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The 8 Best Produce Picks For Late Summer

Despite the fact that some kids are back in school and it’s getting dark earlier, summer is not over. And while the sun’s still shining, remember: Summertime is synonymous with delicious and abundant fresh produce.Though you can get most of these fruits and vegetables year-round, now is the time to take advantage of the peak flavor, freshness…

Down syndrome teens in Rhode Island crowdfund zombie movie dream

By John Larrabee PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Reuters) – Like many U.S. teens, Sam Suchman and Mattie Zufelt are fans of horror movies, which inspired them to begin work on a 30-minute action thriller they are due to finish shooting in the coming days. The 19-year-old friends and creators of “Sam & Mattie’s Teen Zombie Movie” decided not to let another trait they share – Down syndrome, a genetic disorder associated with

Ghana doctors union to suspend three-week strike

Doctors in Ghana will suspend a three-week strike they called to press for better conditions of service, the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) said on Friday. The decision will come as a relief to President John Mahama’s government, which is under pressure to control spending and stick to the terms of an International Monetary Fund deal aimed at reviving economic growth and ending a fiscal crisis. The strike was the first

Mandarin Oriental teams with Harrods for the holidays

Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London will bring holiday cheer to its guests through a partnership with its neighbor department store Harrods. During the Christmas season, Mandarin Oriental will have placement in Harrods’ window display, while the hotel will serve a taste of Harrods with a themed afternoon tea. Holidays are often a time of camaraderie between luxury establishments, giving them more of an opportunity to make a

Berluti streamlines the production process with new Italian facility

Berluti artisan at work French apparel and accessories label Berluti is boosting its expansion possibilities with a new workshop in Ferrare, Italy. This newly opened 86,000-square-foot space allows Berluti to double the number of artisans working at the atelier, helping the label as it grows its business internationally. These expanded production capabilities will support Berluti’s goal to be an all-around lifestyle brand. New home Berluti has housed production facilities in Ferrare