...Double Indemnity- How the film reflects its cultural context. Double Indemnity (1944), directed by Billy Wilder is another quintessential example of how media texts are shaped by their cultural context. The film explores the relationship between the dominant patriarchal values and traditional attitudes towards gender roles at the time with the manipulation of codes and conventions. At the time of production, after entering the workforce, women were later being encouraged through the media to return to domesticity. Dominant ideologies underlined that the primary role of females was the ‘homemaker’ and maternal mother figure involved in child rearing. The challenge, the femme fatale, Phyllis presents to the ideology further reinforces the importance of adhering to traditional gender roles, demonstrated as this challenge invariably results in her downfall. Phyllis is constructed as deceitful, manipulative, scheming and opposed to the domestic lifestyle. This is illustrated to the viewer in the opening scene, introducing the femme fatale. First the audience is privy to her exposed flesh while her movements are very sexualised, as she continues to button up her blouse. She is primarily constructed for the male gaze and these non-traditional values she portrays are critiqued. In addition, she is also wearing a white dress, which symbolises innocence and purity and serves to contrast with her deceptive intentions as she tries to appeal angelic towards the male protagonist,...
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...write. This look formal and official. For this RIP project, I conceive the story first. I want it to fit the theme noir, so I made up a dark and suspenseful story. This story took place in Los Angeles because it’s a key place that represents noir. The setting is in the background of underlying crime of the society. Characters lack of s sense of security about the future and evil can extricate themselves. The text is full of darkness, crime series, and femme fatale in order to fit genre noir. I choose this audience and rhetor because it’s related to the text, and those two characters are the main characters, and makes this text more mysterious. I made up this story based on those noir fictions that I’ve read in class before, like Double Indemnity and The Big Sleep. According to Roger Ebert, I’ve learned some features of noir genre. Ebert said, “Women who would just as soon kill you as love you, and vice versa.” I mirror this sentence as my character Mrs. Chanler, who loves her husband, but dissatisfied their living actuality, so she sleeps with her husband’s boss and tries to kill him. He also said, “Locations that reek of the night, of shadows, of alleys, of the back doors of fancy places, of apartment buildings with a high turnover rate, of taxi drivers and bartenders who have seen it all.” I was inspire by this, so I decided to set the place in a gabling place. The boss is a underground mafia, so it makes my text full of darkness and shadows that reflect genre noir. Mrs....
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...Sports Marketing Company, a competitor of Cooper-Pearson. During the exit interviews, one of the reasons that was consistently mentioned as a reason for leaving was the lack of adequate or affordable medical insurance. Cooper-Pearson Sports Marketing managers have come to understand that a competitive compensation package must include medical benefits that employees want and can afford. They also understand that medical insurance has become an important recruitment tool in attracting quality employees. Like the company, quality coverage is extremely important, but so is cost. Your Role The company has engaged your services to research several insurance programs. First, compare and contrast the differences between an HMO, a PPO, and an indemnity insurance program. From the list below, select and discuss at least one other important service that Cooper-Pearson should consider when selecting an insurance program. 1. Discuss the importance of managed-care physician credentialing. 2. Explain the benefits of a prescription drug program to the employer and the...
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...You may submit this application via mail or fax or bring it to either location listed on this form. State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife - Oahu 2135 Makiki Heights Drive Honolulu, Hawaii 96822 Fax (808) 973-9781 Office (808) 973-9778 State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife - Admin 1151 Punchbowl Street Room 325 Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Fax (808) 587-0160 Office (808) 587-0166 APPLICATION TO HIKE IN FOREST RESERVES ALLOW 10 WORKING DAYS FOR PROCESSING DATES REQUESTED First Name Last Name Number of People Thru Street Address (No P. O. Box) Telephone Number City State Zip Code Kuaokala-Mokuleia Trail (Kaena Point Tracking Station) Schofield-Waikane Trail Written permission for access through Schofield East Range is also required from U.S. Army Garrison, Hawaii Director of Public Works (DPW) Atten: Real Estate Section, Schofield Barracks 96857 or Fax 808-656-8200. NOTE: The Division of Forestry and Wildlife hiking permit cannot be approved without DPW approval letter. I request to take vehicles (max. of 5). License plate numbers for vehicles are listed below. I understand that these are the only vehicles that will be granted access. Change in plate numbers will require a new permit. All vehicles must be street legal with current registration, safety check and current insurance. You may be asked to show these documents at the gate prior to entry...
