New database boosts African-American genealogy research
Researching genealogy of African-American families can be tricky once you trace the line to enslaved ancestors, but a new database of records may help 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.
Hit the brakes (for now) on buying a new car
For most of us, car shopping is as inevitable (and sometimes as unenjoyable) as death and taxes, especially after years of skyrocketing prices. According…
Could severe peanut allergies be prevented?
For many, a peanut may not seem like much of a threat. However, if you’re among the unlucky minority who suffer from peanut allergies, every bite of food…
Keep your kids itch-free with the right bug repellent
Bug repellents do more than just prevent itchy bites and save your camping trip — in regions where mosquito-borne illnesses like malaria and dengue fever…
International Clown Week is August 1-7
Funny people with healing skills International Clown Week is August 1-7 If you have heard the laughter of a child, or seen sudden delight on the face of a…
Let’s go to the (county) fair!
State fairs may attract more than a million people each during their runs and the big-name entertainers are great. But you only rarely see anyone you…
Pucker up for the new fair food
Sweet, salty, and sour combos are dominating fair food selections in 2024. Twisting the concept of the banana split, the LA County Fair Midway Gourmet…
You could be an angel on ‘Be an Angel Day’
Ever been asked, “Be an angel and . . .” followed by a small request like fetching a book or walking the dog? Or maybe you were an angel in a grade school…
E-bike safety: Mind the rules of the road
The Netherlands is renowned for its love of bicycles, but in 2016, a troubling reality began to emerge. Deaths and injuries for cyclists were going up….
Daily aspirin might not always be a lifesaver
For decades, physicians and organizations like the American Heart Association encouraged older adults to take one low-dose aspirin each day to prevent…