McDonald’s is flipping its arches upside down to make a powerful statement

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To pay tribute to every woman out there and to remind them that they are all special in their unique way, one of the greatest fast-food chain restaurants in the world, McDonald’s, flipped their famous arches upside down.

This happened back in 2018, when the company decided to flip Mickey’s arches on March 8th, International Womens Day, the “global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.“

Some of the people who noticed the change, and couldn’t believe their eyes thinking they found themselves into a parallel world, believed it had to do with the then company’s ongoing feud with Wendy’s. But they were so wrong. Instead, the logo had been flipped in “celebration of women everywhere,” a representative had said.

McDonald’s decided to flip the sign at their Lynwood, CA store, but did the same with the logos on their social media. At the same time, employees donned the “W“-esque logo on their shirts and hats and the restaurants served special packaging featuring the logo at 100 stores across the nation.

“For the first time in our brand history, we flipped our iconic arches for International Women’s Day in honor of the extraordinary accomplishments of women everywhere and especially in our restaurants.” McDonald’s Chief Diversity Officer Wendy Lewis said.

Lauren Altmin, company’s spokesperson, said that the logo change was in celebration of women everywhere. “We have a long history of supporting women in the workplace, giving them the opportunity to grow and succeed.”

She added: “In the U.S. we take pride in our diversity and we are proud to share that today, six out of 10 restaurant managers are women. The logo will be changed on all of the company’s social media channels and 100 restaurants will have special “packaging, crew shirts and hats and bag stuffers.”

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McDonald’s isn’t the first company to pay tribute to women and raise awareness of the importance of gender equality.

In the past, Johnnie Walker acknowledged women by releasing a ‘Jane Walker’ bottle and donating $1 per bottle towards charities whose goal is enhancing the position of women.

“Important conversations about gender continue to be at the forefront of culture. And we strongly believe there is no better time than now to introduce our Jane Walker icon and contribute to pioneering organizations that share our mission,” said Stephanie Jacoby, vice president of Johnnie Walker. “We are proud to toast the many achievements of women and everyone on the journey towards progress in gender equality.”

Brawny was among the companies who supported the initiative by replacing the Brawny Man with women and donating $100,000 to Girls, Inc.

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Dying wife asks husband’s permission to fulfill her final wish—to sleep with her ex one last time

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Reddit users were shocked by a problem shared by a user on the platform who goes under the name throwawayforeife.

He shared his post explaining how his wife was given a dull diagnosis and only months to live after she was diagnosed with terminal illness. Having promised to stay by her side through sickness and health, he decided to do all in his power to ease her life and grant all of her wishes, not knowing that her final wish was to sleep with her ex one last time.

This request was truly a shocking one. He was completely lost when he heard his wife’s words. It didn’t sound real that she would ever wish such a thing.

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When he asked her why she wanted to do that, she said that her ex was her “most physically compatible” and “satisfying lover.” What’s more, she said she felt emotionally satisfied with him as well.

As expected, the Reddit user was left utterly heartbroken. He had no idea his wife of ten years was feeling that way.

However, knowing that she was dying, he wasn’t sure whether to agree and let her be with her ex for one final time.

Confused and humiliated, he asked the online users for advice. As expected, people struggled to decide which position to hold regarding the issue.

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One user wrote that throwawayforeife should stand by his principles and resist manipulation.

Another person said he should file for divorce and then let her go to her ex. He added that he shouldn’t accept her back when she’s fragile and unable to take care of herself any longer.

“I would probably not even be able to stay with that person if they had told me that was what they wanted to do,” another person wrote.

This truly is a very tricky situation.

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Dr. Terry Dubrow praises wife, Heather Dubrow, for saving his life at famous LA restaurant

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While having dinner at a restaurant with his wife and one of their children earlier this month, Dr. Terry Dubrow from the show Botched started experiencing difficulties uttering some words. Worried for him, his wife Heather, urged him to call 911, but he refused to do so, saying he was just fine.

“I had half a drink, I was eating, and I asked my son a question and I started to slur my words,” Terry later explained.

Heather, however, insisted that Terry gets checked so they eventually called the ambulance. The medics said that his vitals were fine, but Heather wasn’t at ease and insisted they go to the hospital for a thorough check-up.

He didn’t want to make a big deal out of it and decided to call an Uber and head home. Once home, Heather called some of her husband’s doctor friends who convinced him to go to the hospital just in case. Eventually, Terry agreed and went to Hoag Hospital where he got evaluated in the ER and received an MRI which showed he had a transient ischemic attack (TIA) – a stroke precursor. 

“Had Heather Dubrow – alright, I’m going to start to cry, to be honest with you – had she just let me go home, ‘I’m a doctor, I know what I’m doing, don’t argue with me, I’m going to bed,’ I would probably not be alive today,” he said of his stubbornness. “Heather Dubrow saved my live – no questions about it.” 

