The dishwasher wars: Who is right?
For an appliance that is supposed to save time, the dishwasher sure causes a lot of discord — mainly about how to load it. While it should be a simple…
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.
Housewarming rituals welcome new homeowners
You’re dreaming of snuggling up in front of the fireplace in your new home this winter, but right now you need to make this new space your own. There are…
Celebrating Rosh Hashanah, Jewish New Year
On September 22-24 … Celebrating Rosh Hashanah, Jewish New Year Jewish Americans are celebrating Rosh Hashana, which is also known as the Jewish New…
Ask your grandparents about their lives!
On the first Sunday after Labor Day, (this year Sept. 7), Americans honor their grandparents. President Jimmy Carter created National Grandparents Day in…
National Good Neighbor Day Be kind
While every day is a good day to be a good neighbor, Sept. 28 reminds us that in this social media world there are real people living near us and isn’t it…
Elephant Appreciation Day, Sept. 22 Elephant facts
An adult Asian or African elephant is about 10 feet high, weighs between 10,000 and 15,000 pounds, is herbivorous, eats from 16 to 18 hours a day, and…
Get flexible: Simple stretching for better health
Experts at the Mayo Clinic emphasize that regular stretching can enhance flexibility, improve circulation, increase range of motion, and reduce stress….
For knee, back, or hip pain, consider this simple solution
Sometimes, a straightforward fix can help alleviate lower back, hip, or knee pain caused by osteoarthritis (OA). One often-overlooked cause is leg-length…
Medicare takes aim at costly skin substitute bandages
Medicare will sharply cut the amount it spends on expensive “skin substitute” bandages, a dubious and expensive treatment that cost the program more than…
FDA allows Juul e-cigarettes to stay on the market
The vaping brand Juul can continue selling regular and menthol e-cigarettes after a July decision from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)….