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July 4 Fireworks On The Westside
Posted Jul. 4, 2012, 1:00 am
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While the City of Santa Monica does not have a fireworks display on the 4th of July, there are many professional fireworks displays and events planned in and around our surrounding area.
Below is a partial list of celebrations you may wish to attend on the 4th of July:
Marina Del Rey in the Marina Harbor: Visit: http://www.visitmarinadelrey.com/schedule/events/07/2012.
Culver City High School: Gates open at 5 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Visit: http://culvercityfireworksshow.com.
Pacific Palisades: Parade at 2 p.m. along Sunset Blvd. Fireworks show at Palisades Charter High School with entertainment starting at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m. $6 at the gate. Visit www.palisadesparade.org.
El Segundo daytime events: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at El Segundo Recreation Park. Entertainment starts at 5 p.m. Visit: www.southbayevents.com.
Redondo Beach Pier: Gates open at 2 p.m. Visit: www.redondofireworks.com.
For your safety, the Santa Monica Police Department reminds residents that the use of fireworks often starts brush, home, and forest fires, endangering the lives of many unnecessarily.
SMPD Sgt. Richard Lewis said many people, including young children, are injured or burned each year from using even "Safe and Sane" fireworks.
"The Santa Monica Police Department reminds you that all fireworks are illegal to sell, possess, or use in the City," Lewis said. "This includes the Safe and Sane fireworks as well. Any fireworks in your possession will be confiscated. Their possession is punishable by fines, imprisonment or both."
Jul. 4, 2012, 3:16:53 am
Anjelina said...
This is my 1 summer living in Santa Monica, I was hoping to see fireworks in my own backyard, to bad and sad that I have to leave my own neighborhood to enjoy a 4th of July fireworks show!!
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As a long-time property claims adjuster, I cannot count the number of fireworks-related fire claims that I have worked over the years. One, in particular, stays with me. An elderly grandmother was killed when she couldn't get out of her home . The fire was caused by a rocket that went astray. Fireworks, like all explosives, are best left to the professionals


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Married June 7, 1952 to Phyllis (Crino) Siracuse.
Children: Anthony G. Siracuse, Dominic J. Siracuse, Gracia J. Siracuse, Joseph Siracuse, II, LuAnne Gilman, Susan Colston,
Grandchildren: Anthony III, Renae, John, Dominick, Robert, Mark, Kayla, Danielle, David, Genene, Michael, Anthony, Joseph III, Matthew, Nicholas, James II, Thomas, Grace, Emily, Samantha.
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Brothers: Angelo (Bange), Anthony (Nin), Louis (Hap), Salvatore (Sal)
Medals and awards: American Theater Ribbon; Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon with three Bronze Stars; Good Conduct Medal; Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one Bronze Star; Meritorious Unit Award; Bronze Arrowhead;World War II Victory Medal; Purple Heart
Military qualifications: combat infantry badge, rifle marksman, parachutists badge.
Battles and campaigns: New Guinea, Southern Philippines, Luzon
Joseph S. Siracuse was born Dec. 19, 1919, at home, at 109 Cushing St. Fredonia. Joseph was the son of Anthony and Anna (Barone) Siracuse. In the Siracuse family of seven, all of his four brothers were in the military, one in World War I, two in World War II, and one in Korea. As a child he attended Eagle Street School in Fredonia, and went on to St. Mary's Academy for a year. Then, he also spent one year at No. 10 Dunkirk Industrial High, learning the machine shop trade. He recalls hanging out at Barker Common, playing all the games of his time. His first job was at Salsina Canning Co., of Fredonia, as a cooker, which paid 50 cents an hour, at the time. While in high school: football, baseball, basketball, and track were his favorite sports.
On Feb. 10, 1942, he was drafted, but had a chance for deferment because the canning factory was a contractor for the war, but Joe turned it down. So on a February day in 1942, Joe was standing outside city hall with his friends; Carl Schibetta, Joe Joy, Anthony Leone, and Guy Provenzano, they all headed for Buffalo Post Office, and were inducted into the U.S. Army.
After all the paperwork they were bussed to Fort Niagara to spend their first night in the army. Next morning's trip took them to Fort McClellan in Alabama, where basic training would last eight weeks. This was Joe's first time away from home.
After basic came Camp Shelby in Mississippi. Joe was attached to the 138 Division 149 Infantry Battalion. This was the first time he noticed the differences between living in the north and living in the south. At Camp Shelby, Joe was trained with a BAR (Browning Automatic Rifle).
In August 1942, Joe learned that paratroopers were getting an extra $50 a month pay for jumping. At his rate of $30 per month, it was a no-brainer for Joe to become a paratrooper. After signing up for paratrooper school, he was now headed for Fort Benning, Ga. He was assigned to train with the 507th Regiment, and needed to pass the following courses to qualify for jumping school: Karate, Kung-Fu, Martial Arts and countless hours of calisthenics, which included unlimited hours of running. His first jump was from a 75-foot tower, then advancing to the 150 foot tower.
This jump was designed to open the chute at 20 feet. Other qualifications to pass paratrooper school were you had to pack your parachute for your first 5 jumps yourself. In recalling his very first jump, Joe explained that your whole life flashed before you when jumping out of a C47 airplane. One of the happiest days in Joe's life was the day he passed his paratroopers final test, receiving his first set of wings with the biggest thrill, being able to put on a pair of paratrooper boots.
Now off to Shrievport, La., for war games at Camp Benning. Joe being assigned to the 507th the orders were to report to England, but a group of 12 volunteers had the option to go to the South Pacific instead. Joe being one with his hand up first, received the option to go to the South Pacific instead of England. As the war progressed Joe later found out that the 507 he was originally assigned to ended up in Normandy with a very high rate of casualties. Most of the men he attended war game school with had died at Normandy.
