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WHAT’S IN HER HEAD?

Once you’ve got her in bed

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AVOID BUDGET BURNOUT MOSQUITOS MOS PROBLEMS Get the facts about Malaria

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SEX

Getting into her head... ...once you’ve got her in bed You’re both naked, but what’s really on her mind?

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Your hands Your hands are going to be all over her so she wants to know that they’re clean. Especially your nails. Keep them neat and trimmed.

Your feet She doesn’t care how big they are, but they’d better be clean. No girl is turned on by cheesy feet.

Your manscaping

AVERAGE ERECT PENIS SIZE

Many women these days are hoping you’ve tamed the jungle a little bit down there. You don’t have to crazy and get a brazillian, but keeping it under control makes it easier to get to and makes it look bigger!

Your smell Your attractiveness is linked to how you smell and it plays an important role in forming relationships. Find out what scent works best on you and don’t forget to let your natural musk shine through.

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Your thoughts She’s keeping a close eye on your reaction once she’s undressed and probably feeling a little anxiety. Be sure to look her over lustfully and let her know how good she looks. A sexy compliment never hurts.

Your lights

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Casual comments about sex – or anything about either your body or hers – are often subtle requests so pay attention.

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No one feels confident abotu their body under harsh, bright lights, but you also want to be able to see each other. That’s part of the fun. Bring the lights down low, or try candles to set the mood

Your size Your response She wants to know if you’re turned on. If nothing’s happening yet downstairs, laugh it off and let her know it’s worth the wait. Maybe you’re just a little nervous.

Your health

Relax, it reallly doesn’t matter. In fact, she probably wants you to be average instead of large. A big penis can make sex uncomfortable or even painful. Even if you’re on the smaller end, it’s all good, she just wants to know what she has to work with.

These days, everyone should be concerned about STDs. Be upfront about anything she needs to know about you and reassure her that you’ve got protection.

Your confidence Women like a man who knows his way around her body. It’s a bonus if you actually do, but try to look and act confident even if you’re a little unsure.

Your eyes She wants to know that you’re burning with passion for her. Look her in the eyes to let her know she’s the one that you want.

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TRASHTALK

Elba 007 James Bond is a movie icon, does Idris Elba have what it takes to handle the Martini?

Rumours are flying about who should take over from Daniel Craig to be the next James Bond.

Idris Who? Idris Elba was born in London, in 1972, to parents from Sierra Leone and Ghana. He started acting in television in 1994, but has since taken on roles in some big budget movies:

American Gangster (2007) Thor (2011) Prometheus (2012) Pacific Rim (2013) He even played Mandela in the movie of the Long Walk to Freedom in 2013. So Idris has some serious acting skillz!

HEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ALSO A DJ GOING BY THE NAME BIG DRIIS.

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TRASHTALK

“If everyone wants something, they can make it happen.”

- Idris Elba

The name’s Bond... James Bond Created in 1953, James Bond is a character from a book series by Ian Fleming who is a member of the British Secret Service. The role of Bond has been played by 6 different actors since 1962. The latest in the franchise, Spectre, comes out this year with Daniel Craig as the lead.

Why Idris Elba? James Bond wasn’t always so smooth. He’s a scrappy, backstreets fighter who was turned into a sophisticated killing machine with the license to prove it. Idris can play it tough, but he can also be suave and cleans up well in a suit. There’s no reason why he shouldn’t be the next Bond!

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Jo’burg JOZI NY WORLD FESTIVAL: 17 July 20:00 What? Line-up: Tcheka, Mokoomba, Majozi, Dunkelbunt and others. Live Jazz & Blues, Rock, Indie and Electronica. Come for the familiar, leave with something different. Where? Bassline, 10 Henry Nxumalo St, Newtown How much? R250

TOY TOY FEAT. FABIO: 17 July 21:00 What? Line-up: Fabio, Andi Dill, Trancemicsoul, Craig Placid. Minimal/Techno party. Where? And, 39a Gwi Gwi Mrwebi St, Newtown How much? R50 before 22:00, R70 after BLOOD BROTHERS: 18 July 20:00 What? 10 SA Rock legends, from bands such as Fokofpolisiekar, Taxi Violence, Black Cat Bones and Springbok Nude Girls, are teaming up to raise funds for the Vrede Foudation, educating young people about cancer. Where? Carnival City, intersection of Heidelberg Rd/R23 and Elsberg Rd/R554 How much? R250 - R350 GAUTENG MOTOR FEST 2015: 24 - 26 July What? Annual motor show brings you all things loud, proud and fast to tear up the track. Where? The Rock Raceway, Brakpan, Ekurhuleni How much? R45 - R100 OPEN LETTERS: 28 July 19:30 What? Slam poetry from the streets of Joburg, Raymond Ngomane mixes stand-up comedy with poetry, hip hop rhythm, beats and beatbox. Where? Joburg Theatre, Biccard St How much? R50 RAGGA NIGHT: 30 July 21:00 What? Admiral and Jah Seed celebrate in the name of Reggae music. Where? Bassline, 10 Henry Nxumalo St, Newtown How much? R100 BASSBUDS INTIMATE NIGHT WITH DONELL JONES: 31 July 19:00 What? Luxury earphone manufacturer, BassBuds, brings you a night with US R&B star Donell Jones. After party at VSP Lounge Station. Where? Sandton Convention Centre, 161 Maude St, Sandton How much? R450

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MONEY

AVOIDING BUDGET BURNOUT Having to stick to a budget can get old after a while, defeat budget burnout with a few of our handy tips

1. Don’t let your budget take over Budgeting can be exhausting for both you and your friends. When your whole life becomes your budget, it might be time to take a breath. Nobody wants to hear you talk about the cents you saved on your last shopping trip. This will just backfire and leave you frustrated and fed up. Stick to the plan, but don’t let it overwhelm you.

