Superbug emerging
A superbug fungus is making its way into U.S. hospitals, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Named Candida auris, the bug enters the bloodstream…
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.
Bitters have a rich history
Of all the herbs in common use, bitters have the most storied history. The Germans swear by them to aid in digestion. Author Ernest Hemingway famously…
Herbs can be a dangerous mix with prescription medicines
Millions of people take herbal supplements and consider them completely safe, but there are nearly 1,500 documented interactions between herbs and…
Lovely combo: Shrimp and asparagus
Shrimp and asparagus: A lovely combo It was the favorite vegetable of Julius Caesar, King Louis the XIV, and Thomas Jefferson. But the history of…
An old therapy garners new attention
The history of medicine is replete with worthless and scary treatments like bloodletting, but now a once scorned treatment is gaining new interest. “Shock…
Common sense safe practices for fireworks
* Keep a bucket of water or the hose handy. It’s not hard to do. It doesn’t spoil the fun. But you can use it to douse duds or prevent small fires from…
Fireworks cause house fires, injuries
The Fourth of July is one of the busiest days of the year for house fires. Sure, it’s a celebration and, yes, fireworks are traditional and they can be…
Cyber-Crime Spotlight: Tech-Support Scams
One increasingly worrisome crime is affecting computer users who get tricked into thinking that they have a problem with their PC. According to USA Today,…
How personality affects personal finance
Personal finance can be a difficult topic to sort through because each person is unique and will approach every situation a bit differently. It should…
Lifestyle Inflation?
Most middle-class Americans work hard to earn raises and promotions that promise to provide a better standard of living. According to The Simple Dollar,…