#03: Rudyard Kipling, Kim
Kim lay under the banyan tree with closed eyes. His thoughts swirled in his mind. “Kim … Kim …. Kim … who is Kim?” Kimball O’Hara, son of a deceased regimental sergeant. Kim of the Punjab, whose native mother died in his youth, leaving him to live as he could. Kim the quick-witted, who knew how to beg a little rice and a bit of ghi at the stalls of the bazaar. Kimball, student at the madrissah where Colonel Creighton sent him after his identity as the son of a sahib was discovered. And now, after turning eighteen, attaining the age of manhood among the sahibs, and leaving the school, he was Kim the wanderer, Kim the chela (disciple) of Teshoo Lama from the high hills, and beyond all this, Kim of the great lingam, known across half India as the bedder of girls beyond counting.
Kim was of both worlds, carrying the blood of the British Raj and the blood of Hind in his veins, speaking many languages, of which English was only one and not the strongest, knowing the ways of the sahibs and the ways of the bazaars. Who better to be entered into the great game, ranging across India and contributing his part to that mass of “information received” by which Her Majesty’s officers governed the empire?
Kim let his mind drift. He remembered that shortly after the sahibs recognized his manhood by their count of years and he was relieved of the Madrissah, he had donned his native garb and visited his old friend Mahbub Ali, dealer in horses and also player of the great game, in his stall at the packed serai. After talking his way around all of India, in the manner of the native, Mahbub Ali turned to talk of horses. He had much to say on the races that year, and which young sahib won or lost great amounts of money. He had much to say on the folly of impecunious young subalterns, who must waste his time examining many horses that he knew they had no rupees to buy. He had much to say on the subject of how a stud enters his great member into a mare, and of the amounts of juice thus produced. After all this talk, he lowered his voice and said, “I have work for a Son of the Charm. There is a Colonel who is waiting for news of the pedigree of a white stallion. It must be taken to him tonight. He gives a party at his house, so thou must be careful.” At that, Mahbub Ali tossed over to Kim a flap of greasy Mussalman bread.
Kim knew that if the Colonel gave a party, many white memsahibs would be there in beautiful clothes, cut low to show their soft bosoms, so he was intrigued. Kim also knew better than to bite into the bread immediately. He felt it carefully and found in a corner a closely wadded piece of paper. This he extracted and tucked into a fold of his turban. Then chewing on the bread, he grinned at Mahbub Ali and said, “I have eaten your bread for many years, great one, but bread alone does not fill the hand of one who must make his own way in the bazaars.”
Mahbub Ali chuckled. He tossed a small coin to Kim and said, “Take this, then, for much money is not picked from the hooves of horses. Make haste for the pedigree must be delivered tonight.”
No one knew the streets and alleys of Umballa as Kim did. By dark ways and over rooftops and trees he reached the Colonel’s house. But driven always by his curiosity, first he unfolded the paper to read what it said. He saw nothing there except the words, “The pedigree of the white stallion is fully established.” But he noted also in one corner of the paper five small pin pricks.
“Aha,” he thought to himself, “this touches on the five kings of the North. If the great game carries me that way, I know of beauteous women whose soft lips and softer tits wait for my touch. Let the word be said, and I shall deliver their message to the rulers and my hard rod to the girls of the hills.”
He then jumped softly into the garden of the villa belonging to the Colonel sahib who commanded the troops of the region. Quiet as a mongoose he made his way into the garden. From the building he heard the strains of a regimental band and he knew that a dance party was underway. So he slipped silently to a bower he had visited before when need drove him to observe, where the trees hid the view of others in the house. As he expected, this bower was well occupied by a young officer and a pretty maiden. He settled comfortably in the branch of a tree to watch.
Clearly this was no green recruit, and clearly the girl was no inexperienced innocent. Kim thought she was perhaps nineteen or twenty. They knew exactly what they were doing and, to Kim’s practiced eye, had some small ability to do it well. The young man already had the top of the girl’s dress pulled down, and was kissing her white neck and soft shoulders as his hands caressed her round tits and rolled the pink nipples around. She moaned gently and pressed close to him, her hand rubbing the front of his uniform trousers. Kim felt his own shaft harden as he watched these exertions.
Now he bent to take the hard nipples in his mouth and suckle at the white breasts. She fumbled with his belt, and then began working on the buttons of his fly. He helped her with those, and pulled his trousers down along with his drawers. Kim laughed softly to himself as the officer’s cock sprang out. Hard and upstanding, it was as long as Kim’s outstretched hand from thumb to little finger. Kim knew that this was a respectable length for an Englishman and the girl was probably satisfied with it. But Kim was thankful that he had inherited the lingam of a native from his mother. He knew his own cock was three fingers longer than that sahib’s.
He watched with interest as the girl went down on the officer’s cock. Gently at first she licked it, around the tip and up and down the shaft. The Lieutenant threw back his head and closed his eyes, moaning softly. The girl enfolded the sensitive tip in her lips and Kim saw the movement of her mouth and knew that she was giving soft butterfly flicks to the opening of his dick. Then she began to take more and more of the shaft into her mouth, and stroked up and down on it with a regular rhythm.
The officer’s hips began to thrust toward her, and he put a hand on the back of her head, pressing it toward him. Kim watched respectfully as almost the entire span of the Englishman’s cock disappeared into the throat of this slim memsahib. There she paused with his organ throbbing deep in her throat. Kim felt his own cock throb in response. Quickly then the girl began rapid up and down strokes, holding the cock with one hand while she sucked the end of it in and out of her lips. The sahib twisted his hips and the girl rolled her mouth, and then he pressed deep into her throat and Kim knew that he was shooting his juice down her throat.
Without a word, he pulled the girl to her feet, grasping her white tits in his hands again and pouring kisses on her lips. She pressed against him tightly and Kim thought she was ready to take her own pleasure. But suddenly, all of them heard a commotion coming from inside the house. The young officer shushed the girl, and listened carefully. “All officers are called!” he exclaimed. “I think that we are off to war!”
The girl gasped and clung closely to him, but he swiftly pulled up his trousers and adjusted his uniform. Putting on his regimental cap, he pulled her to him and gave her a last kiss, and ran from the garden. The girl sank down on the bench sobbing softly.
Kim recognized her vulnerability and knew he could take advantage of it, but his curiosity overcame the throbbing in his loins for the moment. He moved silently to lie on the ground near the veranda of the house. Indian bungalows are opened through and through, and he could see the Colonel speaking to his staff. “It is not a war, it is a chastisement!” he declared. “The Queen’s power cannot be challenged without consequences. The troop trains leave for the North tomorrow.” Kim reflected that the five tiny pin pricks in the pedigree of the white stallion must be the cause of this. Truly, the great game ranged over all India.
But now Kim’s mind was on another kind of game. Softly he returned to the bower where the girl had been left. He peeped through the bushes, and saw that after tears, as Kim had expected, the girl sought to comfort herself. She was reclined on the bench, and had again pulled down the top of her dress, so that her own hands could clasp those white boobs the Lieutenant had abandoned. Softly her finger traced a patter around the nipple, and then flicked it back and forth. She let her head hang back and closed her eyes as she squeezed the boobs and rolled the nipples. Little gasps escaped her. Kim saw how round, how white her tits were, and how the pink nipples stood hard and erect as she played with them.
Then the girl was raising her skirt, and her hand went inside the frilled bloomers which lay under it. Kim knew that she sought her slit, which was undoubtedly already wet from her encounter with the young officer. Her hand rubbed up and down and she rotated her hips. Wise from his experience in the ways of women native and British, Kim knew that now was his time. He rose softly from the ground to stand near the girl. Dressed only in a loincloth and turban, and with his skin carefully darkened with walnut juice, he was no part sahib but only a native in appearance.
He shuffled his feet gently and the girl opened her eyes. Quickly Kim stepped forward and laid a finger on her lips, as she stared at him in wonderment. He must have appeared to her as some ghostly spirit of the country, rising out of nowhere, having no reality. Gently Kim reached out a hand to the white boobs she had been stroking. He fingered her nipples as the girl’s eyes widened more and more. Leaning toward her he breathed into her ear softly. She seemed to reach some conclusion in her mind, and closed her eyes again as he rubbed her tits.
Then quietly and gently, Kim lifted her long skirt, revealing her white frilly bloomers. He ran his hands over her thighs and she shuddered lightly. Then he pulled down the bloomers, and the dark patch of her pubic hair was revealed, over the pink lips of her pussy. Kim could see the wetness gleaming on it, and knew that she was ready for him. Kneeling before her, he began to lick her warm slit with an up and down motion. Probing with his tongue, he found her hard little clit and began to roll it around. She moaned softly and raised her hips toward his mouth. He pressed his tongue deeper inside the wet warmth, and sought the most sensitive spot as he had been taught by the dancing girls of the bazaar.
Gently but firmly he pressed, as the girl moved her hips in response to his stroking tongue. Now she became more insistent, putting a hand on his turban and pressing him closer to her dripping cunt. He responded by increasing the force and speed of his licking, and pressed her until by the jerking of her hips and her soft moan he knew she had released her orgasm.
Now he rose up, and his hand pulled hers gently to his loincloth. She fumbled with the unfamiliar way of tying it, but soon it fell to his feet and his hard cock stood up before her. She gasped slightly, and then took it in both her small white hands. Her two hands together barely encompassed the mighty cock of this man of the land. Rubbing and twisting she gave Kim his pleasure, and then softly encircled the hot tip of his cock and tantalized him with gentle circles. For some time she enjoyed stroking its length, and Kim felt his tension build. Finally he jerked his hips toward her, and with a final pull his hot juices spurted forth on the ground.
The girl sank back on her bench, looking bemused and trying to understand what had just passed with this spirit of the garden. She was not sure if she dreamt or woke. With a wry smile, Kim bent toward her, and whispered in her ear, “Thank you veree much, my dear!” Hearing her native spirit speak English, the girl drew back wide-eyed, but Kim vanished into the foliage so quickly she did not know where he went.
Kim’s body lay under the banyan tree and a soft smile ghosted across its lips. But Kim’s mind and spirit still soared in memory. He drifted to the city of Peshawur and looked down at events in a back alley, on the floor above the street. Mahbub Ali and Hurree Babu had led him here, saying, “When you first began the great game, Huneefa who speaks to the spirits made you a Son of the Charm and gave you the talisman which lies around your neck still. But now that you have reached manhood there is a further dawut (magic) to be done.” The babu pointed up the stairs, and left Kim to climb them on his own.
He entered the dark room, and saw faintly the many statues and masks of demons grinning and grimacing, and the candles of strange shapes burning in odd corners. Voices came from the darkness speaking his name. He remembered Hurree Babu’s scornful dismissal of them as, “ventriloquy, belly-speak,” but they were still strange to hear. The Huneefa came out of the darkness, older and more wrinkled if that were possible. She bore a single candle. Without a word she beckoned Kim further into the darkness. In the back of the room, Kim made out a sort of altar, draped in red and black cloths and illumined by three candles at its east, west and south corners. On the altar, he was amazed to see the body of a naked woman, lying on her back. Her arms dropped down on each side, but her legs were propped on statues of small demons, keeping them elevated and spread wide.
Kim could see that she had large firm breasts, tipped with dark nipples which were hard and erect. She had a rounded belly like a dancing girl, and below it her dark pubic hair topped a cunt which was forced gaping open by the spread of her legs. Nothing in the previous dawut had prepared Kim for this.
Now Huneefa picked up a candle shaped like a lingam. Slowly she passed it over the naked body of the woman on the altar. The wax began to drip from it, and make a pattern on the sacrifice’s bare belly. Kim knew the wax must be hot, but the woman made no sound or movement. As if knowing his thoughts, the witch now drew one of Kim’s hands to the bared tits, and as he grasped its softness, let the wax flow over both the tit and Kim’s hand. The hot wax burnt, but Kim was determined that as the woman made no sound nor movement, neither would he.
The witch woman was chanting softly now, and the patterns of wax drew down over the girl’s thighs and began to circle her female flowers. Commandingly, the old woman gestured to Kim’s loincloth, and obediently he dropped it, letting his cock stand forth, hardened by the display of the naked woman. The witch approached with the candle and Kim was afraid he would flinch, but then he saw that her other hand held a flask. She poured warm oil from the flask over his hard lingam and then over the soft warm yoni of the woman on the altar. Then she pushed him toward her, with unmistakable intentions.
Kim knew what the gods demanded now, and hwas willing enough to let his lingam worship at the yoni displayed for him. Deep into her soft wetness he plunged, and now she rolled her hips as he stroked hard with his shaft. The voices from the darkness began, speaking no language of Hind known to Kim, but impelling him to deeper and deeper penetration. They rose to a wail as the body on the altar moved her hips up to pull him deeply inside, and he felt her pussy contract as he shot his juices into her.
He was gasping with the exertion, but Huneefa pushed him away from the altar, and let her fingers probe deep into the cunt of the sacrifice. Withdrawing them dripping, she then scraped some of the wax off the girl’s thighs and molded it in her fingers. The pussy juice and the wax blended together and deftly the witch pulled the wax into a small horned demon. She found a scrap of black silk, and carried it to Kim. Gesturing at the pouch around his neck, she opened it and dropped this new charm into it next to the small piece of turquoise and other objects already there.
Kim moved as in a daze, and found himself standing on the dark street. From the shadows emerged Hurree Babu. Kim never understood how the fat man could move so silently and hide so well, but the babu played the great game as well as anyone in Hind. “Hah, I have been making some notes for a paper to present to the Royal Ethnological Society,” he muttered. But Kim knew that his mentor feared the very magic he pretended to study. Kim marveled at this new initiation, and wondered how it would help him play the game. But he knew that Mahbub Ali, and yes, Hurree Babu too, were some of the very best on the books of Col. Creighton’s Service, and trusted that what he learned at their urging would not be wasted in the great game.
Under the banyan tree his mind still soared free of his body. He was thinking how the great game found him serving as chela to a most Holy Man, a Lama from far Tibet who wandered Hind searching for a certain holy river. In that guise, he and the Lama had roamed far into the mountains, which the Lama insisted were only low hills compared to his home monastery. There they followed two Russians, purportedly hunters but, Kim believed, players of the great game for the Czar’s side. After making fools of the spies, Kim sought lodging for himself and the Holy One in the hill village of Shamlegh. It consisted of only four or five wretched huts perched high on the side of the mountain, but it held attractions for Kim.
First, Shamlegh midden received all sorts of waste. Down this steep cliff, Kim cast off certain books and documents of the spies. Secondly, Shamlegh had several strong men who, for a rupee or two, would carry his master’s litter down to the plains. And they would do so because of the orders of the third attraction this village held for Kim of the mighty lingam, the mistress of the villagers, the Woman of Shamlegh. Her strength and power over her men were spoken all over the mountains, and even down to the bazaar at Lahore. More, though, Kim knew, was said about her sexual appetites and her constant search for satisfaction.
Therefore, after Kim had seen the Lama safely bedded down, he sauntered toward the hut on the edge of the cliff where the woman of Shamlegh lived. As befits the disciple of a Holy Man, whom even these degenerate Buddhists revered, he sauntered into the hut like a man of strength. The Woman saw him enter, and demanded, “Who art thou, to come thus proud into my house? I am the Woman of Shamlegh, and I hold from the Rajah. I am no common bearer of babes. Here my word is the law. I say to my men, go hither and they go. But you are attached to the holy one. What hast thou to say to one such as me?”
“Ah, my …” Kim had it on his tongue to say Mother, but quickly changed it to “…Sister, when work is done and the sun is setting, what have a man and a woman to say to each other? I have even now planned desirable things in my heart as thou must know. Let there be no speech at odds between thou and I.”
Saying this he advanced toward the bed. The woman of Shamlegh rose to embrace him,and pressed her hard body against his. Months walking the mountain had given Kim strong arms and stronger legs, and as they fell to the bed he wrapped them around her. Here in the Himalayas, hesitation was weakness, and weakness was death. The woman of Shamlegh knew what she was about. She tore at Kim’s robe as he tore at hers. Rapidly their naked bodies were pressed together beneath the sheepskins which covered the bed. Kim’s hands grabbed her tits and rolled them about, and her legs wrapped around his and pressed into his hard dick. He moved quickly, spreading her legs and inserting one, two, three fingers into her hungry cunt.
Her hips thrust into his penetration, and her hand moved on his hard shaft. Two minutes of this sufficed for all the foreplay that the cold mountain air allowed, and in their heat they pressed tightly together. She spread her legs,and Kim shoved his hard hot cock into her cunt and forced it deep. She moaned her pleasure and began to jerk her hips. Women who work hard and live hard also fuck hard and have no time for the pretenses of the memsahibs of the plains. She wanted his cock in her pussy and she wanted it deep and hard. All she could do to increase his penetration she did.


