Toluna Magazine - US November Edition

TOLUNA
Magazine

November 2018 The US Community
Issue # 11

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Letter from the Editor - Page 3
October CCMs- Pages 4 -5
Toluna Movie Club- Pages 6- 11
Toluna Photo Gallery- Pages 12-15
Influencers of the Month- Pages 16-19
Recipe Swap- Pages 20-27
Black Friday Extravaganza- Page 28

A LETTER FROM

YOUR EDITOR

HELLO TOLUNA INFLUENCERS!
NOVEMBER IS UPON US AND THE
HOLIDAYS ARE RIGHT AROUND THE
CORNER. I AM SO THRILLED TO
START THIS HOLIDAY SEASON OFF
RIGHT WITH EACH AND EVERY ONE

OF YOU AMAZING TOLUNA
INFLUENCERS!

THIS NOVEMBER ISSUE OF THE
TOLUNA MAGAZINE IS SURE TO GET
YOU IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT, FULL
OF TREATS AND FESTIVE FALL FUN
(AND A SNEAK PEAK AT WHAT'S TO

COME IN A FEW WEEKS).
WHO'S READY TO DIG IN?

Stevie LynnYour Editor,

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AT THE END OF EACH MONTH WE WILL CHOOSE THE TOP 10 USERS
WHO RECEIVED THE MOST BONUSES FOR QUALITY CONTENT AND NAME THEM 
*CONTENT CREATOR OF THE MONTH*

HERE ARE TOLUNA TEAM'’S TIPS FOR CREATING CONTENT THAT WILL GET REWARDED
Always include a visual

Thought provoking themes and topics

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Interact with other members

WELCOME TO

THE TOLUNA MOVIE CLUB

OCTOBER MOVIE SELECTION
WONDER WOMAN

Each month we ask you to select a movie you'd like to
watch and then submit your review of that movie! In
what follows you will be able to read four reviews from

our amazing Toluna movie critics!

TOLUNA MOVIE CLUB | ISSUE 11

WONDER WOMAN

REVIEW SUBMITTED BY

echo44

I thought wonder woman was an ok movie. I honestly didn't know what to expect at first
but I found that it was a good story and the fact that she was naive to how she looked
added to the strength of being a strong female figure. She was ignorant to the men and
how they tried to protect her and cover her, she was fearless and not at all in tune to
being the typical "female".

The background of how she discovered her powers was a bit abrupt, they had her fight
and hurt her people but didn't go on to show how they felt and why she would remain
accepted. That part of the plot felt rushed. Travelling through the city half naked was
funny but it made you question that no one tried to arrest her considering she was half
naked and armed. Then the fact that she fell in love made it a bit cheesy and removed
some of that strength but that's show business. They have to add some sort of love story
since thats always expected in movies with pretty woman. I wished they showed a bit
more over the years that passed, again it felt a bit rushed. Gal played the role well, she's a
good actress. I think I saw her first in batman vs superman where she made a quick
appearance. That made me want to watch this movie. I felt empowered after i watched
the wonder woman movie and i think she's a good role model for young girls. Of course
they left it open for a sequel which I'm sure won't be as good as the first one. Sequels
usually just get worse and worse. Overall it was a fun movie to watch and pass the time

TOLUNA MOVIE CLUB | ISSUE 11

REVIEW SUBMITTED BY "There are very
likable actors in the
JudithG95
film, such as the
Wonder woman for me was half brilliance and half beautiful Gadot,
mediocrity; here's why. The CGI was literally all over who just happens to
the place, and the plot was overshadowed by the be "wonder woman"
amount of fight scenes...it is an action film of
course. There are very likable actors in the film, such in real life."
as the beautiful Gadot, who just happens to be
"wonder woman" in real life. She depicted this
character very well, if I must say so. Jenkins and the
team did a great job with casting. I had no shortage
of excitement, like everyone else, towards this
female-led superhero project, but like I said
previously, it’s plagued by the same problems that
dragged down previous visits to the DC movie
world: over-earnestness, over-done special effects,
and a messy, often wildly implausible plot. What
promised to be a glass-ceiling-smashing
blockbuster actually looks more like a badly
animated children's cartoon. I may be a little harsh,
but I expected more from DC comics, since it is my
favorite.

TOLUNA MOVIE CLUB | ISSUE 11

"There is a genuine wonder at
work here..."

