Even in a country that values following the rules, many say cutting off lines of communication following disaster is going too far.
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The results of a recent survey come with Twitter horror stories about power-hungry superiors pushing their staff around, even mid-crisis.
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Respondents also discuss whether it’s cheating on your boyfriend if you hug or hold hands with someone else.
Exasperated mom says cute animal characters are showing young students exactly what not to do in life.
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