Joe's first jump was in Lai, New Guinea, and he participated there in two beach landings. Now headed for Dutch East Indies for another jump to set up an LZ (landing zone) for a U.S. airstrip, this was prior to the Lyte Invasion. As the unit moved on Joe found himself in the Philippines, a few days after D Day. His unit participated in a lot of island hopping, which included Mendoro Island in the Phillipines, the Negro Islands, and Mendenala Island. In February 1944, another jump was made in Corregadore. The jump that was made in Corregadore was listed as the shortest jump from a military registered during the war!
After the jump they spent months living in tents. In February on 1945 Joe found himself in Mendoro, which was a rest camp for soldiers awaiting orders. On a short wave radio, it was broadcast, that an atomic bomb had been dropped over Nagasaki and Hiroshima in Japan, and that the war would be coming to an end.
Mendoro, in the southern Phillipines, was the camp where troops received orders to go home. Older guys with points were leaving, and newer guys were coming in from the states. Joe was doing the work of a 1st Sgt. but he only had the rank of Sgt. He was asked to stay and organize a transition of men coming and going, and for that Joe missed the Christmas of 1945 back home. Orders came shortly after and Joe finally was able to head home.
Finally in California, Joe was waiting for the next morning's military troop train to take him to Camp Addaberry in Indianapolis to receive his discharge. He recalls the troop train from California took six days to get to Indianapolis because the train stopped at every city to let off returning troops and at times had to wait for regular trains to pass them by. Once he got to Indianapolis it only took him one day to get to Buffalo by train. Arriving in Buffalo at midnight, he then took a cab to the auditorium which cost 50 cents. From the auditorium, Joe hitchhiked home; a truck picked him up and he got to Dunkirk at 4 a.m. The truck driver dropped him off at the Harbor Diner on Lake Shore Drive, where the cook, Mr. Solazzo, made him a full breakfast for free.
He later walked around Fifth and Central Ave. until 6 a.m. to catch the bus to Fredonia. Once he got off the bus he met his uncle Charles Schibetta. The new home now was on 78 Orchard, he walked in, woke everyone up, and the party began.
One week later, Joe found a job at the Fredonia Cement Block Co.,where he was making cement blocks and burial vaults. He worked there for two years. He later found employment at the steel plant as an automatic bar maker. He worked there for 33 years, retiring in 1983. Mr. Siracuse enjoys gardening and loves watching sports on TV.
Where do you begin with a story like this? This 90-year-old young veteran could have had a book written about his experiences not only in the military, but also in life. Twenty grandchildren naming each one in order with the correct spelling. So many stories that haven't been told for years, but came out as if they happened yesterday. You could see the love he has for his family, and you could feel his loss for those military men who died protecting our country in the line of duty.
Joe Siracuse loves this country, there is no doubt in his loyalty. He had not one regret for doing what he was told to do and by seeing all his military records he done them very well! After hearing his story it wouldn't surprise me if someone told me that Joe was going to make another jump. I know in Joe's mind that he could! If you should know Joe Siracuse or have an opportunity to sit down with him, do so and just listen! You will then know why Joe Siracuse is our hero of the week.


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An early morning duplex fire in Kent has been ruled "accidental" by fire investigators after examining the physical evidence in the building and speaking with the woman who was on scene at the time of the fire.
The woman, who was transported to a local hospital for treatment, confirmed what investigators had suspected.
The fire began in a bedroom of the duplex, possibly caused by an unattended candle. The fire spread quickly before anyone called 911 and was coming out of the windows by the time firefighters arrived.
The woman does not live at the residence and officially the building was unoccupied. According to investigators, no criminal charges are being filed at this time and the property owners have also declined to press charges.
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Florida was denied funds from the Race to the Top program last week, a $4.35 billion fund designed to change how school districts pay and evaluate teachers.
Race to the Top is a main component of President Barack Obama's education agenda. Florida was considered a heavy favorite to receive a share of the fund. The state asked for more than $1 billion.
Instead, the first two recipients of Race to the Top money will be Delaware and Tennessee.
Citizens from south Levy County turned out in force to support County Commissioner Marsha Drew of Yankeetown in her quest to replace Planning Commissioner Thad Barber with her own appointee, but while they packed the meeting room, the move failed.
The action — which drew acrimonious comments from the delegation of about 20 people — came during the Board of County Commissioners Tuesday morning at the Levy County Courthouse. Also in attendance were Planning commissioners Toni Collins of Camp Azalea and Ron Grant of Williston.
If spring is here, can the Wild Hog Canoe & Kayak Race be far behind? Not likely. The Bronson AmVets Post #88 and the Levy Association for Retarded Citizens (LARC) are gearing up for the 33rd running of this fun paddle to benefit charity.
At 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 17, paddlers from near and far will gather at the river to participate in one of the six canoe classes or one of the two kayak classes that range from amateur to experienced. Prizes of miniature paddles are awarded to first, second, and third place winners in each category.
The city commission just scratched the surface of Monday night's agenda, ending the meeting in about 20 minutes.
The first item was a first reading of revisions made to the city's new comprehensive plan, which recently came back from the Florida Department of Community Affairs with several objections. The plan was submitted to FDCA last year.
The staff of Haven Hospice's Tri-Counties care center in Chiefland honored their most dedicated volunteer, Harry L. Coleman, with a surprise 80th birthday party Mar. 5. It was a fitting tribute to this Chiefland resident who has made helping Haven his mission. For "Mr. Harry," as he's known, the Haven staff is his family and the care center is his home. He adopted them and they in turn adopted him.
LIVE OAK--Film students at American University in Washington, D.C., exchanged fun in the big city to camp in the wilds of Florida for a week over spring break. Classroom in the Wild – an alternative spring break program – gave about a dozen students an opportunity to explore life on the banks of the Suwannee River while learning to film nature.
The students camped at Adams tract river camp, owned by the Suwannee River Water Management District (District), March 6-12. During their stay, they toured the Steinhatchee River Basin and other District lands.
Certain areas of Levy County are still short of applicants to work as Census Workers next month.
This means that folks seeking work still have an opportunity to apply for the well-paid temporary positions. With no time clock to punch and choosing when you want to work, these jobs offer flexibility.