Unlike the tricky, self-serving Black Widow in There is crackling chemistry between Gadot and
the Marvel Universe or the ambiguous Pine – even an “above average” man (as he is at
Catwoman, Diana is pure of spirit. She is a pains to point out) can’t help but wilt a little under
pacifist mother-protector who fights for an Diana’s clear-eyed, curious gaze. There’s just a
end to all wars. But along with her tribe of elite flicker of disappointment in his eyes when he
warrior women, she has been isolated from realises that she is more interested in his
the human race that she is sworn to protect. wristwatch than she is in his other “equipment”. It’s
This changes when dashing pilot/spy Steve lip-smacking, flirtatious fun. But, in common with
Trevor (Chris Pine, great fun) crashes into her Diana, there is a genuine wonder at work here. We
world, with stories of a war to end all wars (the rediscover the tropes of genre through her
main body of the film is set at the end of the questioning eyes. And for once, the comic-book
first world war). movie almost seems fresh again.
I really loved the movie, and I am waiting for the
REVIEW SUBMITTED BY next sequel.

ICED.

TOLUNA MOVIE CLUB | ISSUE 11

We Need More Wonder Women

BY SBEAR0430
 

Definitely take your kids, especially your girls, to see this movie.
Yes, there's violence, but there's absolutely no blood or gore associated with it. Yes, there's some romance, but
it's not gratuitous. The romance teaches Diana that there is good in humanity when she was starting to have
doubts. It all had a point, including the one character getting drunk (all he did was sing in a bar though).
Things that could normally be seen as demerits to a movie were done so well in this one that they are outright
necessary to the plot. The director been addressed issues that normally bug me, like how can people who've
never encountered regular English-speakers know how to speak English? Why are the armor ensembles they
wear on the skimpier side? Yes! These are actually addressed and have answers that make sense! And despite
the short skirts, Diana is NEVER used as eye-candy.

She is used to show strength, and that is absolutely amazing. Now yes, I do recommend this movie for even
young kids. The messages of women being strong, not only Diana, but the other Amazons, and even Etta, is
one that little girls, and even us adult women, have lacked. Women in superhero movies have been created as
sidekicks, support characters, love interests to be saves, or as nothing more than gender-flipped Mae
characters. Diana is a hero in her very own right. Seeing her storm No Man's Land has choked up so, so many
people who otherwise don't get choked up at movies. That scene really starts to drive home how we have been
deprived of such a character, and makes us proud to be women, to finally see that strength very bluntly
splashed across the screen. People need saving, and she's not going to hide. This movie is a game-changer,
and a life-changer. We need more Wonder Women, and more Patty Jenkenses. The genie is out of the bottle,
and there's no point in trying to force it back in. We need more, and if we don't get more, we'll know what we're
missing

THE TOLUNA MOVIE CLUB

NOVEMBER MOVIE

EACH MONTH WE'LL OFFER YOU THE
CHANCE TO PICK ONE OF FOUR MOVIES,
WATCH IT, AND THEN SUBMIT A SHORT

REVIEW ABOUT IT!

WRITE THE REVIEW ON THE SPECIFIC
TOLUNA TOPIC ANNOUNCED BY THE TOLUNA

TEAM AND GET 1,000 POINTS! BE AMONG
THE TOP FOUR BEST REVIEWS AND GET AN

EXTRA 5,000 POINTS

HAVE YOU VOTED ON NOVEMBER'S FILM?

VOTE HERE

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SUBMIT YOUR PHOTO FOLLOWING THE ABOVE THEME TO
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YOUR PHOTO MIGHT END UP IN THE MAGAZINE & YOU'LL
GET 1000 POINTS GUARANTEED FOR YOUR SUBMISSION

You're the Best of the Best!

We have been blown away by the amazing posts we've
been seeing from you all recently! We have decided that
each and every month we want to share with you some of
the top-notch questions we have seen, and give a little
shout out to Influencers who are going above and beyond

in the community.

Each month we will select two Influencers to be named
Influencers of the Month! We will highlight some of the
awesome questions they have shared on the blog, in our
Magazine, and give them some much deserved bonus points.

Best of all... they get bragging rights for the entire month!

Be sure to click on their names to view their posts and
head over to congratulate them on a job well done!

CONGRATS!

Thanks for the great content in October!

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Do you heed label warnings when using lawn
products or household cleaners?

Are extended warranties really of any value?

November Midterm Elections: If a website asked
questions regarding your position on a variety of
issues and after answering them, you were told

which political candidates best reflect your
values, do you think people might be surprised? 

CONGRATS!

Thanks for the great content in October!

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If you were able to move to another country for a year

or two, which country would you go to and why?
 

In your opinion what are the negative effects of
legalized Marijuana in Canada?
 

What do you think about the Healthcare system in
Canada. What areas can be improved?

