In the news : the bits I found interesting

The stories that grabbed my attention this week:
In the business pages : Marks and Spencer's can thank Brazilian knickers for their healthy profits this year. Apparently, sales of this cheeky style reached 500,000 in just 3 months.

Travel: The Independent lists the 50 best campsites in Britain for great nights under canvas.  B

Europe:  German au pairs have always been in demand for busy stressed-out  families but now a Hamburg au pair agency has added age and experience to it's books.  Hopefully there will be no over partying and boyfriend problems and no danger of your husband..  :)

Science: Scientists find missing Rainbow Toad last seen in  Borneo, in 1924.