EQRoy // ShutterstockThe most lucrative international airline route runs between New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport and Heathrow Airport in London. It reaps annual revenues of $1.16 billion for British Airways. About a third of the seats are first class or business class. The revenue per hour of flight time is more than $27,000.
Getty ImagesAn engraving of The Pioneer, Pullman's first sleeper car, circa 1869.
Kean Collection/Getty ImagesA group of officers stand near a railway carriage in an emergency camp during the Pullman strike in Chicago in July 1894. The strike began when workers at George Pullman's railroad car manufacturing company protested against unfair wages and living conditions.
Rokas Tenys // ShutterstockA global study of plastic waste found that Coca-Cola was the biggest polluter for the second year in a row. The group Break Free From Plastic used almost 73,000 volunteers over two months in 51 countries who picked up more than 476,000 pieces of plastic waste, nearly half of which had an identifiable consumer brand. They found almost 12,000 pieces of Coca-Cola plastics in 37 countries. Nestlé placed a distant second with more than 4,800 pieces in 31 countries, followed by Pepsi with over 3,300 in 28 countries.
David Tonelson // ShutterstockBeing a parking lot attendant is the worst job in the United States, according to data from PayScale and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The rating was based on pay and benefits, work environment, public and personal perceptions of the work, work-life balance, and interpersonal relationships with colleagues. Other jobs on the "worst" list include dishwashers, cafeteria attendants, and dry-cleaning workers.
Chicago TribuneWhat's an end-of-summer bash without hot dogs? The quintessential warm-weather food is stress-free. Just cook them up for a few minutes and call it a day. This recipe suggests serving your franks Chicago-style with yellow mustard, celery salt, relish, chopped raw onion, tomato slices, sport peppers and long slivers of jumbo dill pickle. For the Chicago-Style Hot Dog recipe, click here.
wundervisuals/E+/Getty ImagesOf course, no Labor Day bash would be complete without burgers. The sandwich is as American as it gets. This twist on a classic burger incorporates soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar and spicy steak sauce with ground beef. For the Bold and Spicy Burgers recipe, click here.
lev radin // ShutterstockRunning neck and neck with Bill Gates, Amazon head Jeff Bezos has reigned as the richest person in the world for the past two years. The founder of the online retailing giant was worth $131 billion, up $19 billion from a year earlier, according to Forbes. Even after his much-publicized divorce settlement in which his now ex-wife MacKenzie Bezos was awarded more than $38 billion in Amazon stock, Bezos is expected to keep his title as the wealthiest person in the world.
fizkes // ShutterstockBusinesses with women owning, operating, or controlling at least 51% of the company grew from 402,000 in 1972 to 12.3 million in 2018. Today, 1.1 million businesses with employees in the United States are owned by women. That's one in five. In recent years, the number of women-owned companies has grown at about twice the pace of companies owned by men.
Jacqui Wedewer/The Daily MealLike tacos? Like dip? Then make taco dip! This recipe serves as an easily customizable base. You can whip up some seasoned ground beef or keep it no-cook and use black olives, avocado, jalapenos and more yummy toppings. For the Easy Taco Dip recipe, click here.
cristian ghisla // ShutterstockThe most expensive car ever introduced is the Bugatti La Voiture Noire, which made its debut at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. Its asking price was $12.5 million, and Bugatti said it sold for $18.7 million. Bugatti also said the car was not finished and would take 2.5 years to be delivered.
Kaspars Grinvalds // ShutterstockEach day, over 293 billion emails are sent around the world, according to estimates. That figure is expected to top 347 billion by 2023.
Michael Tercha/Chicago TribuneAlthough grilled chicken takes longer to cook than steak, burgers or hot dogs, it doesn't require much attention. In this recipe, the chicken is simply marinated in lemon, vinegar, honey, mustard, dill and basil. All you need to do is grill it for 15 to 20 minutes, turning once. For the Grilled, Dilled Lemon Chicken With Honey and Dijon recipe, click here.
BublikHaus/ShutterstockA Sharp Knife Is A Must|One mistake commonly made by amateur cooks is not investing in a sharp set of knives. Why cook a perfect steak and then ruin everything by slicing it with a dull knife? No way. Make sure to cut against the grain so you can enjoy your delicious, perfectly cooked steak the proper way.
Andrey_Popov // ShutterstockSome 172 million people were unemployed in 2018 around the world, according to the most recent data available. That translates to a global unemployment rate of 5%. The unemployment rate is expected to remain steady this year and next, although in actual numbers it is expected to rise to 174 million people next year because of growth in the size of the labor force.
