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All photos courtesy OTAKyle Mathison, OTA's grower of the year(UPDATED COVERAGE, July 9) The Organic Trade Association has named Kyle Mathison, co-owner of Stemilt Growers, Wenatchee, Wash., as its organic farmer of the year.
In addition, the Brattleboro, Vt.-based association will present Arran and Ratana Stephens of Nature's Path Foods, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, with the Growing Organic Industry Award. Karen and Colin Archipley of Archi's Acres, Escondido, Calif., will receive the Rising Star Award.
The association will present the awards at the Natural Products Expo East at the Baltimore Museum of Industry, Sept. 25, according to a news release.
Mathison is a fourth-generation grower who began experimenting with organic production in the late 1980s. Eventually he became certified and farms with his two sons, growing apples, pears and cherries.
He was one of the first organic growers to adopt an integrated program in his orchards, using liquid fish oil to increase predator populations.
He also used augmentative releases of reared beneficial insects to reduce sprays and has developed a certified organic composting business, according to the OTA release.
Ratana and Arran Stephens, OTA's honorees for growing the organic industry.Mathison uses the compost on his orchards and sells it to other organic producers. He has served for several years on the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission, promoting solutions for organic production problems.
In honoring the Stephens couple with the award for growing the organic industry, OTA officials cited their purchase of 2,880 acres of organic farmland so they could partner with growers on a crop-share basis.
Their company, Nature's Path Foods Inc., employees more than 500 people in the U.S. and Canada.
They have also donated $20 million in food and cash to food banks and funded a scholarship through the Rodale Institute, according to OTA's release.
Dubbed as the rising stars in the organic community for 2013, the Archipley couple is being honored for founding the Veterans Sustainable Agriculture Training program at their organic hydroponic farm.
Karen and Colin Archipley, OTA's Rising Stars for 2013Colin Archipley is a U.S. Marine veteran, according to his company's website. More than 200 active duty military personnel and veterans have already been trained through the company's special program.
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Recently DC did a total reboot/relaunch, it annoyed a lot of people and a lot of people were excited. I'm a big fan of comics, personally I was pretty annoyed but now we're about five issues in so I figured I'd weigh in on it. However I don't just read DC so I figured I'd mention some other new books that have come out recently (some the same time as the DC relaunch, X-Men I'm looking at you).
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G.I. Joe (All titles) – IDW has a few G.I. Joe books going right now, all of them are incredible. I highly highly recommend them. These titles are some of my most anticipated to read every time a new one is coming.
Ghostbusters – A new Ghostbusters series started, it's on issue five now. A lot of people like it but personally I wasn't super big on it. It's alright but a real letdown. So far I'm still sticking with it but not too excited about new issues.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Ninja Turtles did a relaunch, much like G.I. Joe I've been a big fan since I was a kid. The new title is a little weird with some minor changes but it's good enough that I can just go with it. It's a great book that I'm always stoked to read. It starts at the beginning with an origin story, right now it seems like that has just about finished and it looks like they're going to get into some adventures soon.
(Favorite IDW titles, G.I. Joe (ALL), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)
Scarlet Spider – Scarlet Spider came around during the whole Spider-Man clone saga deal. I thought it was one of the few good things to come out of all that so I happy to see it come back in some form. The Scarlet Spider is a Parker clone, Kaine. Not a lot happens in the first issue, in fact nothing at all does, he doesn't even put on the spider suit, but I'm still looking forward to what's going to happen.
Wolverine & The X-Men Alpha & Omega – I don't know why they didn't just fit this into the 'Wolverine & The X-Men' title; it's basically a side story. It was a really good read, I'm not sure where they're going with this or how many issues but I'll be reading.
Avengers: X-Sanction – Not much to say about this, Cable is back and he's fighting the Avengers in order to save his daughter. Only two issues in and it's pretty awesome so far.
Carnage, U.S.A. – Another return to the Marvel universe, this time Carnage is back and he's taken over an entire town. The first issue was great, the second was a lot of build-up, I'm happy this is around; it looks like it's going to be great.
Avenging Spider-Man – I have no clue why this book was launched, they didn't need another Spider-Man title, but I'm not going to complain if they want to give me more Spider-Man either.
Magneto: Not a Hero – Magneto is getting blamed for acting like the old villainess Magneto even though he claims he isn't up to his old tricks. Turns out the Magneto clone, Joseph is back.
