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Two articles look at the two technologies; each has its own strengths and weaknesses. Two articles were published in New York City on September 22 that look at two different forms of housing. In the New York Times, Kenneth R. Rosen writes about Coming home to a shipping container, subtitled, “Eco-friendly and affordable, shipping containers are gaining popularity as an alternative to traditional houses.” In Curbed, Alexandra Lange writes about The A-frame effect: “Not just another house, but a way of life....

When the weather is hot, cooking isn’t always appealing. Eating is still appealing, of course, but heating up the kitchen or even firing up the grill simply doesn’t sound like fun. If a cold meal is what you want, consider taking these leftovers straight from the fridge to your plate. They’ll taste even better cold than they did right out of the oven. Takeout Chinese food There’s something about cold Chinese takeout that’s appealing....

After Aquaman proved to be DC’s most successful solo movie ever, anticipation has been high for the Jason Mamoa-led sequel. Excitement for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom has unfortunately been tarnished by the inclusion of Amber Heard’s Mera, as the actress is currently at the forefront of a Hollywood scandal following her defamation trial against her ex-husband Johnny Depp.Having previously accused her ex-husband of abuse, the court found Heard’s claims to be false and awarded Depp compensation for the defamation of his character....

Legends of Tomorrow will be the next Arrowverse series to celebrate a major achievement since it is set to feature its 100th episode. Through the years, it has been a tradition for Arrowverse shows to create unique storylines for their 100th episodes. The Flash did it by showcasing a time travel-inspired spectacle that revisited past villains like Zoom and Reverse-Flash while Supergirl crafted a story that features Kara Danvers living different lives using the help of a 5th-dimensional Imp to repair her relationship with Katie McGrath’s Lena Luthor....

Avatar: The Way of Water took a great deal of work to bring to the big screen, which even included one actor having to complete his work more than once.To say that it was a trek for Avatar 2 to hit theaters is an understatement, hitting theaters a whopping 13 years after its predecessor as 2022 came to an end. Much of this was due to director James Cameron’s intense style of making movies, serving as a powerful force on set while expecting the best out of both himself and the actors that bring his characters to life....

When you spot a newt crossing the hiking path ahead of you, you might think it’s just another cute creature to add to your species sighting list. Of course, it is another cute creature - but it’s also a creature with a seriously strong built-in defense mechanism. Newts are part of the genus Taricha, and these species produce neurotoxins to ward off being eaten by predators. Just how strong of a toxin?...

With Harry Styles now officially in the MCU after his appearance as Starfox in Eternals, he became the latest topic of conversation for Ms. Marvel star Iman Vellani.Styles became one of the biggest surprises in Marvel Studios’ entire Phase 4 slate, officially taking on the role of Starfox/Eros in the post-credits scene from 2021’s Eternals. With this movie being only the second big-screen appearance of his young acting career after a long run in the music industry, Styles now plays a complicated Marvel character that could prove to be important in the Eternals’ future stories....

It is the usual practice in covering architecture to wait until a building is complete before it gets published. However in the case of the CLT house in Seattle, designed by Susan Jones of Atelier-Jones, I can’t wait. That’s because it’s so TreeHugger; the house is relatively small at 1500 square feet, it’s on an impossible triangular lot that really limits the design options, it’s almost passive house, it’s covered in one of my favorite materials, Shou sugi ban, but most importantly it is built of Cross-laminated timber (CLT), one of the most important innovations in wood construction of the last few decades....

Heading into Disney+ Day and the D23 Expo, anticipation is building for what may be revealed or announced by Disney’s two biggest tentpole franchises: Marvel and Star Wars. Even though the MCU and that galaxy far, far away are considerably different from one another, it’s difficult to avoid comparing the two given their cultural impact, passionate fan bases, Disney+ presence, and blockbuster appeal. In regard to the franchise’s similarities and differences, Marvel Studios’ Hulk actor Mark Ruffalo recently entered the fray and reignited a conversation concerning their differences in tone....

From those who believe a vegan world is our best hope, to others who argue that integrating animals into sustainable farming is the most sustainable way forward, meat eating is always going to be a controversial subject. But it is easy to forget that, from a purely environmental perspective, not all meat is created equal. That’s why many people are turning back to a somewhat ignored (in the US at least) source of animal protein in the search for greener meat—goat....

