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OrlandoJUG Town Discussions (98)
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Canvs in our future!I just dropped by Canvs this morning and talked with Necole Pynn, the Managing Director, about having our next meeting there. For those o… Started by Michael Levin |
0 | May 4, 2015 |
OrlandoJUG FebDid you get your invitation to the OJUG coming up 2/26 at the Eden Bar? The event is posted here on Codetown. We're going to have a great t… Started by Michael Levin |
0 | Feb 13, 2015 |
Last night's OrlandoJUG was great!The January 2015 Ojug was great! It was particularly good to meet at Eden Bar, next to www.enzian.org under the shady oak trees. We talked… Started by Michael Levin |
0 | Jan 23, 2015 |
OrlandoJUG SeptemberHello OJUG, I'm in San Francisco for Java One. Chris Schaefer is doing a great job with the Sarasota JUG and Vlad's hosting some amazing p… Started by Michael Levin |
0 | Sep 25, 2014 |
Orlandojug AugustHello Orlandojug! Sorry, but I have to cancel this month's meeting. My mom is sick and I'm out of town taking care of her. Stay tuned for… Started by Michael Levin |
0 | Aug 18, 2014 |
OrlandoJUG - This month's Meeting CancelledHello, OrlandoJUG! I'm going to cancel this month's meeting because I'll be in Portland for OSCON - the O'Reilly Open Source Conference.… Started by Michael Levin |
0 | Jul 11, 2014 |
OrlandoJUG - no meeting tonightHi OrlandoJUGGies! We're not having a meeting tonight. I'm in Gainesville and the logistics didn't come together for a great speaker. So, w… Started by Michael Levin |
0 | Jun 26, 2014 |
JavaOne JUG DiscountIf you're a JUG member, the JavaOne event team wants you to know there's a special discount for you: "We are offering our JUG’s a specia… Started by Michael Levin |
0 | Jun 5, 2014 |
OrlandoJUG - May meetingHi Everyone: Please don't forget: Our monthly meeting is tomorrow night at DeVry! We'll have a great presentation and lots of pizza. So, p… Started by Michael Levin |
0 | May 21, 2014 |
OrlandoJUG - Meeting InfoHello OrlandoJUG! This month's meeting is cancelled but next month's meeting is going to be great. Josh Davis will present "OrlandoJUG - M… Started by Michael Levin |
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May 21, 2014 Reply by Michael Levin |
Happy 10th year, JCertif!
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