INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The process involved a brush rapidly spinning to buff away scarred skin, removing darkness while leveling the skin for smoothness. It's not an invasive procedure and it is a quick fix to removing light surface scars. The procedure exfoliates the scarred skin by blasting tiny crystals at it. Then, as the brush moves across it scrapes off the scar to reveal new skin underneath. It's very much like dermabrasion, except that it is tougher, removing a thicker layer of skin to ensure scars and other bodily marks are gone for good. Microdermabrasion can also be done at home through kits sold at drugstores or grocery stores. These usually contain a brush and cream you can manually use to scrub scars (and other blemishes) away. For scars that have thickened over time and may be too difficult to sand off or lighten with creams, you can simply cover it with un-scarred skin. By using an instrument that pulses laser light directly on to the scar, a dermatologist or surgeon performs this to break down scar tissue. Once its broken down it is naturally re-absorbed in to the body. The benefit of laser treatments is that it is ideal for almost all skin types; the intensity of the pulses are adjusted to patients' specific skin tones.

SUMMARY: Erase a scar with dermabrasion. Replace a scar with new skin underneath with microdermabrasion. Graft skin from elsewhere on the body over top a scar. Laser away scars to guarantee their riddance.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Puppies can be taught simple commands starting at seven to eight weeks of age. The key to training is to make each session fun and short. A minute or two for each month of age up to 6 months is a good ballpark figure. Trying to do more than that will not benefit you or the dog because his attention span can't handle it. Reward-based training is one of the most positive and effective way to train your Rottweiler puppy. Positive reinforcement, such as a small piece of a tasty treat or lavish praise, should be given immediately when the puppy obeys the command. Keep a bag of small, tasty treats handy, such as tiny cubes of cheese or very small pieces of cooked chicken, to immediately reward your pup for any steps towards learning the new command or cue. Once the puppy is consistently obeying your command, the treats can be given intermittently then gradually phased out, replaced with consistent praise. If you fail to reward immediately, the puppy will become confused as to what you expect from her or him. The commands used need to be short, one or at the most two words. Keep your voice friendly. Always praise your puppy for any attempt in the right direction, and absolutely never yell or hit your puppy. Your pup is obeying you because he wants to please you at this point, so remind him that he is pleasing you with his obedience. Each of these principles can be used for all the commands you use for training. The key to the reward system is to reward immediately, be consistent, and use simple command words. The best time to conduct a training session is when the puppy is relaxed and alert. Never train when the puppy is sleepy, wound up, or not feeling well. You want his mind completely on the training session and his attention on you. When you start training your dog, perform the commands for 10 to 15 minutes at a time. During this time period, spread out which commands you teach. Try five to 15 repetitions of one command, then move on to another one and do five to 15 repetitions of it. Once the time is over, reward your pet and praise him. You can do this up to three times a day with different commands. You should also start with shorter time periods he has to stay in each command as well. When you are first teaching him to sit, for example, try to make him sit for three seconds before rewarding him. As he learns, move the time up, increasing until he can stay for 30 seconds or longer.

SUMMARY: Start early and short. Reward your pet. Learn the right kinds of commands. Be consistent. Train for the right amount of time.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Introduce basic information up front. Who are you and what is your relationship to the person you are writing for? How long have you known the person in question? How much time do you spend together? Where did you meet? Readers of a character reference letter want to know exactly what kind of relationship the writer has to the individual for whom they're vouching. Spend time thinking about the nature of your relationship to the individual in question. Be detailed. Instead of saying, "I've known Tom for three years," say instead, "I have had the pleasure of working alongside Tom for the past three years at Yum Yum Burgers in Paytonville, Ohio." Character references should follow a three-part format consisting of an opening introductory paragraph in which you describe who you are and your relationship to the person on whose behalf you're writing; a second paragraph in which you lay out your analysis of the person's character; and a closing paragraph in which you beseech the reader to look favorably upon the individual who you're writing about. Close the reference letter by urging the reader to look favorably upon the subject of the letter. Sign it "Sincerely, [your name]." Keep the character reference letter short. The readers don't need page after page of information on a character reference. They need the basics. Keep this in mind when penning a rough draft for your character reference. A character reference letter is not a venue for carefully comparing the good and bad parts of a person's personality, background or lifestyle. It should, instead, be aimed at providing an honest but upbeat assessment of the individual's accomplishments, goals, and personality. A successful character reference will leave the reader with a positive impression of the individual in question. Use positive adjectives in order to stress what a good person your subject is. List, briefly, the relevant accomplishments for the person about whom the reference is being written. For instance, if the individual has donated to philanthropic causes with either time or money, mention as much in your letter. If they have a military background and served with honor, cite their acts of bravery or courage in order to minimize a harsh legal penalty. List also any contributions the individual makes to their church or fraternal organization. If you find yourself wondering whether or not to put a certain accomplishment in, ask yourself, "Is this relevant or does it show good traits?" Before submitting your letter, give it a once-over to catch any spelling, punctuation or grammar mistakes. New word processing technology makes this task easier for those who are not great writers. Check any words which are underlined with a red squiggly line; unless they are names, they are likely misspelled. In addition to spelling and grammar, ensure your facts are correct. Submit a draft copy to the person on whose behalf you're writing in order to ensure everything is correct.

SUMMARY:
Include background on yourself and your relationship to the person you're writing for. Use an appropriate format when writing the character reference. Keep the character reference letter positive. Do a final edit.