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|Takeo Ito, Sadao Miki, Kazuo Sakai
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[0001] This is a Continuation Application of PCT application No. PCT/JP01/02368, filed Mar. 23, 2001, which was not published under PCT Article 21(2) in English.
[0002] This application is based upon and claims the benefit of priority from the prior Japanese Patent Application No. 2000-085257, filed Mar. 24, 2000, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
[0003] The present invention relates to an electron source device for use in field-emission displays (hereinafter referred to as "FEDs") or the like, a method of manufacturing the same, and a flat display apparatus comprising the electron source device.
[0004] In recent years, FEDs have been developed for use as flat displays. An FED has a face plate and a rear plate that are arranged, opposing each other and spaced apart by a predetermined distance. The plates are jointed at their peripheral edges by a side wall shaped like a rectangular frame, thus forming a vacuum envelope. Phosphor layers of three colors are formed on the inner surface of the face plate. An electron-emitting source for exciting the phosphors is provided on the inner surface of the rear plate.
[0005] Hitherto, a structure called "spindle type" has been proposed as an electron-emitting source for use in FEDs. This electron-emitting source is configured to concentrate an electric field at the sharp tip of an electron-emitting section made of Mo and emit electrons from the electron-emitting section by virtue of the voltage applied between it and the phosphor layers, thereby causing the phosphor layers to emit light. Thus, a thin flat display apparatus is provided.
[0006] The electron-emitting source has a very fine structure, however. It is very difficult to form many electron-emitting sources in uniformity and in a simple method. It is therefore hard to manufacture large flat display apparatuses by using the electron-emitting sources. The manufacturing cost of even a flat display apparatus with a small screen will be inevitably high. Moreover, the apparatus can hardly display stable images, because the electron-emitting sources differ in electron-emitting ability even if the sources differ in shape only a little.
[0007] The present invention has been made to solve the problem described above, and its object is to provide an electron source device which is uniform, large and inexpensive and which has a high electron-emitting ability, a method of manufacturing the device, and a flat display apparatus comprising the electron source device.
[0008] To achieve the object described above, an electron source device according to an aspect of the invention comprises; an oxide substrate having a number of small through holes; electron-emitting material buried in the through holes; a first electrode formed on one surface of the oxide substrate and contacting the electron-emitting material; and a second electrode provided on another surface of the oxide substrate, insulated from the electron-emitting material and configured to generate a concentration of an electric field of the electron-emitting material by virtue of an voltage applied between the first electrode and the second electrode, thereby to cause the electron-emitting material to emit electrons.
[0009] In the electron source device according to another aspect of the invention, the oxide substrate may be made of alumina and the electron-emitting material may preferably be a carbon-based material.
[0010] In the electron source device according to another aspect of the invention, the through holes may have a diameter of 500 μm to 0.1 nm, preferably 10 μm to 1 nm and the oxide substrate may have a thickness of 0.1 μm to 10 mm.
[0011] A method of manufacturing an electron source device, according to an aspect of the invention, comprises: subjecting a metal substrate to electric-field oxidation, thereby forming an oxide substrate having a number of small through holes; burying an electron-emitting material in the through holes of the oxide substrate; forming a first electrode on one surface of the oxide substrate so as to contact the electron-emitting material; and forming a second electrode on another surface of the oxide substrate, the second electrode insulated from the electron-emitting material.
[0012] In the method of manufacturing an electron source device, according to another aspect of the invention, an electrolysis voltage may be controlled in the electrolytic oxidation so as to control the diameter of the small through holes, and an electrolysis time may be controlled in the electrolytic oxidation so as to control the diameter of the small through holes.
[0013] A flat display apparatus according to another aspect of the present invention comprises: a first substrate and a second substrate arranged, opposing to each other; phosphor layers provided on an inner surface of the first substrate; and an electron source device provided on an inner surface of the second substrate and configured to excite the phosphor layers. The electron source device comprises an oxide substrate having a number of small through holes and provided on an inner surface of the second substrate, electron-emitting material buried in the through holes, a first electrode formed on that surface of the oxide substrate, which faces the second substrate, and contacting the electron-emitting material, and a second electrode provided on other surface of the oxide substrate, insulated from the electron-emitting material and configured to generate an electron field concentration of the electron-emitting material by virtue of an voltage applied between the first electrode and the second electrode, thereby to cause the electron-emitting material to emit electrons toward the phosphor layers.
[0014] As has been described above, an oxide substrate having numerous small through holes is used in the present invention. A mass of electron-emitting material is provided in one end of each through hole, and an electrode is formed at the other side of the oxide substrate. A voltage is applied between the mass and the electrode. Hence, the invention can provide an electron source device that is uniform, has high electron-emitting ability and is inexpensive. It can provide a method of manufacturing the device and a flat display apparatus comprising the device.
[0015] Additional objects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. The objects and advantages of the invention may be realized and obtained by means of the instrumentalities and combinations particularly pointed out hereinafter.
[0016] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention, and together with the general description given above and the detailed description of the embodiments given below, serve to explain the principles of the invention.
[0017]FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an electron-emitting apparatus of surface conduction electron emitter type;
[0018]FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along line II-II in FIG. 1;
[0019]FIG. 3 is a sectional view illustrating a modification of the electron source device incorporated in the electron-emitting apparatus;
[0020]FIG. 4 is a diagram showing various configurations of the electron source device.
[0021] There will now be described in detail an embodiment wherein a flat display apparatus according to the invention is applied to a field-emission display (hereinafter referred to as "FED"), with reference to the drawings.
[0022] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the FED comprises a rear plate 10 and a face plate 12, both being rectangular glass plates. These plates are arranged, opposing each other and spaced apart by a predetermined distance. The rear plate 10 and the face plate 12 are jointed together at their edges by a frame-shaped side wall 14 that is made of glass, thus forming a flat, rectangular vacuum envelope 15.
[0023] A phosphor screen 42 is formed on the inner surface of the face plate 12. The phosphor screen 42 comprises red, blue and green phosphor layers and black layers, which are arranged on the inner surface of the face plate 12. The phosphor layers are shaped like stripes or dots. Between the phosphor screen 42 and the face plate 12 there is formed an opposing electrode 40 made of, for example, ITO.
[0024] An electron source device 18 is provided on the inner surface of the rear plate 10. The device 18, which will be described later, is configured to emit an electron beam, which excites the phosphor layers. The side wall 14 is sealed to the edges of the rear plate 10 and face plate 12 with flit glass that is low-melting glass or with low-melting metal such as indium or the like. The face plate and the rear plate are thereby jointed to each other. Between the rear plate 10 and the face plate 12, a number of spacers (not shown) are arranged at prescribed intervals, keeping the plates spaced apart. The spacers are shaped like plates or columns.
