Tom Dixon Mirror Ball Lamps



Tom Dixon Lamps

Tom Dixon Mirror Ball lamps: blown like bubble gum into a mould, these plastic spheres are metalised internally to give a mirror finish, which focuses the light from the bulb, projecting a soft, broad beam of light. The chrome look has the added benefit of making the exterior highly reflective: a refreshing alternative to the overwhelming orthodoxy of technical lighting.

The versatile Mirror Ball collection, designed by Tom Dixon, offers a lamp for every function: Mirror Balls hang in a voluptuous chandelier, sit on a stand to read from, or are scattered around the floor; the Mirror Blob sconces wash light over ceiling or floor; the Mini Mirror Ball is the perfect table lamp.

Available from:
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Modern Lighter


Modern Lighter

This is the most beautiful lighter that was ever created. It is made of sleek brushed aluminum and it is perfect for Kitchen, Fireplace, Food Warmers, Candles, BBQ, etc. It uses standard butane (which is not included but available from supermarkets, hardware stores, etc).

Available from:
http://www.nova68.com

Enzo Mari La Pantera



Enzo Mari La Pantera

Watch out for "La Pantera" or "The Panther"! Super graphic styled mod Panther screenprint designed by Enzo Mari in 1963 for Danese Milano, Italy . A classic in the history of Modern Design! From Enzo Mari's nature series. A happy and stylish artwork that will brighten up any room and provide joy for both adults and children! A stylish alternative in your modern room and office!

Available from:
http://www.nova68.com

Foscarini Twiggy Lamp


Foscarini Twiggy Lamp

Ample, linear, essential design combined with strong flexibility characterise formal elegance and light sophistication of Twiggy. Suspension lamp made with lacquered composite material on a fibreglass base, available in two sizes.

Available from:
http://www.nova68.com

Apple iPhone Dock


Apple iPhone Dock

An elegant place for iPhone to call home on a desk or in the living room, the iPhone Dock offers easy access to a USB port for syncing or charging and audio line out for connecting to powered speakers. Get three useful iPhone accessories in a single package: an iPhone Dock, an Apple USB Power Adapter, and an Apple Dock Connector to USB Cable.

Available from:

http://store.apple.com

Apple iPhone Bluetooth


Apple iPhone Bluetooth Headset

Answer iPhone calls wirelessly with this compact and lightweight Bluetooth Headset. Also includes the iPhone Dual Dock and iPhone Bluetooth Travel Cable.

Enjoy wireless convenience and crystal-clear audio when talking on your iPhone. The iPhone Bluetooth Headset features a single button that lets you make and receive phone calls simply and intuitively. And the innovative design is sure to turn a few heads.

Available from:
http://store.apple.com

Sony Cybershot DSC-T20


Sony Cybershot DSC-T20
8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom and Super Steady Shot
  • 8.1-megapixel Super HAD CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints
  • Carl Zeiss 3x optical zoom lens; 2.5-inch LCD display
  • High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 3200) allows for shooting even in low-light conditions
  • MPEG Movie VX Fine mode captures VGA (640 x 480) audio/video clips at high frame rate
  • HD output; HD slide show with music feature
The Sony Cybershot DSC-T20 features Ultra-slim dimensions, sleek design and four fashion color choices make the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T20 camera a brilliant style accessory to capture and relive the magic of life. Sony Cybershot DSC-T20's 8.1-megapixel resolution captures more detail for big prints and tight comps. The advanced Bionz processor powers new capabilities like Face Detection, in-camera retouching and red-eye reduction, D-Range Optimization, and 9-Point AF. The Sony Double Anti-Blur Solution lets you shoot sharp, clear low-light images without flash to preserve the mood -- and new HD output lets you share memories with family and friends with spectacular high-definition clarity and impact on compatible HDTV screens.
The Sony Cybershot DSC-T20 is offered in 4 great colors.