Deadpool Max 2 – I hated the first Deadpool Max run; it was in part responsible for me no longer liking Deadpool after being with him from day 1. But this new run is actually pretty good, it along with the stuff they've been doing in the regular Deadpool title has brought me back on board the Deadpool train.
Legion of Monsters – This book is kind of fun but is really seems like Marvel's answer to DC's Frankenstein, Agent Of S.H.A.D.E.. And I'd really just rather read that instead.
The Incredible Hulk – This is another one of Marvel's best going titles. Bruce Banner and the Hulk have separated. Hulk is trying to lead a quiet life and Bruce…well he's turned into a mad scientist. It's incredible.
Wolverine & the X-Men – So the X-Men split up, Wolverine took one team and Cyclops took one. The first issue of Wolverine & the X-Men was awesome, the second was pretty meh which really worried me but since then it's been smooth sailing. This title is really fun and interesting to read. Best thing out of the X-Men in quite some time.
Avengers 1959 – For some reason I really wanted to like this title, even though I really don't care for the Avengers. But this, much like any other Avengers book, just kind of bored me.
Uncanny X-Men – This is Cyclops' X-Men team, and it's pretty much exactly what it is, Cyclops' X-Men. It's really not that good, pretty boring. The only reason I keep reading it is in hopes that it gets better and the fact that he does have a few people on the team I really like.
Ultimate Comics Spider-Man – Spider-Man was the only thing about the Ultimate universe that I liked…and they killed him. They fucking killed Spider-Man! In his place they put some new kid that got bit by a spider in a slightly different way and he has different spider powers. I don't like this but I keep reading it to see where it goes. Mostly I just hate all the spider powers they gave him, I mean he can turn invisible! Where is the challenge going to be in fighting bad guys when you're invisible?? I'll continue to hate-read it until something breaks me and I stop or it actually gets good.
Ultimate Comics X-Men – The big pull for this was 'look we've got a Wolverine again', too bad it's not really Wolverine, and it's like the bootleg B-team Wolverine. The book itself doesn't really help things either, it's not really that entertaining or anything. Pretty much your standard Ultimate universe bullshit.
Captain America – Captain America is another comic hero that everyone seemed to love that I just never gave a fuck about. His books were never great to me or anything. When they started this new run I decided to check it out, just because I'm a damn comic nerd. Oddly enough, I'm really enjoying the hell out of this. I won't say it's turned me into a Captain America fan, but I will tell people I read this comic.
Fear Itself: The Fearless – Fear Itself is another Marvel big event, it seems like they just go from one to another, and most of them suck. Well if you thought the last three big events sucked, you haven't seen anything yet. Fear Itself is awful, and this is as well. The new issue at least had a pretty fun Wolverine fight.
The Punisher – I've always liked the Punisher, he seemed to be in a slump for a while but with this new run (and the new Punisher Max) he really seems to have pulled out of the dive. This is a great title; I enjoy the hell out of it.
Ghost Rider – A new Ghost Rider is on the scene, no longer the one we've known for years, now there's a woman in the bike seat. I wasn't sure how I was going to feel about a new Ghost Rider, but I was pretty sure I'd hate it. Turns out it's not that bad, this run started out pretty strong, recently it's started to go to a meh slump, but overall this isn't a bad title. It's got its good and its bad issues but I guess that's what happens with Ghost Rider anyway.
Moon Knight – Moon Knight is a character that flew under the radar for me for a long time. He was kind of just there; I liked him alright but never really followed him. Until the last run, it was fucking incredible; it turned me into a giant Moon Knight fan. When I heard he was getting another title I was pretty stoked. We're nine issues in and it isn't as good as the last series but it's still pretty awesome. You've got Moon Knight being insane and taking care of business, it's a great read.
Venom – A new spin on an old character. Flash Thompson (now with no legs) has the Venom suit. It's being used as a military weapon. Basically they put it on him, he goes on black-op missions, and it's pretty fucking cool. The whole look of Venom is different, with a more soldier look thanks to Flash, but as he loses control sometimes you can see the old Venom for a second. I love the fuck out of this book.
FF – Once the Human Torch died they renamed the Fantastic Four; however it didn't do much for the title. This is one of those titles where I like the people involved but it just doesn't come together as a very interesting read.
Daken: Dark Wolverine – Daken is another Wolverine spin-off character, I never really cared for him until I started reading this title. It fleshed out the character more than just 'bad guy Wolverine' and now I really enjoy him and the book.