Katherine Martinelli/The Daily MealThe best part about summer cooking is having many chances to put your grill to use. Because of the grill's intense heat, you can have food on the table in minutes with little-to-no prep involved. Here, salmon fillets are brushed with mayonnaise and grilled for about four minutes on each side. For the Mayo Grilled Salmon recipe, click here.
CHAINFOTO24 // ShutterstockThree out of five workers around the world—about 2 billion people—are informal workers, meaning their jobs are neither regulated nor protected by law. Typical examples of such workers are street vendors and migrant workers.
Spiroview Inc // ShutterstockThe number of billionaires around the world dropped by 55 this year from last year to 2,153, according to Forbes' annual list. Nearly half had less money than they did the year before, down $400 billion overall, and 247 people dropped off the list altogether. Meanwhile, the United States has more billionaires than ever—607—14 of whom rate among the world's 20 richest people.
Patrick Krabeepetcharat/ShutterstockDon't Be Stingy With Salt|One lesson you definitely learned from grandma's cooking is to not be stingy with salt. Well, the same holds true for cooking the perfect steak. When preparing your steak, make sure you coat the entire thing in salt before it goes on the grill, this will give it that restaurant-quality flavor you're looking for.
Bruce C. Murray // ShutterstockIn the United States, Hawaii has the highest rate of labor union membership, at over 23%. In second place is New York, where more than 22% of workers are unionized. The lowest rates of unionization are in North Carolina and South Carolina, both at 2.7%.
Stephen Dunn/Getty ImagesDedicated to American strength and ingenuity, Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday of every September. Originally held on a Tuesday in 1882, 1884 marked the beginning of the Monday tradition. Credit: The U.S. Department of Labor
Chicago Tribune historicalA Pullman Palace car built in the 1880 or 1890s during the Gilded Age.
Alex Ruhl // ShutterstockGlobally, about 1.6 billion people regularly use WhatsApp for instant messaging. The most widely used of the instant messaging systems, it's particularly popular outside the United States.
FabrikaSimf/ShutterstockIt All Starts With Defrosting Properly|Before starting the grill or adding your marinade, you need to first properly defrost your steak. If you're working with a thin steak, it will take less time to defrost. Also, the longer you wait to cook it, the less red the steak will look. Defrost your raw steak in the fridge about a day or two before cooking, and it can last in the fridge for up to five days.
LauriPatterson/E+ via Getty ImagesUse A Meat Thermometer|Two safety measures you should take before grilling include making sure your meat hasn't spoiled and making sure it's cooked through before serving. One way to do this is by investing in a meat thermometer. A meat thermometer guarantees that the inside of your steak is the right temperature before pulling it off the grill. But everyone has different preferences on the color of their meat, so this will vary.
Arina P Habich/ShutterstockClean Your Grill Before Cooking|After starting your grill and letting it heat up, make sure it's clean. You should use a grill brush to clean the grill grates. Then, coat the grates in a grill spray or vegetable oil.
Rawpixel.com // ShutterstockOne out of every five U.S. workers has no retirement savings, according to a study by the Northwestern Mutual insurance company. Among baby boomers—those at or near retirement age, one in three has less than $25,000 put away for retirement. At 38%, more American workers say they expect to work until age 70 or beyond than the 33% who say they expect to retire between the ages of 65 and 69.
Igor Plotnikov // ShutterstockApple is the biggest company in the world, with a market value of $961 billion. In second place is Microsoft, with a market value of $946 billion, and in third place is Amazon, at $916 billion.
Studio Dagdagaz // ShutterstockInstead of taking a cue from thousands of companies around the world moving toward more sustainable practices, Procter & Gamble (purveyors of Charmin), Kimberly-Clark (Cottonelle and Scott), and Georgia-Pacific (Angel Soft, Quilted Northern) are still deriving toilet tissue from Canada's boreal forest, an old-growth forest home to 600 indigenous communities and millions of species, including the boreal caribou. The country's forest loses over 1 million acres of trees annually. Meanwhile, the U.S. tissue market brings in $31 billion in revenue. As other toilet tissue manufacturers increasingly use recycled products to create biodegradable toilet tissue, the aforementioned brands have not done likewise.
a katz // ShutterstockThe minimum wage was designed to provide a living wage that could cover basic expenses such as food and shelter. The first federal minimum wage in the United States was set in 1938 at 25 cents an hour (about $4.53 today). Since then, the minimum wage has been raised 22 times, most recently in 2009. Today the federal minimum wage is $7.25 an hour. Analyst David Cooper from the Economic Policy Group found that raising the minimum wage to $10.10 an hour would lower government expenses for income-supported programs by more than $7.6 billion.
freeskyline/iStock/Getty Images PlusBelieve it or not, you can make delicious salmon cakes by using canned salmon. The flavor is still dynamic, but you don't have to fuss with cooking or shredding the salmon by hand. Serve it on a roll with a dollop of guacamole. It's sure to be one of your best summer salmon recipes. For the Quick and Easy Salmon Cakes recipe, click here.
