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Hey there party-lovers, a power-packed punch of diverse lifestyle news is what we bring you this fine Thursday. In top stories, Charles Siboto reviews the sci-fi romp-tastic; Guardians of the Galaxy, the winners of the Savanna Comic's Choice Awards are announced (congrats to all), Jessica Taylor reviews Legs Eleven's cellulite slimming Lipomassage, while I test out their age-reversing Endermolift treatment, and Ilse van den Berg falls in love with "Le Good Life" at JC Le Roux.

Tonight sees Aloe Blac play a once-off show at Grandwest, while those missing out on Oppikoppi this weekend can catch international Oppi headliners; Wolfmother and The Editors at the Good Hope Centre this evening.

In news of the winning kind, Joburgers better listen up 'cause we've got tickets to the Holi Festival of Colours, Grietfest, and Madame Zingara all up for grabs, while Capetonians can enter the second Schoolboys event ft. Christian Tiger School, Gateway Drugs and more!

Ruth Cooper, Lifestyle Co-editor & Production Manager (@Biz_Lounge)

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Weekly top stories


Sci-fi space opera with Guardians of the Galaxy
[Charles Siboto] Well, well, well - it would seem that Marvel Studios can do no wrong with its 2014 releases. Read more >>

The 'c' word: a skinny girl's confession

Jessica Taylor

If you knew me, you'd laugh if I told you I went for a Lipomassage. But the truth is, even skinny girls get cellulite.

Read more >>

Winners of the South African Savanna Comic's Choice Awards announced

Six of South Africa's top comedians won the prized Waldo statuette at the fourth annual South African Savanna Comic's Choice Awards, held on 2 August, 2014, at The Teatro at Montecasino.

Read more >>

Because life's better with bubbles

Ilse van den Berg

I've never seen myself as the typical champagne-drinking girl that loves all things glitter and gold, but something happens to you when you walk through the doors of J.C. Le Roux.

Read more >>


Music
The Early Hours wins Get Out Of The Garage
The Converse 2014 Get Out Of The Garage competition had a total of 335 acts entering their track singles this year, which were judged by Catherine Grenfell, HHP, and Darryl Torr, who cut the list down to 10, from which the Early Hours band emerged the winner. In the next few months they will head to London to introduce their unique music style to the rest of the world. Read more >>

Editors and Wolfmother to play in Cape Town
Editors (UK) and Wolfmother (Aus) are to play One Night in Cape Town at the Good Hope Centre on 7 August, 2014. Read more >>

Aloe Blacc to play one-off show in Cape Town
Aloe Blacc, co-writer and singer of Wake Me Up, will be performing on 7 August, 2014, at the Grand Arena, GrandWest Casino, Cape Town prior to his performance at OppiKoppi in August. Read more >>

Theatre
Call for 2015 proposals from the National Arts Festival
The National Arts Festival, Grahamstown, is calling for proposals for its 2015 Main programme. The festival will run from Thursday, 2 July to Sunday, 12 July, 2015. Read more >>

Art
Launch of the Awesome iLembe Arts Festival
The first Awesome iLembe Arts Festival will take place across the iLembe region on the North Coast of KwaZulu-Natal from 8 to 10 August 2014. Read more >>

Retail
Sexy coupé hoists the BMW flag

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

In their ongoing showroom war for the hearts, minds and wallets of the South African motoring public the three luxury German carmakers between have nearly 400 different models on the battle ground trying to out-pace and out-grace their opponents. Read more >>

Food & Wine
How I was converted to a steak-lover

Ilse van den Berg

I am sure the majority of you reading this have been to HQ more than once. I, however, experienced this much talked about steakhouse for the first time recently, and the experience has turned me into a steak-lover. True story. Read more >>

South African brandies dominate international awards
South African brandies have again emerged as world champions having taken top honours in this year's International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) as well as the International Spirits Challenge (ISC). The IWSC trophy was won by the KWV 12 Year Old while the ISC trophy went to the Van Ryn's 15 Year Old Fine Cask Reserve. Read more >>

Travel
Fairlawns is Number One

Brian Berkman

Ranked number one by TripAdvisor users for Hotels in Sandton, Fairlawns Boutique Hotel and Spa has a lot to be proud of. Read more >>

