Peek Over Our Shoulders What Rioters Are Reading May 24, 2018

Peek Over Our Shoulders What Rioters Are Reading May 24, 2018 In this regular feature, we give you a glimpse of what we are reading this very moment. Here is what the Rioters are reading today (as in literally today). This is what’s on their bedside table (or the floor, work bag, desk, whatevskis). Your TBR list is about to get some new additions. We’ve shown you ours, now show us yours; let us know what you’re reading (right this very moment) in the comment section below! Liberty Hardy Mouthful of Birds: Stories by Samanta Schweblin (Riverhead, January 8, 2019): I am absolutely gaga for Schweblin’s novel Fever Dreamâ€"I’ve read it four times and proudly still have no idea what happensâ€"so yeah, I may have squealed and jumped around when this book arrived at my house. And the cover is WOW WOW WOW. (paperback) Claire Handscombe How to Market a Book by Joanna Penn: I’m finally going to be a published author, and since I’m with a small press, most of the marketing will be down to me. I will not fail you, dear novel! (paperback) Casey Stepaniuk The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories by Ken Liu (Saga Press): Wow this book is making me feel the same way that Nalo Hopkinsons work does, which, if you know me, is like the highest praise. So imaginative and innovative. The last story I read, The Literomancer, just made me weep. I first heard of this collection while listening to the Levar Burton Reads podcast, where he chooses amazing short stories and reads them out loud (Reading Rainbow for grown-ups!). Burton read the title story and I was like, I NEED this book in my life. I was right. (hardcover) Daisy Johnson Black Beauty by Anna Sewell: I know, I know, I’ve read it a thousand times before, but it’s one of those books that I keep coming back to. Plus. I just happened to walk into a bookshop and a lovely old 1935 copy of it just happened to come home with me, so it’d be rude to not read it under the circumstances. (hardcover) Anthony Karcz Hellboy: Wake the Devil by Mike Mignola: Inspired to give the series a reread by a current Hellboy board game Kickstarter (and a timely Comixology sale), Im starting from the beginning of Mignolas masterpiece occult comic series. With 27 graphic novels (not counting the in-universe B.P.R.D. books), its going to take me a while to wend through it all. But with Mignolas expressive art and masterful weaving of occult and folklore into an apocalyptic narrative, Im going to enjoy every second. S.W. Sondheimer My So-Called Bollywood Life by Nisha Sharma: This book is an absolute delight and I’m very much enjoying the twist of the main character, Winnie, walk the line between wanting a future of her own making and wanting to believe in romance and adoration of cultural tradition, that last something we don’t always see in YA or in romance. The characters are realistic in their strengths and weaknesses, their missteps and course corrections and I very much appreciate parental figures who, while strict are also reasonable and loving. Enjoying every second of this one, and since I’m listening on audio, I have the added bonus of partaking in Priya Ayyar’s fantastic performance while I work on cosplay. And drive to work. And ride the parking shuttle… (audiobook) Margaret Kingsbury     Circe by Madeline Miller: I’m jumping on the Circe bandwagon, though I didn’t buy it during the epic pricing mistake of 2018, but checked it out from the library. I always enjoy a good ancient myth retelling, particularly when it’s from a woman’s perspective. (library ebook) Jaime Herndon When Life Gives You Lululemons by Lauren Weisberger (SS, June 5): I admit: I loved The Devil Wears Prada, and when I heard about a book about Emily Charlton (from the original book) was coming out, I had to read it. So far it’s a fun, light read that would be perfect for laying out by the pool or on the beach. It’s interesting for to come back to this story 10+ years later, and note my reactions to reading it. (ARC) Steph Auteri Not That Bad edited by Roxane Gay: As a writer, work that tackles issues of sexual assault and rape culture is very much in my wheelhouse. As a reader, I knew that anything Roxane Gay deemed worthy of choosing for an anthology would be amazing. So far, this theory hasn’t been proved wrong. (paperback) Sarah Nicolas Evangeline of the Bayou by Jan Eldredge:  Kirkus says, “Take bits from the worlds of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, and Nancy Drew, and set the story in New Orleans, and you’ve got this compelling tale.” That’s a tall order! My last read was very heavy and depressing, so this fun, atmospheric middle grade paranormal is just what I needed. Jamie Canaves My Sister, The Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite (Doubleday Books, November 13th): The title is amazing. The cover is amazing. I have been dying to