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+Pyramid
+=======
+
+``pyramid`` is a small, fast, down-to-earth, open source Python web
+development framework. It makes real-world web application development
+and deployment more fun, more predictable, and more productive.
+
+``pyramid`` is a `Pylons <http://docs.pylonshq.com/>`_ project, and
+underlies the newest web frameworks produced by the Pylons community.
+
+``pyramid`` was previously known as `repoze.bfg <http://bfg.repoze.org>`_.
+
+Support and Documentation
+-------------------------
+
+See the `Pylons Project website <http://docs.pylonshq.com/>`_ to view
+documentation, report bugs, and obtain support.
+
+License
+-------
+
+``pyramid`` is offered under the BSD-derived `Repoze Public License
+<http://repoze.org/license.html>`_.
+
+Authors
+-------
+
+``pyramid`` is made available by `Agendaless Consulting
+<http://agendaless.com>`_ and a team of contributors.
+