Re: Kate McCann becomes ambassador for missing people

by **tigger** 12.07.12 5:54

....two globes, one terrestrial and one wider agenda, baby monitor, diary, watch...

I'll never be able to see that painting without looking for these items after Pottingshedder! Thanks.

by sammyc 12.07.12 6:44

I think this is wonderful news as it proves once and for all that Kate is over her deep depression, sleepless nights, lack of appetite, reluctance to be separated from the twins blah blah blah which she and Gerry have fed to all and sundry in order to take people to Court who question the abduction theory.

I hope the Judges in the up and coming trials take note of this Ambassador role and the confidence Kate has built. Kate is evidently stronger and more independent judging by the This Morning show as she hasn't got Gerry's hand to hold or inner thigh to cling to. In fact, Gerry isn't needed now is he - Kate seems to be holding her own in interviews and she's obviously happy to take on this role knowing it will mean less time with the twins.

Someone's played a blinder in appointing her to this role, it's proof she is well back on track with her life.

by uppatoffee 12.07.12 9:08

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Kate McCann Becomes Ambassador For The Charity Missing People. Odd Choice That
How to get your message across without getting wound up. Not something I manage to do in the main.

Kate McCann Becomes Ambassador For The Charity Missing People. Odd Choice That
July 12, 2012

R.F.Wilson writes from London: Pardon me for asking but what exactly was Kate McCann thinking when she agreed to become the ambassador for the charity Missing People that deals with issues concerning people going missing. How did it actually play out between her and her public relations advisors? And what was the charity itself thinking when it offered Kate the position of its ambassador? Because let’s face it, she’s not exactly the best person by far to advice anyone on missing people, having left her own kids without supervision when one of them, 4-year-old Madeleine, went missing.

The whole point of preventing people, especially children, from disappearing is to keep an eye on them or, failing that, hiring someone to do that. Kate and her husband Gerry failed to do both of these thing when on a sunny day in May 2007 they decided to leave their children all by themselves in their holiday apartment in a Portuguese sea resort to have dinner with friends.

The McCanns seem not to understand that they are coming across as pretty unpleasant people, having joined the celeb circuit with the help of some dodgy public relations weasels, who obviously had good contacts in the media. Luckily for them Rebekah Brooks, the vain and unintelligent editor of the Sun newspaper, decided that Madeleine’s disappearance would be a great story to run, for weeks and months, with the two parents sharing their grief with the world but never mentioning the fact that they were the main cause of it. It was only a matter of time before the search for Maddy turned into some sort of international public relations campaign, with McCanns getting all offended if anyone dared to point out to them that they should really start grieving in private and raise money to fund their search in a less obvious way.

But encouraged by their advisors the couple pressed onwards, irritating more and more people for obvious reasons. It became pretty clear at some point that Madeleine was dead and that efforts by her parents to keep the interest in her fate alive smacked more of a publicity campaign than of a proper search. And when Prime Minister David Cameron decided to intervene, probably pushed to it by his friend, Rebekah, and ordered a full blown investigation by Scotland Yard into Madeleine’s disappearance, it all started to look distinctly unpleasant. Why should 40 odd investigators be spending their time looking for a child who had disappeared because her parents decided to have some fun and not spend any money on a nanny who was available at their holiday home? It actually looked bizarre, this decision to reopen the case at a cost of millions. It smacked of some perverted sense of justice, if justice is a proper word here.

The McCanns, who are obviously not very intelligent people, can’t seem to understand that their behaviour is offensive to people, who have lost their children through no fault of their own and yet didn’t make a huge fuss of it in public. And both Kate and Gerry should realise that under the circumstance they should be blaming themselves and calling on others never to leave their kids alone. Instead, they pretend to be victims of tragic circumstances rather than accept that they are the ones who are responsible for what had happened on that day. stirringtroubleinternationally

by uppatoffee 12.07.12 9:10

sammyc wrote:I think this is wonderful news as it proves once and for all that Kate is over her deep depression, sleepless nights, lack of appetite, reluctance to be separated from the twins blah blah blah which she and Gerry have fed to all and sundry in order to take people to Court who question the abduction theory.

I hope the Judges in the up and coming trials take note of this Ambassador role and the confidence Kate has built. Kate is evidently stronger and more independent judging by the This Morning show as she hasn't got Gerry's hand to hold or inner thigh to cling to. In fact, Gerry isn't needed now is he - Kate seems to be holding her own in interviews and she's obviously happy to take on this role knowing it will mean less time with the twins.