Carolyn Menyes/The Daily MealNo cookout would be complete without a classic macaroni salad. Serve it as a vegetarian main dish or as a side to burgers, pulled pork sandwiches, ribs and more BBQ favs. For the All-American Macaroni Salad recipe, click here.
mirtmirt // ShutterstockGlobally, 48% of women participate in the paid labor force. That compares with 75% of men.
Eberly Film Labs for The Daily Meal; Shannon Kinsella, food stylingRemember the red chile-garlic rub you used on the grilled corn? It's back with this smoky beef and mushroom kebabs. Paired with a smoky dry rub, making these kebabs is effortless but they'll taste like they've been marinating for days. For the Smoky Beef and Mushroom Kebabs recipe, click here.
Lesterman/ShutterstockHave A Safe Zone|Steak isn't one of the easiest weeknight dinners to make, which is why you want to make sure you get it right. To avoid overcooking your steak, have a safe zone on the grill. This is where the heat is slightly lower than the heat on the rest of the grill. If you're using a charcoal grill, one easy way to do this is by having a section of the grill where there are no coals underneath.
Harold Revoir/Chicago TribuneThis duplex at 535 and 533 E. 112th St., shown in 1961, was originally built for Pullman officials.
grandriver/E+ via Getty ImagesTo Cook A Medium-Rare Steak|Unlike grilling chicken, steak can be a little undercooked. To cook a medium-rare steak, which has a warm red center, the temperature of the steak should be 135 degrees.
Jackson Stock Photography // ShutterstockIn the United States, about half of small businesses survive at least five years. Of those that launched in 2017, four out of five lasted to the following year, according to the most recent government statistics.
Mario Tama/Getty ImagesPower to the people! There are currently 15.6 million labor union members in the U.S. Hawaii and New York have the highest numbers of members, while North Carolina is one of the lowest. Credit: The U.S. Census Bureau
William McDill/ShutterstockKnow How To Set Up Your Gas Grill|You don't need to take an online cooking class to learn how to grill. To cook with a gas grill, start by lifting the lid — this will let out any built-up gas. Then turn the valve on top of the propane tank counter-clockwise until it no longer turns. If your grill has an igniter button, turn the burners all the way up and press the button. If you don't have an igniter button, just use a long lighter to start the burner. Let the grill heat up before starting to cook.
Chicago Tribune historical photoA soldier — identified in the original photo caption only as "Pvt. Ramirez" — is welcomed by J.L. Fischer, Pullman porter, as Ramirez prepares to board a Pullman car on the Pennsylvania lines at Union Station for a trip south in 1945.
DuxX // ShutterstockOne in five companies in the United States is family owned. Typically, the fields with the most family owned firms are company management, real estate, accommodations, and food services.
Sebastiana Raw/ShutterstockHave A Variety Of Seasonings On Deck|If there's one lesson you've taken away from watching your parents cook, it's that seasoning is everything. And if there's one step that can truly take your steak to the next level, it's to season with intent and generosity. While it may seem simple, salt, pepper and garlic might be all your steak needs for a nice seasoning.
Arina P Habich/ShutterstockSafety First|When making any home-cooked meal, it's important for safety to be a top priority — a rule that especially applies to grilling. Give your grill a once-over before firing it up this summer. Make sure the burners haven't rusted out and that there's no damage to the propane tank.
Monkey Business Images // ShutterstockAlmost 31 million small businesses, generally defined as those with fewer than 500 employees, operate in the United States. They comprise 99.9% of all U.S. businesses and employ almost 60 million people—over 47% of the nation's workers.
Olga Miltsova/ShutterstockIf you're having a smaller Labor Day gathering and plan to get a fire going once the apps and entrees have been consumed, no dessert does it better than s'mores. It's essentially a do-it-yourself treat, so all you need to do is get the supplies. For the Ooey Gooey S'mores recipe, click here.
Rawpixel.com // ShutterstockA recent study of office workers found they spent only 43% of their time on primary job responsibilities and that they were interrupted an average of 14 times a day. The study looked at 3,750 office workers in Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States at companies with at least 500 employees who worked at a computer and collaborated with other employees.
ChameleonsEye // ShutterstockAround the world, women are paid about 20% less than men. The gender pay gap is widest at the high end of the pay scale in high-income countries, and it is widest among lower-paid workers in low- and middle-income countries, according to the International Labour Organization.
