Sport24.co.za | Hansen questions referee’s ‘focus’

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London – New Zealand coach Steve Hansen suggested referee Nigel Owens had not been as “focused” as he would have been for a test match after the world champions launched their tour of Europe with a 31-22 win over the Barbarians at Twickenham on Saturday.

Hansen deliberately fielded an unfamiliar-looking All Blacks team, with flyhalf Beauden Barrett captaining the side in place of the rested Kieran Read.

Regular skipper Read found himself reduced to the role of ‘water boy’ for this non-cap international and, with decisions going the Barbarians way (they were 17-5 up in the first half), Owens, one of the world’s top officials, jokingly told him he would also be in charge for the All Blacks’ tour finale against Wales in Cardiff later this month – an impossibility given Owens is Welsh.

Hansen, however, had a quick-witted reply of his own when told of that remark by Owens, who was also the referee when New Zealand beat Australia in the 2015 World Cup final at Twickenham, during a post-match news conference.

“Most of the banter came from Nigel,” said Hansen. “It would’ve been good if he’d have reffed this one (match against the Barbarians).”

Hansen, quickly clarifying a comment that might otherwise land him in trouble with World Rugby chiefs, added: “It was a festival game, wasn’t it? And he (Owens) is like the rest of us, he’s fallen into the trap of doing it.

“He did a good job, I’m not saying that he didn’t, but there’s no doubt in my mind that he wasn’t as focused as he would be if it was a test match…It’s difficult for a player to get their head around that and it’s also difficult for the ref.”

Meanwhile Barbarians coach Robbie Deans, told of compatriot Hansen’s comments regarding Owens, said: “I agree, I think we got the rub of the green.”

eNCA | Robert Mugabe threatens to fire his deputy as Grace is heckled at rally

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BULUWAYO – Zimbabwean President, Robert Mugabe is threatening to fire Vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa.

He accuses his deputy of causing divisions in the ruling Zanu PF party.

This comes after Mnangagwa’s supporters heckled First Lady Grace Mugabe at a tense Zanu PF youth rally in Bulawayo.

Mnangagwa — who was present at the event — remained quietly seated as the first lady hurled insults at him.

Grace Mugabe said: “If you were given money to boo me, go ahead, boo, I will say it and I don’t  care I will say it. I am the First Lady and I will stand for the truth. Let me tell you this, bring soldiers with guns to shoot me – I don’t care. I will always say it. I am very sure you were told that when Mrs Mugabe starts speaking, you boo. I have got power and I will stand  for  myself.”

Zanu PF is embroilled in a dispute with Mnangagwa, who it accuses of leading a faction, known as Lacoste.

Grace Mugabe apparently leads another faction, dubbed the G40 — it’s made up mainly of young ministers.

Rober Mugabe responded by saying: “I am getting insulted in the name of Mnangagwa daily. Did I make a mistake to appoint Mnangagwa as my deputy? If I made a mistake I can even drop him tomorrow. If he wants to form his party with his supporters, he can go ahead. We can’t have a party riddled with insulting each other daily. We heard this booing was organised before we came. Those who want to be under me should behave, and those who don’t should go. We don’t persuade people. It does matter who.”

Zanu PF’s special elective congress will be held next month.

The Women’s League, led by Grace Mugabe, is demanding a female vice-president be appointed.

Currently, the governing party has two vice-presidents, who are both male. 

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eNCA | Matriculant drowns in river in KZN

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MKHIZWANA, KwaZulu-Natal – A grade 12 pupil from KwaMkhizwana outside Durban has drowned.

The Nogujwa High School student, Nala Gumede, and several other matriculants went swimming in the uMngeni River after writing their science exam.

Sanele Mndweni, one of Gumede’s friends, says: “After taking off his clothes, he stood on a rock in the river. Then he sat there. After a while, I saw him go under the water and then he resurfaced. I called people to help him. When they approached him, he drowned. I don’t know what caused this because it all happened so fast.”

Another friend, Sanele Mndaweni, says: “We never thought such a thing would happen. It hurts us. Even yesterday I lost my mind, I didn’t know how to help him.”                            

Gumede’s aunt says the grade 12 pupil was not a swimmer.

According to Bonani Gwala, “He didn’t know how to swim. All his life, Nala has never been a swimmer. All the children here at home don’t know how to swim because we don’t have a big river near us. It was the first time he swam in his entire life. Those who were with him say he sat on a rock, saying he was scared to enter the river.” 

The 17 year-old had big dreams.
        
Joseph Gwala, his uncle, says: “He left me in pain. He had dreams. Every time we met, we would have a nice chat. He did not drink alcohol. This boy had a dream of being a police man because I’ve always wanted to have a policeman here at home.”

His classmates are visibly shocked.  

Teachers describe the deceased as a shy student. 

Locals say Gumede is the fifth person they know about, to drown in the river.

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Health24.com | How many times could you have sex in a day?

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As you might have overheard in the locker room, trying to have sex as many times as possible in one day is a thing. In pursuit of orgasmic pleasure, couples brave chafing, exhaustion, and dehydration – all in the name of setting a personal record (or just really enjoying sex).

Naturally, we wondered how many times ambitious couples had actually done the deed in the span of one day and how those steamy marathons panned out. So we asked a few people to give us their PBs – in bed. Prepare to slow clap.

Read more: The Best Sex Positions for Every Penis Size

1.“My man and I shacked up for the big snowstorm in New York City a few weekends ago. On that Saturday, we couldn’t really go out and do anything, so we started with morning sex and decided to have a ‘bed day.’ We alternated between boning, eating non-perishables, and watching TV. We did it six times in about 12 hours.” – Brenda F.