Uncanny X-Force – This is, without a doubt the best book that Marvel has. Twenty issues in and every one of them has been incredible. Uncanny X-Force is pretty much as black-ops X team that goes out and permanently eliminates any problems that they need to. The team is Archangel, Deadpool, Fantomex, Psylocke, and Wolverine, so as you can imagine, it's pretty badass. I can't recommend this book enough; it's one of the best comics out there right now.
X-23 – I've always liked the character of X-23, even though she was another 'Wolverine spin-off' she was at least interesting. I've read all the mini-series and everything and was happy to hear she finally got her own book. It's been great, except the last few issues have kind of gone in a slump, which is a real shame especially since I hear it's coming to an end very soon.
Punisher Max – This book is incredible, it's exactly what the Punisher should be. Violent, angry and awesome. The stories are very well written too so it's not just the insane over the top violence that pulls you in, you need to keep reading to find out where things are going. This is the best the Punisher has been in years.
(Favorite Marvel titles Incredible Hulk, Venom, Uncanny X-Force, Punisher Max, All Spider-Man books)


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Cage Fighter Felice Herrig kicks, punches, grapples and clinches her way to victory.
A bell sounds at the start of the third and final round. Felice Herrig stares at her opponent, a redhead with tattoos covering her arms and chest, as they circle each other inside the caged ring. With her blonde hair in tightly braided cornrows and her white shirt spotted with reddish pink liquid, Ms. Herrig looks calm and focused. Her first jab throws her opponent off balance; the five-minute period flies by. "Forty seconds," shouts a coach outside the chain link fence. In seconds, the redhead is on her back with Ms. Herrig straddling her with a solid under hook. "Take down!" shouts the referee. The final bell rings. In victory, Felice Herrig jumps to her feet and the referee pulls her right arm into the air.
In the women's mixed martial arts world, LBD doesn't mean little black dress. It stands for Lil Bull Dog, the fight name that Ms. Herrig received on her tenth fight. "My coaches say I have one speed – and that's to move forward," she says. "So it stuck. I love it."
In fighting, names aren't given. They're earned. Currently ranked number two in the world in the International Kickboxing Federation (IKF) Pro Women's Muay Thai Bantamweight Division, with six national titles in kickboxing and Muay Thai, and an actual Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 video game character based on her, it's clear this fighter has worked hard for her title.
Naturally strong and athletic, fighting was a sport in which Ms. Herrig knew she'd succeed. But it wasn't until age 18, with money saved, that she could try her abilities at kickboxing. Three shorts months later, she had her very first fight. "I've been non-stop ever since. I haven't skipped a beat," says the 27-year-old from Crystal Lake. "I've dedicated my life to this sport."
Karate soon turned into kickboxing, then Muay Thai, and finally her current style – mixed martial arts, or MMA. An MMA fighter utilizes all the traditional components – kicks, punches, elbows, knees, clinches – but adds elements of wrestling and Jiu Jitsu, including submissions, take downs and grappling.
It also adds the ultimate stage factor: the cage. Instead of being surrounded by bouncy, elastic ropes like a boxing ring, fighters are enclosed in an unforgiving, six-foot tall, metal chain-link fence.
"When I was just kickboxing I knew, 'Ok, I can kick and punch.' When I do Jiu Jitsu tournaments, I know I can only grapple and work submissions," Ms. Herrig says. "But in MMA, everything goes. You have to be ready for anything."
Although she likes to fight, Ms. Herrig only averages about four fights a year. The higher a fighter climbs through the professional fight ranks, fewer opponents are willing to fight. And because fewer women than men compete at elite levels, it makes female fighters even harder to come by.
"It's frustrating because it limits me," adds Ms. Herrig. She also points out that women in the sport aren't taken as seriously as men. "A lot of the bigger shows and channels don't have female fights," she says. "We don't get as much exposure."
Nevertheless, Ms. Herrig continues to train daily. When there's a fight approaching, that means two to three times a day at the gym. "I don't have much of social life," admits Ms. Herrig. "Training is my job."
When Ms. Herrig first started fighting, she told herself she'd retire after 100 fights. Nine years later, she has 40 fights under belt, and doesn't see her goal becoming a reality. "My heart is in fighting," she says. "I love to compete and strive to be the best, but the wear and tear on my body is starting to catch up."
