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Jesus: The True and Better Batman, Part II
Blog | More Than A Symbol – Jesus: The True and Better Batman, Part II | J.D. Bale
[SPOILER WARNING: Dark Knight Rises is about substitutionary atonement. No but really, SPOILER WARNING]
Near the end of Dark Knight Rises a somber Jim Gordon preaches the last thoughts of Sydney Carton over a gravestone in the Wayne family cemetery.
"I see a beautiful city and a brilliant people rising from this abyss, and, in their struggles to be truly free, in their triumphs and defeats, through long years to come, I see the evil of this time and of the previous time of which this is the natural birth, gradually making expiation for itself and wearing out… I see the lives for which I lay down my life, peaceful, useful, prosperous and happy, in that [country] which I shall see no more… I see that I hold a sanctuary in their hearts, and in the hearts of their descendants, generations hence… It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better rest that I go to than I have ever known."
I recognized the lines immediately, and reacted as I had when I first finished A Tale of Two Cities:
Since when was this a story about Jesus?
I grew up with Batman being more of a role model than my own dad. In all the years I spent reading stories about The World's Greatest Detective, none ever came close to depicting my favorite vigilante as a saint, much less a messiah. Yet, with each new entry in the Dark Knight Trilogy it became increasingly clear that the mythology was evolving in that direction.
Traditionally Batman is a crime fighter. His parents are murdered by criminals so he spends his life fighting criminals. He is the protector of Gotham City and its people. He is an Old Testament judge—a Samson or a Gideon. In the Christopher Nolan's treatment, fighting criminals is not enough. Bruce Wayne wants to attack the heart issue that breeds every kind of evil in his city.
A key scene in Batman Begins identifies the nature of this conflict. After years of wandering through the wilderness on a pilgrimage of sorts, not-yet-Batman explains his plan. "People need dramatic examples to shake them out of apathy and I can't do that as Bruce Wayne. As a man, I'm flesh and blood. I can be ignored, I can be destroyed. But as a symbol — as a symbol I can be incorruptible, I can be everlasting."
Bruce Wayne believes that the "evil of his time" is Apathy. Gotham is a mess because the wealthy are careless and neglect the needs of the downcast. The neglected become "criminals" in order to survive. Those responsible for protecting the innocent are apathetic toward their plight and manipulate the Law for their own benefit.
In short, Gotham is a city without love– brotherly or otherwise.
So Batman, in love with his city and hoping to redeem it, seeks to awaken its citizens to Truth and Justice. He is not only a judge/protector, but a priest and prophet—a literal "Caped Crusader," evangelizing with his fists, one punch at a time.
Bruce Wayne's plan doesn't have quite the effect he anticipated. So, much like the prophet Samuel, Batman sets out to become a king-maker. He anoints Harvey Dent to become the embodiment of his ideals and lead Gotham to salvation. Harvey Dent is worthy because he worships the same gods that Batman does—Truth and Justice. But he is still just a man, and much like Samuel's chosen kings (Saul and David), Harvey Dent fails. The Dark Knight makes it clear that one man is not enough to change the city. Leadership is not the issue.
Again, Batman's plan is not working out, and as the third film opens, the would-be messiah is having a crisis of faith. Loving the city is not enough. Even when Bruce Wayne forsakes the Truth and lies to preserve the false idol he had created in Harvey Dent, the city doesn't change. The illusion of prosperity looms larger, but the reality of corruption goes even deeper. Somehow he made it worse for trying.
Batman finally realizes that if the city is ever going to be fixed, he is going to have to do it himself. The city needs one man to be High Priest and King. When Batman attempts to become that man he is betrayed, broken, and abandoned—cast down into "Hell." Again he fails. Gotham couldn't be saved. It wouldn't be saved.
In his fall he comes to know real despair—hopelessness. But then he remembers what his father taught him, and the head knowledge finally sinks into his heart. "Why do we fall, Bruce? So we can learn to pick ourselves up."
Batman realizes that the people will never stop "falling down." It's just what people do. They don't need the inspiration of an incorruptible symbol. They need an example of a man who gets up when he falls down.
The Dark Knight Rises concludes with the fulfillment of that vision. Batman overcomes all odds and sacrifices himself for a people that scorned him for nearly a decade. Even as he dies he preaches his message: "A hero can be anyone, even a man doing something as simple and reassuring as putting a coat around a young boy's shoulders to let him know the world hasn't ended."
That is the "good news" of The Dark Knight Trilogy. "I climbed out of a pit of despair so that I could help you. Be like me. Help each other in learning to persevere. That is how you guys can save Gotham."
Thanks for the statue. Wish me well as I enjoy Europe with Anne Hathaway. The End.
But it's not the end. As inspiring as his final* act was, it didn't change the city. Batman didn't save Gotham, he just stopped one act of terrorism. Inspiration doesn't kill apathy, it just punches it in the face. Sure, for a while his example might remind people of what they are capable of… on a good day. But it doesn't change the fact that on most days people still suck.
The story ends on a high note, a fantasy fit for comic books and summer blockbusters. But if you apply the message to the real world, the message is a lie.
Batman is not the messiah. The world needs more than an inspiring example. They need Jesus.
Jesus is the True and Better Batman. According to Christopher Nolan, they had a lot in common. Both devoted their lives to figuring out how to save their people. Both preached a message and lived it out. Both endured many trials for the ones they loved.
But Jesus is better than Batman not only because he actually exists, but because he really died (sorry Dan Brown, no escaping with Mary) and then picked himself up.
The Gospel says that Jesus knows His people can't be inspired to save themselves, so he does the work for them.
Jesus has a City of His own, and sometimes it looks too much like Gotham (Revelation 3:15-16, Zaphaniah 1:12-13, and 2 Timothy 4:3-4 for starters). It is filled with unwise, corrupt, and apathetic criminals who have nothing to gain from Justice.
But Jesus loves to save His city and justify its people. It starts with preaching and leading by example. "Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand (Matthew 3:2)– Wake up, and strengthen what remains and is about to die (Revelation 3:12). Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind, and love your neighbor as yourself (Matthew 22:37-40).
And when the preaching isn't enough to inspire His people to righteousness, Jesus takes on the punishment that all his beloved criminals deserve. He doesn't just rescue them from their sins, He atones for them:
"When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly. He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls." 1 Peter 2:23-25
Jesus, not Batman, is the Crusading Judge, Wise Prophet, Holiest of Holy High Priests, and Glorious King– all in one. He is the Messiah.
He loves His people and is faithful when they are not.
And as His people, we are inspired by the symbol of The Cross not because it offers a false hope that we can ever do anything similar, but because it reassures us that even when we fall, Jesus is ready to save. Even in Gotham we have hope because of what Jesus has already done.
Why do we fall? So that God can be glorified in empowering Jesus to pick us up.