DoublePHOTO studio // ShutterstockThe most dangerous jobs in the United States are in the commercial fishing industry, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' National Census Of Fatal Occupational Injuries annual report. The work involves exposure to extreme weather and slippery decks and injured workers may be far from medical care when an accident occurs. Most deaths are from drowning, and the fatality rate in the industry was 100 per 100,000 workers.
Chicago Herald and ExaminerPullman conductor F.A. Toland, left, helps Seymour Berkson, a Chicago Herald and Examiner reporter, with boxes at the Illinois Central Railroad depot in Chicago, circa 1926.
Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago TribuneAri Brown at the Chicago Jazz Festival at the Pritzker Pavilion in 2018.
Kristen Mendiola/The Daily Meal; Shannon Kinsella/food stylingAn aromatic masterpiece, these lemon-and-lavender sparklers will keep your party guests refreshed and your workload light. Prepare the cocktail by mixing together simple syrup, lemon juice, rum and lavender, then chill the cocktail for at least two hours. For the Lemon and Lavender Sparklers recipe, click here.
Maryse Chevriere/The Daily MealBeyond slicing and scooping, guacamole is one of the easiest dips you can make< for your labor-free Labor Day party. All you need to do is mash avocados with lime juice, salt and pepper. If you have time, toss in some sliced onion and jalapeno like this recipe. For the Fresh Guacamole recipe, click here.
Elena Veselova/ShutterstockOr Choose A Marinade|You can also add a marinade to your steak. Marinades, which are usually a mixture of oils, acid, herbs and spices, are great when cooking thinner cuts of meat. But, to make an effective marinade, you should leave a chunk of time to let the meat marinate in it before cooking.Â
Mironov Vladimir/ShutterstockGet Fancy|After putting your steak on the grill, leave it be for a few minutes. This will ensure that the meat gets a nice crust on the outside. Then, to achieve grill-master level, give the steak a 1/3-turn on each side — a technique that will give the steak those iconic criss-cross grill marks you see at great steakhouses.
mavo // ShutterstockMore than four out of five small businesses in the United States—about 25 million—have no employees. Known as nonemployers, these include such positions as independent contractors and real estate agents.
hans engbers // ShutterstockThe largest corporate fine in history was levied against BP after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010 in the Gulf of Mexico. The settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice ordered the British company to pay $20.8 billion. The second-biggest fine was $16.65 billion levied against Bank of America in 2014 for the role it played in the 2007 subprime mortgage crisis, and third-biggest was a fine of $13 billion against JP Morgan for its role in the financial crisis.
Valentyn Volkov/ShutterstockKnow What Cut Of Steak Is Best For You|Whether you're cooking a rib-eye, porterhouse or other cuts served at the best steakhouses in America, you should know what you're buying before you bring it home. The method you use for cooking your steak depends on the cut you get. Assess your budget, skill level and what kind of dish you want to cook before you fire up the grill.
A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter MuseumDignitaries known as the Laundrymen stand on the steps of Hotel Florence in the 1880s in a photo on exhibit at the Pullman visitor center at 112th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue.
tab62/ShutterstockKnow How To Set Up Your Charcoal Grill|Say goodbye to dinners made from canned goods — it's time you fire up that charcoal grill that's been sitting in your backyard all year. Start by lifting the lid to the grill and removing the top cooking grate. Then, add your coals to the grill by arranging them in a pyramid shape. Add lighter fluid to the top of the coals and light them immediately. Once the coals turn grey with ash, put the top grate back on and close the lid. Let the grill heat up before cooking on it.
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Bill Pugliano/Getty ImagesAll men might be created equal, but their minimum wages certainly aren't. Kansas has the lowest minimum wage rate in the country, with a basic minimum rate per hour of $2.65. Washington, which has rates that are adjusted in relation to the consumer price index, has the highest basic minimum rate at $8.55. Credit: The U.S. Department of Labor
natashamam/ShutterstockCHERRY MOCHA SMOOTHIE | Cherries are among the foods that may help to lower your risk of cancer. Incorporate them into your diet by making this cherry mocha smoothie. For the Cherry Mocha Smoothie recipe, click here.
Denis Linine // ShutterstockThe Economist created its Big Mac index in 1986 to estimate purchasing power in countries around the world based on the McDonald's hamburger. Most recently, the most expensive Big Mac was found in Switzerland at about $6.80, and the cheapest in Ukraine at roughly $1.67.
nata_vkusidey/iStock/Getty Images PlusBelieve it or not, making hummus from scratch is super easy. Although the main ingredient is typically garbanzo beans, this recipe uses white beans, which are added to a food processor and pulsed with olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes and parsley until smooth. Drizzle with olive oil and serve with pita chips, pretzels or sliced veggies. For the White Bean Hummus recipe, click here.
Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune for The Daily Meal; Shannon Kinsella/food stylingParfaits are often relegated to breakfast but they also make for great desserts. Swap out granola for crumbled cookies and sweetened whipped cream. It's one of many no-bake desserts perfect for hot summer days. For the Nectarine and Berry Parfaits recipe, click here.
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesLabor Day was born out of struggle from the very beginning. Railroad workers in Pullman, Ill., distraught over wage cuts and lay-offs during the 1893 depression, went on strike, boycotted Pullman railroad cars and eventually rioted. President Grover Cleveland was immediately under pressure from railroad executives and declared the strike an illegal act. Twelve-thousand troops were deployed to break the strike and two men lost their lives in the clash. The legislation to make Labor Day and official holiday arrived for Cleveland's signature six days later. Cleveland signed, thinking of the 1864 election year. The conciliatory gesture was brushed aside - laborers still resented Cleveland's actions and the Democratic party abandoned the President for William Jennings Bryan as their next candidate. Credit: NewsHour with Jim Lehrer/PBS
Taimy Alvarez/Sun SentinelLike coleslaw, summer parties can feel incomplete without mayo-based potato salad. This restaurant-worthy recipe uses traditional ingredients like celery and parsley, but there are plenty of ways to make potato salad if you want to mix it up for Labor Day this year. For the Creamy Potato Salad recipe, click here.
Joshua Resnick/ShutterstockTake It Off The Grill A Little Early|Use your meat thermometer to make sure the steak is cooked to your preferred doneness. Remove the meat from the grill when the thermometer reads 5 degrees lower than the desired temperature. And, if you're planning to save some for leftovers, check out our guide for making your food last longer.
Doug Kapustin, Special to The Baltimore SunTraditionally, the batch cocktail is made by mixing an assortment of spirits with sweet, sour and bitter flavors. Maraschino liqueur, lemon and agave are used here. For the Botanical Bucket Punch recipe, click here.
Kristen Mendiola/The Daily Meal; Shannon Kinsella/food stylingMost Southerners will agree that bourbon is the spirit of summer. While they might prefer it over ice or in iced tea, this recipe cuts the spirit's intensity by turning it into a cocktail with pineapple, ginger and apple juice. For the Pineapple, Ginger and Bourbon Chiller recipe, click here.
Blackregis // ShutterstockThe most expensive 30-second spot on U.S. broadcast television this year was on NBC's "Sunday Night Football." That spot costs on average more than $685,000. The second-most-expensive spot was on Fox Television's "Thursday Night Football," at more than $540,000 for 30 seconds.
Stephen Chernin/Getty ImagesThough originally intended to display the strength of the American worker and create a platform for laborers' rights, today Labor Day often signals an end to summer as that last long weekend to take in some sun and relaxation. On the Labor Day resource page, USA.gov tracks airport delays by linking to the Air Traffic Control System Command Center.
Valentyn Volkov/ShutterstockTo Cook A Well-Done Steak|If you're cooking steak for your kids, they'll likely want theirs without any pink in it. To achieve a steak that's cooked through with very little to no pink, the temperature of the meat should be 160 degrees.
Roung Chanthasiri // ShutterstockAbout one in 10 businesses in the United States is a nonprofit, meaning the businesses exist to promote a cause rather than earnings. They are concentrated in health, education, and the arts. The average pay of a nonprofit employee was $53,700 in 2017, compared with $55,500 at a for-profit, and in more than half the states, the average pay at nonprofits was higher.
VasiliyBudarin/ShutterstockChoose Your Rub|One way to take a cheap steak up a notch is by making a good rub, which is most commonly a mixture of dry spices and seasonings that are rubbed onto the surface of the meat. One great advantage of rubs is their ability to help create a particularly delicious crust on your steak, which helps seal in flavor and moisture.
Arnold Zann/Chicago TribuneThe Pullman Methodist Church at 112th and St. Lawrence in the Pullman neighborhood on Nov. 8, 1968.
Africa Studio/ShutterstockKnow How To Slice It|Make dinner at home feel like a true restaurant experience by slicing your steak like a pro. After letting your meat rest for a few minutes, carefully slice against the grain to ensure maximum tenderness. Doing so results in shorter muscle fibers, which will ensure that each mouthful is buttery and delicious.
Sheila Fitzgerald // ShutterstockThe biggest-selling table wine brand in the United States is Barefoot, owned by the E. & J. Gallo Winery. It had more than $668 million in sales in 2019. In second place was Sutter Home, with 2019 sales of about $388 million.
