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D.C. United roster status and analysis
While we have a few minutes before being blindsided by the next D.C. United personnel move, let's take a closer look at the roster by position:
In camp: Steve Cronin, Bill Hamid, Chase Harrison, Pat Onstad, Joe Willis.
Status: Cronin is out for months with a broken wrist. Hamid has recovered from shoulder surgery and is likely to see his first match action in South Carolina next month. Onstad, the 43-year-old keepers coach, has come out of retirement and will sign a short-term contract. Harrison and rookie Willis have been competing for a reserve slot.
If the season began today, the starter would be: Onstad. He's fit and carries decades of experience. He didn't have a great 2010 in Houston, but until Hamid is cleared and regains match rhythm, Onstad is the most realistic option.
For defenders, midfielders and forwards.....
In camp: Rodrigo Brasesco, Marc Burch, Dejan Jakovic, Perry Kitchen, Chris Korb, Devon McTavish, Ethan White, Daniel Woolard, Jed Zayner.
Status: Brasesco, Jakovic and Kitchen are the primary center backs following Julius James' release. Burch and Woolard are the options on the left, Zayner and rookie Korb on the right. McTavish is the handyman and homegrown White is a long-term central prospect who just returned from a calf injury.
If the season began today, the starters would be: Zayner on the right, Jakovic and the Kitchen -- whom the club has fallen head over heels in love with -- and Burch on the left.
In camp: Branko Boskovic, Fred, Junior Carreiro, Stephen King, Dax McCarty, Kurt Morsink, Andy Najar, Santino Quaranta, Conor Shanosky, Clyde Simms, Brandon Barklage.
Status: Coach Ben Olsen has numerous options and combinations before him. Does he play with two deeper central midfielders and no attacking central man? Does he prefer five in the middle and one up top? Is Najar a true wing or, in the long run, a withdrawn forward or central midfielder? Should Boskovic play on the left, slightly pinched inside as he does with his national team, or serve as the orchestrator in the middle?
If the season started today, the starters would be: In a four-man midfield with two deep central midfielders, it would be Simms and McCarty, with Najar and Boskovic on the flanks, or McCarty and Boskovic centrally, with Najar and Quaranta wide. With five in midfield, you could see Simms and McCarty supporting Boskovic or Najar, and then Boskovic or Najar and Quaranta on the wings. Morsink is the first option off the bench in a holding role, and Fred, in his second stint with DCU, promises an element of flair in attack.
In camp: Blake Brettschneider, Charlie Davies, Joseph Ngwenya, Chris Pontius, Josh Wolff, Sergio Villarreal.
Status: After a long layoff from first-team action, Davies needs time to restore fitness and rhythm. Pontius, back from hamstring surgery, seeks to regain his 2009 rookie form. Wolff brings experience and cunning. Ngwenya appears to be a solid 20-minute option and periodic starter. Rookie Brettschneider scored twice and Colombian trialist Villarreal had the other in Sunday's 3-1 exhibition win over Ventura County Fusion.
If the season started today, the starters would be: Davies is on his way to a starting job. Today? Perhaps not. Three weeks from now, yes, probably. If Olsen goes with five in midfield, Davies would serve as the front-runner. In a four-man alignment, a Davies-Pontius partnership carries promise. Quaranta and Najar are also options up front.
Of note: New MLS guidelines allow clubs to carry up to 30 players on the final roster. United currently has 30 in camp but that number will drop in the coming weeks. A decision on Villarreal is likely after the current California camp, and the goalkeeping situation will need clarity. United will play at UC Santa Barbara on Tuesday night, then face Chivas USA on a Home Depot Center training field on Friday before returning to Washington and preparing for the last leg of training camp, the Carolina Challenge Cup in Charleston, S.C., March 5-12.
Steve Goff
| February 21, 2011; 10:37 AM ET
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We need more midfielders, bring back Castillo
Posted by: TenoriosLaptop | February 21, 2011 10:50 AM | Report abuse
Thanks for the update Steve.
Posted by: DadRyan | February 21, 2011 10:51 AM | Report abuse
I don't see us keeping all the goalkeepers, but otherwise (salary cap aside) why cut anyone? I'm actually surprised we let James go considering we're only at the roster limit and have several weeks before we need to be in compliance.
If salary cap is the primary concern, I hate to say it, but some of the more veteran guys in redundant positions could be traded for draft picks, allocation money, etc. I would hate to lose any of them but Quaranta, Pontius, and Simms are all guys that seem like ideal candidates to unload in this scenerio.
Just thinking out loud.
Posted by: SoccerVA | February 21, 2011 10:54 AM | Report abuse
Very interesting.
I've noticed that Devon McTavish has not featured much, if at all, this preseason. Is he hurt? On the verge of being waived?
Posted by: hoyanick1 | February 21, 2011 10:57 AM | Report abuse
The Davies comment is impressive. I hope he's ready soon. Strangely enough, I was most concerned about Barklage being on the roster, it sounds like he's regained some form, and is ready to develop after a disappointing run of injuries (he's not listed on the roster at dcunited.com).
Posted by: UnitedDemon1 | February 21, 2011 10:58 AM | Report abuse
Impressed by your analysis of DC's impression of Kitchen so far in the preseason. We are absolutely loaded in midfield. It would not hurt to trade one of them for some allocation money, draft picks, etc. Although mid-season I am sure there will be at least one key injury.
Still concerned about defense...
Posted by: wanker82 | February 21, 2011 11:13 AM | Report abuse
Cut a goalie and bring back James! Please!
Posted by: ericruenes | February 21, 2011 11:14 AM | Report abuse
@DadRyan: how's the weather in Charleston in mid-March?
Posted by: Rand-al-Thor | February 21, 2011 11:21 AM | Report abuse
Rand-al-Thor: (If I may take this one)
Just glorious. This weekend won't be great, (T-storms Friday, Low 60s Saturday, High 60s sunday), but the last few days have been Mid 70s and all sun.
Posted by: JacobfromAtlanta-ish | February 21, 2011 11:34 AM | Report abuse
@ericruenes-it was mentioned in an earlier thread, but perhaps James requested his own realease. as Goff points out, the club really likes "the" Kitchen, and it sounds like Brasesco has been penciled in as a starter. If James envisions himself as a starter in this Leauge (or elsehwhere), then he may have wanted a fresh start after considering that he had already been supplanted by the 2 players the club had brought in for competition at CB this offseason.
Posted by: VTUnited | February 21, 2011 11:39 AM | Report abuse
VTUnited: Maybe. But I don't hear much James buzz elsewhere. He was our best player on defense last year and given the option, I would start James today over Jakovic any day. At this point in MLS's development, no one is assured of being "the" starter. I'm interested in seeing Brasesco play though!
Posted by: ericruenes | February 21, 2011 11:47 AM | Report abuse
Goff (or anyone else): I don't have a Twitter account, so I don't know how these things work, but why do tweets sometimes appear on your Twitter page, then disappear, and then reappear?
Posted by: universityandpark | February 21, 2011 11:49 AM | Report abuse
I don't get the James love. He was at his best a physical prensce who played hard. At his worse he was a hack with little ball skills. Cutting James is a signal that the staff loves Kitchen and the new era of DC is going to be based on skill. If we want to play possession soccer we need CBs with high levels of technique and ball skills.
I see this team playing a hybrid of 4-2-2-2 and a 4-3-3. I think it is interesting that Pontinus is in a battle to start. This team has some depth in offense but I am not sure if we have the top quality to be a contender to win the East. Oh well, I'll take a team that is competitive and a playoff contender.
I wish White was a RB.
