Alternative to granite: Soapstone countertops combine beauty with utility
If a stone material can be called flexible, then soapstone is that material. Soapstone, actually a mineral known as steatite, is a somewhat rare stone…
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.
Preventable risk to babies
According to a survey by Pfizer and Parents Magazine, nearly one in four parents have never heard of invasive pneumococcal disease. Invasive PD is an…
Preparing fall mums
Lovely mums are in their full glory in October. Some late blooming varieties will make it completely through the month. If you have planted garden mums…
Stained coffee mugs
If your ceramic mugs have stubborn tea and coffee stains, try a baking soda paste. Mix a little water into several teaspoons of baking soda; just enough…
A short history of Thanksgiving in Canada
Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday in October and its history goes back to English explorer Martin Frobisher. Frobisher had been trying to…
Watch out for Belles and superheroes Oct. 31
As you might imagine, superheroes and other movie characters take the spotlight for 2017, especially for kids. Topping the list for girls, there is Belle…
Nature’s annual spectacle: Where to see the leaves
Fall officially started in September but according to the Travel Channel, October is the prime time to see the best of America’s fall foliage. During this…
Marching bands treat fans to pageantry
One reward for college football fans who loyally attend games: The marching band. Although they are a treat for the eyes and ears, band performances are…
Study: Yoga or therapy may help back pain
If you suffer from chronic low back pain, you might be desperate for some sort of solution to the debilitating condition. Chronic low back pain is a…
Gluten-free lifestyle may not boost heart health
If you don’t have celiac disease, your heart won’t get a boost from going gluten free, according to a new study. The gluten-free lifestyle is crucial for…