[0025] As FIG. 2 shows, the electron source device 18 has an alumina substrate 20. The alumina substrate 20 is provided on the inner surface of the rear plate 10, opposes the phosphor screen 42 and is spaced therefrom by a prescribed distance. The alumina substrate 20 has many small through holes 24 that extend almost perpendicular to the surface of the substrate. A reference electrode 22 is formed on the lower surface of the alumina substrate 20, i.e., the surface that opposes the rear plate 10. The electrode 22, which is formed of a conductive thin film and serves as the first electrode, closes the lower openings of the through holes 24.
[0026] Electron-emitting material 30, which are almost conical, each decreasing in diameter toward the phosphor screen 42, are buried in some of the through holes 24 and contact the reference electrode 22. The distal end of each electron-emitting material 30 lies as high as the upper opening of the through hole 24. A gate electrode 26 made of a thin conductive film is formed, as the second electrode, on the upper surface of the alumina substrate 20, which opposes the phosphor screen 42. The gate electrode 26 has holes, which are continuous to the upper openings of the through holes 24. The gate electrode 26 is insulated from the electron-emitting material 30.
[0027] In the electron source device 18, a voltage (V1) is applied to the gate electrode 26 with respect to the reference electrode 22, generating an electric field concentraction at the distal end of each electron-emitting material 30. Electrons are thereby emitted from the electron-emitting material 30. The electrons thus emitted are impinged onto the phosphor layers, by virtue of the voltage (V2) applied to the opposing electrode 40 provided at the phosphor screen 42. The phosphor layers therefore emit light. The electron-emitting material 30 are arranged in rows and columns and thus aligned with pixels. Therefore, the materials 30 serve to display desired images.
[0028] In the electron source device 18, it is desired that the through holes 24 have as small a diameter d as possible. The smaller the diameter d, the greater the concentration of the electric field. The diameter d is set to 500 μm to 0.1 nm, preferably 10 μm to 1 nm. If the diameter d is too large, the electric field is not sufficiently concentrated and a higher voltage must be applied to generate electrons. If the diameter d is too small, it is difficult to make such small through holes.
[0029] The distal ends of the electron-emitting materials 30 need not lie at the same height as the gate electrode 26. Even if the electron-emitting materials 30 are provided at a lower level, for example at the bottom of the through holes 24, they can emit electrons in sufficient numbers, though the minimum electron-inducing voltage. The shorter the distance between each electron-emitting material 30 and the gate electrode 26, the more readily the electric field will be concentrated. If the materials 30 lie too close to the gate electrode 26, however, discharge will likely occur. The distance is set to an appropriate value, in consideration of a possible easiness of forming the materials 30, the design voltage and the desired electron-emitting ability.
[0030] The depth h of the though holes, i.e., the thickness of the alumina substrate 20, is set to 0.1 μm to 10 mm, more preferably 1.0 μm to 1.0 mm. If the alumina substrate 20 is too thin, it may be broken unless it is carefully treated. If the substrate 20 is too thick, it will take much time to make the through holes 24.
[0031] The reference electrode 22 and the gate electrode 26 can be a film of Au, Ag, Al, Cu, Ni, ITO or the like.
[0032] The electron-emitting materials 30 can be made of any material such as carbon-based material, metal-based material or silicon-based material. The carbon-based material may be carbon compounds prepared by modifying various organic substances or may be carbon nano-tube, diamond-like carbon or the like. The metal-based material may be a known electron-source material, a representative example of which is Mo.
[0033] As shown in FIG. 3, the through holes 24 made in the alumina substrate 20 may have a larger diameter in the upper part located on the gate electrode side than the lower part located on the reference electrode side. Namely, each through hole 24 may have a two-stepped configuration to have an increased withstand voltage.
[0034] The electron source device 18 may have various structures shown in FIG. 4, other than the fundamental structure illustrated in FIG. 2. In terms of types and number of electrodes, the structures can be classified into several types. Type e has a reference electrode 22 and a gate electrode 26. Type eg comprises a reference electrode 22, a gate electrode 26 and a focusing electrode 50, i.e., the third electrode. Type g comprises a reference electrode 22 and a focusing electrode 50, not having a gate electrode 26. Type o has a reference electrode 22 only. In the case of the Type g, the focusing electrode 50 functions as the second electrode. In the case of the Type 0, the opposing electrode 40 serves as the second electrode.
[0035] In terms of the positional relation between the holes 24 and the electrodes, the structures can be classified into several Types. In Type S, the phosphor screen 42 is spaced apart from the alumina substrate 20. In Type C, the focusing electrode 50 is formed integral with the alumina substrate 20. In Type I, the alumina substrate 20 contacts the phosphor screen 42. In the Type S, the focusing electrode 50 is spaced from that surface of the alumina substrate 20 which opposes the phosphor screen 24. These Types may be combined in different ways, thus providing electron source devices of various structures illustrated in FIG. 4. Moreover, through holes of such a two-stepped configuration as shown in FIG. 3 may be used. The various electron source devices are identical in any other structural aspects. The identical components of the devices will not be described in detail.
[0036] A method of manufacturing the electron source device 18 thus structured will be explained. First, an aluminum plate is immersed in a bath of phosphoric acid or sulfuric acid and is thereby subjected to electrolytic oxidation. The plate is thereby changed to an alumina substrate 20 that has many through holes 24 extending perpendicular to the surfaces. The diameter d of the through holes 24 depends on the electrolysis voltage. The higher the electrolysis voltage, the greater the diameter d. For example, the diameter d is 10 nm when the electrolysis voltage is 6V, and is 300 nm when the electrolysis voltage is 150V. Thus, the diameter d is proportional to the electrolysis voltage. The depth h of the through holes depends on the electrolysis time. For example, the depth h is 1 μm when the electrolysis time is 5 minutes, and is 10 μm when the electrolysis time is 50 minutes. The depth h is almost proportional to the electrolysis time.
[0037] The through hole 24 shown in FIG. 3, which has a two-stepped configuration, can be easily made. First, small holes are made in the substrate 20 by the method described above. Then, the small holes are filled with electron-emitting material. Then, a lower electrolysis voltage is applied, performing electrolytic oxidation on the alumina substrate 20.