Last summer, MCU fans got the first taste of the Multiverse Saga’s next epic villain in Jonathan Majors’ He Who Remains, who wound up serving as the primary antagonist for Season 1 of Loki. Now, he’s set to take the next step in his journey toward Multiversal domination as he becomes the main villain in 2023’s Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, now known as Kang the Conqueror.Majors will now have the chance to portray the prime version of Kang the Conqueror in Ant-Man 3, giving the MCU its biggest villain since Josh Brolin’s Thanos made his mark on the Infinity Saga....

It takes a lot of preparation, prefabrication and people. The Chinese have all of this. It’s hard to find much information about Huoshenshan Hospital, the modular marvel that was assembled in Wuhan in seven days, but it is a pretty amazing project. A lot of headlines say it was built in seven days, but that’s not quite accurate; these modules take a lot longer to build and were likely in storage somewhere....

Many of us love watching the birds gather around the seeds and suet we put out for them to nosh on. And many of us like to pull out the camera and photograph them while they’re busy flitting around the feeder. But have you ever wanted to get great photos of the birds with a more natural, wild-looking background, sans plastic-and-wire feeder? Boost your bird photography skills with a few tricks for setting up your backyard as a prime spot not only for birds to eat, but for them to get their portraits taken as well....

DC FanDome was filled with information about the upcoming release of Zack Snyder’s Justice League, bringing details that the project would take the form of a miniseries as well as brand new footage from the film. The trailer was packed with hints to differences in this new version of the film, as well as a plenty of easter eggs to look out for. News about the upcoming miniseries has not slowed down by any means, with Snyder discussing aspects about the trailer including the decision to use ‘Hallelujah’ as a backing melody....

Tom Hiddleston is set to premiere in Marvel Studios’ third Disney+ series to come out this year. The Marvel veteran will star in the titular role in Loki, which will be his seventh appearance as the God of Mischief in the MCU. The series is centered around the Loki variant that disappeared with the tesseract during Avengers: Endgame’s 2012 sequence. The Time Variance Authority is involved and various time-traveling aspects will likely be involved....

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings has been out in the world for a few weeks now, and it’s still showing off an impressive performance at the box office. Though, that’s no surprise given its initial success that saved more than a few movies from delays. One of the best performances in the film for many was Tony Leung’s Wenwu, who brought to life the real Mandarin, someone who has been teased in the MCU since the day it all started....

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law featured several important characters from the larger MCU, one of them being Tim Roth’s Emil Blonsky a.k.a. Abomination. The character was first introduced as the main villain of 2008’s The Incredible Hulk, but ever since he was defeated by the titular hero, Blonsky hasn’t appeared in any project during the Infinity Saga. However, this all changed in Phase 4 when the Abomination made a surprise appearance in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings....

Disney+ is enjoying a major resurgence for Marvel fans on multiple levels. Most recently, the service began hosting multiple Marvel TV series that originally streamed on Netflix such as Charlie Cox’s Daredevil and Jon Bernthal’s The Punisher. And the MCU’s story is set to continue on Disney+ with Oscar Isaac’s Moon Knight kicking off the 2022 Phase 4 slate. Although Isaac’s Moon Knight will eventually find himself embedded in the larger MCU, the series has largely been promoted as one that stands on its own for now....

At the red carpet event for Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania, both Paul Rudd (Scott Lang) and director Peyton Reed discussed whether Ant-Man 4 is in the MCU’s cards.Most recently, Ant-Man producer and Marvel Studios Parliament member Stephen Broussard confirmed that the studio has already begun “conversations” about developing an Ant-Man 4.If a fourth Ant-Man movie did end up coming to fruition, it would be the fourth MCU franchise to surpass three films (Avengers, Thor, and Captain America - with New World Order set to release next year - being the others)....

Tony Stark: Popular MCU character or most popular MCU character? The box office doesn’t lie, given that most of the films in which he appeared easily cracked a billion dollars and then some. Sure, Tony’s character was always cool, witty, and likable, but behind Iron Man was fan-favorite actor Robert Downey Jr., who of course needs no introduction. But if he did, one should be aware that Downey essentially served as the face of the Marvel Cinematic Universe for over a decade and appeared in ten films as Tony Stark/Iron Man....