Available from:
http://www.amazon.com

$75 million "Portabello Estate"







Ultra Modern Organic Architectural Masterpiece

30,000 square feet of living space for $75,000,000

Portabello Estate
4627 Brighton Road
Corona Del Mar, CA 92625

It's all about the curves baby! One of the most expensive homes in America happens to be this ultra modern free flowing dream house in Corona Del Mar.  We love the curves on this beauty although the interior is not our cup of tea (they should have consulted nova68.com). If you can afford this "over the top" decadent wonderful masterpiece, expect to make a lot of new friends (and maybe loose your old ones as well). But at least you can have a chance to feel how the Roman Emperor Nero must have felt at the high of the Roman Empire (let's not discuss what happened later on). Maybe that's why the current owner wants to sell.

The Portabello estate belongs to Frank Pritt, who in 1982 founded software maker Attachmate Corp., a large privately held technology company in Bellevue, Wash. In the late 1990s, Pritt bought three oceanfront homes on Brighton Road for a total of about $13 million. He tore down the houses and spent four years building Portabello. Pritt, who sold his company last year, has retired to Washington.

Gracing three oceanfront lots in Cameo Shores, this soft contemporary masterwork is both defined by its stunning seaside site—and redefines the luxury lifestyle ideal. Most every room provides a breathtaking panorama of the majestic Pacific Ocean, serene beach coves and the spectacular coastline from Dana Point to Palos Verdes.

A study in sensuous curves, the home unfolds as a nautilus shell, with an immense, sun-washed grotto at its center, surrounded by beautiful "chambers" including eight opulent bedroom suites and living areas that open seamlessly to the incomparable seafront. Noteable highlights of this landmark property are too numerous to capture in text, and include: 2-story grotto with a pool, 2 spas, swim-up bar, tunnel slide, poolside lounge room and barbeque area; entertainment level with bowling alley, Art Deco theater, automotive museum, cafe, full exercise facility. Approximately 2,000 square foot 2-bedroom master suite, expansive living areas, immense oceanfront lawn/terraces.

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Modern Jewelry



Modern Jewelry


The Cubic bracelet is designed to form angular contours around the wrist giving it a modern edgy look. The bracelet can be adjusted to fit nearly any size wrist simply by removing excess pieces. The incredible strength serves not only as a simple linking mechanism, but it also provides hours of entertainment.

Available from:
http://www.nova68.com

Apple 80 GB iPod 5.5


Apple 80 GB iPod Video AAC/MP3 Player White (5.5 Generation)

We love the Apple iPod and this latest 5.5 Generation can hold 20,000 songs, thousands of pictures, video, etc. Presented in a clean white edition!

  • iPod holds 20,000 songs, many hours of video, thousands of photos, and more on 80 GB of storage
  • Download songs, podcasts, videos, games, and more from the iTunes Store
  • Large, 2.5-inch, 320x240-pixel, color display screen is 60-percent brighter
  • Search function lets you type out the name of a song with the Click Wheel for instant results
  • Measures 2.4 x 4.1 x 0.55 inches (WxHxD) and weighs 5.5 ounces
Now that you can buy movies from the iTunes Store and sync them to your iPod, the whole world is your theater. With the Apple 80 GB iPod with Video Playback in hand, those movies fit comfortably next to TV shows, new iPod games, podcasts, audiobooks, photo albums, and, of course, an entire library of music--up to 20,000 songs. How much can your pocket hold? That's up to you and your iPod, but no matter how you organize it, the iPod holds loads of songs and plenty of hours of video.



Your iPod library can now contain new iPod games, feature films, and up to 20,000 songs.


The same great iPod interface and ease of use that goes great in any hand.
With all your music at your fingertips, you may never want to stop listening. Lucky thing your iPod plays audio for hours and hours, or if you'd rather watch, you can feast your eyes on movies and TV shows for several hours without draining your battery. And you can count on the iPod to help you pack light. It is almost hard to explain exactly how 80 GB of storage can fit into an iPod that's the same size as the 60 GB model before it. However it happened, it means you can carry more music and video absolutely anywhere you go. And with a 60-percent brighter screen, the vibrant display gives your album art, photos, and video extra oomph. As always, iPod makes finding what you want to hear a breeze. Plus, a new interface lets you search your iPod using the patented Click Wheel. And if you're a fan of live albums, classical works, or anything that sounds best when it is played continuously, iPod supports gapless playback that seamlessly transitions from one song to another.

