Problem: Article: It's important to properly bandage it so that you can't get at it to pick at it. Cuts and scrapes are common, and most of these will create a scab during the healing process. Try using glycerin soap rather than an antibacterial soap on your wound. Glycerin soap is better for hydrating and moisturizing your skin. Be gentle when washing the scab -- you don't want to tear it. Pat the scab dry. Choose an antibiotic cream or ointment, available at any pharmacy. Keeping the scab covered in cream or ointment will speed up the healing and kill any germs that might remain in the wound. It might sting, but it's going to help the wound heal better than it would without antibiotics. Even though many of us have learned that you shouldn't cover a wound, new research shows that it's actually better to cover it. It will probably take at least four to five days for the scab to fully form and the wound to heal. Keep it covered for that period.
Summary: Wash the wound with soap and water. Apply an antibiotic. Cover your wound as it's scabbing.

Problem: Article: There are a variety of confusing formats for DVD drives, including DVD, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW. These all refer to the different read and write capabilities of the drive. Generally, all new drives these days will be DVD+/-RW or just DVD RW. This indicates that it can read DVDs as well as write to all the types of burnable DVD discs. Most new drives can write, though you can purchase budget drives that just read DVD discs. These are labeled as DVD-ROM drives. Blu-Ray is the newest form of disc storage on the market, and can store significantly more data than a standard DVD drive. Blu-Ray drives allow you to watch Blu-Ray HD movies and read Blu-Ray data discs, and all Blu-Ray drives also read DVDs. Blu-Ray drives have come down in price significantly, and Blu-Ray burners are now much more affordable. Even if the Blu-Ray drive does not write (BD-ROM), there's a good chance it will write DVDs. When looking at different models, it will be useful to compare the read and write speeds. These tell you how long it will take to read and write various forms of media on the drive. Most new DVD drives will read at 16X, and write at up to 24X. These measurements indicate how much faster the drive is than a 1X drive, and is not a measurement of the actual read or write speed. If you are using a laptop computer, you will likely need to purchase an external drive. If you are using a desktop computer, you can generally choose either, but you will get better read and write performance from an internal drive. If you decide to purchase an external drive, you can skip down to Part 3 for details on installing the drivers. Look for drives from trusted manufacturers. This will help ensure that your drive lasts a long time, and that you get a solid warranty. Below are a few of the most trusted optical drive manufacturers: LG Philips Plextor Lite-On BenQ Samsung If you have extra SATA cables to install the drive lying around, and you don't mind not having manuals and driver discs, you may want to consider an OEM model. These are typically cheaper than a consumer model, but lack any of the packaged extras. If you buy an OEM model, you can still find the drivers and documentation for the drive on the manufacturer's website.
Summary: Learn the different formats. Determine if you want a Blu-Ray drive. Compare read and write speeds. Decide between internal and external. Choose a quality drive. Consider an OEM model.

Problem: Article: As water turns to ice, it will expand in the tight areas of the shoes and stretch the material. Fill two small zip-lock bags with water and seal them tightly. Place the bags in the shoes all the way to the toe area, and put them in the freezer overnight. Take the shoes out of the freezer, and try them on to test their fit. Repeat this process if necessary. By wadding up and tightly packing newspapers into the toes of your shoes, you should be able to create some wiggle room for your toes. Leave the newspaper in your shoes over night to give it time to stretch the material, and then remove it in the morning. Repeat this step if there's still not enough room. Similar to the newspaper, socks can also be used to stuff your shoes and widen them overnight. Pack the ball of socks tightly to ensure the toes of the canvas shoes receive a good stretch overnight.
Summary: Stuff your shoes with bags filled with water and freeze them. Stuff newspapers into the toes of your shoes to widen them. Stuff a ball of socks in your shoes to widen them.

Problem: Article: Set the oven to 400F (200C), and allow it to fully preheat. Next, line a baking sheet with foil and lightly spray it with nonstick cooking spray. Set it aside for the moment. Add 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of vegetable oil to a large skillet. Set it on the stove, and allow it to heat on medium for 2 to 3 minutes. You can substitute canola oil if you prefer. After the oil has heated for a couple of minutes, add a finely chopped medium onion and a minced clove of garlic to the pan. Allow them to cook for 3 minutes, or until the onions soften. Stir the onion and garlic regularly to ensure that they cook evenly. When the onion and garlic are soft, add pound (340 g) of lean ground beef to the pan. Break it up with a wooden spoon, and cook the meat until it is browned, which should take 3 to 5 minutes. You can substitute any ground meat that you like, such as turkey, chicken, or pork, for the beef if you prefer. When the ground beef is browned, add cup (130 g) of salsa, 2 teaspoons (5 g) of chili powder, teaspoon (3 g) of salt, and teaspoon ( g) of pepper to the pan. Mix well to ensure that the ingredients are well blended and reduce the heat to low. Allow the mixture to cook for another 10 minutes. You can substitute taco seasoning for the chili powder, salt, and pepper if you prefer. Set (10) 6-inch (15-cm) flour tortillas on a microwave-safe plate, and place a wet paper towel over them. Heat the tortillas in the microwave on high for approximately 45 seconds, or until they are soft and pliable. Once the tortillas are pliable, spread cup (60 g) of the beef mixture over the center of each. Use cup of shredded (50 g) cheddar cheese to sprinkle over the beef on all of the tortillas. You can substitute your favorite cheese, such as pepper jack or monterey jack, for the cheddar. When the tortillas are covered with the beef mixture and cheese, carefully roll up each taquito to close it. Set the taquitos on the lined baking sheet with the seams facing down. Dip a pastry brush in some vegetable oil and lightly brush it over the taquitos. Make sure to coat the tortillas on all of the exposed sides. Once they're coated with oil, place the taquitos in the preheated oven. Allow them to bake for 8 to 12 minutes, or until they're crispy and lightly browned. When they're finished baking, remove the taquitos from the oven. Use tongs to place them on a platter, and serve them with sour cream and/or salsa for dipping.
Summary:
Preheat the oven and grease a baking sheet. Heat the oil. Cook the onion and garlic until they're soft. Mix in the beef and cook it until browned. Stir in the salsa, chili powder, salt, and pepper and cook for 10 minutes. Microwave the tortillas until they're pliable. Spoon the beef mixture onto the tortillas and sprinkle with the cheese. Roll up the taquitos and place them on the baking sheet. Coat the taquitos with oil. Bake the taquitos until crispy. Serve the taquitos with sour cream and salsa.