Problem: Article: with an electric tuner. Find an electric tuner for cello at a music supply store. You can attach the tuner to the bridge of the instrument or you can download a tuning app on your cell phone. Bow each string consistently and with the same pressure one at a time and follow the instruction on the tuner to check that the string is in tune. Sitting behind your cello in the proper position, the last string on the right is "C." It's your thickest cello string. Pluck the string with your right pointer finger (both left handed and right handed people cluck the cello the same way). Make sure your thumb is positioned at the end of the fingerboard to provide stability. Never pluck far up the fingerboard! The note is "open" because you are not pressing down with your left fingers on the string to play it. The string itself is in the note of "C." The cello "bridge" is the piece that sticks up about halfway down the cello and holds the stings in place. The fingerboard is the long black-colored piece that runs down the front of the cello's neck, and is where you put your fingers to play other notes. The second string from your right is called the "G" string. It is the second-thickest string on the cello. Pluck this string with your pointer finger on your right hand, and rest your thumb on the side of the fingerboard. Plucking the string is called pizzicato The third-thickest string, located next to the "G" string, is the "D" string. Pluck the string to see what "D" sounds like. The last string on the left, and the thinnest string, is your "A" string. Pluck the "A" string to see how it sounds. A good way to remember the string notes on your cello is the sentence "Cats Go Down Alleys" starting from your right with the thickest "C" string.
Summary: Tune your cello Try an open "C" on the thickest string on the right end. Play an open "G" on the second string from your right. Try an open "D" on the third string in from your right. Play an open "A" on the thinnest string on the left end.

Problem: Article: To calculate wage, you need to know how much money will be earned over a specific period of time. You can then use that information to determine how many dollars (or another unit of currency) will be earned per one unit of time. Essentially, you calculating the cost per unit of time. Note that the unit of time will vary depending on the circumstances. In many cases, the unit of time used will be the "hour." In some cases, though, you may need to use "day," "week," "month," or "year." Example: Robert worked 40 hours this week and earned $630.00 before taxes. Calculate Robert's wage as an expression of how much money Robert earns per hour. Rewrite the data in the form of a fraction. The total pay should be the numerator (top number) and the total amount of time should be the denominator (bottom number). Divide the numerator by the denominator to reduce that denominator to a value of one. Example: Set the total pay, $630, as the numerator. Set the total number of hours, 40, as the denominator. You should have: $630 / 40 hours Divide the fraction accordingly: $630 / 40 hours = $15.75 / hour You should now know the wage of the job in question. Write this down as an expression of cost per unit of time. You must include both units labels in your answer. Example: Robert's earns a wage of $15.75 per hour.
Summary: Look at the problem. Divide the total pay by the total time. Write your final answer.

Problem: Article: The mind may not be a muscle, but it's still incredibly strong, and can make the difference between succeeding and failing at your goal. Being fit is a marathon, not a sprint, and it requires making changes to your entire lifestyle. Don't give up when you're not getting what you're heading for... Don't approach this with the mindset that you can abandon the changes you make as soon as you reach your ideal fitness goal or you risk slipping into your bad habits again. Being fit should mean incorporating things into your life that you can eventually do by habit. It is a good idea to start a 'fit journal' so that you can keep track of when you work out, what you do, and for how long. You can also log what you eat each day. You may find that when you have to write down whether you snacked or not you may be less inclined to snack. Don't think that just because you have one setback, you may as well scrap it all and give up for the day. Don't be discouraged if you stop losing weight or stop gaining muscle; remember that plateaus are normal but overall you've put yourself on an upward trajectory and that's definitely something to be proud of. These contracts are otherwise known as a reward system. Set a goal for yourself and then decide upon a reward for yourself. Pick an item that you really want or something that you really want to do. For instance, make a contract with yourself that states that if you go on a run for 30 minutes every day you can buy that cute shirt or new golf clubs you have had your eye on for weeks now. It is much easier to reach your goals when you have someone to share the pain and the gain. Create a schedule that you can both commit to and keep each other on track. You could even get a group of people in on the 'get fit' schedule. Have everyone put $10 into a pot and the person who works out the most during the set amount of time wins the money.
Summary: Develop the right attitude. Keep track of your progress and be proud of minor improvements. Create a commitment contract with yourself. Get someone else to get fit with you.

Problem: Article: Because of the excessive amounts of caffeine, sugar, and other stimulants, energy drinks are best reserved for emergency situations. If you're looking for ways to boost your overall energy, you can do this with proper diet, exercise, and getting enough sleep. To ensure you're getting all the vitamins and nutrients you need to keep your body healthy and energized, make sure you eat on a daily basis: Fresh or frozen fruits of all colors. Plant-based or lean proteins, such as beans, legumes, nuts, seafood, or chicken. Healthy carbohydrates, such as whole grains, pastas, breads, and tubers. Healthy fats, like those found in nuts, seeds, and avocados. Sleep isn't just necessary to ensure you make it through the day without falling asleep: it's also essential to your brain and body, and without enough sleep, neither will function properly. While everybody is different, anyone over the age of 14 needs between seven and 10 hours of sleep per night in order to give the brain time to rejuvenate. Caffeine consumption can actually create a vicious cycle, because while you might have a coffee after a long night when you didn't get enough sleep, that caffeine can actually prevent you from sleeping properly the next night, which will result in you being tired again the following morning. Exercise increases your energy on two fronts. On the one hand, physical activity promotes blood flow, which carries more oxygen and nutrients to your cells, giving your body more fuel to burn. On the other hand, exercise also promotes better sleep, which in turn leads to you feeling more energized as well. To get the most out of your days, make sure that physical activity is a regular part of your routine. Healthy adults should aim for at least 2.5 hours of moderate activity per week. This can include working in the yard, brisk walks, or leisurely swims. Healthy adults who are more active should aim for faster paced exercises, such as swimming laps, jogging, or stair and hill climbing. Caffeine can be included in your life as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle, but moderation is the key. If you want to consume caffeine, try black coffee or tea instead of energy drinks. Coffee, which contains more caffeine than tea, should be consumed in small amounts over the course of a day, rather than all at once.
Summary:
Eat a balanced diet. Get lots of sleep. Exercise regularly. Drink caffeine only in small quantities.