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 # Twillio Mail to SMS/CALL alerts
 
-These two python scripts will accept a mail messgae at STDIN and call or text via the Twillio servive
+These two python scripts will accept a mail message at STDIN and call or text via the Twillio service
 
 You need to adjust these values in the scripts: