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Far Cry 2
Hydragod Shipment
[i]Free for All[/i] and [i]Team Deathmatch[/i] action! Once you find yourself in Hydragod Shipment, yoou'll be engaged in a fight for your survival...getting the drop on your opponents is what will make getting to the winners circle! The background for this map sets the stage and the action into motion, the APR (Alliance Popular Resistance) has a need for money to obtain weapons and ammo; So the APR moved with their ships on to the docks with the intentions of stealing the UFLL's (United Front Liberation Labour) property! However, if this were the end of the story, then it would make for a pretty boring game, eh? ...In response to the attempted theivery, the UFLL arrived, fast, at the docks to protect their supplies and property against the APR pirates....And so, the action begins... Will the APR come away with the treasure? Can the UFLL stop these terrible pirates? Both teams need you. Make your choice...and the difference! Refer to the readme for more information.
Small Town USA
small towns in the [b]USA[/b]... just with [b]Far Cry 2 objects![/b] Of course it's not possible to remake a real american town with the "wrecks" from [b]FC2[/b], but I think [b]Scout2of3[/b] did a great job. If all the buildings wouldn't look like a thousand years old, this could really be an real american town. Well, it's a [b]medium-sized[/b] map for up to [b]8-12[/b] players. As you might see in the [b]screenshots[/b], there are a lot of buildings to hide in or climb upon. There are [b]six[/b] vehicles scattered throughout the town, mostly buggies and small cars, but I also saw one truck with a machine gun. The town is sorrounded by mountains, and the only road leading out of the town is blocked by a boulder and downed trees. You're trapped in here! Refer to the [b]Readme[/b] and the [b]Screenshots[/b] for additional information. [b]You're trapped in this town, and so is your enemy... fight for your life, and the control of [b]Small Town USA...[/b][/b]
Mp_surfer pro 2010
description fits in here as well, so here you go: [quote][b]xearo65[/b] brings us a totally new experience for FarCry 2. It's the map [b]MP Surf[/b] as known from the first FarCry, for FarCry 2. [b]xearo65[/b] remade this map with all the effort possible, so rediscover the famous MP Surf in xearo65's [i]2010[/i] version. This map is ideal for snipers, so watch out! This might easily become a sniper party where everyone wering a party hat gets killed. Uhm, yeah. For all of you who know the original, you should download and compare. If there's anything you miss, post it in the comments section for this file.[/quote] [i]Refer to the Readme and the Screenshots for more information.[/i]
Vulcano Labyrint Island
top-notch, the premise is sound and the action is inherent! Each team will start in one of the villages and, just like two warring factions, will constantly try to overtake the other side...as there is only one way to get to your enemies, you will ultimately meet in the middle; With two equally balanced teams, this battle will quickly become a stalemate...however, skill will be your friend! If you can successfully plan your attack right, and throw in some good gaming skillz, then over-running your opponents should be within your reach! If you think you and your team have what it takes to reign supreme, then put your tactics where your mouth is, and start downloading MP_Coast now! Refer to the readme for the developer's notes.
Chaos Forts
piles.[/b] The supported gametypes are [b]FFA[/b] and [b]TDM[/b]. >>> [i]My personal advice to the author: Please submit a better [b]description[/b], a better [b]readme[/b] and a few [b]screenshots[/b] next time. I made a few for you.[/i] >>> [b]Remember, this is the author's [i]first[/i] map, so please don't be picky. Now grab your guns and play this map, and then leave the author some comments and feedback![/b]
map sounds somewhat familliar, then you're not imagining things, as it is based on the Call of Duty 4 map of the same name; If you have played the CoD4 version in the past, then you will find that you have an edge over other players, however, this version is not a mirror image...although, it is pretty close. If you think you have what it takes to reign supreme, then start your download now, and start enjoying Shipment Far Cry 2 style! Refer to the readme for more information.
Two islands Two
alive! As with earlier releases, Two islands Two is geared for intense action, with few places to run for cover! You and some of your friends can get together in this map and enjoy the un-seasonable chilly nighttime ambiance, watch the knees knock with the gentle [i]cold[/i] breeze, listen to the chattering teeth of the other players...all the while you are ducking and weaving amongst the available objects and structures for a little bit of cover (and maybe some heat, if you're lucky); Be careful, as things can get hectic, make sure you check your target before squeezing the trigger! The action that can be had in this map can be as quick, or as intense as you want it, all that's needed is some uber skilz on both sides, and for you to start you download now. [b]Some of the changes in this version include:[/b] There are more routes More areas for snipers...or campers Terrain repairs Bug fixes And more! Refer to the readme for more information.
get down and dirty in NeuSurf as everyone you come across is a target to be dealt with in the most lethal of ways! It's all about the last man standing in the [i]Free for All[/i] map and the only thing keeping you from being [i]that[/i] man is...well...everybody else in the server :) You need to be watching all around you all the time if you want to be victorious in this map, as it could easily turn into a sniper's haven with availability of all of the choice nests...But don't forget, while you're looking up for snipers, keep an eye out for the ground-level threats, they can ruin your plans as well. You will have no worries of getting lost, or not being able to find where the action in NeuSurf as it is a few islands surrounding a center island, which affords a few structures, a tower and some fun-in-the-sun! Pack your SPF45 and your sunglasses, it's time to enjoy some serf=N-terf Far Cry 2 style!
thirst for both [i]Free for All[/i] and [i]Team Deathmatch[/i] action while giving you some of the most enjoyable and realistic environments you can find for this game. It's a fight (and for some of you, a run) for your survival as you make your way around this town; Don't like walking, and want to try your luck as a moving target? All you need to do is jump into one of the vehicles and tear your way down Main Street...or, if you're smart, you'll choose the stealth technique...you may live long enough to be of assistance to your team. If you're like me, and enjoy the part of the Lone Wolf, meaning you go off on your own way and terrorize the enemy by picking them off one at a time using Gorilla Warfare tactics, then this map is one that you will definitely want to get your hands on! The size of the town and the choices of directions to go make Delf_Savanne a [i]must have[/i]!
quality maps, and with this release, he can add [b]Far Cry 2[/b] to his list of accomplishments; BennEt goes a long way to provide you with that quality...along with the objective of increasing the level of the Far Cry 2 adventure that you're exposed to. Prepare yourself for some great Free for All / Team Deathmatch action as you strive to 'do onto them before they do it to you'! BennEt is this developer's first attempt at mapping for [b]Far Cry 2[/b], and he has done a splendid job at it...with more practice, his mapping skilz could be a top notch!
Two Islands
16 players, is a bundle of good times waiting to happen! You and some of your friends can get together in Two Islands and enjoy the afternoon sun, watch the trees sway with the gentle breeze, listen to the soothing rustling of the leaves...all the while you are ducking and weaving amongst the available objects and structures for a little bit of cover; Be careful, as things can get hectic, make sure you check your target before squeezing the trigger! The action that can be had in this map can be as quick, or as intense as you want it, all that's needed is some uber skilz on both sides, and for you to start you download now. Refer to the readme for more information.
gamer from the impending battles! SariandChaudiland is a bit on the small side, and comes equipped with a small village set in the jungle; There are some train tracks in one of the corners of this FarCry2 universe, as well as the potential for some serious frag-fests for up to eight players, the developer states that more can play, but you will run the risk of tripping over your target before you get a chance to send them to the happy spawn land... Refer to the readme for more information.
Island Camp
fun! Island Camp is a medium size tropical island map with a small fishing village on the shoreline; There is a small platform off shore supplying a lookout over the village and also some fishing boats to play around with. If you want to go somewheres fater then your Nikes will go, then be sure to check out the garage, as it comes equipped with a couple of Jeeps. If you stick with your footwear, head for the paths leading to the top of the cliffs where you can look over the village, if you have a sniper rifle with you...all the better :D If you're looking for a challenge, there is an old War platform just off shore that will provide a lot of firepower for who ever can get there... Refer to the readme for more information.
More Ways by DeutscheElite
right place. ">More Ways by DeutscheElite is a [i]Free for All[/i] & [i]Team Deathmatch[/i] map where being a sniper is almost as much fun as winning itself! This download will keep you hopping as you make your way through it, as there are some areas where you'll be glad for the cover, or a structure in the distance will be a welcome sight, but, on the flip side, there are quite a few places where you will be bare-ass to the wind, and at the mercy of another player's scope...and depending on which gamemode you're playing, that person may be covering you, or getting ready to make you another notch on his kill-list. If intensity and a loads of good time [b]far Cry 2[/b] fun is what you ordered, then get ready for the serving of the main coarse, it's garunteed to leave with that [i]'Man I'm full'[/i] feeling!
are. It includes several buildings, as well as vehicles and mounted weapons. Supported gametypes: FFA/TDM [b][i][u]Developer description.[/u][/i][/b] [quote]This is my First map its not perfect but it looks funny :) I hope you like it =)[/quote] [b][i][u]Staff description.[/u][/i][/b] As the name already mentions, this is the developer's first map. As most first maps, it is simple, but it can still be fun. We all started small, and we all improve over time. And this is a good start. It's a simple mix of buildings sourrounded by a lot of vegetation that make it feel like a small town somewhere in a jungle. There is cover in both the town and the jungle, but also some open areas for snipers. This map features a variety of driveable vehicles a well as mounted weapons. [b][i][u]If you like what you see, download the map, test it, and support the developer by giving some feedback.[/u][/i][/b]
install: extract the archive; copy the extracted file into your far cry 2 user maps folder.
