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charset=utf-8"></head><body><div dir="ltr"><p>Dear FISers,</p><p>
</p><p>Like in previous years, we conclude the Opening Lecture
within the first week of February.</p><p>Many thanks to John Torday
and all the participants--maybe he is willing to pen some concluding
comments.</p><p>Otherwise we will be heading towards a new session.</p>
<p> </p><p>Best regards</p><p>--Pedro</p><p>PS. By the way, with
the New Year I have entered into an interesting academic state:
retirement!!</p></div></body></html>