Aug 25th, 2009 at 3:00PM: Labor Day is a quintessential American holiday. It's a day to honor the workers, spend time with friends and family, and traditionally, to enjoy one last blow-out backyard barbecue before the cold weather sets in. Burgers, beers, and the all-American apple pie may be the staples, but since America is such a melting pot, why not honor that with a more international array of food and drink? Whether ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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How to host a multi-cultural Labor Day barbecue
Aug 25th, 2009 at 3:00PM: Labor Day is a quintessential American holiday. It's a day to honor the workers, spend time with friends and family, and traditionally, to enjoy one last blow-out backyard barbecue before the cold weather sets in. Burgers, beers, and the all-American apple pie may be the staples, but since America is such a melting pot, why not honor that with a more international array of food and drink? Whether ...Drag out summer after Labor Day: 12 ideas
Aug 25th, 2009 at 10:30AM: So what if it's almost the end of August, kids are heading back to school in droves, and Labor Day is almost here?
There are ways to drag out that summer feeling with easy-going, inexpensive travel. Pick places that you haven't been to before to heighten a sense of adventure -- something that summers are made for.
Here are 12 ideas to get you started into dragging out summer--at least until the ...Airlines roll out last-minute sales for Labor Day
Aug 24th, 2009 at 2:30PM: There are just two weeks left until Labor Day, but it's not too late to plan a getaway for the holiday weekend. In fact, waiting until now to book your trip might even save you money with some of the great last-minute deals that are available.
American Airlines Flights American Airlines has several destinations on sale for Labor Day. Buy your tickets to Belize by August 28th and travel Monday ...Favorable fares may be coming to a close
Jun 29th, 2009 at 12:00PM: In past years, Memorial Day signaled the end of sweetheart flight prices. This year, a sinking economy stretched the deals a bit longer, but experts say the good times may be coming to a close. Remember the problems last summer, with higher prices blamed on jet fuel? Well, we could see the cost of oil work the same dismal magic this summer.
Rick Seaney, CEO of FareCompare.com, cites recent fare ...Labor Day themed sculptures: Hammering Man in Seattle and beyond
Sep 1st, 2008 at 11:40AM: Outside the Seattle Museum of Art is a kinetic sculpture called Hammering Man. The man who lifts and lowers his hammer four times per minute is one of several Hammering Man sculptures by artist Jonathan Borofsky.
Through his Hammering Man statues, Borofsky's aim is to pay tribute to the workers of the world, as well as, indicate that the world is linked together through our labors. The sculptures ...Staying Home for Labor Day
Aug 26th, 2008 at 11:30AM: After reminding themselves that three-and-a-half dollars is still a lot to pay for a gallon of gas, many Americans have decided to stay near home instead of hitting the road during the Labor Day holiday. The staying at HQ thing is nothing new. The number of people on the road was significantly down during both Memorial Day and July 4th. AAA did the math and predicted a 1% drop in auto travel over ...Labor Day Traffic: How to Avoid Traffic Jams, Speeding Tickets, and More!
Aug 29th, 2007 at 8:30AM: "Holiday weekend" and "traffic" go together like tequila shots and hangovers – if you're enjoying the former, you'll likely get of taste of the latter. While I can't promise hangover-free margaritas, I can offer you a couple of ibuprofen for the next morning – and a few tips to save you a travel headache as well. Traffic Jams: When trying to avoid Labor Day traffic, a little planning ...Last Minute Labor Day Ideas
Aug 14th, 2006 at 1:03PM: Say bye-bye to bargains and get ready to dig down in your pockets if you're planning a last minute getaway for Labor Day. Shouldn't have waited so late, but hey some one out there is looking out for procrastinators and it just happens to be the NY Times. Go figure. They make it no secret that the deals will be few, but the determined can still find a cool not-so-pricey destination to spend the ...
