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Looks like he is gooming his successor on the sidelines. Dynasty?

Is he big enough to fill his father’s sweatshirt? Did you see that sweatshirt? It was huge, I wonder if it’s a regular size. His kid will need to bulk up, which is probably hard to do around big chuck, since lard butt gets all the jelly rolls.

I have been reading som e of the posts about Madonna and the baby she is in the process of "adopting." I’ll be honest, I personally think she bought that baby….much like one buys an outfit….I think many famous do this……but anyway.

Many people have gone on to say "Look at all Madonna can give her."

I my job as a foster care/adoption specialist, we are rightfully not allowed to consider if the foster home, or another home is "better" because 7 out of ten times it is…..it is can the biological parent provide a safe and suitable life for the child.

I’ve been thinking about this, my husband and I are both college educated people, we were in our 30s when we had children, we live in a lovely suburb..I’m primarily home with our children….our income is most likely considered medium to upper, we have great health insurance and an awesome family on both sides…..

That said, there are families who could provide more and better than we can…..so if the criteria is more money is better…should we lose our children….seriously, most of us on this board know people who have better resources and could most likely provide more material things than we can for our kids no matter how good we have it.

This is not a rant, so please don’t report and move on….seriously…is more money better? What equals being rich enough that you deserve your kids?

In my position, I had to take a class entitled neglect vs poverty, another was culture values and ethnocentrism. I think many many Americans think living here is better than living anywhere else (I’m not talking about having pride in our country…I’m talking about thinking that our way best for everyone and valuing our way of life above other cultures…to the point that we’re willing to commit cultural genocide and devalue other cultures.

I’m not a biological family is always best, because I’ve seen millions of cases where it wasn’t. I’m not anti-adoption…I have no agenda here.

I’m professionally curious….what are the thoughts out there?
Not sure that I live in an Ivory Tower, but I’ll let it go as I don’t want to lose this dialog due to chatting. I know I am blessed beyond measure for all that I have…..but some of what I have is due to hard work and good choices on my part too…..but I am blessed and I’m grateful for it every day.

There are people with a lot more than I have though….are they better parents for it?

The legal question I must always answer on all adoption home studies is can the family live within their means…are they making the bills….not do they live in $500,000 homes, but is the home they have being paid for and is it clean and a nice place to live…can it fit the amount of people they have living in it?

Well since they cut my husband’s hours and we had another baby are income is now considered poverty level. Does that mean we are poor and broke? Well no it doesn’t I save our money that we get from our income tax refunds and money family sends me for christmas and birthdays. Do I know how to stick to a budget, while yes I do. Are my kids fed, while yes they are, are they bathed, while yes, do they live in a middle class surrounding, while yes again. Do they have toy I say yes 100s way to many do they have clothes yes do they each have their own bed to sleep in while yes.

Should I relinquish them because the government says my income is poverty level? No, I shouldn’t because we are good parents that care about our kids.

I been told I should be an account because I am great with numbers. My bills are paid and my house is stocked with food, clothes, toys, and love.

People chose to live poorly. If you are poor you can still keep a clean house. If you have a job you can keep your bills paid. Stop buying unnessary things and buy only the things you need. Living, learning, and loving the life I have.

lloyd gregory previously lived in illinois around monmouth

You will have to wait until 2012 when we can see the 1940 census to find out decsendants

1930 United States Federal Census
about Lloyd Gregory
Name: Lloyd Gregory
Home in 1930: Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa
Age: 33
Estimated birth year: abt 1897
Birthplace: Illinois
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse’s name: Thelma
Race: White

1930 United States Federal Census
about Thelma Gregory
Name: Thelma Gregory
Home in 1930: Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa
Age: 25
Estimated birth year: abt 1905
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse’s name: Lloyd

1920 United States Federal Census
about Lloyd Gregory
Name: Lloyd Gregory
Home in 1920: Moweaqua, Shelby, Illinois
Age: 28 years
Estimated birth year: abt 1892
Birthplace: Illinois
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father’s name: Thomas J
Father’s Birth Place: Illinois
Mother’s name: Martha A
Mother’s Birth Place: Illinois
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Sex: Male
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Image: 685
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Thomas J Gregory 61
Martha A Gregory 63
Lloyd Gregory 28
Thomas E Gregory 23

