In world news Louis Woodward was charged and convicted of man slaughter. The British Royal Nanny was only 20 years old when she killed an eight month old baby. Upon her return to Britain she claimed that she had an unfair trial because of the “Widespread hostile press coverage”(Daniel 1437). North Korea also admits to selling missiles around the world. “We will continue to keep testing and deploying missiles” said a reporter in Seoul. North Korea aims to obtain foreign money from the selling of missiles (Times wire reports). Mcdonald’s launches first global kids’ meal offer. In over 110 countries children will receive one of eight toys free with the purchase of a happy meal. This was followed by a McDonalds 94 cent slip in the stock market after they fired over 700 employees (New York Times). Shifting away from world news to national news, a new law that was put in place gives $25 million for bulletproof vests. Before the bill was passed many officers had to purchase their own vests for protection. The FBI predicts that the increase in bulletproof vests will help cops killed in the line of duty by 30% (New York …show more content…
This veto allows for more noisier downtowns. Gary Hanson was vetoed losing 6-2 (Rob Swenson). Over two weeks ago on May 30th a tornado tore through Spencer destroying over 45 properties. Hundreds of people were on hand to explain options to help clean up the town and help the residents. The city council has mentioned how the red cross is providing support for the people living in the town (Randy Hascall). Residents unite to solve problems about the recent damage done to Spencer. 320 citizens gathered at the McCook Central Hugh School to hear Gov. Bill Janklow talk about the actions they can take to rebuild the town and the lives of those affected. Sadness has turned to joy for the community, as many different people join hands to help those in need (David
Good day! In the near future you will be meeting with Twyla Johnson about the investigation of the 1975 murder of her sister, Diane. After 40 years, her family is heartbroken and very anxious to finally have this murder solved.
Facts: Matt Theurer was an 18 year old adult that worked at McDonald’s part time. His friends and family worried about him because he had many extra-curricular activities, worked for the National Guard, and worked for McDonalds. McDonald’s informal policy did not allow high school students to work more than one midnight shift per week or split shifts. There was a special clean-up week McDonald’s held, Theurer worked five nights. One night he worked until midnight, another until 11:30pm, two nights until 9pm, and another until 11pm. On Monday, April 4th, 1988, Theurer worked from 3:30 until 7:30pm, followed by the clean up shift beginning at midnight
McDonald v. Chicago, 561 U.S. 742 (2010) is a landmark decision of the U.S. Supreme Court involving Amendment II and Amendment XIV in 2010. Amendment II states that individuals has the right to “keep and bear arms” and Amendment XIV protects a citizens rights from being restricted from the states through the due process of law clause.
As narrator Paul Feine shows different perspectives of how McDonalds is viewed from different countries, one can decide who is to blame.
The topic was “McDonald's Takes Olympic Stage to Announce Advances in Children's Well-Being, Menu Innovation and Access to Nutrition Information”. The message was communicated by McDonald’s US President and CEO, Don Thompson, McDonald’s U.K. CEO, Jill McDonald, Chief Brand Officer Kevin Newell; and, McDonald's Executive Chef Dan Coudreaut. Along with the press release, McDonalds opened up 4 Olympic Restaurants that served various menu items with an assortment of tastes and nutritional values (Hary,R 2012).
When an ethical dilemma turns to lies. On Oct. 20, 2014, Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke shot 17-year-old Laquan McDonald sixteen times. Once the tape was released thirteen month later, the relationship between the community, the mayor, and the Chicago Police Department was shattered.
Many departments are claiming there isn’t enough funding to support the addition of cameras for the officers. As of Friday April 29, 2016 President Barack Obama and his team requested to begin funding the police body camera project. [4]“The Justice Department announced its providing $20 million to police departments for body cameras, the first installment in a three year program budgeted at $75 million.”[4] A couple weeks later a Grand Old Party(GOP) – controlled House panel reduced president Obama's request significantly but approved a new revised version. [5]“The bill establishes a $50 million fund to improve police-community relations through state grants to assess and improve their justice systems...Some $15 million would go to help local police departments buy body cameras... , half of president Obama's request.”[5]
This paper will consider the facts associated with the case of Stella Liebeck versus McDonald’s, resulting from Ms. Liebeck’s efforts to collect for damages sustained when she spilled extremely hot coffee into her lap in 1992. The issues, applicable laws and the conclusion the jury reached will also be covered as well as the subsequent impacts on American tort law following this decision.
Liebeck v. McDonald’s, also known as the McDonald’s Coffee Case, is a 1994 product liability lawsuit. This lawsuit became one of the most famous in the US history because after the court’s awarded Stella Liebeck $2.9 million, after she was severely burned by the coffee she brought from McDonald, there were debates over tort reform in the US.
Despite the fact that television is still the dominant source, there have been shifts involving the consumption of news programming. There has been a significant fall in the reliance of the networks and their national newscasts for America's news. Today more people are relying on the reports given by local news programs than on that of the networks. Several surveys have recorded this shift as early as 1993, denoting that much of America cites local news on television as their major source of information.
About everyone at some age, at some point or another, and in some country has gotten a sample of American's symbol for fast food through the golden arches of McDonald's. This report will attempt to analyze the external and internal sectors that affect the company's success. The external analysis will provide opportunities and threats while the internal analysis will show indicators of strength and weakness. It will then follow up with critical issues, strategic alternatives, recommendations and implementation. The case studied is found in Appendix 2 of Mary Coulter's "Strategic Management in Action" book.
Unfortunately, there is no such thing as bullet proof or stab proof vest, however, the use of ballistic- resistant body armor as mentioned before can protect against numerous significant handguns, and, rifle ammunition, and stab- resistant body armor can protect against knives and other serious sharp objects. Equally important, body armors are categorized into levels; the levels begin with 1 which provides the least protection, in contrast, the highest level is level 4 which offers the most protection. The levels are very important because a police officer needs to be careful when deciding the correct body armor in reference to the type of handgun in order for protection. The level of the ballistic- resistant body armor also includes important
Bulletproof clothing saves more than 30 people who died in the line of duty that may not sound like a lot but it is. The three main things are about are what type of body armor to get , how body armor works, and how body armor impacts people's lives but the the true question is how body armor works.
The “McEthics” case describes how Mc Donald’s, the fast food industry’s market leader, faces charges concerning growing health problems in Europe and Asia.
• The phenomenal increase is facilitated by an annual 10% growth in the amount that Americans spent on meals away from home.