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an intermediate layer formed over said layer composed of a ceramic made from a silicon compound, and
a silica-based vitreous outer layer formed over said intermediate layer,
wherein said intermediate layer is made of alumina or an alumina precursor and is free of the element silicon so as to constitute a reaction barrier between said silicon compound and said silica-based vitreous outer layer, and to trap silica that may be formed by an oxidation of said silicon compound, whereby anti-oxidation protection is achieved under both an active oxidation condition of said silicon compound and a passive oxidation condition of said silicon compound.
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to the anti-oxidation protection of a material of which at least a surface is made of a ceramic formed from a silicon compound.
In particular, the present invention is aimed at composite materials, and more particularly thermostructural materials, that contain an oxidizable layer.
Thermostructural composite materials are characterized by good mechanical properties and their ability to retain these properties up to high temperatures. They are made from a refractory fibrous reinforcement that is densified by a matrix that is likewise refractory. The refractory materials making up the fibers and the matrix can be carbon (C) or a ceramic, such as silicon carbide (SiC). The resulting composite materials can be of the following type: C/C, C/SiC (carbon fiber reinforcement and SiC matrix), SiC/SiC, or C/C-SiC (in which the matrix has respective carbon and SiC phases). Their mechanical characteristics can be enhanced by forming a pyrolytic carbon or boron nitride intermediate layer, also known as an interphase, between the fibers and the matrix.
It is essential that these materials be provided with an anti-oxidation protection, otherwise they would rapidly deteriorate when exposed to an oxidizing atmosphere at high temperature.
2. Prior Art
Silicon carbide (SiC) is widely used for forming an anti-oxidation layer. The SiC layer can be obtained by different processes, such as chemical vapor infiltration or deposition, pack cementation, or silicon inducement of a composite material. With composite materials having an SiC matrix, the SiC coating is provided by the outer layer of the matrix.
Usually, the protective action of the SiC coating is completed by an external surface coating. The latter is advantageously made of silica (SiO2) glass that forms a barrier against oxygen diffusion. The coating also possesses healing properties, since it constitutes a vitreous layer whose viscosity is such to fill in any cracks appearing in the SiC coating when the material is at its high service temperature. This vitreous layer thus helps improve the crack resistance of the material protects. The viscosity of this viscous layer can be controlled by the introduction of different additives, e.g. to adapt the viscosity to the temperature range in which the material is to be exposed in use. It should be noted that even in the absence of an external vitreous layer, the passive oxidation of the SiC leads to the formation of an external SiO2 oxide layer.
The anti-oxidation protection afforded by an SiC coating, with or without an SiO2 based vitreous layer, is satisfactory for encountering conditions involving a passive oxidation of the SiC.
However, this is no longer so when active oxidation conditions are encountered, that is at temperature and pressure conditions under which the oxidation causes the formation of volatile species (SiO) that anihilate the protective effect. Indeed, such conditions lead to a deterioration of the SiC coating, which rapidly gives the oxidizing species easy access to the oxidizable layer of the composite material.
The formation of SiO gas can result from a chemical reaction between SiC and an oxidizing species from the environing medium, such as water or oxygen, or from a chemical reaction between SiC and an SiO2 layer.
The transition between passive and active oxidation of SiC occurs at lower temperatures as pressure diminishes. Consequently, active oxidation of SiC can take place under certain conditions of use of the thermostructural materials, for instance when they are employed as heat shielding elements in space vehicles that experience considerable heat upon re-entry into the upper atmosphere.
Several solutions have been put forward to solve the problem caused by active oxidation of SiC at high temperature. In particular, reference can be made to documents EP-0 310 043 and FR-A-2 635 773, as well as a paper entitled "Ceramic Coatings for Carbon Materials" by J. E. Sheehan, published in Proceedings on Material Technology, May 1987.
However, none of these documents discloses the presence of an SiO2 based external vitreous layer-if anything, they advise against it.
The above discussion concerning SiC applies equally to other ceramic materials formed from a silicon compound, and in particular to silicon nitride (Si3 N4). Si3 N4 does indeed have similar characteristics to those of SiC, and is known both as a material susceptible of forming the matrix of a ceramic matrix composite material, and as a material that can constitute an anti-oxidation protective coating. Under passive oxidation conditions, there is formed an SiO2 layer on an Si3 N4, whereas under active oxidation conditions, Si3 N4 reacts in the same way as SiC.
An object of the present invention is to provide an anti-oxidation protection for a material of which at least a surface is composed of a ceramic formed from a silicon compound, the protection comprising an SiO2 based vitreous outer layer and being effective against both active and passive oxidation conditions for the silicon compound.
This object is achieved by virtue of a process according to which an intermediate layer devoid of the element silicon is formed between the surface of the silicon compound and the silica based outer layer, the intermediate layer being made of alumina or an alumina precursor.
The term alumina precursor is understood to mean an aluminum compound, such as aluminum nitride (AlN), that generates alumina upon oxidation.
The intermediate layer prevents any contact, and hence any possibility of reaction, between the ceramic formed by the silicon compound and the SiO2 based outer layer, while being compatible with the silicon compound and SiO2. Accordingly, all the advantages of the SiO2 based vitreous layer will be retained under active oxidation conditions, in addition to those it is known to offer under passive oxidation conditions.
If a crack reaches the silicon compound from the external surface of the material, then the silicon compound could become oxidized with the resulting formation of either SiO, if the conditions correspond to an active oxidation, or else SiO2, if the conditions correspond to a passive oxidation. In both cases, the oxide produced will combine with the alumina to yield mullite. This gives rise to a growth in volume on account of a crystal rearrangement, and hence to a closing of the crack. More particularly, in the case where SiO2 is formed by oxidation of a silicon compound, its combination with the alumina in yielding a mullite layer will cause it to lose all its reactivity with regard to the silicon compound. It can thus be seen that the alumina of the intermediate layer serves not only to set up a reaction barrier between the ceramic formed by the silicon compound and the external SiO2 based external layer, but also to trap the SiO2 formed by oxidation of the silicon compound.
A mullite layer can also be created by the interaction between the external SiO2 based external layer and the alumina of the intermediate layer.
Another aspect of the present invention concerns a material provided with anti-oxidation protection obtained by means of the aforementioned process, and in particular a thermostructural composite material.
The present invention shall be more clearly understood upon reading the following non-limiting description with reference to the appended drawings in which:
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating the transition between the passive and active oxidation modes for SiC,
FIG. 2 is a photomicrograph showing a cross-section through a surface portion of a C/SiC composite material sample, after an oxidation treatment, where the sample is provided partly with an anti-oxidation protection according to the prior art and partly with an anti-oxidation protection according to the present invention,
FIGS. 3A to 3C are very schematic illustrations of the protection mechanism operative on cracks at the surface of a material provided with an anti-oxidation protection according to the present invention, and
FIGS. 4 to 7 are very schematic illustrations of different configurations providing anti-oxidation protection according to the present invention.
The field of the invention covers the anti-oxidation protection of materials where at least the surface is made of a ceramic formed from a silicon compound.
By way of example, there shall now be considered a thermostructural material of C/SiC type, i.e. a material having a carbon fiber reinforcement and an SiC matrix. In this case, the SiC surface is constituted by the outer layer of the SiC matrix.
A number of samples are prepared as follows:
a carbon fiber substrate is produced by superposing flat plies made of carbon cloth, so as to obtain a preform having a fiber volume ratio of 40% (that is the percentage of the preform's apparent volume effectively occupied by the fibers),
an intermediate pyrolytic carbon coating is formed on the fibers by chemical vapor infiltration, the thickness of the coating being on the order of 0.4 mils (1 micron), and
SiC is infiltrated into the heart of the preform by chemical vapor infiltration until a residual porosity of 9% was reached; SiC is also deposited on the surface of the sample during this operation.
The above type of process is described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,752,503.
In an oxidizing atmosphere, a protective SiO2 coating is formed through a surface oxidation of the SiC material. The combination of SiC and SiO2 serves as an anti-oxidation protection when the SiC is subjected to passive oxidation conditions.
Some of the C/SiC material samples were submitted to oxidation in air at various temperatures and pressures, in order to determine the transition point between the passive and active oxidation conditions for SiC. In this case, the active oxidation condition was signalled by the detection of a loss of weight of the material due to the creation of SiO gas.
