Article: The main scale on a Vernier caliper typically tells you the whole number plus the first decimal. Read this just as you would a ruler, measuring to the zero mark on the sliding (Vernier) scale.  For example, if the 0 on the sliding scale lines up with the 2 inch mark, your measurement is 2 inches. If it lines up past 2 inches by six tenth-inch marks, your measurement is 2.6 inches. If the result is between two lines, just use the smaller value. Do not try to estimate a value between the two lines. Find the first mark on the Vernier scale that lines up perfectly with any line on the main scale. That mark tells you the value of the additional digits.  For example, the 14 on the Vernier scale aligns with a line on the main scale. Let's say the scale represents 0.01 inch increments, so the 14 represents 0.014". It makes no difference which line on the main scale it aligns with. We've already taken our reading from the main scale; don't take another one. Add the main scale and Vernier scale results together to get the final answer. Make sure you use the correct units as labeled on each scale, or you won't get the right answer.  In our example, we measured 2.6 inches on the main scale, and 0.014 inches on the Vernier scale. Our final measurement is 2.614 inches. The digits don't always line up this neatly. For example, if the main centimeter scale reads 0.85, and the Vernier 0.01 cm scale reads 12, adding them together results in 0.85 + 0.012 = 0.862 cm.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Read the main scale where it lines up with the sliding scale's zero. Read the Vernier scale. Add the numbers together.

Problem: Article: A high school diploma or GED is required before you can start your surgical technology program. Unlike other medical fields, you do not need a bachelor’s degree first. While there are generally no prerequisites for starting this program, classes in biology, chemistry, and health may give you a good foundation for your studies. Accredited programs may either grant a certificate or an associate’s degree. Many community colleges and vocational schools offer surgical technology programs.  An associate’s degree lasts two years while a certificate will only take a few months. While both will work, an associate’s degree may qualify you for more jobs. To see if a school is accredited, look it up in the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs’ database.  Any accredited surgical technology program will offer hands-on experience. For this reason, online programs may not be accredited, as they will not be able to provide this training. Instead of a program at a school, you can get on-the-job training by joining the military. While the training is paid for by the military, you must sign up for service for a certain number of years. To join, contact your local military recruiting center. They will determine if you are eligible and put you in touch with the Medical Education and Training Campus (METC), where your training will begin.  The US Air Force offers an apprenticeship in surgical services. This requires 624 hours of training. The US Army will train you as an operating room specialist. This program requires 768 hours of training. The US Navy has a program in surgical technology that requires 1057 hours. In addition to your degree, you may need to be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or basic life support (BLS). These programs may be offered as part of your education. You can also become certified at local schools, non-profits, community centers, and gyms.   CPR certification usually lasts for two years. You will need to renew it after that point. BLS training teaches you how to respond to medical emergencies. BLS training sometimes includes CPR. Certification lasts two years.
Summary: Get a high school diploma or GED. Complete an accredited program in surgical technology. Join a military training program. Earn your CPR and BLS certifications.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You want to be able to sit in the ocean without the water coming past your chest. Be sure to face the horizon and incoming waves. Even if you are only knee-deep in the water, you still need to keep an eye out for waves. Small waves can suddenly turn into large waves. Even if part of you is hidden in the water, it is still a good idea to keep your swimsuit on. Make sure that your thighs are not touching. Lean back slightly, and support your weight on your palms. Pretend that you are enjoying the water. You should still be facing the horizon. If you don't like the feeling of sand against your skin, you can try squatting or crouching instead. You may need to go a little bit deeper into the ocean for this. Do not go so deep that the water goes past your chest. Act like you are taking a rest, or people may begin to suspect. Once you are finished, continue sitting or crouching in the water for a little bit. If you stand up too soon, people may catch on to what you just did. You will need to shift forward to a crouching, squatting, or kneeling position. If you do not do this, you may get sand inside your swimsuit. Make sure that your waist and everything below is still underwater. If you are wearing swim shorts, take hold of one of the legs. Give it a few quick shakes, then let go. If you are wearing a one-piece swimsuit or a bikini, start by taking hold of the bottom—the swatch of fabric right between the two leg holes. Tug down gently and then let go after a few seconds. Wash your swimsuit when you get home with some soap and warm water. This will help prevent any bad smells. Even though you are in water, there will still be some residue left over. If you are wearing swim shorts, grab hold of one of the legs by the cuff and shake it for a few seconds. If you are wearing a bikini or a one-piece swimsuit, take hold of the fabric between the leg holes. Pull down on it for a moment, then let go. Remember to wash your swimsuit using soap and warm water when you get home. This will keep your swimsuit from getting smelly.

SUMMARY: Go out no further than knee-deep. Turn to face the horizon and the incoming waves. Keep your swimsuit on. Consider sitting down in the water. Try squatting instead. Wait for a few moments before standing back up. Know how to rinse off if you have been sitting. Know how to rinse off if you have been squatting.

You probably already know how much you make per hour. For example, you might make $15/hour. But if you don't, you'll need to find this information.  Your hourly wage should be listed on your pay stub, if your employer provided one. If you aren't sure, you can also ask a manager, or someone in the personnel/human resources department. Multiply the number of hours you work each week by 52, the number of weeks in a year.  Remember, too that you should include any vacation hours earned or paid in a year. For instance, if you work 50 weeks out of the year, but you earn a two-week paid vacation, then your total weeks paid is 52. If you take unpaid vacations, then take this into account as well. For instance, if you work 40 hours a week, your math would look like this: 40 hours * 52 weeks = 2080 hours a year. Now, all you have to do is multiply your hours by your wage. Following the example above, $15 * 2080 = $31,200. This is your annual salary.
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Find out your hourly wage. Calculate the total hours you work each year. Multiply your hourly wage by the number of hours you work each year.