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Fla. Doc Fired Over 'Doughnuts Equal Death' Sign
Health & Wellness  (tags: doctor, health, ethics, food, crime, culture, off-beat, Body-Mind-Spirit, risks, safety, diet )

Suzybell
- 130 days ago - kdka.com
Dr. Jason Newsom railed against burgers, french fries, fried chicken and sweet tea in his campaign to promote better eating in a part of the country known as the Redneck Riviera. He might still be leading the charge if he had only left the doughnuts alone
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John R. (56)
Thursday August 13, 2009, 9:57 pm
Obviously he hadn't read "Fast Food Nation" and hadn't realised the strength of the fast food lobby who are a far bigger threat to the longevity and well-being of US citizens than all of Islam's terrorists put together.
 

chris b. (1400)
Friday August 14, 2009, 6:20 am
The truth gets in the way of profit!
 

Rhonda Maness (466)
Friday August 14, 2009, 11:47 am
Thanks Suzybell
 

Brenda Pifher (9)
Friday August 14, 2009, 10:07 pm
Mandate nutrition courses in school::

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/mandate-nutrition-courses-in-school
 

Chaz Gaily Berlusconi (268)
Saturday August 15, 2009, 10:43 am
Oh shame... the doughnuts got the last say
 
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