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@@ -58,14 +58,14 @@ Confirmed (but only if seats available):
 
 Not yet confirmed (but with precedence):
 
-1. Saeed Katiraei
-2. Tarek Malas
+1. Tarek Malas
 
 Cancelled:
 
 1. Johan den Dunnen
 2. Martijn Eenink
 3. Roel Zinkstok
+4. Saeed Katiraei
 
 
 ## Course materials