We discussed some of these new initiatives in our preview note. (See: Amazon Earnings Preview: New Initiatives in Focus) Similarly, marketing and administrative costs will increase as Amazon continues aggressively marketing its new products and services.

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Also of note, the preview teases the possibility that the second film in the series will be a bit more intellectually honest about its subject matter.

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Note: Ubuntu Touch Developer Preview is a developer build and not a consumer-ready release.

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Note: To watch a preview of the movie and to get an early look at the virtual world planned, go to dorothyofoz.com .

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