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In the News (Sun 29 Nov 09)

  
  Ronald McDonald Is So Busy, But Just How Does He Do It? - WSJ.com
In 1999, McDonald's ad agency Leo Burnett hired a Los Angeles stylist to refashion Ronald's wavy red hair, and it spent months studying whether to increase the width of the red stripes on his socks.
McDonald's keeps a roster of about 250 Ronalds world-wide, according to marketing experts familiar with the program, and franchisees, with some support from the company, pay for Ronalds as an advertising expense.
Joe Maggard, another former Ronald, pleaded guilty in 1998 to a charge of carrying a concealed weapon in New Hanover County, N.C., and the next year was convicted in county court of making harassing phone calls posing as a Ronald.
online.wsj.com /article_email/0,,SB105417428331974100,00.html   (1303 words)

  
 Pindeldyboz: 7 1/2 Reincarnations of Ronald McDonald by Pasha Malla
Meanwhile, Ronald McDonald had in fact been reincarnated as a wolf, and was living contentedly in the Arctic Circle.
But thankfully, Ronald McDonald lived out the rest of his life oblivious to this fact; he remained a simple, Arctic wolf, chasing after rabbits and doing his best not to get shot by drunk snowmobiling teenagers.
Ronald McDonald expected his seventh reincarnation to be lucky.
www.pindeldyboz.com /pmronald.htm   (969 words)

  
 Ronald McDonald
McDonald's Corporation requests an injunction forbidding former Ronald and recently outed queer Bob Brandon from dressing as Ronald McDonald or implying in any way that the spokesclown is homosexual.
A Ronald McDonald statue is decapitated at a McDonald's in Rochefort, France.
Protesters steal a Ronald McDonald statue disappears from a McDonald's in Quito, Ecuador and taken to the U.S. Embassy, where it is burned.
www.rotten.com /library/bio/business/ronald-mcdonald   (820 words)

  
 Ronald McDonald at AllExperts
McDonald's trains performers to portray Ronald using identical mannerisms and costume, to contribute to the illusion that they are one character.
McDonald's marketing designers and stylists changed elements of the Ronald McDonald's character, persona, style, costume and clown face when they adopted the clown as a trademark, possibly in deference to "The Code", the tradition of clowns to scrupulously avoid copying other clowns' appearance or performance style.
Ronald Lee McDonald is related to Richard and Maurice McDonald, the sons of McDonald's founders Dick and Mac McDonald, is a successful businessman, consultant, and author.
en.allexperts.com /e/r/ro/ronald_mcdonald.htm   (1994 words)

  
 Vancouver Charities Donations Non-Profits - Ronald McDonald House
The Vancouver Ronald McDonald House is owned and operated by the nonprofit organization Children's Family House Society of BC, opened on Oct. 4, 1983.
Today, Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), continues to provide seed grants to help new Houses, as well as periodic grants to assist with special House needs such as expansions and renovations.
In fact, every Ronald McDonald House in Canada is owned by a local charitable organization and administered by volunteer Board of Directors, which is run by volunteers and supported with charitable donations from caring people like you.
www.ronaldmcdonaldhousebc.com /default.asp?id=3   (191 words)

  
 RMHC of the Ozarks
Since 1988, the Ronald McDonald House of the Ozarks has provided lodging, hope and comfort for families of seriously-ill and injured children who must travel far from home for medical treatment.
That's why Ronald McDonald House offers a home away form home, a refuge from hospital procedures and a comfortable place where families can stay together while their seriously ill child receives treatment.
The Ronald McDonald House is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by dedicated members of our management team and volunteers.
www.ronaldmcdonaldhouse.org /house.html   (783 words)

  
 Our History - Ronald McDonald House Canada   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Ronald McDonald House concept was introduced to Canada in 1981 when the first Ronald McDonald House opened in Toronto.
Although all Ronald McDonald Houses are named after the highly visible friend to children of all ages, Ronald McDonald, they are owned and operated by non-profit organizations.
McDonald's formed a Foundation called Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) that donates to a host of children's charities.
www.ronaldmcdonaldhouse.ca /history.asp   (214 words)

  
 Ronald McDonald House
The Ronald McDonald House of Rochester, MN is conveniently located between Mayo Clinic and St. Mary's Hospital.
The Ronald McDonald House of Rochester, MN provides housing for families who have a child, 18 years or younger, receiving medical care in Rochester.
For the health and safety of all, the Ronald McDonald House is a non smoking facility.
www.ronhouserochmn.org   (402 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Business | Ronald McDonald turns health guru
Ronald McDonald, the iconic mascot clown of fast food giant McDonald's, is to be given a sporty new makeover.
McDonald's said its decision to ditch references to its traditional fast foods in the advert was part of a refocusing of the company's message about food.
Ronald McDonald, whose official title within the company is "chief happiness officer", will also be seen riding a skateboard with a basketball star and kicking a football.
news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/business/4072986.stm   (387 words)

