HashOut

Who else has had enough? I know I can’t stand the damn things.

Sure, people want to be heard. But chain letters are the wrong way to make yourself heard. First, they’re annoying. Second, they often have heaps of images and clog up your email inbox, and third: I think this is the most important part of my message, why do you have to send a message to someone to tell them that you’re their friend? Wouldn’t they know already if they are? Continue reading »

Over the past few years I have been reading the Harry Potter series, and I have noticed some key similarities between the prejudice and racism in the “wizarding world” and the “real world”. One example of this would be the existence of Death Eaters in the wizarding world, and the Nazis of the real world. Another example would be Voldemorts role in the wizarding world, compared to his muggle* counter part Adolf Hitler. There are other minor details I have noticed that I will discus later. Continue reading »

You and your loved ones may die because of a disease just because researchers couldn’t pay the hefty amount to the gene patent holder for a license.

Gene patent holders charge exorbitantly for a license. The patent holders block any competitor’s test too! They own the genes. Nobody else can test for it. In fact, you can’t even donate your own breast cancer gene to another scientist without the permission. The gene may exist in your body, but is now owned by the patent holder. Continue reading »