April 7 is National Beer Day
This is a celebration of the Cullen’Harrison Act being signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on March 22, 1933. The Act brought an end to the…
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.
Occupational Therapists help people get back to work, life
Every day, millions of children and adults of all ages require the assistance and know-how of an occupational therapist. These professionals help anyone…
Volunteers honored during National Volunteer Week
Volunteerism honored during National Volunteer Week President George H.W. Bush’s inauguration address in 1989 that praised “all the individuals and…
Louisville Derby Festival not just about horses
Although the Kentucky Derby thoroughbred race attracts fans from around the globe, so does Louisville’s Derby Festival, which precedes the two-minute race…
Earth Day thoughts 2016
Earth Day thoughts for 2016 Almost everyone today shows some concern about what the inhabitants of Earth can do to keep the planet clean and livable….
New Harvard study links coffee to longevity
A new Harvard study links coffee drinking to longevity The results of a questionnaire published online by the journal Circulation shows that coffee…
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Studies: Fish oil capsules don’t convey big benefits
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Fitness at mid-life lowers cancer risk in men
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New wearable fitness devices goes beyond step counting
Health in the News New wearable fitness device goes beyond 10,000 steps The new Mio Global, unlike other new fitness gadgets, does more than count steps….