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Donaldson produced two bogey-free rounds of 31 at Lake Malaren and needed only 24 putts to break the record of 63 set by Noh Seung-yul of South Korea last year.TORONTO -- Linden Gaydosh and Mike Edem havent performed for CFL officials in months, but that hasnt prevented their draft stock from skyrocketing. The Calgary Dinos defensive stalwarts have emerged as favourites to go first overall in the CFL draft Monday. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats, who were tied with Winnipeg at 6-12 for the leagues worst record last year, have the top pick. The Blue Bombers select second, followed by Montreal, Saskatchewan, Montreal again, B.C., Calgary and Grey Cup-champion Toronto before expansion Ottawa completes the first round. Edmonton opens the second round at No. 10 overall. Ottawa will take four players returning to school in the U.S. but participate fully in the 2014 draft ahead of its scheduled CFL return. This years draft will offer a different twist as Monday the CFL expanded its format from six rounds to seven. Gaydosh, a six-foot-four, 314-pound defensive lineman, and Edem, a six-foot-one, 200-pound linebacker, are both blue-chip prospects. The CFLs scouting bureau listed Gaydosh third in its final list of the top-15 ranked players and Edem at No. 10. Further helping their cause, though, is six of the seven top-ranked prospects are either returning to school or heading to NFL camps. For CFL executives like Winnipeg GM Joe Mack, that means having to re-evaluate their draft strategy. "Thats happening more and more the last few years because the NFL is being more thorough in the scouting of Canadian kids," Mack said. "I also think Canadian players and the CIS have both really stepped up their game. "But it makes things a little more problematic because not only must you evaluate whether players coming up will be good CFL players but also if a) you think they might get an NFL shot and b) you think they have a shot to stick because if they do, you might be better off looking at somebody else." Oregon linebacker Bo Lokombo was ranked No. 1 but is returning to school. Regina defensive tackle Stefan Charles (No. 2) and McMaster offensive lineman Matt Sewell (No. 4) both signed with Tennessee as free agents following the NFL draft. Eastern Michigan offensive lineman Andy Mulumba (No. 5) signed with the NFLs Green Bay Packers while offensive lineman Nolan MacMillan (No. 6) will play at Iowa this fall. McMaster defensive lineman Ben DAguilar (No. 7) is attending Tampa Bays mini-camp this weekend and has also been invited to the New York Jets camp as well as that of another unspecified NFL team. C.O. Prime, an unranked linebacker at Wagner College whos also draft eligible, signed with the Indianapolis Colts. The six-foot-five, 324-pound Charles was the overwhelming favourite to go first overall Monday before signing with Tennessee. Whats more, a source told The Canadian Press the deal included a five-figure signing bonus that could further delay Charles return to Canada. The bonus is an indication of Tennessees interest in Charles. The native of Oshawa, Ont., could spend up to three years on the Titans practice roster before either being promoted to the active roster or released. "Thaat definitely makes you re-evaluate his particular situation," Mack said. Cheap Jerseys. "I wouldnt be surprised if he dropped to the second round (of CFL draft) because of that." Many CFL teams prefer their early draft picks to join them at training camp rather than midway through the season following a failed NFL tryout or the next year after completing school. Gaydosh and Edem could certainly fit that bill. Gaydosh impressed at the CFL combine in March, finishing second in the bench press (36 repetitions) before dominating in the 1-on-1 drills. Edem showed his athleticism with a 38.5-inch vertical jump and 40-yard dash time of 4.57 seconds (both tops among linebackers). Both are also Canadians capable of developing into starters at a position usually reserved for Americans. That would give a CFL team -- which is allowed to have a 42-man active roster -- some lineup flexibility. Gaydosh might be ranked higher by the CFLs scouting bureau, but Edem does present some enticing value as a No. 1 pick. He could contribute immediately on special teams while learning the nuances of Hamiltons defence. Also as a native of Brampton, Ont., Edem would be playing close to home and more likely to re-sign with Hamilton after completing his rookie deal. In 2009, the