Finally, Jesus is the True and Better Batman because His plan was in place from The Beginning.
And it worked on the first try.
One Response to "Jesus: The True and Better Batman, Part II"
Mkey says:
Good article. I had the same idea with you on the Batman trilogy. I couldn't put it in writing given my circumstances… Take care and God bless us all ^^


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Great creation! I'll do a post on "hits" versus "visits" later, k?
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Dang, I think you did a great job on this!! I'm not sure I would have stuck with it to the end, I'm quite volatile that way, yikes!
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Tina....your box is beautiful girl!!! I love everything about it!!!
Do you have a template to share? I would really love to make an acetate box.
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1.11 DJ Fluker, OT, Alabama
2.6 Manti Te'o, ILB, Notre Dame
3.14 Keenan Allen, WR, Cal
5.12 Steve Williams, CB, Cal
6.11 Tourek Williams, DE, Florida International
7.15 Brad Sorensen, QB, Southern Utah
Analysis: The Chargers had the best draft in the division addressing immediate needs on offense and defense with their first two picks. They finally drafted a plug and play tackle in mauler DJ Fluker. Fluker is only suited for the right side but he adds some versatility if they ever need to kick him inside to guard.
Manti Te'o is the pick making most noise in San Diego for reasons "unknown". While his skill set isn't best suited for a 34 scheme, many projected him in the first round. It's easy to dwell on the abysmal National Championship game but when you consider his overall body of work he's capable of making impact plays and brings toughness and leadership to a defense that lacks those qualities. He should be able to focus on football in a city that has a relatively passive media base.
In 3 years we could be talking about their third round pick being the best in this year's draft class. Cal's Keenan Allen is Optimum Scouting's top receiver who fell because of an in-season knee injury that lingered leading up to the draft. Phillip Rivers will love his ball skills and ability to make plays in traffic. Allen will have a familiar matchup during practices in speedy cornerback Steve Williams. He was likely chosen to add depth after the departure of Antoine Cason, but would have likely been on the board a round or two later. Tourek Williams is a versatile DE/OLB who fits the 34 scheme. Brad Sorensen's big time arm was too intriguing to pass on but there were more skilled quarterbacks with better upside still on the board.
At the end of the day, the Chargers got enough immediate contributors early in the draft to warrant a B+.
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1.1 Eric Fisher, OT, Central Michigan
3.1 Travis Kelce, TE, Cincinnati
3.34 Knile Davis, RB, Arkansas
4.2 Nico Johnson, ILB, Alabama
5.1 Sanders Commings, CB, Georgia
6.2 Eric Kush, OC, California (PA)
6.36 Braden Wilson, FB, Kansas St
7.1 Mike Catapano, DE, Princeton
Analysis: When looking at the roster, you can't help but think Andy Reid is excited about the foundation of talent he walked into. In fact, you could argue the Chiefs are the most talented team on paper in the AFC West. With Brandon Albert most likely re-signing, the team took the best offensive tackle in the draft in Eric Fisher to bookend the other side for their newly acquired quarterback, Alex Smith. Fisher is an outstanding athlete who should fit in very well with the blocking schemes Reid likes to use.
Travis Kelce is quietly one of the most talented tight ends in this draft so he was an excellent value in the third. He plays with NFL tenacity and is just as good a blocker as he is a receiver, which usually translates to early playing time. The Knile Davis pick was questionable. There were plenty of other more talented backs available and you can't help but think the Chiefs took the "workout warrior" bait.
Inside linebacker Nico Johnson was chosen right where we graded him but there are some stiffness concerns. Georgia's Sanders Commings fits the Chiefs physical play in the defensive backfield but he comes with some character concerns. Small school lineman Eric Kush is a developmental guy who provides some versatility and Braden Wilson is likely a special teams addition who has a chance to earn a niche role in the offense down the road. Princeton's Mike Catapano is the type of blue collar, high motor edge rusher coaches love and also an excellent value.
The Chiefs started the draft strong but the rest was somewhat ho-hum. The first two picks barely make this class above average at a B-.
Oakland Raiders
Pick Player
1.12 DJ Hayden, CB, Houston
2.10 Menelik Watson, OT, Florida St
3.4 Sio Moore, OLB, Conneticut
4.15 Tyler Wilson, QB, Arkansas
6.4 Nick Kasa, TE, Colorado
6.13 Latavius Murray, RB, Central Florida
6.16 Mychal Rivera, TE, Tennessee
6.37 Stacy McGee, DT, Oklahoma
7.3 Brice Butler, WR, San Diego St
7.27 David Bass, DE, Missouri Western
Analysis: The Raiders quietly had a very solid draft from top to bottom. They took their guy, DJ Hayden, a lot higher than he grades out with us but he's a balanced corner who can cover at the boundaries. To boot, he's got the most inspirational story in the draft. Menelik Watson has enough upside to the point where some teams likely had a first round grade on him. He's an excellent athlete who should compete early for a starting spot. UConn's Sio Moore is a value pick who brings athleticism to the linebacker corps. It wasn't a need, but if he has a strong camp they could shift some guys around to get him into the starting lineup. Arkansas QB Tyler Wilson is yet another solid pick on Day 3. He's a skilled player with excellent intangibles whose competition for the backup spot is Terrelle Pryor and a guy who has two career starts mans the starting spot.
Two of the Raiders' 4 picks in the sixth round addressed their need at tight end in Mychal Rivera and Nick Kasa—players they had up close experience with at the Senior Bowl. Latavius Murray adds depth to an injury prone running back group and San Diego State's Brice Butler is the size/speed athlete who the Raiders could also try at corner. David Bass is a small school guy who had a solid showing against top competition at the Senior Bowl and a guy who graded much higher than his selection spot.
The Raiders didn't knock it out of the park with any of their picks but they came away with a good class overall. They earned a B+.
Denver Broncos
Pick Player
1.28 Sylvester Williams, DT, North Carolina
2.26 Montee Ball, RB, Wisconsin
3.28 Kayvon Webster, CB, South Florida
5.13 Quanterus Smith, DE, Western Kentucky
5.28 Tavarres King, WR, Georgia
6.5 Vinston Painter, OT, Virginia Tech
7.28 Zac Dysert, QB, Miami (OH)
Analysis: Broncos management once again came away with a very solid draft and picked up one of the better values late in the first round in defensive tackle Sylvester Williams. He is a large two-gapper who fills a need on an improved defensive line which bodes well against the AFC West running backs. Montee Ball is a perfect fit for the Broncos' zone run scheme as explained in one of our pre-draft articles here. With Willis McGahee aging, Ball could get a steady workload as a rookie. South Florida's Kayvon Webster was a bit of a reach in the third round as he'll need some time to develop.
