INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Intense Pulsed Light (IPL lasers are especially effective at lightening age spots. During the treatment, an intense laser light penetrates the epidermis and causes the skin to rejuvenate. The intensity of the light scatters the skin pigments and destroys the discoloration.  The laser treatment is not painful but may cause minimal discomfort. An anesthetic cream is applied 30 to 45 minutes before the procedure to ease the discomfort. The number of sessions required will depend on the size of the area and number of spots to be treated. Generally, 2 to 3 sessions will be required. Each session can last from 30 to 45 minutes. The treatment requires no downtime, but redness, puffiness, and sensitivity to sunlight may occur. Although laser treatment is extremely effective, its major downside is the cost. Depending on the type of laser used (Q-switched ruby, alexandrite or Fraxel dual laser) and the number of age spots requiring treatment, prices can range from $400 to $1500 per session. Microdermabrasion is a noninvasive skin treatment that uses a wand with air pressure. The wand blasts crystals, zinc or other abrasive materials directly against the skin, exfoliating the top layers to remove the dark, hyperpigmented skin.  Microdermabrasion requires no downtime and there are no side effects. A session can be from 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the area being treated. Treatment sessions are given in 2- to 3-week intervals. Typically, 2 to 3 sessions will be required. Prices range can be $75 or more per session. A chemical peel works by dissolving dead skin so the new, radiant skin will surface. During a chemical peel, the area to be treated is thoroughly cleansed and a gel-like acidic substance is applied. The area is then neutralized to stop the chemical process.  Side effects include redness, peeling and sensitivity, which may require downtime. Generally, two treatment sessions are required, which are given in 3- to 4-week intervals. The prices can be $250 or more per session.  One study found that combining a Jessner peel with a trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peel was more effective than 1 of these types of peels alone for removing acne scars, so it might also be helpful for age spots. Ask your dermatologist if this might help to reduce your age spots.

SUMMARY: Talk to a dermatologist about laser technology to remove age spots. Try microdermabrasion treatments to remove age spots. Get a chemical peel.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Place about 1 Tablespoon (14.7 ml) of dish soap into a shallow pan about with 1 quart (946 ml) of hot water. Be aware that the ink from the erasers may stain the pan. Place the erasers into the pan of hot water and leave them to soak for 20 minutes (or more). Then rinse them under running water until all ink is removed and the water runs clear. In order for you to be able to use the dry erasers, they must be completely dry. The best way to effectively dry them out after washing is to set them in direct sunlight for 1-2 hours.

SUMMARY: Fill a pan with soapy water. Soak the erasers. Set the erasers in the sun.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: There are many different styles of ultimate fighters, from technical boxers to street fighters to mat wrestlers to masters of the kick. What comes most naturally to you? To become a great mixed martial artist, you need to identify your speciality and work to hone that skill into a razor-sharp point that you can use against your opponents. Partially, this may develop out of other skills you've built prior to training in mixed martial arts. If you're a wrestler, develop your mat game, also working on your boxing to become a more rounded fighter. If you started out boxing, consider training in Brazilian style to develop your mat game. Be a complete fighter. You need to find your healthy weight at the upper range of one of the scales, then maintain a consistent weight at that level. Mixed martial arts and the UFC generally use the following weight classes to classify fighters:  Bantamweight: 126 to 135 lb (57 to 61 kg) Featherweight: 136 to 145 lb (62 to 66 kg) Lightweight: 146 to 155 lb (66 to 70 kg) Welterweight: 156 to 170 lb (71 to 77 kg) Middleweight: 171 to 185 lb (78 to 84 kg) Light Heavyweight: 186 to 205 lb (84 to 93 kg) Heavyweight: 206 to 265 lb (93 to 120 kg). Once you've got some experience training under your belt, ask one of your trainers to hook you up with a fight locally and get a feel for what competing in MMA is like.  If it goes well and you like it, continue booking fights as often as your training schedule permits. Trust your trainer to find a good match against someone with a similar skill level. Bookers often like to book shark-fish fights, pairing an inexperienced fish (in this case, you) with a killer fighter in the hopes of packing the house to see a bloodbath. Try your best to avoid being thrust into one of these types of situations for your first fight. It would be discouraging to have to compete against a much more experienced fighter. When you start competing, learn to block out the losses and the wins alike. Always look forward to your next fight, pausing only briefly to consider your victories and your failures in the ring. Dwelling on your past fights is only good for learning what you can do better and how you can improve to increase your chances of being victorious in your next fight. Keep working hard in the gym and utilizing the training you receive. Surround yourself with a good training team, including other more experienced fighters and trainers who'll help you identify the areas in which you need to improve. Work on becoming the best all-around fighter you can be and keep winning fights.

SUMMARY: Start developing and specializing your style. Find and compete in the correct weight class. Get your first fight out of the way. Develop your mental game. Keep training.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Use hoops, arches, plants, etc. to make your fish tank into an obstacle course. Once you've taught your fish how to swim through hoops, they should be able to swim through and around anything with some guidance. Be patient when teaching your fish how to swim through an obstacle course, as it may take some time. Your fish will most likely follow your finger around once it has mastered that trick, so lead your fish through its obstacle course. Start with simple obstacle courses, and make them harder once your fish starts to master the obstacles. Use a treat on a string or a hood to lead your fish around instead of your finger. If you want your fish to follow you all around the tank, it may be hard for you to use your finger. Stick a treat on a hook, stick, or string and move it around the course so that the fish follows it. Make sure the fish doesn't get the treat until it's finished the course. Just like all the other tricks, positive reinforcement will help train your fish quickly. Give them a treat every time they complete the obstacle course. If you've had the treat on a hook, make sure to remove it from the hook before feeding it to the fish.

SUMMARY:
Decorate your fish tank like an obstacle course. Lead your fish around the course with your finger or a treat. Reward your fish with a treat after it completes the obstacle course.