Since there is no office to report to, both mileage reimbursement at 50 cents per mile and the hourly wage of $11.25 is paid from your driveway back to your driveway.
The famous February 1945, photo of the flag raising at Iwo Jima shows six men planting an American flag. Three died there and three managed to make it back home after World War II. Among the survivors was John "Doc" Bradley, of Antigo, Wis., a corpsman, a medic.
When Bradley died in 1994, his family recognized that he had never spoken publicly about his involvement in Iwo Jima. Instead, his son James Bradley wrote the book, "Flags of Our Fathers" to tell the story of that moment in a war and how they affected the decades that followed for the survivors.
The Town of Bronson gave the green light to Mittauer and Associates to prepare a Preliminary Engineering Report and environmental study on the wastewater treatment plant – necessary actions if the town wants to apply for federal stimulus dollars through the USDA's Rural Development Agency.
The School Board of Levy County on Tuesday approved a revised calendar for the 2010-2011 school year that lengthens the school year by several days, yet adds a few perks for students and teachers.
The board discussed two potential calendars at Tuesday's twice-monthly meeting, both of which contained various pros and cons.
The approved calendar for next year puts the final day of school at June 9, as opposed to June 3, which was presented as an alternative.
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The state saw 215 the year before, following a record low of 196 in 2011, according to a press release from the department.
By coordinating medical care and local public health activity, following up with close contacts of active cases where transmission may have occurred, and through the work of the state's TB nurses and community health workers, Massachusetts has dramatically reduced the incidence of active TB over the past decade, according to the release. This ongoing work will help Massachusetts battle the drug-resistant forms of TB.
"We owe great thanks to the medical community, local public health officials, and the staff at the Hinton State Laboratory Institute for their work in containing TB," said DPH Commissioner Cheryl Bartlett, who joined other health officials and providers at a Statehouse event held by the Medical Advisory Committee for the Elimination of Tuberculosis to commemorate Monday as World Tuberculosis Day.
"The dramatic increase in multi-drug resistant-TB cases is very concerning, and requires the state and local health departments to maintain their vigilance on all TB cases to contain the spread of these serious infections."
The state reported a record number of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) cases in 2013, mirroring national and worldwide trends. Of a total of 201 active (mostly infectious) TB cases reported statewide, a total of seven cases were resistant to the two antibiotics most commonly used to treat TB. These MDR-TB cases are more difficult to treat, requiring up to two years of intensive medical care to cure.
"The rise in multi-drug resistant tuberculosis in Massachusetts comes at the same time that we're seeing record low numbers of infectious TB cases here," said state epidemiologist Dr. Alfred DeMaria Jr. "It will take a continued, concentrated partnership between clinical providers, local health departments, state public health nurses, community health workers, and epidemiologists to diagnose cases, manage treatment, and investigate contacts for possible exposure in order to limit the spread of MDR-TB."
Tuberculosis is a serious disease caused by bacteria that are spread from person to person through the air. TB usually affects the lungs, but it can also affect other parts of the body such as the brain, kidneys or spine. In most cases, TB is treatable; however TB can be deadly, and may remain transmissible, without proper treatment.
The current rise in MDR-TB in Massachusetts parallels national and global trends.
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A staff editorial notes that Hillsboro Mayor Jerry Willey is circulating a white paper that makes the case for reconsideration, pointing to congested roads and the need to improve economic development.
"The Argus commends the mayor for his leadership in reviving discussion of an issue critical to anyone who lives, works or commutes to or from Washington County. It's a valid question to ask if conditions have changed significantly enough to warrant a fresh look at future capabilities of the regional transportation network and how they might facilitate or impede economic growth.
"At the same time, we believe strongly that supporters of a westside corridor or bypass face a steep climb in making their case for such a project. If the original proposal for a limited-access freeway was shot down by concerns over cost and the loss of farmland, imagine the price tag and environmental concerns now."
-- Argus Community Writer Walt Hellman argues that no true picture of our state budget problems can emerge unless we understand the "permanent and devastating way" we decimated our school tax revenue in 1990 with the passage of Measure 5 and never replaced it.
"It's clear that Oregon's budget is not adequate to provide the services we want it to provide. But to just say that we have a 'spending problem' without recognizing our revenue shortage as well is a serious misrepresentation of our situation."
-- Guest columnist Rachel Lucas writes about the "War on Men," citing an article that contends the feminist movement over time has caused men to increasingly steer clear of marriage and of raising a family, and that women have become angry and been raised "to think of men as the enemy."
"What's curious is that these same arguments, that men are bad and women are victims, have remained unchanged from the women's liberation movement back in the '70s when I was coming of age. Nothing new here -- in almost 40 years....
"In the midst of the misplaced anger that I found in 'Women's Studies' I discovered quite the opposite --that I loved being a woman; that I wanted someday to love a man as my husband, to take his name and to raise a family together."
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Retail sales rose by more than expected in February led by food stores, showing consumer spending remained an important engine of growth.
Sales volumes rose 1.7 per cent on the month, bouncing back from a 2 per cent fall in January, to record 3.7 per cent growth on the year, the Office for National Statistics said.
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Despite swimsuit season coming to an end, New Balance is still set on losing some weight. Contending with the likes of Nike Free in the featherlight runners category comes the New Balance 890 Rev Lite, tipping the scales at a mere 9.7 ounces. Of course what's on the outside is just as important to a sneaker's success, so here we have two Japan exclusive colorways that turn the color on full blast, one coming in a mixture that spans the whole rainbow and the other dipped in a nice solar red. Check out both pairs of the New Balance 890 Rev Lite after the jump and grab them now at West NYC.
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Torrese told Mike LeBoef of The Palladium-Times in Oswego that workers are also replacing the roof in the pit area over the concession stand and the bathrooms, and will look to replace other roofs at the track.
The speedway has scheduled a practice for May 14, and opening day is May 28.


