The Giants are Super Bowl Champions and they are sticking their fans with the bill for a $1.6 Billion new stadium opening in 2010.  Don't get me wrong, it's better for fans rather than taxpayers to foot the bill.  I have believed this long before I started running for President.  (Big campaign announcement coming soon.)

That said, the bill is so high that the Giants installed a calculator on their website to calculate payments.  Whoa!  If you want the best seats in the club which is the section closest to the field, your Personal Seat License (PSL) will cost $54,000 for two seats.  Your initial payment is $8,000 in 2008 followed by two payments of $16,000 each followed by a final payment of $14,000.  Ouch!  Go Bills! 

Posted by The Tank in NY.

The Mets have won 10 in a row and are now tied for first place in the NL East. They answered my call to come out of the 3-1 series win in Philly with a 4-2 or better record against San Francisco and Colorado. After last nigh's come from behind win, on the one month date of Willie's ax, the Mets look like they are on fire. But are they for real, the Mets I know and love will now go lose 5 in a row. Will that happen?

That is a question for time to tell. After this series with the Reds, the Mets face Philly at home. So the next six games are critical for the Mets to show us what they are made of. Winning both series will prove that. After the Philly series, the schedules are about the same for both teams, but the Phillies have one West Coast trip that the Mets do not have to make-the Mets made several West Coast trips in the first half.

I am not completely a believer yet, but getting there.

Posted by Steve in New York

The 15 inning All-Star game was an awesome game. But my 9 year old nephew fell asleep at midnight missing the high drama (and his favorite player, David Wright, almost pitching.) Jack left in the 9th and Kathleen left in the 13th and the Tank had to call in sick on Wednesday. So the game, while awesome, went too long. How to solve this problem in the future? Here are some simple changes.

 

1. Screw the West Coast. The first pitch was not until 8:45pm, way too late. I know that was only 5:45 West Coast time, but let's face it, the center of baseball gravity is on the East Coast anyway. So start the game at 7:30pm. Kids and teens are your true audience on an All-Star game, so they will be home, eyes glued at 4:00 for the pre-game on the West Coast. For the adults? They can leave work early.

2. Eliminate extra innings. Play the full 9 innings. Play them hard. (And we got that yesterday, plays at the plate, etc.) If the game ends in a tie, have a tie breaker round. Have a second home run derby! Each team will select 1 batter and they get 10 swings. The team with the most HRs at the end wins the game. If it is still a tie, choose two other players and they get 5 swings.

3. Have an extra day off. Make Monday the travel day, Tuesday the Home Run Derby, Wednesday the game, and Thursday the travel day. This will allow all pitchers and catchers to be available and there is no problem pitching a few innings. Also this way teams can start the weekend on Friday with a 3 game weekend series.

The fourth and final All Star Game at the Stadium need its own introduction and cast of characters. 

Cast of Characters:

Steve and The Tank
Kathleen
PermaGuest Outlaw Jack
Andrea and her brother Matt from Indiana (Andrea is a Yankee fan and Matt is a Cubs fan)
Steven: Eight year old Yankee fan there with his father
Patrick: Cubs fan from Chicago with his son
Vendor Steve
Linda via SMS Text
Robert in Tampa via Telephone
Cast of 55,000+ at the Stadium and millions watching on TV around the world

The build-up has been tremendous.  There was to be a swan song for the Baseball Cathedral, Yankee Stadium. 

All the VIPs were there.  There was a great reception for Tim Russert's widow and son after they showed footage from the Yogi Berra Museum.

West Point cadets unfolded the American flag.

From mlb.com via PermaGuest Outlaw Jack "This year's All-Stars were introduced at their fielding positions along with 49 of the 63 living Hall of Famers."  It was one legend after another.  Yogi Berra, Reggie Jackson, and the list went on and on.




Mr. Steinbrenner presented the baseballs for the first pitch.




"Too many Red Sox!" Steven, an eight year behind us shouts about the current All Stars.  Agreed I reply.

Steve, Kathleen, PermaGuest Outlaw Jack, and myself sit together in the Tier.  Mega thanks to Steve for buying the tickets. 

Andrea and her brother Matt from Evansville, Indiana, sit to my left.  Andrea won the tickets after her drunk boss promised them to her.  Her brother owns her big time.  She is raising her three year old son right as a Yankee fan.   Matt is a Cubs fan and seems like a pretty good guy. 

