         #
         #   @method         initialize
         #   @protected
-        #
         ###
 
         initialize: () ->

            ##  dispatched.
            ##
            Backbone.history.start( options )

            return




        ###*
        #   Convenience method to re-render the current page.
        #   Navigates `@home()` if no current @page exists.
        #
        #   @method         refresh
        ###

        refresh: () ->

            if ( @page )
                @_openPage( @page... )
            else
                @home()

            return


        ###*
        #   Convenience method to navigate straight to the app's home state.
        #
        #   @method         home
