BUSINESS
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When will cannabis business open in Steuben County? Union Chill renovating Corning site
by Jeff Smith on November 13, 2024
The pace of progress is picking up at the Corning building that will house a cannabis dispensary, delivery service and events space.
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Senate GOP leader candidates oppose cannabis reform (Newsletter: November 13, 2024)
by Tom Angell on November 13, 2024
Harris didn’t want to talk marijuana, Joe Rogan says; Feds fund hemp construction; Polish cannabis decrim; PA medical cannabis expansion blocked Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… Free
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California cannabis tax rate set to increase
by John Schroyer on November 13, 2024
Insiders say another big tax hike could be a nail in the coffin for the state's legal cannabis market.
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Missouri's medical marijuana program contributes millions more to veteran services
by Nick Sloan on November 12, 2024
Since dispensaries opened in October 2020, Missouri’s medical marijuana program has exceeded $1 billion in sales.
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Marijuana firms Eaze, Green Dragon to relaunch after $10M infusion
by Margaret Jackson on November 12, 2024
Rebranded Eaze raised $10 million to acquire select assets of Eaze Technology to fund the reopening of 70 Eaze and Green Dragon locations.
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Senate GOP leader candidates oppose cannabis reform (Newsletter: November 13, 2024)
by Tom Angell on November 13, 2024
Harris didn’t want to talk marijuana, Joe Rogan says; Feds fund hemp construction; Polish cannabis decrim; PA medical cannabis expansion blocked Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… Free
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Letter: Maine must act on medical marijuana regulation
by Deb Sayer on November 13, 2024
Ironically, the recreational cannabis market is better regulated.
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Kentucky voters in 50 counties approve sale of medical marijuana
by Christie Battista on November 13, 2024
Voters in some Kentucky towns and counties decided if medical cannabis will be allowed in their local areas on Tuesday.
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Marijuana firms Eaze, Green Dragon to relaunch after $10M infusion
by Margaret Jackson on November 12, 2024
Rebranded Eaze raised $10 million to acquire select assets of Eaze Technology to fund the reopening of 70 Eaze and Green Dragon locations.
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How does a marijuana dispensary shut down?
by Jacob Newton on November 12, 2024
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The marijuana industry in South Dakota appears to be slowing, with medical cannabis patient card numbers declining in recent months, and the third push for recreati…
CBD
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CBD shows promise in managing fever and inflammation
by Eric W. Dolan on November 13, 2024
A new study has found that cannabidiol (CBD) reduces fever in mice by decreasing pro-inflammatory markers and increasing anti-inflammatory responses, suggesting its potential as an alternative for managing fever and inflammation through immune system modulation.
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Cannabidiol Oil Market Expected to Expand at 32.65% CAGR, Projected to Hit $3.12 Billion by 2030 As Reveale...
by Insightace Analytic on November 13, 2024
According to the latest research by InsightAce Analytic, the global CBD (Cannabidiol) Oil market is valued at US$ 252.31 Million in 2021, and it is expected to reach US$ 3124.66 Million by 2030, with a CAGR of 32.65% during a forecast period of 2022-2030.
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iHemp Michigan Now Offering Cannabis Credit Card
by Staff Writer on November 13, 2024
GRAND HAVEN - iHemp Michigan is now offering a way for CBD stores and Cannabis dispensaries to increase business sales with a credit card for their customers that does not use the regular credit card system like Visa and MasterCard. Proceeds from the credit card program support iHemp operations. iHemp Michigan has partnered with a
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'Sleepy cannabis': Cannabinol effectively increases sleep, study suggests
by Posted by the WHN News Desk on November 13, 2024
Cannabinol increased both NREM and REM sleep, leading to increased total sleep time, with a comparable effect to the known sleep drug zolpidem.
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The three Ps of local cannabis: Pure Options, Pincanna and Pleasantrees
by By CHRIS SILVA on November 13, 2024
The results of the 2024 Top of the Town contest highlight what Lansing residents have known for years: The area is home to some of the most innovative, consumer-focused cannabis companies in Michigan.