J. Emilio Flores/Getty ImagesThe actual Labor Day legislation passed in 1894 outlines the activities to be held on the holiday, including a parade displaying "the strength and esprit de corps of the trade and labor organizations," followed by activities for parade-goers, workers and their families. Credit: The U.S. Department of Labor
Carolyn Menyes/The Daily MealPasta salad is already fairly labor-free. All you need to do is slice up your favorite veggies and cook the pasta. Make the process even easier by opting for store-bought Italian dressing. For the Zesty Italian Pasta Salad recipe, click here.
bondvit // ShutterstockThe best-selling vehicle worldwide in 2019 was the Toyota Corolla, which has earned the title as the best-selling car of all time. It was introduced in 1966. In second place was the Ford F-Series of pickup trucks, followed by the Toyota RAV4 that beat out the Honda Civic.
Chicago Tribune archivePullman cars are prepared for shipment to Brazil from the yards at 707 E. 111th St.
Mariusz S. Jurgielewicz/ShutterstockBuy A Strong Pair Of Tongs|There are plenty of cooking tools you need in your kitchen, and a good pair of tongs is one of them. If you're planning to grill the perfect steak this summer, you shouldn't be using a flimsy pair of tongs, or even worse, a fork. It's dangerous and you could even end up dropping the steak.
Jose M. Osorio / Chicago TribuneCanada geese fly over the Historic Pullman Visitor Center in Chicago's Pullman neighborhood on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021.(Jose M. Osorio/ Chicago Tribune)
lumen-digital // ShutterstockAbout 77 million automobiles are predicted to be sold internationally by the end of this year, down over 3 million in what would be the worst car sales slump since the Great Recession. In the United States, sales aren't expected to exceed 16.9 million in 2019.
Kristen Mendiola/The Daily Meal; Shannon Kinsella/food stylingBrandy slush — As the name implies, brandy is the main component in this cocktail. It's poured into buckets and mixed with citrus juices, usually from frozen concentrates. For the Brandy Slush recipe, click here.
Saklakova // ShutterstockAbout one in 10 U.S. workers belonged to a labor union, or about 14.7 million workers, as of 2018. By comparison, in 1983, the first year for which there is comparable data, 17.7 million U.S. workers belonged to a union, or one in five.
Jose M. Osorio / Chicago TribuneCanada geese fly over the Historic Pullman Visitor Center in Chicago's Pullman neighborhood on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021.(Jose M. Osorio/ Chicago Tribune)
pcruciatti // ShutterstockChina has the most internet users, at 854 million, followed by India and then the United States. Rounding out the top five countries are Indonesia and Brazil. Worldwide, the number of internet users is estimated at more than 4.5 billion.
jeffwqc/iStock via Getty ImagesGet A Grill Thermometer|Next time you go to the grocery store, invest in a grill thermometer. This will let you know when the grill is hot enough to properly cook on. The best temperature to cook steaks is between 450 and 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
NicoElNino // ShutterstockA study by the Adobe software company found that 46% of email users reach what is called 'Inbox Zero,' when every email has been acted upon—answered, deleted, or delegated. Millennials were most likely to clear their inboxes, and baby boomers least likely.
a katz // ShutterstockTwenty-nine states and the District of Columbia have minimum wages that are higher than the federal minimum wage, which is $7.25 an hour. Five states—Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Tennessee—do not have a minimum wage of their own. New Jersey and Maryland are raising their minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2024, Illinois by 2025, and California for some workers by 2022 and others by 2023.
Nataliya Arzamasova/ShutterstockSTRAWBERRY LEMONADE FROZEN POPS | Sipping on a strawberry lemonade is one of those essential summertime experiences. Turn that drink into these super easy frozen pops. For the Strawberry Lemonade Frozen Pops recipe, click here.
Arnold Zann/Chicago TribuneThe Florence Hotel at 111th and Cottage Grove in the Pullman neighborhood on Nov. 8, 1968.
Arnold Zann/Chicago TribuneMarket Square at 112th Street and Champlain Avenue in Pullman in 1968.
Bill Hogan, Chicago TribuneIf you want to serve steak at your Labor Day party but don't want to break the bank, flank steak is a great alternative to filet mignon. The thin, lean meat cooks in minutes but don't forgo the marinade — it's the key to cooking budget-friendly steaks. For the Grilled Marinated Flank Steak recipe, click here.
Natalia Lisovskaya/ShutterstockDry Your Steak|One steakhouse secret only the experts know is the importance of a dry steak. If the surface of your steak is not dry before it hits the grill, you aren't going to get that desirable crust, so make sure you pat off any excess moisture with a paper towel prior to cooking.
senk/ShutterstockHow To Shut Down A Charcoal Grill|If you're grilling with a charcoal grill, fully close the vents and dampers, cutting off the oxygen supply to the coal. Whether you're using a gas or charcoal grill, be sure to clean the grate while it's still hot — this will make it easier to get off any food stuck on the grill. Keep in mind that forgetting to turn off your grill and not cleaning it properly are two bad cooking mistakes you need to stop making.
