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After an almost comical amount of delays, Sony Pictures’ Morbius has finally hit theaters worldwide. The film sees Jared Leto’s titular character accidentally become a vampire after trying to cure himself of his rare blood disease. It’s the next installment in Sony’s Universe of Spider-Man characters, following their previous entry in Venom: Let There Be Carnage. But was Sony successful in launching another big franchise like Venom? Well, if the reviews and reactions are anything to go by, the answer is a solid no....

If you’ve ever seen a bog with its one-of-a-kind mix of carnivorous plants, orchids and other unusual species, you might have found yourself thinking: I wish I could create one of those in my garden. Actually, you can. And you don’t have to live on the edge of a pond or swamp to do it! As long as you have an area that gets at least five hours of direct sun a day, you can create your own bog garden....

Living with a lake view can be a wonderful way to feel close to nature, to enjoy aquatic activities, and to experience the seasons as they go by. However, owning lakeshore property comes with responsibilities towards the ecological health of the lake. To be able to continue enjoying the natural beauty and recreational activities a lake has to offer, and to keep your property’s value up, here are a few steps to consider:...

One of the most popular active characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is undoubtedly Elizabeth Olsen’s Wanda Maximoff, aka the Scarlet Witch; so where might she be post-Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.?Earlier this year, the Sam Raimi-directed film showcased Elizabeth Olsen’s Scarlet Witch in a whole new light. This time around, she wasn’t very heroic—rather, she was the villain of the whole movie.After coming to some heavy realizations about what she was doing, Wanda pulled down Mount Wundagore around her in the film’s climactic battle....

Ever since it was confirmed that Christian Bale would play Gorr the God Butcher in Thor: Love and Thunder, fans began expecting the Marvel Cinematic Universe to quickly fill up with gods for the villain to slaughter. Many had suspected that Moon Knight would be an opportune time to introduce multiple gods to the universe besides Marc Spector’s god, Khonshu. The Direct reported in late-2020 that Moon Knight was casting for several actors that were speculated to be for the Egyptian pantheon....

The highly anticipated Ms. Marvel Disney+ series has proven to be one of the most exciting for many. The show is set to introduce MCU fans to a brand-new young hero, one who became renowned on her initial creation for being a great example of diversity and exploring other cultures. Ms. Marvel is one of several upcoming projects on Disney+ set to introduce new heroes to the MCU along with Moon Knight, She-Hulk, and Ironheart....

The smartest features of a smart thermostat may actually be the pretty simple. When Nest launched its new, lower cost Nest Thermostat E ($169), I was intrigued. While I’ve enjoyed significant energy savings since we installed our original Nest downstairs, I’ve been very aware that the retail price is a bit of a sticker shock—especially for folks who are used to a simpler, cheaper minimally programmable thermostat. So I was delighted when Nest offered to send me a review unit of the new Thermostat E, and we just got it installed to control the heating and cooling on the second floor of our 1936 home....

Chris Hemsworth’s God of Thunder will soon become the first Marvel hero to lead four solo outings in the MCU with Thor: Love and Thunder, and he will be joined by an expansive cast of popular characters and star-studded actors. Among the most notable inclusions are Valkyrie, Jane Foster, Korg, and the Guardians of the Galaxy, on top of the debut of Christian Bale’s Gorr the God Butcher. Having now spent over ten years in the MCU as one of the original Avengers, Thor has accrued himself a massive fan base, naturally leading to huge excitement for his return....

The MCU’s Phase 4 has been comprised of many stories that are building the foundation for several new characters to become a major part of the MCU going forward. From Hailee Steinfeld’s Kate Bishop to Oscar Isaac’s Moon Knight, and coming soon with Iman Vellani’s Ms. Marvel—the future is new blood. Speaking of blood, another new hero is about to get a little greener in just over two months: Tatiana Maslany’s She-Hulk....

Do you know what native plants in your area are the best? You may have a hard time finding out at your local nursery and landscape center. Many of the plants U.S. nurseries sell are “exotics,” plants that aren’t native to your region or even the United States. While people passing by homes landscaped with plants from half a world away may find the yards attractive, many insects won’t. That’s because there’s a good chance they won’t recognize exotic plants as a source of food or a place to lay their eggs....

