Babble Wrap 08.10.08: Body Found ‘Unlikely’ To Be Britt

Australian Post Posted by Amber Robinson at 9:51 AM on October 7, 2008

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Body found probably not that of missing backpacker Britt
The fate of missing Australian Britt Lapthorne remained unclear early today after the discovery of a body in the sea near where she went missing. But early today Sydney time, deputy Dubrovnik county police chief Ivan Kukrika said it was unlikely to be Britt, 21. SMH
Risking Our Kids
Increasing childhood rates of diabetes, respiratory disease, behavioural disorders and obesity lead former Australian of the Year, Fiona Stanley to warn that the next generation of Australians could have a shorter life expectancy than their parents. Documentary tonight, 8.30pm – 9.30pm on ABC1. Your TV
Worst nightmare – snake in the bed!
Shudder. A teenage girl in the Northern Territory woke when a snake that had slithered into her bed and wrapped itself around her neck bit her on the arm. Daily Telegraph
Tips to help guests feel welcome
Hosting guests doesn’t have to be a pain — it can be something you look forward to. Here are 10 ways you can help visitors feel more at home. Simple Mom
Proud to be a pushy mother
How Anna May Magan devoted a year to ruthlessly propelling her daughters into top universities. Daily Mail

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