Posted by: grubbsbl | February 21, 2011 11:51 AM | Report abuse
Many thanks for the update and analysis!
Any word on live coverage for any of the exhibitions?
Posted by: edmundburke247 | February 21, 2011 12:00 PM | Report abuse
@ericruenes - the reason you've heard no James buzz anywhere else is because, as Goff put it, he is not a very good player. not to touch off another Julius James debate, but he was the "best defender" on a terrible and injury riddled team last season. When healthy, Jakovic has the phyical tools and potential to be one of the top central defenders in MLS, while James is simply a prototypical over-achiever. He is fine for depth, but if this team wants to be good (not even great), then they have to rely on more talented players to be starters.
Posted by: VTUnited | February 21, 2011 12:04 PM | Report abuse
I am much more encouraged than I was at end of last season!!!
Let's put the RED back in the Black and RED!!!
Posted by: 9Nine9 | February 21, 2011 12:07 PM | Report abuse
Fascinating possibilities. Olsen has to make a decision about what he wants to do with central midfield...and from that all other options fold out. Play a 4-2-3-1? Or a 442 (with two central holding mids)?
I would hope that a middle of the field with Jakovic, Kitchen, MaCarty and Simms should be organized with lots of good touches on the ball and difficult for teams to attack through.
Posted by: JoeW1 | February 21, 2011 12:14 PM | Report abuse
Can this year's MLS Cup be far behind after all of these moves? ;-)
Posted by: mddeblois | February 21, 2011 12:21 PM | Report abuse
Forgive my ignorance but I notice on Uniteds Website lists S TH *2011* as a incentive with the Join Olsen's Army thingy. Any idea what S TH *2011* stands for?
Smelly Tottenham Hotspur?
Posted by: 9Nine9 | February 21, 2011 12:26 PM | Report abuse
STH *2011* = Season Ticket Holder 2011
Although I'm not sure why someone would feel the need to advertise that fact on a scarf
Posted by: emanon13 | February 21, 2011 12:38 PM | Report abuse
Season Ticket Holder 2011?
Posted by: Josh86 | February 21, 2011 12:38 PM | Report abuse
Season Ticket Holder
Posted by: boda-united | February 21, 2011 12:41 PM | Report abuse
Bring another forward in. Make a trade.
Send Pontius and a midfielder for Juan Pablo Angel and allocation money.
Posted by: redskinsux | February 21, 2011 12:54 PM | Report abuse
I agree with you, redskinsux indeed. But not with your comment
Posted by: TenoriosLaptop | February 21, 2011 1:02 PM | Report abuse
Anyone wondering why we are paying so much money for a foreign acquisition defender (Brasesco, probably on 170k+ wages) who the club's beat writer doesn't expect to be starting?
I realize that Kitchen and Jacko will both miss time due to the Gold Cup and U-20 obligations. But that's still a big acquisition for a guy that isn't going to be a primary option for us.
Posted by: DCUPedro | February 21, 2011 1:09 PM | Report abuse
26 days until United's first 2011 league match!
Posted by: Curious99 | February 21, 2011 1:22 PM | Report abuse
My thoughts -- Not sure why one commenter suggests it seems Brasesco will start. Certainly, that's not evident in Goff's post, since Goff thinks it'll be Kitchen and Jakovic. However, it's probably true that James had been moved below Brasesco on the depth chart. Perhaps he owuld have been 5th before the end of the season, if White started to show well there. WHite did play both int te center and on the right in college, so he is probably equally prepared to play either position -- but also probably a ways off from being ready to play in MLS.
DCU will certainly release one goalie -- perhaps two, depending on how Willis and Harrison show. he team might prefer to keep Onstad as the emergency 3rd keeper. I think it's fair to assume that Brettschneider and Villarreal are in competition for one reserve forward spot.
That will leave DCU with at least two spots to fill in The future with all that allocation money and cap room they've saved up.
Speaking of which -- I've asked this hither and yon, and I'm still looking for an answer. MLS announced the $2.67 million salary budge, plus any allocation $$$, would be spread among 18 to 20 players. What's the criteria here? Is that meant to cover all senior players? Is that a limit on the # of senior players allowed on the roster? Is that meant merely to cover the 18 or 20 most expensive senior players? (I'm assuming that, at the very least, teams must include their highest-priced players there -- otherwise it's hardly a cap).
Posted by: fischy | February 21, 2011 1:26 PM | Report abuse
The 30 player roster combined with the rule that home grown players don't count sure makes for a more interesting pre-season. Lots of possibilities.
Posted by: Curious99 | February 21, 2011 1:26 PM | Report abuse
Speaking of possibilities. . . .
Has anyone else noticed that United's U-18 team is playing at 1:00 p.m. on March 19th at the Soccerplex? That could make for an interesting way to start the season.
Now if only I'd actually be in town on March 19th.
Posted by: Curious99 | February 21, 2011 1:29 PM | Report abuse
@Curious99 -- Per my comment just above...It's more than just homegrown players whose salaries are cap-exempted. It's also GA players, Per an earlier announcement which I assume is still an active rule, teams are also allowed to exempt players under 25.That rule is not referred to on the MLS roster rules page, but they did make a big deal about it when they announced it (before they announced the cap rules that apply to a sub 18-20 man roster).
I'm still trying to understand how all those fit together. Under 30 man roster, can a team put together 10-12 of these cap-exempt players? Is the 18-20 man salary budget roster meant to cover any and all players not cap-exempt under the above rules? Can teams also exempt other players using some criteria that has not been disclosed?
Posted by: fischy | February 21, 2011 1:33 PM | Report abuse
Over the past 10 years DCU has been MLS's worst talent evaluators so I have zero confidence in this roster. They look like a team that will be near the bottom of the East and easily miss the playoffs. Is it too early to start the Payne/Kasper/olsen death watch??
Posted by: euroman | February 21, 2011 1:44 PM | Report abuse
@fishy --
you're right about the GA players. That was played up. But not to worry. By the time we figure it out, the rules will change
Posted by: Curious99 | February 21, 2011 1:44 PM | Report abuse
@fischy - not sure if this actually answers the mechanics of your question or not, but the press release on the roster rules for 2011 states that "teams can now create entire roster made of Home Grown players."
and yeah, I misread Goff's statement about Brasesco starting. still doesnt change the point that James was likely buried on the depth chart.
Posted by: VTUnited | February 21, 2011 1:47 PM | Report abuse
Over the past 10 years DCU has been MLS's worst talent evaluators so I have zero confidence in this roster. They look like a team that will be near the bottom of the East and easily miss the playoffs. Is it too early to start the Payne/Kasper/olsen death watch??
Posted by: euroman | February 21, 2011 1:44 PM
yeah, considering that in the past 10 years DCU has won an MLS Cup and a couple supporter's shields, id wager the fans of Tornoto FC, Chivas USA, NYRB, and San Jose might want to argue that point. if you are going to make such harsh statements, at least pick a smaller window of time.
and fischy, the press release seems to be contradicted immediately by rule #2 (maximum of 10 off budget players).
Posted by: VTUnited | February 21, 2011 1:54 PM | Report abuse
and now i realize that ive confused "off budget" with "homegrown", so Ill be quiet now. thanks Monday!
Posted by: VTUnited | February 21, 2011 1:56 PM | Report abuse
I wouldn't lump Olsen in with Kasper and Payne, eurobuzzkill. I sense that this year's decisions are driven by Olsen's vision of the team he's aiming to lead, which at this early stage and on paper seems, to me at least, markedly different than the immediate past.