Ticats took Alberta offensive lineman Simeon Rottier first overall but lost the native of Westlock, Alta., when he signed with Edmonton as a free agent after three seasons. Last year, slotback Andy Fantuz, a native of Chatham, Ont., cited playing closer to home as a reason for signing as a free agent with Hamilton after starting his CFL career with Saskatchewan. Gaydosh has the potential to become a dominant presence inside. But theres also a chance of the Alberta native wanting to play closer to home when he signs his second CFL deal. Mack knows all about this. In 2008, Winnipeg selected offensive lineman Brendon LaBatte sixth overall but lost the native of Weyburn, Sask., as a free agent to Saskatchewan following the 2011 season. "Ive found, particularly in my second stint in the CFL, thats a much bigger factor than it was," Mack said. "Youve seen it many times players wanting to get back to their home province or their home city and it is something we definitely take into consideration." Each year teams at the top of the draft receive trade offers from those wanting to move up. Mack figures that will again be the case leading up to the draft Monday even with many of the top prospects being tied up by the NFL. While hell definitely listen to offers for the No. 2 pick, Mack fully expects to be on the clock when its time for the second selection to be made. "I know everyone could have their draft boards evaluated differently and they could vary slightly based upon need," Mack said. "But we have four or five (prospects) who are definitely on a higher plateau and so wed be hesitant to trade out of that plateau. "Thats because we dont think, at least for our needs, there are players we feel could be starters longterm." ' ' '

BOSTON -- Mike Napoli tried to downplay the question about playing in Fenway Park.

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"The last 10 days his swing has been so compact," Boston manager John Farrell said. "Were 19 games into the season and hes got 25 RBIs, thats what we were hoping hed be able to do." The Red Sox, swept by Kansas City in a split-doubleheader Sunday, scored three runs in the fourth and five in the fifth. Napolis fourth career slam keyed the five-run fifth and helped end Oaklands eight-game winning streak against Boston. The Athletics dropped their season-high fourth straight after being swept in a three-game series at the Tampa Bay Rays over the weekend. Oaklands winning streak against Boston was its longest in franchise history since the Philadelphia Athletics won eight in row in 1932. Felix Doubront (2-0) struggled with his control, but got the win on a night with wind chills in the 30s. He allowed three runs on three hits, walking five. He also threw two wild pitches and struck out eight in 6 2-3 innings. A.J. Griffin (2-1) was tagged for a career-worst nine runs -- seven earned -- and eight hits in four-plus innings. Oakland manager Bob Melvin felt as if the young right-hander was just missing up in the strike zone. "It just looked like he was rushing just a bit and balls that are usually at the knees for him were more mid-thigh," he said. "Actually, the ball Napoli hit was down, but hes a pretty good low-ball hitter." Dustin Pedroia went 0 for 5, ending his streak of reaching base safely in each of Bostons first 18 games. Trailing 2-1 in the fourth, the Red Sox jumped in front when the slumping Middlebrooks belted his homer. Napoli was hit by a pitch and Daniel Nava doubled down the left field line before Middlebrooks, just 4 for his last 43 since hitting three homers in Toronto on April 7, homered into the Green Monster seats. Chris Youngs sacrifice fly cut it to 4-3 in the fifth, but the Athletics left the bases loaded. Boston then broke it open with Napolis slam. Shane Victorino singled leading off and Pedroia reached on a fielders choice. Second baseman Andy Parrino dropped a throw at second trying to get a force on the play. David Ortiz then walked before Napoli hit an 0-1 pitch into the first row of Monster seats into deep left-centre. Jarrod Saltalamacchia added an RBI double off reliever Chris Resop, making it 9-3. "The one Napoli hit, he went down and got it, just kind of got to tip your cap to him on that," Griffin said. "Thats a good piece of hitting right there." With Ortiz returning the lineup three games ago, it makes for potent 3-4 punch. Napoli knows it can only help him later. "I feel good right now. Im just going in there seeing the ball and hitting it," he said. "But its nice hitting behind him, you get to watch