1. Why would anyone browse news articles?
2. Same question why would you browse emails?
3. Every point. Every time you take a break you prepare for the next step. If you worked through step one and 2 and then later decide to PhotoRead the book you do step one and three. If you decided to leave previewing for later then step one and 4. Always prepare before every activation layers. It doesn't take long so why skip it? It's like putting the key into the ignition of a car.

Alex