Grocery self-service is an old, but new, concept
The checkout lines spill into the grocery store aisles and you suddenly regret swinging by to pick up dinner. But hey, wait! You can use the self-checkout…
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.
Business tips from the greatest showman
If you want to learn how to grow your business, learning from one of the greatest showmen in history is certainly a good place to start. P.T. Barnum is…
Odd jobs: How the mud man makes baseballs fly right
It’s a closely guarded secret, passed down from generation to generation. It helps save lives and is an integral part of a multi-billion dollar industry….
Ask the expert
What are contingencies in a real estate deal? A contingent offer is a standard way that buyers agree to purchase a home if certain conditions are met. If…
Finding a great place before back-to-school
If your back-to-school list includes a house, there’s still time to find a great place with a good school district and settle in for the year. Most people…
Clock in from paradise: Countries offer digital visas for remote workers
Does your home office look a little drab after years of remote work? Maybe it’s time to move — to Bali. The Indonesian province has long been a tourist…
Skincare basics: Common ingredients and what they do
There are thousands of skincare products on the market that make lots of big promises, like erasing wrinkles or reducing acne breakouts. But don’t let…
Makeup tips for video calls
If you’re a makeup wearer who does a lot of video calls, you might have noticed something: Makeup doesn’t look the same onscreen as it does in-person….
Enjoy the talented (but icky) Orb Weaver
Enjoy (sort of) the Orb Weaver in August Here you are enjoying your late summer walk through the woods when, eww, you walk right into a spider web. The…
The decline of an apex predator
The majestic lion that once roamed southern Europe, Asia, and Africa is largely gone today. Its numbers has decreased by at least 43 percent since the…