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3. In my opinion, it would make sense to defend Kraft, General Mills, and Kellogg’s mission statement with a two-sided nonrefutational message. Consumers already have a predetermined notion linking childhood obesity and advertising. These companies need to rebut these accusations by providing opposing facts. The increase in childhood obesity can be related to: lack of exercise, low self-esteem, depression, stress, family history, and medications. Each one of these factors have increased…

clearly displaying pack mentality. The minority of the group, the alphas, decide the behaviour of the pack. The behavioural patterns of animal species can be viewed in the societal structures of human throughout time. Groups such as the bra boys, a surfing gang located in Maroubra, have implemented pack mentality. But is this a negative or positive? Does pack mentality help or disadvantage society? Is it a social construct which should be valorised? Psychologist Abraham Maslow formed the…

in the hospital bed. She had been attacked by a shark. Her whole arm was taken off. Her friends and family that came with her had to immediately rush her to the hospital. She did not want to give up her surfing though. [Bethany Hamlton showed great resilise in shark attack to achieve her surfing dream.] Bethany Hamlton was a very courageous young lady. She showed great bravery in what happened. The docters were thinking that she could never get back in the water after her attack but…

because she lost her arm and can still surf. I think she is quite courageous if she still surfs. Bethany learned how to surf again with one arm. Her father made a special surfboard for her. Just one month after the attack, she miraculously returned to surfing. Bethany is now six months pregnant. She states that she will still be able to take care of a baby with one arm. It will be difficult for Bethany to handle a baby, but she can do it! She is psyched about her first child. Bethany is also…

A surfboard leash is an essential piece of surfing equipment. Not only does it save you from long swims back to shore, but it also keeps your board from ramming into near-by surfers. When choosing a surfboard leash, there are a number of factors you need to take into consideration. To help you better understand what those factors are, we've created a guide that will help you pick the best leash for your surfing needs. Length Surfboard leashes come in a variety of lengths. The size you choose…

Hamilton has done more than the majority of people who have two arms than she has with one. Through her trials she's stayed uplifting and inspiring. She went on a service trip to Haiti after the tsunami with her church group. She has won dozens of surfing competitions and has sponsors in Rip Curl. She was nominated for the Teen Choice Awards. She's guest stared in many shows and movies like Dolphin Tale 2, Oprah, The Biggest Loser, Amazing Race, 17 Kids and Counting, Academy of Country Music…

Are you a slow learner, and want to accomplish something more in life? Grit is the answer. It is a predictor of success and shows a person's strength of character. Grit means to meet a goal that is hard to reach and it simply shows more than a person’s ability to learn fast. The key to being successful, is grit. In “The key to success? Grit,” Angela Lee Duckworth stated, "...One characteristic emerged as a significant predictor of success. It wasn't social intelligence, it wasn't good looks,…

Galveston, Texas. Every year around the time the Texas heat starts to become unbearable, my family takes a beach trip to the coast. The Cooper annual trip usually consists of countless arguments between my siblings and parents, deep sea fishing and surfing on the beach. This year would be no different, with a few exceptions. The trip started off with the usual “Who gets to pick the radio station” fight. While I listened to the constant yammer of “NPR is educational” and “I want to listen to…

us to the championship? That answer, is motivation. I found this attribute through my love of surfing, a sport that is so demanding and grueling in a completely different way than I had ever known. I found this passion, drive, late in life. But not too late. The love hit me like the break of a prevailing wave. It happened at around 4:00 p.m., soon after school. I was in tenth grade. My first time surfing I realized something major. It was hard. Probably the hardest sport I have ever attempted. I…

The road to success isn’t just straight like everybody wished it was. The road to success has many turns and delays. Those delays represent the hardships in life. Those who really want to achieve their goal will overcome the hardships and keep going. Others would think it’s too difficult and just give up. Hardships can influence a person’s life by making them work harder for what they want. Enrique, a boy determined to see his mother, went through many difficulties in Enrique’s Journey. He went…