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Having problems with your Canon Digital Cameras ?
In spite of trying different batteries, our PowerShot SD9501s seems completely dead. There were no warning signs. It simply stopped working. Suggestions? Thank you.
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This is a common problem and there are few tricks you could use.First, pull out the battery for few minutes, say 15 minutes and then put the battery back and check the same.If problem persists, then take some cleaning solution and clean the battery connectors. If there is dirt, dust or rust on the battery connectors, it would result in ' dead ' situation as you mentioned.Make sure that the lens are not stuck. If the problem still remains, it confirms an internal failure. In most cases, i have seen blown IC's or diodes on the power board on it. If you have an electronics experience, could read schematics and would be able to keep precautions, i would be glad to provide you with a link to purchase service manual and provide you with some pointers. Repair is not a wise option unless it is under warranty as repair would cost more than $100.
Let me know,if needed further assistance.
Hope i helped you.
Thanks for using ' Fixya ' and have a nice day!!
This is a common problem and there are few tricks you could use.First, pull out the battery for few minutes, say 15 minutes and then put the battery back and check the same.If problem persists, then take some cleaning solution and clean the battery connectors. If there is dirt, dust or rust on the battery connectors, it would result in ' dead ' situation as you mentioned.Make sure that the lens are not stuck. If the problem still remains, it confirms an internal failure. In most cases, i have seen blown IC's or diodes on the power board on it. If you have an electronics experience, could read schematics and would be able to keep precautions, i would be glad to provide you with a link to purchase service manual and provide you with some pointers. Repair is not a wise option unless it is under warranty as repair would cost more than $100.
Let me know,if needed further assistance.
Hope i helped you.
Thanks for using ' Fixya ' and have a nice day!!
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December 14, 2005: Letters
In the blogosphere, quality draws attention
Highlight campus scenes on the cover
Letter Box Online
PAW welcomes letters on its contents and topics related to Princeton University. We may edit them for length, accuracy, clarity, and civility; brevity is encouraged. Letters, articles, and photos submitted to PAW may be published or distributed in print, electronic, or other forms. Due to the volume of correspondence, we are unable to publish all letters received. Write to PAW, 194 Nassau St., Suite 38, Princeton, NJ 08542; send e-mail to email@example.com
In the blogosphere, quality draws attention
I was disappointed that Marc Fisher '80's "The New News" (cover story, Oct. 19) is dominated by criticisms of blogs balanced by faint praise. He is obviously antagonistic to blogs because they have been successful in breaking the near-monopoly on current events information by the political left. No, the blogo-sphere did not only reveal the "flaws in CBS News' reporting on President Bush's National Guard service." Without blogs, Dan Rather's last-minute use of crudely forged documents would have likely swung the election to John Kerry. CBS' own document experts expressed doubts about their authenticity prior to their release.
CBS' response to the scandal was primarily ad hominem. One executive defined a blogger as "a guy sitting in his living room in his pajamas writing what he thinks." Marc Fisher brings an embellished put-down. Bloggers are pajama-wearers who "are not being read." He seems oblivious to the Hayekian spontaneous generation occurring in the blogosphere in which quality attracts attention. In October, for example, my new blog (www.iris.org.il) was cited by dozens of sites for debunking a widely reported news story that Margaret Thatcher had renounced her long-standing advocacy of deposing Saddam Hussein.
I'm sure that thousands of fledgling Princeton alumni bloggers resent the disparagement. Regrettably for Mr. Fisher, we are no longer consigned to the Letters to the Editor.
I was deeply disturbed by the report (Notebook, Nov. 2) that President Tilghman has accepted a nomination to the board of directors of Google. It seems to me that there are three problems here: 1) Being the president of a major university is a full-time job that should leave little or no time for moonlighting. Traditionally, any such outside activities have been restricted to service for the common good of the community. 2) Since the president is already being paid for her full-time work, accepting additional fees and stock options represents a clear-cut case of double-dipping. 3) There may be an inherent conflict of interest between a university, which thrives on the free exchange of ideas and information, and a company like Google that depends on the protection of ideas and processes that it regards as its "intellectual property."
As a former resident of New Orleans and an African-American Princeton alumna, I was deeply disturbed by Margaret Johnson '05's article (Perspective, Oct. 19). The article revealed a lack of appreciation for socioeconomic and racial diversity.
I moved to New Orleans following graduation as a member of the charter corps of Teach for America. I was assigned to teach fifth grade in the lower ninth ward, one of the poorest sections of the city and an area profoundly impacted by Hurricane Katrina. New Orleans became my second home, and my husband is also from the city. Although we now live in Maryland, our ties to the city are strong. Like thousands of others, the hurricane profoundly affected our family. I love the city and admire its history and culture. Most importantly, I respect the rich spirit of its residents.
The experiences of the people of New Orleans deserve a meaningful voice. Unfortunately, Ms. Johnson's article merely offered the privileged and insulting viewpoint of a member of the Metairie Country Club. Articles such as Ms. Johnson's perpetuate the stereotype that Princeton is primarily a place for the affluent and that our students do not understand the complexities of living in a multicultural society.
For example, after describing the educational problems within the Orleans Parish school system, Ms. Johnson admits that "because I was born white with money, I was able to attend an excellent private school and get into the finest university in the country." As a former Orleans Parish school teacher and a current college admissions professional, I found that statement very disheartening.
Having already beaten Harvard, the Yale game was for the s'mores (the bonfire antecedent rendering THE Game meaningless). Surely, Princeton's 14–0 lead (indeed, damn close to 21–0) at half was all but chocolate to Yale's marshmallow and lame-duck Harvard's graham cracker — almost color-coordinated, too! Alas, what was to have easily melted the Big Three to only Princeton, became instead a meltdown exclusively Princeton's! Yale's own historic meltdown some 35 years ago, yielding 16 points in the final 44 seconds to Harvard, wasn't nearly as bad as the 14-point yield to Yale in the final 74 seconds, because the former had no losers. Here, like the presidential election of 2000, the better was undermined by its own sort, when Harvard-Princeton-Yale meant Gore-Nader ['55]-Bush.
The "Yale = Bush" is easy enough, but for the analogy to work, imagine the anti-Bush momentum — i.e. "Gore = Harvard" — is ready to beat Yale/Bush, when all of a sudden, from out of nowhere, a "Princeton = Nader" screws everything up. Had the self-interest of the defender (Princeton/ Nader) not intervened, the greater good of the defense (anti-Yale/Bush or Harvard, say) would have prevailed, and the world would be a better place. All the defender had to do was void the fourth-down, Hail-Mary pass. By foolishly intercepting at the 1-yard line, his personal agenda marginalizes what had already been earned by the team: an open-field possession takeover with plenty of room for the well-deserved victory, precluding any chance for the score to somehow deceive the greater yardage (like a majority popular vote shortchanged by the Electoral College).
We write to express our disappointment with the format and content of the Oct. 25 "town meeting" in which President Tilghman participated in Washington, D.C.
The invitation stated that the "town meeting" would be an oppor-tunity to join a "lively conversation about the University, including changes, challenges, and achievements." Instead, the two-hour program featured an hour of hors d'oeuvres and wine and a second hour of mostly formal remarks by President Tilghman and Professor Alan Krueger. There were only 15 minutes dedicated to questions and answers. This was highly disappointing for those alumni who came to engage in a conversation about their concerns about Princeton.
