minor docs edits

Author: andrus

README.md

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 # JJava
 
-## Project notes
-
-This project is a supported Java Jupyter kernel evolved from the earlier [IJava kernel](https://github.com/SpencerPark/IJava). For a full list of changes check [release notes](RELEASE-NOTES.md).
+JJava is a supported Java Jupyter kernel that evolved from the earlier [IJava kernel](https://github.com/SpencerPark/IJava). For a full list of changes check [release notes](RELEASE-NOTES.md).
 
 ## Project info
 
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 The kernel is fully functional. Check out the [list of features](#features) further down in the README. Any requests for new ones or prioritizing current requests are welcomed in the [issues](https://github.com/dflib/jjava/issues) along with bug requests, installation help, or other questions.
 
-If you are interested in building your own kernel that runs on the JVM check out the related project that this kernel is build on, [jupyter-jvm-basekernel](https://github.com/SpencerPark/jupyter-jvm-basekernel).
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 ### Contents
 
 *   [Features](#features)