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An Eye for a McFlurry: One Terrible Reason to Lose a Body Partnew

Brandon Henderson lost his left eyeball over a McFlurry. On the evening of Feb. 15, authorities say, Khalif Lewis, an 18-year-old cashier at a West Philadelphia McDonald's, attacked the 35-year-old Henderson as he attempted to leave the restaurant after an argument over whether he could substitute a dessert item for french fries.
Philadelphia City Paper  |  Mike Newall  |  07-20-2009  |  Crime & Justice

Be a Hero on Your Own Timenew

“Victim's heroics rouse judge,” read a headline in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, but Nigel Haskett's heroics apparently didn't rouse his employer, McDonald's. The hamburger kingpin has denied Haskett's claim for workers compensation benefits.
Arkansas Times  |  Doug Smith  |  02-19-2009  |  Crime & Justice

DeVotchKa is Anything but a McBandnew

With newfound acclaim, the band gives up a little control but no singularity.
Colorado Springs Independent  |  Kirsten Akens  |  10-28-2008  |  Profiles & Interviews

The Temple of the Golden Archesnew

The question remains: Can a modern, socially conscious Santa Fean have his Big Mac and eat it, too?
Santa Fe Reporter  |  Dave Maass  |  09-18-2008  |  Food+Drink

No Really. Question Authoritynew

When people commit sexual abuse because someone on the phone pretending to be a cop tells them to, you know we're all a little rusty on our skepticism
Metroland  |  Miriam Axel-Lute  |  12-02-2005  |  Commentary

A Restaurant for the 23rd Centurynew

Under the shadow of Mount Tamalpais in California, Lydia's Lovin' Foods turns out a delicious assortment of raw, vegan and vegetarian dishes.
North Bay Bohemian  |  Peter Byrne  |  11-28-2005  |  Food+Drink

Mr. Bignew

While amassing an empire of a dozen McDonald's franchises, Steve Bigari has used his restaurants as a sort of mad scientist's laboratory. His most recent innovation moves drive-thru operators from restaurants to a distant call center.
Westword  |  Joel Warner  |  11-08-2005  |  Business & Labor

I’m Lovin’ It: Fewer Big Macs May Equal Better Sexnew

Morgan Spurlock, the producer, director and star of “Super Size Me,” an informative, funny and deeply disturbing documentary, shows what would happen if you ate fast food three times a day by going on a 30-day all-McDonald’s eating binge.
Cityview  |  Gregg Hennigan  |  06-17-2004  |  Reviews

A Fast-Food Fear Factor Puts McDonald's Diet to the Testnew

"Super Size Me" creator Morgan Spurlock recalls the pain and displeasure of a 30-day McDonald’s binge
Columbus Alive  |  Melissa Starker  |  05-28-2004  |  Profiles & Interviews

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