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Date: Sat, Feb 9, 2013 at 4:02 PM<br>Subject: UG News: Get Your Free Books + More from O'Reilly<br>To: <a href="mailto:ben.hengst@gmail.com">ben.hengst@gmail.com</a><br><br><br><div class="HOEnZb"><div class="h5">
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<p>Hi there,</p>
<p>We're excited to announce that we are now offering user group members a 35% discount on Wiley ebooks. Just use code <strong>DSUG35</strong> when placing an order online at <a href="http://oreilly.com" target="_blank">oreilly.com</a>. You'll know Wiley for their trusted brands that include Wrox, Sybex, For Dummies, Visual, and more.</p>
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<p>Marsee Henon and Jon Johns</p>
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