Music, Movies and TV Shows
Finding and playing music on your iPod is simple. Use the Click Wheel to adjust volume, navigate songs, or browse the Music menu by artists, composer, album, song, genre, or playlist. Want to mix things up? Simply click Shuffle Songs. iPod makes your music look as good as it sounds, thanks to its big, bright color display. Album art appears alongside your songs in the Now Playing screen, so you can see your music as you play it. After all, iPod loves music as much as you do.

Now you can watch a movie while waiting in line for tickets to one. Download movies from the iTunes Store, then sync them to your iPod to watch anywhere, anytime. The iPod's gorgeous display--now 60-percent brighter--makes your movies pop. And thanks to improved video playback time, iPod keeps you entertained for several hours--even longer if you reduce brightness using the new brightness control.

As for television programs, there's always something good on iPod. Browse thousands of episodes of your favorite TV shows on the iTunes Store, buy them for just a couple dollars each, then sync them to your iPod. Watch last night's episodes this morning, or buy a whole TV series and settle in for a pocket-size marathon. All your TV episodes display in order, so you can navigate them easily, and every episode you buy from iTunes is optimized to look great on the iPod's crystal-clear, 320 x 240-pixel display.

Podcasts, Audiobooks, Games, and Photos
The iTunes Store features thousands of free podcasts--radio-type shows you subscribe to--including indie favorites and offerings from big names such as, ABC News, Comedy Central, ESPN, PBS, NPR, and many more. Browse and subscribe to podcasts, then sync them to your iPod and listen anytime. Even video podcasts sync to go, and all your podcasts appear in their own menu on your iPod, so they're easy to navigate.



The iPod measures up nicely, and is over 30% thinner than the previous fourth generation.


The iTunes Store is the bridge between your iPod and all the content your heart desires.
The digital shelves of the iTunes Store are stocked with thousands of audiobooks, including such exclusives as the entire Harry Potter series. Download what you want, sync to your iPod and catch up on your reading the audio way. Just like podcasts, you can browse audiobooks in their own menu on your iPod. And your iPod automatically recognizes where you left off reading and bookmarks your place, so it is easy to dive back into the story. You can even change the reading speed to suit you--this is a perfect feature for learning a new language.

Now that the iTunes Store features iPod games, you can keep hours of fun at your fingertips. Download brand-new and classic games, including Bejeweled, Texas Hold 'Em, Vortex, Mahjong, Mini Golf, Pac-Man, Tetris, and Zuma, for just a few dollars each, then sync them to your iPod and play along with your favorite tunes. All iPod games from the iTunes Store are designed specifically for the fifth-generation iPod, and all of them look great on the 2.5-inch color display.

If you can fill your iPod with photos, then you've got a ton of images at your disposal. iPod holds tens of thousands of photos that you can sync from your Mac or Windows PC via iTunes. Use the Click Wheel to scroll through photo thumbnails the same way you scroll through song titles. To see a photo full-screen, just click the center button. You can even view photo slideshows--complete with music--on your iPod or on a TV via the optional iPod Video/Photo AV Cable. Select Slideshow Settings, choose the transition effect and the music, and then start the show.

Search, Settings, and Extras
With thousands of songs, audiobooks, and more on your iPod, you need an easy way to search and enjoy your collection. A brand-new, built-in search function lets you use the Click Wheel to type out the name of the song, artist, album, audiobook, or podcast you're looking for, and your iPod returns results instantly as you select letters--finding what you want couldn't be easier.

The fifth-generation iPod lets you customize menus, check capacity, change your language, change how your iPod sounds, and more, all from the easy-to-use Setting menu. Click About to see how many songs are on your iPod and how much room you have left. Click Main Menu to select what items appear in your Main Menu, tweak the built-in equalizer, or set a maximum volume limit--everything you need to personalize your iPod, from backlight timer to clicker sound effects, appear in Settings.

