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All of you who do science, all of you who teach or research or you're involved in engineering or medicine or education, or biology or chemistry or physics—you are doing a noble thing. You are thinking God's thoughts after him. … You are obeying God's command given way back in Genesis to exercise dominion, to learn about, to be curious and discover and steward the earth.
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What's the evidence for the idea that God exists or doesn't exist? I think anyone who's looked at that would conclude that the strong atheist position of saying, "I know there is not God" is not an easy one to sustain.
In this video conversation, N.T. Wright discusses how the Enlightenment worldview -- which clearly separates God from the world -- has impacted our view of Scripture, and why cleaning the "spectacles" through which we view the world can help us see both Scripture and the world more clearly.
As an Evangelical and a scientist, Katharine Hayhoe is already a member of a rare breed. As a climate change researcher who is also married to an evangelical Christian pastor, she is nearly one of a kind.
In today's video, Dr. David Finch, a biologist at New York University, discusses his thoughts on both Creationism and the effects of "new atheists" like Richard Dawkins.
In today's video, theologian Alister McGrath discusses how we can make sense of the world in light of a fallen creation. One way, he notes, is to look for evidence from as many sources as possible, as science does.
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In this video, Denis Alexander remarks that it is an error to argue that evolution is inherently atheistic, as it takes the scientific theory and imposes one's personal ideology upon it.
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The sixth of RKO's Fred Astaire -Ginger Rogers pairings of the 1930s, Swing Time starts off with bandleader Astaire getting cold feet on his wedding day. Astaire's bride-to-be Betty Furness will give him a second chance, providing he proves himself responsible enough to earn $25,000. Astaire naturally tries to avoid earning that amount once he falls in love with dance instructor Ginger Rogers. Numerous complications ensue, leading to the second time's the charm climax, with Ginger escaping her own wedding to wealthy Georges Metaxa in order to be reunited with Astaire. The film's most indelible image is that of Fred Astaire, immaculately attired in top hat and tails, hopping a freight car--a perfect encapsulation of the film's Depression-era cheekiness. The Jerome Kern-Dorothy Fields score includes such standards-to-be as Pick Yourself Up, A Fine Romance, The Way You Look Tonight, Never Gonna Dance and Bojangles of Harlem. The peerless supporting cast of Swing Time includes Helen Broderick, Victor Moore, Eric Blore, and Landers Stevens, the actor-father of the film's director, George Stevens.~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
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by Rae
February 25th, 2015
Dreamer Dress Up Finalists: Amethyst and Violet
We had our best turn out yet for February's Dreamer Dress Up contest. The theme was Amethyst and Violet. In other words, shades of purple. We received some truly gorgeous submissions this time and we want to share them with you!
Our first two finalists brought out the beauty of purple's darker hues. Olivia stunning cape brings out the richness of the plum in her Extraordinary Striped Thigh Highs, and makes the lilac really pop. Meshel, who was very nearly in our top three, found a skirt that exactly matched the purple in her Multi Stripe Over the Knee socks. Olivia and Meshel really captured the theme of our contest with their sweet and flirtatious entries.
Heather's lavender outfit, Long Cuffable Scrunchables, and tree hugging photo captivated the lighter side of purple. They also made us smile. Jess and Erin traveled from Washington to our shop in Portland to show off their violet socks. Jess paired her Striped OTK Toe Socks with a rainbow skirt, while Erin's Extraordinary Striped Thigh Highs added some color to her little black dress. Steph is staying warm and looking cool in her Fleece Lined Leggings. She sent a special message to her fiance on Valentines with this outfit by adding the Love Ya crews.
It is cold up in the North East right now, and that's why Amy Lynn is wearing triple layers. She is getting cozy in dark red Purple Knees over plum M45's, which she has layered over her Signature Cotton Tights by Foot Traffic. Sadeyeartist, as our next model prefers to be called, is also from the North East. She is keeping warm by staying indoors and wearing two Crinoline Skirts over purple Striped Tights. She stays extra warm with Super Long Ribbed Leg Warmers which she keeps in place with Snappy D-Ring Garters.
