In Labour's first term, Mr Brown was initially prudent and built up a big treasure-chest.

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The telecom industry is like a big fat treasure galleon, bloated with gold, that's being attacked and boarded by pirates.

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Aside from the big stones and this emerald treasure, the sale is packed with appealing jewelry and watches, including a slew of Henry Winston pieces, like a stunning necklace consisting of 73 oval-cut diamonds of graduated sizes.

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