Front VS. Army
Stargate command ramped up
Abydos, another planet. It is mainly 5 levels high and it has 3 main stair cases. just download the map and see for yourself and - have fun!
Abandoned Savannah City
Magic Kingdom
not [i]that[/i] Magic Kingdom...this is a different Magic Kingdom...this one comes with bigger dangers then pick-pockets! Now, on with the blurb...Who knew that it could be true. A hidden Kingdom thousands of feet high in the sky. Fight for your honor from a flying land to another, watching your steps not to fall away from the magic rocks. F0U666 tried making a smaller map but this one is huge too... Gunners will prefer wandering on rooftops in the main city while snipers will need to climb to the upper pieces of land to have a good line of sight on everyone. You can enter in every house, all the rooftops are somehow connected and there's no limit so you can fall off the map...if you ever had the need to watch where you put your feet, it is here... So be careful! Refer to the readme for more information.
Lost City
need to bother to figure out objectives or who should be where in order to win at Lost City, it's all about [i]doing onto them before they do it to you[/i]. With the right number of players in this map, the action can get extreme and all-consuming...so be sure to go [i]tinkle[/i] before you join up...also, have some munchies on hand to satisfy your hunger pains, you may be here awhile...don't forget, time flies when you're having fun...and fun in the first order of business here! Make sure you have an ample supply of ammo, there's nothing worse then having someone in your crosshairs and hearing a 'click' instead of a 'bang'...you might also want to bring along a pair of comfortable running shoes...there's a bit of a distance between covers. Refer to the readme for the developer's notes.
setting in the Team DeathMatch gamemode. Once you find yourself in Batafoga, you'll be situated on a small island that that stands in the middle of a monstrous river...the action will be intense as both sides do battle for top dog position. Although this is a rather small map, it is great for skirmishes and small-scale fights for survival! The number of players is capped at ten so that the battles are kept fun and exceptional. Refer to the readme for more information.
Fort FarCry 2
and improved[/i] version! Get ready for a whole new [b]Far Cry 2[/b] experience, as Fort FarCry 2 (v1.1) is not your namy-pamby map, nor is this a place for the timid or the weak; This download is all about the action, and it is served up in spades! This is a full on Deathmatch and Team Deathmatch map; It works with most game mode styles, whether you like to roll around in the dirt with your machete...or sit on a roof shooting the enemies in the ass...this map is for [b]you[/b]! zippothekiller had been playing with this map after he had uploaded it, and came across a few bugs, he has since fixed them and now you have this updated version to tickle your [b]Far Cry 2[/b] fancy! Fort FarCry 2 is situated on an island surrounded by water (according to the developer, it was going to be in the middle of the jungle but the FPS started to get below 40, so water instead) and in his words: [i]'but don't jump off there is now back and you will have to drown your self! you have been warned... mwahahahaha!!!'[/i] You will need to keep your wits about you, if you want to survive! If you think you have what it takes to walk away with bragging rights, you will first need to conquer this tangle of concrete and dust! Do not fear anything that may go [i]bump[/i] in the night...instead, beware of what goes [i]bang[/i] in the night! Refer to the readme for more information.
Two Islands
support anywhere's from two to 16 players, is a bundle of good times waiting to happen! This map is geared for intense action, will few places to run for cover! You and some of your friends can get together in Two Islands and enjoy the afternoon sun, watch the trees sway with the gentle breeze, listen to the soothing rustling of the leaves...all the while you are ducking and weaving amongst the available objects and structures for a little bit of cover; Be careful, as things can get hectic, make sure you check your target before squeezing the trigger! The action that can be had in this map can be as quick, or as intense as you want it, all that's needed is some uber skilz on both sides, and for you to start you download now. Refer to the readme for more information.
Battle Creek
Creek (v1) map that was originally only available to Halo gamers, and has now supplied it to you, the [b]FarCry2[/b] gamer! Battle Creek (v1) is a DeathMatch [i]only[/i] map and to keep expectations down, this remake is not an true representation of the original...The Bases are not exact copies as this developer felt they needed to be more open in FarCry2; Also, once you are inside running around, you will notice that this map is a bit on the plain side, there is not much foliage that has been added as ecno13 didn't want to damage the the Integrity of the original Battle Creek. The developer has stated that he is open to both comments on this map submission, as well as any ideas you may have for future maps; As always, please keep you criticism [u]constructive[/u]! Refer to the readme for more information.
removed, + added alot of ingame weapon pickups! Features: * This is my beta realese, so let me know in comments if there is any major bugs. * 33 Vehicles! * 44 Ingame weapons! * 77 Explosive objects! * Play as fun-map and blow everything up! * Have a car death race! * Towers for snipers! * Works as close combat map as well! * Have a fun-war! Deathmatch ONLY;) 2-16 Players
FC Lan Party 2011
military bunker! DM Only, Hurry, the party is about to begin ;) 2-4 Players (This is a small map so i recommend max 4 players)
Lost Temple Of Nzulu Reduxe
years ago by an unknown civilization in a remote mountain jungle, the temple was just recently discovered by a group of Mercenaries. It is said that a large treasure is hidden somewhere inside the lost temple.... DM Only! the strongest will survive ;) 2-16 Players
Zalumans Jungle
fortress, fuel depo and a hidden gold reserv! DM Only, the strongest will survive ;) 2-16 Players
DLT - Comet Fever
Editor[/b]. The author also mentioned he got help by his friend [b]Piet[/b], that most of you will probably know as the famous [b]Hydrag0d[/b]! And if that wouldn't be promising enough, the map looks really good for a first try, and it's really worth downloading it. Check the [b]screenshots[/b] and the [b]Readme[/b] for more information. [b]Now grab you guns and download this map, it is really worth it!![/b]
Refuge Mountains
Desert Crossroads
IDC Waterhole
facing away from the action. - They should leave the spawn point and head down the short distance to the waterhole where the action takes place.
Chernobyl NPP
Riverslide (beta)
with furniture etc. You can drive your way around if you want to. In two corners of the map there is a huge Watchtower. This map is meant for Free For all Gaming. Enjoy your stay ;)
Holding Tank
medium-sized map setting; This bundle of [b]Far Cry 2[/b] goodness comes complete with a lot of places for you to hide in, whether it is to set up the perfect ambush, or if you are on the run and need a place to collect your thoughts and reload...This download does not come without it's own dangers though, there are a number of explosives both inside the buildings as well as outside, so be careful where you put your feet. To add to the adventure in Holding Tank, the developer has also made available an underground tunnel with a couple structures at the end, however, although there are three ways to gain access, they are hidden...so you will need to keep your eyes peeled in order to find them. (Here's a hint, look for a platform in the trees) Refer to the readme for the developer's notes.
Drive in Cinema
a great new action flick opening up, and you're on your way to see it; The problem here is that when you arrive, you receive more action then what Hollywood is delivering! Drive in Cinema gives you a unique setting for you to show off your 'Deathmatch' and 'Team Deathmatch' skilz....You'll be able to flaunt your shooting savvy all over the compound, taking advantage of all of the available cover will aid you in prolonging your life and, if the game mode warrants it, your teammates as well. Drive in Cinema will keep you and three to 16 of your friends (or, friends that you haven't met yet, whatever the case may be) out of trouble and fill you full of [b]Far Cry 2[/b] satisfaction...so what are you waiting for? Start your download now and prepare to [i]get your game on[/i]! Refer to the readme for more information.
developer...Vertigo101! Colossus is all about who will be determined enough to do what it takes to reign supreme! Being the one that walks away with bragging rights may not be as easy as you think, the terrain in this map is not as straight forward as an urban based map, and the challenges you will face are numerous. This mountainous region which is based in a desert offers a fair bit of cover to those that require it, whether you need a moment from a firefight to reload or you're looking to set the perfect ambush; This map is not the best choice for snipers, however, there are a few places where you could set up shop...but beware, your life expectancy will be rather short. If you think you have what it takes, then start your download of Colossus now, and enjoy some of the best [b]FarCry2[/b] gaming that is available! Refer to the readme for more information.
82nds MapPack
with [u]five[/u] for the price of one...that's right, you get five maps in this one download! Before you get [i]too[/i] excited, although, these maps are playable, and are fun...they are not the 'greatest' maps to grace your bandwidth...essentially, this map pack features the not-so-great maps 82nd_Airborne001 has made. Each is a small FFA maps great for little players to enjoy. [b]The maps contained in this pack are:[/b] Half-life map The box Backyard The ship Desert town All of these are [i]Free For All[/i] maps, ready to load and go! Enjoy! Refer to the readme for more information.
n00b :) he comes from over yonder-way, towards [i]SoF2Files[/i] where he has honed his skilz with a weapon modification. This map is pretty good, and I look forward to seeing more work from him. In Dante, reach the highest places of the rocky desert in a [u]huge[/u] [i]Free for All[/i] battlefield; You'll need about half an hour, maybe more to explore the entire map, and you'll be able to drive some ground vehicles and a special extra at the top. I haven't seen this type of map before so you'll probably enjoy it. Snipers will find plenty of high & open spaces to place good shots. If you have the time while ducking and weaving enemy fire, have some fun, try to find the 20 hidden tombstones! Good luck!! Refer to the readme for more information.