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Remembering Abbas Kiarostami
By Adam Cook
On July 4th, 2016, we lost who may have been our greatest working filmmaker. Out of all the directors to have emerged in the last thirty years, I’m not convinced that anyone challenged, expanded, and ennobled the medium of cinema to the extent that Iranian master Abbas Kiarostami did. With the compassion of Jean Renoir and Satyajit Ray, a care for the common man similar to Roberto Rossellini and De Sica, and a deconstructive understanding of cinema on par with Jean-Luc Godard (though internalized and expressed in disparate ways), Kiarostami nevertheless forged a style entirely his own. Blending documentary and fiction, he forever blurred the lines between them, which gave way to a new era of filmmaking that continues today. Preferring to hold in long takes, to let scenes and films unfold slowly and subtly, as well as to leave films, as he stated, “unfinished” so that the viewer themselves could complete them, Kiarostami’s cinema is one of generosity and tenderness.
His most famous film, 1990’s Close-Up, restages real events in which a man posed as the famous Iranian filmmaker Mohsen Makhmalbaf in order to gain the trust of a middle class family—a treatise on cinema itself, on lies and truth, and the poetry of being. His 1997 masterpiece Taste of Cherry, about a man who tries to find someone to help his commit suicide, won the coveted Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival. His (unofficial) “Koker Trilogy” may in fact be the greatest trilogy in all of movies. Beginning with Where is the Friend’s Home? (1987), a film in the tradition of Truffaut’s The 400 Blows that follows the plight of a young boy trying to return his friend’s homework, and continuing through the astonishing Life, and Nothing More (1992) and Through the Olive Trees (1994), each subsequent film revisiting the other in a study of the relationship between art and life.
His last two films were made outside of Iran: Certified Copy (2010) which was set in Tuscany and starred Juliette Binoche, and what I think will stand as one of his most profound and enduring works, Like Someone in Love (2012), set in Japan. He also made incredible non-narrative works, such as Five (2003), a feature length piece which consists of five different long takes, including one of a beach, another of a seaside boardwalk, and perhaps my favourite shot in any film ever, one featuring a seemingly endless parade of ducks entering and exiting frame. He leaves behind a body of work that feels infinite, left for us to discover and rediscover all over again, perpetually “unfinished”, ready for us to complete, a new experience each time, complicating and clarifying our understanding of life and cinema.
We’ll be screening his last film at Vancity Theatre, Like Someone in Love, on August 18th at 6:30pm.
I have come along with the wind
on the first day of summer
The wind will carry me away
on the last day of autumn
– Abbas Kiarostami, Walking with the Wind


