RANKED: All the Marvel Cinematic Universe's post-credits scenes, from worst to best

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The Marvel movie ends, and the credits start to roll. You see some people in your row start to gather their things and leave. Amateurs.

But not you. You stay in your seat, just like you have since you first saw "Iron Man" in 2008 and heard whispers of an extra scene after the credits. It seemed unlikely — why would anyone want to stay that long once the film is over? But you waited, and your patience was rewarded. Now you know not to leave the theater until every last name has scrolled past and employees are starting to sweep up popcorn. 

Now 16 movies deep, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is famous for its post-credits scenes. Some are used to tease new characters and plotlines, while others are there to give a wink to hardcore comics fans.

Viewers of Marvel's latest, "Spider-Man: Homecoming," are treated to two more. They're worthy additions to Marvel's already extensive collection.

Here is the definitive ranking of Marvel's post-credits scenes:

Note: This list contains spoilers for "Spider-Man: Homecoming."

28. "Thor: The Dark World" — The kiss

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Look, I'll be honest, I haven't seen "Thor: The Dark World." It's the only Marvel movie that I've missed, and at this point I haven't heard anything that makes me want to go back and watch it. 

That said, I'm confident that this is the worst post-credits scene that Marvel has put out. It doesn't tease a future plotline or character, and it's not remotely funny. I'm glad I didn't sit through the credits to watch this. 

Watch it here.

27. "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" — The twins

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A generally underwhelming scene is buoyed somewhat by the appearance of two new characters: Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch. 

Watch it here.

26. "Doctor Strange" — "Too many sorcerers"

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Doctor Strange was a niche, unfamiliar property for many moviegoers. Perhaps a post-credits scene focusing on the creation of a niche, unfamiliar villain was not the best way to go. Unlike most Marvel post-credits scenes, this one did not leave me wanting to see what was going to happen next. 

Watch it here.

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Fighting in a relationship isn't abnormal, but there's a line you should never cross

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The INSIDER Summary: Being mad at someone is no excuse for insults.  You should lay down ground rules for yourself that will prevent you from hitting below the belt with your comments.  If you feel you can't get that, you should consider seeking help.  When you're angry, you probably don't act like yourself, and that's completely natural. After all, when you're upset, your brain is wired to act out before the rational parts can catch up. So if you're ever mad at someone and feel as though you have a little cartoon man controlling your emotions, you're not too far off.

This, however, doesn't mean you should have free rein to do whatever you want. 

There are obviously some horrible things you should never, ever do when you're angry. These include anything physically abusive, mentally abusive, manipulative, and/or threatening. If you or someone you love are exhibiting these behaviors, you should seek help. 

But a lot of people tend to employ more common yet still hurtful behaviors when they're angry, and it can really escalate an argument. 

If you care about the person you're mad at, you should lay down a ground rule that you won't insult them with below-the-belt comments. 

This means that even if your brain is telling you to lob an insult, you should ignore it. 

"Saying things like 'you suck in bed' or 'the only reason I started dating you was that I felt sorry for you,' or 'no one would ever marry you, you're too (fill in the blank)," psychologist Vijayeta Sinh owner of NYC Family Therapy, told INSIDER. "Because these shots at others' dignity and self-confidence can have a lasting impact on how they feel about you but also how they feel about themselves."

These types of comments mark a change in your relationship. If you don't mean them, you'll never get to truly take it back. Even if you did mean it, a screaming match isn't exactly the best way to air your grievances with someone.  

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Once you use this type of tactic during an argument, that person will forever know that you're the type of person who will go after them with harsh words, Sinh said.

"It erodes trust in a relationship when the other person knows you're willing to kick them where it hurts," she said.   

If you're feeling overwhelmed with anger and feel like you might say something too harsh or something you'll regret, take a step back and try to de-escalate the situation. If you don't think you can do that, it's better to walk away for a bit than to make a fatal error.

This is also good advice if you do mess up and hit below the belt, Rashawn Brewster, a marriage and family therapist intern and relationship consultant, told INSIDER. You may have an instinct to stay and try to make things better, but that distance is what you'll both need to help clear the air. 

"When boxers fight and one 'accidentally' hits the other below the belt, the ref steps in and gives the fighter a moment to catch his or her composure," he said. "When your argument begins to get heated and one of you takes a cheap shot, recognize it and ask for a few moments to regroup. Take a walk, read a book or whatever works for you, but don’t continue the argument until you’ve had a moment to recover from the blow."