If the University is going to send its representative(s) around the country to hold "town meetings," we respectfully suggest that at least 75 percent of the time be devoted actually to a town meeting.
The University should also consider holding town meetings more regularly and having an annual meeting of alumni.
LA MONICA ANDREOFF '04, Arlington, Va. EVAN BAEHR '05, Washington,
Editor's note: A version of this letter was sent as an open letter to President Tilghman, who responded that alumni have told her office that they appreciate hearing from faculty and that she holds a "town meeting" each year at Reunions.
Highlight campus scenes on the cover
It would be nice to see a picture of the Princeton campus on PAW covers once or twice a year.
I am pleased to identify these great men (From the Archives, Sept. 14), all Nassoons and not necessarily jocks, as, from left, Don Finnie '47, Ed Knetzger '46, Jim Buck '46, and Al Burr '49. (They were singing "Oh Mister Moon" for 1948's Class Day ceremony, in case you were wondering!) Only Dad survives among these good friends, but the songs live on.
Barbara Calanog Todd '98's name was misspelled on the Nov. 2 cover.
A memorial Sept. 14 for Landon Peters '52 contained several errors. He prepared at Gov. Dummer Academy and served in the Air Force from 1951 to 1955, but not as a pilot. He retired from the Bank of New York as executive vice president and treasurer. Among his survivors is a sister, Lorna Garron. The Class of 1952 regrets the errors. A corrected text appears in the PAW Online Class Memorials.
The memorial for Earll Colden Waller '42 in the May 12, 2004, issue omitted the name of one of his children, Suzanne. The Class of 1942 apologizes for the omission.

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Over the last two days there has been some confusing information about Verizon using Bing for search on the Samsung Fascinate smartphone, which runs Android. PocketNow's post on the matter suggests that Verizon is going to use Bing as the default search engine for all of their smartphones going forward, while Laptop Magazine reports Verizon is saying Bing will not be the only search engine for their phones.
What we do know is that Bing is the search engine on the Fascinate, which means that when you press the search button or type a search term in the address bar in the web browser, the search will be performed by Bing rather than Google. Verizon says when Android 2.2 is available for the Fascinate users will be able to download and install the Google search app from the Android Market, but that will not change which search engine is used when a user presses the phone's search button.
While the issue of which search engine is used may not be important to the average user, it is very important to Google. It does not charge for Android, so even though Google makes money licensing some of the apps included with Android, its primary source of income from Android will be ads in mobile search. If Bing is the search engine then Microsoft gains the revenue opportunity from the mobile search rather than Google. My guess is that Google won't lock down the search engine for Android phones for fear of claims of antitrust violations, so if Bing becomes a threat to replacing Google search on Android phones it will need to sweeten the deal with the carriers to keep their search on the phones.


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|7 years 11 weeks ago
|But his voice...
You can't replicate that't
|7 years 15 weeks ago
|Hell yes...
This is always welcome.
|7 years 16 weeks ago
|Wait a minute...
So talent doesn't matter you say... interesting.
|7 years 16 weeks ago
|I see what you did there...
|7 years 17 weeks ago
|Hell Yeah 4th Reeves...
Those who survived were champions!
|7 years 18 weeks ago
|I've always found
that nothing makes a kid better than a good ol' electrical shock when he does bad.
|7 years 18 weeks ago
|If I had a penny for everytime I saw that post...
I'd be $11.47 richer, to be exact.
|7 years 18 weeks ago
|Well said.
Oh how I hate Ohio State (and Penn State for that matter)... but I do respect their coaches very much. Although it may not seem like it nowadays, character goes a long way.
|7 years 19 weeks ago
|If that were by Adidas...
There would be a giant ass logo right in the middle... or two half sized (equally obnoxious) ones on the sides of the court.
That is why I preferred when we were Nike.
|7 years 20 weeks ago
| when its 3rd and short (3
I understand that this has been successful, but isn't this also exactly what we don't want to do. Why would we take our single most important player and put him in more positions to get hurt? Denard's best ability it to make it through space... HE IS NOT A POWER BACK. In fact, having Denard used for 3 and short should (ideally) be used as the last option. I get that Hopkins is fumble prone... but give it to our biggest running back and have him run between the big guys. He should (in theory) be more durable. And like I stated before, the world will not end if Hopkins gets banged up... it will if Denard does.
|7 years 20 weeks ago
|RR's offense
is #4 in the country... GERG's defense is not. If you are under the delusion that GERG's defense will be #4 or better overall in his 3rd year, I am sad to say you're wrong. I understand this is under the assumption that RR is solely responsible for the offense and GERG solely for the defense.
|7 years 20 weeks ago
|+1 for
|7 years 20 weeks ago
just the baby then.
|7 years 20 weeks ago
and my ability to pick up hot chicks with my Mgoblog points.
|7 years 20 weeks ago
But wouldn't any DC look better with more experienced guys?
I am by no means a GERG hater, but I do think that Casteel definitely knows his stuff. The question we should be asking is, "could another DC (** Castell) have done a better job with what we have now?
Obviously you don't get a Super Bowl ring on sheer luck, but there have been a lot of questionable calls by GERG... I think that is a fair assumption.
|7 years 20 weeks ago
comments like that add so much to threads.
I think that personally (pending some drastic change) that it would be a very smart move to snatch him up. However, I'm not sure that is going to be feasible with RR still in semi - hot water (cross your fingers about Penn State). If the season goes as we all hope and there is some definite stability in RR job, then I think he may consider coming to Mich. JMO.
|7 years 21 weeks ago
the picture is very blurry for me too at the moment.
|7 years 21 weeks ago
|The best part:
Even if I'm doing something wrong, I'm going to go 100 MPH doing it.
|7 years 21 weeks ago
|I very much agree with this...
Kevin has acted very mature about the situation in every way so far.
I posted the question in the first place, because I am very much a believer that with the right coaching, Sousa could be a stud. All reports of him in camps over the past summer were raving... it just seems that he is currently on a team that gives him ZERO help whatsoever.
|7 years 21 weeks ago
|The Tackle...
at the 1:08/1:09 mark is what I need to start seeing again. Unfortunately, the same play right now would likely result in at least an 8 yrd gain.
I understand the youth of our team... but that tackling and drive to not let the opposing team even an inch farther. That is what I miss.
|7 years 21 weeks ago
PITT is doing very well in state, and has pulled some guys with much larger offers. I am impressed (and glad that they are staying out of Happy Valley).
|7 years 21 weeks ago
|I'm no expert on football...
but I must say that he moves quite quick for a relatively larger guy, with a great center of gravity. I would project a redshirt year + Barwis program would work out real nicely.
|7 years 21 weeks ago
|Any chance?
Could we could get this guy to do a bit of recruiting for us... I'd sure as hell commit if he showed up to my house trying to convince my mom that Michigan was the place for me. GERG and Kenny could do some tag team recruiting.
|7 years 21 weeks ago
|True story...
That really did happen to me... spondylolysis. Something that very faintly (sometimes) shows up in X-Rays.
I say Gardner goes with that. That sounds believable.
|7 years 22 weeks ago
|Denard's gonna be our Seeker...