Keywords:case-study methodology, practical knowledge, trauma, clinical case study, case study
This discussion examines Halvorsen, Benum, Haavind, and McLeod’s (2016) case study of “Cora,” from a perspective both appreciative and at times critical of certain mixed-study methods it employs. While impressed with the clinical alliance it illustrates between therapist and challenging client, we find the study raises more theoretical questions than it answers in terms of our ability to enumerate the conceptual elements necessary to convey valuable clinical truths. The case study does indeed provide systematic data on the presence of dyadic courage, persistence, and symbolic expressions of trust during treatment from which there is much to be learned. As readers we were left marveling at an account of a therapist’s clinical acumen with a client who had faced unbearable childhood trauma, and at the same time wondering how much more we might have learned about how to actually do such work from a comprehensive narrative written in his own voice.
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How to teach your child to read
Parents are often wondering how they can help their preschoolers become successful readers, even before they can read. Some parents resort to purchasing fancy computer software.
What if I told you there was an easier way? What if I told you it wasn’t hard to teach them? Would you believe me? Experiences, reading and sequencing are skills preschoolers can practice before they read themselves. Let’s look at what is needed to become a successful reader.
Every child brings to the table their experiences. It would be ideal if every child had an equal number of experiences or even similar ones. It would be nice if a teacher was talking about a giraffe and every child had gone to the Zoo and seen one in person. But that isn’t the case. So now let’s look at the experiences children have interacting with parents, grandparents, siblings and others. Children who have more of an opportunity to engage in conversation have a bigger vocabulary. Meaning they have a larger amount of words they may know.
Talking to a child while even a baby increases the likelihood of having a bigger vocabulary. Another great idea is to talk about what your child is interested in. If you have a child that loves dinosaurs. Go to the library and check out books on dinosaurs. Look up documentaries for your child to watch or go on the computer and discover the facts about each dinosaur. Talk to your child and make sure they understand the information they are taking in.
I’ll never forget when my son, who was 5 years old at the time, told his friends, “My eyes glisten.” His friends asked him what “glisten” meant. As he told them a smile came to my face. Earlier that week we read that word in a book. He asked me what it meant. I explained it meant to “shine or sparkle”. Then we reread the sentence so it would make sense to him. I smiled because he remembered what it meant and used the word in the right context.
Reading to a child every night or as often as you can increases the love of reading. I have always taught my children that books are valuable and are to be taken care of. This helped them to realize that books and what is in them is important. When parents take an interest in what their child is reading then reading becomes important.
Even if you have a busy child who won’t sit long reading is important. Looking thru books and talking about what is on each page is just as important as reading the written word.
When my daughter was 3 years old I couldn’t wait to read her “Charlotte’s Web”. She loved books and I wanted to share with her one of my childhood favorites. Every night I would read a chapter. After I was done reading we talked about what happened. Even the feelings the characters must have felt. The next night, before we read the next chapter, we would go over what we read the night before and put together the events of the book up until that point. Then we would read the next chapter and again talk about the events that happened, making sure she understood. We continued this all through to the end of the book.
Making sure your child understands what you or they have read is very important. A lot of times kids can read above their grade level. The question is can they comprehend what they have read. Helping your child to understand what they have heard or read is very important. This leads us to sequencing.
What is sequencing? Sequencing refers to the identification of the events in a story. This skill is one of the basic skills needed to build a solid foundation in reading. It is important for a child to know the sequence of events to help with comprehension, reading and writing. Asking questions while reading or asking the child what happened is a great way to teach sequencing. Sequencing plays a role in other subjects such as math and science.
It is important for children to be able to learn directions or rules whether playing games, doing worksheets or getting dressed. A child who understands sequencing will know that pants need to go on before shoes. If not they will struggle to put their pants on. If a child struggles with sequencing or receiving directions they may not be able to put what they have been told in a logical order. This can be very overwhelming to a child.
At one time, my son had a very hard time following directions when I gave him 3 tasks to do at once. So we took a step back and worked on following directions doing two tasks that I asked. When he became more confident and capable we increased the number of tasks to three. It’s important to work with your child on their level in order to help them successfully develop the basic skills they will need in reading and in life.
How We Can Help
First, I think the most important thing to realize is that there is no shortcut to helping your child to read. It is something that you are continuously developing over time. Increasing your child’s understanding, asking questions about what is being read. Making sure they understand words they haven’t heard or seen before. If you’re reading a sentence like “The food was abundant” make sure your child knows what abundant means and if you don’t know look it up. It is important a child understands what he is reading in order to make sense of the book.
Children who have bigger vocabularies are usually better readers. Better readers comprehend what they are reading better and are able to retell stories in the order it happened.
So talk to your children and take them places if you can. Read books with them. Ask questions in the beginning of the story as well as the middle and the end. Have them retell you the story. But most importantly spend the time to find out what their interests are and discover them together.


