It looks like this is a web page, not a feed. I looked for a feed associated with this page, but couldn't find one. Please enter the address of your feed to validate.

Source: https://502847.mit-edu.top/post/4806213957

  1. <!doctype html>
  2. <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en" prefix="og: http://ogp.me/ns#">
  3.  
  4.  <head>
  5.    <meta charset="utf-8">
  6.    <meta name="applicable-device" content="pc,mobile">
  7.    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1">
  8.    <title>Interactive Storytelling in Augmented Reality Games: A Player-Centric Framework #922400769930 (2025-02-02)</title>
  9.    <link rel="canonical" href="https://502847.mit-edu.top/post/4806213957">
  10.    <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:wght@400;700&display=swap">
  11.    <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/css/style.css">
  12.    <script src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/js/lazysizes.min.js" async></script>
  13.    <link rel="shortcut icon" href="/favicon.ico">
  14.    <!-- Open Graph Metadata -->
  15.    <meta property="og:type" content="article" />
  16.    <meta property="og:title" content="Interactive Storytelling in Augmented Reality Games: A Player-Centric Framework" />
  17.    <meta property="og:description" content="Interactive Storytelling in Augmented Reality Games: A Player-Centric Framework #922400769930 (2025-02-02)" />
  18.    <meta property="og:url" content="https://502847.mit-edu.top/post/4806213957" />
  19.    <meta property="og:site_name" content="mit-edu.top" />
  20.    <meta property="og:image" content="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/4.jpg" />
  21.    <meta property="og:article:published_time" content="2025-02-02T07:49:37Z" />
  22.    <meta property="og:article:author" content="Dr. Margaret Allen" />
  23.    <meta property="og:article:section" content="mit-edu.top" />
  24.    <meta property="og:article:tag" content="Games, Mobile Games, Video Games" />
  25.    <!-- Schema.org -->
  26.    <script type="application/ld+json">{
  27.            "@context": "https://schema.org",
  28.            "@type": "ScholarlyArticle",
  29.            "headline": "Interactive Storytelling in Augmented Reality Games: A Player-Centric Framework #922400769930 (2025-02-02)",
  30.            "author": {
  31.                "@type": "Person",
  32.                "name": "Dr. Margaret Allen",
  33.                "affiliation": {
  34.                    "@type": "Organization",
  35.                    "name": "mit-edu.top"
  36.                },
  37.                "url": "https://502847.mit-edu.top/post/4806213957"
  38.            },
  39.            "datePublished": "2025-02-02T07:49:37Z",
  40.            "image": "https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/4.jpg",
  41.            "journal": {
  42.                "@type": "Periodical",
  43.                "name": "mit-edu.top",
  44.                "issn": "10.1069/922400769930"
  45.            },
  46.            "publisher": {
  47.                "@type": "Organization",
  48.                "name": "mit-edu.top",
  49.                "url": "https://502847.mit-edu.top"
  50.            },
  51.            "doi": "922400769930",
  52.            "abstract": "Interactive Storytelling in Augmented Reality Games: A Player-Centric Framework #922400769930 (2025-02-02)",
  53.            "citation": {
  54.                "@type": "CreativeWork",
  55.                "name": "Interactive Storytelling in Augmented Reality Games: A Player-Centric Framework",
  56.                "author": "Dr. Margaret Allen",
  57.                "datePublished": "2025-02-02T07:49:37Z",
  58.                "url": "https://502847.mit-edu.top/post/4806213957"
  59.            }
  60.        }
  61.    </script>
  62. </head>
  63.  
