending a Court Martial.
Which puts a huge dent in Hogan's plan for a wild ball and going away party for the reassigned Company Commander, Colonel Rousch. Endearingly played by fatherly Arthur O'Connell. Undaunted, Pvt. Hogan makes calls and deals with the black market, NCOs who run the Officers and NCO Clubs, musicians, procurers, purveyors and petty thieves as a location is staked out and divergent parts start coming together. Hustlers like Hogan connect and bring in Mickey Rooney as Master Sergeant Yancy Skibo (Pronounced 'Skeee-bo!'). The darker, more lecherous, Southern Good Ol' Boy side of a rhyming Andy Hardy. Who, with his cousin, Corporal Bohun. Well played by Dick York ages before ABC's Bewitched. Go out of their way to feed Captain Locke faulty Intel on the upcoming events. Leaving more time for Pvt. Hogan to connect the dots while reintroducing himself to Lt. Bixby.
All the parts come together as Captain Locke is sent on a wild goose chase and Colonel Rousch is unwittingly, though gently kidnapped and brought to the secluded Mad Ball.
Having been around the world in Active and Reserve uniform for decades. I have a soft spot for Service comedies and dramas. And Operation Mad Ball has the right look and feel of Tent City, just post-war Europe, even though it was shot on the back lots and sets of Universal Studios. Thanks to the Art and Set Direction of Robert Boyle and William Calvert under Richard Quine's deft touch. Leaving plenty of time for Mr. Lemmon to work his near manic magic and almost letting the audience see the gears turn behind his eyes as the game changes from moment to moment. In a role that earned Mr. Lemmon top billing and a juicy, kind of oily role for Ernie Kovacs and a mixed bag of eager young and old solid talent.
Bell, Book and Candle (1958)
As part of a stellar ensemble cast including James Stewart, Kim Novak, Ernie Kovacs, Hermione Gingold and Elsa Lanchester and once again under Richard Quine's direction. In what is once again an adapted stage play moved to New York's Greenwich Village during the Christmas season. Where modern day witch Gillian Holroyd. Beguilingly played by Kim Novak wants to break up with her fiance and get to know her neighbor, Shepherd Henderson. Well brought to life by Jimmy Stewart. While Mr. Lemmon cooly entertains and runs interference as Gillian's warlock brother, Nicky. Who advises Gillian not to fall in love or she will lose her witching powers. When not startling passers by making a block of street light wink out and back on with a snap of his fingers.
Love takes the upper hand, of course. With the aid of Gillian's familiar. A lovely Point Berman cat named Pyawacket. The spell is cast, almost needlessly. Sending Gillian and Nicky and occult writer, Ernie Kovacs seeking aid from Gillian's aunt, Queenie. Sublimely brought to life by Elsa Lanchester. While Shep finds coven leader, Bianca de Passe, wondrous Hermione Gingold, for ways to break the curse. I'll leave it right there and leave the door ajar. For a superior, smart, well written and executed comedy that shows love conquers all. And spawned the popular television series, Bewitched in
the 1960s.
Mr. Lemmon seems to be a cozy fit in another film adapted from a popular stage play. Well versed in the rhythms and sways of what the theater and later film could get to in the Greenwich Village world of coffee houses. Four and five piece post war jazz, poetry and Be-Bop. The cast and settings are definitely not Bohemian. Much more upscale and romantic.
Just the right, quirky environment for witches and warlocks living not quite in the shadows. Mr. Lemmon's role is not big, but it is essential and the actor admirably makes the most of each scene. Building credentials and credibility for his next major step.
Some Like It Hot (1959)
Who else, but Billy Wilder could take a fifteen minute Vaudeville Drag skit. Let out a seam here and tuck a few in there and turn it into iconic, character driven comedy? Taking a sleepless three thirty in the morning idea and fleshing it out well with a soupcon of Roaring Twenties Chicago. Rival crime gangs. Cops. Detectives. Bootleggers, speak easiest. Then filling those arenas with a Who's Who of stalwart, A-List talent. Including George Raft, Pat O' Brien, Nehemiah Persoff, and Mike Mazurki. Along with and two jazz musicians, Joe (Tony Curtis) and Jerry (Mr. Lemmon); who can't seem to catch a break. Trudging through the raw wind and snow of a wicked Chicago winter from agency to agency to get a gig.
One is gotten and is raided by the cops. Leaving Joe and Jerry on the run and looking for a place to lay up while their car is being gassed up in a warm garage. Only to hide when they recognize a local thug, 'Toothpick' Charlie in a shadowy card game. When what looks like a police sedan rolls in and a group of what look like uniformed cops shake the card players down and line them up against the wall for what has to be a sanitized version of The Saint Valentine's Day Massacre.
Unfortunately, the gas nozzle slips from Joe's car. The gangsters turn and looks are exchanged. Joe and Jerry are now eyewitnesses to the killing and they run for their lives amidst a hail of gunfire. Back to the booking agency, which happens to know an all girl jazz waiting at Union station. That is need of a Saxophonist (Joe) and a stand up bass player (Jerry) for their month long run through Florida. Backing up lead singer and Ukelele player, Sugar Kane Kowalczyk. Stunningly and ditzi-ly played by Marilyn Monroe.
All stirred into a shouldn't have a snowball's chance in hell of working film. But it does! Magnificently. Especially when Tony Curtis channels his best Cary Grant as a playboy pursuing Sugar. And myopic Joe E. Brown's Osgood falls for Mr. Lemmon's Daphne. Their Tango is not to be missed. Nor, is their final scene! Garnering Mr. Lemmon an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor amongst many. Though the film's only Oscar was for Best Costume Design.