Quanterus Smith is an excellent value in the fifth round. He is raw but flashed a ton during the season, particularly in a dominant game he had against Alabama. Tavarres King is a smooth receiver who could emerge as an early contributor for Peyton Manning and the Bronco offense. Vinston Painter is a solid athlete who will add depth at offensive tackle but he's under developed. John Elway expressed his excitement for the Zac Dysert pick publicly. Dysert was a value pick but don't be surprised if he climbs the depth chart.
Defensively the Broncos got better in the draft and it's not crazy to assume solid development from the offensive guys as long as Manning is around. This class earned a B.


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Ok... so I was just playing around with ESPN's NFL Playoff Machine, to see who we might play in different W-L scenarios.
NOTE: There is a bug in the Playoff Machine when you start with "Win %" as the default W-L criteria. For some reason, it's counting wins as ties for some match-ups; even though the W-L picker is not set to a tie. Start with a blank slate and pick the winners yourself to get an accurate prediction.
Our most likely seeding is 5th; but it is possible to end up 1st.
To end up first we need to win our three remaining games (including one over Atlanta), AND have Atlanta lose one of their other remaining games (Seattle or Carolina).
Carolina is in the crapper (Yes, Stu; you were right.); so we can't count on them. Therefore, we should be rooting hard for:
- Seattle to beat Atlanta this weekend.
If we end up with the 5th seed, we travel to the 4th seed to play in the Wild-card round.
The most likely 4th seed opponents are: St. Louis, San Francisco, & Seattle... of those three, I'd most want to play St. Louis again, and San Francisco scares me the most.
So... If we want to play St. Louis and avoid San Francisco and Seattle, we should be rooting for:
- San Diego over San Fran this week.
- St. Louis over Kansas City this week.
If those two things happen, and I think they will, then all we have to do is root for:
- St. Louis over Seattle in Week 17. (The head-to-head is the key.)
If they don't happen, there are still many scenarios where we get to play St. Louis... I'm just giving you who to root for this week - if you want to play the Rams again.
Here's my "most likely" NFC playoff seeding prediction:
#1. Atlanta Falcons :-(
#3. Chicago Bears
#4. St. Louis Rams
In this scenario, the Saints travel to the Rams and the Giants travel to the Bears in the Wild-card round.
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Also, the 2, 3, and 6 seeds are really up in the air. Who would you rather play in the Divisional Round? (see poll)


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Inspired by a David Blaine special on ABC, theory11 artist Tom Isaacson immediately saw the universal power of magic' and the rest is history.
Q&A with Tom Isaacson
What is theory11 to you?
theory11 to me represents a platform to improve the art of magic on a mass level. Its a commitment to an ideal that has the potential to guide the next generation of magic in the right direction.
What got you into magic?
I was a teenager watching David Blaine's first TV special on ABC, I found myself totally captivated watching him. I had never seen magic performed close-up, I and remember thinking WOW - what an amazing ability to have with you wherever you go. I immediately saw the universal power of magic. So I begged my mom to take me down to Mr. A's Magic Shop in West Palm Beach, Florida. I bought the Penny & Dime trick and a Brainwave deck, and the rest, as they say-- is history.
Do you have a favorite effect?
Too many to pick one, but IÕm always one to be constantly looking to seize opportunities to enhance an effect on the spot, elevate its impact.
Who is your favorite performer to watch?
Derren Brown - his ability to transcend tricks and create performance art by emotionally connecting with his audience is incredible. Dan Lacivita - one of my best friends in magic - unfortunately he sold his soul to the corporate gods but in his prime, I've never seen such a confident, engaging, and natural performer.
What do you see as wrong with the industry today?
Watching most magicians perform is like going to a bad karaoke bar with everyone singing other people's songs, in a horrible voice and deluding themselves into thinking they are ready for a record deal. Most magicians are nothing more than imitators of another person's creation. In my opinion, a magician is an artist, and an artist has to CREATE, or enhance something that they perform.
As far as the selling of magic, there are too many effects that should never be put on the market. Overall, there is a complete saturation of mediocre effects that are deceptively marketed. If I could sell back all of the bad magic IÕve bought in my life, I would have enough money to feed all the starving children in Beverly Hills.
What's the last trick you saw that fooled the crap out of you?
One of my best memories in magic was back at the 2001 IBM in Orlando, Jerry Andrus did his 2 Card Trick for me, and produced 15 Morgan Silver Dollars from 2 cards right into my hands. Considering that he was 83 years old at the time, and the fact that he didn't flash ONCE, it was one of the coolest things ever.
What advice would you give to those that are just starting in magic?
Aside from practicing the techniques and performances until they become instinctive- command respect from your audiences. Don't jump and perform every time they ask; performance is an art. I think it was PT Barnum that said that the first rule of show business is to always leave them wanting more. An age old principle that is still universally applicable.
You will earn more of a reputation by doing a great effect once, and letting other people buzz about it than you could if you did the same thing 10 times for everyone. Don't bend to the pressure. Wait for the right opportunity and make your performances a rare treat that they always remember and look forward to again and again.


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BWW Reviews: MEGAN HILTY is a Smash Hit in Cincinnati
Megan Hilty sang with the Cincinnati Pops, conducted by John Morris Russell, over the weekend. The Pops did what they always do which is play outstanding music. They didn't miss a note in any number and if their rendition of "He Lives in You" from the Lion King doesn't spark a Disney Night with the Pops idea, I will be shocked (I'll also be first in line for that show).
Hilty started her part of the show with "They Just Keep Moving the Line" from Smash and she killed it. She basically said that this show you are about to witness might just blow your face off. She then sang "The Best is Yet to Come" and "Bye, Bye, Baby" from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, which was her audition song for Smash. After Hilty sang those three songs perfectly, the pops played a couple more numbers and then there was an intermission. And this is where the night kind of hit a flat note. Hilty warmed up the audience for this epic show but then she went off stage for over 15 minutes; I found that odd.
The rest of the show comprised of Hilty singing an array of songs. The highlights of the second act were "Popular" from Wicked where she actually sang in her Glinda voice and "Second Hand White Baby Grand" from Smash. But once again, during this act she went off stage two more times. This just seemed to ruin the flow of the performance. The last four songs (including the encore) were in a row and it was the best section of the show. A performer should always leave a concert with the audience wanting more but in this case it was different; I left feeling as if I didn't get enough Hilty.
Overall, Hilty was phenomenal and the Pops sounded great so the night was very enjoyable. I would have preferred a different set arrangement but I left there thinking the performance was a hit. I hope Hilty can make another trip to Cincinnati sometime very soon and I'm looking forward to the rest of the Pops season.
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This year, at least for a season, Boise is in the Mountain West while Nevada is playing out its last season in the WAC before heading to the MWC. So the loss doesn't mean anything in the conference standings, but a 20-point loss is still a 20-point loss. (And it was 30-0 in the fourth quarter before the Pack managed to dent the scoreboard.)