As for our three finalists, we just couldn't resist any of them. Summer rocks her plum and lilac Super Stripes, and an amazing guitar. Nate is lovely in his Extraordinary Striped Thigh Highs. And Rose, well, Rose pulled together seven different Sock Dreams items into one of the best photos we've received so far! If you want to learn more about these three finalists and why we loved them so much, check out our newsletter!
Our next Dreamer Dress Up Contest is "Flora and Fauna". Check out the official rules here! We want to see your best use of floral and animal themed products. Just send us an email to firstname.lastname@example.com by April 13th with the following:
- 1 or 2 photos, no larger than 500 x 700 pixels, which best show your entire outfit.
- A description of the Sock Dreams products used and how they fit the theme.
- Your full name, preferred public name, and preferred pronoun (they, she, he, etc).
- Your city, state, zip code, phone number, and email address.
Each person sending in a valid entry will receive a 10% discount code which they can use on their next purchase. Our three lucky winners will all receive a $50 gift card as well. Just think! That could be you!
by Rae
February 24th, 2015
Free Airmail and Currency Conversion!
Since the inception of Sock Dreams we have been providing free shipping to our US customers. It is a service that we are proud of and passionate about. We have always wanted to offer the same service to our customers over seas. Now that dream has finally become a reality.
Beginning today we will be offering free USPS Airmail International, to customers in most countries, with purchases of $30 USD or more. Customers with these qualifying purchases also have the option to upgrade to USPS Airmail Plus for only $3 USD. Airmail plus includes improved tracking, with updates from when the package leaves the US to when it arrives at the door, and also comes with delivery insurance. To find out more about available shipping options and qualifying countries see our FAQ.
We have also updated our website to automatically convert the currency from US dollars to local currency. Now our international customers will know instantly how much they will be spending, without having to bother with a currency conversion calculator.
These are just a few more ways we are working to provide great service to sock lovers and dreamers around the world!
by Rosalind
February 15th, 2015
la Fée Verte
Some of you may have noticed over the years that we here at Sock Dreams are rather fond of our vices… while "sock hoarding" is probably the number one vice for most of us, we're also fans of assorted boozes, in moderation. Gumball Poodle has been good enough to supply us with so many boozy word socks over the years that it wasn't until after a photoshoot at our friendly neighborhood bar (featuring virgin drinks – after all, it was 3PM and we were all on the clock) that we noticed kind of a conspicuous hole in our sock liquor cabinet…. ABSINTHE!
Distilled with anise seed and fennel (which makes it taste vaguely of licorice), Absinthe was once very popular among artists, writers, Parisiennes and romantics in general, but gained notoriety due to its traditional inclusion of wormword. Stemming from severely overblown reports of the psychoactive properties of this drink (in reality it is no more hallucinogenic than whiskey or vodka), it was made illegal in many countries for the better part of a century. It was relegalized in the USA a few years back, and while those of us who have tried it are more fond of it in theory than reality, there's no denying the allure of this infamous beverage.
Those of you familiar with the history of this drink (or perhaps the film Moulin Rouge) may also have heard of "la fée verte," or "the green fairy". This is not only a euphemism for the drink itself, but the embodiment of the artistic spirit and romantic ideals. About 2 minutes into our conversation about getting ABSINTHE socks it became clear that we would need coordinating fairy socks. We settled on the spelling, "FAERY," as it was a nice compromise between "fairy" and "faerie", and looked the best in our signature Art Nouveau font.
And so it is that we present to you our two new Sock Dreams exclusive styles from Gumball Poodle – ABSINTHE and FAERY in inverted colors – perfect for mixing or matching! We recommend pouring them over a sugar lump and diluting with water until they become slightly cloudy…… or just put them on your feet and enjoy! Most importantly, always drink (or wear) your ABSINTHE responsibly!
by Rosalind
February 6th, 2015
A Valentine for YOU!
