Red Velvet Cake: A Holiday treat
Red Velvet Cake wasn’t always red. In fact, in its humble beginnings during the early 1800s, it was an incredibly light treat that made use of cocoa,…
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.
Tobacco addiction study: It’s partly in your head
Researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas have found that the brain response to nicotine is affected by the belief of the smoker. A smoker who…
No flu for you!
Flu season is upon us and one shot could save you two weeks of suffering, says the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). This is recommended for everyone…
Five steps employees can take to protect against cybersecurity threats
No one wants to come into their office one morning and find out that their company has been a victim of a security attack. Losing customer data or having…
Car crash deaths spike higher, report reveals
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in August that traffic deaths have spiked 7.2 percent, the largest single increase since 1966. In…
Economist argues for a cashless society
Crime thrives on cash. It’s portable, secret, and everyone accepts it. In every big drug bust, there is a wad of bills. In fact, carrying a lot of cash is…
Cable prices rise; cord cutting is a trend
Cable prices are rising, and cord cutting is real, according to a survey by Leichtman Research Group. The average monthly cable bill is now up to $103.10,…
Insurer to subsidize Apple Watches
Aetna has announced it will subsidize Apple Watches for large employers and some individuals during open enrollment season. The insurers would combine the…
Negative interest rates
If you think interest on savings accounts and CDs is low now, just wait until the Federal Reserve Bank rates go negative. At that point, it might cost you…
Telecommuting: It’s common
Telecommuting: It’s common In 1996, just 20 percent of employers offered telecommuting. In 2016, that number has soared to 60 percent, according to the…