INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Falling asleep for even just 10 minutes can help improve your energy, concentration, memory, and focus. Indeed, napping should be considered an asset in improving productivity. Consider building naptime explicitly into your schedule so that you can maximize your potential at work or school. Taking a longer nap is not recommended, since it increases your likelihood of being noticed without providing the maximum benefit. Try to keep your naps to just a few minutes in length when you are at work or school. In an ideal scenario, you will be able to nap in complete privacy, so that your colleagues and bosses do not realize that you are napping. Find an out-of-the-way location where you can stretch out and close your eyes for just a few minutes. If you can, see if you might be able to nap in the following places: Your office Your car A bathroom A seldom-used storage room You don't always have the option of napping in private. If you have to go to work or school exhausted, try to get a seat toward the back of the room, away from the speaker or teacher. Give yourself some space to rest without getting caught. As long as you remain at the back of the room, it is unlikely that someone will notice that your eyes are closed. If you feel yourself begin to nod off at work or school, put on a pair of sunglasses. Not only will you be able to sleep more effectively in a dark environment, but it will be less likely that you will be noticed. Nobody will realize that your eyes are closed. If you do not have a pair of sunglasses, consider wearing a hat or cap that you can pull over your eyes during key moments. One of the giveaways that you are sleeping isn't your eyes at all: it is your body language. A slumped posture with a slack jaw, open palms, and open mouth is much more likely to draw attention to your nap than your eyes. When you fall asleep in public, rest your elbow on the desk in front of you and bend your arm 90 degrees. Then prop your head up on your closed fist. This will help keep your head upright and will disguise your nap. If you are forced to nap among your colleagues or fellow students, enlist a friend who can assist you if you are in danger of being noticed. Your ally might wake you up if your name is called or nudge you when everybody is moving their seats. Be sure to return the favor if your ally also wants to take a secret nap every now and again. Microsleep is a condition when your brain falls asleep while you are in the middle of a task such as driving or working. Your eyes might remain open during this period even though your brain is not functioning normally. This condition can be powerful, since nobody will realize that you are asleep, and your eyes might indeed remain open. However, this is also a dangerous condition, especially if you are driving a vehicle or operating machinery. If you find yourself losing a few minutes of time, you might be experiencing microsleeps. Microsleeps are more likely to occur if you experience a prolonged period of poor sleep. They are also more common among those who work second or third shifts. You cannot intentionally microsleep; they are caused by chronic sleeplessness and exhaustion.

SUMMARY: Recognize the benefits of short naps. Find a secret place to nap. Sit in the back of the room. Wear sunglasses. Maintain good posture. Find an ally. Recognize the power and danger of microsleeping.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: A scarf or headband can serve to keep your hair out of your face and add style to your mermaid braid look. Tie a colored silk scarf around your head for a more dressed-up, sophisticated look. To make the mermaid braid a more sporty, everyday hairstyle, try adding a plain cotton headband. Adding small, pretty decorations amidst your braid will draw attention to the style and make it look more complex. For a carefree, hippie look, add fresh flowers into your braid. Simply stick the stems down into your braid. If they don't feel secure, you can use bobby pins to keep them in place. For a similar look that will last longer, use fake flowers. You can also add decorative bobby pins into your braid. Many bobby pins have flowers, jewels, or bright colors on their ends. You can stick them into your braid to create extra visual interest.

SUMMARY: Add a scarf or headband. Decorate the braid itself.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Many cars have 2 or more fuse boxes, but there's no universal standard for their placement. Most manufacturers place them near the car's engine or battery, beneath the steering wheel, or inside the glove box. Look for a gray or black box; it may be labeled as "Fuses." Check your car's manual if you have trouble finding the fuse boxes. If you don't have your manual, search online for "fuse box placement" plus your car's year, make, and model. Lift the latch on the side of the fuse box to loosen the cover. Check the inside of the lid for a diagram of the devices each fuse controls. Your manual may also include a diagram but, if all else fails, you can also find information on your specific vehicle online. The diagram will also list the fuse's amperage, which you'll need to know to purchase a replacement. Be sure to turn your car off before troubleshooting the fuse box. Some cars and fuse replacement kits include small plastic fuse pullers, which you can use to pluck the fuse from the box. If you don't have fuse pullers handy, a pair of tweezers will do the trick. In a pinch, you can also carefully pull the fuse from the box with your fingers. Make sure your car is completely off before you pull out the blown fuse. Keep the keys out of the ignition to avoid accidentally putting it in "Run" or "Accessories" mode. Otherwise, you could get a nasty shock. Car fuses are small, so it's a little tougher to find signs that one blew. Hold it up to the light and look closely inside for a thin wire that connects the 2 sides of the fuse. If the wire is broken, or if you see charred marks, the fuse has blown. If the wire is intact and the fuse seems fine, double-check your diagram to ensure you have the correct fuse. If you've checked each fuse individually and none have blown, your car's electrical system may need a mechanic's attention. If you're not able to visually tell if the fuse has blown, then you may need to check the fuses with a multimeter to determine if it's working. Head to an auto shop or major retailer's automotive department to find fuses for your car. Bring the blown fuse with you to ensure you get the right match. Once you've purchased the right replacement, simply insert it into the slot where you removed the blown fuse. Make sure the car is off before you set the fuse into the empty slot. Press down with a little pressure until it pops into place. Car fuses are color-coded, so if the fuses are a different color, you know right away they aren't a match. Additionally, be sure the prong shape of the new fuse matches the old one. If necessary, ask an employee at the store for help finding the right replacement.

SUMMARY:
Look under the hood or dashboard for your vehicle's fuse box. Find the fuse that controls the device that's stopped working. Remove the blown fuse from the box using fuse pullers or tweezers. Check the fuse for a broken filament or discoloration. Install a new fuse with an amperage that matches the one that blew.