It's almost time for the most romantic of holidays, and while we know it's not for everyone, we still think it's a great excuse to to honor love of all kinds.
LOVE Knee Highs from Gumball Poodle keep their message simple and to-the-point.
Love is a wonderful thing, because it doesn't have to be about romance. This is still a great time to celebrate platonic love, or the love for yourself that can be so difficult to foster. It can be about your love of socks, or the love that a sock company feels for all of its amazing customers…. like you!
Heart Lace Foot Wraps would be unique and romantic even without the adorable little hearts that cover them!
It so happens that this sock company has so much love for their customers that we want to give you all a special valentine:
From February 6th until 11:59 PM on Valentine's Day (which will be on Saturday the 14th), we're offering 20% off of all orders of $14 or more! Just enter the code, "SonnetSocks" when you go to your shopping cart between now and the 14th!
Our Valentine's Logo Lady is available as a sticker – just make an order note requesting one when you place an order!
Much love, and Happy Valentine's Day!
by Rosalind
January 13th, 2015
The Future Looks Socky
You might not be aware of this, but some of us like to dabble in the divinatory arts… while none of us have the natural talents of Professor Trelawney (then again, her talents are subconscious, so we might be kind of like her when her abilities aren't manifesting), we thought it might be fun to do a general reading for the new year, using some of our fancy tools!
Shown here: Crochet Look Sleeves and an upcoming arm warmer from Tabbisocks!
Ever ambitious, we thought we'd start out with scrying, or crystal ball gazing. This is thought to be one of the most difficult forms of divination, as it relies on the diviner's ability to see images in the ball, other than the reflections of the room. Gazing into the ball, the image began to clear, and I beheld….. my own hands, magnified. This probably doesn't mean much, except that we have a lot of room to improve on our scrying over the next year. Moving on, then.
Even if you only see your own hand while scrying, your hand could be quite the sight in Palmistry Arm Warmers from Una!
We had to try out some tasseography, or the reading of tea leaves. These days you can learn darned near anything on the internet, and that's how we learned tasseography. After looking up instructions and a visual guide to leaf formations, we made some tea, drained the cup, gave the dregs a swirl, and dumped them out onto a napkin. Examining what was left in the cup we saw… er…. some tea leaf globules? Perhaps they represent new socks? We didn't find any meaning for "globule" formations in the guide, so… probably socks.
Another look at Crochet Look Sleeves from Tabbisocks!
Next we did a bit of light Tarot; a form of cartomancy based on Medieval playing cards. It's a good method for beginners, as each card provides a wealth of information and symbolism to interpret. As we concentrated on the year to come, I let my hand play over the backs of the deck, until it came to rest on the card that felt right…. flipping the card, we beheld the face of Justice. This card represents the search for truth, pure impartiality and true fairness. We hope this is a good omen for the year to come, but if you've been naughty you might want to watch yourself!
Upcoming Tabbisocks arm warmers in oatmeal.
Having found the tarot to be a bit vague, as it often is, we decided to ask yet another source: the pendulum. A pendulum can only give "true or false" answers, and you must calibrate these responses before asking any questions. On the other hand, it's darned hard to not get a clear answer when there are only two available! After determining the swing patterns in which the pendulum gave each possible answer, we asked it, "True or false? 2015 will be a less trying year than 2014 was."
The answer was clear: "tralse".
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Red Velvet Birthday Cake
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I got the buttermilk powder in Chocolate Lover in Cubao. Doesn't seem like anything special to it though smells like ordinary milk powder.ReplyDelete
My brother said that the butter roux icing taste nice. Still not for me though :P
hi! rebekka, oh wow thanks, it taste good no wonder southerners like it so. It looks so festive too!ReplyDelete
Hi! Maia, thanks for dropping by. yes try it it's definite an experience.