read this since I heard about its sale to a publisher. I’m halfway through and it is living up to everything I want it to be and more as Korede is starting to question whether the boyfriends (yup, plural!) her sister has killed were in fact acts of self-defense. (egalley) Elizabeth Allen The Power by Naomi Alderman: Women have spent centuries being oppressed by men. The power has always resided with those who possess the most physical strength. But what if the playing field was not only evened out, but women suddenly had the higher ground? The Power is speculative fiction about what would happen to society if women had a power that could stop abusive, dominant, aggressive men in their tracks and force them to reckon with their past misdeeds. We’ve always known that women are freakin’ superheroes…what would it look like if they had actual super powers? Susie Dumond From Twinkle With Love by Sandhya Menon: I was thoroughly delighted by When Dimple Met Rishi, so I definitely had to pick up Sandhya Menon’s newest YA book. So far, I’m really enjoying it! I’m already charmed by aspiring filmmaker Twinkle; she’s got heart and passion and intelligence, much like Dimple. (egalley) Laura Sackton Eloquent Rage by Brittney Cooper:  I just started this on audio and it’s fantasticâ€"a great mix of personal stories, black feminist thought and analysis, cultural critique. I haven’t gotten into the meat of the book yet, but so far, Cooper has a lot of super smart things to say about rage and anger and the place and usefulness of those emotions in feminism (and especially in black feminism), and about the power of female relationships of all kinds. Her narration is engaging and familiar and full of heart, but I already know this is one I’m going to want to buy in print and underline the hell out of. (audiobook) Leah Rachel von Essen The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern: This is a reread for me. I read this back in 2011, when it first came out, on my mother’s recommendation, and fell in loveâ€"in 2013, I was lucky enough to see Morgenstern in conversation with Neil Gaiman, and I talked loudly and nervously about her novel as she signed my copy. I like to reread my favorites to remind myself why they’re my favorites, so that when people ask me for recommendations I can be certain of what I’m recommending, and I’m hoping that this reread shows me again why I loved this one so much. (hardcover) Erin McCoy Hitting It by Kathy Lyons:  When I went to a bookish conference in April, I was finally able to pull together all the random bits of romance knowledge loose in my mind and realize that Kathy Lyons and Jade Lee are the same person. How did I not know this!?! I’ve loved Lee’s historical romances for years, so I nabbed this first-in-a-series contemporary romance by Lyons as soon as it became available earlier this month. In Hitting It,  the sensible heroine, Heidi, meets an up-and-coming baseball player, Rob, during a spring break trip to Florida. The two college students take to each other immediately but then go their separate ways after a very short liaison. I’m just far enough into the book that Rob and Heidi are reuniting three years later and, let me tell you, tensions are high! If you like uber-sexy, new adult, or sports romances this one should not be missed. (galley) Elisa Shoenberger Archival Quality by Ivy Noelle Weir and illustrated by Steenz (Oni Press, March 2018): I found this YA graphic novel at my local comic book shop’s recommendations and fell in love. A book combining a spooky museum with a woman as a protagonist? Sign me up! Bonus: It’s a story about woman struggling with mental illness in a real thoughtful way. (paperback) E.H. Kern How to Write an Autobiographical Novel by Alexander Chee: Alexander Chee is one of our time’s most accomplished essay writers. Hands down. How to Write…  takes you on a journey beyond the mere topic of the individual essay. While Chee holds up a mirror to himself as a man and as a writer, he simultaneously manages to catch the reader’s reflection as well, showing us to ourselves. (paperback) Emily Polson Sweet and Low: Stories by Nick White (Blue Rider Press, June 5): Nick White’s debut novel How to Survive a Summer was my pick for our Best Queer Books of 2017 roundup. The author reached out on Twitter to ask if I wanted a galley of his forthcoming short story collection. Yes, please! As someone who studied English lit in the heart of Mississippi, I adore Southern Gothic writing and am always looking to read more contemporary Southern writers. So far the stories are proving quirky and queer in all the right ways. (egalley) Rachel Brittain Fresh Ink: An Anthology, edited by Lamar Giles (Crown Books for Young Readers, August 14): This collection of short stories created in collaboration with We Need Diverse Books is everything I wanted it to be. Sweet and touching and relatable and important. I’m