It seems we hear a different story involving a creepy clown sighting almost every day now. They've been seen ambling the streets, lurking in apartment complexes, and skulking in parks. I remember reading about one in Winsconsin who walked around holding black balloons. The crown frenzy has seemingly hit a fever pitch in recent months, with people pushing the panic button and calling the cops as soon as they spot someone in a clown mask. While I think this is simply a trend that will eventually fizzle out, there's no question some people have nothing better to do than try to strike fear in the hearts of unsuspecting individuals. Many of us were scared of clowns to begin with. This surge of clown sightings only heightens people's anxiety, especially in light of the various police shootings and terrorist acts that have dominated the headlines of late. And don't look now, but Halloween is right around the corner. This means we should expect to see more clowns po...

Who would have ever thought that McDonald's -- known throughout the world for its Happy Meals, iconic gold arches, and, of course, Ronald McDonald -- would be foundering in 2015? The fast-food giant's profit and sales have fallen off a cliff over the past year or so, prompting executives to make drastic changes in the way McDonald's does business. It's pretty easy to pin down why McDonald's finds itself in dire straits. For one, millennials are flocking to more healthful alternatives like Chipotle Mexican Grill, Chick-fil-A, and Five Guys. In light of the well-publicized obesity epidemic, concerned parents now frown upon McDonald's kid-targeted advertising. Even the company's drive-through service, which was humming along just a few years ago, is slower than ever. In an effort to break out of this sales slump, McDonald's is working on upgrading its menu and stores, improving service, and implementing modernized payment systems. They're even tes...