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Happy Birthday to the GCFD; Just Say No to Mr. Softee

• It’s the Greater Chicago Food Depository’s 30th anniversary; this year has seen a 33 percent increase in demand over last year. [Sun-Times]

• McDonald’s Angus Deluxe, its first new burger since 2001, debuts its “edgy” ad campaign tomorrow. [Ad Age]

• A Long Island Mister Softee vendor was arrested for allegedly selling cocaine alongside his soft serve. [NYP]

• From Theodore Roosevelt’s teetotaling to last week’s beer summit, alcohol has long been a politically charged topic for presidents. [WSJ]


• An Australian family is suing Kentucky Fried Chicken, charging that a contaminated meal caused brain damage in their daughter. [Times]

• Los Angeles is suffering from a rare fruit fly infestation. [NYP]

Happy Birthday to the GCFD; Just Say No to Mr. Softee