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To: Bill Harmond who wrote (38309)	2/5/1999 6:26:00 PM
From: IceShark	Respond to of 164684

That's why book sales were profitable in Q4. Frankly, I don't believe that is a true statement and would sure like to see it proved. Especially, how they are allocating all the non-direct costs. My guess is they are changing the plain meaning of common words, ala Clinton, as well as playing with allocation of costs similar to hospitals or utilities, if ever called to task. I would love to be proved wrong on this, but doubt I will ever be presented the chance.

To: Bill Harmond who wrote (38309)	2/5/1999 6:34:00 PM
From: H James Morris	Respond to of 164684

>>Not true!! That's why book sales were profitable in Q4. << Oh, it's back to the "Thing". I understand that if Bezos fired everyone and stopped paying his rent. He could have made a profit. If that happened, he could retain his brand for a month or 2, but how could he keep his market cap?