Pipeline War
allows for the opportunity of some great battles and skirmishes, depending on the number of players present. This Free for All map will see friend against friend and that makes for the best frag-fests! There are a wide range of tactics available to deploy in this map, as there are many vehicles available for use, perfect for that [i]drive-by[/i] gamer; You also have a Delta plane to aid you in winning in this conflict. If you have time to get away from the action, feel free to stroll around and see if you can locate the secrets that Burt_One has placed within; but don't get to caught up in the search, remember, there's a battle raging on! If you think you have what it takes to reign supreme, then start you download now and enjoy! Refer to he readme for the developer's notes.
Lada Racing Map
enmy can shot you whle you\'re driving. Copy teh map to My Documents/My Games/Far Cry 2 This is my first map, there are 3 garages in it, and 6 vehciles (because of the limit).
Two Sides - One Conflict v 2.1
designer. Stefan BoliMniewKrzyżu
Lost Temple Of Nzulu
to create the \"core structure\" of the temple. DM Only, the strongest will survive ;) 2-16 Players
also has cars, and Gliders, and Tripod Guns. A mish of fun action and strategy is the essens of this Map in my own opinion. Also you can do a lot of fun jumping and sneaking around in the Rock areas surprissing your opponents. A god deal of details and decent graphics. Map would be fine for aprox. 3-10 Players. Have fun. Dragon Slayer.
Little Town
plays. I hope you have fun with it, bye. A few infos: No Cars,Trucks ! A few exploding Items ! And nicely furnished houses; o) Extensive map , the map is laid out for 4-8 players![/quote] Well, this is already all you have to know about this map! I'll just want to add that this is a very well done map for a first try and I really recommend you to download this. If you really want that info lined up with a few codes, here we go: [b]Features:[/b] [list] [*] Gametypes available: DM (Deathmatch) [*] Players: 4-8 [*] No vehicles [*] Few explosives [*] Detailed house interior [/list] That does it. If this sounds good to you, download this map and enjoy. And my annoying sentence: [i]Refer to the Readme and Screenshots for more information.[/i]
Hydragod The Wicker Man
seen the movie called The Wicker Man by (cop Edward Malus) Nicolas Cage? You haven't? Doesn't matter, and if you 've seen it then it comes closer to your pc. Hydragod brings you a new map called The Wicker Man. This is a giant wooden man that is part of a different world ritual. On the end of the movie Edward is locked on top of the head and he can't get out and the people will burn the giant man down with edward in it. Kinda dramatic, the civilians of this small island don't want to have strangers on their island. Fight back and stay alive!
Joes Jungle
a large scale and comes equipped with plenty of places for one to hide; There are also challenges that you will need to overcome in order to do away with your adversaries, such as crossing the river...to do this, you must first locate and make your way up a leaning tree, then from there you can get onto other trees to traverse the water. You can always try your luck and cross the river by foot, however, there are places where you may not be able to get back out. Joes Jungle is a great place for you and up to eleven of your friends to get together and thrash each other...if you're up for this frag-fest, then start your download now and prepare yourselves for a fight for your survival! Refer to the readme for the developer's notes.
Benbrook Desert
put them to use! Benbrook Desert is a rather large map accommodating between four and 10 players, and because of it's size, there is a lot of land to cover if your method of traveling is by foot...so you'll want to be sure to wear comfy combat boots, or get yourself a vehicle; If you are lucky enough to find a set of wheels, there are several roads for you to cruise on, but be weary of the explosives set around the corner of the hills. This map is open enough that a sniper will have a field day taking shots at his, or her, target, so if you happen to be moving about on the tundra, be aware of any objects near by that will make for suitable cover. A plus for Benbrook Desert is that there are plenty of weapons about, so resorting to throwing rocks at your enemy is not going to be an option... Refer to the readme for the developer's notes.
Abandoned Mine
(originally titled Trenches) is all about [i]Deathmatch[/i] goodness and bring your opponents to their knees in complete submission! There are two goals in mind with the creation of this download: To create a map around the premise of underground tunnels, in which most of the spawn points would be located, such that players would have to survive the maze below in order to reach the supplies and tactical opportunities of the surface. To create a map that tells a subtle story based on its layout, and where possible, merges these practical scenic qualities with tactical gameplay opportunities. Get ready for some seriously intense fragging as you put your fighting skills to the test and try to out-shoot and out-play your enemies! If you think you have the nads to walk away with bragging rights, then start your download now and let the adventure begin! Refer to the readme for more information.
Sleepy Hollow
quaint little village that holds a number of challenges for the gamer; You can try to be the one who reigns supreme in this [i]Free For All[/i] bundle of goodness, however, it won't be as easy as you think...the buildings provide for a great place to set up ambushes, as well as the perfect spot to take cover from the hail of bullets as your opponents try to end your gaming career. To increase the fun-factor, Screamer225 has included three cars, lots of ammo and explosives and more! Lots of fun can be had, all for the cheap price of a [u]free[/u] download! Refer to the readme for the developer's notes.
Hydragod Depot
Depot is all about having the best [i]'Free for All'[/i] adventure possible! With the addition of this map to your collection, all your questions will be put to rest...namely, the all important question...[i]"Where do all of the weapons come from?"[/i] ...Well, here's your answer...This map features the depot where the weapons that supply both sides come from. Now is your chance to take matters into your own hands, and end this war! The mission here is to go in there and stop the guys that have worked for the Jackal and put an end to the madness...if you think you have what it takes to do this, then take your vitamins and get ready for the fight of your life. Refer to the readme for more information.
Magic Kingdom Reduced
the previous release of [file="96755"]Magic Kingdom (Final)[/file], then you are sure to have a good time in this version, which is essentially a smaller version. Magic Kingdom Reduced has been changed so that only the main chunk of land is accessible, which will provide you with a more intense gaming experience! The area of this chunk of land is crammed full of objects and structures, so you end up with a bit of a break from the whole wide-open-dessert sort of feel...and you enter what could be an urban nightmare... If you haven't yet downloaded the original version, then give it a try now, along with this version, see which one you prefer. The previous description still holds true for the most part: Don't get too excited, it's not [i]that[/i] Magic Kingdom...this is a different Magic Kingdom...this one comes with bigger dangers then pick-pockets! Now, on with the blurb...Who knew that it could be true. A hidden Kingdom thousands of feet high in the sky....where the dangers are numerous! Refer to the readme for the developer's notes.
Cat and Mouse
your enjoyment! Cat and Mouse is all about the luscious jungle situated on hilly terrain, and is surrounded by small lakes and waterways. Great for use as a mid to long range sniping map, and ideal for 3-6 people. Don't spend too much time in the watch towers as there are ammo piles and propane canisters within striking distance should someone take a pot shot at them. Plenty of good hiding spots and thick brush to sneak through with limited transportation via 3 different jeeps or 3 different boats. There are also multiple MK-19 grenade launcher stations in strategic spots included on board vehicles. If you think you have what it takes to walk away victorious, then all thats needed is you to locate the download link...
sAng9_Aim Map By ShoZ
skills. sAng9_Aim Map By ShoZ is based on a [url="http://crysis.filefront.com/"]Crysis[/url] map and is what you want if you're looking for a no-nonsense map that will give you the opportunity for some intense action! If you think you have what it takes to walk away victorious, or maybe just need a place to work on those uber skilz, then you will want to start your download now! [quote]Adaptation from Crysis ShoZ's map: sAng9 Aim Map (FREE FOR ALL) Tiny map for 2/8 players, intense action, only infantry, ideal for low configs. For players to work on Aim.[/quote] Refer to the readme for installation instructions.
something to do when you don't want to go outside seems to be the driving force behind Delf M. as he makes available another of his great maps for your gaming enjoyment! It's time to get down and dirty in NeuSurf (v1.1) as everyone you come across is a target to be dealt with in the most lethal of ways! It's all about the last man standing in the [i]Free for All[/i] map and the only thing keeping you from being [i]that[/i] man is...well...everybody else in the server :) You need to be watching all around you all the time if you want to be victorious in this map, as it could easily turn into a sniper's haven with availability of all of the choice nests...But don't forget, while you're looking up for snipers, keep an eye out for the ground-level threats, they can ruin your plans as well. Delf M. has not listed any changes to this map, nor did he provide any fixes made, so, consider this part of the gaming experience...can you find the updates? You will have no worries of getting lost, or not being able to find where the action in NeuSurf (v1.1) as it is a few islands surrounding a center island, which affords a few structures, a tower and some fun-in-the-sun! Pack your SPF45 and your sunglasses, it's time to enjoy some serf=N-terf Far Cry 2 style! Although screenshots have been provided with the upload, as well as in the archive, they were not viewable.