Give credit where credit is due to Billy Wilder sticking with his and I. A. L. Diamond's idea and screenplay adapted from the 1935 French comedy, Fanfare d'Amour when many doors were slammed in his face. Though, through persistence MGM finally expressed and interest and fronted Mr. Wilder close to a carte blanche budget to give life to this classic, though not quite screwball comedy.
Dues are also given to Mr. Lemmon and Tony Curtis for succeeding in a selection process that included Anthony Perkins and Jerry Lewis, amongst others. In roles that could either make or break their careers. Not as women, but as men imitating women. In this arena, both Mr. Lemmon and Curtis shine, but Mr. Lemmon, even more so. Once the principals were locked in, filling out the rest of the cast must have been a dream. And the talent shows all the way around.
The Apartment (1960)
Yea, though I have written about this film on several occasions. This is where Mr. Lemmon starts showing a flair for drama. Playing an office drone in a massive New York insurance company. A passive, cubicle bound Dilbert without a cubicle. One of countless, near faceless number crunchers. With a desk, hand crank adding machine, notepads and an endless supply of pens and pencils. Though Mr. Lemmon's C.C. Baxter has an in. His apartment is close to the office headquarters that he allows four different office managers to use for extramarital activities.
Four soon becomes five when a new manager, Fred Mac Murray's 'Superb Louse', Jeff Shelldrake is assigned to Baxter's section. Offering tokens, trinkets and Talismans to Baxter, to be cut in on the deal. Mr. Lemmon's Baxter concedes and advances up the ladder. Smitten by elevator girl, Fran Kubilek. A subtle, light hearted love story starts to evolve and Mr. Lemmon's humanity starts to shine. Topped off when the Holidays come around. When secrets and near tragedy rear their ugly heads.
It's a treat to watch the consummate Funny Man being given free rein to be as silly as he wishes in so many memorable scenes. Yet, take his first experimental plucks and strums at the dramatic. Letting his face and eyes grasp the thoughts and emotions that his words haven't quite mastered yet. Especially with his first dinner with Shirley MacLaine's fragile Fran Kubilek and the impromptu use of a tennis racquet to strain pasta. Then turning the coin when returning to his apartment with a quickly picked up, post company Christmas Party date. Only to discover Miss Kublilek has found his sleeping pills. Then, setting the crowning touch by finally and succinctly confronting Mr. Shelldrake.
Well-worthy of its Academy Awards nominations for Mr. Lemmon and Ms. MacLaine for Best Actor and Actress. And wins for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Writing, Editing and Best Art Direction. Which may have laid the groundwork for Mr. Wilder remembering Mr. Lemmon and acquiring his service in later projects that will be covered in the next installment.
Check out Jack's profile page and links to his other reviews
What do you think of Jack Lemmon and what's your favorite movie(s) from his illustrious career? Do share 'em in the comments.
Classic Flix List: Fred MacMurray – Superb Louse!
On May 23, 2012 September 29, 2014 By ruthIn Classic Flix, Featured Actor/Filmmaker21 Comments
Greeting, all and sundry! After giving my cerebrum a well deserved respite which coincided with the release of The Avengers, I've decided to dive back in. Taking a hint from Ruth and applying it to the realm of lists while keeping within the arena of classic films and those involved.
To this end, allow me to introduce one of the most talented, yet under rated actors of the past century. Whom many may recognize as a poster boy for Disney during the 1960s and later as television's proverbial Perfect Dad in My Three Sons. A worthy topic for another time. Though now, I would like to plunge back to the earlier times and films which firmly planted the subject of this dissertation on the Hollywood map while specializing in a specific and memorable type of character.
Fred MacMurray: Superb Louse!
Louses come in all shapes and sizes in film. From Richard Widmark's Tommy Udo in Kiss of Death or Skip McCoy in Pickup on South Street. Talented, yet invisible people who seem to suffer from a delusional ego. To Peter Lorre, who made a cottage industry out of portraying such countless films. Today, Steve Buscemi would fill that niche comfortably with room to spare!
What makes a 'Superb Louse' is the ability to portray someone of lesser or low moral character while also making the character likable and memorable. Within these strict confines, for a brief period in time, Mr. MacMurray ruled the roost. Beginning his sojourn in one of the great classic Film Noirs directed by Billy Wilder:
Playing workaday insurance salesman, Walter Neff. Who drops by the home of Phyllis Dietrichson. Silkily and alluringly played by Barbara Stanwyck, to get some final signatures on Mr. Dietrichson's car policy. Sparks sizzle at first sight. Which evolves into flirtation while negotiating a life insurance policy and its much larger payout for accidental death.
The avalanche begins and it's too late for the pebbles to vote as Phyllis starts upping the ante. While Walter begins to bend the truth to his partner, Barton Keyes. Brought to low keyed, underplayed life by Edward G. Robinson. Who knows when something just doesn't look or feel right. MacMurray's strength is brought to the fore in his straight faced ability to lie and keep two plausible sets of facts straight. While fully aware that he is sinking deeper in deep in Phyllis's ensnaring web. In a shadowy B&W that begins at the tale's end and is told in flash backs as a slowly bleeding out Walter tells all into a recording Dictaphone Machine.
