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Schools playing in non-automatic qualifying conferences have certainly shaken up the state of college football and its postseason bowl setup. These programs are gaining more national respect and exposure, and it's ultimately a result of their work on the recruiting trail. While these classes may lack headline names, the majority have a keen eye for discovering under-the-radar talent and the coaching know-how to develop it. The chance for prospects to play early or in their own backyard can also influence a decision.
Here is a look at how some of the top schools that don't play in a BCS conference are recruiting in 2010 as we head into signing day. It should be noted that this is also the time that schools in BCS conferences begin poaching as they come to realization they are not going to land the top prospects on their board -- so expect some shakeups in the next week.
Boise State
Commits: 7 | ESPNU 150: 0
Don't let the small class deceive you; the Broncos have limited scholarships in 2010. Boise State still has commitments from a few prospects who can keep this high-scoring offense rolling. Receiver Troy Ware (Vista, Calif./Vista) has great height, a large catching radius and enough speed to separate with the ball in his hands. Athlete Matt Miller (Helena, Mont./Capitol) is the top prospect in the state of Montana and the 6-foot-4, strong-handed possession receiver could end up being an ideal H-back. Both of these prospects have BCS talent and should help the Broncos' offensive remain prolific.
Commits: 29 | ESPNU 150: 0
The Cougars have been making their presence felt both on and off the field, since Bronco Mendenhall's arrival in Provo. Defensively, four-star DE Bronson Kaufusi (Salt Lake City, Utah/Timpview) gives BYU a tall (6-8, 240 pounds), rangy edge defender or tight end. Zac Stout (Westlake, Calif./Oaks Christian) is a productive, versatile linebacker who can run, hit and make plays sideline to sideline. Offensively, polished QB Jake Heaps (Sammamish, Wash./Skyline) is the headline recruit of this top-25 class and fits the Cougars' system extremely well. He does not possess ideal height or measurables for the position, but has been well-tutored on fundamentals and mechanics. Four-star WR Ross Apo (Arlington, Texas/The Oakridge School) is a tall, physical target.
Central Florida
Commits: 20 | ESPNU 150: 0
Winning seasons and bowl births are helping George O'Leary and the Knights attract quality football players. This 2010 class boasts six three-star prospects, led by 6-foot-1 receiver Cornelius Whitehead (Mount Dora, Fla./Mount Dora), who has big-play ability after the catch. However, it's four-star receiver Joshua Reese (Miami/Miami Central) who could be a potential game-breaker in this class. He's quick, fast and explosive. Throwing to them could be athlete Jeffrey Godfrey (Miami/Miami Central) who decommitted from South Florida. He has a live arm, but is extremely athletic, which could tempt coaches to employ him elsewhere.
Fresno State
Commits: 17 | ESPNU 150: 0
The Bulldogs continue to be one of the better and more consistent schools in a non-automatic qualifying conference in the country under Pat Hill. Some of that success stems from their efforts on the recruiting trail and ability to develop under-the-radar talent coming out of high school. Just look at Fresno's top-rated 2010 prospect Davon Dunn (San Diego/Abraham Lincoln). He has great speed, acceleration and athleticism needed to contribute early at a number of different skill positions. Receiver Josh Harper (Stockton, Calif./Saint Mary's) is another prospect with BCS talent. He has a large frame, great hands and is a precise route runner. Athlete Lester Fontenette (Clairemont, Calif./Madison) could develop at quarterback but his great measurables and playmaking ability may see him employed elsewhere.
Commits: 27 | ESPNU 150: 0
Kevin Sumlin led the Cougars to a 10-win season and is now about to lead them to a solid 2010 recruiting class. Not a lot of flash to the class, but it is built on some good three-star prospects. The majority of the class hails from in-state, like top prospect DeAndre Perry (Austin, Texas/ Bowie), who is a wide receiver with good size and speed. The top-ranked passing attack in the nation also has some other potential weapons coming in, such as Jordan Jolly (Missouri City, Texas/ Lawrence E. Elkins) and wide receiver/ tight end Kenneth Bibbins (Sugar Land, Texas / Kempner), who is a big possession target. The defense is not forgotten with prospects such as three-star safety Kent Brooks (Humble, Texas / Atascocita).
Commits: 20 | ESPNU 150: 0
John "Doc" Holliday has a reputation as great recruiter and is wasting little time proving that as the new head coach of the Thundering Herd. Since taking the job, he has been actively adding talent and the former Florida Gator assistant is busy in the Sunshine State and proving to be a thorn in the side of his former employer, West Virginia. Recently all three of the Mountaineers prospects from the state of Florida -- safety Travis Bell (Belle Glade, Fla. / Glades Central) and wide receivers Fred Pickett (Pahokee, Fla./Pahokee) and Darius Millines (Delray Beach, Fla. / American Heritage-Boca-Delray) -- have switched and joined Marshall's class. Also coming on board recently was Brian Robinson (Fort Lauderdale, Fla. / Saint Thomas Aquinas) a three-star safety from one of the top programs in the nation. Undersized, but quick athlete Antwon Chisholm (Belle Glade, Fla. / Glades Central) is another prospect who recently decommitted (Mississippi State) to join Marshall's class.
San Diego State
Commits: 30 | ESPNU 150: 0
The Aztecs lack a four-star prospect in this class, but it's hard to ignore the numbers heading into signing day and the handful of solid three-star recruits. Jake Fely (Oceanside, Calif./Oceanside) got passed over by a lot of programs due to his smaller size. However, this top-10 rated outside linebacker in the state of California flies to the football, is physical and very productive. J.J. Whittaker (Oceanside, Calif./Oceanside) is a versatile offensive skill player and return man who is a sleeper in our eyes. Brady Hoke is starting to build a good foundation in his first full recruiting season.
Commits: 22 | ESPNU 150: 0
The hiring of June Jones has quickly yielded dividends, leading the Mustangs to an eight-win season and snapping the school's 25-year bowl drought. On the recruiting trail, Jones is trying to bring in the talent to keep this program headed in the right direction. The Mustangs' top prospect is No. 17 quarterback Steve Kaiser (Saint Louis, Mo. / De Smet Jesuit). The three-star signal-caller is a good pocket passer who has some deceptive athleticism. While the passing attack was potent, SMU is trying to boost a ground attack that ranked No. 103 in the nation by bringing in two three-star backs in Darryl Fields (Madill, Okla./Madill) who has a great blend of size and speed, and Kevin Pope (Mount Enterprise, Texas/Mount Enterprise) a big back with some elusiveness. A good pickup on defense was Michael O'Guin (Van Vleck, Texas/Van Vleck), a three-star tackle who is already on campus.
