Posts

We’ve heard it before. This is the third such promise in 10 years, and so far nothing has materialized. Stand.earth is a forest activist group based in Washington state that has loudly protested Starbucks’ use of non-recyclable coffee cups. I’ve written about their ‘cup monster’ protests and petitions, and now they’ve pulled off yet another interesting stunt – placing tracking devices inside coffee cups that were tossed in recycling bins to see where they ended up....

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is fast approaching its November 11 release date, meaning Marvel Studios is moving full speed ahead with new promotional material hyping what’s coming in the super-powered epic. Following the world premiere event, critics have called the film one of the MCU’s best post-Infinity Saga projects, while fans have gotten their first glimpses at full clips from the movie itself.The first of those clips highlighted an epic battle sequence between the Dora Milaje and a group of mercenaries, with Okoye, Ayo, and newcomer Aneka debating over the weapons that the warriors use in battle....

PZEV is an acronym for Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle. PZEVs are modern vehicles with advanced engines equipped with cutting-edge emissions controls. PZEVs run on gasoline, yet offer extremely clean emissions with zero evaporative emissions. Although these vehicles still do give off harmful carbon monoxide outputs, they significantly decrease harm to the environment caused by daily vehicular commutes and personal use of automobiles by a majority of Americans. Originating with California’s Zero Emission Vehicle mandate, the PZEV variety revolutionized the automobile manufacturing industry in the wake of the advent of the electric engine....

Cinnamon — the charming spice that gives Red Hots their kick and cinnamon buns their name — has reached superfood status, owing to its numerous health benefits. Scientists told us that regular consumption of cinnamon could potentially lower blood sugar, help digestion, ease arthritis, lower cholesterol and even ward off Alzheimer’s. But now — cue record scratch sound effect here — researchers are warning that too much of the spice may cause liver damage....

When people go to adopt an animal from a shelter or rescue group, they’re often surprised by the adoption fees, which can range from $50 to a few hundred dollars, depending on the organization. You’re adopting a homeless animal, so shouldn’t that be free? While you may find the occasional rescue that regularly adopts out animals at a much lower cost — or even for free — keep in mind that you get what you pay for....

Here are some practical ideas for how to ditch the disposables. Welcoming a new baby into your family does not have to mean that you’ll be hauling extra bags of trash out to the curb each week. In fact, a newborn can be incorporated fairly easily into a Zero Waste lifestyle, or at least one that tries to minimize household waste. Many websites offering advice on how to raise a ‘green baby’ urge new parents to purchase clothes and diapers made of natural fibers, exclusively organic formula and food, non-toxic skincare products, non-plastic toys, etc....

Did you know that the Gulf of Mexico is the ninth largest body on the planet, and supports some of the largest fisheries in the world? The Gulf is a spectacular space with an astonishing diversity of species, and yet it may also be one of the most imperiled. Here’s some of the most interesting facts about the Gulf of Mexico that will inspire you to learn more about this unique place....

One of the skills my fourth-grader will likely have to master this year is the memorization of all 50 states and their capitals. I’m not really sure why kids still have to memorize this stuff when they can pull that information up quickly with a click of a button. But, if nothing else, it does give kids a better sense of what is where on the U.S. map and may even help them secure the win should they wind up on a future episode of “Jeopardy....

Dear Pablo: How bad is indoor skiing is for the environment? I have heard of places in the Middle East where you can ski indoors, even during the summer. I have been holding on to this question for a while but I recently had the opportunity to visit Ski Dubai at the Mall of the Emirates on a recent business trip to the Middle East. In a land of countless “world’s largest” titles it is surprising that Ski Dubai is not the biggest indoor skiing area in the world, but it does have the distinction of featuring the first indoor black diamond (> 40%/21....

After memes popped up online thinking controversial rapper Lil Mosey was in James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water, fans answered the question once and for all. Avatar 2 is inescapable at this point. The sequel to the biggest movie ever made is well on its way to setting box office records of its own, just recently crossing the billion-dollar mark globally. The long-gestating sequel comes with an even more expansive cast than its predecessor, as the Sully clan joined forces with the water tribes of Pandora (aka the Metkayina)....

