(1) Jake's self-confidence was legendary. Even in a power outage, in subzero cold, with snow and wind howling outside, he was calm and focused. (2) "You can't shake Jake," people said.
(3) For the ninth time, Jake finished rebuilding his emergency radio and tried it. Come on, squawk box, he thought.
(4) A voice suddenly crackled on the speaker. (5) Grinning, Jake pressed a button and spoke: "Greetings from sunny, tropical North Dakota!"