Andrey Danilovich/E+/Getty ImagesCrafting a Labor Day menu is hard, especially if your guests have varying dietary restrictions. Luckily, these shrimp sandwiches will satisfy pescatarians and carnivores alike. Use cooked shrimp to save on time and prep work. For the Shrimp Sandwiches With Chili Mayonnaise recipe, click here.
testing // ShutterstockThe four biggest banks in the world are based in China, led by the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China. The next five biggest banks are American, with JP Morgan Chase in fifth place, followed by Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, and HSBC. Placing 10th was Japan's Mitsubishi UFC.
Margoe Edwards/ShutterstockOLD-FASHIONED PEACH COBBLER | Peach cobbler is one of the most iconic Southern dishes and while fresh peaches are ideal, you can swap them for frozen peaches so you can enjoy this dessert any time of year. For the Old-Fashioned Peach Cobbler recipe, click here.
vengerof/ShutterstockTo Cook A Rare Steak|For a hearty steak, perfect to pair with a refreshing beer, you're likely going to want to cook it rare. To achieve a cool red center while maintaining safety, the temperature of the steak should be 125 degrees.
Chicago TribunePullman rowhouses on Champlain Avenue in 1952 looking south from 114th Street remain in relatively good condition.
Kristen Mendiola/The Daily Meal; Shannon Kinsella/food stylingAlthough Labor Day is in September, temperatures can easily be 90 degrees (or higher). Cool down by making a bunch of refreshing cocktails, like this red wine and berry spritzer. You can prepare this cocktail in a big batch so your guests can refill their own glasses. For the Red Wine and Berry Spritzers recipe, click here.
martinh70/E+ via Getty ImagesTo Cook A Medium-Well Steak|To cook a medium-well steak, which has a slightly pink center, the temperature of the steak should be 150 degrees. This is a method you can achieve in less than an hour.
John g. Mabanglo/AFP/Getty ImagesThere's a reason why the U.S. celebrates Labor Day; 154.4 million reasons to be exact. That's the number of American citizens older than 16 in the U.S. labor force as of 2008. This work force is made up of 71.9 million women and 82.6 million men. Credit: The U.S. Census Bureau
Rawpixel.com // ShutterstockOn the whole, employees checked on their work emails an average of 209 minutes a day, down from 256 minutes in 2016, a recent survey found. A quarter of people said they checked their work emails while they were still at home, getting ready for work, or having breakfast, and found 13% checked their work emails while still in bed.
SMarina/ShutterstockNo Labor Day party would be complete without a smattering of different appetizers, but that doesn't mean you need to spend hours in the kitchen mixing dips and frying chicken wings. These Caprese skewers are a no-cook side that come together in 20 minutes. For the Caprese Skewers With Pesto recipe, click here.
Chicago Herald and ExaminerThe Shedd Aquarium's first fish car, named Nautilus, circa 1930. Nautilus was built in Chicago at the Pullman Car Works on the South Side. From 1930 until 1957, it made nearly annual excursions to collect aquatic life from around the world and transport it to Chicago. The 83-foot-long, slate green steel car was custom built, with fish tanks and a living area for the crew. Along the top of the car, it read "John G. Shedd Aquarium, Chicago" in gold block letters and, below the window line, "Nautilus."
puhhha // ShutterstockRanked based on pay, stress levels, future prospects, and work-life balance, being a software developer is currently the best job to have, according to a survey by U.S. News & World Report. In second place came statistician, followed by physician's assistant and dentist.
Bart Sadowski // ShutterstockAt about $300,000 a share, Berkshire Hathaway is the most expensive stock in the world. The company is headed by billionaire Warren Buffett, who built the textile manufacturing company into a multinational conglomerate after acquiring it in 1965. Among its companies and subsidiaries are GEICO Insurance, Duracell, BNSF Railway, and Benjamin Moore & Co.
J. Emilio Flores/Getty ImagesThere is still debate over who founded the first Labor Day more than a century ago. While some records indicate Peter J. McGuire, co-founder of of the American Federation of Labor, first suggested the holiday in 1882, others claim Matthew McGuire, then secretary of the Central Labor Union in New York came up with the idea to celebrate the nation's workers. Credit: The U.S. Department of Labor
William Hager/ShutterstockHow To Shut Down A Gas Grill|Shutting down your grill properly is the last step to cooking the perfect steak. If you have a gas grill, turn off the burners and close the valve on the propane tank. Afterward, sit back, relax and enjoy your delicious and hearty dinner.
