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Time: August 27, 2009 from 6pm to 9pm
Location: DeVry University Room 115
Street: 4000 Millennia
City/Town: Orlando
Website or Map: http://www.orlandojug.org
Phone: 407-622-WEBS
Event Type: meeting
Organized By: Michael Levin
Latest Activity: Aug 27, 2009
Join us in Orlando for this opportunity to be introduced Flex from Adobe's Evangelist, James Ward. Be sure to note the Flex Jam at Swampcast HQ for some hands-on action.
This event is limited to 18 seats and standing room - Room 115 only has room for about 20, so keep an eye on the RSVP's.
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