1 “So you want to be a rock and roll star?” asked the musician, Bob Dylan. You have decided to  seek  fame’s spotlight. And you will not be  persuaded  otherwise. What is it that  lures  you? Is it the worshipping  fans? Or is it simply to be recognized for being truly fantastic  at something? This is all quite understandable. I should warn you, though. It is difficult to  sustain  the public’s favor. These people will grow  bored  so easily. Even  if  you should succeed, you might not be happy. Once you win in your  conquest  of fame, complaints will follow. For example, people will say that your work fails to show a lack of continuity in its appeal. You see, their enthusiasm will soon  dissolve. understandable I should also tell you that there will be plenty of people who will want to  exploit you during your brief stay at the top. Friends? Sure, as long as  you have money you’ll have friends who will suck everything you have out of you. And don’t forget to watch your agent  closely You might need a good lawyer and an accountant, but they too will want their  piece  of the pie-making money out if you.
I see, you understand the  cruelty  of the situation. However, your chase for fame can’t be  discouraged by my pessimistic outlook. Go ahead then. Don’t let me stop you. But when y
ou fail or fall right back where  you started and you’re miserable, don’t accuse me of not having warned you. I’ve done all that I can for you.
3  The challenges faced by all child protection caseworkers are obvious.  What  is often not so obvious are the many rewards a caseworker career  offers. People often ask why anybody in their right mind would want to be a child protection caseworker, habitually dealing with the most disadvantaged and troubled families in their community. Caseworkers routinely come across disturbing cases of child abuse and neglect, and clients who are not cooperative. Being a caseworker means being an agent of positive change, especially when the welfare sector is not just a job to you, but a professional vocation.
Child protection is a difficult and challenging career path to follow, but the rewards do exist. Many of our caseworkers choose this career path out of a desire to contribute to the community. To be part of a process can ultimately change a family's life, and caseworkers may witness their intervention equip a young person so that his or her futur
e prospects are improved. Of course, this does not occur with every intervention. But when it happens, it is a(n) rewarding experience. And if you are wondering whether this experience makes the job worthwhile, then the answer is YES!
A good indicator of how outside people look at the caseworker career has been the feedback from university students. In 2006 there were 118 students on placements (实习) of caseworker career. Those students who completed their placements in child protection in 2006 told us about the great opportunity they have had to apply theory to practice; the many chances of learning new skills and trying new tasks; the sound knowledge available through training; the willingness of caseworkers to talk about their experiences; and how valuable becoming familiar with different welfare services was to their future career.
4  We are living in the age of a telecommunications revolution. In order to keep from getting left behind, many developing countries are making an intensive effort to strengthen their telecommunications infrastructure. This will help them catch up with the
developed countries. It was, after all, advanced telecommunications that gave some countries an economic advantage over others during the 20th century. There is one place that developing nations are looking to improve upon. That is enabling their citizens and businesses to get access to the Web. They are installing advanced optical fibers. These fibers, a millimeter in diameter, can bring the information superhighway to their door. The initial investments that countries like Vietnam are making may seem too great because they still lack basic utilities, like electricity and water. However, government officials say that these moves are strategic. They are also confident that their countries will reap the benefits. They will benefit from having more reliable and up-to-date telecommunications equipment and gaining more revenues. One Vietnamese leader said, "It is understandable that people want to tackle their immediate problems first. Still, our entire future is at stake. People don't always understand the breadth of the problem, though." He continued, "There are problems with using the antique communications equipment. And if we continue to use such old equipment, the gap between us and the developed world will continue to widen. sacrifices have to be made now so that our children will hav
e a country with opportunities equal to those they see in the developed world." It will not be far when they can cruise alongside Americans and Western Europeans on the information superhighway.
5 Have you ever experienced living alone by yourself?
Sunlight disappears, awakening me to the fact that I am alone. I am a solitary observer on this isolated pond in the forest. Here I sit alone as the last light of day fades away. A lone wolf in the distance cries out. Then darkness creeps in around me. I return to my small hut to put the kettle on the stove and sit in solitude with a hot cup of tea until I want to sleep. The fire inside the stove is low, so I use the axe to split some wood and throw them in. It gets the fire going. I had made preparations in supplies. I didn’t expect I would be tired of this experience so soon. In the cupboards there is nothing but noodles, and half a pint of wine. I have become so sick of noodles. Still, I have to force myself to choke them down. As I bring the teacup to my lips, I consider whether should return to civilization to gather supplies or simply abandon my adventure. My observation is that sel
f-reliance is a bit boring. I long to share a steak dinner with my friends, to watch my niece play in the summer’s heat. Still my ego will not let me return to my family and friends just yet. I had boasted to them about how being alone would bring about inspiration to writing poetry. The fact is that I have written nothing.

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