Southern Mississippi
Commits: 27 | ESPNU 150: 0
The Golden Eagles have recruited well under Larry Fedora during his short reign, and their 2010 class is another example of that. With a class already deep in solid three-star talent, they just added four-star running back Jamal Woodyard (Fairhope, Ala./Fairhope). The No. 21-ranked back, who had his season cut short by injury, is a short and stoutly built prospect who is one of the better receiving backs in this class. While Woodyard is a great pickup as national signing day approaches, the Golden Eagles also have on board a pair of good out-of-state three-star linebackers. One is No. 10 rated inside linebacker Brandon Smith (Columbus, Ga. / Carver), who is a good-sized prospect with nice strength and power. He also could play defensive end. A familiar name in this class is Steve McNair Jr. (Hattiesburg, Miss. / Oak Grove), son of the late NFL great Steve McNair. The younger McNair is a receiver with solid size and good athleticism.
Commits: 18 | ESPNU 150: 0
The Horned Frogs had a great season, winning 12 games and making it to a BCS bowl. However, their success on the field has not resulted in a top-25 recruiting class. Maybe their biggest get was their own coach. Head coach Gary Patterson was a popular name for vacant jobs this offseason, but he has remained with TCU, and this is big for the program and its recruiting efforts. Overall, not a big class, but it does include two four-star prospects in high-motor, under-the-radar defensive tackle David Johnson (Argyle, Texas/Argyle) and quarterback / athlete Sam Carter (Alief, Texas / Hastings). Beyond those two is some strong three-star talent such as No. 31 ranked running back Ethan Grant (Coconut Creek, Fla. / North Broward), one of the few out-of-state prospects in this class. National signing day should cap a good year for the Horned Frogs, on and off the field.
Commits: 15 | ESPNU 150: 0
The Utes have established themselves as one of the top non-BCS programs in the country and they followed up their undefeated 2009 season with a 10-win effort this year. Despite the success on the field, Utah is not blazing up the recruiting trail and at this point again have a moderately-sized prep class. While Kyle Whittingham's class may not have any prospects that jump off the page to fans, it does consist of some good talent led by two top 40 quarterback prospects. Tyler Shreve (Redlands, Calif. / East Valley) the No. 23 rated signal caller is a prospect with ideal measurables, good arm strength and enough athleticism to fit in Utah's system. Brian Blechen (Moorpark, Calif./Moorpark) is a kid with impressive physical tools and upside and actually reminds us some of former Utah quarterback Alex Smith. The class also has some talent beyond the two good quarterback pickups, like three-star safety Damian Payne (Houston, Texas / Klein Forest). Some targets for the quarterbacks are also on board as a pair of wide receivers out of California are committed in Dres Anderson (Riverside, Calif. / John W. North) and Kenneth Scott (Fontana, Calif. / Colony). Three-star defensive end Joe Kruger (Orem, Utah / Timpanogos) is the younger brother of current Ute Dave Kruger, also a defensive lineman.
Craig Haubert is the recruiting coordinator for Scouts Inc. and has more than a decade of coaching experience. Billy Tucker also contributed to this story.


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The History of Industrial Development
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Chicago Journal of Commerce & Metal
Industries, 12/26/1896
"Then Disston's have their own steel works?"
"Yes. They have their own steel works and
rolling mills. It was owing to the great difficulty experienced
by the Arm in getting steel suitable for their wants that, in
1855, they commenced the manufacture of steel especially
suitable for saws, and secured the services of men who had long
experience in making the very finest steel. There is, of course,
a great advantage in having the steel and saw works connected in
one establishment, because faulty steel can be more easily
detected; but, apart from that, there is some peculiarity about
the Disston steel that gives it superiority everywhere
acknowledged. Preference is given to Swedish ingots. In recent
years there have been wonderful improvements in the processes of
steel-making, and whatever processes, or combination of
processes used, Disston & Sons have been phenomenally
"What would you say was the characteristic
feature of the Keystone Works?"
"Well, the use of machinery to replace hand
labor, as far as possible. That, by the way, is the
characteristic difference between English and American methods
of manufacture. For instance, at the Disston Works, saw grinding
is largely done by machinery. It has been calculated that
machinery saves three-fourths of the labor formerly required.
That is to say, a man who could grind five saws of a certain
kind and size in a day can now grind twenty of them by using
machinery. In the case of circular saws, formerly the grinding
of a 60-inch saw was a day's task for two men, while now, one
man, with a saw-grinding machine, can grind six saws of the same
kind and size. In tempering the saws, also, machinery has been
brought into use. During the earlier operations of manufacture,
the saw is soft, and possesses no elasticity. In hardening the
saw, it is heated until it is cherry-red, and then it is
immersed in a bath of hardening compounds. The saw has now
become exceedingly brittle. The spring or temper has now to be
put into it, and this mysterious property is imparted to the
metal by placing it between two heavy dies heated to the proper
degree, which are set together by hydraulic pressure. While thus
pressed the saws are flattened, and work is thus done which was
formerly done in the smithy by slow and expensive hand labor.
These several processes of tempering, with the aid of machinery,
it is estimated, save four-fifths of the work formerly done by
"What are the different operations involved in
making a saw?"
"Well, whether the saw is the largest kind of
circular or the smallest kind of hand saw, it has to go through
the following main processes: 1, melting the Swedish and
American iron; 2, hammering and rolling the steel into plates;
3, cutting into suitable shapes; 4, making the teeth; 5,
tempering or hardening the blades or discs; 6, smithing or
hammering into proper thickness; 7, grinding and polishing; 8,
sharpening the teeth; 9, fitting handles, etc.; 10, testing,
inspecting, and packing saws. That is the broad statement of
divisions of work, but of actual different processes there are
about thirty in the making of each individual saw."
"And what is Disston's position as regards the
variety of saws made?"