2. The Caine Mutiny (1954)
A decade had passed and Mr. MacMurray had the opportunity to pick up those few shiny pebbles to a high gloss for a pivotal supporting role that everyone thinks is a Humphrey Bogart film, but really isn't. Though he owns the ball bearing assisted plum scene during the Court Martial before the final reel. No, the magic of The Caine Mutiny is that the film is solid ensemble. While the mutineers' defense council, Lt. Barney Greenwald, magnificently played by Jose Ferrer captures every scene he is in.
That capturing would never have taken place without the connivance of MacMurray's Lt. Tom Keefer. College man, self proclaimed intellectual and failed playwright. With an over sized ego, subtle condescension to match. Who lazily tolerates the Captain of the Mine Sweeper, Caine while taking fresh faced, young, naive Ensign Willie Keith under his wing. Once the Captain is reassigned to another ship, Keefer's tolerance melds with wary caution in regard to the ship's new Captain, Lt. Commander Philip Francis Queeg. A WWI hold over and very Navy. Who moves at his own speed with his own rules. Unwittingly supplying Keefer with a shopping list of complaints as he draws Van Johnson's career minded Lt. Steve Maryk into the cabal.
Creating a series of accidents and mishaps that culminate in perhaps, losing the Caine to a tropical Typhoon. Setting the stage for a Court Martial where Keefer's ego writes checks that can't be covered. Walking the tight rope of settling perceived scores while tossing Queeg to the wolves and saving his own skin. Queeg is quietly ushered out. The mutineers are acquitted. And later at a celebratory party, Mr. MacMurray's Keefer is solidly deserving of Lt. Barney Greenwald's scathing dressing down and challenge to a fight.
3. Pushover (1954)
Ramping it up the sleaze and slime factor about four fold as Robbery Detective Paul Sheridan. Who starts out as honest and straight laced. A bit of of ladies' man. Tipped to an opening scene bank robbery where people are killed and the robber, Harry Wheeler, fleetingly played by Paul Richards, escapes. Sheridan deftly disables the possible getaway car owned by robber's moll, Lona McLane; sultrily played by Kim Novak in her debut role. Smoothly picks up Lona. Invites her for a drink and soon finds himself getting in over his head as Lona just as smoothly seduces Sheridan and suggests an easy way out with her and the bank's stolen $200,000.
The film's back lot, claustrophobic, shadowy, rain slicked look and Noir feel fit Mr. MacMurray's Sheridan like a glove as he stakes out Lona's tiny apartment in its U-shaped complex. With a plethora of high dolly shots that make Sheridan's trench coated shadows stretch even longer. Selling his soul to the devil as he lies to his partner, Rick McAllister, well played by Philip Carey and paternal overseer, Paddy Dolan. Fudges reports to his by the book boss, Lt. Eckstrom, a sturdy, aspiring E.G. Marshall. Then slither away to see Lona and their plans quickly head south. Culminating with a few unexpected, noisy, greed motivated murders that leave no one the better.
We now find Mr. MacMurray again under the deft hand of Billy Wilder. As a rather major cog in a flawless Magnum Opus to very early 1960s Corporate America. Its hive of worker drones. The key to success and all its bells, whistles, vices and secret that are part and parcel of innovation, imagination and climbing to the top. Here, MacMurray reigns supreme as he toys with and sometimes taunts a new and possibly unwelcome addition to his fiefdom. Jack Lemmon, deftly mixing comedy and drama as naive, sometimes nebbish-y, C.C. Baxter.
MacMurray's personnel director, Jeff Sheldrake is at the pinnacle of his appointed ladder. Basically content and more than somewhat amoral. He quickly adds his own name to the list of executives young Baxter loans his close by apartment to for late night, off the books assignations. Sheldrake dangles shiny totems and talismans of advancement before Baxter eyes. Private office and perks. While carrying on an affair with elevator girl, Fran Kubelik. Realistically brought to life by Shirley MacLaine.
Troubles ensue when Miss Kubelik catches Baxter's fancy. Keeping relatively low key until Christmas Eve Night. While Miss Kubelik waits for Shelldrake at the company party. Only to see him enter with an earlier secretary, Edie Adams. on his arm. Miss Kubelik panics and runs to Baxter's empty apartment and attempts a suicide with sleeping pills. Sheldrake remains, perhaps gleefully and deliberately oblivious of it all. Juggling multiple mistresses with a knowing, winning smile until the final few minutes. When Baxter quits and gives Shelldrake his surprising and well earned comeuppance. With a verbal berating and the returned keys to the executive washroom.
Billy Wilder directing Barbara Stanwyck & Fred MacMurray in Double Indemnity
While being given many roles to play, I still believe that Mr. MacMurray was anxious to find a niche where he could stretch and flex his muscles and have some fum with particularly meaty roles under the guidance of tried and tested directors. More so with Billy Wilder, who gave the actor ample opportunities to deliver some of his best, most memorable work. Not as the hero, but the heel. Cunningly pulling strings in The Apartment and to a lesser extent in The Caine Mutiny. While also being able to flip the coin and portray an every man who takes a decision and winds up on an E Ticket to Hell in Double Indemnity and Pushover. Films revealing clever men you may not mind sharing a drink with. Though not much more.
What do you think of Fred MacMurray? Do share your favorite role(s) of this classic actor.