Good luck Harry Potter.
|7 years 23 weeks ago
As much as this schedule is gonna be sick... only 4 home games? That doesn't seem like enough to me.
|7 years 23 weeks ago
|Did anyone:
Did anyone else read the comment about Double D's and immediately start thinking of how to turn it into a "your mom..." joke?
|7 years 25 weeks ago
|Here it comes...
The worlds most dreaded offense is now getting it's counterpart - a dreaded defense.
|7 years 25 weeks ago
Even Jonah Hill knows that Lewan is gonna blow up to be an O-line stud!
|7 years 25 weeks ago
|So impressed with Tate
I'll give credit when it is due, and I was very much impressed with the way Tate handled the interview. It was very professional and was still 100% heartfelt. Well done Tate.


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A House committee on Saturday considered three different ways to use permanent fund earnings for government operations.
In contrast to a 83 percent no vote in September 1999, when the Legislature asked voters for permission to tap fund earnings, only two members of the public testified against the idea.
Joe Sonneman of Juneau opposed reducing the size of the permanent fund dividend because he said it would have the most impact on low-income people. Three others favored some use of earnings as part of a long-range fiscal plan, including Mike Sigler of Juneau, who said education funding needs a boost.
But the future of permanent fund earnings as a government revenue source is unclear.
House State Affairs Chairman John Coghill, who scheduled the hearing, said he's still reluctant to move forward with any of the proposals until he's satisfied that measures to restrain spending have political momentum. There's been far more talk about new taxes and using fund earnings than there has been about controlling the growth of state government, said Coghill, a North Pole Republican.
Meanwhile, Rep. Bill Hudson, a Juneau Republican, is pushing for an annual payout of 5 percent of the five-year average market value of the permanent fund. With fund earnings projected at an average of 8.25 percent a year, the 5 percent payout would constitute automatic inflation-proofing of the entire fund, not just the principal.
Then Hudson proposes to split the payout 50-50 between dividends and government, which would mean about $633 million for each in 2003. Dividends would drop to about $1,000 per resident, down from the projected level of $1,560.
"This is not a pleasant thing to recommend to the people of Alaska," he said. "But it is something in my opinion that's extremely responsible."
Hudson urged Coghill not to sit on the legislation just because of his concerns about whether there would be budget cuts or caps also.
"The budget-development process is a function outside your committee," said Hudson, a member of the House Finance Committee. "I would plead with you not to necessarily hold up what I think are some essential elements. ... I think there is going to be strong support for significant holding-the-line; I won't call it reductions."
"I understand the purview of the finance committee," Coghill replied. "I also am very well aware that, as a chairman, this is my only chance to have a bite of this apple."
After the hearing, Coghill said he would prefer to see a proposed constitutional cap on spending pass the full House before he allows committee votes on bills that raise taxes or use permanent fund earnings.
"If it gets hung up somewhere, I'm going to get hung up," he said of the spending cap.
The bill, which limits annual spending increases to 2 percent unless there is a supermajority vote, is awaiting action in the House Finance Committee. It passed the Senate in a different form last year.
Coghill said he hopes to get some assurances from the House Republican caucus Monday that holding down government spending is a priority. He said it's still possible that the House could vote by mid-March on new revenue, handing off the issue to the more conservative Senate.
"I'm not bluffing, though," Coghill added. "If I feel I've been had, I'm going to be very difficult to deal with."
There also are bills for income and sales taxes pending in Coghill's committee.
One is Hudson's bill to tax 2.25 percent of adjusted gross income. He unveiled an amendment Saturday that would reduce or eliminate the tax if there's growth in the Constitutional Budget Reserve, which has been used to offset ongoing deficits in the general fund.
By 2004, the income-tax bill would raise about $285 million a year. With half of the 5-percent permanent fund payout, a $25 cruise ship head tax and a dime-a-drink alcohol tax increase, about $962 million could be applied against a fiscal gap of about $1.2 billion.
Assuming just 1 percent budget growth, that revenue package would extend the life of the CBR by several years, keeping it above $1 billion through 2009, according to an analysis. At least that much in reserves is considered necessary to cushion the state against a sudden downturn in the price of oil, which provides about 80 percent of general fund revenue.
With no action, the CBR is projected to become empty in the second half of 2004.
In that event, the Legislature will have to tap the earnings reserve account of the permanent fund, with the ultimate result that the dividend program will come to an end, said Rep. Jim Whitaker, a Fairbanks Republican.
"Those who stand in front of us and say by doing nothing we are saving the permanent fund dividend are simply wrong," Whitaker said. "I'm a conservative Republican. It is a painful experience for me to have to say that the way to go in the state of Alaska is to tax ourselves."
Whitaker has bills to take $200 million annually from the earnings reserve account for government operations and to impose a 6 percent seasonal sales tax.
Rep. Drew Scalzi, a Homer Republican, is sponsoring a bill intended to link the permanent fund dividend with the need for new revenue in the public's mind.
When the CBR drops below $1.5 billion, Scalzi's bill calls for it to be brought back up through a transfer of fund earnings that otherwise would be used for dividends. Reduced dividend checks would be the direct result of state revenue shortfalls, forcing the public to sort out its priorities and see the connections between economic development, state spending and their own income, he said.
Coghill said the State Affairs Committee will consider some combination of the various proposals on Tuesday, but he's not promising a vote then.
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For more information, call 714-8888 or visit http://www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/school_board.aspx?id=13414. The agenda and packet items are posted on Wednesday afternoon prior to the date of the Board meeting.
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* Feb 7;
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* Mar 7;
* Apr 4;
* May 2 (at Seward High School);
* June 6;
* June 7 -- (Board planning session).
First semester grade reports were due Friday, Dec. 17th, 2010. Please make sure these reports are turned in ASAP to the advisors if not already done so.
There will be an activity day on Friday from 1 -- 3 p.m. at the College Heights Baptist Church on K-Beach Road. There will be a parent workshop and various activities happening. Come out and join the fun!
Connections Homeschool will be participating in a local Spelling Bee on Jan. 27 and the State Spelling Bee in March. For those students grades 3-8 who are interested, contact Lennie Yoter at 714-8880 or at email@example.com to receive the word study lists.
There will be an Intro to Criminal Justice, Personal Care Assistant, and Medical Terminology Class offered to juniors and seniors beginning in January. Classes will be held at KCHS (dates and times TBA). Please contact your advisor if you would like to attend.
CBM/DIBELS Testing will be conducted Jan. 18 -- 20 and 24 -- 26. Times will vary. Please call to schedule your half hour appointment.
Second Quarter Honor Roll Students:
3.80 and higher GPA students are Kendra Brush, Ciara Gale, Conner Leaf, Austin McKee, Reece O'Dell, Madison Orth, Riley Smithwick, Ben Standerfer, Seth Davey, Caleb Lyons, Erica McGahan, Kelsey Tachick, Adam Uchtman, Megan Bauder, Cara Davidson, Scott Habermann, Koebryn Mlynarik, Keefe O'Dell, Heather Davey, Kati Dutcher, Kelsie Leaf, Angie Uchtman, Lauren Bauder, Kelsey Brush, Michael Horton, Haein Sim.
3.5 -- 3.79 GPA students are Victoria Cizek, Richele McGahan, Blake Riley, Darlene Bunts, Elizabeth Dailey, Chemaine Yarnes, Cole Davidson, Matt Moffis, Tiffany Smith.
