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If you played Euromillions on June 21 and failed to check the results of the draw, you may well be sitting on half a million euro.

And with just 11 days left to claim your winnings, it's time to start start pulling the house apart so you don't let €500,000 slip through your fingers.

According to reports, the winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased in the Ninth Lock Service Station in Clondalkin, Dublin 22, and came up trumps in that evening's EuroMillions Plus draw.

If you're currently lurching around the house in a desperate bid to unearth the pile of lotto tickets you know exists somewhere in your home, these are the numbers you should keep in mind – 3, 23, 24, 32 and 46.

Oh, and if you do happen to stumble across the winning ticket, you will need to present yourself at the National Lottery Headquarters on Abbey Street in Dublin by Monday September 19.

Ladies? It's go-time.

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Whether you watch Game of Thrones or not, you know it's somewhat of a TV phenomenon.

And when you love the show, you really, really love the show.

So, it's no real surprise that this busker in Town Hall Station in Sydney began absolutely coining it the moment he began playing the theme song from the smash-hit fantasy show.

Violinist Vasiliy Shapkin managed to lift the daily drudgery for these commuters, and by the monetary offerings and round of applause he received at the end, it looks like they were pretty grateful for it.

Prepare yourselves for some serious goosebumps, ladies.

 

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Let's be honest, nobody wants to wake up to a clown standing at the end of their bed.

And yet there are some people who will more than happily attend a circus, look at a photo of a clown without shuddering and even sit through Stephen King's IT without breaking into a sweat.

And then there are the other people – people who would rather swim shark-infested waters than spend a moment in the presence of a clown, whether in person or on television.

While the fear may sound juvenile, and something we should have grown out of during adolescence, a vast number of adults suffer from coulrophobia, 

But it turns out our phobia is far from irrational and something which psychologists assert affects at least 12 per cent of American adults.

Outlining why we're justified in our fear of those Godforsaken creatures, psychology professor at Temple University, Frank Farley, said: "They’re hiding their natural face."

"It can raise suspicion or fears," he explained. "Are we in danger? Should we be concerned to be in the presence of the individual?”

But if that was the case, we'd all be reduced to sniffling messes in the presence of a motorcyclist, so what gives?

Well, further to the concealment of their natural faces, many of us aren't so keen on their make-up.

"They are still recognisable – two eyes, a nose, a mouth, for example, but these features are exaggerated," he continued. "That's actually the basis for a lot of fear — the uncanny moment, where things look both familiar and unfamiliar."

And then there's that endless, unnerving smile, right?

Clinical psychologist, David Kupfer, explains: "If someone smiles at you all the time, you don’t trust them. I wonder when I see a clown face what is behind that face."

"I probably suspect that there is something not so smiley or something potentially harmful behind that happy, unrealistically happy, face." he added.

Yup, nailed it.

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We knew this was coming, and yet nothing prepared us for the chaos seen in Dublin city and its suburbs today.

With the memory of the recent Luas strikes still fresh in the public’s mind, we squared our shoulders and navigated the Dublin Bus strike as best we could, but Christ it wasn’t easy.

Speaking ahead of the anticipated disruption, AA’s Conor Faughnan said: “I think it will be particularly bad on the N11 corridor coming in to town.”

“We're also likely to see heavy traffic on the Naas Road, the Lucan Road and on the northside, the Swords Road,” he added.

Commenting on this morning’s developments, a spokeswoman for AA Roadwatch said: “Traffic was backed up to Junction 6 Celbridge by 8.15am with long delays reported to the M50 which also saw increased volumes in traffic at a much earlier time than we would usually see.”

With an extra 25,000 cars on the roads, the vast majority of commuters spent hours at a standstill while others were involved in collisions as motorists struggled to contend with the heavier traffic.

Oh, and anyone who thought they had escaped the chaos by hopping on a Luas was in for a rude awakening as tram drivers announced a technical fault between Brides Glen and Carrickmines which ground services between the Green Line stops to a halt.

All in all, the morning's chaos made for some pretty classic tweets… you can't say we don't know how to laugh in the face of adversity.