This transition is shown in the diagram of FIG. 1, where the temperature is given by the abcissa and the partial oxygen pressure is given on a logarithmic scale by the ordinate. The passage from the passive oxidation region to the active oxidation region was detected at around 1600° C. for a partial oxygen pressure lowered to around 2 mbar (200 Pa), and at around 1500° C. for a partial oxygen pressure lowered to around 0.2 mbar (20 Pa). It should be noted that the transition conditions between the passive and active regions are as a rule relatively imprecise, as can be understood from the paper entitled "Active to passive transition in the oxidation of silicon carbide and silicon nitride in air" by Wallace L. Vaugh, published in Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 73(6) pp 1540-1543 (1990).
According to one exemplary implementation of the present invention, samples of C/SiC material obtained as per the aforementioned process are provided with a layer of alumina (Al2 O3) and a silica (SiO2) based vitreous outer layer.
The intermediate Al2 O3 layer is deposited by plasma sputtering. Its thickness is on the order of 40 mils (100 microns).
The external SiO2 based layer is applied with a brush or spray gun and subsequently heat treated to create a vitreous layer. The thickness of this SiO2 based vitreous layer is on the order of 20 mils (50 microns).
The Al2 O3 layer can be formed by other processes, such as chemical vapor deposition. Similarly, the SiO2 based layer can be formed by a sol-gel process, or any other process yielding glass in the form of a thin film.
Samples of C/SiC material thus provided with an intermediate Al2 O3 coating and an SiO2 based vitreous outer layer are respectively submitted to one of the following treatments:
1) oxidation treatment in air at 1600° C. under a pressure of 1 mbar (0.1 KPa), corresponding to a partial oxygen pressure of 0.2 mbar, for nine periods of 20 mins (with return to ambient temperature between each heating cycle), resulting in a mass loss of 1.6%,
2) oxidation treatment in atomic oxygen at 1870° C. under a total air pressure of 45 mbar (4.5 KPa, equivalent to a partial oxygen pressure of 9 mbar, i.e. 0.9 KPa) for a period of five mins, resulting in a mass loss of 0.15%,
3) oxidation treatment in air at 1500° C. under an air pressure of 1 bar (102 KPa) for nine hours, divided into six periods of 90 mins (with return to ambient temperature after each heating cycle), leading to a mass loss of 0.75%.
In all of the above cases, no active oxidation of SiC is observed.
For comparison, C/SiC samples devoid of Al2 O3 and SiO2 layers are submitted to the above-mentioned oxidation tests (1), (2) and (3). After treatment (1), a corrosive attack of the SiC can be observed, with exposure of the carbon fibers, leading to a rapid destruction of the material. The mass loss after only seven 20 min periods of treatment is 18%.
After treatment (2), a corrosive attack of the SiC can be observed as in the previous example, with exposure of the carbon fibers, leading to a rapid destruction of the material. The mass loss is 2.5%.
These two examples illustrate the effectiveness of the inventive coating for anti-oxidation protection under active oxidation conditions of SiC.
After treatment (3), no oxidation is observed, indicating that the parameters were in fact within the passive oxidation conditions of SiC. The mass loss is 17%, confirming the effectiveness of the coating provided in accordance with the invention in the protection against oxidation under passive oxidation conditions of SiC.
A C/SiC sample is coated with an SiO2 based glass layer according to the prior art, and submitted to oxidation treatment (2) described above. After treatment, a corrosive attack of SiC is observed, with exposure of the carbon fibers, leading to a rapid destruction of the material. The mass loss is 4.7%, underscoring the inefficiency of this type of protection under active oxidation conditions of SiC.
A C/SiC sample is coated in part with an Al2 O3 layer by means of plasma sputtering up to a thickness of about 40 mils (100 microns), the surface of another part of the sample being masked. After withdrawal of the mask, an outer vitreous layer having a thickness of about 20 mils (50 microns) is formed by spraying and thermal treatment.
The thus-coated sample is submitted to oxidation treatment (1) described above. FIG. 2 is a photomicrograph showing a cross-section through a portion of the sample's surface.
The right side of FIG. 2 corresponds to the part of the sample where the Al2 O3 intermediate layer was formed. It reveals that the SiC coating constituted by the external layer of the matrix was not subjected to corrosive attack and remained protected by the Al2 O3 and the SiO2 based glass layer.
In contrast, the left side of FIG. 2, which corresponds the portion of the sample where the Al2 O3 intermediate layer was not formed, indicates the disappearance of the SiC coating constituted by the external layer of the matrix, together with the SiO2 based glass layer, causing the exposure and corrosive attack of the carbon fibers.
FIG. 2 is thus a spectacular illustration of the efficiency of the protection according to the invention under active oxidation conditions.
It can be noted that with the process according to the invention, the anti-oxidation protection is effective in spite of a superficial cracking of the coating, such cracking being bound to occur at least in the heat cycles of treatment (1) explained above.
This can be explained as follows:
When there occurs a crack at the surface of the material down to the SiC layer (FIG. 3A), the SiO2 of the external layer, due to the viscosity of that layer, and/or oxidizing species of the environing medium come into contact with the SiC. In the latter case, there is formed SiO2 or SiO, depending on whether the conditions respectively correspond to passive or active oxidations.
In all cases, alumina is largely in excess relative to the SiO2 or SiO, and mullite is formed in proportion to the quantity of SiO2 or SiO present (FIG. 3B).
Consequently, there occurs a growth in volume due to the resultant crystal rearrangement, and hence a closing of the cracks (FIG. 3C), while the SiO2 that combines with the alumina loses all of its reactivity with respect to SiC. The reaction between the SiO2 outer coating and the SiC is thus inhibited by the presence of mullite.
The foregoing example involved the formation of an intermediate alumina layer between the SiC and the SiO2 based outer coating.
Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 4, the intermediate layer can be composed of any aluminum compound or mixture that is a precursor to alumina. Among such precursor materials are aluminum nitride, aluminum oxi-nitride or aluminum carbide (AlN, AlNON, Al4 C3), which yield alumina by oxidation. For example, the intermediate layer can be formed from aluminum nitride (AlN) obtained by chemical vapor deposition.
As explained earlier, mullite may be formed at the interface between the SiC and the Al2 O3 layer by a chemical reaction between the Al2 O3 and the SiO2 produced by oxidation of the SiC. Mullite can also be formed at the interface between the Al2 O3 layer and the SiO2 outer coating.
Accordingly, it could be advantageous to deliberately form a mullite interphase between the SiC and the Al2 O3 (or Al2 O3 precursor) intermediate layer (FIG. 5), or between that layer and the SiO2 based vitreous outer layer (FIG. 6), or again on either side of the intermediate layer (FIG. 7).
The mullite interphase can be deposited by plasma sputtering. As an approximate indication, the thickness of the mullite interphase can be on the order of 12 mils (30 microns).
Thus, in the above implementation, the principal characteristic of the invention is the formation of an intermediate layer that is devoid of silicon and essentially made of alumina, or an alumina precursor, between the silicon carbide layer and the silica based vitreous outer coating.
The intermediate layer sets up a reaction barrier between the silica in the external layer and the silicon carbide. It also forms a trap for the silica created by oxidation of the silicon carbide when cracks enable the oxidizing species of the environment to have access to the silicon carbide. Thus, quite unexpectedly, the intermediate layer conserves the advantages of the silica based vitreous outer coating in active oxidation conditions of silica carbide, even when cracks are present.
Advantageously, the thickness of the alumina or alumina precursor layer is at least 8 mils (20 microns).
In a further embodiment, the silica-based vitreous outer layer has a thickness of at least 20 mils (50 microns).
Different dopants or additives may be added to the silica based outer layer so as to modify its properties, such as its emissivity or viscosity at high temperature.
In particular, metal oxide additives can be used to controllably adapt the viscosity to the material's service temperatures, so that the vitreous outer layer can offer an optimal healing of cracks at these temperatures.
Although the foregoing description concerned anti-oxidation protection of a C/SiC type of thermostructural material, the present invention can also apply to other thermostructural composite materials that contain an oxidizable phase. Among the latter are the mixed-matrix type composite materials, e.g. with a C-SiC (carbon and silicon carbide) matrix, in which the SiC surface is constituted by the external SiC layer of the matrix, or carbon matrix materials (e.g. of the C/C type) having an SiC surface coating obtained by chemical infiltration or deposition or by pack-cementation, or ceramic/ceramic materials having a pyrolytic carbon or boron nitride interphase between the ceramic fibers and the ceramic matrix, these materials having an SiC matrix or being provided with an SiC surface coating.
The present invention also finds applications in instances where the silicon carbide for the matrix is replaced by another ceramic made of a silicon compound prone to deterioration by active oxidation, such as silicon nitride.
