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Let's talk about something big for a moment. Like an aircraft carrier. Something like the USS Ronald Reagan for instance: 95,000 tonnes, 332.8 metres long, twin Westinghouse A4W nuclear reactors and four steam turbines… yeah, it's big.
Now just hold that thought a moment because I think I have been driving the automotive equivalent of the USS 'Ronnie'. Let me introduce you to the Volkswagen R50 Touareg.
Big, badass and beautiful, one hour behind the wheel of Volkswagen's ultimate SUV will have you spoiled forever. Sure, it weighs 94,998 tonnes less than the Reagan, but its power and presence is irresistible. Behind the wheel, you begin to find the inner megalomaniac… and you'll start thinking it might be time to trample Tasmania, or tow it further out to sea.
That's the kind of power it's got.
Have a look at the numbers: the R50 boasts the big daddy of diesels, a 5.0-litre bi-turbo V10, with 258kW and 850Nm of torque; it's a bona fide nuclear bloody reactor. Haul? Does J-Lo have a big arse? The R50's engine is a fettled version of the standard Touareg's V10 diesel that manages a respectable 230kW and 750Nm before the 'R' wand is waved over it.
Of course, all that engine – let's face it, it's truck size – and a comprehensive array of standard equipment, means that the R50 is a hefty beast with a kerb weight of 2642kgs. You'll be thinking then that all that weight slung between the wheels will mean blunt performance, the thirst of a camel and the handling of a drunken sailor; but you'd be dead wrong.
The Reagan can handle a full rudder turn at max speed - that's 95,000 tonnes at around 60km/h -resulting in a 15 degree tilt of the deck. Likewise, the R50 similarly challenges the laws of physics when punted hard into a corner; in fact the handling is astounding for a large SUV.
The Reagan is a floating airport, the R50 Touareg can tow a Boeing 747...
But it's no crude beast of burden; the R50 is also a technological tour-de-force. Settle behind the wheel, adjust the infinitely variable electric seats, set the four-zone climate control, load up the CD stacker, fire up the 10 speaker Dynaudio stereo and just revel a moment in the soft Nappa leather opulence. If you have to spend a few hours on the Captain's bridge, it might as well be a comfortable one.
Before moving off, select your choice of three suspension settings, comfort, normal or sport, a process handled by Volkswagen's Continuous Damping Control (CDC) system. Your selection determines the R50's damper settings and ride height, which is controlled by the air suspension (and yes, you do notice the difference).
Comfort is the pick of the settings for everyday work (I'm a comfort kind of guy, so that's the one I chose for most of my driving in the R50), but all three settings are well sorted and have their uses.
On suburban roads, the R50 is a surprise package in a number of ways. Any car with 850Nm on tap induces a certain amount of awe, even before pushing the start button. Our home grown 6.2-litre V8 HSV's can only manage 550Nm and they are suitably quick, so my expectations of the hi-po Touareg were significant.
The R50 didn't disappoint.
Give the right pedal a decent prod and the effect is almost immediate. The big diesel's twin huffers pile on the boost in an instant and you ride a ferocious wave of torque. All 2.6 tonnes of R50 is shot down the road in a manner that simply messes with the head. On the flat, or up a hill, the effect is the same. The R50 under full noise from a standstill pins you to your seat: the torque off the line, combined with AWD, creates its own gravity field. According to Volkswagen, the R50 will belt from 0-100km/h in 6.8 seconds. I tried it once or twice... and then again just for good measure, and while I can't confirm the official numbers (our Correvit timing equipment is still on layby) my 'seat of the pants' un-timed performance runs confirmed that the R50 is bloody quick.
The excellent ZF six-speed auto has a choice of normal or sport modes and gears can be manually selected via steering column mounted paddles, which, in the R50's case, are the same metal ones that you will find in a Lamborghini Gallardo. To be honest, paddle shifts in an SUV (or any car for that matter) just don't seem right to me, so after making sure they worked (they do), I left them alone. Unfortunately, their placement makes finding the indicator stalk a little difficult for first time R50 drivers, but you soon adjust.