DC’s upcoming superhero film Black Adam isn’t set to land in theaters until October. The movie stars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as the titular Black Adam, a superpowered being with good intentions but questionable execution, although the film doesn’t even have a trailer yet. In fact, it was supposed to be in theaters in December of 2021 but concerns that were out of Warner Bros. hands forced the studio to delay....

It will soon be illegal to sell, trade, or donate furs of any kind. On Friday, California’s governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill that will ban the sale of all new fur products. The bill (AB44) applies to clothing, handbags, shoes, slippers, hats, key chains, pompoms, etc., and defines fur as anything “with hair, fleece or fur fibers attached thereto.” It will take effect on January 1, 2023....

New reports indicate who another villain in 2024’s Captain America: New World Order might be.Though little is currently known about the May 2024 film, fans have already gotten excited for a confirmed primary villain: the Leader. This antagonist was last seen in The Incredible Hulk, and will once again be played by Tim Blake Nelson.It seems, however, that Nelson’s Leader might not be the only big bad Sam Wilson will face off against....

Nick Noyes, Flexahouse, photo by Cesar Rubio After the New York Times wrote about the renewed interest in stock plans, Archinect called it a War on Architects. Michael Cannell picked up the story at Fast Company and asked “Do we need architects? I think they both got it wrong, we need architects more than ever, and this isn’t war on architects, it is a great opportunity. It isn’t a new idea, either....

Charcuterie is a French word for a store that sells cold meats, similar to a delicatessen. The word also refers to the meats that are sold in a charcuterie shop. Those meats can be cooked or cured. So it makes sense that a charcuterie board, a plate full of cured meats (and sometimes pâté) and their accompaniments, has its roots in that French term. It often contains various cured meats from many cuisines such as French, Italian, Spanish, American, and German, plus accompaniments that complement the meats....

What can you do with leftover pumpkin puree from all your holiday baking? Whether you’re using canned or fresh pumpkin puree, if you find yourself with more than you need can’t use it within 5 to 7 days, just freeze it. Pumpkin puree will be fine for about a week in the refrigerator. But if you know you won’t be using it up within that amount of time, put it in the freezer to use another time....

Apple continues to launch new iPads. We are at nine generations at the time of this update! So what happens to all of those iPads already out in the wild? Best-case scenario: Old iPads will make their way to new owners, or be recycled. Worst-case scenario: they’ll end up in the garbage where they will pollute landfills for years. Luckily, several options are available for those who wish to recycle or sell their old electronics....

Warning: This article contains spoilers for the season finale of What If…?. Continuing its run of success with streaming services on Disney+, Marvel Studios officially finished the first season of What If…?. This nine-episode entry is the MCU’s first effort into animated storytelling as the franchise took a look into the ever-expanding Multiverse and showed alternate versions of classic tales told over the years in the movies. One of the big mysteries that remain after Episode 9 debuted on Disney+ is exactly how this show will connect to the greater MCU, especially with the Multiverse becoming increasingly important in the Phase 4 narrative....

Tatiana Maslany’s Jennifer Walters will burst onto the scene in mid-August. Indeed, Marvel Studios’ next Disney+ series, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, looks to shake things up for the MCU by injecting some irreverent Hulk-based humor into the proceedings. Maslany will bring the gamma-powered heroine to life through the magic of digital motion-capture performance technology and seems to be one of the most CGI-intensive MCU shows yet. Since the model for Jen when she’s in her She-Hulk form needed to be created from scratch (unlike Bruce Banner’s Hulk, who had CG assets leftover from Avengers: Endgame) Marvel was initially a tad cagey in showing fans a full look at the character....

Phase 4 has seen Marvel Studios dive head-first into the world of television with six original series already streaming on Disney+. Fans have been on adventures with beloved favorites, had their minds blown with jaw-dropping stories, and most recently, been introduced to a brand-new hero in Oscar Issac’s Moon Knight​​​​​. This adventure has been a surprise for MCU fans, offering a darker take on the universe, and one that lives relatively unconnected to the greater canon....