Codetown ::: a software developer's community
Time: January 31, 2013 from 6pm to 9pm
Location: DeVry University
Street: 4000 Millennia Blvd Room 106
City/Town: orlando
Phone: Skype ::: mlevin77
Event Type: meeting
Organized By: Michael Levin
Latest Activity: Jan 31, 2013
This month, we welcome the return of Jackie Gleason. Jackie will give a talk you're sure to enjoy.
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As always, please RSVP so we'll know how much pizza to order.
This meeting is sponsored by Cambridge Web Design ::: Working Software Developers since 1997
www.cambridgeweb.ie
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