Help your teen have a safe, memorable prom night
High school graduation is an exciting time for seniors including proms and after-parties to attend, with prom safety rarely crossing their minds. Proms…
Author: Rick Good
Rick Good publishes The Smart Reader, a practical general-interest article library from SGME Software, LLC.
Earth Day: Star power, trash, tiny solar cells – Science takes up energy challenge
If you are worried about clean energy of the future, don’t spend too much time dwelling on the problem. Many new energy strategies are in the works…
Be aware of garden friends and foes!
Vegetables have relationships Be aware of garden friends and foes! Some plants thrive in each other’s company, but some just don’t get along. The cabbage…
All those lovely apps that we don’t use
According to nielsen.com, millions of apps are available for phones with more features added every day, but do we really use them? Not really. There are…
Tech business: Cutting the cord
Cutting the cord A Pew Research Center study published in December shows that 24 percent of Americans do not subscribe to cable or satellite television….
Tech business: Apple says Eli Lilly purchased 15,000 iPads
Apple says Eli Lilly purchased 15,000 iPads Eli Lilly and Apple are working together on a secret program to make the iPad more business-friendly. When the…
Tech business: Sony relocates playstation business to U.S.
As of April 1 … Sony relocates its PlayStation business to the United States A new company called Sony Interactive, — combining Sony Network…
Beard, moustache, or sideburns: Style them well
It’s nice not to have to shave every day, but caring for facial hair can take almost as much time and effort. Jeff Raider, CEO of Harry’s, a maker of…
The amazing bravery of animals has been recognized throughout history
Just north of the Children’s Zoo in New York’s Central park, you can see the statue of a Siberian Husky named Balto. He is standing at attention on a…
Have a happier marriage
Here’s how to start it: Marry your best friend of the opposite sex. Many studies show that married people are happier and more satisfied with their lives,…