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Fowling News
New social restaurant concept in Little Elm is all about the sharing
Apr 26, 2022 | 10:28 am
It'll be very social.
Photo courtesy of Tinman Social
There's a new entertainment concept coming to Little Elm with food and games: Called Tinman Social, it'll be a unique facility with indoor/outdoor dining and full-service bars combined with attractions like bowling, axe throwing, arcade games, corn hole, and more.
According to a release, it'll open in June. UPDATE 8-29-2022: The venue is opening on August 29 with a ribbon-cutting at 1 pm.
The concept is founded by Kenneth Wynn, an area businessman who wanted to create a family-friendly place for the community. The name is an homage to the "Tin Man" water tower under which it will reside.
Tinman Social is a unique event space that will offer a variety of fun activities for all ages. Activities include bowling, axe throwing, bocce ball, billiards, ping pong, corn hole, shuffleboard, a state-of-the-art arcade, two full-service bars, a restaurant, and private rooms for parties and events.
"With all the negativity in the world the past few years, we wanted to create a positive environment that brings joy to the community," Wynn says in a statement. "Every game, activity, and detail of the layout is designed for people to gather and have fun together."
They're so into the community aspect, they have created a manifesto online, which offers details on their mission, designing every attraction, activity, and menu item to bring people together.
Attractions include:
Party and event rooms
14 bowling lanes
48 game arcade
6 axe throwing lanes
Indoor and outdoor bocce ball
Indoor and outdoor corn hole
Large fire pits
Fowling (Football bowling)
Food and beverage options were crafted with this sharing concept in mind, including chicken & waffles, pretzel charcuterie boards, and French fry flights, along with specialty cocktails and craft beers.


