A 540-calorie Big Mac? NY chains post calorie info

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A 540-calorie Big Mac? NY chains post calorie info

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NEW YORK July 18, 2008, 06:37 pm ET · Customers at big fast-food chains in New York City are finally facing the facts about their meal choices. And for some, the truth may be hard to swallow — like 1,130 calories for a Big Mac, medium fries and a medium soda.

After months of resistance, the city's chain restaurants have begun obeying a first-of-its-kind rule requiring them to post calorie counts right on the menu.

McDonald's and Burger King were among the chains that unveiled new menu boards Friday at scores of locations throughout the city, taking calorie information that had long been available on Web sites and tray liners and putting it front-and-center above the cash register.

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Hamilton Social Media Lunch - aftermath

Thanks to all those that attended the Social Media lunch down at Williams , we had a fun time .
Roz had a pre -birthday celebration , we got to see a brand new Iphone 3g from Wayne .
We all had our picture taken with a Zune !  Everyone exchanged some web sites and biz cards .
The WIFI stopped for a bit , so we actually had to converse !
Hope you didnt get rained on Bill at the Ticats Game !
Look forward to doing all over again .
Enjoy the pictures ,, video to follow soon

John Piercy