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Friday, July 18, 2008
Big Mac…big waistlines. It’s all in the numbers
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Ever wonder how much that chicken and egg biscuit adds to your waistline?
Some fast-food customers in New York City are finally facing the numbers.
New rules require chain restaurants to post calorie counts on the menu as part of a major anti-obesity campaign. Some restaurants have long included calorie and nutritional information on tray liners and on websites, but not on the menu.
The calories posting rule originally became effective in May, but legal delays forced enforcement until now, according to the AP story. Cathy Nonas, director of the health department’s physical activity and nutrition program, said she wants customers to be more informed about their food choices when they buy. “Obviously, we have an epidemic of obesity across the nation and New York City is no different.”
The rule only applies to restaurants that serve standardized portions and have 15 or more locations nationwide, according to the article. An industry lawsuit is pending.
Should restaurants be required to provide nutritional information for all its products? If so, do you think you would eat differently? Would you back away from the Big Mac?
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Holy snooze button! Was the joke on you?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Were you among the intrepid devotees who went out in the midnight hour to be among the first to see the latest Batman remake, “Dark Knight”?
Was it worth the sleep you lost? Or did you lose sleep afterward trembling over Heath Ledger’s chilling portrayal of the Joker?
If you saw Thursday’s late-night first screening of “Dark Knight,” your opinion matters greatly. It’s expected to be the biggest box office gainer of the upcoming weekend, and people need to know if it lives up to the hype.
Fill us in by rating “Dark Knight” on a 1-to-10 scale, and give us your thoughts. Feel free to offer one word that describes the late Ledger’s performance.
But please, be kind, and don’t spoil the ending for the rest of us.
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Metro to lose 13 Starbucks stores
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
It’s no longer a secret.
Starbucks Corp. has announced that 13 stores will close in the Georgia.
The company plans to close 600 company-owned stores to boost business and shutter unprofitable locations.
Is your favorite Starbucks on the hit list? How will you get your fix now? Just find another Starbucks or try out one of the area’s independent coffee shops? Is Starbucks overrated anyway?
