Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Check your United States citizenship status. Make sure you are domiciled in Maryland. Meet the Maryland age requirements. Ensure you are not disqualified. Confirm your eligibility as a felon. Verify your ability to register if you are in the military or living overseas.

Answer: In order to register to vote in Maryland, you must be a United States citizen. If you were born in the United States, your birth certificate is proof of your citizenship. If you were born outside of the United States, you may still be a United States citizen but you will need to check with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). If you want to vote in Maryland, you have to be a resident of the state. To be considered a Maryland resident, you must be domiciled within the state. Your domicile is the place you consider to be your permanent or official home. Your domicile will usually be the address you have on your drivers license, tax documents, and bank accounts. Additionally, your domicile might not be the place where you are actually living if that living arrangement is temporary.  For example, if you are a college student in Maryland, you can only register to vote if you consider Maryland to be your permanent or official home. In Maryland, you can register to vote when you are 16 years old. However, you will not be allowed to vote until you are 18 years of age. Certain categories of individuals are not allowed to vote in Maryland. If you find yourself in one of these prohibited categories, you will not be able to register. Maryland considers the following groups of individuals unable to register:  Anybody convicted of buying or selling votes Anyone under guardianship for a mental disability and found by a court to be unable to express their desire to vote Any convicted felon currently serving a court-ordered prison sentence As of early 2016, felons can register to vote in Maryland under certain circumstances. If you are a convicted felon, you will be able to register as soon as you complete your court-ordered prison sentence. Convictions include any federal, state, and out-of-state convictions. Contact the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services to get your right to vote restored. If you were convicted in another jurisdiction, contact the Parole and Probation Division in that state or region. However, if you were convicted of buying or selling votes, you will not be eligible to vote, even when your sentence is complete. If you are a United States citizen living over seas for various reasons, you may still be eligible to register in Maryland. To be eligible, you must be a United States citizen living overseas, a current military member living overseas, or a dependent of a military member living overseas (e.g., the husband or wife of a military member living overseas). In addition, your last address in the United States must be in Maryland.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Take a few days to get back to them if they contact you. Make excuses for why you can’t hang out. Be less accommodating towards them if you can’t avoid hanging out. Stick to neutral, impersonal topics when you can’t avoid conversation. Stop contacting them via phone, text, and social media.

Answer: Your bestie might not understand or accept what’s happening, so it’s possible that they will start calling, texting, and messaging you more when you stop communicating with them. If this happens, don’t pick up the phone and don’t respond to texts or social media messages right away. Wait a few days to get back to them, and then keep your responses brief.  If they ask a question that can be answered with a yes or a no, respond this way and don’t offer any other information. If they ask you something requiring a longer response, keep it as brief and impersonal as possible. Your best friend might try to make plans with you when you start distancing yourself from them. If this happens, make an excuse for why you can’t. Say you already have plans, you don’t feel well, you have homework, or anything else you can think of to get out of it. Don’t offer an alternative time either, just make the excuse and leave it at that.  For example, if they ask what you’re doing over the weekend, try saying something like, “I’m busy this weekend. I have plans with my family.” If they try to get you to suggest a time to hang out, try saying something like, “I’ve got a lot going on right now, so I can’t really make any plans.” Your best friend might be used to you doing whatever they want. If this is the case and you can’t get out of seeing them for some reason, then flip the script on them and become very unaccommodating. This may cause them to dislike spending time with you and decrease their interest in doing it again. For example, if you usually meet them at their house, say that they need to meet you at your house instead. Bumping into people can be opportunities for connection and intimacy, so it’s important to maintain your distance if you encounter your best friend unexpectedly. Stick to neutral topics and keep information about yourself to a minimum.  For example, if they ask what’s new with you, try saying something like, “Not much.” If you don’t want to talk with your ex-bestie at all, you can always just keep walking. A polite smile and wave is fine, too, if you want to be friendly. If you have resolved to break up with a friend, you will need to stop contacting them altogether at some point. After you have distanced yourself from them for a few weeks, stop contacting them. Don’t call them, text them, or message them on social media. If you often bump into them on your way to work or school, take a different route. If you attend the same school or work together, ask to sit somewhere away from them.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Continue wearing your heels in private if you feel like it. Walk around in a safe, uncrowded area to build up your confidence. Walk on the streets if you’re feeling comfortable and confident.

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It’s fine if you’d rather not debut your heels in public just yet, or maybe ever. Do whatever makes you comfortable and happy, whether that’s rocking your heels on the street or simply in the privacy of your own home. If you feel a bit nervous about walking outside in your heels for the first time, start small. Walk around in a park where you feel safe and comfortable.  Remember to stand up straight with your shoulders back; assuming a strong posture will help you feel confident and poised. Walk with a friend and chat as you go to keep yourself relaxed. They can give you tips, help calm you down if you feel nervous, and catch you if you stumble. When you’re ready, wear your heels in more normal streets and busier areas. Keep an eye out for any bumps, cracks or grates in the sidewalk. If you’re still feeling shy or nervous, remember that most people won’t even look at you long enough to notice your shoes. Act normally and walk confidently; by now you’ll be a pro at walking in heels!  If you get harassed by someone, ignore it and keep walking. If they see that their words don’t stop you from rocking your heels, they’ll probably give up. If they keep pursuing you, duck into a crowded store or turn a corner. If all else fails, call the police. No matter what happens or what anyone says, don’t let bullies or a bad experience ruin your confidence.