his at-bat and see what he does, see how the pitcher attacks him. But Im just going in there, seeing the ball and hitting the ball." The Athletics made it interesting in the eighth, scoring three runs off reliever Clayton Mortensen -- two on a double by Josh Donaldson and the other on Josh Reddicks RBI double -- before Junichi Tazawa escaped a two-on, one-out jam. Andrew Bailey worked the ninth for his fourth save. Oakland had moved ahead 2-0 in the second when Doubronts first wild pitch allowed a run. Reddick followed with an RBI single. Boston cut it to 2-1 in the bottom half on Napolis RBI double. NOTES: The Red Sox honoured the Watertown, Mass., police officers that were in a gunfight with the suspects of the Boston Marathon bombings late Thursday night. They were introduced and stood on top of Bostons dugout after the fourth inning. ... Red Sox CF Jacoby Ellsbury extended his hitting streak to 12 games. ... Oakland is 11-2 versus the AL West, but 1-6 against other teams. ... Napoli and Bailey were named the ALs co-players of the week. ... 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Scott Clemmensen stopped 27 shots against his former team, and the Panthers beat the New Jersey Devils 3-1 on Saturday. "Very satisfying win built on team effort," Panthers coach Kevin Dineen said. "We got a lot of quality minutes out of players." Sean Bergenheim, Kris Versteeg and Mikael Samuelsson scored for the Panthers, who have won four of six. Florida stretched its Southeast Division-lead over Washington to two points with just its second road win in 12 games. Steve Bernier scored for the Devils, and Martin Brodeur made 18 saves, but New Jersey has lost two straight for the first time since a three-game skid from Jan. 19-24. "Its a missed opportunity," Devils coach Peter DeBoer said. "We didnt do enough, made a couple mistakes, and they made us pay." Bernier and Bergenheim traded goals in the first period. Bernier scored his first goal since Feb. 10, 2011, 1:39 in to give the Devils a quick lead. Dainius Zubrus forced a turnover by Keaton Ellerby below the right circle, and Zubrus pass to Alexei Ponikarovsky deflected in off Bernier in front. New Jersey surged after the early goal, and the Devils had an 8-0 advantage in shots until Brodeur stopped Eric Gudbransons drive at 10:58 of the first. But while the Devils dominated, they couldnt solve Clemmensen. The Panthers play improved as the first period progressed. "Thats what you need for your goaltender," Panthers defenceman Brian Campbell said. "It was an important game for us. It is important to get wins." The Devils recorded only 15 shots in the final 40 minutes. &quoot;I think we came out well in the first 10 minutes," DeBoer said. Demaryius Thomas Jersey. "I think it was a combination of a couple things. Were playing our seventh game in 11 1/2 days (and) I think we ran out of gas. On the other side, I thought Florida did a good job of bottling us up. I think it was a combination of those two things. "We just couldnt generate." Bergenheim got the Panthers even at 15:08 with a power-play goal, redirecting Gudbransons shot past Brodeur. Versteeg gave the Panthers a 2-1 lead 7:43 into the second when he ripped Stephen Weiss blocked shot over Brodeur from the slot. Versteegs goal was his 21st of the season, one shy of his career high set in the 2008-09 season when he was with Chicago. "I think Steeger is a big game player, a big-game goal scorer. He played on both sides of special teams," Dineen said. "I was happy with the way he responded." Florida protected its one-goal lead in the third period by clogging the neutral zone and keeping the Devils shots from the perimeter. "We did a good job coming back," Campbell said, "blocking shots, doing what (good teams) do." Samuelsson added an empty-net goal at 19:35 to make it 3-1. "A game like this late in the year is better than a game like this earlier in the year," Clemmensen added. "For us to do it here is good. Its a road win; good for us." Florida was 1 for 3 on the power play and killed New Jerseys only advantage. NOTES: The matinee was Floridas first of the season. The Panthers will play another day game on Sunday at the New York Islanders. ... The teams split the season series 2-2. ... Florida D Jason Garrison sustained an undisclosed lower body injury in the second period and didnt return. ' ' '

ARLINGTON, Texas -- When Ben Zobrist caught a flyball in deep right field, Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon was more concerned about the runner who was going to third base.

