Article: You can skip straight to the next step to find which country it is made in, but this basic information is easy to check and remember.  If the first character is an A, B, C, D, E, F, G, or H, the vehicle was made in Africa.  J, K, L, M, N, P, or R as the first character means the vehicle was made in Asia. This includes the Middle East. Note that a VIN never begins with a zero or O due to the ease of confusing these two symbols.  S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, or Z indicate Europe.  1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 indicate North America, including USA, Mexico, and Canada.  6 or 7 indicate Australia or New Zealand. Note that nearby nations such as Indonesia or the Philippines are considered part of Asia for this purpose.  8 or 9 indicate South America. Many vehicles are made in a different country than the one the manufacturing company is located in. Compare the first two characters of the VIN to an online chart like this one, including the first "continent" code described above, and find out where a vehicle was really made. This will also tell you which company made the car. Some companies use the third digit as well to indicate manufacturer or company division. The first two digits should be enough to identify the country and company, however. This method will always work for North American cars, and will often work for cars from other regions. Note that this might be one year later than the car was actually made. A model year of 2008 means the car was probably made either in 2007 or 2008. See below for decoding instructions:  A 10th character which is an A, B, C, D, E, F, G, or H indicate the years 1980 – 1987 in alphabetical order, or the years 2010 – 2017. J, K, L, M, and N are reserved for model years 1988 – 1992, or 2018 – 2022. P means the model year is 1993 or 2023. R, S, and T mean 1994 – 1996 or 2024 – 2026. V, W, X, and Y mean 1997 – 2000 or 2027 – 2030. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 indicate the years 2001 – 2009 or 2031 – 2039. A real VIN never contains the letters I, O, or Q. The year code has additional restrictions, never using the number 0 or the letters U or Z. If you're not sure whether your car is new or old, check the vehicle's 7th character. If this is a number, your vehicle's model year is earlier than 2010. If the 7th character is a letter, the model year is 2010 or later (until 2039).
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Use the first character to discover the continent of manufacture. Use the first two characters to narrow it down to country and manufacturer. Use the tenth character to determine the model year.
Article: Dry rubs add flavor to meat without ruining their tenderness, and are often sold as "seasoned salts" or "steak seasonings." You can also, however, make your own. Mix the following spices with 1/2 tablespoon salt and crushed black pepper, then massage the rub into both sides of the sirloin. Use equal parts of each spice, roughly 1-1/2 tablespoons, and don't be afraid to mix and match.  Onion powder, paprika, chili powder, and garlic powder. Dried rosemary, thyme, and oregano, garlic powder. Cayenne, chili powder, paprika, Mexican oregano, garlic powder.  Brown sugar, chili pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and ground coffee Wet marinades are only effective overnight, so don't make one at the last minute and expect a lot of taste changes. The acid in wet marinades (vinegar, lemon juice, etc.) breaks down some of the meat tissue, making the meat more tender. Too much acid, however, can ruin the texture and make a crispy grilled exterior impossible. Place the steaks in a bag with the marinade and leave them in the fridge overnight to get the best results.  1/3 cups of soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, plus 1-2 tablespoons garlic powder, dried basil, parsley, rosemary, and crushed black pepper.  1/3 cup red wine vinegar, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1 cup vegetable oil, 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 2-3 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon ground black pepper. There is a reason that most steakhouse steaks come with a pat of butter on top. Butter seeps into the cuts of the meat and elevates it into the perfect entree. You can try making compound butter with spices and herbs as well to get a extra flavor. To make compound butter, mix 6 tablespoons butter with herbs in a food processor, then freeze the mixture until it is time to put on your steak. You can also heat it on low on the stove top and brush the melted butter and herbs on the steak when it is done.  1 teaspoon thyme, sage, rosemary, chopped. 2-3 cloves minced garlic 1 teaspoon chili powder, cilantro, and cayenne pepper. Most steaks can stand by themselves as delicious meals, but a well-chosen topping can make them even better. Things to try on top include:  Caramelized onions, peppers, or mushrooms. Fried onions. Blue cheese crumbles. Sour cream.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Rub a seasoning over the meat in place of salt and pepper. Soak the sirloin in a wet marinade to get moist, delicious flavor. Brush a pat of butter on top of the sirloin for steakhouse richness. Top your steak.