Someone's played a blinder in appointing her to this role, it's proof she is well back on track with her life.

Quite agree! I just wish she'd stop appearing with that pained expression on her face.

by Guest 12.07.12 10:17

It's the voice that gets to me. Perhaps we could have an actor reading her words - do you remember when this was done to report comments from IRA and other terrorist organisations? It's all right, before the JATYK2 mob start cackling over their cauldrons, I am joking.

However, if there was a poll to decide which is the most annoying and unnecessary noise, Kate's voice would be a strong contender for number 1.

by Liz Eagles 12.07.12 10:40

Jean wrote:It's the voice that gets to me. Perhaps we could have an actor reading her words - do you remember when this was done to report comments from IRA and other terrorist organisations? It's all right, before the JATYK2 mob start cackling over their cauldrons, I am joking.

However, if there was a poll to decide which is the most annoying and unnecessary noise, Kate's voice would be a strong contender for number 1.

Voice coaching could well be on the menu already. It's just suitable at present to sound ordinary and a bit broken. Just as it's suitable to not smile, wear a pained expression and not wear splendid outfits. When things settle down those things will probably change imo.

by Woofer 12.07.12 10:56

Potting shedder is able to put my thoughts into words so succinctly, particularly this:

"However, the 'snooty, cadaver scent under the nose' look is NOT a good marketing ploy - she really should go au naturelle (and I definitely don't mean commando).

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Have you ever seen such an imperious look? Its saying "I`m way up here looking down on you with disdain"

Is she trying to scare people off?

Just who do you think you are Kate McCann?

by **Nina** 12.07.12 11:00

Woofer wrote:Potting shedder is able to put my thoughts into words so succinctly, particularly this:

"However, the 'snooty, cadaver scent under the nose' look is NOT a good marketing ploy - she really should go au naturelle (and I definitely don't mean commando).

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Have you ever seen such an imperious look? Its saying "I`m way up here looking down on you with disdain"

Is she trying to scare people off?

Just who do you think you are Kate McCann?

She thinks she is a VIP , next she will power dress away from the cardigans and big sandals.

by Liz Eagles 12.07.12 11:14

Kate IS a VIP. Who else has had the overwhelming support of the media/government/celebs? From part-time locum GP to child neglector, to authoress, to ambassador. How time flies.

by **tigger** 12.07.12 11:16

I've certainly had a steep learning curve this week. First posting furiously that KM shouldn't represent a real charity, then courtesy of other posters finding that the returns for Missingpeople posted show a grand total of 1.300.000,00 pounds for wages with a mere 100.000 left over for the purpose of finding missing 'children'. KM should feel right at home there.
Following that it is pointed out by more careful readers than I that the girl returned to her 'home' was classed as a runaway, not missing. How grateful is that particular rescued kitten going to be?
I'm going to have a look at other charities over the next few weeks and meanwhile here is a link to Janet Street-Porter's take on charities:
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by mccannscam 12.07.12 11:25

sorry if this has been alread posted but just got this from twitter its screen shots of all our comments which were deleated from missing persons fb page , some very good comments here :) [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

by Liz Eagles 12.07.12 11:39

It's been reported this week there has been a sighting of Claudia Lawrence in Amsterdam. Claudia's family have their own website where they declare donations in detail and thank people. Guess what! there is a link to Madeleine McCann and the Archbishop of Yorks prayer is for Claudia and Madeleine McCann on that very same website.

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by russiandoll 12.07.12 15:21

Have you ever seen such an imperious look?

taken the words right out of my mouth, a badly chosen photo of a badly chosen ambassador. Numerous shots must have been taken and while I understand a neutral expression was probably the desired one, there is no way I would class that expression as neutral. Strangely, it reminds me of that awful photo of Maddie in necklace and make up, the strange angle.
God knows what the image is they were hoping to convey, it speaks to me of all the arrogance I have come to associate with this woman.
The higher the climb, the harder the fall and it will come one day of that I am convinced.
One thing worth bearing in mind perhaps, the motto always seems to be look at the right hand while the left hand is occupied but no attention paid to it. Kate might be the focus because the real players in this charade are all male. Kate writes the book, Kate appearing alone on tv and radio and in the newspapers. She is a stooge now as far as I am concerned, the front for what is the truth behind the scenes.

by Guest 12.07.12 16:15

A very unflattering photo with a strange red line around her chin. OT, but did she have her jaw line done and someone wanted to show it? winkwink

It IS rather unusual to take a promotional photo from such a low standing point ...

by monkey mind 12.07.12 17:43

russiandoll wrote: One thing worth bearing in mind perhaps, the motto always seems to be look at the right hand while the left hand is occupied but no attention paid to it. Kate might be the focus because the real players in this charade are all male. Kate writes the book, Kate appearing alone on tv and radio and in the newspapers. She is a stooge now as far as I am concerned, the front for what is the truth behind the scenes.

