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 # [Font Awesome v4.7.0](http://fontawesome.io) [![Changelog #226](https://img.shields.io/badge/changelog-%23226-9E978E.svg)](https://changelog.com/podcast/226)
 ### The iconic font and CSS framework
 
-Font Awesome is a full suite of 675 pictographic icons for easy scalable vector graphics on websites,
-created and maintained by [Dave Gandy](https://twitter.com/davegandy).
+Font Awesome is a full suite of 675 pictographic icons for easy scalable vector graphics on websites, and is created and maintained by [Dave Gandy](https://twitter.com/davegandy).
 Stay up to date with the latest release and announcements on Twitter:
 [@fontawesome](https://twitter.com/fontawesome).