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://jemhxn.mit-edu.top/post/9021368745

  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>The Psychology of Scarcity in Time-Limited Game Events #298946158236 (2025-02-08)</title>
  9.    <link rel="canonical" href="https://jemhxn.mit-edu.top/post/9021368745">
  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="The Psychology of Scarcity in Time-Limited Game Events" />
  17.    <meta property="og:description" content="The Psychology of Scarcity in Time-Limited Game Events #298946158236 (2025-02-08)" />
  18.    <meta property="og:url" content="https://jemhxn.mit-edu.top/post/9021368745" />
  19.    <meta property="og:site_name" content="mit-edu.top" />
  20.    <meta property="og:image" content="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/11.jpg" />
  21.    <meta property="og:article:published_time" content="2025-02-07T16:43:00Z" />
  22.    <meta property="og:article:author" content="Dr. Alice Coleman" />
  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": "The Psychology of Scarcity in Time-Limited Game Events #298946158236 (2025-02-08)",
  30.            "author": {
  31.                "@type": "Person",
  32.                "name": "Dr. Alice Coleman",
  33.                "affiliation": {
  34.                    "@type": "Organization",
  35.                    "name": "mit-edu.top"
  36.                },
  37.                "url": "https://jemhxn.mit-edu.top/post/9021368745"
  38.            },
  39.            "datePublished": "2025-02-07T16:43:00Z",
  40.            "image": "https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/11.jpg",
  41.            "journal": {
  42.                "@type": "Periodical",
  43.                "name": "mit-edu.top",
  44.                "issn": "10.1069/298946158236"
  45.            },
  46.            "publisher": {
  47.                "@type": "Organization",
  48.                "name": "mit-edu.top",
  49.                "url": "https://jemhxn.mit-edu.top"
  50.            },
  51.            "doi": "298946158236",
  52.            "abstract": "The Psychology of Scarcity in Time-Limited Game Events #298946158236 (2025-02-08)",
  53.            "citation": {
  54.                "@type": "CreativeWork",
  55.                "name": "The Psychology of Scarcity in Time-Limited Game Events",
  56.                "author": "Dr. Alice Coleman",
  57.                "datePublished": "2025-02-07T16:43:00Z",
  58.                "url": "https://jemhxn.mit-edu.top/post/9021368745"
  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://jemhxn.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/6.jpg" alt="The Psychology of Scarcity in Time-Limited Game Events" title="The Psychology of Scarcity in Time-Limited Game Events" class="author-pic img-fluid rounded-circle mx-auto">
  92.                    </div>
  93.                    <span class="d-block text-center">Alice Coleman</span>
  94.                    <span class="date d-block text-center small text-uppercase text-black-50 mb-5">2025-02-08</span>
  95.                    <h2 class="heading text-center">The Psychology of Scarcity in Time-Limited Game Events</h2>
  96.                    <p class="lead mb-4 text-center">Thanks to Alice Coleman for contributing the article "The Psychology of Scarcity in Time-Limited Game Events".
  97.                    </p>
  98.                    <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/11.jpg" alt="The Psychology of Scarcity in Time-Limited Game Events" title="The Psychology of Scarcity in Time-Limited Game Events" class="img-fluid rounded mb-4 lazyload">
  99.                    <p>This paper applies systems thinking to the design and analysis of mobile games, focusing on how game ecosystems evolve and function within the broader network of players, developers, and platforms. The study examines the interdependence of game mechanics, player interactions, and market dynamics in the creation of digital ecosystems within mobile games. By analyzing the emergent properties of these ecosystems, such as in-game economies, social hierarchies, and community-driven content, the paper highlights the role of mobile games in shaping complex digital networks. The research proposes a systems thinking framework for understanding the dynamics of mobile game design and its long-term effects on player behavior, game longevity, and developer innovation.</p>
  100. <p>This research examines the role of cultural adaptation in the success of mobile games across different global markets. The study investigates how developers tailor game content, mechanics, and marketing strategies to fit the cultural preferences, values, and expectations of diverse player demographics. Drawing on cross-cultural communication theory and international business strategies, the paper explores how cultural factors such as narrative themes, visual aesthetics, and gameplay styles influence the reception of mobile games in various regions. The research also evaluates the challenges of balancing universal appeal with localized content, and the ethical responsibility of developers to respect cultural norms and avoid misrepresentation or stereotyping.</p>
  101. <p>Game soundtracks, with their mesmerizing melodies and epic compositions, serve as the heartbeat of virtual adventures, evoking emotions that amplify the gaming experience. From haunting orchestral scores to adrenaline-pumping electronic beats, music sets the tone for gameplay, enhancing atmosphere, and heightening emotions. The synergy between gameplay and sound creates moments of cinematic grandeur, transforming gaming sessions into epic journeys of the senses.</p>
  102. <p>The debate surrounding the potential impact of violent video games on behavior continues to spark discussions and research within the gaming community and beyond. While some studies suggest a correlation between exposure to violent content and aggressive tendencies, the nuanced relationship between media consumption, psychological factors, and real-world behavior remains a topic of ongoing study and debate.</p>
  103. <p>This paper explores the use of mobile games as educational tools, assessing their effectiveness in teaching various subjects and skills. It discusses the advantages and limitations of game-based learning in mobile contexts.</p>
  104.  