  
 Ronald McDonald House   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Ronald McDonald House at All Children's Hospital is a "home away from home" for families whose children need inpatient or outpatient care.
Lodging at Ronald McDonald House is limited to the patient's immediate family.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay is a nonprofit corporation supported through donations of funds, volunteer hours, services, food and other supplies.
www.allkids.org /about/mcdonaldhouse.htm   (290 words)

  
 Ronald McDonald | Restaurant Consultant | Florida Real Estate Sales   (Site not responding. Last check: )
In addition to his latest venture as a highly respected author, Ronald McDonald is also a well-established business leader with numerous success stories in many fields including restaurant development and design, real estate sales and development, hospitality professional services and food equipment development.
Ronald is still active as a consultant for a number of restaurants and food chains as well as public companies involved in the hospitality industry:
Ronald is proud to be Chairman of this organization.
www.ronaldmcdonald-author.com /business.html   (641 words)

  
 The Freaky Universe of McDonald's Commercials
But for all of McDonalds' crimes, it was good of them to admit that drinking enough of their shakes will turn you into a slow-moving toothless blob.
To their credit, McDonald's was a trailblazer in employing minority actors and portraying all of the races of mankind as one big poorly nourished community.
RONALD stage-dives into the crowd, and is deftly moshed back onto the stage, where he strikes a triumphant pose.
www.stayfreemagazine.org /archives/24/mcdonalds-commercials.html   (2267 words)

  
 Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida, Inc.
The playhouse may be viewed in front of the Ronald McDonald House at 2201 Alden Road.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida (RMHCCF) finds, creates and supports programs that directly improve the health and well being of children and families.
There are two Ronald McDonald Houses in Orlando; one is located on the campus of Florida Children's Hospital and the other is on the campus of Arnold Palmer Medical Center.
www.rmhorlando.com   (387 words)

  
 Ronald McDonald House of Durham - Staying Here
Ronald McDonald House of Durham is located at 506 Alexander Avenue, Durham, NC.
Ronald McDonald Family Room is located on the 5th floor of Duke Children’s Hospital steps away from the pediatric and neo-natal intensive care units.
Ronald McDonald House of Durham Business Office is open weekdays from 8:00am – 9:00pm; weekends and holidays from 9:00am – 9:00pm.
www.ronaldhousedurham.org /staying.html   (0 words)

  
 TV ACRES: Clowns - Ronald McDonald (McDonalds Corporation)
I did public appearances as Ronald in the Washington, D.C., area and even did commercials locally." Scott was absolutely crushed, however, when McDonald's took his creation nationally and hired a slimmer clown from Ringling Brothers for the role.
One of the most popular Ronald's was actor King Moody who was hired by the Needham, Harper, Steers Agency in 1970 to be the mascot for McDonald's golden arches.
An offshoot of the Ronald McDonald phenomenon are The Ronald McDonald Houses, structures built next to hospitals all around the country so the families of young patients with long convalescence's can be together.
www.tvacres.com /clowns_ronald.htm   (386 words)

  
 Ronald McDonald House Charities of Columbia SC
In 1978, Ronald McDonald Children's Charities of Columbia was formed to create the Ronald McDonald House of Columbia and led by Dr. P.
The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Columbia was formed in January of 1996, merging Pediatric Family Services of the Midlands and Ronald McDonald Children’s Charities.
The Ronald McDonald House of Columbia was publicly announced in October, with a fundraising goal of $215,000.
www.ronaldhousecolumbia.org /who_we_are.htm   (263 words)

  
 Ronald McDonald House of Buffalo, NY
Ronald McDonald House of Buffalo, NY parents & families
The Ronald McDonald House of Buffalo provides a home away from home for families of ill or injured children receiving treatment at Buffalo area hospitals.
Ronald McDonald House of Buffalo, NY is proudly powered by WordPress
www.rmhbuffalo.org   (145 words)

  
 Boston.com / News / Nation / Ronald McDonald impostor delivers diatribe
This Ronald McDonald was in no mood to clown around.
Diners at a crowded McDonald's in southern Norway were stunned when a man dressed as Ronald came in Thursday and launched into a tirade criticizing the Oak Brook, Ill.-based chain's policies, the outlet's owner said.
The stunt was organized by a troupe of artists as "sort of a demonstration against McDonald's," Norwegian media reported.
www.boston.com /news/nation/articles/2004/07/11/ronald_mcdonald_impostor_delivers_diatribe   (219 words)

  
 Northwest Florida Daily News: Ronald Found on His Sesame Seed Bum   (Site not responding. Last check: )
NICEVILLE — Nearly a week after Ronald McDonald disappeared from a bench outside a McDonald’s restaurant in Miramar Beach, the fast food icon was found sprawled in front of a house on Matthews Street.
Ronald McDonald was on a mailbox two doors down,’ ” said T.J. Swafford, who brought his digital camera to the scene.
David Costa Jr., who has the McDonald’s franchise in Miramar Beach, said he was very pleased to have the statue returned safely and in good condition.
www.nwfdailynews.com /june2006/ronald.php   (344 words)