Nowhere Island
enjoy! Nowhere Island is the setting and description...you are here and there is no figuring out why, it just is. The name of this game is survival and this is what you will need to do in a [i]Free For All[/i] atmosphere; The action is sure to be intense as the elbow room here is limited in this small to medium sized download, but with a recommended eight players, there should still be plenty of room for tactics. To aid you in being the one that wins, there are a number of structures available for both cover and setting up ambushes. There are even a few choice spots for those that like the one-shot-one-kill scenario...for those of you that like the up close and personal strategy, you should also employ the duck-n-cover angle. Refer to the readme for more information.
82nds Backalley
you pounce on the enemy! Backalley is a small custom map ready for battle. This map is actually based off of a real location in the developer's home town. 82nd_Airborne001 would like to bring you this FFA map for all to fight in. If you think you have what it takes to fight off the opposition, and survive, then start your download now and blow the dust off your weapon of choice... [b]The features found in this map are:[/b] A small back alley to wreck havoc on your opponents to the death Based off a real location FFA map for 2 to 4 people A good map to earn diamonds Time to lock and load lads, there are some bodies out there that are in need of some lead intake...so drop your linen and start your grinnin', it's time to head out to the Backalley and claim your place! Refer to the readme for more information.
shaking your head in confusion as you attempt to make your way around...there are enough levels to the buildings and rope bridges that you will constantly be having that feeling of deja vu. Don't spend too much time trying to get your bearings and such, as the action doesn't pause for you to figure things out; Once inside Castle, you will fight your way in a giant symmetric castle, featuring a lot of open areas to see what's going on inside & outside. There are six drivable vehicles, five towers, four bridges, thousands of stairs and a lot of fun to have. So fill a server with 16 players and be the king...if you can! Refer to the readme for more information.
Hidden Oasis
The Swamps
be a vacation in the Bayou gone bad...either way, it spells lots of action and water, so be sure to bring your [i]'floaties'[/i]! The Swamps is a little map, totally covered in, who would've guessed, swamps... this is a Deathmatch map for up to 12 players; There are a few boats in this map as well as some buildings. Renay states that this is still in a Beta stage and the developer knows that there is a lot of "refining" to do, a lot of details to add and a lot of points in the water to make shallower... but if he gets enough feedback and interest, he will release a more finished version. As opposed to the name of this map, there is some dry land (as dry as can be during the rain) to place your feet on, as well as a boat for use. If you don't mind soggy feet, and a good time blasting whatever you aim at, then pack your flippers and rubber ducky, it's time to venture into the The Swamps shoot everything that moves! Refer to the readme for the developer's notes.
Secret Canyon
There is no need to waste time on objectives, or back story's, or anything of the like, you have two survival tactics at your disposal...duck and fire! Plain and simple! If you have any unresolved issues, or maybe you missed your anger management class, whatever the case, Secret Canyon is a great stress reliever, besides the fact that it's just plain fun! There are lots of trees and objects to be used as cover, and the hills add a bit of the [i]unexpected[/i] to the gameplay. If you think you have what it takes to survive the onslaught of your friends, then start your download now and start enjoying everything that Secret Canyon has to offer! Refer to the readme for more information.
Stop Off
that influence your decision, this map is still playable and fun for all, and besides, that's why [i]'versions'[/i] are used! Get yourself ready for some Free for All action! [i]"Hi guys. As my first map, it may still be a little dodgy, but i tried my hardest."[/i] Stop Off (v1) is all about a small and run-down town, in the middle of a flat desert, (that's right, you get a break from the usual jungle scenery..and speaking of scenery...) aside from the town, the only thing that will catch your eye is the long dusty highway, apart from the town, of course. The town has four houses, an old church, a pub and a garage for fixing your car. What will make this experience a whole lot of fun and add to the challenge, is the default time is set to when it's darkest, 10:11pm. The town is gloomy and dark at best. Across the road, opposite the town is a mound of rocks with some construction material that have been discarded, also, there is an old train that lies in ruin on tracks...that were never finished. This is not a haven for the sniper lover, but there are a few good spots to make a nest and ply your trade. The structures are usable for cover or planting an ambush, whichever your tactic dictates, so be sure to prepare yourself...it's every gun for themselves. Refer to the readme for more information.
supply you with such a map! Like most, this is his first attempt at creating a map for this great new game, and because he made it on the small side of the scale, it is best equipped to handle 2 to 6 players. Although slibu has stated that making this [i]Free For All[/i] map has only taken a few hours to construct, it is not all that evident when you're in-game; however, there are a few bugs still present, for which, the developer has stated that he will come out with an updated version at some point. Hotel (v0.1) also makes for a pretty good one on one test map as well. Refer to the readme for more information.
The Lone Island
editor. The fact that this map is now available to you is a bonus, that and that the developer wants to show off the sheer beauty of The Lone Island (v1.0 Final)! The size of this map is on the small size, but that just makes for more intense action as you pit your uber skilz against those that are unlucky enough to be on the business end of your weapon of choice; Take advantage of the structure and objects that will afford you the opportunity to catch your breath and a moment from the action to reload. There is also a boat with it's own firepower on board, so you do not have to consider yourself land-locked...take to the waves and wreak havoc! Refer to the readme for more information.
Town Assault
your free time with some gaming enjoyment! Town Assault (v1) is a rather small to medium sized map of, you guessed it, a town :) Good for anywhere's from 8 to 12 players...besides the fact that the more the merrier, this is also a case of [i]the more players, the more the intensity![/i] The potential for some serious urban battles runs high, and the chance for exploding cars adds a bit of flare to the excitement of the fight. As this is a new game, the learning curve for creating content for it is still out there...because of this, there are a few issues that have been identified, such as you may get stuck in some places, and the developer has stated that some areas of Town Assault (v1) still needs to be updated. gmodperson has also supplied a video of this map, check it out! Refer to the readme for more information.
your passion, then you should have pretty good success, although, finding a target may be a bit difficult...there are not to many open areas to make for an easy shot. If you prefer the stealth style, then this map will bring a smile to your face. Movement in BaLLestriniVille is pretty easy and with a bit of caution, the odds of getting the drop on your opponent(s) are good...especially if they are the run-and-gun type! The island puts me in mind of a flood area, but regardless of the history of what happened to BaLLestriniVille before the action starts, you're sure to have a good time in this killing field! The map itself is interesting, and full of objects to add to the ambiance of your gaming experience, but the water leaves something to be desired, it appears to be murky or muddy...also, 'm not sure what is hanging over the hill, it looks like a train; In either case, these are nothing that are important in the overall scheme of things...the map is fun, and with the right people playing, very intense! Refer to the readme for more information.
Riften River
forces have set up camp here. Use cover, mounted weapons or stealth and beat your opponents in a map designed with detail and fun in mind. The map has 4 camps(3 in the small version). A lookout point along what was the railroad. A small fishing and trade post A garage A newly set up camp by rebels to smuggle ammunition(large map only)
sunset island with vehicles, lots of mounted weapons for surprise attacks and on the top, large snipers nest and bridged buildings. Near the buildings is a rock face. Behind the face is a long wooden bridge for faster travel. The map has a lot of thick cover from vehicles, mounted guns and other players but the paths will keep you from getting lost. Refer to the readme for more information.
Pipeline War
stroll around and see if you can locate the secrets that Burt_One has placed within; but don't get to caught up in the search, remember, there's a battle raging on! Pipeline War (v1.1) is an open spaced map that allows for the opportunity of some great battles and skirmishes, depending on the number of players present. This Free for All map will see friend against friend and that makes for the best frag-fests! There are a wide range of tactics available to deploy in this map, as there are many vehicles available for use, perfect for that drive-by gamer; You also have a Delta plane to aid you in winning in this conflict. If you think you have what it takes to reign supreme, then start you download now and enjoy! Refer to he readme for the developer's notes.


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There's a good, sedated, boy
An anti-depressent for dogs is being launched in the US. Yes, Prozac for pooches.
The madness already has a licence in the US and may soon to granted one on UK shores, something that should appeal to raving idiots everywhere. In an ironic twist the pill, which ought to contain two long walks and a bone to chew on, tastes of beef - something that in general usually cheers up a dog anyway.
Sensible people often say that dogs are intelligent enough to pick up on the vibes around them, and thus their mood is governed by their environment. This would mean to everyone but the quackiest vet that it's not the dog's fault, but its owners. So it may not be the best idea to confuse the dog even more by giving it a beefy pill and pushing it into councilling.
A report in the Daily Mail says that the pill is designed to be used to treat canine conpulsive disorder, something that involves chasing your own tail, excessive whimpering and excessive licking.
All things that could potentially be solved with a very long walk.
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Bartholomew County's largest foundation is taking another step to make the area more open and welcoming to diverse people, cultures, backgrounds and beliefs.
The Heritage Fund — the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County will again award grants, many for $4,000 to $5,000 each, to nonprofit groups, agencies and organizations collaborating with others, including for-profit companies.
A meeting to provide information about the effort will be conducted at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 4 at the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce, 500 Franklin St.
These grants, coming from an allocation of $40,000, will focus on arts, culture and design, according to Kristin Munn, the fund's community grants and outreach manager.
