M O N T H L Y T O L U N A M A G A Z I N E FEBRUARY 2018
T LUNA
INTERVIEW
Dutch Lifecyle Marketing
Manager
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02 Editor's note 12 Cinema
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03 News from Toluna 14 Horoscope
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06 Guest LM 15 Fashion
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08 Guest Influencer 16 Sports N
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09 Fun 17 Toluna Travel
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10 Concerts 18 Toluna Playlist
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11 Books 19 Toluna Kitchen
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EDITOR`S NOTE
Hello everyone,
In our February issue, we will talk about what is happening on Toluna, some
updates and news, some special guests from our Team, and also from
the community.
Do you have ideas or suggestions for the Toluna Magazine?
We would be happy to hear from you!
Happy reading!
THE TOLUNA TEAM
Toluna Magazine | February 2018 02
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PRODUTCS
W H A T A R E T E S T P R O D U C T S ?
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brands) to have consumers try new products
and share their feedback for further
development. Participating members are
chosen at random to take part in product
tests. Then, our partners ship the product
"Just received my first ever test
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product a lovely eyeliner and it's
time to enjoy the product, we transfer your
feedback to the brands.
even in the colour I'd choose myself,
Go to the "Test Products" page under the thanks very much Toluna xx
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Toluna Magazine | February 2018 03
Toluna's new Home
We are excited to announce that our office has moved to a new location, right
next to the Château de Vincennes, a massive French royal fortress in the town of
Vincennes, to the east of Paris, now a suburb of the metropolis.
Toluna Magazine | February 2018 04
D i d y o u k n o w y o u c a n w i n a f r e e p r o d u c t b y
s i m p l y d o i n g w h a t y o u d o b e s t ?
Toluna Weekly
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To celebrate our most c r e a t i n g c o n t e n t t o r a i s e y o u r c h a n c e s o f
w i n n i n g .
active members, Toluna
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free product to one of our I n s i d e r t i p : Y o u c a n f i n d a l l o u r w i n n e r s o n
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top influencers. # T o l u n a W i n s
Toluna Magazine | February 2018 05
Guest Lifecycle Marketing
Manager
Each month, we will have a guest LM
In our February issue, we have the
from our office. We will talk about the
Dutch LM who will be talking about
community and their life at Toluna.
her Toluna experience.
Toluna Magazine | February 2018 06
D U T C H
L I F E C Y C L E
M A R K E T I N G
M A N A G E R
YOUR DAILY LIFE ON
How did your Toluna adventure
TOLUNA
start?
Life at Toluna is always
I was looking for a position in an
interesting. I start every
international company, so I could
morning with checking
work with different cultures and
my community, reading
meet people from all over the
all the content and
world.
catching up with the
members and in the
afternoon, I take care of
What do you like the most in your
all the questions, the
community?
Facebook and
moderating the website.
You can see that the members
And of course, I am also
enjoy talking to each other and
having lots of fun with
discussing interesting topics in
the colleagues during all
my community. They are there for
these tasks!
each other no matter what and
support each other in everything.
New members are welcomed
with open arms and are
immediately a part of the family.
Last words
I love how my members created a
warm and safe place to talk about
everything and it’s great to be a part
of it.
Toluna Magazine | February 2018 07
P A G E 7
Guest Influencer
M A G S 0
T e l l u s a b i t a b o u t y o u r s e l f H o w d i d y o u m e e t T o l u n a ?
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have two grown up children, a boy and a girl. through MSE's Saving Tips site, and have
They gave me seven wonderful grandchildren received lots of Survey rewards since then. I
who I adore. find this fun and it also helps me to be a little
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debilitating chronic health condition that
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Toluna Magazine | February 2018 08
F U N
Toluna Magazine | February 2018 09
CONCERT
Following the recent success of their debut album, ‘Live
For The Moment’, The Sherlocks have today announced
their biggest UK headline tour to date in February 2018.
The band's debut album was released earlier this year
to fantastic critical reviews and entered the official UK
charts at #6, an outstanding achievement for a debut
album and the biggest selling debut album for a band
this year.
Jack Johnson will play his only Irish date in 2018 at Live
at the Marquee on 2 July. This will be the first Irish
show in 12 years and will be part of his All The Light
Above It Too World Tour.
Tickets go on sale this Thursday 8 February at 9am.
Toluna Magazine | February 2018 10
BOOKS
We have selected some of the most
exciting new titles to help you find your
next great read.
THE PEOPLE VS. ALEX CROSS
by James Patterson
Detective Cross takes on a case even
though he has been suspended from the
department and taken to federal court to
stand trial on murder charges.
Alex Cross has never been on the wrong
side of the law-until now. Charged with
gunning down followers of his nemesis Gary
Soneji in cold blood, Cross is being turned
into the poster child for trigger-happy cops THE WANTED
who think they're above the law. Cross by Robert Crais
knows it was self-defense. But will a jury see
it that way? A single mother hires Elvis Cole to investigate
her teenage son who is on the run after a
deadly crime spree.
