Compass

Forever and ever the road seemed to stretch, as though it was designed with no end in mind — as though it was designed to go on forever. This would not have been all that bad had it not been for the fact that I was treading in territory somewhere deep in the heart of Mission, Texas, a city entirely unfamiliar to me. I was surrounded by an unknown frontier, and I knew not which way led home. To make matters a little worse, I had my younger brother, Diego, age 14, in the passenger seat beside me.…

ecological plastics and manufacture biofuels from canola oil which ameliorates the environment greener and more conducive. There are also GM plants produced to serve the purpose of remove any pollutants in the soil so that it can be used over again (Compass, Breeding Aims: Elimination of Pollutants, 2006). Genetically modified animals on the other hand would be able to grow more rapidly in size, with lesser food ingestion. This meant having GM animals will aid the high demand of agricultural…

also be acted out in many different ways. Respect is not contempt. It is not the act of making someone feel beneath oneself or less-deserving. It is not disdain. It is not to despise. It is to act accordingly, not only to ones own moral compass but to the moral compass of those around one. Each person, place or thing deserves a certain respect. One does not talk during the movie at movie theaters. One does not take clothing, off the hangars at Walmart and leave them thrown vicariously in the…

Science, Math, and Technology in Ancient China In the modern world, especially in The U.S., we often think that we are more advanced than other cultures through the ages. And while we may be more technologically advanced in terms of electronics and such, could we have built the pyramids, could we have built the colosseum, or could we have built Alexandria’s Lighthouse using the current technology of the day. I don’t think we could and this paper goes on to impress on you the humbling view that…

Aristotle was a famous philosopher. He was widely revered and sought out for information. He lived from 384 to 322 B.C. People often liked to judge him based on the terms of his philosophical influence, even today, he is known as one of the feared and revered philosophers. Platos, was one of his few peers, which is special since we often don’t hear of such famous philosophers having many peers. Aristotle has been stated to shape the history of philosophy and is still studied today, due to his…

The North Star is recognized as the perennial navigation beacon and compass to follow, providing direction and guidance for those lost without it. Great leaders, similarly, provide focus and influence to guide others to achieve goals they would not reach on their own. A great leader, not only will inspire others to attain goals they would have not attempted otherwise, but also, will motivate others to grow by learning more about the world of opportunities around them and eventually motivate…

believe that my own personal opinions and views would not come through in my writings as I reflect on my travels and life experiences. I have found that my world view and perspectives on life are continually moving like the needle of a wandering compass. Every journey and chapter in my life, rather it be trying or triumphant, has laid the foundation of how I view the human…

Shakespeare, one of the most recognizable authors today, has greatly contributed to literary history. Many people swear by books such as Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet. Others believe his stories, written over 400 years ago, have no relevance to today. Middle and high school teachers have taught Shakespeare’s works for decades. People of all different ages know at least a few Shakespeare references, such as the famous quote “to be, or not to be”. Teaching Shakespeare in high schools has become an…

concepts of good and evil, doing what is right or what is wrong.. Every decision people make shapes their life either for the better or for the worse. Larry Fitzgerald’s actions of doing what is right for his community has made me think of my moral compass, and how I can improve it. Because of him, I strive to be a better person, by helping my community in any way I…

Morals are a widely debated topic through the international community, and continues to play an important role in the shaping of society. In the play Hamlet by William Shakespeare, Hamlet struggles with balance between familial obligations and religious doctrines as he attempts to take revenge on his father’s murderer, his uncle and current king, while remaining morally righteous. Failure to comprehend the subtleties of ‘right’ and ‘wrong’ ultimately bring about his demise and he, ever faithful…