Computer pioneer showed unique vision, persistence
In an industry given to handwringing over the few women in its ranks, computer software technology was actually pioneered by a woman, Dr. Grace Murray…
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.
Case study: How looting destroyed access to medicine
In June, after the death of George Floyd, looters in Chicago destroyed hundreds of businesses–among them, 70 of the 118 Walgreens stores in Chicago….
A fitness tracker at an amazing price
Fitness trackers are getting big-time smart, not just logging steps, but also hours you sleep, quality of hours and stairs you climb. Your watch knows all…
Tech gifts: Device checks your vision on phone
It’s probably not a substitute for the optometrist, but EyeQue VisionCheck could be used as a do-it-yourself prescription finder, and probably will be….
After-holiday cleanup: What to recycle
Wrap dominates the holidays: The boxes you wrap, the wrapping you trash, and the left-over wrap you’ll probably keep. Here’s a hint about gift wrap: It…
How to store gift wrap
Instead of using fancy gift wrap storage tubes, professional organizers recommend something much simpler: Trash cans. Use a tall trash can for all…
The actual reason for Christmas stockings
Some people may claim that the tradition of hanging stockings comes from old Norse or European legends involving Father Christmas and reindeer. There…
Before the guests arrive, clean the fridge
A refrigerator with plenty of room is a must when guests are bringing their famous dishes for the holiday feast. Of course, that means (cue scary music):…
Boxing Day: Time to give gifts, go to races
Boxing Day: time to give gifts, go to the races Boxing Day is celebrated in Canada and Britain. It falls on December 26, which is also St. Stephens Day….
400 years ago, Pilgrims’ first Christmas wasn’t exactly idyllic
Sixty-five days after setting off from England, the group of 100 travelers and their ship, the Mayflower, landed in in what is now modern-day Plymouth,…