Further, he sent a message to his fans urging them not to be stubborn and listen to their partners when they tell them they feel something isn’t right. “So if your partner is insistent upon something about you medically, go get it checked up because your perception of what’s going on may be very different than what they’re seeing,” he concluded.

Heather also spoke to a reporter regarding the incident and said she didn’t regret getting into an argument with her husband as long as he listened to her. She then confirmed that her husband was now feeling fine and described the outcome of the situation as the ‘best case scenario.’ 

“He’s okay and what’s really important to take away from what happened to him is that early intervention will save your life,” she told TMZ. “By the way, I heard that you guys (TMZ) have video of us fighting outside of The Ivy. You’re d**n right we were fighting, I was trying to get my husband into an ambulance.”

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Jimmy Carter’s grandson gives update on ailing former president and first lady: ‘He’s pretty sick’

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Loved by millions for his humble personality, Jimmy Carter, who served as the 39th President of the United States of America never took any advantage of post-presidential popularity.

Besides the position he once held, Carter, as well as his wife of many years, Rosalynn, lead a very normal and modest life, and it has always been like that.

They both have been part of the Habitat for Humanity for many years and helped renovate around 4,300 houses in 14 different countries. In February, his foundation, The Carter Center, released a statement that left many devastated. After a few hospital visits, former President Carter has been admitted to hospice.

“After a series of short hospital stays, former US President Jimmy Carter today decided to spend his remaining time at home with his family and receive hospice care instead of additional medical intervention. He has the full support of his family and his medical team.”

Over the years, he has dealt with several serious health issues, including brain cancer. In 2019, he underwent brain surgery to remove mounting pressure.

US president Jimmy Carter with his wife Rosalynn Carter (born 1927). Jimmy’ Carter Jr. (born October 1, 1924). (Photo by: Universal History Archive/ Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

Now his grandson, Hugo Wentzel, who was recently eliminated from the ABC reality show Claim to Fame, provided a health update on his grandparents. “He always wants to be doing something with his mind, so he’s trying to keep himself busy, but he is really sick and getting older,” Wentzel told EW, speaking of his grandpa.

“He’s an amazing grandpa. Honestly, I love him so much. I call him Papa,” Wentzel shared with his fellow contestants. “He led America and my family very well. I stand for everything he stands for. He believes in equality for everyone, regardless of race, class, gender, anything. He’s just an amazing person. I aspire to be like him one day.”

Wentzel then mentioned former president Carter’s health. “I also want to say that he’s recently been put into hospice because he has been very sick. It was really sad. I love you so much, Papa. You were amazing and I will do everything I can to keep your legacy alive. Lead with love. That’s all I got to say.”

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Sadly, it has been “harder and harder” to see his grandpa receiving hospice care during the last months.

“My mom spends a lot of her time with him. She spends almost half her time taking care of him at this point just because of things like COVID regulations. So it’s really family oriented. I haven’t been seeing him as much recently, but he knows that I love him and we’re supporting him through this time,” Wentzel added.

“He’s pretty sick,” the grandson further explained. “He still does use his brain. He listens to audiobooks. He’s a genius. He’s super smart. I love him. He always wants to be doing something with his mind, so he’s trying to keep himself busy, but he is really sick and getting older.”

Wentzel then spoke of his loving grandma and said that she has dementia and that she often forget things, but she then remembers. “I just want to say that she’s an amazing woman. She’s put in so much work in her life. She’s done things for mental health. I want everyone to know how incredibly important and beautiful she is as a person and a grandma.”

Our thoughts and prayers are with Jimmy Carter and his family as they remain by his side during this particularly difficult time.

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Inside Beyoncé & Jay-Z’s new $200 million concrete house that took 15 years to build

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One of the most powerful couple in the music industry, Beyoncé and Jay-Z, have moved places, at least for the weekend getaways. Besides that, reports are they are not selling their multi million Bel-Air estate where they currently live.

Their new home, which they purchased for $200 million, is second on the list on the most expensive homes ever sold in the United States, just behind Ken Griffin’s $238 million New York City investment which he made in 2019.

The residence the couple added on the lists of places they own is a Tadao Ando-designed architectural wonder in Malibu, the same architect that is working on Kanye West’s beach-side paradise.

The previous owner, William Bell Jr., who is a powerful figure in the international art world, worked on the 30,000 square foot Malibu mansion for 15 years. The deal, on behalf of both parties, was handled by mega-celebrity broker Kurt Rappaport. The initial price of the Malibu mansion was $295 million.

Although the family will be using this massive concrete mansion for weekend stays only, if reports are to be believed, Jay-Z wants to make it their permanent home.

