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On the streets of China it is a common snack, a dense nougat made from nuts, candied fruits, flour and corn syrup known informally as qiegao — literally "cut cake." It is shaped into large, thick sheets and sold on the back of motorized tricycles by Uighurs, a central Asian ethnic group from China's northwestern Xinjiang region. The treat is delicious, but buy it once, and you'll probably never want to again.
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On Monday a report about an altercation over the cake in central Hunan province quickly became one of the most discussed items on Chinese microblogs, revealing a current of frustration about ethnic policy in China. Police in the city of Yueyang reported that a dispute between Uighur vendors and a customer ended in a mass brawl with two people injured and the destruction of about $25,000 worth of qiegao, plus $6,500 in hospital bills and damage to the peddlers' vehicles. A local customer was arrested and 16 Uighurs sent back to Xinjiang.
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The since-deleted message touched off a wave of resentment from Han Chinese. Many felt that the peddlers pulled off the mother of all qiegao scams, receiving enough in damaged-cake compensation to buy a car. One widely reposted image showed a piece of the nut cake set on a ring like a diamond. The sharpest criticism touched on the idea that the Uighurs, as members of an ethnic minority, got off easy. "Uighurs where I live rob, beat and insult people," wrote one person from central Henan province on Sina Weibo. "You can't cross a pedestrian bridge without trembling in fear. I don't understand why the government's policies allow them to bully Han people."
China recognizes 55 ethnic minorities that make up just 8% of the country's population. They are largely concentrated in China's northern, western and southern border regions. China follows a system of ethnic autonomy based on the Soviet model, meaning they are given nominal administrative authority in their home regions — Xinjiang for the Uighurs, Tibet for the Tibetans and Inner Mongolia for Mongolians — but in practice they have little real autonomy. Ethnic minorities are also given exemptions from the one-child policy and favorable treatment in university admissions. The goal was to break down social and economic barriers between minority groups and the Han majority. In practice, minority groups like the Uighurs still face significant economic discrimination, while preferential policies only heighten resentment from the majority Han.
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Ilham Tohti, a Uighur economic professor at Minzu University who is often targeted by police for his outspoken views on discrimination in China, said while the problem of crimes committed by Uighurs exists, the qiegao dispute risks further fanning Uighur-Han tensions. "The problem of Uighurs committing crime isn't as frightening as some media and public figures say it is," he wrote on his microblog on Wednesday. "This not only harms Uighurs, it also brings about Han society's rejection of and discrimination against Uighurs."
On Wednesday the Yueyang police updated their report on the incident, saying the total amount of cake damaged was over 2,700 kg, putting the assessed value at less than $9 a kilogram. A reasonable price, but many people will still think twice about buying.


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Why would anyone want to mask the apple flavor of applesauce with that of strawberry? Or cherry? Or peach? It baffles the mind, but the products are out there. I hoisted some from work (and by hoisted, I mean salvaged from the bottom of the trash can) and produced this:
Maybe I should be known as the Rescuer of Rejected Foods.
Although I like my applesauce to taste more like apples and less like strawberry, these muffins were undeniably delicious. What's more, the pink of what shall henceforth be known as strapplesauce (not to be confused with scrapplesauce, which would just be disgusting) made them a lovely color.
The recipe I used was based on an applesauce cake from the now-defunct blog Ooh you tasty little things. Even with the overwhelming strawberry flavor (or, dare I say, because of it), they were about 424 times better than my previous attempt at applesauce muffins.
(good news--apparently, my sheep is preggo!)
A few days ago, I came across a marvelous idea on Shari's blog Whisk. She baked her muffins in cookie cutters! I thought it was a stroke of genius, so I tried it out with some of my extra batter. My cookie cutter collection consists of two sheep, two leaves, and five hearts. I was a little concerned about the nooks and crannies in the sheep and leaves, but I gave them a try anyway and was pleasantly surprised.
Your idea is chock-full of win, Shari.
Strapplesauce Muffins
(adapted from this recipe)
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1/2 cup oil
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups strapplesauce
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
In a large mixing bowl, mix all ingredients together and stir until smooth. Spoon the thick batter into prepared baking pans, whether mini muffins (I got 48), regular muffins, mini loaves, or cake.
Bake for 15 minutes for mini muffins, or around 20-25 minutes for regular muffins.
(What becomes of the broken-hearted? They get eaten.)
By the way, Happy Halloweenie.
October 31, 2008
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Yum47 comments:
- Anonymous said...
Strapplesauce muffins! Gorgeous. And the cookie cutter muffin idea is brilliant!
- October 31, 2008 at 6:37 AM
- Shari said...
I'm glad you gave it a try! Like you my collection of heart cookie cutters outnumbers the others! We'll be set for Valentine's Day. Your muffins sound delicious!
- October 31, 2008 at 8:19 AM
- Prudy said...
I loved Shari's cookie cutter idea too. It's just a matter of time before I steal it away, too. The muffins, especially the broken hearted one, look delish! And I love the clever name.
- October 31, 2008 at 8:39 AM
- RecipeGirl said...
Happy Halloween!
I have pancakes that I make in the shape of animals- same concept, you just put the shaped thing on the pan and pour the batter inside. I'm the coolest Mom when I do that (which isn't very often).