Yes, always misdirection. So let us take the principle you outline above and apply it to the following scenario.....

On being made arguido, during official questioning by the PJ, Gerry McCann appears happy to answer all questions put to him, on the other hand, Kate McCann adheres to her right of silence and refuses to answer 48 questions put to her.

If we apply your principle above, what does it tell us now..?

Is she a stooge 'now'. Or has she always been?

by Guest 12.07.12 18:06

monkey mind wrote:
russiandoll wrote: One thing worth bearing in mind perhaps, the motto always seems to be look at the right hand while the left hand is occupied but no attention paid to it. Kate might be the focus because the real players in this charade are all male. Kate writes the book, Kate appearing alone on tv and radio and in the newspapers. She is a stooge now as far as I am concerned, the front for what is the truth behind the scenes.
Yes, always misdirection. So let us take the principle you outline above and apply it to the following scenario.....

On being made arguido, during official questioning by the PJ, Gerry McCann appears happy to answer all questions put to him, on the other hand, Kate McCann adheres to her right of silence and refuses to answer 48 questions put to her.

If we apply your principle above, what does it tell us now..?

Is she a stooge 'now'. Or has she always been?

Good question!

Reminds me of Charles Dickens's gangs: one pouting Nell to distract the Toffs with het looks & attire, one specialist-snatch to pick their pockets while they're looking the other way; some other gangmembers supposed to create a diversion and/or dispose of the spoils after the snatch (so that nobody can finger the specialist who must appear to be emptyhanded when caught by the Yard) and some shady character(s) hidden in an alleyway waiting to have the stolen purses delivered at his doorstep.

Come to think of it: Charles Dickens would have had a field day dreaming up this Tapas-cum-kids on vacation tragedy, wouldn't he?

And what happened to Fagan? Any resemblance to some media mogul we shall leave unnamed for the moment?

by **tigger** 12.07.12 18:11

Châtelaine wrote:A very unflattering photo with a strange red line around her chin. OT, but did she have her jaw line done and someone wanted to show it? It IS rather unusual to take a promotional photo from such a low standing point ...

It's dramatic as if we're seeing her bestriding a stage with us down in the stalls. It's usually the most unflattering angle to draw or photograph, even the most perfect taut faces will look as if they have a double chin. Kate has a very long neck, but seen from the front it's almost as wide as her face which is a masculine trait normally.
No doubt she could choose which photographs to put on the site and perhaps she wants to show off that smooth jawline.
I still haven't succeeded in posting photographs (I will, I will) but there are quite a number where she doesn't look so fresh faced and certainly slack around the cheeks, so perhaps a little work was done.

by Guest 12.07.12 18:22

What is that line under her chin, it looks as if her head is pasted on another body?

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by Olympicana_Reloaded 12.07.12 18:39

candyfloss wrote:What is that line under her chin, it looks as if her head is pasted on another body?

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by tuom 12.07.12 21:00

Nina wrote:
Woofer wrote:Potting shedder is able to put my thoughts into words so succinctly, particularly this:

"However, the 'snooty, cadaver scent under the nose' look is NOT a good marketing ploy - she really should go au naturelle (and I definitely don't mean commando).

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Have you ever seen such an imperious look? Its saying "I`m way up here looking down on you with disdain"

Is she trying to scare people off?

Just who do you think you are Kate McCann?

She thinks she is a VIP , next she will power dress away from the cardigans and big sandals.

I suppose that lewk will be on the cover of her next bewk !!!! could someone photoshop it please [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

Oh I see Mr. Birch is on to answer questions again

by monkey mind 12.07.12 21:28

Portia wrote:
monkey mind wrote:
russiandoll wrote: One thing worth bearing in mind perhaps, the motto always seems to be look at the right hand while the left hand is occupied but no attention paid to it. Kate might be the focus because the real players in this charade are all male. Kate writes the book, Kate appearing alone on tv and radio and in the newspapers. She is a stooge now as far as I am concerned, the front for what is the truth behind the scenes.
Yes, always misdirection. So let us take the principle you outline above and apply it to the following scenario.....