More generally, the invention can be used for anti-oxidation protection of any material of which at least the surface is constituted by a ceramic made from a silicon compound, especially when the material is liable to encounter conditions under which there might occur an active oxidation of the silicon compound.


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Moon Kyungwon and Jeon Joonho: News from Nowhere
Tate Liverpool
23 November 2018 17 March 2019
Supported by Tate Liverpool Commissioning Circle
Tate Liverpool presents the first museum exhibition in the UK of South Korean artists Moon Kyungwon and Jeon Joonho (both b.1969). Their new film, Anomaly Strolls 2018, commissioned for the gallery, responds to Liverpool, and will be shown alongside the acclaimed video work, El Fin del Mundo (The End of the World) 2012.
Both films form part of the ongoing project News from Nowhere which was initiated in 2009. News from Nowhere takes its name and inspiration from the satirical 1890 novel by designer, writer, and socialist activist, William Morris (18341896). Combining socialism and science fiction, Morriss novel used his vision of a utopian 21st century London as a way to comment on the 19th century England in which he lived. Moon and Jeon present their vision of the world 100 years from now to similarly reflect on todays society and ask, What is the social function and role of art in the contemporary world?
El Fin del Mundo (The End of the World) is a 13-minute science fiction film that explores the role of art in a changing world, through scenes of a post-apocalyptic future. Separate screens cinematically depict two characters. A male protagonist continues to make artwork amid an unfolding catastrophe; meanwhile, projecting the viewer even further into the future, a female character goes about life in the events aftermath. Documenting relics of the past, she comes across a string of fairy lights the male character incorporated in his artwork. Her encounter with this strange-looking object stirs profound new emotions in the woman, with the artist leaving behind traces of feelings and meaning long after he has gone.
Anomaly Strolls is a multi-screen work featuring the same male protagonist as El Fin del Mundo. He has travelled on a journey through space and time, eventually arriving in Liverpool. Here he explores abandoned buildings, deserted alleys and pubs. Unnoticed by others around him, the film reflects on human existence and how we can be anonymous in our own time. Remaining committed to the power of art, he picks up discarded items, putting them in a shopping trolley, as he did in El Fin del Mundo, to make a new work. Hinting at an apocalypse yet to happen, the new commission highlights that the future is dependent on the present and therefore prone to flux and instability.
Both works will be presented in an installation designed by the artists using salvaged materials including discarded and recycled metal.
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What I personally liked about the entire movie is that there are no typical clichés involved. A jilted, heartbroken girl doesn't fall in love immediately with the next, available handsome guy. Neither does she fall in bed with someone just because she is lonely. She chooses to remain single. The same girl boldly goes on her first foreign trip but doesn't end up in some brothel, prison or with some prince. She is smart enough to find her way in Paris & Amsterdam, is cautious in making friends, is outgoing without being reckless. Queen is refreshing because of all these normal things which can happen to anyone of us. It is not some fantasy tale.
Kangana Ranaut is beautiful as Rani aka Queen. She plays the shy, confused, introvert Rani beautifully. Without shedding buckets of tears she conveys Rani's hurt when her fiancé ditches her. Although a drama queen as her friend Vijaylaxmi calls her, she knows where to stop. All her friends from Vijaylaxmi to Roxette, to the Japanese & the Negro & the Russian are excellent in their roles. The situational comedy is perfect & is not one vulgar joke after another.
Some scenes which I found hilarious:
- Rani screaming "meri life barbaad ho gayi. bahot bahot bahot bura hua mere saath"
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- Papa & Pintu lusting after Vijaylaxmi
Asha Bhosle's old song reinvented, Hungama ho gaya is rocking. However I found that there are too many songs in the movie, so many that at one time I thought I was in a musical. Unfortunately only a few songs are memorable otherwise it might have worked out for the movie.
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"MAD SCIENCE" was all around the Enumclaw Expo Center Exhibit Hall on Thursday evening, February 11 during the STEM Expo! This event presented by the Enumclaw Schools Foundation and the Enumclaw School District and sponsored by The Boeing Company, Helac Corporation, Enumclaw Expo Center, Enumclaw Rotary Foundation, Pacific Metallurgical, Welsh Commissioning Group, Friends of Enumclaw Library and Breedt Production Tooling was free to all K – 12th grade students as well as their families and members of the community.
The purpose of this annual STEM Expo is to excite students about career opportunities connected to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). Many businesses provided hands-on exploration opportunities including strawberry DNA extraction, robotics, a computer museum featuring a very old Mac computer and floppy disk, school district Google Chromebooks and much more! We hope you enjoy these photos, showing some exploration in progress.
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I don't know about you guys, but I just love summer so much. It's definitely my favorite time of the year, and it's going so fast! Per usual. I love summer because it's sunny, it's warm (okay, in KC it's freaking HOT), but occasionally I might get to hang out next to a body of water, such as a lake or a pool, and I really dig that. Most importantly, there is so much delicious and fresh produce to be had during this season!
One of my favorite new things that I'm doing this summer is participating in the Hen House CSA (community supported agriculture, AKA fresh and locally produced food). Every week I go to Hen House to pick up our bag, and I'm always excited to see all of the delicious food! Everyone participating in the program gets a weekly email letting them know what they can expect in the bag that week, as well as the farm/location it came from (for example, this past week our cucumbers came from Brad Hall Produce in Sibley, MO). I think it's pretty cool knowing where your food came from, especially when it's right around the corner!
This post is somewhat geared toward my fellow Kansas City friends, but many of you out-of-towners most likely have a CSA program near you that you could participate in, and the benefits are going to be the same! So keep reading, or go ahead and skip to the recipe. 😉
All photos shown throughout this post were made using some of my CSA food!
Disclosure: I have been provided with a free membership to the Hen House CSA program this summer in exchange for social promotion. All opinions expressed are my own. I would never endorse something that I don't truly love or that doesn't align with my values and vision for Wellness For The Win.
If you have already heard me talk about the details of Hen House's CSA program on my Instagram stories and you're not interested, you can totally skip past this part, but for those of you who might be thinking about joining, listen up!
CSA Details: What You Can Expect, Cost, Benefits and More
The CSA started on June 2nd and runs all the way until September 5th, but you can join in anytime. You get a new bag of goodies each week, and you can choose to pick it up from the location that is most convenient to you. You can also pick it up on either Wednesday or Saturday, depending on your preference. Weekends are when I like to grocery shop and meal plan, so I chose Saturdays.
The cost might be the best part. It's only $10 to join, and then $25 per week! You get a variety of items every week, including a combination of the following: milk, eggs, meat, bread, tons of local produce and other various items (i.e. apricot jelly, locally made hand soap, etc.) — so trust me when I say that $25 is a great deal.
There are so many benefits of participating in a CSA, other than the low price. Since the food is locally produced, there is a shorter time from farm to table which means that it is likely going to be more nutritious. In addition, you are supporting your local farmers and it's an opportunity to connect with others participating in your community. You and a neighbor or friend could both join and then swap recipe ideas based on the items you get each week!
Delicious, fresh bread, apricot jam and farm fresh eggs from the CSA. (below)
My favorite thing about participating in the CSA is the fact that it has totally pushed me out of my cooking comfort zone. I think we all have our "go-to" recipes and foods that we buy over and over, but when you get different items in your bag it inspires you to branch out and try some new things, which I have really loved!
Click here to learn more about the Hen House CSA or to join today!
My biggest adventure so far was roasting a whole chicken; something I have definitely never even considered doing, but I'm so glad I did! I made a yummy Asian-inspired salad using grilled cabbage, used beefsteak tomatoes on one of our flatbreads, and I've been making some amazing toast with the fresh bread every week. I've even whipped up fresh salsa a few times using the peppers, onions & tomatoes from the CSA! I also never buy kale (more of a spring mix/spinach gal), but I got kale in a couple of the bags, which ultimately led to these kale chips! I'm definitely going to start grabbing kale on a regular basis now. They are such a delicious snack!
If you've never had kale before, you might have the preconceived notion that it's gross. Well, I'm here to tell you that it's not, BUT how you prepare it definitely makes a difference. Kale chips are a very easy and delicious way to get these healthy greens in your (or your kid's) diet!
This recipe is extremely simple, and you could probably find it on several other food blogs as well. Why not add another to the list? If you visit my site frequently — thank you — then it will be that much easier to access! And hopefully it will inspire you to try something new if you've never made these (or anything with kale) before. This recipe was inspired by the Kale Chips recipes on Gimme Some Oven and SkinnyTaste, a few of my favorite food blogs!