I know what you mean about that flavored applesauce. I do buy the stuff though for my kiddo for his lunches. I guess I'm thinking that a little variation from the regular stuff is good. - October 31, 2008 at 9:42 AM
- Deborah said...
I love the name! And the idea to bake in cookie cutters - except a lot of my cookie cutters are plastic, so I'll have to make sure not to use those!!
- October 31, 2008 at 9:50 AM
- eatme_delicious said...
Love the name strapplesauce! Baking muffins in cookie cutters is brilliant indeed though most of my cookie cutters are plastic so that wouldn't work so well.
- October 31, 2008 at 10:10 AM
- kat said...
I don't know we made peach applesauce this year & it was a real nice change up from regular. It didn't so much mask the apple flavor but accent it.
I've never thought of using cookie cutters for muffins, clever - October 31, 2008 at 10:44 AM
- April was in CA now MA said...
I don't own even one cookie cutter...shame on me! Now I have the excuse I've been needing to buy some since I'm too lazy to roll out cookies that would require cutters. Muffins! Thank you Grace! And also pancakes! Thanks for that idea RecipeGirl.
- October 31, 2008 at 10:47 AM
- Anonymous said...
Oh I love a good strapple...wow, nice one Grace. At my grocery store they sell Grapples...apples injected with grape juice.
- October 31, 2008 at 10:53 AM
- Any Little Reason said...
I am with you on the flavored applesauce - it's just messing with nature! Clever use of it though - these are adorable!
- October 31, 2008 at 10:55 AM
- Sharon said...
I think flavored applesauce should only be used for baking. To eat it straight would be just plain wrong! The sheep is definitely my favorite :)
- October 31, 2008 at 11:32 AM
- Marjie said...
Cute shapes! I do agree with you that applesauce is a wonderful flavor, to be served or baked all on its own. Heck, I even made an applesauce cake for my dog on his birthday back in May - pictures on my blog.
- October 31, 2008 at 11:59 AM
- Ann said...
Love that idea of baking them in cookies cutouts. Really like that heart at the end.
How on EARTH do you bake this much? Are you an insomniac or what? - October 31, 2008 at 12:12 PM
- Tabitha Blue said...
Cookie cutter muffins!!! Perfect idea!! ... and the strapplesause muffins... hmm, I'm intrigued.
- October 31, 2008 at 12:46 PM
- The Blonde Duck said...
That is so cool! I would have never thought of combining applesauce with strawberries, nor baking muffins in cookie cutters! Happy Halloween!
- October 31, 2008 at 2:41 PM
- Lucy..♥ said...
Loving the shapes, what a cool use of cookie cutters, and the flavor combinations all in a muffin... you're rocking!
- October 31, 2008 at 3:21 PM
- Pam said...
What tasty looking muffins - I love the color. It's great that you used cookie cutters.
- October 31, 2008 at 3:37 PM
- Aleta said...
I love the color and the heart shape. Never seen a heart shaped muffin - Neat!
- October 31, 2008 at 3:43 PM
- Abitofafoodie said...
Great idea to bake muffins in cookie cutters! I love it. And the colour is really fun too. Bet they tasted scrumptious.
- October 31, 2008 at 4:00 PM
- Anonymous said...
What a great idea! I won't lie, I actually like the "strapplesauce". I'm definitely trying these!
- October 31, 2008 at 4:08 PM
- Gloria Baker said...
Grace look soooo nice!!! (I cant come before because I was without internet) xxGloria
- October 31, 2008 at 7:20 PM
- Sophie said...
Yay for rescuing the strapplesauce ;)! Pink muffins!!! YAY! I'm all for preserving the apple flavor in apple sauce, but I'll definitely make an exception for these ;).
- October 31, 2008 at 8:25 PM
- Anonymous said...
Very lovely and shapely indeed! And I like your very noble title as Rescuer! :)
- October 31, 2008 at 9:23 PM
- Lori said...
She says shyly with her head down, "Uh me and my Mom have been making strapplesauce for years. We make regular apple sauce, strapple sauce and rasple sauce (yup, raspberry). I like them. THey are a marriage of great flavors. So now I can try your idea because I have pints of the stuff.
- October 31, 2008 at 10:05 PM
- Lori said...
Oh and by the way,t hanks for introducing me to Pushing Daisies, I am now addicted to it.
- October 31, 2008 at 10:07 PM
- Bunny said...
The Strapplesauce muffin turned out better than plain applesauce muffins...mmmmm, that's interesting. It does look good Grace, I'm glad it turned out good for you. Injecting apples with grape juice is way weirder that strapple sauce, that doesn't even sound good!
- October 31, 2008 at 10:28 PM
- Gigi said...
I can't get over "strapplesauce"! I am glad the muffins came great. and what a neat idea baking them in cookie cutters.
- November 1, 2008 at 12:31 AM
- Paula said...
Ah Grace, You never fail to make me laugh and feel hungry! Strapplesauce?!!! I actually laughed out loud at your 424 times reference. I love that you have sheep shaped cutters! The recipe is great, too! I was surprised to see the cocoa; I bet combined with the cinnamon, these flavors really came out great. YUM!