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Beyoncé and Jay-Z were photographed on a date-night at a pricey restaurant following the purchase.

The new home was bought around the time the Lemonade singer started her Renaissance World Tour’s European leg.

As always, she looked stunning, wearing a black off-the-shoulder minidress with built-in gloves and a long ribbon. The dress included a variety of round rhinestones that were thermoformed onto black velvet fabric.

Before the date-night, Beyoncé caught the attention of many with a remix of her hit America Has A Problem, a collaboration with Kendrick Lamar

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Katharine McPhee leaves tour as new information about ‘horrible family tragedy’ revealed

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Katharine McPhee, who was to perform with her husband, David Foster, for his David Foster & Friends Asia Tour 2023 will miss the final two shows.

With an Instagram post, she informed her fans of her decision and the reason behind it. “It’s with heavy heart I announce I have to miss our final 2 shows of our Asia run. David and I have had a horrible tragedy in our family and at least one of us needs to get back home to our family. Please know how sorry I am and how much I wish to return one day and perform for you all,” she posted.

As reported by TMZ, it is the family’s nanny that passed away. McPhee and Foster share a young son together and they considered his nanny a part of their family. The magazine added that the circumstances surrounding the tragic passing of the woman have not yet been revealed.

The David Foster & Friends Asia Tour 2023 started on August 5, and the group, consisting of Foster, McPhee, Peabo Bryson, Michael Bolton, Loren Allred, and Raisa already performed at the Royal Paragon Hall in Bangkok, Thailand before they moved on to the Mega Star Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on August 7. On August 8, the group took the stage at The Star Performing Arts Centre in Singapore, Singapore. 

McPhee missed the shows scheduled for 11th and 12th August that were to take place at the Sentul International Convention Centre in Jakarta, Indonesia.

McPhee and her husband will perform again together for a show scheduled for November 1 at the Andiamo Celebrity Showroom in Warren, Michigan, which means would wait some two months to watch them taking the stage alongside one another.

2024 will again be filled with pre-scheduled shows from February 13 to March 3. They are st to perform in Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Washington D.C., Alabama, and Georgia. 

Regarding the loss of their nanny, the couple,who are much-loved celebrities and have plenty of fans, received a number of messages of support on their social media. Among those who sent prayers and condolences was Foster’s ex-wife Linda Thompson.

“Sending you and David love, & hoping that everything is OK,” Thompson said. Foster and Thompson were married between 1991 and 2005, and according to the memoir she published in 2016 the reason they split was his jealousy. Following their divorce, the two remained close friends.

Among those who showed their support were Nicole Scherzinger, who commented, “Sending my love and prayers for your family,” and Amanda Sloots, who wrote, “Sending you loads of love. I’m thinking of you guys.”

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Dad Gets Mad at Waitress for “Disciplining” His Child – But the Internet Has No Sympathy for Him

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All of us who have experienced parenthood know how tough it is to make a toddler sit still while at a restaurant or another place where a lot of people gather. However, that can never be an excuse for letting the kid misbehave and disturb the rest of the guests or customers. 

One dad shared with an advice columnist a story about his naughty kid and the waitress who tried to ‘discipline’ him. Obviously, this dad was convinced that letting his son ‘explore’ the restaurant wasn’t a big deal and condemned the poor waitress’ behavior towards the misbehaving boy. 

He was hoping to get some sympathy, but was given ‘an award’ for poor parenting instead. 

This is how he started his letter:

“My wife and I and our 4-year-old son were out to dinner last week. It was a medium-nice restaurant, not fast food, but not super fancy either.”

I don’t know for sure, but I got the impression that this dad’s description of the place means that if the restaurant isn’t really fancy or expensive, his kid can run freely and do what he pleases. 

“My son is a normal, active little boy, and it’s hard for him to sit through a whole dinner, so we let him explore the restaurant a little. I noticed our waitress giving him the hairy eyeball, so we asked him to stop running.”

Having in mind that the boy was running around the tables where people were having their dinner, telling him to stop doing so was the least they could do.

On top of that, kids have to learn proper manners while at public places, otherwise, parents will find themselves in a position of other people telling their children off. 

“He was pretty good about it after that, but he did get underfoot when she was carrying a tray, and she spoke to him pretty sharply to go back to our table and sit down.”

Looking things from this dad’s perspective, we can’t really tell how rude the waitress was, but we definitely believe she wasn’t happy with having a four year old getting under her feet while she was trying to do her job and serve people. 

But who knows, maybe she really was overly rude and exaggerating. 

“I felt it was completely uncalled for, and she should have come and spoken to us personally instead of disciplining someone else’s child,” the dad continued.

Getting really mad with the waitress for telling the kid to sit still so that everyone could have their meal in peace and quiet, the dad admitted how he even took things further and spoke to the place’s manager. 