  
 Helping Ronald McDonald House Hamilton Ontario
The award was established to recognize the volunteer contribution to Ronald McDonald House of an individual who is continuing in his or her studies at the post-secondary level.
Ronald McDonald House is constantly growing and evolving as we explore new ideas and changes which will improve the comfort and efficiency of the House.
McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada, their franchisees and Ronald McDonald Children’s Charities of Canada, pledged a large initial donation to help build the house and they continue to support the house through donations and special promotions.
www.rmhhamilton.ca /help.htm   (2426 words)

  
 Ronald McDonald Turns Vegetarian
The former Ronald McDonald clown says that, after years of "deceiving thousands of innocent, trusting children," he has thrown in his rubber nose and striped socks to promote the joys of vegetarianism.
Giuliano, a former Ronald McDonald clown for McDonalds of Canada, has taken off his big red shoes and commited himself to a life of speaking for his cause.
The original Ronald McDonald has turned vegetarian and is urging children not to eat meat.
www.thenazareneway.com /vegetarian/ronald_mcdonald_is_now_a_vegetar.htm   (2645 words)

  
 Ronald McDonald House
The four-story Ronald McDonald House is located on the South Shore of Chicago, 1/2 block from the Children's Hospital.
The Ronald McDonald House is often filled to 90 percent capacity with families traveling from nearby suburbs to countries such as China and Kuwait.
While this Ronald McDonald House receives non-financial donations from major corporations such as Coca-Cola, Whirlpool and Entimann's, most of their $250,000 annual budget is met by individual donations.
www.luc.edu /orgs/accesschicago/socialservices/south.html   (676 words)

  
 Go Active!
Ronald knows that physical activity is a critical component of the energy balance equation.
The Ronald McDonald Field Program in many parts of the world has been focused on activities and performances that educate and encourage kids to walk, move, dance and have fun.
Programs, such as the " Ronald McDonald Sports Zone" in Canada,, "Fitness Fun with Ronald McDonald" in Malaysia, the "Ronald McDonald Sport and Active Show" in the Netherlands and the "Get Moving with Ronald McDonald" show, used both in the US and globally as of 2003 are just a few examples.
www.goactive.com /golearn-1767-3506   (652 words)

  
 Ad Age Advertising Century: Icons: Ronald McDonald
"Ronald was visiting sick children and he came upon a youngster in a coma," recalls Mr.
Ronald was first introduced by McDonald's Washington franchisee Oscar Goldstein and a local ad agency in 1963.
After a brief flirtation with acting adult in ads for McDonald's failed Arch Deluxe sandwich in the mid-1990s, Ronald returned to his roots and continues to be used mostly as a fast-food ambassador for kids.
adage.com /century/icon02.html   (258 words)

  
 BRMH -- FAQs
The Boston Ronald McDonald House opened its doors in Brookline in 1979, establishing itself as the eighth House in the country.
The Boston Ronald McDonald House Board of Directors oversees the House.
The Boston Ronald McDonald House is a "home-away-from-home" for families of children ages birth through 21 being treated for cancer* at Children's Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's Jimmy Fund Clinic and other area hospitals.
www.ronaldmcdonaldhouseboston.org /faq.htm   (845 words)

  
 Ronald McDonald House of Baltimore, Inc.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Baltimore, Inc. provides a home away from home for seriously ill children and their families and helps to fund programs that directly improve the well-being of children.
Maryland's Ronald McDonald House is charged with funding its $1,000,000 annual operating budget in addition to funding capital improvements for the current facility and expansion for future growth.
Our 37 rooms are constantly full; we need your help in reaching all of our funding goals and to enable additional, greatly needed services.
www.rmhbaltimore.com   (103 words)

  
 Ronald McDonald House Charities - Upper Midwest - Home
Since 1979 Ronald McDonald House Charities, Upper Midwest, and our cornerstone program, Ronald McDonald House of the Twin Cities, have provided a home-away-from-home for families whose children are receiving medical treatment in the Twin Cities for cancer or other life-threatening illnesses.
In addition to providing lodging for 48 families on any given night, innovative programs create a sense of community and encouragement for these families facing critical pediatric illness.
Ronald McDonald House Charities, Upper Midwest also extends support to children and families who do not live at the Ronald McDonald House though various outreach programs.
www.rmhmpls.com   (240 words)

  
 Ronald McDonald House of Dallas
The Ronald McDonald House of Dallas is a temporary home-away-from-home that serves and sustains families of seriously ill or injured children receiving treatment in a Dallas hospital.
More than just a place to sleep, the Ronald McDonald House provides a warm, safe, and comfortable home for sick children and their families.
To do this, the Ronald McDonald House relies on the love, sharing and caring of hundreds of generous donors and volunteers from the Dallas community.
www.rmhdallas.com   (179 words)

  
 Be a Ronald McDonald Volunteer!
Ronald McDonald House® is staffed by volunteers seven days a week, from 9am to 9pm.
Ronald McDonald House® provides a "Home-away-from-home" for the families of critically ill children.
One of the greatest things about being a volunteer at a Ronald McDonald HouseĀ® is that you meet people when they are the most genuine.
www.ronaldmchouse.com /rmhfm/volunteer.asp   (331 words)

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