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+python-convore is written and maintained by Kenneth Reitz and
+various contributors:
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+Development Lead
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+- Kenneth Reitz <me@kennethreitz.com>
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+
+Patches and Suggestions
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+- The Convore Peeps
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+include HISTORY.rst README.rst LICENSE AUTHORS 
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