[0038] Next, a metal foil for forming an electrode is adhered to the lower surface of the alumina substrate 20 thus prepared. The reference electrode 22 is thereby formed. Gold or the like is vapor-deposited on the upper surface of the alumina substrate 20, thereby forming the gate electrode 26.
[0039] The through holes 24 are filled with the electron-emitting material, by any one of the following methods. In the first method, the through holes 24 are filled with organic substance. The organic substance is baked and carbonized and changed to electron-emitting material 30. When baked, the organic substance shrinks, forming materials of an almost desired structure.
[0040] Two methods of using the organic substance are available. One method is to use novolac resin, aclyric resin, cellulose, polyimide, oligomer such as carbon pitch, or polymer. The other method is to fill the through holes with, for example, an polymerizable material such as ethylene derivative, styrene derivative, acrylonitrile or cyanoacrylic acid, and to polymerize the polymerizable material in the through holes.
[0041] In the latter method, the material more shrinks, effectively increasing the withstand voltage. Any organic substance used should be easily carbonized. In order to enhance the mold release property after the baking and carbonization and increase the insulation from the gate electrode, the alumina substrate may be treated. It is useful to coat the substrate with a mold release agent such as silane coupling agent or fluorine-based surfactant.
[0042] The second method is to insert the carbon material itself into the through holes 24. That is, the carbon material, such as graphite, electrically conductive carbon, pitch, tar or carbon nano-tube, is sealed in the through holes by using a particulate fluid dispersion technique.
[0043] The third method is to apply to the surface of each through hole 24 from the lower surface of the alumina substrate 20 by means of CVD or vapor deposition, before the reference electrode is formed. If a metal material such as Mo is used, vapor deposition is employed. If this method is performed, the structure of FIG. 2 will be obtained. If the metal material is used, an electrolysis process may be carried out. In this case, the through holes 24 are filled up with the metal material and a voltage is applied between the material and the reference electrode, thus electrolyzing the material. The aluminum at the gate electrode is thereby decomposed, providing a gap between the metal material and the circumferential surface of each through hole. This method can shorten the distance between the metal material and the circumferential surface of each through hole, whereby the electron-emitting voltage is made low.
[0044] To display color images, it is necessary to form a pattern of electron sources that correspond to the red, blue green pixels. The pattern can be formed by sealing all substrate with insulating material, after making the through holes, except those parts on which electron sources will be provided.
[0045] (Embodiment 1)
[0046] Anodic oxidation was carried out in 4%-aquous solution of phosphoric acid, using an anode that is an aluminum foil having a thickness of 40 μm and a diagonal size of 30 inches. The anodic oxidation was performed for 240 minutes at a voltage of 50V, making in many through holes having a diameter of 120 nm. Then, the aluminum foil was adhered to a glass substrate, by using silver paste as adhesive. The silver paste served as reference electrode. Thereafter, the through holes were filled with novolac resin. The resultant structure was first baked in the air at 300° C. and then in an Ar atmosphere at 500° C., thus promoting carbonization. At that time, the novolac resin was completely carbonized and reduced in volume. A novolac resin layer was formed, which lay in conductive contact with the silver paste at the bottom and was spaced from the upper rim of each through hole.
[0047] Next, Au was vapor-deposited on the aluminum film, applying the vapor from the above at an angle of about 30°. A gate electrode was thereby formed. A phosphor screen was arranged at a distance of 1 mm from the gate electrode. In the electron source device thus manufactured, an emission current began to flow when the voltage applied on the gate electrode exceeded 60V, causing the phosphor layers to emit light. Hence, a large flat display apparatus could be manufactured at a low cost.
[0048] (Embodiment 2)
[0049] The anodic oxidation was performed in two steps, in Embodiment 1. In the first step, a voltage of 50V was applied, forming narrow holes having a diameter of 150 nm. In the second step, a voltage of 150V was applied for half the voltage-applying period in the first step. As a result, through holes having a two-stepped configuration were made. The upper half of each through hole had a diameter of 300 nm, and the lower half thereof had a diameter of 150 nm.
[0050] The through holes were filled with novolac resin. The resultant structure was carbonized in the same way as in Embodiment 1. Then, the structure was adhered to a glass substrate, by using silver paste as adhesive. The device thus manufactured was tested for its emission characteristic. The device exhibited the same emission characteristic as that of Embodiment 1. Further, it exhibited a better withstand voltage characteristic.
[0051] (Embodiment 3)
[0052] Through holes were made in an aluminum foil in the same way as in Embodiment 1. Thereafter, novolac resin was applied into the holes, from the lower surface of the foil. The resultant structure was subjected to carbonization. Only lower half of each through hole was filled with the novolac resin. The aluminum foil was adhered to a glass substrate, by using silver paste. A phosphor screen was placed above the resultant structure to determine the emission characteristic of the structure. The emission-starting voltage was 70V that is lower than that of Embodiment 1. Nonetheless, the second embodiment could be manufactured in a simpler method and, hence, at a lower cost.
[0053] (Embodiment 4)
[0054] This embodiment is identical to Embodiment 1, except that novolac resin was replaced by hydroxylcellulose, thereby manufacturing an electron source apparatus. The emission characteristic was determined. The apparatus exhibited a lower emission-starting voltage of 45V.
[0055] (Embodiment 5)
[0056] Embodiment 5 is embodiment is identical to Embodiment 1, except that the aluminum foil was treated with octadodecyltrichlorosilane before novolac resin was applied. It was confirmed that the withstand voltage characteristic increased.
[0057] (Embodiment 6)
[0058] Embodiment 6 is identical to Embodiment 1, except that a suspension containing graphite fine particles was used in place of novolac resin. The through holes were filled with the suspension. In this case, carbonization was not absolutely necessary. When the binder was only removed, an electron-emitting material was obtained. Since it was possible to perform carbonization beforehand, the electron-generating characteristic obtained was less prominent.
[0059] (Embodiment 7)
[0060] This embodiment is identical to Embodiment 1, except Mo was vapor-deposited on the aluminum film, applying the vapor slantwise from the above. An Mo film was thereby formed in the lower part of each through hole. The electron-generating characteristic was determined to be similar to the one described above.
[0061] As indicated above, in the electron source device and the method of manufacturing the same, both according to this embodiment, a number of small through holes are formed quite easily in conditions precisely controlled. The electron source device can therefore be large and excel in uniformity. Additionally, various electron-emitting materials can be used. An optimal material can be selected in accordance with the purpose. Further, through holes of various sizes can be easily made, from large ones having diameters in the order of microns to small ones in the order of nanometers. Particularly, an electron source device having a size in the order of nonameters can be produced, which has been hitherto difficult to achieve. Thousands or more of unit electron sources can therefore correspond to a single pixel. Not the efficiency, but also the reliability can be enhanced. Hence, it is possible to provide a large, inexpensive FED.