"They unquestionably rank first among saw makers
as the manufacturers of the largest variety. This is a list of
just a few of the different saws they make: right-hand saws,
left-hand saws, circular saws, veneering saws, conclave saws,
metal milling saws, Mulay saws, pond ice saws, hand ice saws,
cross-cut saws, band saws, panel saws, hand saws, pruning saws,
key-hole saws, wood saws, shingle saws, meter saws, grooving
saws, saws for hot Iron, saws for cold iron, skew-back saws, pit
saws, drag saws, rip saws, and butchers' saws."
"But notwithstanding this great variety, the Keystone Works are
not wholly devoted to the making of saws?"
"Oh, no; the file-making department is a most
important division of the works. A variety of tools are also
manufactured, including plastering and gardening trowels,
pruning hooks, steel squares, steel rules, marking gauges, door
springs, screw drivers, post diggers, cane and corn knives,
"With regard to the sale of Disston's saws in
England, what is the position?"
"The sale is large, and is constantly growing."
"Do you find that any particular pattern of
Disston saw is especially popular in this market?"
"Yes. The D 8 saw is, and has been for some
time, a remarkable favorite. This is a skew-back saw in rip,
hand and panel patterns. Prior to its Introduction the No. 7 was
the most popular."
"Do you experience any competition from
Continental saw makers?"
'"No, there is none."
"But Disston's saws sell on the continent?"
"Yes. There is a large sale of Disston's saws on
the continent, but we are not directly connected with the
continental trade, and therefore I am afraid my information on
that score would be hardly authoritative."
"What is the reason of the popularity of
American tools in general in this country?"
"I think it is due, not only to their quality,
but also to their superior handiness. In American planes, for
instance, there are various attachments and conveniences of
arrangement. Bailey's well-known planes are adjustable in all
essential parts, and all planes are ground perfectly true and
square. The irons are held by wedges, detachable by cam lever,
and each iron is adjustable both vertically and laterally by
screws. Combination planes are also made, arranged with a
variety of cutters, so that any one of these planes forms quite
a set of tools. These particular tools are not only better but
cheaper than anything made in competition with them in this
"Is the demand for American machine tools
"Constantly, the business is one that is
continually expanding. I do not think I shall be wrong if I say
that in America the science of machine tools is better
understood than elsewhere. In the States, at nil events, the
development and use of machine tools is far in advance of
anything on this side of the water."
"And the reason for this?"
"I found in the old proverb or adage, 'Necessity
is the mother of invention.' When America started manufacturing
for its own needs, it was a new country. There was a scarcity of
labor. It has, consequently, always been the aim of American
manufacturers to do as much of their work as possible by
machinery. Work that in England to-day is performed slowly by
hand labor has in the States for years been accomplished by
machinery. Whenever an American maker has new lines to produce,
he outlines the best method to produce them by machinery. The
result, of course, is the production of special machines and
special machine tools for the particular work in hand."
"That constant demand for means of saving labor
is the direct origin then of the American faculty of invention?"
"Undoubtedly. The typical 'cute American
inventor* is the result of a demand that has always been present
in that country for machinery and tools that will save hand
labor. Moreover, in the States the makers are not hampered, as
in this country, by trades' union restrictions as to the number
of machines an operative shall run. There a man is permitted to
run as many machines as he can properly look after."
"There is a prejudice against American machine
tools in this country, because they are lighter than the
machines the Englishman is accustomed to, is there not?"
"That is a prejudice without reason. American
machine tools are not lighter. They are made quite as heavy as
is necessary. There is, however, none of the useless
accumulation of metal and consequent weight in parts where that
bulk is not required either to the proper working of the machine
or its inherent strength and endurance. In other words, the
American machine tool manufacturers closely study the actual
requirements before them, but do not put into a machine weight
for weight's sake."
"You take up a strong position in the way, of
guaranteeing all machinery and tools sold by you?"
"Yes, we guarantee all tools, and I think that
the quality of the goods sold, to render such a course possible,
has much to do with our present reputation throughout the trade.
I should like to say further that I have never, in introducing
American articles, run down English tools and machinery."
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American Tools in Germany -
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Saban intends to use several freshmen in opener: Alabama has too many depth issues to let members of its top-rated recruiting class ease into their first season.
Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban said he figures eight to 10 freshmen will play significant roles Saturday when No. 24 Alabama faces No. 9 Clemson at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.
"If we're going to keep these guys and we're going to play them this year, then just go ahead and play them," Saban said. "They may make some mistakes early, but I think in the long run it will make us a better team."
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Among the candidates for early playing time are wide receiver Julio Jones and linebacker Don'ta Hightower.
"He's not a freshman any more," junior linebacker Cory Reamer said of Hightower. "That stage is over with. He doesn't have a choice."
Jones, considered the top-rated receiver in the country as a prep senior by many services, has attracted the most buzz.
The 6-foot-4, 210-pounder had 184 yards on seven catches in Alabama's two preseason scrimmages.
Miami suspends seven players for opener: Miami has suspended seven players for Thursday's opener against Charleston Southern, including quarterback Robert Marve.
Freshman Jacory Harris will start at quarterback.
Marve was arrested in October for allegedly smashing a car mirror. He was initially charged with two misdemeanors, but prosecutors decided to not pursue the case and it was closed in March.
Coach Randy Shannon said he expects Marve to start Sept. 6 at Florida.
Other Hurricanes players suspended are running back Damien Berry, receiver Kayne Farquharson, fullback Eric Houston, long snapper Chris Ivory, defensive end Adewale Ojomo and safety Randy Phillips.
Georgia's Stafford steps up: For a season and a half, Matthew Stafford has been top-ranked Georgia's quarterback, but not necessarily the Bulldogs' leader — more of a caretaker than a playmaker. It is time for that to change.
"I feel like it's my team, my offense and I'm taking that role," Stafford said. "I think guys understand that and they're buying into it this summer and I'm excited and getting ready for this year and trying to help guys out as much as I can."
USC quarterback Sanchez says he is ready to play: USC quarterback Mark Sanchez, who dislocated his left kneecap Aug. 8, looked healthy in a game-situation scrimmage Saturday and said, "I'm glad I'm back and Monday should be a full go."