TOP TIPS TO BE NEXT
MONTH'S WINNER

Posts should be thought-provoking and induce a conversation
among one another. Is it a trending news topic? Is it a life long
mystery of the world? If it is a question that makes you really
think – then post it!
It must be a Poll or Topic. We want to know your thoughts so
we will only be rewarding pieces that includes a written
response.
Include a picture or video in your post to make it look more
appealing. That “wow” factor can go a long way from pushing
your poll or topic from the “recent” to “popular” section of our
site.
Interact! We love seeing our Influencers talk with one
another and answer each other's questions. Let's get this
conversation started!

Check out our blog post for more information on how to
create engaging conversation and be in the running to be

November's Influencer of the Month!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR

RECIPE SWAP
WINNERS

October 2018

A GATHERING OF CUISINES FROM ALL
OVER THE GLOBE!

RECIPE SWAP

October Winners

SPICY SUGARY NUTS

Ingredients:
1 egg white
2 cups unsalted nuts- cashews,
pecans, almonds, or a mix
1/4 cup granulated (white) sugar
1/2 teaspoon each of cinnamon
and cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

Submitted By:
NORAVANDONINCK

Directions:

Beat egg white in a large bowl just until foamy. Stir in nuts until
coated. Stir together sugar and seasonings. Add to nuts until
coated. Spread onto a greased baking sheet.
Separate with a fork. Bake in a preheated 325F (160C) oven,
stirring often, until golden, 20-25 minutes.
Cool completely.
Store in an airtight container in a cool place, up to 2 weeks.

RECIPE SWAP

October Winners

PUMPKIN-PECAN DROP COOKIES

Ingredients
1/2 cup butter or margarine,

softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar

2 eggs
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin (not

pumpkin pie mix)
2 1/2 cups flour

2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 cup raisins

Submitted By:
KML2005

Directions:

Heat oven to 375º. Grease cookie sheet with shortening. Mix
butter and sugars in large bowl with spoon. Beat in eggs. Stir in

pumpkin. Stir in remaining ingredients except raisins.
Fold in raisins.

Drop dough by tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto cookie
sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until set and golden. Cool 1 to 2

minutes; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.

RECIPE SWAP

October Winners

SWEET CORN PUDDING

Ingredients
4 cups corn kernels (about 19
ounces, frozen or 5 ears of fresh)

4 large eggs
1 cup half and half
1/2 cup whole milk
4 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, room

temperature
2 tablespoons all purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

Submitted By:
DUTCHESSCARR

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Thaw your corn if using frozen. Bring the
butter to room temperature. Butter 8x8x2-inch glass baking
dish. Set aside about 1/3 of the corn (approx. 1 1/3 cups). Blend

the rest of the ingredients in processor until almost smooth. Stir
in reserved corn and pour batter into prepared dish. 

Bake pudding until brown and center is just set, about
45 to 55 minutes.

RECIPE SWAP

SPOTLIGHT WINNER

SIMPLE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

Ingredients:
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup granulated sugar

1 egg
1/8tsp banking powder (optional)

1/2tsp vanilla (optional)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350° Roll into
little balls, put on baking sheet,
flatten with a cup & cook them

for about 10mins!

Created By: Submitted By:
YOUR EDITOR MT2XE

RECIPE SWAP

SPOTLIGHT WINNER

Simple Peanut Butter Cookies!

The Toluna Wilton Office really
enjoyed MT2XE's Simple Peanut

Butter Cookie recipe!

Everyone in the office ate these
delicious treats up.

Are you going to try any of the
recipes you've seen? Keep

reading to participate in Part-
Two of our Recipe Swap Contest!

NOVEMBER

RECIPE SWAP
Part Two

Find a recipe from
October and create it!

Part-two of our Recipe Swap Contest is here just in
time for the holidays!

Find a recipe on Toluna.com posted by one of our Influencers
and make it your own. Make the recipe with your spin and
create a topic telling us about the recipe, how it turned out,
and what you loved to earn 1,000 points!

Want to earn even MORE points? Take photos of your
creation with this Toluna print out in the photo and send them

to [email protected]

CONTINUE READING FOR CONTEST RULES

Contest Rules

Create a TOPIC on Toluna.com between
November 1 - 30, 2018 recreating a recipe
you loved during our October Recipe
Swap and make it with your own spin
(or just recreate if it is right up your
alley)

Include recipe directions & list of
ingredients used

Upload a Photo of your creation with
our Toluna Print Out in the photo

The title must include: November Recipe
Swap

Everyone who enters will receive 1,000
points. The top 3 recipes will be featured
in our December Issue and receive a
special cookbook!

Want to earn EXTRA bonus points?
Send photos of your dish with
the Toluna print out in it to
[email protected]

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COMMUNITY ON
NOVEMBER 12

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FRIDAY
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