INPUT ARTICLE: Article: In order to access the music on iTunes, you'll need to run it on your computer or as an app on your phone. Then, you can create an Apple account and log in. Your songs and purchases will then be stored on iTunes for later use. Just like on many music players, iTunes has a radio that allows you to search for a genre, artist, or album and iTunes will play songs similar to the item you searched. This is a good way to find new music if you aren't sure where to start and just have a general idea of the type of music you are interested in.  To find this function, open your iTunes page. On the top of the page in the center there should be a white bar that displays options for you to choose from like "My Music," "For You," "Radio," and a few others. Once you click on the radio option, iTunes will pull up their featured stations as well as a number of other stations you can choose from. To personalize your station, as songs are played you can like and dislike certain songs. Move your cursor to the top of the page where it shows what song is playing and an ellipsis icon should appear. Click on that icon and you will see a few options, one of which is "Play More Like This" and another is "Never Play This Song." You can also purchase songs straight from iTunes by clicking on the price next to the song that is being played. If you are looking for new music, you can visit this page to discover music that has recently been released or the top artists, albums, and songs. Apple lists "Hot Tracks," "New Music," "Top Songs," "Recent Releases" and many other options suited to helping you find new music. This may seem obvious, but a great place to find new music is just by checking out songs on the iTunes store. You can listen to a preview of a song before you decide to buy it, or you can add the song to your wishlist for later listening. The iTunes store is much like the "New" page in that it lists top tracks, new music, and a number of genres to choose from.

SUMMARY: Download iTunes to your computer or phone. Use the radio function. Visit the "New" page. Visit the iTunes store.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Dates are ripe when they start turning brown. They'll also be slightly soft to the touch. Once you start seeing these changes, it's time to pick the ripe fruit.  Very immature dates will be green. They'll turn pinkish or orange as they are starting to get riper. Dates will ripen off the tree, so if your dates are being eaten by birds, you may want to harvest them early. You can also put netted bags over the fruit to keep the birds from eating them. As dates ripen, they also start to wrinkle. They almost look like a large raisin. When checking for ripe dates, look for wrinkles, as well. Dates ripen at different times. To maximize how many dates you get off the tree, you need to check it at least once a week for ripe dates. Watch for the pink-orange fruit, as they will ripen in about a week.

SUMMARY: Look for soft, brown fruit. Check for wrinkles. Look for ripe dates throughout the season.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The white stripes on the Union Jack are not all the same size. The wider white stripes on the side closest to the flagpole should sit on top of the diagonal red stripes.  The white stripes represent Scotland’s Saint Andrew’s Cross while the red ones represent Ireland’s Saint Patrick’s Cross.  A good mnemonic device to use is "wide white top." On the side furthest from the flagpole, the white stripes that run diagonally should be thinner on the top of the red stripe, and thicker below the red stripe. This applies to both white stripes on the side furthest from the flagpole. Saint Andrew's Cross was on the flag first and takes precedence over Saint Patrick's cross. When hanging your flag vertically, the thick white stripe should be on the top of all the other stripes on the top left hand side of your flag. The top edge of the flag should become the left edge of the flag when hanging it vertically. This practice is similar to hanging the American flag, but varies in other countries like Liechtenstein, Slovakia, and Slovenia, where they have different designs for flags hung vertically. Flying the Union Jack upside down is a coded distress signal, and should only be used as such. In the UK, flying the flag upside down may be considered an insult, even if it was an honest mistake.

SUMMARY: Look at the white diagonal stripes on the side closest to the flagpole. Look at the white diagonal stripes on the side furthest from the flagpole. Ensure the thick white line is on the top left, if hung vertically. Fly the flag upside down for a distress signal.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: For the most traditional flavor, use salty country ham.  Black-eyed peas can technically be prepared using nothing more than salt and water. The taste of the beans can be rather dull on their own, however, and it is more traditional to prepare them with pork and certain vegetables. Smoked ham steak makes a good choice when cooking black-eyed peas using the alternative slow cooker method. A ham bone works, as well. Use a sweetened ham, like a honey-baked ham, if you want a sweeter taste. Bacon or pancetta are also popular choices to use when preparing black-eyed peas. The vegetables should be chopped into small pieces with a sharp kitchen knife.  Give the onions a rough chop until the pieces are roughly 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) in size. Use a tangier variety, like a white onion or yellow onion, for a heartier taste. Use a sweet onion variety, like a Vidalia onion, for a milder, sweeter taste. You could also use 1/4 cup (120 ml) dried minced onion flakes instead of the whole onions to save time. Dice the tomatoes into 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) chunks, saving the juice. To save time, you can also use a 12-oz (375 ml) can of diced tomatoes. For a spicier twist, select a can a diced tomatoes with chopped green chili peppers.  Place the garlic on your cutting board with the broad, dull side of the knife blade held against it. Carefully yet forcefully smack the knife down to break open the garlic and remove the skin. The garlic can be used this way, or you can also mince the garlic into fine pieces with a knife. Alternatively, you can use 1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) of garlic powder, instead. Heat the oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the ham and cook for 4 minutes or until the edges begin to crisp up, stirring frequently. This step is only optional. You can prepare the beans without crisping up the pork first.

SUMMARY:
Select the best type of ham. Chop the vegetables. Heat up the ham in oil.