Roasted Parmesan Kale Chips
An easy, nutritious and delicious snack that the whole family will love!
Credit: inspired by Gimme Some Oven and Skinny Taste
- 1 bunch kale, washed and thoroughly dried
- Coarse sea salt (or whatever salt you prefer)
- 1.5 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1-2 Tbsp grated parmesan
- Preheat oven to 400 F.
- Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Wash kale and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Remove kale leaves from the stems and tear into bite-sized pieces using your hands.
- Place pieces in a large bowl and drizzle with the olive oil. Massage the kale using your hands until the pieces are evenly coated with oil.
- Transfer the kale pieces to the prepared baking sheet and lay them into an even layer, then sprinkle with sea salt.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until kale is crunchy. (Different ovens cook differently, so I would check around 8-9 minutes and determine if they need more time or not.)
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with grated parmesan and serve immediately.
Please let me know if you have any questions about the CSA or if you end up joining! I'd love to swap recipe ideas with you. 🙂 Feel free to comment here, or DM me anytime on Instagram at @wellnessforthewin, and as always, tag me in your posts/stories if you make this recipe!
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Not 100% sure if I'll like this move. I'm high on Barrett, but the cost to move up two spots could be ransom.
According to Marc Berman of the New York Post, the Pelicans have "had internal talks about moving up to the second pick" leading up to Thursday's draft.


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Former CBS chairman and CEO Les Moonves has told CBS' board that he intends to dispute its ruling to strip him of his $120 million severance after he was fired with cause, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The network pulled the payment after an internal investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct.
Why it matters: Sources at CBS and within the industry say that Moonves' ego ultimately prevented a more graceful exit at CBS. His reluctance to step down after initial reports about his behavior, his attempts to undermine investigations, and his current fight to keep his money all highlight the extent to which he is willing to fight these allegations at the expense of his reputation.


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Let's start off with the bad and get it out of the way. The film's ending came on rather abruptly and was not as strong as I had hoped it would be. It was solid, but just not as dazzling as the rest of the film. Now that that's done....
Deputy Hancock is due to pack it in for the night on Halloween, but one more call sends her to a mansion where someone....or something...very evil is. When she brings it back to the station, everyone there seems to see some "BIG BAD" from their past in Hancock's prisoner and they want to blow it away. They finally get a hold on the situation, but what are their small forces able to do against....Evil? Deputy Hancock and Sheriff Pete need to figure something out before time runs out on the world.
I'll say no more about the plot. :::grin:::
Like I said, this film is a ton of fun and a great watch. It's set to be released on AMAZON October 31st and I think it'd be a great Halloween Eve watch. Wish they released it sooner, really, but....what'r'ya gonna do? The film has great dialog, fab music, and a peppy pace. A majority if it is presented in black and white with these fun, full color vision scenes mixed in that I loved. They also have a few comedy elements that play rather well for the most part. It's a tricky one - they play around with various horror elements and the humor has a placement that is more natural than forced. Hard to do that successfully with smaller films.
I believe that one of the main reasons the film works so well is the actors attached to it. They are all super capable and help to get the viewer invested in the film. Bad acting or a bad script can kill a film in minutes. (As I found out with another film earlier today....whew.) Everyone in LIVE EVIL carried their own and really came off as believable. Charlene Amoia's portrayal of Hancock could have sunk the whole venture if she came off as cardboard, but she was far from that. She was spunky, sure of herself, and tough without coming off as "I'm putting on my MAN costume and being tough." Prague born Vladimir Kulich was fab as the Sheriff as well - again, for from a caricature.
LIVE EVIL had an Italian horror feel to me - like a take on Fulci's THE BEYOND. It had a great look and feel to it that seemed well thought out and which worked within the budget they had without over extending itself. For instance, there are masks used in the film which can be a bit distracting and..."meh". But, here they dolled things up and made the masks the overall stylistic look for the dead in the film, spicing things up with some visual effects work that was well executed. As a matter of fact, the visual effects bits were friggin spot on. Glowing eyes, muzzle flashes, strange dreamy sequences, and general "spice" peppered in perfectly. And, just when you think you've seen all the visual nuggets they have to offer, they switch things up and add some other cool scene that does another series of cool effects visuals.
I clapped and said, "HA! I love this F#$%*&^ film!" out loud. (Sadly...all by myself, as usual.)
There was a nice little Day of the DEAD reference in here as well that I smiled a big, wide smile at. Very cute.
I'll be owning this film in the near future. I want to support this effort from Ari Kirschenbaum and Team. Kirschenbaum's writing and directing was a ton of fun and I want to see more.
Now...odd thing about this film. I think it might have been held in some sort of HORROR GULAG - IMDB has it listed as a 2015 film. However, we all know this can happen for sure. (TRICK 'R TREAT) I really should set up and interview - I'm just at a loss as to what I'd actually ask. I don't want to get on a call and just gush about how much I love someone's movie. While I'm sure they wouldn't mind hearing it, it's probably not the best use of their time. Heh.
I've seen a bunch of screeners over the past few months and this has to be one of my A LIST picks for sure. I highly recommend that you grab a few friends and give this a viddy this Halloween!


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Data show that boys are diagnosed 3 to 1 over girls. However, adult data indicate that for every adult male diagnosed with ADHD, an adult woman is diagnosed presenting a 1:1 ratio of diagnoses. It shows that girls are being overlooked, but why?
Research Digest published an article this month titled New Findings Could Help Explain Why ADHD is Often Overlooked in Girls to help answer the question. The research from 2017 investigated possible predictors of childhood vs. adolescent/adult-onset ADHD. The researchers discovered that girls tend to develop ADHD at a later age than boys.
The same team that performed the research cited above, also explored the diagnosis discrepancy in their research paper published in Developmental Science. The same results were confirmed. During their research, 1,571 children were analyzed from the age of 7-15 each year by their teacher for symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity. The data indicated that the girls and boys developed ADHD at different rates.
When looking at inattention, most of the students (60% of boys and girls) had a low level of symptoms; however, the 40% of the remaining boys had persistently high inattention levels during the study. Most of the children (81% girls and 61% boys) started with low levels of symptoms. The remaining 14% of boys and 10% of girls had mild symptoms in childhood but then a rapid increase in adolescents. The most interesting part of this data is that there was a group of children (24% boys vs 9% of girls) who had high levels of symptoms throughout the study.
This research indicates that consistently more boys than girls show a high level of hyperactivity/impulsivity as well as inattention and symptoms from a younger age. Additionally, more girls might be overlooked by doctors because symptoms are usually only examined and tracked prior to age 12. Additionally, girls often show less hyperactivity/impulsivity than boys thus getting them the diagnosis of a daydreamer and not ADHD/ADD. Murray and her colleagues write; "It should be investigated whether removing the "onset before 12" stipulation in the diagnostic test would help identify more girls who would benefit intervention."
If you are worried about your daughter not receiving the intervention she needs because of misdiagnosis, Play Attention can help. Play Attention provides integrated feedback technology, cognitive training and behavior shaping to increase Executive Function in all individuals - whether they are diagnosed with ADHD or not.
A customized program is created to help each specific individual through the FOCUS Assessment. The FOCUS Assessment is a norm-based computerized test of attention that you can take at home. It looks at different constructs of attention including performance, consistency, impulsivity, and ability to deal with auditory and visual distractions. Once the test is completed, a Play Attention Executive Function Coach will provide a review of a detailed report that shows us your child's attentional controls compared to that of his or her peers. The great thing about FOCUS is that it provides a baseline of their current attentional control and allows us to customize your Play Attention program even further. We use this information to pinpoint the executive functions that may be weakest for your child and can be addressed within Play Attention.


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Shae Counter Height Stool - Navajo by American Heritage
The Shae Counter Height Stool, constructed in a Navajo wood finish, is well rounded and remains compact. It can easily be pushed under your counter space to make room for other festivities. Then, when pulled out for use, it features a comfortable 3'' cushion that sits on a swivel mechanism that allows for 360-degree turning. That can be important in smaller spaces or rooms that have a lot going for them. Should a chair be stationary, the person seated would have to choose between focus on the counter or the events going on in the background. The swivel seat gives new heights of involvement to those seated. The high back backrest is supportive, and the footrest gives an extra nod to comfort seating. Find out what would make your kitchen counter really shine; the classic and compact Shae Counter Height Stool with comfort features could be the one piece that will pull the room together!
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Jazz Power is on TV and you can watch us right here on Bob Herbert's Op-Ed.TV.
