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Is there Hope for a Single Mom?
- Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Are you a single mother filled with hope? Do you feel fulfilled? Are you confident and feel that your life has meaning and purpose?
If you were like me when I first became a single mom, you are probably thinking, Who is she kidding? I could never imagine feeling like that!
My Story
For the first two and a half years of my life as a single mom, I was completely overwhelmed and exhausted from trying to meet all the new responsibilities I had "inherited" after the divorce. When I looked toward my future, I could see nothing but darkness. Alone for the first time in ten years, I could see nothing good in my situation, and I couldn't see that life would get better in any way any time soon.
Overnight I had gone from being a wife and stay-at-home mom to a single mother, full- time employee, and head-of-the-household. I was suddenly responsible for earning an income, parenting, paying the bills, cooking, cleaning, shopping, doing the yard work and keeping the house and car in good shape. I had always seen myself as a happy person, but the divorce changed that too. I was angry and bitter at my ex-husband for breaking up our family. I hated him for abandoning my son and me and for moving in with another woman. It broke my heart that our son had to live without a father in his daily life and that he had to "accept" a new woman in his dad's life. I had very little emotional or spiritual support. When I was with another couple, I felt like the odd person out and I had a difficult time fitting in at church as a single mother. I became isolated from just about everyone because I had no time to spend with friends, yet I constantly felt guilty about not spending enough time with my child.
One night in October of 1998, I hit rock bottom. I was laying face down on the floor, crying out to God for help, and telling him that I could not do this by myself anymore. At that very moment when I called his name, the God of the universe paused just for me and said, "Here I am. I have been here all along with you; I was just waiting to hear from you". I couldn't explain it, yet I felt God's presence with me, and His arms of love enveloping me. Something inside of me whispered, "Don't give up. Don't quit. Be strong. You have a son that needs you and I have great plans for your life." I spent the rest of that night nestled in the arms of God, weeping. For the first time in a long time, I felt a great peace because I felt that God had assured me that everything was going to be okay.
That night God's promise in Isaiah 58:9 became reality for me: "Then you will call and the Lord will answer, you will cry for help and he will say, 'Here I am.'" When I called out to him for help, God assured me that just as we mothers cradle our children in our arms, stroke their hair and rock them, telling them that we are here when they are hurt, so he does for us. As I told him about all of the pain I was in, God showed me that just as a mother feels more pain for her children than they do when they are hurt and just as she wishes that she could bear their pain for them, so he feels for us. Then he told me that he had known all along that I was going to go through a divorce and its painful aftermath. He assured me that even as the nails were being driven into his hands and feet and as He breathed his last breath on the cross, he had known that I would call out to him that October night. Then he told me that he had died that day just for me, so that he could bear this pain for me. He wanted to offer me hope for something better than life on earth offered.
God's Word flooded my spirit at that moment:
For I know the plans I have for you. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come to me and pray to me, I and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all of your heart. I will be found by you and bring you back from captivity. (Jeremiah 29:11)
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Most widely held works by Pema Chödrön
When things fall apart : heart advice for difficult times by Pema Chödrön ( Book )
16 editions published between 1997 and 2005 in English and held by 1,413 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes a traditional Buddhist approach to suffering and how embracing the painful situation and using communication, negative habits, and challenging experiences leads to emotional growth and happiness
The places that scare you : a guide to fearlessness in difficult times by Pema Chödrön ( Book )
19 editions published between 2001 and 2007 in English and held by 1,217 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
dealing with difficult time and problems that come your way
Start where you are : a guide to compassionate living by Pema Chödrön ( Book )