Posted by: OWNTF | February 21, 2011 2:22 PM | Report abuse
The thing is, though, VTUnited, Jakovic couldn't be bothered to give a 5hit for much of last season; while in addition to usually playing better than Jakovic, James actually *fought*. Even when we were horribly outclassed, he *fought*. I'll take a player who wants to be here and always wants to play hard over someone who plays hard only when the mood strikes him every day of the week, twice on Sundays.
But maybe Jakovic will care this year. I hope so.
Posted by: christopher_a_metzler | February 21, 2011 2:32 PM | Report abuse
Anybody else excited for CCL returning tomorrow?
Posted by: JacobfromAtlanta-ish | February 21, 2011 3:13 PM | Report abuse
Anybody else excited for CCL returning tomorrow?
Posted by: JacobfromAtlanta-ish | February 21, 2011 3:13 PM | Report abuse
I know I am. I gotta get my wisdom teeth pulled tomorrow so I'm gonna lay in bed and watch all the games.
Posted by: grubbsbl | February 21, 2011 3:18 PM | Report abuse
DCU posted a long-ish video package from the VCF match yesterday. Video supplied by a fan. Sheesh.
My takeaways:
1. VCF had way too much of the ball in the 1st half, even before the Wolff red card.
2. That foul didn't look like a straight red, but tough to tell.
3. Except for Najar, we look slow. Especially on D. Again. Davies included.
4. Really nice 1st touches from Brettschneider on both goals.
5. Some nice distribution from King.
6. Lots of touches for Pontius—he was noticeably more involved than any other United player.
7. The 130-lb trialist Villarreal scored on a header. Maybe he studied at the Franco Niell academy.
8. Lots of plays by faces I didn't recognize.
Posted by: benonthehill | February 21, 2011 3:34 PM | Report abuse
Just watched that too, and had the same "slow" thought, myself. Slow is something you can tell on video.
Thought Pontius' set piece delivery looked wonderful.
Posted by: JacobfromAtlanta-ish | February 21, 2011 3:39 PM | Report abuse
Maybe Ben ran a killer fitness session in the morning? Or they're experimenting with concrete orthotics for hamstring pre-hab?
Posted by: OWNTF | February 21, 2011 3:54 PM | Report abuse
Or maybe they're saving the play so hard I pull a Hammy and score a ticket to Germany for hernia surgery till the actual season starts?
Posted by: DadRyan | February 21, 2011 4:00 PM | Report abuse
Or maybe they are playing on a really wet field due to the thunderstorms the day before combined with training. Btw, that left winger for Ventura has pretty good technical skills combined with speed. Shooting, not so much.
Posted by: TenoriosLaptop | February 21, 2011 4:14 PM | Report abuse
@Jacob, if I could only watch more of the CCL I'd watch. I don't get FSC, or Galavision. I can watch matches ending up on Telefutura though...
Posted by: DadRyan | February 21, 2011 4:17 PM | Report abuse
Laptop -- both teams were on the same field.
Agreed with you on the winger, if you're talking of #16. I googled him and it looks like he was with Leicester City Academy out of high school. And his finishing on that tape is certainly no worse than Ngwenya's.
Posted by: OWNTF | February 21, 2011 4:24 PM | Report abuse
My thoughts on the roster are that one or two injuries on defense could sink us very quickly. That's where I'd like to see more depth.
Posted by: SeanWG | February 21, 2011 4:57 PM | Report abuse
Only in a World Cup final is foot-to-chest contact not a straight red.
Agreed on Pontius. Boskovic looked good. Tino was looking better than I was afraid he was going to. I assume Harrison coming way out on the VCF goal was a young keeper's error and not that our second-half back line is completely untrustworthy. And VCF were just lost defending on the left side throughout. I'll reserve judgment on speed til I get a longer look with a camera that isn't zooming in and out. On paper, this team should not be slow.
Posted by: dccal | February 21, 2011 5:02 PM | Report abuse
DadRyan, don't forget the Concacaf site streams every game for free, or at least did in the group stage.
Posted by: JacobfromAtlanta-ish | February 21, 2011 5:18 PM | Report abuse
"On paper, this team should not be slow. "
How about on a grass field?
Posted by: JkR- | February 21, 2011 5:42 PM | Report abuse
Straight red (points to locker room with earnest).
Posted by: Rand-al-Thor | February 21, 2011 5:45 PM | Report abuse
Dang, now I have sit out the next thread...
Posted by: JkR- | February 21, 2011 5:59 PM | Report abuse
Is it me, or has no one else noticed that Mark Burch is still a possibilty to be in the starting 11? After all the moves DC has made this off season, I cant believe he is our best option at LB.
Posted by: Jaywag86 | February 21, 2011 7:03 PM | Report abuse
If Marc Burch is our biggest problem, this team is good to go. Your left back might mean the difference between winning MLS Cup or not, but he's not going to keep you out of the playoffs.
Posted by: spidergoose | February 21, 2011 7:40 PM | Report abuse
If Marc Burch is our biggest problem, this team is good to go. Your left back might mean the difference between winning MLS Cup or not, but he's not going to keep you out of the playoffs.
Posted by: spidergoose | February 21, 2011 7:40 PM | Report abuse
I agree with this, Burch might get beat by speed on the outside, but if the center backs and keeper are actually doing their job, they should be able to clean up any crosses coming in from the corner (or if they cut into the center on him, Simms should be able to disrupt either a clear shot on goal, or disrupt the run).
If he really becomes a liability, Zayner played pretty well at LB last year and he can shift over with Brasesco, White or even McTavish taking the RB spot. I know, people have the same problem with McTavish as they do with Burch, but he was part of the defense that played better at the end of the season.
Defense does look like it's going to be the biggest question mark going into the season with so many new pieces back there. If it really underperforms, I'm sure James will be available for one of our patented re-signings to help shore them up while the youngin's learn the game.
Posted by: mercurysnake77 | February 21, 2011 8:54 PM | Report abuse
If Marc Burch is our biggest problem, this team is good to go. Your left back might mean the difference between winning MLS Cup or not, but he's not going to keep you out of the playoffs.
Posted by: spidergoose | February 21, 2011 7:40 PM | Report abuse
I agree with this, Burch might get beat by speed on the outside, but if the center backs and keeper are actually doing their job, they should be able to clean up any crosses coming in from the corner (or if they cut into the center on him, Simms should be able to disrupt either a clear shot on goal, or disrupt the run).
If he really becomes a liability, Zayner played pretty well at LB last year and he can shift over with Brasesco, White or even McTavish taking the RB spot. I know, people have the same problem with McTavish as they do with Burch, but he was part of the defense that played better at the end of the season.
Defense does look like it's going to be the biggest question mark going into the season with so many new pieces back there. If it really underperforms, I'm sure James will be available for one of our patented re-signings to help shore them up while the youngin's learn the game.
Posted by: mercurysnake77 | February 21, 2011 8:56 PM | Report abuse
"teams can now create entire roster made of Home Grown players."
Home-grown is good, but imported is better. Oh, sorry, I thought we were talking about something else;
Posted by: I-270Exit1 | February 21, 2011 9:15 PM | Report abuse
If I was DC United I would be worried about Zayner. All of Ventura's attacks in the first half came from 24 (Ventura's left wing). He kill Zayner a couple times. It probably didn't help that Quaranta looked like he offered no defense. Either Zayner is going to struggle or 24 is on MLS's radar (I hope it is the later).
Pontius looks like he has improved his services. Certainly a plus.
Posted by: grubbsbl | February 21, 2011 9:51 PM | Report abuse
That Brettschneider kid looked very good scoring those 2 goals. It wasn't some simple tap ins, but quite a show of technical ability to trap and shoot both goals. Hope he continues his form. If it was Quaranta, it would have been all power and no accuracy, i.e., over the crossbar.
