Get the most from a small space
* Hang mirrors to reflect light into the room. * Use slim decorative window shades, not draperies. * Use tables topped with glass. * Mix smaller pieces of…
Author: The Smart Reader Staff
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Many families care for loved ones
Your neighbors are caring for a loved one. According to the White House, at least 53 million people are family caregivers in the United States. Of those,…
Three ways to freeze tomatoes
From the University of Minnesota Extension: 1. Slice tomatoes into at least 1/2-inch slices. Put slices on a cookie sheet and freeze for 2 hours. Remove…
Avoid nosebleeds from nasal sprays
Prescription nasal steroids such as Flonase, Nasonex, and others are often more effective than antihistamines for stuffy noses due to fall allergies. But…
Could AI actually threaten humanity?
Could artificial intelligence, long a science fiction bogeyman, pose an existential threat to humanity? Many believe so, and some weeks ago, dozens of…
AI boosts imposter scams
Beware of imposter scams A scam where you hear the voice of your loved one! Imposter scams are already bilking people out of money, but now, with the help…
Dolly’s really big pie
At Dolly Parton’s Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, you can buy some pie or a lot of pie, including a really big pie. In fact, you can buy…
Yeerrr out! The story of Goose Goslin’s omission
Leon Allen (Goose) Goslin was named to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1968. A great player, he hit left and pitched right. In the 1924 World Series, Goose…
Hot dog burgers?
You gotta love the hot dog, July’s favorite grill and campfire food. Slap that tube on a bun, cover with pickles and mustard, and enjoy. Can there be…
Here’s how to praise and do it effectively
Whether you want to show appreciation for good work to someone who works for you or someone who works with you, the right words can be hard to find. Here…