2. Be realists with goals You’re on a budget for a reason, amybe you’re paying off your debt or saving for the future, but don’t try to do too much at once. Tackle one goal at a time and make sure you give yourself the time you need to pay it off. You’ll get there eventually, no need to beat yourself up about goals you haven’t acheived as fast as you’d like. Get one thing out of the way at a time to keep you motivated and committed to saving.

3. Don’t forget to budget for fun Sure, you could save a lot of cash quickly if you never went out with your friends, to see a movie or eat out on a special occasion, but you’d also end up sitting alone at home sobbing into your Salticrax. Put a little bit away so you can have some fun every now and then and you won’t feel so deprived.

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MONEY

4. Switch up your system What worked for you in the past might not work for you now. Maybe things have gotten a little boring or tedious. If you find keeping track of physical cash too difficult or tempting to spend, keep it in a savings account. If savings accounts are too tedious to keep track of or too easy to overspend with then maybe a debit card is for you. You can only spend what you put into it. Find what works for you and your life right now.

5. Give up control Some people just aren’t very good with money, making a budget a frustrating and difficult thing to manage. If you’re lucky enough to be in a stable relationship, maybe your partner would be better at keeping track than you. Share the responsibility if you’re feeling overburdened or make it their job entirely. You could always take control of the house cleaning instead. Source: Mikey Rox www.wisebread.com

Comparing loyalty cards Store loyalty cards can be a great way to save a little bit every month and keep your budget on track. Plus, they’re FREE.

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What it does

Earn points when you spend. Swipe your card every time you buy to earn 1 point for every R5. 1 point gets you 10c back. Every 2 months, if you have at least 100 points, that cash is loaded onto your card.

Look out for discounts in store and always swipe your card at every shop. Vouchers for discounts on the top 10 items you buy the most will be sent to the kiosk for you to print

10 % discounts on different items every month as well as extra savings at sales. The MySchool card also donates money from what you buy to charities of your choice.

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HEALTH

MOSQUITOS

MOS PROBLEMS Summer is coming and with it that whiiiiine we all dread. At best, mosquitos are just annoying. Keeping us awake on hot summer nights and making us itch with their bites. If you’re living or travelling up North, though, you’d better be prepared to defend yourself. At worst, mosquitos can give you malaria: one of the most deadly diseases in the world.

MALARIA MALARIA IS CAUSED BY PARASITES THAT ARE TRANSMITTED TO PEOPLE THROUGH THE BITES OF INFECTED MOSQUITOES.

SYMPTOMS INCLUDE: A HIGH TEMPERATURE (FEVER) SWEATS AND CHILLS HEADACHES VOMITING MUSCLE PAINS DIARRHOEA

POLOKWANE

NELSPRUIT JOHANNESBURG

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A CHILD DIES EVERY MINUTE FROM MALARIA IN AFRICA

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HIGH RISK AREAS: MPUMALANGA LOWVELD LIMPOPO INCL. KRUGER PARK MAPUTALAND COAST

HEALTH

FACT: MOSQUITO BITES CANNOT GIVE YOU HIV

PROTECT YOURSELF REMAIN INDOORS BETWEEN DUSK AND DAWN WEAR LONG-SLEEVED CLOTHING, LONG TROUSERS AND SOCKS WHEN GOING PUT AT NIGHT COVER DOORWAYS AND WINDOWS WITH SCREENS OR KEEP WINDOWS AND DOORS CLOSED AT NIGHT. APPLY A DEET-CONTAINING INSECT REPELLENT TO EXPOSED SKIN USE MOSQUITO MATS (HEATED ELECTRICALLY OR BY A NON-ELECTRIC LAMP), OR BURN MOSQUITO COILS IN LIVING AND SLEEPING AREAS DURING THE NIGHT. USE A MOSQUITO-PROOF BED NET OVER THE BED, WITH EDGES TUCKED IN. ENSURE THAT THE NET IS NOT TORN AND THAT THERE ARE NO MOSQUITOES INSIDE. PROTECTION WILL BE INCREASED BY PERIODICALLY TREATING THE NET WITH AN INSECTICIDE REGISTERED FOR THIS PURPOSE. SPRAY INSIDE THE HOUSE WITH AN AEROSOL INSECTICIDE (FOR FLYING INSECTS) AT DUSK, ESPECIALLY THE BEDROOMS, AFTER CLOSING THE WINDOWS. CEILING FANS AND AIR CONDITIONERS ARE VERY EFFECTIVE AT KEEPING MOSQUITOS AWAY. TREAT CLOTHES WITH AN INSECTICIDE REGISTERED FOR THIS PURPOSE. ASK YOUR DOCTOR ABOUT MALARIA MEDICATION IF YOU KNOW YOU’RE HEADING INTO A HIGH RISK MALARIA AREA. COMMON ANTI-MALARIA MEDS ARE:

MEFLOQUINE | DOXYCYCLINE | ATOVAQUONE-PROGUANIL FACT: THERE IS NO VACCINE FOR MALARIA YET

FACT: IN 2013, MALARIA CAUSED AN ESTIMATED 584 000 DEATHS, MOSTLY AMONG AFRICAN CHILDREN.

