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+Planetary.js Site
+=================
+
+This is the source for the Planetary.js web site.
+
+Building
+--------
+
+1. Install [Node.js](http://nodejs.org/)
+2. Install the local dependencies with `npm install`
+3. Run the development server with `npm start` (stars on port 9000) or compile the site to `www` with `npm run compile`