Kellen Moore's line -- 19-of-33 for 142 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions -- isn't exactly going to bolster his Heisman trophy case. But Doug Martin chipped in 130 yards and two more touchdowns on 22 carries. The Broncos defense also played its part, clamping down on Nevada to allow just 176 yards of total offense.
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I would say lately that their being able to run inbetween the 20s is based on teams stacking their defense to take away Amendola. I think this was the way the Cardinals played against the Ram offense as well. Stop/minimize Bradford....if they run Jackson, that is fine because the Ram drive will stall in the redzone and you can hold them to a field goal.
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The complete PSN trophy and Xbox Live achievements lists for Grand Theft Auto 5 and its multiplayer component, Grand Theft Auto Online, have been revealed.
If you don't want to see any spoilers, then we suggest you turn away now.
The list has been uncovered by X360A where you can see a fair portion of the trophies (17 in total) are dedicated to GTA Online. There will also be 11 secret trophies.
Here's the complete list
- Solid Gold, Baby! (50G) - Earn 70 Gold Medals on Missions and Strangers and Freaks.
- Career Criminal (100G) - Attain 100% Game Completion.
- San Andreas Sightseer (30G) - Explore all of Los Santos and Blaine County.
- All's Fare in Love and War (10G) - Purchase Downtown Cab Co. and complete a private fare.
- TP Industries Arms Race (10G) - Purchase McKenzie Field Hangar and win the arms race.
- Multi-Disciplined (30G) - Attain a gold medal in all applicable hobbies and pastimes.
- From Beyond the Stars (15G) - Collect and return all spaceship parts.
- A Mystery, Solved (15G) - Solve the mystery of Leonora Johnson.
- Waste Management (15G) - Purchase the old dock and collect all nuclear waste.
- Red Mist (20G) - Complete all Rampages.
- Show Off (30G) - Complete all Stunt Jumps.
- Kifflom! (30G) - Complete your path to enlightenment, or not.
- Three Man Army (20G) - Survive 3 minutes on at least a 3 star Wanted Level with all three characters together off mission.
- Out of Your Depth (5G) - You're gonna need a bigger boat...
- Altruist Acolyte (5G) - Deliver an unsuspecting victim to the Altruist Cult.
- A Lot of Cheddar (20G) - Spend a total of $200 million across all three characters.
- Trading Pure Alpha (10G) - Make a profit over your total investments in the stock market.
- Pimp My Sidearm (10G) - Fully mod a weapon.
- Wanted: Alive Or Alive (10G) - Deliver a bail bond target alive.
- Los Santos Customs (10G) - Fully mod a vehicle.
- Close Shave (20G) - Complete all Under the Bridge and Knife Flight challenges.
- Off the Plane (5G) - GTA Online: Complete the Introduction.
- Three-Bit Gangster (10G) - GTA Online: Reach Rank 25.
- Making Moves (30G) - GTA Online: Reach Rank 50.
- Above the Law (80G) - GTA Online: Reach Rank 100.
- Numero Uno (20G) - GTA Online: Obtain first place in all competitive game types.
- The Midnight Club (20G) - GTA Online: Use custom vehicles to win 5 races.
- Unnatural Selection (20G) - GTA Online: Complete all 10 waves of a Survival.
- Backseat Driver (10G) - GTA Online: Direct a driver to 1st place as co-driver in Rally Mode.
- Run Like The Wind (20G) - GTA Online: Survive for a day with a Bounty on your head.
- Clean Sweep (10G) - GTA Online: Finish a Gang Attack without dying and kill at least 10 enemies.
- Decorated (50G) - GTA Online: Earn 30 Platinum Awards.
- Stick Up Kid (10G) - GTA Online: Hold up all 20 Stores.
- Enjoy Your Stay (20G) - GTA Online: Participate in everything Los Santos has to offer.
- Crew Cut (5G) - GTA Online: Complete a Job as a member of a Crew.
- Full Refund (10G) - GTA Online: Kill the thief that mugged you.
- Dialling Digits (5G) - GTA Online: Call for gang backup for the first time.
- American Dream (10G) - GTA Online: Own an Apartment, Garage and an Insured Vehicle.
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Are you interested in growing blueberries in your garden? Soil preparation before planting is critical for successful blueberries, and fall is a good time to get started. Extension Educator Steve Bogash will show you how to adjust soil pH and fertilize blueberries, and tell you the best varieties of blueberries for this area.
Other fall gardening topics this morning are getting your garden ready for spring; selecting the best native trees for fall color; and adding color to your spring garden by planting crocus, daffodil, tulip, and hyacinth bulbs in the fall.
The 4-H Horse and Pony Club Cloverbuds will also be on hand from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. for their "Black Gold" fundraiser. Purchase 5-gallon buckets of "black gold" – aged horse manure – for a $5.00 donation. Autumn is a great time to work on improving your garden for next spring, and adding organic matter is a good start to soil improvement. Proceeds benefit the Cloverbuds, youngsters ages 5-8, who are raising funds for educational activities.
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CLEWISTON, Fla. - A Clewiston police officer is charged with aggravated child abuse. According to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement , Officer John Herrera is accused of physically abusing a child.
Additional details into the specific nature of the charges have not been released. Herrera has been booked at the Hendry County Jail, where he's being held on $35,000 bond.
Meanwhile, a former Collier County deputy is slated to appear in court today, April 22, 2010, to answer to accusations of stalking his former girlfriend.
Brandon Roysden is accused to following his ex-girlfriend, lurking around her home and calling as many as 20 times a day.
Roysden was recently fired from the Collier County Sheriff's Department after authorities uncovered a plot to have his estranged wife tied up and kidnapped. It's believed that Roysden developed the plot just so he could perform a heroic "rescue."


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In the interest of reviewing some of the other German restaurants in town, the hubby and I made reservations at Cafe Berlin. We had been in once before and the 45 minute wait had convinced us that this was a restaurant where reservations were necessary.
We were seated quickly upon our arrival and, to my great surprise, our waiter recognized us despite our last visit having been a good five months prior. We were seating at a small table for two, tucked into the corner of the restaurant. This had the benefit of being very cozy and the downside of being very awkward. The edges of the room are lined with bench seating, so both the hubby and I were seated on a different section of the bench, which lead to a few accidental foot stompings as there just wasn't enough room under the table. I also found that the bench was too far away from the table for me to be truly comfortable until I discovered some small pillows and used them for lumbar support.
Our waiter was extremely patient with our leisurely pace and brought up drinks and bread while we decided. Ultimately, we opted for a Berlin's Tour of Cheese Appetizer to split, a Chicken Berlin for the hubby with potatoes au gratin, and a Roquefort Chicken with pan fried potatoes and brie macaroni and cheese on the side for me. Upon handing our menus over, we sampled the bread basket.