Third-ranked USC opens its season Saturday at Virginia.
Red Bulls have won three MLS matches in a row: Mike Magee collected a goal and an assist and Juan Pablo Angel scored his sixth goal in as many matches as the New York Red Bulls beat the visiting Houston Dynamo 3-0 in Major League Soccer.
Goalkeeper Jon Conway had four saves, posting his second consecutive shutout and sixth of the season as the Red Bulls won their third in a row. The defeat snapped Western Conference-leading Houston's winning streak at four matches.
New York midfielder Jorge Rojas missed the match because he was stuck in his native Venezuela because of passport problems.
Chelsea wins, leads English Premier League: Chelsea is atop the English Premier League standings after Deco scored on a free kick to give the London team a 1-0 victory at Wigan.
Chelsea has six points after two matches and leads Liverpool on goal difference.
Trescothick admits rubbing saliva on cricket ball: Former England cricketer Marcus Trescothick has reportedly admitted the mints he sucked on during the 2005 Ashes victory over Australia had nothing to do with a sweet tooth.
The opener said the candies generated saliva he rubbed on the ball to alter its movement, according to excerpts from his autobiography, "Coming Back To Me," serialized in Sunday's edition of the News of the World newspaper.
"It was my job to keep the shine on the new ball for as long as possible with a bit of spit and a lot of polish," Trescothick wrote. "And through trial and error, I finally settled on [the] type of spit for the task at hand."
Trescothick also said he had used the mints during the 2001 Ashes series, which England lost.
Tampering with the ball can cause it to move unpredictably, putting the batsman at a disadvantage.
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Wintermute: Those bars were actually my second choice the first being WTB dirt drops but I couldn't find any of those and when I finally did they were very expensive. Those Ichigear bars were under $30.
Wintermute: Those bars were actually my second choice the first being WTB dirt drops but I couldn't find any of those and when I finally did they were very expensive. Those Ichigear bars were under $30.
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^Very nice Stumpjumper!
You meet the nicest people on two wheels!"
"Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow." ~Albert Einstein
That Stumpjumper is sweet. Lovin' the chainstay u-brakes!
I'm looking for recommendations for a 26in street tire with at least 1.75min width. any advice?
preferably not too heavy
I am assuming you are from the northside of Chicago? If so, hello! Same here! Jeff Park/Gladstone park area.
As for a tire, I picked up the Continental Double Fighter II tires and love them. No flats, about 600 miles so far, and they eat up the lovely road surfaces of Chicago without an issue. Great smooth tread with some more aggressive tread on the sides if you end up on a non-asphalt surface. I will definitely be purchasing another set when these wear out. I have a 26" x 1.95" tire on my conversion. I am able to maintain the same speeds I saw on my old road bike, my top speeds (sprints) haven't change much except for the gearing on the bike, and they are relatively quiet.
However, currently not riding due to a broken hand, but I plan on riding in the snow which from what I read these are a decent all season tire. Especially since Chicago plows the streets.
Looking forward to my winter commuting adventure.....
I cant find the paselas in all black. not sure if they exist. I have the tan walls on another bike and like them. but paid under 20 somehow. would like to find something at that price.
nashbar/performance have good ones for even less, but 1.5in is the max. chitown mike's idea of a smooth middle aggressive sides tire is a good suggestion I hadn't considered. most I'm seeing are either heavy or pricey too.
You meet the nicest people on two wheels!"
"Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow." ~Albert Einstein
looks like a nice steel giant you got there. ^
1 Super Record bike, 1 Nuovo Record bike, 1 Pista, 1 Road, 1 Cyclocross/Allrounder, 1 MTB, 1 Touring, 1 Fixed gear
Without getting into brand recommendations, can any of you share your experiences with different radius issues stemming from the huge frame clearance on older MTBs? Like, is it better to use a fender designed for 700c wheelsets in some instances? I'm finding that may I have to do that with some of them if I want to maintain even clearance between the tire and fender all the way around. Is it mostly hit or miss, or have any of you figured out a frame clearance "cutoff" distance that determines which is better?
Adventure bikes, club bikes, gadget bikes and other oddities.
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I use the correct fender size for the wheel size on all my bikes so far. The only issue I have had is a small amount of lift at the front edge of the front fender on one MTB. I make my own spacers as needed and I like to run my clearance as tight as possible (usually no light visible around the tire). I should note that these are all on-road use for wet weather, no mud. I am starting my first winter of commuting and I expect to increase my clearances some to accommodate snow and slush.
Some old bikes........and a few newer ones that don't get ridden very often.
@one haff wulf: Can you stand yet another question about your bike? I think one thing that makes it look so "clean" is you have your shifter cables under the handlebar tape instead of sticking out from near the bottom as so many do.
How is your shifting with all that extra cable length?
I ask because I'm interested in bar-end shifters when I do my eventual drop bar conversion but I don't like the idea of having cables exit from the drops where my hands will sometimes be, yet I assume that having the cables run the length of the bar might make shifting a little sloppy, especially in index mode.
I know the above question was directed at one half wuff, but thought I'd provide my experiences with such routing. I also prefer the clean and less cables look of wrapping the bar end housings. I did it to my Schwinn Crosscut gravel grinder and Trek 1000 road bike. Both used Ultegra 8-speed shifters. I did not have any loss of shifting precision. Note, I do prefer to cross the cables under the down tube whenever possible to reduce the bends exiting the bars.
Just use a well made derailleur cable like the SRAM 1.1mm die-drawn and PTFE-coated tandem model for the long run to the rear. I used a 1.2mm Jagwire tandem cable before discovering the SRAM offering. But my shifting is functioning fine.
You meet the nicest people on two wheels!"
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#2 isn't an issue then I would space the front of the fender so it looks good and allows for wheel removal, then maintain that fenderline by whatever means you can devise.
An mtb with vertical dropouts should be one of the easiest bikes to fit with fenders. On one with horizontal dropouts, depending on the tire size, I might be inclined to space the fender so that the tire has to be deflated for removal. To do otherwise would, to my eye at least, create too much space when the wheel is mounted.