  105.                    <p>
  106.                    <a href="/redirect/?url=https://jemhxn.mit-edu.top/post/9021368745" 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://297444873197-edu.iliiili.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  114. <a href="https://945853449983-edu.digwow.net/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  115. <a href="https://341862481235-edu.free-giftcodes.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  116. <a href="https://723143838414-edu.gifthub.com.ru/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  117. <a href="https://768756091277-gov.iliiili.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  118. <a href="https://426659121546-gov.digwow.net/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  119. <a href="https://829671048813-gov.free-giftcodes.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  120. <a href="https://523651493059-gov.gifthub.com.ru/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  121. <a href="https://072236818885-gov-edu.iliiili.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  122. <a href="https://080872234500-gov-edu.digwow.net/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  123. <a href="https://649055053286-gov-edu.free-giftcodes.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  124. <a href="https://868746355332-gov-edu.gifthub.com.ru/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  125. <a href="https://656016171087-edu.iliiili.com/?url=https://jemhxn.mit-edu.top/post/9021368745" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  126. <a href="https://682010797572-edu.digwow.net/?url=https://jemhxn.mit-edu.top/post/9021368745" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  127. <a href="https://107640905616-edu.free-giftcodes.com/?url=https://jemhxn.mit-edu.top/post/9021368745" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  128. <a href="https://224433102403-edu.gifthub.com.ru/?url=https://jemhxn.mit-edu.top/post/9021368745" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  129. <a href="https://473231441116-gov.iliiili.com/?url=https://jemhxn.mit-edu.top/post/9021368745" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  130. <a href="https://216878500944-gov.digwow.net/?url=https://jemhxn.mit-edu.top/post/9021368745" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  131. <a href="https://364605953376-gov.free-giftcodes.com/?url=https://jemhxn.mit-edu.top/post/9021368745" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  132. <a href="https://411633355933-gov.gifthub.com.ru/?url=https://jemhxn.mit-edu.top/post/9021368745" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  133. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?883988314875&amp;url=https://jemhxn.mit-edu.top/post/9021368745" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  134. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?370717369532&amp;url=https://naver370717369532-edu.digwow.net" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  135. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?968461740138&amp;url=https://naver968461740138-edu.iliiili.com" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  136. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?060548086057&amp;url=https://naver060548086057-edu.1717173.xyz" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  137. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?894757043889&amp;url=https://naver894757043889-edu.gifthub.com.ru" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  138. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?064087884849&amp;url=https://naver064087884849-gov.digwow.net" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  139. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?747353033518&amp;url=https://naver747353033518-gov.iliiili.com" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  140. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?213602608007&amp;url=https://naver213602608007-gov.1717173.xyz" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  141. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?895280154989&amp;url=https://naver895280154989-gov.gifthub.com.ru" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  142. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?293654585846&amp;url=https://naver293654585846-gov-edu.digwow.net" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  143. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?016927707336&amp;url=https://naver016927707336-gov-edu.iliiili.com" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  144. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?341740770035&amp;url=https://naver341740770035-gov-edu.1717173.xyz" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  145. <a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?483078789482&amp;url=https://naver483078789482-gov-edu.gifthub.com.ru" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  146. <a href="https://blog-252986511795.gifthub.news/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  147. <a href="https://blog-762865414721.jp-edu.sbs/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  148. <a href="https://blog-609648863151.kr-edu.sbs/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  149. <a href="https://blog-712881368545.krlinkedin.sbs/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  150. <a href="https://blog-187569739794.mit-edu.sbs/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  151. <a href="https://blog-570895067255.mit-edu.buzz/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  152. <a href="https://blog-492346865522.mit-edu.tech/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  153. <a href="https://blog-595565912001.mit-edu.site/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  154. <a href="https://blog-608333882117.mit-edu.top/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  155. <a href="https://blog-894356615262.usa-gov.top/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  156. <a href="https://research-763064224157.mit-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://jemhxn.mit-edu.top/post/9021368745" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  157. <a href="https://research-445756536971.harvard-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://jemhxn.mit-edu.top/post/9021368745" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  158. <a href="https://research-542179345752.stanford-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://jemhxn.mit-edu.top/post/9021368745" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  159. <a href="https://research-184590344810.cambridge-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://jemhxn.mit-edu.top/post/9021368745" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  160. <a href="https://research-573171335642.berkeley-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://jemhxn.mit-edu.top/post/9021368745" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  161. <a href="https://research-587153371830.oxford-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://jemhxn.mit-edu.top/post/9021368745" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  162. <a href="https://research-864356313721-edu.wwv.pp.ua/?url=https://jemhxn.mit-edu.top/post/9021368745" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  163. <a href="https://research-864429787503-edu.sean.pp.ua/?url=https://jemhxn.mit-edu.top/post/9021368745" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a>
