When trying to listen for a beat by ear, make sure you give the piece of music all your attention. Use headphones or move to a quiet environment with no noise interruptions. If you’re trying to listen for the basic beat of a song, tune out the top instruments like lead guitar or vocals. Try listening for the bass instruments, like the bass guitar or bass drum.   If you’re listening to a digital recording, try turning up the bass so that you can hear it more easily. In a song, the bass line often carries the steady beat. Ignore the complex rhythm and melody. Try to pick out what feels like the heartbeat of the song. Listening to the drum line is the best way to count the beats. In country and rock music, you can typically hear the bass drum on beats 1 and 3 and the snare on 2 and 4. In pop, funk, and house music, the bass drum is generally played on all 4 beats, which is referred to as "four on the floor." A musical phrase is a segment of music that sounds complete in and of itself, often only a few measures long. Practice listening to natural phrasing in music. Think of listening to a song as though you were listening to a conversation. Where would the breaths be? What sounds like a musical “sentence”? Try counting these smaller sections of the music to find where the downbeats fall. Again, use your words, or tap your feet along to the beat that you feel. If you are not on the beat, practicing out loud will make it more obvious and easier to get back on track.

Summary: Eliminate distractions. Pay attention to the lower instruments, like the drums. Listen to phrasing. Say it out loud.


You don't have to create an account to make a payment, but if you plan on using MyFloridaCounty.com in the future, then it will save you time. You will need a credit card, the full name of the person making the payments or the full name of the person receiving payments, and the Social Security number, date of birth, and address of each of these persons. Each transaction on MyFloridaCounty.com is subject to a 3.5% processing fee, however, there is no delay between the time you make the initial payment and the payment is posted. MyFloridaCounty.com is used for all kinds of county level payments in Florida. The child support section is on the left side of the page.  Click on the button and you will be taken to the account page. Enter your information and create a username. You will need to provide your username every time you log into the child support system. One of the convenient features of MyFloridaCounty.com is automatic updating. Provide your email address if you want updates regarding your child support account sent directly to your email account. You will receive a temporary password either online or in the mail. Log back in with your temporary password, then you can use the website to change your password to something you will remember. Keep track of your password and all user identification information. The website and the Florida Clerks of Court have no way of retrieving your password information. If you forget your password, you will need to complete the user identification account information again. The "pay your child support" button is immediately to the left of the "create an account" button. To pay your child support, simply click the button.  You'll need to know either your case number or depository number, in addition to the name of your county.  Input the amount to pay and your payment information on the following screen. Once you have your log in information, use your username and password to gain access to your child support history. You can view your five most recent payments by clicking on the "View Recent Payments" Link. You will need your Social Security Number, and your case's depository or uniform number. Keep track of the payments on a monthly basis.

Summary: Gather the information you need to create an account. Find the child support section. Provide your email address. Change your temporary password. Pay your child support. Look up your payment history.


Most watch faces are between 6 and 10 millimeters thick. If you prefer a smaller or lighter watch, consider choosing one that's closer to 6 millimeters thick. You may want a thinner face if you're bothered by a watch that snags on things. Keep in mind that you'll usually have more control over the diameter of the watch face rather than its thickness. Take a flexible ruler and wrap it around your wrist. This will give you a measurement so you can choose the best diameter for your wrist. For example, for wrists:  Smaller than 5 to 6 inches (12 to 15 cm), choose a diameter 38 millimeters or less. Between 6 and 7 inches (15 to 17 cm), pick a 38 to 42 millimeter diameter. Between 7.5 and 8 inches (19 to 20 cm), go with a 44 to 46 millimeter diameter. Your watch will feel more comfortable if you choose the right size band. Try on several watches to decide how wide you'd like the band to be. If you want to wear a wide band, decide if you'd like it to fit tightly on your wrist. For a looser fitting band, pick a thinner band that can slide up and down on your wrist (like a bracelet). You have a lot of options when it comes to the strap material. If you expect you'll be sizing the watch a lot, choose a material that will be easy to adjust. Fabric or leather straps might be the easiest to adjust since you can simply use a different hole to secure the strap. If you choose metal straps, you'll need to use jeweler's tools to add or remove links when sizing the watch. Once you've selected a watch, try it on and ask the jeweler to make any adjustments. Ask if you can take home extra links or a spare strap so you can size the watch in the future. Many jewelers will be happy to add holes to watch bands or remove extra links from the band.

Summary: Decide how thick you want the face to be. Measure your wrist. Pick the size of the band. Choose a strap material. Check the fit of the watch before you buy it.


(Have your partner check themselves as well.) The sores often appear as open, wet ulcers, or painless sores. These sores, caused by infection with syphilis bacteria, typically appear between 10 days and three months after exposure. They appear on the region of the body infected (such as the penis, vagina, tongue, lips, anus) and heal up, though the disease remains in the body. Secondary syphilis can reappear later on. These symptoms begin three to six weeks after the disappearance of the primary syphilis sore and include:   Rash with ¾ inch red or brownish sores — This is the most classical sign of secondary syphilis.  The rash is characterized as a rash (a flat, red area covered with bumps) over the trunk and extremities that includes the palms and soles of the hands and feet Fever Headache Sore throat Anorexia Muscle pain Weight loss Alopecia Gastrointestinal Findings Musculoskeletal Problems Neurological and Ocular Findings Swollen lymph nodes General feeling of malaise This is dangerous and can cause neurological symptoms including uncoordinated movement and changes in behavior. In addition, secondary syphilis can lead to tertiary syphilis, which may spread to organs including and cause life-threatening complications. Neurosyphilis is difficult to diagnose and usually spinal fluid must be tested to confirm. This is a dangerous disease that can cause permanent damage and even death if left untreated. Talk to your doctor immediately and get tested.
Summary: Check your genitals, mouth, and anus for primary syphilis sores. Evaluate yourself for signs of secondary syphilis. Be aware that syphilis may, at any point in the course of the infection, spread to the nervous system. Seek medical care if you have any of the symptoms listed above or suspect you may have syphilis.