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-## Flot x.x ##
+## Flot 0.8 alpha ##
 
 ### API changes ###
 
@@ -88,6 +88,9 @@ The base and overlay canvas are now using the CSS classes "flot-base" and
    crisper charts on such devices. (patch by Olivier Guerriat, additional
    fix by Julien Thomas)
 
+ - Added the ability to control pie shadow position and alpha via a new pie
+   'shadow' option. (patch by Julien Thomas)
+
 ### Bug fixes ###
 
  - Fix problem with null values and pie plugin. (patch by gcruxifix,