Attention, but a few words about my dad. he has an unparalleled work ethic and gift for making friends with people, regardless who they are or where they come from. my dad and i are both passionate sports fans. when i was seven, he took me to the 1972 nfc championship game at rfk stadium just two miles from here. upper deck, section 503, row 3, seats 8 and 9. when i was 17, we sat in the same seats for the 1982 nfc championship game. in 1995 when i was 30, we are at camden yards together when cal ripken plated his 2131st game and broke liou ger ig's record.