The last set of such grants, under a Heritage Fund program called Welcoming Community II, was given in 2012.
Tracy Souza, the foundation's president and CEO, said she looks forward to the ideas and proposals that groups will present later this year.
"Part of what we learned with the last Welcoming Community II grants was that this community has incredible imagination," Souza said.
Those grants included such creative collaborations as the The Indian, Pakistani and Trinbago associations of the Columbus Area Multi-Ethnic Organization (CAMEO), presenting a cricket camp. The sport is huge among those nationalities and polished players here have used it to build bridges with others.
"Building a welcoming community is obviously a community value for us, and a community value that the mayor has outlined in her Advance Columbus plan, so we have to ask, 'What are we doing to promote that value?'" Souza said. "We feel that offering this (grant) program is a way to continue to remind the community that having a welcoming culture is indeed important to us."
Souza said part of the Welcoming Community push can be explained in a basic way.
"Once you meet someone and begin to get to know them, it's very hard to be prejudiced," she said.
In the last Welcoming Community survey released in 2011, most residents said they felt Bartholomew County was welcoming to a diverse population.
But the Inclusive Community Coalition, which represents the local lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning community, said they felt the county's acceptance of them had fallen.
That population segment showed a dip in rating the county's openness compared to a previous, similar survey in 2004. That population group rated openness at 2.4 in 2004, and 2.1 in 2011. A score of four meant they strongly agree there is openness. A one meant they strongly disagree.
But the survey showed that the international community saw more acceptance here — significant since 7 percent of people in the county were foreign-born, according to 2012 U.S. Census Bureau figures. That is almost twice the statewide percentage.
Souza said the new focus of this grant offering is simply one way to stimulate renewed interest in making the community more accepting.
Openness to differences has been a major topic socially, spiritually and economically among cities in recent years.
Experts and business leaders, including those from Cummins Inc., have said that views on issues such as gay marriage significantly impact its ability to recruit and retain quality workers.
"We need to remember," Souza said, "that the fact that we're even talking about these issues here is a giant step forward."


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Research divers are head to the sunken ship some believe belonged to the pirate Blackbeard to recover a cannon and other artifacts.
The North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources says the 12-week expedition is the most extensive effort yet.
There are differing opinions as to whether the ship is the Queen Anne's Revenge. But researchers who spent at least $2 million recovering artifacts off the central North Carolina coast haven't found anything to rule out that the ship belonged to Blackbeard.
Officials say besides the cannon, divers plan to recover two pewter plates and gold dust.
Historians believe the Queen Anne's Revenge ran aground in Beaufort Inlet in June 1718. State archaeologists have researched the shipwreck for 10 years, but are still waiting to find an indisputable link to Blackbeard.
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Saturday marks the tenth anniversary of David Lynch's 'Mulholland Drive.' Honestly, I'm not even going to pretend I know what 'Mulholland Drive' is about (though, Roger Ebert, God bless him, just might). What was originally intended to be a pilot for a television series later became one of the most bizarre and confusing movies ever to hit a theater. David Lynch seems to be celebrating the anniversary by opening a Paris nightclub based on the Silencio theater in the film. Unfortunately, I am not at all cool enough to go to Lynch's club (or any club, really), so instead I called an assortment of FOMF (which stands for Friends of Moviefone, a term I just coined right this second) to get their opinions of Lynch's classic film ten years later.
Damon Lindelof – (showrunner, 'Lost'; writer and co-producer, 'Star Trek')
I LOVE 'Mulholland Drive.' And not just because of the over-the-top girl-on-girl stuff, but because Justin Theroux inspired my ongoing love of bold-framed eyewear. Unfortunately, I'm holed up in a hotel writing 'Star Trek 2' and cannot give this the time and attention it deserves
Alexander Skarsgård -- ('True Blood,' 'Melancholia')
I saw it in the theater ten years ago. I remember I was very moved by it. And like, "What the fuck just happened?" -- that kind of thing. "What did I go through? What was that? What's he trying to do to me? David, why are you fucking with my head? What's going on? Get out of there!"
Rider Strong – ('Cabin Fever', 'Boy Meets World')
I first saw 'Mulholland Drive' while shooting 'Cabin Fever.' Our director, Eli Roth, had been David Lynch's assistant for a while (in fact, Lynch was instrumental in getting 'Cabin Fever' off the ground), and while we were on location in North Carolina, Eli took the whole cast to the movie. When the lights came up, I was completely dumbstruck -- I remember wanting the film to start over again right away. I turned to Eli and said, "What...I mean...do you know what that movie is all about?" And with a big smile, Eli said, "I have no idea, but I love it so fucking much."
For awhile, I became a little obsessed with 'Mulholland Drive.' I loved that every time I saw it, it didn't get any less weird. I loved that even the seemingly "normal" scenes had crazy floating camera moves or insane sound design. I loved that the DVD didn't have chapters, so I had to watch the whole movie. Or, at the very least, I had to painstakingly fast forward to the (lesbian) "Silencio Club" scene, which was (ridiculously hot) so brilliantly executed that I watched it over and over again.
I've always interpreted the movie as the quintessential Hollywood tragedy, in content and form. The story begins as a classical, kind of cheesy movie in which Naomi Watts is a fresh-faced young actress out to solve the mystery of another woman's amnesia...but we keep getting glimpses of darker things lurking underneath. This Nancy Drew-ish story turns out to be an elaborate fantasy Naomi's character has created. In reality, she's a failed actress who's more successful lover left her for a director. Out of jealousy, Naomi hires a hit man to kill her ex-lover, and then, unable to live with the guilt and her self-loathing, she kills herself.
The actual form of the movie -- an enticing, simple plot that lures us in but then is undermined by a rawer, more confusing and complicated truth -- is a perfect representation of the process by which many a young person comes to LA seeking fame and fortune. And on another, "meta" level, the fact that 'Mulholland Drive' was a pilot the network canceled and Lynch rewrote to make into a movie only tells the same story: the Hollywood dream never pans out the way we hoped.
I'm not one of those Lynch fanatics who thinks everything the man does is genius (I mean, 'Lost Highway' is a disaster), but in this case, I think like the layers and loose ends actually serve the movie perfectly. Regardless of whether you can decide what's "real" or "fantasy," you feel, on a visceral level, the disintegration of hope. And even if you think the movie's about something else entirely, you could be right, and I don't care. Because it doesn't matter, I'm with Eli: I just love it so fucking much.
Guy Branum -- ('No Strings Attached,' 'Chelsea Lately')
I think the best reading of 'Mulholland Drive' is as a massively re-developed adaptation of Archie Comics, much in the way that the "Rock-em Sock-em Robots" adaptation turned into "Real Steel". It's a Betty and Veronica story, with an actual Betty and a nameless Veronica who decides her name is Rita. The Archie they are vying for is Justin Theroux, but, like in the Archie comics, Archie isn't the real prize, being the Queen of Riverdale is. And in this movie, the Riverdale is Hollywood. The Jughead, I assume, is the audience.
But then of course it all falls apart because Veronica puts on a Betty wig, Betty and Veronica have sex and everything falls apart and there's a tiny man in a box and then Naomi Watts wakes up and everyone is someone else.
And then you have to say that 'Mulholland Drive' isn't prose, it's a poem. But it's still about Hollywood. I still have no clue what it's about.
The best clue I ever got about the movie was when I was on a bus on Sunset Boulevard (like in the movie!) and a homeless crazy woman in her 40s got on talking about how she was just as great as Marilyn Monroe. She had on a bad blonde wig, and she was, in her way, Diane Selwyn. (The last name of the ingénue from 'Singing in the Rain'!) Hollywood is the place where movies are made, and it's the place where movies are about. There is little space left over for humanity. Trying to be an icon and a person makes you crazy.
It makes you crazy if you are a homeless lady who failed as an actress, and it makes you crazy if you succeed and lose all connection to humanity.
Now I'm going to go back to trying to succeed in Hollywood. If you ever see me at a Hollywood party looking a little disheveled and staring longingly at my super-successful lesbian ex-lover and her new girlfriend, remind me to shoot myself. Silencio.
Nell Scovell -- (creator, 'Sabrina the Teenage Witch'; writer, 'Warehouse 13')
If you're still thinking about the "'Mulholland Drive' plot ten years after it was made than you've thought about it way more than David Lynch. Here's my understanding of the film: Naomi Watts befriends a woman who loses her memory after a car accident. Things get freaky. Also, anyone who saw this movie on videotape died a week after viewing it. Fortunately, I saw it on DVD.
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The high pressure system off the coast will continue to swing moisture over Eastern Carolina on Sunday and Monday. This will bring southerly winds, allowing for warmer conditions in the afternoon, however the warmth will come with a 40% chance of showers. There will be breaks in the clouds throughout the day. Have an umbrella ready if you plan on doing anything outside. The severe weather threat is low.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The 19-year-old daughter of New York City Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio has opened up about her personal struggles, saying she spent years battling substance abuse and depression.
Chiara de Blasio, a college sophomore who had a central role in her father's campaign, appears in a surprise four-minute video released Tuesday by the incoming mayor's transition team. In it, she looks into the camera and says she drank alcohol and smoked marijuana to deal with clinical depression and anxiety.