Your velvet cake looks so yummy!! I made a red velvet cake last weekend and used this recipe http://www.howcast.com/videos/139827-How-To-Make-Red-Velvet-Cake. I didn't use buttermilk however and it turned out fine. I also mixed the beet juice with the food coloring because I was a little scared of the amount of food coloring the recipe asked for.ReplyDelete
Your photos are so beautiful! The cake looks delicious!ReplyDelete
Looks like a great first red velvet cake! I'm partial to the cream cheese frosting when I make this cake, so I'll have to try that buttermilk roux sometime.ReplyDelete
Sometimes if I'm out of buttermilk, I just sour some regular milk with a bit of lemon juice or vinegar. Use about a Tablespoon of either and then enough milk to make a cup, stir and let stand 5 minutes before using.
hey! m, thanks for the buttermilk tip i'll give it try sometimeReplyDelete
- jehuty9:43 PM
your cake looks really good! may i ask where can i find a recipe of the roux icing that you used...i havent tried that before, this is actually the first time i encountered that.
Up until now i am still struggling to find a good icing for my cakes that are not that sweet, not grainy and can hold up to our temperature without being runny or spoiling easily. any suggestions?
Thanks! and hope you can help me guys! :)
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Do you define what is "right" by what society deems ok, by what suits you, or by a higher cause?
Do you define it by whats "best" and not just whats best for you?
And do you find evil acceptable if the perpetrator didnt know what they did was wrong?
Dec 7 2012: I am guided by the maker's word; human societies, with all the imperfections, instabilities and sometimes the manipulations of selfish leaders can not be trusted to guide.
It is human to make mistakes; it is Godly to accept our maker's discipline and to change when we realize our wrong.Dec 7 2012: I believe that your conscience acts like a moral compass. But an individual is clouded by the norms, and external influences. We are constantly evolving as we keep learning. We are constantly battling shifting paradigms hence we tend to lean towards what we believe is right based on our core idealogies of morals and values. And what we have been told or taought eventually fades aways as we mature and we favor what we have learned and expereinced.
With regards to the second part, it depends on how evil the act or intention. Like I said above we would expect every individual to fall back on to balanced moral behavior and conduct. But evil acts in ignorace have to face its consequences as well. There is no place for blatant and deliberate ignorance in our fast paced world where the wisdom sit in every palm in the form of a mobile browser.Dec 7 2012: These are normally decided by a culture. What we consider to be a "wrong" may be acceptable in another culture. As stated below I may find it disagreeable but if it is acceptable then I must abide ... it does not mean I have to like it.
As an example: Many people find the right to bear arms offensive. However it is legal and acceptable under the laws and the existing culture.
As to the second part of the question: Within each culture we all understand the difference between what is acceptable and unacceptable. I do not accept ignorance as an excuse in almost all cases. However, if I were to visit your culture and it was taboo to touch the top of the head and I patted a childs head as I would do in my culture then I have offended others unknowingly. I would hope that someone would inform me so I could make amends and learn from my mistakes.
When in doubt the "Golden Rule" is always a good measure.
All the best. Bob.
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Dec 7 2012: Good=Right. Evil=Wrong. Societies are human constructs. Humans are mostly vain in their imaginations, and their foolish hearts are darkened, so they should be the last source of defining right and wrong. The Rulemaker I follow is no human. I define right and wrong by what His Word says is right and wrong. Regarding your second question, anyone can make a mistake. Unintentional acts cannot rightly be called evil because there was no intent to do wrong.Dec 13 2012: Once I realized that all I had ever been taught were lies,
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I decided I would listen to myself.
The world society is so messed up, mentally ill or outright insane, that they don't know what is right anymore.
In fact, the rules of right and wrong, are wrong, proving that most who try and live by them are insane, because they don't know the difference between right and wrong.
If right, whatever that might be, is right, then it already is a higher cause.
Because we as an animal, don't love, then love to me, is also a higher cause.