- November 1, 2008 at 2:11 AM
- TeaLady said...
Strapplesauce!! Love it! How about a bunny or cat cookie cutter. The cat would probably look like Garfield after a pan of lasagna. Great idea. Great muffins. Great job.
- November 1, 2008 at 9:45 AM
- Anonymous said...
lol, rescuer of rejected foods... now that's a catchy name! And that cookie cutter idea is so clever. Hmmm, all I have is toast for breakfast but strapplesauce muffins sounds so much better
- November 1, 2008 at 12:16 PM
- Heather said...
this post just cracked me up! congrats on your sheep. i hope your blog has little sheep babies in a few months! the pink color really is pretty... but i agree with you about the flavored applesauce... i can barely tolerate cinnamon in mine... i like it plain and simple :)
- November 1, 2008 at 2:42 PM
- MaryBeth said...
They look really good, I would have never thought of using a cookie cutter for muffin making. Cool idea.
- November 1, 2008 at 5:58 PM
- La Cuisine d'Helene said...
What a clever idea to cook muffins in a cooking cutter. That recipe looks so good.
- November 1, 2008 at 8:52 PM
- The Blonde Duck said...
I have a surprise for you at my blog!
- November 1, 2008 at 10:31 PM
- LyB said...
Oh, that Shari is full of creative ideas, she never ceases to amaze. Those muffins sound delicious, strapplesauce and all! :)
- November 1, 2008 at 10:49 PM
- OhioMom said...
LOL .. strapplesauce sheep, now say that 3X fast.
Sound yummy! - November 2, 2008 at 9:59 AM
- Jessica@Foodmayhem said...
I love the pink tint and the shapes. Too bad most of my cookie cutters are cheap plastic ones.
- November 2, 2008 at 10:41 AM
- Anonymous said...
Well, Grace, my little one is on the same page as you. Trying to be fun and different I picked up an 8 pack of the "Strawberry-apple sauce." My daughter looked at me as though I'd lost my mind. So, in my cupboard now sits 7 individual packets of the stuff.
Thank you for rescuing them from a life stuck in the pantry! - November 2, 2008 at 3:10 PM
- vanillasugarblog said...
ok, so dumb question, I'm allowed one per year, yes?
you use the cookie cutters, but doesn't the batter fall out of the bottom?
I used to have baby goats on my dad's farm and wild turkeys, so congrats, I know how fun that stuff is. - November 2, 2008 at 3:26 PM
- Peter M said...
Cocoa & cinnamon, now that fixes me up so. I like the muffins to look like muffins but I'll still eat your sheep-shaped ones.
- November 2, 2008 at 5:01 PM
- Emily said...
Oh, I love the cookie cutter idea! I think I'd be in the same boat as you; I don't have many that are the same shape.
Muffins sound delicious. I kind of want to call them muffies for some reason. - November 2, 2008 at 6:01 PM
- Anonymous said...
omg cookie cutters! that's ingenius! i saw the first picture and was like how did she make a heart?!
- November 2, 2008 at 11:46 PM
- Sarah said...
Strawberry applesauce? Egads! That's a new one for me, being not much of an applesauce-eater. I like your "waste not, want not" philosophy, though, and I applaud your attempt to make the world's first muffin-sheep :)
- November 3, 2008 at 7:18 AM
- Ramya Vijaykumar said...
Cookie cutter muffin, thats inspiring... nice idea and the texture is lovely...
- November 3, 2008 at 8:25 PM
- Vera said...
Grace, the muffins do look delicious! But I've never seen strawberry applesauce :)
- November 3, 2008 at 11:54 PM
- test it comm said...
I have not tried an applesauce with other flavours in it yet. Using one in a cookie/muffin sounds good!
- November 4, 2008 at 7:25 PM
- Katie said...
I think plain applesauce is just fine but there are some great flavored ones and these muffins look tasty with that strawberry apple sauce.
- November 5, 2008 at 9:26 AM


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Updated: Jan. 23, 2013 at 5:00 a.m. EST
If Israel's campaign was something less than compelling, election night made up for it. When polling places closed at 10 p.m. local time, the country's three major television stations were free to reveal the results of exit polls gathered from voters who had turned out in surprisingly large numbers. None had the weight of actual results, which would take all night to tally, but all the surveys found the same thing: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was staggered. With a projected 31 seats in the next Knesset, or parliament, his faction would nominally remain the largest. But that faction entered the campaign with a lot more seats, 42, than it came out with, so the "victory" — if the exit polls are truly representative — was an extraordinarily feeble one. Indeed, by Wednesday it was clear that Netanyahu had kept his job—but barely.
In terms of perception, the clear winner was Yair Lapid, a former anchorman and newspaper columnist who was running his first campaign. Late-deciding voters broke heavily for his centrist party, called Yesh Atid (There Is a Future). Two polls gave it 19 seats and a third poll 18; on Wednesday, unofficial returns had him at 19. That was good enough for second place, ahead of the Labor Party, which the preliminary count gave 15 seats, a bit lower than expected, also running on economic issue. Overall, unofficial returns showed the Knesset perfectly divided between right and center-left: Each bloc claimed 60 seats.
