When people think of the word ”Arena”, they may think of gladiators fighting to the death in the Coliseum. They may think of their local sports center where they are sold the whole seat, but will only need the edge. Me, I think of the 1974 Roger Corman classic Pam Grier film where you can “see wild women fight to the death!” It was terrible and fantastic all rolled into one. That was before. Now when I think of an arena I only think of the Arena Bar and Grill.

Nadir - Noun: (1) The lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization. (2) The point on the celestial sphere directly below an observer.

There was a time in the land of Big Box stores when Wal-Mart reigned supreme. Not yet mired in labor violation controversy, its smiling faced mascot strode the land, leaving a ruin of mom and pop stores in its wake. It seemed like the golden orb would rule unchallenged, but then from the south a contender arose. Armed with a red and white bullseye and more upscale goods, Target met the mighty Wal-Mart on the field of battle to end the great beast. From sunrise to sundown the behemoths exchanged blow upon bloody blow, ultimately grinding to a standstill and reaching an uneasy truce. For years this pact held, but now Target has fired a new volley with the introduction of the Market Pantry Nacho Kit.