The bread was spongy, light, and served very warm. The rye had a light rye flavor but the wheat was pretty much tasteless.
Our appetizer plate showed up promptly, much to our delight.
Cheese and crackers are something that the hubby and I rely on as a quick, easy, dinner at home on nights when were are just too beat to cook. Perhaps because of that, I have very high standards for cheese plates at restaurants. The one served at Cafe Berlin was serviceable but not much else. A medium cheddar, artificially smoked muenster, and creamy brie were safe choices and are easily found in the local grocery stores. The Jarlsberg was a bit more uncommon, creamy and flavorful. The final selection seemed to be a blind Swiss cheese, though it was smoother in texture than your average Swiss cheese. The cheese was accompanied by crunchy water crackers, juicy grapes, and a few slices of a mediocre green apple.
The arrival of our entrees was nicely timed and I happily dug into my meal (shown at the top of the post). The pan fried potatoes were slightly crispy and lightly salted. The included onions were crisp with a strong flavor and the dish stayed well out of greasy territory. I had high hopes for the Brie macaroni and cheese but unfortunately, it was better in concept than execution. While the sauce was creamy, it was thin and lacked the satisfying fullness of a good cheese sauce.
The Roquefort chicken is a dish of breaded chicken filled with cheese. The breading was expertly done--light, nicely crispy, and well adhered--however the filling was shockingly salty, strong enough to disguise any of the constituent flavors. The chicken itself was bland and pliable, but it did serve to balance the extreme salt of the filling.
The hubby's Chicken Berlin and potatoes gratin plate was notable only in that it was rather unremarkable. Nothing terrible, but nothing that he found especially noteworthy.
We finished our meal by ordering a slice of cake to go which we ate the next day.
The cake had a light, dry crumb which was much the same as every other chocolate cake. However, the layers of marzipan and subtle apricot flavoring in the frosting layers separating the cake was beautifully done. The flavors were light, sweet and delicious. The thick layer of chocolate topping the slice was an excellent touch and lent some weight to the dessert.
I was impressed with the attentive service but left disappointed by the unremarkable food. Comparing to our last visit, it seemed that both the prices and quality had been lowered. This is not a restaurant that will make it into our regular rotations.
Total for the meal: $53.68 (Included one appetizer, two soft drinks, two entrees, and dessert.)
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A few updates on what's been going on in the MMA Twitterverse
"Bisping, you make good points about deserving a title shot.After all you did beat, umm, well ahh...Hum and then there was.. Ah..Wait, what!?" -Chael Sonnen
"Okay well I'm off to Japan to throw some Japanese comedian on tv - this is gunna be interesting...." -Ronda Rousey
"6 days until I defeat a legend" -Jon Jones
"I wish the fight was tomorrow,I'm ready 2 do this kid in,I'm getting my belt back!I'm very confident n dis
#wolfmode" -Rampage Jackson
"The best things about a hotel room is room service and black out curtains!" -Tito Ortiz
"Sh*t, he may be a lil more handsome than me....definitely gonna have to kick
@RogerHuerta's ass! LOL!" -War Machine, talking about his upcoming bout against El Matador.
"Just spent almost an hour in
@GrayMaynard's new fancy expensive massage chair... The thing is amazing... I'm gonna come stay more often ;-)" -Mac Danzig
"The ones in Thailand are better and cheaper, they also have tits" -Phil Baroni, replying to Danzig.
@ufc is picking me up and I'm riding with bisping and rashad. Wolflair and bones next opponent. Wtf...." -Malki Kawa, Jon Jones' manager
"In the car with jones's manager. He's talking shit already. Got a feeling he'll be lost for words on Saturday night" -Michael Bisping
"Me peeking over @bisping shoulder. Sorry, I couldn't help spying?!*#" -Malki Kawa
There's a ton of tweets after the jump, but first, don't forget to follow me on twitter: @antontabuena
Oh, and these guys are probably worth following as well: The Official BloodyElbow Twitter Account, Luke Thomas, Kid Nate, Brent Brookhouse, Mike Fagan, Leland Roling, Richard Wade, Jonathan Snowden, Chris Barton, Damon O, Scott Broussard, Tim Burke, Matt Bishop, Fraser Coffeen, Dallas Winston, KJ Gould
"Was that NUTS or what!?!? Dirty from both fighters and the most HORRIBLE refereeing I have EVER seen in boxing or anywhere else! ...Is this the craziest shit you have ever seen!? Larry merchant LMFAO!" -Dana White
"Ortiz took it to the street and may weather finished it in the street.bad sportsmanship by Mayweather.ORTIZ was just warming up,a young lion does not deserve to go out like that and i will fight for ortiz to have a rematch.But i feel may weather looked good and ortiz looked good. terrible head but by Ortiz and should have been deducted 2 points.but to win the way he won was not right.Ortiz deserves a rematch!!! ...And sorry to say but the ref.was lost as can be." -Oscar De La Hoya
"I'm sorry but
@FloydMayweather is right, they need to fire that announcer" -Ronda Rousey, now I thought this perspective is unique to Floyd.
"Just ran into Shamrock at the airport, good talk" -Jon Jones
@jonnybones backstage @jimmykimmel things are getting crazy back here!" -Switchfoot
"DOC vs BONES #Classic" -Jon Jones, says that he doesn't look into the eyes of his opponents to mess with their heads... obviously can't do that with Dr. Phil.
"I wasnt allowed 2 see the KOTCfights cause I lost my ID.So screw u guys,we r gunna drink the best Georgian wine instead" -Ronda Rousey
"marina destroyed her shorts walking into my stove lol... butt bump + chest bump = best bump? =P ... mochi and marina striking the same booty pose" -Ronda Rousey
"Pics from last nights pad session up" -Carlos Condit, training for his title shot against Georges St. Pierre on UFC 137. That's Travis Browne and Andrei Arlovski in the background.
"219lbs and Battle ready" -Jon Jones
"@Jonnybones @ufc hand on the hip! U go girl! Go "Battle"! U look fierce like Bruno!! Lol" -
"have you seen this? @RyanDCouture's friend impersonates him. haha." -Anton Tabuena
"@antontabuena Haha! That's @JimmyJonesMMA , a 3-0 featherweight and consummate dickhead." -Ryan Couture
"Evolve Video Blog Sept 3 2011" -Evolve MMA, gives out highlights from all their fighters competing on ONE FC earlier this month.
@EddieYaginMMA fighting Saturday in Denver" -UFC, random fact, Eddie Yagin is another Filipino-American fighter in the UFC.
"Fighter diary: A day of training for a title fight..." -UFC
"More behind-the-scenes action from
@TheDomin8r" -UFC, Dominick Cruz releases another awesome looking training video.