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Within that balanced universe, Lapid and Netanyahu essentially tied and it's been reported that coalition talks are set to start. Having merged his Likud party with the right-wing Yisrael Beiteinu party of ultra-nationalist Avigdor Lieberman for purposes of the elections, Netanyahu can personally claim leadership of only two-thirds of the 31 seats. "The Likud and Yesh Atid are now the same size," Haaretz columnist Ari Shavit maintained on Channel 1. "So these are two people, one who failed and one who succeeded. The question is, Can they work together? If they can, this could lead to the formation of a right wing–center government."
Netanyahu signaled his appetite for just that as soon as the polls closed, posting on his Facebook page that the next government should be "as broad a coalition as possible" and phoning Lapid after polls closed to coax him toward a coalition. For his part, Lapid has pointedly refused to forswear forming a government led by Netanyahu — not least, the conventional wisdom went, because he's never held office and could stand the seasoning of a ministerial post before presuming to take on the top job.
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"We were very clear, we said that the middle class could not be trampled and it was the middle class that showed up at the polling stations," Meir Cohen of Yesh Atid said on Channel 1.
Netanyahu was hampered by a remarkably lackluster campaign, his alliance with Lieberman — who began the campaign by resigning as Foreign Minister after being indicted for fraud — and by challenges from his right flank. Under former commando and hi-tech success story Naftali Bennett, the pro-settler Jewish Home party broadened its appeal to Israeli youth, gathering tens of thousands of voters who might have otherwise cast ballots for Netanyahu. The party tied with the religious Shas party for fourth place with 11 seats, less than indicated by earlier surveys. Bennett told TIME in early January that he feared his party was peaking too soon. It may well have. One prominent Israeli pollster was quoted as saying voters migrated from Bennett's party to Lapid's in the last two weeks, as Netanyahu surrogates took aim at the positions of Jewish Home's more extreme candidates.
In the first flush of the exit polls, pundits gravitated toward a consensus prediction that Netanyahu would manage to continue as Prime Minister, but only by assembling a coalition so unstable that new elections would follow relatively soon. But it was all just talk until the actual votes were tallied — at which point meaningful negotiations would begin. "Anything is possible," said Yitzhak Herzog, the No. 2 figure in Labor. "It's enough for one party to rise a bit and one to drop, and the entire bloc changes. If this is the case — and we'll have to wait for the end of the night — in this case, Yesh Atid and the Labor Party are the core of a different coalition for Israel."
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'The View' Apologizes to Rachel Uchitel, Lawyer Gloria Allred Reacts
Dec. 13 2009, Published 11:45 a.m. ET
With rumors and allegations surrounding the first suspected mistress to come forward in affiliation with Tiger Woods, Rachel Uchitel's lawyer Gloria Allred issues a statement on Saturday to accept an apology distributed by ABC's The View, but still isn't satisfied as the celebrity attorney demands an on-air retraction to clear her client's name.
"The apology sends an important message to others who would dare to characterize her in that way. It is a significant step forward in this matter," Gloria writes, "However; we still think it is important that the apology to Rachel be broadcast on the air on Monday's show."
Unfortunately, since the show was pre-taped, an on-air retraction may not be possible, but ABC's written apology seems to cover all bases.
"Joy Behar made a play on Ms. Uchitel's name," reps for ABC wrote, "This was intended as a joke. We sincerely apologize for the choice of words and for any misimpression the joke may have created."
The fire was originally sparked when co-host Behar on The View joked about Rachel on Friday with a play on words saying, "Uchitel…You-ka-tell she's a hooker."
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Allred then jumped to her client's defense demanding an immediate apology for comments that she refers to as, "false and defamatory and highly offensive," in her legal announcement, "because it was not true," to which ABC responded with their written statement.
For now, Allred has to wait for Monday to see if The View will indeed follow through as she stresses the importance of an act of contrition.
"Rachel values her reputation and we look forward to ABC's broadcasting their apology to all those who heard it on their show. Because the statement was made on The View, the apology must be broadcast on that show as well," Gloria demands.


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1) You could get wide tooth comb and detangling spray to help you out. We suggest you use detangling spray before you ever wearing the wig.
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3) If some spots are being particularly snarly, use your fingers help hold sections apart and put detangling spray.
4) Then take small sections and smooth it out at lower heat with the felt iron. Make sure your wig is heat resistant to do this.
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1) Split the frizzy part and your working on small pieces.
2) Before starting, wrap the you could remember which direction your curl is.
3) Start at the bottom and gently work your way with the small tooth comb. Spray with detangling spray if needed Use your finger to work out any huge knots.
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5) If you get particularly frizzy area that you feel needs be repaired, use hair rollers or flat iron to fix them.
6) Use hair straightener to smooth the piece and very quickly, you have to wrap the curls around my finger before it gets too cool, Hold before they cool down So wait before you release the curl.
1) When you wash the hair, better to brush it first,make sure there are no knots anywhere and put the hair soaked in warm water. (Don't swish or swoosh the air, that will cause matting/tangling) you may gently scrub the inside of the cap.
2) Take a mild shampoo and spread it in your hands. Gently pat and stroke it onto the hair. Don't rub it in
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4) The best way to store a wig is on a wig stand. Storing a wig on a wig stand prevents the wig from becoming tangled, misshapen or dirty between uses. Wigs should be stored in a cool dry place free of dust, mildew and high temperatures.