Throughout She-Hulk: Attorney at Law’s nine-episode run on Disney+, audiences were continually surprised at how the series diverted expectations, not to mention how Tatiana Maslany’s Jennifer Walters would immediately address the audience’s thoughts by breaking the fourth wall. However, no one anticipated that She-Hulk’s finale would top itself in terms of its transcendency. In the Episode 9 finale, Jennifer Walters literally took control of her own predictable, out-of-control story by stopping the show, entering the Disney+ interface, and accessing Marvel Studios via a Marvel Assembled episode on the app....

It has been an exciting time for LEGO fans as of late, with new sets for popular themes being revealed left and right. The MCU has received a lot of love from the brick-based toy, with several sets based on the Infinity Saga being released. From the final battle against the Mad Titan Thanos to Shuri’s Dragon Flyer from Black Panther, there are a lot of exciting products coming from the LEGO Group....

Norway maple (Acer platanoides) was introduced by botanist John Bartram of Philadelphia from England to the U.S. in 1756. It has been planted on farms and in towns for its shade, hardiness, and adaptability to adverse conditions, which has ensured that the maple, when planted, would spread like wildfire. Because of this, and a variety of other negative factors, the Norway maple has earned itself the title of a “Bad Tree,” meaning its destruction is often sought out by city governments and concerned landscapers fearing that the large canopy of leaves this particular maple yields will block all other growth underneath it....

It’s been almost a week since the final episode of Marvel Studios’ WandaVision premiered on Disney+, and fans are still deep into discussions about everything that went down in and out of Westview, NJ. The ninth and longest episode of the MCU’s debut Disney+ entry seemed to bring new reveals at every turn, with not one minute of the story lacking action and excitement. During this battle, both Elizabeth Olsen’s Wanda Maximoff and Paul Bettany’s Vision had to come to terms with their own demons and find a way to move past a great deal of pain and suffering....

Voltaire wrote Le mieux est l’ennemi du bien, often translated as “The perfect is the enemy of the good;” he might well have been talking about residential construction. You run the gamut from the typical American 2x4 frame wall all the way to Passivhaus construction with 12" of insulation and incredible care in detailing and construction. Proponents keep saying that Passivhaus only costs 10% more than conventional construction, but they are not talking about Pulte and KB Homes, which is what I consider conventional....

Here are some suggestions that will, hopefully, prevent the formation of future fatbergs. One can’t help but feel terribly sorry for the eight employees of Thames Water in London who are working non-stop to clear away the enormous ‘fatberg’ currently clogging pipes beneath Whitechapel. While pipe blockages are a regular occurrence, this is the biggest yet – a whopping 145-ton mass the size of 11 double-decker buses (or a blue whale!...

I really enjoy ice cream, which is something that’s perfectly acceptable during the hot days of summers. Once autumn rolls in, however, my love of ice cream gets a couple of odd looks. By December, I’m a weirdo for having ice cream in the freezer, let alone wanting to go out to one of the local ice cream parlors for some scoops. However, we should all be “weirdos” and partake in this frozen treat during the colder months....

Streetfilms shows how a road can in fact be many things, not just a place for cars. When our kids were small, we used to close off the street every June at the end of school for a street party. It was wonderful, we got to know everyone on the street, and the kids all got to play together in the roadway. It was also just one day a year....

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever villain Namor had his visible bulge digitally removed in the movie after it was clearly noticeable in the trailer.Namor’s swimsuit-esque costume and body have always been the subject of some controversy, and bringing it to live-action was never going to be an easy task. The Black Panther 2 actor Tenoch Huerta’s MCU look has already faced some criticism from Marvel Comics artist Mike Deodato, Jr. as he claimed himself, a 60-year-old man, to have a better physique than the man bringing him to life....

Avengers: Endgame served as the epic conclusion to the MCU’s Infinity Saga, and it’s no secret that the blockbuster delivered. The 2019 film is jam-packed with Easter eggs, callbacks, and cameos from the larger MCU, mainly because it is designed to be a celebration of the superhero franchise. Endgame follows the remaining Avengers as they try to cope with their loss to Thanos during Avengers: Infinity War. This part of the narrative was an interesting story beat, showing how the different heroes reacted to the devastating outcome, and the additional inclusion of a time jump further amplified this matter....