In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: For the recipe, you’ll need 1 cup (225 g) of white rice, though you can adjust the amount based on how many people you’re cooking for. In general, you should have ½ cup (112 ½ g) of uncooked rice per person. Add the rice to a colander or strainer so water can easily pass over it. Soaking the rice before you cook it helps get the cooking process started so your finished rice will have a better texture. You can skip the step if you’re in a hurry, but you may wind up having to cook the rice a little longer on the stove.
Summary: Place the rice in a colander. Let the rice soak for 10 to 15 minutes.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: One of the simplest methods of keeping track of your medications is to keep a checklist.  Your checklist will contain the name of all medications and the date and time when you need to take them.  Once you have taken your medication, check the item to stay on schedule.  Mark the dosage size, when to take, and if the medication needs to be taken with food on your checklist. Make multiple copies.  Try leaving them in convenient locations such as next to your medications or posted on a bathroom mirror. Making a medication calendar will allow you to visually recognize which medications need to be taken and when on a daily basis.  Listing a medication's name and time of day that it needs to be taken will let you know if you are on track with your schedule or if you have missed taking a medication.  On each day you need to take a medication, write down the time you need to take it and the name of the medication. Cross off a medication after you have taken it. While you are keeping careful track of when you are taking your medications, you will also need to keep track of when you are going to run out.  If your prescription is a recurring one, keep careful track of when you will run out and need to refill your prescription, keeping on your schedule.  Some prescriptions can be prescribed for refills over a period of months or for a three-month supply, while others (like pain medication) cannot. It is important to ensure that when the physician prescribed the medication, you know how much is being prescribed at a time you can plan for refills. Keep track of when your prescriptions are running low and refill before you run out. Try to refill early to avoid running out of your prescription. Discard any expired medications. If you have a smart-phone or other digital device with the capability to be used as a timer, you can enter in your medication schedule for an electronic reminder.  Many smart-phones will sound an alarm when it is time to take your medication, helping you to never deviate from your schedule.  Computers and tablets can also be used to set up reminders for your medications. Entering your medication details into a smartphone calendar will allow your phone to remind you when to take a medication. There are many apps that you can download which will help you stay on your medication schedule.
Summary: Try keeping a checklist. Create a medication calendar. Pay attention to your prescription refill dates. Set alarms or electronic reminders.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Most outdoor air conditioning units have an appliance shut off box situated nearby. Open the door on the box and flip the switch or remove the fuse to cut power to the air conditioner. Window and wall units can usually just be unplugged.  If you have no shut off box, turn off the power at the circuit breaker in your house. Never attempt to work on an air conditioning unit without first disconnecting the power. Window units can usually be cleaned just like central air units, but the coils will be easier to access if you remove the unit from the window before you start working on it.  The layout of window units is different than indoor or outdoor central air units, but the functions and parts are effectively the same. Be sure to lay the air conditioner on a flat surface, preferably outdoors, for cleaning. As the seasons change and leaves fall from trees, they can collect on the air conditioning unit or even slip inside through the heat dissipation vents. Once you've trimmed the branches and bushes, be sure to clear the entire area around the unit.  Loose leaves and dirt surrounding your air conditioning unit can be blown through the vents, collecting around the coils and limiting how effective they can be. Cleaning the area of debris and foliage will also improve airflow into the air conditioning unit. Be sure to wear safety glasses and gloves when trimming trees and bushes. Depending on your air conditioner, you will need either an appropriately sized socket or a screwdriver to remove the bolts or screws securing the cover in place. Once you have them removed, pull the lid off of the air conditioning unit.  The user manual will tell you what size socket or screwdriver you need. Set the screws aside somewhere safe. Some air conditioning units will have a grill with a fan attached to it mounted on the top. Remove the screws and pull the grill out from the top of the open unit. The fan is usually attached, so be sure to support it as you remove the assembly to avoid letting it hang by its electrical connections. In air conditioners where the fan stays in place, avoid spraying it directly with water as you clean.
Summary:
Shut off the power to the air conditioner. Take the air conditioner out of the window (when applicable). Trim foliage so it isn't closer than 2 feet (0.6 meters) to the unit. Remove the cover from the air conditioner unit. Pull the cover and fan from the unit (when applicable).