My week with the R50 was a big one. Having recently returned from a weekend away with the TRD HiLux, (a vehicle that is intended for off-road use), it is quite clear that Volkswagen has not targeted this section of the market with the R50. The 21-inch wheels, shod with 295/35 R21 Michelin Latitude Sport high-performance rubber is the most obvious clue, should commonsense be in short supply.
What the R50 does purport to offer is big 'petrol-engine like' performance and cruising ability, genuine on-road handling, all combined with the efficiency benefits of a diesel. A Porsche Cayenne Turbo for the value conscious and environmentally sensitive – maybe?
A serious road trip was required to put things to the test.
Now, I am a big fan of the road-trip. It's not just the McDonald's breakfasts and bad roadhouse coffees that make a good one either, it's that oneness between car and driver, having the time to really get the feel of a car, learn its quirks. The plan was to head out of Melbourne down the Western Highway towards Adelaide and then head south for Victor Harbour on the coast, via the Langhorne Creek wine district.
All up, around a 2000km round trip that would provide a good combination of highway miles and winding country roads. Of course, in Australia that also means plenty of trucks, grey nomads (and their caravans), changing speed limits and radar traps. Needless to say the cruise control was going to be a licence saver.
Heading out of Melbourne with a full tank of diesel, I cleared the outer suburbs and the R50 settled into a rhythm, loping along at the legal limit. Unlike most smaller capacity diesels, the R50's V10 settled well into the lower rev range at highway speeds, unfussed and quiet. With the cruise control on, the torque from the big diesel saw the R50 taking the long steep hills between Anthony's Cutting and the Daylesford turn-off in its stride. No need to drop out of sixth gear when you're packing 850Nm.
No-one is going to tell you that the drive between Melbourne and Adelaide is a scenic one, and for good reason – it isn't. There are infuriating interruptions from little towns (with 80km/h speed limits) and, being single lane carriageway most of the way, the trucks and slower drivers can be hard work (or a fun-filled challenge, depending on your point of view and the car you're driving). Line the R50 up, drop in back to fifth manually, open the taps and even 18 wheelers are dispatched, calmly, quickly and most importantly safely. Power, or in the R50's case, an abundance of torque, really is a safety feature on the open road.
Seven hours down the road and I was still feeling comfortable and alert, the R50 had proven its worth as a comfortable highway cruiser. Getting to Tailem Bend is easy, but cutting through the back way to Victor Harbour was going to require some directional assistance. Not one for reading instruction manuals, it was comforting to find that the R50 has one of the most intuitive satellite navigation systems that I've ever come across – one of the many features that make up the excellent RNS 510 touch screen system. A simple setup procedure soon saw the destination plugged in and a pleasant female voice guiding me to Victor Harbour, skirting the Langhorne Creek wine region.
Winding, hilly and narrow pock-marked roads were now the order of the day and an opportunity to test the R50 on roads better suited to well-sorted performance sedans. Hunkered down in sport mode, the R50's suspension is noticeably firmer, the body roll noticeably reduced and the possibility of losing your licence noticeably higher. You can feel the 21-inch wheels thumping over imperfections in sport mode, but the trade-off is in the R50's ability to take a bend. It is so sure-footed and planted in the way it feels, that you forget you are driving an SUV – the handling is performance car like. Rolling hills, sweeping bends and crappy road surfaces tested the R50's mettle and it took it all in its stride, torque on tap for the uphills and a touch of understeer on the tighter bends on the rare occasion that I was brave enough to test its prodigious limits.
Even a biker on an old Ducati took an interest in the R50 as it stormed past. Catching up, he was content to slot in behind and watch the R50 carving up the curves, in a way that no 2.6 tonne SUV has any right to. Parting ways eventually at a Y-junction, he signalled his approval with a thumbs up.
The R50's brakes are worthy of a mention, to put it simply they are massive, more akin to something you expect to see on a GT2 Porsche, rather than a fancy family hauler. However, even brakes as big as the R50's have their work cut out for them. You can feel them working hard and the harder you work them the less effective they feel. There is no getting around the fact that 2.6 tonnes is - well - 2.6 tonnes.