If you or your partner or friend can't stop taking potshots when upset, it may be time to end the relationship or seek professional help. 

"Seek help and guidance from professionals who know how to give you strategic advice that will help you learn how to fight more effectively," Brewster said. "When fighters get knocked down or can’t figure out what to do next during the fight, they go to their trainer during a break and they get advice that will help them experience more success in the next rounds. You know that there will always be more rounds. The question is, will you leave the fight with your hands up in victory or with your head bowed in defeat." 

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7 high-paying jobs for people who hate writing

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A writing-heavy career isn't ideal for everyone.

While most forms of communication are important in many occupations, there are still plenty of careers that don't require prodigious writing abilities.

We checked out the Occupational Information Network (O*NET), a US Department of Labor database that compiles detailed information on hundreds of jobs, and looked at salary data on the US Bureau of Labor Statistics' website to find positions that don't place an emphasis of writing and come with a median annual salary of more than $50,000.

O*NET ranks how important "the ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand" is in any job, assigning each a "writing importance level" between 1 and 100, where a lower score indicates less writing skills are required. It also breaks down each occupation's projected growth from 2014 to 2024.

Here are seven well-paying positions with a writing-importance level of 44 or lower and a projected growth of at least 2%:

7. Electricians

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Writing importance level: 44

Median annual salary: $52,720

Projected growth from 2014 to 2024: 14% or higher

Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.

6. Wind turbine service technicians

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Writing importance level: 44

Median annual salary: $52,260

Projected growth from 2014 to 2024: 14% or higher

Wind turbine service technicians inspect, diagnose, adjust, or repair wind turbines.

5. Subway and streetcar operators

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Writing importance level: 44

Median annual salary: $64,680

Projected growth from 2014 to 2024: 5% to 8%

Subway and streetcar operators operate subway or elevated suburban trains with no separate locomotive, or electric-powered streetcar, to transport passengers.

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THE FINTECH PROFITABILITY REPORT: Why fintechs are struggling to turn a profit, and the hurdles they must overcome to see success

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Most fintechs, even the unicorns, aren't profitable.

Despite having innovative ideas and live products that are successfully disrupting the financial services industry, these fintechs' business models are increasingly proving to be fundamentally flawed.

In a new report, BI Intelligence explores the reasons why fintechs are struggling to turn a profit, providing examples of the unique problems each segment of fintech faces. We also outline what some firms are doing to overcome these challenges, and highlight the key factors to be considered by fintechs, and their investors, if they want to reach profitability.

Here are some of the key takeaways from the report:

• Even the largest fintechs have failed to achieve meaningful profits. For example, British unicorns Transferwise and Funding Circle have seen ever-increasing losses since launch — in the latter's case to the tune of £37 million ($48 million) in its most recent filing, and are only now approaching profitability.
• The profitability question is becoming increasingly important. That's due to a combination of factors including declining VC investment in the sector and increasing pressure from existing investors to see returns. 
• Not all fintechs want to turn a profit, but those that do are facing significant challenges. Obstacles to profitability affect all fintech segments including neobanking, robo-advising, money transfer, and marketplace lending.
• Forced to adapt their models, fintechs are employing multiple tactics to reach profitability. These include partnerships, diversification of funding sources, acting as third-party suppliers to other firms, adding new products, and seeking global expansion.
• There a number of considerations that fintechs and their investors must make, and several actions they must take, to get on the path to profitability. These include deciding whether to focus on scale, establishing a stable business plan, and assessing the benefits of varied funding sources.

 In full, the report:

• Explains why the profitability question is increasingly being raised.
• Outlines why fintechs in different segments are failing to turn a profit.
• Gives examples of just how large some fintechs' losses are. 
• Explores how fintechs are striving to solve the profitability problem.
• Outlines vital considerations for fintechs and their investors.

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Enrollment is plummeting at a college that was rocked by racially charged protests 2 years ago

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Enrollment at the University of Missouri is plummeting two years after the school was rocked by racially charged protests, according to a New York Times report on Monday.

Freshman enrollment at the school has fallen 35% since 2015, costing it millions of dollars in lost tuition, and leaving it desperate for funding, the Times reported.

The dropoff is especially pronounced among minority students — freshman enrollment among black students fell 42%, compared to 21% among white freshmen. The newest data continue the downward trend that officials recognized early last year.