15 editions published between 1994 and 2005 in English and held by 794 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Start Where You Are is an indispensable handbook for cultivating fearlessness and awakening a compassionate heart. With insight and humor, Pema Chodron, author of The Wisdom of No Escape and When Things Fall Apart, presents down-to-earth guidance on how to make friends with ourselves and develop genuine compassion toward others. The author shows how we can "start where we are" by embracing rather than denying the painful aspects of our lives. Pema Chodron frames her teachings on compassion around fifty-nine traditional Tibetan Buddhist maxims, or slogans, such as: - Always apply a joyful state of mind; -Don't seek others' pain as the limbs of your own happiness; -Always meditate on whatever provokes resentment; - Be grateful to everyone. Working with these slogans and through the practice of meditation, Start Where You Are shows how we can all develop the courage to work with our own inner pain and discover joy, well-being, and confidence
Taking the leap : freeing ourselves from old habits and fears by Pema Chödrön ( Book )
8 editions published between 2009 and 2012 in English and held by 786 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this pithy, inspiring book, Pema Chödrön presents the Buddhist concept of shenpa--which can be translated as "getting stuck" or "getting hooked"--and shows you how you can liberate yourself from it
No time to lose : a timely guide to the way of the Bodhisattva by Pema Chödrön ( Book )
7 editions published between 2005 and 2007 in English and held by 682 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"In No Time to Lose Pema Chodron reveals the traditional Buddhist teachings that guide her own life: those of The Way of the Bodhisattva (Bodhichar-yavatara), a text written by the eighth-century sage Shantideva. This treasured Buddhist work is remarkably relevant for our times, describing the steps we can take to cultivate courage, caring and joy - the keys to healing ourselves and our troubled world. Chodron offers as a highly practical and engaging commentary on this essential text explaining how its profound teachings can be applied to our daily lives."--BOOK JACKET
Comfortable with uncertainty : 108 teachings by Pema Chödrön ( Book )
9 editions published between 2002 and 2008 in English and held by 578 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of concepts and practices that teaches practical methods for heightening awareness and overcoming habitual patterns that block compassion
The wisdom of no escape : and the path of loving-kindness by Pema Chödrön ( Book )
11 editions published between 1991 and 2010 in English and held by 558 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Living beautifully with uncertainty and change by Pema Chödrön ( Book )
5 editions published between 2012 and 2013 in English and held by 492 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"We live in difficult times. Life sometimes seems like a roiling and turbulent river threatening to drown us and destroy the world. Why, then, shouldn't we cling to the certainty of the shore--to our familiar patterns and habits? Because, Pema Chödrön teaches, that kind of fear-based clinging keeps us from the infinitely more satisfying experience of being fully alive. The teachings she presents here--known as the 'Three Commitments'--provide a wealth of wisdom for learning to step right into the river: to be completely, fearlessly present even in the hardest times, the most difficult situations. When we learn to let go of our protective patterns and do that, we begin to see not only how much better it feels to live that way, but, as a wonderful side effect, we find that we begin to naturally and effectively reach out to others in care and support."--Publisher description
Practicing peace in times of war by Pema Chödrön ( Book )
6 editions published between 2006 and 2007 in English and German and held by 457 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
How to meditate by Pema Chödrön ( Recording )
5 editions published between 2007 and 2009 in English and held by 380 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An introductory audio course on meditation presented by a Tibetan Buddhist nun, emphasizing: the practice of mindfulness; the importance of gentleness, patience, and humor; Shamantha (or calm abiding), the art of stabilizing the mind to remain present under any conditions; thoughts and emotions as "sheer delight" in meditation
Bill Moyers on faith & reason ( Visual )
3 editions published between 2006 and 2010 in English and held by 359 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Bill Moyers explores the mysterious region between rationality and belief, joined by some of the world's most provocative writers and thinkers
How to meditate : a practical guide to making friends with your mind by Pema Chödrön ( Book )
4 editions published in 2013 in English and held by 353 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This step-by-step guide shows readers how to honestly meet and openly relate with the mind, embrace the fullness of our experience, and live in a wholehearted way as we discover: The basics of meditation, from getting settled and the six points of posture to working with your breath and cultivating an attitude of unconditional friendliness; The Seven Delights-how moments of difficulty can become doorways to awakening and love; Shamatha (or calm abiding), the art of stabilizing the mind to remain present with whatever arise; Thoughts and emotions as "sheer delight"-instead of obstacles-in meditation
Getting unstuck [breaking your habitual patterns & encountering naked reality] by Pema Chödrön ( Recording )