When single-mother Devon Connor hires Elvis
Cole, it’s because her troubled teenage son
Tyson is flashing cash and she’s afraid he’s
dealing drugs.
Toluna Magazine | February 2018 11
CINEMA
Find out about the latest
movie releases, the best
new films out this week
and new movies coming
soon.
M A Z E R U N N E R : T H E D E A T H C U R E
T H E E P I C F I N A L E T O T H E S A G A ,
‘ M A Z E R U N N E R : T H E D E A T H C U R E ’
S E E S T H O M A S A N D T H E G L A D E R S
G O I N G O N O N E L A S T , D E S P E R A T E
M I S S I O N T O F I N D A C U R E F O R T H E
F L A R E . T H E T R I L O G Y C O M E S T O A
S P E C T A C U L A R C L O S E I N ‘ M A Z E
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R U N N E R : T H E D E A T H C U R E ,
R E U N I T I N G D Y L A N O ’ B R I E N , K A Y A
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S C O D E L A R I O A N D T H O M A S B R O D I E
S A N G S T E R O N E L A S T T I M E .
A W A R D S S E A S O N
‘ P H A N T O M T H R E A D ’ T A K E S P L A C E
I N T H E G L A M O R O U S W O R L D O F
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P O S T W A R L O N D O N , W H E R E
R E N O W N E D D R E S S M A K E R
R E Y N O L D S W O O D C O C K A N D H I S
S I S T E R C Y R I L D R E S S R O Y A L T Y , F I L M
S T A R S A N D D A M E S W I T H T H E I R
D I S T I N C T I V E S T Y L E .
J O U R N E Y ' S E N D
‘ J O U R N E Y ’ S E N D ’ T A K E S U S T O T H E
F R O N T L I N E S O F T H E F I R S T W O R L D
W A R , W H E R E A C O M P A N Y O F
B R I T I S H S O L D I E R S A W A I T S A
G E R M A N A T T A C K A F T E R B E I N G
E F F E C T I V E L Y A B A N D O N E D B Y T H E I R
C O M M A N D E R S .
Toluna Magazine | February 2018 12
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Toluna Magazine | February 2018 13
HOROSCOPES
Aries: You might discover that Leo: Your relationships can be upbeat Sagittarius: The midweek quarter
someone close to you, a family member and vibrant this week, with one moon suggests that unresolved issues
perhaps, could use a hand today, encounter proving exceptionally could be the reason you’re holding
Aries. Chances are good, too, that he exciting. You may be tempted to go on back from making a move or beginning
or she won't ask for help out of pride. an impromptu trip or break, and if you a new phase or project. If there’s one
Don't let that stop you, though. do it could be most enjoyable. matter that has been causing you to
lose confidence, it would be worthwhile
Taurus: With the sun in the topmost Virgo: The current blend of energies to take the time to resolve it.
sector of your chart, you might enjoy could certainly keep you busy, which is
being in the spotlight. This, along with why it’s so helpful to look after your Capricorn: This might not be the best
other aspects, encourages you to come well-being. With an intense focus on time to join expensive groups or clubs,
forward and showcase your best your sector of creativity, you could be even though Wednesday’s quarter
qualities. deeply involved in projects that moon may be urging you to invest in
demand a lot of you. your social life.
Gemini: Are you looking for
adventure? If so, this week’s backdrop Libra: You may be enjoying a new Aquarius: With lovely Venus in your
could coincide with an encounter with romance or the chance to indulge in a sign aligning with electric Uranus in
someone who has an engaging idea. favorite hobby. With a lively focus on your sector of communication,
They may suggest a trip or an your leisure zone, time spent in fun unexpected news or an impromptu
opportunity to explore new ideas or pursuits can act as a restorative, invitation could bring a pleasant
traverse fresh terrain. especially if you have a lot of surprise. However, the midweek
responsibilities at home quarter moon suggests you’ll need to
Cancer: You could be tempted to put consider your priorities before you
money into a brilliant idea. However, it Scorpio: Put your ambition into action make any decisions.
might be wise to do some research today, Scorpio. The day's planetary
first, because it could be a waste of aspects should find you feeling Pisces: This week could bring an
money should you lose interest. energetic and positive. Make the most opportunity to make a key decision
of this by taking steps toward your regarding your spiritual path.
goals.
Toluna Magazine | February 2018 14 Source: www.lillooetnews.net/horoscopes
What to Wear on a Valentine’s Day Date
Whether you're heading out on Valentine's
FASHION btw) for a romantic dinner or you're saving it
Day (it's midweek on a Wednesday this year,
until the weekend, there are outfits that speak
the right language without exposing too
much skin or looking like they've been subject
Get the latest fashion tips and outfit
to a week's long sartorial study.
ideas from your favorite celebrities and From a classic miniskirt, jumper, and boots
designers. combo to the more updated version of the
classic jean ensemble (just exchange your
denim for a pair of bodycon stirrup leggings),
there are plenty of chic and Valentine's Day
ideas.
Gentlemen, You’ve got to go all-out if you
know she’s the one, but don’t confuse all-out
with overdoing it. To me, all-out is one of your
best, polished and classic outfits. And don’t
worry, she’ll notice the wingtip dress boots
after you give her that bouquet of flowers.