And, lastly, your iPod is loaded with extras. Everything from calendars, contacts, and the World Clock appear in the Extras menu, along with a few more handy items. Take the Screen Lock, for example. Spin the Click Wheel to choose a four-digit combination and protect your iPod from prying eyes. If you forget your combo, you can reset it at your next sync. Or use the built-in stopwatch to log your best times at the gym. And when it's finally time to play, the Extras menu lists all your games, including the ones you purchase from the iTunes Store.

Information Courtesy from:
http://www.amazon.com

Available from:
http://www.amazon.com

Hundred Dollar Bill Wallet



$100.00 Wallet for $24.99

Flash your cash with the Hundred Dollar Bill Wallet.

Stitching is always the first thing that rips in a wallet so it was designed without any parts or stitches. It is simply one single sheet of high tech tyvek folded to create this seamless design.

Tyvek feels like paper but it is actually made of thousands of long plastic fibers creating a surface that is both light weight and durable yet super thin and tear resistant. Tyvek is also water resistant and will protect against the humidity in your pocket which destroys leather.

There is a secret storage area you can use by pulling out the tucked in flaps from the ends, place your things inside and re close the flap back over to hide them.

The tucked in flaps also allow the wallet to expand with use gradually providing you with more room as needed (from 5 up to 25 credit cards). The tyvek will wear in and get soft but will not break. All these amazing properties will give you a wallet that is lightweight, super strong, long-lasting, and thin.

Made from 25% post-consumer recycled content, they are environmentally friendly and can be recycled. Also holds Euro currencies.


Available from:
http://www.nova68.com

Allegro Modern Lighting

Allegro Vivace Brown:






Allegro Modern Lighting Collection

Beautiful dramatic suspension lamps, perfect for a large space.

The Allegro group of lamps create an elegant, fascinating symphony in a suspended, almost magical equilibrium. Aluminum elements seem to flow into each other. As well as illuminating rooms with a pleasant effect of light and shade, the lamp has a hidden and slightly mobile nature. Oscillation makes the aluminum elements vibrate and emit a soft, magical sound. This "musicality" has inspired its names - Allegro ritmico, Allegro vivace and Allegro assai; three versions in different sizes and colors.

When used alone or in a group, Allegro is ideal for creating a visual focal point in any environment. It characterizes and enhances architecture, thanks to the complexity of its language and its interpretation of materials, shapes and volumes. It gives a diffused downwards light that reflects off the ceiling.

Allegro Assai Gold:






Allegro Ritmico Black:





Available from:
http://www.nova68.com



Samsung LNS3252D


Samsung LNS3252D 32" LCD HDTV

If you are an Apple iPod fan, chances are that you may appreciate this Samsung LNS3252D 32" LCD HDTV. Samsung is first on the market to release an all-white alternative to the black box. We like this Samsung LNS3252D 32" LCD HDTV because it is beautiful enough to look at, even when it is not being used. Nice design as well.

Bring your home entertainment together with the 32-inch Samsung LNS3252D LCD television, which includes an integrated HDTV tuner as well as connectivity options for your PC and portable digital audio players. The thin-profile, pearlized white LNS3252D will look great in any bedroom or home entertainment cabinetry. The new 52 series of LCD panels from Samsung's state-of-the-art Gen 7 plant represent an exciting synthesis of design and technology. The thin bezel, hidden speaker cabinet design ensures clean lines as well as a sleek, contemporary look. For gaming enthusiasts, Samsung worked closely with Microsoft engineers to create a special Game Mode that optimizes image quality, sound and response time for realistic video game play. An RS232 port allows users to navigate the player's content on-screen with the LCD remote by connecting the device to the TV via RS232 cables. 52 Series HDTVs feature a 170 degree viewing angle and a 4000:1 dynamic contrast ratio for a true cinematic HDTV picture. Two HDMI connections make it easy to connect the entire range of digital peripheral devices and the unique ?swivel? stand lets users adjust the viewing angle to suit their needs. An integrated ATSC Tuner allows for off air reception of HDTV broadcasts (requires optional HDTV antenna).

Available from:
http://www.amazon.com

Airstream Basecamp


Airstream Basecamp

Airstream is an American Classic!