Posted by: Charisma_Man | February 21, 2011 11:21 PM | Report abuse
Brasesco, Jackovic, Kitchen , Burch
Najar, Dax, Simms, Branko
Davies, Ngwenya
I think they might play like this at times as well. Diamond midfield.
Najar Quaranta
Posted by: joeortega4 | February 22, 2011 12:32 AM | Report abuse
"Jakovic couldn't be bothered to give a 5hit for much of last season"
Crack your collarbone, come back to the first team the same season, then talk smack.
Posted by: Godfather_of_Goals | February 22, 2011 8:23 AM | Report abuse
Perry Kitchen 2011 MLS "Rookie of the Year" - He is the future of the club...
Posted by: Zipfutbol | February 23, 2011 9:07 PM | Report abuse
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Waialea Beach also known as Beach 69 is located a quarter mile south of the popular Hapuna Beach in the Kohala district of the Big Island. Although not as widely known or popular as the larger Hapuna Beach, Beach 69 is a local favorite. One reason many locals prefer Beach 69 is because of the shade from the trees along the beach.
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The Connection with Past Deeds Home PageNext Section
Why the Buddha Suffered
The Traditions I prefer this translation to other renderings such as legends (PED), stories (Rotman) or even achievements (SED), as it seems to me what we are dealing with, both with the material about the Worthy Disciples and the Buddha, are the traditions that were gradually being built up around these figures in the early Buddhist communities.01 about the Buddha
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The Connection with Previous Deeds
Anotattasarāsanne, The text is reproduced word for word in the Udānaṭṭhakathā, being quoted from here. 02 ramaṇīye silātale,
While on the delightful rocky plateau near Lake Anotatta, One of the seven great lakes in the Himālaya, now identified with Lake Manasarovar, near Mt. Kailash. 03
Nānāratanapajjote, nānāgandhavanantare, [64]
Which shines with many jewels, and has many scents in the forest,
Mahatā bhikkhusaṅghena, pareto Lokanāyako,
The World-Leader, surrounded Comm: pareto parivuto.04 by a great Community of Monks,
Āsīno byākarī tattha pubbakammāni attano: [65]
While seated right there, explained his deeds which were done before (saying):
Suṇātha bhikkhavo mayhaṁ yaṁ kammaṁ pakataṁ mayā, Thai adds the following verse: Ekaṁ araññikaṁ bhikkhuṁ disvā dinnaṁ pilotikaṁ, patthitaṁ paṭhamaṁ Buddhaṁ Buddhattāya mayā tadā; Having seen one forest monk, I gave a rag-robe, the first wish for Buddhahood, was then (made) by me. Lines c & d hardly make sense in the Pāḷi, and I have omitted Buddhaṁ in the translation and added a word for made, perhaps we should read: patthitaṁ paṭhamaṁ kataṁ; which would give a Anuṭṭhubha variation.05
Listen to me, O monks, (explain) the deed that was performed by me,
Pilotikassa kammassa Buddhatte pi vipaccati. Thai adds these two verses: Gopālako pure āsiṁ gāviṁ pājeti gocaraṁ, Pivantiṁ udakaṁ āvilaṁ gāviṁ disvā nivārayiṁ; tena kammavipākena idha pacchimake bhave pipāsito yathicchakaṁ na hi pātuṁ labhāmahaṁ; before when I was a cow-herder I drove cows to their pasture, having seen a cow drink from clear water I prevented him; through that deed and its result here in my last existence (when) thirsty and desiring the same I did not get (anything) to drink.06 [66]
And how the connection Pilotika is given in PED as: a small piece of cloth, a rag, a bandage; SED: ploti, f. thread, connection (in karma-p-) Divyâv[adāna, 150]; in BHSD, Edgerton says that in karmaploti: it means action (binding-)cord, and also gives connecting link, bond as translations. Masefield, however, translates as remnant, and has a note which says: The term seems to denote the minuscule remnant of an old garment and might therefore be taken as "karmic fluff" stemming from a deed whose major results have already been experienced. It seems to me in the contexts I have been able to find in Pāḷi and Sanskritised Prāk?t either translation would fit, but I have preferred the former.07 with that deed ripened even in Buddhahood. I present the verses first, without annotation or commentary as a translation of the latter follows.08
Munāḷi nāmahaṁ dhutto pubbe aññāsu jātisu,
In a previous life I was a scoundrel known as Munāḷi,
Paccekabuddhaṁ Surabhiṁ abbhācikkhiṁ adūsakaṁ; [67]
I slandered the innocent Independent Buddha Surabhi;
Tena kammavipākena Niraye saṁsariṁ ciraṁ,
Through that deed and through its result I long transmigrated through Hell,
Bahūvassasahassāni, dukkhaṁ vedesi' vedanaṁ. [68]
For many thousands of years I experienced unpleasant feeling.
Tena kammāvasesena, idha pacchimake bhave,
Through the remainder of that deed, here in my last existence,
Abbhakkhānaṁ mayā laddhaṁ, Sundarikāya kāraṇā. [69]
I received (much) slander myself, at the hands of Sundarikā.
Sabbābhibhussa Buddhassa Nando nāmāsi sāvako,
There was a disciple of Buddha Sabbābhibhu named Nanda,
Taṁ abbhakkhāya Niraye ciraṁ saṁsaritaṁ mayā, [70]
Through slandering him I transmigrated through Hell for a long time,
Dasavassasahassāni Niraye saṁsariṁ ciraṁ,
For ten thousand long years I transmigrated through Niraya hell,
Manussabhāvaṁ laddhāhaṁ, abbhakkhānaṁ bahuṁ labhiṁ, [71]
When I received an existence as man, I received much slander,
Tena kammāvasesena Ciñcamānavikā mamaṁ
Through the remainder of that deed the brahmin maiden named Ciñcā
Abbhācikkhi abhūtena janakāyassa aggato. [72]
Slandered me with lies at the head of an assembly of people.
Brāhmaṇo Sutavā āsiṁ ahaṁ sakkatapūjito,
As the brahmin Sutavā I was (greatly) honoured and worshipped,
Mahāvane pañcasate mante vācesi All texts are against this reading, but comm. is for it, and it fits better to have an aorist here, rather than a present tense.09 māṇave. [73]
I taught the mantras to my five hundred students in the Great Wood.
Tatthāgato isī Bhīmo, pañcābhiñño mahiddhiko,
The seer Bhīma who had five knowledges and great power came there,
Taṁ cāhaṁ āgataṁ disvā, abbhācikkhiṁ adūsakaṁ, [74]
And having seen him coming I slandered that innocent (seer),
Tatohaṁ avacaṁ sisse: 'Kāmabhogī ayaṁ isi'.
Thereupon I said to my pupils: 'This seer is a sensualist'.
Mayham-pi bhāsamānassa anumodiṁsu māṇavā. [75]
And (all) of the students rejoiced in that (unwholesome) speech of mine.
Tato māṇavakā sabbe bhikkhamānaṁ kulākule,
Thence all the students as they begged for alms from family to family,
Mahājanassa āhaṁsu: 'Kāmabhogī ayaṁ isi'; [76]
Said to the great (body) of people: 'This seer is a sensualist';
Tena kammavipākena pañcabhikkhusatā ime
Through that deed and through its result these monks (numbering) five hundred
Abbhakkhānaṁ labhuṁ sabbe Sundarikāya kāraṇā. [77]
All received (abundant) slander at the hands of Sundarikā.