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2) Don't scratch your scalp through your lace wig. This can loosen the knots and cause excess shedding.
3) Use a wide-toothed comb or cushion brush to brush your lace wig. Start at the bottom and work your way up, holding the hair at the top to avoid pulling at the knots.Never comb it when it's wet.
4) Avoid using hair care products with high alcohol content. These products can lead to damage, breakage and shedding.
5) Before washing your lace wig, remove all glue residues from your wig to prevent excess shedding. Letting the residue build up can lead to bald spots.
6) Let your wig air dry after washing. Heat from a hair dryer can split the knots which will lead to shedding. If you absolutely must use a hair dryer, make sure it's on a cooler setting.
7) When sleeping, wrap a silk or satin scarf around your head. This helps prevent friction, which is a major cause of shedding and tangling.
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Use the softeners on a regular basis to keep your natural hair fresh when weave for long periods of time.
Firstly fall it in the sink with water and put some 3-4 cups of the softeners. Then let sit for an hour and rinse it. After that use your shampoo and conditioner to wash it
If your hair has a mildew smell, try adding some of the softener directly to your scalp just a tiny bit in between tracks.
If using this for your hair weave, allow the hair to sink in a capful or two or three softener mixed with water, and ensure that you rinse well after because this eaves a film on the hair so it MUST be rinsed well.
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Although exterior paint and bodywork is often what draws attention to a hot rod or custom, the true extent of craftsmanship can often be found under the skin. The frame, engine, transmission, rear end, suspension and brakes often incorporate very unique touches, whether by choice or necessity. Particularly on 1920s and 1930s era cars, many of these greasy bits are exposed, and so great attention is often paid to making items such as axles, valve covers, air cleaners, bell housings, diff covers and even springs look as clean and presentable as the coachwork and interior. However, whether cleaning or painting, keeping the moving parts clean and protected requires a different approach than the body.
One of the biggest problems faced by hot rods that are driven is the accumulation of volatile materials on various parts of the vehicle's anatomy. This can range from road salt to mud, tar, oil, grease, anti-freeze and brake, power steering and transmission fluid, as well as heat generated from engine operation. Over time, any combination of these factors can cause all kinds of problems – everything from corroded exhaust headers and stained pipes to tarnished air-cleaners, peeling paint on engine blocks and water pumps. It can even cause more serious issues, like cracked rubber or hoses and even serious sheetmetal rust-through (like battery boxes, inner fenders and firewalls, often caused by seeping battery acid or leaked brake fluid). Think how many "nice" looking hot rods you've probably come across, only to find that the engine bay was crusty and corroded, or the suspension hardware tarnished, filthy and worn from lack of maintenance.
As hot rodding has evolved over the decades, more and more attention has been paid to details. The quality of cars being built, either professionally or by enthusiasts at home, is constantly improving, and what was considered acceptable in the early 1970s often isn't today. Moving and mechanical parts, in particular, come under much more scrutiny, and in order to ensure that they work and function correctly, they need to be maintained and protected.
In lock step with the advancing standards in hot rod construction and appearance, a number of companies have also been offering ever more sophisticated finishing techniques, designed to not only improve the looks of specific parts on our vehicles but also durability. Examples include specially-formulated paints for mechanical parts exposed to dirt, moisture and toxic substances, as well as clear coating and powder coating. The latter in particular has gained increasing acceptance among the hot rodding and car enthusiast community because it is relatively straightforward to apply, requires much less clean up and is more environmentally friendly than painting (particularly important since the Environmental Protection Agency has recently altered the standards and regulations for applying automotive paints to project vehicles).
What Is Powder Coating?
In essence, powder coating is the application of very fine, dry particles of pigment or resin that, via an electrostatic positive charge, are sprayed onto a surface that is negatively charged. This allows the particles to adhere to the surface until the coated object can be placed in an oven for baking. As the temperature increases, the particles fuse together (literally cure) to become a hard, durable shell coating that's highly resistant to scratching or contamination.
Powdercoating came into widespread use during the late 1960s, and most early applications were in heavy industry and commercial sectors such as aircraft or ship parts that were exposed to extremes of temperature or excessive amounts of salt water. Since then, it has become far more widespread and today is used in everything from kitchen utensils to household furniture and, of course, automotive applications. For hot rodders, powdercoating is becoming a preferred choice for finishing items such as intake manifolds, air cleaners, valve covers, water pumps, engine accessories, exhaust components, suspension parts, frames and differential covers. And while you can still farm out various components of your project to be powder coated professionally, it's now also possible to do it yourself, which can save you both time and money.
Do-It-Yourself Options
Making the task even easier for the do-it-yourself hot rod enthusiast is the availability of complete powder coating kits, like the Eastwood Company's Hot Coat system. It comes in two forms – Basic and Deluxe. The former includes an electrostatic air gun, powder reservoir and filter, plus a power control box that converts 110 volt A/C current to a minimum of 10,000 volts and includes a ground wire, a pressure regulator and air feed to hook up to a compressed air source and ½-lb. canister of gloss black powder. The Deluxe package includes all this, plus an extra cup of black, two additional colors, plus steel wire, high temperature masking tape and stoppers to prevent excess powder from getting in places it isn't wanted, like threads and gasket surfaces. In addition, there are over 50 different colors of powder available, so it's possible to paint any part of your hot rod in virtually any shade imaginable. According to Eastwood, all you need to start the powder coating process, in addition to the Deluxe kit, is access to a curing oven and a low-pressure compressed air source (between 5-8 psi).