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Euspilotus perrisi är en skalbaggsart som först beskrevs av Sylvain Auguste de Marseul 1872.  Euspilotus perrisi ingår i släktet Euspilotus och familjen stumpbaggar. Inga underarter finns listade i Catalogue of Life.

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Stumpbaggar
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This event has been postponed with an open date at this point in time due to masses of teams pulling out for work commitments. When there is some more interest, a new date will be scheduled.
Any new date been set for this ?
Lets throw some around possibly? Not going to enter into debates over who is available and when. I have a public space on offer with prizes waiting. Just need everyone to come to an agreement on the date.
How about Saturday the 29th or sunday the 30th of November?


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De la génération des animaux (en grec ancien :  / Perì zốôn genéseôs, en latin : ) est un traité de zoologie écrit par Aristote entre 330 et 322 av. J.-C.

Présentation générale
Cet ouvrage est le troisième d'une série, complétant Parties des animaux qui venait à la suite du très populaire et plus ancien Histoire des animaux. Le texte a été écrit entre 330 et 322 avant notre ère. De la génération des animaux compte cinq livres.

Résumé

Livre I
Aristote aborde, dans le premier livre, les caractéristiques générales de la reproduction des animaux. Il étudie méticuleusement les organes génitaux, le sperme, le rôle de chacun des sexes dans la reproduction sexuée.

Livre II et III
Les livres II et III permettent à Aristote de traiter des modes de reproduction propres à chacune des classes du règne animal (vivipares, ovipares et non sanguins).

Livre IV
Le livre IV étudie la formation de l'embryon et la différenciation des sexes.

Live V
Le cinquième et dernier livre étudie les caractères congénitaux. Aristote examine les caractéristiques qui varient selon les individus, comme la couleur des yeux, ou encore les cheveux. Il applique sa théorie des quatre causes et détermine que ce n'est pas la cause finale, mais la cause efficiente qui est à l'origine de ces différences.

