Archive for October, 2010

Movie industry icons

Monday, October 11th, 2010

In the 50s we had James Dean and Marilyn Monroe, while in the 80s-90s we had Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts. True, those last two film stars are still producing great movies, but there is definitely a new generation of icons on the scene.Robert PattinsonAppearing in two Harry Potter films, and now the star of the Twilight films, women young and old are fawning over this latest Hollywood star. (more…)

Technology icons of the past decade

Thursday, October 7th, 2010

Over the past ten years, consumers have seen a dramatic change in technology. From social networking sites, to the release of the first iPod, technology has made our world dramatically smaller. But when we think of this decade in technology, which industries do we think of?- The even bigger apple -While New York has always been nicknamed “The Big Apple,” the arrival of the Apple Company has given new meaning to that well known nickname. An even bigger apple of our generation is the icon of the iPod and iPad producers; particularly with the release of the first iPod in 2001. (more…)

The Golden Arches and Ronald McDonald

Monday, October 4th, 2010

When you’re driving down the highway and see Golden Arches ahead, you know you’re approaching a McDonald’s. The same can be said of a commercial with Ronald McDonald. The moment that red headed, big shoed clown appears on the screen, you know it’s a McDonald’s commercial. However, when the company was established in 1940 there was no Ronald McDonald and no Golden Arches.The first establishment was actually a bar-b-que joint in California. It would take another eight years for the concept of McDonald’s as a burger place to emerge. But the time passed quickly, and in 1948 foodies could buy cheeseburgers and hamburgers, milk, potato chips, soft drinks, pie, and coffee. A year later, the company would begin selling French Fries and Milkshakes; the development of McDonald’s had begun. (more…)