CBS Local SF post office evacuated in hazardous materials scareSFGate (blog)Crews from the San Francisco Fire Department evacuated a post office in the Sunset District Thursday evening after several customers complained of itchy throats and watery eyes upon entering the building. The first calls came into the fire department …San …
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I woke up last Thursday morning to learn that my FedEx man does not work for FedEx. Voices on National Public Radio's "Morning Edition" informed me that although FedEx controls just about every minute of its drivers' days, the corporation regards them as "independent contractors." Thus, no benefits — they …
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