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    Boo!

    I just posted our annual Tiger Claw office Halloween party pix on Happy Halloween from Tiger Claw! album.

    As usual, I'm the only 'martial' costume.




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    Happy Halloween. A cheesy little video I put together for the holiday.
    https://youtu.be/jMe3efblqPo
    I moved this to our Halloween thread before I realized it was so Tai Chi oriented, Wdhc. There's a remaining link that points there on the Taijiquan and the Internal Martial Arts subforum.
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    It's all good, thank you.

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    Nice costume

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    Saturday would've been one helluva party...

    Full moon will shine on Halloween for first time since 1944
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    by: John Brewer and Nexstar Media Wire

    Posted: Oct 27, 2020 / 12:54 PM CDT / Updated: Oct 27, 2020 / 12:54 PM CDT


    A super moon passes through clouds over Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, March 20, 2019. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP)

    HOUSTON (NEXSTAR/KIAH) — It hasn’t happened in decades! For the first time since the 1940s, Halloween will receive some spooky ambiance from a full moon this year.

    For many people, the Halloween full moon will be a once-in-a-lifetime event. The last time it occurred was in 1944, according to the Farmer’s Almanac. The next one isn’t expected to happen until 2039, NASA said.

    Although Saturday’s moon will be a “blue” moon, it won’t actually appear to be blue. Scientists use the term to describe the second full moon of a given month, which only occurs about once every 2 1/2 years, NASA said.

    According to the Farmers Almanac, the first full Moon of 2020 howled onto the scene with January’s Wolf Moon on Jan. 10. And usually, we have one for each month, making the total 12 for the year. But on occasion, some months will have two full Moons.

    That’s the case for this month. There was a full Moon on Oct. 1, known as the Harvest Moon, which usually appears in September. It is so named because it occurs closest to the autumnal equinox. The Sept. 2 full moon occurred too early to be known as the harvest moon.

    Two full moons to shine in October
    The second is coming up on Oct. 31 — a Halloween Blue Moon. It is also called the Hunter’s Moon because it usually occurs in October, the month when traditionally game was fattened and preparations for winter began.

    This year’s Blue Moon, which will turn full at 10:49 a.m. EDT, will be a rare Halloween treat.
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    Anyone doing anything for Halloween?

    Today is the Tiger Claw Halloween office party. It's the first one I've missed in like 19 years. I was invited but didn't feel up to the commute.

    I've always done something for Halloween but not this year. ****able 2020.
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    We had a fang-tastic night with Kiddos.

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    ttt 4 2021

    I'm working Outside Lands this year. Hope y'all are having a Happy & Safe Halloween.
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    Our latest ezine offering - please share!

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    That's a good idea to train in frigid temperatures. Will have to try that. This summer I was intentionally practicing in progressively higher temperatures. The crime rate statistically tends to increase with temperature, and full moons. Really.

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    Six Flags Sword Swallower

    Entertainment company denies sword swallowing was behind medical call to Six Flags



    The performer was working for magician Aaron Radatz' production company Saturday night, according to a Six Flags spokesperson.

    Author: Scott Broom
    Published: 5:04 PM EDT October 31, 2022
    Updated: 1:54 PM EDT November 1, 2022

    BOWIE, Md. — A representative for the company staging a Halloween magic performance at Six Flags America in Bowie says an emergency call that medics described as a serious injury caused by sword swallowing was caused by an “unrelated medical condition.”
    The call for help came from Six Flags in Bowie between 9:30 and 10 p.m. Saturday evening.
    “It was not for an accident during the show but rather for other unrelated health conditions…,” reported Josh Bowren, the Production Manager for Aaron Radatz Productionz which staged the show according to Six Flags officials.
    Bowren did not name the actor, who he described as “our sword swallower," and authorities have not released the name of the injured person. The performer was a 59-year-old man who was in serious but not life-threatening condition when he was transported to Capital Region Health Hospital in Largo Saturday night, rescuers said.
    Rescuers described the weapon to medical workers as "a haunted house sword" and said it occurred during a "Halloween show."
    A spokesperson for Six Flags said the company's “thoughts and prayers are with the performer and his family.”
    According to the company's website, magician Aaron Radatz, 47, and his wife April are featured performers who also produce productions with casts at locations throughout the U.S.
    The couple posted live on Facebook from Six Flags America in Bowie on their Facebook page about a half hour before the time of the Saturday night accident.
    Prince George’s County police report officers responded to the accident because they at first feared a stabbing or cutting attack.
    And how was your Halloween?

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    Kung Fu Tea probably needs its own indie thread by now...

    Spirit Halloween and Kung Fu Tea Brew Up Killer Costume and Drink Collaboration for Halloween Season
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    Mon, September 18, 2023, 6:00 AM PDT·5 min read
    The iconic Halloween retailer and the beloved bubble tea brand unveiled five all-new Halloween costumes and a limited-edition beverage.

    EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J. and NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit Halloween and Kung Fu Tea are joining forces to serve up new treats for fans – no tricks about it. The collaboration includes five exclusive costumes and a new, limited-time-only beverage inspired by all things Spirit, so fans can fuel up and go code orange all October with a killer beverage that isn't just pumpkin spice.


    Spirit Halloween and Kung Fu Tea Brew Up Killer Costume and Drink Collaboration for Halloween Season
    Kung Fu Tea Fans ready to wear their fandom can choose from a menu that includes five looks, each inspired by their favorite Kung Fu Tea flavors. The first-ever official Kung Fu Tea costumes will be available exclusively online at SpiritHalloween.com, and include:

    Adult Kung Fu Tea Boba Buddy Costume: This three-dimensional costume featuring a smiling cartoon face is as irresistible as Kung Fu Tea itself. Available for $49.99

    Adult Kung Fu Tea Milk Tea Costume: A new take on the signature sip, this classic-inspired cup costume will be a hit at any Halloween bash. Available for $49.99

    Adult Kung Fu Tea Matcha Milk Cap Costume: Just like matcha and milk cap, matcha lovers and this costume are a match made in heaven. Available for $49.99

    Adult Kung Fu Tea Taro Milk Tea Costume: This light purple look is sure to bubble up compliments this Halloween season. Available for $49.99

    Adult Kung Fu Tea Strawberry Slush Dress: Add a pop of sweetness to Halloween celebrations with this pastel pink dress. Available for $39.99

    This tasty collab is more than just costumes – Spirit Halloween and Kung Fu Tea jumped into their mad science-inspired lab to concoct the limited-edition Spirit Spooky Slush for this Halloween season, which hits all Kung Fu Tea locations nationwide on October 1. The exclusive slush combines the brand's signature matcha slush with a brand-new Taro Milk Cap and is topped with Oreo® pieces for a drink that slays cravings.

    Each Spirit Spooky Slush is served in a specialty collector's Spirit Halloween-themed cup, complete with a limited-edition straw cap and lid featuring Spirit Halloween's iconic Jack the Reaper. The first 100 customers who try the Spirit Spooky Slush at each location will receive the limited-edition Jack the Reaper straw cap and the first 300 customers will receive a limited-edition sticker, so eager fans should act quickly, before they disappear.

    "We love teaming up with brands that our customers are passionate about and finding new ways for fans to experience the products they love most. This collaboration with Kung Fu Tea is exciting for us as we're debuting the first ever Spirit Halloween-inspired drink," shared Kym Sarkos, Executive Vice President, General Merchandise Manager at Spirit Halloween. "Our fans are crazy about Kung Fu Tea, and we can't wait to see them dressed up like their favorite bubble tea while they enjoy a Spirit Spooky Slush this October."

    "We couldn't be more excited to jump in on the excitement of the Halloween season alongside this iconic brand," said Matthew Poveromo, Marketing Manager at Kung Fu Tea. "Not only can our KFT loyalists get dressed up head-to-toe in the first ever Kung Fu Tea costumes, but they can celebrate like never before by sipping on our delicious Spirit Spooky Slush featuring our new Taro Milk Cap – it's a must try this fall for any Kung Fu Tea guests."

    Fans who wear their Kung Fu Tea costume to their local Kung Fu Tea store on Halloween, Tuesday, October 31, will receive a free drink. You can shop the full menu of costumes now exclusively on SpiritHalloween.com, while supplies last, and can slurp down the limited-edition beverage starting October 1 through October 31 at all Kung Fu Tea locations nationwide.

    For the inside scoop on all things Halloween, follow @SpiritHalloween on social media. Visit SpiritHalloween.com, where die-hard Halloween fans can shop anytime, anywhere, every day of the year. Be sure to follow Kung Fu Tea's official social channels on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for some exciting surprises this Halloween season.

    About Spirit Halloween
    Celebrating 40-years of business, Spirit Halloween (SpiritHalloween.com) is the largest Halloween retailer in the country. With more than 1,500 seasonal locations in strip centers and malls across North America, Spirit is the one-stop destination for all things Halloween. For four decades, Spirit has created immersive and interactive experiences for shoppers, complete with a unique and vast assortment of costumes and accessories for infants, toddlers, children, 'tweens, teens, and adults, along with exclusive décor and animatronics you won't find anywhere else. For more information, please visit: SpiritHalloween.com.

    About Kung Fu Tea
    Founded in Queens, NY, on April 30, 2010, Kung Fu Tea is a made-to-order bubble teat company with over 400 locations across the U.S. Bubble tea (also known as pearl milk tea, boba milk tea, or simply boba) is a Taiwanese drink that mixes milk/fruit and topped off with chewy tapioca balls, and over the past decade has exploded in popularity across the world.

    At Kung Fu Tea, each beverage is freshly handcrafted with authentic, high-quality ingredients. The brand's founders, baristas, and customers are Kung Fu Masters – passionate, dedicated, and fearless in changing the face of the beverage industry.

