Recommendation Report

To: Consumer
From: Jenna Hill
Subject: Where to Shop!

In this report I will be comparing two different grocery stories depending on size, selection and Pricing. Residents in San Diego have been trying to find stores with healthier and more fresh selections of food. The stores I will be comparing are Fresh & Easy and Trader Joe's. Depending on which one fits the residents expectations better, I will then recommend the better choice

1.  Size
2.  Selection
3.  Price

Recommendation:

The location I recommend between the two is Trader Joe's. Trader Joe's always pleases it'd customers expectations with selection and size but certain people do think that this store is a little small. People seem to still shop here regardless. Overall it's a great place to shop!

Discussion:

Size: 

1. Trader Joe's- The location is very small compared to other grocery stores. I am not sure what the capacity is but usually when a lot of customers are in the store at once, it can get kind of crowded. Sometimes it is hard to move your cart around to different displays.

2. Fresh & Easy- This location is super spacious and all of the items in this store are spread out really well. It isn't ever too crowded which makes mobility throughout the area very easy. It is easy to shop very quickly.

Selection:


1. Trader Joe's- All of the items sold in this store are extremely healthy. They always have fresh produce and most food items and vitamins are organic. All of their items are made for the Trader Joe's chain only so there are not any other brand names sold.

2. Fresh & Easy- Healthy products are sold here as well but a majority of this store items are not all that great for you. Some things are organic and some things aren't which might be a turn off for some people. The produce is always very clean and fresh. Although the store is bigger, it sells less products than Trader Joe's. Some of the products that are sold are also only distributed to Fresh & Easy stores.

Price:

1. Trader Joe's- The items sold here are not cheap but they aren't overpriced for the quality. Some things are more expensive but only by a few more dollars than you find elsewhere.

2. Fresh & Easy- The items sold here are cheap for the most part. You get a lot of food here for a lesser price but you have to remember that most food sold here isn't all that healthy either.

Conclusion:

If you are looking for a store that gives you good food for reasonable prices then I'd recommend Trader Joe's. It's clearly the better choice. :)

10 Elements on Frank Sinatra

Frank Sinatra was born on December 12, 1915, in Hoboken New Jersey.

When Frank was born, his family consisted of his Dad (Anthony Martin) and his Mom (Natalie “Dolly” Della). Both of his parents were immigrants and came to the US to find a better life here. He always was an only child and because of that he was very lonely growing up.

Since Frank was an only child, he felt lonelier than most other children. His parents were both very ambitious and busy getting involved in activities that kept that kept them away from home most of the time. His mother was too involved in movements and organizations to be home and care for her young son. While he was younger, he went through regular schooling and right out of school, he married Nancy Barbado, the mother of all three of his future children.

Considering Frank grew up to become one of the greatest singers of all time, his hobbies and interests revolved around singing too. He was to live and breathe music and he made sure to chase after his dreams.

When he was first married, he clearly had a wandering eye while he was on tour. Because of his fame and good looks women just couldn’t stay away. Frank always wanted a loving family due to the lack of one while he was growing up. He eventually became a father to three children; Nancy, Frankie, and Tina. They were the apple of his eye. Because of Franks connection to women, his marriage didn’t work out as he or Nancy wished but he never let his kids down and was always there when they needed him.

His career consisted of a lot of traveling and fame and women. Even though he became insanely famous, he had his share of rough patches and rocky starts. He experienced money hardships, shows that were far from being “sold out”, and other situations that would be hard for most people. Turns out all he needed to do was give it some time and musical talent take over. That worked very well for him as you can tell. His reason for fame was singing but I think just being himself took him a lot further than his music did. He was a whole-hearted person and his kindness was very well spread among the people he loved and his fans as well.

Once Frank got older, he did eventually retire, He settled at his house in Palm Springs and lived the life of a retired and very very wealthy man. He had many connections to popular, political figures and to well-known celebrities so his life was never boring. He also recieved many awards for his career and amazing talent, later in his life. He always had a big heart so of course he always had people to thank for his success. In early 1997, Frank became terminally sick and would later pass away.

Frank Sinatra did pass away on May 14, 1998 from unknown complications. He lived an extremely eventful life, life that anybody would be proud of.

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Teen Culture: Pregnancy in High School

Teens these days are judged on just about everything. The last thing any teenager wants is for other peers to talk behind their backs. That is why I chose to write about teenage pregnancy . This has become a much bigger issue that it used to be mainly because teens have become careless. To me, this seems like the first mistake. If high school is so “horrible” anyways why give more of a reason to be made fun of by getting pregnant in high school? The only legitimate reason I could think of is the being careless issue but maybe there is something I am missing here.

I don’t know if teenage pregnancy has become an aspect of teen culture but it has definitely become a teen issue. The only way that this can be prevented is by the obvious methods of using protecting or by using abstinence to the teens advantage, But those are really the only preventive ways that I could think of. It would be nice to think that this could change but honestly there might not be a solution. Is there a way society could change this issue?? Can this be prevented?

Positive Pregnancy Test

            Not that having a baby in high school is a bad thing but it is provided to be an obstacles to overcome for most teenagers. Some parents are very willing to help which takes the pressure off the teen in high school. Other parents are very against the idea of this as a whole. Nothing is worse than a parent not standing by their child when they’ve made a mistake. What I am trying to say is that by trying to avoid getting pregnant, life will most likely be a lot easier while in high school. If teens don’t feel that this issue isn’t seen as an issue or isn’t important then I hope they make the right choice. Because as soon as this situation becomes reality for a teenager, most of them do realize how important it is to be responsible. The point of this this article is to THINK BEFORE YOU ACT!!

