To give or not to give
Do you find yourself acting out the continuing role of everyone’s favorite Christmas elf during the month of December? Cheerfully buying, wrapping and…
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.
Hitting snooze confuses body
You set the alarm for 7 a.m. but hit the snooze button a couple of times before you actually get up. According to Robert S. Rosenberg, medical director of…
Good sleep habits encourage rest
If you do the same things every night before you sleep, you can expect to fall asleep faster and sleep deeper. Called Sleep Hygiene, these considerations…
Sleep deprivation can build up
In the United States, sleep deprivation is now considered a public health epidemic. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimate that 50 million to 70…
History of the British Christmas Pudding
In the traditional song, carolers first enthusiastically sing “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” then move on to the second verse, which is a puzzling demand…
Ancient, delicious and aromatic British Christmas pudding
Dating back to the 14th century, Christmas pudding is part of the traditional British Christmas meal. The dish, which has evolved considerably in the last…
Fake Uber drivers abound
It’s an expensive scam for victims, and it could be dangerous: Fake Uber drivers insinuate themselves into the taxi lines at big airports, snagging riders…
Celebrate at home, not on the road
The holidays are here, bringing with them family, fun and a dose of partying. It may be no surprise then that December is known as National Impaired…
9 Tips to avoid holiday safety hazards
Christmas is a time to celebrate, spend time with family and friends, and to relax. But, it’s also a time when safety should be on your mind because the…
Banks stop banking on mortgages, report says
Fearful of regulations and expensive penalties, banking is backing away from traditional mortgages. According to Inside Mortgage Finance, banks loaned…