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    Presentation Date(s) and Time(s):
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    Presentation Length(s):
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    O'Reilly will provide you with free admission to the conference, and any tutorials. You will also receive a complete set of conference materials (if any).

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    July 8, 2005

    In the event your final materials have not been received by two weeks after the due date, O'Reilly reserves the right to cancel your presentation.

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  8. Cancellation

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