CRIME
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150 kilos of Cannabis and other drugs seized in Merida during police raid
by written by Yucatan Times on November 13, 2024
In a swift police operation, on Tuesday, November 12, federal agents raided a warehouse and arrested Fabián Alejandro B.S and Wilberth B., Epitacio (aka) “Titis” head of the drug cartel in Yucatan, with two of his operators Enrique Epitacio E, and Ruth Abigail S.P. The detainee known as Epitacio was supposedly the leader of a
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Pair arrested after search of illegal cannabis store, RCMP says
by Mark Hodgins on November 13, 2024
Two people will be in court in December after the RCMP executed a search warrant at an “illegal cannabis storefront” in Lucasville earlier this week. The Mounties say the investigation started on November 10, when Halifax Regional Police contacted the RCMP about a an aggravated assault in front of the store on Lucasville Road. Police
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Police seize 5 kg Cannabis in Vizianagaram district
by DC Correspondent on November 13, 2024
Vizianagaram Rural Police arrested two with 5 kg of cannabis in Dwarapudi village; mobiles and cash seized during the raid
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Drugs disguised as dog treats seized by Metro Vancouver Transit Police
by vancouversun on November 12, 2024
Transit Police Const. Amanda Steed says the fentanyl had been processed using moulds designed for dog treats, disguising the potent drug.
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Fairfield police: Over 8,200 cannabis plants seized from 8 grow houses
by Tim Fang on November 12, 2024
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CBD shows promise in managing fever and inflammation
by Eric W. Dolan on November 13, 2024
A new study has found that cannabidiol (CBD) reduces fever in mice by decreasing pro-inflammatory markers and increasing anti-inflammatory responses, suggesting its potential as an alternative for managing fever and inflammation through immune system modulation.
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Ohio considers bill to ban 'intoxicating hemp' products
by http://www.facebook.com/nbc24wnwo on November 12, 2024
(WKRC file)
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We Need to Ensure Legal Cannabis Is Safe
by Yasmin Hurd on November 12, 2024
Today’s cannabis plant is highly cultivated and incredibly potent. Treating it like a commodity, and not a testable, regulated medicine, is hurting people
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Convenience stores, smoke shops leaving CBD behind
by Debra Borchardt on November 12, 2024
The data shows these stores are selling intoxicating hemp products instead.
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Staying Trim During The Holidays With Marijuana THCV
by Sarah Johns on November 8, 2024
The Fresh Toast - The festive season offers up so many irresistible treats. Here is help staying trim during the holidays with marijuana THCV.
CULTURE
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Man arrested in Greater Noida for running illegal cannabis cultivation setup inside his flat
by India TV News on November 12, 2024
The Uttar Pradesh Police arrested Rahul Chaudhary in Greater Noida for illegally cultivating cannabis using advanced aeroponic techniques in his apartment.
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Isle of Man cannabis cultivation facility backed by planners
by @BBCNews on November 12, 2024
The GrowLab Organics complex in Ballasalla will cultivate medicinal cannabis for exportation.
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Police Use Drones to Detect and Destroy 5 Acres of Cannabis Cultivation
by DC Correspondent on November 12, 2024
ASR District: Police identified and destroyed cannabis cultivation spanning 5 acres using drone technology in Degalaraya, part of the Solabam Panchayat in G. Madugula mandal in the district....
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Cannabis Culture Film Festival of Stoner Movies Held in Camden
by Dan Ulloa on November 11, 2024
The Cannabis Culture film festival featuring a range of stoner movies was held in the City of Camden this past weekend.
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Cannabis farm bust down road from Newcastle Emlyn police station
by @BBCNews on November 7, 2024
Some residents were not surprised, with one local saying she had smelt it for months.
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High Times In Seattle: How Perceptions Toward Marijuana Have Shifted
by Naja Johnson on November 13, 2024
In 2012, marijuana was legalized for recreational use in the state of Washington. Washington state became the second state next to Colorado to legalize the recreational use of cannabis, shifting the legal precedent surrounding medicinal and recreational drugs. In 2024, recreational marijuana use is legal in 24 states, whereas medicinal use is legal in 13...
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Cannabis Culture Film Festival of Stoner Movies Held in Camden
by Dan Ulloa on November 11, 2024
The Cannabis Culture film festival featuring a range of stoner movies was held in the City of Camden this past weekend.
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Failed oversight: Beset by infighting, a toxic culture, and an investigation into its leadership, the Cannabis Control Commission isn't effectively performing its functions
by Worcester Business Journal on November 11, 2024
A months-long WBJ investigation shows how a dysfunctional agency hollowed out by turnover, bogged down by infighting, and plagued by a fuzzy leadership structure is impeding businesses in a struggling industry.
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Marijuana hospitalizing Michigan kids at ‘worrisome’ rate after legalization
by BridgeMichigan on November 8, 2024
Unintentional marijuana use is spiking among young children, while the district is dealing with hundreds of incidents involving weed and vape pens.