3.0 -- 3.49 GPA students are Adrianna Jaggars, Caleb Pollard, Caleb Coombes, Tim Hills, Meghan Powers, Riley Solie, Zac Taplin, Braden Chumley, Bryce Horton, Ariana Tieaskie, Chloe Nelson, David Reischach, Kiana Beddow, Kali Chilson, Tiana McGahan, Jessie McNutt, Jena Poppin, Tyler Solie.
CIA would like to extend a warm welcome the following new students to join our school: Landen Cialek, Rebekah Dillingham, Alee Freeman, Karsten Isham, Adrianna Jaggars, Jakob Kvasnikoff, Jordan Kvasnikoff,
All unpaid Jog-a-Thon, Bike-a-Thon, Work-a-Thon activity fees are due. Please visit the office to take care of any unpaid balances.
Get to know your new Student Council: President of the Student Body, Kelsie Leaf, Vice President of the Student Body, Kati Dutcher. Other Council Members: Cara Davidson, Tim Hills, Scott Habermann, Megan Bauder. Congratulations! And we look forward to you leading our Student Body.
There will be no Sequel on Jan. 14.
There will be a Parent Meeting in the gymnasium at 6:30 p.m., Jan. 31.
Root Beer Float Tuesdays are back! High school basketball players will be selling root beer floats at lunchtime for $2.
Yearbooks for Sale! Order by stopping at the office, filling out an order form, and paying your $40 either with cash or a check made out to CIA today.
There is open gym for all high school students every Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Writing Workshop Wednesdays with Dr. Mary continues this week. The session is from 3:45 -- 4:45 p.m.
Family Fun Night is scheduled for Thursday at 6 p.m. This is a great opportunity for families to get together for fun activities and fellowship.
The second session for all After School Activities will begin on Jan. 20. These sessions go from 3:45 to 4:50 p.m. Again, your promptness in picking up your child is greatly appreciated. Activities include Dance, Forensics, Arts and Crafts, Gym and Yoga.
Our 5th and 6th grade classes have walking field trips this week. We encourage our students to come prepared for outside weather conditions; this will include recesses as well.
Terra Nova testing for the 5th graders begin Jan. 31 and end Feb. 7. Please make sure you have these days marked on your calendar. Attendance is extremely important during these days.
Watch for information on parent/teacher conferences to be sure and confirm your appointment with your child's teacher. Conferences are Feb. 3 and 4.
K-Beach Elementary Food Drive Jan. 24 through Feb. 9! The Student Council is organizing a canned food drive. Please bring in your donations during the drive dates.
Thermal and small tote technology fundraiser! The last day to order was Jan. 13. The bags will be distributed as soon as they come in. Thank you to everyone that helped support our technology program!
Parents please remember that school starts at 7:55 a.m. Students arriving after that are marked tardy. Please help your students be on time for school!
KCHS is continuing the after school study hall. Students will be able to use the study hall from 2:30 -- 3:30 p.m., Monday -- Thursday. This will be a time for students to work on homework and projects or make up work from absences. The NHS will also have tutors available for students who need help in a class. If you are interested in taking advantage of this opportunity, please contact Greta Cox in the counseling office.
The Culinary Art II students will be preparing a delicious meal for the Student of the Month Lunch Thursday, Jan. 20. This lunch is to honor the following students and staff.
December 2010 Student of the Month: Rotary -- Esther Hamilton; Chamber -- Ben Gilman; Elks -- Annalise Theisen; Kard of the Deck -- Lariisa Conway; Super Staffer -- Laura Sievert; Physical Training -- Brett Meyer; Physics -- Brittany Cupp; Biology -- Breonna Rude; LA 10 -- Danielle Lawson; LA 9 -- Kendra Cissell; Earth Science -- Luke Short; Performing Arts/Music/Choir -- Faren Calix; AP U.S. History -- Olivia Fair; Art -- Makayla Chivers; Algebra B -- Grayden Mendenhall; Welding/Metals -- Michael Rupe; LA 10 -- Marcus Thornburgh; Algebra -- Devon Carter; Department of World Languages/Spanish 2 -- Austin Daly; Band -- Cecelia Missik; Geometry -- Bradley Hamilton.
This Week's Events:
Monday, Jan. 17 -- C-Team Basketball vs. Sohi at the Kenai Rec. Center 3 and 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 18 -- Hockey Boosters 6 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 20 -- Hockey vs. Palmer 3 and 5:45 p.m.; C-Team basketball at the Kenai Rec. vs. Skyview 3 and 4:30 p.m.; SOM Lunch
Friday, Jan. 21 -- Hockey vs. Wasilla 3 and 5:30 p.m.; C/JV/V Girls Basketball vs. Diamond at KMS 3, 4:30 and 6 p.m.; Cross-country skiing at the Kenai Golf Course
Saturday, Jan. 22 -- Hockey vs. Colony 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.; Cross-country skiing at the Kenai Golf Course.
Report cards were mailed out last week. If you do not receive your student's report card please call the office at 283-1700 to confirm your mailing address.
The dates for spring break this year are March 14 -- 18. If you anticipate your child being gone for several school days around spring break please call the office at 283-1700 to excuse them.
Congratulations to the following students in the Geography Bee competition last week: 3rd place is Kyle Hunter; 2nd place is Dakota Wilkerson; and 1st place is Ross White. Ross will participate in the state wide competition in the spring and we wish him the best of luck!
-Jan. 19 -- Spelling Bee, 3rd hour -- Library.
-Jan. 20 -- Site Council, 5 p.m.
-Jan. 21 -- Skiing at Skyview, 3 p.m.; Clubs schedule.
-Jan. 22 -- Wrestling at SMS, 9 a.m.
-Jan. 27 -- Talent Show at KCHS, 7 p.m.
-Jan. 28 -- Clubs schedule.
-Jan. 29 -- Wrestling at Nikiski, 10 a.m.; Skiing at Seward, TBA
-Jan. 31 -- Terra Nova Testing -- 7th.
-Feb. 1 -- Terra Nova Testing -- 7th; Volleyball competitive play begins.
-Feb. 2 -- Terra Nova Testing -- 7th; NAEP testing -- 8th.
-Feb. 3 -- conferences.
-Feb. 4 -- inservice.
Congratulations to the following students who have been selected by their teachers as Student of the Month for November/December:
Middle School: Amber Bayes -- Alt. Ed.; Cheyenna Carr -- Study Skills; Lilly Denison -- Science; Laural Dunham -- World History; Michael Hill -- Study Skills; Bryce Leighton -- Journalism; Amanda Moore -- Math Fundamentals; Christian Riddall -- Explorations; Melissa Roza -- Math; Autumn Walters -- Language Arts; High School: Alyssa Darch -- Language Arts 9; Alyssa Darch -- Biology I; Paris Davis -- Language Arts 10; Conor Dempsey -- AP English; Koey Dixon -- Intro to Art; Savannah Freeman -- Physical Science; Lincoln Johnson -- Math Analysis; Jessica Ross -- Alt. Ed.; Oleg Samarin -- World History.
Tuesday, Jan. 18 -- C Team Basketball at Nikiski vs. Seward. Girls at 2::45 p.m., Boys at 4:15 p.m.
Character Counts winners last week were Jacob Bayhi, Sara Gottschalk, Daemon Duniphin, James Sparks, Jamin White, Khloe Anderson, Dylan Richie, Pierce Peterson, Cheylee Purugganan, Tucker Budak, Jian Hayes and Luke Sarks.