Bibliographie

Notes et références

Livre d'histoire naturelle
Œuvre d'Aristote


After completing her law degree at the University of Southampton, Sinead studied the LPC at the University of Law. Sinead subsequently worked as a paralegal for two and a half years in a city law firm.
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Q: WCF One Way Call Not Executing I have a WCF Service with a method decorated with [OperationContract(IsOneWay=true)].
[ServiceContract]
public interface IService
{
    [OperationContract(IsOneWay=true)]
    void DoThis(DateTime value);
}

When I call this method, no exception was raised. However, nothing inside the WCF method was executed such as database operations (insert, update, ...)
What am I missing?
My WCF Configuration
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    <bindings>
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              <binding closeTimeout="00:10:00" openTimeout="00:10:00" receiveTimeout="00:10:00" sendTimeout="00:10:00"
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                        maxBytesPerRead="500000000" maxNameTableCharCount="500000000" />
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    <behaviors>
      <serviceBehaviors>
        <behavior>
          <!-- To avoid disclosing metadata information, set the value below to false and remove the metadata endpoint above before deployment -->
          <serviceMetadata httpGetEnabled="true"/>
          <!-- To receive exception details in faults for debugging purposes, set the value below to true.  Set to false before deployment to avoid disclosing exception information -->
          <serviceDebug includeExceptionDetailInFaults="true"/>
      <dataContractSerializer ignoreExtensionDataObject="true" maxItemsInObjectGraph="6553600"/>
      <serviceThrottling maxConcurrentCalls="500" maxConcurrentInstances="500" maxConcurrentSessions="500"/>
        </behavior>
      </serviceBehaviors>
    </behaviors>
    <serviceHostingEnvironment multipleSiteBindingsEnabled="true" />
  </system.serviceModel>

How I call my service:
MyService proxy = new MyService();
proxy.DoThis(DateTime.Now);

Other WCF methods work as expected, just without the [OperationContract(IsOneWay=true)].
Thanks in advance.

A: I have found the issue by turning on tracing. Since it's a one way call, no exception or response is recognized by the client.
Thank you all of you.

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TYSON FURY has been urged to avoid a rematch with Deontay Wilder… by his own wife!
Fury and Wilder shared the honours in an exhilarating clash in Los Angeles on Saturday night.
While the judges scored the fight a draw, Fury was floored twice - once in the ninth round and the other in the final round.
Although Anthony Joshua stands in the way of Fury or Wilder becoming the undisputed champion of the heavyweight division, Fury appears to have his heart set on a rematch with Wilder.
Discussing her thoughts on a rematch, she said: "I said no. I really do mean it.
"I said I don't think I can sit through one more bout.
"I said no more fighting until after the baby is born.
"After that, he can decide.
Paris, meanwhile, admitted what she did when Fury got knocked down in the final round.
She added: "I pushed his brother Shane, 35 stone of him, over the fence and I said 'Go and get him, go into him'.
"I thought 'he ain't getting up'.