2 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 345 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The author here gives us tools for learning to stay with our uneasiness, and shows us how to recognize "shenpa." She guides us through the sticky feeling - exploring the moments when we get hooked - and offers us a look at the freedom available when we uncover "shenpa," and work with it intelligently and compassionately
Don't bite the hook finding freedom from anger, resentment, and other destructive emotions by Pema Chödrön ( Recording )
6 editions published between 2007 and 2008 in English and held by 325 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Life has a way of provoking us with traffic jams and computer malfunctions, with emotionally distant partners and crying children--and before we know it, we're upset. We feel terrible, and then we end up saying and doing things that only make matters worse. But it doesn't have to be that way, says Pema Chödrön . It is possible to relate constructively to the inevitable shocks, losses, and frustrations of life so that we can find true happiness. The key, Pema explains, is not biting the "hook" of our habitual responses. In this recorded weekend retreat, Pema draws on Buddhist teachings from The Way of the Bodhisattva to reveal how we can: stay centered in the midst of difficulty ; improve stressful relationships ; step out of the downward spiral of self-hatred ; awaken compassion for ourselves and others"--Publisher's web site
When things fall apart by Pema Chödrön ( Recording )
5 editions published between 1997 and 2001 in English and held by 219 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Traditional Buddhist wisdom for working with suffering shows how to use all situations, even painful ones, as a means for discovering the kind of peace that is utterly indestructible
True happiness by Pema Chödrön ( Recording )
6 editions published between 2005 and 2007 in English and held by 209 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
True Happiness gives the opportunity to absorb the teachings of Pema Chodron at own pace
Always maintain a joyful mind : and other lojong teachings on awakening compassion and fearlessness by Pema Chödrön ( Book )
4 editions published between 2006 and 2007 in English and held by 199 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents an ancient collection of Tibetan Buddhist "lojong," or pith sayings, designed to help seekers develop wisdom and compassion amid the challenges of daily life, accompanied by commentary by the renowned Buddhist nun Pema Chodron
This moment is the perfect teacher [10 Buddhist teachings on cultivating inner strength & compassion] by Pema Chödrön ( Recording )
3 editions published between 2008 and 2010 in English and held by 195 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An introduction to lojong, a Tibetan Buddhist practice created for training the mind to work with everyday challenges. Includes a session of tonglen meditation, a practice for cultivating inner-strength and compassion
Unconditional confidence [instructions for meeting any experience with trust and courage by Pema Chödrön ( Recording )
4 editions published between 2009 and 2010 in English and held by 188 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Pema Chodron offers two accessible sessions to help anyone find courage in times of challenge and change. This liberating program offers practical tools and teachings that explore true confidence, consistent bravery, and experiencing life when fear is present
Awakening compassion by Pema Chödrön ( Recording )
5 editions published between 1995 and 2003 in English and held by 187 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Lojong, or "mind-training," transforms difficulties into insights
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Russian Documentary Uses Team Fortress 2 Fan-Art as US Propaganda
In a fantastic example of the importance of checking your work, a Russian World War I documentary has used TF 2 Fan-art as an example of anti-Russian propaganda
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PC players are getting a big STFU from Steam. That's right, Super Time Force Ultra is coming to Steam and is getting some bonus characters from Valve.
A new short film starring the RED Team from Team Fortress 2 has been released, along with news of a new "Love and War" update that will add new expressions and taunts.
Though video game licenses aren't where ThreeA built its brand, that's certainly where some of the company's most impressive collectibles have come from. Originally started as a joint collaboration between Kim Fung Wong and Ashley Wood, ThreeA has expanded from publishing and manufacturing high-end books and figures based on Wood's designs into the likes of Metal Gear Solid, Portal 2, Halo and more. At Toy Fair this year, ThreeA had a host of massive creations on display, each of which is more impressive than the last.
Today's Cosplay of the Day looks mean, carries a bazooka and enjoys a fresh cup of kickass every morning. Who is he? The RED Soldier from Team Fortress 2, of course.
Team Fortress 2 can be a pretty fast-paced game with tons of running, gunning, and hat-collecting. And now that Virtuix has released a video of the game being played through the Oculus Rift and on one of their Omni treadmills, we're looking forward to running around frantically in real life.