The interview was held by veteran New York Times Columnist and jazz fan, Bob Herbert, JPI's Managing and Artistic Director, Eli Yamin, and former JPI student, Angie Pastor.
In NYC, it can be tuned in on the following dates and times: Wednesday, June 20 at 11:30pm; Saturday, June 23 at 3pm; and Sunday, June 24 at 9:30am. CUNY TV is cablecast in New York City on Ch. 75 (Spectrum and Cablevision), Ch. 77 (RCN), and Ch. 30 (Verizon). CUNY TV is also digitally broadcast on Channel 25.3, reaching the New York metropolitan area.


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101 Things To Do In Memphis #38: Memphis Guide to Halloween 2018
Even though Halloween is on October 31, the entire month is packed full of fun ways to celebrate. Check out our list of how you can enjoy the ghostly holiday and get in the spooky spirit.
- Mid-South Haunted Corn
Saturday, September 29th through November 3rd – 7 pm to 10 pm – $15
On Friday and Saturday nights in October, actors clad as ghostly apparitions haunt the herbaceous hallways of a spooky tractor ride. A giant jumping pillow launches kids skyward and gently cushions their falls, and a corn cannon fires ears of corn at targets up to 100 yards away. Anyone who hits a target wins a prize from one of the maze's sponsors and the right to eat nothing but popcorn balls until Thanksgiving. And as always, the haunted Corn Maze is guaranteed to frighten Memphians of all ages.
- Wicked Ways Haunted House
September 28 – October 31st, check hours online
This Halloween season, dare to to enter Memphis' largest indoor Haunted House. Featuring multiple areas to explore, tickets start at $22 with VIP tickets and group rates available.
- Monster Market 2018
October 2 – 31, 11 am to 7 pm
Monster Market is an annual freaky pop-up shop curated by Holtermonster, full of creepy housewares, freaky apparel, dark home decor, weird art and odd gifts, made by independent makers, artists, and small brands. The shop is only open for October and pops up in a different location every year! Crosstown Concourse is their 2018 home. Come visit the shop before it disappears (not appropriate for children)!
- Haunted Pub Crawl
Friday, October 5 – 27th on Fridays and Saturdays – 7:30 pm to 10 pm – $20 per person (21+ only)
Take a tour this Halloween season of some of the most haunted places in Memphis with an actual paranormal investigator. Drinks available for purchase.
- See Ghostbusters @ The Pink Palace
October 6,7,13,14,20,21,27,28, 4 pm to 6 pm
See the all-time comedy classic on the Pink Palace big screen!
- Memphis Zombie Hunt @ Jones Orchard
October 6,12,13,19,20,26,27, 7 pm to 10 pm
Ever wanted to shoot some zombies? Now is your chance! Head out to Jones Orchard on Fridays and Saturdays to take your best shot against the undead. Featuring ghoulish scenery, fully loaded paintball guns, and 5-ton army trucks, you'll not want to miss it!
- Rocky Horror Drag Show @ The Zebra Lounge
Thursday, October 11, 8 pm to 11 pm
It's the return of The Rocky Horror Drag Show, brought to you by the Zebra Lounge and Goldie Dee & Friends to benefit Friends For Life. Come in costume to win special prizes and sign up for the Time Warp competition before the show begins. Your optional $20 donation to Friends For Life gives you a chance to win raffle baskets throughout the night. Goldie takes the stage at 9:00 pm to thrill, chill and fulfill you.
- Homeschool Days: Frankenstein of the Future
Thursday, October 11, 1 pm to 2 pm
It's Frankenstein's 200th birthday! Help the Pink Palace celebrate by exploring the fact and fiction behind Mary Shelly's novel with intriguing learning activities.
- Lizzie The Musical @ TheatreWorks
October 12 – 28
New Moon Theatre Company presents a gory rock musical based on The Lizzie Borden Story. On a sweltering summer morning in 1892, in a small New England city, a prominent businessman and his wife were brutally axed to death in their home. Their daughter Lizzie Borden was the prime suspect. Lizzie's trial was a coast-to-coast media sensation, and her story has become an American legend. Lizzie is American mythology set to a blistering rock score. Lizzie is a new American musical with a sound owing less to Sondheim and Andrew Lloyd Webber than to Bikini Kill, the Runaways, and Heart.
- Spooktacular Drink-N-Draw
Friday, October 12, 11 am to 2 pm
Calling all ghouls and goblins, Eric C and Carla are back at Ghost River to shamelessly plug their paranormal podcast and bring you a very SPOOKTACULAR Drink-N-Draw gameshow! Plenty of spooky games and prizes. Costumes? Wear em if you got em, they'll give out prizes for best and worst dressed.
- Muddy's BOO-tiful Pumpkin Party!
Saturday, October 13, 10 am to 11:30 pm
Grab some family or a friend and pump up your holiday cheer with a BOOtiful Pumpkin Decorating Party at Muddy's for free! Muddy's will provide all the supplies you need to spruce up that pumpkin. All you need to do is BYOP (Bring Your Own Pumpkin). This event will be held on the Midtown Muddy's Lawn. All ages welcome!
- Creepville Art & Market
Saturday, October 13, 11 am to 7 pm
Enjoy spooky treats, play games to win prizes, stop by booths to shop vintage Halloween goodies, hand-made items & Art. Shop oddities and curiosities items for the strange and weird.
- Outdoor Movie Night: Spooky Double Feature
Saturday, October 13, 6:15 pm to 10 pm
Join Shelby Farms Park on the Great Lawn for two spook-tacular scary movies: Casper (6:15pm) and The Shining (8pm). Food trucks will be available and parking is $10 per car.
- The Office Halloween Trivia & Costume Contest
October 16 & 24, 6:30 pm
Come dressed as your favorite character from "The Office." Since it is October, each location is going to have a costume contest too. Both nights will feature a fresh edition of trivia about "The Office" Halloween episodes. Feel free to attend one or both. Just be sure to RSVP!
- Friends Halloween Trivia & Costume Contest
Wednesday, October 17, 7 pm to 10 pm
Invite your friends to play "Friends" Trivia (The One With Questions About the Halloween Episode and Other Spooky Stuff From Friends). Since it is October, Railgarten is going to have a "Friends" costume contest during trivia.
- Hocus Pocus Trivia & Costume Contest in Memphis
October 18 & 30, 6:30 pm
Come dressed as your favorite character from the Disney Halloween classic. Since it is October, each location is going to have a "Hocus Pocus" costume contest too. Both nights will feature a fresh edition of trivia about "Hocus Pocus." Feel free to attend one or both. Just be sure to RSVP!
- Haunted Pub Crawl
Friday, October 19, 7:30 pm to 10 pm
Think ghost stories are just for kids? Think again. Historical Haunt's haunted pub crawl is just for adults! Join their knowledgeable and entertaining guides on an informative and humorous walking tour of Downtown Memphis restaurants, bars and taverns. You'll enjoy the macabre history and spirits with the spirits, as you explore two types of Memphis traditions: ghost stories and alcohol.
- Sci-Fi Scratch Night
October 19-21
A Halloween season inspired collection of short plays written by local writers. Explore Science Fiction in theatrical form! Travel in space and time to meet aliens from another dimension, sentient robots and mysterious creatures. Discover strange worlds, future technologies and alternate realities that defy comprehension!
- Kids Night Out Halloween
Friday, October 19, 6 pm to 8:30 pm
Parents, do you want a kid free night? Send the kids to Paint a Piece to celebrate fall and create some spooky and festive pieces. Parents enjoy your own free time or stay and paint something of your own. Kids will paint an a spider canvas and complete a sugar skull plate. They will give step by step instructions, eat East of Chicago Pizza, and have tons of fun!
- Singleton's Halloween Carnival
Friday, October 19, 6 pm to 8 pm
Come to Singleton's popular Halloween Carnival which will take place in the Gymnasium. There will be games, contests, candy and fun. Will your costume win a prize in the Costume Contest? Judging will be divided in the following age categories: 0–3, 4–6, 7–9, 10–12, 13 and over. Admission is $1.00 for adults; children 12 and under are free.
- Zoo Boo
October 19-21 and 26-28, and 31st, 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm – $10 to $12 for members and $13 to $15 for non-members
Join the Memphis Zoo for their annual ZOO BOO celebration. Mazes, hayrides, candy stations and more will be ready for guests to enjoy along with the exhibits!