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Title: The feasibility of an online discussion group as a component of targeted youth work in Finland
- Antti Kivijärvi
- Sanna Aaltonen
- Vesa Välimäki
Abstract: The aim of this paper is to investigate the potential of online group activities alongside one-to-one offline counselling in youth work targeted toward young adults not in employment or education. The study examines the feasibility of moderated anonymous online group (MAOG) discussions from a comprehensive standpoint, with reference to the perspectives of end-users, service providers and further research. The paper is based on a two-arm, quasi-experimental and mixed methods study. To this end, the data consists of group interviews with young adults and youth workers arranged at the beginning of the study, baseline and follow-up interviews, online discussion threads, as well as evaluations of the online group activities. The piloted intervention was most acceptable to young adults who suffered from loneliness and had difficulties in joining face-to-face groups. Most youth work professionals considered the pilot viable. Finally, several modifications are suggested prior to implementing an experimental setting to study the effectiveness of the intervention.
Publication: Children and Youth Services Review
Kivijärvi, A., Aaltonen, S., & Välimäki, V. (2019). The feasibility of an online discussion group as a component of targeted youth work in Finland. Children and Youth Services Review, 105, 104411. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2019.104411
Keywords: “targeted youth work”, “online group”, “feasibility study”, “mixed methods”


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On 11 March 2013, the Financial Services Authority published a user guide for the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Handbook and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) Handbook. The guide, insofar as it relates to the FCA Handbook, provides an introduction to the structure and contents of the FCA Handbook and provides explanations of how the different modules fit together and how users should interpret and use the FCA Handbook. The guide also provides a brief overview on interpreting and using the PRA Handbook. For further information about the upcoming changes to the UK’s financial services regime please contact Christopher Axford or Antony Cotton.
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Your iPhone might be the computer you use the most, whether it’s for work, play, or relaxing with a movie. But what about taking advantage of written content? This is where the best eReader apps come in.
Whether it’s a colorful comic book, the latest non-fiction in your Amazon library, or a page-turner recommended by a friend, it’s never been easier to enjoy a book through your phone. With the increasing size of iPhones and the beautiful OLED displays of the iPhone 13 series, your content comes to life like never before.
With that in mind, here are our picks for the best reading apps you’ll find on iOS. And since a tablet will likely be even better for most, all of the apps listed here have iPadOS versions as well.
To light up
To light up (opens in a new tab) stands for e-book reading, with Amazon offering its own series of devices to do just that. This association may have buried the lede for some iPhone users, who may not have noticed that there is a Kindle app on the App Store. And the good news is that it’s awesome.
The app offers over a million books, and if you’re already an Amazon user who’s purchased books before, your entire library will be ready to go right off the bat. Prime and Kindle Unlimited users can also grab free books as well as those included in their subscription, plus Audible functionality so you can listen to your books.
You’ll find nifty features like instant Wikipedia search and translations, a built-in dictionary, and your progress will even sync with other devices.
Not sure what you want to read or don’t feel like getting into a book you might not like? Scribd (opens in a new tab) has long been the “Netflix for Books”, a subscription service that offers unlimited ebooks for $8.99/£10.99.
And that’s not all. Scribd also provides access to audiobooks, magazines, and even sheet music. Sticking to written content, however, the app will sync across your iPhone, iPad, and even your Apple Watch, letting you grab your content wherever you are. Additionally, the player itself is incredibly customizable. You can set horizontal or vertical scrolling, font size, and annotate pages without worrying about sticky notes.
Finally, Scribd is ad-free, which means more screen space for your content, your library, and the chance to discover your next favorite book.
One of the first darlings of the iPad App Store, ComiXology (opens in a new tab) is another entry on this list for Amazon – and yes, you’ll need an Amazon login to read. It’s a shame, but it regularly comes with the benefit of free numbers.
If you’re a comic book reader, it’s hard to beat ComiXology, which includes Marvel, DC, and more, whether you’re a fan of superheroes, manga, or whatever. Digital comics come straight out of the screen on the latest iPhones, delivering a truly immersive feeling with Guided View.
This smart mode moves from panel to panel, meaning you can spend less time flicking your screen and more time reading about Justice League or Avengers adventures.
No longer known as iBooks and no longer offering that skeuomorphic shelf design, Apple’s own bookstore is well worth checking out, and it’s already on your device by default.
As you can imagine, the library has all the newest and greatest, as well as the classics, and the audiobooks are high quality and CarPlay compatible. You can also add your own documents, so if you have a large PDF to process, you can do so with Apple’s beautiful and minimal user interface.
There are also reading goals, and all of your progress is synced across your Apple devices, including the Mac.
If you’re not looking for the kind of item you’ll find in your local bookstore, and you’re more interested in finding the next Dickens or Bronte, so maybe Wattpad (opens in a new tab) is for you.
Wattpad collects the best original stories from aspiring authors and makes them accessible, with loads of free content to read. You can even upload your own budding bestseller for others to enjoy.
However, it’s worth noting that you’ll need a premium subscription to sync progress between devices, which will cost you $5.99/£5.99.
Half reader, half social network for reading fans, Kobo Books (opens in a new tab) provides a great reading experience with a touch.
You can read, highlight, annotate and more; but it comes into its own with the “Read Life” feature, which will allow you to build a community. Think of it as a book club within your app, with millions of books to read and audiobooks to listen to, combined with people to chat with.
There are also a large number of free titles, so it’s worth jumping on them to see if anything piques your interest.
Libby, by OverDrive
If you are looking for a more authentic library experience, Libby (opens in a new tab) has you covered – not only can you read your own content, but you can borrow books for a period of time instead of buying them outright.
You can even annotate and take notes on your borrowed books, all without worrying about paying high fees to deface them. Progress syncs across devices, but you’ll need to use a library card to log in (yes, really), and content is limited to what your visited library has to offer.
Still, there’s something oddly bizarre about Libby’s approach that makes us miss the library.
For our final entry on this list, we’ve gone with something a bit unique – an e-reader app that tries to prevent you from reading a book in its entirety.
Alright, support us here. Turn signal (opens in a new tab)Neuroscientific research from suggests that you can soak up much of what a book has to offer in about 15 minutes. For this purpose, the app provides book summaries, either by text or audiobooks. If that sounds like cheating, it might not be for you. However, if you’re short on time or want to dig deeper into a conversation topic, it might be worth a look.
Still, this unique approach means Blinkist has a smaller library than most of the alternatives here.


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Efficient Software-Implementation of Finite Fields with Applications to Cryptography
Jorge Guajardo Merchan, Sandeep Kumar, Christof Paar, Jan Pelzl
Acta Applicandae Mathematicae: An International Survey Journal on Applying Mathematics and Mathematical Applications, Volume 93, Numbers 1-3, pp. 3-32, September 2006.
In this work, we present a survey of efficient techniques for software implementation of finite field arithmetic especially suitable for cryptographic applications. We discuss different algorithms for three types of finite fields and their special versions popularly used in cryptography: Binary fields, prime fields and extension fields. Implementation details of the algorithms for field addition/subtraction, field multiplication, field reduction and field inversion for each of these fields are discussed in detail. The efficiency of these different algorithms depends largely on the underlying micro-processor architecture. Therefore, a careful choice of the appropriate set of algorithms has to be made for a software implementation depending on the performance requirements and available resources.[web] [pdf]


This book is a beautiful, accessible and practical guide to acupressure and the meridian system of Chinese Medicine. The many dimensions of Chinese medicine (organs, pathways, emotions, elements) are explored in full page color images and outlined in a way in which beginners and experts alike can be informed. The 12 regular meridians and 3 spiritual vessels are expertly integrated with the chakra system of Yoga. All 365 acupressure points are pictured and listed. A selection of points are described in detail with reference to functions and related structures. An index lists specific acupressure points useful for common conditions including headaches, digestive issues and back pain, as well as points that are helpful for getting deeper into Yoga asanas. Three full acupressure sequences are included as easy-to-use picture charts.
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There is more to Charlotte, North Carolina than auto racing! With a little imagination, you can make Charlotte a family vacation destination. Here’s a list of Charlotte activities for kids to get you started.
For infants and toddlers
You will find plenty of open spaces, playgrounds, picnic grounds, jogging/walking trails, plus ample parking at Freedom Park. This pet-friendly park is popular with locals and visitors alike. The open-air amphitheater hosts many concerts and festivals throughout the year, making Freedom Park a nice, family friendly venue. The drawback is that many other families are after the same type of experience. If you stop by Freedom Park on a weekend, expect it to be crowded. Freedom Park is located between the neighborhoods of Dilworth and Myers Park, on 1900 East Boulevard.
A quieter venue choice is the adjacent Charlotte Nature Museum. This is a small museum, but kids love the butterfly atrium and nature walk.
For kindergartners through preteens
The updated Discovery Place is a must. Think hands-on interactive exhibits that involve things like digging for fossils or running an amateur radio education center. One of the main draws is the daily live “Rat basketball.” Discovery Place is recommended for school-going children, and there is a dedicated area for children aged seven and under. Set aside a whole day to let your kids wind out their imaginations.
Near Discovery Place is ImaginON, a venue focused on education, learning, and the arts. ImaginOn is collaborative venture between the Children’s Theater of Charlotte and the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library. The aim is to bring stories to life through various media, from a traditional dollhouse to computer stations. There are also theatre and production classes for older children. Teens have their own space packed with the latest teen fiction and activities. You’ll find ImaginON at 300 East Seventh Street.
Billy Graham Library may not sound like much, but this place stretches over 40,000 square feet. Mind you, that 40,000 square feet includes landscaped gardens, consisting of the wonderfully restored Graham’s family homestead (built in 1927), a library cum exhibition space (featuring both permanent and seasonal exhibits), a bookstore, and a dairy farm. The Billy Graham Library pays tribute to Christian pastor, Billy Graham.
Carolwinds is sometimes called the thrill capital of the Southeast. This is a big-time amusement park containing 50 nerve-wrecking, pulse-racing rides. The attractions here are the rides. In other words, don’t expect fairytale lands or giant talking mice. You will find Nickelodean-themed rides for the younger kids plus water rides. Inside the park, you get to cross the North Carolina/South Carolina border. There’s plenty of parking too.
The U.S. National Whitewater Center, located about 15 minutes from downtown Charlotte, is an extreme-sports haven. From family rafting to white water kayaking, or freefalling from 40-feet, there are various healthy activity choices for the adrenalin-seeking teen.
Auto-enthusiast teens will want to check out Charlotte’s racing culture. The place to start is the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Among the high-tech interactive exhibits, the simulators, like the pit stop competition, are a must. Racecar crazy teens can feast on tidbits about their favorite racecar drivers.
The more patient teen might be convinced to take a Segway tour in downtown Charlotte. A Segway is a two-wheel, electric-powered human transporter. It’s good fun and a great way to see a city.
What’d we miss? Feel free to comment and share additional activities for kids in Charlotte.


