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New Guinea is the world’s second largest island, and is in addition one of the world’s last, vast and remote wildernesses. With a complex political history, this great island is divided. The western half, is now called Papua, a region of Indonesia, while the eastern half, Papua New Guinea or PNG, has been an independent country since 1975.

New Guinea is step in the Pacific Ring of Fire, and endures sporadic volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and occasional tsunamis. A mountain range rises across the length of New Guinea and deep rainforest is all enveloping.

The island contains an astonishing wealth of natural features, some protected by National Parks and UNESCO Man and Biosphere Reserves, but huge swathes of it are unmapped and virtually unreachable. The main towns and cities of both countries are, naturally, on the coast, but there’s little in the way of roads or infrastructure. Travel is mainly by boat. Rivers criss-cross the whole region or you can travel on foot, or by plane

New Guinea is inhabited by about 1,000 different tribes, speaking a similar number of languages. Tourists are few, mainly visiting the extraordinary Dani culture, in Papua’s beautiful Baliem Valley. Despite being nominally Christians, the Dani live traditionally.

Men wear penis sheaths, females wear short skirts, produced with orchid fibres, worn beneath the buttocks. This high valley, surrounded by mountain peaks, is a vision of incredibly fertile cultivated fields. The Baliem River provides fish, and pigs are essential, being consumed at every ceremony.

In PNG the major attraction is the tribal hunter-gatherers who live along the banks of the island’s longest river, the Sepik. This culture is intrinsically entwined with crocodiles, and the men’s extensive scarification reflects the animal’s scales.

Living in communal longhouses, Sepik River people are famous for their wood-carvings. Varying in style from village to village, many of these find their way into the great museums around the world.

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Stick a pin in a globe through the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, and it emerges almost exactly through the Cocos in Costa Rica.

Discovered in 1609, these islands were settled and owned by a single family from 1827 until the Australian Government forcibly acquired them in 1978 for a payment of over $6 million.

Lying 2,770 km (1,732 ml) northwest of Perth, the 27 coral islands are formed into two large, heavily vegetated atolls. Not only are they the only atolls that Darwin ever visited, but the coral ecosystem remains intact and you can still see in their pristine condition exactly why they played such an important part in his theory of evolution.

North Keeling, set apart from the other islands, isn’t even inhabited; but you can see extreme rarities like the Cocos buff-banded rail, robber land crabs, and both green and hawksbill turtles among other wonders, under its protection as Pulu Keeling National Park, covering both North Keeling and its surrounding waters.

The 600 or so Cocos (Keeling) islanders live on Home and West Islands, both given over to copra and coconut plantations that only add to their tropical glamour. There is no tourist industry at all. Instead, there are facilities for visitors, sponsored by islanders who take an almost personal interest in everyone who comes.

If you happen to be there, you’re genuinely welcome to participate in the school fete, sports day, or concert night; and you’d be unwise not to join in quiz night at the Cocos Club, or not to watch the annual Ardmona Cup Aussie Rules football match. The tradition of hospitality is both Australian and Malay, representing the origins of the tight-knit community.

The islanders, as much as the islands themselves, have retained a form of unpolluted innocence, and share a mutual respect that visitors immediately respond to. These islands are a dreamscape worthy of Gauguin.

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It seems that every cosmetic company is leaping on the mineral makeup band wagon, but is mineral makeup really natural? The promise of being natural is what interests many users, but are we being “green-washed” into believing that just because it’s mineral it is good for us and the planet?

Biome eco store founder, Tracey Bailey said she believed that mineral makeup had fallen victim to the same trend as many successful eco friendly products. “Once the mainstream consumer product industry sees there is money to be made, the integrity of the product becomes lost for the sake of reducing manufacturing costs,” Tracey said.

“Genuine natural brands do exist, but consumers need to be aware of the ingredients because many contain un-natural or synthetic ingredients.”

The original mineral foundations were all natural with only four or five natural ingredients. This simplicity-along with beautiful results and skin health-won over users, turning mineral makeup into perhaps the biggest trend the cosmetics industry has seen.

As more cosmetic companies created their own brand of mineral foundation and fought for market share, they began substituting cheap fillers, chemicals and preservatives. Toxic ingredients like:

* Bismuth oxychloride – found in most of the mainstream mineral brands, it is by-product of lead and copper refining that rarely occurs in nature.
* Talc – a mineral, but a known carcinogen linked to uterine cancer, ovarian cancer and respiratory problems in infants.

“For a start, if the packaging does not provide a full list of the ingredients, then put it down again and choose one that allows you to make an informed choice,” Tracey said.

“The only ingredients you want to see are titanium dioxide, mica, iron oxides and zinc oxide.”

Tracey said there was a good reason to look very carefully at the labels of all skin care. “Our skin is the body’s largest organ and also the most telling when something is wrong. Skin absorbs about 60 per cent of what is put on it directly into the bloodstream,” she said.

Biome eco stores ensures all its mineral makeup, natural beauty and skin care selections list the full ingredients and are:

* made from plants, not petrochemicals
* free from all harmful toxins and preservatives
* free from palm oil, or in transition to palm-oil free
* cruelty free and most are vegan
* perfect remedies for those with dry skin and problematic skin.

Natural mineral makeup chosen by Biome eco stores

Biome chose the Australian-made Musq mineral makeup containing only 100 per cent safe natural ingredients.

Biome mineral makeup manager, Hayley said “we took at long look at many ranges before we decided on Musq. Not only did it need to be safe and environmentally responsible, we had to love using it”.