only a few stories in, but I am already loving it. And how could I not with awesome contributors like Nicola Yoon, Daniel José Older, and Sara Farizan? So far my favorite story is “Meet Cute” by Malinda Lo, but I know there are going to be many more great ones to come. (egalley) Eileen Gonzalez The Big, Bad Book of Botany by Michael Largo (William Morrow): This is essentially an encyclopedia of cool plants and their various uses. It’s been sitting on my sister’s bookshelf for ages, and I finally snagged it out of boredom. It’s working out well, though. I’m always on the lookout for plant-based murder weapons…for my writing, of course. (paperback) Alison Doherty Hurts to Love You by Alisha Rai (Avon): Alisha Rai writes some of the best contemporary romance around, with intelligent characters, authentic love, and blush-inducing love scenes. The fact that her love stories are both diverse and feminist AF is big cherry on top. This continuation of her Forbidden Hearts series does not disappoint. Heiress Evie Chandler and tattoo parlor owner Gabriel Hunter both get their worlds turned upside down, spending a week together at a family wedding where just about everything goes wrong…except the feelings that grow between them. (paperback) Tasha Brandstatter The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory: Read an awesome review of this book from a book blogger I trust, and the library had it, so yay! (paperback) Rebecca Hussey We Begin Our Ascent by Joe Mungo Reed (Simon Schuster, June 18): This is a must-read for avid cyclists and cycling fans. It’s the story of a man riding in the Tour de France and it gets cycling right (I say as someone who never rode in the Tour but who did do some amateur racing). If you like cycling, you will love this. (paperback ARC) Alice Nuttall Black Dahlia, Red Rose by Piu Eatwell: It’s been, ooh, at least three weeks since I read some true crime, so I picked up Black Dahlia, Red Rose after it came up on my recommendations. I’m only a little way into the book, but it’s a very vivid and evocative depiction of Los Angeles and the people who played a part in attempting to solve this particularly grisly and baffling murder. I’m especially loving learning about Aggie Underwood, one of the very few female journalists who worked the crime beat. Priya Sridhar I Am Jazz by Jazz Jennings:  We rarely, rarely, get a happy real-life story in the mainstream about a transgender child with a supportive family who have fought the world to let her play on the girls soccer team and use the girls bathroom. Jazz didn’t just beat the odds; she and her family made their odds. Her writing is very eloquent, heartbreaking at times, and I can’t wait to finish. (library hardcover) Jessica Pryde His Cocky Valet by Cole McCade: There was no way I wasn’t going to read this book ASAP. Spite is quite the cure for writer’s block, apparently, and the speed at which this was written didn’t take away from the marvelous story. It’s my first Cole McCade/Xen Sanders book, but will definitely not be my last. (ebook) Kathleen Keenan Educated by Tara Westover: I’ve seen this book recommended everywhere, read an essay the author wrote for The Guardian, and had a trusted friend tell me it’s great. Time to read it! So far, Westover’s description of her survivalist Mormon childhood in rural Idaho has pulled me right in. (ebook)

Swarm Intelligence Concepts, Models, and Applications

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Rhetorical Analysis Of The Law Of Moses - 1745 Words

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Managing Your Time †The Essential Guide Free Essays

Successful students know that University isn’t just about knowing how to write an essay or pass an exam – but balancing your academic work life – lectures and seminars, presentations and research, coursework and revision – with part-time jobs, your fitness, friends and family (oh and occasionally some fun). So how do these top students stay on top of some many things competing for their timeWell there are a few simple techniques they use, and today we show you how: Get time under control To manage your time successfully, you need to get informed about: What you have to do (e.g. We will write a custom essay sample on Managing Your Time – The Essential Guide or any similar topic only for you Order Now assignments, seminar reading, paid work) When they have to be done (e.g. deadlines, lecture seminar times) How to fit them into the time you have (dividing up available time) Remember much of the information you need will also be accessible online, on Blackboard or via your Dept’s website. If you can’t find information about deadlines, referencing etc, ask your tutor or your dept secretaries. Don’t guess – guessing wrong could cost you marks. Plan to meet your deadlines If you only had one academic assignment to complete in a term, planning to meet your deadline would be relatively