2. “I think we went four rounds, but I didn’t get off every time. I also think I was super-dehydrated, which is probably why I couldn’t finish. We had to drink a lot of fluids and use a lot of lube. Still, it was lots of fun.” – Jared M.

3. “I had some very hot sex with this guy I just started seeing, and we came up with the idea to get it on as many times as we could in 24 hours. We went four times and probably could have done more, but at a certain point it just becomes uncomfortable, physically. Oh, and it’s tiring, too.” – Hilary P.

4. “When you’re a teenager who has just discovered sex, you want to do it as much as you possibly can. His parents were out of town for the weekend, and we just went at it all over the place, including in his hot tub. When I sneezed the next day, my vagina hurt.” – Brittany T.

Read more: 10 Annoying Things You Do During Sex

5. “When I was on a beach trip with a bunch of friends, I hooked up with a female friend the first night. I came very quickly, which was embarrassing. But then a few nights later, I got really drunk on cheap beer, and we hooked up again. We ended up having sex three more times that night and once in the morning.” – Rob A.

6. “When my wife and I were on our honeymoon, we were supposed to go snorkeling and hiking, but the weather was terrible. Instead of getting upset, my wife just suggested that we have sex as many times as we could. The record was five times in one day.” – Zack N.

7. “I was doing ‘Netflix and Chill’ before it had a name. In college, I went over to a guy’s apartment and we spent the whole day having sex and watching movies. We had sex four times, but there were multiple orgasms during one of the sessions.” – Cara D.

8. “I had sex with my wife seven times in a row, and let me tell you something: It wasn’t as fun as I thought it would be. We were trying to have our first kid, and she was keeping track of her ovulation. On one of the peak days, she made me call in sick to work and then have sex with her all day. It was a lot, and my penis started to hurt and feel raw. That was the most times we did it in one day.” – Brandon E.

Related: The Best Tricks For Lasting Longer In Bed

9. “I’ve only ever had sex twice in one day. I feel like that’s enough for me. I don’t want to do it so many times in such a short period that I quit appreciating how awesome sex is.” – Nate A.

10. “After being with my boyfriend for about three years, he went on this study abroad trip to France. I went to visit him for a weekend and we had sex four times in one day. It took a big chunk of time out of doing touristy things, but oh well!” – Meredith L.

This article was originally published in Men’s Health

Image credit: iStock

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G Studio Branding Agency is looking for an account/project manager to join their team. An experienced and self driven individual with brand and consumer expertise that are required to service fast paced and deadline driven accounts. 
The individual must possess a strong work ethic, strong people and planning skills.  
The work entails supporting strategy development processes and drafting effective outcomes based on implementation plans. 

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• Highly proficient communicator
• An understanding of PR, Social media, events, social Media, media planning & management, as well as brand/agency interrelations.
• A good understanding of the intricacies involved with above, below and through-the-line marketing.
• Strong ability to build and maintain clients relations.

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• Excellent at real time problem solving while under pressure
• Must enjoy dealing with all kinds of people
• Strategic thinker
• Ready to assist in complex planning and problem solving

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  • Manage internal agency relationships in order to get things done in the most time and cost efficient way for your client
  • Develop a thorough understanding of clients’ business and industry
  • Keep track of clients’ activities closely to make sure marketing objectives are met according to marketing plan
  • Identify key market needs and challenges
  • Recommend and adapt new strategies to react to changing business trends
  • Look for opportunities, anticipate openings for initiatives and plan for the unexpected
  • Build a good relationship with the client and become a trusted source in the company
  • Lead the account team by fostering good teamwork

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  • Degree/diploma in marketing or advertising specialisation
  • Able to demonstrate an understanding of advertising industry and category
  • Able to demonstrate methodical and strategic thinking in solving client issues
  • Able to sustain a healthy client relationship
  • Able to grow new and existing clients
  • Ability to plan and execute work in a timely and efficient manner
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Here’s How the ‘Biggest Loser’ Contestants Have Kept the Weight Off

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According to a new study.

Your diet may help you lose weight, but exercise appears to be the key to keeping it off.

A new study, published in the journal Obesity, tracked 14 former Biggest Loser contestants to determine how some of them kept weight off after the show. Physical activity, the researchers determined, was the clear answer — even though diet, not exercise, was shown to help the contestants lose weight in the first place.

Half of the study participants maintained their weight loss after the Biggest Loser ended, while the other half gained the pounds back. Over six years of follow-up, the maintainers tended to be far more active than the other group, increasing physical activity by up to 160% since they started losing weight. Those who regained weight, by contrast, only increased physical activity by 25% to 34%. Overall, maintainers completed an average of 80 minutes of moderate exercise or 35 minutes of vigorous exercise each day — well exceeding the national physical activity guidelines of 150 minutes of moderate exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise per week. 

The findings tie into another study published by the same researchers last year. Back then, they found that contestants’ metabolisms slowed drastically after their dramatic weight losses, significantly cutting into the number of calories they were able to burn each day. As a result, many contestants saw the pounds creep back on, sometimes even exceeding their pre-show weights. 

Exercise, the new study suggests, may counteract that effect, helping people burn enough calories to stay thin. But the time commitment of a robust fitness regimen can make weight maintenance an uphill battle, according to former Biggest Loser contestant and study author Dr. Jennifer Kerns, who is now an obesity specialist at Washington’s Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

“The amount of time and dedication it takes to manage one’s food intake and prioritize exercise every day can be an untenable burden for many people,” Kerns told the New York Times. “It’s totally unfair to judge those who can’t do it.”