Recently, Eastwood has also released a dual-voltage electrostatic gun that enables you to switch between 15,000 volts (more suitable for applying the powder coating to small parts), up to 25,000 volts, for covering larger areas such as frames and engine bays. Other companies that offer portable powder coating systems include Caswell Inc. and Chicago Electric Power Tools. Most of these kits sell for less than $300, which for the average enthusiast is money well spent.
We've touched a little on the advantages of powder coating already. When it comes to painting small parts and other greasy bits on your hot rod, it is very hard to beat powder coating in terms of time, cost and clean up. As long as the surface material of the part you are coating has been properly cleaned, there should be little or no problems. Using a mild alkali solution should help rid the surface of any remaining residues, such as grease, oil, and salt. When you apply the coating, the powder only needs to cover the surface of the part. Unlike paint, it won't run or drip, and you won't end up with an uneven finish (i.e. some areas of the part are more thickly coated than others). Compared to paint, once the powder has cured, it really does form a rock hard shell. You can try scraping it, scratching it or staining it, and as long as the bare surface of the part has been properly prepped, there should be no chafing or damaging of the finish. Powder coated bolts have been torqued with no damage to the surface, and engine parts have been coated with brake fluid and anti-freeze. A friend of the author powder coated the entire engine bay, chassis and most of the suspension of his Ford, and reported that all he has to do is spray on a little water, wipe off the residue and everything looks good as new. He's driven the car over 6000 miles since completion, and both under the hood and the frame look just as good as the day he finished it in his garage.
No Mess
Another great advantage to powder coating is that, because the granules are applied by electrostatic attraction, any existing material simply falls as dust. That means no drips or stains on the work surface or floor, and the excess can simply be brushed away. Unlike liquid finishes, which contain solvents to hold the paint particles together to coat a surface, the electrostatic bonding means there are no solvents required to coat the part and ensure the color sticks to the surface. Because of this, the risk of releasing Volatile Organic Compounds into the air is very minimal. It also means that no disposal of hazardous materials is required. In addition, if there is overspill, roughly 98 percent of the excess powder can actually be re-used, unlike solvent based paints.
Although the ease of application and minimal clean up make powder coating a very attractive option when finishing hot rod parts, the technology does still have a few drawbacks. For really fine detailing on specific parts, particularly interior trim pieces, or exterior details such as lamp housings, door handles, etc., it can be difficult to apply powder coating as a thin film. Below 60 microns, it is hard to achieve a complete coating of the surface due to the size of the particles. As a result, thin application of powder coating can often result in excessive amounts of orange peel, which partly explains why it is often used for parts requiring a thick coating to protect them from wear, such as engine components and frames.
Prep Is Essential
In order to achieve quality results, the surface of part you're planning to powder coat must be thoroughly cleaned of all deposits, solvents and foreign matter. This is essential to ensuring that the electrostatic bonding of the powder particles to the surface actually works, much in the same way that car body shells are dipped in electrolyte on the assembly line prior to the paint process. If the surface isn't clean, the particles simply won't attach to it and you'll be left with a patchy application of powder, no matter how much you've sprayed over the surface of the part. Also, depending on the material from which the part is made, care needs to be taken during the preparation surface. Parts can either be sprayed with degreaser, dipped in phosphate or sand or shot blasted. On many hot rod parts made from steel, such as frame cross-members, axle beams, control arms and even exhaust headers, shot blasting is often the most effective way of cleaning the surface prior to powder coating. Media blasting can also be used on glass and even some plastic surfaces prior to powder coating.
However, on softer materials such as aluminum, shot blasting can damage the surface, so it's more effective to dip or spray the part in phosphates to clean it and promote greater adhesion during the electrostatic bonding process. Also, because aluminum is porous, it is often pre-heated before powder coating to remove any contaminants contained within the part. Otherwise, once the part has been powder coated and cured, these contaminants will show through the powder coated surface.
Although powder coated finishes are far more durable than paint, over time, they can still break down. One of the biggest problems is repeated exposure to ultra violet light, which will eventually break down the powder coating, causing the finish to fade like many automotive paints. In addition, if this happens and you want to re-finish a specific powder coated part on your hot rod, the old coating can be very difficult to remove. Most solvent-based cleaners have little or no effect at removing hardened powder coated finishes, so the most effective way is by media blasting or using commercial grade sulfuric acid. However, both these methods can damage the surface and structure of the part itself if absolute care is not taken.
Final Note
Despite the drawbacks, it's very easy to see why powder coating is becoming so popular in the hot rod hobby. Given the seemingly ever-tightening environmental standards on painting and hazardous material use and disposal, powder coating, with its minimal clean up, lack of VOC emissions and reusability, makes a great deal of sense when coating and finishing many parts in a hot rod project. And although it isn't yet suitable for coating entire bodies, given the advances in powder coating technology in the last decade, perhaps a time will come when we will no longer need to use paint at all for finishing our favorite automotive custom projects.