Title I meetings are scheduled for Jan. 20 at 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. to discuss the changes being made to Title I for the next school year. Title 1 Parents are encouraged to attend. Call Kristin Morrow or Jeremy McKibben for further details at 283-8600.
Forensics Club for 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 -- 5 p.m. until March 3. Students need to have a signed permission slip and will need to be picked up promptly at 5 p.m. Forensics is an opportunity for students to participate in public speaking, expression of opinions, develop organizational strategies and to be able to solve problems requiring descriptive language. Students learn how to write and perform speeches. Students may choose from the following categories and select material for their performance. For more information call Brittney Johnson or Sarah Kantrud at 283-8600.
Parent-teacher conferences will be held on Thursday and Friday, Feb. 3 and 4. There will be no school for students.
The folowing students placed in the P.T.A. Reflections program and their work will be going on to regions reflections later this week: Tayalur Moore, Cecily Quiner, Tika Zimmerman, Trinity Biamonte and Aubree Day.
Redoubt's Title I Parent Meeting will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 18, the library. The meeting time has been changed to 3 p.m.
Redoubt's 4th, 5th, and 6th graders will present their winter musical, "We Haz Jazz," on Thursday, Jan. 20, at 6:30 p.m. in the Soldotna High School auditorium. Students participating need to be at the auditorium by 6:10 p.m. that evening. Volunteers are needed to decorate the stage on Wednesday, Jan. 19, from 4 -- 6 p.m.
Students are reminded that they must bring a lunch from home or have lunch money every day. Students may not charge school lunch or breakfast. School lunch costs $2.75 and breakfast costs $1.75. Families who complete a school meals program application may qualify for free or reduced price meals. Applications are accepted throughout the school year. Parents are encouraged to complete an application if their financial circumstances change.
Redoubt's National Geographic Geography Bee took place last Wednesday. Finalists competing were Trayton Bird, Jackson Blackwell, Lexee Bush, Brian Dusek, Derek Evans, Lacie Garrett, Tannan Holland, Marissa Jackson, Jayce Kemp, Kyle Marcuson, and Tehya Nichols. Brian Dusek won the bee. Tehya Nichols was runner-up.
Redoubt will begin its One School, One Book program in February. The program is designed to create a shared reading experience within an elementary school community. A single chapter book will be chosen and every school family will receive a copy to read together at home. Activities at school will coordinate, promote and enrich the shared reading experience. Complete information and books will be sent home in February.
Last week's Big G Box Tops drawing winner was Chaz Bird.
Parent conferences are Thursday and Friday, Feb. 3 -- 4. There will be no school for students. Conference scheduling forms will be sent home soon. Parents are asked to confirm conference times as soon as possible.
After 35 years in education on the Kenai, Principal Carolyn Cannava will be retiring in June. There will be an important meeting in the Soldotna Elementary School library at 4 p.m. on Jan. 20 with Superintendent Steve Atwater to review the hiring process and distribute input forms that help with the recruiting/selection process for a new principal.
On Jan. 21, Title 1 will hold an important meeting for Title 1 parents, 5:30 -- 7 p.m. Following that meeting will be a PTA "Rain Forrest" Family Fun Night featuring a movie on rain forests, crafts and games. Parents are invited to bring a picnic, taste tropical foods and make exciting craft items. Parents must accompany children and there will be a charge of $5.
The Honor Buck winner for this week was Brody Reger and Fun Buck winners included Kyren Thibodeaux, Jillian Gagnon, Carter Cannava, Ashlee Anderson, Rachel Koen, Rocky Sherbahn and Brody Reger.
Parent/Teacher conferences are Thursday, Feb. 3, from noon -- 3 p.m. and 4 -- 7 p.m.
Soldotna Student Council is collecting gently used dresses, shoes and accessories for Cinderella's Closet 2011. This is a program for all local high school ladies to receive a free prom dress. Items can be dropped off between 8 a.m. -- 3 p.m. to the main office of Soldotna High School.
Rotary Student of the Month luncheon is Tuesday. Students for January include:
Ashley Cardenas, Culinary Arts; Mike Daniels, Drafting; Zach Hale, Geology; Gavin Larson, P.E.; Nicole Heitzman, Health; Shara Leaders, Computer Apps; Greyson Hanson, Biology; Calen Elsey, Chemestry; David Swanson, Language Arts; Tess'a Tavolli, Social Studies; Jacob Cherry, World History; Natalie Kress, Geometry; Swan Brooner, Language Arts.
Congratulations to school Spelling Bee finalist, Zane Bush and runner-up, Logan Parks. The Alaska State Spelling Bee will be held at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts on March 3, 2011, at 9 a.m. Great job to all the Team Spartan student participants!
January events:
Monday -- SMS Site Council 4 p.m. in the library. Please note time change. Supt. Steve Atwater will be here to discuss principal selection criteria and the selection process. The public is encouraged to attend.
Friday -- Cross-country skiing -- Soldotna Invite at Tsalteshi Trails -- 3 p.m.
Saturday -- Wrestling -- Soldotna Middle School Rubber Chicken Tourney -- 9 a.m. at SMS.
Tuesday, Jan. 25 -- Soldotna Chamber of Commerce Student of the Month lunch.
Friday, Jan. 28 -- Fortnightly 6 -- 8 p.m. Parent volunteers needed. Please call 260-2500 if you can attend.
Saturday, Jan. 29 -- Wrestling -- Nikiski Invite, 10 a.m. at Nikiski Jr/Sr High School.
Saturday, Jan. 29 -- Cross-country skiing -- Seward Invitational -- time TBA.
Sterling Elementary School's Title I Program will host a Family Night on Jan. 20 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. for Title I students and their families. Title I students will perform a play titled "Good News Bad News: Sometimes in Alaska it is Hard to Tell." The play will be followed by a pot luck dessert and book exchange. More information is available by calling Mrs. Vroman at 262-4944.
The Sterling Leadership Council is sponsoring a Spirit Day on Jan. 21. The theme is 70's day, and students and staff are invited to wear clothing representative of the 1970's. The Leadership Council is comprised of sixth grade students who volunteer to receive training in leadership and then lead and participate in a variety of school activities that promote positive behavior and school spirit.
The next Great Aluminum Can Round Up collection day is Jan. 22. Aluminum cans can be turned into cash for the school if they are dropped off at Sterling Elementary for recycling before Jan. 22.
Mrs. Drury's and Mrs. Smith's second and third grade classes offer popcorn for sale every Friday afternoon for 50 cents per bag. Money must be turned in with the morning lunch count, and popcorn is delivered to classes at the end of the day for students to take home.
Report cards were sent home for all students on Jan. 13. Please contact the classroom teacher if an additional copy is needed.
10% Goes Back to Schools is Back! Mark your January shopping calendar. Shop at Safeway/Carrs and purchase items marked with the yellow school bus tag between Jan. 2 -- 25. Collect your receipts with the redemption code then return the receipts to school by Feb. 26 or enter the redemption codes online yourself to claim the 10-percent contribution to our school.
The PTO is still seeking donations for the carnival auction in February. If you work for a business that might be willing to donate for the auction please request the donation or have them contact the school for more information.
If you're marking your calendar, the carnival will be on Friday, Feb. 25.
Other dates:
Jan. 17-28: Artist in Residence.
Jan. 18: PTO Meeting, 4 p.m.
