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Hormones altered by gender bend chemi in Plastic
Teen hormones being altered by gender-bending chemicalssourceFour out of every five British teens have their hormones upset by gender-bending chemicals found in plastics, new research suggests.The chemical, called bisphenol A (BPA), is used to make plastics, including materials that come into contact with food.But it can mimic the female sex hormone, estrogen, and cause a lower sperm count in men.The chemical is also thought to be linked to several different types of cancer, including breast and prostate.Researchers at Exeter University studied the blood and urine of 94 teenagers aged 17-19 and found 80 percent had the hormone-disrupting chemicals in their bodies.Ecotoxicology professor Tamara Galloway, who co-led the study ...
Posted 17 Oct 2019, 20:35 by Happi Mess
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110 yrs of scientists climate scares
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The years
Scientists seeking funding and journalists seeking an audience agree: panic sells.
“Global cooling is going to kills us all!” “No, wait: global warming is going to kill us all!”
All that’s missing is a back-and-forth of “You shut up!” “No, you shut up!” That is reserved for those who doubt the need for panic.
That’s the gist of an amazing chronology of the last 120 years of scare-mongering on climate, assembled by butnowyouknow.net and reprinted by the estimable Anthony Watts in Wattsupwiththat, who updates it to the present. It is truly mind-boggling:
1895 - Geologists Think the World May Be Frozen Up Again – New York Times, February 1895
1902 - “Disappearing Glaciers ...
Posted 17 Oct 2019, 20:29 by Happi Mess
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so this is what a Vegan does, right ?
The number of animals that die each and every day to produce vegan food is astonishing.
Matthew Evans. Picture: Alan Benson
From The Weekend Australian Magazine
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There’s a lot to be said for veganism. For the thinking eater, it gets around a whole bunch of ethical grey areas. If you care about what you put in your mouth, it is probably the most black and white way to approach the whole meat thing. There are no grey areas about so-called “ethical” meat, or questions over exactly how “free range” are the hens when there are 10,000 chickens to the hectare. Not eating meat, not buying products that come from animals — surely that means you’re doing ...
Posted 17 Oct 2019, 20:35 by Happi Mess
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new MRT stations that make Bangkok’s old town
fastrack index Free QR code readerNew stationsThe Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to welcome the opening of four new MRT subway stations in Bangkok’s Old City and Chinatown neighbourhood, which will make exploring the area’s rich history and landmark sites even easier.The four stations are part of a 14-km extension to the MRT Blue Line, which involves 11 new stations in all. These are Wat MangkonSam YotSanam Chai Itsaraphap Stationwhich are located in this order after Hua Lamphong Station from where the extension begins.TAT Governor Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn said: “The opening of these new stations greatly increases the ease and convenience of visiting some of Bangkok’s most ...
Posted 14 Oct 2019, 03:27 by Happi Mess
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Smartphone users Isolation Matrix
Photographer removes our smartphones to show our strange and lonely new world
Are you reading this on a handheld device?
There’s a good chance you are.
Now imagine how’d you look if that device suddenly disappeared.
Lonely? Slightly crazy? Perhaps next to a person being ignored?
As we are sucked in ever more by the screens we carry around, even in the company of friends and family, the hunched pose of the phone-absorbed seems increasingly normal.
US photographer Eric Pickersgill has created “Removed,” a series of photos to remind us of how strange that pose actually is.
In each portrait, electronic devices have been “edited out” (removed before the photo was taken, from people who’d been ...
Posted 11 Oct 2019, 23:20 by Happi Mess
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iPhone 11 is coming to town
The wait is finally over. In the early hours of September 11, Apple unveiled its 2019 iPhone range to a throng of rapturous disciples. There are three new models to choose from including the long rumoured "Pro" version and Apple's first stab at an entry-level phone.
Here's everything Australian customers need to know, including the prices, specifications and release date.
New iPhone models
Apple will be releasing three new iPhone models, each in a range of capacities. There's the entry-level iPhone 11, the iPhone 11 Pro which comes with a better camera, and the big boi option, AKA the iPhone 11 Pro Max .
The iPhone 11 will come in a choice of six colours: yellow ...
Posted 11 Sep 2019, 19:28 by Happi Mess
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Duty Free receipt - urgent warning
Tourist issues urgent warning to Australian travellers after finding a 'very concerning' detail on his duty-free alcohol receipt - and reveals why you should NEVER throw them away
Tourist issues warning to travellers in Asia buying items at duty-free
Perth man Colin Ahearn was travelling from Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur to Phuket in Thailand when he decided to buy some of his favourite duty-free alcohol at the international airport.