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...Policy of any Motor Vehicle or trailer described in the policy Schedule against all sums including Claimant’s costs and expenses which the insured shall become legally liable to pay in respect of: (a) (b) death of or bodily injury to any person; and/or the destruction of or damage to any property 2. The Company will pay all costs and expenses incurred with its written consent 3. In terms of and subject to the limitations of and for the purposes of this Policy the Company will indemnify any person whom the insured may cause or permit to use such Motor Vehicle provided that: (a) (b) such person is not entitled to indemnity under any other Policy such person shall as though he were the insured observe fulfill and be subject to the terms exceptions and conditions of this Policy in so far as they apply 4. In the event of the death of any person entitled to indemnity under this Policy the Company will in respect of the liability incu rred by such person indemnify his personal representatives in terms of and subject to the limitations of this Policy provided that such personal representatives shall as though they were the...
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...their families and carers, and the wider community • provide a high standard of practice and care at all times • Be open and honest, act with integrity and uphold the reputation of your profession. As a professional, you are personally accountable for actions and omissions in your practice and must always be able to justify your decisions. • Regulation in practice You must always act lawfully, whether those laws relate to your professional practice or personal life. Failure to comply with this code may bring your fitness to practise into question and endanger your registration. This code should be considered together with the Nursing and Midwifery Council's rules, standards and guidance. • Information about indemnity insurance [pic] Make the care of people your first concern, treating them as individuals and respecting their dignity Treat people as individuals • 1. You must treat people as individuals and respect their dignity • 2. You must not discriminate in any way against those in your care • 3. You must treat people kindly and considerately • 4. You must act as an advocate for those...
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...Terms and Regulations of an Independent Contractor Affordable Fun Jumps 1. Independent Contractor Relationship. The parties agree and acknowledge that the relationship of the contractor with Affordable Fun Jumps hereunder is that of an independent contractor and any and all services performed or provided by the contractor hereunder shall be performed or provided by it in such capacity. The contractor shall in no way and for no purpose hereunder be considered an agent, servant, employee, partner or co-venturer of Affordable Fun Jumps or be deemed to hold any relationship with Affordable Fun Jumps other than that of an independent contractor. Neither the contractor nor its substitute drivers, employees, helpers, or servants are to be considered employees of Affordable Fun Jumps at any time, under any circumstances or for any purpose. Affordable Fun Jumps agrees and acknowledges that it shall have no right to direct or control the details or methods by which the contractor performs its services hereunder, and that Affordable Fun Jumps shall be concerned only with the results accomplished by the services performed by the contractor and not with the means with which those results are accomplished. Contractor shall be solely responsible for the direction and control of its substitute drivers, employees, helpers, agents or servants, including selecting, hiring, firing, supervision, directing, servicing accepted routes, setting wages, hour of work, performance standards,...
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...BUS220 Ethical Business Challenge Chapter 5 Zyedego faces legal issues by hiring truck drivers such as if the employee has any infractions while on the job, which would cost the company money, the company would be responsible for that and whatever the insurance that covered the employee or company would not be willing to pay, such as in this instant, when there is a natural disaster, and insurance companies are not able to pay full claims. They also face ethical issues from the families of these or the employees themselves if something were to happen to the employee while on the job, whether the work was being required or not, that insurance companies may not be able to cover anything that happened, which could ultimately put that persons family at a great loss as well. Both of these mentioned issues could potentially have lawsuits against the company as well in worse case scenarios. I believe that Peter should recommend to Gwyn that unless she was able to get Dana to provide the correct documents required for her job, that they would try to hold her position until she could, without pay, or give her the option to go ahead and go to work for a competitor and offer her the severance pay. During a time that the company is not able to provide complete coverage if something were to happen to her on the job, and being that she is pregnant, could cost the company more money, especially if the insurance company required for her to prove her citizenship before being able to pay...