"It made it easier, the more I drank and did drugs, to share some common ground with people," she said, speaking under soft lights with piano music tinkling in the background. "It didn't start out as, like, a huge thing for me, but then it became a really huge thing for me."
She said she thought she could escape the problem by leaving for college in California, but her sense of "physical insecurity" only grew worse.
"My mom was trying really hard to help me and my dad was doing the same, but obviously he was really busy," she said. "They were both very emotionally committed to trying to find out some way to get me better."
De Blasio said she eventually found success in group therapy at a treatment center in New York.
"Removing substances from my life opened so many doors for me. I was actually able to participate in my dad's campaign," she said in the video. "Getting sober is always a positive thing, and by no means is it easy — it's the hardest thing I've ever done — but it's so worth it."
In a statement accompanying the video, Bill de Blasio and his wife, Chirlane McCray, said they were "so proud of Chiara and love her deeply."
"As parents, our instinct has been to protect our daughter and privately help her through a deeply personal struggle," they said in the statement. "But not only has Chiara committed to her own health, she is also committed to helping young people everywhere who face similar challenges."
The campaign did not say what prompted it to release the video on Christmas Eve, a day when many news consumers are more concerned with travel or shopping than current events. The announcement was framed as a way to help others struggling with depression and substance abuse during the holiday season.


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SHERMAN, Tex. -- A Sherman parent was arrested Monday at Jefferson Elementary School.
Sherman police say Mark Bowen, 35, was arrested on a warrant for assault causing bodily injury.
Officers say Bowen arrived at the school around three o'clock to pick up his child, who officers say was not even at school.
Bowen was taken into custody just as school was letting out, and then escorted out by Sherman police after students left the building.
Police say the school was not locked down and that no one was in danger.
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There's really nothing great about Mondays, is there?
I mean, other than new episodes of The Bachelor, of course. Yep, you heard me right, I'm one of those people.
I really didn't even mean to get into that show, but a girl that the husband went to high school with was a contestant (is that even the right word?) on there last season so he wanted to watch the first episode… and then I ended up getting entirely sucked in.
So, because it's Meatless Monday and because we're all a little bit in love with Juan Pablo, let's make ourselves a Vegan Cuban Bowl.
(and yes, I do know that he's from Argentina and not Cuba, but I'm not perfect, okay?)
So, about vegan food. My girlfriend Britta started introducing me to vegetarian and vegan food back when I was in college and it took me a while to warm up to it. I mean, come on… where's the bacon, am I right?
She recently took me to a vegan restaurant here in Portland, and the food was soooo good that I didn't even complain when I burnt the roof of my mouth so bad it blistered for three weeks. What can I say? The food was delicious and I'm a really impatient person.
Long before this horrific and tasty outing, she told me about a place called Laughing Planet that does awesome vegan, vegetarian, and
regular food meat. There happened to be one a few blocks away from the house I rented during college.
I wandered over there one afternoon, took one bite of their 'Cuban Bowl' and, I kid you not, I DIED. I just went straight to wanderlusty-foodie heaven. Let's just assume there is such a thing. And that it's filled with plantains and cashew chicken and complimentary first-class upgrades.
So, this recipe is my own re-creation of that epic dish and it's easy enough to make on a weeknight. You know, like tonight!
Okay, a couple notes about this recipe.
First, you can totally add meat if you want. I sometimes order mine at Laughing Planet with braised beef and it's pretty epic.
Second, make sure your plantain is REALLY ripe. Like, black. This means it will be more sweet, rather than starchy. You already have the sweet potatoes and rice so you don't need more starch in this one.
Third, no one is going to know if you use canned black beans and microwaveable brown rice from Trader Joe's. Alternatively, you can take the time to cook your own beans and rice from scratch, but this is a Monday and you better hurry if you don't want to miss your trashy reality TV show!
Here's Your Recipe!
- 1 sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tsp. cumin
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ c. diced tomato
- ¼ c. chopped cilantro leaves
- ¼ c. diced white onion
- 1 tsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 large ripe (black) plantain
- 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 (12 oz. ) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 c. cooked brown rice
- Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Toss the sweet potatoes with olive oil, cumin, and salt in a large bowl. Line a baking sheet with foil, then arrange the potatoes on the baking sheet in a single layer. Bake 20-30 minutes, or until soft, turning every 10 minutes or so to prevent burning.
- Meanwhile, combine the tomatoes, cilantro, and onion with the lime juice in a medium bowl and set in the fridge to let the flavors come together.
- Peel the plantain by drawing a sharp knife along the long ridges down the sides (there should be three or four), then peeling off each side of the peel in sections. Slice the plantain crosswise on an angle into bite-sized pieces. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Fry the plantain pieces until golden, about 1 or 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate to drain and cool.
- Once the sweet potatoes have finished cooking, assemble the bowls. Divide all of the ingredients equally between the two bowls starting with the rice, then beans, sweet potatoes and plantains, then topping with the fresh pico de gallo mix.


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and under rock overhangs.
Hunting for Bobcats
About 3,000 bobcats are taken each year by hunters and trappers. Where bobcats are plentiful and in the counties where the practice is legal, they often are hunted using dogs.
Missouri bobcat hunting and trapping season begins Nov. 15 and closes Feb. 15. See the Wildlife Code for regulations.
In Missouri, bobcats used to be restricted to the Ozarks and the southern area of the state. Now, Hamilton reports, "There are between 12,000 and 18,000 bobcats in Missouri. They are increasing dramatically." He explains that years ago, when there were many farms, farmers shot any bobcat that happened upon their land, thus reducing their numbers."But over the years, as families left the farms, bobcats increased and expanded their range in Missouri," says Hamilton. "Bobcats have increased all over the Midwest. There's a small but growing population in Ohio, Illinois and Indiana."
Bobcats are crepuscular, meaning they're most active in the few hours before and after sunset and sunrise. Mostly they remain on the ground but easily take to a tree if chased by dogs, charged by deer, or in need of a rest. They swim well but don't like being in the water.
Bobcats are curious animals. If you followed one, you would see it make a zigzag trail as it investigated its environment.
If you were to find and measure a bobcat track, you would see that it is 2 inches long and without claw marks. Your pet cat's paw print is much smaller—only about 1 inch long. A bobcat's claws retract when not in use, but when hunting and defending itself, they extend to grab, hold and rip.
Territories are important to bobcats. They mark their territories or home ranges with scent contained in scat (feces) or urine. They may urinate on a tree or object, in a scrape in the dirt they made with their paws, or on a small mound of leaves and twigs to create a scent post. They also may leave scat in prominent areas. These markings both tell other bobcats, "This is my territory, do not enter!" and help attract mates.
One scientist found 31 scent posts and two scats in less than a quarter of a mile. No mistaking that bobcat's territory! Bobcats sometimes sharpen their claws by scraping them against a tree or log near a scent mark. This is a double warning, "Do not trespass!"
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Victoria's Wildcat wins the Grade 3 Eight Belles Stakes over Home Sweet Aspen and Honey Chile. The win makes the second stakes win in a row today for jockey Kent Desormeaux, who won the Edgewood aboard Diva Ash.
Victoria's Wildcat, whose morning line was 12-1, had been bet down to 6-1 by post time. The deep closer, angled between horses to catch the leaders, Home Sweet Aspen and Honey Chile as they were nearing the wire.
Jockey Kent Desormeaux said of the ride, "The first 100 yards out of the gate I got hazed. She was having trouble switching her leads and she fell back behind them. But she got it going and in the end it unfolded just like I'd hoped."
Victoria's Wildcat returned $15.20, $6.20, and $4.40. In second place, Home Sweet Aspen returned $6.00 and $4.80. Honey Chile, in third paid $6.60. Angelica Zapata finished fourth.
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My prediction: With the new French government taking power, it becomes obvious to the world that the French in Texas are no longer legitimate. This gets France out of the equation. The Texans in the west and south call for help from the U.S. to get rid of a "phony" government ruled at bayonet point by radicalized and illegitimate Frenchman. The U.S. (possibly under a new administration, if Trumball is still against intervention) swarms in, and easily defeats the French. Once their job is done, they leave, but Texas thus becomes much, much more close to the U.S. And from there they slowly rebuild over the decades. Am I close, or way off?
And I think Sic just meant that different regions will call it different things, similar to the different names northerners or southerns would have to our war. But I admit the only thing I have to go on is the 1920s update, when things seemed moderately fine.
Another question: are there regional flags, or do all of the fractions use the 1839 national pattern flag and yell at the other ones for daring to co-op their glorius ensign for their treasonous ways.
And on a side note, your uniform description made me picture these guys, espically the one on the left.
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The USA may also get a generous slice of the Comanche controlled lands as a price for intervention. Washington sees it as only fair because the Texians can't hold it anyway. The Texians though may take offense to it.
Could the King offer to bail the French out in exchange for oaths of allegiance? After all the French despite what the Texians think never wanted to rule Texas. A boat home may be an offer that would end the French influence with a whimper. Though would the USA agree to allow the French to evacuate?