Not my bike, but saw this interesting drop-bar conversion on Portland Craigslist:
26" Wheel Touring / Commuter with Surly Fork and Chris King - $380 (Ne Portland)
This is a Gary Fisher steel mtb frame converted to a touring/commuter bike. It has dura ace bar end shifters, salsa stem and handle bars, cane creek levers and brakes, chris king headset, brand new chain, cassette, and chainrings, XT read derailer, sugino cranks. I just did a full tune up and put new cables and housing on. Should fit someone 5'7" to 5'10 or so.
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"Seasonal" sciatica hits me at this time of year, with constant pain traveling from hip to toes on my left side. Until the weather changes completely to summer, pain will be a regular visitor, one which I feel is like the over-long guest (fish and guests are good for about 3 days!)
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2.) Lay the same way, but bend your knees. Keep feet flat on mattress. Do the same exercise and then several deep breaths after.
3.) Lay flat on bed (still with pillow under head) and bring right knee up as far as you can and hold with hands for 5 seconds. Drop back down and do the same with the left knee. While you are holding your knee in place, try to squeeze your stomach muscles. Do each knee 5 (or more) times.
4.) Now bring both knees up and hold with both hands. Raise your head off the pillow as far as you can. Hold for 5 seconds. Do this 5 (or more) times. Lay flat and takes several deep breaths.
5.) Sit up with left leg straight ahead of you on bed and right leg hanging down the side of the bed, with knee bent. Brace your hands on mattress behind you and push forward, keeping hands on mattress. Hold 5 seconds. Do this 5 times. Then shift and do 5 times with right leg out straight and left leg on side.
Take several deep breaths. You did it! (and got some crunches in, too!)
This is a feel-good group of exercises and that's why it really doesn't seem like you're exercising! While you may not break a sweat, it gives your muscles strength and tightens your core. I have been doing these for 6 months and can see a big difference already. I just wish Mr. Sciatica would go away!
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Thanks for sharing. I have lumbar problems, worn the pads out and a nerve will get pinched and affect my right leg. Surgically they removed a piece of the disk to allow the nerve to function and my leg stopped going numb and letting me try to continue moving on one leg. However, it still can get aggravated and last year it bit me and when I stood the muscle that crossed out to inside on the front of my right thigh would feel like it was cramping and it got bad in a hurry. I went to Dr., chiropractor, massage therapy and physical therapy and took drugs and finally after strengthening my core I got relief. This year I had a walking layoff and then went out and pushed it and followed the next day with moving furniture and the same bite returned. Back to the core exercises and I am getting better again. I will add yours. Thanks!
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This invention relates to semiconductor charge transfer devices and more particularly to a buried-channel, uniphase, charge coupled device (CCD) wherein a portion of each cell includes an inversion layer at the semiconductor surface that functions as a virtual electrode, shielding that region from any gate-induced change in potential.
Uniphase CCD's have been well known for several years. See for example U.S. Pat. No. 4,047,215 issued to Robert Charles Frye et al, showing a uniphase charge coupled device including a continuous conductive gate layer over the signal channel of the CCD. The Frye et al device is a surface channel device, i.e., the signal charge packets are propagated along the surface of the semiconductor. The principal disadvantage of known uniphase CCD devices is their small charge handling capacity and the relatively large clock pulse amplitude requirement, compared to the more common multiphase CCD's.
A more recent addition to the family of charge transfer devices is the buried-channel CCD wherein the mobile charge is stored and transported in an induced channel within the bulk of a thin semiconductor layer. As opposed to the more common surface-type CCD, a buried-channel CCD avoids the trapping effects normally associated with the oxide-silicon interface, thereby improving the charge transfer efficiency. Also, the absence of any interface carrier scattering increases charge transfer mobility. Higher operating frequencies are therefore realized. For a more complete description, see Hamdi El-Sissi et al, "One Dimensional Study of Buried Channel Charge Coupled Devices", I.E.E.E. Transactions on Electron Devices, Vol. ED. 21, No. 7, pages 437-447 (July 1974). A buried-channel, uniphase CCD is shown in U.S. Pat. No. 4,065,847.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a single phase buried-channel CCD which is comparable in performance to multiphase CCD's, while retaining all the advantages of singlelevel structure.
One aspect of the present invention is embodied in a uniphase CCD structure having either a continuous or patterned single conductive layer over a multiple-cell signal channel, each cell of which includes four regions (I, II, III, IV) of different impurity profiles implanted or diffused at the proper depth within the semiconductor surface. The characteristic impurity profiles within each region determine the maximum potential generated therein for the gate "on" and gate "off" conditions.
Regions III and IV of each cell include an inversion layer at the semiconductor surface to shield that portion of the cell from any gate-induced change in potential. Clocking the gate causes the potential maxima in regions I and II to cycle above and below the fixed potential maxima in regions III and IV. Directionality of charge transfer is thereby achieved, since the potential maximum for region II remains greater than for region I, and region IV greater than region III, for both gate conditions.
The device further includes a uniform, adherent insulation layer between the semiconductor surface and the uniphase electrode. Signal input means and signal output means are provided, in addition to means for supplying a uniphase clock pulse to the electrode.
Another aspect of the invention is embodied in a process for fabrication of a device including four sequential stages of ion implantation. More specifically, the process begins with a step of selectively implanting a first does of donor impurity ions in an oxide layer covering an N-type channel in a silicon body of P-type conductivity, to establish a forst source of impurity for subsequent use in fixing the profile for region II of each cell. A doped polysilicon gate electrode is then deposited and patterned on the oxide layer covering the channel regions at locations to become regions I and II of each cell. The polysilicon is then used as a mask for removing the oxide over channel regions to become regions III and IV of each cell. Photoresist is then patterned to cover region III, while additional donor impurities are implanted in region IV of each cell location. The photoresist is stripped, and more donor ions added for cell regions III and IV. A heat treatment follows, to anneal implant damage and diffuse impurities, both from the oxide into region II, and to increase the depth of impurities in regions III and IV. Finally, acceptor impurities are placed in regions III and IV at a more shallow depth than the new depth of donors therein, to complete the necessary profiles within each cell.
An alternative process sequence is provided, including two donor ion implantations or diffusions, followed by two acceptor ion implantations or diffusions. The profile of region II of each cell is determined by the buried channel doping itself, since no modification thereof is required for purposes of the invention. A continuous gate electrode is provided, as distinguished from the patterned gate of the previously stated embodiment.
