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Why this plant could help people lose weight safely (and make fat cats of those clever people at Phytopharm)

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Pharmaceutical firm Phytopharm has isolated and patented the active ingredient from the hoodia cactus plant, which is known to limit cravings for food and drink. This work could lead to the commercialization of the first orally-available anorectic drug.

Author: Wheatley, Catherine
Publisher: Financial Times Ltd.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical preparations, Appetite Suppressants, Product development, Pharmaceutical industry, Appetite depressants, Phytopharm

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It's check-in time at the Hilton

Article Abstract:

The hotel sector has become much more sophisticated over recent decades, according to Hilton Group Chief Executive David Michels. He indicates that he wants his hotels to be both up-market and friendly.

Author: Wheatley, Catherine
Publisher: Financial Times Ltd.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
Hotels & Motels, Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels, Hotels and motels, Hospitality industry, Hilton Hotels Corp., HLT, Michels, David

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Good at games

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The video games sector is thriving, according to Electronics Boutique Chief Executive John Steinbrecher. He indicates that the company has placed strong emphasis on exploiting surges in the market.

Author: Wheatley, Catherine
Publisher: Financial Times Ltd.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
United States, Market information - general, Game, Toy, and Children's Vehicle Manufacturing, Home Video Games, Games, toys, and children's vehicles, Video game industry, Video games industry, Video games, Electronics Boutique Holdings Corp., Steinbrecher, John

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