INPUT ARTICLE: Article: There are a wide variety of over the counter medicines that can be helpful in reducing the appearance of old scars. These medicines have been proven effective and are widely available.  Silicone gel sheets have been used on burn victims for several decades. They’ve been proven the most effective over the counter treatment for reducing the appearance of old scars. Alpha hydroxyl acids are often used to treat acne. However, it is also effective in reducing or softening the appearance of old scars. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for other over-the-counter options. Prescription medicine is another option for treating old scars. However, you’ll need a prescription from a doctor in order to gain access to these medications. In addition, a doctor will be able to figure out what medication or treatment will serve you the best.  Steroid cream, applied over time, will stimulate the growth of healthy skin and reduce the appearance of old scars. Steroid injections will stimulate the growth of healthy skin around scars and help reduce the appearance of old scars. Antihistamine creams can have the effect of inhibiting collagen growth and reducing the growth rate of scars -- both of which may help reduce their appearance. Whenever using over the counter or prescription medications, you need to use them and manage them appropriately. Otherwise, you might trigger unexpected and dangerous reactions.  Avoid mixing medicines. Always read the directions and associated warnings of any medications you use. Discontinue use of any medicine if you have any negative or allergic reactions. Consult your doctor.

SUMMARY: Buy over the counter medicines. Use prescription medicine. Manage your medicines appropriately.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Microsoft Office offers a completely free version of Word available for online use. It's not as full-featured as the paid version, but you can use it to get most things done. See this wikiHow to get started. Some of the best office-related applications for home, student, or small business use are free—and nearly all of them are capable of creating, opening, and saving Microsoft Word documents. Although they might not be as full-featured as Microsoft Office, free office suites are usually capable enough for the average user who needs to do some word processing, work with spreadsheets, or create a slide presentation. Here are some popular free alternatives:  Open Office LibreOffice Google Docs is a free online word processing app that can open, edit, and save files in the Microsoft Word format. See this wikiHow to get started.

SUMMARY: Use Microsoft Office Online. Download a free alternative suite. Use Google Docs online.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Buy a racetrack program from the betting counter. Read the program for information on all for the horses racing as well as their jockeys, trainers, and owners. The program usually costs around $3 USD, depending on the racetrack you visit.  Racetrack programs offer general information and can be used whenever you visit the track. Read through the program to acquaint yourself with the horses and jockeys, who are responsible for bringing out their horse's full potential. Daily Racing Forms (DRFs) are produced by the racetrack to offer more information about the day's contestants. Purchase a DRF at the betting counter, which will provide you with records of past performances as well as handicapping. DRFs normally cost about $4 USD.  Daily racing forms also include detailed articles about horse racing. DRFs are produced daily, and are written specifically about the day's contestants. Some newspapers cover events at the local racetrack. Check a local newspaper for handicappers' selections, which are sometimes published. Professional handicappers analyze the odds of a race to produce predictions about the outcome. Alternatively, racetracks often sell handicapping tips sheets for about $2 USD.

SUMMARY: Purchase a program for information on horses and jockeys. Buy a Daily Racing Form to read about past performances. Check a local newspaper for handicapper selections.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Go to https://docs.google.com/ in your computer's web browser. This will open your Google Docs page if you're logged into your Google Account.  If you aren't logged in, enter your email address and password when prompted. You may first have to click Go to Google Docs in the middle of the page. One caveat of using Google Docs to convert your PDF is that Google Docs will not preserve any of the PDF's photos. Depending on your settings, it's either in the top-right side of the page under the Template Gallery or just under your profile picture. It's in the top-right corner of the "Open a file" window. It's the blue button in the center of the window. This will upload the PDF file to your Google Drive and opens a preview once it has finished uploading. It's at the top of the PDF window. A drop-down menu will appear. If you don't see the Open with drop-down box, move your mouse to the top of the window. This option is in the drop-down menu. Doing so opens the PDF as a Google Doc file. If you don't see Google Docs as an option in the drop-down menu, you can add it: click Connect more apps in the drop-down menu, search for google docs, and click ➕ CONNECT to the right of the Google Docs option. This will allow you to download the Microsoft Word version of the PDF onto your computer:  Click File in the upper-left side of the Google Docs page. Select Download as in the resulting drop-down menu. Click Microsoft Word (.docx) in the pop-out menu. Select a save location and/or click Save if prompted.

SUMMARY:
Open Google Docs. Click the "Upload"  icon. Click Upload. Click Select a file from your computer. Select your PDF file and click Open. Click Open with. Click Google Docs. Save the PDF as a Word document.