Vemātubhātaraṁ PTS: Dvemātā-bhātaro; brothers of two mothers (and same father).10 pubbe dhanahetu haniṁ ahaṁ,
In the (distant) past I killed my half-brother for the sake of wealth,
Pakkhipiṁ giriduggasmiṁ, silāya ca apiṁsayiṁ, [78]
I threw him in an inaccessible mountain, and crushed him with a rock;
Tena kammavipākena Devadatto silaṁ khipi,
Through that deed and its result Devadatta threw a rock (at me),
Aṅguṭṭhaṁ piṁsayī pāde mama pāsāṇasakkharā. [79]
Which crushed the big toe on my foot with a shard which was made of stone.
Purehaṁ dārako hutvā, kīḷamāno mahāpathe,
In the past, having become a boy, while playing on the highway,
Paccekabuddhaṁ disvāna magge sakalikaṁ khipiṁ; [80]
Seeing an Independent Buddha on the road, I threw a stone;
Tena kammavipākena idha pacchimake bhave
Through that deed and through its result here in (this) my last existence
Vadhatthaṁ maṁ Devadatto abhimāre payojayi. [81]
Devadatta tried to kill me by employing evil bandits.
Hatthāroho pure āsiṁ. Paccekamunim-uttamaṁ
Before I was a mahout. While a supreme Independent Sage
Piṇḍāya vicarantaṁ taṁ, āsādesiṁ gajenahaṁ; [82]
Was wandering for his almsfood, I struck him with my elephant;
Tena kammavipākena bhanto Nāḷāgirī gajo
Through that deed and its result, elephant Nāḷāgiri, swaying
Giribbaje puravare dāruṇo maṁ upāgami. [83]
Violently rushed at me in the city of Giribbaja.
Rājāhaṁ pattiko āsiṁ sattiyā purise haniṁ;
(When) I was a King (going round) on foot I killed men with my sword;
Tena kammavipākena Niraye paccisiṁ bhusaṁ, [84]
Through that deed and its result I suffered much in Niraya hell,
Kammuno tassa sesena, idāni sakalaṁ mama
Through the remainder of that deed, at this time all the (unbroken)
Pāde chaviṁ pakappesi PTS: c'ādiṇṇaṁ sakalaṁ mama pāde chaviṁ pakopesi; he angrily cut the skin on my entire foot; BJT also reads: pakopesi, but then omits a word for cutting, which would seem to be required.11 – na hi kammaṁ vinassati. [85]
Skin on my foot was cut – deeds are never destroyed (without result).
Ahaṁ kevaṭṭagāmasmiṁ ahuṁ kevaṭṭadārako
(Before) I was a fisherman's son in a fisherman's village
Macchake ghātite disvā janayiṁ somanassakaṁ; [86]
Having seen fish being killed it produced a little happiness;
Tena kammavipākena sīsadukkhaṁ ahū mama,
Through that deed and through its result I had a (great) pain in my head,
Sabbe Sakkā ca haññiṁsu yadā hani Viḍūḍabho. PTS: Viḍuḍabho; ChS: Viṭaṭūbho; Thai: Viṭaṭubho; and similarly throughout. The correct form of the name, which is said to have formed through a confusion anyway, is lost now.12 [87]
And all the Sakyans were killed when they were slain by Viḍūḍabha.
Phussassāhaṁ pāvacane sāvake paribhāsayiṁ:
I blamed the teachings and disciples of (Buddha) Phussa (saying):
"Yavaṁ khādatha bhuñjatha, mā ca bhuñjatha sālayo"; [88]
"You should eat and enjoy barley, you should not enjoy this fine rice;"
Tena kammavipākena temāsaṁ khāditaṁ yavaṁ
Through that deed and its result for three months I ate (only) barley
Nimantito brāhmaṇena Verañjāyaṁ vasiṁ tadā. [89]
When invited by the brahmin to dwell (three months) in Verañjā.
Nibbuddhe vattamānamhi mallaputtaṁ niheṭhayiṁ;
Once while I was wrestling I badly injured another wrestler;
Tena kammavipākena piṭṭhidukkhaṁ ahū mama. [90]
Through that deed and through its result I suffered a pain in my back.
Tikicchako ahaṁ āsiṁ seṭṭhiputtaṁ virecayiṁ;
At the time I was a physician I made a merchant's son purge;
Tena kammavipākena hoti pakkhandikaṁ mama. [91]
Through that deed and through its result I had amoebic dysentery.
Avacāhaṁ Jotipālo Sugataṁ Kassapaṁ tadā:
As Jotipāla I spoke to the Buddha Kassapa, (saying):
"Kuto nu Bodhi muṇḍassa? Bodhi paramadullabhā!" [92]
"Where is this shavelings' Awakening? Awakening is supremely rare!"
Tena kammavipākena acariṁ dukkaraṁ bahuṁ
Through that deed and its result I practiced many austerities
Chabbassān-Uruvelāyaṁ tato Bodhim-apāpuṇiṁ. [93]
For six years at Uruvelā, and then attained to Awakening.
Nāhaṁ etena maggena pāpuṇiṁ Bodhim-uttamaṁ,
I did not attain the supreme Awakening through this path (of pain),
Kummaggena gavesissaṁ pubbakammena vārito. [94]
I sought along the wrong path being obstructed by a past deed.
Puññapāpaparikkhīṇo, sabbasantāpavajjito,
With merit and demerit destroyed, abstaining from all torment,
Asoko anupāyāso, nibbāyissam-anāsavo. [95]
Griefless, without despair, I will be released, without pollutants.
Evaṁ Jino viyākāsi bhikkhusaṅghassa aggato,
So the Victor explained at the head of the Community of monks,
Sabbābhiññābalappatto, Anotatte mahāsare." ti [96]
The one with all knowledge and strength, at the great Lake Anotatta."
Itthaṁ sudaṁ Bhagavā attano pubbacaritaṁ pubbakammapilotikaṁ
In this way, truly, the Gracious One spoke about the former connection with his previous lives
nāma Buddhāpadānaṁ Dhammapariyāyaṁ abhāsittha.
in what is known as the Dhamma Instruction in the Traditions about the Buddha.
Pubbakammapilotikaṁ nāma Buddhāpadānaṁ Samattaṁ
The Traditions about the Buddha
known as
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Sweatpants are for lounging around the house and sneakers are for making you look sporty, not running outdoors. Am I right? Is there such a thing as getting fit AND being lazy? The hubs and I are attempting to prove that there is. We've both put on, and kept on, a significant amount of weight since R came along (about 10-15 lbs each).
It's been a long journey of just getting to this point for myself. After gaining 45 lbs with the pregnancy, the first 30 lbs required a lot of exercise and careful eating (can anyone say Whole 30?). I was super motivated to do it, but then I got to these last 15 lbs. My motivation dwindled because I didn't feel as huge, I just felt a little bigger. I could hide my pooch with loose clothing, and I bought bigger jeans with REAL buttons. This was just the new me–until I started seeing the number on the scale start to rise again.
We were so used to being exhausted from new parenthood, that as soon as baby went to bed at 7pm, we would get into our jammies, whip out the snacks and start bingeing on our favorite shows until 11pm. That's 4 hours of being couch potatoes. Nightly! After 6 months of this we started to feel kind of gross.
Here's where the problem lies, we are both so lazy that neither of us wants to go to the gym or go on a real diet. We made a plan that works for us, and we are committing to it for 30 days. I'll let you know next month if our Lazy Plan works. I've detailed the rules below in case you're interested in joining this little experiment.
