McDonald's sued for possibly cancer risky products 20:35 2005-08-29 McDonald's Corp., Burger King Corp. and seven other potato chip and French-fry makers were accused in a lawsuit of failing to warn California consumers that their products may contain a cancer-causing chemical. California Attorney General Bill Lockyer said he filed a la
Scarlett Johansson's says McNO JoeMaggard May 16, 03:11 PM [ Reply ] Monday, 16 May , 2005, 13:10 London: Actress Scarlett Johansson was so shocked after watching documentary 'Super Size Me' that she stopped eating junk food at McDonald's. "I don't go to McDonald's anymore. After I saw 'Super Size Me' - no way," femalefirst quoted Scarlett as say
Ice cream vendor ordered to cool off By David Conti TRIBUNE-REVIEW Wednesday, May 11, 2005 A Good Humor man was served 18 months' probation Tuesday for losing his cool with a foul-mouthed teenager. Nazzareno Didiano, 44, stopped dishing out peanut butter bars and Blue Bunnies last May 12 and began pummeling a pudgy-faced Bloomfield
Sewage fills Lacey McDonald's 2 inches of water reported in kitchen; county OKs reopening CHRISTIAN HILL THE OLYMPIAN LACEY -- Managers at a Lacey McDonald's kept its drive-through open for nearly an hour Sunday as sewage water flooded the food preparation area, according to a parent of two employees who worked that night. But
By RICHARD BLOOM Saturday, April 23, 2005 Updated at 12:53 AM EST From Friday's Globe and Mail Chicago — Sure he looks friendly, with his big smile, colourful jumpsuit and playful repartee. But get ready for some McAttitude. Ronald McDonald — the iconic character that is not only a corporate mascot but also a global symbol of eve
Story of McDonald's only half told Apr. 18, 2005 12:00 AM The story on McDonald's in Friday's business section ("McDonald's serves up 50 years") is not the full story of McDonald's, but only the account after Ray Kroc bought out the McDonald brothers hamburger stand. The McDonald brothers had their hamburger drive-in restaurant in San Ber
March 29, 2005 McD's downgraded amid cost concerns (AP) — McDonald's Corp. shares fell Tuesday after the fast-food powerhouse was downgraded on concerns over escalating food and labor costs, as well as the early adoption of stock-based compensation accounting. The Oak Brook-based company is also facing pressure from service initiatives and disc
THE ROBIN WILLIAMS PEACE PLAN This may very well be the best thought out item we have read since 9/11/01. Leave it to Robin Williams to come up with the perfect plan...what we need now is for our UN Ambassador to stand up and repeat this message. I see a lot of people yelling for peace but I have not heard of a plan for peace. So, here's one plan.
Out of proportion Childhood obesity is a growing problem in the United States By Marisa Osorio Colon NYT Regional Newspapers TIPS TO FIGHT CHILDHOOD OBESITY The National Academies of Sciences Institute of Medicine recently released a report, “Preventing Childhood Obesity: Health in the Balance,” and a series of committee recommendat
First watch Precious Mar 07, 07:49 AM [ Reply ] I watched this movie last night for the first time and it really got me thinking about responsibility... Why should McDonalds be held responsible for the products they sell? If someone wants to buy a supersize meal, then that is their choice. They don't have to - it is up to an individual to exercise the
McDonald's operator pays $140,000 for youth employment violations Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - An operator of McDonald's franchise restaurants in Birmingham, Gadsden and Anniston has paid $101,915 in civil penalties and $38,880 in back wages to 574 employees for youth employment law violations, federal regulators said Tuesday. CLP Cor
McDonald's To Pay $8.5M For Wrong Advertising Fast Food Chain Incorrectly Advertised Cut In Trans Fat Oils POSTED: 4:32 pm EST February 14, 2005 McDonald's must pay $8.5 million for advertising claims that it cut trans fat from its French fries. The golden arches announced the switch to healthier oil in September 2002, but five months la