FIG. 1 is a greatly enlarged perspective view with cutaway portions in cross section, taken both longitudinally of and normal to the channel region of a CCD structure according to the invention.
FIGS. 2a-2d are graphs showing the potential profiles for each of the four regions within each cell, for the gate "off" condition, and for the gate "on" condition.
FIGS. 3a-3b illustrate the impurity concentration profiles for each of the four regions within each cell of the device of FIG. 1.
FIG. 4 is a diagram of the potential wells associated with operation of the device of the invention.
FIGS. 5a-5e illustrate a process sequence for fabrication of an embodiment of the invention.
FIGS. 6a-6e illustrate a second process sequence for fabrication of another embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a plot of the maximum potential for each region of the cell, as a function of gate voltage.
FIG. 1 is a diagramatic view showing one cross-section along the channel of a uniphase CCD structure embodying the invention, and a second cross section normal to the first. The device channel is formed in P-type silicon substrate 11 having a doping density substantially greater than 1×1015 cm-3 and preferably greater than 1×1015 cm-3 but not greater than 1018 cm-3. The upper surface of substrate 11 as seen in FIG. 1 is covered by insulating layer 12, typically of silicon dioxide, having uniform thickness extending along the length of an N-type channel region. A continuous gate electrode 13 extends along the length of the channel and is connected to a clock pulse source. Spaced along the length of the channel are a plurality of cells, each of which includes a P-type inversion layer 14 at the surface of regions III and IV of each cell, which acts as a virtual electrode, shielding that portion of each cell from any gate-induced change in potential. Just below the inversion layer the buried channel potential maxima of regions III and IV are determined by selective donor implants 15 and 16. Each cell also includes regions I and II wherein the potential maxima are determined by the gate potentials, and the impurity profiles, including donor implant 17. Thus, each cell is characterized by four characteristic potential maxima, two of which are influenced by the gate potential, and two of which are not.
The structure of FIG. 1 also includes an input structure (not shown) including first N+ region within the channel region, with an ohmic contact for receiving a signal voltage. Spaced from the first N+ region is a second, floating N+ region which underlies a portion of the gate conductor of the first cell of the structure. A conductive electrode on the insulator overlaps the portions of both N+ regions, for receiving sampling pulses. During each "on" period of the clock pulse train, a sampling pulse is applied to the electrode charging the floating N+ region to a level determined by the amplitude of the signal voltage applied to the input N+ region. During "off" periods of the clock pulse train, charge transfers as a minority carrier packet from the floating N+ region into the buried channel under the conducting electrode of the first cell to the region II. The charge packet and subsequent charge packets are then propagated toward the output end of the channel by application of the clock pulse train to the gate electrode.
The output structure (not shown) includes a pair of spaced apart N+ regions, the first of which is overlapped by the conducting electrode of the final cell of the CCD channel. An electrode on the insulating layer extends between and overlaps the N+ regions. An ohmic connection to the second N+ region permits application of a reference voltage thereto while an ohmic connection to the first N+ region is connected to the gate of an insulated gate field effect transistor connected in a source follower configuration with a load resistor to provide output signals from the CCD. The above described input and output structures are included by way of example only. They are illustrated in U.S. Pat. No. 4,047,215. Other input structures, and other output structures, such as floating gates, are readily substituted, without departing from the scope of the invention.
The cross section of FIG. 1 which extends normal to the channel shows a P+ channel-stop region 18 defining one of the lateral boundaries of the charge transfer region. Another P+ channel stop region (not shown) defines the other lateral boundary of the channel, each cell of which includes a P+ inversion layer 14 shielding the transfer region from additional gate-induced change in potential. Also, blooming control structures may be substituted for one of the channel-stop regions.
FIG. 2 shows the potential profile for each of the four buried channel regions within each cell, for a given gate potential, as a function of the distance from the surface of the semiconductor body. By reference to these profiles, one can understand how a charge packet is transferred from one cell to another. In FIG. 2a the potential profiles for regions I and II are given, for the gate "off" condition (less negative or slightly positive). These profiles are achieved, for example, by a phosphorous implant and diffusion in both regions I and II, plus a shallow arsenic implant in region II only. In FIG. 2b, the potential profiles of regions III and IV are shown, for the gate "off" condition. In FIG. 2c, the potential profiles for regions I and II are shown for the gate "on" condition. In FIG. 2d, the profiles for regions III and IV are shown, for the gate "on" condition. The potential profiles for regions III and IV are achieved for example, by a relatively light phosphorous implant in region III and a heavier phosphorous implant in region IV followed by diffusion and combined with the shallow boron implant equal in both regions III and IV.
FIG. 3a shows the impurity concentration profile in region I and region II. The phosphorous doping is the same in both regions, while the arsenic doping exists in region II only.
FIG. 3b shows the impurity concentration profiles for region III and region IV. The boron doping is the same for both regions while the heavier phosphorous doping is selectively located in region IV. Phosphorous doping in region I and II is lighter than in region III.
Referring again to FIG. 2, it will be assumed that the following relationship exists for the gate "off" condition:
φmax II>φmax I>φmax IV>φmax III
Also, the following relationship exists for the gate "on" condition:
φmax IV>φmax III>φmax II>φmax I
The charge transfer is achieved when the gate voltage is lowered from the "off" condition to the "on" condition, and raised back to the "off" condition. To illustrate this, consider a packet of charge stored in region II. This region has the highest φmax so that the electron charge will be confined to this region. As the gate voltage is lowered to the "on" condition, φmax II and φmax I are lowered. However, φmax III and φmax IV remain essentially constant since the maximum potentials for these regions are fixed by the inversion layer at the surface. That is, holes from the channel stop regions are attracted instantly to the surface of the channel, thus shielding regions III and IV from gate potential. At this point the signal charge is transferred to region IV since this region has the greatest maximum potential. The small layer of holes which occupy the indicated space form a virtual electrode extending from the channel stop. The formation of this virtual electrode by the carriers of opposite polarity and its function in achieving signal charge transfer is a key feature of this invention.
By raising the gate potential back to the "off" condition, charge will flow to region II of the subsequent cell.