Get Fit the Lazy Way
- cut the lattes (drink plain coffee instead)
- cut the snacks at night (no replacement for this one)
- half your dinner and lunch portions (at this point it means eating a normal sized meal since we were overeating)
- do this 30 day workout challenge by Melissa Bender (it's free and doesn't require any equipment)
- weigh yourself once a week to motivate yourself
We are one week in and I've already lost 4 lbs. I am pretty sure my weight fluctuates by 4 lbs on the daily, but I'm gonna take it! 3 more weeks to go!


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I was nominated by my friend Ghemar Pawid for this challenge. I am to post One black and white photo each day for five days and nominate others to do the same.
This challenge reminded me of an advice I received from an artist few years back. He told me to improve my photography by shooting black and white. He said it is a challenge to create an image in monotone, in the absence of colors.
With this statement, there are a lot of questions that came to mind such as aren't black and white considered colors? Aren't colors the main factor to consider in photography?
I will try to recall all the answers explained to me and write it in my next blog.
Meantime, here are the photos I posted on facebook for the challenge.
Day 1. Bayanihan sa Playa
Day 2. The techie Igorot
Day 3. The maker
Day 4. The last catch


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Built for Success
Mid-Michigan Certified Business Parks
St. Johns Business Park
Contact Information:
Jon Stoppels, City Manager
Dave Kudwa, Community Development Director
Mindy Seavey, City Clerk
City of St. Johns
100 State St., Suite 1100, P.O. Box 477
St. Johns, MI 48879
Phone: (989) 224-8944 x220
General Information:
Park Address: US-127 BR, Walker Rd., Zeeb Dr.
County: Clinton
Size: 205 acres
Percent Developed: 51%
Percent Occupied: 51%
Price of Land per Acre: Negotiable
Incentives: N/A
Nearest Expressway: US-127 BR
Distance in Miles: Adjacent
Class A All-Weather Road: Walker Rd.
Distance in Miles: Adjacent
Airport: Capital City Airport - 12 miles
Landing Strip / Helipad: Not within park
Railroads: None
Highway: US-127 - .5 miles
Occupant Services:
- Gas Station(s) – 1 mile
- Bank(s) – 1 mile
- Restaurant(s) – 1 mile
- Licensed Day-Care(s) – 1 mile
- Lodging – 1 mile
Park Tenants:
- Avery Vision Center
- DRB Transport
- Hogan Transport
- Journey Federal Credit Union
- Martin-Brower
- Michigan Wire Cloth
- Michigan Polymer Reclaim
- Quest Software
- RAMPF Group
- Save-A-Lot
- Spicer Group
- St. Johns Chiropractic Clinic
Information About Park/Area:
St. Johns and Clinton County -- St. Johns is known as the "Hub of Michigan" because it is 30 miles away from the center of the state. The County is named after a former Governor of New York name De Witt Clinton and De Witt is another city in Clinton County that borders St. Johns. The county is well known for its peppermint and spearmint crop. St. Johns hold the Annual Mint Festival every August to celebrate that recognition, which brings nearly 70,000 people to the city.
St. Johns History -- St. Johns was established in 1856. Other names considered for the city were Johnsonville, Swegelsville and Meadville. The village of St. Johns was incorporated in 1857. Shortly after, in 1860, it became the Clinton County seat. At the same time, the Clinton County Newspaper, then called the Clinton Republican, relocated to St. Johns. Also at about the same time, a business district developed along Clinton Avenue, which remains the main thoroughfare for the downtown business district. St. Johns business continues to flourish with the location of a Wal-Mart Supercenter, followed by several other establishments in the surrounding area including Southpoint Mall and Southgate Shopping Center.
Contact Us
Michigan Economic
Developers Association
P.O. Box 15096
Lansing, MI 48901-5096


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Each window in the mural offers a glimpse of a book by an author who has lived in Western Mass.
Kids who came to the ribbon cutting ceremony got to help me finish the mural by drawing flowers on the Library Lawn! With the addition of flowers drawn by the youngest patrons of Forbes Library, the mural is complete!
P.S. Here's a before picture, to remind you what the stairwell used to look like...
And voila!
To see the full photo album on facebook, click here!


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I like nice clothes – not designer, mind you. I don't have enough money for that. Just clothes that don't pill or fade after one washing.
That said, I have TONS of ratty, pilled, faded clothes that I wear on my non-work days when I take the girls to the park. Because no matter how often I tell myself I'm only going to buy nice things from here on out, I can't help purchasing that cute $7 big-chain-retail T-shirt that quickly looks like a dishrag. For my work wear, I mostly shop at Nordstrom Rack or Anthropologie sales – and I'm talking the Anthropologie stuff that's $30 or less, not the marked down from $200 to $125 you-still-have-to-be-kidding-me shirts and jackets. Occasionally – and these are my best clothes – I get my mom to make me something with fabric I buy at Britex in San Francisco.
I don't have a ton of clothes and so what I buy I wear until it's dead – patched and repaired and a decade out of style.
But how do you dress kids who grow quickly, dribble juice and smear peanut butter on their shirts and pants?
Can you say Target? I've also had luck at Marshalls, Gap sale racks and the H & M in the Westfield San Francisco Centre.
I like Chloe's Closet in Bernal Heights, which sells recycled. When we travel north, I always stop at the Stride Rite outlet in Petaluma for shoes.
My ace in the hole, though, the secret I've kept from most everyone except for a few mama friends – and I kind of can't believe I'm blogging about it now, but really, we're all in this together and should be helping each other out, right? – is the Tea Collection sample sale twice a year in Potrero Hill. Can you say "I wish I were five-years-old so I could wear this ?" Tea clothes are the best. But they're expensive if you buy them retail. And even the sample sale is a little pricey ($15 for pants, $20 for dresses). Still, I go twice a year to supplement my kids' cheaper duds.
The line snakes out the door with mamas way more stylish than me. They let you in 20 at a time to rifle through the cardboard boxes of T-shirts, leggings, dresses and sweaters. This last time I went, I had to bring both of my girls because my husband was working.
As I pawed through the boxes with the other sweaty moms, Elsa, who was strapped to my front, screamed. She screamed so much other mothers began tittering. Did I feel guilty? Yes. Did I stop? No. This was for fashion – although she won't get to wear any of it until her older sister Ani has finished staining it with blueberries and mud.
Maybe that's why she was crying. (Sorry Elsa dear, but welcome to the world of hand-me-downs.)
To get a heads-up about the sample sale, you have to sign up for Tea Collection e-mails (know you'll be getting all Tea e-mails, not just those about the sample sale.) Go to http://www.teacollection.com/site/index.htm and then look for the e-mail signup at the top of the page.)
OK, now I've told my Tea sale secret. What about you all? Where do you get great kids clothes at great prices? Do tell.


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Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus Bajirao Mastani starring Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra and Rohit Shetty's commercial entertainer Dilwale starring Kriti Sanon, Varun Dhawan, Shahrukh Khan and Kajol are releasing this Friday.
"The budget of both films is over Rs 100 crore with huge distribution cost. Both the films have a strong content and a heavy star cast. So it will be difficult to predict the blockbuster between these two movies," says Vaikundarajan.


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Are you ready for some Tailgating? The fall sports season is about to begin. Folks all over the country are readying their grills, cleaning out the coolers, freezing the ice packs, and getting supplies and travel containers ready to go for the season ahead. The Team Family Tailgate, in particular is one that provides a post-game celebratory meal for the athletes, their families, and friends after each game and that's a whole lot of feeding to be done over the next twelve weeks.