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Cannabis cultivation, production facility opens in village of Matteson
by audacy on November 7, 2024
The cannabis company 4Front Ventures cut a ribbon Wednesday for the ceremonial opening of a massive cultivation and production facility in the village of Matteson. Mayor Sheila Chalmers-Currin cut the ribbon with the company CEO Andrew Thut.
EDIBLES
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Top 5 Must-Have Gifts for Every Cannabis Aficionado
by NewsWatch on November 13, 2024
Cannabis culture has grown in leaps and bounds. It’s become a lifestyle choice no longer relegated to college dropouts and “stoners.” Now that the drug is legalized in 24 states in the U.S. for recreational use, cannabis connoisseurs are regarded as an educated set, enlightening their fellow smokers on the difference between strains, potency and
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Cannabis-infused edibles see 7% increase in usage
by Natalie Campbell on November 12, 2024
There is a 7% increase in the use of edibles or cannabis infused food. Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton says the figure has moved from 6.6% in 2016 to 13% in the 2023 National Drug Prevalence Survey.
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Hi On Nature: Elevating Cannabis With Explosive Flavors and All-Natural Ingredients
by Cannabis Now on November 12, 2024
A family-run business crafting bold, hemp-derived edibles and vapes for unparalleled cannabis experiences.
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8 best cannabis-infused edibles in Michigan—and where to find them
by @gandernewsroom on November 12, 2024
Hundreds of Michigan stoners decided: These are the brands that make the best cannabis-infused edibles in Michigan.
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High Notes: Budget Rosin, Cinnamon Edibles and Golden Goat's Comeback
by Herbert Fuego on November 12, 2024
Fall in Colorado has brought a budget line of rosin that tastes anything but cheap, a value-packed take on Zkittlez genetics and the return of Golden Goat.
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8 best cannabis-infused edibles in Michigan—and where to find them
by @gandernewsroom on November 12, 2024
Hundreds of Michigan stoners decided: These are the brands that make the best cannabis-infused edibles in Michigan.
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High Notes: Budget Rosin, Cinnamon Edibles and Golden Goat's Comeback
by Herbert Fuego on November 12, 2024
Fall in Colorado has brought a budget line of rosin that tastes anything but cheap, a value-packed take on Zkittlez genetics and the return of Golden Goat.
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4,600 THC edibles, about 100 pounds of marijuana seized during traffic stop
by Pat Reavy, KSL.com on November 12, 2024
A minor traffic violation lead to a big drug bust on I-80 on Monday.
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Marijuana edibles, vape pens in Michigan schools prompt calls for reform
by BridgeMichigan on November 11, 2024
Pot use for students isn’t new. But Michigan school leaders say they worry about students using vapes or marijuana edibles.
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Infused beverages lead Election Day marijuana product sales spike
by Chris Casacchia on November 8, 2024
Marijuana product sales jumped nearly 6% on Election Day compared to the previous three Tuesdays, according to Headset.
JOBS
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Report: Michigan’s cannabis job market ranks second in nation
by MIRS News.com on November 12, 2024
Michigan ripped to the top of the job growth market in the cannabis space and came in second behind California for the number of cannabis jobs per state as of March, according to a new industry report. The Vangst Cannabis Staffing Platform 2024 Cannabis Jobs Report has Michigan adding 11,431 jobs
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How to kickstart a career in cannabis
by GreenState Contributor on October 31, 2024
Want to learn how to get a fulfilling career in cannabis? Find out from an industry insider now on GreenState.
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Fab 5 Freddy's B NOBLE Pushes Fair Access To Cannabis Jobs Through Free Training Grants Initiative
by Patricio Liddle on October 25, 2024
Fab 5 Freddy's cannabis training grants empower Floridians with education, boost social equity and pave paths to access Florida's industry.
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7 In-Demand Jobs in Cannabis Cultivation
by @mgretailer on October 17, 2024
We spoke with industry staffing agencies, executive headhunters, and networking organizations to find the most in-demand jobs in cannabis cultivation.
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VP Harris pledges Black jobs in federal marijuana legalization
by Chris Roberts on October 15, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris is pledging to legalize adult-use marijuana nationwide and “opportunities” for Black Americans if she's elected.
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7 In-Demand Jobs in Cannabis Cultivation
by @mgretailer on October 17, 2024
We spoke with industry staffing agencies, executive headhunters, and networking organizations to find the most in-demand jobs in cannabis cultivation.
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VP Harris pledges Black jobs in federal marijuana legalization
by Chris Roberts on October 15, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris is pledging to legalize adult-use marijuana nationwide and “opportunities” for Black Americans if she's elected.