Air Mauritius... it's like floating on air

Rod Baker

Mauritius is just a few hours away and a great destination for the family, or yourself if you just want to get away from it all. So how do you get there? Air Mauritius. Read more >>

Wellness
Turn back time with Endermolift

Ruth Cooper

Knock a couple of years off your life with no chemicals, scalpels or time travel needed. It sounds too good to be true, right? Green Point beauty salon Legs Eleven is promising that and more. Read more >>

Chance to win a four-week boot camp
Adventure Boot Camp is giving women the chance to kick-start their fitness and weight-loss journey by winning a four-week boot camp for them and their best friend, as well as a three-month digital subscription to Women's Health for each. Read more >>


International

Computer games reduce depression in elderly
PARIS, FRANCE: Brain-boosting computer games may be as effective as drugs or perhaps even better, in treating severe depression in some elderly people, according to trial results published on Tuesday (5 May) Read more >>

Violent video games linked to risk of crime, alcohol abuse
WASHINGTON, USA: Violent video games glorifying antisocial characters could increase teenage gamers' risk of criminal and other risky behavior like smoking and alcohol use, a US study claims. Read more >>


More International


Government

Celebration for athletes returning from Commonwealth Games

More Government news


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New events to diarise

Jaheim and Anthony Hamilton live in South Africa
Morris Roda Productions - 15 Aug 2014 Johannesburg

Women4Women Symposium
Women4Women - 16 Aug 2014 Johannesburg

Charity Golf Day
Private - 21 Aug 2014 Cape Town

The Getaway Show
Ramsay Media - 29 Aug 2014 to 31 Aug 2014 Johannesburg

ABCCCP Woman-2-Woman Seminar
ABCCCP - 31 Aug 2014 Johannesburg

The Fray
Big Concerts - 19 Sep 2014 Johannesburg


Upcoming events

Bike, Boat and Outdoor Show
8 Aug 2014 to 10 Aug 2014 Johannesburg

Pole dance in-store demo
The Pole Project - 9 Aug 2014 Cape Town

Women's Humanity Walk
Woman Zone - 9 Aug 2014 Cape Town

Eclipsed written by Danai Gurira
Eclipsed South Africa - 12 Aug 2014 to 31 Aug 2014 Johannesburg


All industry news


Marketing & Media
    Selfie campaign for good
    Can magazines survive? - Marion Scher

    Retail
      Incentives 'may be pointless' - Ntsakisi Maswanganyi
      Evolution of delivery systems to accommodate e-tail growth - Leoni Volschenk
      Unilever releases Food Label Guide

      Government
        Africa must look for partnerships - Chris Bathembu
        National Science Week underway
        Nearly 5,000 land claims processed in two weeks

        CSI
          Keeping a Girl in School: a long-term initiative
          MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet gives back R1m every week

          Finance
            Africa to benefit from BRICS bank

            Agriculture
              Protecting rooibos trademark, promoting economic growth

              Building
                Architecture's influence on interior design - Callie van der Merwe
                SA women grow in construction - More Matshediso

                GreenBiz
                  Racing through snow for solar power - Sindy Peters
                  New publication addresses poaching issues
                  The green gap for IT service providers

                  HR & Recruitment
                    First Think Big TV programme focused on the business plan
                    New equity act comes into operation

                    Legal
                      Transnet faces R80bn claim from pensioners
                      The 'undesirable person' provisions of the new immigration legislation - Michael Yeates and Shane Johnson

                      Manufacturing
                        Dolphin Bay manufactures new-generation wood preservative

                        Property
                          £602m profit in six months for Intu Properties
                          Trending: the evolution and rise of townships

                          Education
                            R12,5m for mining and engineering education at Wits
                            Dutch student death - bar becomes coffee shop
                            Technology shaping Africa's future

                            Tourism
                              Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp opens in the Kaokoveld

                              ICT
                                Data scientists and chief data officers - fact or fad? - Davide Hanan

                                Logistics
                                  SAA adds more travel options in Africa
                                  Airbus A350XWB lands in SA

                                  Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                    Line-up announced for White Mountain Festival
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