INPUT ARTICLE: Article: It is best to travel down streets that you know well and on buses or trains that you are familiar with. Always opt for the route you know to be safe instead of venturing into the unknown. Avoid taking new paths to work, school, or home if you can. Use Google maps or the GPS on your phone to plot out your journey to a new place before going there. Note the directions for driving, walking, or public transport. Take a screenshot of the directions so that you can refer to them easily later. Knowing how to get yourself around a city is an important part of being street smart. A good knowledge of bus, subway, and train routes will allow you to get places quickly. It will also help you find an out if you find yourself in a location or situation that you want to escape. As a general rule, it is always best to stick to your original destination when commuting or travelling. This allows your friends and loved ones to know where you are or where you will be. Stick to your original destination instead of wandering or changing your plans last minute, which can lead to unexpected trouble.

SUMMARY: Stick to your regular routes whenever possible. Chart your trips online. Learn everything you can about the public transportation system. Do not deviate from your destination.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you're planning on pimping out your ride, it's a good idea to make an overall plan, taking the way each of your upgrades will affect the others. Some aesthetic changes will clash against each other. Even worse, you can run out of space to fit all of the pieces on your car. Run all of the ideas past a car expert before making any financial commitments to them. A fresh coat of paint is arguably the most transformative thing you can do to a car's appearance. If all you're looking for is a better look, you might find a paint job does everything you want it to. Cars can be painted with specialized spray paint in your garage. Due to the value of your vehicle, it's very important to be slow and consistent with your paint. If you're painting the car from home, don't forget to give your car a primer coat beforehand. Car modification garages can offer more intense paint jobs with graphics like flames. These are very stylized, but make sure your car model is worthy of the flair before you commit to something so flashy. Graphic flames on a Toyota Camry won't get you the sort of attention you're looking for. Tinted windows add fast class to a vehicle. The mystery factor and privacy of tinted windows can make even an average car look posh by comparison. By replacing factory parts, you may void your vehicle's warranty. Check with the manufacturer before proceeding. Your headlights and taillights draw a lot of visual attention, as they're designed to be reflective. Changing them for a snazzier design is relatively inexpensive by car mod standards. The subtle difference it makes to your vehicle's appearance won't go unnoticed by those who know where to look. Make sure your taillight modifications are road-friendly. Although you can change your car's look by replacing the lights on it, you still want to make sure they comply with road regulations. While a lot of car modification focuses on the outside presentation, you can revamp your experience on the vehicle by changing the seating. Most stock car seating is cloth-upholstered. For a fashionable touch, replacing this with leather seats is very luxurious. If you go with leather seating, make sure you take care to maintain it as leather demands.

SUMMARY: Make a plan beforehand. Paint your car. Get tinted windows. Replace your head and taillights. Reupholster the seats.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: To protect your iPod from moisture and polishing products, place a piece of masking tape over openings, buttons, and camera lenses.

SUMMARY: Unplug your iPod. Turn off your iPod. Seal your iPod with masking tape.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you earn your Ph.D in astronomy, you can qualify for research positions at a university. These positions allow you to gain work experience and focus on your area of expertise in astronomy. You can also try to turn your research position into a full time employment position. You may need to move based on where you land a research position. You will need to be flexible and adaptable, willing to move as needed. This is a good option if you want to go into academia and become a professor of astronomy. Become a professor of astronomy at the undergraduate or graduate level. Look for open positions at your local university or universities out of state. You will need at least a master's degree or a Ph.D in astronomy to qualify to teach. Another option is to apply to work at an observatory as the resident astronomer. Working at an observatory allows you to interact with the public. You can also curate exhibits on astronomy and write books about specific areas of astronomy as part of your job. Look for local observatories in your area. You can also search for observatories in places you may want to live. Some people who study to be an astronomer end up working in these areas, especially if they do not want to work in academia. These positions may also be ideal if you'd prefer to work directly with other astronomers and scientists on projects. Make sure you emphasize your schooling, your work experience, and your particular field of study when applying for these positions. You may also note how you would contribute to the aerospace or computer science industry as an employee. Working for a space agency may be ideal if you'd like to collaborate with other astronomers and scientists on the study of the universe. The biggest space agency in the United States is NASA. You may apply for positions at NASA, focusing on your area of expertise in astronomy. You should focus on your passion for astronomy as well as your degrees and your high marks. You should also note how you would make a positive contribution to NASA as an astronomer.

SUMMARY:
Look for a postdoctoral fellowship to be a competitive job candidate. Get a teaching position at a university. Apply for open positions at an observatory. Look for positions in the aerospace or computer science industry. Apply for positions at a space agency.