Madeleine McCann: Blaming Richard Desmond And How To Prevent Another Maddie
MADDIE WATCH - Anorak’s at-a-glance guide to press coverage of Madeleine McCann
THE GUARDIAN: “Why the Sunday Express is so unpopular”
ROY GREENSLADE:
I note that the Sunday Express took another sales nose dive last month to record an average weekly sale of just 673,840. Could the continuing circulation slide have anything to do with the readers’ dislike of its scandalous Madeleine McCann coverage? Possibly.
Or has it more to do with the whimsical, but pointless, columns by the paper’s editor, Martin Townsend ? Also possible.
But I believe it has more to do with the growing distaste for its owner, Richard Desmond. In true Maxwellian form a sweaty picture of Dirty Des appeared in this week’s issue (arm around Lulu, poor her) at a charity function arranged by, of course, Desmond himself. Expect another sales drop this month.
OK!, which routinely features its owner Desmond, is the top selling showbiz magazine. Go figure…
METRO: “McCanns hold ‘low-key Maddie birthday party’”
Mr McCann, a consultant cardiologist at Leicester’s Glenfield Hospital, has a number of clinical appointments but he and his wife were due to be together at home for some part of the day.
Such are the facts.
IRISH INDEPENDENT: “7 ways to keep your kids safe on holiday - It’s easy for parents to become too relaxed about their children while abroad, so Shane Dunphy suggests some general rules”
Summer’s here — at last. And all we can think about are holidays in the sun. But no parent can take their children abroad now without thinking of tragic Madeleine McCann.
Tips to avoid another Madeleine McCann include:
- Have a bottle of water with you at all times, and insist that everyone sips some regularly.
- The accepted belief that a child can drown in a couple of inches of water is wisdom indeed, which means that you must be hyper-careful around the pool or on the beach.
- It is always a good idea for the children to have their own funds (within reason), so during the lead-up to the holiday, encourage them to save up for their own special treats during their time away.
Posted: 12th, May 2008 | In: Madeleine McCann Comments (369) | Follow the Comments on our RSS feed: RSS 2.0 | TrackBack | Permalink
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May 13th, 2008 at 9:22 am
Next they will say that this is entirely normal for Mc-cokoons to leave their children to be brought up like a preicess.
May 13th, 2008 at 9:21 am
330 Jo They were like the initial American attack on Iraq -Awe and Wonder …..followed by Absolute Absurdity ..and all based on a false premise..
May 13th, 2008 at 9:20 am
I know!
They want to outlive the cadaver dogs, so we are in for about 15 years of spin.
May 13th, 2008 at 9:20 am
330
jo Says:
May 13th, 2008 at 9:11 am
I”ve got a new name for the mccanns : the mccBore
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What about the dingleberry 2
(Jo - check it out on the urban dictionary LOL)
May 13th, 2008 at 9:20 am
332
:lol:
Dr. Watson
Whats the next move,then? I mean to avoid the reconstruction?
May 13th, 2008 at 9:19 am
their next move will be: reconstruction is not going to bring results now, so we won’t go
May 13th, 2008 at 9:17 am
jo,
it goes with Mc…ore
May 13th, 2008 at 9:11 am
I”ve got a new name for the mccanns : the mccBore
May 13th, 2008 at 9:08 am
322
SteveT
Do you live in rothley?
May 13th, 2008 at 9:07 am
To sum up,the PJ said “firm-end of chapter” NO,to the whinning “I wanmyfiles”.
Any idea of what the mccanns next move will be ?
May 13th, 2008 at 9:07 am
326
Nemesis
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Ooh noooooooooooo
where’s that puke smiley
May 13th, 2008 at 9:05 am
325 Irish Girl Re: Gerreee gerreee gerreeeeeee …….That sounds too much like his wife…ugh
May 13th, 2008 at 9:00 am
317
SteveT Says:
May 13th, 2008 at 8:49 am
316
irish girl spain
And just after him saving someones life on the flight home. That man is a Saint!
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Stop, i’m filling up with emotion now.
Is it any wonder the pope wanted to meet him….. he is such a hero!
Gerreeee Gerreeee Gerreee
May 13th, 2008 at 8:59 am
321 I hope that there aren’t body doubles of K and G ,but you never know…with all that cloud of suspicion they are living under.
May 13th, 2008 at 8:57 am
319
Nemesis
I dont want to hear a thing about them:they are biaised
May 13th, 2008 at 8:55 am
Or worse still the dogs might just suddenly disappear …just like M and Shergar…
May 13th, 2008 at 8:54 am
318
Nemesis
Rather like Saddam Hussein, there are many body doubles of the illustrious hounds. I myself am convinced I saw Eddie yesterday while out walking.
May 13th, 2008 at 8:52 am
305
SteveT Says:
May 13th, 2008 at 8:36 am
Morning all!
I see Clarence says they have 2 promising leads. Are they Kate and Gerry?
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New spin in sight…..
How comes clarrie is “trumpetting” again? the PJ didnt cut his throat properly then?
It seems the mccHitlers dispose of time to spin around.
They are creating diversion because if there are new “leads” then the PJ is obliged to look into it and it means a waste of time
But I guess M3 will be in charge of creating a lead and then nothing will come out of it
So…not to worry
Case shelved
May 13th, 2008 at 8:52 am
316 Irish G -Claim it back and buy a little treat for Lord Eddie
May 13th, 2008 at 8:50 am
310 Jo It’s a wonder that Eddie and Keela are still alright, especially after all those strange incidents of burning cars and Rev Hubbards burglary. Next we’ll hear is that their bones have been nicked or their kennels have been ransacked!
May 13th, 2008 at 8:49 am
316
irish girl spain
And just after him saving someones life on the flight home. That man is a Saint!
May 13th, 2008 at 8:48 am
308
Stevet
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I know that was a very hurtful thing to do to Gerry
Poor fecker, that’s why i sent 50 eu to their fund!
May 13th, 2008 at 8:47 am
back later
May 13th, 2008 at 8:46 am
310
jo
Eddie and Keeler - the Patron Saints of Justice.
May 13th, 2008 at 8:45 am
309
SteveT
So kind…I am really touched by such benevolence
May 13th, 2008 at 8:45 am
jo - yes thats the one
May 13th, 2008 at 8:44 am
307
just_me
I hope they come back to bite them!
May 13th, 2008 at 8:44 am
308
just_me Says:
May 13th, 2008 at 8:39 am
SteveT - the only promising two leads were the ones attached to Eddie & Keela
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Which leads? That one?
http://bp3.blogger.com/_w-8JKaTohe4/R9xPqGuRXaI/AAAAAAAAIvg/wclWMBvoMrw/s1600-h/no_stone_unturned.jpg
May 13th, 2008 at 8:40 am
306
DuncanR Says:
May 13th, 2008 at 8:36 am
293 - jo
I didn’t do a thing - honest
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You”re warned
Next time,I”ll call clarrie and have you invaded,I mean,investigated by M3 and you will not have your file before the mccanns decide to,ok?
Meanwhile,NO sardines for your elevenses
May 13th, 2008 at 8:40 am
Irish Girl Spain,
Please dont be so hard on the criminals of London. Please dont forget that the thief who took Gerrys wallet returned it to him complete with credit cards and Euros, only taking the Sterling. Out of the money he/she stole, they generously paid the postage out of their earnings.