On being made arguido, during official questioning by the PJ, Gerry McCann appears happy to answer all questions put to him, on the other hand, Kate McCann adheres to her right of silence and refuses to answer 48 questions put to her.

If we apply your principle above, what does it tell us now..?

Is she a stooge 'now'. Or has she always been?

Good question!

Reminds me of Charles Dickens's gangs: one pouting Nell to distract the Toffs with het looks & attire, one specialist-snatch to pick their pockets while they're looking the other way; some other gangmembers supposed to create a diversion and/or dispose of the spoils after the snatch (so that nobody can finger the specialist who must appear to be emptyhanded when caught by the Yard) and some shady character(s) hidden in an alleyway waiting to have the stolen purses delivered at his doorstep.

Come to think of it: Charles Dickens would have had a field day dreaming up this Tapas-cum-kids on vacation tragedy, wouldn't he?

And what happened to Fagan? Any resemblance to some media mogul we shall leave unnamed for the moment?

by Guest 16.07.12 11:31

Just seen this tweet from spudgun, he has to be joking right????

Mike Spudgun‏@spudgun01

I hear Lorraine Kelly OBE is seeking to campaign for an OBE for Kate McCann. Her appointment at Missing People should seal it [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

Plus Lorraine Kelly was also on the panel of judges that voted KM one of Britains most 20 inspirational women last year. Shocked

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by monkey mind 16.07.12 11:38

Wouldn't surprise me in the least considering Kelly is over at MP also, prob key in getting K the *ambassadorship* in the first place. just goes to prove that intelligence and common sense are not necessary qualities to become a tv face. I can suggest what are but have no wish to offend anyone.

It's a helter skelter of a rabbit hole and a very mucky one at that!

by **Nina** 16.07.12 11:45

It's all Kate isn't it. her two books, her new position with MissingPeople, and now talk of an OBE. She is in the news, alone, except linked to the name of some vip or other on an almost daily basis. Where's Gerry in all this? Not so much as a ' I am very proud of Kate'

by winjoy 16.07.12 13:34

candyfloss wrote:Just seen this tweet from spudgun, he has to be joking right????

Mike Spudgun‏@spudgun01

I hear Lorraine Kelly OBE is seeking to campaign for an OBE for Kate McCann. Her appointment at Missing People should seal it [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

Plus Lorraine Kelly was also on the panel of judges that voted KM one of Britains most 20 inspirational women last year.

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I saw this coming a mile off - it has to be the next step for KM. It makes me utterly sick. The MBE, OBE and CBE are awarded, I believe, depending on the level of salary...(the lowest salary gets an MBE)...so that being the case I am only astonished that the woman is not being put forward (if indeed she is) for a CBE, what with all the money she is earning right left and centre [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] ...

by puzzled 16.07.12 14:40

candyfloss wrote:Just seen this tweet from spudgun, he has to be joking right????

Mike Spudgun‏@spudgun01

I hear Lorraine Kelly OBE is seeking to campaign for an OBE for Kate McCann. Her appointment at Missing People should seal it [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

Now I am truly convinced that the world has gone mad!

by **sharonl** 16.07.12 20:21

The Chief Executive of Missing People has been supporting the McCanns for a while

Gloria Hunniford and Fiona Phillips join McCanns at fundraiser to mark '1,000 days of agony' since Maddie vanished
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UPDATED: 09:57, 28 January 2010

Kate McCann tonight said she was "trying to move forward" as a charity event was held to mark the 1,000th day since her daughter Madeleine went missing.
Mrs McCann and her husband Gerry were joined by celebrity supporters at the £150-a-head fundraising dinner, raffle and auction at Kensington Roof Gardens in west London.
Speaking on the steps of the venue she said: 'We are hoping for a positive night.

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Fundraiser: (l-r) Gerry McCann, Martin Houghton-Brown, Chief Executive Missing People, Kate McCann and Francis Herbert, Secretary General, Missing Children Europe at a Madeleine McCann fundraiser held at the Kensington Roof Gardens

Charitable celebrities: Gloria Hunniford and Fiona Phillips were among the famous guests lending their support to the McCann's fundraising event
Asked about her feelings on the sad anniversary, she added: 'It's obviously difficult but we are trying to move forward to help Madeleine and all missing children.'
Madeleine was nearly four when she disappeared from her family's holiday apartment in Praia da Luz in southern Portugal on May 3 2007 while her parents dined with friends nearby.
Comedian Jack Dee, television presenters Fiona Phillips and Gloria Hunniford and actor Peter Bowles were among the guests.

