Problem: Article: Like any stone, yellow sapphire occasionally contains inclusions and negative space inside the stone. When a gem-cutter slices into one of these imperfections, a small hole can develop. Most jewelers prefer to keep the hole in the gem rather than cut it away, but untrustworthy jewelers sometimes fill the stone with glass or borax paste to add weight and make the stone appear higher quality. Examine the stone by shining a light on it. Patches of unevenness are usually a good indication of this practice. Foil backing reflects more light, making the color of the yellow sapphire look more vibrant and the luster of the gem look brighter. The backing can be hard to see if the stone is already fitted into a setting, but careful examination of the base of the stone under magnification can often reveal a foil backing. Moreover, this potential falsification is more commonly found in antique jewelry, meaning that you may not need to worry about it quite as much if purchasing a new piece. If you have any doubts about the seller you plan to buy from, consider buying loose stones or stones with settings that give you a look at the bottom of the stone. Claw, tension, and channel settings are good examples. On the other hand, closed settings, like the bezel mounting, are often used by scammers to hide flaws and evidence of fraudulence. True yellow sapphire is a pure yellow, but similar, less precious imitations often have slightly different hues. Citrine has a slight green tint, golden topaz has strong traces of orange, and yellow tourmaline has a brighter, lemon-like hue. While a certificate does not give you the same assurance that physically checking the stone might, it does provide you with the satisfaction of knowing that the stone was checked and approved by an official, trusted organization. Look for certificates from national gem societies like the Gemological Institute of America or the American Gem Society.
Summary: Watch out for fillings. Be aware of foil backed stones. Keep setting in mind. Note the color. Look for a certificate.

Problem: Article: In "The Strike," Festivus dinner consisted of meatloaf on a bed of lettuce. Make this as the main entree to celebrate festivus dinner correctly. Dan O'Keefe's family always had either turkey, ham, beef stew, or lamb chops for Festivus dinner. You can also celebrate Festivus by serving one of these foods. Also, serve some pecan pie for dessert. If you aren't feeling meatloaf, turkey, ham, beef stew, or lamb chops, you can also serve any food eaten in the Seinfeld series for Festivus. Make it easy on yourself and go pick up some food from Arby's. Choose from many different foods, including shrimp, pizza, risotto, bagels, home-made sausages, egg rolls and more. Serve a soup such as wild mushroom or crab bisque and make sure to quote the "No soup for you!" line at least a few times over the course of the meal.
Summary: Stay true to the episode with a meatloaf dinner. Serve a traditional turkey and pecan pie dinner. Serve any foods seen on Seinfeld.

Problem: Article: If your hair is looking chunky and thick, consider taking some sections between your fingers and cutting very lightly into them while holding the scissors vertically pointing down towards your scalp. When doing this, don't cut the entire chunk of hair just a few snips into the section of hair that you hold between your fingers will be fine. If the back is still quite full, you can do what is called "channel cutting", which involves running the scissors through the hair at a diagonal angle as you cut. This can be particularly helpful at the back of your hair, particularly if you have trouble reaching back there, as you only need one hand for channel cutting (the one holding the scissors). Once you're happy with the top, move around the sides and back and make little adjustments as you see fit. One way to easily add some texture is to gently twist a chunk of hair and then, holding the scissors at a diagonal angle, gently running them against the hair twist to add some texture. Don't close the scissors completely over the twist, otherwise you'll just cut the chunk of hair off instead of giving it a pointy, razored look. To get the faux hawk look, move your hands through the center top part of your hair swiftly and in an upward motion. If the sides of your hair are still a bit long, you can use the styling product to tame them down a bit by pushing them forwards or backwards. A common tip from stylists when applying product is to start at the back of your hair. That way if you use too much product, your hair won't look overly greasy.
Summary: Thin it out (optional). Texturize the sides and back of your hair (optional). Rub a texturizing cream, mousse or wax between your hands and then apply it to your hair.

Problem: Article: Although they might be easier to disassemble, the wood is more likely to be damaged beyond use. You can get up to 40 feet (12m) of wood from a good pallet. Shipping pallets are built with annular ring nails, which are meant to stay put. A handheld reciprocating saw will reduce pallet deconstruction from 30 minutes or more to about 10 minutes. 5cm) demolition blade. The five-inch (12.7cm) blade that comes with the saw will not work, and you will break the saw if you use it for this project. Make sure it is secure. Plug the saw into an electrical outlet. Earplugs or ear protectors will also reduce the risk of hearing loss. If you can't, lay it across sturdy workbenches and you can saw the nails off using a horizontal motion. The smaller horizontal slats, usually 2 x 4 wood, should be nailed to these pieces to create the top surface of the pallet. You will need to cut through the nails along the vertical pieces where the horizontal and vertical slats meet. Place your saw between the two pieces of wood and cut downward or sideways, away from your body, in a smooth motion. You will cut through the spiral nails that connect the two pieces of wood. The horizontal boards may start to fall off. Ask a friend to pile them up if they are becoming a hazard. Saw around the outer edge, cutting between the wood where the frame pieces meet.
Summary:
Choose pallets that show no sign of deterioration. Don't try to take apart pallets with regular tools. Purchase a Sawzall tool. Buy a metal cutting 12-inch (30. Install the blade on your saw. Put on some safety goggles, work clothes and gloves. Prop the pallet up vertically if you can get it securely clamped to a surface. Find the two main vertical pieces of wood on the pallet. Start your reciprocating saw. Continue cutting down one side of the vertical slat until all the horizontal slats are loose and cut free of the nails. Go to the other vertical slat and repeat the process through the other side of the pallet. Move to the back of the pallet where the frame of the pallet is put together.