- Arlington BBQ FallFest
October 19 to 20
The Arlington Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present a Memphis Barbecue Network sanctioned contest that will feature live entertainment, activities for families and children, a variety of vendors and concessions, and much more. Over $11,000 in prize money and trophies will be awarded to winners in three MBN categories (Whole Hog, Pulled Pork, and Ribs) and ten 'Anything But' categories.
- Halloween Spooktacular at CMOM
Saturday, October 20, 10 AM – 3 PM
Celebrate the season at CMOM's (not-so-scary) Halloween Spooktacular complete with all the fall festival trimmings: pumpkin decorating, Halloween costume parade, glow party, Magic show with Mr. Nick, Spooky Science experiments, and Treats-not-Tricks goodies.
- Wizards Assemble Pub Crawl
Saturday, October 20, 4 pm
Experience a pub crawl like no other! Complete with a multitude of attractions including a sorting ceremony, wizard games, trivia, Hogwarts acceptance letters, and of course plenty of drink specials, be sure to take the chance and dive deep into the realm of Harry Potter!
- Shocktober 5: Time Warp Sucks!
Saturday, October 20, 7 pm
Enjoy a night of classic vampire flicks with friends and family! Bring the lawn chairs and some grub and soak in the Halloween atmosphere. Here is the full line up: The Lost Boys, Fright Night, The Hunger, Near Dark.
- Boos + Booze
Saturday, October 20, 5 pm to 8 am (the 21st)
Spend the night at Shelby Farms at Boos + Booze…if you dare! There, you can enjoy witch's brew, have some spirits with the spirits, watch a scary movie, take a haunted hike, have paranormal encounters and more!
- UBFM's 6th Anniversary Bash
Saturday, October 20, 6 pm
Every week, since the summer of 2012, UBFM has sought out and fed the homeless, via bicycle, on the streets of Memphis, through every type of weather, to demonstrate to them that they are loved and not forgotten. Help them keep going by attending our 6th Anniversary Fundraiser Bash/Silent Auction/Costume Party, etc. coming up on Saturday, October 20th, to be held in one of the coolest warehouses in Memphis, starting at 6 pm!
- 2018 Fall Fun Fest
Saturday, October 20, 8 am to 4 pm
Join the Collierville Education Association for the 2nd Annual Fall Fun Fest featuring a 5K, Family Fun Run, and a festival with food trucks, vendors, activities, inflatables, petting zoo, train ride and more! This year we are adding a pumpkin patch and pumpkin decorating contest along with hot air balloon rides.
- Zombie Prom Memphis
Saturday, October 20, 8 pm to 1 am
Join The Q if you dare, for the biggest zombie party in the city. (21 & UP)
- HalloVeen with Vampirina
Saturday, October 20, 10 am to 12 pm
Come in costume for spooky family fun and activities based on Vampirina and your favorite Disney Junior pals at Wolfchase Galleria!
- Halloween Spooktacular
Saturday, October 20, 10 am to 3 pm
Celebrate the season at CMOM's (not-so-scary) Halloween Spooktacular complete with all the fall festival trimmings: pumpkin decorating, Halloween costume parade, glow party, Magic show with Mr. Nick, Spooky Science experiments, and Treats-not-Tricks goodies.
- Zombie Skate
Saturday, October 27, 7:15 pm to 10 pm
Forget the Walking Dead, this is the SKATING Dead. Put on your zombie best and start your #Halloween celebrations early.
- Lakeland Halloween Festival
Sunday, October 21, 1 pm to 4 pm
Mark your calendar! Families are invited to this year's Halloween Festival packed with fun and games. Bring your whole family for this ghoulish Sunday afternoon event. Vendors will be on hand to promote their business or organization and will be giving out treats and goodies. The kids will get a thrill out of Lakeland's Great Pumpkin Patch filled with pumpkins for the picking. Once they pick out their favorite pumpkin, they can decorate it and take home. This is a free event for families.
- Stranger Things Trivia & Costume Contest in Memphis
Tuesday, October 23, 6:30 pm to 10 pm
We have to wait until 2019 for more new episodes of Stranger Things, but we don't have to wait any longer for more "Stranger Things" Trivia in the Memphis area!
- Cinematic Panic
October 24 – 29, 3:30 am
You're invited to a celebration of the darker side of cinema, as they unleash an entire weekend devoted to absolute celluloid insanity and some seriously messed up flicks at CINEMATIC PANIC! – a five day film festival devoted entirely to the dangerous, the demented, and the damaging in film…
- Wrestling Trivia Havoc & Costume Contest
Thursday, October 25, 7 pm to 9 pm
It's a wrestling event where YOU get to be a part of the action! Head to Memphis Made Brewing for the first-ever Trivia Havoc & Costume Contest. Come dressed as your favorite wrestler for your chance to win a prize pack valued at $100 in the BIGGEST pro wrestling costume contest in the history of the territory.
- Nightmare Before Christmas Trivia & Costume Contest
Thursday, October 25, 6:30 pm to 9 pm
Memphis is turning into Halloween Town as Pimentos Kitchen plays "Nightmare Before Christmas" Trivia!
- Scarecrow & Snowman Pallet Class at SVC
Friday, October 26, 6 pm to 9 pm
Join Southern Vintage for their technique class for this adorable two-sided pallet. They will teach you how to paint a scarecrow and snowman step-by-step. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
- Halloween Family Fun Fest
Friday, October 26, 6 pm to 8 pm
Come dressed in your best costumes and head to the Bartlett Recreation Center for their 4th Annual "Halloween Family Fun Fest." Featuring a haunted hay ride and costume contest, be sure not to miss it!
- Halloween Bingo & Costume Contest
Friday, October 26, 8 pm
Loflin Yard is celebrating Halloween by giving an extra bingo card to everyone in costume!
- Addams Family on Adams Avenue
Friday, October 26, 5:30 pm to 9 pm
See 'The Addams Family' on Adams Avenue on the lawn of the Mallory-Neely House! Open house starts at 5:30 before the movie at 7 pm. Bring your chairs and blankets.
- Soul of the City: Elmwood Rises Oct.
Friday, October 26-27, 5pm
Tour takers will be greeted by costumed hosts and will have the chance to take peruse expanded retail options and purchase beer, wine, and snacks. Guests will follow a newly-improved path illuminated by beautiful bistro lights, meeting along the way 9 costumed characters portraying the residents of Elmwood from Memphis history. You'll meet a Civil Rights leader, a suffragist, a city historian, a victim of the yellow fever, and other fascinating characters. Tickets available here.
- Halloween at Hogwarts
Friday, October 26, 9 pm to 1 am
Join the Mystic Krewe of Pegasus for their forth annual Halloween Party – Halloween at Hogwarts. Costume contest at midnight. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places and admission includes food and an open bar. Entertainment will be surprise guests and performances throughout the night. All proceeds will benefit their 2018-19 charity, TEP Tennessee Equality Project Foundation and Special Olympics of Greater Memphis
- Trunk or Treat at the Marketplace
Friday, October 26, 6 pm to 9 pm
Come and bring your kids for a Trunk or Treat at the marketplace! They will also have a make and take paint pumpkin or ghost in the craft room which will have a small fee ($12) but the trunk or treating will be free!
- Loflin Graveyard
Saturday, October 27, 11 am to 12 pm
This Halloween weekend, come get spooky at Loflin Yard at an all-day event with food, drinks, and games. They'll have a live DJ in the Coach House, pumpkin decorating in the Yard, and 3 costume contests.
- Murder Mystery Dinner Party at Crosstown Brewing
Saturday, October 27, 8 pm to 11 pm
Crosstown Brewing is hosting a murder Mystery Dinner Party and you're all invited! Sign-up now to be part of a night of mystery and fun. There are two options for tickets and you will be assigned a character based on your ticket purchase. The cost includes a catered dinner from Next Door, dessert and two full pours of beer. This is an interactive event and they highly encourage everyone that participates to come dressed in costume.
- U know I had 2 boo it to em
Saturday, October 27, 9 pm
Party all night at The Beach House this Halloween. They'll have food and drink specials available until the wee hours.
- Haunted Happenings 2018
Saturday, October 27, 6 pm to 10 pm
As Night falls and Darkness descends you are cordially invited to Haunted Happenings at the Woodruff-Fontaine Mansion! Allow gypsies to foretell your future and partake in a live paranormal investigation. Live music, food trucks and dancing await, so don your costume if you wish and enjoy an evening of Victorian themed Halloween festivities.
- Conjuring of the Spirits: Summoning Michael Myers
Saturday, October 27, 6 pm
Head to Growlers for Halloween movie trivia, live music, and happy hour in celebration of the new Halloween film releasing this October!