    To learn more, please visit kungfutea.com or follow Kung Fu Tea's official social channels: Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
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    Ghost Rice Noodle Roll and Chicken Claw Pizza

    Pizza Hut Taiwan unleashes ghastly Halloween chicken feet pizza
    Touted as world's first pizza that tells ghost stories

    By Keoni Everington, Taiwan News, Staff Writer
    2023/10/26 12:53

    Pizza Hut special pizza for Halloween. (Pizza Hut Taiwan photo)
    TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Pizza Hut Taiwan has released a Halloween special that features rice noodle rolls and chicken feet, and is said to be the world's first pizza that tells ghost stories.

    Following the launch of "Eyeball Pizza" last year, Pizza Hut Taiwan on Tuesday (Oct. 24) announced the limited-edition "Ghost Rice Noodle Roll and Phoenix Claw Pizza." It transforms Hong Kong-style barbecued pork rice noodle rolls and smoked chicken feet into Halloween elements.

    The pizza portrays rice noodle rolls as little Halloween ghosts and pairs them with chicken feet, making them look like ghosts coming out of the ground and reaching with severed hands for candy.

    The pizza is based on a thin crispy crust, topped with a Korean-style special spicy sauce and a secret seasoning that creates a multi-layered flavor. It is topped with sprinkles of mozzarella cheese, offering a fusion of international flavors.

    In addition to its appearance, the pizza is purported to be the world's first "storytelling pizza." Customers can scan the QR code on the pizza box with their phone and upload a photo of the ghostly noodles on the event page.

    This will provide them with access to listen to a podcaster named "Talking Story" sharing ghost stories, enhancing their sensory experience while enjoying the pizza.

    From Oct. 24-30, the "Ghost Rice Noodle Roll and Chicken Claw Pizza" will be available to PK APP members for one-week early bird pre-order. The general public will be able to purchase the devilish dish across Taiwan starting Oct. 30.


    (Pizza Hut Taiwan photo)


    Personal Pan Pizza version. (Pizza Hut Taiwan photo)
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    Qi Demons and Kung Fu Exorcists ~ My Latest Feature for YMAA.com

    Read Qi Demons and Kung Fu Exorcists ~ My Latest Feature for YMAA.com. Happy Halloween!



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    Anyone in costume? I wonder if Tiger Claw is having their annual costume party...
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    A day late...


    People born in year of Rabbit, Rooster, Rat, and Dragon should avoid dressing as skeletons or demons
    By Keoni Everington, Taiwan News, Staff Writer
    2023/10/31 11:41

    (New Taipei City Government Economic Development Department photo)
    TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — A Taiwanese numerologist recommends that seven types of people avoid dressing up as the dead or evil spirits on Halloween to avoid bad luck.

    Although Halloween is not a traditional Taiwanese festival, Yang Teng-ke (楊登嵙), a folk customs expert and founding chairman of the Taichung Numerology Education Association, was cited by UDN as warning about some folk taboos. Yang said seven types of people should avoid dressing as skeletons or demons on Halloween.

    According to Yang, the following seven types of individuals should avoid dressing as skeletons or demons as it may make them susceptible to disturbances from evil spirits or becoming "stuck with yin," meaning that they may become plagued with negative energy.

    1. Zodiac signs that offend Tai Sui

    In the lunisolar calendar, this year is the Year of the Rabbit, and the guardian god of the year is Tai Sui, guardian god of the year. Yang said four zodiac signs conflict with Tai Sui including the Rabbit, Rooster, Rat, and Dragon.

    An old folklore saying states, "When Tai Sui is in charge, if there is no joy, there may be misfortune." The four above-mentioned zodiac signs are believed to be more prone to weak fortunes and bad luck and are more susceptible to interference by evil spirits.

    2. Serious illnesses

    People who have recently recovered from a major illness or are still in the early stages of such an illness may have weakened vitality, making them vulnerable to evil spirits.

    3. Poor luck or fortune

    People with poor fortune or those who have experienced a breakup, divorce, business failure, or unemployment. At this stage, their luck is already bad enough, but if they dress up as skeletons or demons, they may also provoke spirits that bring negative energy or misfortune.

    4. Glabella turning dark

    The yintang (印堂) or glabella is the patch of skin between the eyebrows. If this part of the forehead becomes darker than usual, it signifies that one's luck could weaken shortly and the probability of encountering danger has risen.

    5. Lack of sleep

    If a person is not getting enough sleep, their mental state may be weak and they could be vulnerable to intrusion by evil spirits.

    6. Drinkers

    After drinking alcohol, a person's vision blurs and their mental state deteriorates. In this state, they can become particularly susceptible to interference by evil spirits, which can lead to regrettable incidents.

    7. Pregnant women

    During the first six months of pregnancy, fetuses are the most vulnerable to the clash of yin and yang energies, as the yin energy in the spiritual realm is relatively heavy during this period. This clash could potentially affect the health and safety of pregnant women and their fetuses.
    I'm born under the Year of the Dragon and I dressed as a skeleton for a Grateful Dead Halloween Ball last Saturday. I guess I'm stuck with yin.
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