“I tipped 5 percent and spoke briefly to her manager, who gave noncommittal replies. My wife agrees with me, but when we posted about it on Facebook, we got a lot of judgy responses.”

After we read the whole story, we got to hear the advice columnist’s answer. Well, she said what we all think about the whole thing. 

“Yeah, this is your fault. It’s hugely your fault. Of course it’s hard for a 4-year-old to sit still, which is why people usually stick to fast-dining establishments while working on restaurant manners. It’s why one parent usually responds to a fidgety kid who wants to “explore” by taking him outside the restaurant, where he can get his wiggles out while not taking laps around servers precariously carrying trays of (often extremely hot) food and drink.”

Nicole Cliff, the columnist then added:

“A kid ‘exploring’ a restaurant is not a thing. When you did intervene, it wasn’t to get him back in his seat. It was just to instruct him to ‘stop running.’ You weren’t parenting, so a server did it for you. She was right. You were wrong.”

It’s not that we are perfect parents ourselves, but most of us do their best to control our kids’ behavior, even if that requires a great deal of extra effort. 

“Your son is not ready to eat at a ‘medium-nice’ restaurant again until he is capable of behaving a little better. You can practice at home. You can practice at McDonald’s. You can try a real restaurant again with the understanding that one of you may need to take him out when he starts getting the urge to run an obstacle course.”

Cliff really hated the part about the tip and involving the manager into the situation so she said:

“I doubt that you will do this, but I encourage you to return the restaurant, apologize to the manager for complaining about your server, and leave her a proper tip.”

What do you think of this dad’s story? Do you feel for him or you believe he failed at parenting and should reconsider his methods of teaching his boy right from wrong behavior? 

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Princess Diana’s former butler claims Harry married Meghan Markle ‘because she’s like Diana’

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Whether you are a fan of the Sussexes or not, one thing is certain, they make a beautiful couple.

Their love story started as a blind date, and today, they are a proud parents of two beautiful children and live their lives to the fullest.

According to the Netflix series, the two were introduced to each other by a mutual friend after Harry spotted her in a video shared by one of his friends and couldn’t help but ask who she was.

The two made plans to meet while Meghan visited London for the Wimbledon tennis tournament. As agreed, Meghan was waiting for Harry at the Soho House in London but he was 30 minutes late.

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“I couldn’t understand why he would be late,” Meghan said in the series. “But he kept texting. He was like, ‘I’m in traffic. I’m so sorry.’” 

“I was panicking, I was freaking out,” Harry added. “I was, like, sweatin’.”

Meghan explained that because she didn’t know Harry, she wondered if he was usually late.

“I was like, ‘Oh, is this what he does?’ Got it. Like this, I’m not doing. I’m not gonna sit…..” 

“What’s that supposed to mean?” Harry interfered. 

“Like you’re one of those guys who have so much of an ego that any girl would sit waiting for a half hour for you,” Meghan continued. “I was just not interested in that.” 

Once Harry walked into the restaurant, though, Meghan quickly realized him being late wasn’t part of any tactic or plan.

“I was a hot, sweaty, red ball of mess,” Harry recalled. 

“You were just so sweet,” Meghan added. “You were genuinely so embarrassed and late.” 

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Following their first date, Harry thought to himself: “This woman is amazing. She is everything that I’ve been looking for.”

Harry proposed to Meghan with a three-stone engagement ring which he designed himself in order to be able to honor his late mother. The central stone is from Botswana, a place Prince Harry keeps close to his heart, and the diamonds on the sides belong to Princess Diana and are part of her personal collection.

The couple’s wedding took place on May 19, 2018. The service was held at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle.

Despite all the drama that preceded and followed Harry and Meghan’s decision to step down from their royal duties, they managed to remain strong, and according to Princess Diana’s former butler, Paul Burrell, there is a reason why the Sussexes get along so well, and that’s because Meghan Markle is very similar to Harry’s mother.

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Speaking with Closer, Burrell said, “Harry went for and married Meghan because she’s like Diana. [They are] both women who would always stand up for what they believe in and wouldn’t be pushovers.”

He added that being similar wouldn’t necessarily mean that the two would be good friends had Diana still been alive.

“I think, possibly, they would have clashed,” he said.

“I imagine it would have been two strong, independent women with different views on things—it would have been a battle between Meghan’s way and Diana’s way.”

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One of the similarities would be that both Meghan and Diana experienced hardship when it came to the British Media and the pressure they felt.

“I think the main difference between them is that Meghan has a game plan, whereas Diana was young and naïve,” Paul Burrell said, as per Yahoo.

“Diana did the book with Andrew Morton and courted the press over the years because she didn’t have a voice. And her strong-mindedness meant she cared and she felt the people of the country had a right to know what had gone on behind closed doors.”

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