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October 31, 2005
Topics auctions, princess, films, cover, vegas, private, film, movie, japanese, beach, world and dollar
In what could become one of the most expensive suits ever purchased, John Lennon's white ensemble he wore in the film "Imagine" has sold for an astounding $118,000. 00. Lennon also wore the suit on the album cover of "Abbey Road". The Austin Princess he drove in the movie "Imagine" went for $150,000.
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October 15, 2005
McDonald's Japan is adding the shrimp burger to its menu. The newest menu addition goes on sale this month.
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October 14, 2005
Topics mcdonalds, japan, japanese, chicken, big, target, owned, cow, summer, lost, restaurant and world
McDonald's is adding a new item to its menu in Japan: the shrimp burger. The sandwich was unveiled on Friday and will go on sale later this month for 270 yen ($2. 40). It's the latest effort by the Japan unit of the U. S. fast-food chain to win over Japanese customers and spark sales. In a move away from the Big Mac, McDonald's also said that other products were under development, including a grilled chicken sandwich, crispy and grilled chicken salads, and mixed berry yogurt. The shrimp burger developed especially for Japan is a bit similar to the Filet-O-Fish, except it's filled with shrimp.
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September 26, 2005
Topics mcdonalds, japan, food, sport, bikini, owned, shoes, image, japanese, business, young and woman
The internationally known mascot of the McDonald's fast food chain is undergoing an "extreme makeover" in Japan. Ronald McDonald is being replaced by a woman sporting a bikini and high heels. The change is part of a global effort by McDonald's to promote healthy living and to emphasize other products rather than burgers and chips.
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September 21, 2005
A Japanese soft drink bottled and made to look like beer, may soon be available throughout Europe, but watchdogs of underage drinking say they will fight any effort to ship it to the United States, reports The New York Times. Kidsbeer is lager-colored and foams like beer, but tastes like cola. It comes in a brown bottle and is advertised with the slogan "Even kids cannot stand life unless they have a drink,"
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