The author and photographer would like to extend a very big thank you to Ray at Ray's Radiator and Hot Rod Shop in Warren, Michigan for his assistance with this article.
The Powder Coating Process
Before beginning the process of powder coating, there are several things to consider. First off, you need to have access to a decent sized oven. Some auto enthusiasts who have their own workshops or garages often have a regular oven installed in them. Even if you don't, make sure you have easy access to an oven, as it is an important part of the process. Larger ovens are also more versatile, especially if you're coating larger parts like I-beams, cross-members and even wheels.
You also need to have access to a 110-volt outlet supply to charge the gun and an air compressor. Also, you also need to make sure that the parts being coated are supported by a metal surface so they can be grounded –steel hangers or grilles are often used. Once you have, the process can begin.
As mentioned, the parts must be thoroughly cleaned to remove any residue such as dirt, oil, grease or wax and then dried before the powder coating process can begin. Once the parts are dry and have been hanged or supported, make sure you plug or mask off any areas on the part that you don't want to get covered in powder, specifically bolt holes, threads or gasket surfaces. Then, fill up the gun reservoir about ¾ full of the color powder you wish to use and screw it to the gun. Then, connect the air supply between the gun and compressor, setting it for a maximum of 8 psi. Plug in the electrical connector and switch on the 110-volt supply, and then connect the ground wire either to the steel hanger or grille supporting the part. Press the activation switch and the trigger on the gun. Carefully work your way across the part, coating inside edges first. Although it is much more difficult to cause runs in the surface than with paint, it is still possible, so try not to squirt too much powder on the part itself. Once the entire surface of the part has been coated in powder, release the trigger and turn off the voltage and air supply.
Examine the part under high intensity light. If you're satisfied, place the part in the oven, which has been preheated to approximately 450 degrees Fahrenheit, and bake it for approximately 5 minutes. This will ensure that the powder flows out. Then, cure the part in the oven for approximately 20 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure the powder turns into a hard, protective shell. During the curing process, the finish will change from a matte to a hard, glossy appearance. Once the 20 minutes are up, remove the part and let it cool. Then it's ready for installation.
Useful Sources
Eastwood Company
Ray's Radiator and Hot Rod Shop
Caswell Inc.
Given that most hot rodders like to use old cars as the foundation of their projects, many components required for the build will likely be showing the ravages of rust due to age and contamination by moisture and salt.
As with any coating, preparing the surface of the part is crucial to achieving good quality results. Here, a fender is sandblasted to remove any traces of rust, corrosion and blemishes.
Protective clothing is essential, including thick gloves, arm and neck covering and preferably a full head mask.
While some parts can simply be media blasted before the coating process, others need to be cleaned before applying the powder coat.
This long tube header is being spray cleaned. Many cast iron or steel parts with multiple bends and crevices can be cleaned using degreasers, then water, and then covered in phosphate to help the powder coat adhere to the surface. It must then be left to dry before the coating process can begin.
Some parts, particularly those made from softer metals, must be heated before powder coating in order to prevent contaminants within them from damaging the powder coating as it is cured. Preheating can also ensure that a part is completely dry after being chemically cleaned.
Now the actual powder coating can begin. The powder is forced through an air gun (also called a Corona gun) that uses an electrostatic positive charge to allow it to adhere to the surface being coated (which is grounded).
In automotive applications, powder coating is very good for use on items like valve covers, accessories and exhaust components like these long tube headers. Once it has cured, the coating is extremely hard and durable, with a much reduced risk of discoloration or damage. It can also be very easily cleaned, making it ideal for show cars that are regularly driven.
Once the parts have been coated, they are then placed in an oven. Initially, they are baked for approximately 5 minutes to ensure that any remaining powder flows out prior to curing.
Although this is an industrial-sized oven, powder coating can easily be done at the hobbyist level, and depending on the size of parts, a conventional oven will do. The oven needs to be heated to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and the parts cured for 20 minutes to achieve maximum results.
Powder coating can be used on any number of parts on your hot rod. On the front end of this project we can see that the headers, valve covers and even blower casing have been treated.
This upper control arm looks like a brand new piece, but unlike many steel items, the surface will not rust after a few months and it can be easily cleaned. Note the masked hole (powder coating can cause problems if it gets into areas needed for screws, bolts, bushings or gaskets).
Coil springs are a good candidate for powder coating, though care must be taken to ensure the entire surface is covered.
Intake manifolds are also become an increasingly popular item for powder coating, which helps preserve the finish. Traditionally painted intakes can become worn very quickly due to the wide range of temperatures resulting from the operation of an internal combustion engine.
More and more vehicle components are being powder coated today. Whereas once it might just have been the differential cover, the entire rear end assembly can now be treated.
And the finishing touch for many hot rod projects is a cool air cleaner. While many rodders use chrome or polished aluminum, a powder coated cleaner looks just as good and is easier to maintain.
Published Dec 7th, 2015


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Microsoft is reporting record revenue for the second quarter of its 2013 financial year. Performances were strong all around, with the Windows Division up 24 percent year on year.