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Acta Cryst. (2013). E69, m637-m638 [ doi:10.1107/S1600536813028894 ]
Abstract: The asymmetric unit of the title compound {(C6H18N2)2[Sb2Br10]·H2O}n, consists of two tetramethylethylendiammonium cations that are located on centres of inversion, as well as one tetramethylethylendiammonium cation, one water molecule, one distorted octahedral [SbBr6]3-anion and one bisphenoidal [SbBr4]- anion in general positions. The [SbBr6]3- and [SbBr4]- anions are linked together by two long Sb-Br bonds of 3.2709 (8) and 3.5447 (7) Å into {[Sb2Br10]4-}n chains along [001]. One of the three tetramethylethylendiammonium cations is disordered and was refined using a split model (occupancy ratio 0.58:0.42). The cations and the water molecule are connected to the {[Sb2Br10]4-}n polymeric anions by weak N-H Br and O(water)-H Br hydrogen bonding.
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The Men's and Women's Programs: Ending Rape through Peer Education is a guide for college administrators and faculty members looking to create a sexual assault prevention and education program to provide men and women with the knowledge, skills, and support systems needed to become active participants in the prevention of rape. It contains detailed scripts which outline how to set up and implement a program and provides instructions on running a training course and recruiting peer educators. Handouts and worksheets are included to assist in the training process, as well as for peer educators to use when working with participants. This revised version of the program features the inclusion of a program targeted at female participants, as well as completely updated scripts, handouts, and resources. Accompanying the text are two guides (sold separately) for peer educators to use when working with program participants: The Men's Program and The Women's Program.
"No other publications provide the explicit language to enable youth to work toward ending sexual violence and be assured that their interventions among their peers are meaningful, research-based, and lasting. A charged, emotional topic is voiced in a way that engages both those who offer and those who experience these sexual assault survivor programs." - Charles G. Eberly, PhD, Professor of Counseling and Student Development, Eastern Illinois University and Past President, Center for the Study of the College Fraternity
"As a speaker on sexual assault, depression, and suicide, I have long been an admirer of John Foubert. This book is a must for anyone that works in the sexual assault field and is interested in using a unique, successful, research based program for men and women. I am particularly impressed with The Women's Program. I have seen nothing like this available." - Andrea Fuller Cooper, Kristin's Story, LLC
"Dr. Foubert has outdone himself. This book is a must-have for peer educators, student service personnel, and any professional committed to preventing or addressing sexual violence. The level of detail and clarity is unparalleled, while the inclusion of specific scripts for conducting both men's and women's programming ensures positive outcomes. This book demonstrates why Dr. Foubert is considered a leader in this field." - Keith L. Kaufman, Professor of Psychology, Portland State University
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Cats and dogs, oil and water, O'Reilly and Olberman. Why can't they all just get along?
Well, in Lower Saucon Township cats and dogs faced off yet again, and like Bill O'Reilly when he has to share airtime with anyone intelligent, the results weren't pretty.
According to township police, a loose dog named Hunter attacked a neighbor's cat (name not given) at about 7:40 Tuesday morning. To make matters worse, the cat was leashed to the porch.
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When writer-director Todd Berger was developing the characters for this apocalypse-themed dramedy, in which eight attendees at a couples' brunch discover they're about to die in a biochemical disaster, he decided to base each of them on one of the eight stages of grief. It's a clever concept for an end-of-world flick. Unfortunately, once the cast of grief-inspired personalities hits the screen, it's obvious Berger's attempt at patching together a deeper thematic meaning was only feasible in theory. In practice, the characters come off as one-dimensional and strained.
David Cross (otherwise known as Tobias on Arrested Development) is unsurprisingly the best at transcending odd characterization and bad writing. Cross plays Glen, an ingenuous fourth-grade teacher and one half of a new couple. When he and his date, high-strung doctor Tracy (Julia Stiles), arrive at her friends' home for a tense midmorning feast, he quickly proves to be the savior of many a floundering joke. But, alas, Cross can't possibly rescue every half-baked non sequitur or stream of unnatural dialogue.
Within the first half-hour, Glen discovers that Tracy's friends are a grab bag of narcissists and crazies, from a sci-fi dweeb who ignores his fiancee while he bids online for Batman memorabilia, to a polyamorous couple who consummated their marriage in a T.G.I. Friday's restroom stall. And Glen is grazing only the tip of the iceberg. News that dirty bombs have been detonated in nearby downtown Los Angeles swiftly dissolves the flimsy veneer of domestic stability, and fights break out among the lovebirds.
Though a handful of scenes feel genuine—including an impromptu living-room dance party where one character pounds out an acoustic version of "Blister in the Sun" while the rest of the ragtag crew sways about, drunk on whiskey, wine and sorrow—too many similarly quirky moments fall flat. Berger takes a stab at exploring the emotional purging and healing the characters experience as they await their eventual demise, but neither the plot nor the characters possess the conviction to deliver even basic warm and fuzzy moments. As the couples slog through their final hours, it feels as though the apocalypse can't come soon enough.
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After enjoying spectacular summer weather, students of Bainbridge Island School District returned to class on Wednesday, Sept. 4, for the start of the 2013-2014 school year.
As many of you are aware there have been e-mails and letters via the Tripp Wire and other venues describing, discussing and analyzing all that is allegedly wrong with our schools and in most cases offering solutions.
I referred to one such problem on an island discussion group as being more of a "First World problem" and quickly drew the wrath of the moderator.
Nonetheless, when we read of the Philadelphia schools not having sufficient funds to open many of their schools, the Chicago system suffering massive teacher layoffs and school closures and nearby Snoqualmie teachers almost going out on strike, we should count our blessings.
Of course no system is perfect as we read and hear of some Bainbridge parents working with district officials seeking what is best for their children. However, I do believe that Bainbridge Island schools are indeed excellent as reflected in the continuous financial support of the community, the professionalism of its teachers and most importantly the achievements of its students.
Unfortunately, the time for school articles, especially those of the sky is falling slant or the grass is greener elsewhere persuasion, is no longer confined to coincide with the opening of school in September. The doom and gloom e-mails and stories continue year round.
