Ron Smith
Born and reared in SE Kansas. Married. Two grown daughters. Program Manager at a battery company.
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More Neat Fundraiser Ideas for Your OrganizationReaders are provided information about fun ways to raise money, without having to sell cookie dough or wrapping paper.
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Product Review: How Crystal Light Has Helped My DietThis product review describes the benefits of using sugar-free drink mixes as a replacement to drinks that are higher in calories. -
Golf Tips: Etiquette on the GreenThe article advises golfers about the proper things to do after all of the players in the group have hit their shots to the green. -
Lean Manufacturing in Simple Terms: Pulling Versus PushingLean manufacturing methods work best when product is being pulled through the system rather than pushed to exorbitant inventories. This article explains the advantages of operating with a "pull" system.
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Garden Ideas: Grow a Few Hot Peppers to Spice Things UpThe gardener is provided information about the benefits of planting and harvesting different kinds of spicy peppers. -
Wedding Tips: Writing Your Own VowsThe prospective bride and groom are offered suggestions about personalizing their wedding vows. -
Lean Manufacturing in Simple Terms: Error ProofingThe article describes the advantages of using error proofing as a way of reducing defective product and lower overall manufacturing costs.
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The NCAA Tournament Leaves No Question About Who Should Be Named ChampionThe article critiques the NCAA basketball tournament, and compares it to the methods used for naming national champions in other college sports. -
Painting with a Feather DusterThe reader is offered advice about decorative painting using a feather duster. The method is easy, and gives the wall an attractive accent pattern. -
How to Get to Sleep SafelyTips are offered to those who frequently have trouble falling asleep. The remedies suggested are steps that can be taken without resorting to the use of a sleeping pill.
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How to Be the Best Man at a WeddingThe reader is provided information regarding the traditional duties of the best man at a wedding.
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Seven Tips for Getting a Great Front LawnThe homeowner is provided tips for growing and maintaining a healthy stand of grass in the yard.
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Golf Notes: Three Steps to Better Chip ShotsThe amateur golfer is provided three simple steps that will improve his around-the-green game, and improve his scores. -
Garden Ideas: Reasons to Grow LavenderThe gardener is provided information about the benefits of planting and harvesting lavender in the yard.
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Wedding Tips: Maintain Control of the PlansThe reader is offered advice regarding the planning of a wedding, particularly with regard to making sure that the ceremony reflects the ideas of the bride and groom. -
For Men: Health Checks After Age 50Men over the age of 50 are encouraged to pay better attention to their health. The article describes a few regular health checks that are essential for males moving into their senior years.
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Organizing Your Time: How to Get a 53rd Week Each YearThe reader is advised to get a bit more organized, a bit more disciplined, and eliminate some of the habits that steal time out of every day. Tips for wiser use of those spare minutes are offered. -
Science Fair Ideas: Projects that Use PlantsThe reader is provided tips to help his/her middle school student set up botanical science fair projects. -
Are You Irish After St. Patrick's Day?The article discusses the origin of St. Patrick's Day, and a few tips on how to celebrate in a healthy manner. -
Photo Techniques: Getting Better Outdoor PicturesThe article identifies some inexpensive ways of getting better lighting results for those shooting outdoor photographs, including the use of reflectors and diffusers. -
Lean Manufacturing in Simple Terms: 5 Why'sThe article describes the advantages of using Toyota's established 5-Why's method of problem solving in the lean manufacturing process.
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Termites! Now What Do I Do?The article provides information that will help the homeowner know if the bugs in the basement are termites, and what steps are necessary to get rid of them.
