It can be difficult to hear the note if there's a lot of noise going on around you. Move to a room that doesn't have a television or radio going, if possible. If you're outside, you may need to move inside for a moment. Play the note on the computer, your phone, a piano, a tuning fork, or a metronome, which sometimes has a tuner built in. Listen carefully to hear the pitch of the note. Play it again if you need to. Work on the "A" string first. That's the string that's the second smallest. Some violins have fine tuners on just the E string, while others have one on the E and A strings and still others have one on all strings. Follow the string down to find the fine tuner for that string. The fine tuners look like tiny screws on the tailpiece, which is located where the strings end near the chin piece. The pegs are the knobs on the far end of the violin. If you're holding the violin facing you with the pegs at the top, the right top is the "A" string, the right bottom is the "E" string, the left top is the "D" string, and the left bottom is the "G" string.

Summary: Move somewhere quiet to tune your violin. Listen to the sound of the note. Find the fine tuners. Find the right peg for the string.


The first sign that there is an issue with the cooling system in your vehicle will often come from the temperature gauge.  If your vehicle has been running consistently warmer or has recently begun having issues with overheating, there is likely an issue with the cooling system.  The temperature gauge in your vehicle should have an acceptable operating range.  Even if your vehicle is not overheating but has been running at the higher end of the operating range, there may be an issue. If your vehicle is running with the temperature gauge in the red, it is overheating.  Pull over and shut off the vehicle. Issues with the cooling system can also cause the engine to run cold.  In that case, the temperature gauge will remain in the blue. Another early indicator of a problem with your cooling system may be the check engine light on your dashboard.  Your check engine light comes on when one of the sensors in your car sends a message to the ECU (Electronic Control Unit) telling it there is an issue.  If something isn’t performing properly, the check engine light is how the ECU notifies you.  The error codes that prompt the check engine light to come on are the same codes that are read by an OBDII scanner. Many vehicles have dash board lights that will notify you of low coolant levels or extreme engine temperatures as well. Leaks are a common issue in coolant systems.  If you spot a puddle beneath your vehicle, there’s a chance that it may be the result of a coolant leak.  Touch the puddle with a finger, then smear it onto a blank white sheet of paper.  Oil is often brown or black, water from the air conditioner will be clear, and coolant will likely be green, pink or orange. A leak in your coolant system can cause it to fail to maintain proper temperature in the engine. If you suspect that your vehicle has a coolant leak, pop the hood when the engine is cool and look at your coolant reservoir.  The reservoir will have lines indicating the minimum and maximum coolant capacity for your vehicle.  Take note of the level the coolant reaches on the reservoir, then check again in a few days.  If it has gone down, the coolant is either leaking or being burned..  Lack of adequate amount of coolant is solely responsible for the malfunctions in the cooling system of a car. So, the quantity of the coolant used in the cooling system needs to be measured regularly and if necessary the coolant should be replaced. Besides, deposition of debris also has negative impacts on the efficiency of the cooling system. So, the cooling system needs to be flushed after certain time interval as recommended by technician. Appearance of abnormal signs which shows that the cooling system of the car has some sort of abnormalities should not be ignored. The reason behind the appearance of such signs needs to be identified and repaired in time to enhance the efficiency of the cooling system. Make sure to check each time when the engine is the same temperature. If you aren’t sure where your coolant reservoir is, consult your vehicle’s owner’s manual.

Summary: Keep an eye on the temperature gauge. Look for the check engine light. Identify puddles of coolant below the car. Check the coolant levels in your vehicle.


Although these won't pay as well and are less reliable than full-time employment, you can significantly bulk up your portfolio by taking a series of contract jobs. Check sites like Elance and ODesk (Also known as "Upwork" now) to find work. While it can be difficult to get considered for a contract, once you get your first one it gets a lot easier.  Hacker News is a great resource for contract and freelance jobs. Check the "Ask" section. While it can be tempting to bid low to secure a contract job, don't sell your services short. Not only will you end up working more for less than you deserve, you will also anger others in your field, leading to less networking. Good work on a contract job can sometimes lead to a full-time position. Always put your best foot forward! . Attend as many conventions and hack-a-thons as you possibly can. Not only will this expose you to more code and problems to solve, it will also help you meet other people in the industry. Despite what you might think about programmers working alone in their basement, the majority of full-time developers are part of a team and networking is just as important as any other field. Once you have a few contract jobs under your belt, you can start sending your resume and portfolio out to larger organizations for full-time employment. Besides Monster and Indeed, there are a variety of developer-specific job sites that you should be looking at, including GitHub Jobs, StackOverflow Job Board, AngelList, CrunchBoard, Hirelite, and Hacker News. A good software developer is usually proficient in more than one language. While a lot of what you learn will be on the job, use some of your free time to expand your knowledge and learn the basics of another language or two. This will make transitioning to new projects much easier and will make you a much more desirable job candidate. Not every entry-level software development job is going to pay six figures. In fact, none of them will. The good thing about software development, however, is that the job market is incredibly strong. If you feel like you aren't earning enough where you're at, it is relatively easy to move to a new position in a new company (if you have the skills). Treat your first few jobs as necessary experience instead of focusing on your retirement plan.

Summary: Take contract jobs. Network as much as possible Apply for full-time positions. Diversify your skillset. Don't worry about the pay.


While the chicken marinates, make a sauce for sauteeing. Use a small bowl to stir your ingredients together. Combine your wet ingredients first: 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce; 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Then whisk in 2 teaspoons of cornstarch.  Chinese black vinegar works just as well as balsamic.  Add 2 teaspoons of sugar for a touch of sweetness. Ground Sichuan peppers also make a nice addition. Use your remaining time to cut and measure your other ingredients. Mince 2 cloves of garlic. Chop half of a green bell pepper and half of a red bell pepper into rough chunks. Slice 4 scallions (slice the white parts very thinly, while cutting the green parts into inch-long strips). Once you’re done, measure out the following: ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; ¼ teaspoon ground ginger; ¼ cup roasted peanuts.  Instead of fresh peppers, spice your dish up with about 8 dried red chiles, with whole or halved, with or without the seeds and membranes.  You can add 1 ounce of hot chile paste to your sauce instead of whole chiles. Once your chicken has marinated, set a large skillet or wok on your stovetop. Coat it with 1 to 2 tablespoons of cooking oil (peanut or vegetable), as needed. Set the burner to high.
Summary: Make your sauce. Prep the rest of ingredients. Preheat your skillet.