Mr Ahearn was about to throw the receipt for the two bottles - Wild Turkey American Honey Liqueur and Smirnoff Red Label Vodka for his wife - when he was stopped by his eagle-eyed partner.
Tracey Ahearn noticed a peculiar addition to the bottom of the docket - her husband's ...
Posted 18 Jul 2019, 20:54 by Happi Mess
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69 Profound Confucius Quotes for Life, Love and Laugh in HappiMess
If you’ve ever studied Chinese history, you’ve undoubtedly heard of the great philosopher Confucius.Not only have his words of wisdom had an enormous impact on Chinese society till this day, but he helped countless people live moral and meaningful lives.He came up with the well-known principle “Do not do to others what you do not want to be done to yourself” and his teachings mainly focused on morality, family loyalty, kindness and how to live an impactful and meaningful life.I’ve gone through hundreds of his quotes to select his most powerful words of wisdom. Enjoy!The Top 73 Profound Confucius Quotes1) “By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which ...
Posted 11 Jul 2019, 20:17 by Happi Mess
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Strong Women prefer to be Single
“I believe in strong women. I believe in the woman who is able to stand up for herself. I believe in the woman who doesn’t need to hide behind her husband’s back.I believe that if you have problems, as a woman you deal with them, you don’t play a victim, you don’t make yourself look pitiful, you don’t point fingers. You stand and you deal. You face the world with a head held high and you carry the universe in your heart.”– C. JoyBell C.Strong Women Would Rather Be Alone Than Spend Their Time with AssholesStrong women are independent and are thus happy on their own, and do not need a man ...
Posted 2 Jul 2019, 20:59 by Happi Mess
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Pills That Make Farts Smell Nice from France
A French company claims to have invented a pill that can make your farts smell nice.Yep, we all know someone who could use that, right? By the way, if you're sat there thinking "actually, I don't know anyone" - it's you, mate.Anyway, the pills have been developed by an inventor called Christian Poincheval, who is based in the western French town of Gesvres and - he claims - that they can transform your smelly gas into the lovely fragrance of chocolate or roses.Yes, this anal alchemist actually thinks he can make your shit smell like roses.Credit: Lutin MalinIn fact, he's been at it since 2007, according to the official website of the company, called ...
Posted 26 Jun 2019, 02:15 by Happi Mess
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Bangkok club killing patrons and selling as meat
Bangkok Police has shut down a nightclub, Asia 44 Nightclub, in the city of Bangkok after investigation uncovered that the owner killed patrons of the facility and served to others as meat.The Police said in a statement that they acted swiftly upon tip-off and a search at the club revealed human parts kept in deep freezers.The Asia 44 Nightclub, foreign-owned, started operating in February 2019.The statement added that the owner of the facility has been arrested and other three people believed to be accomplices are at large.“There are more people involved and as such more details including names would be communicated to the media in due time”, the statement read.Our reporters gathered that ...
Posted 19 Jun 2019, 21:06 by Happi Mess
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Alligator swims Lake With Knife In Its Head
Residents in a small town were stunned when they saw an alligator with a large knife stuck in its head, swimming in a local lake.The injured reptile was spotted in the Orchard Lakes Estates in Sugar Land, Texas, with the blade embedded close to its eye.Gators are known to inhabit the surrounding waters with generally little bother to the local community, which is why this bizarre incident has raised so much concern among neighbours.Erin Weaver was the person who spotted the injured animal. She has lived in the area for six years and sees the reptiles almost every day and it's hard to believe this one would have attacked someone.The animal was spotted floating in ...
Posted 15 Jun 2019, 04:44 by Happi Mess
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100 undigested bubble tea balls found stomach
sourceMore than 100 undigested bubble tea balls found in girl's stomachA young Chinese girl’s love of bubble tea has seen her end up in hospital and prompted doctors to warn about drinking the sweet beverage in moderation.Bubble tea is a popular drink sold at Asian-style cafes and takeaway stores here in Australia. Chewy tapioca balls are often added to the cold, milky drink.It was those starchy balls that landed the 14-year-old girl from Zhejiang province in eastern China in trouble.The girl’s parents took her to the emergency department of the Zhuji People's Hospital on May 28 after she complained of stomach aches and being constipated for five days ...
Posted 15 Jun 2019, 04:44 by Happi Mess
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Long life means drink ALCOHOL, says Awesome Study
Drinking Alcohol Is Better for You Than Exercise When It Comes To Living Longer, Says Awesome Study
Sounds crazy but apparently it's true.
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The studies
There are countless studies and articles out there that debate whether alcohol consumption is good for you or not, but I’m fairly certain nobody cares about the negative headlines and we simply choose to believe boozin’ is super healthy. I mean, at least that's what I do.