In FIG. 4, φmax for each region is represented by the stair-step pattern of potential wells. The gate "off" condition generates a pattern of potential wells indicated by the heavy solid line, i.e., a four-step potential descending from left to right beginning with region III, and reaching the deepest level at region II. For the gate "on" condition, the four-step descending pattern begins with region I and descends stepwise to region IV. Thus, a pulse train applied to the single electrode achieves the required propagation of charge packets to successive adjacent cells.
One process embodiment for fabrication of the device of the invention is illustrated in FIGS. 5a thru 5e. As shown in FIG. 5a, the process begins with a monocrystalline silicon wafer 41 of P-type conductivity having a doping density of 1×1015 cm-3 to 5×1016 cm-3, wherein a buried channel region has been defined by N type doping and by the formation of P+ channel stop regions; and wherein input means and output means have been provided at the opposite ends of the channel. Gate oxide layer 42 is then grown by oxidation to the desired thickness, for example, about 1000 angstroms. Photoresist 43 is then patterned on the oxide layer, followed by a selective implantation of donor impurities such as arsenic, phosphorous or antimony into the oxide layer, for diffusion into the silicon surface in a later step in processing.
The photoresist mask is then stripped from the surface and a layer of doped polysilicon 44 is deposited over the oxide. The polysilicon is patterned as shown in FIG. 5b to provide apertures which expose both a portion of the implanted region and a portion of the region shielded from implantation by mask 43. Gate oxide in the windows is then removed by known etching techniques. The newly exposed silicon wafer is then subjected to oxidation, concurrently with the formation of an oxide layer over the doped silicon mask 44. A second photoresist mask 45 is then patterned, as shown in FIG. 5d, covering part of each aperture and the adjacent portion of each oxidized polysilicon region. At this point, additional donor impurities are implanted through the oxide directly into the silicon channel. Photoresist mask 45 is then stripped and additional donor impurities are again implanted through the oxide directly into the silicon channel as shown in FIG. 5e. This completes the implantation of all donor impurities required for device fabrication. In a subsequent heat treatment, the implanted impurities are diffused deeper into the silicon as required to form the correct potential profiles; while impurities positioned in the oxide are diffused into the silicon.
Next, through the same aperture, acceptor impurities such as boron, gallium or indium are implanted through the oxide directly into the silicon channel. This implantation is followed by heat treatment to anneal the implant damage and activate the implanted impurities. This completes the fabrication sequence necessary to obtain the required impurity profiles for generating the correct potential profiles.
Contacts are then provided to complete the device with doped polysilicon pattern 44 serving as the gate electrode.
A second process embodiment for fabrication of the device is illustrated in FIG. 6. As shown in FIG. 6, the process begins with a monocrystalline P-type silicon wafer 51 of the same resistivity as before, and which has the N-type buried channel previously defined by P+ channel stop regions; and which also includes the essential input and output structures previously known in the art. Alternatively, of course, these features may be added after completing the process steps of the invention.
Oxide layer 52 having a thickness of about 800 angstroms, for example, is grown by thermal oxidation. Subsequently, layer 53 of silicon nitride having a thickness of about 400 angstroms for example, is formed on the oxide layer. Subsequently, a second oxide layer 54 is deposited to a thickness of about 3,000 angstroms, for example, and patterned to selectively expose the areas of the channel which are to become regions III and IV. Donor impurities are then implanted through the exposed nitride and the underlying oxide layer with sufficient energy to enter the silicon surface. Next, as shown in FIG. 6b, a photoresist mask 55 is defined on the top of the structure covering a portion of each aperture and the adjacent portion of the previously patterned oxide mask. A second implant of donor impurities is carried out with an energy sufficient to penetrate the insulation layers and enter the silicon surface. The photoresist is stripped and the implants are thermally diffused deeper into the semiconductor. This is followed by an acceptor ion implant, again using the previously patterned oxide mask shown in FIG. 6c. A new photoresist layer is deposited and patterned to form a second photoresist mask having essentially the same pattern as the previous photoresist mask. By a selective etch step, the previously defined oxide mask is then redefined by removing a portion of each segment to thereby additionally expose that portion of nitride layer 53 which covers region I of each cell shown in FIG. 6d. The second photoresist layer is then stripped, followed by a second implant of acceptor impurities at energy levels sufficient to penetrate through the nitride layer and the underlying oxide layer and enter the silicon surface at regions I, III and IV.
The structure is then thermally annealed to activate the impurities, thereby completing the definition of impurity profiles necessary to generate the correct potential profiles within each cell structure. The patterned oxide layer and nitride layer are then stripped and replaced by a continuous conductive layer 56, such as aluminum or tin oxide, to form the single-phase clock electrode 57 as shown in FIG. 6e.
Impurity profiles in FIG. 3 are applicable to the structure given in FIG. 5e. Impurity profiles resulting from process given in FIG. 6 produce essentially the same potential profiles described in FIG. 2 with appropriate DC gate voltage offset.
FIG. 7 is a plot of the maximum potential for each region of the cell, as a function of gate voltage. In order to evaluate the performance of the device, we can follow these curves to see that a smaller votlage swing is sufficient to cause propagation of the signal charge packets to successive cells, as compared to similar curves given for prior devices. The maximum potentials for regions III and IV are independent of clock voltage, while those for regions I and II are cycled. A charge stored in region II at the gate "off" condition remains there, as voltage shifts in the negative direction, until the maximum potential for region II falls below potential in region III, at which time the charge is transferred through region III, and immediately to IV, since IV always has a greater maximum potential than III. By returning the gate to its "off" condition, the charge is transferred to region II of the next cell, and the cycle is then repeated.
The above embodiments for fabrication are not intended to limit the scope of the invention, but only to illustrate preferred embodiments for producing the device of the invention. It is also apparent that polarities can be reversed to produce a P-channel device by starting with an N-type silicon substrate. Also, compound semiconductors may be employed including III-V and II-VI compounds such as indium antimonide or mercury cadmium telluride.
It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the device of the invention is useful for implementation in CCD imagers, including full frame storage and line addressable types, in analog processors, memories, linear shift registers, and memory systems with serial, serial-parallel-serial or random access organiztion. Blooming control structures are also readily incorporated in each of these embodiments.