  164. <a href="https://research-830913000436-edu.line.pp.ua/?url=https://jemhxn.mit-edu.top/post/9021368745" 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://jemhxn.mit-edu.top/post/0637829154">
  184.                            <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/11.jpg" alt="Hybrid Neural-Symbolic AI for Strategic Decision-Making in Game Environments" title="Hybrid Neural-Symbolic AI for Strategic Decision-Making in Game Environments" class="img-fluid lazyload">
  185.                            </a>
  186.                        </div>
  187.                        <div class="content">
  188.                            <div class="post-meta mb-3">
  189.                                <a href="https://blog-0637829154.mit-edu.top/post/0637829154/" target="_blank">
  190.                                <span class="date">2025-02-08</span>
  191.                                </a>
  192.                            </div>
  193.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://jemhxn.mit-edu.top/post/0637829154">Hybrid Neural-Symbolic AI for Strategic Decision-Making in Game Environments</a></h2>
  194.                            <p class="info">This research examines the role of geolocation-based augmented reality (AR) games in transforming how urban spaces are perceived and interacted with by players. The study investigates how AR mobile games such as Pokémon Go integrate physical locations into gameplay, creating a hybrid digital-physical experience. The paper explores the implications of geolocation-based games for urban planning, public space use, and social interaction, considering both the positive and negative effects of blending virtual experiences with real-world environments. It also addresses ethical concerns regarding data privacy, surveillance, and the potential for gamifying everyday spaces in ways that affect public life.</p>
  195.                            <a href="https://jemhxn.mit-edu.top/post/0637829154" class="post-author d-flex align-items-center">
  196.                                <div class="author-pic">
  197.                                    <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/user/6.jpg" alt="Hybrid Neural-Symbolic AI for Strategic Decision-Making in Game Environments" title="Hybrid Neural-Symbolic AI for Strategic Decision-Making in Game Environments" class="lazyload">
  198.                                </div>
  199.                                <div class="text">
  200.                                    <strong>Kenneth Nelson</strong>
  201.                                    <span>2025-02-08 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://jemhxn.mit-edu.top/post/3092847561">
  211.                            <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/16.jpg" alt="Gamification of Learning: The Role of Mobile Games in Education" title="Gamification of Learning: The Role of Mobile Games in Education" class="img-fluid lazyload">
  212.                            </a>
  213.                        </div>
  214.                        <div class="content">
  215.                            <div class="post-meta mb-3">
  216.                                <a href="https://blog-3092847561.mit-edu.top/post/3092847561/" target="_blank">
  217.                                <span class="date">2025-02-08</span>
  218.                                </a>
  219.                            </div>
  220.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://jemhxn.mit-edu.top/post/3092847561">Gamification of Learning: The Role of Mobile Games in Education</a></h2>
  221.                            <p class="info">This paper examines how mobile games can be utilized as platforms for social advocacy and political mobilization, particularly in the context of global social movements. The study explores the potential for mobile games to raise awareness about social justice issues, such as climate change, gender equality, and human rights, by engaging players in interactive, narrative-driven activism. By drawing on theories of participatory media and political communication, the research analyzes how game mechanics can be used to simulate real-world social challenges, promote empathy, and encourage collective action. The paper also discusses the ethical challenges of gamifying serious issues and the risks of oversimplification or exploitation of activism.</p>
  222.                            <a href="https://jemhxn.mit-edu.top/post/3092847561" class="post-author d-flex align-items-center">
  223.                                <div class="author-pic">
  224.                                    <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/user/18.jpg" alt="Gamification of Learning: The Role of Mobile Games in Education" title="Gamification of Learning: The Role of Mobile Games in Education" class="lazyload">
  225.                                </div>
  226.                                <div class="text">
  227.                                    <strong>Brenda Watson</strong>
  228.                                    <span>2025-02-08 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://jemhxn.mit-edu.top/post/7523164809">
  238.                            <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/post/19.jpg" alt="Virtual Reality and Mobile Gaming: Convergence or Divergence?" title="Virtual Reality and Mobile Gaming: Convergence or Divergence?" class="img-fluid lazyload">
  239.                            </a>
  240.                        </div>
  241.                        <div class="content">
  242.                            <div class="post-meta mb-3">
  243.                                <a href="https://blog-7523164809.mit-edu.top/post/7523164809/" target="_blank">
  244.                                <span class="date">2025-02-08</span>
  245.                                </a>
  246.                            </div>
  247.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://jemhxn.mit-edu.top/post/7523164809">Virtual Reality and Mobile Gaming: Convergence or Divergence?</a></h2>
  248.                            <p class="info">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>
  249.                            <a href="https://jemhxn.mit-edu.top/post/7523164809" class="post-author d-flex align-items-center">
  250.                                <div class="author-pic">
  251.                                    <img src="https://x.mit-edu.top/static/images/user/10.jpg" alt="Virtual Reality and Mobile Gaming: Convergence or Divergence?" title="Virtual Reality and Mobile Gaming: Convergence or Divergence?" class="lazyload">
  252.                                </div>
  253.                                <div class="text">
  254.                                    <strong>Frank James</strong>
  255.                                    <span>2025-02-08 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