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Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion
|Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion
North American cover for the Nintendo 3DS version
|Papaya Studio
|Crave Entertainment (US)
Deep Silver (UK)
|Nintendo 3DS, Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
|Release date(s)
|Nintendo 3DS
|Single player, Multiplayer (via wireless/StreetPass)
|Nintendo game card, Nintendo optical disc, Blu-ray disc, DVD
Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion is a 2011 crossover fighting video game developed by Papaya Studio and published by Crave Entertainment, for the Nintendo 3DS. The game was released on June 2, 2011, in North America and in Europe on April 20, 2012. A port of the game for major game consoles (Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3) under the name Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion XL was released in North America on November 15, 2011, and May 18, 2012, in Europe. The PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 ports of the game had since been re-issued in North America by Little Orbit in 2014.
|This article's plot summary may be too long or excessively detailed. (January 2012)
In the beginning, the announcer of the game, Space Ghost, decides to take the day off and watches Dexter's Laboratory. However, to his horror, he finds Dexter's world facing a very strange, utter destruction, which soon crosses over into the network's other shows such as Kids Next Door and The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy. Much to his surprise, he then sees Ben Tennyson's nemesis, Vilgax invading Marzipan City of Chowder. Ben is transported into Marzipan City, where he confronts Chowder, who has been corrupted and as a result, turned evil. Chowder comes back to his senses and teams up with Ben, and the two of them set off to find Vilgax, who escapes whilst the heroes beat some enemies that are trying to beat up Mung Daal, Chowder's employer.
The Ultimatrix detects that there's a dimensional disturbance, as Marzipan City is disintergrated. Ben and Chowder are then brought to Bellwood, Ben 10's universe, and are transported to the Null Void whilst fighting and freeing a corrupted Buttercup (who somehow got into the Ben 10 world). The three find Vilgax, but are suddenly brought to Primus to fight Ultimate Kevin Levin/Kevin Levin 11,000 while Vilgax escapes yet again. After the battle, Ben's world is also erased, but the three heroes are saved by Dexter, who's built a machine that allows them to travel to the different dimensions. They then go to Stormalong Harbor, Flapjack's universe to have him help out too, but the harbor is attacked by Stickybeard and his crew.
While the others retreat, telling Flapjack they'll return, Flapjack fends off the candy pirates (along the way finding Captain K'nuckles), then the two of them fight Vilgax and a corrupted Numbuh One. After Vilgax escapes, Numbuh One joins with Flapjack and K'nuckles to defeat Stickybeard. When Bubbie the Whale finds out Flapjack is under attack by Stickybeard and his pirates, Bubbie swallows up Flapjack, Captain K'nuckles, Numbuh One and Stickybeard, making it harder for Stickybeard to do battle, (Because Flapjack and Captain K'nuckles have been inside Bubbie a thousand times.) After Stickybeard's defeat, the heroes are picked up by the others and brought to the KND Sector V Treehouse in Numbuh One's dimension.
Numbuh One, Flapjack, and K'nuckles then defend the Kids Next Door's treehouse from the candy pirates, but Numbuh Two says he does not know how to get them back. Meanwhile, back in Dexter's dimension, Dexter is busy formulating a plan to fix the dimensional meltdown. Unfortunately, Father sneaks in and, using his fire power on a nearby temperature gauge to heat it up, sabotages the lab, sending Ben, Chowder, and Buttercup right into the City of Townsville (the Powerpuff Girls' dimension), where Mojo Jojo is on a rampage in a giant robot. There, they find Blossom and Bubbles (who were, for some strange reason, corrupted, but returned to normal once they accidentally hit the travel machine's door, which the announcer said was too painful to even watch). The group fights their way through the bustling metropolis, but then fight amongst themselves to decide who should go to face Mojo. The winner of the fight then destroys the robot's power core. Mojo then escapes, and the heroes leave as the dimension is destroyed.
Next, the group finds themselves in Foster's Mansion (Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends' dimension). There, they rescue a corrupted Mac and Bloo and defend Cheese from villainous forces. After that, Mac and Bloo join up with the heroes and head out just as their dimension is destroyed. After a quick stop to pick up Numbuh One, Flapjack, and K'nuckles at the KND treehouse in the KND universe, the now-one team returns to Dexter's lab, which is, by now, heavily damaged. After the group fights their way through (rescuing Monkey in the process), they find Father, who then fights the player and Numbuh One. After Father escapes, the heroes are attacked by Aku (the Shogun of Sorrows, the Master of Masters, etc.).
After Aku is defeated, the heroes travel to Endsville and encounter Grim. After fighting their way through the wrecked up town, escaping a wild tornado, defeating General Skarr in his helicopter, rescuing Grim's corrupted masters, Billy and Mandy, and battling an army of zombies, the group goes to the Underworld. There, they find and defeat Mojo Jojo and Father. They then escape the dimension as it, like all the others before it, is destroyed (Chowder just barely making it, thanks to a lollipop K'nuckles holds out). They then take the capsule (the Announcer noticing how it's surprisingly roomier than it looks from the outside) to one more place to visit; Samurai Dojo (Samurai Jack's dimension). After defeating the corrupted samurai warrior, Jack joins up with the heroes, but are attacked by Vilgax. After Vilgax's defeat, the now rather large group travels through Jack's world and defeats an army of Ultra-Robots.
As the dimension capsule prepares to make one more warp to save the universes, it suddenly explodes for some reason, leaving the heroes floating in a very odd and unrecognized dimension. There, the heroes find the main villain responsible for the whole dimensional meltdown - the Announcer's TV remote! The Announcer then watches, shocked, as his own remote control transforms into a giant robot, revealing it had been responsible for the destruction of the individual worlds. It then entraps the heroes in an energy ring and is about to send them through a portal to oblivion, presumably to permanently erase them and their shows forever.
The Announcer says that he should have not bought a discount remote (the type of remote the evil TV remote was) and that the heroes had the fire, had the heart, fought on earth, fought on water, and with their powers combined, something should have happened. Chowder then farts, causing the Announcer to say, "Hey, who just broke wind?" The elements the Announcer mentioned [fire, heart, earth, water, and wind] then combine to summon Captain Planet, who uses his powers to free the heroes. The final battle between the heroes (Ben, Dexter, Chowder, Blossom, Bubbles, Buttercup, Numbuh One, Flapjack, K'nuckles, Mac, Bloo, Monkey, Grim, Billy, Mandy, Samurai Jack, and Captain Planet) and the evil TV remote ensues.