University officials openly acknowledge the events of 2015 as having caused the dramatic decrease. Prompted by reports of racial animosity on campus, as well as the 2014 police shooting of Michael Brown in nearby Ferguson, students formed the Concerned Student 1950 movement and set up a tent city on campus to stage protests against the school's administration. (The group's name refers to the year the University of Missouri admitted its first black student.)

In November 2015, the protesters joined forces with graduate student Jonathan Butler, who began a hunger strike he said would end if university system president Timothy Wolfe resigned. Aided by the school's football team, who vowed not to play or practice until Wolfe resigned, Wolfe and school chancellor R. Bowen Loftin resigned in November.

Now, the university is struggling to shake its reputation and attract new students. Some prospective students shunned the school because of a perceived reputation of discrimination. One white student interviewed by The Times said he elected to attend another in-state school because he feared being painted as a racist at the University of Missouri campus.

The school is hoping to make up some of the lost revenue by renting out vacant dorm rooms for weekends with major events, such as football games and viewings of the upcoming solar eclipse in August, according to The Times.

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Donald Trump Jr. just hired a new lawyer for Russia investigations

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Donald Trump Jr., the president's son, has hired New York lawyer Alan Futerfas to represent him in connection with Russia-related investigations, the lawyer and Trump Jr.'s office said on Monday.

Futerfas, a sole practitioner who specializes in criminal defense, would not say when he was retained or whether he had any input into the statements Trump Jr. made over the weekend about a meeting with a Russian lawyer.

Trump Jr.'s actions during his father's presidential campaign have come under scrutiny following a New York Times report on Saturday that he, along with Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and then-campaign chairman Paul Manafort, met with a Russian lawyer at Trump Tower in New York.

In a follow-up report on Sunday, the Times reported that Trump Jr. agreed to the meeting after being promised damaging information about Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton.

(Reporting by Karen Freifeld; Editing by Richard Chang)

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There's an important leadership lesson in the story of a Southwest Airlines founder serving passengers drinks

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In our discussion about business success we talk a lot about the importance of grit, failure, and even time management.

But in our conversations about leadership one thing doesn't seem to come up often: humility.

I recently keynoted the conference where I spoke about innovation and leadership, which prompted a lot of follow-up conversations with the attendees.

But one story, told to me by Gregg Gregory, the founder of Teams Rock and a public speaker, was especially fascinating.

It was a story of humble leadership.

About 15 years ago, Gregory was boarding the Southwest flight flying out of Orlando, Florida. Way in front of him in the boarding line, he noticed a man with a giant Mickey Mouse baseball hat on.

He didn't think anything about it until he walked onto the plane and saw that the gentleman took a seat all the way in the back of the plane. If you have ever boarded a Southwest flight, you know they don't have an official seating system.

People in front of the line get their pick of the best seats on the plane. And normally they choose the ones in front of the plane and normally they choose either a window or an aisle seat.

Not only did this gentleman pick the last row of the airplane, but he chose to sit in the middle seat. This struck Gregory as strange. After all, the gentleman was one of the first to board.

As the plane got airborne, Gregory noticed that the man in the Mickey Mouse hat walked all the way up to the front, talked to the flight attendants for a while, then turned around, walked down the aisle and started assisting the flight attendants in serving everyone peanuts and drinks.

Eventually he came up to Gregory's seat and said: "Hi. My name is Herb Kelleher. Thank you for flying my airline. Can I get you something to drink?"

"That to me was a definition of leadership," Greg Gregory told me as he wrapped up his story. He never forgot the story. And he carried this lesson in humble leadership with him throughout his career.

No matter how far they rise, great leaders serve others. They lead by example. And they do so humbly.

Kelleher is widely known for his philosophy of servant leadership. He applied it to not only building his company, but to his own daily actions as well. The story above is a proof of that.

In one of his interviews with "Investor's Business Daily" he said that the Southwest spirit was "the core of our success. That's the most difficult thing for a competitor to imitate. They can buy all the physical things. The things you can't buy are dedication, devotion, loyalty — the feeling you are participating in a crusade."

But not every crusade has a leader that puts his people and his customers first.

That, in my opinion, is why some of the crusades fail. It isn't the case with Herb Kelleher and Southwest Airlines though. Humble leadership — and putting people first — is what creates and nurtures loyalty, advocacy, and brand love.

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