Monthly Archives: October 2010

The Machine

It’s Mystic!

Wizards Products is excited to announce the addition of its new MYSTIC Buffing System. Over two years in development, these products use exclusive “Nano-Sphere Technology” incorporating the latest Nano abrasives.
MYSTIC CUT™ Compound offers progressive cutting action with no grit, easily removing 1200-2000 grit scratches while leaving an intense, swirl-free, gloss. It is an excellent all around compound for removing severe swirls, defects, fading and water spotting, without the gritty mess other compounds leave behind. The easy-to-clean, water based system contains no wax, silicone or crystalline silica.
MYSTIC POLISH™ Machine Glaze uses the same exclusive “Nano-Sphere Technology” to produce a deep, vibrant finish. Used as a standalone polish or final step in the buffing process, MYSTIC POLISH™ quickly removes swirls, light scratches, spider webbing and mild imperfections. MYSTIC POLISH™ contains no wax or silicone and is safe for all paints.
MYSTIC CUT™ Compound and MYSTIC POLISH™ Machine Glaze are available in 32 oz. and gallon sizes.
For more information on the MYSTIC Buffing System or any other WIZARDS® products, please visit www.WizardsProducts.com or call 800-356-7223.
The Body

Harvest-Time Pumpkin Bars

Well no excuse, your going to have Pumkins carved this weekend, so why not whip up a batch of these tasty TREATS for your Halloween Weekend!
ingredients
• 2  cups  all-purpose flour
• 2  teaspoons  baking powder
• 2  teaspoons  ground cinnamon
• 1  teaspoon  baking soda
• 1/4  teaspoon  salt
• 1-2/3  cups  sugar
• 1  15-ounce can  pumpkin
• 4    eggs
• 1  cup  cooking oil
• 3/4  cup  toasted chopped pecans (optional)
• 1  recipe  Cream Cheese Frosting (see recipe below)
directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F. In a medium mixing bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt; set aside. In a large mixing bowl, beat together sugar, pumpkin, eggs, and oil with an electric mixer on medium speed. Beat in the flour mixture until well mixed. If desired, stir in pecans.
2. Spread batter in an ungreased 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Prepare Cream Cheese Frosting; spread over top Cut into bars. Top with desired toppings. Store in the refrigerator. Makes 24 bars.
Cream Cheese Frosting: In a large mixing bowl, combine two 3-ounce packages cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup butter, softened; and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Gradually add 4 cups sifted powdered sugar, beating until smooth.
nutrition facts
• Servings Per Recipe 24 bars Calories315, Total Fat (g)17, Saturated Fat (g)6, Cholesterol (mg)54, Sodium (mg)184, Carbohydrate (g)40, Fiber (g)1, Protein (g)3, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
The Body

Fast Halloween Treats: Black Cat Brownies

So the clock is ticking and Halloween is This weekend, don’t have any goodies to share, no problem here is a fast and easy one you can whip up in no time.
Finish these cat brownies before they cross anyone’s path and bestow bad luck. Form these felines from a pan of cooled brownies by using a cat-shape cookie cutter. Add two small red candies for eyes and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
The Machine

THE MIGHTY LONE STAR RALLY SALUTES THE MILITARY

Galveston Texas is home to The Lone Star Rally – the largest motorcycle event in Texas and the second largest weekend motorcycle event in the country. “The event has become so rich and diverse with activity, manufacturers and vendors that you feel like you’re at a major bike week like Daytona or Sturgis,” said Melissa Penland of The Lone Star Rally.

From November 4th – 7th Galveston Island will roar with hundreds of thousands of motorcyclists riding The Strand and honoring the military with an appreciation themed event for 2010. The honorary Post 911 Foundation Follow the Flag Ride for Heroes gathers Friday at 4pm at The Spot, on the Seawall, and weaves its way down the Strand to Pier 21 where the Navy’s Full Steam Brass Band will serenade. All riders are invited to participate. On Saturday at 1pm the Coast Guard will do a search and rescue demonstration off Pier 21. Military displays from various branches will be on display throughout the weekend.

This year the Rat’s Hole Custom Bike Show will make its debut Texas appearance. The Rat’s Hole Show is a 30 year tradition founded by Karl Smith, Sr., aka Big Daddy Rat. If you’ve got what it takes to win the Rat’s Hole Show, show up at the Pier on Saturday morning and flaunt your bike!