Once the evil TV remote is defeated and turned into a normal remote control, Ben and Dexter reinserts the batteries to restore the universes and, after one last goodbye, everyone is returned to their home dimensions. Chowder is returned to Marzipan City, Mac and Bloo to Foster's Mansion, Dexter and Monkey to Dexter's Lab, Numbuh One to the Kids Next Door Sector V Tree House, Samurai Jack to Samurai Dojo, Grim, Billy, and Mandy to Endsville, Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup to Townsville, Flapjack and K'nuckels to Stormalong Harbor, and Ben to Bellwood. Everything then goes back to normal, except, as the Announcer points out, that he now does not have a remote and must get up and change the channel himself. Then, he wonders if he could get a lava-man to change the channel for him with a giant lever, the idea of which he likes the sound of.
Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion is a mascot brawler fighting game bringing together several playable and assist characters from the Cartoon Network Multiverse in one epic battle that plays very similar to the Super Smash Bros. series. Up to four players (human or CPU controlled) can control a character and fight on a multi-tiered 2D stage. Players may use various items that appear randomly to get the fighting edge over their opponent. Additionally, the stage may use set elements in order to take out other players. For example, in the Dexter's Lab Stage players can pull 2 different levers, one setting off a conveyor belt, and the other firing a deadly laser.
When players strike one another, glowing cubes will fall out of them. If players collect enough of these cubes, they will fill up their special meter that, when full, unleashes a powerful "Punch Time Explosion" (the equivalent of a Final Smash in Super Smash Bros. Brawl) attack against their opponents. For example, Ben Tennyson turns into Ultimate Humungosaur and launches missiles all over the stage.
In the XL version, fighting characters can team up with certain assist characters (the equivalents of Assist Trophies) and do Synergy attacks. For example, Madame Foster brings a plate of cookies to the arena, Chowder eats them, turning fat, and Madame Foster rolls him around the stage.
Each playable character has their own special move set that uses different elements from their respective TV shows. Each has an up, down, side, and neutral attack. Most characters have a projectile attack. Captain K'nuckles is the only character who has a disabling attack.
3DS Version[edit]
- Yuri Lowenthal - Ben Tennyson, Numbuh One, Flapjack, Kevin Levin, Captain Planet
- Tara Strong - Bubbles, Buttercup, Chowder, Dexter, Gwen Tennyson, Cheese
- Grey Delisle - Mandy, Mac, Blossom
- Keith Ferguson - Bloo, Samurai Jack, Mandark
- Nolan North - Captain Knuckles, Mojo Jojo, Father
- Fred Tatasciore - Vilgax, Monkey (vocal effects), Aku
- Neil Kaplan - Grim, Johnny Bravo
- Quinton Flynn - Billy
- Dwight Schultz - Mung Daal
- Mark Hamill - Stickybeard
- Jeff Bennett - Peppermint Larry
- Benjamin Diskin - Numbuh Two
- Tom Kenny - Eduardo
- Candi Milo - Coco
- John DiMaggio - Shnitzel, Octagon Vreedle
- Dana Snyder - Gazpacho
- C. H. Greenblatt - Fred Fredburger
- Phil LaMarr - Dracula
- Tom Kane - Him
- Jim Cummings - Fuzzy Lumpkins
XL Version[edit]
- Yuri Lowenthal - Ben Tennyson, Kevin Levin, Captain Planet
- Tara Strong - Bubbles, Buttercup, Chowder, Dexter, Gwen Tennyson, Cheese, Ben Tennyson (Young)
- Cathy Cavadini - Blossom
- Benjamin Diskin - Numbuh One, Numbuh Two
- Thurop Van Orman - Flapjack
- Grey Delisle - Mandy, Mac
- Keith Ferguson - Bloo, Samurai Jack, Mandark
- Nolan North - Captain Knuckles, Mojo Jojo, Father, Hoss Delgado
- Fred Tatasciore - Vilgax, Monkey (vocal effects), Aku
- Neil Kaplan - Grim, Johnny Bravo
- Richard Steven Horvitz - Billy
- Dwight Schultz - Mung Daal
- Mark Hamill - Stickybeard
- Quinton Flynn - Toiletnator
- Jeff Bennett - Peppermint Larry
- Tom Kenny - Eduardo
- Candi Milo - Coco
- John DiMaggio - Scotsman, Shnitzel, Octagon Vreedle
- Dana Snyder - Gazpacho
- C. H. Greenblatt - Fred Fredburger
- Phil LaMarr - Dracula
- Tom Kane - Him
- Jim Cummings - Fuzzy Lumpkins
|TV Series
|XL Bonus Costume
|Synergy Partner
|Ben Tennyson
|Ben 10: Ultimate Alien
|Plumber Armor Ben 10
|Fred Fredburger
|Chowder & Kimchi
|Pants Chowder
|Madame Foster
|The Powerpuff Girls
|Butch (Rowdyruff Boy)
|Major Glory
|The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack
|Sardine Flapjack
|Dee Dee
|Captain K'nuckles
|The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack
|Captain K'neecaps
|Numbuh 1
|Codename: Kids Next Door
|Tuxedo Numbuh 1
|Major Glory
|The Powerpuff Girls
|Boomer (Rowdyruff Boy)
|The Powerpuff Girls
|Brick (Rowdyruff Boy)
|Gwen Tennyson
|Mac & Bloo
|Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends
|Rambo Mac & Adger Avenger Bloo
|Peppermint Larry
|Dexter's Laboratory
|Robot Pilot Dexter
|Dexter's Laboratory
|Lab Monkey
|Numbuh 2
|The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy
|Clown Grim
|Mung Daal
|Billy & Mandy
|The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy
|Billybot & Mandroid
|Samurai Jack
|Samurai Jack
|Ninja Jack
|Captain Planet
|Captain Planet and the Planeteers
|Captain Pollution
|Codename: Kids Next Door
|Benedict Uno
|Fuzzy Lumpkins
|Ben 10: Ultimate Alien
|Classic Vilgax
|Mojo Jojo
|The Powerpuff Girls
|Hatless Mojo
|Vreedle Bros.
|Kevin E. Levinabc
|Ben 10: Ultimate Alien
|Mixed Material Mutant Kevin
|Numbuh 4
|Johnny Bravoab
|Johnny Bravo
|Caveman Johnny
|The Powerpuff Girls
|Workout Him
|General Skarr
|Ben Tennyson (Young)a
|Ben 10
|Galactic Enforcer Ben 10
|Samurai Jack
|Highlander Scotsman
|Numbuh 2
|Hoss Delgadoa
|The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy
|Zombie Hoss Delgado
|Codename: Kids Next Door
|Villains Award Show Toilentator
|Samurai Jack
|Creepy Aku
^a Playable in the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Wii versions only.
^b Available as an assist character in the 3DS version only.
^c Available as a boss character.