Out on the track (don't laugh, this R50 sported four nicely feathered tyres and a curbed rim, from a recent VW R-Series press day at Phillip Island), I'd expect the brakes to be the weak point, despite their impressive proportions.
Performance car enthusiasts will find it takes a while to adjust to the one missing ingredient; an exotic exhaust note. The R50 has what is best described as a diesel locomotive feel to it. At idle there is little diesel clatter, instead the big alloy 5-litre oiler emits a mechanical whirr, like a pint-sized locomotive idling in the shunting yard. Under the whip, the mechanical whirring transforms into a purposeful roar. It's by no means unpleasant, but if you are used to large capacity high performance petrol powered cars, then it will take some getting used to.
The best part of a day and 800klms later I arrived in Victor Harbour. The entire trip had been made without stopping for fuel, in fact the R50 returned an average of 10.4 L/100km over the course of the week that it was in my care. Astounding fuel economy given the performance, size and weight of the R50.
Priced at $134,990 'off the rack', the R50 rather oddly represents some kind of performance SUV bargain. Sure, you can buy quicker European SUVs; Porsche's Cayenne Turbo and BMW's X5 4.8-litre V8 will show the R50 a clean set of heels. Closer to home, our own Ford Territory Turbo is also quicker.
But there is nothing that comes close to offering the R50's enthralling blend of 'tough as nails' looks, stump-pulling torque and wonderful on-road dynamics (all the while sipping rather than slurping the good oil). It's the smart answer for those looking for a European performance SUV that combines style with substance and performance with efficiency.
Outrageous in concept and execution, the R50 is a belter.
The Last Word
"The R50 is a hoot. With that much diesel under the bonnet you'll be able to slip on a blue singlet and some stubbies, bolt on an air-horn and hang out in roadhouse restaurants."
- Aggressive styling
- Massive torque
- Car-like handling
- On-Road presence
- Brutal acceleration
- Superb (optional) stereo and sat nav system
- Fuel efficiency
- Buying new tyres would be a bummer
Price of standard Touareg R50 - $134,990
Price as tested - $147,660
Options fitted to test vehicle
- Dynaudio 600W premium audio with 10 channel amplifier and
10 speakers - $2,690
- Automatic opening and closing tailgate via remote and button on
tailgate - $1,490
- Electric glass sunroof, slide and tilt adjustable with sunblind - $2,290
- Satellite navigation system (RNS510) with rear view camera - $6,200
|10 cyl 'V' bi-turbo diesel
|Cubic capacity
|litres/cc 5.0/4921
|Bore/stoke, mm
|Max power, kW @ rpm
|258 @ 3500
|Max torque, Nm @ rpm
|850 @ 2000
|Compression ratio
|Fuel system
|Bosch EDC 16 with unit injectors (Pumpe Düse)
|Ignition system
|Emission level
|CO2 emission
|333 g/km
|Fuel type
|4XMOTION four-wheel-drive
|6 speed Tiptronic automatic with Dynamic Selection Program (DSP)
|Air suspension with 3 damper settings: Automatic, Sport & Comfort
|Variable ride height
|• Loading level 140mm
• Road level 195mm
• Off-road level 220mm
• Extra level 280mm
|Low range gear ratio
|0 – 100km/h, seconds 6.8
|Fuel consumption
|Combined, L/100km 12.6
|Fuel tank capacity
|100 Litres
|Tare Mass
|2532 kg
|Towing Capacity Braked
|3500 kg
|Towing Capacity Unbraked
|750 kg
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- Nice review TMR!
On the R50, I took a good look at one in a carpark not long ago, and I reckon those brake calipers are indeed from a high-end Porsche. They look pretty much identical in size and shape to the ones on a GT3. I guess the R50 needs them though, being 2.5+ tonne and all
- How does the R50 Touareg stack up against the top of the line Range Rover?
I'm looking at performance, fuel consumption, build quality, reliability and handling?