Live concerts on three stages (Pier 21, Saengerfest Park and the Limpnickie Lot’s The Pit Bar on the Strand) will rock the rally with a variety of continuous music Thursday through Sunday. And the Baker Drive Train burn out ramp will be the place to show off your burn out skills in head-to-head competition. The Baker Drive Train crew will be on hand to judge the events and Jay Allen of the World’s Biggest Biker Bar, The Broken Spoke Saloon will emcee.

The Body

The Scariest Skull Cake

Here is another “Killer” recipe  for your halloween celebration!
ingredients
• 1  2 layer-size package  desired flavor cake mix
• 2  16-ounce cans  white frosting
• 1  tube  black decorator frosting*
• 2    round red gum balls
•    Red chewy fruit-flavored worm-shaped candy
directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans and one oven-safe 6-inch diameter bowl.
2. Prepare your favorite 2 layer cake mix according to package directions. Pour half of the cake batter into one of the prepared cake pans. Pour 1 1/4 cups of the batter into the prepared 6-inch bowl. Pour remaining batter into the other 9-inch cake pan. Bake the full 9-inch cake pan for 25 to 30 minutes. Bake the bowl for 25 to 30 minutes. Bake the remaining 9-inch cake pan for 15 to 18 minutes. All cakes are done when a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool in pans and bowl 10 minutes. Remove cake layers to wire racks and cool completely.
3. Place skull pattern onto the highest 9-inch cake layer. Cut around pattern A. Place on cake plate. Place skull pattern onto the other 9-inch layer and cut around pattern B. Spread some of the white frosting onto the cake layer on plate. Place cake layer B and bowl cake appropriately over frosted layer. Hollow out eyes and nose with a melon baller. Let cake stand for 30 minutes. Combine 1 cup of canned frosting and 3 to 4 teaspoons milk. Frost entire cake and let dry until frosting is set. Frost eyes and nose with black frosting. Frost cake with remaining white frosting. Attach gumball into eye sockets with additional black frosting. Pipe teeth and cranium cracks with remaining black frosting. Decorate cake plate and skull with worm candy. Makes 12 servings
NOTE: Skull pattern can be found here
Cruisin' Companions

LUNA

3 year old female domestic shorthair

Quiet and mellow describes Luna, a darling three year old, brown tabby with accenting white fur. Although she can be a bit shy, Luna still loves to play with toys of all kinds, and will eagerly await the chance to pounce upon a bouncing ball. Luna enjoys being petted and groomed, yet at times, can be a squirmy little feline when you pick her up and hold her. She just needs the special love and affection from that perfect person to
assure Luna that you can be trusted.

Luna would prefer to be a “one-cat” family, Luna being the one cat of course, so that she can give you all the love that she has stored up just for you. Spend some time with this adorable little cat and show her that the two of you can be the best of friends. Stop by Animal Friends to meet her today!

The Machine

BMW Recall

For any of you Garage-Girls rollin’ in a beamer, be sure to check to see if your model is on the recall list….
BMW is the latest to join the parade of recalls and dealer repairs. The reason for the recall of the 130,000 twin-turbo and naturally-aspirated six-cylinder models is for emissions and safety fixes.

The problem with the twin-turbo models lies in the direct injection fuel system’s high pressure fuel pump, which can cause long-crank engine start times, illumination of the “Service Engine Soon” light, reduced engine performance in a “Safe Mode,” and illumination of the “Engine Malfunction” light.
According to BMW, depending on the service history of the vehicle, the service will involve replacement of the high pressure fuel pump. BMW expects about 40,000 of the 130,000 models recalled to require a new pump. Affected models under this recall include: 2007-2010 335i; 2008-2010 135i, 535i, and X6 xDrive35i; and the 2009-2010 Z4 Roadster sDrive35i.
   In a separate recall also announced today, 20,800 2008 BMW X5s equipped with the naturally aspirated six-cylinder will be called in to replace the low-pressure fuel pump. Affected vehicles could experience complete pump failure, killing the engine and causing the power-assisted steering and brakes to lose their assist, making the vehicle much more difficult to control.
 Owners of affected vehicles will be notified in the next several weeks, with repairs to be scheduled shortly after. For more information, contact BMW at 1-800-563-4269 or email BMW Customer Relations at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.