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Changes Coming to McDonald’s Dollar Menu—-So Long Cheap Eats

Who among us has not ordered off McDonald’s dollar menu at some point in our lives? Whether you are a hurried mom, a cash-strapped teen or a starving dad, you’ve likely taken advantage of the one-dollar options the fast-food giant has to offer. Double cheeseburger-loving moms, dads, kids… I have bad news for you: it appears McDonald’s is not as “recession-resistant” as it once claimed to be. According to news reports, the fast-food leader is prepping to make a super-sized announcement regarding its popular dollar menu. Despite rising sales in October, and the fact that studies show fast-food consumption goes … Continue reading →

Devo Gets Mad-O at McDonald’s and Lilo’s Mystery Sis

If they could really “Whip It” they would probably choose to do so right at burger giant McDonald’s. Cult classic rockers Devo are furious that fast food chain McDonald’s is using the band’s likeness (or so claims the musical group) in a Happy Meal toy. The 80s hitmakers claim the “American Idol” tribute figure, New Wave Nigel, was based on their famous image, as seen in their popular “Whip It” video. Regarding the McDonald’s brouhaha, Devo bass player Gerald Casale, who came up with the punk rock band’s odd jumpsuited look, told news reporters: We’re in the midst of suing … Continue reading →

Reduce Your Diabetes Risk

There are two BIG things you can do to reduce your risk of developing diabetes: eat right and exercise regularly. But helping your body resist diabetes goes beyond just food and exercise. Belly fat can raise your risk of diabetes by more than three hundred percent! The fat in your abdomen may be producing compounds that make your cells resistant to insulin. The American Heart Association says that even at a normal weight for your height, extra belly fat can be a problem. Make sure your routine includes three to five sessions of cardiovascular exercise a week. Stress can raise … Continue reading →

Prince Charles vs. McDonald’s

In this corner… we have His Royal Highness, Charles, the Prince of Wales: A 58-year-old father of two who likes to grow his own organic vegetables. And, in this corner, it’s the MacDaddy of all fast-food giants, home of the clown bearing its name, and a host of other greasy (yet yummy) menu options–McDonald’s. Ding! Ding! Let’s get ready to rumble! Okay, perhaps, I am overdoing it a bit. After all, the alleged feud between the famous British royal and the fast food chain may not be as bad as many first thought. So how did all of this get … Continue reading →

Love Under The Arches

The English language is constantly being influenced by popular culture. (Did you know “Bootylicious” is being added to the dictionary?) Which is why I am not surprised that the “Mc” prefix derived from McDonalds has become an integrate part of pop culture. And, I suppose it’s the reason I am not surprised that someone coined the phrase, “McLove Story.” What’s a “McLove Story,” you ask? A couple from North Dakota may have the answer. They got married on Valentine’s Day (that’s the love part) under the golden arches (hence the “Mc” part). It’s true. With news reporters looking on, Lori … Continue reading →