Blue light-blocking glasses don’t work
A new meta-analysis of 17 studies finds that blue light-blocking glasses don’t deliver any real benefits, according to NBC News. While sellers often claim…
Author: Rick Good
Rick Good spent ten years in the newspaper business, including with The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) and The Greenville News (Greenville, SC). He co-wrote, with Melinda Coleman, Rutledge to Riley: Governors of South Carolina, 1776–Present (Published by The Greenville News), and is the author of Mind Games Trivia #1 (Amazon). He has recently spent 15 years creating original trivia content through Sounds Good Mobile Entertainment and continues that with his new company, SGME Software. He edits The Smart Reader's money, real estate, and business coverage.
Extinguishing grease fires safely
A grease fire in the kitchen can escalate rapidly, but knowing how to respond is crucial for your safety. Never use water to put out a grease fire, – it…
Preventing shoulder injuries with proper lifting techniques
In the workplace, maintaining shoulder health is paramount to avoid debilitating injuries that can hamper productivity. Stiffness and pain are telltale…
Cooking safety starts with you: Preventing kitchen fires
Each year, households in the United States face the devastating consequences of kitchen fires, but with common-sense kitchen practices most of the risk…
Many ways to be scammed
Imposter scams and online shopping top the Federal Trade Commission’s 2022 list of financial frauds. A new August 2023 survey from GoBanking questioned…
Colorful twist in car resale value
A recent study by iseecars.com delves into the intriguing relationship between car color and resale value, producing an unexpected finding. The research…
Weigh the pros and cons before refinancing student loans
It’s hard to get past that student loan bill every month. But should you refinance? Financial experts are divided on the merits of refinancing. Notable…
Renting: A key to secure housing, stability
Among all the many necessities of life, nearly everyone pays rent at some point in their lives, but some don’t realize how important this can be. In the…
Book Review: Astonishing true life tale
Astonishing tale of true-life adventure The Siberia Job By Josh Haven It was 1994. The Berlin Wall had fallen and so had the government of the Soviet…
Hooked on history: the rise of Velcro
This might not come as much of a surprise, but Velcro has a rather gripping history. While taking a stroll through the Alps, Swiss engineer George de…