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Dark Centuries: A DC ASB
What Happens When The Super Villains Win?
What happened to Santa Anna after the Mexican War?
Magnificent Time Line! You have dragged me from my lurker status!
I was heading south on I-35 yesterday through Waco and spied the Texas Ranger Museum as I crossed the Brazos. I remembered some of my 7th grade Texas History about the Rangers and the last time I visited the Museum. Names like Jack Hayes & Leander McNelly came back to mind. So now you can guess where this is heading. How have the Rangers evolved as an organization in this TL? Did Sam Colt sell his firearms to the Republic? And what has happened to John Coffee Hays? IMO he is one of the most important people in the early history of the Republic. As a side, I realize the TL is about 40 years beyond these questions. I was only wondering.
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I'm in SanAn and got thrown out of the Alamo AGAIN in my quest to observe every Texas holiday AND to commune with the ghost of David Crockett. I'll get to all y'all's qs soon, I promise! But this is not the weekend. God bless
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Apparently it's the best Ancient TL of 2011. Oh Baby!
Originally, it was a holiday done by the upper class Anglo women around the turn of the century in San Antonio where they threw flowers at each other to commemerate the battles of San Jacinto and the Seige of the Alamo; now it just an excuse to become intoxicated in public without getting arrested.
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Has Lincoln found any employment since his stint as Attorney General? And did he serve all 8 years (1857-1865)?
How has Texas German developed so far ITTL? Is it on the same course as OTL, or is it less distinguished linguisticlly due to more German Immergration over a longer period than OTL?
Cinco de Mayo
I hope everyone enjoyed their observance of the Battle of Puebla today. There was an air show here with some old war birds from WW2. Still nice to see that someone loves those aircraft enough to maintain and keep them air worthy.
Everyone still out there? Surely folks aren't still recovering from Cinco de Mayo!
We're still waiting for an update Sic...
Everyone be sure to talk to their mom today.
Take care.
Did the U.S. get the same border for Oregon as they did in OTL? And what year did it happen? I know you mentioned U.S. troops coming from Oregon in 1852, so it was either Clay or Cass. I can't believe I didn't ask this before! And while you're at it, pleeeeeeeeeeease update!
Part 32
Queen of the King
Henrietta Maria Morse Chamberlain King was always more than just a ranch wife. Her mother died not long after giving birth, and her father was a Presbyterian missionary whose frequent travels meant that young Henrietta was often left alone. She became quiet and self-reliant, and through self-education, more learned than many other women of her time. She moved to Texas in 1850 when her father began a mission in the south of the Republic. She worked as a teacher for a time, before meeting a steamboat captain and budding land baron named Richard King. They were married in 1855.
Their first home was little more than a mud jacal, but the holdings of the King Ranch eventually grew to be over 750,000 acres of land. Henriettas role was far from passive - not only did she supervise the housing, education, and spiritual needs of the Tejano workers, during Richards absences she was the de facto head of the household. She was serving in such a role when Nathan Forrest returned from the Battle of Edwards Plateau, leading a column of worn and wounded men, his scarred visage grim. Richard King was not with him.
It can be assumed that Henrietta was greatly distraught. Her clothing would remain uniform from that day until her own death - mourning black from head to toe. There was, at least, plenty of work to distract the widow Kings mind, for she now was the sole owner of over three quarters of a million acres of functionally independent land.
Wait a minute! Richard King isn't dead! He's trapped inside that brooch! Witch! Witch!
Henrietta was a clear-eyed and intelligent administrator, but running an enterprise of those proportions was too much of a task for any one man or woman. Fortunately, Henrietta had also inherited a talented band of advisors. Nathan Forrest was one of Richard Kings close friends, and of course had his own experience in running a ranching venture. As did Mifflin Kenedy, a former partner of Kings whose massive tracts of land bordered the King Ranch. Gideon "Legs" Lewis was another former King partner, the original owner of a half-share of the Ranch. He cashed out to finance his political career and made a good living representing the interests of the Caudillos - until the French coup. Wounded while in flight, Legs had been recuperating at the Ranch, which now appeared to be his permanent home. Leander McNelly and his lieutenant Ben Thompson had been the soul behind South Texass Rangers, hand-picked by Richard King. As the central government lost effective control over the South, the Southern Rangers had simply changed their stationary to the vague title Special Force, and served as the paramilitary/security arm of the Ranch. Finally, Francisco Alvarado had been with Richard King since the earliest days of the Ranch, the cowboss who managed much of the Ranchs nuts and bolts operations, and a vital connection to the Ranchs workers.
Because those hundreds of thousands of acres were home also to a number of Tejano workers - the Kineños. The first Kineños, or Kings Men, hailed originally from the Mexican village of Cruillas. In the devastation after the Mexican War, Richard King had gone to the village to recruit cattle workers, and found a population wracked with famine. Never one to think small, King quickly altered his plans, and after a discussion with the village elders, it was agreed that every man, woman, and child in Cruillas would move to the growing King Ranch. Over 120 souls departed, on foot, upon the great Entrada. Others would come over the years, and by the time of Kings death, the Ranch had hundreds of workers. The connection between the Kings and their Kineños was somewhat unique, the results of a close symbiotic relationship. King had sought out workers in the first place because he had no idea how to manage a Ranchs operations. The Kineños had been vital in getting the Ranch started, but likewise, King had been vital in providing them with a livelihood after the destruction of the war. Though far from a perfect relationship, there was a large measure of mutual respect between King and his workers, who were far better treated than even most other ranches white cowpunchers. Only Mifflin Kenedy and his Kenedeños enjoyed a similar relationship.
Mifflin Kenedy (Right) inspired respect by his Ranch management, relationship with his workers, and the fact that he was nine feet tall.
Obviously, this is a departure from the depiction of the King Ranch that was put forward throughout most of the 20th century. In these ideologically fueled imaginings, Richard and Henrietta King were either a brutal tyrants oppressing peaceful Tejanos, or necessarily firm patricians holding back the baser instinct of wild Mexican savages. Reality is, as ever, more nuanced. While later relations would be at times more strained, Henrietta King enjoyed a high reputation among the Kineños for her lifetime of work in improving their living situation. Further, there was no great feeling of racial solidarity among the Kineños, the Mexicans, and other Tejanos. Mexican bandits killed Kineños just as readily as white men in their cattle raids. The Kineños were Kineños, and felt solidarity among themselves, and to some extent, with the King family. They had no great desire to rejoin Mexico or take up with murderers. While on other Ranches the relationship between owner and worker was much less cooperative, it was not for lack of good examples in the King and Kenedy Ranches.
Henrietta King would lead by more than just example. The nights after Forrests return were filled with long discussions between Henrietta, Forrest, Legs Lewis, and McNelly. Eventually, Kenedy too was invited to give his advice. Thus by the time of Richard Kings funeral, a massive gathering attended by every Ranch owner in South Texas, the caudillos of three of the largest and most important Ranches were fully prepared to make their proposal - formalizing the bonds between the Ranches to forge a free, secure, and independent South Texas. Drawing on the historical rebellions that had led to Texas's birth, the triumvirate even had a name prepared - The Republic of the Rio Grande.
Oh shit. Here it goes.
Very nice update. Glad to see you're not finished yet.
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Investigators looking into the fire at Peaden's Grill in Greenville say they have ruled out arson as the cause and believe it was electrical in nature, but for now have listed it as undetermined.
Chief Doug Branch with Greenville Fire and Rescue says they have finished their investigation and believe it began in the ceiling or attic. Branch says it would do more damage to investigate further so they let Peaden's insurance company take over.
Owner Terry Peaden says they are planning to rebuild and that process has already begun.
Peaden says this grill has been in his family since 1957 and there's been an outpouring of people saying they miss the restaurant already-- and that this fire has been a big shock to the Greenville community.
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The BEAST - Buffalo's Best Fiend..............................................Issue 58 9/15/04--9/30/04
No Apologies - Okay, here's the deal: Joel Giambra is a conniving, deceitful scumbag politician who consistently sells out his constituency at every opportunity. A long-time Democrat turned Republican spewing a bunch of meaningless, feel-good gibberish in order to become County Executive, Giambra is a complete failure as a leader and a person. For all his big talk, we've gotten the Highway scandal, the Furniture scandal, the scandals we don't know about yet, a $125 million dollar projected budget deficit for 2005, sinking credit ratings, no more tobacco money, outlandish patronage and corruption, and the admission that his kids go to private school because they're scared of black people.
Now that the grand jury report is out, reality has surely hit home for this administrative sociopath. Wrong! Giambra still wants to be Governor of New York! Here's the problem, Joel, and this comes straight from the street, a place you wouldn't recognize anymore: We see the real you, a disingenuous liar bankrupting the county, handing out high paying jobs to your family and friends, shuffling lucrative county contracts to your contributors, and playing underhanded political games with assemblymen, all the while talking about change, streamlining services, good government, blah, blah, blah until you're blue in the face (of course, none of that stopped Pataki from getting the job). Anybody who defends this jackass ought to be deported, and anyone who votes for him ought to be shot.
