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Why we need the right to ridicule

Edit The Times of India 04 Jun 2016
In the age of internet humour, the risk of stepping on toes or making jokes that cross someone else's line are steadily increasing. But let's not jail the jester. It isn't that insult comedy is new to Indians ... The venom in comedian Tanmay Bhat's recent Snapchat sketch is quite commonly heard in drawing rooms — mimicry, some crass lookism, some heartless ageism and some OTT comments on career jealousies ... Then why this duality?" he asks....

How to appear more ‘attractive' to a potential employer

Edit The Miami Herald 03 Jun 2016
Surveys often find that getting up in front of an audience is one of people’s top fears. I’m wondering if a job interview shouldn’t be ranked up there, too. You need a job. And standing in your way is a process that has a lot of subjectivity to it. That’s scary ... Q. How do you feel about dressing for an interview? ... Q ... Heinzel.Ageism in the world of work is the most prevalent prejudice by far, affecting everyone at both ends of their careers ... ....

Lena Dunham and Katie Couric to Keynote TheWrap’s Power Women Breakfast New York

Edit The Wrap 02 Jun 2016
“Girls” creator and star Lena Dunham and award-winning journalist Katie Couric join TheWrap’s Power Women Breakfast in New York as featured speakers, TheWrap is pleased to announce ... Rose plays Kizzy in the series ... The event is generously sponsored by Lifetime, Okta, Starz and CreativeFuture ... Contact.. Haley Davis ... Helen Mirren Calls Hollywood Ageism 'F–king Outrageous' at Wrap's 1st Power Women Breakfast in NYC ....

Problem with attacking Amber Heard praising Johnny Depp amidst abuse allegations

Edit The Examiner 02 Jun 2016
Ever since actress Amber Heard filed for divorce from actor Johnny Depp, she has been made the villain by the public ... Depp's family, his daughter his former partner and mother of his children, friends, and legions of fans are all defending him ... E!Online blames the public's rush to defend Depp on "celebrity idol worship, misogyny, women-hating-women ageism (in reverse), jealousy." ... There will be another hearing on June 17 ... ....

Dick Van Dyke and Carl Reiner on pushing 100, charming the FBI and falling in love again

Edit The Guardian 31 May 2016
The Hollywood legends may be in their 90s, but they’re all fired up. Carl trolls Trump, Dick still dances on rooftops – and they both want a gay president. A statue of a cartoon dog greets me as I enter Carl Reiner’s home in Beverly Hills. It was one of the last things Estelle – the late wife of the writer, actor and director – ordered from a catalogue ... Twitter ... “Ageism has become the last acceptable form of discrimination,” he says ... ....

Deleted 'Silicon Valley' scene delivers extended, tech-inspired insult comedy reel

Edit Mashable 29 May 2016
Racism sucks. Sexism sucks. And yes, even ageism sucks. However, when the old folks jokes are delivered via the comedic stylings of the Silicon Valley would-be angel investor everyone loves to hate, Erlich Bachman (T.J. Miller), it's probably okay to stop stifling your laughter for a moment and enjoy the burns. SEE ALSO ... I apologized to TJ. He said he loved it ... ....

Melissa McCarthy loves women who don't play by the rules

Edit Belfast Telegraph 29 May 2016
Melissa McCarthy got her strong work ethic and self belief from her father, Michael ... Share Go To ... Melissa has always tried to do things her way both on screen and off, and credits her father Michael with instilling a sense of self worth as well as a strong work ethic with helping her achieve her goals, especially in an industry like Hollywood, where sexism, ageism and a warped perception of what is beautiful is rife ... ....

Could Thinking Positively About Aging Be The Secret Of Health?

Edit National Public Radio 28 May 2016
i. Daniel Haskett/Ikon Images/Getty Images. Daniel Haskett/Ikon Images/Getty Images. The dictionary defines ageism as the "tendency to regard older persons as debilitated, unworthy of attention, or unsuitable for employment." But research indicates that ageism may not just be ill-informed or hurtful. It may also be a matter of life and death. Not that it's literally killing people ... Others thought of them as experienced or wise ... i ... ....

Employment summit to end age and disability discrimination (Australian Human Rights Commission)

Edit Public Technologies 27 May 2016
(Source. Australian Human Rights Commission) ... The situation is dire for young peole with disability, with one in five reporting discrimination ... It found ageism is rife, while there's a pervasive lack of understanding of the range, type and impact of disability. 'What we found was ageism in employment was so entrenched in some workplaces that people start to believe that this is just the way things are,' said Commissioner Ryan....

Concerns for mature job seekers

Edit The Oklahoman 27 May 2016
 .  . Dear Sam. I am 51 years old and looking for a part-time clerical position ... I have omitted my first employer from my resume so I have two jobs listed; one for 17 years and the other for 4 ... – Martha.   ... It is really easy to pin a lack of response on a fear of ageism, and while I do understand that it is a rational fear, in your case I think the lack of response is likely due to formatting and content strategies ...   ... ....

How the for-profit and not-for-profit tap retirees skills and expertise

Edit The Examiner 27 May 2016
Today, the baby boomers account for one-third of the workforce, and they begin to exit into retirement. As the exit occurs, it leaves businesses short of critical knowledge and skills. However, many boomers postpone quitting work altogether because their savings and nest eggs are too small, or they still have a family to support ... Senior care companies ... Dr ... Ageism is an unspoken bias, especially in today's youth-obsessed culture....

The Goddess Pose by Michelle Goldberg – the strange story of how yoga became popular

Edit The Guardian 27 May 2016
This biography of Indra Devi, the teacher who brought yoga to the west, features occultism, early new ageism, sexual predators and celebrity devotees. What is yoga? In New York or London, it is usually a series of poses performed on a rubber mat in 90-minute classes. Sometimes these sessions have spiritual overtones. Sanskrit chanting accompanied by a harmonium, secular sermons, vigorous Om-ing ... So contends a new biography of Devi ... ....

Employment Summit - Age and disability (Australian Human Rights Commission)

Edit Public Technologies 27 May 2016
(Source. Australian Human Rights Commission). Good morning and welcome. I am delighted that you are all able to join me today for the launch of the Willing to Work Inquiry Report ... I would also like to acknowledge any Aboriginal people who are here with us today. I acknowledge my fellow Commissioners ... [SLIDE 2] ... or ... Or ... Ageism in employment was so entrenched in some workplaces that people start to believe that this is just the way things are....
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