Andrea and I talk about Donnie Baseball who is from Evansville and gives back to the community.   Too bad about Donnie's wife's drug and alcohol demons ended his career as he couldn't rehab his back properly as he had to go home to take care of their kids.  This will probably cost him a possible chance at Cooperstown.  As I tell my young Godchildren, nephew, and Steven, "Hugs, NOT drugs" are the answer.   Drugs have a negative ripple effect through society of destroying lives and shattering dreams.  For every Josh Hamilton, there are millions like Donnie's wife struggling from the downward spiral of drugs.  Let's hope she gets her life back on track after their divorce.  If that doesn't wake her up, nothing will.

After the ceremonies which took almost an hour, the first few innings were a let down.

The NL takes a 1-0 lead on a solo shot to right.

Ichiro strikes out.  Haren is nasty.  With two on and two out, the Captain comes to the plate in the 5th.  He works a full count.  Jeter grounds out to the athletic Haren.  Darn it!

The Marlins Hanley Ramirez gets on first.  Chase Utley singles him to third.  Berkman's sacrifice fly to center field scores Ramirez.  NL 2 - AL 0.  Pujols singles to center.  Steve and I cheer Chipper Jones' strikeout.  Steve asks for DW to enter the game.  Matt Holliday pops up to end the top of the 6th inning.

Josh Hamilton singles to center.  I agree with Steve and Andrea on the reform of the home run contest.  The two players with the most home runs after the first round goes to the finals.  Crede pops up to second.  Hamilton steals second as Sizemore takes ball one.  A foul ball comes my way but it lands 15 rows in front of me.  Sizemore strikes out.  Milton Bradley flys out to center. 

The real Village People lead the "YMCA" before the top of the seventh.   I didn't think they were still alive.  Jack says they have become like Menudo with new performers replacing the old ones. 



Vendor Steve stops by to say hi.  He coincidentally vends in this section during the regular season.




Morneau hits a stand up double in the bottom of the seventh.  Kinsler sacrifices him to third.  Navarro strikes out.  J.D. Drew hits a two run home run.  Yes, he is a Red Sox but playing for the American League.

Steve diagnoses the Stadium as psychio.  Yes, my name is The Tank and I am bipolar.  In that spirit, I boo Papelbum.  How dare you challenge  for the closer role?  Boo! 

Jack and I lead the "Mariano" chant as Papelbum gives up a leadoff single to Miguel Tejada in the 8th.  Tejada steals second and then goes to third on the wild throw.  Tejada scores on Gonzalez sacrifice fly to left center.  NL 3 - AL 2.  Good job, Papelbum.  "Face it Francona, Mariano is better!" Steven says.  I couldn't say it better.

Quentin flies out.  Guillen was out while I went to the restroom.  Mets closer Billy Wagner gives up a single to Sizemore with two outs.  Longoria gets on.

"DirectTV is the HD ace" is displayed on the blimp.  Sizemore goes to second on defensive indifference.  Longoria doubles in Sizemore.  NL 3 - AL 3 at the end of the 8th.

Corey Hart comes up to "(I Wear) Sunglasses at Night".  I love the song.  I wonder if he gets royalties.

PermaGuest Outlaw Jack was right.  K-Rod gets an appearance out before the greatest closer of all time in, Mariano Rivera.



To lead off the ninth, Ian Kinsler faces Dempster who has a weird disco move that he picked up from the Village People as he rotates his glove.  Kinsler strikes out.  Navarro strikes out.

I may have to root for a Red Sox, J.D. Drew, who is on deck.  This is the ultimate conflict of interest.  JD strikes out looking.  This is why I don't play fantasy baseball.  I have enough stress in my life.

To the tenth we go.

The first guy from the Pirates strikes out while I buy programs.  Gotta love the hustling vendor, one of Vendor Steve's colleagues.

Martin singles to right.  Tejada singles Martin to third.  Uggla hits into a double play to end the top of the tenth with a 3-3 tie.  Whew!  Andrea, Steven, and I go crazy.  Steve is dejected and Kathleen is tired.

Disco Stu gets his due. 

