Jim DeSantis

Speed dating and blind dating are mostly shown to be hilarious in TV and movies. Occasionally, they are used to show sinister characters committing despicable acts on unsuspecting women. The real truth is in no way that simple. Here are my best dating tips for speed daters and blind daters.

We are all being pushed into energy conservation to reduce global warming. We are told that we each should be reducing our personal carbon footprint to save the planet. On top of solar panels and wind generators, we now have an explosion in magnet power generators but is magnet power truly practical for the average homeowner?

Have you ever considered having your teeth whitened just before an important job interview? Many people do just that. A potential employer can be put off by dull or yellowish teeth so many people will give themselves an edge by opting for one of several teeth whitening methods. But, choose wisely. Not all methods of teeth whitening are

Having flashing white teeth is something most people desire because it can make you feel more attractive. But, getting brighter teeth can cost thousands and can cause damage or it can be had safely with a common household product.

Asthma victims get a bad rap by movie and television shows that give us this: The dying actor on a deathbed who has a wheeze when they breathe. The scenes are designed to accentuate asthma, usually caused by smoking, but fiction can blow the truth out of proportion.

Like most adults you likely think that asthma is a child's disease, especially if you have never had any symptoms. There are good reasons why this happens but you need to be sure you actually have this affliction.

I got together with some of my Rock and Roll band buddies from the 1950's recently and discovered that one of the guys had his own micro home brewery for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beers. I was quickly fascinated with starting my own little brewery at home so I began my research right away. Here is what I found.

Today, millions are facing tough finances, the reality of tougher credit based on FICO credit scoring by the major credit rating bureaus. Well, there is hope if you find yourself with a less than perfect FICO credit score and credit rating. There are some smart steps you can use to turn your credit around.

While many overweight people find it difficult to shed extra pounds, those who are underweight face their own challenges trying to keep each pound and add more. The good news for those trying to gain weight is that adding pounds can be simplified.

Although honesty is generally taught as the best policy, I would propose that it is the only policy to follow in 99% of cases. The other 1% could be called "white lies." How are you to know the difference, that is, when someone is telling the whole truth as opposed to a white lie? Here are some tips that will help you spot a liar.