Before He Kills Again
(Detective Cassie Rowan book 1)
“Pace, taut plotting and great characterisation from the first page. Add humour and some wonderful one liners and you have a popular novel with depth.” —Sunday Times bestseller Ann Cleeves
CAN CASSIE STOP A SERIAL PREDATOR BEFORE HE KILLS AGAIN?
A serial predator stalks the streets of Liverpool. Seven victims so far. And he’s already chosen the next.
The police can’t catch him. He leaves no trace. No one has been able to provide a reliable description.
Detective Cassie Rowan goes undercover in a dangerous game of cat and mouse through the teeming backstreets of Liverpool. But how long will it be before he turns the tables and begins hunting her?
PRAISE FOR Before He Kills Again
Chosen as a Top Ten Summer Read 2020 by Crime Squad
“Murphy blends fascinating psychology, well-drawn and researched investigative procedure, with multi-layered characters to make for a mindblowing, page-turning tale to keep you up late into the night.” —Shannon Kirk, International Bestselling Author of Method 15/3
“Before He Kills Again is set on the dark side of Liverpool, atmospherically evoked by an author who knows this great city inside out.” —Martin Edwards, Edgar-winning author of Mortmain Hall
“Murphy has a keen eye for detail and an in-depth psychological knowledge of the trappings of a predatory killer and the inner workings of a struggling police force. It is these nuances that Murphy puts to excellent use in all of her fiction and makes her stand head and shoulders above her peers.” —CrimeSquad
“Margaret Murphy’s Before He Kills Again is a nail-biting crime thriller from a master storyteller. A dark, gritty and disturbing tale of vengeance, obsession and murder that will hold readers in thrall from the very first page. Cassie Rowan is a fantastic detective. Smart, intuitive and fearless, Cassie is one sleuth readers are going to love.” —Bookish Jottings
“It’s the combination of compelling action and meticulous research that sets Murphy apart – and they’re both very much in evidence here in this top notch crime thriller.” —Murder Underground blog
“One of the best, most meticulous and most underrated authors around is back with a bang.” —ChrisHighReviews.com
“Starting from its powerful opening, readers will be hooked immediately with the powerful image Murphy creates . . . The start of a complex new series from this accomplished author. Highly Recommended.” —Auntie M Writes
“A real nail-biter.” —Linda Strong (Goodreads)
“A captivating, intense and well-written police procedural . . . I appreciate characters who are independent thinkers.” —The Book Doctor
“This is the second Margaret Murphy book I have read (the first being Darkness Falls) and all I can say is ‘where have you been hiding?’ because I have definitely been missing out.” —Addicted To Books
“I most enjoyed the sudden plot twist which, although unexpected, made complete sense, the clues having been there throughout the book. A great start to a new series.” —Go Buy the Book (Vine Voice)
“If you like gritty, fast paced, adrenaline pumping thrillers you will love this. There is little graphic description of the assaults so nothing to give you nightmares but that doesn’t make it any less thrilling.” —Books n All Promotions
“Cassie is a great new character, feisty and independent and the book portrays the struggle women can have in certain jobs these days.” —Shazza (Vine Voice)
“There is an intensity to the whole narrative and at some points I was holding my breath and reading at a crazy speed to find out what was going to happen.” —Like Herding Cats


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The Little Blue Horses, 1911 by Franz Marc
During the early years of the twentieth century, a back-to-nature movement swept Germany. Artists' collectives and nudist colonies sprung up in agricultural areas in the conviction that a return to the land would rejuvenate what was perceived to be an increasingly secularized, materialistic society. A seminarian and philosophy student turned artist, Franz Marc found this nature-oriented quest for spiritual redemption inspiring.
Franz Marc's vision of nature was pantheistic; he believed that animals possessed a certain godliness that men had long since lost. "People with their lack of piety, especially men, never touched my true feelings," he wrote in 1915. "But animals with their virginal sense of life awakened all that was good in me." By 1907 he devoted himself almost exclusively to the representation of animals in nature. To complement this imagery, through which he expressed his spiritual ideals, Marc developed a theory of color Symbolism. His efforts to evoke metaphysical realms through specific color combinations and contrasts were similar to works of Wassily Kandinsky, with whom, in 1911, he founded the Blue Rider, a loose confederation of artists devoted to the expression of inner states.


In the author’s preface to Flock of Brown Birds, Ge Fei writes of his response to those who have told him that they do not understand the work: “I don’t blame you. I’m not sure I understand it either.”
Straightforward comprehension is, however, far from the point in this slight novella. Self-consciously inspired by the work of Borges and Kafka, Flock of Blown Birds functions to some extent as obscure allegory, but most closely resembles a dream in its circular logic and narrative inconsistencies.
First published in 1989, and regarded as a key work of Chinese experimental fiction, Flock of Brown Birds is told from the first-person perspective of a character called Ge Fei, who lives alone in an area known as the “Waterside”, and is slowly completing a book inspired by the Revelations of St John. Ge Fei’s only measure of time is the flock of brown birds which fly across the sky each day:
I recall a certain doctor once saying, “Blood symbolises injury”, and by the same logic, these birds symbolise the seasons.
One day a woman named Qi arrives to visit Ge Fei, holding a portfolio of painted representations of her. Though she apparently knows the writer, he has no recollection of her, a fact she attributes to the destructive effect of his writing. Despite this, Qi spends the night with Ge Fei, as he tells her the fragmented and circular story of his first encounters with the woman who would become his wife, and who, we learn, died on their wedding night.
The story continues until late the next morning, with various retellings and seeming inconsistencies, at which point Qi leaves. Some months after this encounter, a woman whom the author identifies as Qi knocks on Ge Fei’s door to ask for some water. Despite holding an art portfolio, the woman denies being Qi, and when Ge Fei insists on seeing what her portfolio holds, she reveals a mirror.
Like the work of those authors who so clearly influenced the novel—Kafka and Borges, but also Joyce, Garcia Marquez and, to my mind, Ernst Juenger—Flock of Brown Birds interrogates the unreliability of memory and perception, exploring the disruptive effect of trauma on the human ability to extract sense from the world. It is also a book which delights in language, and the British translator Poppy Toland has rendered the novel in wonderfully evocative prose.
Though it owes much to the Western modernist tradition, the novel exemplifies the avant-garde literary movement which emerged in China in the late 1980s, and which continues to resonate in the work of preeminent Chinese writers such as Yan Lianke, Mo Yan, Yu Hua— and Ge Fei himself, who despite a long hiatus in the 1990s, continues to write, alongside teaching at Tsinghua University; his new novel Spring Breeze has just been published in China, while another novel in translation The Invisibility Cloak, will be released this autumn.


