There are other reasons to assume a Facebook phone is the next logical step for the social media giant, such as it will cement its prime user base to it for just about eternity.

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The business grew exponentially and these two prime customers remained as my base for more than twenty years.

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The US is keen to move the plan for the new base forward and new Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is looking to consolidate ties with Washington.

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