By Luke Foster This idea might seem farfetched but if turtles can live to 200 with all the sharks and predators in the oceans and on land then I think it’s possible that humans with all our expert health knowledge can do it too. Turtles eat mainly seaweed and jelly blubbers. Sometimes they eat plastic […]
Archives: Essays
Fred Hollows and his Foundation
Essay by Luke Foster “Leave the world a better place.” Fred Hollows Sadly Fred has passed away but under the guidance of his partner Gabi the Fred Hollows Foundation does important work in restoring sight and other eye treatment in developing countries and in outback Australia. Sight can be restored for as little as $25. […]
Democracy in Action
I love democracy and democracy loves me. Essay by Luke Foster The idea and model of democracy originated in ancient Greece. However it was a faulty ideal as the majority of people in their community were slaves so the slaves were mistreated, taken as sex concubines and their life would have been miserable. However what […]
Brainstorming with writing, diagrams and drawings to navigate complex conceptual problems
Essay by Luke Foster “Creativity is a great motivator because it makes people interested in what they are doing. Creativity gives hope that there can be a worthwhile idea. Creativity gives the possibility of some sort of achievement to everyone. Creativity makes life more fun and more interesting.”Edward De Bono The way I usually write […]
Rugby Union In Australia And Australian Literature And Obesity
By Luke Foster “I think it is possible to explain faith. It is like trying to explain air, which one cannot do by dividing it into its components parts and labelling them scientifically. It must be breathed to be understood.” Patrick White The Rugby World Cup will be in England in 2015. In honour of […]
Pathways to Power of African Americans in the USA
(I hope I spelled your name right this time Condoleezza Rice) Essay by Luke Foster ”Do the one thing you think you cannot do. Fail at it. Try again. Do better the second time. The only people who never tumble are those who never mount the high wire. This is your moment. Own it.” Oprah […]
Overcoming Poverty in the Developing World ( A Roadmap)
Essay by Luke Foster “ Don’t compare yourself with anyone in this world. If you do so, you are insulting yourself.” Bill Gates The first world leaders including Joe Biden, the United Nations, The World Health Organisation, the Central Intelligence Agency, The FBI , Scott Morrison and Bill and Melinda Gates and all the worlds […]
How To Save Your Pennies!
Essay by Luke Foster It’s no fun being poor. It’s not good to be a tight arse but it’s wise to work hard and save your pennies. Which means being careful with your money and save as much as you can. My mother has taught me how to save money and I have been able […]
Contemporary Australian Art And Cricket Plus Cancer Research Essay
By Luke Foster “In art there is no progress, only fluctuations in intensity.” Robert Hughes This essay is about a mythical game of cricket between the Australian cricket team of today and past and Australian contemporary artists. There is quite a bit of sledging between the teams. Sledging is putting each other down with insults […]