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Time's Person of the Year
WAP99122901 - 29 DECEMBER 1999 - WASHINGTON, D.C., USA: Time magazine has announced their Person of the Year for 1999 in the December 27 issue. Jeff Bezos, founder and CEO of Amazon.com and pioneer of internet shopping, took this year's honor. rg/rg/Time Inc. UPI

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“ Whether you're lying in bed or riding a train, you can think of a book, and have it in less than 60 seconds, ”
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“ We invite authors to communicate with their readers in a way that hasn't before been possible, ”
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“ Texas has been a longstanding leader in the aerospace industry and we are very excited about the possibility of locating here, ”
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“ In time for the holidays, the new Apparel & Accessories store gives customers the opportunity to shop for clothing and accessories with all the easy-to-use features they have come to expect at Amazon.com. ”
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