Customer banished after hurling Egg McMuffin Saturday, February 05, 2005 By John Tunison The Grand Rapids Press HOLLAND -- Assault with an Egg McMuffin? A Zeeland man definitely wasn't "lovin' it" when he became so angry about getting the wrong order at McDonald's that he chucked a breakfast sandwich back at a worker. His
Thanks for replying to my post guys, I appreciate your input. Ronald
BAN McDonald's in Schools JoeMaggard Feb 01, 12:34 PM [ Reply ] What's my take on all of this? Sadly, most people will eat whatever is available. So if you make unhealthy foods available, that's what they're going to eat, and if those foods cause cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes and other health disorders, then that's what you're going to see in the p
Chewing the fat-Fast "food" JoeMaggard Jan 30, 01:51 PM [ Reply ] Jan. 29, 2005. 01:00 AM Chewing the fat about what's really in fast food JENNIFER WELLS It wasn't my fault. An evil temptress who also happens to be an excellent friend hauled me into a Mickey D's and made me do it. Made me, I say. Before I could pin her shoulde
Obesity Suit Dogs who... ??? JoeMaggard Jan 25, 06:36 PM [ Reply ] Court reinstates part of suit accusing the company of tricking kids into eating fattening foods. January 25, 2005: 7:07 PM EST NEW YORK (Reuters) - A federal appeals court Tuesday revived part of the widely-watched obesity suit against ???????? Corp. that accuses the world's bigge
Health Care: Can We "Take it Back" in 2005?... Opinion by Consumer Advocate Tim Bolen Sunday, January 2nd, 2005 The United States Health Care system, called "Western Medicine," is broken beyond repair. It is so deadly, expensive, corrupt, inefficient, and riddled with "special interest" that there is, absolutely no starting point to use to
I'm Free Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free, I'm following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard Him call, I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way, I found that place at the close of day. If my passing h
Rest in Peace Charlie Bell JoeMaggard Jan 16, 11:55 PM [ Reply ] Today, in Australia former McDonald's CEO Charlie Bell died of cancer at 44. A scrappy kid from the suburbs of Sydney who started as a fry cook and rose to CEO of the Company, Charlie Bell was well known for his quick wit and that Aussie sense of humor. My issues with the McDonald's Corpora
Needles in McDonald's meal, woman claims Files a lawsuit; says hospital removed 3 she swallowed Friday, January 14, 2005 By Michaelangelo Conte Journal staff writer WEST NEW YORK - A North Bergen woman has filed a lawsuit against McDonald's, claiming she swallowed three inch-long needles while eating a Crispy Chicken Sandwich at a Bergenli
More McMadCow? You bet! JoeMaggard Jan 11, 12:38 PM [ Reply ] Canada finds new case of mad cow disease-source 11 Jan 2005 17:40:46 GMT Source: Reuters By David Ljunggren OTTAWA, Jan 11 (Reuters) - Canadian veterinary officials will announce they have found a new case of mad cow disease in a briefing slated for 2 p.m. EST (190
Hiya Jamie, I certainly hope that corporate hq takes notice. Hopefully, someday McDonald's will see the error of their ways. I get residuals from my films and tv shows Jamie, but thanks for thinkin bout ol Ronald's livelyhood. Best Regards, Ronald
McDonald's Dirty McTactics!!!! JoeMaggard Jan 06, 10:55 AM [ Reply ] Ok, here's the deal...McDonald's is being evicted from the Cleveland Heart Center by Heart Surgeon Toby Cosgrove, so McDonald's calls him a racist. For simply having the common sense to want to set a healthy example for the patients, McDonald's has seen fit to drag a gifted Surgeon thru the di
A young man named John received a parrot as a gift. The parrot had a bad attitude and an even worse vocabulary. Every word out of the bird's mouth was rude, obnoxious and laced with profanity. John tried and tried to change the bird's attitude by consistently saying only polite words, playing soft music and anything else he could think of to "clean up" the b
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