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    In Jack Lopez’s personal essay "Of Cholos and Surfers"‚ he explains that his father decided to become an immigrant to the states in order to give a better quality of life to the next generation of his family. Similarly‚ in Richard Rodriguez’s essay "Proofs"‚ he stated how Mexican people tried so

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    connections in these two stories is that in Mr. Lopez story is that a young boy is troubled because he is not sure on what being a “Mexican” is all about‚ and that ties in with what is California image really trying to say. The next story “Of Cholos and Surfers” is a depiction of a young boy also‚ but he is having trouble trying to break out of the tradition of being a normal “Mexican” and do what he is more comfortable doing. In the story of “My Latino Heart” it is about a young teenager who is having

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    Mexican Cholos

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    This Friday I went to the session titled “Orale Ese: the Mexican Cholo”. While watching the girl present her topic based on the stereotype of Mexican Cholos‚ lower class Mexican commonly associated with gangs‚ represented heavily inaccurately in movies and simultaneously applying the Latino Threat Narrative to her research paper. I honestly went in very unaware of her topic and uninterested‚ however watching her present her completed topic and the process she when through to achieve that final topic

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    Soul Surfer

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    Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith‚ Family‚ and Fighting to Get Back on the Board by Bethany Hamilton. Bethany Hamilton was born into a family of avid surfers. She has felt a unique and passionate love for the sport of surfing ever since she first got on board when she was a toddler. Bethany had always dreamed of becoming a professional surfer since she first started competing when she was only seven years old. She had everything going for her‚ wonderful friends‚ a great sponsor‚ and a loving and

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    Surfers Paradise

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    Surfers paradise Surfers Paradise is the soul heart of Queensland and even Australia. With a buzz of exhilaration shared by everyone from thrilled travellers or retirees this is a beachside city that is bound to excite all five senses. Strolling through the lighted skyscrapers that accompany the mint beachy air the aroma of street food stalls is bound to overwhelm the overall experience. From beach haven in the day to Miami at night Surfers Paradise has it all in one place and is suitable for all

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    Soul Surfer

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    Author’s Background “Bethany Hamilton has become a source of inspiration to millions through her story of faith‚ determination‚ and hope.” According to her own website she was born into a family of surfers on February 8‚ 1990‚ on the island of Kauai‚ Hawaii‚ where she began surfing at a young age. She entered her first competition at the age of eight‚ where she won both short and long board divisions. “This sparked a love for surf competition within her spirit.” Bethany tells her own life story

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    Soul Surfer

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    Soul Surfer The autobiography‚ Soul Surfer by Bethany Hamilton tells the amazing story of faith‚ perseverance‚ and fighting to do what you love. Bethany Hamilton is just an average girl growing up in Hawaii. She loves the surf‚ the sand‚ and the sun‚ but one day she is in an almost fatal shark attack. Bethany is faced with many tough questions subsequent to the shark attack. Bethany has to learn how to surf with only one arm if she wants to continue her most beloved passion. This develops the plot

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    Soul Surfer

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    could happen that would change your entire life? Bethany Hamilton was just a thirteen year old girl and a surfer when she was attacked by a shark‚ losing her entire left arm. Hamilton’s Soul Surfer is her admirable story of how she was attacked by a shark‚ survived‚ and got back on the board to become a professional surfer. Bethany Hamilton grew up surfing‚ both of her parents were surfers along with her two older brothers. The morning of Halloween was just another day of surfing for Bethany‚ her

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    Surfer Dude

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    and professionalism‚ he could withdraw from the audit and allow another partner to deal with Surfer Dude and issue the appropriate audit report. Another possibility for Mark is to not include a going-concern paragraph in the audit report with the hope that it would allow Surfer Dude the opportunity to improve their worsening financial condition. This option would satisfy Mark’s desire to help Surfer Dude by not causing them any possible further damage. But by doing so‚ Mark may be compromising

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    Soul Surfer

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    ‘Soul Surfer’ Bethany (Anna Sophia Robb) was born to surf and was called a little mermaid by her family when she was little. A natural talent who took to the waves at a young age‚ Bethany won a surfing competition and got sponsored by Rip Curl with her friend Alana Blanchard (Lorraine Nicholson). A bit more into the movie Bethany‚ Alana‚ Timmy (Bethany’s brother in the movie) and Alana’s dad‚ go out to a small secluded beach. They surf for a while then sit on their boards in the calm water talking

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