Cause, if I don't really know what the right thing is to do,
then I can do "a" or "the" loving thing, and it will all work out.
What ever one believes in, comes down to whether or not they are going to trust it.
If they are going to trust it, then it makes no sense to worry about it.
Worrying shows one doesn't really trust it, and it makes no sense to believe in something that one ultimately doesn't trust, absolutely, completely and with total abandon.
One must come to know who they are though, before they can really choose what they believe.
For instance, take Christians.
Christianity is based upon forgiveness. Something they apparently highly dislike doing or meting out.
This is clear to me because the tomb of Jesus was empty, meaning his body, or He, for humanity, was freed from death.
Otherwise, his body would have been found in the cave, or whatever it was, when the witnesses for humanity showed up.
Thus, all that humans could possibly do from then on, has already been forgiven. Doesn't matter what it is.
This must be the reason that Christians love to kill today just as they have throughout history.
Because all has already been forgiven.
What might be evil however, is that Christians, along with some other religions, want to destroy the human spirit.
Now that, I find to be evil.Dec 17 2012: A lot of times when I want to know what is the right thing in a situation, I'll go to the library and look at law books to find out if any laws cover the situation.Dec 17 2012: I think there is an important lesson u can learn. That good and bad is the smae thing. for instance if u shoot someone that could be bad but the same action could also be good if your a soldier or a cop. the same action different depening on the context so good and bad is essential the same thing.
When people do bad things or things considered not allowed. Others have tendencies of pushin them away. We "brand" them criminals and we blame them for badness. But really they are people just like us. During world war 2 germans voted for nazis yet many blame hitler instead of gemrany. They blame one man for persuading an entire country thats absurd. but germans today are not evil. that dousnt mean they couldnt do bad things.Dec 16 2012: The answer to your first question is that I define it by a higher cause.
As far as society goes, there are many allowances that have long term consequences, either to you, or to those who became victims unawares. Righteousness is often not the criteria, so I don't trust it.
As to what suits me, there are desires that I strive to overcome because I see myself as part of a collective whole. To benefit at the expense of another is to accept that others have the right to benefit at my expense. I will not cross that line.
I do not find evil acceptable if the perpetrator didn't know it was wrong. But I am willing to forgive and make allowances if such was the case, so long as the perpetrator is willing to take responsibility for learning what is good.
As far as what is right, we could debate that issue all day. I pray to God for the answer to those questions.Dec 13 2012: society's definition is called "popular". what suits me is my "interest". we have the word "right" for a reason. it is quite possible that society is wrong. it is also quite possible that i'm selfish or evil. these definitions certainly not satisfactory. whether the definition must come from something "higher", i don't know. but surely from something else.Dec 12 2012: Actually, there is no clear distinctions between those three, but we should opt to the last mentioned to figure it out.
The dark side of this approach is that one may not live long enough to see the evidence :)
The bright side is that those who have courage to choose the 'higher cause' don't need evidence , if their ' higher cause' is high enough.
Rob Cork
Dec 8 2012: You and I can have an opinion and on and on we go , like a merryground getting really nowhere. Not until we find truth, ah , then we have something to build onDec 8 2012: "Do you define what is "right" by what society deems ok, by what suits you, or by a higher cause?"
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What's right and what's wrong is determined by ethics (which is based on logic and science), which do not need societal approval, such as basic human rights, however sometimes determining what's legal and what's not depends on societal approval because ethics cannot give you an answer, the (il)legality abortion is an example of this, lastly there are mixed cases: ethical answers that depend on previous societal choices, an example is the (il)legality of marijuana because you cannot make an ethical case against legalizing marijuana in a society that has previously chosen to legalize alcohol and tobacco, while you can in a society that has already outlawed those other drugs as well.Dec 8 2012: Our creator made us with a conscience, we will not go far wrong if we listen to it. If we need further clarification, we have been supplied with a full book on the subject. To go with fickle human opinion just lands us in the kind of mess we have at present.