The coordination of a successful Team Family Tailgate operates much like the sports team, the parents of the athletes need to communicate and work in sync together to create a winning event. Each parent on the team is important to its success. Critical to the leadership is the volunteer leader who oversees the Tailgate Box. Week in and week out the leader of the Tailgate Box, sees to the consistent supplies needed for the event, and then, at the end of that week's event, takes home all of the supplies, tablecloths, serving utensils, equipment, cleans them and sees that the box is fully re-stocked for the following weeks game. The coordination of a well stocked and organized Tailgate Box insures a smooth running event for Team Family Tailgates or any ongoing community program regularly gathering for outdoor meals or BBQ's. Being the Tailgate Box Leader is kind of like being a Midfielder, everything needs to run through them, yet they do not have their own designated category for Player of the Week. Moreover, no Team Family Tailgate can operate effectively and create a championship event without their leadership and commitment.
This weekend is the team's first exhibition match and an opportunity to welcome all of the new team recruits and their families. It also marks the season's First Team Family Tailgate with all of those that will share many friendships and post celebratory seasons ahead. As part of this great tradition, the new parents will all become acquainted with the Tailgate Box. The Box, a large piece of plastic really, but it represents more than just a list of items, it is a big part of how the parents of the athletes will function together as a unit, a team organizing and providing meals to many attendees in the season ahead.
Now for my game day specialty this week, Grilled Chicken with Sweet Corn and Mixed Pepper Salsa. Because the Tailgate Box is in order, all of the team parents are able to focus full attention on the preparation and display among dishes provided. When your game is over and celebrating through, one final Tailgate tip for the week: Be sure to Thank Your Team Family Tailgate Box Leader, they are whom it all runs through. Go Team!!!
- 4 chicken breasts, sliced in half lengthwise, yielding 8 slices
- 2 ears of fresh sweet corn, kernels cut off of cob
- 2 red peppers, seeded and chopped into small even size pieces
- 2 green peppers, seeded and chopped into small even size pieces
- 2 yellow peppers, seeded and chopped into small even size pieces
- 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
- 2 small red onions, skinned and chopped into small even size pieces
- 1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro
- 1/8 cup red vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil, or more to taste
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Oil grill grates and heat grill to hot temperature. Grill breasts for three minutes on one side then turn over and cook another three minutes or until breasts are done and liquid inside chicken just runs clear.
- Into a large mixing bowl toss together the corn, red, green, and yellow peppers, jalapenos, and red onions. Pour in vinegar and olive oil, stir. Sprinkle on salt and pepper, adjust seasoning to taste then lightly fold in fresh chopped cilantro. Spoon salsa on top of each grilled breast with extra salsa on the side.
- Recipe scaled for 4 servings.


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We are approaching one of the most beautiful and challenging days of the Church Year-- the Sunday of Forgiveness.
Immediately after lunch this Sunday Feb. 26th, we will return to the church to do the service of vespers with the rite of mutual forgiveness. If you have not experienced this service before, I can tell you it is a little like the exchange of the Peace-- but on overdrive!
There are some practical logistics to note. If you have any mobility issues, please don't worry about making the prostrations 'correctly'; like everything in the Orthodox faith, the outward forms are meant to reflect inward reality, and the inward reality takes priority. If you are out of breath after a few prostrations, don't push yourself too hard.
Of particular note is the issue of clothing, which you may not have thought about. Our parish does not have, and hopes never to have, anything resembling a 'dress code'. All are welcome in this holy temple and community, regardless of their appearance.
However, it is important that we dress modestly so as not to disrespect the reverent atmosphere of the liturgy or to cause distress or stumbling to our fellow worshippers. In the Lenten services we perform prostrations to the ground, and this needs to be taken into account when dressing for church. Hemlines at knee length may be perfectly modest while standing in the service, but some styles may ride up when making a prostration, or even sometimes when making a poklon (bow from the waist) while venerating the icons. Get a friend or family to help you make sure your outfit can handle these positions. (I have also found that skirts that are -too- long can be very awkward when trying to get up again from a prostration, so for practical reasons I tend to prefer a mid-calf length).
The same goes for gaps between the shirt and belt of the pants-- they may be unremarkable when standing, but bowing or prostrating can create an unbecoming gap that is inappropriate on men and women alike. To avoid this, be sure your shirt tail tucks in securely.
I'm afraid I may have left it too late to suggest you 'practice up' on your prostrations beforehand...so, I will just warn you that if you are a touch out of shape like me, your legs will definitely know it in the couple of days after the service! :-)


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Making a great name for itself as a music venue El Molino has slowly but surely been putting Sabinillas on the musical map. Having hosted The Silver Beats, amongst other bands.
Full house and first on stage much to my surprise Frank Skott singing a mix of his own brilliant music with songs like 'For Miles' and soul classics including some of my favorite tunes. A great set and thoroughly appreciated by the crowd.
For me, although his cover versions were great, it was his original material that really shone through particularly the classic 'Under The Street Light' and the first track performed. Consummate professional, the crowd had already had their full money's worth by the time he had finished.
Following on was James Richard, good vocally and a great performer singing through classics, dancing, getting the crowd involved and jumping on tables to-boot overall putting on quite a show.
Switching to his real talent, the saxophone, he went on to blow a few of my favorites including Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White before back into the entetainment showcase of fun.
Looking every bit the part, Daniel Boland, in the sharpest of sharp suits took to the stage with as much performance finesse as his predecessor. Singing Michael Buble to a tee and getting down dancing with the crowd, the entertainment factor made an otherwise good singer into a great performer.
Finishing the set, Danielle, taking the night through favourites and getting even more people up and dancing another successful night had been organized by live music Spain.
15 Euros for four acts and a meal is the kind of recession busting value needed at a time like this and as such full respect goes out to the venue El Molino supporting local talent, original as well as cover, and to Live Music Spain for its continual promotions and reasonably priced events.
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Due to Bhutan's location, unique geographical and climatic variations it is one of the world's last remaining biodiversity hotspots.
Bhutan's pristine environment, with high rugged mountains and deep valleys, offers ecosystems that are both rich and diverse. Recognizing the importance of environment conservation of its rich biodiversity is one of the government's development paradigms.
The government has enacted a law that shall maintain at least 60% of its forest cover for all time. Today, approximately 72% of the total land area of Bhutan is under forest cover and approximately 60% of the land area falls under protected areas comprising of 10 national parks and sanctuaries.
National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries
Each of Bhutan's National Park and Wildlife Sanctuaries are an essential part of the Bhutan Biological Conservation Complex – a system of national parks, protected areas and forest corridors covering 60% of the kingdom. Each of these parks and sanctuaries has its own special character and are home to endangered animals, birds and plants.
Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park
Located in central part of the Kingdom, Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park covers 1,300 sq.km and is the second largest protected area of Bhutan.
High ice peaks fall away to low conifer and broadleaf forests. The park remains one of the largest undisturbed tracks of forest anywhere in the Himalayas. Varying altitude and rainfall have created a wide range of climatic conditions, making it home to many species of plants, animals and birds.
Both musk deer and Himalayan black bear can be found here. The golden langur which is quite common in Bhutan, rare clouded leopard, red panda and Royal Bengal tiger are among some of the many species found here. Eastern side of the park supports about 20% of Bhutan's tiger population and the park itself forms an important link between northern and southern tiger populations.
It is also home to 391 bird species of which seven species are among some of the world's most endangered species. Phobjikha valley, a buffer zone to the park, is winter habitat of Black Necked Cranes. More than 260 majestic cranes visit Phobjikha every year towards the end of November.
Thrumshingla National Park
Situated in the very heart of the kingdom covering 768 sq. km was officially opened in July 1998.