Also, is the cuurent 2009 Touareg going to stay current for a while yet or will we see a model change shortly?
And, on the Range Rover, is ther a new model coming out to compete with the R50?
Thanks Heaps
Just about to order a new R50 or similar and i need some assistance and guidance
- I had the same delemma. I took delivery of a new R50 in November last year. Huge bang for buck at this end of the market , and you will bank $30,000 in the glove box for fuel and maintenance as a comparison to the Rangie. Both will be worth roughly the same in 4 years. My economy is outstanding. Average 9.6l/ 100klm - all from a mightly V10 and power to give the X5 V8 petrol or Porsche a run for their money. I added a power tail gate, upgraded Audio, rear TV's/ DVD's, 5 year warranty (that the others wouldnt) ... the decision in the end - easy for my light off road or irregular towing use. Great performer. Just watch the rubber - at $1000 a corner its something to bear in mind and look after. It all bils down to use. Are you taking a $140k vehicle off road regularly in the rought stuff - Go Rangie - if you are in the 98% - go VW and bank the difference.
- well this is a big machine, I am not so much into cars but is time to open my eyes and invest in true treasure like this .. Money should not be a factor to determine what we want and love in life.
This is my Graduation gift for 2010 !! this is the one


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I hate to admit it to myself and to others, but I really did just ruin a small pillow top by machine quilting it. You read correctly: I ruined a perfectly nice piece of patchwork. The stitching is crooked, the thread is blah, the quilting takes away from the design rather than enhancing it, and the workmanship is not the best. I can only blame myself--I achieved lack-luster results all because I didn't follow my own self-imposed "rules" for quilting.
So are there really rules for machine quilting? Maybe not hard-and-fast rules, but when I do follow a few guidelines I get better results. And this time, I think I broke every single one of them.
My own internal checklist has me answer a few simple questions before I get started.
1. Plan the design before you start. If I had taken a few minutes to relate the quilting pattern to the quilt top, the overall result would have been significantly better. Fill an extra bobbin or two. This ensures there is enough thread for the project and minimizes stopping and starting as you wind bobbins and rethread your machine.2. Practice on a small quilt sandwich before quilting on the final project. 10 minutes of practice usually gets me "in the groove" to stitch any design with confidence. Instead, I practiced on my project, and the results are inconsistent design details and stitch length.3. Pull the bobbin thread to the top to avoid unsightly nests underneath your work. Ugh, that happened twice.4. Always move the work away from you so you can see where you are going. I got lazy and tried to quilt by moving the work toward me on alternating rows of quilting. The results speak for themselves...
5. Relax. My shoulders were tight after only a few minutes of quilting. Relaxing makes a big difference in the quality of the stitching.
Better than my advice is to review the incredible wealth of information from the real experts. My go-to sources for inspired designs and practical quilting advice are past articles in Quilting Arts Magazine and Quilting Arts Workshop videos. Two videos I highly recommend are Susan Brubaker Knapp's Master Machine Stitching and Elin Waterston's Creative Machine Quilting. There's even a free machine quilting eBook available on our website, packed with advice for quilters of all levels.
P.S. How do you prepare for quilting? Do you plan everything ahead, or do you just jump in and stitch? Leave a comment on the blog and let us know.
Someone suggusted a way to relax is to have a glass of wine. Make sure that you drink half of it before your start to stich. Then, go with the flow. Not sure if it will work, don't have enough courage to try that one just yet.
I do some planning and playing before I stitch the full project. I don't mark my quilt but I like knowing what design I plan on using and then I draw it on paper and then practice it on some scraps.
I've heard so many quilters say to have a glass of wine before (and during, and after) you start to stitch ...... problem (for me) is, I do not drink! Have tried fizzy, non-fizzy and just tea and coffee but it obviously does not do what wine apparently does for everybody else. Woe is me! LOL
I've tried the glass of wine technique- it leads me to thoughts like, "wow, I'm doing great work- and so fast!" when really I'm just ruinging a quilt, quickly. (Of course I tried the technique more than once, just to be sure.) Perhaps a smaller glass next time?