Michael Young hits an easy ball to Uggla who drops it.  Steve is upset at him for hitting into a double play.  Quentin hits it to Uggla who drops it again.  Two errors in as many at bats.  Runners at the corners with no outs in the bottom of the tenth.  Cook is pitching good but no help from his defense.  Guillen is intentionally walked.  Steven disagrees with it but Andrea and I explain the force out at home.  Sizemore comes up but grounds out to first who goes home for the force.

Longoria is on Steven's Dad's fantasy team.  Longoria grounds out to third.  Force again at home.  Two out.  Morneau comes up to Steven's cheer of "Come on Home Run King!"  Morneau grounds out short to first.  So close, darn it. 

Time for All Star Game Match Game as we go to the top of the 11th.

Soria comes out to pitch the 11th.  Gonzalez singles to left.  DW is up.  Steven thinks the Mets are "stinky".  Matt wants DW to take one for the team.  Steven's Dad is afraid it will ruin his perfect face.  DW strikes out.  Guzman pops out.  Corey "Sunglasses at Night" Hart lines out to right to end the top of the 11th. 

Stand up to Cancer.  You know The Tank is and will again this fall in the NYC Marathon for Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.

Ian Kinsler comes up while Cook is still pitching.  Kinsler singles to right center.  Navarro fakes a bunt.  Cook tries to pick off Kinsler.  On the pitch out, Kinsler is nailed at second.  Andrea curses Francona's signs.  Navarro walks.  J.D. Drew is up.  Conflict of interest time.  Drew singles to center.  Young comes up with one out.  The Bleacher Cowbell rings in the distance and I yell the cheer to educate my uneducated Tier brethren.  Young singles to center but is out at the plate.  Darn it.  I almost have a hear attack.

Valentin grounds out.  Darn it!

NL loads the bases.  Uggla strikes out on a 67 mile per hour curveball.  Yeah!  Go Uggla!

"Welcome to Jungle!". I agreed with Andrea that John Mellencamp is better than Guns N Roses.

Adrian Gonzalez faces Sherrill from the Orioles.  Gonzalez strikes out.  I have never so hard for an Oriole since Cal Ripken.

Guillen hits it to deep left. We can't see it.  He hits a stand up double.  Grady Sizemore hits to second. Guillen to third.  Longoria strikes out.  Two out.  Morneau is intentionally walked.  Kinsler grounds out.

To the 13th we go.  DW hits a shattered bat single to center.  Guzman tries to sacrifice DW to second but hits it to Sherrill who gets it the force at second.  Corey "Sunglasses at Night" Hart strikes out.  I noticed the Moon's profound shift as Ludwick approaches the plate.  Ludwick pops out.

"We can finish the game in the new stadium," Patrick the Cubs fan says as we go to the bottom of the 13th.

Highlights from the 2001 World Series are shown on the screen.

Marmol comes up.  Navarro grounds out to Uggla.  Steve has taken Uggla off the 2009 All Star Ballot and deems him worse than Wagner. JD Drew gets on Uggla's third error.

Kathleen threatens to leave at the end of the 13th.

JD Drew steals second as Young strikes out. Guillen

Steve thinks someone has angered the baseball gods.  Andrea thinks it is Mr. Steinbrenner for building a new stadium.  Steve agrees. 

Guillen strikes out.

To the 14th we go.  Kathleen is true to her word and leaves as KISS' classic "Rock and Roll All Night" blares over the Stadium speakers.

Steve proposes a popup contest.

McLouth almost hits a home run to right as Andrea thinks a reserve will win it.  Martin hits one to JD Drew.  Tejada is out.

Get up and Stretch!  It's time for the 14th Inning Stretch.




The remaining Cast of Characters is really bonding for a group photo.




Steven says it's way past his bedtime.  Lucky his Mom has fallen asleep and hasn't summoned him home.  His Dad mentions going home and Steven won't have any of it. 

Andrea still has lots of energy and is ready to dance the night away at 1:27 a.m. in the center right side.



Patrick proposes bringing in the retired Hall of Famers.  Good idea!

Plan Z: Have the New York Philharmonic come in and play. 

Philharmonic Review: I texted Linda with the score and asked her about tonight's New York Philharmonic Concert in Central Park.  She said it was crowded but a good show.  I'll have to compare notes with her to the Brahms performance I attended in Saint Petersburg, Russia, in 1992.  But, this blog post is long enough already so I'll save it for another time.

