Owen Thomas speaks in Berkeley
Monday, June 02, 2008 by Dave Winer.
Just got an email from Sylvia... 
Why does Silicon Valley need its own gossip rag? Come find out Wednesday, June 18, from noon to 1:30 at the Berkeley Rep on Addison between Shattuck and Milvia in Berkeley. It's $12 at the door for a delicious meal and a chance to hear Valleywag editor in chief and founder Owen Thomas dish it out on the dubiously fact-checked doings of our digerati. Thomas will be taking questions, so feel free to ask away.
RSVP to whoisylvia at aol dot com.
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