Dan Connor Jersey . Zobrist instead made a perfect throw to home plate for a double play to end the Texas eighth inning, and the Rays held on for a 2-0 victory Wednesday, winning the finale of what had been a difficult three-game series in Texas. "Especially in a big situation, where were trying to prevent runs, especially going into the ninth, it felt great," Zobrist said. "It was exciting, and warmed me up just a little bit." Matt Moore (2-0) combined with four relievers on a five-hitter and the Rays got their only runs on a fielders choice grounder by Zobrist and a sacrifice fly by Evan Longoria to win the coldest day game ever at Rangers Ballpark. It was only 39 degrees when the game started after a rain delay of 1 hour, 29 minutes. That was 40 degrees colder than Tuesday night. Texas had runners at second and third with one out in the eighth when pinch-hitter Leonys Martin hit the fly to right. Adrian Beltre tagged up from third base, and David Murphy was ready to advance from second. "I was really surprised on Zos throw. I did not think he had a shot, I thought it was too deep," Maddon said. "But he made an absolutely perfect throw and (catcher Jose Lobaton) did a nice job on the other end." Texas, which had won six of seven since its season-opening loss at Houston, also appeared to have a run in the sixth. Mitch Moreland, the third batter after Moore left the game, beat out an inning-ending double-play grounder. Moreland had already been signalled safe and Nelson Cruz had crossed home plate when interference was called against Jeff Baker at second. Baker slid away from the bag and into the path of shortstop Yunel Escobar, who double-clutched before making the relay throw. "It was obvious (Baker) made no intent to get to the bag," said Rangers manager Ron Washington, who did go out to discuss the call with second base umpire Marty Foster. "He may have done that, but that had no effect on why (Escobar) double- or triple-clutched on the throw." That inning-ending play was much different than the game-ending strike in Monday nights series opener that Texas won 5-4. That game ended with Zobrist batting when Foster was behind home plate and called strike three on a full-count curveball low and outside -- a call the ump later admitted he got wrong. "The last two days were tough days, tough losses for us," Zobrist said. "But getting a win going into an off day certainly feels a lot better, albeit how cold it was and how we didnt necessarily kill the ball." Longoria had a sacrifice fly in the fifth for Tampa Bay, which had lost three in a row and on Thursday has its only day off in a 27-day span to start the season. The Rays start a four-game series at Boston on Friday. Derek Holland (0-1) limited the Rays to two runs and five hits over eight innings. The Texas lefty struck out four and walked three, all those walks coming in the third to load the bases before Zobrists grounder. Moore limited Texas to a single and struck out five, but had six walks and threw 106 pitches -- 52 of them balls with two wild pitches -- in his 5 1-3 innings. He benefited from two double-play grounders, one soon after he came out of the game. "Where the big pitches that really needed to be made, I was locked into those moments," Moore said. "From that, we can be happy with what the results were." Cesar Ramos, Jake McGee, Joel Peralta and Fernando Rodney finished out Tampa Bays third shutout of the season. Rodney got his first save. The only other time Moore pitched in Texas was the 2011 AL division series opener, when he threw seven scoreless innings for the Rays. He threw six shutout frames against Cleveland last week in his first start this season. Hollands first walk was to No. 9 hitter Kelly Johnson leading off the third. Johnson eventually scored when Zobrist beat out a throw to first that prevented an inning-ending double play. "I felt like I had better command of my fastball. I got a little erratic (in the third)," Holland said. "I went out there and battled. Im not going to sit here and beat myself up about it. ... It definitely was cold, but Ive got to make my pitches and hes got to make his pitches." NOTES: The only colder start at Rangers Ballpark, which is in its 20th season, was a night game against Boston on April 7, 2007, when it was 38 degrees. Texas is more known for the summer heat. Just two seasons ago, the temperature was at least 100 degrees for 27 games at the park. ... Rangers pitching coach Mike Maddux had to go to the dentist when a crown came loose. Thats why bullpen coach Andy Hawkins visited Holland on the mound in the third. Maddux was back in the dugout soon after that. 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He had 18 penalty minutes and averaged 21:10 seconds of ice time per game. "We are pleased to have reached an agreement with Josh Gorges for the 2011-12 season," said Canadiens general manager Pierre Gauthier in a statement. "He is a very reliable defencceman for our club. Marcus Spears Jersey. " The 26-year-old from Kelowna, B.C., has played with Montreal for six seasons. Gorges suffered a season-ending injury to his right knee on December 26 at Long Island. "Josh is recovering extremely well from his knee injury that kept him out of the lineup for half of the regular season and the playoffs," said Gauthier. "We look forward to seeing him at training camp." ' ' '

MINNEAPOLIS - With the game tied in the bottom of the 10th inning, Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum packed the infield as tightly as he could to make it as hard as possible for Josh Willingham to find a hole.