If you, too, choose to believe alcohol is good for you, I have amazing news that will definitely justify your reasoning: New research revealed that booze has invigorating, anti-aging powers, and is actually one of the secrets to a long and prosperous life ...
Posted 16 Jun 2019, 01:36 by Happi Mess
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Bangkok tops internet usage charts
Thailand is the world leader for time spent on the internet and mobile internet per day, a consequence of higher social media use and the popularity of online video consumption.Thailand ranks in the top 10 for mobile social media penetration and top four for time spent on social media, according to social media management platform Hootsuite and global agency We Are Social.The country ranked eighth globally for number of Facebook users, with Bangkok the city with the most active Facebook accounts.The "Digital 2018 global overview", published in January, said Thais registered the most time on the internet last year at 9.38 hours per day, after the Philippines at 9.29 hours, Brazil (9.14), Indonesia (8 ...
Posted 10 Jun 2019, 02:52 by Happi Mess
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Inventor Creates Periscope Glasses to see Over Tall People At Gigs
sourceIf you've ever attended a gig or festival only to find that some 6'7 bloke is stood directly in front of you, then one inventor might just have the solution to all your problems.Dominic Wilcox has created the 'One Foot Taller' glasses, which are essentially a pair of periscope glasses that allow you to see over the heads of people in front of you. What a time to be alive.The glasses add one foot (or 30.5cm) on to the wearer's normal eye-level - and I'm honestly torn between hailing them as a genius or a joke, maybe they're both.The glasses use angled mirrors to allow the wearer to see over ...
Posted 9 Jun 2019, 19:42 by Happi Mess
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a SEAWEED THAT TASTES LIKE BACON & HEALTHY AS KALE
Researchers discover seaweed that tastes like bacon and is twice as healthy as kale
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Researchers at Oregon State have patented a new strain of seaweed that tastes like bacon when it's cooked.
OSU researchers called it unicorn - seaweed
The seaweed, a form of red marine algae, looks like translucent red lettuce. It also has twice the nutritional value of kale and grows very quickly. Did we mention it tastes like bacon?
According to Oregon State researcher Chris Langdon, his team started growing the new strain while trying to find a good food source for edible sea snails, or abalone, a very popular food in many parts of Asia. The strain is a new type of red algae that ...
Posted 9 Jun 2019, 19:55 by Happi Mess
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MILF targets ‘Daddy’ and Younger Women Can't Get Enough of Older Guys
Go ahead, let that hair go grey.(Mad Men / Lionsgate Television)According to porn site xHamster’s Trend Report 2018, it was revealed that last year, “daddy” was the number one top search term for women in America, which suggests a lot of ladies out there are becoming increasingly interested getting all sorts of intimate with older, more mature gentlemen.Plus, according to a report released by Pornhub, daddy porn is extremely popular, and women are going absolutely gaga over hairy older dudes. Seriously. The report reads: “We found confirmation that ‘dad bod’ is indeed sexy, along with ‘black daddy,’ ‘big daddy’ and ‘hairy daddy.’ Even ‘DILF’ (the dad equivalent of MILF) makes an appearance, along with ‘call me ...
Posted 9 Jun 2019, 18:53 by Happi Mess
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Thailand Cabinet Yes to mandatory health insurance for long stayers
PHUKET: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has announced that Cabinet has approved mandatory health insurance as a new requirement for all foreigners staying in the country on one-year Non-Immigrant O-A “visas”, or “permits-to-stay” - better known simply as ’retirement visas’.
Dr Natthawut Prasertsiripong, Chief of the MoPH Department of Health Service Support. Photo: MoPH
Seven Thai insurance providers are now offering policies to match the new requirement. Screengrab: longstay.tgia.org
UPDATE: Phuket Immigration Chief Col Kathathorn Kumthieng confirmed to The Phuket News today (May 14) that he has been informed of the new requirement but that he has yet to receive an order for his office to start applying it when processing applications for ...
Posted 5 Jun 2019, 09:29 by Happi Mess
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World's first Groceries delivery drone
Yesterday, Alphabet's drone delivery company Wing announced it's launching one of the world's first drone delivery services in Canberra, Australia following regulatory approval. ✈️📦How it works: Customers place an order for popular items — like food, coffee and medicine — through Wing’s app. Minutes later, a drone arrives with the goods at their doorstep. 100 homes have access to start. Perhaps Wing took inspiration from Sliceline, the pizza drone from HBO’s Silicon Valley. 😉Wing has reportedly been testing a pilot program (pun intended) for 18 months and has already made over 3K deliveries. Wing's Australia launch also marks a significant achievement for Alphabet — beating Amazon to market. Jeff Bezos predicted his company would be making drone ...
Posted 10 Apr 2019, 01:57 by Happi Mess
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