easy! The key to meeting all your deadlines is to keep yourself informed about what, how and when you have to do things, and to have systems to keep everything under control. These need to be simple so that you’ll actually use them. The simplest system is to make an A4 plan to pin up somewhere you will constantly see it. Start by entering deadlines for your assignments so you can see when your busy times will be. include seminars and presentations you need to prepare for. In the ‘Remember’ column, add any events which you need to take into account when planning, e.g. family birthdays, social events, Hall formals, sports fixtures etc. Decide on the major tasks you need to complete for each of your deadlines, and roughly how long you need to spend on each. Fit them into the ‘Targets’ column, working back from the deadline. To help you work out the tasks you need to do, and how much time you can allow for each, try this interactive assignment planning tool from the University of Kent – ASK. There are many electronic tools you can use to help you plan your time: Yourmobile phone will usually have a calendar function, you can use it to store memos (even record short voice messages to yourself) and to set up reminders with alarms for tasks and lecture times. Anonline web-based calendar like Google Calendar can be accessed at any computer, or via a smartphone. Or if you have your own laptop, use something like Microsoft Outlook. iPhonesand iPads have their own built-in calendars. Even simple tools like the alarm function onyour watch can be set to remind you about meetings and events. There are also an ever-growing number of online tools and apps that can help you to plan and use your time more efficiently. Remember the Milk is an online task manager – you can get the basic version for free. It also comes as an app for smartphones, and for iPads. Another excellent online organiser that can also be downloaded as an app is Evernote. This allows you to collate notes that you make anywhere, at any time and in a variety of ways. If you use it to capture a quote from a text, don’t forget to add the bibliographic details for your referencing. To keep on top of your Library activity, download a free app called BookMyne. You can use this to search the Library catalogue, place a hold or renew your loans – you can even set it up to tell you when your books are due back. The simplest way to get a clear visual overview of the time you have and the tasks you need to fit into it is to have something like a wall planner that you can fix up somewhere you will see it every day (e.g. above your desk). Making a study timetable One of the biggest time wasters is when you spend time trying to decide whether to study now or later. If you schedule your study times in advance, you won’t be wasting time each day deciding whether and when to study. Book study times into your timetable with lectures and seminars, as academic commitments. Make a week plan with columns for each day of the week, and rows for ‘Morning’, ‘Afternoon’ and ‘Evening’. You can download a Word template for a week plan here. Enter lectures, seminars and other fixed academic commitments. Add regular commitments like paid work, club meetings, sports fixtures and training. Mark up times which you are going to commit to as study sessions. A good target to aim at is five two hour sessions a week. Plan to be flexible – if something else comes up, you can trade a study session with a free session. You will probably have busy weeks when you need to add more sessions, and quiet weeks when you can claim time back. Choose your best times to study – most people have a time of day when they are more focused (often in the mornings), and a time when they find it hard to concentrate (often after lunch). Trying to process or write a complicated text when your brain isn’t working well is a waste of time, and can be depressing and discouraging. Work out your best thinking times, and use them for tasks that need more concentration. â€Å"Timetables don’t work for me†. You may find it works better for you if you keep an overall tally of the hours you spend studying in a week. add more study times, or give yourself more free time as necessary. Getting organised and informed If you’ve taken the trouble to plan your time, you won’t want to waste it because you can’t find the things or information you need. Have a simple filing system – if it’s complicated, you won’t use it. One way is to use a box file for each module to keep lecture notes, handouts, notes from reading, photocopies, even small books. Stick lecture/seminar times, rooms, and deadlines inside the lid. Social bookmarking can help you keep track of the hundreds of useful websites you’ll come across so you can find them quickly when you need them – you may not need help with finance or a guide to referencing now, but when you do you’ll be pleased you know how to find