Author Archives: Joe Lane

tl;dr The rate at which language is evolving in today’s world seems exponential. Much of this can be attributed to media and technology. Many would consider today’s verbal and written language as a degradation of what it used to be. … Continue reading →

my friend sana The Lives of children are meant to be joyful, free from stress, anxiety and worries. Unfortunately this is not always the case. Certain situations can often make children nervous or anxious, and there can often be a … Continue reading →

a celebration of miscommunication Communication is the imparting or exchanging of information by speaking, writing, or using some other medium. But, what happens when things are miscommunicated and misunderstood. Does all hell break loose or does it create something different … Continue reading →

crux Everyone knows that we live in a culture of consumerism. But full extent of the problems it causes or the effects that it has on each of us. Crux Issue-001 explores consumerism and its effects on us, and suggests … Continue reading →

limerick’s hidden homeless A place to call home is the most fundamental of human rights. ‘Home’ is a powerful word. It means many things to many people. The word home means a safe and secure place for you and your … Continue reading →

the red market The demand for organ transplantation has rapidly increased all over the world during the past decade due to the increased occurrence of vital organ failure, the rising success and greater improvement in post transplant outcome. However, the … Continue reading →

we live in a society not an economy The decline of public places represents a loss much deeper than simple nostalgia for the quiet, comfort-able ways of the past. In the purest sense, high quality public space instills in all … Continue reading →

moribund Everything on Earth is connected to a larger network of life that surrounds and sustains it. The Earth is becoming increasingly polluted over time due to a multitude of man-made factors and these connections have started to fray. Industry, … Continue reading →

mirror obsession The growing volumes of images we see on a daily basis of beautifully curated lives of “real” people wearing the latest trend, living the perfect life is feeding our need for newer, bigger and better things. We have … Continue reading →