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1. I worked at a newspaper processing obituaries, and it was crazy how much funeral homes tried to rip people off.

Obits are expensive. Like, $400 for a single day expensive. And they are priced by the word. We had funeral homes who would send us obits with all the commas and periods separated to make full new words. The homes would get the estimate from our website and use that for billing the grieving family. We would edit the obit to meet English standards, which would reduce the word count substantially, dropping the price. In other words, they charged for the estimate but got billed for the edit.

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In 1987, audiences were introduced to a futuristic Detroit, a city plagued by crime and corporate greed, through the lens of Paul Verhoeven’s “RoboCop.”

At first glance, the film might seem like a straightforward action-packed sci-fi thriller, but beneath its metallic exterior lies a biting satire that delves deep into the socio-political issues of the era.

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“Why do I want to be on time?”

Because being on time is often seen as a sign of respect for the people you are meeting and the commitments you have made.

Why?

Being on time demonstrates that you value other people’s time and priorities. It shows that you have planned and made an effort to ensure that your commitments do not negatively impact others.

Why?

Valuing others’ time and priorities is crucial because it fosters positive relationships and builds trust. It signals that you consider others’ needs and schedules, which is foundational for mutual respect and effective collaboration.

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Francis Ford Coppola’s “Apocalypse Now” is a cinematic masterpiece that delves deep into the horrors of war and the human psyche.

One of the most enigmatic and compelling characters in the film is Colonel Walter E. Kurtz, portrayed by Marlon Brando. His monologues, especially the one about the horror of war, are central to understanding the film’s themes and the character’s descent into madness.

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Last night a girl (18F) invited me (18M) over to her dorm. We had been messaging each other on instagram and then she said “…can we hang out soon. You never wanna hang out with me”. I told her about saying she was gonna show me her room. She then responds, “Come right now. My roomies are gone”. So eventually I just head over and get there like at 3:30 AM. Once I get there she is just laying down, and I sit in her desk chair and we just talk and listen to music. Eventually I leave, super confused. Not really sure what her intentions were. Like I don’t know if she wanted to make a move on me or for me to sleep over. She is super cool and I enjoy talking to her, but she does flirt with me a lot and I feel like she gives me mixed signals. Just looking for advice on what I should do or should have done here. I feel like this was a possible booty call and she was expecting me to make a move or something.

Some movies will leave you thinking about the message at the end, and then some movies leave you questioning everything you’ve seen in the film or your own reality. These are the best kind, the ones that lead you to watch it again, seeing if you can notice where everything adds up, and the subtleties you may have missed.

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