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You usually post a list of successful entries - will you be doing so this year (or can I just not find it). I have gotten a number of my students into doing this each year and I am keen to see if any are still doing it.
Artie
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@Artie: Yes, I will be. A cold wiped out the bit of the year between new year and going back to work so it's later than usual but it will be done soon.
Matthew
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