1910 United States Federal Census
about Lloyd Gregory
Name: Lloyd Gregory
Age in 1910: 19
Estimated birth year: abt 1891
Birthplace: Illinois
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father’s name: Thomas J
Father’s Birth Place: Indiana
Mother’s name: Martha A
Mother’s Birth Place: Indiana
Home in 1910: Moweaqua, Shelby, Illinois
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Male
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Thomas J Gregory 61
Martha A Gregory 53
M Myrtle Gregory 26
Lloyd Gregory 19
Thomas E Gregory 14

http://www.ancestry.com/

Coming from a Scientist/Psychoanalyst, you cannot dismiss it as a figment of his imagination. Even though it re-enforces beliefs held by me all along, I would appreciate views from those who had never heard/believed in re-incarnation and/or past life therapies….

That is the first book I read that led me to understand reincarnation. Then later I also had similar past life experiences. Reincarnation is no longer a belief for me, but a fact and realization. I recommend the book. And Bhagavad Gita as it is By Bhaktivedanta Prabhupada. Give more scientific and spiritual pure evidence of the science of the eternal soul, karma, and Reincarnation.

Coming from a Scientist/Psychoanalyst, you cannot dismiss it as a figment of his imagination. Even though it re-enforces beliefs held by me all along, I would appreciate views from those who had never heard/believed in re-incarnation and/or past life therapies….

That is the first book I read that led me to understand reincarnation. Then later I also had similar past life experiences. Reincarnation is no longer a belief for me, but a fact and realization. I recommend the book. And Bhagavad Gita as it is By Bhaktivedanta Prabhupada. Give more scientific and spiritual pure evidence of the science of the eternal soul, karma, and Reincarnation.

The campaign fund stands at nearly £600,000. Its purpose is to secure the safe return of Madeleine, it can also be used to support the McCann family. Originally donations were sought for sniffer dogs to be taken to Portugal, then for private investigators. Next, a legal team was flown out to advise on the setting up of the campaign fund and to ‘liaise’. This team has nothing to do with the investigation in the child’s disappearance.

Nothing much wrong with any of this. BUT , as far as I know, the legal team are still there, along with others including members of the McCann extended family, who are devoting themselves to this campaign full time. Legal teams don’t come cheap. So my point is, is most of the money being used to protect the McCann parents rather than do anything to find their child? Is one of their jobs to comb through forums and report on adverse publicity - perhaps threatening legal action?
nicola h. I’ve read that the Warner Holiday village is not charging them for their extended stay - don’t know if this applies to the aunts and uncles and others in the team though. Also they are both of fully paid leave from their jobs - he is full time and Mrs McCann part-time and as doctors that must add up to enough to keep things ticking over. They have the use of a private jet and other transport paid for too.

I certainly don’t think they should have to worry about money at a time like this and they need some support, but a legal team? and one of them a QC?
Teh Beauty Spot: Warner are paying for them to stay at the complex. They are on full pay from their jobs. private jet and cars provided and it seems accommodation etc for trip to Rome was provided. I’m sure they will have some personal expenses and the publicity etc will cost money but I think the expenses of keeping a legal team must be huge.

Anyway, I’m sure it will all have to be accounted for , then we’ll know.

You’re speculating about them being on full-time pay for six months because this is the NHS norm. But I get the impression that the McCanns are settling permanently in Portugal, which would mean this is not just a leave of absence but a retirement.

Also, I imagine the goodwill is running out. If I was Mark Warner I would not let the McCanns stay for free indefinitely (just for them they have two apartments; one to live in and another is being used as an office for fan mail, donations and Team McCann Portugal branch meetings). However, Mark Warner has said that they will let the McCanns and their family members not only stay at the resort for free "for as long as they need to", they’re also paying for all their flights back and forth.

It is generally agreed that at least one member of the McCann family has quit his job to be a full-time campaign manager (Gerry’s brother). So it would not surprise me if other McCann family members were on the payroll.