:-)Dec 7 2012: I think the answer to this question depends on where you're asking it and to whom. There are so many factors, such as one's own culture, society, religion, etc. that influence the way a person will answer this question. I think the most important factor in determining what is right lies within us. If society encourages something that in your opinion, is immoral, it will not sit right with you. I think there are one of two ways that a person reacts to this: They either question it and do nothing about it (conform to society or simply remain quiet) or they actively try to change it. It's kind of like the concept of witnessing a crime take place, but not reporting it. That makes you just as much of a criminal as the person that committed the crime! So, to answer your question, I suppose it's a mix of factors that influence our own morality. While society's actions influence our own behaviors, if these actions do not sit well within us, we are less likely to go along with them. And of course there's the concept of a higher cause that influences much of our own morality. I believe that once people realize that we are all "one", we are all part of this "higher cause" that it influences the way that we treat other people. If we are all "one", we should treat everyone with the same respect that we treat ourselves. Although, of course, there are the people who can't even respect themselves, which I'm sure has a huge influence on the way they treat others, as well.Dec 6 2012: My standard is civil rights. Anything that impinges upon the rights of another person is wrong. If no one's rights are violated, it may be offensive to me personally, but I must allow it.Dec 6 2012: Each and every person has a different idea of right. Many are taught the same definition but, in crunch times, it comes down to a person's conscience. By doing what suits you, it many feel you are doing what is right but an onlooker may feel that what you are doing is in your own interests, and is not their definition of right. Right is found from our upbringing in education, social aspects, and our parents/guardians. It cannot be defined, simply labelled. A common example is politicians. They feel their policies are 'right' but obviously their opponents may feel otherwise. By saying 'right is what is best', again, is hard to decide upon. What is best? It too is down to your conscience and your own mindset. Very rarely is something in black and white, there seems to be a lot of hazy gray in there.


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i would consider using aluminum first, then SS as a second option.
1" square aluminum is light and strong. SS would also be good and strong, but not as light. and high $
they both have the added advantage of being easily finished with or without paint. the SS would be easier to weld if you are a bit rusty on your TIG skills.
whatever you chose to use i would burn up a bit of scrap before embarking on the project, even if it means buying a few extra feet just to practice on.
FWIW; i found 1" aluminum easy to weld on and very strong when i made my welding cart.
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04-12-2009, 04:16 AM #21thanks for the help
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For the areas where people sit metal can be hot/cold wood is a good material for seating but will require yearly maintenance. If you use the more weather resistant woods be cautious as they are not good to breathe the dust "no dust is these are worse" , teak, redwood, and ipe are some of the best. Ipe can be very toxic to the person machining it, in Hawaii I had seen this whole window shop get shut down and the employees all hospitalized due to exposure to the dust. I had been making gates for the same estate they were making the windows for and lucky for me we had an outdoor machine shop. I also noticed the wood made my skin slightly itchy, so I suited up in a painters suit and wore a respirator and was speared the suffering of the window guys. Inflamed lungs, bleeding festering welts ect. I don't know what OSHA did to the employer either.
Other options to consider concrete, cushions on steal, some type of webbing.
Don't forget to consider drainage for outdoor furniture.
Almost forgot bamboo would also be a great option thermal and weather resistant, you could find some of the composite bamboo materials and stay away from the jungle bar look too.
Laminate thin (1/8"" plywood pieces and introduce some curvature to make it comfy. Treat it with Zar.
This shape is simple and MAYBE even comfortable. I am a big fan of plywood and love to integrate bare aluminum, welds and all, with wood- looks cool.
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Here's the product I used on the front of my house, South side, on the paint stripped windows and door:
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Varnish on laminate is good also but if you want it to hold up well outdoors make sure you seal the wood surface with a marine epoxy first and than cover with a high quality marine grade varnish with UV inhibitors, this finish should hold up but it is still suggested that you put a new coat on every season. You can also get Okoume BS1088 Marine Plywood and it is rated for marine use + comes in thin ply that bends well for laminating.