- Halloween PubSing
Saturday, October 27, 4 pm to 6 pm
For this holiday edition of PubSing, The Casual Pint will throw in some spooky tunes for all to sing and also welcomes you to arrive IN COSTUME should you so desire! There will be a prize for the costume contest winner.
- 4th Annual Memphis Monster Mash @ Bradford-Maydwell Mansion
Satuday, October 27, 9 pm to 2 pm
Last year, the 3rd annual monster mash was one of the hottest in Memphis. This year will be even better! Benefiting Refuge-Memphis.org, party-goers will enjoy an open bar, open dance floor, a DJ, and finger foods. This is a costume party like no other and first place this year will take home $200 with the runner up will receiving $75. The crowd will be the judge at the stroke of midnight so be sure to come prepared!
- Flick-or-Treat at the Garden
Saturday, October 27, 5 pm to 9 pm – $8 for members and $10 for non-members
Gates open 5pm. Trick or Treat through My Big Backyard 5pm to 7pm. Movie begins at 7:15. Come in your creepiest costume, grab a blanket or chair, and come to the Live Garden for a double feature of fun. Little ghosts and goblins will scream with delight at the treat stations and activities before Its the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown shows at 7:15 pm. At 7:45pm, go on a journey through the woods with Tim Burton's Corpse Bride. Kettle corn, food truck concessions, photo ops, and adult spirits will be available throughout the evening. No outside food, please. MBG members $8/non-members $10 at the gate, includes one or both films and all activities.
- Spaceface Railgarten Halloween
Saturday, October 27, 7 pm to 12 am
The Annual Spaceface Halloween Party is approaching. Spaceface will have all their classics on Saturday October 27th at Railgarten featuring: a costume contest with prizes, local art vendors, local food, libations, and more for all of you party animals.
- Booogey Night Costumes & Cocktails
Saturday, October 27, 9 pm to 2 am
Booogey the night away at South Memphis Productions with drink and food specials, a costume party, and a live DJ!
- Not So Scary Open Jump
Sunday, October 28, 3 pm to 5 pm
Admission is $12.99 in advance or $14.99 at the door. Children ages 1-17 are welcomed. Includes pizza, drinks, glow necklace, face painting, spooky bag for trick or treating, games and prizes!
- Idlewild Trunk or Treat
Monday, October 29, 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Join Idlewild Presbyterian's Second Annual Trunk or Treat! In partnership with Grace St. Luke's, they are holding an evening of fun, fellowship, games, and candy in the parking lot on the corner of Union & Evergreen! If you would like to volunteer or donate, please sign up here.
- Hocus Pocus//The VVitch @ Rec Room
Monday, October 29, 2018 at 7 PM – 11 PM
It's almost Halloween so party at Rec Room with two very different…and yet eerily similar movies about some good Ol' fashioned witchcraft. Drink and food specials all night!
- Boos & Booze party!
Tuesday, October 30, 8 pm to 12 am
Join Craft Republic for a fantastic Halloween party! $10 Cover includes a buffet & candy bar, karaoke with Dee Jay Funn, black light room with glow-in-the-dark beer pong, spooky photo booth, costume contest (No masks), scary maze, prizes and giveaways just for attending, $2 Raffle basket, creepy good drink specials, jello shot specials, and more!
- Horror Movie Trivia & Costume Contest
Wednesday, October 31, 7pm – 10pm
Do you like scary movies? Celebrate Halloween by playing Horror Movie Trivia at one of these three locations in the Memphis area on Wed, Oct 31: @ LBOE, 7pm-9pm, @ TJ Mulligan's Cordova, 7pm-9pm (21+), @ Railgarten, 8pm-10pm *COSTUME CONTEST* Since it is Halloween, Railgarten is going to have a costume contest during trivia too. Make a reservation to guarantee your team's spot.
- Creep Sweep Trunk or Treat
Wednesday, October 31, 4 pm to 7 pm
Bring your little ghouls and goblins to Crosstown Concourse this Halloween for trick-or-treating on the plaza. Volunteers will park their cars on the plaza and fill their trunks with candy.
- Booffalo Bash @ Shelby Farms
Wednesday, October 31, 5 pm to 8 pm
Enjoy safe trunk or treating, spooky hikes, Pumpkin painting, music, food trucks and more!
- Mall Wide Trick-or-Treating
Wednesday, October 31, 5 pm to 11 pm
Wear your best Halloween costume and celebrate with some candy on Wednesday, October 31st while supplies last. Look out for pumpkins in the store windows for participating retailers.
By: https://choose901.com/memphis-guide-to-halloween-events-2018/


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Friday, September 24, 2004
So, this afternoon, a couple of us played hooky from work and went to see Jackie Greene perform. He's this wee slip of a kid who sings and plays guitar. He's very good. And he played at this awesome cafe that looks like it might have been an old drug store or something at one point. It's got a bar as you walk in and then tall cabinets with glass display counters on the floor. My least favorite thing about anonymous small city in a much-maligned part of the country is that there's enough pre-1865 crap around to make you wonder why they complained so much about being occupied (kidding!) and more than enough post-1945 crap around to make you sick. But we're missing about 60 years worth of interesting architecture. This place, though, feels and smells old and like the kind of place I'd want to live near if I didn't live at the end of a street populated by strange, yet charming folks, and could afford the overpriced priviledge of living in one of the city's hip neighborhoods. When the Divine Ms. B used to live in Memphis, it was my favorite thing to go visit her. She lived in a big old house from the era missing from my city with ten or twelve other artists and actors. These were the kind of folks who seemed like they'd done everythingimagnable two or three times. I, on the other hand, do things I've done a million times so awkwardly you'd think I'd just learned how to operate my body yesterday. So, after we'd spent an evening drinking and carousing and such, we all stumble off to bed. Being it's my first night in a strange place, I'm kind of only half sleeping, half listening for crazed intruders, or whatever. Late in the night, I feel a hand on my butt. Pat, pat. I lay there very still, trying to imagine why someone would be patting my butt. Of course, I drew the only logical conclusion: everyone in the house must switch partners at some point in the night, and now I was being summoned to head on down the hall. I shut my eyes as tight as I could and tried to think of how I could politely explain to Ms. B's friends and housemates that, as much as I liked them, I could not up and take on a total stranger at three in the morning. Pat, pat again. Now, I was in big trouble. They were being persistant. But also, I was secretly flattered. Maybe someone in the house has specifically requested me. Pat, pat, one last time. Well, damn it. A girl's got to take on an adventure now and then, so I sit up, still not sure if I'm going to switch rooms or not and there, at the end of the bed, is Ms. B's cat, who had, all this time, been the one patting my ass. Where was I going with this? I'm not sure. Anyway, I wish I still knew folks in Memphis and I wish I could go there often and hang out in old buildings. Hee.
2 Comments:
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Miss J wonders if Aunt B has actually ever *seen* tiny cat pants, and if so, where, and why was the cat wearing tiny pants. Was it on MSNBC?
- said...
This nameless place where you live, Aunt B, may be no Memphis, but it still always sounds interesting to me. And always mystifies me when I visit.
What is it about cats and the butts of the sleeping? This is beyond my super genius brain, so I think I'll take my butt to bed.
-La Super Genius


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Things to do while walking
Staying Thin
Sexy sucks!
If you feel good, you can play good.
Exercise releases endorphins.
It keeps you thin and healthy.
Pro musicians are often sexy.
It's bullshit
, I know.
Exercise helps you focus
It's meditation on your feet.
Soccer or roller hockey puts me in the zone.
Then I'll play guitar better.
Exercise makes you smarter.
Jam in your head
Your pounding feet keep the beat.
You can get "runners high" (a natural buzz).
Wear good shoes, and don't push yourself too hard.
Avoid jogging, biking and hiking with heavy loads
It can cause injury. Rest well.
It's easier to sing.
You need less air in your lungs.
Take your metronome.
Biking can tighten up your hands
You're leaning on them all the time.
Do your
Walking is relaxing.
You can do a lot while walking.
Inline skates
It doesn't hurt your knees.
It feels like your flying.
I take my guitar and pocket amp. I play while I skate.
If you fall, you break your guitar.
You stop thinking about your fingers.
You play from the subconscious
If you're inexperienced...
Wear wrist guards, gloves, elbow pads, knee pads and a helmet.
Your more likely to break a wrist, but the skull will kill you.
(small battery powered amp)
My 2nd favorite practice method, after
Pocket Rock it
(I make no $)
Go for a walk with your guitar
Rollerblade with your guitar.
