Calamity Jane figured she would be a legend
“I figure, if a girl wants to be a legend, she should just go ahead and be one.” Calamity Jane, the self-styled heroine and cowgirl of the Wild West, said…
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.
Dangerous and beautiful: Lassen Volcanic National Park hits 100
Lassen Peak has been sleeping since 1921, but the volcano that forms the focus of the national park is considered armed and dangerous. August 9, Lassen…
National Park Service celebrates 100th birthday
Just two weeks after President Woodrow Wilson signed the congressional document creating Lassen Volcanic National Park (August 6, 1916), he set up the…
Heart disease patients undertreated for depression, study finds
Heart disease patients who develop depression after diagnosis are more likely to have heart attacks, according to a study presented at the American…
Keep your eyes healthy with proper contact lens care
The advantages of contact lenses over glasses are mostly obvious. Besides cosmetic considerations, contacts often make a better correction in sight. They…
Sleep apnea sufferers have new surgical implant
A new surgical implant, tested by the University of Pennsylvania, is now available for sleep apnea patients who can’t use an airway pressure machine. The…
Study ‘Claire’s’ posture for confidence
Robin Wright, the actress who plays Claire Underwood in the popular Netflix series House of Cards, is renowned for her perfect posture. Her powerful…
Recipe: In season now: Peas
In season now: Peas Green peas, also known as English or garden peas, are out of the garden and ready for dinner this month. Not only are they delicious,…
Hugs for autism
A new hug machine developed by Mary Temple Grandin is being marketed by a Danish company for the snuggly price of $35,000. The OrbisBox allows users to…
Help for Parkinson tremors
A new gyroscopic glove that reduces tremors from Parkinson’s Disease by 80 percent is currently in the prototype stage. GyroGear will begin shipping the…