INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You will likely have the most energy at the start of your work day, so jump right into those jobs that require additional concentration. Focus on tasks that are new to you or need a high level of creativity. Leave the mindless or basic work until the end of the day or when you feel as if you are lagging. Avoid procrastinating or putting off difficult tasks. Your concentration throughout the day will be diminished if you're worrying about a challenging task that you put off until the afternoon. Multitasking, or jumping from item to item and trying to juggle many tasks at once, quickly drains your energies. Instead, choose a particular task and concentrate on finishing it. Don't get caught up in making it perfect, just aim to finish it and then clean it up later. "Single tasking" will also help you to set reasonable goals and resume work despite interruptions. While single-tasking, you can also break down a large task into smaller pieces. If you have a large task that needs attention, spend some time thinking about how that task could be segmented into a series of smaller projects. Then, decide on which tasks to complete first, and start working. Every person has a few hours during which they typically work the best. For a week, keep a chart where you write down your energy level from 110 each hour. Then, look over these numbers to see where your peaks of energy and productivity lie. In the future, spend these hours on your most challenging tasks. For example, many people find that they work best between 9:00 and 11:00 am, and are at their slowest right after lunch. Take advantage of this to save mindless tasks for after lunch, and start on harder work in the morning. Make it clear to your coworkers that you do not want to be disturbed during this time unless it is urgent. It is likely that your boss or employer will create big-picture deadlines for you. But, to avoid procrastination and to increase concentration, look over your work and create your own deadlines for each project. This will give you ample time for each task with time added in for breaks. You can also add in extra time if you are worried a particular project might be problematic. For example, if your boss sets a deadline of Thursday, you could set personal deadlines to complete a third of the project on Monday, a third on Tuesday, and a third on Wednesday, then use Thursday to proofread and revise. You can also make to-do lists at the beginning of each day or at the end of the day (to use the following day). Order your to-do list according to importance. Place the most important tasks at the top of the list and the less important ones below these. Work down the list from most to least important. Keep the list short so that it is reasonable for you to accomplish what is on it. You can also vow not to take your work home with you to provide yourself with a deadline. If you cannot bring work home, then you will be more inclined to stay focused and get your work done so you can go home.

SUMMARY: Start with the tough tasks. Work on a single task at a time. Discover when you work best. Set your own deadlines.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Leave enough room to combine the crumbs with the butter (so it doesn't spill out during the mixing process). When melting the butter, keep an eye on it so it doesn't come to a boil, otherwise it could scorch. Continue re-heating for 10 seconds until it has melted. If melting the butter in the microwave, put the timer on for 10 seconds and check it before attempting to microwave it again. Mix the butter into every crumb until it thickens. Using clean fingertips, form the crust by placing gentle pressure on the crust. Pinch the ends at the top.
Summary: Place the Oreo baking crumbs in a large mixing bowl. Melt the butter on the stovetop or in the microwave. Add butter to the Oreo baking crumbs and combine. Pour into an ungreased pie plate and press down along the bottom and the sides.

Viking braids are not perfectly neat or sleek, and it's easiest to create this look in second (or third or fourth) day hair. The oils in your hair will give it a bit of natural hold and texture. Remember, this look is supposed to look a bit messy and rugged!
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One-sentence summary -- Skip the shower.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Some stores have a range of gift cards available to purchase from many different retailers. This is common at supermarkets and department stores. Alternatively, other stores will only sell gift cards that can be used for that particular retailer. This is typical of clothing stores, food outlets, and smaller, local businesses. There are often many different designs and patterns available for the same gift card, so look at the full selection before you decide. A gift card is the equivalent of cash that can be used with a particular merchant. There is usually a minimum and maximum amount that can be loaded onto the card, which typically ranges from $10 and up to $500. Decide the amount that you want to be loaded onto the gift card once you have purchased it. Many gift cards have the option of you choosing the exact amount to load. However, some gift cards are only sold with set balances such as $25, $50, or $100. In this scenario, pick a gift card with a set balance that is closest to the amount that you want to spend. Take the gift card to the cashier and say the amount that you want to load onto the card if it doesn't have a set amount specified. The cashier will load and activate the gift card as you purchase it. If you have any questions about the terms and conditions, or the expiry date of the gift card, ask the cashier. If you are concerned about the activation of the gift card, check with the cashier that it is properly activated and ready to use. The cashier may provide you with a receipt confirming that the card has been activated. The receipt will provide proof of purchase and activation of the gift card. Keep the receipt for as long as you have the gift card, just in case it doesn't work as it should. The receipt will be useful if you have any problems with the gift card at a later stage. It can also be a good idea to give the recipient of the gift card the receipt in case they encounter any problems with the card.

SUMMARY:
Pick the gift card that you want to purchase. Choose the amount you want to load onto the card. Purchase the gift card to get it activated. Keep the gift card and the receipt in a safe place.