Hayley said she had tried just about every natural makeup on offer and thought Musq mineral makeup was fabulous.

“The foundations are comparable, if not better than, a lot of the conventional foundations that I have used because they are sheer with great coverage,” Hayley said. “The powder foundation, which I use over the crème or by itself is small but very concentrated, so you only need the tiniest amount each time.”

Hayley says Musq mineral makeup creme is weightless on the skin, giving a quick and perfect coverage. It contains anti-oxidants and organic ingredients that nourish while providing a natural dewy finish, like vitamin E and jojoba.

A pure mineral makeup should only have four or five ingredients

* Titanium dioxide – a natural mineral with particles that are not small enough to be absorbed by the skin.
* Mica – the shimmer from mica is used in makeup as it gives a translucent glow to the skin and helps to mask imperfections.
* Iron oxides – used to produce skin tone pigment. They are considered to be non-toxic, moisture resistant and non-bleeding.
* Zinc oxide – used today as a sunscreen, zinc oxide has been used as a treatment for skin conditions dates back to the early 10th Century. With it’s soothing properties it is ideal for the most irritated, sensitive skin types or those who suffer from acne or rosacea.

Ingredients to avoid in mineral makeup

* Bismuth oxychloride – many people are sensitive to this bulking and filler ingredient that is a by-product of lead and copper refining.
* Talc – a known carcinogen, which is very drying and irritating to skin, accentuates lines.
* Parabens and Alkyl hydroxyl benzoate preservatives – true mineral makeup is inert and needs no preservatives.
* Corn starch and rice powder – cheap fillers, not minerals.
* Dyes – often coal tar derivatives.

Whether you’re on the fairway or in the clubhouse, it’s important to look your best. Today’s women’s golf clothing offers an incredible variety of fashion choices designed to allow you to play in comfort and style – both on and off the course.

Women’s golf apparel has come a long way in the past few years, and is available in an unprecedented number of styles and sizes – including, thankfully, plus-size golf clothing. Here’s an overview of this season’s offerings:

Bette & Court

Bette & Court offers four collections: Samba, Sundance, Zanzibar, and Swing. Their women’s golf clothing includes sleeveless and short-sleeved tops with zip collars and contrasting trim that feature moisture-wicking fabric, and capris in knit, microfiber, and moisture-wicking fabrications. Argyle V-neck sweaters and plaid capris offer a fashionable alternative to solids and block colors.

EP Pro

EP Pro takes women’s golf clothing to the next level with color and prints in seven collections: Finding Nemo, Kapalua, Safari, Sandcastle, Sawgrass, Zanzibar, Potpourri, and Urban Jungle. Floral print golf skorts and poplin plaid skorts are just the beginning of the fashion story, with argyle sleeveless shells, cuffed pedal pushers, and coordinating quilted bags rounding out the tale.

Fairway & Greene

Fairway & Greene kick the basics up a notch with their Fun in the Sun, Spring Fling, Maple Ridge, and Northern Lights collections. Sleeveless, cap sleeves, short sleeves, and 3/4 sleeves give women the choices they want, while windsweaters and microfleece vests provide warmth even when your best shots leave you out in the cold.

Sport Haley

Sport Haley keeps it elemental – as in their Earth, Wind, Fire, and Water collections. Their Aerocool polo shirts incorporate spandex for maximum comfort, while their webbing belts provide just the right accessorizing touch. Sport Haley’s Aerogreen Italian women’s golf shoes are classics – durable, comfortable, and timeless.

Tehama

With eight collections, Tehama offers unprecedented choices. Flaming Star, Desert Trail, Lunch at the Club, Picnic by the Lake, Team Match, Snowy River, Blind Date, and Dances with Wolves provide everything from simple polos to striped capris. What sets Tehama apart is their après-golf apparel, which includes a stunning embellished sweater cardigan.

Shopping for Women’s Golf Clothing

While shopping for women’s golf clothing in retail shops can be fun, the selection is all too often limited. Online sources of women’s golf apparel can do what country clubs can’t – carry a wide variety of styles and sizes from the top brand names. Those that specialize in women’s apparel only have their fingers on the pulse of the fashion world, and can offer you the choices you want and need.

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“What’s the big deal with designer bikinis?” I hear you ask! In recent times designer bikinis have gained massive popularity with women around the world. With the millions of different styles and colour combinations available the choices seem really endless. These bikinis can range from the standard one-piece swimsuit that covers most of the body, to g-string bikinis to suit women with exotic tastes, and also two piece bikinis that complement any body type, size and skin tone.

Contrary to common belief, G-string bikinis are growing more and more popular every year, even during winter! This type of swimsuit can make you look super sexy on the beach and also help avoid the dreaded tan lines that the one-piece swimsuit seems to have no solution for.

A great advantage of opting for designer bikinis is that you can mix and match the top and the bottom. So go ahead and explore different colours, sizes, shades, and designs and before you know it you have a winner that is guaranteed to turn heads in the beach. With summer not too far away this may be the best time to get in shape and do your homework to find the perfect bikini, and who knows, you may even consider entering a bikini contest and showing the competition what being sexy is all about!

Other options include string bikinis (also known as micro bikinis ), which cover very little of the body. As with choosing a regular designer bikini you should try out different colours first. Keep this little tip in mind… if you are already tanned then opt for lighter colours (I find the lime or hot pink looks really good with a tanned skin). Lastly, if you feel uncomfortable wearing your string bikini in public then don’t as it defeats the purpose of why you bought them in the first place.

For a great range of super sexy designer bikinis head to www.zannebikinis.com and see what is in store this season!