As reported by Endgadget, the first title to receive the Oculus Rift experience will be the Valve shooter Team Fortress 2. Is this virtual reality or virtual insanity?
Alright, you maggots! Stand at attention and feast your eyes on today's Cosplay of the Day, featuring a female version of Team Fortress 2's RED Solider!
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Trecker's Brazilian Travels, Day 2: Architectural colossus
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By Jamie Trecker
Raymond Chandler portrayed Los Angeles a sun-blasted city where dreams were scorched away. He could have been writing about Brasilia, a modernist fantasia where the heat and the light are unrelenting.
It's winter, and the sun sets just after 5:30 here – but this is the hottest time of the year. There isn't a trace of humidity in the air, and the red clay throws up whorls of dust that cake the streets and the buses. At noon, it is 27ºC and cloudless. Lucia Costa's grand esplanades sweep five lanes of traffic to the Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge on the Eastern end, past the Cathedral, past the museum, and past the vast plazas of raw concrete.
Brasilia's architect, Oscar Niemeyer, was many things: a genius, a modernist, and also, it appears, a brutalist. His expanses are meticulous, and his designs are awesome in the truest sense of the word. They are also unrelenting in the afternoon, with the heat reflecting off the white facades and up that perfect Roman surface.
Photo: Jamie Trecker / FOX Soccer
Concrete was Niemeyer's medium of choice, and it is everywhere in Brasilia. The roads are enormous, the plaza that sits behind the National Congress is carpeted in the stuff, and the only relief comes in the scrubby parks and the scattered trees the bureaucrats planted in front of their rows of domino-shaped offices. The idea behind those offices, according to Niemeyer's biographer, was to reduce bureaucratic infighting; instead the arms race just spilled over into which office could jam more air conditioners into the tiny windows.
Neimeyer, Costa and Brasilia have been in the critical eye lately. Niemeyer is the subject of a glossy new book from Taschen – an art house better known for producing highbrow soft porn – as well as a glowing hagiography in the New York Review of Books. Brasilia will of course kick off the Confederations Cup and, with that, the countdown to the World Cup as well. And while this city is a marvel, one must wonder if it can overcome Niemeyer and Costa's mistakes.
Brasilia was not built with pedestrians in mind. Niemeyer and Costa assumed everyone would have a car. It is also strictly segregated: seen from above, the city resembles an airplane. On the near wing sit the hotel and tourism zones, on the far wings, residential blocks. Down the spine are the monuments and the offices. Wonderful in theory, yes.
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In practice, it makes the city difficult to traverse and devoid of some essential culture. What makes places like New York and Rio de Janeiro vibrant are their neighborhoods, where art and food jostle next to business and capital. Here, there sit vast empty spaces, and nights are particularly eerie.
One of the first plans for the World Cup was to finally install some sort of tram system in the city to link the far-flung quarters. That failed. Instead, the Garrincha Stadium swallowed a half billion dollars and the wings of this city remain quite far apart.
That may also be why Brasilia feels awesome, again, in the true sense of the word. It is amazing that such a glittering, scalding modernist jewel can feel so cold.
This piece is part of a series of pieces sponsored by the new Samsung Galaxy S4. The pictures that accompany this blog post were taken with it. I'm traveling across Brazil this month, and you should tell me what you'd like to hear about. Tweet me at @JamieTreckerFOX or use the #heytrecker hashtag @FOXSoccer.
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With 50 years of GP racing, Yamaha shared many laughs with the world. And the team continues to create laughter, such as this humorous video contrasting the old and new champions of MotoGP.
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Celebrating its 50th Anniversary in GP racing, Yamaha will quickly become the center of spectating at the Red Bull US Grand Prix at Laguna Seca due to the presence of its red and white livery and legendary riders.
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It was the third time in a row that the FIM Motocross World Championship travelled to Latvia, and the Zelta Zirgs track of Kegums fulfilled everybody's expectations hosting incredible racing in MX1.