[0062] Additional advantages and modifications will readily occur to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the invention in its broader aspects is not limited to the specific details and representative embodiments shown and described herein. Accordingly, various modifications may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the general inventive concept as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
[0063] For example, the materials used are not limited to those utilized in the embodiments described above. If necessary, other various materials can be selected and used. The invention is not limited to an FED. It can be applied to other types of flat displays.
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It's been a while since a Formula One video game has hit the shelves, and with another exciting season in motorsport's premier category recently concluding, Sumo Digital & Codemasters have taken it upon themselves to kick-start this popular sub-genre. Although not noted for great racing titles, it's the Nintendo Wii (along with the PSP) that gets first dibs with the release of F1 2009.
After securing the rights off Sony, gamers will be happy to note that Codemasters F1 2009 is an officially licensed product, and therefore all of the drivers (as of round one), teams and circuits are present from the 2009 season. This means you can indeed play as Jenson Button, Lewis Hamilton or Mark Webber and drive on tracks from our very own Albert Park to the traditional European circuits, such as Monaco and Monza, through to the new night races of Singapore and Abu Dhabi. Good start.
After setting up your player profile (including your country and helmet design), it's time to hit the track in one of the many single player modes. You can get straight into the action via 'Quick Start' - just choose a driver, circuit and race settings (such as distance, opposition difficulty, damage, etc.), or Time Trail (race against a ghost for the best lap time - a good challenge). For more in-depth play you can choose a GP Weekend - a single round including practice, knockout qualifying through to race day, Championship - an entire season, or Career - set over three seasons. So there is a good variety of modes from quick dabbles to the "real deal".
The basic controls of the default remote/nunchuk scheme (the method we used) has steering applied with the nunchuk stick, accelerate with the B button, braking/reverse is assigned to the Z button, with the C button activating the KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System – a bit like a nitro/boost). The thumb stick turns out to be a reasonable steering device. The A button shows your cars rear view and initially it seems not to be a good place to map it - such a prominent button for such a minor function, and annoyingly it takes a while to sort out. All in all there are no big dramas with the layout and anyone can pick it up and play without too much trouble.
Different camera angles for driving are conducted via the minus button and can be awkward to locate when you're focused on driving (causing the inevitable crash as you look down on the controls for a split second). A feature that we did like was the rumbling vibrations as you drive over the ripple strips; this works well. The general handling of the car is pretty decent although turning isn't as smooth as it could be (giving a slightly sluggish feel), however this may have more to do with the graphics. With buttons assigned to accelerating and braking there is no modulating of the pressures, which is a pity; it's either flat-chat or nothing.
F1 2009 is really an arcadey style of racer, most noticeable in relation to the damage characteristics. Damage is too forgiving, and when you slam into a wall you'll just bounce off it and continue on with no noticeable effects (apart from your engineer on the radio saying you need to pit). We could not for want of trying make the wheels of the car come off even in a head on smash and losing your nosecone has no real impact on your handling. The AI in the game also lacks impact. Your opponents have little personality and they all appear to act similarly; once the race is a few laps in they really stick to the racing line and are generally rather placid. Overtaking is pretty easy and, as with the barriers, if you happen to have a collision you'll just bounce off opposition vehicles and carry on as normal. Rain does not have a great effect on the vehicle's handling either.
As already mentioned, F1 2009 contains a good array of modes and options, albeit in a simplified manor. The Career mode attempts to add a racing management type element, incorporating emails, a calendar and test runs with different teams in your attempt to rise to the pinnacle of F1 success. This mode comes off as a longer version of the arcade modes with some management aspects tacked on. It was encouraging (and amusing) to see grandstands full of fans during our first trial run, though.
F1 2009 does have addictive qualities and you'll fell inclined to complete "just one more lap" to better your lap times, (especially with your ghost car pushing you on). It does a good job of capturing the speed of an F1 car and successfully negotiating high-speed corners can be quite thrilling at times.
The visuals in F1 2009 contain an average intro and understated title screen. The menus are clear, simple and work effectively. Hitting the track reveals muddy, low detailed graphics and the cars models look pretty ordinary, blocky with basic reflections and poor shadows. If you are used to more powerful consoles graphics you might have to look away. (In fact during play those observing commented whether we had the PS2 version on, and to be honest they're not far off the mark).
All of the circuits are quite well replicated and easily distinguishable, although the more detailed tracks, such as Monaco, look good but are far from spectacular and are almost completely devoid of any fine detail. Some venues are more "exciting" with Singapore suitably lit up for the night race (complete with moving Ferris wheel). The crowds look atrocious and it appears as if a steamroller has been let loose through the stands, but to be fair who's really looking for such detail at over 300 kph.
Interaction between car and road produces some poor effects, with dust and smoke from cars looking ordinary and they're an overuse of green on your tyres after driving through the grass. Gravel traps don't fare much better. When you fly into one your wheels don't dig in and there are no pebbles thrown up as you try to power through it. When pieces of your car do happen to dislodge, such as the nose cone, they'll do so intact in one piece even though the crash was big enough to shatter the car to pieces on impact.
The pit lane is a ghost town, there isn't a single person visible anywhere (except your crew during pit stops) and it would have been nice to have seen the pit wall team boxes in their respective team colours rather than being all the same. The safety car doesn't make an appearance, however it's not surprising given that you can hardly cause enough damage anyway.
The sound package in F1 2009 doesn't reach great heights either but is effective none the less. The engines sound quite authentic, revving and changing through the gears to top speed, without producing the "ear-splitting scream" of the real thing. Other sound effects are decent but lack detail and there is even no sound effect at all for your gravel trap excursions. You'll hear the crowd cheering every now and then as well as those plastic horns.
The game lacks any commentary during racing and it really could have done with an injection of some enthusiastic calling (come back Murray). There is a steady stream of chatter from the pit wall to keep you informed of race positions, your cars status and penalties incurred. It's not too bad, but is rather robotic and monotonous. There is some background music (we think) but it can't have been at all memorable, not that music matters too much in an F1 game.