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SPORTS
Liverpool forward Mohamed Novak Djokovic has had British and Irish Lions captain
Salah's sublime form has seen treatment on a long-term Sam Warburton has been
him surpass a valuation of elbow problem, and says he is awarded an OBE in the New
£100m, according to Phil Babb. excited at the prospect of Year Honours.
making a full recovery.
Salah scored twice against Former Wales captain
Tottenham on Sunday with his The 30-year-old made a late Warburton led the Lions on
second looking to have decision to compete at the their last two tours, including
secured a win at Anfield, but Australian Open last month, the drawn Test series against
his rival to the Golden Boot which was his first world champions New Zealand
Harry Kane converted a last- competitive outing since during the summer.
gasp penalty to clinch a draw. Wimbledon last summer.
The 29-year-old Cardiff Blues
But after reaching the last 16, flanker is currently recovering
for the loss of just a single set, from surgery on a neck
the Serbian was forced to problem which ruled him out
retire from his match against of contention for Wales' Test
South Korean Hyeon Chung. matches during November
and December.
Toluna Magazine | February 2018 16 Source: https://news.sky.com
TOLUNA
TRAVEL
PARIS:
Bienvenue à Paris
P a r i s h a s a t i m e l e s s f a m i l i a r i t y f o r f i r s t - t i m e a n d P a r i s i a n s t e n d t o e a t d i n n e r a t 8 : 0 0 P M o r
f r e q u e n t v i s i t o r s , w i t h i n s t a n t l y r e c o g n i s a b l e l a t e r . Y o u m a y n o t f i n d r e s t a u r a n t s o p e n u n t i l
a r c h i t e c t u r a l i c o n s , a l o n g w i t h e x q u i s i t e c u i s i n e , t h i s t i m e . U n l i k e o t h e r c o u n t r i e s , i t ’ s r a r e t o
c h i c b o u t i q u e s a n d p r i c e l e s s a r t i s t i c t r e a s u r e s . f i n d n i c e r r e s t a u r a n t s o p e n b e t w e e n m e a l
t i m e s , b u t c a f e s a r e o p e n a l l t h e t i m e .
B e h i n d t h e g r a n d i o s e p a l a c e s a n d b o u l e v a r d s ,
y o u c a n d i s c o v e r i n t i m a t e c o u r t y a r d s a n d T r y s o m e t r a d i t i o n a l F r e n c h d i s h e s t h a t y o u
g a r d e n s ; b e h i n d h i s t o r i c f a ç a d e s a r e c r a f t m a y n o t h a v e t r i e d a t h o m e .
w o r k s h o p s a n d e m i n e n t r e s e a r c h i n s t i t u t i o n s .
P e r h a p s t h e t r u e c l u e t o P a r i s ’ s a p p e a l i s t h a t T h e p r o p e r F r e n c h m e a l e n d s w i t h c h e e s e .
d e s p i t e b e i n g o n e o f t h e m o s t v i s i t e d c i t i e s i n A n d i t ’ s s e r i o u s b u s i n e s s i n a c o u n t r y w i t h a
t h e w o r l d i t i s a l s o i n t e n s e l y l i v e d - i n . W i t h i t s c h e e s e f o r e v e r y d a y o f t h e y e a r .
f l a t s , p l a y g r o u n d s , f o o d m a r k e t s a n d c a f é s , t h e r e
i s n o e m p t y h e a r t i n t h e c e n t r e ; a n d y o u , t o o ,
c a n p l a y a t b e i n g a P a r i s i a n .
Toluna Magazine | February 2018 17 Source: www.luckysky.com.na
TOLUNA
PLAYLIST
10 ROMANTIC LOVE
SONGS FOR
VALENTINE'S DAY
Celine Dion - My Heart Will Go On
Leon Bridges - Smooth Sailin
Jason Mraz - I Won't Give Up
Pink Floyd - High Hopes
Adele - Rolling in the Deep
Carrie Underwood - Heartbeat
John Mayer featuring Katy Perry- Who You Love
Meiko - I'm In Love
Ella Henderson - Yours
Jack Johnson - I Got You
Toluna Magazine | February 2018 18
Toluna Kitchen
Picture this: You pick up your Yes, dear reader, it does. This is
better-half early in the evening why we want to give you the tools
and you take them to the cutest to surprise your beau this V-day!
little restaurant, with red cloths
and heart shaped candles. Our very serious recommendation:
take your darling out to dinner,
A waitress with a French accent try that restaurant they’ve been
serves your food with a smile and dreaming off for weeks, but end
a “Bon Appetit!”, and your the evening with a “made with
sweetheart and you absent- love” desert that you prepared
mindedly share a chocolate desert specially for them
while gazing into each other's
eyes. At the end of the eveni…
Wait, haven’t I watched this movie
before? Doesn’t this happen in
every movie and in every
Valentine’s day ever?
Toluna Magazine | February 2018 19 Video Credits: https://www.buzzfeed.com/bfmp/videos/11221
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