Market developers are building more homes with millennials in mind
It’s happening right now … Market developers are building more homes with millennials in mind It could be that builders are taking a cue from retirees…
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.
Help your teen have a safe, memorable prom night
High school graduation is an exciting time for seniors including proms and after-parties to attend, with prom safety rarely crossing their minds. Proms…
Earth Day: Star power, trash, tiny solar cells – Science takes up energy challenge
If you are worried about clean energy of the future, don’t spend too much time dwelling on the problem. Many new energy strategies are in the works…
Be aware of garden friends and foes!
Vegetables have relationships Be aware of garden friends and foes! Some plants thrive in each other’s company, but some just don’t get along. The cabbage…
Beard, moustache, or sideburns: Style them well
It’s nice not to have to shave every day, but caring for facial hair can take almost as much time and effort. Jeff Raider, CEO of Harry’s, a maker of…
The amazing bravery of animals has been recognized throughout history
Just north of the Children’s Zoo in New York’s Central park, you can see the statue of a Siberian Husky named Balto. He is standing at attention on a…
Have a happier marriage
Here’s how to start it: Marry your best friend of the opposite sex. Many studies show that married people are happier and more satisfied with their lives,…
Using kits to sharpen a chainsaw
Chainsaws are worthless if they are not sharpened but you don’t have to throw away the chain. It’s less expensive to sharpen chains and with kits you…
Joke: When I have a headache…
When I get a headache I take two aspirin and keep away from children, just like it says on the bottle. An anonymous mother
House calls over the internet
Hundreds of employers are contracting through their health insurers with telehealth programs. The programs give workers 24-hour access to doctors and…