1. This guy

2. This other guy

3. They know what's up

4. This gal

5. When is Moe not appropriate?

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Not only do Dublin Bus users have to contend with six days of industrial action across the month of September, but they also recently learned that service will grind to a standstill the night before the first official strike day.

And with the Luas strikes still fresh in the minds of the public, commuters are fearing the worst as hundreds of thousands are set to bear the brunt of the upcoming Dublin Bus strike.

Thankfully for us weary commuters, Hailo have decided to come to the rescue and are offering a special deal for commuters at specific points during the first 48 hour stoppage this month.

According to the Irish Mirror, anyone taking a taxi between 6 as well as 7am and 10am and noon this Thursday and Friday can avail of a 50 per cent discount.

Commenting on the generous gesture, Hailo in Ireland's General Manager, Tim Arnold, said: "We’re anticipating a huge surge in demand during the upcoming bus strikes, so are encouraging Hailo users to choose off-peak travel where possible."

"The recent Luas strike days have been very busy for Hailo and in particular for Hailo Prebook," he added. "We’re committed as always to getting our customers to their destinations."

Hailo, from the bottom of our hearts, we thank you.

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Hands up who has had to 'save' a friend from an overly eager guy in a pub or nightclub who simply won't take no for an answer.

Yeah, us too.

Some guys are notorious for demanding an explanation from any woman who dares turn down his advances while others inexplicably feel it's their right to wear a woman down until she's forced to lie her way out of a situation.

And one guy who has had enough of seeing these exchanges week in week out has called men out on this particular approach, and the internet is all over it.

London-based comedian Aurie Styla has taken it upon himself to school his peers on the proper way to chat to a woman, and frankly everyone here at SHEmazing! HQ thinks he should be giving seminars.

Commenting on the video which has taken the internet by storm this week, Aurie said: "Looking at its response, there is evidently a problem."

"I’ve received a handful of messages from men who feel that I’m ruining the (chat-up) game for them, but if harassing a woman into liking is your skill, then you need to slap yourself."

"When a women has to pretend her status is unavailable, or her sexuality is not one you can provide for, just for you to understand no means no, then there is something wrong."

Preach Aurie, preach!


 

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If the results of a recent study are to be believed, we seriously regret declaring our love for an icy G&T to anyone who'd listen.

Instead of suggesting that a taste for the bitter stuff implies a more mature palate, researchers from Innsbruck University in Austria have concluded that fans of a chilled gin are more likely to exhibit psychopathic tendencies.

No, seriously.
 

With the help of 1,000 participants, researchers conducted two separate experiments – one which focussed on food and drink, and one which focussed on a participant's personality.

And in a conclusion that doesn't bode well for the vast majority of us here at SHEmazing! HQ, researchers ascertained that individuals who professed a preference for bitter-tasting food and drink, such as coffee, dark chocolate and gin-and-tonic, were more likely to display psychopathic traits.
 

Commenting on the study's results, lead author, Christina Sagioglou, said: "Everyday sadism is a construct related to benign Masochism – the enjoyment of painful activities – which was first described and investigated by psychologist Paul Rozin."

"To quote Paul Rozin for an explanation: ‘For the case of innately aversive foods, there may be pleasure from the fact that the body is signalling rejection, but the person knows there is no real threat."

So, not only does it do nothing for our waistline, our love of the clear stuff also marks us out as psychopaths in the local.

Cheers!
 

 

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If you're a regular Dublin Bus user, you'll be well aware that industrial action means services will come to a standstill for six days across September.

But did you know that in preparation for the first day of strike action on Thursday September 8th, service will actually terminate from 9pm on Wednesday September 7th?

According to Newstalk, Dublin Bus have advised customers of this change to schedule, saying they have "no option but to terminate all routes at [9pm] on Wednesday night."

Elaborating on the plans, they explain that final departures on all routes will be "up to and including' 9pm, to ensure 'safe and secure' return of buses to depots."

Despite talks last Friday, those involved failed to resolve issues surrounding drivers' pay wages, and Dublin Bus has urged drivers not to commit to strike action.