Madeleine McCann went missing in May 2007, 1,000 days ago today
The couple will mark the sad anniversary by organising the launch of 1,000 glowing paper lanterns into the night sky in Leicestershire.

The McCanns said it sometimes felt wrong that they were coping with life without Madeleine - but added that otherwise there would be no search for the little girl.

In a poignant statement they said: 'Today marks 1,000 days since Madeleine was taken from us. It's hard to even say the number.

'We remember the first few days after Madeleine was taken, watching the clock and counting every hour. Now we've reached 1,000 days.

'It's difficult sometimes to understand how we've been able to keep going and survive without Madeleine, especially since nothing has changed since that terrifying first night.

'Madeleine is still missing. Sometimes it even feels wrong to be coping.

'And yet if we weren't, there would be no search and no campaign to find Madeleine and that just doesn't bear thinking about.'

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by **sharonl** 16.07.12 20:31

Missing People charity faces battle for survival

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By John Plummer, Third Sector Online, 25 October 2010

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Missing People chief executive Martin Houghton-Brown

Labour MP urges government not to cut half a million pounds from the charity

Missing People could be left fighting for survival if the government presses ahead with plans to withdraw funding of £500,000, its chief executive Martin Houghton-Brown has warned.

Labour MP Ann Coffey will urge ministers to help the charity in an adjournment speech in Parliament today on the future of services for missing people.

Houghton-Brown said that if the government did not listen there could be ‘catastrophic’ consequences for the charity, which has 45 staff and 75 volunteers.

The charity, which was known as the National Missing Persons Helpline until 2007, faces the loss of a £350,000 grant from the National Policing Improvement Agency, which was included on the Cabinet list of quangos for abolition.

A £150,000 strategic grant from the Department for Education for the charity’s runaways helpline is also due to expire.

Houghton-Brown said government support was vital for ‘pump priming’ other sources of funding and that if the funding was removed, the police would have to pay more to deliver the same service.

"If other funders pull out as a consequence of the government doing so, it could be catastrophic," he said.

Coffey, who is chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Runaway and Missing Children and Adults, said: "Rather than remove the missing person’s infrastructure, we must maintain investment and underpin it with new legislation, which both supports existing services and fills in much-needed gaps."

by **tigger** 16.07.12 20:49

puzzled wrote:
candyfloss wrote:Just seen this tweet from spudgun, he has to be joking right????

Mike Spudgun‏@spudgun01

I hear Lorraine Kelly OBE is seeking to campaign for an OBE for Kate McCann. Her appointment at Missing People should seal it [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

Now I am truly convinced that the world has gone mad!

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As long as they give one to Karen Matthews as well, I don't mind. it's a sort of Government diploma for incompetence.

by Spaniel 16.07.12 20:56

sharonl wrote:
Missing People charity faces battle for survival

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By John Plummer, Third Sector Online, 25 October 2010

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Missing People chief executive Martin Houghton-Brown

Labour MP urges government not to cut half a million pounds from the charity

Missing People could be left fighting for survival if the government presses ahead with plans to withdraw funding of £500,000, its chief executive Martin Houghton-Brown has warned.

Labour MP Ann Coffey will urge ministers to help the charity in an adjournment speech in Parliament today on the future of services for missing people.

Houghton-Brown said that if the government did not listen there could be ‘catastrophic’ consequences for the charity, which has 45 staff and 75 volunteers.

The charity, which was known as the National Missing Persons Helpline until 2007, faces the loss of a £350,000 grant from the National Policing Improvement Agency, which was included on the Cabinet list of quangos for abolition.

A £150,000 strategic grant from the Department for Education for the charity’s runaways helpline is also due to expire.

Houghton-Brown said government support was vital for ‘pump priming’ other sources of funding and that if the funding was removed, the police would have to pay more to deliver the same service.

"If other funders pull out as a consequence of the government doing so, it could be catastrophic," he said.

Coffey, who is chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Runaway and Missing Children and Adults, said: "Rather than remove the missing person’s infrastructure, we must maintain investment and underpin it with new legislation, which both supports existing services and fills in much-needed gaps."

More about MP but needs updating.

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