I've tried the glass of wine technique- it leads me to thoughts like, "wow, I'm doing great work- and so fast!" when really I'm just ruining a quilt, quickly. (Of course I tried the technique more than once, just to be sure.) Perhaps a smaller glass next time?
I can certainly relate! I keep some practice quilt sandwiches handy and fill them up with possible designs until I like what I see and then go to town on the real thing. I then trim the edges, zigzag and donate the practice pieces to the local animal shelter for cage mats--I make sizes they're interested in (12x18, 18x24, and larger). Recently I was going to quilt a Christmas wallhanging but had gotten a heart-wrenching phone call from my daughter. After three practice pieces, I could see that my mind just wasn't there so I've been doing other things until things settle down. Sometimes just leaving the room to clean house or do dishes will do the trick--after all, what would you rather do: clean house or quilt!!!
Hmmm, can't see where you went wrong from the pic. I like the wavy line design, but I like the quilting design to be different than the pieced design. Wavy lines with squares, feathers with big blocks, straight lines with curved piecing.
Why can't I read the articles? Just a word or two in a vertical line? What good is it to post some thing to read and then have it put up like that?
I have a sit-down quilting machine which is one of the best things I ever purchased for myself. I've gotten more tops quilted in the past 2 years than I had in the past 20 years. I follow all of Vicki's tricks above, most important, be patient. Because I work full-time I have to divide my time up, the first evening I work on THREAD: picking a color, winding bobbins, and getting the tension correct which can be frustrating sometimes when I'm switching type of thread. Then I leave the machine set up with the quilt on it and ready to go the next evening, I only sew for a short while, sometimes only 15 minutes, you cannot believe how quick a quilt top can become a quilt. Another big plus for me is that I've bargained with a friend, I quilt one quilt top for her a month and she hand binds one quilt top a month for me. I only do meandering at this point, I don't have time to mark the tops, and we are keeping our bargaining at table runners, lap quilts, or twin size quilts. The bargain my friend and I have made has made me push myself to get things done!
I have never had good luck with machine quilting. I do all of my quilts by hand (queen size). I find that much more relaxing. Maybe if I bought a new machine I would change my mind.
It really helped me watching Leah Day's youtube video's. She is such a great teacher. She gives great and simple steps to help with quilting.
My samples are ruined....even though they look so simple on T. V. so I just pay the price and pay to have my quilts quilted on a quilting machine.
I'm still a serious novice so I have a few practice sandwiches. I get an idea of what design I'd like to have and I practice for a while until I get the "physical memory" of the stitch pattern. This is not to say my fingers don't forget regularly or get confused... they do. I do find that if I do this practice first that I can usually get the practiced rhythm back.
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- Rollaway/extra beds are available.
- Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10 per night.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
Optional extras
- Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10 per night
We should mention
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.


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Éminence Organic Skin Care Plants Over 1 Million Trees
Éminence Organic Skin Care has now planted over one million trees, a monumental milestone for their ongoing Forests for the Future initiative in which they plant one tree for every retail product sold.
To celebrate, President and Founder, Boldijarre Koronczay, joined a team of Éminence employees in the heart of downtown Vancouver to spread the word of Éminence's achievement. On Thursday, August 22nd, the team invited passers-by to hug a tree and in return Éminence planted a tree for every hug while giving away product samples. A grand total of 500 trees were hugged, and in return Éminence will plant 500 more trees through their partnership with Trees for the Future who plants trees all over the world in developing countries in need of reforestation.
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"Since our inception in 1958, environmental awareness has been an integral part of our business," says Koronczay. "As the leader of organic skin care, we pride ourselves in using the finest natural ingredients and we believe that Mother Nature can provide everything that the skin needs to stay healthy and look beautiful. Giving back to the environment is an inherent part of our company philosophy and we are very proud to have planted one million trees in return for the gifts from the earth."
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Mia Kyricos joins SpaFinder Wellnes as Chief Brand Officer
Mia Kyricos joins SpaFinder Wellness, a leading spa and wellness digital media and marketing company, in the newly created position of Chief Brand Officer. Kyricos will be responsible for leading the company in branding, marketing, advertising, public relations, social media and digital strategy.
