user: Problem: Article: You can figure out gross pay for the year, month, two weeks, week, even day if you desire, if you know how many hours you worked during that same period of time. As an example, let’s say you worked 25 hours last week for a part time job — in fact, you’ve worked the same 25 hours per week for the past year. If you work beyond your standard number of hours for a week, or work on a weekend, holiday, or other non-standard time period, you may receive additional gross pay per hour.  Overtime is often calculated at a factor of 1.5 times, meaning 1 hour of overtime is paid the same as 1.5 hours of normal time.  Double-time is, not surprisingly, multiplied by two.  Talk to your employer about the rates for your job. While part-time workers don’t usually get much overtime, let’s assume that five of your hours last week (and each week for the last year) have been “double-time.”  Because you were paid double for five of your 25 hours last week, it was the same as working 30 hours at regular pay ([20 x 1] + [5 x 2] = 30). Consult your pay stub or your employer if you do not know your hourly pay rate.  In our example, let’s make your pay rate $13.50 per hour.  Therefore, 30 x $13.50 = $405.  Over the past year (52 weeks), the total would be 52 x $405 = $21,060. If math is not your strong suit, or you have a lot of overtime, etc,. to factor in, there are easy-to-use gross pay calculators available online. Gross pay includes everything you earn for your work and subtracts nothing. If commission is a regular part of your earnings (if you are in sales, for instance), you may want to try tracking your commissions for a month or a few weeks, then look to see if there are any trends. This can help you if you are trying to plan for the future or earn a specific amount of gross pay.    Let’s say that you earned a $45 productivity bonus last week, and have been consistently productive and earned that same $45 each week for the past year. Your new totals, then, are $405 + $45 = $450 weekly, and $405 x 52 =  $23,400 yearly. In our example, therefore, your weekly gross pay is $450; yearly, it’s $23,400.  This is what you earn during those time periods before any taxes or other deductions are taken out. If you are a legal hourly employee in the U.S., you must receive a pay stub (paper or electronic) with your payments, be it weekly, bi-weekly, or other.  This will show your gross pay for the period. Each year at tax time, you will also receive a W2 form from your employer to use when filing your federal, state, and local taxes.  This shows your total gross pay at that job for the past calendar year.
Summary: Add up your hours for the desired time period. Factor in any overtime or double-time hours. Multiply your hours by your hourly pay rate. Add on any tips, commissions, or bonuses during the chosen time period. Compare your calculations to your pay documents.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Blondies form a great base for other ingredients. Simply mix 1 cup of the following into the batter right before you pour it in the pan:  Chocolate chips White chocolate Dried cherries, cranberries, raspberries, etc. Chopped, walnuts, pecans, almonds. You can easily change the flavor of your blondies with different extracts. You can even mix and match -- a tablespoon of both vanilla and almond has a nice, lightly sweetened flavor, for example. Add 1 cup of pumpkin puree and a teaspoon of cinnamon, allspice, or nutmeg for "Harvest Blondies." The result will be a hearty, lightly spiced Thanksgiving treat. These are also great with 1/2 cup walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips. Dried cherries and white chocolate go perfectly together for a rich, sweet blondie. You can also try a teaspoon of almond extract for a marzipan-like flavor. These may sound odd, but the bourbon gives the cookie a caramelized tang that goes well with after-dinner drinks. Be sure to add an extra tablespoon of flour with the liquor to offset any additional liquid. Baking powder helps the batter rise in the oven, creating more air pockets for a lighter blondie.

SUMMARY: Mix in chocolate, nuts, and dried fruit to customize you blondies. Substitute mint or almond extract for vanilla. Make fall-inspired pumpkin blondies. Try white chocolate and cherry blondies. Add 1/3 cup of bourbon for whiskey blondies. Add 1/8 teaspoon of baking powder to any recipe for lighter, flaky blondies.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Take 1 cup (250mL) of warm tap water. Add 1 tsp (5 g) of salt and mix with a spoon. Swish this mixture in your mouth for 15 to 20 seconds and then spit it out. You can repeat this process up to three times a day until healed. It is especially effective immediately after meals. The salt helps to kill off bad bacteria in the mouth. This makes the area cleaner and lowers the possibility of infection. It also has healing properties that may help the wound to heal faster. Mix equal parts hydrogen peroxide (3%) and water in a glass. Swish this mixture in your mouth for 15 to 20 seconds and the spit it out. Be careful not to swallow. You can repeat this process up to four times daily.  Hydrogen peroxide is a powerful antiseptic which will help to control bacterial activity in your wound. It will also act as a cleansing agent by removing debris from the cut and delivering a constant quantity of oxygen to the cells, which also helps to stop the bleeding. It also comes in a gel form that you can apply directly to your cut using a clean cotton swab. Take one part diphenhydramine, like Benadryl allergy liquid, and one part of an antacid, like milk of magnesia, and mix it together. Swish this mixture in your mouth for a minute and then spit it out. You can do this once or twice a day.  Antacids control the acid levels in the mouth which promotes healing. An antihistamine will lessen the inflammation. Combining these medicines creates what some people refer to as a “miracle mouthwash.”  If you don’t feel comfortable swishing the mixture, you can also make the solution a bit thicker and apply it as a paste. Benzydamine hydrochloride, 0.12% chlorhexidine gluconate, or just your standard mouthwash are all good options. Take the suggested amount into your mouth and swish it around for 15 to 30 seconds. Spit the liquid out. Repeat this process after eating. This will help to keep your wound clear of food particles, which also promotes healing by preventing infection.
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assistant: Do a saltwater rinse. Swish hydrogen peroxide and water in your mouth. Rinse with an antacid/antihistamine. Use a traditional mouthwash.