As a result, I thought it might be somewhat novel and even refreshing to focus on the positive, for there is much that is positive and noteworthy about our community, our teachers and our students to share and appreciate.
To write that Bainbridge Island schools enjoy community support is an understatement.
For the last three years, the Bainbridge Schools Foundation raised and awarded the school district more than $1 million to reduce class size and support innovative programs.
Additionally, the Parent Teacher Organizations and the various Booster Clubs contribute well over half a million dollars each year to deal with needs and requests for assistance at individual school sites.
Finally, there are many more organizations, businesses and individuals, too numerous to list here, who generously assist the district and our schools to the eventual benefit of our students.
Let's face it, people do not give money to a school system in which they do not have faith and confidence. The Bainbridge Island community demonstrates its support year after year through its generous donations to the school district. Likewise the school district, through its teachers, consistently delivers excellent educational programs designed to challenge and educate our students.
I firmly believe that the backbone of any successful school system is its teachers. I sometimes refer to teachers as the end-of-the-line service providers. When the bell rings and the classroom door closes it is show time and all those young eyes and ears are focused on their teachers, ready, willing and quite able to learn.
To capture and capitalize on our attentive students, Bainbridge schools have a teaching staff of 224 educators with average teaching experience of 14 years. There are recently hired teachers who are teaching for the first time on the island and the most senior have 40 years of teaching experience.
This group of teachers is also highly educated. Of the 224 teachers, three have doctorate's degrees, 179 hold master's degrees and 25 are nationally board certified. A remarkable 81 percent of the teaching staff hold advanced degrees. It is quite obvious that the island's students are in good hands.
Many of us know that as a result of the efforts of the office of the Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, we are testing our students ad nauseam. Many educators and parents agree that we are spending too much valuable time and precious funds on testing and in too many instances this preoccupation with test preparation and actual testing is at the expense of quality instructional time.
I am a firm believer that for most students the only two tests that carry any real weight and significance are taken in the high school years and that would be the state driver's test and either the SAT or the ACT.
But what about the island's students? Being the recipients of all this support, care and concern, how do they stack up?
For those who enjoy and relate to statistics and factual information, the Bainbridge High School profile page is a gold mine of data stating that 93.6 percent of its students graduate in four years and the five-year Cohort Extended Graduation rate is 97.5 percent.
Last year 89 percent of BHS seniors had plans to continue their education with 77 percent going to a four-year college or university and 12 percent to a two-year school.
Graduating seniors gained admission to more than 200 public and private colleges and universities in the United States and internationally while being awarded well more than $1 million dollars in scholarships.
After analyzing 21,035 U.S. high schools and then ranking 4,805 schools, U.S. News and World Report awarded a gold medal to Bainbridge High School and ranked it seventh in the state of Washington and 274th in the United States. Eagle Harbor High was awarded a silver medal and ranked 22nd in the state and 985th nationally.
As I wrote earlier I believe our schools are excellent; but as other tests in various grades indicate there is always room for improvement. However, with almost 90 percent of our high school's graduating seniors going on to college or junior college the Bainbridge Island community can stand tall and be proud.
Having been a teacher for almost 40 years before retiring in 2008, I have witnessed and endured my share of alleged experts with their PowerPoint presentations, attended required mind-numbing staff development and in-service days and experienced the absurdity of No Child Left Behind.
Gratefully, I missed Arne Duncan's Race to the Top competition. Bainbridge, like many communities, also has a few individuals, although not actually teaching or involved in education, who nonetheless consider themselves experts in all matters of education.
Unfortunately, these self-appointed experts have a penchant for making mountains out of mole hills so that small issues or misunderstandings become major concerns and dubious solutions are offered for these alleged problems.
Bottom line is that we have to consider if what we are offering our students is preparing them for life after high school. It seems obvious that Bainbridge Island schools are meeting this challenge. Knowing this, let's appreciate our good fortune. Recognize and be thankful for the continuous financial support of the Bainbridge community. Support and work with our teachers and congratulate and encourage our students as they advance from grade to grade and eventually graduate.
A Japanese proverb is spot on correct when it offers: "Better than a thousand days of diligent study is one day with a great teacher."
Our children are fortunate to have many great teachers here on Bainbridge Island.
Bob Seaby is a retired public school teacher who taught in California for 35 years. He retired in in 2008 and lives with his wife, Mary Lynn, on Bainbridge Island.
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The Shannon Town & Environs Local Area Plan, the first stand alone town plan for Shannon was launched today at a ceremony held in Shannon International Airport.
The plan, which has been produced by Clare County Council, is targeted at guiding the future growth and development of County Clare's second largest town up to 2018.
The six-year plan contains objectives to establish a strong and vibrant town centre, maximise the potential from Shannon's location on the Estuary, increase the town's tourism potential, and establish Shannon as a low carbon town.
It also provides sufficient zoned land to cater for an increase in the current population of 9,673 (Census 2011) to a target population of 11,972 by 2017. Meanwhile, the plan has anticipated proposals for the development of an aviation services hub at Shannon airport by zoning a 2000-acre landbank around the airport.
The area covered by Plan includes the town of Shannon, Shannon International Airport, Shannon Free Zone, Smithstown, Westpark and some adjoining hinterland, including Hurlers Cross.
The launch of the Plan, which was an objective of the existing Clare County Development Plan, has been welcomed by the Mayors of Shannon and Clare.
Town Mayor Michael Fleming described the Plan as a "unique blueprint" for the future economic and social development of the town and surrounding community.� Clare Mayor Pat Daly acknowledged members of the local community, including business interests, who had contributed to the formulation of the Plan during public consultation process held earlier this year.
"Implementing this Plan by working with all those who have an interest in Shannon is now the priority for the Council," explained Gordon Daly, Senior Planner, Clare County Council.
He continued: "While Shannon's importance as an aviation hub and as a significant employment centre is recognised in its designation as one of nine Gateways along with Limerick in the National Spatial Strategy, the Council is keen to stress that the Plan is also one for the town itself and the people who live there. The Council is particularly pleased that the final Plan is the result of the high level of engagement received from the people of Shannon during the plan making process."
