On May 28, 9:37*am, "john ryan" > wrote:
> In the recent U.K. television series Jamie Oliver attempts to gain access to
> LA's schools kitchens, to help them rustle up some cost effective yet
> nutritious food for the children, as he did with the schools in the U.K.
>
> LA's school board seemed dead set against him making any headway with this
> project, and barred his participation.
>
> I can't understand the board's motivation. Why would take this line? Since
> you would think they would have the interests of the kids at heart, helping
> them with their diet.
>
> What could be their motivation in stopping this nutrition project, I wonder?

Well, I think the city is pretty much on a shoe-string and didn't need
some English ****** coming around trying to shake up their budget.