Personalized Bears Jersey . The Minnesota Twins slugger found one anyway. Willingham ripped a single down the left-field line, scoring Darin Mastroianni to lift the Twins to an 8-7 victory on Friday night. It was Willinghams second game-ending hit in the last 10 days. "Willie just seems to have a flair for being up late in the game," Mastroianni said. Willingham hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth to beat the As on May 29. He also singled and scored on Justin Morneaus ninth-inning triple Friday night, tying it at 7. Ryan Doumit and Trevor Plouffe homered for the Twins (23-34), who have won eight of their last 10 games as they try to climb out of the AL Central basement. "Winning brings confidence in everybody," Willingham said. "Weve been winning more lately, so everybodys more confident. I dont think we ever get down or feel like were out of a game when we get down a few runs early." Alfonso Soriano homered twice and had three RBIs and Starlin Castro added a homer and a triple for the Cubs, who have lost 19 of their last 23 games. Willinghams hit salvaged the night for the Twins after they wasted a chance to win the game in the ninth. Minnesota had the winning run at third base with nobody out after Morneaus tying triple against Shawn Camp (2-3). Sveum had Camp walk Chris Parmelee intentionally, then pulled left fielder Joe Mather in from the outfield and put him at second base as part of a jam-packed, drawn-in infield. Alexi Casilla hit a chopper to second baseman Darwin Barney, who got pinch-runner Denard Span at home plate to keep the game tied. Brian Dozier flew out to centre field to send the game to extra innings. Sveum went to the same configuration when Camp walked Darin Mastroianni before Ben Revere put down a sacrifice and Jamey Carroll reached on an infield hit to put runners on the corners with one out. But third baseman Ian Stewart had no chance on Willinghams hard-hit ball down the line, leaving the Twins to celebrate on the field. "I knew they brought an extra guy in the infield," Willingham said. "I wasnt paying attention to where they were. I was just trying to hit the ball somewhere." Matt Capps (1-3) pitched a scoreless 10th to pick up the win and Revere had three hits in the start for Span, who had an illness. It was another gut punch for the Cubs bullpen, which entered the night with the 24th-ranked ERA in the majors. Travis Wood gave up three runs and six hits in five innings, but Randy Wells allowed two runs and James Russell served up a solo homer to Doumit in the seventh that gave Minnesota a 6-5 lead. "I just went with the two best guys that Ive had all year," Sveum said of Russell and Camp. "Once we battled back there, with Russell and Camp youre going to run them to whatever their pitch count is in those situations." Soriano hit a two-run blast off Glen Perkins in the eighth inning for his 29th career multihomer game, putting the Cubs in front. The ball landed in the third deck in left field at spacious Target Field, an estimated 440 feet from home plate. Soriano also had a 431-foot solo homer in the first inning that put the Cubs up 2-0 and pumped up thousands of fans who made the trip from Chicagos North side. The last time these two teams played, the Twins visited Wrigley Field in 2009 and seemingly brought the entire Twin Cities with them. Twins fans took over the old yard and Cubs fans aimed to return the favour this weekend. Target Field was awash in Cubbie blue, even though there was no Old Style to be found. During the seventh-inning stretch, the throng thundered "root, root, root for the Cubbies!" and chanted "Lets Go Cubs!" after Sorianos homer in the eighth. Just like they have on most occasions at home this season, the Cubs fans left disappointed. NOTES: Sorianos first homer was the 350th of his career. ... Joe Mauer missed his fifth straight game with a sprained right thumb, but Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said Mauer was available to pinch hit and likely would return to the lineup on Saturday. ... Parmelee played after being called up from Triple-A Rochester earlier Friday. He took a spill over a railing and into the camera well while trying to chase down a fly ball in foul territory in the fourth inning, but wasnt hurt. ... The Twins signed second-round pick Mason Melotakis, a LHP from Northwestern State, and fourth-rounder Zach Jones, a RHP from San Jose State. ... The Twins send LHP Scott Diamond (4-1, 1.86) to the mound on Saturday for Game 2 against RHP Jeff Samardzija (5-3, 3.13). Diamond has pitched at least six innings in five of his six starts. Samardzija has been lights out at home, but is just 2-2 with a 4.45 ERA on the road. 