Memorial Day salutes remain
The parades, which once reigned across America on Memorial Day, are slowly slipping away, except in those small towns that still remember and honor those…
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.
The dramatic story of the well-traveled sweet potato
Sweet potatoes originated in Central and South America, but they managed to travel across the Pacific by 1000 AD. This is a curious fact that scientists…
The sweet potato vine that climbs
Sweet potato vines are often used to spill out of pots of flowers, but now one company has created a sweet potato vine that doesn’t just spill, it climbs….
Sweet potato vines for summer! Grow one with the kids
Lovely sweet potato vines could once be found on sunny kitchen window sills everywhere. And why not? Sweet potatoes are perfect for a kitchen garden plus…
Simple ways to improve sleep quality
Getting a sufficient amount of quality sleep can be difficult for many, but a few changes can have a significant impact, according to the Mayo Clinic….
New drugs promise to melt away high cholesterol
Patients that suffer from abnormally high cholesterol can benefit from a new class of drugs, but the cost may cause problems for some. Affordable…
The rise of direct-to-consumer genetic disease testing
Direct-to-consumer genetic tests are coming your way as the FDA loosens regulations, according to The Wall Street Journal. The FDA cracked down on Genetic…
Study: Non-narcotic pain medications work as well as opioids
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) like ibuprofen were shown to work better than opioid-based medications at treating chronic back pain,…
Potential allergy complications indoors
Nasal allergies affect about 50 million people in the United States and indoor allergens can aggravate them according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation…
Preparing the essential morel
The woody flavored morel mushroom graces dishes ranging from eggs to meat, but the basic preparation is frying. To begin, soak morels in cool water with a…