There is also a horizontal split screen multi player mode, which can be applied to the Challenges and even for a full season. This means that you and another can be play as rivals in different teams or as teammates in the same. It works nicely, especially within the challenges, and provides some good fun with a friend, and there is no significant slow-down either. The map however is removed which doesn't help navigating unfamiliar tracks although a catch up system is included to make things close. The multiplayer elements add some nice replay value to this game.
Although F1 2009 includes most elements of what a true racing simulator has, it's definitely not one, with each part lacking any true depth. Instead what we have here is an arcade F1 game, and it's a reasonable one at that. It's probably a better style fit for the Wii anyway, and maybe Codemasters should have gone with a straight out arcader and dropped all the simulation components, but it is better than their last effort – DiRT 2. If you can get over the average visuals and sound, and lack of detail, the actual racing is pretty good. It seems the Wii is just not cut out for an in-depth driving sim with its limited hardware. F1 fans may be a bit annoyed with this effort (and may wish to wait for next years' F1 2010 on the PS3, PC or XBOX360), but at the moment this is all that's available. F1 2009 on the Wii contains a reasonable amount of content and can, at times, be challenging. Although it doesn't quite capture the feel of the real F1 circus, it can be fun and is one of the better driving games on the Wii.
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70617Re: [ksurf] 10 years anniversary
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- Jan 24, 2008Hi Hung and Group:
What is left of it : )
I got on board the summer of 1999. It had been many years since I had
seen the Truck commercial with Cory Roessler water skiing down a canal
being pulled by a big Delta Kite. I had been waiting ever since for
this "kite skiing" thing to mature to the point that equipment would be
available for purchase. When I saw some kite boarders on a TV show
using Wipika Classic Kites I knew that the time had come. I took
lessons and bought a kite within a couple of months. In the summer of 99
the biggest kite I could buy was a Wipika Classic 8.5 , which was way
too small for me. My bar was a home built 2 liner, a piece of sail
board boom with a couple eye bolts on it. The safety system was a long
leash that shortened one of the lines with a slip knot wrist strap. The
board was a surfboard with 3 windsurf foot straps bolted on the deck.
By the next summer I had converted the kite to 4 lines and had bought a
Naish AR5 15.5.
When I took my first lesson from Bruce at Sheldon Sails in the Delta he
didn't know how to stay upwind yet.
If I remember right, back then we could buy kites and lines but we were
on our own for bars. Your site and this discussion group were
invaluable. I am really glad that now I don't have to kludge up my own
gear. It is really cool that the ideas we tossed around then have come
to market. I don't spend even a fraction of the time now that I did
then on line talking about it. These days it is all about doing it.
The sport has matured. I don't follow any of the discussion groups any
more. The only reason I am writing now is because this group gets to me
passively. I almost never take the time to hit the Kite Forum. I only
go there if I am trying to find out about something specific, like what
kind of board to buy. I'm really glad it is there but since I don't
subscribe to any of the topics currently it is outside of my awareness
Happy Anniversary Everyone!
Carson City, Nevada, USA
HungVu2000 wrote:
> I went to Alexa and check the traffic pattern of kiteforum.com
> http://www.alexa.com/data/details/traffic_details/kiteforum.com?q=
> <http://www.alexa.com/data/details/traffic_details/kiteforum.com?q=> and
> notice that the current traffic is on the downward trend. The peak was
> in 2006/2007.
> Kitesurfing is now a mature sport so people is more interested in local
> events as opposed to world wide events.
> Hung.
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"[The Cardinals] can't have any confidence in the quarterback position," Ditka, now an ESPN analyst, told Mike & Mike in the Morning. "I mean these guys don't look very good. I hate to say that about any professional football player because that's their living and they have their families, but they don't look very good at what they're trying to do."
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excellent , fantastic helpful staff in every area
Great friendly place.
Could do with a baby/toddler swing in one of the play parks.
What a beautiful place a very well kept site i will definitely be back to auchenlarie.
great holiday park, kids had a ball and was full of adventure for them especially the beach and chocolate factory near by. was good value for money however relised the reason for this was we had to pay into entertainment and put our own sheets on the beds. however entertainment for kids was well worth it they loved meeting minions and elsa. caravan was by far best caravan have stayed inwas great size and great with the decking. was a lovely surrounding and view. the park was busy butyou wouldnt know as was quiet and peaceful. would definetly go back
Had a very enjoyable break at Auchenlarie. The gold caravan was very clean with excellent furnishings/fixtures & felt luxurious with ensuite & walk-in wardrobe.
The pool was lovely - changing areas very clean. Children liked the amusements & wi-fi area. Cannot comment on bar/bistro as didn't use - happy to cook & relax in caravan - only slight negative I would have was the kitchen could be better equipped with baking tray, bread board & pans etc. Also would expect coasters as tables that nice didn't want to put cups/glasses on without something under.
Area very nice - visited Galloway Forest - hired bikes £12 for 3 hours for under 16 & £15 for adults - excellent quality bikes.
Cream of Galloway definitely worth a visit delicious !!
Beach at Mossyard a few mins drive away is lovely £2 parking charge
Our first time at this site after passing it on our previous visits to the area. Great base for the 7stains and plenty to do in the area.
Our caravan, although small was perfectly functional and the view was fantastic. It was little tired around the edges, which would only take some time and a little edge binding to rectify. Staff were very welcoming and always had a smile for you. Very enjoyable last minute holiday, made even better by watching dolphins swimming in the bay from the bistro balcony, thanks Auchenlarie
Stayed in a silver 2 caravan with my 4 year old grandson for 4 nights. Great site, we both loved it. Caravan was spotless and my grandson really enjoyed the rabbits that roamed the site. The complex with the amusements was a bit cramped but the swimming pool was great. Not busy when we were there. We ate every night at the bistro and thoroughly enjoyed our meals there. Staff were friendly and polite. Never went to the entertainment at the sports bar so can't comment on that. Will be back at Auchenlarie in the future.
Great area plenty places to visit would definitely go back
Fantastic all round, will be visiting again next year!
Nice park with great views and good location for exploring the surrounding areas. Would definitely recommend.
Caravan site was great and very clean and the location was fantastic. I stayed in the bronze caravan with my 2year old daughter and our small dog. The caravan was filthy, there was and awful stench within the living area and the caravan was run down and could be doing with being updated. I wouldn't recommend the bronze caravan to any of my friends or family.
Nice clean caravan but the park was basic. The arcade machines were awful and the indoor play very basic but there was a number of small play parks located around the site which were nice. We didn't find loads in the area to see/do but we still had fun.
A great place for a relaxing break, with beautiful scenery. Very friendly and helpful staff and lots to keep the kids entertained.
