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+# -*- coding: utf-8 -*-
+
+__about__ = """
+This project takes the zero_project and adds basic account management
+functionality such as sign up, log in, password change/reset and email
+confirmation. It is a foundation suitable for most sites that have user
+accounts.
+"""