Problem: Article: Store red wine at room temperature, then place in the fridge 15 minutes before serving. White wine, which is generally served a bit cooler, can be stored in the fridge, then removed 15 minutes before serving and placed at room temperature. This method isn't perfect, but will achieve temperatures that most wine drinkers will enjoy. If you have extra time, you can chill wine to a more desirable temperature. From room temperature, full-bodied red wines require about 40 minutes of chilling in the refrigerator. Light-bodied white wines will need a full 2 hours to reach serving temperature. From room temperature, white wines will need about 15 minutes of chilling, or 20 if they are light-bodied with low alcohol content. Medium-bodied reds will be ready after 10 minutes, and full-bodied reds can take as little as 5. Set an alarm if you are likely to forget about the wine, as it could freeze if left in too long. The ice bucket method described below is even faster. If you want to maximize your control over the wine's temperature, use an infrared thermometer or contact thermometer from a kitchen supply store. Wine aficionados determine the optimal temperature to serve wine at based on its body, or the feel and apparent alcohol level in the mouth: Light-bodied white wines should be chilled to around 45 degrees Fahrenheit (7 degrees Celsius). This includes Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, and all sparkling wines. Medium- to full-bodied white wines, such as Chardonnay and Sauternes, should be chilled to between 50 and 55 degrees Fahrenheit (10 to 13 degrees Celsius). Light-bodied red wines like Pinot Noir and Merlot should be chilled down to between 55 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit (13 to 15 degrees Celsius). Full-bodied red wines like Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, and Shiraz should be served at about 60 degrees Fahrenheit (15 degrees Celsius).
Summary: Try the fifteen minute rule for small-scale storage and serving. Chill wine in the refrigerator for 40150 minutes, for better results. Chill wine in the freezer for rapid results. Use a thermometer for precise control by grape variety and vintage.

Problem: Article: If you're buying a heat-treated sapphire in a ring, necklace, or other jewelry, it should be cut in a symmetrical way. This means that the gem will be visually balanced, with one side resembling the other. The two cuts that add the most to the sapphire's value are the emerald and marquis cuts. If you're dealing with an uncut stone, aks the jeweler to cut it into one of these two cuts. The emerald cut is one that resembles a rectangle with the corners cut off. The marquis cut is one in which the sapphire resembles an American football, with an elongated appearance that tapers inward at both ends. A brilliant cut is one in which the gem appears as a pentagon when viewed from the side. The bottom of the gem tapers into a point. If you're dealing with an uncut stone, ask the jeweler or gemologist to cut it into a brilliant cut. Otherwise, choose a sapphire that has already been cut into a brilliant cut. A step cut is one in which rectangular facets are arranged on top of one another. If you have a an uncut sapphire, request that it be cut into a step cut. Otherwise, choose a quality sapphire that has already been cut into a step cut.
Summary: Choose a sapphire with a symmetrical cut. Select an emerald or marquis cut to add the most to the sapphire's value. Select a brilliant cut to maximize light return. Choose a step cut to enhance the sapphire's color.

Problem: Article: Kechari Mudra is an advanced yoga practice in which the practitioner uses their tongue to strengthen their body and raise their level of consciousness. The idea with Kechari Mudra Yoga is to slowly increase the length of the tongue until it's eventually long enough to enter and stimulate certain areas in the nasal cavity. With continued practice, Kechari Mudra may also help the practitioner fight diseases and lower their breathing rate. While sitting in a comfortable position, roll your tongue up to touch your upper palate. See how far back your tongue is able to go. You may only be able to touch your hard palate when first starting out. Hold your tongue back until you start to feel pain, then rest your tongue in its normal position. As you continue practicing Kechari Mudra Yoga, your tongue should stretch and reach further back towards your uvula. After you gain some confidence, you can practice Kechari Mudra while engaging in light activities. In the final stages of Kechari Mudra, your tongue should be long enough to go behind your uvula and up into your nasal cavity. You'll reach this stage more safely and successfully with the help of an expert yogi to assist you in your practice. Your guide may recommend the application of butter or ghee to draw out and lengthen your tongue. At this point, your tongue should be long enough to reach the center of your eyebrows. Even with a guide, Kechari Mudra may take months or years to master.
Summary:
Understand the basics of Kechari Mudra yoga. Begin practicing Kechari Mudra. Seek the guidance of an advanced yogi.