Problem: Article: Cats do not like to use a dirty litter box and they may begin going to the bathroom elsewhere if their litter box is dirty when they need to go. If you are not cleaning your cat's litter box every day, this may be the reason that your cat is urinating on the carpet. In addition to scooping out your cat's litter box every day, once per week you should also remove all the litter and clean the box with warm water and unscented soap or baking soda. When you are finished, dry the box and add fresh litter. Try a self-cleaning litter box to make it easier to keep your cat's litter box clean. It is important to have one more box than the number of cats in your household. For example, if you have three cats, then you should have four litter boxes. If you only have two litter boxes and you have three cats, then the number of litter boxes may be the reason why your cat is urinating on the carpet. If your cat has to make a long trip to get to her litter box or if the litter box itself is difficult for your cat to get into and out of, that might be the reason why your cat is urinating on the carpet. Place your cat's litter boxes where it is easy for her to get to them in a hurry, such as one upstairs and one downstairs. Make sure that your cat will be able to see approaching humans or animals and easily get away. Cats don't like to feel cornered Attend to the needs of older cats by providing boxes with lower sides, for easier entrance and exit to the litter box. Place litter boxes near or over where your cat tends to urinate on the carpet. Cats may avoid using the litter box because they dislike the smell or texture of the litter, or because the litter is too deep. A shallow bed of medium to fine grain clumping litter is best, but you can also try offering your cat different types of litter to see what she prefers. Give your cat a choice of litter types by placing two litter boxes with two different types of litter right next to each other. At the end of the day, check to see which one your cat used. Provide a shallow bed of litter. Most cats prefer a litter box that has about 1-2 inches of litter. Some cats avoid using a litter box because they don't like the size or shape of it. Often, cats prefer open litter boxes instead of hooded ones. Liners on a litter box may also be causing discomfort, so you can try removing those as well. Consider the size of your cat's litter box as well. If it is too small for her, then she may avoid using it.
Summary: Consider how often you clean the litter box. Make sure that you have enough litter boxes in your house. Determine if your cat can access the litter box with ease. Find out if the litter you use is causing the problem. Determine if the style of the litter box may be causing your cat discomfort.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Fatal accidents are another common cause of premature death in the U.S., with motor vehicle crashes leading to about 2.2 million Americans being treated in ER departments in 2012. Although modern air bags are a great safety feature and contribute to saving lives, seat belts are still considered an essential injury prevention tool because they prevent people from being thrown from their vehicles. It's estimated that seat belt use reduces serious crash-related injuries and deaths by about 50%. As such, buckle up every time you enter a vehicle if you want to reduce the risk of premature death from injury. Teenagers between the ages of 1320 years are the least likely group to wear seat belts, and therefore, tend to suffer more fatal injuries. Men are about 10% less likely to wear seat belts compared to women. Another way of reducing fatal injuries in car accidents is to drive a large vehicle because they tend to ride higher and are heavier, which are both protective factors. Another simple way of preventing fatal trauma, particularly to the head, is wearing a helmet while on a motorcycle or bicycle. In 2010, about 42% of motorcyclists who were fatally injured were not wearing helmets. In that same year, it's estimated that helmets saved over 1,500 riders' lives, but some states don't require their use so some riders prefer to legally go without. The human skull feels pretty strong, but the brain is very susceptible to injury because it bounces around inside the skull in response to trauma. High speeds or severe impacts are not needed to damage the brain and cause death. This explains why bicyclists can die from head injuries, but rarely anything else. Helmets don't protect from whiplash-like trauma, but they are great at deflecting or dispersing blunt trauma. On average, U.S. states with universal helmet laws save eight times more riders' lives each year compared to states without any helmet laws. It's not enough just to wear a helmet make sure it's fastened tightly to your head. Also, wear a helmet designed for horseback riding when riding horses. Concussion and trauma can occur if you fall off of a horse without a helmet. It should be clear that drinking alcohol does not mix with driving a car or operating heavy equipment, yet many people continue to do it because alcohol distorts a person's judgement and ability to think clearly. In the U.S., an estimated 32% of fatal car accidents involve an intoxicated driver (or pedestrian). In addition to poor judgement, driving intoxicated is dangerous because alcohol reduces reaction times, decision making and coordination. Approximately 13,000 Americans are killed each year in alcohol-related accidents. All U.S. states have adopted .08% blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level as the legal limit for driving a car (aged 21 years or older), although most accidents occur with .10% BAC levels. In addition to not drinking, avoid talking on a cell phone or texting while driving (even with a hands-free set) as it takes your attention off the road. Another combination that doesn't mix is drinking alcohol while taking drugs (illicit, prescription or even over-the-counter types). The by-products of alcohol and all drugs are metabolized in the liver, and sometimes when certain compounds are mixed together a toxic reaction occurs that can severely injure or completely shut down the liver, leading quickly to death. As little as a couple of pain relievers, such as acetaminophen, mixed with a glass a wine can potentially lead to liver failure. In addition, combining alcohol with drugs often leads to dramatic changes in perception, behavior, mood, breathing rate, blood pressure, and other parameters, which can all increase the risk of dying prematurely. As such, never combine the two at the same time. It takes hours for most drugs to be processed by the liver, so make sure to time the addition of alcohol safely at least three hours later as a general rule and sometimes as long as six hours. Sometimes drugs are taken because of the effects of alcohol (such as an aspirin for a hangover-type headache). Thus, quitting drinking may remove the need to take certain medications altogether.

SUMMARY: Wear your seat belt. Wear a motorcycle and/or bicycle helmet. Don't drink and drive. Don't mix alcohol with drugs.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Each county in Oregon has a county elections office. You can find addresses and phone numbers for each office here. Go to your local elections office during its hours of operation. Ask someone on staff to assist you with your voter registration. You will need to provide your driver's license number or the last four digits of your social security number. If you do not have those, you can provide some other photo ID, a paycheck stub, utility bill, bank statement, government document, or proof of eligibility under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act or the Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act. The staffer will provide you with any necessary voter registration forms. Allow a few minutes to complete the paperwork. If you are homeless, provide the address of the place where you sleep, or enter the address of the county clerk. You can always pick up a ballot from the county clerk's office. If you are concerned about your safety or privacy, request and fill out an Application to Exempt Residence Address from Disclosure as a Public Record (SEL 550).
Summary:
Locate your county elections office. Visit the elections office. Fill out your forms.