Eberly Film Labs for The Daily Meal; Shannon Kinsella/food stylingThe key to this recipe is the red chile-garlic butter, which can be prepared before Labor Day and served on top of veggies, steak, burgers and more. The butter adds a spicy, richness to the corn that's amplified when it's grilled until the husks are blackened and tender. For the Grilled Corn with Red Chile Garlic Butter recipe, click here.
haoliang/iStock/Getty Images PlusColeslaw may be one of the worst foods you can serve at a cookout — mayo and the hot sun aren't exactly a match made in heaven — but this classic side dish is hard to give up. Make this zesty coleslaw and keep it indoors. For the Zesty Coleslaw recipe, click here.
Mario Tama/Getty ImagesFor some Americans, the work day is never done. There are about eight million citizens who work more than one job, four million of which work one full-time job and another part-time job. There are 288,000 workers who moonlight with two full-time jobs. Credit: The U.S. Census Bureau
ronstik // ShutterstockSlightly more than 1 million businesses opened in 2018, while 888,000 closed—a net increase of 115,000. Openings have outpaced closings for the past eight years, according to the federal government's Small Business Administration.
Canadapanda // ShutterstockThe holiday shopping season for 2019, defined as starting on the day after Thanksgiving, or Black Friday, and ending on Christmas Day, is the shortest season possible at 26 days. This is six days shorter than the shopping season of 2018. The shorter season may mean retailers offer discounts and sales prices earlier in the season so deliveries arrive on time.
J. Emilio Flores/Getty ImagesThough the first Labor Day was celebrated in New York City by 10,000 workers Sept. 5, 1882, official legislation declaring it a national holiday didn't pass through Congress until June 28, 1894. Credit: The U.S. Department of Labor
QualityHD // ShutterstockEmploying the most people in the world is Walmart, which in fiscal year 2018 had about 2.2 million workers. Walmart has nearly 4,800 stores in the United States. The first Walmart opened in Arkansas in 1962, and the retailer had stores in every state as of 1995, when it opened its first locations in Vermont.
Monkey Business Images // ShutterstockIn the United States, small businesses created 9.6 million net new jobs from 2000 to 2018—nearly two-thirds of the nation's net new job creation. During the same period, large businesses created 5.2 million jobs.
nata_zhekova/iStock via Getty ImagesTo Cook A Medium Steak|Like the way you might grill a salmon, cooking steak medium leaves it with a warm pink center. To achieve this, the temperature of the steak should be 145 degrees.
Aleksandr Rybalko // ShutterstockAgricultural jobs are falling significantly around the world. The most recent statistics show agriculture comprised 28% of world employment; in 1991 it stood at 44%. But in low-income countries, 63% of workers are still in agriculture, down eight percentage points over the same time period.
Chicago Tribune historical photoThe main body of the Antarctic snow cruiser, which was 95% complete when this photo was taken on Sept. 29. 1939, was constructed at the Pullman-Standard Car Manufacturing Company at 111th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue in Chicago. The cruiser was built by Dr. Thomas C. Pouiter of Chicago for explorer Admiral Richard E. Byrd.
Chicago Tribune historical photoAn 1890s view, looking north, of the area now known as Grant Park. It was a site of squatters' shacks, livery stables and mountains of garbage. Troops were camped there in 1894 during the Pullman strike. There was also a reunion of Civil War veterans in 1890 that included camps in the park.
Arnold Zann/Chicago TribuneThe Pullman neighborhood on Nov. 8, 1968.
Lauri Patterson/E+/Getty ImagesTo make this roasted garden salsa, you only need four ingredients: tomatoes, jalapenos, salt and fresh cilantro. This salsa comes together in 20 minutes. For the Roasted Garden Salsa recipe, click here.
Carolin Sunshine // ShutterstockCalifornia makes so much wine that if it were a country, it would be the world's fourth-largest producer after the top three—France, Italy, and Spain. California produces almost 600 million gallons of wine a year.
Monkey Business Images // ShutterstockA study of S&P 500 companies found four out of five firms paid their chief executives over 100 times the median paid to their workers. At one in 10 of those companies, the median pay for workers was below the federal poverty level—$27,005, according to the U.S. government—while the median chief executive pay was $12.3 million.
Cy Wolf / Chicago TribuneCTA cars at the Pullman plant at 720 E. 111th St., which were previewed on April 22, 1964, feature air-conditioning and the CTA's 180 "new look."
EQRoy // ShutterstockThe most lucrative airline route in the United States is United's flight between San Francisco International Airport and Liberty International Airport in Newark, New Jersey. The cross-country stretch generated $689 million in revenue last year for United Airlines.
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The most lucrative international airline route runs between New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport and Heathrow Airport in London. It reaps annual revenues of $1.16 billion for British Airways. About a third of the seats are first class or business class. The revenue per hour of flight time is more than $27,000.
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