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Michael Jackson, Summer Headlines, Plus What To Shop and Watch This Labor Day Long Weekend!
Happy Labor Day! Here's your PopSugar Rush Weekend Edition to let you know where to find the best sales and TV marathons for the holiday. Plus, a look at the Summer's biggest headlines and Michael Jackson's final star-studded funeral.
Labor Day Weekend Sale Roundup
Let's hear it for a long weekend! My excitement is heating up and so are the sales. Shop online to maximize your time at end of Summer celebrations and on the beach.
Do You Have Labor Day Weekend Travel Plans?
This year, Labor Day falls almost a full week later than usual, and most kids are already back in school, so many families are choosing to celebrate the last of Summer this weekend instead. AAA forecasts six million fewer travelers than last year's holiday weekend, but the expected amount of travelers exceeds numbers from 2004 to 2007. Do you have plans to head out of town next weekend?
What's So Laborious About Labor Day?
Labor Day is a United States federal holiday that was developed in the 19th century to acknowledge the social and economic achievements of working Americans. According to the US Department of Labor, the holiday "constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country."
There's nothing not to love about holidays that cause our employers to lock the office doors.
Your Two Cents: Will You Be Shopping Labor Day Sales?
Stores are doing their best to motivate shoppers to spend their hard-earned money over the long Labor Day weekend which is, a bit ironically, in recognition of hard-working Americans.
The National Retail Federation has projected that some retail categories will have stronger sales figures than this time last year, thanks in part to the higher-than-usual discounts some stores are using as bait. Are there any particular store sales you plan to check out, or will you be holding onto your moolah this weekend?
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The Laid-Off Ladies: Reader Shares Her Mixed Emotions
Despite optimistic news that approximately 38 percent of employers are planning on extending offers to some of their laid-off workers as business conditions improve, workers continue to be affected by layoffs and fear job security. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the US unemployment rate was 9.8 percent in September. Unfortunately, SavvySugar Community member PinkTulip is one of the many workers who was laid off recently.
Go Bowling For Free Today!
This weekend might be all about Labor Day, but it's still National Bowling Week, which could work out for anyone who wants free entertainment today. Download a coupon to bowl a free game (good Sept. 5 only) and take it to an alley near you.
And the Deadliest Jobs Are . . .
Your chiropractor is probably familiar with your occupational hazards; your neck, back, shoulders, and hips can get awfully tight sitting at your desk all day, every day. That pain and soreness seems more than minor when you think about people that have jobs so dangerous they're considered deadly.
The Department of Labor tracks fatalities by profession and named the deadliest jobs in the US based on those numbers.
6 Ways to Protect Your Stuff at the Beach
There are plenty of options for hiding your valuables at home, but the beach is a bigger challenge. The upcoming Labor Day weekend will rally crowds eager to soak up the final days of Summer, so keep your belongings safe by only bringing the items you truly need and creatively keeping them out of sight.
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Full-Timers Applying to Beauty School For Back-Up
Frenchie may have been on to something when she gave beauty school a shot, but these days many students considering cosmetology aren't dropping out of high school like the Grease redhead. An increasing number of full-time workers are enrolling in cosmetology programs to serve as a back-up plan in the uncertain economy or to gain skills for a second career to bring in additional income.
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates for growth in the field during the next several years, it seems like a smart option for some people — between 2006 and 2016, the personal appearance field will grow an estimated 14 percent.
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