The road not taken
The road not taken summary stanza by stanza
The poem “The Road Not Taken” by the famous poet Robert Frost. He wrote this poem as a joke for a friend named Edward Thomas who was also a poet. We also know that Robert Frost was never more serious than when joking. So, we have to take this poem seriously.
This poem is an ambiguous poem. It’s about choices and uncertainty. The choices about human life. The poem is full of confusion.
The road not taken summary stanza by stanza:
“The Road Not Taken” begins with a dilemma. The poet talks about his sorrow in the first stanza.
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down on as far as I could
To where it bent in the Undergrowth.
First stanza summary
From the first stanza, we can understand that the poet is talking about human life and the decision we made in our life. Here, the poet talks about two roads divided into two ways and he could not travel both at the same time when he was one traveler. The poet was sad because he could not travel both roads. From the poem, we also understand that he turned back and he saw another road as far as he could. He was thinking about this at the hardest part of human life. Which represents yellow wood. Yellowwood also represents old ages also it can autumn season.
Then took the other, as just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim
Because it was grassy and wanted wear,
Though as for that the passing there
Had worm them really about the same,
Second stanza summary
After reading the second stanza, it may seem that Robert took the other road because he might think that both roads are the same. In human life, every person has to choose the road that he/she desire. It is not easy to achieve a goal in life. Whatever the road he/she chooses, there will be difficulties in every road. Both roads are the same. The roads are covered with difficulties.
And both morning equally lay
In leaves no stop had trodden black
oh, I kept the first bon another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way,
I doubted if I should even come back.
Third stanza summary
This poem is full of confusion we know that from the starting point. In the first 2 lines of this stanza. I can say that the morning of the two roads are the same and beautifully carpeted with the help of leaves. And it also seems that no one has gone through with the road. But Robert Frost also said he choose the second road and, kept the first road for another day. But it was not possible for anyone to back again and choose another path. He was in a confusion. We can also see in this third stanza that he was in great regard to close the second road. He was thinking if he had even come back and started his journey again. And this time he may choose the first road for a better life.
I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I-
I took the one less traveled by.
And that has made all the difference.
Last stanza summary
In the fourth stanza, we can see that the poet was talking about her past life. Talking about nostalgia. Talking about the two roads and the decision he made to choose the road. He is talking this happily. From the last stanza, we can see that Robert Frost took the road which was less traveled by. Maybe he was a coward that’s why he choose the long road and he was just joking by telling that. But from the last line of this stanza seems, the poet may be happy for what road he chooses and that has made all the difference with others.


Are you curious about the advantages and disadvantages of computers in library? Well, you’ve come to the right place!
By utilizing computers, libraries can offer faster information retrieval, enhanced research capabilities, improved organization, and increased accessibility. These technological tools also provide interactive learning opportunities.
However, it is important to consider the downsides as well. Computers can be potential distractions for users and raise concerns about the digital divide. Additionally, the integration of computers may lead to the loss of traditional resources.
So, let’s delve into the advantages and disadvantages of computers in the library and weigh their impact on the overall library experience.
Advantages of Computers in Library
The advent of computers and digital technology has revolutionized the way we access and engage with information, particularly in libraries.
Digital libraries offer numerous advantages over traditional libraries, making them more accessible, convenient, and efficient. Some of the key benefits of digital libraries include:
1. Faster Information Retrieval
Computers in the library offer the advantage of faster information retrieval. With improved searchability and quick information retrieval, you can access the data you need efficiently. Gone are the days of flipping through countless pages or searching through index cards.
Computers provide a streamlined research process, allowing you to find the information you need with just a few clicks. This efficient data access not only saves you time but also enhances your knowledge acquisition. Whether you’re a student working on a research paper or a curious individual seeking information, computers in the library make the process easier and more convenient.
Embrace the benefits of technology and enjoy the advantages it brings to your library experience.
2. Enhanced Research Capabilities
Improve your research capabilities with the use of computers in the library.
Computers offer several advantages that can enhance your research process.
One of the main benefits is the improved searchability of information. With the help of comprehensive databases, you can easily access a wide range of sources, including books, journals, and articles.
Moreover, computers ensure data accuracy since they eliminate the possibility of manual errors.
Additionally, advanced analysis tools available on computers allow you to analyze and interpret data more efficiently. You can use these tools to visualize data, perform complex calculations, and generate insightful reports.
Furthermore, computers in the library provide collaborative research opportunities, allowing you to connect and work with other researchers, fostering knowledge sharing and collaboration.
3. Improved Organization and Accessibility
By utilizing computers in the library, you can significantly enhance the organization and accessibility of resources available to you.
Computers allow for improved organization of library materials, making it easier to locate books, articles, and other resources. With the use of digital catalogs and databases, you can quickly search for specific titles or subjects, saving you time and effort.
Increased accessibility is another advantage of computers in the library. Digital resources can be accessed remotely, allowing users to retrieve information from anywhere, at any time. This enhances user convenience and eliminates the need to physically visit the library.
Furthermore, computers streamline processes such as checking out books and returning them, making transactions more efficient.
4. Interactive Learning Opportunities
Discover a wealth of interactive learning opportunities with computers in the library. Computers provide a platform for engaging users in interactive learning experiences. With access to various educational resources, users can explore different subjects and topics at their own pace.
Technology integration in libraries allows for the creation of interactive learning programs and activities, enhancing user engagement and promoting collaborative learning. Users can participate in virtual simulations, educational games, and online discussions to deepen their understanding of concepts.
Through technology, libraries can offer a range of multimedia resources, including videos, interactive tutorials, and e-books, catering to different learning styles. This integration of technology not only enhances the learning experience but also encourages self-directed learning and critical thinking skills.
With computers in the library, users can actively engage with educational content, fostering a dynamic and enriching learning environment.
5. Efficient Cataloging System
You can easily navigate and access library resources with the efficient cataloging system provided by computers.
Technology integration in libraries has revolutionized the way information is managed and organized. With the implementation of library automation, tasks such as cataloging, indexing, and searching for materials have become faster and more accurate.
The efficient cataloging system allows for improved user participation, as patrons can easily locate and retrieve the information they need.
This system streamlines the process of adding new materials to the library’s collection, making it easier for librarians to manage and update their inventory.
6. Increased Productivity and Efficiency
Maximizing productivity and efficiency, computers in the library enable you to seamlessly access and utilize a vast array of resources. One of the advantages of computers in the library is the increased collaboration they facilitate. With computers, you can easily connect with other library users and exchange information and ideas. This collaboration leads to a more comprehensive understanding of the subject matter and promotes a sense of community among library users.
Additionally, computers in the library provide time-saving tools such as online search engines and databases, which allow you to quickly find and retrieve information. These tools eliminate the need for manual searching, saving you precious time and effort. Furthermore, computers improve accuracy by providing access to updated and reliable sources. This ensures that the information you gather is current and trustworthy.
Computers in the library also provide an enhanced learning experience. With multimedia resources and interactive platforms, you can engage with the material in a more dynamic and immersive way. Lastly, computers streamline workflows by automating repetitive tasks, such as organizing and categorizing information. This frees up your time and energy, allowing you to focus on more important tasks.
7. Cost-Effective Resource Management
By utilizing computers in the library, you can effectively manage resources in a cost-effective manner. One of the advantages of computers in library is their ability to optimize resource allocation and budget. With technology integration, you can track and analyze data related to resource usage, allowing you to make informed decisions on how to allocate resources more efficiently.
Disadvantages of Computers in Library
The widespread use of computers in libraries has brought numerous advantages, but it also comes with some disadvantages. We will discuss the key drawbacks of relying on computer technology in libraries, including:
1. Privacy and Surveillance
You may experience a loss of privacy and increased surveillance when using computers in the library. Privacy concerns arise due to the potential risks of surveillance, compromising your data protection and personal information.
Libraries often implement user monitoring systems to track computer usage, which can lead to a lack of anonymity and privacy. This may include monitoring internet browsing history, keystrokes, and even capturing screenshots. The ethical considerations surrounding this practice are important to address, as it raises questions about the balance between user privacy and library security.
While surveillance measures may be intended to prevent misuse or illegal activities, it’s crucial to find a balance that respects user privacy rights. Libraries should prioritize user privacy and ensure that they’ve clear policies and safeguards in place to protect their users’ data.
2. Maintenance and Repairs
To address the disadvantages of computers in the library, it’s essential to consider the maintenance and repairs required to keep the systems running smoothly.
One major drawback is the maintenance costs associated with keeping the computers in good working condition. Troubleshooting issues can be time-consuming and may require technical support, adding to the overall expenses.
Additionally, regular software updates are necessary to ensure that the computers are secure and running efficiently. These updates can be time-consuming and may disrupt library services.
Another disadvantage is the possibility of hardware malfunctions, which can lead to system downtime and inconvenience for library patrons.
3. Limited Access for All
Although computers in the library can provide numerous advantages, there are also disadvantages, such as limited access for all patrons. One of the main challenges is the digital divide, which refers to the gap between those who’ve access to technology and those who do not. This can create barriers to accessing equitable resources, as not everyone may have the necessary skills or devices to use the computers effectively.
Additionally, internet limitations can further hinder access, especially in areas with slow or unreliable connections. Technological barriers, such as outdated equipment or software, can also impede patrons from fully utilizing the computers. These accessibility challenges highlight the need for libraries to address these issues and strive for greater inclusivity when providing computer access to their patrons.
4. Dependence on Technology
The dependence on technology in libraries can have its disadvantages, particularly in terms of potential technical difficulties.
While computers in libraries offer a wealth of information and resources, there’s a risk of information overload. With a vast amount of data available at the click of a button, it can be overwhelming for users to navigate and find the information they need.
Additionally, the learning curve associated with using new technologies can be a challenge for some library patrons, especially those who aren’t familiar with computers.
Furthermore, there’s always a concern for data security when relying on technology in libraries.
The accessibility of computer systems can also be an issue for individuals with disabilities, as not all systems are designed to accommodate their specific needs.
5. Potential Distractions for Users
Stay focused and avoid potential distractions while using computers in the library.
Although computers in the library offer numerous advantages, they can also negatively impact the user experience. One of the main disadvantages is the potential for distractions. With the constant flow of people coming and going, noise levels tend to rise, making it difficult to concentrate on tasks at hand.
Additionally, the allure of multitasking can be tempting, causing users to lose track of time and become less productive. It’s crucial for users to practice effective time management and prioritize their tasks to avoid getting sidetracked.
6. Digital Divide Concerns
To address digital divide concerns, prioritize providing equitable access to computers in the library. Bridging the gap between those who’ve internet access and those who don’t is crucial in today’s digital age.
By offering free computer usage, libraries can help individuals who may not have access to the internet at home or can’t afford it. Additionally, libraries can provide resources and programs that promote digital literacy, helping individuals develop the necessary skills to navigate the online world.
Community outreach initiatives can also be implemented to reach underserved populations and educate them about the benefits of using computers and the internet. Technological barriers, such as outdated equipment or limited bandwidth, should be addressed to ensure equal access for all library users.
7. Loss of Traditional Resources
If you rely solely on computers in the library, you may find yourself limited in access to traditional resources. While computers offer numerous advantages in terms of information accessibility and the availability of digital resources, they also pose certain disadvantages.
One major drawback is the loss of traditional resources. Many libraries still house valuable books, manuscripts, and other physical materials that provide a unique and tangible experience for users. These resources may not be available in digital format, and their preservation poses significant challenges.
Furthermore, some users may have a preference for using physical books or materials for research or personal enjoyment. Relying solely on computers in the library can limit the options available to users and overlook the value of traditional resources.
Conclusion on Advantages and Disadvantages of Computers in Library
As you consider the advantages and disadvantages of computers in the library, it becomes clear that their integration has both positive and negative implications.
On the positive side, computers in the library offer numerous benefits. They provide access to a vast amount of information, allowing users to find resources quickly and efficiently.
Additionally, computers enable users to access online databases, e-books, and digital resources, expanding the range of available materials. They also allow for easier organization, retrieval, and sharing of information.
On the negative side, computers can lead to a loss of human interaction and personal connection. They may also require additional funding for maintenance, software updates, and technical support.
Furthermore, reliance on technology may exclude people who lack computer literacy skills or don’t have access to computers.