SpaFinder CEO and Chairman Pete Ellis says, "With her strong background and education in hospitality, wellness and brand marketing, Mia brings an incredible wealth of knowledge to SpaFinder Wellness. She is a perfect fit for the future direction of our company. A huge plus is the respect she has earned from executives around the world, and there is no doubt she will be a tremendous asset as we grow our global position."
Kyricos, who has over 20 years of experience in hospitality, previously was President of Kyricos & Associates, strategic advisors to the global spa, wellness and hospitality industries. In fact, she has worked closely with SpaFinder Wellness on developing its brand evolution over the last year. She was also Vice President of Core Performance, overseeing operations of corporate wellness centers, fitness and related initiatives at Fortune 500 companies.
Kyricos holds a Masters of Management in Hospitality Administration from Cornell University and a Bachelor's Degree in International Relations from Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts. She sits on the boards of the Global Spa & Wellness Summit and the University of California Irvine Spa & Hospitality Management program.
Gelish Launches New Website with Interactive and Features and Pro Resources
Gelish introduces a re-designed website developed with the nail professional in mind. The interactive site is complete with educational videos, step-by-step nail art and techniques, behind-the-scenes videos and detailed product information.
"We want the website to be completely interactive to provide our customers with the most recent news from Gelish," says CEO and founder Danny Haile.
The revamped Gelish website includes the following features:
• Educational and behind-the-scenes video gallery
• Digital access to newly published NAILSTYLE® magazine
• Updated salon locator
• Homepage slide show of the latest collections and news
• Seamless access to social media platforms
• Easy-to-use search engine at the top of every page
Gelish encourages all salons to register on the salon locator page so that customers interested in a Gelish manicure can easily find a Gelish salon in their area. To register a salon, click www.gelish.com/submit-your-store.
Visit the redesigned website at www.gelish.com.
SpaBoom Launches Real Time Online Booking
SpaBoom has just delivered booking to the modern era. The company already known for its technical innovation created a mobile-friendly online booking application for spas, massage therapists, and estheticians. Using it, clients can make appointments any time of the day or night from the device that's already right in their hands. SpaBoom's new program is easy for small businesses to take part in, so they can make their services just as accessible to consumers as big-name companies who spend grandiose amounts on marketing. For information on including your company on the new platform, contact 800.940.0458.
[Image courtesy of Spaboom; Spaboom.com]
M'lis Announces M'lisa Jackson as President
M'lis announced the appointment of M'lisa Jackson as president of M'lis. Jackson brings incredible drive, creativity and determination to the M'lis organization helping to further their efforts of improving people's lives. She also has a unique expertise with a Masters in Social Work, specializing in depression, addiction, trauma and eating disorders. As President she will oversee the design, production and implementation of M'lis products and programs.
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Nicole by OPI Partners with Six-Time Grammy Winner Carrie Underwood for 2014
Nicole by OPI is creating 14 new nail lacquers inspired by the award-winning superstar. Available in January, this collection features a colorful mosaic of hues ranging from soft pastels to dark sultry shades to playful glitters. Additionally, the line will include a signature gold textured shade called Carrie'd Away, created exclusively for Carrie.
"This is the first time Nicole by OPI has ever designed a signature shade for one of our celebrity partners! We are excited to share this news with both music and nail fans – isn't that everyone?" explains Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, Nicole by OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director.
"In working closely with Carrie, we came up with 14 nail lacquers that truly encapsulate her soulful spirit and showcase different facets of her personality," adds Weiss-Fischmann. "With shades as American as Apple Pie, you'll get Carrie'd Away by her Southern Charm!"
Nicole by OPI formulas are long-lasting, fast-drying, and salon-quality. Available at mass retailers, this limited edition promotion will also debut the NEW Nicolelogo. For more information, visit nicolebyopi.com.