"Dublin Bus has urged trade unions not to engage in this industrial action which will cause unnecessary inconvenience to customers," they advised.

"We will continue to make every endeavour to avoid any disruption to services and find a resolution to the matter." the company said.

Urgh, we feel a meltdown coming on.

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For every unrealistic body goal social media sends our way – ab crack, we're looking at you – we're thankfully met with another which reminds us that women are, despite what modern society may have you believe, proud to boast features you won't find on Parisian runways or Vogue covers.

Started by 22-year-old Mixo and latched onto by hundreds of other women, the #ThighsForJeaux hashtag is gaining momentum with every passing day, and frankly we're all over it.

Mixo, who began the tag in 2015 but ultimately saw it take off this week after the original photo resurfaced online, explained that she began the trend in order to empower women and challenge beauty ideals.

"What made me start it was a hot day. I was on Twitter that day speaking about how impossible it is to not wear as little as possible for the sake of comfort," she remembered.

"I remembered that a lot of people don’t get to enjoy being comfortable on a summer day because of insecurities and the risk of harassment, which is what I face on a daily basis," Mixo continued.

"So I just decided that #ThighsForJeaux could be a form of protest and affirmation," she said. "I think people just resonated with it and decided to participate."

She's spot-on with that one as Twitter is currently awash with images of women showcasing their curves and displaying their – as our gal Chrissy Teigen so gloriously calls them – stretchies.

Check this out.
 

 
 

 

 

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There are some things you're guaranteed to leave Electric Picnic with; a raging hangover, a serious dose of the fear, and many, many wonderful memories.

And then there are some things you just can't be sure you'll return home with; phones, purses and other personal essentials, to name a few.

Thankfully, for anyone who is currently lamenting the loss of their favourite bag or inflatable chair, the good folk behind the super-popular Stradbally music festival have created a lost property page for revellers who want to be reunited with their personal possessions.

"We will look into all lost property requests, however due to the volume of requests we will only be able to respond to those whose items have been found," they explained on their website.

While highlighting the feature on their own Twitter page, the Gardaí reminded the public that they will be holding a lost property day on Saturday September 10th from 9am to 9pm.

Don't panic ladies, not all is officially lost.

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As the rest of us happily embrace the Indian Summer which generally arrives the moment the first school bell rings in September, it seems supermarket bigwigs are on a totally different page.

In a move which has many of us holding on to our sunglasses for dear life, retailers in the UK have begun wheeling out festive treats lest we forget that the big day is just – wait for it – 15 weeks away.

Taking to Twitter to highlight the sheer lunacy of the decision, one member of the public wrote: "Yes, those are mincepiles. It's September 5th. Where's the Halloween stuff first?!"

"It was all going well, then suddenly mincepies, " added another disgruntled shopper yesterday.

Speaking to the Metro, one Asda shopper said: "I couldn’t believe it – I saw Christmas mince pies on sale in Asda but the date on the box was two months before Christmas."

"I thought it was a misprint but when I checked the other boxes on the shelf, they had the same date, October 26th 2016."

Thankfully for the retailers, not everyone is appalled by their decision to skip over Halloween and launch straight into Yuletide.

"Asda now selling mincepies…I'm going to pretend to be outrages but secretly I'm delighted and have bought three boxes."

They're prepared, we'll give them that much.

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If you squat like a good thing, but have yet to see any change to your tush, you may have your working environment to blame.

According to emerging reports, you can squat until you're blue in the face (literally), but you'll undo all your good work if you spend most of your working day sitting on your bum.

For those of you who spend the majority of the day at a desk, you're unfortunately leaving yourself susceptible to the curse of the pancake-arse, also known as 'office-ass'.

Speaking to the New York Post, physical therapist, Abby Bales, advises office workers to stretch their legs for five minutes every hour in order to avoid that 'extra-long back' look.

Reminding the public that, despite popular opinion, sitting on your arse won't make for a bigger booty, Abby said: "The more you sit, the more you have the chance of developing a flatter booty."

"So, the first line of defence is to stand up more," she advised.

More regular tea breaks, it is.
 

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