Halloween dummy was real dead body

Residents in a block of flats left a dead body on a neighbour's patio for three days because they thought it was a Halloween display. Mostafa Mahmoud Zayed had apparently been dead since Monday. Cameraman Austin Raishbrook, owner of RMG News, told the Los Angeles Times he was at the scene in Marina del Rey, Southern California, on Thursday when the authorities arrived.

Abuse cases piling up after Baby P

More than 150 of the worst cases of child abuse have come to light since the Baby P tragedy, a survey has revealed. In the past six months alone authorities launched nearly two investigations a week into the most worrying incidents, primarily those in which children died or were seriously injured as a result of abuse or neglect. The national survey by the Press Association suggests there has been no fall in the number of children coming to harm since the death of Baby P - now named as Peter Connelly - in August 2007. Responding to the research, a social workers' leader warned that there were "Baby Peters in every local authority" and said the failings in the case could be repeated in many other areas. A total of 348 "serious case reviews" have been launched since April 2006, one month after Peter was born, results from 120 councils in England showed. A serious case review must be carried out after a child dies where abuse or neglect is known or suspected in order to see whether lessons can be learned. They can be also conducted in cases where children are killed by a parent with a mental illness, seriously sexually abused, or suffer a potentially life-threatening injury through abuse or neglect. There were 95 serious case reviews launched in 2006-07, 98 in 2007-08, 106 in 2008-09, and 49 have been started since April this year, the survey found. Some 23 local safeguarding children boards - made up of experts from councils, health trusts, the police and other agencies - have had to carry out five or more of the inquiries in the past three-and-a-half years. They include Haringey in north London, which was severely criticised for failing to prevent the death of 17-month-old Peter at the hands of his mother, her lover and his brother.(my view)-Yet another reason WE DO NOT NEED A GOVERNMENT...they are stupid,greedy fuckers without a thought what so ever...un-educated shits that do NOT protect babies ect.......only themselves-WE NEED A PROFIT FREE GOVERNMENT AND WORLD LEADER/S TO BRING THIS WORLD BACK FROM THE BRINK OF DESTRUCTION THAT THEY ARE MAKING,WE NEED A FREE WORLD,WE NEED TO LIVE FREE AGAIN(LIKE NATURE INTENDED US TO BE),WE NEED SOMEONE WITH A GREED-FREE BRAIN,WE NEED ME....YOU ALL NEED ME AS PRESIDENT!

Recessions are good for you,and other health ironies

While long-term economic growth is undoubtedly good for a nation's health, there is evidence that short-term economic downturns can actually help to boost our health. One study, published in 2000, found that a 1% rise in unemployment reduced the death rate by 0.5%. That same research also revealed that during a recession, people cut back on smoking, alcohol and eating out. Fear of unemployment also means we are likely to do more exercise, visit the doctor and generally take better care of ourselves. Adults are supposed to do at least 30 minutes of light exercise four to five times a week - but can exerting ourselves actually lead to health problems? The answer is a resounding yes, it can. For one thing, research has shown that a growing number of people are exercising too much, not exercising properly (which can lead to joint problems later in life) or feeling excessively guilty if they miss a workout. A study out of Canberra even found that an obsession with exercise can raise a person's risk of developing an eating disorder. We should all work out regularly - just make sure you do it properly. It is well worth booking in an hour or more with a personal trainer to set you on the right track. We take them for granted and can take them every time we feel a tiny niggle - but everyday painkillers can pose a serious risk to your health if you misunderstand or misuse them. Paracetamol, for example, has been linked with liver damage, while high doses of aspirin threaten the stomach and kidneys and ibuprofen could raise the risk of heart disease in some patients. Always check with your pharmacist or doctor to make sure anything you take is safe and does not interfere with medication you already use. First of all - it's not good to be fat. People who are overweight or obese are at a much greater risk of developing heart disease, stroke, diabetes and a legion of other potentially life-threatening conditions. However, there is evidence which suggests body fat can - occasionally - insulate you from illness. A Danish research team claims that men and women with thighs over 60cm in circumference have a lower risk of heart disease and premature death. It is thought that those of us with narrow thighs may not have enough muscle to properly deal with insulin. Is there any drug with more stigma attached to it than thalidomide? Calamitously given to pregnant women in the 1950s and 60s to cure morning sickness, the drug caused deformities and long-term health problems in thousands of unfortunate individuals in what has been called the biggest medical tragedy of all time. However, did you know that thalidomide is still being used today? It is not, obviously, given to pregnant women, but it has been used to treat leprosy and tuberculosis, while tests are ongoing to discover its effectiveness against HIV and some forms of cancer. Too much alcohol can lead to heart disease, depression, cancer and - in the most extreme cases, death. But cutting out alcohol completely means you may be depriving yourself of some surprising health benefits. Moderate consumption of alcohol is known to reduce the risk of conditions such as heart disease. Red wine, for example, contains antioxidants, which attack disease-causing free radicals, while gin was recently linked in one study to the prevention of arthritis. Just remember not to overdo things! We use it to makes us prettier, but make-up could in fact do your looks more harm than good. According to a recent survey, one in four women put their health and looks at risk by using out-of-date beauty products. One of the most commonly overused items is mascara (well, it's not cheap, is it?); 92% of women surveyed by the College of Optometrists said they keep their mascara for longer than six months, despite the fact that it is a breeding ground for bacteria and can lead to, irony of ironies, an unsightly eye infection. Our cupboards may well be full of anti-bacterial sprays and other cleaning agents that keep our homes sparkling clean, but did you know that a little bit of dirt is in fact thought to be good for our immune system? The huge upsurge in cases of asthma in developed countries in recent years, for example, is thought to be partly due to the high standards of hygiene, spotless food and high number of cleaning products used in our homes. Exposure to certain infections during childhood is thought to be particularly beneficial. They are believed to help prevent a number of allergic reactions in adulthood as the immune system learns how to deal with foreign invaders in childhood.

