Write an article based on this "Store emergency water. Stockpile food. Start a garden. Create an emergency kit. Gather first aid and medical supplies."
article: In the event of an economic collapse, it is possible that your power and water supply might be interrupted, or that you will not be able to pay for these things.  You will need a supply of clean water for drinking, cooking and hygiene.   You can purchase bottles of water or store water in your own containers.  If you run out of water, you can take steps to sanitize contaminated water.  Store at least one gallon of water per person for a minimum of three days or for up to two weeks.  Don’t forget to include pets in this equation. If you are storing water in your own containers, wash them first with dish soap and water and sanitize them with a solution of 1 teaspoon of liquid chlorine bleach to a quart of water. To make water safe, you can boil it and filter it through a clean cloth, paper towel or coffee filter The kind of food you store up for an emergency is different from the groceries you purchase each week.  You need to get food that is non-perishable, does not have to be refrigerated and will provide you with the nutrition you need to survive.  It may be very different from the food you are used to eating, but you will be glad you have it if you ever need it.  Purchase food that does not have to be refrigerated or frozen so you don’t have to worry about power outages.  These foods include canned goods, peanut butter and beef or turkey jerky. Include foods highly nutritious foods that are easy to store, such as dried foods, nuts, beans, canned meat and vegetables and powdered milk. For comfort foods, avoid snack foods that will quickly expire. Instead, stock up on spaghetti and spaghetti sauce, soups, sugar and honey for canning and baking, dried fruit, coffee and tea and hard candy. If necessary, stock pile baby food and formula. Don’t forget to include pet food if you have pets. Keep a manual can opener with your stockpile. A garden allows you to continually have fresh, nutritious food to supplement your emergency food supply.  Also, in an economic crisis the cost of living might skyrocket.  Having a garden will help you to save money on your grocery bills.  It will also allow you to be self-sufficient should a food shortage result from the financial collapse.  If you don’t have a lot of space, consider starting a container garden. If you don’t have good soil, purchase humus soil or top soil.  Add peat moss, composted manure and plant fertilizers. Choose vegetables and herbs that are easy to grow, including beans and peas, carrots, greens like lettuce, cabbage, spinach and kale, potatoes and sweet potatoes, squash, tomatoes, broccoli, berries and melons. This is a collection of household items you might need in an emergency.  In the event of an economic collapse, you may not be able to shop for these supplies, so it’s important to have them on hand.  Keep your supplies in a container that’s easy to carry in case you have to evacuate for some reason.    Include an extra set of car keys, blankets, matches, a multi-use tool, maps of the area, a flashlight, a battery-powered or hand-cranked radio, extra batteries, matches and a cell phone and chargers. Have some household liquid bleach on hand for disinfecting. Make copies of all important documents, such as proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates and insurance policies. Have a list of family and emergency contact numbers. Include baby supplies such as baby food, formula, diapers and bottles. Remember pet supplies like food, collars, leashes and food bowls. You can purchase a first aid kit or put one together yourself.  Either way, make sure it has all of the necessary supplies.  Include personal items such as medications for yourself and members of your family.  Check the kit regularly to make sure nobody has used any of the supplies.  Also, check the expiration dates and replace expired items.  Keep a first aid manual with your first aid kit. Include dressings and bandages, such as adhesive bandages in various sizes, sterile gauze pads and a gauze roll, adhesive tape, elastic bandages and sterile cotton balls. Add equipment and other supplies, like latex or non-latex gloves, instant cold packs, a thermometer, safety pins to fasten splints or bandages, tweezers, scissors and hand sanitizer. Have medicines for cuts and injuries, such as antiseptic solution like hydrogen peroxide, antibiotic ointment, calamine lotion for stings or poison ivy, hydrocortisone cream for itching and an eyewash solution. Include contact lens solution if necessary. Other medicines to have include pain and fever medicines like aspirin, acetaminophen or ibuprofen, antihistamines for allergies, decongestants for colds, anti-nausea medicine, anti-diarrhea medicine, antacids and laxatives.

Write an article based on this "Register with the party of your choice before or on Election Day. Avoid selecting an affiliation if you want a choice in a semi-closed primary. Ask for a ballot that matches your party affiliation."
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In a closed primary or caucus, you must vote in the primary according to your official party affiliation. In many closed primary states, you won’t be able to vote in the primary at all if you don’t register as either Democrat or Republican. Make sure you choose the party you plan to vote for in the primary when you register to vote.  For example, in Oregon, you must declare an affiliation when you register in order to vote in all congressional, state, and Presidential primaries. Voter registration in Oregon closes 21 days before the election, so you must choose well in advance of Election Day.  In some states, an independent voter can choose to register with a party on Election Day, or a voter registered with one party can switch at the polls. You can find out which states have closed or semi-closed primaries by visiting https://www.openprimaries.org/primaries_by_state. If you live in a state with semi-closed primaries, you can vote for either party as an independent voter. However, if you choose to register as a Democrat or Republican, you can only vote for the party you’re affiliated with. If you want to be able to choose your party on Election Day, don’t declare a party affiliation when you register. For example, if you’re an unaffiliated voter in Idaho, you can participate in whichever party’s primary you choose. However, if you’re already affiliated with a party, you must disaffiliate with that party by the 10th Friday before the primary election in order to vote in another party’s primary. When you arrive at your designated polling place, provide your name, address, and any required or requested identification to the poll workers at the registration table. They will give you a ballot that matches the party affiliation listed on your voter registration information.  If you’re voting as an independent or NPA (No Party Affiliation) voter in a semi-closed primary, ask for the ballot of your choice. Once you receive your ballot, follow the directions from the election judges to fill it out and cast your votes. In some cases, you may be able to vote in a closed primary regardless of your party affiliation. For example, voters of any affiliation in Florida can participate in a Universal Primary Contest, which takes place when all the candidates for a specific office have the same party affiliation.