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Garden Ideas: Just What Can You Plant in March?Some gardeners are ready to start tilling soil at the first slight hint of warmer weather. The article identifies some cool weather plants that can be set out as early as February or March in some areas. -
Senior Living: Prepare Your House for RetirementMany senior adults find the need to remodel their homes to accommodate aging bodies and limited mobility. The reader is advised to spend a little money doing those residential changes while they are still working. -
Shorter Meetings: Making Use of the Stand-Up HuddleEfficiency in the work place can be built upon some simple ideas. The article points out the advantages of having a stand-up huddle meeting on a regular basis. -
The Benefits of Having an Employee HandbookOwners of small businesses are encouraged to provide an employee handbook to their workers, in order to provide a clear communication about how the business is intended to function. Tips for writing a handbook are offered in the article. -
Garden Ideas: Using Coffee Grounds for MulchOrganic matter, such as used coffee grounds, can be put to good use in the outdoor vegetable or flower garden. The article offers reasons for mulching with some types of kitchen garbage instead of throwing it all away. -
Garden Ideas: Try an Heirloom Tomato This YearThe average gardener plants whatever popular hybrids are locally available to him. The article encourages him to try his hand at planting heirloom varieties, somewhat more difficult to grow, but very rewarding with regard to flavor. -
Lean Manufacturing in Simple Terms: the 5S ProjectLean manufacturing methods require an organization of the work area. The formal 5S process of creating a orderly manufacturing facility is described here in an easy-to-understand manner. -
Commonly Butchered Words and Phrases in the English LanguageCertain words and phrases in the English language are commonly mispronounced or misspelled. The reader is reminded to avoid mistakes that are heard almost every day. -
Planning a Travel Vacation? Last Minute Tasks to ConsiderThose leaving on an extended vacation are advised to follow a checklist of activities that should be completed before leaving, in order to make the house safe and sound. -
Pet Peeves of a Frequent TravelerI have noticed that many folks who travel by plane have little consideration for the comfort of those around them. The obnoxious traveler is described here in vivid detail. -
Golf Tips: Planning for Safety on the CourseGolfers are advised to take some precautions before wandering out on the course, to protect themselves from problems that might be introduced by turf chemicals and exposure to the elements. -
Lean Manufacturing in Simple Terms: Reduction of WasteWaste reduction is an integral part of creating a lean manufacturing process. Tips for eliminating "non-value-added" steps are provided. -
Route 66: Points of Interest in KansasTravelers heading through the southeast corner of Kansas along historic Route 66 will find some great places to learn about how life used to be along America's Main Street. -
Best Spots for a Romantic Dinner in Joplin, MissouriSome of the locally-owned fine dining establishments offer the best menus and surroundings for that all-important Valentine date. -
Pros and Cons of Raised Bed GardensThe article defines some of the benefits associated with building a raised bed garden in the back yard. -
Some of Our Favorite Seasonal Decorations Are Actually ToxicReaders are warned about the fact that many of our favorite holiday decorations can be toxic to small children and pets. -
Your Yearly Evaluation: How to Get a Square DealReaders who are involved with yearly performance interviews at work are given tips that will help to put the best spin on their work efforts and may help to get that elusive promotion or raise. -
Five Good Ways for Beating Those January BluesThe article provides tips for those who seem to be suffering from the post-holiday blues. -
Golf Notes: How a Laundry Basket Can Take Improve Your Shots Around the GreenGolf enthusiasts can improve their golf game by using a common household laundry basket in the back yard. The article describes practice techniques. -
Piano Lessons: How to Get Your Kid to PracticeParents can encourage their children to practice their piano lessons and stick with it. The article offers tips to keep the process new and interesting. -
Hanging Wallpaper: It's Easier Than You Might ThinkToday's improved wallpaper products allow even the amateur paper hanger to do a professional-looking job. The article reveals a few techniques for the first-timer to follow. -
Reduce Your Risks During the Flu SeasonA few tips are offered to the office worker who is bombarded by flu germs at this time of year. -
Five Great Fundraising Ideas for Your OrganizationCivic and school organizations are provided five ways of raising funds without badgering friends and relatives to buy overpriced catalog items.
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For the Guys: Love Letters Made EasyThe guys are given some advice about writing a love letter to help spark their Valentine Day dates. -
A Few Secrets to Taking Better SnapshotsMany amateur photographers can produce better images by following a few simple techniques. This article provides ten brief tips that can eliminate some of the more common mistakes. -
The Importance of Holiday TraditionsThe article describes the importance holiday traditions in the scheme of family life, and offers suggestions about how to start new traditions. -
Medical Transcription - a Real Home BusinessWhile the medical transcription business may have that "get-rich-quick-scheme" look, it really is a great way to work from home either full-time or part-time. Here are a few tips.