The right time for life insurance
Life insurance can be a tricky subject depending on what stage of life a person finds themselves in. Variables such as term limits, whole life policies,…
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 Rise of drones: Here to stay
During the past several years, mainstream drones have gone from a somewhat geeky niche hobby to a full-on pop culture phenomenon. A recent report by FAA…
Going gnatty
Summer gnats driving you gbatty? Here’s how to get rid of them: First, figure out how they are getting in. Check windows, window seals, doors, etc. It is…
Is it too dangerous for your kids to play outside?
With the exception of the last two generations in the U.S., it is safe to say that every child since the beginning of time was able to play outside alone….
Girls ages 13-14: Brace yourself
You know it’s coming: those teen years when kids go crazy. If you think that your sensible, sweet 11-year-old won’t turn into a beast at age 13, think…
How to teach boys to be responsible
It is possible to reach adulthood and be irresponsible – many do – but it is a painful life that gets increasingly worse. Steven Stosny, a clinical…
An unusual pneumonia, then an epidemic
35 years ago: An unusual pneumonia, then an epidemic The Centers for Disease Control described five cases of a rare pneumonia in its newsletter June 5,…
The Battle of Midway
75 years ago: The Battle of Midway In one of the most decisive naval battles of World War II, American bombers and aircraft carriers soundly defeated a…
Witch trials begin
Life wasn’t easy in Salem Village, Mass., in 1692. Smallpox had ravaged the village. Native American tribes threatened attacks. A recent British war made…
The dog who owned the mail
He was a likable, stray border terrier who had two hobbies: He liked to travel and he liked mail bags. In particular, the dog who became known as Owney…