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FRIDAY, 18 JULY 1958
Someone laminated an "Acceptable Behaviour" poster for the office kitchen.
It will still be on that wall long after your name is off the door.
— Zack, unqualified
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PREVIOUSLY, ON YOUR DECLINE
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