Mr. Daly said the Plan contained specific aims and objectives in relation a wide range of issues.
"For the first time since the town was established during the 1960s, clear objectives to establish Shannon as a tourism destination in its own right have been set out," he stated. "Amongst the objectives is the development of an aviation museum at Shannon Airport, as well as improved aircraft viewing point. The aim is to build on existing facilities such as Atlantic Air Venture and Ballycasey Craft and Design Centre.� The plan also identifies a site at Illaunagowan point on the Shannon estuary close to the centre of the town for a potential tourist/interpretative development associated with the Shannon Estuary."
Mr. Daly added that the Local Area Plan also aspires to Shannon taking a lead in becoming a low carbon town and has zoned a site for enterprise in Stonehall to have a particular focus on renewable energy. He noted that another key element of the Plan is its strong focus on "Green Infrastructure", which comprises of the network of open spaces, recreation areas, wildlife corridors and water bodies that intersperse the town and surrounding areas. This allows for activities like walking, cycling and recreation to be integrated with biodiversity.
The Senior Planner explained that a "more detailed Green infrastructure plan has been prepared in tandem with the Plan, with funding provided by the Heritage Council. The Plan includes a cycling strategy and proposals for enhancing walks including along the Shannon Estuary."
Meanwhile, commenting on the zoning of a 2,000-acre landbank adjacent to the airport for aviation sector use, Mr. Daly said: "This new Plan further underlines the Council's longstanding vision for the development and expansion of Shannon Airport. The Council is exercising leadership to achieve this vision through the zoning of lands which is a key requirement for the future expansion of services at the airport. In doing so, we have worked very closely with the airport authority and other agencies."
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Another day, another duel
So nothing could live up to Beckett-Burnett? Well, not so fast. Sabathia and Buchholz is pretty good theater so far today. CC has a no-no through five. Buchholz might be coming of age in front of our very eyes.
Still no word on a starter for Tuesday, but I'm guessing Tazawa.
That was one of the best games I've seen in a long time last night. If it was a playoff game, that game would be rehashed for years.
Where do you rank that catch by J.D.? Just a fantastic game. It was fun to be there for it.
In the context of the rivalry from 2003-09 — call it the Epstein-Cashman era — it was second only to July 1, 2004 in terms of regular season games. July 24, 2004 definitely had drama, and a brawl and a walkoff, but it wasn't a GREAT game. It was more of a slugfest.
Poor Youk in left today. He's getting exposed.
A blinking contest between Beckett, Burnett
Who will blink first? Great pitcher's duel thus far between two former Florida Marlins gunslingers, Josh Beckett and A.J. Burnett.
It was an interesting day all-around for the Red Sox, with a notable addition (Junichi Tazawa) and subtraction (John Smoltz).
General manager Theo Epstein held court before the game, and had some good insight on the trying events of the last few days.
"We're certainly day to day with a lot of things, if not inning to inning and pitch to pitch," Epstein said. "Last night, we made Verizon a lot of money with the cellphones giving everything that was going on. Trying to find a way to field a full roster today and make things work. I don't think it's a time to make definitive statements, other then to say things will stabilize. It's not going to stay like this and we're going to get through it as an organization. We can't have any firm commitments because we have to see how things shake out."
How is Paul Byrd doing and when can he help?
"He was throwing and working out consistently, expecting a call in June or July from a club and then stopped throwing about two weeks ago," Epstein said. "When we first called him a few days ago, he started again and was able to throw two innings against a college team. He reported today down in Fort Myers and threw. He's got some work to do to get in game condition and to get his arm into shape. He's probably about three weeks away from being able to help."
It seems like the Red Sox will have three starters — Wakefield, Dice-K and Byrd — all ready to help around the same time. Wake could be a bit sooner, but he still has weakness in his calf.


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Trails in the woods seem like a good place to let your dog off the leash.
It's the great outdoors, an environment that inspires an urge for freedom. It's remote, away from cars and sidewalks. On lightly-traveled trails there sometimes are few other people and dogs to encounter. And you may feel confident that your dog is under voice command and will always come when called.
But even if all those things are true, there are good reasons for keeping your dog on a leash, even in the wilderness.
In Washington state parks, there is an $87 ticket for unleashed dogs. In the national forest, leashes are required for dogs on interpretive trails and recreation areas.
Dogs aren't allowed at all on trails in Mt. Rainier National Park or Olympic National Park and only in limited areas in North Cascades National Park.
And dogs must almost always be leashed on trails in wilderness areas.
For one thing, it's safer for your dog.
Your dog might be as friendly as Old Yeller, but he or she might amble up to a much less friendly animal and get attacked.
And there are hazards in the forest for which your dog can be unprepared.
"We have lost two dogs this year who were off-leash," said a ranger at Wallace Falls State Park. "They went under the railings and fell and probably expired going over the falls."
Dogs fall, jump into rivers and get swept away, and fall through iced-over lakes and snow bridges.
But dogs also can pose a nuisance in the woods.
"They chase animals," said the ranger at Wallace Falls.
Dogs are natural predators and often find it nigh on irresistible to chase everything from squirrels to deer, and it is never the goal of a good outdoors-person to bring terror to the lives of wildlife.
And an animal-chasing dog leads to injury for its owner more often than one might think. One cause of bear attack is actually unleashed dogs. A dog chases a bear, the bear turns and chases the dog, and the dog in fright runs to its owner.
Sometimes that results in a dead dog, as in the case of Toby, a labrador retriever in Minnesota who was off-leash while his owner was picking mushrooms, when the owner noticed a family of black bears and ordered Toby to stay.
Toby didn't. Instead, he disappeared into the brush, and a few minutes later reappeared, chased by a mother bear and running straight for his owner. The bear attacked the dog about 10 yards from the man, which gave the man enough time to escape into a building. Toby survived a few days with grievous wounds but ultimately died.