- 18 copies at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 copy at Haywood County Library System.
0 current holds with 18 total copies.
|Location||Call Number / Copy Notes||Barcode||Shelving Location||Status||Due Date|
|Canton Library||J Alexander (Text)||33115007321125||Juvenile Fiction||Available||-|
- ISBN: 9781442427266 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 223 p. ; 22 cm.
- Edition: 1st ed.
- Publisher: New York : Margaret K. McElderry Books, c2012.
|Summary, etc.:|| Hoping to find his lost brother, Rownie escapes the home of the witch Graba and joins a troupe of goblins who perform in Zombay, a city where humans are forbidden to wear masks and act in plays.
|Target Audience Note:|| Ages 8-12.
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An algorithm is any well defined computational procedure that takes some value or a set of values, as input and produces some value, or set of values as output (Rayward-Smith et al. 1991 )
Rayward-Smith, V. J., Thomas H. Cormen, Charles E. Leiserson, and Ronald L. Rivest. 1991. “Introduction to Algorithms.” The Journal of the Operational Research Society 42 (9). JSTOR:816. http://dx.doi.org/10.2307/2583667.


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Modernist housing estates erected in the suburbs of European cities after WW2 have been ignored and neglected for decades. Although they are homes to the vast majority of urbanites, many would rather they were invisible. This instant film inspired photo set allows you to unveil some of the most hidden and controversial urbanscapes of the former Eastern Bloc and beyond, such as: Cheryomushki in Moscow, Marzahn in Berlin, Chomiczówka in Warsaw or Thamesmead in London.
Remove the negative and discover the brutal charm of the European capitals’ suburbia! “Hidden Cities” by Zupagrafika are interacitve photo boxes including 8 architecture snapshots to unveil and a foreword on post-war modernist estates. Pictures are taken by Zupagrafika (with contributions by Alexander Veryovkin and Peter Chadwick).
Zupagrafika is an independent publisher, author and design studio established in 2012 by a Hispano-Polish duo – David Navarro and Martyna Sobecka. The studio is based in Poland and has a special affinity with Polish Poster School, post-war modernist architecture and paper.
Since 2012 Zupagrafika has designed, illustrated and published award-winning architectural kits and books showcasing their favourite modernist and brutalist edifices from the former Eastern Bloc and beyond. Their titles include: ‘Blokografia: The Modernist Alphabeth’ (2012), ‘Eastern Block: Build Your Own Modernist Warsaw’ (2014), ‘Brutal London’ (2015), ‘Blokoshka: The Modernist Architectural Matryoshka’ (2016), ‘Paris Brut’ (2016), ‘The Constructivist: Build Your Own Russian Constructivist Playground’ (2017), ‘Brutal East: Build Your Own Brutalist Eastern Bloc’ (2017), ‘Modern East: Build Your Own Modernist DDR’ (2017)
Author of the book ‘Brutal London: Construct Your Own Concrete Capital’ (2016, Prestel Publishing), an adaptation of their paper-cut collection ‘Brutal London’.


Gold Creek School has two libraries, one supporting the teaching and learning on each of the sites.
The primary site library is run as a joint facility with Holy Spirit Catholic School which operates next to the primary site and we believe that our facilities and resources are second to none.
A qualified teacher librarian not only provides assistance to teachers in their planning of curriculum, but also elicits a love of reading and books in our youngest students. Everyday the library is a hive of activity with students researching, reading and practising their oral and written communication skills. Books are available in a number of languages to cater for our multicultural community. Parents and carers are encouraged to borrow books to support reading at home.
The senior site library is central to the teaching and learning at Gold Creek School. It offers printing, photocopying and research services as well as an extensive range of books to be borrowed. The library is open most recess and lunch times for students to complete homework, read, play cards or board games and many other activities.


The Vietnam War, which ended nearly forty years ago, today still continues to touch multiple generations of people: Vietnamese from the South who were forced to flee on treacherous journeys or remain to endure the horrors of Communist persecution; American war veterans who returned home traumatized; and countless others whose stories never commanded a high profile. This is one of those stories that didn’t quite keep the American public enthralled for long but yet within its short shelf life managed to change the lives. It illustrates the power of photography in the media world in challenging and changing society. It is the story of the Vietnamese Amerasians—children born of unions between US servicemen and Vietnamese women.
Despite the fact that we are indebted to photography for bringing the plight of the Vietnamese Amerasians to the attention of the American public it is easy to overlook the fact that most of the early photographs showed ‘white’ Amerasians, which by implication, American fathers. A racial logic where whiteness equates American ties and readers are persuaded to recognize the ‘American’ in the Amerasians.
By and large, the media, with a helping hand from photography, became successful in persuading the fragile American public that they bear a moral and social responsibility towards these Amerasians. There was a clear bias in the media to portray these Amerasians as ‘Americans’ left behind in Vietnam, needing to be saved, perhaps as a mean to assuage the American guilt and to bring some kind of purgative closure to one aspect of the Vietnam War. America was persuaded that the Amerasians are not Vietnamese responsibility. Laws, such as the Homecoming Act, were passed and the Amerasians were given easy passage to immigrate to America. To come home.
When these children grew older, interest in Amerasians began to fade, as did journalistic coverage of the issue. The US government eventually withdrew funding for the Homecoming Act. Media coverage and popular interest in Amerasians in both America and Vietnam has since been very sparse.


