It’s actually here, Labor Day weekend — the dreaded three days that mark the end of summer, the end of fun, the end of all things good. No more outdoor movies, beers on patios, music in the park, free museums, IT’S ALL OVER, and will be replaced by Fall, which, fine, does offer great things like apple picking, beautiful leaves, Halloween, etc. Have the best damn Labor Day by listening to us and doing at least two-thirds of the things on our Labor Day List! MORE »

• U.S. WORKER PRODUCTIVITY HITS SIX-YEAR HIGH: Probably because everyone’s scared to death of losing their jobs, American productivity is at the highest rate since 2003. [Marketwatch]