When the training and time in the ring ends, Ms. Herrig plans to fulfill her dream of becoming an actress. "In the next few years, you'll probably see me playing action roles in movies," she predicts.
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hizzy_gaza Posts: 1The diagnostic reading comes out saying that there is a problem with the catalytic converter. This was seven months ago....the car runs fine but the inspection is due next month. The check engine light has remained on throughout this time however it has never blinked but disappeared from time to time for a short while. Is there a sensor around the catalytic converter, and if so could this be the reason for the check engine light? Thanks to anyone who takes the time to read and respond...
bpeebles Posts: 4,085It is the -CODE- which comes out as being a problem with the catalytic converter.
Have you run the actual "catalytic converter diagnostics" to see what that tells you?
.... I am assuming since you know what code is causing the CEL, that you are using VAGCOM or somthing simular.
If you are not using an engine diagnostics tool such as VAGCOM.... I strongly suggest you locate one of the many generous VAGCOM owners who are more than happy to hook up your car and run some of the diagnostics.
There are several websites that have State-by-State listings of VAGCOM owners. -
igallwas Posts: 3Hi, I put a LOT of miles on my call (all highway). I have a 2003 VW Golf with 109k miles on it. It's timing belt time, right? Dealer said to do it at 105k miles. Question: Do I have to have the dealer do it? My guys at Merlin said they can do it (one of them used to work at VW), but was honest and said he's only done 2 timing belts. Makes me nervous. I live in Palatine, IL. Any suggestions? Going to cost a lot huh? Also, is there any other major stuff I need to do now? I did the spark plugs at 40k miles. I change the oil regularly and that's about it...oh...and did brakes about a year or 2 ago and they are fine. THANK YOU! I'm a girl living in a mans world...just kidding!
bpeebles Posts: 4,085You did not mention which of the 3 gasoline VW engines you have in your Gulf but my answer below goes for any of them.
Along with TimingBelt, there are a number of other things that should be changed at same time. (they may not go another 100K miles and if they fail, you have to do the TB all over again)
These other items include;
*)TB tensionor/pully
*)WaterPump (some folks opt to install METAL IMPELLER wp)
*)Oil Seals (crankshaft & camshaft)
*) Serpentine belt
You should pull out the phonebook and make a bunch of calls to various shops. Look for shops that claim to specialize in European vehicles.
Ask pertinent questions like;
*) How many VW TB they changed last month?
*) What other items do THEY recommend replacing at same time? (if they do not mention the above, be wary) -
igallwas Posts: 3Hi Everyone,
Just want to thank everyone for all their help in the past!
Is replacing the spark plugs on my 2003 VW Golf 2.0L engine a big deal? Can I have my parents small town Mechanic do it who doesn't have really any experience with VW's? He's VERY honest and VERY reliable unlike most of the guys I've found around here in Chicago suburbs. Plus he's a TON cheaper. He thinks he can do it no problem. He turned me down when I asked him to do the timing belt, so I think I can trust he won't bite off more then he can chew. He is extremly smart about engines and cars and is known to fix about anything...
Anyone think this is a really bad idea? Or have any pointers? I haven't had the plugs chanced since my 40k tune up. I got all the belts done (timing belt, some other ones I don't even know what they do but they said they needed to be changed)...
Just trying to make it last, cause lord knows we can't afford a new car!
Isa -
bpeebles Posts: 4,085Any competent mechanicaly-minded persons with a swivel-head ratchet extension should have no troubles replacing sparkplugs in a 2.0L VW engine.
The maint points are;
*) Do not pull on the sparkplug wires to remove them from the plugs.
*) Clean area where sparkplugs are BEFORE removing so no crud drops into engine.
*)Aluminum heads tend to seeze to the sparkplugs... be careful and use some kind of lube while removing.
*)Use only BOSCH sparkplugs in a VW. (BOSCH invented the sparkplug!!)
*)Apply antiseze to the new plug threads -
eclampitt Posts: 1Okay so i have a 2002 volkswagen golf 2.0L it has 126,000 miles on it and today the blinker decided to start acting weird.
so here is the issue i turn the blinker on to turn and when i turn and it does the automatic shut off (or even if i turn it off) it will keep making the noise but faster, mind you the blinker is off!! what is going on? i just got the thing like six months ago :mad: :confuse: -
dgriffiths Posts: 1Hi Flyer!
I have an issue with my drivers side interior door handle. It works in as much it still activates the door lock. Trouble is it dosn't return to it's "flush position", and flaps about annoyingly....there must be a return spring that has gone or become detatched.