Brandon Webb pitches to Carlos Guillen.  Guillen hits a shot to Tejada, the steroid user.  Sizemore is at bat while Steve proposes having breakfast delivered.  I want lox.  Sizemore strikes out.  Longoria comes to the plate as we debate the title of post.  Longoria strikes out.

"Cotton Eye Joey" is up again. 

To the 15th we go.  Kazmir strikes out Uggla.  Gonzalez flies out to left.  Steve wants DW to hit one out to expel Mets demons.  DW walks.  Guzman grounds out to end the top of the 15th.

Steve wants to start a count of "You've gotta be kidding me"!  I don't think any supercomputer can count that high.

The Stadium displays the following soon to be future trivia question.  (The final game time was 4 hours and 50 minutes.)




Morneau singles to center.  Kinsler is way ahead in the swing.  Kinsler flies out to a diving left fielder at 1:30 am.  Navarro singles to center.  JD Drew is up as the "Let's Go Yankees" chant rings out.  How ironic is it?  JD gets on.  Michael Young is up.  Is this it?  Young flies to right field, Morneau tags at third, and is safe at home plate.  OMG!  It's over.  We all hug and high five.  The American League wins home field in the World Series.  My prediction of Yankees winning a Game 7 at the Stadium can still happen, God Willing!

If anyone ever doubts that Steve and The Tank are die hard fans who actually attend games unlike other bloggers/journalists, your evidence is below. 



Mega thanks again to Steve for buying the tickets!  We had several proposed titles for this post from "Billy Wagner screws up again" to E4 (Uggla) to Best Game Ever so I blended the last two. 

Posted by an exhilirated and exhausted Tank reporting live from the Baseball Cathedral, Yankee Stadium, in the Boogie Down Bronx.

The Yankees and the world lost a true gentleman, Bobby Murcer, on Saturday.  Bobby died at 62 after courageous battling brain cancer.

Bobby played for the Yankees from 1965 to 1974 and 1979 to 1983.  He also played for the Giants from 1975 to 1976 and the Cubs from 1977 to 1979.

According to the "New York Post", he was the only Yankee to play with Mickey Mantle and Don Mattingly.  He replaced fellow Oklahoman Mantle in centerfield.  He gave one of the eulogies at Thurman Munson's funeral on August 6, 1979, and then drove in all the RBIs in a 5-4 comeback win that night in the Stadium.

After his playing career ended, he went to the broadcast booth.  He taught us how the game was played.  He was a good guy who played the game and lived life the right way. 

He was diagnosed with brain cancer in late 2006.  He fought the good fight and most importantly did it with grace and class.

Bobby was a great player on some bad teams but never complained because he was even a better person.  R.I.P. Bobby.  You were always #1 (before Billy Martin took your number).  You will be #1 in Our Hearts.

Posted by a grieving Tank in NY.

Editors Note: Steve and the Tank have off today for the All-Star break, so guest blogger Kevin McCall visited the Sports Museum of America and posted about it here.

If you live on Long Island like me it's very likely that you live hours away from the nearest sports hall of fame. For this reason, I recommend visiting the new Sports Museum of America during your next trip into Downtown New York City. Opening on 26 Broadway two months ago as part of a restoration of Lower Manhattan, the Sports Museum of America is the only museum in the U.S. to encompass all the sports Americans love. It was created in partnership with over 50 individual sport hall of fames, which donated artifacts to the museum. Each room is dedicated to one particular sport and equipped with computers linked to archives for the sport as well as televisions that show highlights of each moment that made fans stand up and cheer. They further enhance the experience by putting you inside the game, and also help educate the casual fan.

My visit began in the Immersion theater where I viewed a ten minute presentation highlighting some of the great moments in various sports. I then entered into the first exhibit, the Heisman Gallery the largest room in the entire museum. This is the new home of the Heisman Trophy, college football's top honor. Photos and biographies of all the past winners are shown on the wall. It's a little over done, but that's expected because it was a big reason for the museum's construction in the first place. The award winning ceremony will now take place at this location.

The next room honors all athletes who have thrived on the world's biggest stage, the Olympics. Medals won by track star Jesse Owens and world class swimmer Michael Phelps lie behind a glass case. Cubicles with items from the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" as well as the 1992 "Dream Team" can be viewed.

