5 things to do with a leftover baked potato
If you have a cold, but fully baked, potato from the day before, you have a blank canvas that can be used for lots of dishes. 1. Quickie Potato Salad,…
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.
Raise a glass of Syllabub to the U.S.A.’s birthday (or Valentine’s Day!)
Here’s a perfect 1776 dish that feels almost shockingly modern and delicious today, and was extremely popular during the Revolution: The Syllabub was a…
Early Top Safety Picks for 2026 cars
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awards Top Safety Pick (TSP) and the higher Top Safety Pick+ (TSP+) designations to vehicles that excel…
Do video doorbell devices enhance home security?
Video doorbell devices, such as Ring or similar models, allow homeowners to monitor their front doors remotely via cameras, motion sensors, and apps….
Use your gift cards the right way
Gift cards can be a pretty handy gift and are usually nice to receive — provided you actually use them without letting them expire or incur fees for…
Understanding Trump Accounts: Building wealth for kids
Trump Accounts are a new government-backed savings program, designed to give American children a financial head start. Think of them as a simple,…
No tax on overtime explained
If you put in extra hours on the job, there’s good news from President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed in July 2025 and you are going to be…
Skilled trades are the future of jobs
Skilled trade jobs — such as electricians, plumbers, and construction workers — will remain vital and in high demand over the next 20 years (through at…
Longer version: Are data centers in space a pie in the sky?
Longer version of space data centers Are data centers in space a pie in the sky? It’s no secret that data centers have huge appetites for cash, land,…
Short version: Data centers in space? The pros and the cons
Data centers in space? The pros and the cons SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and Amazon’s Jeff Bezos have both pointed out that data centers to run AI might be best…