On October 3, 2011, representatives of Papaya Games unveiled a new Developer's Diary featuring the console version of the game, announcing new characters, stages, and new gameplay modes. In addition, some characters who were voiced by stand-ins (IE Grey DeLisle as Blossom, Yuri Lowenthal as Numbuh One and Flapjack, and Tara Strong as Cheese) are now voiced by their original actors (IE Thurop van Orman as Flapjack).
In the XL version, there are new Story Mode changes. For example, in the 3DS version of the Ultimate Kevin Levin boss battle, Ben Tennyson was only supposed to attack Kevin and avoid his attacks. In the XL version, Gwen Tennyson shows up to help Ben in the battle with Ultimate Kevin Levin by trapping Kevin's arms and head with her powers. Also in the XL version is a shop where players can buy playable characters, including several characters who were bosses in the original version, arenas, alternate costumes, and TV show clips featuring all the shows except for Captain Planet and the Planeteers.
In Europe, this game was released on different dates. In the UK was released on May 18, 2012, in France, the game was released on June 14, 2012. In Italy and Spain, the game was released on August 22, 2012, through the PlayStation Store.[2]
The 3DS version of Punch Time Explosion was received with mixed to negative reviews. Jack DeVries of IGN gave the game a rating of 4.5 (bad) and said, "...the fun comes in very small doses.", and felt that "the levels, though aesthetically varied, are basic and boring", criticizing its gameplay and plagiarism of the Super Smash Bros. games. The game was also criticized for not using any recent Cartoon Network characters and using characters from series that have ended prior to the game's release with Ben 10 Ultimate Alien being the only ongoing series during the game's release as well as not using other popular former Cartoon Network characters like Courage the Cowardly Dog and Ed, Edd, n Eddy.
External links[edit]
- Little Orbit's official page
- Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion at IGN
- Interview about Punch Time Explosion


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By Dani Doran, SDSM&T Public Relations Officer
The start of a new academic year brings summer to a close. Yet, despite dire warnings of bleak job prospects for millennials, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology students reported a healthy rate of summer internships at more than 165 employers in 34 states, Canada and Germany.
Companies ranging from the Fortune 500 set to smaller manufacturing and engineering firms hired SDSM&T students this summer, with 79 percent of those who sought co-op, internship or undergraduate research experience securing a position, at an average wage of $17.01, well above the federal minimum of $7.25.
Names of employers read like a who's who of industry leaders: Bobcat, Cargill, Caterpillar, Kiewit, LyondellBasell and Nucor, to name a few.
But students are also adding economic capital here at home. Thirty-three percent are working for more than 60 employers in 21 South Dakota communities, including Ryan Brown, a computer science junior from Sheridan, Wyo., who hopes to add another major – electrical engineering – this year. Brown previously conducted two co-ops at NASA and an internship at Rockwell Collins before landing his current internship in Rapid City at SymCom, a leader in electronic control and protection.
As Mines President Heather Wilson, D.Phil says, "Three of four Mines students graduate with real world job experience in their field. It's a valuable part of the world-class education we provide."
Working in the research and development department at SymCom, Brown is focusing on control circuits and collaborates closely with two other Mines students, including Collin Eddy of Phoenix, Ariz.
Eddy is only a junior, but already embarking on his last year of undergraduate study, with plans to complete an accelerated master's in electrical engineering and an MBA. Though this internship is his first at SymCom, he says he was surprised by the level of autonomy and responsibility he was given. "Most interns do stuff with testing. I didn't expect to design products on my own."
He's currently designing a single product that will replace a multitude of others, a challenge he believes is essential for becoming an electrical engineer as he transitions from the classroom to the real world. "If you were to go to class, you would understand the fundamentals. But here, you put it on the test bench and see what happens."
That type of crossover appeals to senior and triple-major Steve Gates, too, who not only lauds putting learning into practice but the benefit gained from seeing day-to-day operations at Raven Industries, as well. "It's a good way to figure out how things actually work in a company," said Gates, from Rapid City. And with the soon-to-be graduate completing degrees in computer science, computing engineering and electrical engineering, chances are companies vying for his attention won't be in short supply – an experience shared by Mines alumni.
In fact, the most recent placement figures from the university's Career & Professional Development Center show 98 percent of 2011-2012 graduates landing jobs in the field for which they studied with an average starting salary of $62,696 or going on to graduate school.
That's where Sarah Pfenning, a chemical engineering major from Rapid City, would like to end up, either pursuing a master's in chemical engineering or applying to medical school. Right now, she's interning at a local forensics lab, detecting controlled substances for court evidence.
Though Pfenning has always had an interest in forensics, this internship has widened the scope of career possibilities. "I've talked with the blood alcohol guy and I'm taking a class with the sheriff about fingerprinting."
Pfenning's not alone in the public sector. A multitude of Mines students have landed internships at not-for-profit organizations and public agencies, including the Carnegie Natural History Museum, John Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and NASA.


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Tammy Duckworth, , addressed the Democratic National Convention Tuesday.
began by talking about her background and her service as a Black Hawk helicopter pilot in the Iraq War. Duckworth lost both of her legs when she was shot down in 2004. She then served as director of Illinois' Department of Veterans' Affairs and was assistant secretary of Veterans Affairs under President Barack Obama.
Duckworth's opponent in the November election is incumbent Republican Joe Walsh. Walsh did not attend the Republican National Convention last week.
"Last week Joe skipped his party's convention to spend time in the 8th district listening to the concerns of voters, meeting with small business owners and addressing the issues that continue to cripple our nation's economy," stated a press release from the Walsh campaign. "We can't say the same for Tammy."


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Colorado 131, Rio Grande Valley 124
HIDALGO, Texas, Jan. 31, 2009 - Dominique Coleman had 24 points, nine rebounds and eight assists Saturday night as the Colorado 14ers remained perfect against the Rio Grande Valley Vipers this season, winning a 131-124 shootout.
Josh Davis had 22 points and 12 rebounds and Eddie Gill added 20 and seven assists for the 14ers, who had seven scorers in double figures for the second straight night. Colorado has won three in a row and six of seven.
Colorado improved to 12-1 all-time vs. Rio Grande Valley and 5-0 this season, but it wasn't easy. Vipers guard Craig Winder scored a career-high 29 points to help RGV rally from a 13-point deficit.
Stanley Asumnu's two free throws with 1:23 to play forged a 119-119 tie. Gill answered with a bucket, Coleman made two free throws and Gill hit a jumper as Colorado regrouped and held on.
Billy Thomas scored 19 points and Lamar Butler added 14 for Colorado, which shot 53 percent (41-of-77) from the field and made 40-of-48 free throws.
Trent Strickland scored 25 points, Alpha Bangura added 22 and Asumnu 21 for the Vipers, who shot 47 percent (43-of-91) but dropped their second straight game.
The Vipers (10-17) do not play again until Feb. 8, when they host Austin. The 14ers (16-7) host Austin on Wednesday.