Pristine forests ranging from alpine to subtropical broadleaf combined with dramatic mountains are home to snow leopards, tigers, red pandas and rare plants. This creates a globally important and unique environment.
With its elevation ranging from 1,000 m to more than 4,000 m, and temperature ranging between –21 C to +28 C, the park has some of most diverse climatic variations and habitats in the world. The park made news in 2000 when a WWF-supported survey team captured a camera-trap image of a tiger at 3,000 meters. First photographic evidence of the magnificent creature exists at such high altitudes. Besides that, the park has 341 species of birds making it truly a birdwatcher's paradise.
Tourism helps to sustain lives of communities within the park, with an effective management plan in place and dedicated park staff along with WWF support. The park is set to remain in pristine condition for generations to come.
Royal Manas National Park
Bhutan's Crown Jewel, the Royal Manas National Park is Bhutan's oldest national park representing the largest example of tropical and sub-tropical ecosystems in Bhutan.
This park has only recently been opened to the public and offers thousands of animal and plant species, many of which are globally endangered. It is not only most diversely protected area in the Kingdom but also noted as one of the world's biologically outstanding parks.
Lying in southern central Bhutan, the park is connected at southern border with India's Manas Tiger Reserve, a World Heritage Site. To the north it borders Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park. Royal Manas was designated a wildlife sanctuary in 1966 making it Bhutan's oldest protected area. The area was upgraded to a National Park in 1993.
There are wide climate variations in Royal Manas Park. May-September monsoons bring up to 5,000 mm of rain. Rainfall is negligible in winter and the climate is extremely pleasant from November till March.
The park is also extremely rich in wildlife species, including the highly endangered Royal Bengal tiger, Asian elephant, great one-horned rhinoceros, clouded leopard, Himalayan black bear, gangetic dolphin and pangolin. Found virtually nowhere else in the world is the especially rare golden langur, a primate of extraordinary grace and beauty with its long, silky blond fur.
More than 365 species of birds have been officially recorded in Royal Manas National Park with an additional 200 believed to be in residence. Species found here include the globally threatened rufous-necked hornbill, Pallas fishing eagle, great white-bellied heron, spotted wren-babbler, blue-headed rock thrush and emerald cuckoo. Many of the park's more than 900 types of plants have commercial, medicinal, traditional and religious significance.
Jigme Dorji National Park
With an area of 4,349 sq. km, the park is largest protected area in Bhutan. It is one of the most biologically rich areas in the Eastern Himalayan region, and stretches from warm broad-leaved forests to permanent ice fields and glaciers on Bhutan's north-western border.
The monsoon rains and a varied topographical gradient, from just over 1,000 m to more than 7,000 m above sea level account for this rich plant and animal diversity.
Sacred peaks such as Jomolhari, Tsherimgang and Jichu Drakey are prominent landmarks in the park. Glaciers and glacial lakes are interspersed in the mountains forming important head waters for some of Bhutan's main rivers.
The alpine region houses numerous flowers such as the national flower blue poppy, edelweiss, orchids and rhododendrons among many others. Charismatic animal species like the Snow Leopard, Takin, Tiger, Black Bear, Blue Sheep and Red Panda inhabit the forests and mountains of the park. This may be the only place in the world where Royal Bengal tiger and snow leopard habitats overlap. Most of Bhutan's popular trekking routes can be found inside the Jigme Dorji National Park.
Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary
Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary is located in north-western part of Bhutan covering an area of 1,545 sq. km with 420 sq. km of buffer zone encompassing parts of Trashiyangtse, Lhuntshe, and Mongar district. It shares international borders with Tibetan region of China in the north and India in the north east. The sanctuary is home to around 100 species of mammals, including globally endangered species such as snow leopard, Royal Bengal tiger and red panda.
About 150 black necked cranes spend their winter in Bumdeling every year from mid-November to early March. Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary is also a paradise for butterflies: as of now 130 species have been recorded and another 120 are expected to inhabit this area. Besides natural beauty and diversity many significant religious and cultural places can be found inside the sanctuary, such as Rigsum Gompa, the mystic Singye Dzong and Dechenphodrang Lhaghang– maybe the most scenic monastery in the kingdom.
Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary
Located in easternmost part of the Kingdom, Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary spans an area of 650 sq. km and is Bhutan's newest protected area (launched in 2003). The sanctuary is a lost world of biodiversity waiting to be discovered. It presents a wide diversity of Himalayan terrestrial ecosystems, namely alpine meadow, temperate forest, and warm broadleaf forest.
The Sanctuary is home to people of isolated nomadic tribes. It is characterized by thick carpets of rhododendrons and is home for snow leopards, red pandas, Himalayan black bear, barking deer, Himalayan red fox, hoary-bellied Himalayan squirrel and even the mythical Yeti or the "Abominable Snowman". Sakteng is virtually untouched by development. Bird species include the Assamese macaw, blood pheasant, grey backed shrike, grey headed woodpecker, common hoopoe, rufous vented tit and dark breasted rose finch.
Plant life includes Bhutan's national flower the blue poppy, rhododendrons, primulas and gentiana, all of which transform the park into a garden of colors during spring time. There are also many plants with medicinal values- such as cordyceps.
Khaling Wildlife Sanctury
With an area of 273 sq km, this is the smallest protected area in the kingdom.
Despite its relatively small total area, this sanctuary's altitude ranges from 400-2200m and it is inhabited by exotic animals like Elephants, Guars, Pygmy Hogs and Hispid Hares. As it is located on the kingdom's southern border, Khaling Wildlife Sanctuary adjoins a neighboring Indian wildlife sanctuary.
Philsoo Wildlife Sanctury
This relatively small protected-area is located near the Southern border to India, approximately 50 km from Phuntsholing.
It encompasses 278 sq.km. and ranges from 200-1600 m in altitude. It is home to rare and exotic animals such as Elephants, Tigers, Gaurs, Spotted Deer, Axis Deer, Hornbills and Golden Langurs. This park is Bhutan's only natural Sal Forest.
Wangchuck Wildlife Sanctuary
The Wangchuck Centennial Park was formally inaugurated as a National Park in June 2008. With an area of 4149 sq.km, it is largest National Park in the kingdom. Several high mountains such as Mt. Gangkar Puensum are found within the park's boundaries.
The park is located in north-central region of Bhutan and encompasses regions of 6 different Dzongkhags. With Bomdeling Wildlife Sanctuary to its East, Jigme Dorji National Park to its West and a continuous biological corridor to its South, the park is a crucial part of network of protected areas in Bhutan.
Within the park there are two main types of vegetation, Fir trees and Hemlock, Spruce, Juniper trees. It encompasses 3 ecological zones and 6 different habitat types namely cool broad leaf forests, mixed-conifer forests, Fir forests, Juniper forests, Alpine meadows and Scrubs and Alpine Scree.
The Wangchuck Centennial Park is home to several incredibly rare and protected species such as the Royal Bengal Tiger, Snow leopard, Himalayan Musk Bear.
Torsa Strict Nature Reserve
Located in Western Haa, the Torsa Strict Nature Reserve covers an area of 644 sq km.
It ranges in altitude from 1400-4800 m and its vegetation includes Broad-leaved Forests and Alpine Meadows. This is the only nature reserve in kingdom that has absolutely no human inhabitants


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i had troubles getting v1.0 working on linux... i downloaded/installed the 1.3 patch, and got it working, once to install the patch, and once to play the game. but now it wont start at all.
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I don't have the Linux version, so I'm not going to be able to help. Showwee. However, I doubt anyone else'll be able to help either unless you post some more detail. Do you have the debug log from the last (apparently) successful run?
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