We love this beautiful new Basecamp which goes from Kitchen to Chill Pad to Toy Hauler in under 5 mintues!

Airstream has partnered with Nissan Design America (NDA) and Kelty outdoor products to produce a lightweight multi-purpose tent-trailer hybrid that blends the convenience of RV travel with the versatility o f car camping, 21st century style. This stylish trailer, designed to be both low cost and flexible, was envisioned as a springboard for outdoor adventures rather than a living room on wheels. Basecamp pays homage to Airstream's past, taking styling and content cues from the original "torpedo" trailer developed by a company founder Wally Byam in the 1930's. The attached tent extension, engineered by outdoor products company Kelty, provides a lightweight way to double the available living space, or a great way to store your gear.

Found at:
http://basecamp.airstream.com/

GE Copenhagen Phone


GE Copenhagen Phone

Found on Amazon.com, this phone looks like a small sculpture!
  • Cordless Telephone
  • Call Waiting Caller ID
  • Includes: Cordless Handset, Base
  • Features: Name and Number Storage
  • Frequency Range: 2.4GHz
Available from:
http://www.amazon.com

Kashiwado Japanese Wooden Design Chair


Kashiwado Chair

If you are looking for something that you would expect to find in a museum, look no further.

The Kashiwado chair is a fabulous yet hard to find icon of modern design. Designed by Isamu Kenmochi for Tendo Japan in 1961. The Kashiwado chair was actually created for a famous Sumo wrestler named Kashiwado from that time. This chair is truly a work of art which takes several weeks to create. Craftsmen first cut out several blocks of the bottom roots of a Japanese cedar (Sugi). They carefully select the best wood with most tree-rings. The blocks are carved and layered on top of each other with a special process. The chair is polished and coated afterwards.

Material: polished cedar wood

Available from:
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Italian Light Stones


Italian Light Stones

Created by Italian designers Marta Laudani & Marco Romanelli with Massimo Noceto, they look great clustered together or scattered along a pathway. Use them inside too if you like... the designers also have an indoor version made of opaque Murano glass called Stone of Glass, but the outdoor ones could be used indoors as well. The lamp is offered in two sizes, both at the same price!

Available from:
http://www.nova68.com

Willy Guhl Loop Chair



Willy Guhl Loop Chair

The perfect modern chair for your pool or patio.

Designed in 1954 by Willy Guhl, together with the Loop Table. Brand new Loop Chair made in Switzerland. The Williy Guhl Loop Chair is a classic. A chair with distinctive and convincing structural clarity. Manufactured with cement/fiber bond with stamped signature.

Available from:
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Modern Light Starburst Chandelier



Starburst Light Cluster

Featured at the Euroluce Milano. Sphere is one of the most attractive modern lamps ever made. This impressive lamp is the centerpiece of any room. 24 handblown Italian glass spheres surround an additional 13 clear light bulbs in the center. Light bulbs are included. Lamp is hard wired and comes with ceiling plate as pictured.

Available from:
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Raindrop Modern Lighting


Raindrop Modern Lighting

Like falling raindrops from the sky, a captivating display of light. These lamps offer a warm and diffused light for any space, while aesthetically combining light and water. This award-winning series of lamps visually enhances every type of architecture. The lamp creates a modern and warm environment perfect for either small and large residential or commercial projects.

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Modern Lamp BPL


Modern Lamp BPL

These amazing globes are realized with hand-made white woven polyester. Internal structure in electrostatic painted iron. The woven fabric is knotted to wooden casts and then deformed in a steam oven, giving it its three-dimensional state with little bubbles. BPL has won the "Excellent Swedish Design Award". The soft shade is easily removed for relamping and can be hand washed or dry cleaned. Perfect for both residential and commercial projects since it is UL listed.

Available from:
http://www.nova68.com

Murano Lamp



Murano Lamp


The most beautiful Murano lamp we have ever seen. We can see this as a centerpiece in both a modern and classic home.
The beauty of light perfected! Exquisite Italian glass chandelier made in Murano, Venice. This luxurious lamp is crafted by hand with the utmost care to detail by master glass makers. This wonderful chandelier shows such amazing and intricate details. Fifteen arms of hand blown Murano glass & metal. The perfect fit for both classical and modern interiors.