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...Synopsis Discovering Adventure, Realising Extremes 5 (5.A.R.E) is an adventure race, proudly organised by Victoria Junior College Outdoor Activities Club. With its fifth instalment, it promises an adventure like no other, with multidisciplinary activities such as running, swimming, cycling and rockclimbing. As a team of 4, racers will have the chance to physically challenge themselves in a battle of wit and tact with other teams to emerge victorious. Dates to note: Registration closes - 1st May 2012 Racer’s Briefing - 12 th May 2012 Race day - 19th May 2012 Categories Racing Categories: Open Men / Open Mixed / VJ Mixed Price: $40 per person Things to Bring |Item |Recommended Quantity / team |Remarks | |Racer’s Shirt | |To be provided and worn on Race Day | |Comfortable Shorts / tights | | | |Swim Wear | |Specifically for girls during swimming. | |Water |3 litres |Water points will be present at certain stations | |Small Backpack |2...
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...COURSE: MBA SEMESTER: Final DATE: Oct. 13, 2010. Indemnity “A contract of indemnity is one in which the party sought to be made liable him or herself undertakes a primary liability to make good another’s loss, which loss may or may not result from the act of another (third) person”. “An expressed or implied contract to compensate an individual for loss or damage; for example, an insurance policy”. “A contract by which one party promises to save other from loss caused to him by the conduct of the promisor or by the conduct of any other person is called a contract of indemnity”. Essentials of contract of indemnity An indemnity is a personal security undertaking given by a third party, but under an indemnity the surety’s obligation is independent of debtor/creditor relationship. It is therefore a primary liability, not dependent on the debtor’s default. Indemnity is not given by repayment after payment. Indemnity requires that the party to be indemnified shall never be called upon to pay. In a contract of indemnity not only is there no requirement for a default by a third party as a condition of liability but there may not even be a third party involved for either the creation or exercise of the right. Indemnity holder Indemnifier Guarantee When getting a bank loan, a person is often asked to provide a guarantee. Guarantee an indemnity are often used to reinforce each other. “A contract of guarantee is an undertaking...
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...Guaranteed Asset Protection Waiver WAIVER FOR PREMIER LIFESTYLE PROTECTION PLAN The benefits of the Premier Lifestyle Protection plan have been fully explained to me. I understand that in the event of me suffering financial loss as a result of being unable to attend to my normal business or occupation due to death, accident, illness, redundancy, hospitalisation, suspension, business interruption or bankruptcy, the benefits of this policy may assist to meet my loan repayments. However, notwithstanding this I hereby waive and decline all such benefits. a Confidence for the road ahead T.M FINANCING A MOTOR VEHICLE? Sometimes when your vehicle is declared a total loss by your comprehensive insurer there’s the risk that the insurance payout may be less than the balance owing under your finance contract. This is called a loan equity shortfall. To ensure that you minimise this risk, we can extend your cover to pay the difference between the insurance payout (subject to a total loss) and the amount that is still owing on the vehicle, up to $10,000. Ask us to include this special cover. PROTECTION TO ENSURE YOU ARE NOT CAUGHT SHORT It’s always exciting financing the purchase of new assets, making dreams reality and sharing the experience and excitement with friends and family. But circumstances can change over time and in the future you may not be as healthy as you are today or your income may not be as stable as it is at present. It is important therefore that...
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...from acquaintances, we did not find it necessary to hire a private inspector to do full inspection prior to the purchase. We bought the house in good faith and believed that the good price for it was due to the fact that the previous owner wanted to sell it immediately before going into foreclosure. Once the house was bought, we had to live the consequences of a house with a leak in the plumbing, a leak in the roof and an addition to it build with no permit at all. As a result, we were shouldered with the financial burden of filing a lawsuit to resolve the matter. Unfortunately, the court decided that we were not entitled to collect any damages because the house was purchased without a home inspection and also because there wasn’t an indemnity clause into the sales contract which stated that if there was a problem, it is the seller, rather than us, who suffers financially. Had we had an inspection report, we would have collected damages. Not only did we spend a fortune on the lawsuit, but we were also fined because we were the legal owners of a house with unpermitted work. Moreover, a private inspector was sent by the city to inspect the extension to the house which was built without regulations approval. We looked into getting building regulations approval and planning permission for the house, but it was determined that the structure might present a safety hazard and we were required to completely tear it down which was very costly. Currently, more and more people in Bulgaria...