Plug your metronome into the pocket amp. (or tie it around your neck).
Pandora's let you select drum beats and effects.
Run the output into a portable recorder (30$ to 90$)
Buy a headset mic
(a battery powered condenser mic is 120$)
Run that through your pocket amp.
A pandora has 2 inputs. You can
walk, play and sing
at the top of your lungs
It's ok if it sucks, thats why you walked into the woods.
Give your vocal chords a workout.
Take a metronome
Take a portable recording device.
Take a notebook to record lyric ideas.
to music.
Sing along. Make up your own simple part.
Air Guitar
When you imagine music... or listen to music.
Roll your left hand fingers into your palms.
Tap your right hand fingers.
Imagine your right hand is strumming.
your hands
Get them loosened up for practice.
Be clear and still.
This is what you need for playing.
My body loves fat.
Even when I jogged
every day
, I was
70 pounds
Here's how I lost it.
Don't eat for 3 hours before bed
It's OK to eat if you've been exercising.
Protein shakes are great at night. Low calories, muscle / metabolism boost
It's OK to eat vegetables.
Exercise before breakfast
This way you'll burn pure fat (no food calories are in your system).
But.... a large breakfast boosts your metabolism.
Maybe do a hundred situps, or jog a half mile.
Don't over do it. You can hurt yourself.
I was
70 pounds overweight
and I started jogging
8 miles before breakfast
every other day.
After a month.... I didn't walk for 6 months.
I gave myself pattela femmoral syndrome in both knees.
Too much destruction, without rebuilding.
I lost the weight and I thought I'd never walk again.
I needed specialists and rehab.
I thought I'd never dance again....
My knees hurt all the time... fuck it. I can dance.
Eat a big breakfast,
The skinniest people eat the biggest breakfasts
Up to 500 calories.
Drink 16 oz of water for breakfast
This makes your metabolism 4 times stronger
Walking or jogging ?
Jogging burns fat and muscle.
For the last billion years, people ran to catch dinner, or avoid being dinner.
It triggers massive energy conversion.
It makes your legs huge. People will assume your fat.
Walking burns almost as many calories anyways.
NO fast food, No soda (cola, pop)
These things make all kids fat..
Sugar and fat are both addictive.
A bear eats the fattiest part of a fish because it's body tells it to.
You're the same way.
The bodies sugar requirement is zero.
Don't buy junk food at the store
This is the first line of defense. Read the nutrition labels on everything you buy.
Allow yourself 200 calories of sweets a day.
I like Cranberry oatmeal cookies. Healthier than a pepsi.
Dark chocolate is high in anti-oxidants and good for you! (in small doses).
Skim milk instead of whole milk.
Turkey instead of hamburger.
Feta or parmesian cheese instead of cheddar.
Mustard instead of mayo.
Apple instead of ice cream.
Healthiest foods. Sweet potatoes, Oats, Walnuts, Broccoli, Spinach,
Dark Chocolate
, Soy, Blueberries, Salmon, Onion
Eat less carbohydrates
Your body needs carbs to store fat.
days that you exercise
, eat more carbs.
Your body needs carbs to build muscle.
Muscle burns fat.
Eat more healthy fat
Don't overdo it, but eat almonds, wallnuts, etc.
Cutting all the fat is bad,
Your body thinks your starving, and it saves fat for later.
You can boost healthy fat up to 35% of your calorie intake, if you cut carbs to 15%
Eat more!
You'll get hungry every 3 hours
Eat.... Or you crash your metabolism.
You're fooling your body.
It thinks it's summertime....there's plenty of food.... and it's ok to burn fat.
Find fun exercise!
I like to dance, chase soccer balls, rollerblade, and work hard.
I don't lift weights anymore, do situps, etc...
Do what you enjoy!
Healthy supplements
You can find most of these at Walmart
Or search for "Prosource supplements" online.
3 best....
Protein shakes
Cross micro filtration is best (18$ at wallmart). Take 1 to 3 a day.
Cayyenne pepper pills
Up to 3 a day. Super healthy, boosts metabolism.
Green Tea pills
Up to 3 a day. Boost metabolism.
zink magnesium supplement, boost testosterone, (prosource brand ZMA)
B complex
, boost metbolism.
I have some concern over high vitamin B-6 levels when using ZMA and B-complex.
Take less ZMA than recommended, or find a supplement that is only Zink, Magnesium,
Or skip the B multivitamin.
It won't kill you though, and they do get results.
Hair, nails, skin complex
Biotin, Collagen, etc.
Hyaluronic acid
Makes skin look younger, smoother (prosource site)
Antioxidant, prevents prostate cancer, improves skin elasticity
Hyaluronic acid
Increases joint fluid
Bone support
Rebuilds cartilage
Other supplements
Fish oil
Omega 3 and 6 fats
Fats and natural B vitamins
A pill holder will organize daily doses.
Don't overuse supplements.
These are the ones I like.
They'll make you feel younger and stronger.
Others may be perfect for your needs. Learn about them.
Testosterone boosters, cell growers (myostatin regulators), human growth hormone boosters.
Take 25%- 33% dosages. (I used to max them ALL out).
It's easy come, easy go muscle....
If you want insane strength and speed, they'll do it.
I was 20 pounds overweight and the best soccer player in town.
These things grow cells, cancer is also a cell.
They have no long term studies.
They are natural... So is anthrax.
Stop drinking poison
Tap water is nasty.
It has arsenic, heavy metals, chlorine, pharmaceuticals and pesticide in it.
Buy a reverse osmosis filter, or buy water from the store (or a water shed).
Looking young
Lose the weight.
Fat causes chubby cheeks. Chubby cheeks cause folds and wrinkles.
Fat goes, the source of wrinkles go.
Stress less.
Stress makes you look old and feel old. Ditch it.
Skin supplements
Make your skin young and soft.
Clean and moisturized
Wash your face,
Use a good moisturizer. I like Gold Bond Ultimate Healing.
Get it right under your eyes, that's where age wrinkles are most apparant.
I have a hot friend who never smiles.
She thinks she's ugly!!!
She's not,
she makes herself unnaproachable.
Smile. It hides wrinkles too!
People will smile back. You'll feel happier, and
you can share it with people who need it
I've seen both sides....
I had terrible acne until I was 18.
I was 70 pounds overweight until 25.
I was told I looked 45 at age 23.
I lost the weight and wrinkles...
I got carded buying beer at age 28.
Teenage girls started staring at me. It made me uncomfortable!
An old friend tried to rape me. I said no, and it was very unpleasant.
Sexy sucks....
It has no value. I thought it would make me happy. It didn't.
I was still shy, I still hated myself, I still wouldn't look at people.
People assume I'm a player and an asshole, cuz I'm tall and thin.
People give me dirty looks, (just like I used to give hot girls).
I still have trouble looking at girls.
They assume it's because I'm "too good for them"
I'm just shy!
Sexy is....
A bunch of people ignoring each other.
People assuming things.
People with ego problems.
Sexy is also confidence
A lot of my female friends at goth night are very sexy,
They understand that it doesn't matter!
And they aren't shy!
They made an effort to talk to me, and they're my friends now!
Do you hear me guys and girls???
Stop being shy
, and you'll have sexy friends.
Know who you are
, and accept others for who they are.
You'll attract a sexy guy or girl... when you realize the value of sexy!!
So I got older looking and slightly chubbier.
I stopped wearing nice clothes,
I realized I didn't care if I was hot..... and I feel happy.
I'm still thin, but I look more my age, and it's OK!
Be happy
! Thats all you need to do!
Be friendly
Love yourself
Love other people
That's all you need to do
If people respond negatively, let them! They don't understand!
Get skinny because it feels good, not so you can look good!
Be a real person.
Real people are always sexy
, no matter what they look like!
Ask any super hot girl the value of being sexy....
She might tell you she's lonely! Because
"real good guys" are scared of her, and players aren't
Sexy isn't worth anything!!!!!
Some sexy people like it...
it gets them what they want
Some of them are whores. They get laid all the time.
They get addicted
to it.
Some of them have ego problems. They think genetics makes them superior! Hitler thought that too...
Some of them are sociopaths. Their countless relationships end badly, and
they forget what emotions are
Sex is silly.
I'm a virgin
and I'M HAPPY!!!
Getting what you want is silly.
I never get what I want
and I'M HAPPY!!
Ignoring peoples feelings is silly and mean!!!
Just be happy!!! Just be yourself!!! JUST BE!!!!!!!!
To put it in perspective better.
. (non denominational physics discourse)
It will help you stop understanding reality.