INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Each toss of the coins will add up to a certain amount. Assign a value of three to any coins that are heads and two to any coins that are tails. Your roll will add up to 6, 7, 8, or 9. Three heads add up to 9. Two heads and 1 tail add up to 8. One head and two tails add up to 7. Three tails add up to 6. Each number corresponds to a few things in the I Ching system. The sum of the numbers designated to each side of the coin determines the yin or yang of the line, whether it is changing or unchanging, and whether it is a broken or unbroken line. 6 (3 tails) is considered a changing yin and is drawn as a broken line with an X in the middle. 9 (3 heads) is considered a changing yang and is drawn as a solid line with a circle in the middle. 7 (2 tails, 1 head) is considered an unchanging yang, and is drawn as a solid line. 8 (2 heads, 1 tail) is considered an unchanging yin and is drawn as a broken line. Use the coins to come up with six lines, which are called your hexagram. Each time, throw the coins, record the number and the line type. Put the first line as the bottom and draw each successive line above the previous one. For some I Ching guides, you can use the total "score" that your numbers added up to to find the hexagram value, rather than the line pattern. If you get six 6s, this would add up to 36. Six 9s would add up to 63.

SUMMARY: Assign a number. Learn the meaning of the numbers in the I Ching. Repeat the process six times total.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The starter and solenoid are located on the engine of your vehicle. In order to gain access to it, pull on the hood release located near the door on the driver's side of the vehicle. You will need to release the safety latch on the front of the vehicle in order to open the hood as well. If you are unable to locate the safety release, refer to your vehicle's owner's manual for directions. The starter is usually located near where the engine and transmission meet. The starter itself is usually cylindrical in shape with a smaller cylinder attached to it. There should be a wire coming directly from the positive terminal of the battery to the starter. While starters come in many sizes, they are usually shaped the same. Refer to your vehicle's service manual if you are unable to locate the starter. The smaller cylinder attached to the top or side of the starter is the starter solenoid. It is a fairly simple electrical mechanism that can fail, preventing the starter from engaging and starting the motor. The starter solenoid will have two terminals coming out of its end. The wire from the battery will connect to one of those two terminals. Have a friend turn the key in the ignition to attempt to start the vehicle. Listen carefully, as you should hear a click when the starter solenoid engages. If you do not hear a click, the starter solenoid is likely not functioning properly. If you do hear clicking, the solenoid may be engaging, but not sufficiently. Hearing clicking without the starter motor moving means the solenoid is transferring the electricity, but it may not be enough. No clicking means the solenoid is not properly engaging, but this may also be due to a dead battery. If your starter is failing to engage, it may be because the battery does not have sufficient energy to power it. Rule this out by testing the battery with a volt meter. Low power could result in the starter clicking but failing to engage. Place the positive (red) lead on the voltmeter on the positive terminal of the battery and negative (black) lead on the negative terminal. Your battery should measure at around 12 volts at a rest before you attempt to start the vehicle. If the voltage is low, the battery may just need to be charged.

SUMMARY: Open the hood of the vehicle. Find the starter. Identify the cylinder on the side of the starter. Listen for the solenoid to click when the key is turned. Check the battery.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you want to make sure you're amethyst is real, look for a solid dealer. You're less likely to find knock off amethyst if you work with a dealer with a solid reputation. Ask friends who are into jewelry. This is the easiest place to start when seeking out a gem dealer. If you have friends that have a lot of expensive jewelry, ask them where they got their best pieces. They may be able to point you to a solid dealer. The American Gem Trade Association, the Federal Trade Commission, and the Jeweler's Vigilance Committee are organizations that all work to ensure honestly and quality when it comes to gem dealing. If a jeweler is affiliated with one of these organizations, he or she is more likely to be legitimate. If a gem comes with a lab report, which should verify things like specific gravity and hardness, it's far more likely to be authentic. Buy from dealers who provide lab reports with their gems. A reputable dealer should not shy away from answering questions about his products. Ask where the amethyst comes from. If the dealer hesitates, this is a bad sign. A good dealer should be knowledgeable about the origin of his products. Amethyst is typically found in Brazil, South Africa, and Namibia. In the US, it's often found in Arizona, Colorado, and the Carolinas. It's also found in parts of Canada. If a gem does not come from one of the above places, that does not necessarily mean it's inauthentic. Amethyst is present across the world. However, request a lab report if the amethyst is from an unusual region. Amethyst is generally inexpensive. It's not uncommon to find amethyst jewelry for around $20. You should be suspicious of amethyst sold cheaper than this. Many vendors may market fake amethyst as authentic and then sell it well below market value. This is to trick consumers into thinking they're getting a deal. Follow the old adage, "If it seems too good to be true, it probably is." Stay away from low price gemstone. When buying amethyst, ask for information about where the gem was mined, how it was cut, and so on. If a jeweler is able to answer these questions with ease, his product is more likely to be authentic. If he seems hesitant to provide too much information, he may be hiding something. It might be a good idea to seek out another seller. Many stores mislabel synthetic stones or low-quality purple sapphire as special forms of amethyst. They may be marked as Japanese Amethyst, Desert Amethyst, Lithia Amethyst, or Bengal Amethyst. Be distrustful of such designations. These stones are likely fake. It's not recommended that you purchase gems online. Fraud is far more likely over the internet. However, if you choose to go the online route, go for a site that seems legitimate. The dealer should be affiliated with some of the organizations listed above. He or she should also have a company name, phone number, and physical address. Check to make sure the business is active. New content should be added regularly. There should be information about how much of a given product is in stock. Read any reviews you can find. If a lot of customers had a problem with a given store, it may have a bad reputation for a reason. You should also not buy amethyst online if there's no return policy.

SUMMARY:
Find a reputable gem dealer. Ask about the gem's origin. Consider the price. Ask for information during the sale. Be wary of unusual names. Look for legitimate online dealers.