Jan. 24: Site Council Meeting, 4 p.m.
Jan. 24-28: Kindergarten pre-registration for the 2011-12 school year is from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., and 1 to 2:30 p.m. daily during this week. Please bring immunization records and birth certificate. Child must be 5 on or before Sept. 1, 2011.
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Metro-North puts temporary fix in place
Updated 11:06 pm, Sunday, September 29, 2013
After a weekend of testing a temporary substation in Harrison, N.Y., Metro-North Railroad plans to re-establish partial electric train service during Monday's morning rush hour through a corridor from Pelham and Rye, N.Y., where an electric feeder cable failed Wednesday.
The plan announced Sunday pairs a fleet of diesel trains with limited electric train service, and could possibly accommodate up to half of the railroad's daily ridership of about 40,000, officials said. Metro-North Railroad said it will be able to restore full service by Oct. 8, the day after Con Edison has set as the utility's deadline to repair the broken 138,000-volt feeder line.
But riders should not expect to see further service added until the full restoration of power by Con Edison, officials said. The limited power carried through the temporary substation set up by Con Edison in Harrison can accommodate about 20 percent of the normal traffic of electric trains, Metro-North President Howard Permut said.
The railroad's plan also establishes four park-and-ride areas in Westchester County and the Bronx, N.Y., with more than 8,000 total parking spaces affording shuttle-bus access to subway and Harlem and Hudson line service.
Engineers and power officials will need to monitor the operation of trains through an eight-mile corridor between Pelham and Rye, N.Y., to avoid exceeding the available voltage and breaking the system, Permut said.
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Metro-North Railroad says a temporary substation will allow for resumed electric service beginning Monday morning, but at only about half of normal capacity. The railroad says it expects full service on the New Haven Line to resume by Oct. 8.
Park-and-ride lots have been set up in Westchester and the Bronx. For now, railroad officials say, rail riders should be prepared for crowded trains.
"We know the plan will result in very crowded trains and difficult circumstances," Permut said. "We've put together a very robust plan to help people get to the city with what we hope is a minimum of inconvenience."
Since the equipment failure early Wednesday morning, the New Haven Line had been crippled along the powerless eight-mile stretch. The railroad provided a fraction of its normal service, using a fleet of 24 diesel trains.
On Monday morning, the temporary substation's limited power supply is expected to support two electric trains at one time, traveling at a maximum of 60 mph, Permut said. To avoid overtaxing the temporary system, electric trains will run express routes through the affected track, according to the railroad.
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy issued as statement Sunday, warning commuters to expect delays and calling for expedited repairs.
"Connecticut commuters should not even be in this situation," Malloy said. "For the last five days, I have been making it clear to Con Ed and the MTA that a delay like the one they initially proposed was completely unacceptable. While I'm glad they moved their deadline up at my urging, I want to re-emphasize that they need to alleviate this problem as quickly as possible.
"All indications right now point to another tough commute," the governor continued. "Even with some electric service restored, there will be very limited service and significant overcrowding on trains. If at all possible, I would urge residents to consider working from home or shifting their time of travel to off-peak periods. If you have to drive, considering carpooling. Our state Department of Transportation is continuing to do their best to ensure that travel on the roadways moves as efficiently as possible during this situation."
Also on Sunday, U.S. Sens. Richard Blumenthal. D-Conn., and Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., announced they were urging the New York' Public Service Commission and the U.S. Department of Energy to probe Con Edison's role in the electrical failure and the lack of a backup plan in case of electrical failure. Con Edison and Metro-North agreed after tests this summer that the risk of a feeder-cable failure was low, and that a contingency energy source was not necessary, railroad officials said last week.
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chairman and CEO Thomas Prendergast said Sunday afternoon that he welcomes the Public Service Commission's involvement.
"Right now our focus is getting the power back on and restoring service," Prendergast said. "But once that is accomplished, looking at what led up to this will be one of our major priorities."
Blumenthal said a federal probe is needed to ensure that a lack of redundancy in the power system doesn't cause another widespread transit outage in Con Edison's territory.
"We can't allow this type of costly and lengthy outage to become the new normal, and quite frankly heads should roll," Blumenthal said. "To be clear, I feel the greatest failure was Con Ed's abject failure to have a backup plan, but I also think it is basic due diligence for the railroad to adequately plan for contingencies."
Metro-North will offer 8,600 free park-and-ride spaces to allow riders to connect with MTA buses to the city. New Haven Line tickets will be cross-honored on the shuttles.
"The disruption of service on the New Haven Line has caused tremendous inconvenience to thousands of Westchester commuters," Westchester County Executive Robert Astorino said. "I reached out to Metro-North to offer our assistance and help provide an alternative to New Haven Line commuters."
The following locations will open at 4:30 a.m. each morning, beginning Monday, to accommodate park-and-ride customers. Up to 72 shuttle buses provided by MTA New York City Transit and MTA Bus Company will begin operating at 5 a.m. Metro-North employees will be available at each location to provide information and assistance:
Orchard Beach: 5,000 parking spaces, with a free shuttle bus to MTA New York City Transit's Pelham Bay Park station on the 6 subway line.
8 E. 153rd St. Garage (Yankee Stadium): 1,500 parking spaces, a short walk to Metro-North's Yankees E. 153rd Street station and the 161st Street station on the B, D and 4 subway lines.
Rye Playland: 1,500 parking spaces, with a free shuttle bus to the White Plains station on the Metro-North Harlem Line.
Kensico Dam, 600 Park Drive West, Valhalla: 600 parking spaces, with a free shuttle bus to the North White Plains station on the Harlem Line, and walking distance to the Valhalla Station on the Harlem Line.
Riders can check at mta.info/mnr for an updated schedule.


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Xalamont was in a large room with someone large and towered more than seven feet tall. He wears blood red clothing and has a large scepter with an hour glass inside of the crystal ball on top of the scepter, "Chronus, our master is on his way."
"Which master?" His voice was deep and sounded like thunder when he talked.
"Magus, or better known as Mageal."
"He has gone by several names, he even went by the name of Merlin in England."
"But, no one knows his real name?"
"That was forgotten with time."
"So what are you going to do? Michael freed her, the one who was powering your generator."
"And who is Michael?"
"He is the King of Arcadia."
"And what exactly is he doing on an alien planet to him?"
"He seems to just want to go on adventures instead of being a ruler."
"Well you're far from your master's call too."
"Oh he thinks I'm on official business. Little does he know that I'm a triple-agent. I work for who ever I feel like. I even helped James out."
"I'm pretty sure that there's a hidden reason."
"Then why don't we go see that shall we?"
"How?" Xalamont questioned
"By going through time."
"I think I'll pass. Besides they'll be here any minute now."
Samuel opened up a flap on his right arm. His clothing was his armor. "Wow, strangely what we did stabilized the core. This planet is now stable enough to collide with your planet. Now, the real question is where would this planet land."
"What's the percentage of it being in the Mortal Realm?" Luke asked.
"About six."
"I'm sorry everyone..." Xio began to cry.
"What's wrong?" Michael felt concern for her. He felt like Xio could be his daughter and would raise her as his own.
"Ever since I was little, every time I entered the chamber of the core, everything went out of control."
"Little?" Everyone questioned.
"Well, I'm not as old as I appear to be. I'm cursed and can't die. My life has been a curse. My only purpose is for destruction. This planet almost died..." she began to cry.