The following part of the museum was my personal favorite, the baseball exhibit. The sound of hardwood hitting a baseball and shouts from a vendor could be heard in the background, which kind of grew on me after a while. I snuck a picture of the World Series trophy, taking it with the camera on my cell phone, which is most likely the only way you will walk out with a photo of anything in the museum. An interactive experience allowed me to try different pitching grips on baseballs such as the knukleball thrown by Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield. Bats used by Seattle Mariners leadoff hitter Ichiro Suzuki and slugger Ken Griffey Jr. could be picked up. Displays included artifacts from the first women's softball league and the Negro League are also included.

The basketball room is more small and narrow than the others, but includes memorabilia from major basketball cities such as Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, and of course, New York. Large college basketball exhibits highlight the rivalry between the North Carolina Tar Heels and Duke Blue Devils.

The room dedicated to soccer contains the most secular items, some of which are pretty out there. The sports bra worn by Brandi Chastain in the 1999 Women's FIFA World Cup is one of them. The article of clothing became famous when Chastain threw her shirt off in celebration of her game winning goal against China that sealed the title for the U.S. Golf clubs used by all the greats from Sam Sneed to Tiger Woods are displayed in the golf exhibit. The tennis section contains rackets used by greats such as Andre Agassi and Billie Jean King. The auto racing section is largely dedicated to Dale Earnhardt as the infamous number 3 on his race car is displayed in a case especially for him. The inside setup of an old car used by NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon can be viewed. The museum did not forget about the fans of extreme sports. Most artifacts in this area are from the collection of skateboarding mogul Tony Hawk. X games medals are displayed in a case with snowboards and bicycle handle bars.

Next are the hockey and football rooms. The hockey experience allows people to put their head inside a goalie mask and view different shots. I found the commentary by Mike Richter unnecessary and annoying, but it gives you a great perspective on just how fast the puck comes at the goaltenders in the game. Any New York Giants fan will especially appreciate the case honoring this past Super Bowl.

Along with the trophy is the helmet worn by wide receiver David Tyree when he made his drive saving catch to propel the Giants to the game winning touchdown and ending the hopes of a complete undefeated season for the New England Patriots. I stared in awe for a few minutes at the visible marks the football left on the helmet!!

The final few rooms of the museum honored those athletes who defined an era. They excelled in more than just their sport, but in overcoming racial discrimination barriers and paving the way for social revolution in America. The achievements of Jackie Robinson, Billie Jean King, and Roberto Clemente are honored among others.

Finally, the museum commemorates the common folk who have made the sports industry as large as it is today, the fans. Through private donations, the museum has accumulated a collection of cards, pins, hats, and jackets representing various players and teams. Broadcasters are also honored in this area, as microphones and other artifacts from ABC Sports are on display. This section also includes a fantastic experience in which I had the opportunity to play a broadcaster and make up my own call for a great moment in sports!!

Overall, the Sports Museum is a phenomenal place in which fans of all sports can interact, relive the defining moments, and view a wide variety of memorabilia. I recommend it for someone who isn't a sports fan at all, for they will still be amazed by the courage and determination of those represented in the Hall of Halls. Admission is

$27 for adults (ages 15-59) and $20 for children (4-14). Children under 4 are free while students with current identification and senior citizens can enter for a discount of $24. If you find it too expensive to visit the museum, stop by the store next to the entrance. Sports nuts can purchase numerous merchandise for their favorite sports and teams at a discounted price. For more information, visit www.sportsmuseum.com.

After I let go of the Jets moving to New Jersey earlier this week, Steve replied Friday afternoon that he will never stop hating Bon Jovi for reasons that I can not describe in this family friendly blog.  Those were famous last words as Linda e-mailed me and asked if I had a Bon Jovi CD.  I didn't but bought one Friday afternoon.  I snuck the CD to Linda earlier today as we were going to the Catskills for our practice Everest Base Camp hike.  Bon Jovi's "One Wild Night Live 1985-2001" became part of our soundtrack of our roadtrip.  Steve tried to pretend that he didn't hear the music but he couldn't avoid it.  I already feel "We're Halfway There" to Everest Base Camp.   