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Jurlique Farm Now Open to Public
Australia is a natural wonder known for its tranquil beaches, pink mountains, turquoise sea and abundant wildlife. Home to the Great Barrier Reef, the Gold Coast, hundreds of national parks and a deep aboriginal culture, it is the ultimate vacation destination. Now Jurlique, a leading natural skincare brand born and raised in South Australia, is offering another reason for people to visit the land down under. For the first time ever, Jurlique is opening their farm to tours where visitors can experience the true farm to bottle process and see how organic skincare is grown, hand-tended and made into powerful formulations.
Nestled in the Adelaide Hills of South Australia, an area known for world-class wine, sits the Jurlique Farm. It is here that Jurlique cultivates the flowers and plants that lend their power to the brand's high performance, organic formulas. With its unpolluted environment, Mediterranean climate and rich soil, the Jurlique farm provides an optimum landscape to produce powerful herbs and botanicals. This certified organic farm produces healthy plants and potent extracts that create highly efficacious skincare ingredients. Operating over 154 acres, the farm grows a wide variety of plants and flowers including lavender, calendula, and rose, the key ingredient in their signature Rosewater Balancing Mist. Jurlique also cultivates over 7,500 native trees on the farm, to assist with both organic accreditation and environmental activism.
Now opening its doors to the public, Jurlique is offering visitors of the farm a chance to learn about the company's vast history, how seedlings and plants are propagated, uses of plant varieties, organic farming principles, soil fertility and compost production, harvest processing and even bee keeping. Tour guides transport guests on a journey through the development process, from a display garden, to a seed propagation area and an organic preparation area, to an herb drying shed. The final stop is at the Jurlique farm retail shop where they can purchase a range of products fresh off the fields.
"Jurlique is a brand known for delivering quality natural personal care products using only the finest organically-grown ingredients," says Sam McKay, President and CEO. "Until this year, the Jurlique Farm had been closed to the public. We now invite people to explore the stunning landscape that cultivates and nourishes the natural ingredients in our skincare lineup as a way to educate our customers about where and how their favorite products come to life."
Jurlique was founded in 1985 by Dr. Jurgen Klein and his wife Ulrike, pioneers of Australian skin care. Since then, Jurlique has spent over 25 years unearthing organic ingredients to develop their unique Bio-Intrinsic™ process. Now, they're giving back with the Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist Deluxe Edition, filled with a limited-edition blend of potent rose extracts and high-performance botanicals. Proceeds from every bottle sold in the US will go towards Jurlique's Ideas of Beauty Fund in support of Chrysalis. Chrysalis and Jurlique are dedicated to empowering under-served women, helping them to create a path to self-sufficiency through volunteer efforts and mentorships that improve job skills and build self-confidence. Learn more at www.ChangeLives.org.


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Beware of Scholarship Scams. Part 1: False Claims
Don't be a victim of scholarship scams.
By Roxana Hadad
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"We have a 96% success rate."
The success rates some services advertise indicate the percentage of students they've successfully matched with the database, not the number of students who actually receive money. So consider these claims carefully.
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Don't let a matching service rush you into paying them money. Most scholarships have set deadlines; very few have rolling admissions.
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Some companies do build their own database, but many more don't. The company might be using the database, and sometimes the testimonials, of an independent company.
When evaluating scholarship-matching services, don't believe everything you read. Just because a service sends you a fancy envelope and has an official sounding name doesn't mean it's a legitimate operation. So be cautious—and happy hunting!


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Friday, June 24, 2011
Northwestern College has announced two staff promotions in the registrar's office. Sandy Van Kley has been promoted to registrar, and Austin Nyhof has been promoted to associate registrar.
Van Kley, a member of the registrar's office since 2001, has served since 2005 as associate registrar. A Northwestern College graduate with a major in business administration, she previously worked at The Travel Advantage in Sioux Center and for Oostra, Bierma and Schouten in Sioux Center.
Van Kley replaces Charlie Couch, who left in May to become registrar at the University of Northern Colorado.
Nyhof joined the office in 2007 as the assistant registrar. He earned a bachelor's degree in accounting and business administration from Northwestern College.
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