Q: If you are expecting a layover, bring a book or magazine with you. If you find yourself book-less, check out one of the airport shops and purchase something there. Choose something you find engrossing; getting lost in the pages will pass the time more quickly. Have a few options on hand so you can switch back and forth when you feel like it. For instance, buy one of your favorite magazines to read when you need breaks from a dense novel. Switching gears occasionally may prevent you from getting bored with even the most thrilling of books. Getting some shut-eye is a great way to pass the time, especially during overnight layovers. Even a quick power nap can leave you feeling refreshed. If you're traveling with other people, ask them to watch your stuff while you sleep. Do this with caution if you're traveling by yourself, since airport theft does happen. Some airports have designated sleeping areas with comfy chairs where you can secure your belongings. If you're truly exhausted and facing a long layover, check out the room pricing at the airport hotel. Some airports even offer rooms that you can rent out for a few hours at a time. If you are between one long flight and another, walk around the airport and restore circulation to your legs. Many airports include public exhibits. Otherwise, you can window-shop, read regional billboards, watch airplanes, or simply look around and locate your next flight's gate. Get some fresh air if you can. Most airports have restaurants and snack bars, even inside security. A meal will give you energy, and it will taste better and likely cost less on the ground than it would in the air. It's easy to get dehydrated when you're traveling, so grab a bottle of water or another of your favorite beverages. Find out what your airport offers before grabbing something from the closest fast food chain. Some have extremely nice restaurants with gourmet offerings. If you don't have one with you, pick up a blank journal from one of the bookstores in the airport. You can document your journey, jot down some business concepts, design a building, write down your regrets, write a book, or explain your philosophy on life. Keeping a journal can be very therapeutic, as well as time consuming. Airports offer a unique opportunity to observe people from all over the world and from all walks of life. Have a seat in a public area and see what other travelers are doing. You will no doubt see some unique characters that you would never have encountered otherwise. Try not to openly stare at people or be obvious about what you're doing. You could make them uneasy, or even arouse suspicion. If you see someone interesting and it feels natural to do so, walk over and introduce yourself. A good chat will make the time fly.
A: Bring something to read. Take a nap. Take a walk. Get a meal, drink or snack. Write in your journal. Do a little people watching.

Q: Rubbing alcohol can be found at any general store or drugstore. Water should not be used, since it can damage the electrical parts inside the tracker. Use a toothpick or old toothbrush rather than a metal scrubber so you don't scrape the tracker's plating. Locate the gold-colored charging port on the back of the tracker. Scrub using the toothbrush or use the toothpick to pick out any debris you find. Cotton swabs (Q-tips) can be purchased alongside rubbing alcohol at general stores and drugstores. Again, avoid introducing water into the electrical circuit or using abrasive scrubbers that damage the metal. Clean out both ends of the charging cable. Push the swab into the openings and brush off the pins inside them. Make sure all debris is removed before you finish. Excess moisture can be removed on the charge port by using a soft cloth or tissue. Otherwise, the ports and pins should look dry within a few minutes. Then it is safe to charge your tracker again.
A: Dip a toothpick or toothbrush in rubbing alcohol. Scrub the charging ports. Soak a cotton swab in rubbing alcohol. Press the cotton swab onto the charging cable. Dry the tracker and cable before use.

Q: The properly closed lid ensures that the pot will fill with steam which is necessary for perfect cooking. A properly placed lid also makes for more precise cooking times. At this point, you can reduce the heat under your pot to medium-high. This keeps the water from completely evaporating before you're done steaming your egg. You can use the same amount of time as you would using a steamer basketaround 6 minutes for a soft boil and around 12 minutes for a hard boil. Turn off the stove when the timer goes off. Use a timer that you'll be able to hear. For example, the timer on your cellphone might not be loud enough, especially if you turned the volume down.
A: Place the lid back on the pot to steam the egg. Set the timer for around 6-12 minutes.

Q: Once the shrimp are done, they will become firmer in texture. They will also change from gray to a pink salmon color. That's when you know they are done! The shrimp should be opaque when they're done. They start out a little translucent. Store leftover shrimp in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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Watch for the shrimp to turn a pink color.