INPUT ARTICLE: Article: It's impossible to determine with absolute certainty what the time signature of a song is just by listening to it. This is because a song can have the same sounds written different ways. But you can find what the most likely time signature is, which will work fine for the purpose of counting rhythms. First listen for the pulse of the song. Tap your foot or hand along with the song until you find what feels like the beat. This beat is what you will count as quarter notes. Then try to recognize a repeating pattern in the song, such as a chord progression or a drum beat. These are the measures of the song. Then count how many beats are in each measure. That will give you your time signature. For example, if you hear seven beats in every repeat of the chord progression you've got a time signature of 7/4. You can only realistically count the rhythm of one instrument at a time. If you're going to count the drums, you'll have to listen to all the different parts of the drums when you're counting. For most other instruments, you'll just count each note that's played. For example, if you hear a bass drum hit followed by three snare hits, and each hit takes up one beat, you'll count that as "1 2 3 4". Different notes cover different lengths of time. The standard note is the quarter note. For most time signatures, the beats are measured in quarter notes. A half note is the length of two quarter notes. A whole note is the length of four quarter notes. An eighth note is half the length of a quarter note. A dotted quarter note is the length of one quarter note and one eighth note. A sixteenth note is 1/4th the length of a quarter note. Rhythms are commonly counted out loud as numbers, with each number representing a beat. For notes in between the beats, other words and sounds are used. For example, eighth notes in between beats are counted by saying "and". Eight eighth notes in a row would by counted as "1 and 2 and 3 and 4 and". Sixteenth notes in between beats and in between eighth notes are commonly counted by saying "ee" and "ah". Eight sixteenth notes in a row would be counted as "1 e and a 2 e and a". Use this information to count the rhythm that you hear in the music. If you're listening to a guitar melody, and you hear three quarter note long sounds followed by four sixteenth note long sounds, you'd count that as "1 2 3 4 e and a".

SUMMARY: Listen for the time signature. Decide what instrument to follow. Understand the differences between note values. Count the notes.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: While the previous remedies have been found effective in some cases, they won't work for everyone. There are a variety of prescription treatments that the doctor can recommend. Like sunbathing, this involves exposing your skin to UVB light. Phototherapy, however, is performed in a medical facility under a doctor's supervision. Exposure is more concentrated here than with sunlight, which may irritate your skin initially. Continued treatment, however, often leads to improvement. In addition to OTC topicals, there are more concentrated treatments available by prescription. Topical treatments include

SUMMARY: Visit your doctor. Try phototherapy. Use prescription topical treatments.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Using a microfiber cloth is a great way to clean your Ugg slippers on a regular basis. Simply run the microfiber cloth across the surface of the slippers, being careful not to press too hard to fray the suede or sheepskin material. Depending on how often you wear your Ugg slippers, you should do this approximately once every two weeks. Use a suede brush to gently brush the Ugg slippers about once every week or so. Brushing your slippers regularly will help clean off any existing dust and dirt, while also preventing them from getting dirtier over time. Gently stroke the suede all over the entire slippers. Try to move in the same direction all the way around to avoid making any irregularities in the fabric. Spray a small amount of cleaning solution on a sponge. You can purchase one directly from UGG like the UGG Sheepskin Cleaner and Conditioner or use another product that works for suede or sheepskin material. Use the sponge to gently dab at the surface of the slippers and clean away and dirt or other residue. After cleaning, be sure to let the slippers dry completely before wearing them again. You should let them dry for at least 24 hours in a cool place out of direct sunlight.

SUMMARY: Wipe with a microfiber cloth. Brush the slippers. Use a cleaning spray.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The easiest way to work with a broker today is online. You'll open an account with the broker and then deposit money into the account. You can find online brokers by searching online. Some of the more popular include the following: Charles Schwab E*Trade TD Ameritrade Optionshouse Full-service brokers will meet with you in their office and talk about your financial goals. They can help you devise an investment strategy. You can find full-service brokers by looking online or in your phone book. Because they are full-service, they will also provide tax advice, estate planning, retirement planning, and budgeting. A full-service broker is a good choice if you have a lot of money to invest or need help planning for the future. Before signing up with an online broker, you should compare them and choose the one that best fits your needs. Compare the following: Account minimum. Online brokers typically require some minimum amount for you to be able to set up an account. A few might allow you to create an account for $0. Commissions. You'll have to pay for the broker to buy and sell your stock. Compare the fees. Commissions generally range between $5 and $10. Account fees. There are all kinds of fees an online broker can charge: inactivity fees, annual fees, and research fees. Support. You might need help finding stock. Accordingly, check to see if the online broker offers educational tools, stock research, and access to someone via email, phone, or online chat. Bonuses. Some online brokers provide cash bonuses for new users. To sign up, you'll need to provide the broker personal information. Typically, you'll need to provide the following: driver's license or government-issued ID Social Security Number address date of birth annual income net worth employment status You might also be asked if you want a "margin account" or a "cash account." With a margin account, you borrow money from the broker in order to complete the trade. You'll have to pay interest on the loan. Because a margin account carries extra risks, new investors should stick with a cash account, which you will fund without borrowing money. Fund your cash account using an electronic funds transfer. The transfer can take a few days to go through. Once money is in your account, you can begin investing.

SUMMARY:
Find an online broker. Identify if you want a full-service broker instead. Compare online brokers. Open an online account. Finish setting up your account.