  64. <body>
  65.    <div class="site-mobile-menu site-navbar-target">
  66.        <div class="site-mobile-menu-header">
  67.            <div class="site-mobile-menu-close">
  68.                <span class="icofont-close js-menu-toggle"></span>
  69.            </div>
  70.        </div>
  71.        <div class="site-mobile-menu-body"></div>
  72.    </div>
  73.    <nav class="site-nav">
  74.        <div class="container">
  75.            <div class="site-navigation">
  76.                <div class="row">
  77.                    <div class="col-md-6 text-center order-1 order-md-2 mb-3 mb-md-0">
  78.                        <a href="https://502847.mit-edu.top" class="logo m-0 text-uppercase">mit-edu.top</a>
  79.                    </div>
  80.                    <div class="col-md-3 order-3 order-md-1">
  81.                    </div>
  82.                </div>
  83.            </div>
  84.        </div>
  85.    </nav>
  86.    <div class="section post-section pt-5">
  87.        <div class="container">
  88.            <div class="row justify-content-center">
  89.                <div class="col-lg-8">
  90.                    <div class="text-center">
  91.                        <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/user/18.jpg" alt="Interactive Storytelling in Augmented Reality Games: A Player-Centric Framework" title="Interactive Storytelling in Augmented Reality Games: A Player-Centric Framework" class="author-pic img-fluid rounded-circle mx-auto">
  92.                    </div>
  93.                    <span class="d-block text-center">Margaret Allen</span>
  94.                    <span class="date d-block text-center small text-uppercase text-black-50 mb-5">2025-02-02</span>
  95.                    <h2 class="heading text-center">Interactive Storytelling in Augmented Reality Games: A Player-Centric Framework</h2>
  96.                    <p class="lead mb-4 text-center">Thanks to Margaret Allen for contributing the article "Interactive Storytelling in Augmented Reality Games: A Player-Centric Framework".
  97.                    </p>
  98.                    <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/4.jpg" alt="Interactive Storytelling in Augmented Reality Games: A Player-Centric Framework" title="Interactive Storytelling in Augmented Reality Games: A Player-Centric Framework" class="img-fluid rounded mb-4 lazyload">
  99.                    <p>Nostalgia permeates gaming culture, evoking fond memories of classic titles that shaped childhoods and ignited lifelong passions for gaming. The resurgence of remastered versions, reboots, and sequels to beloved franchises taps into this nostalgia, offering players a chance to relive cherished moments while introducing new generations to timeless gaming classics.</p>
  100. <p>This research delves into the phenomenon of digital addiction within the context of mobile gaming, focusing on the psychological mechanisms that contribute to excessive play. The study draws on addiction psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral science to explore how mobile games utilize reward systems, variable reinforcement schedules, and immersive experiences to keep players engaged. The paper examines the societal impacts of mobile gaming addiction, including its effects on productivity, relationships, and mental health. Additionally, it offers policy recommendations for mitigating the negative effects of mobile game addiction, such as implementing healthier game design practices and promoting responsible gaming habits.</p>
  101. <p>This longitudinal study investigates the effectiveness of gamification elements in mobile fitness games in fostering long-term behavioral changes related to physical activity and health. By tracking player behavior over extended periods, the research assesses the impact of in-game rewards, challenges, and social interactions on players’ motivation and adherence to fitness goals. The paper employs a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods, including surveys, biometric data, and in-game analytics, to provide a comprehensive understanding of how game mechanics influence physical activity patterns, health outcomes, and sustained engagement.</p>
  102. <p>This research examines the role of mobile games in fostering virtual empathy, analyzing how game narratives, character design, and player interactions contribute to emotional understanding and compassion. By applying theories of empathy and emotion, the study explores how players engage with in-game characters and scenarios that evoke emotional responses, such as moral dilemmas or relationship-building. The paper investigates the psychological effects of empathetic experiences within mobile games, considering the potential benefits for social learning and emotional intelligence. It also addresses the ethical concerns surrounding the manipulation of emotions in games, particularly in relation to vulnerable populations and sensitive topics.</p>
  103. <p>This research investigates how mobile games contribute to the transhumanist imagination by exploring themes of human enhancement and augmented reality (AR). The study examines how mobile AR games, such as Pokémon Go, offer new forms of interaction between players and their physical environments, effectively blurring the boundaries between the digital and physical worlds. Drawing on transhumanist philosophy and media theory, the paper explores the implications of AR technology for redefining human perception, cognition, and embodiment. It also addresses ethical concerns related to the over-reliance on AR technologies and the potential for social disconnection.</p>
  104.  