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Examining Defects in Cars' Fuel Systems
Post author By Kent Emison
A vehicle fire can pose a complex personal injury suit, and while a fuel tank puncture is certainly involved in a multitude of these types of cases, there are many other causes that we've seen in our practice. These include: fuel tank seam splits, filler-neck defects; check-valve defects; and siphoning defects. For this blog post, we will look briefly at each of these.
Hidden fuel tank leaks: It is very common for fuel tank leaks to be hidden after a crash. One case we dealt with in our own practice recently involved a severe rear impact, where a rear seatbelt anchor bolt punctured the tank in a rear crash. The bolt was unguarded and the resulting fire caused five deaths and a very severe burn injury. The hole in the tank was not visible until the tank was removed from the vehicle, over two years after the crash.
Another example of a hidden defect is when the seam of the fuel tank is split or separated in a crash. Often there will be no visible "hole" in the seam. However, when the tank is subjected to crash forces, the hydrostatic pressure created inside the tank will cause gasoline to be expelled through very minor cracks in the seam of the tank. The best way to determine if there is a hidden seam split or other compromise of the fuel tank is to inject smoke into the tank under pressure. The smoke will escape from whatever hole or seam split that may exist.
Filler-neck defects: Auto manufacturers have recognized for over 50 years that safety features, such as one way valves, must be incorporated into the filler neck to prevent fuel fed fires. If the filler neck (sometimes referred to as the filler pipe) is dislodged or pulled out in a crash the fuel will escape from the fuel tank if there is no check-valve. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the National Highway Safety Bureau (the predecessor to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) issued a report in 1967 concerning performance standards for fuel-tank protection. The agencies found that was common for fuel to spill from the fuel-filler pipe in a rollover or other type of crash and concluded that check-valves located in the pipe would eliminate spillage:
Information received from accident data reports indicate[s] that the rollover type of accident accounts for the highest incidence of fatal burn injuries. In a rollover accident, fuel is often spilled from a virtually intact system. Separation of the filler pipe from the body shell or from the tank opens a large exit for the fuel. Also, the vent pipe of the tank can spill during and following an overturning accident. Check-valves located at the filler-pipe and vent-pipe openings of a fuel tank would eliminate spillage during rollover or upset. These check-valves might be gravity operated, spring loaded, or operated be vacuum from the engine. There is at least one source of a check-valve assembly which may be purchased for installation in stock cars used in NASCAR sponsored races.
Aftermarket modifications: Many RV's, ambulances, vans, etc. are modified by "after-market" manufacturers. These modifiers will purchase a chassis from Ford, GM, Freightliner, etc. and then build the RV or ambulance on the chassis. These modifiers will often re-route the filler-neck to accommodate their particular vehicle. These modifications can cause vehicle fires when the filler-neck is pulled away from the tank in a crash. Any time a vehicle which has been modified is involved in a post-crash fire, it should be investigated to determine of the modifications contributed to the cause of the fire.
Siphoning defect: Most of us know that gasoline thieves can simply stick a hose down the fuel pipe into the tank in order to siphon gas from the tank. The same concept can occur in a vehicle crash, except that the fuel will siphon out of the tank through a hole or compromise in the fuel line. Most vehicles manufactured after the early 1980s have three fuel lines: supply, return, and vapor lines. Siphoning occurs most often in the return line or supply line. An attorney investigating a siphoning case must determine the location of the break in the fuel line, the fluid level in the tank, and the orientation of the vehicle at the crash scene, if the break is lower than the fluid level in the tank, siphoning will occur because of gravity. If the break is above the fluid level, there must be adequate tank vapor pressure to force gasoline to siphon upward.
For over 25 years we have litigated these matters in courts from coast to coast. For a free evaluation of your potential car fire case, call us toll-free any time at 800-397-4910.


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(1728) Goethe Link es un asteroide perteneciente al cinturón de asteroides descubierto por el equipo del Indiana Asteroid Program de la Universidad de Indiana el 12 de octubre de 1964 desde el Observatorio Goethe Link de Brooklyn, Estados Unidos.

Designación y nombre
Goethe Link fue designado al principio como 1964 TO.
Posteriormente se nombró en honor del cirujano estadounidense Goethe Link, mecenas del observatorio homónimo.

Características orbitales
Goethe Link está situado a una distancia media de 2,563 ua del Sol, pudiendo acercarse hasta 2,333 ua y alejarse hasta 2,794 ua. Tiene una excentricidad de 0,08996 y una inclinación orbital de 7,185°. Emplea 1499 días en completar una órbita alrededor del Sol.

Véase también
 Lista de asteroides del (1701) al (1800)
 Cuerpo menor del sistema solar

Referencias

Enlaces externos

Asteroides del cinturón principal
Objetos astronómicos descubiertos por el Indiana Asteroid Program
Objetos astronómicos descubiertos desde el Observatorio Goethe Link
Objetos astronómicos descubiertos en 1964
Wikiproyecto:Asteroides/Artículos de asteroides