it. Social bookmarking allows you to save useful website addresses on a web server so that you can access them from any computer, to add new ones when you find them, or go to sites you’ve already marked. This is better than saving them to My Favourites as that only saves them onto the computer you are using at the time. You can usually organise your bookmarks into categories (e.g. general University websites, course-related websites, websites for your own interests) and you can share them with others, for instance if you were working on a group project. There are various social bookmarking sites that you can sign up to for free. Two of the most popular ones are Delicious and Stumbleupon. Decide on your spaces for study just as you decided on times for study. Find a place that works well for you. If you can, keep it as a space just for studying, so you can have all the necessary things close at hand. If it’s somewhere where other people might interrupt, it helps to have a way to let them know that you are working now but will be free later. Finally – remember that things usually take longer than you think! If you find you don’t need all the time you’ve allotted, it’s extra free time. How to cite Managing Your Time – The Essential Guide, Essay examples

Veneration with or without understanding free essay sample

One of the most debatable issues of today is Dr. Jose Rizal’s legitimacy as the Philippines’ National Hero. Renato Constantino pointed out facts contradicting Rizal’s appointment in his article Veneration without Understanding. The main argument being that since Rizal did not lead the 1986 revolution, he is not worthy enough to be the national hero. Constantino pointed out that almost all national hero of the world are revolutionary heroes and if you did not lead a revolution, your chances of becoming as the national hero is very little. While it is true that Rizal did not want a revolution as proven when he said â€Å"I cannot do less than condemn this uprising†¦ which dishonours us Filipinos, and discredits those that could plead our cause†¦Ã¢â‚¬  he did have countless achievements of his own that rightly qualifies him as the national hero. Armando Malay refuted Constantino’s claims in his article Veneration with Understanding where he said, â€Å"A man becomes a hero, or a national hero, not because he leads a revolution – but because he is admired for his achievements and noble qualities, and considered a model or ideal. Rizal was a novelist, poet, ophthalmologist, journalist and sculptor, among any others. He has had far too many achievements that the Filipino people greatly admired him for, to the point that the need to put him into a higher regard arose. His myriad achievements standing out among others made him into what an admirable icon he is today. Constantino limited the criteria of becoming the national hero to just being a revolutionary one. It is true that Rizal did not want any part in the revolution because he wanted a less harmful way in gaining Philippine Independence. Moreover, to rule him out of the national hero position due to this reason is unacceptable. The American-made One of Constantino’s main points in his article is the fact that Rizal is an American-sponsored National Hero. In Theodore Friend’s book Between Two Empires, Taft â€Å"chose Rizal over the too militant Aguinaldo, too radical Bonifacio and unregenerate Mabini†. The Americans easily accepted Rizal’s proclamation, as they knew he could not oppress the American government that time. And upon his dramatic exile and martyrdom, he instantly became the symbol of the Spanish oppression. In return, the focus on him being the national hero would also divert the American oppression to the Spanish oppression, which he symbolizes. In Malay’s defense, though, the Philippine revolutionary government already honored Rizal when Aguinaldo declared the day of his death as a day of mourning. In addition, Rizal was the honorary president of the Katipunan wherein he is already regarded as a hero. Prior to Rizal’s proclamation, Filipinos already had a high regard for him even if he was not part of the revolution. The Elitist Rizal was a part of the Ilustrados or the enlightened ones. He was part of the Filipino educated class during the Spanish colonial period. Constantino cited that Rizal, as an Ilustrado, condemned the Revolution because he underestimated the power of the people. Constantino also pointed out that Rizal’s idea of liberty was demanding the right of freedom not because it is a national right but because it is something deserved by the Filipinos. It is wrong for Constantino to assume that Rizal, being one of the elites, had a sub-conscious disrespect for the Filipinos’ ability to enunciate their own demands. In a way, Rizal helped in bridging the gap between the educated and the non-educated ones. In his novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, Rizal