This item is hand made by Italian glass masters in Murano and obviously not mass-produced which is precisely the reason we like it. Each is a "one off" piece, entirely made by hand. Please note that due to this peculiar uniqueness, customer must be able to accept understandable variations in color, size , as well as minor imperfections that are normal for unique hand made works of art.

Available from:
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Joe DiMaggio Chair


Joe DiMaggio Chair

A classic inspired by baseball legend, Joe DiMaggio! Designed in 1970. Originally in leather, Joe, an oversized baseball glove, is now being reissued in a new luxurious self cushioning polymer for indoor and outdoor use. Joe adds a smile to any environment at a price that doesn't break the bank. Joe came to international attention in 1972 with the new york exhibition 'italy : a new domestic landscape' at the MoMa - museum of modern art. This is a factory brand new authorized production by Heller. Joe, in tobacco brown and monumental marble grey. Play ball!

Available from:
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Beverly Hills Modern


Beverly Hills Modern
1159 Angelo Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 5 full baths
  • 1 half baths
Listed at: $6,495,000

Architect unknown but what a gem!

What you've been waiting for at the end of a very long private drive stunning contemporary with the union of gallery scale & light. Big art walls, limestn floors, indoor/outdoor flow to big open spaces filled with sunlight, pool, lawn & monumental trees. State of the art kit/fam rm, a/v, media rm, beautiful lge baths and closets. Big & sexy mstr suite with sun terrace, giant bath & closet room. The finest fixtures, appliances, hardware, tile & stone. This one will NOT disappoint.

Sunset Strip Brokerage
9200 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90069
Tel: (310) 205-0305

John Lautner Segal House Malibu



John Lautner Segal Residence
Malibu, California
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 5 full baths
Currently under contract for $33,500,000

Once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire a world class architectural estate, The Segel Residence by John Lautner- 1979. 80 feet of frontage on Carbon Beach. Call listing agent for details. Pre-qualified clients only.

Jonah Wilson
  • Tel: (310) 205-0305
  • Jonah.Wilson @sothebysrealty.com

Richard Neutra Modern Architecture


Richard Neutra for Sale

The Neutra Office Building

2379 Glendale Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90039

Listed at $3,500,000

A City of LA Landmark - on the National Register of Historic Places.
The only surviving example of Neutra commercial design that is still intact!
Own/protect a Trophy Property by one of the seminal architects of the Modernist movement in Los Angeles.

Approx. 4,875 sf (office + 2 Apts residential in rear)
Approx. 7,405 sf lot – 50’ street frontage - 2 car parking
Original Neutra-designed built-ins and interior detailing.
Open floor plan suitable for Creative Office/related uses.

2379 Glendale Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90039

Note from hotnewdesign.blogspot.com to realtors: we love Neutra but we would have liked to see a classic 1950's Benz in front of this building, instead of the 1980's Benz which nobody wants to remember. Please do this building some justice.


Found on:
http://www.neutra.org

Seibert Architects Sarasota


Seibert Architects Sarasota

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3.5
Square Footage: 2,630 s.f./3,570 gross s.f.
Year Built: 2007 Renovation Complete
Architect: Seibert Architects
Offered At: $1,200,000

Available from:
http://www.modernsarasota.com

Paul Rudolph Cohen House


Paul Rudolph Cohen House

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2.5
Square Footage: 2303/4212
Year Built: 1955
Architect: Paul Rudolph / Seibert Architects restoration 2004-present
Offered At: $1,599,000

Waterfront island dwelling designed by Paul Rudolph Architect for Sarasota mayor + art patrons, the Cohens. Beautiful private grounds (just under 27,000 sf), boat dock with access to Gulf of Mexico + Sarasota Bay. This house has 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and is sheer architectural pleasure inside and out. Tropical grounds hide avocado, orange, grapefruit, key lime and starfruit trees.

Listed at:
http://www.modernsarasota.com