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Press Statement of Michelle Bachelet Executive Director of UN Women in Dakar, Senegal
Press Statement of Michelle Bachelet, UN Under Secretary General and Executive Director of UN Women, at Hotel King Fadh Palace, Dakar, Senegal. 8 January 2013.
Thank you all for being here today. This is my first trip to Senegal as the Executive Director of UN Women and I have been looking forward to this visit.
I just had very fruitful meetings with the President. I thank him very much for his continued support to UN Women and for advancing gender equality nationally and in the region.
During my visit, I met with Government officials, parliamentarians, and civil society partners, including women and men leaders who work tirelessly to advance gender equality and the empowerment of women.
I also visited women working in fisheries in Joal Fadiouth to see the work on the ground.
It is fantastic to be here in Africa. All over the world, in every region, it is clear that women's full and equal participation is essential to peace, sustainable development and to democracy.
I applaud Senegal for adopting the landmark gender parity law, which stipulates that half of the candidates in local and national elections are women. When men and women lead together, the decisions better reflect and respond to the diverse needs of society.
Here in Senegal, the law on parity yielded results. Senegal leapt from number 54 to 6 globally in terms of women's political representation with some 43 per cent female parliamentarians. I congratulate Senegal for this huge achievement!
In the lead-up to the elections, UN Women supported a Women's Platform for Peaceful Elections to help the voting process take place in a peaceful and transparent manner. This enabled female leaders to join and organize observer missions during the electoral process.
Looking ahead, I am confident that further progress will be made in women's representation in the local and legislative elections in 2014.
I am also hopeful that progress will be made to keep more girls in higher education. Greater efforts are needed to close the gender gap in education and literacy. Today the literacy rate among young Senegalese women aged 15 to 24 is 56 per cent compared to 74 per cent for young men.
Education is the cornerstone for equality, justice and democracy. We know that education opens the door to jobs, political participation and wider choices. We also know that a child born to a mother who can read is 50 per cent more likely to survive past the age of five. Girls who finish secondary school are less likely to become HIV-positive, and up to six times less likely to marry as child brides.
UN Women is working with women leaders here in Senegal to build collectives and platforms for stronger advocacy and action for equality. All people should enjoy equal opportunities, in all spheres of life, and especially in the workplace and in the labour market. Here in Senegal the vast majority of women are engaged in the informal sector (83 per cent) and are in the lowest income bracket.
And let me say this: Achieving gender equality is not the job of women alone. It is the job of all of us. It requires the engagement of women and men, determined leadership, bold policies and changes in attitudes, and for all of us, including the influential media people like you, to work together.
Equality is a matter of human rights and it is also good for the economy. There is rising evidence from the World Bank, academia and the private sector that removing the barriers to women's role and participation fuels economic development. Thus I strongly call for concerted efforts to unleash the full potential of women and girls here in Senegal and in every country around the world.
In the fisheries sector in your country, women are very active in small scale processing and contribute 34 per cent of the total production. I was very inspired hearing the women of Joal Fadiouth during my visit there.
I am also inspired by the good work being done to end discrimination and violence against women. I know that Senegal is making much progress to end harmful practices such as female genital mutilation. Your efforts are strengthened by the United Nations General Assembly resolution banning the practice of Female Genital Mutilation passed on 20 December.
We must also confront sexual violence and early marriages that deny girls the opportunities that should be theirs to build a bright future. This is a reality today for far too many girls and women, including girls and women in Eastern DRC and northern Mali who endure such violations on a daily basis.
Tomorrow I will travel to Mali and then to Nigeria.
Women leaders, human rights advocates, and UN Women cannot afford to be silent in the face of violence that targets the bodies of women and girls!
As your Wolof proverb says: Coonooy Njalbeenug Njarin- Difficulties are the beginning of success!
Violence against women is a global phenomenon. In some countries up to 7 in 10 women will be beaten, raped, abused, or mutilated in their lifetimes. Last year, UN Women launched an initiative called COMMIT. We urged Governments to implement international agreements on ending violence against women and to commit to new, concrete steps to end this scourge that affects women worldwide.
So far 13 countries have made new commitments, and we are expecting many more to do the same as we lead up to the UN Commission on the Status of Women, which focuses this year on ending violence against women.
In conclusion, I would like to say that in the current context of economic and political crisis in the Sahelian region, Senegal gives us hope. Senegal proves that democracy can guarantee peace and security.
UN Women therefore very much looks forward to strengthened collaboration with Senegal.
Thank you. I look forward to your questions.
Remarks of Michelle Bachelet at the senior women dialogue dinner in Addis Ababa
Speech by Michelle Bachelet in Senegal at Joal Fadiouth fish processing project site
During first official trip to Senegal, Mali and Nigeria, UN Women Executive Director to call for increasing women's participation in politics, economy and peacebuilding
UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka to attend the 25th African Union Summit in Johannesburg
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