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Legal Cannabis Employment Drops in US, Increases in NJ
by New Jersey Business Magazine on October 9, 2024
Vangst found that there are now 417,493 full-time equivalent jobs supported by the legal cannabis industry in the U.S. This represents a
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Governor OKs bill to remove marijuana from pre-employment drug test for government jobs
by Marianas Variety News & Views on October 2, 2024
GOVERNOR Arnold I. Palacios on Wednesday approved House Bill 23-50, which removes marijuana from pre-employment drug testing for government job applicants.
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Medical marijuana job protections pass Pittsburgh City Council
by Julia Maruca on September 24, 2024
Pittsburgh City Council gave final approval Tuesday to a bill that gives medical marijuana patients protection against being fired if they test positive for the drug.
POLITICS
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Cannabis Stocks Pop Chris Christie’s Prediction On Trump - Cronos Group (NASDAQ:CRON), Ispire Technology (NASDAQ:ISPR)
by Rolando García on November 12, 2024
Cannabis stocks rally on prediction of Trump descheduling marijuana; MSOS leads gains with a 15% surge, followed by Cronos at nearly 13%.
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Nebraska Medical Marijuana Petition Circulator Enters Guilty Plea In Case Over Ballot Initiative Signatures
by Marijuana Moment on November 12, 2024
The circulator told law enforcement he illegally used a phone book to add signatures to petitions he circulated in addition to legitimate signatures he gathered. By Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner A paid petition circulator for Nebraska’s two successful medical cannabis ballot measures pleaded guilty Friday to a misdemeanor and a $250 fine, down from an
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N.Y. cannabis office approves a 6-month extension for CAURD provisional licenses
by Luke Parsnow on November 12, 2024
The first cohort of provisional licenses is set to expire at the end of this month.
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EXCLUSIVE: Chris Christie Says Trump Will Remove Federal Restrictions On Marijuana, Find 'Sweet Spot' For Crypto Regulation
by Javier Hasse on November 12, 2024
Chris Christie sees Trump descheduling cannabis and easing crypto regulation. Here's what it could mean for investors and business owners alike.
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Missouri’s $1.4 billion cannabis market outpaces states with older programs
by Rebecca Rivas (Missouri Independent) on November 12, 2024
SCIENCE
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This rare health disorder is on the rise in cannabis users
by Stacey Colino on November 12, 2024
Nausea. Severe abdominal pain. Compulsive bathing. These are some of the hallmarks of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, a medical condition that’s on the rise.
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Cannabis Crossed With Strawberry Plants And Drone Monitoring: The Science Of Innovative Grafting
by Javier Hasse on November 11, 2024
Global innovators like Iván from SuperCannabis are advancing cannabis genetics via accessible & experimentation with polypoidy and grafting.
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Science Says Cannabis Can Be Making Us Healthier
by Amy Hansen on November 8, 2024
The Fresh Toast - Science says cannabis can be making us healthier. Trends show marijuana use is replacing some less healthy habits.
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Rescheduling Cannabis: Are We Entering A New Era?
by Lo Friesen on November 8, 2024
This article examines what rescheduling cannabis would involve, the implications for various sectors, and the potential roadblocks that could arise along the way.
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Croptober: The Challenges of Outdoor Cannabis Cultivation
by Madeline Colli on November 7, 2024
In this segment of the cultivation education series, Adam Jacques and Zacariah L. Hildenbrand delve into croptober and the complexities that arise with outdoor, hybrid, and indoor cannabis cultivation.
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Researchers applaud health officials’ push to ease cannabis restrictions
by newsfromscience on November 12, 2024
Proposed rescheduling would make it easier for scientists to acquire and study the drug
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Florida voters fall short in push to legalize recreational marijuana
by David Ovalle on November 6, 2024
More than half of Florida voters approved of Amendment 3, but it did not reach the required 60 percent threshold to pass.
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Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness updates Nestor on how science is moving cannabis products forward for better health
by @wnst on November 3, 2024
In our continuing educational series on modern cannabis and its many benefits, Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness updates Nestor on how the science continues to move forward for gastrointestinal issues, sleep aids, pain management and overall mental and physical health all derived from the plant.
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Navigating the Uncertain Waters of Marijuana Research in the US
by Jean Smith-Gonnell, Nick Ramos on October 3, 2024
In recent years, federal and state governments have taken action to make marijuana research easier. These actions are a step in the right direction, and
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Cannabis Use Rising in Diabetes: What Do Endos Need to Know?
by Marilynn Larkin on October 3, 2024
With little in the way of evidence or professional guidance, endocrinologists have been left on their own when it comes to advising patients.