As of yesterday, New York City is now on the look-out for Trans Fat. It could be anywhere: in your french fries, in your salad, even lurking in your closet waiting to jump out and scare you when you least expect it! Actually, I made up that last part.

More interesting to me will be the impact of the second legislation that takes effect, that requirement for fast-food restaurants to post their calories. It seems like each chain is taking various approaches. Starbucks is putting their information in a spiral flip book. Does anyone expect this to have an impact? Doubtful. The regulation calls for posting the calories in equal size next to the price.

Starbucks is not the only violator: Burger King, McDonald's, and Wendy's are all giving the middle finger to the rule; but since their latest stay in court means they won't get fined until at least October.