Be advised that, although I have seen no mention of it on VSNET, the dwarf nova 0043+56b GX Cas has been in outburst for nearly a week. The following observations are by the undersigned: Oct. 2.05 UT <15.2 (AAVSO Sequence) 3.06 <15.0 10.0160 13.3 11.9938 13.3 13.0111 13.3 14.0347 13.6 I also note that the Z And-type star 1848-19a FN Sgr, which recently began an outburst phase, has brightened further during October. Sep. 28.1 UT 11.8 (RASNZ/AAVSO Sequence) 29.1 11.8 30.0 11.9 Oct. 1.0 11.9 3.1 11.8 10.1 11.5 12.1 11.5 13.0 11.5 14.0 11.5 John E. Bortle (AAVSO)