Hi everyone, There are several deadlines fast approaching for people attending Octoberfest. Today, September 20th, is the last official day to get the reduced rate at the Quality Hotel, and Friday, September 22nd is the last day to submit an abstract for a talk. Abstracts should be submitted to Rick Blute at rblute@mathstat.uottawa.ca. (I will reply when I receive your abstract.) See our website for full details, including further accomodation info. http://aix1.uottawa.ca/~scpsg/Octoberfest06/Octoberfest06.prelim2.html See you all soon, Rick Blute Phil Scott