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It is going to be a busy weekend at the Zelta Zirgs track in Kegums, Latvia, as it will take place not only the 10th Grand Prix of the FIM Motocross World Championship, but also the fifth round of the UEM EMX2 series and the third round of the FIM Veterans World Cup.
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As the 2011 MotoGP Championship heads this weekend to Sachsenring for the Germany GP, one motorcycle pilot has more wins than all the others – Ducati Team's Valentino Rossi. And it'll be a special race for Rossi, considering he'll be starting his 250th career GP race.
Russian FIM Motocross: MX1 Results
2011 FIM Motocross MX1
Honda World Motocross' Bobryshev made history this weekend in Teutschenthal obtaining his maiden FIM Motocross MX1 GP win and handing Russia another GP victory after more than thirty years from Vladimir Kavinov win in the GP of Russia.
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2011 FIM Motocross
The FIM Motocross World Championship travels this weekend to Teutschenthal, Germany, where it will take place ninth round of the season. Antonio Cairoli arrives as the new leader of the Motocross MX1 class and Ken Roczen is looking forward to handing an overall win to his home fans and keep the leadership of the MX2 series.


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Welfare agencies boost voters-Will Help Obama & DemsSubmitted by bobbyw24 on Sun, 07/25/2010 - 19:08
Betcha they ain't Ron Paul types either
By Richard Wolf, USA TODAY
The recession that impoverished millions of Americans is producing a side effect: new voters.
Lawsuits by voting rights groups in Missouri and Ohio have led hundreds of thousands of people to file voter registration applications at welfare agencies, as mandated by the 1993 National Voter Registration Act, or the "motor voter" law. Cases pending in Indiana, New Mexico and other states, as well as new Justice Department guidelines, probably will boost those figures.
Voting rights advocates say millions of low-income people could be registered this way. A U.S. Election Assistance Commission report in 2007-08 showed 21 states registered less than 1% of voters at welfare offices. Only Vermont, Tennessee and New York registered more than 4% that way.
An increase could help President Obama and his party. A USA TODAY/Gallup Poll in June showed 55% of Americans with incomes less than $20,000 like Obama's performance, tied for his best showing among income groups.
Those numbers could influence elections. Nearly 90% of registered voters cast ballots in 2008, according to the Census Bureau. Republican John McCain won Missouri by 4,000 votes in 2008.
The Census Bureau says 71% of eligible Americans were registered to vote in 2008, but only 64% of those with family incomes less than $20,000 did so. "When you're on food stamps, your primary concern is where your next meal is going to come from," says Nicole Kovite of Project Vote, one of the litigants.
The 1993 law requires most states to offer voter registration at motor vehicles offices, social services agencies and other sites. More than 2.6 million people filled out voter registration applications at public aid offices in 1995-96, or 6.3% of all applicants. The number dropped below 1 million by 2007-08.
Donetta Davidson, who chairs the Election Assistance Commission, sees ample reason for the lawsuits. "I think these groups have a reason to holler 'foul,' " she says. "Things fall through the cracks, and you don't want to disenfranchise your voters."
Jason Torchinsky, a former Justice Department lawyer in the Bush administration, says liberal groups want welfare offices to replace the work of ACORN, a coalition of anti-poverty groups that disbanded this year after allegations of voter fraud.
"With the demise of ACORN, the left needs somebody to pick up that function," he says.
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Johnstown Man Sentenced To 11‑Plus Years In Prison For Crack Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. ‑ A resident of Johnstown, Pa., has been sentenced in federal court to 140 months in prison and five years supervised release on his conviction of conspiracy to distribute cocaine base, commonly known as "crack," United States Attorney David J. Hickton announced today.
United States District Judge Kim R. Gibson imposed the sentence on Darrell R. Lewis, 30.
According to information presented to the court, from Jan. 16 to Feb. 18, 2009, Lewis conspired to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute five grams or more of cocaine base.
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Pembroke and the Downtown Development Authority will host the annual 5K/10K and Spooktacular festival Saturday in the city.
On Monday the Long County High School softball team's dream of a region championship faded away as Bacon County beat then in back-to-back games
Former Liberty County linebacker Raekwon McMillan, had his first collegiate pick six of his career during Ohio State's 52-24 win over the Maryland Terrapins Saturday.