  105.                    <p>
  106.                    <a href="/redirect/?url=https://502847.mit-edu.top/post/4806213957" target="_blank" class="custom-link">Link</a>
  107.                    </p>
  108.                    <p><a href="https://www.linegames.org/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  109. <a href="https://www.iliiili.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  110. <a href="https://www.digwow.net/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  111. <a href="https://www.free-giftcodes.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  112. <a href="https://www.gifthub.com.ru/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  113. <a href="https://343413964768-edu.iliiili.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  114. <a href="https://352272026628-edu.digwow.net/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  115. <a href="https://677754888230-edu.free-giftcodes.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  116. <a href="https://526093838156-edu.gifthub.com.ru/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  117. <a href="https://358021988654-gov.iliiili.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  118. <a href="https://043976029728-gov.digwow.net/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  119. <a href="https://002927552465-gov.free-giftcodes.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  120. <a href="https://553429834231-gov.gifthub.com.ru/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  121. <a href="https://833706617809-gov-edu.iliiili.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  122. <a href="https://565802357700-gov-edu.digwow.net/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  123. <a href="https://693117290671-gov-edu.free-giftcodes.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  124. <a href="https://332022078668-gov-edu.gifthub.com.ru/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  125. <a href="https://804675644055-edu.iliiili.com/?url=https://502847.mit-edu.top/post/4806213957" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  126. <a href="https://785842976188-edu.digwow.net/?url=https://502847.mit-edu.top/post/4806213957" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  127. <a href="https://396253133601-edu.free-giftcodes.com/?url=https://502847.mit-edu.top/post/4806213957" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  128. <a href="https://165671149733-edu.gifthub.com.ru/?url=https://502847.mit-edu.top/post/4806213957" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  129. <a href="https://021639578294-gov.iliiili.com/?url=https://502847.mit-edu.top/post/4806213957" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  130. <a href="https://507877984542-gov.digwow.net/?url=https://502847.mit-edu.top/post/4806213957" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  131. <a href="https://666530942115-gov.free-giftcodes.com/?url=https://502847.mit-edu.top/post/4806213957" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  132. <a href="https://162082442229-gov.gifthub.com.ru/?url=https://502847.mit-edu.top/post/4806213957" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  133. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?028483649303&amp;url=https://502847.mit-edu.top/post/4806213957" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  134. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?307618125434&amp;url=https://naver307618125434-edu.digwow.net" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  135. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?678991904742&amp;url=https://naver678991904742-edu.iliiili.com" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  136. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?017057398150&amp;url=https://naver017057398150-edu.1717173.xyz" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  137. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?973516983873&amp;url=https://naver973516983873-edu.gifthub.com.ru" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  138. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?973458650366&amp;url=https://naver973458650366-gov.digwow.net" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  139. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?196912919261&amp;url=https://naver196912919261-gov.iliiili.com" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  140. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?860248545980&amp;url=https://naver860248545980-gov.1717173.xyz" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  141. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?756882402093&amp;url=https://naver756882402093-gov.gifthub.com.ru" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  142. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?394220417431&amp;url=https://naver394220417431-gov-edu.digwow.net" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  143. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?296794879458&amp;url=https://naver296794879458-gov-edu.iliiili.com" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  144. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?708918248770&amp;url=https://naver708918248770-gov-edu.1717173.xyz" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  145. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?812566785365&amp;url=https://naver812566785365-gov-edu.gifthub.com.ru" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  146. <a href="https://blog-742798568450.gifthub.news/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  147. <a href="https://blog-384161243409.jp-edu.sbs/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  148. <a href="https://blog-078605180459.kr-edu.sbs/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  149. <a href="https://blog-215161190607.krlinkedin.sbs/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  150. <a href="https://blog-821161178039.mit-edu.sbs/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  151. <a href="https://blog-557592414030.mit-edu.buzz/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  152. <a href="https://blog-259310093219.mit-edu.tech/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  153. <a