exposed the injustices of the Spanish catholic priests and the government. The effect of his writings is still evident until today as the Filipinos strived hard to gain the independence they are experiencing at the present. Another of Constantino’s points is that Rizal â€Å"chose Spain as the arena of their struggle instead of working among their own people, educating them, helping them realize their own condition, and in articulating their own aspirations. † This is another one of Constantino’s unjust criterion in being a national hero. National heroes need not to work among his own people in order for him to be referred as one. As Malay had rebutted this out, â€Å"There is a difference between the main characters in a novel and those whom the author would set up as a model for emulation. The heroes in Rizal’s novels were not Ibarra, Maria Clara or Fray Damaso and Fray Salvi. In contradistinction, Rizal gave us Elias, a man of the masses; Father Florentino, a Filipino priest; Juli and Sisa, and many other, who all sprang from the masses. † Rizal may have brought up in a better community where he was fortunate enough to receive the right to education, but he is still part of the masses. He did so by addressing the concerns of the Filipinos the best way he know how and that is through his writing. The Ilustrados certainly did not worked in Spain to isolate themselves from the masses of the country, but they did so to get ideas for reforms firsthand. It is true that the Filipinos were poorly represented out during the National Hero selection, but Rizal is still as qualified, if not more, as the other candidates. If Rizal were alive today, though, it would not be so much of an issue to him whether he is the national hero or not. After all, the Filipinos already gained the Independence they once all longed for.

Best Minimalist Backpacks for Students

Best Minimalist Backpacks for Students The backpack is an extremely useful and convenient thing, which should be in the arsenal of every active student. It is  handy not only for going to classes  but also for commuting and  traveling. There are backpacks for different purposes, sizes, and price on our list so that you will be able to choose the best option for your needs. TOM BIHN DAYLIGHT BACKPACK Although it has been designed for hiking expeditions, this backpack is also perfect for commuting to work. It features qualitative plastic zippers, nylon exterior, and enough space to fit a laptop with 13† screen. HEIMPLANET MONOLITH MINIMAL DAYPACK If you are looking for an elegant backpack that can be in use for several years, you should definitely consider this variant. It is made of Cordura and features weather-resisting zippers. In addition to that, it has three pockets and a convenient organizer grid for small items. RAINS BACKPACK IN SMOKE The stylish accessory for urban life. An excellent choice for those who need to commute to work every day and want an elegant backpack to put their belongings. It is slightly smaller than other variants, but it has enough room for everything you may need in a city. THE NORTH FACE KABAN Do you consider yourself a globe-trotter? Then, this backpack should be your first consideration. It has two side pokers to store bottles of water, FlexVent shoulders, and plenty of zippered pockets. Thus, it makes any journey a little more comfortable. AER FIT PACK 2 Sportsmen and avid gym visitors will find it very useful. Made of Cordura nylon and being water-resistant, it is definitely a durable backpack. Several sections make it convenient for carrying a laptop, clothes, and even shoes if needed. BELLROY CLASSIC BACKPACK A brand, known for its minimalist wallets, has also presented a stylish backpack that will be handy for commuters. It is not very large in size, but it easily fits a laptop with 15† screen. Made of leather and polyester, it is both stylish and practical. ARKTYPE DASHPACK Are you tired of having your belongings wet because of the constant rain in your region? Try Arktype Dashpack. It is made of water-resisting nylon and features waterproof zippers, so your thing will be dry and save in it. BROOKS ENGLAND HACKNEY The backpack from an Italian brand has a stylish design, and genuine leather makes it extremely elegant. In addition to being trendy, it is very practical. There are three inner compartments, and several smaller pockets it in. What is more, it has a separate pocket for a laptop. PORTER-YOSHIDA CO. BEAT DAY PACK A backpack from Japanese brand meets the expectations of many students, who need to commute. It features two large compartments and a front zipped pocket. Made of qualitative materials it is perfect for everyday use. COTE CIEL ISAR M Being unique in style, it is suitable for bright individuals who want to stand out from the crow. It has a futuristic design that catches an eye. What is more, it has special compartments for documents and accessories.