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TECH

WHAT’S HOT IN TECH RIGHT NOW Keeping you up to date in the ever-changing world of technology

WHATSAPP MEANS BUSINESS After hitting 800 million monthly active users in April, Whatsapp has recently hit the 900 million mark. Last month, a study revealed that as many as three-quarters of WhatsApp users are on Android, with only 22 percent using the chat app on iOS. But that number may grow, as the company recently rolled out its web app for iPhone users. By comparison, Messenger passed 600 million monthly active users in March. Source: venturebeat.com

TOTALLY CONNECTED Total South Africa will be offering free wifi at it’s service stations. In partnership with Telkom, Total now offers a free 30 minutes of wifi at over 260 of its service stations. You can pay to top up your minutes if you need. Free wifi is available in all Total service stations that have restaurants. So now you can check in when you’re on the go. Source: itnewsafrica.com

POLAROID SNAP This pocket-sized digital camera can print out your photos as soon as you take them. Simply take your photo and print it out on 7 x 5cm piece of special, waterproof, smudge-proof, tear-resistant ZINK (zero ink) paper. Right from the camera. The paper is coated in crystals that react to heat to make colours and make you some instant memories. Source: polaroid.com

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TECH

SHOWMAX AND CHILL?

Showmax, launched this month, is our local answer to Netflix, but will it stand up to the competition?

NETFLIX Subscription Additonal costs Movie rental Content

R115 ($8.99) R63.36 ($4.95) to unblock in SA N/A 7871 titles

Max. Quality Platforms

1080p Everywhere

Bonus SA features

N/A

SHOWMAX

VIDI

MTN FRONTROW

R99 R0

R149 R0

R119 R0

N/A 1150 titles 19 000+ episodes 400+ movies 720p Samsung TVs (2012+) LG TVs (2012+) Windows Mac Android iOS N/A

R15/R27 3500+ episodes 400+ movies

R15/R27 661 titles 83 series 578 movies 720p Windows Mac Android iOS

720p Samsung TVs (2013+) Windows Mac Android iOS Free ADSL data

Free streaming on MTN Source: mybroadband.co.za

COCOA MOTORS WALKCAR This laptop-sized vehicle has four tiny wheels and fits inside a messenger bag.

Photo: Cocoa Motors

Shift your weight to steer and it automatically stops and starts when you get on or off. Don’t worry, it can only go 10km p/h so it’s not going to escape, but it can carry 120kgs and is able to push a wheelchair up a hill. Why walk again? The WalkCar is said to be in production next year and will set you back $800. Source: gizmag.com

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Quickies Twitter hits @kanyewest I want to steer clear of “opportunities” and focus on dreams Akira and There will be blood are equally my 2 favorite movies of all time All we have are our dreams, you can step on our dreams and ideas all you want, but we won’t stop fighting

Kotsing for cash Keep an eye out next time you’re on a beach. If you find a lump of stinky, yellowy-brown stuff, you might be in the money. A dog-walker in Wales found a lump of sperm whale vomit (Ambergris) that’s worth £7000. And that’s just for 1kg. Ambergris is used in the manufacture of perfume.

I have millions of ideas and I respresent a new generation just trying to express themselves in a broken world

Source: mashable.com Photo: Ambergris: Peter Kaminski Sperm whale: Gabriel Barathieu

DID YOU KNOW? Telkom just wants you to have more fun

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LSD was created in 1938, but its hallucinogenic properties were only discovered 5 years later when it was accidentally eaten. Google Chrome’s dinosaur error message is also a game. When the internet breaks, just press space bar to play. During the Nigerian Civil War, the two sides had a 48 hour cease fire because Pele was in town and they wanted to watch his exhibition game. The most stolen food item in the world is cheese. 4% of all cheese ends up stolen.

Photo: Jose Reynaldo da Fonseca

Humans put a man on the Moon before they put wheels on luggage.

Fowl-mouthed parrot nabbed by police

Source: wtffunfact.com

A parrot was detained by police in Rajura, India, for swearing at an 85 year old woman. “Hariyal” the parrot was trained for 2 years to shout swear words at his owner’s stepmother. The woman claims her stepson trained the parrot to curse her because of a land dispute between the two families. The parrot was watched carefully by police, but didn’t utter a single bad word in her presence. It was later handed over to foresty officials Source: huffingtonpost.com APRIL 2015 | MCWORLD.CO.ZA

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