Q: Rice often has dusty starch on the outside of the grains, so you should rinse it before cooking. Take 1 cup (225 g) of uncooked white rice, and rinse it in a strainer or colander until cool running water. Rinse the grains until the water is no longer completely cloudy. You can use medium or long grain rice for the recipe depending on your preference. Add 2 cups (237 ml) of water to 2 quart (1.8 L) saucepan, and place it on the stove. Heat the water on high until it comes to a full boil, which should take approximately 3 to 5 minutes. The ratio of rice to water for most types of rice is 1:2, so you should have 2 cups of water for every 1 cup of uncooked rice. Once the water comes to a boil, pour the rinsed rice into the pot. Mix in teaspoon (3 g) of salt to season the rice. Make sure to stir well so that the salt is fully mixed into the water. You can also add 1 tablespoon (14 g) of butter to the rice and water to add extra flavor. Place the lid on the sauce pan, and turn down the heat to low. Allow the rice to cook until it is tender and no longer crunchy. It should take approximately 18 minutes. Start checking on the rice after 15 minutes so you don't overcook it. It's all right if the rice is slightly sticky, but it shouldn't be gummy. Most of the water should be absorbed, but if there's any excess in the pan, make sure to drain it off. When the rice is tender, remove the pan from the stove and allow it to stand for approximately 5 minutes with the lid on to steam a little longer. Then take a fork and rake it through the rice to fluff it gently. When the beans are thick and creamy, take the pot off the heat again. Remove the bay leaves from the mixture, and then pour the beans over cooked white rice to serve. Garnish the red beans and rice with cup (58 g) of chopped green onions.
A: Rinse the rice. Bring the water to a boil. Add the rice and salt. Cover the pan and cook until the rice is tender. Let the rice stand for several minutes before fluffing. Remove the bay leaves from the bean mixture, and pour over rice.

Q: Most detergents, soap powders, and conditioners can damage the waterproof coating on your jacket. Purchase a specialized mild detergent for washing your jacket. Check for leftover detergent in the machine slot to avoid getting abrasive residue on your jacket. Clean the soap slot thoroughly before you put the jacket in the washer, whether you notice residue or not. Choosing a gentle setting on your washer can prevent your jacket from ripping or from damaging its waterproof coating. If your washer does not have a specific delicate cycle, choose a slow spin cycle. Make sure the setting you choose uses warm water. Cold or hot water is too abrasive for most jackets. If your jacket has persistent stains, do not use bleach to clean them off. Bleach can permanently damage the waterproof coating and potentially eat through delicate fabrics. Try alternative methods to remove stains. Check your jacket's care label for its fabric blend to research which stain removal methods would work well with its jacket. When the first cycle is over, run your washer again on the rinse cycle to flush out residual detergent. Then, take your jacket out of the washer and check it for soapy residue. If your jacket feels clean, it is ready to dry. But if it feels gritty or filmy, run it through another rinse cycle.
A: Use a detergent made for waterproof clothing. Wash your jacket on the delicate cycle. Avoid bleaching your jacket. Run your jacket through an additional rinse cycle.

Q: Recuva is a free app that scans your hard drive for deleted files; since files don't actually disappear completely from your drive when you delete them, there's a chance you'll be able to recover the file. In the meantime, make sure you have the file's download destination folder (e.g., your desktop) open. If prompted, you will have to confirm that you want to allow Recuva to access your computer. If you don't want to view the release notes, you can click the checkbox next to "View Release Notes" below the Install button. If you aren't sure which type of document you need, click the radio button next to "All Files". An All Files scan will take a long time to complete. If you don't know where to start, click the radio button next to "I'm not sure". If this is your second scan with Recuva, also click the box next to "Enable Deep Scan". For example, you might click "Desktop". Your file(s) will begin restoring!
A: Open the Recuva website. Click Free Download. Click a download link. Wait for your download to finish. Double-click the Recuva setup. Click "No thanks, I don't need CCleaner". Click Install. Click Run Recuva. Click Next. Select a file type. Click Next. Select a file location. Click Next. Click "Start". Click the boxes next to files you wish to recover. Click Recover. Click a restore point. Click OK.

Q: Depends if you're there with your partner, and depends on your age, and depends whether children are around, but if you're of age, and circumstances permit, here's your chance to get romantic. Ask for a hotel room with a whirlpool or at least a whirlpool tub. No question about it; in the right circumstances, this can make the visit a lot more fun! Even if you're in the hotel room alone, taking a whirlpool bath can be relaxing. If you just have a regular tub, try a bubble bath! This works well with kids. Let them give mom or dad or a sibling a makeover. This can mean they get to put makeup on you or put your hair in a goofy ponytail. This will distract many children, and they will think it's fun. Take hotel selfies. OK, maybe this one is a little goofy, but hotel lighting can make for some nice selfies because it's sometimes dimmer. You will want to chronicle the makeover! Most hotels have movie on demand services on the television. Whether you're alone or with family, renting a movie is a great way to pass the time. You could also watch cable television in most hotels. If you're renting a movie, hit up the vending machine so you have your own version of movie snacks. Try watching a movie outside of your normal favorite genre. Look at your time in the hotel room as a time to learn about yourself and try new things. Everyone could wear pajamas and, climb into the same bed. The stresses are gone. For now, at least. So take the time to think. Write down plans for your future. Work through any problems. Consider the hotel stay a "staycation." You don't have to be doing something. Pamper yourself by doing nothing. No worries. No deadlines. No pressures. Take a nap, catch up on reading, watch a TV show that doesn't require much thought, turn off your cell phone, or just lie back and think. If the hotel has a spa, you could visit it for a massage or other service. Some people do this. They throw secret parties in hotel rooms. Do not do this if you are underage. If you do this, keep guests to a minimum, and don't destroy the hotel room or do anything that could attract the attention of the police! Secret hotel room parties usually involve sending out invites to select people a couple weeks before. You will have to smuggle in food and drink and limit people who show up. Again, do this at your own peril! Never violate any laws! Be careful not to be too loud or you could generate a noise complaint! It may sound absolutely mad, but it can actually be very interesting. It's even better doing it out of a window because no one will notice you're staring at them. Choose one or two people to watch, and see how they interact with other people and objects. See how much you can tell about someone's character by the way they walk, what they do, what they eat, what they drink, and about half a million other things. Humans are fascinating creatures.
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Get romantic. Give someone a makeover. Rent a movie. Meditate. Throw a secret party. Watch people!