Author: Editorial
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James Patterson’s Private Vegas: a $300,000 self-destructing book for the superfan
A special edition of the crime-fiction king’s new novel will include a five-course dinner with the author, gold binoculars – and a very limited time to read it
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China’s economic expansion fails to hit government’s growth target
‘New normal’ growth hailed by policymakers as Chinese economy expands by just 7.4%
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Cartier owner’s shares hit by Swiss currency turmoil and Hong Kong protest
Shares in Swiss watchmakers were hardest hit, because the central bank’s decision to scrap the currency cap will make their goods more expensive in vital foreign markets
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Perfume manufacturers must cope with the scarcity of precious supplies
The raw ingredients in famous brands are vulnerable to political upheaval, changes in agricultural practices and natural disasters
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Meccano robot at London Toy Fair marketed at ‘boys 8+’
But Ben Varadi, vice president of Meccano owner Spin Master, said ‘anybody who is into exploration, creativity, building and love of engineering’ will enjoy the robot
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Plan to put Tasmania’s south-west on tourist map fires up wilderness debate
A draft plan of management for the world heritage-listed area has opened a deep divide between conservationists who claim it is the greatest threat to the region in decades and tourism operators who say the proposed changes are long overdue