He was luckier than a woman in the same area two years early who was herself attacked after her unleashed dog chased two baby bears.
And any dog owner who has ever seen his or her beloved pet with a face full of porcupine quills or covered in skunk spray can attest to the misery that chasing strange animals can cause.
Pets also get lost, even on trails, if they wander too far from their people.
But also, leashing dogs is an etiquette issue. You might know your dog to be harmless, but other hikers don't have any reason to trust you or your dog, and being approached by an unleashed dog is unnerving for many.
If the other hiker has a responsibly-leashed dog and your dog is not leashed, the other dog can feel threatened and lunge.
Finally, in alpine areas, vegetation is often very delicate, which is why humans are asked to stay on trails. When you stop to rest, your dog can tear up a fair amount of cryptobiotic crust.
If you really must hike with your dog off-leash, most National Forest trails are leash-optional. When planning a hike, call the ranger station nearest to your destination to inquire about leash laws. Or pick up a copy of the Western Washington Mountaineers Best Hikes with Dogs book.
Then, be absolutely sure you have your dog under voice control.
When passing other hikers, stand to the side of the trail and hold your dog by the collar. Never expect other hikers to take your word that your dog is friendly. And never assume that everyone in the woods is not allergic to dogs. Don't let your dog run up and greet other dogs. And if you can't keep your dog from chasing animals, leash your pet or don't bring it.
Pack pet waste out with you or bury it as you would human waste.
Bring a leash, even if you don't plan to use it, water and a bowl, dog food and treats, and plastic bags and/or trowels for dealing with your pet's waste. Also, make sure your dog has an ID tag on and have first aid supplies for your dog as well as yourself.


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|27 Jun 2007
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|Wen-Chih Chiou, Chen-Hua Yu, Weng-Jin Wu
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The present invention relates generally to integrated circuit fabrication, and more particularly to forming a through via before contact processes.
Generally, the speed at which an integrated circuit operates is influenced by the distance between the farthest separated components that communicate with each other on the chip. Laying out circuits as three-dimensional structures has been shown to significantly reduce the communication path length between on-chip components, provided the vertical distances between the layers are much smaller than the chip width of the individual layers. Thus, by stacking circuit layers vertically, the overall chip speed is typically increased. One method that has been used to implement such stacking is through wafer bonding.
Wafer bonding is the joining together of two or more semiconductor wafers on which integrated circuitry has been formed. Wafers are typically joined by direct bonding of external oxide layers or by adding adhesives to inter-level dielectric (ILD) layers. The bonded result produces a three-dimensional wafer stack which is subsequently diced into separate "stacked die," with each individual stacked die having multiple layers of integrated circuitry. In addition to the increased speed that the three-dimensional circuitry typically experiences, wafer stacking offers other potential benefits, including improved form factors, lower costs, and greater integration through system on chip (SOC) solutions. In order to enable the various components integrated within each stacked die, electrical connections are provided that provide conductors between vertical layers. Through silicon vias (TSVs) are typically fabricated to provide vias filled with a conducting material that pass completely through the layer to contact and connect with the other TSVs and conductors of the bonded layers.
In general, TSVs are formed after the contact process or even after the top metallization process. Examples of such post-process methods are described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,642,081 to Patti (hereinafter Patti) and U.S. Pat. No. 6,897,125 to Morrow, et al., (hereinafter Morrow). Patti describes forming the TSV after the top metallization, while Morrow describes TSV formation after formation of the first contact or interconnect structure. One disadvantage of forming TSVs after the contact or metallization process is that the density of the via is typically less because of etch and design limitations. Etching through metallization layers does not typically result in a recess that would allow for a particularly dense TSV. Moreover, again because the process etches through metallization and contact regions, the design of the via is limited based on the existing structures of the metallization layers and contact regions. Thus, designers will typically have to design the TSV network around the existing metal layers and contact traces. This limited design and density potentially creates connection, contact, and reliability problems.
An additional limitation to current TSV systems and methods is the limited availability for thermal dissipation. For example, Morrow and Patti disclose TSV processes, where the TSVs are formed after contact or metallization processing. Therefore, should there be a desire to design TSVs for thermal dissipation, those TSVs will typically occupy the area for normal design, since the contact and metallization layers are already in place.
These and other problems are generally solved or circumvented, and technical advantages are generally achieved, by preferred embodiments of the present invention which provide for the formation of through vias (TVs), such as through silicon vias (TSVs), in an integrated circuit (IC) die or wafer prior to contact or metallization processing. Contacts and bonding pads may then be fabricated after the TSVs are already in place, which enables individual wafers and dies to be bonded in stacks from the bonding pads. The bonding material provides complete electrical connection to the TSVs through the bonding pads.
In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a method for forming one or more TVs includes forming one or more recesses in a first wafer prior to depositing an interlayer dielectric (ILD) layer. The recesses extend from a front-side surface of the first wafer to a predetermined distance from a back-side surface of the wafer. Conductive material is then deposited into the recesses to form the TV.
In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a stacked IC includes a first component located on a first semiconductor die and one or more additional components located on one or more additional dies. The first semiconductor die and the one or more additional dies are vertically attached by a bonding medium, while the first component and the one or more additional components are electrically connected. There is at least one TSV located in at least one of the first semiconductor die and additional dies, where the TSV is formed prior to forming contacts for the stacked IC.
In accordance with another preferred embodiment of the present invention, a semiconductor component includes at least one wafer having a TV formed prior to deposition of a contact dielectric layer.
In accordance with another preferred embodiment of the present invention, a semiconductor component includes one or more dies each having one or more devices integrated therein. There is also at least one TSV, which is formed prior to creation of any contacts. The front-end of the TSV is electrically connected to contacts on the front-side of the TSV's corresponding die. The back-end of the TSV is exposed and available for providing electrical conduction after removing a portion of the substrate on the back-side of the corresponding die.
