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After years of following Zack Snyder, fans are demanding his DC vision be realized on Netflix, something Snyder has even reacted to.It’d be an enormous understatement to say that Snyder fans are only enthusiastic admirers. They have been responsible for countless Twitter trends over the years, demanding Snyder be reinstated, and allowing him to finish his Justice League story.However, even before Discovery merged with Warner Bros. (WB), executives attempted to make it clear to fans that “there [were] no plan for additional work on that material....

Maybe it’s time to downsize, or your son just moved out and you want to repurpose his bedroom into a home office. How do you get rid of unwanted furniture without leaving the comfort of your home? Gone are the days of hauling stuff to the curb or moving that old bed to your nephew’s dorm room with a truck and some friends. Here are five nifty ways to remove unwanted furniture without lifting a finger....

Yngve Bergqvist’s Icehotel located in Jukkasjärvi, a village about 125 miles above the Arctic Circle in Swedish Lapland, may have the bragging rights of being the oldest (it received its first overnight guests in 1992), most referenced (it’s been featured in countless documentaries) and most high-profile hotel constructed from blocks of snow and ice. It may also be the only ice hotel that has enacted an ambitious goal to become CO2 negative and spawned a franchise of vodka-centric Icebars located in cities well below the Arctic Circle like Tokyo, Copenhagen and London....

Our pets bring us joy and enrich our lives. But they can also bring joy and enrich the lives of others — with a little help from us. Whether your BFF is a dog, cat, parakeet or something more exotic, teaming up as a volunteer duo is a great way to share time with each other and share your combined gifts with the world. Here are some ways you and your furry (or feathery) friend can begin reaching out to others....

Okra is a staple in Southern cooking, but this warm weather vegetable can be grown all over the United States. Its popularity is growing, and for good reason. Full of vitamin K, manganese, vitamin C, folate, magnesium, thiamine and vitamin B-6, one cup of this nutritional powerhouse has almost 2 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber while being low in fat and calories, according to Medical News Today. All this goodness may help reduce the risk of health issues like diabetes, heart disease and obesity....

Andor has shocked Star Wars fans with its first eight episodes. The Disney+ series from Rogue One co-writer Tony Gilroy has provided plenty of political intrigue and thrills for those that have taken the dive on the Diego Luna-led series. But this has been a bit of a different project in the world of Star Wars. The Direct’s very own Sam Hargrave called the series “a breath of fresh air” for the galaxy far, far away, as the series avoids flashy cameos or fan service, focusing on a deep and engaging story....

As the MCU expands with new heroes and villains in Phase 4, it’s tricky to sometimes remember what transpired in previous projects. As a result, Marvel announced a way for fans to catch up with the character’s journey in the franchise so far by revealing a new show called Marvel Studios: Legends. This project acts as a brief recap of some of their memorable MCU moments leading up to their next on-screen appearance....

Dear Pablo: Why should I turn down my water heater? Isn’t it just as efficient to dilute really hot water with cold water in the faucet than to use barely warm enough water straight out of the hot side?In a strictly theoretical sense you are correct. Using 100-degree water uses the same amount of energy as mixing equal parts of 150-degree and 50-degree water. But your water heater doesn’t just make hot water, it stores it as well (unless you have a tankless water heater)....

Christine Murray writes a provocative essay on doing what is right, right now. While admiring a new wood tower proposed for Toronto recently, I noted that it “underwent an energy modelling exercise from which building systems were selected on the basis of energy efficiency and optimization.” Architect Elrond Burrell, writing from New Zealand where he cannot get sued for publicly criticizing an architect in Toronto, responded to my tweet: He also pointed to an article published in Dezeen on the same day by Christine Murray, who is “editor-in-chief and founding director of The Developer, a publication about making cities worth living in....

Cats can vary significantly in their comfort level at being carried. Some cats won’t let you hold them at all, others might allow it but glare at you with quiet scorn, while still others might absolutely love it, even seeking out a person’s arms or shoulders as their preferred perch. With this in mind, Dr. Uri Burstyn, also known as the Helpful Vancouver Vet on YouTube, has put together a comprehensive guide for how to carry your cat the way that cats like to be carried, so that you can safely transfer your pet no matter what kind of cat you might have....

