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 Yet another Push-based genetic programming system in Clojure.
 
-Propeller is a component of several active research projects and subject to change as a part of these activities.
+Propeller is a component of several active research projects and it is subject to change as a part of these activities.
 
 See the git commit comments for guidance with respect to recent changes.