href="https://blog-337230195945.mit-edu.site/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  154. <a href="https://blog-296600735666.mit-edu.top/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  155. <a href="https://blog-776098021755.usa-gov.top/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  156. <a href="https://research-874368888548.mit-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://502847.mit-edu.top/post/4806213957" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  157. <a href="https://research-511188755454.harvard-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://502847.mit-edu.top/post/4806213957" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  158. <a href="https://research-257432910456.stanford-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://502847.mit-edu.top/post/4806213957" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  159. <a href="https://research-235199951160.cambridge-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://502847.mit-edu.top/post/4806213957" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  160. <a href="https://research-046582018751.berkeley-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://502847.mit-edu.top/post/4806213957" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  161. <a href="https://research-052097721231.oxford-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://502847.mit-edu.top/post/4806213957" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  162. <a href="https://research-237453457006-edu.wwv.pp.ua/?url=https://502847.mit-edu.top/post/4806213957" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  163. <a href="https://research-307182287596-edu.sean.pp.ua/?url=https://502847.mit-edu.top/post/4806213957" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  164. <a href="https://research-379592625361-edu.line.pp.ua/?url=https://502847.mit-edu.top/post/4806213957" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  165. </p>
  166.                    <div class="row mt-5 pt-5 border-top">
  167.                    </div>
  168.                </div>
  169.            </div>
  170.        </div>
  171.    </div>
  172.    <div class="section pb-0">
  173.        <div class="container">
  174.            <div class="row">
  175.                <div class="col-lg-12">
  176.                    <h2 class="heading">Related</h2>
  177.                </div>
  178.            </div>
  179.            <div class="row justify-content-center">
  180.                <div class="col-lg-12">
  181.                    <div class="post-entry d-md-flex small-horizontal mb-5">
  182.                        <div class="me-md-5 thumbnail mb-3 mb-md-0">
  183.                            <a href="https://502847.mit-edu.top/post/1430578269">
  184.                            <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/4.jpg" alt="Advances in Predictive Analytics for Pre-Launch Game Success" title="Advances in Predictive Analytics for Pre-Launch Game Success" class="img-fluid lazyload">
  185.                            </a>
  186.                        </div>
  187.                        <div class="content">
  188.                            <div class="post-meta mb-3">
  189.                                <a href="https://blog-1430578269.mit-edu.top/post/1430578269/" target="_blank">
  190.                                <span class="date">2025-02-02</span>
  191.                                </a>
  192.                            </div>
  193.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://502847.mit-edu.top/post/1430578269">Advances in Predictive Analytics for Pre-Launch Game Success</a></h2>
  194.                            <p class="info">This study investigates the impact of mobile gaming on neuroplasticity and brain development, focusing on how playing games affects cognitive functions such as memory, attention, spatial navigation, and problem-solving. By integrating theories from neuroscience and psychology, the research explores the mechanisms through which mobile games might enhance neural connections, especially in younger players or those with cognitive impairments. The paper reviews existing evidence on brain training games and their efficacy, proposing a framework for designing mobile games that can facilitate cognitive improvement while considering potential risks, such as overstimulation or addiction, in certain populations.</p>
  195.                            <a href="https://502847.mit-edu.top/post/1430578269" class="post-author d-flex align-items-center">
  196.                                <div class="author-pic">
  197.                                    <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/user/18.jpg" alt="Advances in Predictive Analytics for Pre-Launch Game Success" title="Advances in Predictive Analytics for Pre-Launch Game Success" class="lazyload">
  198.                                </div>
  199.                                <div class="text">
  200.                                    <strong>Melissa Collins</strong>
  201.                                    <span>2025-02-02 published post</span>
  202.                                </div>
  203.                            </a>
  204.                        </div>
  205.                    </div>
  206.                </div>
  207.                <div class="col-lg-12">
  208.                    <div class="post-entry d-md-flex small-horizontal mb-5">
  209.                        <div class="me-md-5 thumbnail mb-3 mb-md-0">
  210.                            <a href="https://502847.mit-edu.top/post/3298650741">
  211.                            <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/5.jpg" alt="The Role of AI in Facilitating AR Game Object Interactions" title="The Role of AI in Facilitating AR Game Object Interactions" class="img-fluid lazyload">
  212.                            </a>
  213.                        </div>
  214.                        <div class="content">
  215.                            <div class="post-meta mb-3">
  216.                                <a href="https://blog-3298650741.mit-edu.top/post/3298650741/" target="_blank">
  217.                                <span class="date">2025-02-02</span>
  218.                                </a>
  219.                            </div>
  220.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://502847.mit-edu.top/post/3298650741">The Role of AI in Facilitating AR Game Object Interactions</a></h2>
  221.                            <p class="info">Gaming communities thrive in digital spaces, bustling forums, social media hubs, and streaming platforms where players converge to share strategies, discuss game lore, showcase fan art, and forge connections with fellow enthusiasts. These vibrant communities serve as hubs of creativity, camaraderie, and collective celebration of all things gaming-related.</p>
  222.                            <a href="https://502847.mit-edu.top/post/3298650741" class="post-author d-flex align-items-center">
  223.                                <div class="author-pic">
  224.                                    <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/user/10.jpg" alt="The Role of AI in Facilitating AR Game Object Interactions" title="The Role of AI in Facilitating AR Game Object Interactions" class="lazyload">
  225.                                </div>
  226.                                <div class="text">
  227.                                    <strong>Michael Davis</strong>
  228.                                    <span>2025-02-02 published post</span>
  229.                                </div>
  230.                            </a>
  231.                        </div>
  232.                    </div>
  233.                </div>
  234.                <div class="col-lg-12">
  235.                    <div class="post-entry d-md-flex small-horizontal mb-5">
  236.                        <div class="me-md-5 thumbnail mb-3 mb-md-0">
  237.                            <a href="https://502847.mit-edu.top/post/6102874935">
  238.                            <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/16.jpg" alt="Games as Tools for Studying Social Network Dynamics in Digital Communities" title="Games as Tools for Studying Social Network Dynamics in Digital Communities" class="img-fluid lazyload">
  239.                            </a>
  240.                        </div>
  241.                        <div class="content">
  242.                            <div class="post-meta mb-3">
  243.                                <a href="https://blog-6102874935.mit-edu.top/post/6102874935/" target="_blank">
  244.                                <span class="date">2025-02-02</span>
  245.                                </a>
  246.                            </div>
  247.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://502847.mit-edu.top/post/6102874935">Games as Tools for Studying Social Network Dynamics in Digital Communities</a></h2>
  248.                            <p class="info">This paper explores the globalization of mobile gaming, focusing on the cultural, economic, and technological dimensions of the mobile game industry. It examines how mobile games transcend national borders, shaping global entertainment trends, cultural exchanges, and consumption patterns. The study analyzes the role of international distribution platforms, such as app stores and online marketplaces, in facilitating cross-border gaming experiences, while also considering the impact of localization strategies on cultural representation and game design. Furthermore, the research investigates the economic implications of mobile game globalization, including market entry strategies, pricing models, and the influence of local regulations.</p>
  249.                            <a href="https://502847.mit-edu.top/post/6102874935" class="post-author d-flex align-items-center">
  250.                                <div class="author-pic">
  251.                                    <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/user/9.jpg" alt="Games as Tools for Studying Social Network Dynamics in Digital Communities" title="Games as Tools for Studying Social Network Dynamics in Digital Communities" class="lazyload">
  252.                                </div>
  253.                                <div class="text">
  254.                                    <strong>Ashley Adams</strong>
  255.                                    <span>2025-02-02 published post</span>
  256.                                </div>
  257.                            </a>
  258.                        </div>
  259.                    </div>
  260.                </div>
  261.            </div>
  262.        </div>
  263.    </div>
  264.    <div class="py-5 bg-light mx-md-3 sec-subscribe">
  265.        <div class="container">
  266.            <div class="row">
  267.                <div class="col-lg-12">
  268.                    <h2 class="h4 fw-bold">Subscribe to newsletter</h2>
  269.                </div>
  270.            </div>
  271.            <form class="row">
  272.                <div class="col-md-8">
  273.                    <div class="mb-3 mb-md-0">
  274.                        <input type="email" class="form-control" placeholder="Enter your email">
  275.                    </div>
  276.                </div>
  277.                <div class="col-md-4 d-grid">
  278.                    <input type="submit" class="btn btn-primary" value="Subscribe">
  279.                </div>
  280.            </form>
  281.        </div>
  282.    </div>
  283.    <div class="site-footer">
  284.        <div class="container">
  285.            <div class="row justify-content-center copyright">
  286.                <div class="col-lg-7 text-center">
  287.                    <div class="widget">
  288.                        <p>Copyright &copy;
  289.                            <script>document.write(new Date().getFullYear());</script> All rights reserved.
  290.                        </p>
  291. <p>
  292.    < Top VPS Hosting Choice ><br>
  293.    <a href="https://evolution-host.com?ref=DQgZ6P" target="_blank">
  294.        <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/evolution-host.png" alt="Evolution Host" title="Evolution Host" class="evhost lazyload">
  295.    </a>
  296. </p>
  297.                    </div>
  298.                </div>
  299.            </div>
  300.        </div>
  301.    </div>
  302. </body>
  303.  
  304. </html>
Copyright © 2002-9 Sam Ruby, Mark Pilgrim, Joseph Walton, and Phil Ringnalda