This is a list of books that have made an impact on the way I think about business and customer focus concepts. I use these books as a reference source for business discussions, blog posts, and my general self-actualization learnings.
I provide this list for you to be able to see a quick summary of the contents and to understand why its made an impact on my life. In full disclosure, the buy links to Amazon do give me a referral credit. One technique that I often use before purchasing a book is to use my local library first. If the book is worth keeping for reference and additional reading then I will purchase a copy for my library.
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“Never Surrender is a phenomenal book by a man of great courage and an inspiring faith. Boykin takes us with him inside some of the most intriguing special operations in modern American history. He explains the magnitude of the threat posed by rogue states and radical leaders who don’t simply want to frighten us but to annihilate us. I loved every page. You will, too.”Joel Rosenberg: New York Times best-selling author of The Last Jihad and Epicenter: Why The Current Rumblings In The Middle East Will Change Your Future
LTG (Ret) Jerry Boykin was one of the original members of the US Army's Delta Force. He was privileged to ultimately command these elite warriors in combat operations. Later, Jerry Boykin commanded all the Army's Green Berets. He has participated in clandestine operations around the world. Today he is an ordained minister with a passion for spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
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It’s apparent to anyone who reads much of the poet Walt Whitman’s work that he had a high opinion of both his own ability and the specialness of the United States. In his 1871 essay Democratic Vistas, Whitman underlines what he sees as the future of the human spirit in the US:
. . . only in the perfect uncontamination and solitariness of individuality may the spirituality of religion positively come forth at all Only here, and on such terms, the mediation, the devout ecstasy, the soaring flight.
Many think that this impulse eventually led to the unique nuttiness of “the Sixties,” but the story is much more complex and interesting than what Boomers did with their youth. The best book that I know of on the subject is Leigh Eric Schmidt’s Restless Souls: the Making of American Spirituality.
The first edition of the book appeared in 2005, and at the time (who remembers the second Bush and his distinctly odd Christianity?) I found it a revelation. A new edition appeared in 2017, and I’m hoping for a third sometime soon. Needless to say, the children of Whitman continue to redefine spirituality and the limits of individuality at what appears to be an accelerating pace.
Dr. Schmidt reports that by 1891 Whitman’s term “spirituality” had become the muddle it is today. One clergyman, attempting to define the term, concluded that “spirituality” was “kind of sort of something” (p7).
The current iteration of SBNR, “spiritual but not religious,” fulfills Whitman’s dream of pushing individuality to its most extreme limits. Starting with mid-nineteenth century Transcendentalism, the quest for meaning has ricocheted from Theosophy to New Thought (later “New Age”), to Yoga, Hinduism, Sufism, Buddhism, and the list goes on and on all the way to the contemporary “designer god” and cafeteria creeds — “pick two from list A.”
As a scholar, Dr. Schmidt presents this narrative as both intellectual history and good fun. What it all means for the children of Whitman, Schmidt ultimately avoids saying. Perhaps the history speaks for itself:. American spirituality is “kind of sort of something.”


Oct 04, 2019
Mobile phones, social media, cloud computing, crypto currencies – new media and tech have become integral to the everyday experience of digital natives. A generation of high school and college students navigates the breakneck speed of technological change with relative comfort. They are used to gathering information, entertaining, socializing, or working collaboratively by adopting the latest apps, gadgets and virtual platforms.
While universities and colleges continue to be hubs of innovation, where many of these very technologies were invented, their centuries-old libraries and collections, physical classrooms and the occasional overhead projector, seem stand in stark contrast to the everyday experience of this newest cohort of students.
How do universities accommodate the expectations of students for whom digital technology is as familiar as the spiral-bound notebook was to the generation now teaching them? What do curricula look like in an age where job markets require rapidly changing qualifications and highly specialized skill sets? What happens to the culture on and around campuses when digital technologies increasingly shape the college experience?
On Friday, October 4, 2019 from 6-8 pm, experts from Germany and the US will present their approaches and discuss the key issues facing universities today.
Dr. Susan Grajek
Vice President Communities and Research, Educause
Prof. Dr. Katie Davis
College of Education, University of Washington
Dr. Volker Meyer-Guckel
Deputy Secretary General, Stifterverband für die Deutsche Wissenschaft (invited)
Dr. Oliver Schmidt
Executive Director, Fulbright Germany
This event is organized by the German Center for Research and Innovation (DWIH) New York in close collaboration with the German-American Fulbright Commission (Fulbright Germany), Hochschulforum Digitalisierung (HFD) of the Stifterverband für die Deutsche Wissenschaft and the German Consulate General New York. It is part of the Educational Experts Seminar 2019, organized by Fulbright Germany and the Stifterverband, which brings together 25 German and American senior leaders from universities and higher education ministries to broach “The Impact of Digitalization on the Future of Higher Education” during a learning journey to Boston, NYC and Berlin.
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About Elizabeth B JenkinsSpiritual Teacher of the Inka-Nature Wisdom Tradition and International Bestselling Author, Elizabeth B. Jenkins is the author of the International Bestseller, The Return of the Inka (translated into 24 languages) and Journey to Q’eros. These two spiritual books are widely regarded as two of the most influential books on the Inka Nature Wisdom Tradition. A Fourth- Level teacher of the Andean tradition, she is known for associations with Juan Nunez del Prado, for her adventures into Peru, for founding the charitable organization The Wiraqocha Foundation and her service as a Chaka-Runa" a "bridge person," a translator between world views.
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The Fourth Level New BookA primer on how humans can increase their Nature Intelligence, this book translates the worldview of the Q'ero Indians through Seven Energy Principles that reveal how we are each inherently connected to nature. The book includes 7 authentic Inka practices along with companion audio meditations that allow the reader to experience each one of the principles personally and directly.
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MarketplaceThe Wiraqocha Foundation is a non-profit organization funded through individual donations and foundation grants. The support of our Fourth Level members and the general public is vital to the preservation and promulgation of the indigenous Nature Wisdom and Knowledge System taught by the Q'ero. By shopping our Market Place you help to encourage the rich traditions of weaving, music, and ceremony of the Q'ero community, educate the next generation of PAQO's and facilitate exchange with the Western world while minimizing disturbance of the delicate fabric of this sacred nation of people. Your support also helps to sustain and grow the Fourth Level.
Paqo Farms Apprenticeship Program
The wisdom of the Ancients meets the spirit of Hawaii in harmony with the natural world. Come spend a month with us as we connect with Mother Earth, dive deep into Inka Nature Wisdom Practices, learn organic farming and immerse ourselves in the spirit of Hawaii. Our beloved Q'ero brothers Don Francisco Apaza and Don Ricardo Apaza will be here at our farm, Ai lani Orchards, working with our Paqo Farms apprentices from September 15 to October 15....so if you have been considering joining our month-long Paqo Apprenticeship Program, where the wisdom of the ancients meets the spirit of Hawaii in harmony with the natural world, September and October are the months to come! We are also offering two shorter programs so that those with more limited time still have the opportunity to learn from the Q'ero in the beauty and majestic natural power of the Big Island of Hawaii.


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Global Flicks return from their all virtual experience in 2021. Watch each acclaimed international and then stay for a moderated discussion. Films are in original language with English subtitles.
Global Flicks is co-sponsored by COD Field Studies/Study Abroad/Global Education and the MAC. CLICK for a listing of all films featured in previous years, as well as their availability in the COD Library.
Feb 2 - Chile - No
Feb 9 - Saudia Arabia - The Perfect Candidate
Feb 16 - Africa - The Great Green Wall
Feb 23 - India - Eeb Allay Ooo!
Mar 2 - Mexico - I'm No Longer Here
Mar 9 - France - Made in France


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Student's can find practice recordings for the Foundations and Young Ensemble Warm-ups here:
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DCHS Students can find practice recordings in Google Classroom.
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English - Noun
Small pieces of wood and twigs used to start a fire.
1907, Robert W. Chambers, chapter III, The Younger Set:
- When the flames at last began to flicker and subside, his lids fluttered, then drooped ; but he had lost all reckoning of time when he opened them again to find Miss Erroll in furs kneeling on the hearth and heaping kindling on the coals, and her pretty little Alsatian maid beside her, laying a log across the andirons.
- 1907, Robert W. Chambers, chapter III, The Younger Set:
- The act by which something is kindled.