blog entry 5

blog entry #5                                                                                                                Yanique 1                 Yanique Anderson
English101.083A
Dr.C.Jason Smith
25 March 2014
Fast food has become the most popular foods to eat in America,because its cheap and easy to get.The author for the book "Fast Food Nation." Eric Schlosser,mension about various topics about fast food One of the topic he mention is about Carl Karcher,and how he started his restaurant and the success and the trouble he has been through,to where is is today.Its a motivational story of how people can work hard and never give up to achieve what they want.Even thou too much fast food is not good for our society,his motivation and determination help him to sour to his highest potential. Its clear that fast food has become the number one food supply in America.the vast majority of people are going for it,because it is cheap and easy to get,especially for the younger generation.As the author says "They perfected the art of selling things to children."PG33 This quote is saying that the fast food industry dedicated their time to make sure they always have the younger generation wanting fast food.This was a smart choice.One restaurant wish was mention in the story was the McDonald's,they create toys for children out of different cartoon characters, children love toys,and even thou some parents don't want them to have too much fast food,they would buy the food just to get the toys and throw away the meal.I can relate to this ,because as a child, I use to watch the advertisement about McDonald and every toy that came out I wanted to have,my mom wasn't always happy to take me their,but after a convincing and pittyfull look on my face I always get what I want,sometimes I don't eat the meal I just go their for the toy, which was a waist of money,because all the food went in the garbage. The fast food business has become so large, and most of the successful people around today have worked in the fast food industries,this is where most people get their big break in life,Its a easy way to make money,and you don't need any skill to work in McDonald's or other fast food place,the machine they use are easy to use.Most of the people that worked their are youngsters who just leave high school or who dropped out of school.They would worked for just a short time,and then move on to better things. In conclusion fast food industries is the most helpful to our growing society,and gives all of us a happy feelings,because when our children are happy we are,and lots of jobs has created.No one want want to work for minimum wages for the rest of their life, so working at a McDonald let them realize that they cant stay in that stage,but to move on to something better.Carl was an example of how you can succeed if you want to.

The founding fathers

BLOG ENTRY NUMBER 3 What is most important in this chapter. In the story 'Fast Food Nation' by Eric Schlosser the author talks about Carl Karcher who is in the fast food industry,and how he started.Carl didn't have it easy as a child growing up,His father was a farmer.He Carl dropped out of school by eight grade,and started working on his fathers farm.Carl's dad was very hard working, and he notice that.As the father would always say to them "The harder you work the luckier you become."This quote means that if you don't work hard,people would not recognize you,and you would miss out on great opportunities.Carl stayed on the farm until his uncle offered him a job in 1937 to work in Anaheim.He didn't want to go at first,but after a time he made up his mind and consult his parents.After that his home, and went to Anaheim.Carl's Uncle Ben owned a story, where he sells goods to local farmers.Carl start working there many hours a week.During Sunday service at a local church Carl saw a young lady,and they started dating, then they both got married in 1939 and have twelve children together.Before the children Carl decided to try something else, so he started selling hot dog cart,until business being to grow,then he bought four more cart.Things was progressing so a restaurant across the street was selling, so he bought it ,fix it up and learn how to cook.On the 15,January 1945, he open the restaurant.After world 11 business soar,and the economy of south California.Carl was able to buy a new home for him and his family,Carl was happy and comfortable with the way things where going for him,until he heard about a restaurant in the "Inland Empire," that was selling Hamburgers.Carl went to check it out ,IT was own by the McDonald's brothers Richard and Maurice. After visiting and investigating the McDonald's, Carl went home and started his own self-service restaurant.He knew that this type of business would change America,his restaurant was doing good, so he decided to open more near freeway, where he knew people would buy. Things become even more successful for Carl,he continue opening more and more restaurants in California.In the 1976 Carl's build his Headquarters named 'Carl Karcher Enterprises Inc.'same place in Anaheim where he started.He become one of the most successfully Fast Food businessman in America.During the 1980s Carl's Jr opened restaurants in Texas,things begin to change, because they started to raise the prize and people wasn't going for it.The value for CKG dropped.In 1988 he and his family was accused of inside trading.Carl denied the charge,but agree with a settlement. things become even worse, In 1990s investment was made unwise.He went into bankrupt.

The meaning of food in my life.

Blog entry number 2 Food is just something that I need to get through the day. In my house hold food is not that important ,we just grab something to eat,because of our busy schedule. Being in a family of ten its hard for us to sit and have a meal together,reason being, we are always busy.We mostly eat cereal or grab a fruit on the way out,weather its school or work, even on the weekend when everyone is at home we are so busy preparing for the coming week,doing shopping,washing, homework and ironing.we also go to church on Sundays which would take the whole day,because we are all active in church,after we go home,its just time to go to bed.when we do have time to cook, it would be ones a month.my sister who is oldest would do the shopping,she knows how to get deals,by negotiating with the vendors,sometime when she comes home ,and show us what she got and how much she spends,we love her more.I am the one who do the cooking.I always cook"Ackee and Salt fish." This is our favorite dish,It is our national dish.By the way we are Jamaicans.Even though we don't spend much time together as a family,we never forget Christmas.Every years we make sure that we have a special meal on that day,everyone always cook some that we love and can do.We invite most o our friends and family over,we al3ways look forward for holiday.My parents always relax on that day,even if they want to help ,we think its our duty to treat them if its even once a year,they don't like it but they always listen to us.I love Christmas because this is the time we as a family spend together.

Is America's Food Supply Safe?

According to the article."The F.D.A. is always working to protect Food from bacterial,viral,and chemical contamination." This quote is saying that the drug and Food Administration is doing everything to make sure,the food we consume is in America is safe,and healthy to eat.I can relate3 to this ,because I go to the super market every week,and it so happened,that each time I'm there I always see a Food inspector examining the Foods,to make sure they are safe.They always spend quality time making sure they are ready,those Foods wish didn't pass the inspection was taken off the shelf immediately. Even in the restaurants the F.D.A. make sure that the staff are doing the wright thing,by making sure foods are prepare clean and healthy.Every time I go in a restaurant I always notice the inspection sign wish is always on the door or on the wall. In conclusion Americas Food supply are safe because F.D.A.are working relentlessly to make sure food are safe to consume.