Talk Out – Page 2 – Half Mag / Half Zine

If You See a Pop-up on GNN That Says There’s A Virus On Your Computer, Close And Refresh – It’s Just a Bad AD, But We’re Working to Eliminate

November 4, 2020October 30, 2020skipitnoworg

For about a month, I have been getting messages from a small minority of our dear readers who are reporting these alarming messages coming up on their computers or devices. This is the worst part about owning a website, and trying to earn a modest income so we can keep GNN up and running. Our […]

John Brown returns to practice, Jerry Hughes sits out

November 3, 2020October 30, 2020skipitnoworg

Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes was named the AFC defensive player of the week on Wednesday for his work against the Jets in Week 7, but his outlook for Week 8 is a bit cloudy after the team’s practice later in the day. Hughes was listed as a non-participant when the team released its injury […]

Exposure to suboptimal doses of antimalarial drugs could increase malaria transmission

November 3, 2020October 30, 2020skipitnoworg

Exposure to suboptimal doses of the antiparasitic drug artemisinin could increase the sexual conversion rate of the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum, thereby increasing the probability of transmission, according to a study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), an institution supported by ‘la Caixa’ Foundation. The findings, published in eLife, may have public […]

What’s in the U.S. law protecting internet companies – and can it be changed?

November 3, 2020October 30, 2020skipitnoworg

The chief executives of Twitter Inc, Facebook Inc and Alphabet Inc’s Google defended a law protecting internet companies before a Senate panel on Wednesday as lawmakers seek ways to hold Big Tech accountable for how they moderate content on their platforms. The hearing was about Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which offers big […]

Animaniacs rise from the grave and head to Hulu in official trailer

November 3, 2020October 30, 2020skipitnoworg

Animation fans and nostalgia-seekers rejoice: the official trailer for the Animaniacs reboot was released by Hulu earlier today. It’s been 22 years since the original finale, and it looks like Yakko, Wakko, and Dot are embracing their jaunt across time. “We’ve missed so much,” Yakko exclaims as the trio and friends encounter such modern wonders […]

8-Year-old Sees Stars for the First Time After His Blindness is Treated With Gene Therapy

November 3, 2020October 30, 2020skipitnoworg

Wishing on a star is one of the most magical rites of childhood: “Star light, star bright,The first star I see tonight—I wish I may, I wish I might,Have the wish I wish tonight.” But for one little Canadian boy named Sam, that simple activity was beyond his reach. That’s because 8-year-old Sam couldn’t see […]

Cowboys are releasing Dontari Poe, Daryl Worley

November 2, 2020October 30, 2020skipitnoworg

Some would say defensive tackle Dontari Poe‘s fate in Dallas was sealed the moment he took a knee during the anthem. Regardless, he’s out. So is cornerback Daryl Worley. NFL Media reports that the Cowboys will cut both Poe and Worley after failing to find a trade partner for either player. The moves won’t save […]

New genome sequencing sheds light on diversity in Africa

November 2, 2020October 30, 2020skipitnoworg

Analysis of the genomes of hundreds of people from across Africa has shed light on ancient migrations and modern susceptibility and resistance to disease, revealing unexpected genetic diversity. The genome is often described as the body’s instruction manual, and whole-genome sequencing involves effectively reading the billions of DNA bases in an individual. New research on […]

Facebook’s Zuckerberg struggles to connect, forcing U.S. Senate hearing to pause

November 2, 2020October 30, 2020skipitnoworg

A U.S. Senate Commerce Committee hearing on a key social media legal protection was briefly delayed when Facebook Inc Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg struggled to appear remotely. “We are unable to make contact with Mr. Mark Zuckerberg,” Senator Roger Wicker, who chairs the committee, said agreeing to a five-minute delay after the chief executives of […]

Netflix has a not very ‘secret’ site showcasing the Mank soundtrack by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross

November 2, 2020October 30, 2020skipitnoworg

David Fincher’s new movie Mank comes out in just over a month, but if you want a sneak peek at the film, Netflix has a put out a (not so) ”secret” website showcasing its soundtrack and behind-the-scenes stills. The soundtrack comes from Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, who have created a score with an old-school […]