Recipe: In season now: Peas
In season now: Peas Green peas, also known as English or garden peas, are out of the garden and ready for dinner this month. Not only are they delicious,…
Author: Rick Good
Rick Good publishes The Smart Reader, a practical general-interest article library from SGME Software, LLC.
Hugs for autism
A new hug machine developed by Mary Temple Grandin is being marketed by a Danish company for the snuggly price of $35,000. The OrbisBox allows users to…
Help for Parkinson tremors
A new gyroscopic glove that reduces tremors from Parkinson’s Disease by 80 percent is currently in the prototype stage. GyroGear will begin shipping the…
Mobility for kids
Engineers at the Spanish National Research Council are conducting clinical trials of an exoskeleton for children. The 27-pound aluminum and titanium…
What to do
For all eye injuries: – DO NOT touch, rub or apply pressure to the eye. – DO NOT try to remove the object stuck in the eye. – Do not apply ointment or…
By the numbers: Eye Injuries
Most frequent eye injuries: – Manufacturing – 8,150 annually. – Construction – 5,200 annually. – Retail Trade – 4,220 annually. – Accommodation & Food…
10 second dash
Saving eyes from chemical burns is a race against time. Chemicals keep doing damage as long as they are in contact with the eye. Damage can be made worse…
Eye safety technology follows need
Flying particles and chemical splash are the two top causes of eye injuries in the workplace, but the majority of injuries could be prevented with proper…
Even the great ones can be bad with money
He mobilized a country, saved the Western World, and became a symbol of courage under fire. But he couldn’t hold onto a pound. So writes author David…
Going back to college? Use these two rules for borrowing
More education can equal a better job, but before you enroll in school, consider potential earnings versus cost. According to Mark Kantrowitz, publisher…