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...ROUGH CREEK OPERATING LP PARTICIPANT RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT I,____________________________________, hereby AGREE TO RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS Rough Creek Lodge, Inc (“Rough Creek Lodge”) and its officers, directors, or employees, of behalf of myself, my heirs, assigned personal representatives and estate as follows: MY SIGNATURE BELOW INDICATES THAT I HAVE READ THIS ENTIRE DOCUMENT, UNDERSTAND IT COMPETELY, UNDERSTAND THAT IT AFFECTS MY LEGAL RIGHTS, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ALL OF ITS TERMS. Signature of Participant:_________________________________ Print Name: _____________________________ If under 18 Signature of Parent/Guardian:_____________________________ Print Name: _____________________________ Age Of Participant (if under 18): ____________________________ Date of Birth (if under 18) _______________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number: _(____)____________________ Today’s Date: ________________________ ________ (initial) I DECLINE THE USE OF A HELMET FOR BIKING. ________ (initial) I UNDERSTAND I WILL BE CHARGED A FEE OF $40.00 IF I DO NOT RETURN THE BIKE HELMET. ________ (initial) I UNDERSTAND I WILL BE CHARGED A FEE OF $125.00 IF I DO NOT RETURN THE MOTORCYCLE HELMET ________ (initial) I UNDERSTAND I WILL BE CHARGED A FEE OF $125 IF I DO NOT RETURN ALL FISHING EQUIPMENT ________ (initial) I UNDERSTAND I WILL BE CHARGED THE COST OF REPART TO BICYCLES, 4 -WHEELERS...
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...Suncoast Animal League Volunteer Application – Youth OFFICE USE ONLY Orientation Date Start Date Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Suncoast Animal League. Please complete the application below. Please Print. Personal Information: Date First Name Street Address Home # Last Name City Work # Birth (Month/Day/Year) State Cell # Zip Preferred Phone Contact: Email: Employer How did you hear about the League? Home Work Cell Occupation Please indicate the days and times you are available to volunteer: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ Saturday Sunday Anytime Events only ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ Animals of Interest: Skills you possess: □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ Cats Dogs Others (rabbits, birds, reptiles, etc.) Adoptions □ Fundraising □ Office/Computers Animal Medical Care □ Maintenance/Handy Work □ Photography Behavior Training: Cats □ AC/Heating □ Public Education Behavior Training: Dogs □ Carpentry □ Public Relations Computer Hardware/Software □ Electrical □ Rescue/Disaster Response Events □ Painting □ Therapy Visits Foster Care □ Plumbing OTHER: ___________________________________________________________________________ VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: ( ∗ Indicates parental approval is necessary prior to performing tasks) Adoption Assistant Assist visitors with potential adoptions: escort through adoption areas, answer basic...
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...Insurance contract Student’s name School name INSURANCE CONTRACT The term Insurance can be defined as a transfer of risk whereby the insurer undertakes to compensate the insured in the occurrence of events that is harmful to health, rights or property of the insured person. An insurer is a company that is selling the insurance services to the insured. On the other hand, the insured is the entity or a person who buying the insurance policy. Premium is the amount of money that is charged for insurance coverage. The term contract can be defined as an agreement involving two or more parties to do or to refrain from doing a certain act, with the aim of creating a legally binding relationship. Therefore, an insurance contract is a legally binding unilateral agreement whereby the insurer accepts insurance risk from the policyholder by agreeing to indemnify the policyholder in case the occurrence the insured incident adversely affects the insured person. The Insurance Policy Insurance policy is an agreement between the insurer and the policyholder which portrays the claim in which the insurance company is supposed to pay the insured. The insurance contract is proofed by a signed policy document that is provided by the insurance company. The insurance policy must have details...
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