Where to vacation and avoid the August crowds
Peanut butter and jelly. Gin and tonic. August and crowds. They just go together. It’s understandable, as work schedules and school schedules seem to…
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.
Unclog a sink without harsh chemicals
Is there anything more annoying — or gross — than a slow-draining sink? It’s a common problem and one that generations of homeowners have resolved by…
Tourist death numbers not extreme
About 3 million Americans vacation in the Dominican Republic every year, but by June 2019, nine had died and at least four of those reportedly died after…
Robocalls: They probably have your number because of you
Heaven help you if your car’s warranty is running out or you have a student loan. Or even if you do not. Those robocalls may start to be oppressive,…
What to file and keep
Always keep filed or in a safety deposit box, according to AARP: * Original birth and marriage certificates * Social Security cards * Divorce decrees *…
Health benefits of golf? Extraordinary
As a sport of leisure and no physical contact, golf ranks among the world’s healthiest endeavors. Why? According to legendary fitness trainer and the…
Cord blood is showing promising results for gene therapy
Cord blood could yield new treatments for diseases — or even genetic cures. According to the Cord Blood Registry, recent studies using cord blood as a…
Keep active children healthy with sports nutrition for kids
Kids who love sports might need special nutritional help — even more food. According to Kids Health, most kids who eat healthy, well-balanced meals will…
Bedwetting might have medical causes
Even after a child is potty trained, they may still have issues with wetting the bed at night even if they show no issues with control during the day….
Back-to-school is big business
It’s an annual tradition for many: lugging the kids around for clothing and other supplies at back-to-school time. But it’s also big business, with this…