Revenue was $21.456 billion, up three percent on the same quarter a year ago. Operating income was $7.771 billion, down three percent. Earnings per share also fell by three percent, at $0.76.
As is the norm for Microsoft financials at around the time of major product launches, there are substantial revenue deferrals in play that rejig the numbers a little. Both Windows 8 (launched last quarter) and Office 2013 (expected in coming weeks) went on sale before they were released. For example, anyone buying a PC with Windows 7 preinstalled in the final few months before Windows 8's release now qualifies for a Windows 8 license at no extra cost. A similar scheme is running for Office 2010 in the run-up to Office 2013's launch.
Microsoft's GAAP results defer revenue in the quarter that the sale is made until the product has been delivered. However, the company also releases non-GAAP numbers that recognize the deferred revenue immediately, so reflecting the money that the company has actually received. The GAAP results thus include some revenue that was taken during the last two quarters of Windows sales and held back, and exclude revenue for Windows 8 and Office 2013 licenses that still haven't shipped.
In these numbers, the company's revenue was $22.002 billion, up five percent from a year ago, its operating income was $8.317 billion, up four percent, and its EPS was $0.81, also up four percent.
The top performer was the Windows Division, reporting under its new name for the first time. Previously it was called "Windows and Windows Live Division." The new name reflects the termination of the "Windows Live" branding; it's also the division that houses Microsoft's Surface tablets. Revenue for the division was $5.881 billion, up 24 percent on a year ago; operating income was up 14 percent at $3.296 billion. However, there are some deferrals. $161 million of revenue last quarter was generated by Windows Upgrade Office sales and is now being deferred. $786 million was recognized, after having been previously deferred. Adjusting for the net revenue deferred gives a non-GAAP revenue of $5.259 billion, up 11 percent on a year ago.
Either way, this is a strong performance. Even with deferrals, revenue grew, outperforming the x86 market as a whole. The company didn't give any specific information about the sales performance of its Surface tablets and of Windows 8, saying only that "more than 60 million" licenses have been sold. It did, however, say non-OEM revenue (which includes Surface, retail upgrades, and volume licensing) grew by 40 percent. Some of this may have been stimulated by companies rushing to get volume licenses purchased prior to a new pricing scheme which Microsoft brought in at the end of last year.
Server and Tools division was up nine percent year on year, with revenue of $5.186 billion. Operating income was also up nine percent, at $2.121 billion. Microsoft showcased System Center revenue, up 18 percent, and SQL Server revenue, up 16 percent, as particular highlights. The division's revenue is still split 80:20 between products and services, with services a solid billion dollar a quarter operation.
Microsoft Business Division also had significant deferrals relating to Office 2013. Revenue was $5.691 billion, down 10 percent on a year ago, with operating income of $3.565 billion, down nine percent. However, there was considerable (deferred) Office Upgrade Offer and Office 2013 pre-sales revenue, amounting to $788 million. Include this and the revenue figure is $6,479 million, up three percent. There was some evidence here of the weaker PC market. Although software assurance revenue was up 10 percent, consumer/retail revenue was down two percent. Exchange, SharePoint, and Lync collectively grew double digits, with Lync alone growing by 35 percent.
Online Services Division is continuing its slow trudge towards profitability. Revenue was up 11 percent at $869 million, and losses were down 38 percent to $283 million. If the group can keep improving at this rate, it should attain profitability in the next couple of years.
The only division to show a worsening of its performance was the Entertainment and Devices Division. Unusually, this division also had revenue deferrals going on. Overall revenue was down 11 percent at $3.772 billion, although operating income rose 15 percent to $596 million. An additional $380 million for "Video Game Deferral" is being deferred, representing Halo 4 revenue. With that included, the division's revenue was down two percent, at $4,152. Unsurprisingly, in spite of it being the Christmas season, Xbox 360 sales were down year-on-year. Microsoft sold 5.9 million of them, 28 percent fewer than it sold 12 months ago, resulting in $1.1 billion less in Xbox 360 platform revenue. (This was only partially offset by increased Xbox Live revenue.) Windows Phone sales were up four times higher than some undisclosed number, Skype minutes were up 59 percent to 138 billion, and there are still over 40 million Xbox Live members.
Next quarter, Microsoft expects to recognize the remaining $1.1 billion related to Windows Upgrade Offer deferrals. The company also predicts growth across tablets, laptops, Ultrabooks, and all-in-ones thanks to Windows 8 and Windows RT.
Server and Tools product revenue should grow in the low teens and enterprise services revenue in the mid teens. Microsoft Business Division multi-year revenue is expected to grow by the low double digits, and transactional revenue is expected to outperform the x86 PC market. Growth in the high teens is also expected for Entertainment and Devices. The deferred revenue is expected to be recognized as the final parts of Halo 4 are delivered.
So Windows Division is back on top as Microsoft's top money-maker. As dependent as it is on the health of the PC market, it appears—so far—to be performing well. But the company is remaining tight-lipped about specifics. We still don't know how many Surfaces and Windows Phones have been sold. Until and unless the company has a truly bumper quarter and wants to boast about the numbers of both, we probably won't ever know.