Bad Sensation'Z - Black youth got screwed over again by the cracker authorities when they branded Sensation'Z Nightclub a "bad place" where people get shot, stabbed and just plain beat up. In closing down and auctioning everything off, owner Zephel Owens admitted "It became increasingly hard to maintain a violence-free club in dealing with hundreds of people." That's right, even a metal detector and twelve bouncers at the front door could not stem the flow of deadly objects into the club. Five years down the drain, all because a few assholes couldn't keep their tempers or weapons at home. The owner of the building, Kevin Townsell, plans on converting it into apartments and office space, which is the trendy thing to do. So Sensation'Z will become a place for more crackers. The message seems to be the less black people hanging around, making suburbanites and politicians' children nervous, the better.
Legal Daisy Chain - Imagine you're a 300-pound man riding a roller coaster at Darien Lake and the damn thing throws you: what's the first thing you think upon hitting the ground? "Payday!" Michael Dwaileebe was the lucky lineman who immediately hired Francis Letro to represent his broke ass. but grew unhappy when Letro wouldn't lend him $52,000.
It was almost like a movie: he saw a bus (billboard, phone book, tv commercial) with Douchebag and Baldy on it and called the number. They assigned him "star" attorney Gerald Schaffer days before the case went to trial, which didn't make Lardass nervous, because now he could get an advance on the settlement before going to court. It's a common practice in New York, despite the fact these loans carry humongous interest rates.
So Schaffer, in the best interest of his client, arranged a $60,000 loan at 38% and a $30,000 loan at 16%. In March, Shaffer won the case, now under appeal, for a $4 million judgment, earning himself a hefty $1.2 million paycheck which, naturally, enraged the first lawyer, who saw his big payday go down the drain. Letro brought suit against Shaffer's ethical conduct before Judge Larry Himelein, who openly criticized the shallow credibility of Cellino and Barnes, saying "...your firm has a reputation for stealing clients," and "One wonders where the line is drawn between acceding to a client's wishes and one's responsibilities as a human being." Shaffer has appealed the rarely imposed $10,000 fine levied against him, fighting to clear his good name.
Private Bridge Plan Threatens Local Graft - We stopped holding our breath for a new bridge two years ago, thanks. With the crooked bunch we have running the show on this side of the border it will never happen-it's a bet even Vegas bookies won't take (we checked). The thing's been going around and around for years now, and they still can't figure out what it will look like, where it will go, who's going to build it, etc., etc., wasting millions of dollars on studies, designs, travel, parties, press conferences and miscellaneous perks. So when a private company from Detroit filed plans with the State Department and the Canadian Ministry of The Same Thing to build its own bridge, insiders went apeshit tripping all over each other to bad mouth the idea.
The proposal calls for a $250 million bridge to be built alongside the International Railroad Bridge and would serve mostly truck traffic. Peace Bridge Authority dickwads say it can't be done, it won't work, it'll never happen because, well, their heads are far up their stupid asses to read the blueprints. We like the cool picture of the dual-arched concrete span. These guys from Detroit wouldn't file papers with the State Department if they weren't dead serious about the project. They know there's a mint to be made, so expect local politicians and leaders to fight this idea tooth and nail.
Smelling Fishy - What a scam. Every three weeks like clockwork we're reminded Bass Pro is still a viable deal, even though it's not a deal; it's just a bunch of bigwigs talking. If they thought Buffalo was a good market they'd already be in the Galleria or some strip mall out in the suburbs. But they aren't. They're down in Auburn, New York, a one lane town which just happens to be in the Finger Lakes region, where there's plenty of non-radioactive fish. Okay, that's a stretch East of the Mississippi, let's say less radioactive and probably edible.
The point is we're out of our minds if we give Bass Pro $100 million for ANYTHING, much less to rebuild the Aud and turn it into another downtown mall destined to fail. It's like offering the hottest girl in high school $10,000 to go to the prom; she'll ride over in the limo with you but that's it, she's leaving with the QB at the end of the night and for the rest of your life there's a horrible, aching sore in your mind. This idea needs to wither and die on the vine.
Florida Paradise - Good news for people who can't stand watching runaway suburban development destroying nature, even if it is mostly gator-filled swampland. They've had two powerful hurricanes already and a third is bearing down upon them, leaving residents scratching their heads like dummies. Florida's geography and habitat were formed over many millions of years of hurricanes, hard rain, and lots of runoff. According to scientists, 1970 marked the end of a harsh cycle of hurricanes which began in the mid 1920s, the reason most sane Americans stayed away for half a century. But there's been 34 years of good weather and over-development and now a lot of people are pretty much stuck there living in what amounts to be paper-thin shacks in the face of 145 mph winds. Look for Mother Nature to whip up all kinds of "new" horrors for Florida in this cycle; it'll be exciting footage and great TV ratings. How are we supposed to pave the damn place over if it keeps getting destroyed? On the bright side, the pointlessly incessant storm coverage has made us unable to watch the news, forcing us to live our lives in a more meaningful manner-temporarily.
Mayoral Meddling - Poor Sam Hoyt. Mean old Republican Joel Giambra is pouring money into Hoyt's Democratic primary opponent Joe Golembek's campaign. He's being called a do-nothing assemblyman, part of the atrocious gridlock that is Albany. Hoyt's great on social issues he has no power to affect, but voted for huge tax and fee raises, as well as the smoking ban, which is shutting down local businesses, and he's never done anything in twelve years to help get a budget passed on time. Hoyt's spent years maneuvering to make a run for mayor, doing whatever it take to get himself in the right spotlight, playing the affable, half-bright man of the people bringing home the pork.
Problem is, Hoyt wants Giambra to share the roughly $120 million the county makes every year on the extra penny of sales tax which was tacked on as an emergency measure in 1984 and has suspiciously never gone away. Buffalo would be in better shape with its share, and we appreciate Hoyt's stand. But Giambra has a giant war chest to play games with, even if it's in the other party. Hoyt could be mayor someday, but how do you trust a career politician in Albany? You don't, unless Hoyt proves there's intelligent, human life somewhere within the galaxy of his cranium. Our instinct says vote all incumbents out of our broken government, then again, if Giambra's against Hoyt, he must be worth keeping around. At least he's got a sense of humor. We predict the meddling will backfire louder than a 1972 Buick convertible.
Goodbye Ticket Revenue - We were doing slightly over 80 mph on I-90 when we passed a state trooper hidden among a thicket of trees in the median. Needless to say, we thought we were fucked, along with the line of cars cruising behind us, but the cop never pulled out. It was a miracle, and we thank the state legislature for taking away any incentive local authorities have to issue those pesky speeding tickets, which add points to your license and push already ridiculous insurance rates higher.
That's right, it's a surprise law in the new budget (the first of many); localities can no longer allow speeding tickets to be pled down to lesser offenses. It's the end of a long standing practice, which boosts local revenues and fills traffic schools to overflowing, and will change the way traffic courts work. If you get a speeding ticket or other moving violation, it can no longer be reduced to, say, a loud muffler, which benefits the town, so all the money will go to Albany to pay for champagne, caviar and hookers. Towns are scrambling to add surcharges to tickets so they'll be able to at least pay expensive court costs.
Albany's insidious money grab is a great opportunity for citizens to buck the system, however, and if everybody takes advantage of the new situation we can wreak havoc. Here's how: When you get a ticket (and you will get a ticket, you nasty speeder), instead of pleading guilty and automatically paying the fine like an obedient robot, request a non jury trial. If everyone does this, the courts will be bogged down with thousands and thousands of cases that could have been settled in five minutes, sending court costs through the roof and tying up the judicial and law enforcement systems like never before. Cops will think long and hard before issuing a ticket, because instead of making a profit, they'll know it's only bankrupting their municipality. Sure, we're the ones who'll get screwed paying for it all in the end, but it's time we quit taking it in the ass every time Albany gets hard and fight back. Let the madness begin!


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Jerry Ray Muckensturm
Position: LB
Height: 6-4 Weight: 223 lbs.
Born: October 13, 1953 in Belleville, IL
High School: Althoff
College: Arkansas St. (school history)
Drafted by the Chicago Bears in the 7th round (190th overall) of the 1976 NFL Draft.
Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 27 (3730th overall since 1950)


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Taxes can be tricky. For many U.S. citizens, determining the amount of taxes they owe is a kind of guessing game, estimating withholdings through the employer. However, not all income is subject to the withholdings process. For these cases, Form 1040ES allows tax payers to estimate their tax liability on income that has not had tax payments withheld by the employer. Some examples of income that is not subject to tax withholdings are:
- -self-employment income
- money earned through investment interest
- money earned through stock dividends
- rent received as a landlord
- alimony payments
Furthermore, this form may apply to you if you have not designated withholdings through your employer. Designating your withholdings through your employer is referred to as electing voluntary withholdings. If you do not elect your withholdings, Form 1040ES is necessary for determining your tax liability and for reporting those taxes. To prevent confusion, it is suggested that those who do not elect withholdings pay their taxes throughout the year. Again, Form 1040ES is helpful for determining tax payments along the way. But remember that these taxes are estimated and may need to be adjusted at the end of the year.
Other Related Documents
-Publication 505, Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax
-Form 1040, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return
-Form 8822, Change of Address


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