An area CCD imager was built in accordance with the process sequence of FIG. 5. The chip area was 117,000 mils2 and the array size was 245×338 pixels (cells). The implant energies and dosages were as follows:
1st As 80 keV 1.3×1013 cm-2
2nd P 180 keV 1.0×1012 cm-2
3rd P 180 keV 2.0×1012 cm-2
4th B 31 keV 1.2×1013 cm-2
The characteristics of the completed imager were as follows:
Dark current--4 na/cm2
Charge transfer efficiency--99.99%
Well capacity--254,000 electrons
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Update on MusheghMushegh lives in Vanadzor with his family. He is married, and he has a school-aged son. It has been ten years since Mushegh first engaged in his jewelry making and designing business. He has a small separated workshop in his house where he spends time working there most of the day. Mushegh makes different jewelry such as rings, earrings, bracelets, and necklace. He also takes private orders.
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Previous Loan DetailsMushegh is 41 years old. He lives in Vanadzor city with his retired mother, jobless wife and young son, who studies at school. Mushegh has re-equipped one room of his house into a workshop where he engages in jeweler's art. He sells the jewelry he produces to a jeweler's shop and he also he fu... More from Mushegh's previous loan »
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"Nor Horizon" UCO LLC is committed to promoting poverty alleviation in Armenia by providing high-quality financial and other business development services to enterprising individuals in under-served rural and urban markets who have a strong will to establish and develop their own small-scale businesses. Originally created as the Armenian micro credit program of Oxfam (Great Britain) in late 1995, "Nor Horizon" LLC has been licensed under supervision of the Central Bank of Armenia since early 2006.
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Energy supply conditions vary around the world and each country determines its own path for achieving its energy aspirations. Kosovo's electricity supply options happen to be constrained by limited availability of renewable resources, ageing and unreliable power generation plants, supply shortages in the Balkans that limit Kosovo's ability to import electricity, and an absence of any natural gas resources or pipeline to import gas. In recent years, demand for electricity has exceeded the supply and this problem is expected to get worse, particularly as Kosovo's economy grows.
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Update on Inmaculada Concepcion De Pacca GroupThe members belong to Inmaculada Concepción de Pacca Communal Bank; located in the district of Anta in the province of Anta and department of Cusco.
This member is María Grimanesa. She is 37 years old and married, and has two children. She alternates her daily activities in her grocery store. She sells different types of products like rice, sugar, milk, candy, sodas, and other things. She has been working in this business for years, which is going well for her thanks to the determination she puts into every day at her business.
She works in her business from Monday to Sunday from approximately 6:00 am to 9:00 pm, even though this schedule can vary according to the activities she might have during the day. She is a responsible and determined person, and because she is like this she is able to move her family forward.
She is requesting the loan to purchase merchandise like rice and oil for her business, and for some personal expenses.
The other members make their livings in a cattle business, clothing sales, raising small animals such as guinea pigs, vegetable sales, corn sales, animal raising, and dried grain sales. The person that is in the attached photo is a member who asked permission to arrive late to the meeting due to work commitments.
She is grateful to those who form part of this dream through this medium and she is committed to making her loan payments in the time period established.
La socia es la Sra. María Grimanesa ella es casada y tiene 37 años y tiene 2 hijos; La socia alterna sus actividades diarias con el negocio de tienda de abarrotes, la socia vende diferentes tipos de productos como arroz,azucar,leche,golosinas,gaseosas entre otros, la socia lleva años en este negocio el cual le va bien gracias al empeño que le pone cada día a su negocio, la socia trabaja en su negocio de lunes a domingo desde las 06:00am hasta las 09:00pm aproximadamente aunque este horario puede variar de acuerdo a las actividades que pueda tener en el dia,la socia es una persona responsable y empeñosa siendo e esta forma que la socia saca adelante a su familia.
La socia solicita el crédito para la compra de mercadería como arroz,aceite para su negocio y para algunos gastos personales.
Los otros socios se dedican al negocio de ganadería, venta de ropa, crianza de animales menores como cuyes, venta de verduras, venta de maiz, crianza de animales, venta de granos secos.
La persona que sale en la foto adjunta es socia que pidió permiso para llegar tarde a la reunión por motivos de trabajo.
La socia agradece a quienes forman parte de este sueño mediante este medio y se compromete a cumplir con el pago de sus cuotas en el plazo establecido.
Previous Loan DetailsThe members belong to Inmaculada Concepción de Pacca Communal Bank, located in the district of Anta in the province of Anta and department of Cusco. This member is Martha, 59. She is single and has two children. She works in her business selling vegetables. She sells onions, carrots, cucumber... More from Inmaculada Concepcion De Pacca Group's previous loan »
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Important InformationAbout Asociación Arariwa
Asociación Arariwa is a large non-governmental organization that started offering microcredit in 1994 to improve the quality of life, skills and equity of the population in the rural Cusco region of Peru. Arariwa serves the southern Andean provinces of Peru, and is distinguished by its efforts to reach the very poor, who often live in isolated rural areas. Arariwa fosters village banking, supports savings accounts, promotes access to education, and empowers women entrepreneurs (who make up 78% of its borrowers).
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Success!! The loan was 100% repaid
- Repayment Term
- 8 months (Additional Information)
- Repayment Schedule
- Monthly
- Pre-Disbursed:
- Nov 6, 2012
- Listed
- Dec 4, 2012
- Currency Exchange Loss:
- Possible
- Ended:
- Jun 17, 2013


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- Item Category: -
- Source: Heritage Auction Galleries
- Sold Date: May 11, 2005
- Channel: Auction House
DICK KOHFIELD American 20th Century /I BR Original Magazine Story Illustration, c.1950 BR Gouache on board BR 19.5in. x 16in. BR Signed lower left Dick Kohfield BR Provenance Morris Weiss collection BR BR Condition report Paper around image wa


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Toms River Case
Home > Television > T > Toms River Case
Robert Urich
Joanna Kerns
Johnny Galecki
Dennis Farina
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Summary:A four-hour miniseries based on a true story. A leading citizen in the small New Jersey community of Toms River arranges for the murder of his wife. The persistence of an assistant prosecutor assigned to the case unnerves the man, whose sons are finally forced to accept the tragic reality of their father's cold-blooded killing of their mother.