The intertainment wasnt very good for kids. But apart from that it was a good holiday
Lovely caravan park with good facilities and lovely surrounding area. Location is right by the sea although not really a beach for building sand castles with the kids, bit rocky, but perfect for exploring.


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Camp Evans Base of Terror Blood Drive
Friday, Oct. 09, 2015, 06:00 PM-10:00 PM / Infoage Science History Museum
Every donor will receive one free general admission pass to Camp Evans Base of Terror on the evening of their choice, a $17 value.
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Dinner & Dancing
Friday, Oct. 09, 2015, 07:00 PM-10:00 PM / Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Manasquan
In celebration of the one year anniversary of the new owners, the Fred Astaire Dance Studio will hold a buffet dinner catered by Via Veneto Restaurant and DJ entertainment. There will be general dancing as well as teacher performances throughout the night. The cost is $45 per person.
Activities & Events / Point Pleasant Beach
Annual Beach Clothing Drive
Friday, Oct. 09, 2015, 09:00 AM-04:30 PM / Point Pleasant Beach High School, next to tennis Courts
Acceptable items include: bicycles, electronics, accessories, clothing, linens, housewares, dolls, rugs, interiors, and vases. Unacceptable items: books, furniture, televisions, liquids, and hazardous materials. All proceeds go to the Point Pleasant Beach Music Parents Association towards the various student activities and scholarships within the music department.
Time: 9a.m. - 12 p.m. and 2:30 - 4 p.m.
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Card Parties
Friday, Oct. 09, 2015, 11:30 AM / Brandi's Resturant
Cost: $8 donation is requested
Monthly card parties hosted by the Belmar Woman's Club invite all to attend. Sandwiches and desserts will be served and there will be a 50/50 raffle and table and door prizes.
Activities & Events / Spring Lake
Shade Tree Fundraiser
Friday, Oct. 09, 2015, 07:00 PM / Spring Lake Community Theat
The Spring Lake Shade Tree Committee is proud to host the opening night of "The Importance of Being Earnest" by Oscar Wilde at the Spring Lake Community Theatre. All funds raised will support the planting and maintenance of town trees. Beer, wine, and hor d'oeuvres prior to the show.
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Friday, Oct. 09, 2015, 07:30 PM / Historic Allaire Village
An interactive adaptation of this literature classic. Advance ticket purchase recommended, $20.
Activities & Events / Lake Como
Lake Como Clean Up
Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, 09:00 AM-10:30 AM / Lake Como Butterfly Garden, North Blvd.
Join the Lake Como Environmental Commission and other volunteers in cleaning up the area around Lake Como. For ore information, contact the borough office, 732-681-3232
Activities & Events / Wall Township
Racing/Automotive Swap Meet at Wall Stadium
Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, 07:30 PM / Wall Stadium
Wall Stadium Speedway will be hosting a Racing and Automotive Swap Meet this Saturday. the gates for the event will open at 7:30 a.m. and it costs $15 to sell--but admission is free for buyers. Vendor items must be racing or automotive related to be able to sell. No need to reserve a spot to sell, just show up Saturday morning. Race cars, hot rods, street rods, classic cars and trucks, motorcycles, quads, go karts, parts, tools and anything racing or automotive related welcome. Rain date for Sunday, Oct. 11. Any questions, contact Doug at 732-233-4009 or email at email@example.com
Activities & Events / Spring Lake Heights
Freemasons Lounge Open House
Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, 11:00 AM-02:00 PM / 559 Church Street
Tour the lodge, enjoy refreshments and meet the Master Masons
Activities & Events / Belmar
Belmar-Opoly Launch Party
Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, 12:00 PM-03:00 PM / Community room in Borough Hall
The Belmar Woman's Club will host an event for the launch of their 2015 fundraiser keepsake, Belmar-Opoly. The games will be on sale for $28.95, refreshments will be served and a one-hour tournament game will take place
Activities & Events / Wall Township
Savvy Social Security Planning, What Baby Boomers Need to Know
Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, 01:00 PM-02:00 PM / Brandywine Senior Living
Brandywine Senior Living at Wall is hosting a complimentary seminary presented by Richard Pasick, CLU, ChFC, RICP, CLTC. Mr. Pasick is Senior Vice President at C&A Financial Group. Topics include how to minimize taxes on benefits, Coordinating Social Security with other retirement income, Coordination with spousal benefits.
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Fall Flea Market
Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, 08:00 AM-03:00 PM / Historic Allaire Village
Visitors are welcome to browse for goods of all kinds. $1 entrance fee, rain date Sunday, Oct. 18.
Activities & Events / Spring Lake
Italian Day Festival
Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015 / Along Third Avenue
Italian specialties food court on Morris Avenue, music, contests and more. Also, a wine and beer garden.
Activities & Events / Brielle
Put the breaks on Fatalities Day
Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015
The Borough of Brielle and the Brielle Police Department will recognize the national, "Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day," on Saturday Oct. 10. The national effort was designed to increase awareness about safe drivings behaviors and to keep the states' roadways fatality-free for one day.
Activities & Events / Bay Head
Shark Run 5K
Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, 08:30 AM / Bay Head Firehouse
Cost: $35
The annual race will help support the Bay Head Home and School Association. The race will begin at 8:30 a.m. sharp with a kid's race at 9:45 a.m. Participants can register online at www.active.com or www.raceforum.com. Registration can also be completed by downloading a form from www.sharkrun5k.com and mailing it to, or dropping it off at, Bay Head Elementary School, 145 Grove Street, Bay Head, 08742.
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Lake Como Day
Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, 02:00 PM-08:00 PM / Along North Blvd. in Lake Como
Due to the weather forecast, Lake Como Day has been moved. Come out to celebrate the end of summer with the Lake Como community.
Activities & Events / Belmar
Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, 11:00 AM-05:30 PM / Main Street between 8th and 10th Avenues
Come join the fun at Oktoberfest with a German Beer Garden, food vendors, the Samuel Adams Stein Hoisting Contest and live music.
Activities & Events / Manasquan
Food and Wine Festival
Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, 12:00 PM-04:00 PM / Squan Plaza
Cost: Pre-event tickets $15, day of $20
Sponsored by Algonquin Arts Theatre and the Manasquan Chamber of Commerce. Tickets available at local merchants.
Activities & Events / Point Pleasant
Point Paws High Tea
Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, 01:00 PM-02:30 PM / The Scone Shoppe
Cost: $25
Three course high tea, 50/50 raffle, gift auction. Reservations only and the benefit is limited to 50 seats.