Long County's Lady Blue Tide softball team lost 4-0 and 1-0 against Bacon County Monday. The loss happened during the girls' second round of the Region 2-AA playoffs.
Bradwell Institute travels to Effingham County High School on Friday night for a Region 3-AAAAA battle.
After having a bye week, Liberty County heads to Burke County High School on Friday for a Region 3-AAAAA contest and the Panthers' first game in two weeks.
Samantha Rose Garcia was crowned the 2014 Long County homecoming queen at the half time of the Blue Tide's football game Friday in Ludowici.
Liberty County High School's softball team fell, 3-2, Friday at New Hampstead in Savannah in a Region 3-AAAA game.
About 200 runners participated in the fifth annual Sunbury 5K on Saturday.
The Long County High School football team is back at home Friday to taking on New Hampstead.
Liberty County riders were among the competition in the 43rdannual Southeastern Charity Horse Show held Sept. 17-20 at the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers.
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The NCAA announced Wednesday that Georgia Bulldogs running back Todd Gurley must sit out two more games for accepting more than $3,000 in cash from multiple individuals for autographed memorabilia.
Long County is back on the road this weekend, going to Pembroke on Friday to take on Bryan County.
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Georgia has found a formula to win without star running back Todd Gurley.
Georgia Southern is averaging 45 points and 402 rushing yards per game this season.
Five Liberty County softball players recently were named to the 2014 All-Region 3-AAAA team.
Bradwell Institute welcomes Brunswick to Olvey Field on Friday for the Tigers' final home game of the 2014 season.
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GUYTON - Bradwell Institute couldn't recover from South Effingham's big push in the first half and lost, 30-12, Friday in Region 3-AAAAA action.
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SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) -- The Kansas City Royals claimed switch-hitting outfielder Jimmy Paredes off waivers Monday from the Baltimore Orioles.
Paredes, 25, has played in 118 games in the majors for the Houston Astros since 2011. He hit .192 with four doubles, a home run and 10 RBIs in 125 at-bats last season with the Astros.
Paredes, who was originally signed by the New York Yankees in 2007, is with his third organization this offseason. He was claimed off waivers by the Miami Marlins in November and the Orioles on Saturday.
To make room for Paredes on the 40-man roster, the Royals designated for assignment right-handed pitcher Maikel Cleto, who was 1-2 with a 3.55 ERA in 19 appearances in 2013 with Triple-A Omaha.
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Everyone tends to focus on the "big" in Big Data, so much so that it's easy to lose focus on the fact that Hadoop is really about data. Let's regroup for a minute and really look at what's going on with the data on Hadoop.
First, there's the core. When people say "Hadoop," they're usually referring to the Hadoop core, which Loraine Lawson explained:
The Hadoop Distributed File System. What's it doing with the data? It's distributing it on nodes and storing it there.
MapReduce. This does the real work in the Hadoop core. If you want to run a process or computation on the data, it "maps" that out to the nodes and then runs the process, and "reduces" the results to your answer. So, it's processing the data.
Now, if you're familiar with data at all, you'll notice there are a whole lot of things missing from that equation, such as:
This is where the growing list of Apache Hadoop-related projects comes into play.
These projects go by an odd assortment of names: Pig, Hive, Flume, Zookeeper, but they're often short-changed when we talk about Hadoop. Loraine has seen them referred to as the "Hadoop stack," though some programmers prefer "Hadoop ecosystem." Forrester refers to them as "functional layers."
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October 28th, 2013 | Navy | Posted by Meghann Myers
The Naval Academy on Sunday posted photos of midshipmen getting tossed into the Severn River. It's part of a Final Fall Parade tradition, in which plebes chase their company commanders to the river. Once at the dock, the commanders are hoisted up and tossed in.