"Well, that's because you don't know how to control your abilities." Samuel comforted.
"You know about my abilities?" she hiccuped.
"Well, yes. My father had the same abilities. Since I am of Hikaru blood, I lack the abilities, but they treated me like their own. It runs through the Stone family."
"The Stone family? I wonder if Crystal is part of the Stone bloodline."
"Well," Luke started, "It's hard for me to explain. Garth married into the royal family, the opposing clan to the Stone family. So even if Crystal did share the ability, it wouldn't be all that powerful compared to a pure blood."
The conversation came to a halt and they continued to walk the seemingly never ending staircase. There were murals on the walls, it looked like a kid made them, but the drawings seemed aged even though only a month went by since Samuel left to get Michael. At last after a half-hour of walking up the stairs there was a light. They entered a pure white room, with white pillars. Everything was white, but with some detail in a black and blue. The sound of clock ticked and laughter echoed the halls. "Welcome to my domain. You are trapped in time, for I am known as Chronus." everyone ignored his remarks and tried to move onward, "Stuck? Only I can allow you all to move further. But I'll give you you're freedom, only if you trade Xio for it."
"And what if we say no?" Michael shouted.
"Well, I am the master of time. So I can go back in time and stop you all from taking her."
"Well, then we'll just keep on rescuing her."
"Michael, please." Mageal put his hand on his shoulder, "There is no use arguing with Chronus. But I can help you stop his time, or trap him in his own dimension."
"So, magic is the only way."
"Well since it's only him, I can help. But if he resurrects the order, then there is no stopping him."
"Is that your weakness, master?"
"Well, not really. It's just more of an annoyance."
Chronus appeared at the top of the staircase, "Still frozen?"
Mageal began to chant slowly in an inaudible tone. What he mouthed was, "O come to me the force of gravity and the spirit of water. Trap mine enemy in a force to reckoned with," then he shouted, "Bubble!"
"What was that?" Chronus asked as a bubble of water trapped him. He began cursing but couldn't be heard. He shouted every spell he could, but to no avail he was trapped.
"We should leave. I'll come back here when we all safely return to your castle, Michael."
"Right!" he nodded in reply.
"Sapphire, do you have a ship in the vicinity?" Ark asked.
"Yes, I do."
"Good. I'll teleport us there. Everyone, think of that ship!"
"No, wait! Alaya is waiting for us at the entrance to this cave. We promised her that we'd go to her place." Michael said.
"Alright," Ark sighed, "if that is what you think is best." Ark chanted and they appeared at the entrance.
"How was cave?" Alya asked.
"It was fine, we rescued the princess."
"Alya happy. Now we party. Me take you to big sister."
Everyone followed Alya to a giant tree. The only tree that seemed to be left on the planet. The tree was well over three-hundred feet tall. It was also filled with life.
"I don't think that I can climb that..." Michael shuttered.
"What do you mean?" Luke asked.
"Well, I'm scarred of heights."
"But what about being in an airship?" Sapphire asked.
"Well, that's different."
"No worry, pull branch here and you get higher." Alya showed an example and she was flung to the top of the tree house. She landed like a cat.
Everyone followed her example, but forgot to land like a cat and fell through the roof. Michael took a deep breath and froze as he was about to pull on the branch, but thankfully a basket connected to rope was lowered so he could be taken up safely. Ark flew to the top of the tree instead of taking the branch.
Michael took a deep breath and stepped in the basket. As he rose higher and higher it got hard for him to breath, so he just held it. He jumped inside of the house and breathed a sigh of relief, "Thanks for that."
"No problem." Luke smiled.
From the lifestyle of Alya, the house was actually quite nice. Books lined the shelves on the east wall. But to everyone's surprise, there was running water and electricity in the tree-house. Alya decided to give the tour of her home; the main room that everyone was in had wood seating, especially next to the bookshelf. A small chandelier hung from the ceiling. In the southeast corner there was a hallway that led into a dining area. There was an average, beautiful, and tamed looking compared to Alya, "This is sister, her name Scelene."
"Now Alya, you need to speak properly. That uncouth tongue will get you nowhere."
"I don't understand half what she says."
"We do have guests now, good thing I made tea."
"Thank you." Michael smiled.
Xio looked at Michael then to Scelene, I must stop this at once... Must think of something.Xio fell to the ground holding her ankle and began to bawl, "Michael, I twisted my ankle flying off of the tree branch when I landed. Can you hold me?"
Michael smiled, "Sure, I can hold you. Would you like to sit on my lap when I drink the tea?" Xio nodded in reply.
Tea was served and Xio sat comfortably on Michael's lap, "So Michael, what do you do?" Scelene asked.
"I'm the king of Arcadia. But I prefer to go on adventures."
"What's the relation between you and that girl?"
"Don't you dare make a move on my man!" Xio screamed.
"My, you seem like a silly girl."
"You know, we must get going." Mageal said, "An enemy is approaching."
"I feel it too." Ark said.
"It must be Chronus." Mageal growled, "He must have gotten out of the barrier."
"What does that mean?" Luke asked.
"He can use magic now... If we leave this planet at once he can't use his magic on us. All he can do is make clones of us."
"Well, there isn't much hope for this planet." Scelene said, "Do you mind if we go with you?"
"I guess my rocket ship will carry us all."
Ark and Mageal exchanged glances and began chanting. Ark's wings surrounded everyone and they teleported to Sapphire's rocket ship. He ran inside the ship and ignited the engine, everyone went inside "Three... Two... One... Blast off!" he shouted and they sped off into the endless sea of stars.
"So this is what I've been reading about? It's better than I've imagined." Scelene said with a dreamy gaze in her eyes. With her gentle blue eyes they reflected the stars like a painting.
"It is beautiful, isn't?" Luke asked.
"Luke, was it? I think that it'd be nice if you grew out your hair."
"You really think that? Truth be told, I was thinking of growing it out."
"I think that you'd very handsome."
"Good, I get Michael all to myself!" Xio blurted.
"Did you say something?" Michael asked.
"Oh nothing." Did I actually say that aloud? How embarrassing.
"Well, quit yer yammering. Samuel just sent me a message that y'all are on yer way."
"Is that Garth?" Michael asked.
"Yeah, he's in broadcasting range."
"Tell him that I'm sorry."
"Did you get that?"
"When ye get back, you'll have Hell to pay. You know how worried Crystal has been?"
"My sincerest apologies."
"Samuel, hit the red button to the left of your seat."
"What will happen?"
"Everyone best buckle up, y'all be in for a real treat."
Everyone listened to Garth's warning and then Samuel pressed the button. Everyone was forced backwards and stuck to their seats, eventually the rocket came to a halt and everyone's hair was messed up. "What was that?"
"Now you can land."
"Land?" Samuel questioned.
"Look outside and you should see the castle."
"So, you installed a warp drive. Very nice, thank you."
"No problem, all you have to do is input the coordinates and you'll be able to hop across the universe in a jiffy."
"I guess I should activate the landing gear now."
As they began to enter the castle Garth stopped Michael and punched him with a force strong enough to knock him to the ground, he then put his hand out to pick him up. Michael batted the hand away, "What, so you can punch me again?" Michael touched his cheek and there was blood on his fingertips.
"No, it was so that I can take you back inside."
"With force?"
