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 # New Users
 
-This script searches for new users and notres from the IRC channel #osm_bot on irc.oftc.net. The script checks the channel once an hour, mailing notifications when either are found. 
+This script searches for new users and notes from the IRC channel #osm_bot on irc.oftc.net. The script checks the channel once an hour, mailing notifications when either are found. 
 
 #### Requirements
 -  linux