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Jim Cantalupo, McDonald's Chief, Is Dead at 60
The New York Times ^
| April 19, 2004
| THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Posted on 04/19/2004 5:48:01 AM PDT by Einigkeit_Recht_Freiheit
OAK BROOK, Ill. (AP) -- Jim Cantalupo, chairman and CEO of McDonald's Corp., died early Monday at age 60, according to company officials.
Jim McKenna, presiding director of the hamburger giant's board of directors, said Cantalupo died of a sudden and unexpected heart attack in Orlando, Fla., where McDonald's was holding its international owner and operator convention.
"Our entire McDonald's system mourns this tragic loss, and our thoughts and prayers are with Jim's wife, Joann, and his family. Our deepest sympathies go out to them," McKenna said.
"Jim was a brilliant man who brought tremendous leadership, energy and passion to his job. He made an indelible mark on McDonald's system."
Cantalupo emerged from retirement to be named chairman and CEO in January 2003 after a major management shake-up. He had worked for McDonald's for 28 years.
TOPICS: Business/Economy; Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: alteredtitle; corporateamerica; food; mcdonalds
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Can't be good for the image of the Golden Arches. If you got shares - sell baby sell.
To: Einigkeit_Recht_Freiheit
In the past year I've known three men who died of sudden heart attacks, they were all under 60.
All were physically fit, with no apparent heart issues. One had been on the Atkins diet for a year or so, but other than that, their weight and their diets were "normal" and they exercised, in fact led very active lives.
On the other hand I have a great uncle who has eaten nothing but rich and high calorie foods his whole life. He's been overweight for as long as I can remember and has never exercised a day in his life. He just had his 95th birthday.
It's the story of Jim Fixx, IMHO. Control is an illusion, and when your numbers up, no matter how much exercise or what your diet (and I do believe in eating right and exercising), it's your time to go.
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posted on
04/19/2004 6:02:29 AM PDT
by
dawn53
To: Einigkeit_Recht_Freiheit
Sad. Such an early death. Sympathies to his wife and family.
Having said that- I don't think I have stepped into a McDonald's in over 2 years. The quality of their food truly does vary from franchise to franchise. And their French Fries- that I used to love- are horrible. What happened?
I don't often eat at fast food places but when I do- my first pick is Wendy's.
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posted on
04/19/2004 6:02:40 AM PDT
by
Burkeman1
("I said the government can't help you. I didn't say it couldn't hurt you." Chief Wiggam)
To: dawn53
Yes- My Grandfather and Great Uncle both lived into their late 80's and were born in the late 1890's. They drank hard liquor, smoked, and ate every piece of fat rare bloody meat put in front of them along with a heavily buttered backed potatoe topped with sour cream.
Meanwhile- other members of my family have dropped dead very prematurely even though they did all the "right" things.
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posted on
04/19/2004 6:07:52 AM PDT
by
Burkeman1
("I said the government can't help you. I didn't say it couldn't hurt you." Chief Wiggam)
To: Einigkeit_Recht_Freiheit
Hard to beleive but when the Big Mac was first introduced by a Pittsburgh franchise owner (without corporate approval) The corpoate bigwigs tried to have them taken out of the outlets. Only after a legal battle did the Golden Arches finally embrace the new concept of the Big Mac.
The Big Mac closely resembles a 2 tier hamburger that had been sold at the Eat 'N Park restaurants for years under the name of the Big Boy.
To: Einigkeit_Recht_Freiheit
Ronald McDonald House Charities
WORLD CHILDREN'S DAY AT MCDONALD'S RAISES MORE THAN $15 MILLION FOR CHILDREN IN NEED
Through World Childrens Day at McDonalds, we are proud to once again help improve the lives of millions of children, said Jim Cantalupo, McDonalds Chairman and CEO. Thanks to the generosity of our franchisees, suppliers, employees and customers worldwide, this years event was extremely successful in raising both funds and awareness for the ever-increasing needs of children everywhere.
More information on the charity work of Jim Cantalupo's McDonalds.