How do I get at it to have a look? has the entire door panel got to come off?
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bpeebles Posts: 4,085Even if there WAS a drain petcock on the radiator or you get the lower hose off... you may not get all the antifreeze out because the thermostat may hold most of the antifreeze inside the engine. (You will only drain the radiator.)
Removing the thermostat is the best way to get it all out. Then install new thermostat and refill with new antifreeze. -
herbh1 Posts: 2Didn't realize how old your post was, but I can tell you what the Bentley manual says and a little more. These cars are hard to drain and maybe even harder to re-fill. The manual says to drain by removing connections at the water (coolant) pump. There are three connections at the pump. The lowest is not a hose that clamps onto a bib, but is an o-ring sealed connection to the thermostat cover at the bottom of the pump. There's a wire retaining clip visiblly protruding, and supposedly you can pull that clip out and then break the joint -- after first being sure you have a new o-ring to replace the existing one. Before beginning, you put the heater control on the dashboard to the full heat position and you remove the cover from the plastic globe expansoin chamber where coolant is normally added.
That's not all. You also disconnect the middle hose connection from the water pump, and that's pretty hard to get to. You may get more of the coolant out, once the connections are broken, by blowing air into that expansion chamber. The thermostat can be removed, but you probably will have to drop the power steering pump down a little after loosening a good number of bolts.
Refilling the system is possibly harder than draining it. You will probably have to remove the TOP radiator hose connection -- loosen it enough to open a crack that will vent the air from the radiator, before you can get enough coolant into the system. I have one of the special radiator hose clip pliers and would not try to get by without it. -
grimmo01 Posts: 1Hello everyone, just after a bit of help!!
I have a T reg vw golf which i am in the process of selling but before i do i need to fix or replace the dial that that changes where the heat is directed eg windscreen,feet or both, i turn the dial but i doesnt do anything seems to just turn around! Now i dont know if its broken or what but what do i do to fix this problem.
Hope someone understands what i mean!!!
Any help would be great.
Adam -
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bpeebles Posts: 4,085The thermostat on VW 4-cyliner water-cooled engines has been in the same place since the 1980s. (That is because the engine has not changed much.. it is basically the same engine-block) When you have a good engine deesign, there is no need to change it much.
Since this is a "bypass" type of cooling system , the thermostat is where the LOWER radiator hose connects to the engine-side.
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Prior to joining the GSU staff, he served as the head golf professional and assistant general manager at Horseleg Plantation County Club (Rome, Ga.). At Horseleg, Horton managed all golf operations and assisted the general manager in supervising department heads and employees for golf, swimming, tennis and fitness. Horton developed and oversaw a Ladies Golf Association and Junior Golf Academy in addition to managing the Men's and Senior's Golf Associations.
A native of Clayton, Ga., Horton is married to the former Sydnie Brianne Ruland of Rome, GA. They have one son, Griffin, who was born in January of 2011.


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- "Welcome my friends! Thirteen years it's been, and yet, here you stand before me as though it were only yesterday. I confess myself... disappointed. Not one of you tried to find me... Crabbe! Macnair! Goyle!"
- —Voldemort greeting his Death Eaters in the Little Hangleton graveyard.[src]
Mr Goyle was a pure-blood wizard, Death Eater, husband of Mrs Goyle and the father of Gregory. Goyle fought during the First Wizarding War. He didn't search for Lord Voldemort after his first downfall, but this was forgiven in 1995, after Voldemort's return at the Little Hangleton graveyard, in which Goyle was present. Goyle possibly fought at several battles of the Second Wizarding War, including the Battle of Hogwarts. After the battle and Voldemort's final defeat, Goyle was presumably killed or imprisoned in Azkaban.
First Wizarding War
Goyle was a Death Eater during the First Wizarding War and was loyal to his master up until his downfall, when Goyle managed to avoid Azkaban. Around the downfall of Voldemort, Goyle and his wife had a baby boy, Gregory Goyle, who would be educated at Hogwarts from 1991 to 1998, and be friends with Vincent Crabbe and Draco Malfoy.
Second Wizarding War
Goyle was one of the few Death Eaters who returned to Lord Voldemort when he rose to power again in 1995. Voldemort was displeased when he learned that Goyle did not attempt to find him, but Goyle was forgiven. It is most likely that he fought in several battles during the Second Wizarding War, including the Battle of Hogwarts.
