Arturo Serrano

The Onion

Translator Of Original ‘Minions’ Epic Poem Slams ‘Sexless, Bloodless’ Film Adaptation

PHILADELPHIA—In a 4,500-word essay published in Harper’s Magazine, Emily Wilson, known for her popular translation of the Minions epic poem, blasted the latest film Thursday as a “sexless, bloodless” adaptation. “The first line of my translation is ‘Tell me about a kooky Minion,’ but the Minions in director Pierre Coffin’s film—who has said in at […]

Book Microreview: Open Sorcery by Rob Sheely

The concept is fantastical, but the execution does not compute In Open Sorcery we’re introduced to a world where history proceeded exactly ...

Rat infestation at IRS building has staffers sitting on their desks

Asia Times

US House approves measure to restrain Trump action in Iran - Asia Times

WASHINGTON — The U.S. House passed a resolution Wednesday to force President Donald Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran and require congressional

EU plans energy standards for data centres amid concerns over soaring power use

BRUSSELS, June 3 : The European Union will develop minimum energy-efficiency standards for data centres, it said on Wednesday, as concerns grow over their rapidly rising power use.EU data centre capacity is expected to more than double in the coming years, reaching 28 gigawatts by 2030 from 12 GW last year. T

DutchNews.nl

Senate set to pass ban on gay conversion therapy - DutchNews.nl

The Netherlands is on course to outlaw gay conversion therapy after a Senate majority emerged in favor of a ban during a debate on Tuesday. A final vote is due on June 9. The bill cleared the lower house of parliament last September, so approval by the upper house would make it law. It would become a criminal offence to subject gay or transgender people to treatment, including faith-healing, intended to change or suppress their sexual orientation or gender identity....