Sounds like they helped a lot of people in his time.
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posted on
04/19/2004 6:08:17 AM PDT
by
Caipirabob
(Democrats.. Socialists..Commies..Traitors...Who can tell the difference?)
To: Einigkeit_Recht_Freiheit
Please post the original headline of an article.
Thanks.
To: Einigkeit_Recht_Freiheit
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posted on
04/19/2004 6:08:58 AM PDT
by
Dane
To: Burkeman1
And their French Fries- that I used to love- are horrible. What happened? They gave into the aniaml rights whackos and replaced beef tallow with vegetable oil.
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posted on
04/19/2004 6:11:04 AM PDT
by
Dane
To: Burkeman1
"Having said that- I don't think I have stepped into a McDonald's in over 2 years."Nor have I...ever since learning that Joan Kroc gave millions to NPR.
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posted on
04/19/2004 6:12:05 AM PDT
by
gorush
To: Dane
The partially-hydrogenated oil is probably worse than the beef tallow.
To: Dane
For crying out loud! Is that true?
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posted on
04/19/2004 6:15:03 AM PDT
by
Burkeman1
("I said the government can't help you. I didn't say it couldn't hurt you." Chief Wiggam)
To: dawn53
Using Jim Fixx as an example to demontrate that exercise and a healthy diet is futile doesn't hold with me. For every Jim Fixx, there's 99 others who live long, healthy lives as a result of healthy lifestyles (good eating, exercise). Of course, those other 99 don't make the headlines.
Most overweight people I know do not live good quality lives. Many of them are dealing with health issues such as chronic back pain, diabetes, high blood pressure, etc. That was why I made the lifestyle change I did (lost 100 pounds through diet and exercise). It may not add any more years to my life but now whatever years I have will be much better. My chronic backpain is gone and so is my high blood pressure, constant fatigue and tiredness, etc.
As for this McDonald's chairman, I would be surprised if it turns out he ate at McDonalds a lot. I would suspect that most executives of McDonalds don't eat the food in those restaurants unless it is for a photo shoot or something.
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posted on
04/19/2004 6:17:27 AM PDT
by
SamAdams76
(I'm voting for John Kerry until I vote against him in November)
To: dawn53
My brother died of a heart attack at age 43. I consider myself on notice.
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posted on
04/19/2004 6:19:34 AM PDT
by
BunnySlippers
(Must get Moose and Squirrel ... B. Badanov.)
To: dawn53
It's the story of Jim Fixx, IMHO. Control is an illusion, and when your numbers up, no matter how much exercise or what your diet (and I do believe in eating right and exercising), it's your time to go. It isn't really a question of living versus dying, but how you're going to live between now and the time of your death. I think people are generally happier when they maintain their physical strength and immunity. To that end, exercise and a good, high-protein diet are great things.
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posted on
04/19/2004 6:28:58 AM PDT
by
Agnes Heep
(Solus cum sola non cogitabuntur orare pater noster)
To: Burkeman1
"potatoe "
Dan, is that you?
To: Einigkeit_Recht_Freiheit
I once read that there are more heart attacks on Monday mornings than any other time of the week. I guess something to do with work related anxiety?
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posted on
04/19/2004 6:36:49 AM PDT
by
Lockbar
To: Rebelbase
Dang! I thought no one would catch that! I always make a point of spelling that word in the proper form. The true correct spelling of "potato" is really "potatoe"!
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posted on
04/19/2004 6:41:31 AM PDT
by
Burkeman1
("I said the government can't help you. I didn't say it couldn't hurt you." Chief Wiggam)
To: Burkeman1
I say potato, you say potatoe..................
To: Einigkeit_Recht_Freiheit
Read thru some of the responses ... healthy lifestyle certainly goes a long way to increased longevity; however, stress can negate a healthy life style. People handle stress differently, some seem to thrive on it, others don't. Stress is a far bigger killer of the middle aged then will ever be known ... it can't be quantified.
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posted on
04/19/2004 6:54:49 AM PDT
by
BluH2o
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