"9" Movie Review!

"When our world ended,
their mission began."

In the movie 9, you are introduced to many numbered rag dolls. None of the dolls have actual names because they are all identified by numbers 1-9. When the movie begins, you encounter the main character number 9 (played by Elijah Wood) . Through the beginning credits of the film, it shows how number 9 is created and it is clear that he was made by a human. Though, there are no words in the beginning of the movie, actions make it very clear what is going on.

When the movie starts to progress, 9 wakes up only to realize he is alone in a world that is desolate. Once outside and vulnerable, 9 comes across a car that has two bodies inside. This symbolizes and alerts the viewers that civilization has pretty much been wiped out. The question to still find an answer to is how did the world end up this way? Stunned, 9 stops for a moment then treks on in search for anything that could be of potential help to him. He eventually comes across something that resembles himself. Once this happens in the movie, it comes clear to 9, and the viewers, that he isn’t the only doll in the film. He becomes hopeful to find even more. The doll he runs into turns out to be number 2 (played by Martin Landau).

9, fighting off one of the beasts.

9 and 2 seem to be very similar but 2 seems to be slightly older in comparison. Once the two meet, 2 helps 9 install a voice box that he pulls out from another doll lying on the ground. The first thing 9 says is “Friend”. Their bond was instant.

Now this is when the story gets a little complicated. Right after meeting they both come in contact with their first mortal enemy. They try to split up and escape the wrath of the monster but only one gets away. That one is number 9. He escapes by hiding is a mutilated soup can, as it is the only place he could be where the monster couldn’t reach in and get him. After all of this madness, 9 eventually ends up in an old church that looked like it was destroyed by a fighter plane due to the war. In an instant he is communicating with other rag dolls just like him. He meets 1 ( played by Christopher Plummer), 3 and 4, who are twins that do not speak. They are special catalogers that examine everything they see by taking pictures of it with their minds eye. He also meets 1’s right-hand man, number 8 (played by Fred Tatasicore). Among the others, he meets numbers 7 (Jennifer Connelly), 6 (Crispin Glover) and 5 (John C.Reilly).

From left; 5, 6 and 9.

After introductions, the group decides to go looking for 2. They form a team and they come up with a game plan. They decide that they need to go to the source. The first place they think to go is the factory. The one thing they don’t know is, living in the factory is the biggest beast of all. They go about their business and find where 2 has been taken. As soon as they go to set him free, they activate THE BRAIN. Realizing that it was a trap all along, and realizing that they now have a huge problem on their hands they start to run. But this machine was too fast for 2. Basically it sucks 2’s soul into itself and leave 2’s lifeless body on the ground.

Running from THE BRAIN.

This beast is clearly not like the other ones that the dolls have encountered. It is much more of an intense monster with a lot of extra baggage. This one isn’t only harder to fight off than the others but it is after a talisman, something that would definitely answer all of the dolls questions as to why they were created and what use they are to this unfamiliar world. After all, it holds clues to all of their answers. This is why they decide that working together may be difficult but in the long run it will get them all what they want.

9, holding the talisman and ultimately
defeating THE BRAIN.  

Along their journey they do end up loosing a lot of team members. Some die, some go missing, but 9 never does and he is one of the few. Throughout the movie, he becomes a hero in a way. To me, he stood out as a clear leader among the rest. He was the most ambitious in finding the answers to most of every one's questions that nobody else could answer. His ambition was probably one of the biggest reasons others looked up to him and followed him.

If you haven’t already seen this movie it is highly recommended that you do. It has proven itself to be an outstanding film by leaving it’s viewers in shock. With intense scenes and mysteries throughout, I can honestly say that there is nothing like it before. So go see “9” now! :)

The Secret Circle Series 1 Premier!!

The Secret Circle

If you are into witchcraft related shows, then “The Secret Circle” is definitely the show for you.

The Cast of Secret Circle

Britt Roberson

On the series premier of “The Secret Circle”, the main character, Cassie (Played by Britt Robertson), learns she, and 5 other teenagers are all descendants of families with magical powers. After a tragic house fire, that kills her mother, Cassie is forced to move in with her grandmother in the town where her mother grew up. What Cassie doesn’t know is that she is a teenage witch. Don’t be fooled by this cliche. This show is actually very well put together and seems to have a legitimate plot line that will be fun to follow as it progresses and as the show goes on.

As I read other reviews that different people have written, there are a lot of mixed opinions on the show. Like most other things, some people love it and others aren’t so sure about it. Personally, I have my doubts about the show too. I mean, who wouldn’t? A brand new show has a lot of potential to be good but it can completely and utterly be disappointing as well.

***SPOILER ALERT***

Gale Harold

After Cassie’s Mother dies, the viewers learn that that man who killed her ( Gale Harold), is the father of one of the teenage girls in the circle of witches. His character, Charles, continues to cause problems throughout the rest of the episode. The show seems like it is going to be a thriller but I would need to watch more than one episode to know for sure. So far I can honestly say I’m hooked on the show because of the suspense and the characters that the actors play.

Phoebe Tonkin

As the first episode plays on, things start to fall into place and Cassie is confronted  by Faye, one of the other witches in the circle. Faye makes it clear to Cassie that she must join their group, "to complete thier circle", of witches because if she doesn’t bad things might start to happen. After odd things do begin to happen, Cassie realizes that Faye, (Phoebe Tonkin), was right and that she must join the circle right away.

This is my first post.