- "My father reckons your aunt's a troublemaker, someone will teach her a lesson!"
- —Gregory Goyle mentioning his father to Susan Bones.[src]
During the 1995-1996 school year, Goyle's son, Gregory, and Crabbe's son, Vincent, both cornered Susan Bones, and Gregory told her that his father thought that her aunt Amelia Bones was a trouble-maker.
After Voldemort's final defeat, Goyle was presumably imprisoned in Azkaban.
Behind the scenes
- It is not specified if Goyle attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
- Goyle's only specified appearance is in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. It is unverified if he participated in any of the later events of the Second Wizarding War.
- In the film adaption of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Goyle is played by Richard Rosson.
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)[1]
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game) (Mentioned only)
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
Notes and references
- ↑ Despite this character not actually being identified in the film, there were more than ten Death Eaters during the battle.
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Leader: Lord Voldemort | ||||
Death Eaters: Alecto Carrow | Amycus Carrow | Antonin Dolohov | Augustus Rookwood | Avery (I) | Avery (II) | Barty Crouch Jr. | Bellatrix Lestrange | Crabbe | Evan Rosier | Gibbon | Goyle | Jugson | Lestrange | Mulciber (I) | Mulciber (II) | Nott | Rabastan Lestrange | Rodolphus Lestrange | Rosier | Selwyn | Thorfinn Rowle | Travers | Walden Macnair | Wilkes | Yaxley | ||||
Death Eaters who Defected: Draco Malfoy | Igor Karkaroff | Lucius Malfoy | Peter Pettigrew | Regulus Black | Severus Snape | ||||
Death Eaters' allies: Vincent Crabbe | Golgomath | Gregory Goyle | Fenrir Greyback | Narcissa Malfoy (defected) | Quirinus Quirrell | Scabior | Dolores Umbridge | ||||
Other affiliations: Dementors | Giants (Golgomath's control) | Muggle-Born Registration Commission | Snatchers | Werewolves |


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Thursday, September 11, 2008
September Hauls; Avon, WnW, Target, & Coastal Scents
Avon: Magix Face Perfector (primer) & they were suppose to send a lipliner but they sent a eyeliner. Oh well.
All of this from the dollar section at Target, except the WnW liquid liner which I am loving.
I am giving these to my neices at Christmas. Yes, I am already Christmas shopping in September. Its never too soon to start. Anyhow these are lotions with glitter in them. Fun!
Oh Lord, I used the vanilla bath salts in the bath last night, it smells sooooooo gooooooood! Can't wait to try the strawberry. These were going to be Christmas gifts to, but I am keeping them and will probably buy back ups.
Isn't the headband adorable? The scrunchy backs came in a pack of 6, I'm wearing two silver ones right now.
Coastal Scents: Empty 15 well palette and the blending & crease brush.
The C200 is "suppose" to be the MAC 224 dupe. Idk if it is but its pretty soft. More on these once I've used them a bit. BTW you can also get these at CrownBrush.biz (which is where CS gets them)
I was surprised at how small this is. It looks bigger in the videos I've seen.
Now I have the palette, but nothing with which to press my poor e/s with!
6 comments:
- Vanessa said...
OOH! I got the AVON Face Perfector too, I am not fond of the smell, but it's a decent primer! Reese Witherspoon can sell me anything! LOL
- September 11, 2008 at 4:18 PM
You can use alcohol to press you e/s. Unless you don't have alcohol?? Everyone has it... no? lol ...
- September 11, 2008 at 5:26 PM
- iamgrape1119 said...
You are SOOOOO CUTE!!! OMG! Squish!
- September 11, 2008 at 6:09 PM
- Katrina said...
Vanessa: I don't really like the smell either, but at least it doesn't last long. Reese could sell me anything too, lol.
Anonymous: Just alcohol works on MAC pigments, but I think most mineral pigments need a binder like glycerin, which I haven't found at a store yet.
iamgrape: Squish back at you, lol! - September 11, 2008 at 8:38 PM
- Alyssa said...
You're so adorable and have a cute voice! :)
- September 11, 2008 at 9:36 PM
- Connie said...
Those glitter lotions look so yummy! and only a dollar?! makes me really bummed that we don't gave Target here. I just got those two coastalscents brushes too. They're pretty decent! I prefer the black one because I have a teeny crease.
- September 12, 2008 at 2:21 AM


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