Problem: Article: Combine equal parts of rice and water, or use whichever ratio you prefer to use when you normally cook rice. Use a pot if you’re boiling the rice on the stovetop, or combine the rice and water in a microwave-safe bowl.  Use a separate container to boil plastic rice beads if you’re testing a comparison sample. Bring the rice to a boil over medium heat on the stovetop. Alternatively, you could microwave the rice on high for about 3 minutes. If you’re boiling the rice on the stovetop, check it after about 10 minutes, or take the bowl out of the microwave after 3 minutes. Skim the surface with a spoon to check for a layer of plastic residue.  When boiling rice on the stovetop, you might have to lower the heat to calm a rolling boil so you can see the surface clearly. If you’re testing a sample of plastic, you’ll be able to skim a thick layer of melted plastic from the surface. In addition, unlike rice, the plastic won’t start to fluff and absorb the water. Rice is starchy, and some stickiness or residue is normal, especially in short-grained varieties. However, there’s a noticeable difference between a thin starchy residue and a thick layer of melted plastic.
Summary: Add rice to a pot or bowl of water. Cook the rice in the microwave or on the stovetop. Check the surface for a layer of thick residue.

Problem: Article: If you want to get rid of chickenpox scars, see your dermatologist and ask about a punch excision. This is a method where scars are removed by a doctor cutting into the skin surrounding a scar and removing it.  The doctor will use a round, sharp-edged tool to remove the skin surrounding the scar. Then, she will close up the skin surrounding the wound.  The main downside to a punch excision is that it also leaves behind scars; however, the scars are much lighter and smaller than the original. The punch elevation method is usually used to treat deeper, more set in scars. This is a surgical method and will involve the use of local anesthetics but may be effective if your scars are particularly deep.  Similar tools used in the punch excision method are used for punch elevation, but the cuts made are slightly deeper and you will be put under for the procedure.  Punch elevation is usually effective in reducing the appearance of scars. The downside is, as with punch excision, it does also leave scars behind; however, these scars tend to be less noticeable as they're less elevated and lighter. A chemical peel is a procedure in which the top layer of your skin is removed. This can reduce the appearance of chickenpox scars.  Chemical peels come in a variety of forms depending on the intensity of your condition and the desired outcome. Talk to your dermatologist about what type of peel would be right for you given your scarring.  Chemical peels may take up to two weeks to heal. While they are not extremely painful, the procedure can sting. Side effects may include temporary redness of the skin, scarring, and the appearance of cold sores. Laser therapy can be used to treat chickenpox scars. Ask your dermatologist if laser therapy is right for you. Laser therapy is sometimes preferable to other methods as it's a non-invasive procedure with a fairly low risk of causing scars. It will not completely remove chickenpox scars but will lessen their appearance. If you're treating chickenpox scars in young children, procedures like punch excisions and chemical peels are not the best option. Try using a silicone-based cream that contains zinc. This can result in a reduction of chickenpox scars. Follow the directions on the bottle to know what dosage to use and how often to apply the cream.
Summary: Get a punch excision. Try the punch elevation method. Try a chemical peel. Ask about laser therapy. Use a silicone-based cream that contains zinc.

Problem: Article: Add half of a lemon, sliced or cut in chunks, 1-2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Let this mixture boil for 1 minute before adding the prawns. Leave the tails on, and make sure they are covered in water. Simmer for approximately 3 minutes or until the prawns turn pink. Remove from heat. You can leave the shells and head on, or remove them before cooking. Leaving them on will lead to a stronger flavor. As soon as they come off, drain the hot water and plunge the prawns in a cold water keep them from cooking. You can use that water as the base of a soup stock if you want to save it. These prawns are a nice addition to a buffet table, often placed on a large platter and served with a variety of sauces, such as cocktail sauce, tartar sauce or drawn butter. These prawns also work well in a prawn salad with a mayonnaise-based dressing, either served on a bed of greens or in a bread roll.
Summary:
Boil enough water to just cover the prawns. Add the prawns and lower the heat. Plunge prawns into a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Serve the prawns chilled.