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Next Meeting:
Tuesday, May 13
MAY PROGRAM IS CONFIRMED!

SYMANTEC ON "TODAY'S SECURITY & PERFORMANCE"


Location: Placentia Library, 411 East Chapman, Placentia 92870
See directions below and on Program page. Check the meeting night weather.


ALL USER GROUPS AND THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND THIS PROGRAM!

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X In September, Verizon blocked text messages from the National Abortion Rights Action League (NARAL). In August, AT&T censored a live Webcast of a concert just as the lead singer was critical of President George Bush.
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Meeting date/time:
Meetings are held the second Tuesday of every month. Random Access begins at 6:30 p.m.; programs usually begin between 7 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. Including breaks and a raffle, meetings end around 9 p.m. The public is welcome to attend.

Meeting location:
Placentia Library, 411 E. Chapman Ave. Placentia California 92870, (714) 528-1906. The library is 0.4 miles east of Kraemer Blvd. (Click on the link below for a map and for driving directions from your location.)

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