Father of boy in balloon saga meets with officers

FORT COLLINS, Colo. – A storm-chasing inventor met with sheriff's officials Saturday amid lingering questions about whether he perpetrated a big hoax when his 6-year-old son vanished into the rafters of his garage while the world thought he was zooming through the sky in a flying saucer-like helium balloon. The saga grew stranger by the day. Richard Heene knocked on the windows of journalists camped outside his home early Saturday and promised a "big announcement" in a few hours, then did an about-face when he told reporters that they should leave questions in a cardboard box on the front doorstep. "Absolutely no hoax. I want your questions in the box," Heene said, waving a cardboard container before going back into his home. A circus-like atmosphere formed outside, including men holding signs and occasionally yelling "balloon boy." One sign read, "Put balloon boy on TV: America's Most Wanted." Other gawkers carried aluminum-foil stovetop popcorn makers that resembled the silvery balloon launched from the family's backyard Thursday, with 6-year-old Falcon Heene believed to be onboard. A man pulled a red wagon with coffee for sale. The sign had "$2" scratched out with a new price of $1. Some neighbors stopped by to drop questions of their own into the box. Falcon's mother, Mayumi Heene, also went to the sheriff's office about two hours after husband did. The couple's three sons remained home, apparently being watched by sheriff's officials. Authorities wouldn't comment on what was happening. "We're trying to figure things out. That's all I can say," sheriff's spokeswoman Eloise Campanella said. Sheriff Jim Alderden has said that he wanted to re-interview the family after Falcon told CNN that "you said we did this for a show" when asked why he didn't come out of his hiding place. Then Falcon got sick during two separate TV interviews when asked why he hid. The balloon was supposed to be tethered to the ground when it lifted off, and no one was supposed to be aboard. A video of the launch shows the family counting down in unison, "3, 2, 1," before Richard Heene pulls a cord, setting the balloon into the air. "Whoa!" one of the boys exclaims. Then his father says in disbelief, "Oh, my God!" He then says to someone, "You didn't put the (expletive) tether down!" and he kicks the wood frame that had held the balloon. Falcon's brother said he saw him inside the compartment before it took off and that's why they thought he was in there when it launched. Heene said he had yelled at Falcon before the launch for getting inside. Alderden thinks it's likely that Falcon ran off because he was scared of getting in trouble, later falling asleep in his hiding spot. He said he doubted that such a hyperactive boy could be ordered to stay quiet for the five hours he was missing. Over the years, Richard Heene has worked as a storm chaser, a handyman and contractor, and an aspiring reality-TV star. He and his family appeared on the ABC reality show "Wife Swap," and the show's producer said it had a show in development with the Heenes but the deal is now off. TLC also said Heene had pitched a reality show to the network months ago, but it passed on the offer. Despite his attempts to get on TV, Heene insisted Saturday that he didn't know what kinds of questions were being asked about him because he didn't have cable. "I'm going to place the box out front. Please write your questions down, because friends are telling me they're saying this and that. I have no idea what the news is saying," Heene said.-----THANKYOU MAX FOR EMAILING ME THIS ARTICLE