Seriously, kudos to Steve for organizing the trip and to Linda for renting and driving the car.  It was great meeting Norm and Donna.  They are really cool.

I ended the day going to Central Park and watching the Bon Jovi concert which was MLB's kickoff for All Star Game Weekend. 

Posted by The Tank "Livin' On a Prayer" Live in the Catskills and Central Park.

 

We're excited.

The Mets took us back on Tuesday night at Shea to a time when Steve and I were Jets fans.  It was a time of innocence before we stabbed in the heart and back by a move to Giants Stadium in New Jersey.  My heart was first broken in the 1980s by the Yankees loss to the Dodgers in the 1981 World Series.  David Stockman leaving the Reagan Administration was another low point in 1982 as I felt deficits would go higher.  I won't go to my father's hospitalization on prom night which also happened to be my parents' wedding anniversary in 1987.

The Jets played at Shea from 1964 to 1983.  Joe Namath, Wesley Walker, and the New York Sack Exchange dominated the headlines and our hearts.

It all came crashing to an end when the Jets moved to Jersey.  You can't fault them from a business perspective.  The Giants offered them a better revenue sharing deal.  I eventually became a Bills fan and Steve swore off the NFL.

Anyway, the Jets returned to Shea one last time to say farewell.  Can I cheer "J-E-T-S!" one last time to let the past go?

Marty Lyons, Greg Buttle, and Wesley Walker threw out the first pitch below. 



More on those guys in a upcoming post.  When I become attached and emotionally involved in something, it's hard to let go even when I got hurt.  Be it girlfriends or sports teams, The Tank is here in the trenches with and for you.

Back to the present.  Steve blogged the Mets 3-1 series victory at the Phillies this past weekend.  It's exactly what the Mets needed.  It helped them close ground on the Phillies to 2.5 games, get above .500, and have a three game winning streak.  If the Mets win at least four out of the next six games before the All Star Break, they will have some momentum going into the second half of the season.

John Pelfrey got out of a bases loaded jam in the first without giving up a run.

Reyes lined out for the first out.  Chavez singled, Wright walked, and Beltran hit one over the right center wall.  The crowd goes crazy.  Mets 3 - Giants 0.  Easley struck out.  Delgado walked on 3-2.  Tatis struck out.  I page Linda and Steve but don't hear back from them.

Reyes singles with two out in the second but is caught stealing. 

Yankees 2 - Rays 0 in the third according to the Shea Scoreboard.

DW hits an infield single in the third.  Beltran singles and DW advances to third.  Easley grounds out into a double play so no runs were scored.

Big Pelf singled to center to open the fifth.  Jose Reyes popped up and the rally ended.

While I went to the restroom, the Mets added another run in the bottom of the sixth to make it 4-0.

Argenis Reyes first hit as he pinch hits for Big Pelf in the bottom of the 7th.  The other Reyes, Jose, bunts his way to first.  DW lines out but Beltran singles Argenis home for his for run scored.  Mets 5 - Giants 0.  Ace Frehey's classic "Back in a New York Groove" blares over the speakers.  Are the Mets back in a winning groove?  Easley singles to center and Jose scores.  Mets 6 - Giants 0.

Schoenweis pitched a shut out eighth.  The crowd goes nuts when the Phillies lose to the Cardinals 2-0.  'Phillies suck" chants echo throughout my section.

How is Boston coming back against Minnesota?

Perma Guest Outlaw Jack checks in with Yankee updates.  Go Andy Go!  Mega thanks Jack!

Tatis hits a blast over the Game Number sign in center.  Mets 7 - Giants 0.  "I've got the power indeed."  Joe Smith comes out for the ninth and gets out the side.  "Put it in the books," to quote Mets broadcaster Howie Rose.  Sam is smiling at his fellow Canadian band BTO "Takin' Care of Business".   The Jets flag flies proudly in the breeze.  I let go.  I am free now. 





Posted by The Tank reporting live from Shea Stadium in Queens.

Jason Giambi's mustache has taken on a life of its own. The Yankees today are playing an afternoon game and giving away fake Bobby Valentine style mustaches in honor of Jason Giambi. In reality they want you to "support the 'stache' and vote to get Giambi in for the last slot for the all-star game.

The Mets have the same campaign, minus the 'stache, for David Wright.

Internet voting ends on Thursday at 5pm. Vote here.