"I wanted to show you what you've done. Crystal has fallen ill and there is nobody with her blood type."
"I guess she was frail to begin with, how is that my fault?"
Garth picked up a lance, "I'll kill you for that remark. Draw your sword."
"Fine gramps." He grabbed his sword and unsheathed it, "I'm not going to go easy on you."
"I have more battle experience than you."
"Well then." Michael put his right hand out and wiggled his fingers, "Come at me."
Garth charged at Michael, but a shot was heard. "Break it up!" Tim shouted, blowing the heat from his gun.
"But, he deserves a good beatin'." Garth growled.
"I'm sure he does, but can't you find a more civil way of setting things straight?"
"All I did, was rescue the Princess of Rahmurah from a Volcano, almost beat Chronus, and saved two women from certain death."
"See Garth, Michael is a hero."
"Well, he still made Crystal bed ridden."
"I was going to see how my fiancee is doing. But you distracted me." Micheal put his sword back in it's sheath. Garth marched into the castle and went into his garage. Michael and Tim walked towards Crystal's room. "Crystal?" Michael knocked.
Crystal coughed, "Come in."
"Tell Teah to make some tea."
"Alright." Tim nodded.
Michael opened up the door, "How are you feeling."
"This is the same disease my mom had before she died."
"So, you're not going to live?"
"I might-" She coughed, "have much time left."
"Can't you just heal yourself like I've heard you can?"
"I can cure cuts and bruises. But I can't cure sicknesses."
"If there was someone with pure blood from Rahmurah, I may have a chance to live."
"Well, I have the answer to your prayer then. It so happens that I brought back with me, Princess Xio."
"The original! But she should be dead by now."
"Who should be dead?" Xio appeared seemingly from nowhere hovering over Crystal with her hands on her hips.
"Who is this little girl?"
"This is-"
"I am Xio, and I am no little girl. I just choose to have this appearance."
"Xio, would you mind giving Crystal a little bit of your blood so that she can be cured?"
"I don't know... It all depends on what in it for me." she blushed, "I guess I'll do it anyway." Xio reached for a knife that one the nightstand.
"Wait!" Michael stopped her.
"Let's try doing this the official way."
"By summoning a doctor." Tim walked into the room with a steaming cup of tea. Micheal smiled, "Perfect timing."
"What now?"
"We need you to go fetch the doctor."
"There should be a doctor in the church. If not send a summons for him."
"Alright." Tim sighed.
Tim made it to the cathedral, it was almost as tall as the castle but not as long. He entered the double doors, sure enough the doctor was there, "Sir, Michael wishes to see you at the castle."
"Our Lord Hikaru?"
"Lead the way."
"What seems to be the problem?" The doctor asked.
"We need a blood transfusion." Michael replied.
"And who is the donor and who is the patient?"
"I'm the donor."
"A little girl?" The Doctor scoffed, he was mildly amused.
"I'm not little!"
"Come this way doctor." Michael led him to Crystal's room.
"Are you sick?"
"Just a blood disease. Xio can cure it with her blood."
"Ah, I see." The Doctor opened up his medicinal bag and brought out a syringe that had two needles on both sides. He inserted each of the needles into their arms and began the process. Xio cringed as her blood went into Crystal. Micheal fainted due to the sight of blood. "I see the king is hemophobic." Sid put his stethiscope on and began checking the heart rate of the paitents, "You both seem to be fine. So no abnormal effects. Xio, you'll need your rest now." He said in a tone that you would normally use on a child, and she glared back. "And Crystal, you take it easy. Full recovery in a few days." The doctor left the room stepping over Michael, since he was blocking the doorway. He tugged on Tim's arm, "Get Luke, and meet me outside." he whispered.
"Just do it."
"Okay." He nodded. As Tim left to get Luke, he pushed up on his glasses and smiled.


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Resistance mechanisms are employed by bacterial organisms to gain a growth advantage in conditions that impose a tremendous selective pressure, resulting in the materialization of isolates that are resistant to multiple classes of antimicrobials. Surveillance systems are commonly used in human medicine to track the frequency and emergence of these strains, and this information is used to implement infection control policies aimed at reducing the number of these organisms. The implementation and sophistication of these monitoring programs in veterinary medicine lags behind the human counterpart. With the increasing prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphyloccus aureus (MRSA) in humans, particular emphasis is placed on methicillin-resistant staphylocci (MRS) at the OSU-VMC. All staphylococcal species isolated during routine microbiological examination are screened for the presence of the mecA gene, which defines an isolate as being methicillin-resistant. This gene is carried on the Staphylococcal Cassette Chromosome (SCCmec), which can be used to help further classify MRS organisms. Healthcare-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (HA-MRSA) is typically isolated from patients in a healthcare setting, tends to be multidrug resistant, and is usually associated with SCCmec types I, II, or III. Community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) is typically isolated from young, healthy individuals with no history of indwelling medical devices, recent visitation to a healthcare facility, or any other risk factors for HA-MRSA. CA-MRSA is usually associated with skin and soft tissue infections, is generally susceptible to multiple antimicrobial classes, contains the Panton-valentine leukocidin (PVL) gene, and is most often associated with SCCmec types IV, V, VI, and VII. Additionally, using DNA fingerprinting methods, HA-MRSA strains are generally most related to USA types 100, 500, and 800, while CA-MRSA are most related to USA types 300 and 400. Bidirectional transmission facilitates the zoonotic potential of these organisms. Unlike human medicine, long term veterinary studies are lacking, so little information is available to determine how the prevalence of MRSA and MRSP have changed over time. However, the availability of DNA fingerprinting methods such as PFGE have facilitated efforts to determine if isolates from separate sources are clonally related; these results provide information that can be used to better characterize how MRSA and MRSP are being transmitted between humans, animals, and the environment. Our study will provide information on prevalence, including changes over time and will provide information that can be used to track the movement of pathogens among and between patients within the veterinary medical center. This information can be used to guide the judicious use of antimicrobials and to implement infection control procedures aimed at limiting the spread of pathogens between animals, the hospital environment, hospital staff, and owners.
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Fourth-quarter news sinks markets
Fed's announcement of bond-buying program contributes to decline
Published 9:04 pm, Wednesday, January 30, 2013
NEW YORK — A reminder that the U.S. economy still remains a long way from being fully healed after the Great Recession put the brakes on a January rally that has pushed stocks close to record levels. The Standard & Poor's 500 logged its biggest drop of the year.
Stocks started the day lower after a report showed that the U.S. economy unexpectedly contracted in the fourth quarter. That decline extended after the Federal Reserve said that it would continue its bond-buying program to boost growth.
The Dow Jones industrial average fell 44 points, or 0.3 percent, to close at 13,910.42, logging only its second decline in nine days. The Standard & Poor's 500 fell 6 points, or 0.4 percent, to 1,501.96, its biggest decline since Dec. 28. The Nasdaq composite fell 11 points to 3,142.31.
The U.S. economy shrank from October through December for the first time since the recession ended, hurt by the biggest cut in defense spending in 40 years, fewer exports and sluggish growth in company stockpiles, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
The Fed acknowledged that the economy is still struggling to regain momentum, in a statement it released Wednesday afternoon following its two-day meeting, saying that growth had "paused in recent months." The central bank took no new action and said it would keep buying $85 billion of bonds a month as part of its plan to keep borrowing costs low to spur growth.