In accordance with another preferred embodiment of the present invention, a method for bonding one or more wafers includes positioning a first wafer, which has one or more bonding pads connected to at least one TV that provides an electrical connection to one or more components on the first wafer. A second wafer is positioned in relation to the first wafer. The second wafer also has one or more bonding pads connected to at least one TV that provides the electrical connection to one or more components on the second wafer. The bonding pads of the first and second wafers are bonded together using a material that is electrically compatible, such that electricity may be conducted between the bonding pads of the first and second wafers when the bonding is complete.
In accordance with another preferred embodiment of the present invention, a method includes forming at least one TSV in a first IC die. After the TSV is formed, the first IC die is processed adding one or more contacts and one or more bonding pads. At least one additional TSV is formed in an additional IC die, after which the additional IC die is processed to also add one or more contacts and one or more bonding pads. The bonding pads of the two IC die are joined using a rigid conducting material.
An advantage of a preferred embodiment of the present invention is that TSV density can be increased for three-dimensional integrated circuits when formed prior to the contact and metallization processing. A denser TSV provides a better and more reliable connection to the underlying devices and components.
For a more complete understanding of the present invention, and the advantages thereof, reference is now made to the following descriptions taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:
The making and using of the presently preferred embodiments are discussed in detail below. It should be appreciated, however, that the present invention provides many applicable inventive concepts that can be embodied in a wide variety of specific contexts. The specific embodiments discussed are merely illustrative of specific ways to make and use the invention, and do not limit the scope of the invention.
With reference now to
A layer of conducting material, conductor 106, is deposited onto wafer 10, as shown in
Another set of etching processes creates recesses 111-113, as shown in
It should be noted that an interface exists between contact pads 114 and 115 and vias 107 and 108. This interface may comprise a direct connection, as illustrated in
Bonding contacts 120 and 121, as shown in
It should be noted that the bonding contacts 120 and 121 are not limited to the positions in relation to contact pads 114 and 115, as illustrated in
It should be noted that any number of different devices, components, connectors, and the like may be integrated into wafers 10 and 11. The specific devices or lack of devices that may be illustrated herein are not intended to limit the embodiments of the present invention in any way.
It should be noted that only a limited number of active devices, such as device 101, and vias, such as vias 107 and 108, are shown for the ease of illustration and clarity. However, those of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that, in practice, the integrated circuitry associated with integrated circuits and stacked die may include millions or even tens of millions or more active devices and, further, that interconnect structures may include tens or even hundreds of conductors in the uppermost ILD layers. Similarly, those of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that each stacked die will, in practice, include dozens of back-side connections using conductive vias and leads.
It should be noted that additional and/or alternative embodiments of the present invention may leave dielectric layer 402 out of the structure of a wafer, such as wafer 40.
It should be noted that each of the example wafers described and illustrated in
It should further be noted that the different layers described in the illustrated embodiments may comprise various different materials depending on the desired function or availability that the manufacturer determines. The metals used for the metallized bonding pads may be any suitable metal or alloy, such as copper, tungsten, aluminum, aluminum-copper, and the like. Moreover, depending on the desired use or function of the different dielectric or insulating layers, any such dielectric material may be used, such as silicon dioxide, silicon nitride, silicon carbide, silicon oxynitride, and the like. The present invention is not limited to use with only a certain limited number of compounds and materials.
It should further be noted that the different layers and recesses in the illustrated embodiments may be deposited or created using any number of a variety of known processes. For example, creation of the various layers of oxides, dielectrics, or other layers may be accomplished through chemical vapor deposition (CVD), atomic layer deposition (ALD), or the like. Moreover, removing material from the wafer may be accomplished through dry or wet etching, chemical mechanical polishing CMP), or the like. The present invention is not limited to any single such method.
When compared to existing methods for forming TSV in semiconductor devices, the TSV formed according to the various embodiments of the present invention results in structurally different vias. For example, with current methods that form the TSV after metallization layers, the location or placement of the bonding pads will correspond to the location of the TSV. There is no additional conductor routing available that can electrically connect the TSV to a bonding pad at a different location. In the present application, as illustrated in
Because the existing methods for creating TSVs occurs after the contact or metallization processes, individual wafers are typically joined either through direct bonding of oxide layers or through an adhesive applied to ILD layers. Once bonded through these methods, the TSVs are formed to provide the electrical connections between wafer layers. For example,
It should be noted that any of several different conductive materials may be used to create the bonding pads in the various additional and/or alternative embodiments of the present invention to create the bond between those bonding pads. For example, the bonding material may be copper, tungsten, copper-tin alloy, gold-tin alloy, indium-gold alloy, lead-tin alloy, or the like. The present invention is not intended to be limited to any one or a simple set of such conductive materials.
Although the present invention and its advantages have been described in detail, it should be understood that various changes, substitutions and alterations can be made herein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.
Moreover, the scope of the present application is not intended to be limited to the particular embodiments of the process, machine, manufacture, composition of matter, means, methods and steps described in the specification. As one of ordinary skill in the art will readily appreciate from the disclosure of the present invention, processes, machines, manufacture, compositions of matter, means, methods, or steps, presently existing or later to be developed, that perform substantially the same function or achieve substantially the same result as the corresponding embodiments described herein may be utilized according to the present invention. Accordingly, the appended claims are intended to include within their scope such processes, machines, manufacture, compositions of matter, means, methods, or steps.
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An ultracompact polarization beam splitter (PBS) is proposed based on an asymmetrical directional coupler consisting of a silicon hybrid plasmonic waveguide (HPW) and a silicon nanowire. The widths of the two coupling waveguides are chosen so that the phase-matching condition is satisfied for TE polarization only while the phase mismatch is significant for TM polarization. A sharply bent silicon HPW is connected at the thru port to play the role of polarizer by utilizing its polarization-dependent loss. With the present principle, the designed PBS has a footprint as small as only , which is the shortest PBS reported until now, even when large waveguide dimensions (e.g., the waveguide widths and the gap width ) are chosen to simplify the fabrication process. The numerical simulations show that the designed PBS has a very broad band () with an extinction ratio and a large fabrication tolerance to allow a waveguide width variation of .
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