Here are United States Forest Service geographic maps defining the 20 major forest cover types in the United States and where common trees are most often located based on frequency of occurrence. These forest land maps have been constructed based on data “that indicate the species forming a plurality of live-tree stocking” in their natural range. The maps delineate exactly where each timber cover type most commonly occurs. Map Of All Major Forest Cover Types Here is an index map of 20 major timber types in the United States as defined by the Society of American Foresters....

Amongst other thrilling MCU reboots like the one for the X-Men and the upcoming Fantastic Four film, Marvel Studios also has big plans for Blade, who will get his first solo movie in two decades. After Wesley Snipes led the way in the original trilogy, one that redefined the modern superhero movie, Mahershala Ali will take over the role for the MCU in his own solo film, which was announced almost three years ago at San Diego Comic-Con....

With so many changes coming to DC Studios and the DCU, there are plenty of chances for Warner Bros.’s (WB) super-powered franchise to be better than the MCU going forward. While not wanting to exactly emulate Marvel Studios, WB’s newly renewed DC strategy offers up the opportunity to redefine what the public thinks about the franchise, especially up against their Marvel counterparts. From more opportunities across multiple mediums to a willingness to explore a diverse set of maturity ratings, here are the five biggest ways the DCU could beat the MCU at their won game....

Marvel Studios’ second year on Disney+ promises to be unlike anything the famed franchise has ever done before. While 2021 gave Marvel Cinematic Universe fans legacy shows spotlighting tenured heroes like Anthony Mackie’s Falcon and Elizabeth Olsen’s Scarlet Witch, 2022 will bring a trio of MCU rookies to the streaming stage. Among those first-year players is Iman Vellani’s Kamala Khan, who will make her long-awaited debut in Ms. Marvel. Official details about this show’s plot have been kept close to the vest, with most speculation coming from casting announcements and set photos....

One of the most anticipated projects from the upcoming Star Wars slate is the long-awaited Obi-Wan Kenobi series. Fans have patiently been waiting for Ewan McGregor to once again take up the role of the famous Jedi Master, and as more details about the show emerge, the hype only builds.There have already been teases of a showdown between Kenobi and his former apprentice, Hayden Christensen’s Darth Vader. New info reinforces Vader’s appearance in the show coming alongside his Inquisitors....

The upcoming Marvel Studios Disney+ show focused on Paul Bettany’s Vision, who was last seen in WandaVision, has received a promising update.Back in October 2022, fans were surprised by a report claiming that everyone’s favorite android would be getting his own Disney+ series in Vision Quest. Past the name, however, not much else is known about the project.Another significant piece of relevant news is that “there is a possibility for Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) to appear [in the series]....

The Batman reinvented Paul Dano’s Riddler into a psychotic and menacing killer who targets Gotham’s elite. While the film’s Riddler still uses riddles to give hints to the Dark Knight, the character’s killer instinct makes him one of the most dangerous versions yet.At the end of the movie, Robert Pattinson’s Batman managed to outsmart the Riddler and ultimately defeat him. Still, the villain could still easily return due to the heavy tease that a partnership with Barry Keoghan’s Joker is possible down the line....

The Leaning Tower of Pisa has long faced a most serious quandary, one even more pronounced in the Instagram Age: How does the world’s most iconic cockeyed building maintain its tourist-snaring slant while simultaneously avoiding catastrophic structural failure? The answer is, ahem, a straightforward one: carefully, patiently and with an assist from the crème de la crème of engineering. Extensive stabilization efforts that commenced in the early 1990s — and concluded in 2001 — to correct the slouching Tuscan campanile just enough to avoid further sinkage but not so severely as to rob Pisa of its top-rated photo-op status are still holding strong....

Comets are fascinating celestial objects that have frightened and delighted stargazers throughout history. There’s a lot we don’t know about these icy visitors, but here’s the breakdown of what scientists have confirmed or strongly suspect about the different types of these so-called “dirty snowballs.” What Defines a Comet? A comet is an icy ball of frozen gas, rock and dust that orbits the sun in an elliptical path. When closer to the sun in orbit, the comet’s nucleus releases gasses, which form a coma (the comet’s fuzzy, glowing halo) and a tail....

A neighbor who travels frequently came home from a trip to find that work on a much-anticipated sidewalk had begun while he was away. A contractor using heavy machinery had cleared a path eight-feet wide from the curb into his yard. As part of that work, some of the PVC pipe for his sprinkler system had been sliced and several sprinkler heads were nowhere to be found. It looked like the PVC pipe had been sliced by the heavy scoop on a mini-excavator....