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"It doesnt matter what year you are when youre talking about those numbers and the league we are (in), I think tells you all you need to know." The Aggies (10-2, 6-2 SEC) scored touchdowns on their first six drives to build a 42-7 halftime lead and coast to their first 10-win season since 1998. "Thats something that nobody can ever take from them, and it was real important for them to accomplish that," Sumlin said of reaching double digit wins. About the only drama in this one came when Manziel was shaken up on a tackle at the end of a run in the first quarter. "You worry, but just talking with him and talking with our medical people we knew it wasnt very severe pretty quickly," Sumlin said. "He was the first guy saying he wanted to get back in there." Johnny Football missed just four plays before returning with a brace on his left knee. And it didnt seem to slow him down one bit. The Aggies were up 21-0 when he returned, and he threw touchdown passes on three straight possessions to end the first half. He scored on an 18-yard run to start the third quarter, and added another rushing touchdown when he bulled in from 1-yard out early in the fourth. Manziel added 67 yards rushing and completed 32 of 44 passes on Saturday. He has thrown for 24 touchdowns and ran for 19 this season. The win snaps A&Ms three-game losing streak to Missouri (5-7, 2-6 SEC), and will keep the Tigers from becoming bowl eligible for the first time since 2004. "We dont act like this is just real unusual that they scored some points," Missouri coach Gary Pinkel said. "Its not. Were talking about a great quarterback. Im certainly disappointed we didnt play better (but) the things he did to us, he did to a lot of people." Backup quarterback Corbin Berkstresser started for Missouri with James Franklin out after having a concussion last week. He threw for 276 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. Missouris Kendial Lawrence had 16 carries for 87 yards and a touchdown to surpass 1,000 yards rushing this season. Brian Urlacher Bears Jersey. "The last three years Ive been here we always went to a bowl game," Lawrence said. "So this is tough to end this way." After Manziels touchdown run in the third, Taylor Bertolet hit a 50-yard field goal. LDamian Washington got in front of the defence on a 74-yard catch and run near the end of the third quarter to cut A&Ms lead to 52-16. Berkstresser tossed another touchdown with about seven minutes left. Manziel was intercepted by E.J. Gaines late in the third quarter, and the Tigers capitalized on that turnover with a 1-yard run by Berkstresser early in the fourth. Manziels last touchdown run came with about 12 minutes left to extend Texas A&Ms lead to 59-23. He returned for one play of the next drive before being going to the bench to a round of applause as he flashed the Aggies Gig Em sign. The Aggies are hoping that Saturdays performance will give Manziel a final push before Heisman voting closes. A group a fans unfurled a homemade sign that read (hash)heisMANZIEL during the game. When he was shaken up, Manziel was brought down by a tackle to his left leg and held his left knee. He remained on the turf for a couple of minutes while trainers checked him out. The crowd was silent for a bit before a chant of "Johnny, Johnny" erupted. He was helped to his feet and walked off the field on his own power. Backup Jameill Showers went in for the next play and Christine Michael scored his second touchdown on a 38-yard run to push A&Ms lead to 21-0. Manziel missed the first three plays of A&Ms next possession, before returning to start the second quarter. He capped his first drive back with a 4-yard touchdown pass to Ryan Swope to make it 28-0. Texas A&M got the ball back after a fumble. Manziel was under heavy pressure on the ensuing drive, and escaped two diving defenders to throw a 5 yard touchdown pass to Mike Evans on the run. His next touchdown pass was much the same as he wriggled out a defender diving at his leg and juked another defender before running to the opposite side of the field and finding Uzoma Nwachukwu to make it 42-0. The Tigers used a fake punt to extend a drive and Lawrence scored on a 4-yard run just before halftime to leave A&M up 42-7. Michael got A&M going with a 1-yard touchdown run on its first drive to make it 7-0. A 2-yard run by Ben Malena pushed the lead to 14-0. ' ' '