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19th Century All Hallow's Eve
Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, 12:00 PM-04:00 PM / Historic Allaire Village
Pick a pumpkin, costume parade for children under 12, games and lots of spooky family fun! $5 per person Tractor and Wagon Rides an additional charge.
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Almost everyone I've ever met on SU has thumbed up this page. I've seen it before, but I don't think it was a stumble. If it was, I just passed it by, without a thumb or review.
I have some seriously great ideas for this concept. Muhahahahaha!!!!!!
"I think this is much cooler than, for example, a painting, which basically has this big implicit sign hanging off of it that says, "I am just a painting of an object, not the object itself. Obviously you are not looking at a real alien fetus.""
Looks like my weekend is shot.
Great idea... Christmas is just around the corner.
What a great way to start conversation or give others a way to inquire. Very funny! I can see this being entertaining!
this is a fantastic idea! i'm going to have to create my own Thing in a Jar.
And? Would it go well with a pasta, then?
Making this for a big game meeting I going to in the spring!!!
I will share this with my friends


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AHA National Homebrewers Conference Media Advisory 2013
The 35th Annual American Homebrewers Association National Homebrewers Conference is a fun, educational gathering designed to enhance homebrewers
Craft Brewers Conference Reaches Monumental Heights
As the largest industry gathering, CBC brought together some 6,400 brewing professionals and approximately 440 exhibitors in the nation's capital for conversation and collaboration about America's ever-growing craft beer culture.
2012 Craft Beer Data Infographic
In a year when the total U.S. beer market grew by one percent, craft brewers saw a 15 percent rise in volume and a 17 percent increase in dollar growth, representing a total barrel increase of almost 1.8 million.
Mississippi Passes Bill to Legalize Homebrewing
The American Homebrewers Association (AHA) is pleased to announce that Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant has signed a bill that will effectively legalize homebrewing throughout the state.
American Craft Beer Exports Set New Records in 2012
Based on results from a recently-completed industry survey, craft beer export volume increased by an astounding 72 percent compared to 2011, with a value estimated at $49.1 million.
Brewers Association: Craft Continues to Brew Growth
The Brewers Association, the trade association representing small and independent American brewers, today released 2012 data on U.S. craft brewing growth.
Brewers Association Announces 2013 Beer Style Guidelines
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Obama expected to nominate Ashton Carter to lead Pentagon: sources
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Former Pentagon official Ashton Carter emerged on Tuesday as the expected nominee to replace Chuck Hagel as U.S. defense secretary, sources familiar with the situation said.
Carter, a former deputy secretary at the Department of Defense, would have the task of breaking into the tight-knit White House inner circle that President Barack Obama has leaned on to run national security policy.
U.S. plays down idea of safe zone along Syria-Turkey border
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Monday played down the idea of creating a buffer zone along the Syria-Turkish border after a media report cited it as a possible concession to Turkey in return for use of bases to launch attacks on Islamic State militants in Syria.
Representatives at the White House, U.S. State Department and the Pentagon all said U.S. officials were considering a range of proposals with Turkey over security near its border with Syria but were not ready to implement a specific plan.
Hagel, under pressure, resigns as U.S. defence secretary
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel resigned on Monday, leaving under pressure as President Barack Obama faces critical national security challenges, including fighting Islamic State in Iraq and Syria and revising plans to exit Afghanistan.
It was the first major change to Obama's Cabinet since his Democrats were routed in midterm elections three weeks ago, and Republicans, who now control both houses of Congress, are looking for a new approach from the White house.
Behind Hagel's ouster, tensions over Syria and Obama's team
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – From the moment he was appointed last year, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel had a troubled relationship with President Barack Obama's tight-knit White House national security team. As the bombing intensified in Iraq and Syria, so did his problems.
U.S. officials with knowledge of Hagel's relationship with the Obama administration described increasingly uneasy ties between Hagel's Pentagon and the White House – although not between the two men themselves.
Hagel resigns as U.S. Defense secretary
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel resigned on Monday, the first major change to President Barack Obama's Cabinet since his Democrats were routed in midterm elections three weeks ago.
Obama announced the resignation at a White House event with Hagel at his side. Hagel will remain in the job until a successor is in place.
Hagel resigns as U.S. Defense secretary, official says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has resigned, the first major cabinet change after Obama's Democrats were routed in mid-term elections three weeks ago.
Obama was to announce Hagel's resignation at a White House event at 11:10 a.m. (1610 GMT) on Monday.
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Obama was to announce Hagel's resignation at a White House event at 11:10 a.m. on Monday.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States plans to buy arms for Sunni tribesmen in Iraq including AK-47s, rocket-propelled grenades and mortar rounds to help bolster the battle against Islamic State militants in Anbar province, according to a Pentagon document prepared for Congress.
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IDeaS Revenue Solutions, the leading provider of pricing and revenue management software, services and consulting, today unveiled a major revenue management initiative with Extended Stay America, the largest owner/operated hotel chain in North America, with plans to deploy IDeaS G3 Revenue Management System (RMS) across the entire estate of nearly 700 hotels and more than 76,000 rooms by year-end.
"We are so excited to be working with Extended Stay America on such an important initiative for both of our companies," said Brian Sterrett, vice president of global sales for IDeaS. "The extended-stay hotel market has clearly reached a point where pricing can be a source of competitive advantage – and IDeaS is uniquely positioned with a proven extended-stay solution to help clients like ESA to achieve this."
With a diverse customer segment, including corporate and leisure travelers, and extended-stay guests, Extended Stay America will leverage IDeaS' powerful pricing and forecasting capabilities across all market segments and stay patterns, optimizing revenues estate-wide. IDeaS G3 RMS is a fully integrated revenue management solution built upon IDeaS 25 years of industry expertise and powered by advanced SAS analytics.
"An automated revenue management system will help us optimize our mix of business, hotel by hotel, night by night, with more effectiveness than our current manual approach can achieve," said Tom Seddon, chief marketing officer of Extended Stay America.
Extended Stay America's implementation of IDeaS G3 RMS is expected to begin initial piloting at the end of the third quarter.
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Extended Stay America, Inc. the largest owner/operator of company-branded hotels in North America, owns and operates 684 hotels in the U.S. and Canada comprising approximately 76,200 rooms and employs approximately 10,000 employees in its hotel properties and headquarters. The Company owns and operates hotels under the core brand Extended Stay America®, which serves the mid-priced extended stay segment, and other brands. Visit www.extendedstay.com for information about the Company and its services.
