Odd news: Utah teen to challenge citation for McDonald's rapEmployees said teens were holding up the line Nov 19, 2009
Odd news: Utah teen to challenge citation for McDonald's rap ... SALT LAKE CITY (AP) The case of one of four teens who were cited after rapping their order at a McDonald's in Utah appears headed for trial. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Basketball Opens Season Nov 17, 2009
"The Seminoles have so many answers it's hard to know where the rotation begins and where it ends. Seven returning players averaged at least 13 minutes. With two upperclassmen and a McDonald's All-American entering the program, the Seminoles could be in the stages of a long, strong run." Mike DeCourcy Sporting News. SEMINOLE TIP-OFF Florida State opens its 63rd year of basketball as it plays host to Jacksonville on Nov. 16 at 7:00 p.m. at the Donald L. Tucker Center in Tallahassee. (Seminoles.com)
Brothers mark 20 years in collectibles biz Nov 5, 2009
Or that collection of McDonald's toys you kept in beautiful condition that mom sold in a garage sale. While there are no future guarantees on choosing moneymaking collectibles, there are several tips you can follow to get a better start. (Fresno Bee)
Odd news: Oregon man who called 911 with fast-food complaint to pay fineHe called emergency line about missing orange juice Nov 5, 2009
sheriff's deputies say Raibin Raof Osman called the emergency line to complain that a McDonald's in Aloha had left out a box of orange juice from his drive-through order. A restaurant employee later called 911 to report that Osman and others who were with him were blocking the lane, knocking on restaurant windows and intimidating employees. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Season Approaching Sep 16, 2009
" According to the magazine senior and sophomore will also be among the players in the ACC to watch during the season. The magazine noted Singleton, a McDonald's All-American, "exceeded expectations on the defensive end" last season. Singleton dedicated a significant amount of time in the offseason to improving his ball-handling skills, which Athlon notes will complement his solid perimeter play. Sophomore is called "the most physically gifted of the bunch" by the magazine and is expected to... (Seminoles.com)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Sep 8, 2009
McCurry wins row with McDonald's ... McCurry wins row with McDonald's. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
That's quite a collectionof McMemories Aug 13, 2009
This McDonald's collection has 9,000 items ... But instead of coins or stamps, Mr. Bracken, of Lower Burrell, collects something he says is more accessible to the average person -- McDonald's Happy Meal toys ... But with McDonald's toys, he said, "you spend $2.69, and you know what you're going to get.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
It Happened This week: July 13-20 Jul 14, 2009
A new McDonald's restaurant building was announced which prompted the temporary closing of the restaurant that summer. Ryan Bowen, a Fort Madison native and former Iowa Hawkeye basketball star, prepared to leave for Denver, Colo. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Reba McEntire, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Julianne Hough, Montgomery Gentry, LeAnn Rimes, and Wynonna Among Celebrities Meeting Fans in Greased Lightning Fan Fair Hall at 2009 CMA Music Festival May 19, 2009
This is all in addition to the free areas, which include: Dr Pepper-McDonald's Family Zone in Hall of Fame Park, Chevy(TM) Music Stage at the Sommet Center, Chevy Sports Zone, Fun Zone, the GAC Stage in the Music City Zone on the Public Square, the Fifth Annual CMA Music Festival Kick-Off Parade, and the Fourth Annual CMA Music Festival Block Party ... Partners include: Chevy: The Official Ride of Country Music; CMT; Dr Pepper; Durango; Greased Lighting; Great American Country (GAC);... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
McDonald's April sales boosted by specialty coffee, chicken May 9, 2009
McDonald's has largely benefited from consumers' desire to save cash since its meals are typically less expensive than those at sit-down chains ... McDonald's is rolling the drinks out to all of its 14,000 locations nationwide. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Oprah plug swamps KFC May 8, 2009
McDonald's, for example, has said that sampling will be big part of the McCafe push, which kicked off yesterday. Recently, Denny's has used massive giveaways to reinvigorate the brand and bring back former faithful. (Crain's Chicago Business)
McDonald's ex-Hong Kong chief gets jail time for kickbacks May 7, 2009
May 06, 2009 (AP) The former managing director of McDonald's Hong Kong on Wednesday received a four-year, five-month jail sentence for accepting $300,000 in kickbacks from a Thai corn supplier, the territory's anti-graft agency said ... Lau Si-sing, 49, was also ordered by Hong Kong's District Court to pay McDonald's restitution of the same amount as the bribes, the Independent Commission Against Corruption said in a statement ... McDonald's Hong Kong bought $3 million worth of corn from the... (Crain's Chicago Business)
McD's serves up $100M McCaf ad blitz May 5, 2009
(Crains) Whoever said mass marketing is dead never worked at McDonald's ... "I assure you that we're going to be surrounding the consumer with very relevant messaging," said Neil Golden, chief marketing officer, McDonald's USA. He said the initial ads "will pulse on and off very strongly through the summer, with sustained weight well into 2010." McDonald's has already started the push with coupon booklets in newspapers for McCaf, which will initially include cappuccinos, hot and iced... (Crain's Chicago Business)
Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Montgomery Gentry, Brad Paisley, and John Rich Join 2009 CMA Music Festival Lineup Mar 20, 2009
This is all in addition to the free areas, which include: the Riverfront Park Daytime Stage, Dr Pepper-McDonald's Family Zone in Hilton Park, Chevy(TM) Music ... Partners include: Chevy: The Official Ride of Country Music; CMT; Dr Pepper; Durango Boot; Greased Lighting; Great American Country (GAC); McDonald's; VAULT Citrus Soda; and Wrangler: The Exclusive Jean of the CMA Music Festival. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Junk food websites getting kids hooked, says report Mar 16, 2009
In the face of global criticism about traditional junk food advertising to kids, household names such as Kellogg's, KFC, McDonald's, and Nestle are attracting children online with Internet clubs, interactive games, and My Space-style sites, said a report titled New Media, Same Old Tricks, which was released for World Consumer Rights Day on Sunday ... McDonald's, for instance, uses the term 'Hey Kids. (Xinhuanet, China)
Good grief, it's Peanuts Mar 11, 2009
Melbourne collector Allison Cook first got into Snoopy when her son was born in 2001 and she was given a set of The Many Lives of Snoopy figures then available through McDonald's Happy Meals. She hadn't been a serious Peanuts fan before but these suddenly struck a chord. (The Age, Australia)
That letter from your broker ... Mar 4, 2009
Let's try Freedom 75, flipping burgers at McDonald's until your mutual fund gets back above water. Even the RRSP ads were depressing. (Globe and Mail)
Oscars By The Numbers Feb 21, 2009
CKE: No McDonald's Jr. CEO explains why this fast food joint is resisting lower prices. Wall Street Shears Bonuses From Goldman to JPMorgan, executives brace for smaller payouts. (Forbes -- Business)
A time capsule from '36 Feb 15, 2009
"Let's Have A New Deal in North Carolina" was McDonald's campaign slogan. Hoey led the first primary, 38 percent to 37 percent, and he won the runoff, 55 percent to 45 percent. (News & Observer)
29 places to go in 2009 Feb 7, 2009
Austin, whose unofficial motto is Keep Austin Weird, offers the American traveler a rare U.S. city vacation destination thats devoid of the cookie-cutter commercial strips found nearly everywhere else in fact, all chain and big-box stores (think McDonald's and Walmart) are pleasantly absent from the downtown area, giving way to hundreds of sensational local businesses that can only be experienced in Austin. What's more, some exciting new music festivals are slated for autumn 2009:... (MSNBC -- Travel)