Making Friends Essays - Friendship, Acceptance, Personality Type

Making Friends Essays - Friendship, Acceptance, Personality Type Making Friends The process of making a friend is a very unique one. It depends on the person one is trying to become friends with, it depends on one's gender, it depends on one's age, but most importantly it depends one's personality. Every individual is different and how they make friends differs just as greatly. The way I make friends depends heavily on my personality. As an introverted person, I tend to first meet potential friends through what I call forced association. After the initial meeting, I evaluate them and determine whether or not I think they should be my friend. Bonding, specifically male bonding, follows and acceptance is the final stage. Before I can delve into the sometimes mysterious process of becoming friends with someone, I have to divulge some personal information. I am a great believer in personality typing: the theory that a great majority of people fall into one personality type or another. A complete analysis of my personality is not within the scope of this essay, but suffice it to say that I am very introverted. This does not mean I am anti-social, it merely means that new and non-routine interaction with others taxes my energy. The process of making a new friend is by definition a new and non-routine interaction, therefore it is quite difficult for me to initiate the process. This is where the concept of forced interaction comes in. By forced interaction, I mean a situation where another person and I are placed in an environment where we have no choice but to interact with each other. The largest and most important type of forced interaction for me is school, and more specifically, classes. It is impossible to be completely separate from other students in a class. Consequently, I met all my best friends in school (of course, it was a place that I spent most of my time so it is not a big surprise). Another type of forced interaction comes when you meet a friend of one of your friends. It would be extremely rude to not interact with someone that your friend considered to be friend. That is the way that I met a very close friend of mine and one who I will use as an example of my friend-making process throughout this essay. His name is Andres and I originally met him through another friend of mine, Josh. We were all going to the same high school next year (more forced association), so it was only natural for Josh to try to have us all become friends. But I was not friends with Andres when I first met him. I had to figure out who he was before that could happen. Evaluation has always been very important to me. I constantly evaluate and re-evaluate myself, my friends, my schoolwork, and so forth, almost to the point of obsession. I am ruthlessly self- critical and it is only natural that this same criticism would extend to those I consider my friends. Before I can become friends with someone, I have to determine whether or not I want to be friends with them. I have been told that this is an extremely arrogant way of conducting relationships, but I find any other way to be lacking. If one's own needs in a relationship are not met then it is impossible for them to fulfill other's. The first step in evaluation is the establishment of common ground. It is very unlikely that I will become even casual friends with someone who I have nothing in common with. The more important to me the commonality is, the more likely I will desire to become close friends with someone. One of the first things I look for is intelligence. Part of my personality is the love of intelligence, which means: doing things well in varying circumstances. A very important part of a friendship for me is intellectual stimulation. If it is missing, the friendship will invariably begin to wane. So intelligence and knowledge are two things I look for almost immediately in a new acquaintance. Andres possesses both of these qualities and he possesses them in areas that we both find interesting. Both of us have an aptitude for the sciences. This contributed greatly to me finding him worthy to be my friend. But knowledge and skills alone make a person boring, so I also look for common personality traits. A love of humor is also necessary, as is a low degree of self-monitoring: the degree to which people change to match their surroundings. I am extremely low in that area