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Celebrating 25 years of excellence in the hospitality industry, IDeaS Revenue Solutions - a SAS Company, offers industry-leading pricing and revenue management Software, Services, and Consulting to the hospitality and travel industries. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn. with a global technology center located in Pune, India, IDeaS maintains sales, support and distribution offices in North & South America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Greater China, Australia and Asia. For more information, visit www.ideas.com.
SYS-CON Events announced today that JFrog, maker of Artifactory, the popular Binary Repository Manager, will exhibit at SYS-CON's @DevOpsSummit Silicon Valley, which will take place on November 3–5, 2015, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA. Based in California, Israel and France, founded by longtime field-experts, JFrog, creator of Artifactory and Bintray, has provided the market with the first Binary Repository solution and a software distribution social platform.
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On Baseball; Braves' Lead No Longer Seems Insurmountable
By MURRAY CHASS
Published: October 19, 1999
ATLANTA, Oct. 18— As incredible as it may seem, the Atlanta Braves have the look of a loser. They have actually positioned themselves to suffer another post-season disappointment. The Mets, on the other hand, have put themselves in position to be winners. Who woulda thunk it?
The score of the National League Championship Series still favors the Braves. With three victories, they need to win only once more to attain their coveted goal of the World Series. With Kevin Millwood pitching Tuesday night and Tom Glavine Wednesday night if necessary, they would seem to have the odds on their side.
The Mets would have to win both games to spoil the Braves' plans. Their pitching prospects are not as favorable as the Braves' well-rested duo. Al Leiter starts Game 6 on three days' rest for only the second time in his career, and a yet-to-be-named pitcher would start Game 7 out of rotation.
But recent developments suggest a different scenario. They create at least the possibility of the Mets becoming the first team of the 24 that have started a seven-game post-season series 0-3 to win the next four games and the series.
The Braves, to begin with, have squandered late-inning leads in the last two games. They were four outs from the World Series with a 2-1 lead in Game 4 and lost, 3-2, and they were two outs from the World Series with a 3-2 lead in Game 5 and lost, 4-3. Now they are 27 outs or 54 outs from the World Series. The task becomes tougher.
But it wasn't simply that they lost Game 5 by allowing the Mets to score two runs in the second half of the sixth hour Sunday night; it was the way they played in the many innings leading up to that juncture and their reaction afterward that raised questions about the ability of the Braves to hold on to their once seemingly insurmountable lead.
The Braves put 25 runners on base and drove in only three of them. In a middle-innings stretch, 9 of 14 Braves batters reached base, and none scored. As good as the Braves have been all year, they could not figure out a way to push even one of those runners across. ''It's a problem,'' said Don Baylor, their playoff-experienced hitting coach. ''It really is.''
Worse, after the game, the Braves' hitters did not take responsibility for their failure to hit when they had opportunities to drive in runs. They bemoaned the inability to hold the one-run lead they had going into the Mets' half of the 15th. They didn't come right out and say it was Kevin McGlinchy's fault, but the rookie pitcher was the one who gave up the lead.
It was not the Braves at their finest moment, and uncharacteristic though it might have been, the scene did reflect a different mind-set from what the Braves usually have. It presented a different picture, too, one in which the Braves didn't have the look of a team going to the World Series.
Millwood might have added to their questionable look today when he praised the Mets' ability and said, ''It wouldn't surprise us whatever happens.''
What might happen if the Mets take a lead early in Tuesday night's game?
''Hopefully we'll jump out to an early lead like we did in Cincinnati,'' John Franco said, referring to the playoff for the wild-card spot when the game was only two batters old and the Mets had a 2-0 lead. ''If you jump out to an early lead, it puts pressure on them to be a little more aggressive at the plate, maybe swing at pitches they normally wouldn't swing at, try to make things happen instead of being patient.''
Leiter, who benefited from the early lead against the Reds, recalled another post-season Game 6 in which the team trailing by three games to two had the lead. It was the Philadelphia Phillies in the 1993 World Series, and they were leading Toronto, 6-5, until Joe Carter clouted an electrifying three-run home run in the ninth inning that ended the Series.
''I think all along we thought we had them,'' said Leiter, a member of the Blue Jays then. ''But if we had lost Game 6, we wouldn't have felt too good about Game 7. If the Phillies had won that game, there would have been a total momentum swing to them. Tomorrow is do or die for us, but emotionally the answers will be different after tomorrow's game if we win as far as where the pressure lies.''
Millwood expressed the precise feeling Leiter recalled, saying, ''We definitely don't want it to go to a seventh game.''
The Mets are only the second team in history to win Games 4 and 5 after losing the first three games of a four-of-seven series. The N.L.C.S. has produced both of those series, the first coming only last year, when the Braves won those two games before losing Game 6 to San Diego.
No team, of course, has gone from 0-3 to 3-3, but the Mets would surprise no one at this point if they became the first. ''There's some kind of 1-800 psychic line behind us the way things have been happening,'' Leiter said.
Another Leiter observation is at play here. After he beat the Braves in New York last month and ended the Mets' seven-game losing streak, he cited similarities between that game and the one in which he beat the Yankees in June and ended an eight-game losing streak. He also noted that his June victory began a four-game winning streak and that a four-game winning streak was what the Mets needed to reach the playoffs.
They lost the next day to the Braves but achieved the four-game winning streak anyway, beating Pittsburgh in the last three games of the regular season, then knocking off the Reds in the playoff.
When the Mets fell behind the Braves, 3-0, what did they need to advance to the World Series? A four-game winning streak. They are halfway there. Leiter, however, didn't want to talk about the coincidence.
''We're in the middle of it,'' he said. ''We don't want to jinx our chances.''
Photo: The Braves had the look of a loser as they watched Robin Ventura's hit beat them in the bottom of the 15th inning Sunday. (Associated Press)


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Petitioning Ubisoft (Splinter Cell: Blacklist)
Ubisoft (Splinter Cell: Blacklist): Fix the Wii U version of Splinter Cell: Blacklist
The PC, Xbox 360, PS3 versions of the game work well and run smoothly. The Wii U is the only one that has been left behind. I understand they are trying to fix it but it is taking too long - over a month now. We have been waiting for far too long for something that should have been there day 1 - a playable online experience. We want confirmation, that the patch/fix is coming soon and need to know when. It should have been fixed a month ago, we have been patient, but enough is enough. Give us what we want.
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Ubisoft (Splinter Cell: Blacklist)
Fix the Wii U version of Splinter Cell: Blacklist


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