Other than that, they have in their employ two solicitors, one barrister, the PR firm Bell Pottinger, two "trauma consultantS" and a firm of accountants. Someone from the Foreign Office who devotes themselves to the McCanns full-time is there, courtesy of the British taxpayer, as are two "Crackers", 3 officers of the Leicestershire police.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=454949&in_page_id=1770

Although I’m pretty sure they’ve got someone in their employ trying to counter negative publicity, so far I have seen no evidence of them mounting legal actions against people who post on internet forums/message boards. It would be impossible for them to take civil actions against the anti-McCann camp for several reasons, the primary reason being most of it is speculation and not outright defamation.

The campaign fund stands at nearly £600,000. Its purpose is to secure the safe return of Madeleine, it can also be used to support the McCann family. Originally donations were sought for sniffer dogs to be taken to Portugal, then for private investigators. Next, a legal team was flown out to advise on the setting up of the campaign fund and to ‘liaise’. This team has nothing to do with the investigation in the child’s disappearance.

Nothing much wrong with any of this. BUT , as far as I know, the legal team are still there, along with others including members of the McCann extended family, who are devoting themselves to this campaign full time. Legal teams don’t come cheap. So my point is, is most of the money being used to protect the McCann parents rather than do anything to find their child? Is one of their jobs to comb through forums and report on adverse publicity - perhaps threatening legal action?
nicola h. I’ve read that the Warner Holiday village is not charging them for their extended stay - don’t know if this applies to the aunts and uncles and others in the team though. Also they are both of fully paid leave from their jobs - he is full time and Mrs McCann part-time and as doctors that must add up to enough to keep things ticking over. They have the use of a private jet and other transport paid for too.

I certainly don’t think they should have to worry about money at a time like this and they need some support, but a legal team? and one of them a QC?
Teh Beauty Spot: Warner are paying for them to stay at the complex. They are on full pay from their jobs. private jet and cars provided and it seems accommodation etc for trip to Rome was provided. I’m sure they will have some personal expenses and the publicity etc will cost money but I think the expenses of keeping a legal team must be huge.

Anyway, I’m sure it will all have to be accounted for , then we’ll know.

You’re speculating about them being on full-time pay for six months because this is the NHS norm. But I get the impression that the McCanns are settling permanently in Portugal, which would mean this is not just a leave of absence but a retirement.

Also, I imagine the goodwill is running out. If I was Mark Warner I would not let the McCanns stay for free indefinitely (just for them they have two apartments; one to live in and another is being used as an office for fan mail, donations and Team McCann Portugal branch meetings). However, Mark Warner has said that they will let the McCanns and their family members not only stay at the resort for free "for as long as they need to", they’re also paying for all their flights back and forth.

It is generally agreed that at least one member of the McCann family has quit his job to be a full-time campaign manager (Gerry’s brother). So it would not surprise me if other McCann family members were on the payroll.

Other than that, they have in their employ two solicitors, one barrister, the PR firm Bell Pottinger, two "trauma consultantS" and a firm of accountants. Someone from the Foreign Office who devotes themselves to the McCanns full-time is there, courtesy of the British taxpayer, as are two "Crackers", 3 officers of the Leicestershire police.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=454949&in_page_id=1770

Although I’m pretty sure they’ve got someone in their employ trying to counter negative publicity, so far I have seen no evidence of them mounting legal actions against people who post on internet forums/message boards. It would be impossible for them to take civil actions against the anti-McCann camp for several reasons, the primary reason being most of it is speculation and not outright defamation.

I’ve been looking for the lyrics to Thelma Aoyama’s Soba ni iru ne, which is the followup song to Soulja’s Koko ni iru yo. I can find the lyrics to Soulja’s first song, but not to Thelma’s followup song.

Thanks

http://www.videouncovered.com/lyrics/7622//aoyama-thelma/soba-ni-irune-ft-soulja.html

Try this Hope it helps!

I’ve been looking for the lyrics to Thelma Aoyama’s Soba ni iru ne, which is the followup song to Soulja’s Koko ni iru yo. I can find the lyrics to Soulja’s first song, but not to Thelma’s followup song.

Thanks

http://www.videouncovered.com/lyrics/7622//aoyama-thelma/soba-ni-irune-ft-soulja.html

Try this Hope it helps!