The temperature topped out in the high-50s over the weekend in Annapolis, Md., so you know that water was cold. The academy posted an album from the day's festivities on Facebook, with the accompanying description:
Midshipmen marched in the final fall parade of the 2013 season on Friday, October 25. However – this parade did not end as disciplined as usual. As tradition would have it, plebes broke from their ranks the last 200 meters of the parade to chase their Company Commanders and throw them into the Severn River. This tradition dates back nearly 20 years. Throwing the Company leaders into the Severn serves as a celebratory measure, marking the end of the fall parade season.
A few weeks ago, a reader lamented the death of Navy tradition in our pages. The retired lieutenant commander accused the Navy of becoming too politically correct after cracking down on hazing-like behavior associated with advancement ceremonies, crossing the equator and chief season.
But maybe the midshipmen are on to something here.
Is it still hazing if the juniors are tormenting their senior?
Maybe lower enlisted should be allowed to toss their chiefs into the water every now and then for fun. Would that improve morale?
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One of the best days of my navy career was the day I was "Frocked" and made humble in front of my juniors. Keep tradition.
It is good to see that some Navy Traditions still live on. I remember the pride that I felt when I was Frocked to HM3 as well assome of the other traditions that are now considered hazing. I would agree that some things get out of hand, but those people should be dealt with individually. Keep tradition alive!! Go Navy!!
I well remember the day I received my Dolphins from the admiral who was comsubron 11, but the memory I truly cherish was from my shipmates who ensured that the insignia was not at risk of falling off.
My chest was black and blue for a week, but qualifying and entering their ranks was worth it.
Do you actually think those moments would have been any less important and memorable if people hadn't been punching you repeatedly. Correct me if I am wrong but it was the hard work and long hours that qualified all of you for those things not the fact that multiple people beat you. Frankly I am not surprised or disappointing about the Navy moving away from its similarities to a college fraternity. If you enjoy people thinking of Navy personnel as the irresponsible alcoholic frat boys of the military, good for you. I for one, have too much respect for myself and my Navy friends and family for that.
Looking at the picture of Allison Schwinn being physically man-handled by four men made me question whether this was the same USNA that currently has a high-profile rape case pending. In such circumstances, one might imagine that those outside the Navy would take a dim view of such hazing, leading those within the service to adjust their behavior accordingly to ensure that the Navy only appears in the press for professionalism, not puerilism. It is a shame that this appears not to be the case.
Obviously Mr. John Craig has difficulty recognizing the difference between a time honored 'Rite of Passage' intended to cement the socialization of the initiate into full membership of a 'Group' – and the act of rape. I was initiated Shellback over forty-five years ago – it was not gentle; I am also a proudly initiated Senior Chief Petty Officer. As a retired Lieutenant of Police and Investigator in an extremely high crime area, I had many occasions to investigate sexual assault including Rape. These victims never have a choice – I did. Rape is a crime of violence and power – not of socialization and inclusion.
Thank you Ronald J. Riml I have no idea where John Craig is going with that comment.
I quote the following: "Maybe lower enlisted should be allowed to toss their chiefs into the water every now and then for fun. Would that improve morale?"
Are you kidding me? We dont want to make "new traditions" And that is a real dumb uninformed idea you got there. Society has changed so much that what us old salts grew up on and accepted as rites of passage are see as hazing because these new kids grew up indoors playing X-Box. We grew up aotside playing kickball, Stickball, Football and hung out at park recreation areas interacting with people. We got in fights, got black eyes and no one called the cops or went to press charges. That is part of growing up. This country as a whole are getting soft and whiney. Get back to the basics of life or we will have a Navy full of wimps who will cower in tough times.


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WASHINGTON (AP) - Environmentalists and other protesters are rallying in the nation's capital to urge the Obama administration to end mountaintop removal mining.
Hundreds gathered Monday at Freedom Plaza, a few blocks from the White House, targeting a coal removal process they say pollutes water and causes other environmental calamities. Coal companies, who staged their own rally two weeks ago, says it's the most efficient way to reach some reserves.
The Environmental Protection Agency has taken steps to rein in mountaintop removal mining, but the protesters want a total ban. Organizer Maria Gunnoe told the mostly youthful crowd, "You cannot regulate destruction."
The protesters planned a march and protest at the White House later in the day.


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