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This die will work for sharp bends that wont matter for the application that I will be using it for
Will try the sand trick to see how that works wife had to have this place so I've been cursed with 2 ac. Of sand and oaks
The 1-1/4" tubing dimpled on both sides not sure if the sand trick will help as it is a sharp bend with the small die, at any rate I got the general ideal of how to make some die's just need to figure out size of die to use.
As for aluminum will it deform like the steel using this method of bending ??
And was thinking about a material that a neighbor who moved here from Alaska
Was telling me about that he used for building decks it's like a fiber plastic type material
Which will weather better than wood with out needing to be sealed every year.
Thinking of using it on picnic tables for the top and benches. I seen it at one of the local lumber yards the other day but is kind of price. But my first project is going to be a picnic table just to start with something basic and easy but try to implement back rest to the bench seats and end benches.
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Here are some pictures of the homemade square tubing bender I built from some scrap 1/4" steel. I used this for bending some 6061-T6 square aluminum tube (1"x1"x0.125") up to 90degrees without any kinks or bulges. I was anticipating filling the tube with sand but it wasn't necessary. It's important that the dies comes apart so you can get your tube out once it's bent. The die uses a standard HF pipe bender machine.
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Square elbow
Another option: go to http://www.quickfab.ca/index.html for pre-fabed elbows.
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Maybe this is a stupid question, but why couldnt you use square tubing dies in a harbor frieght pipe bender, or can it be done sucessfully?If you want peace, be prepared for war!
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What do you think makes a man happiest?A romantic relationship?Enough Money?A happy Family?Alcohol?or...…??
A recent study by Oxford researcher Robin Dunbar claims a man's happiness, health and well-being don't revolve around his romantic relationship or his kids or even his bank balance. The key is getting together with buddies and enjoying the kinds of things they do together, such as golf. Dunbar said men with those regular outlets also tend to be more generous.
Do you agree? When I saw this news from Msn Now, I was a little surprised. So I'd like to hear your voices on this interesting topic.:) And What do you think a man's partner do that will drive him to prefer to night out with their buddies most indirectly?I hope your view on these would help to enhance the good understanding on men and eliminate some misunderstandings between women and men and bring us more harmony to the world.
Thank you~~(^-^)
Oct 27 2013: true love is not disappearing...
my wife and i met 30 september 2012, she proposed the same night, i accepted...
we got married 31 october 2012... our daughter was born 30 september 2013 19:00
this is exactly 1yr to the hour we met for our first date....
i still do exactly the same things as i did before we met, that is sports and pass times (not pastimes)
true love is about knowing yourself and your partner, and knowing that in life obstacles are simply that... challenges which can be overcome... our baby girl is now the priority
what i can say is age is an important factor... compare adulthood to childhood
at the age of starting adultry(lol) its the same as being an infant in the adult world...
you need to crawl before you can run all over again learn independence, responsibility, etc...
personally when you in your twenty-something years this is the crawling phase when you learn outside the nest
your 30-something years is your walking years when you should be taking responsibility for your actions and decisions... not all of us learn to walk the same... notice how we all walk differently??? (literal)
40-something+ years -the running phase- we are responsible for our actions and who we are - not everyone runs at the same pace or speed, or can run for that matter
age is an important factor to his research... how old are people involved in the research
life experience is another factor to consider... as in what have they done and what is their outlook on life
rights of passage have changed from the "so-called" archaic spiritual connection to adulthood - vision quest of finding your purpose
to the reckless drinking, sex and chasing material possessions, even idol worship of "famous" people trying to emulate them
so on a lighter note:
children have as much fun in childhood... as adults have in adultry (LOL)
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Oct 27 2013: Congratulations on your marriage and becoming a dad to your baby girl!! It sounds like you have found gold in a wife and she in you. I am very happy for you three.
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We need more successful male role models, which society seems to not have provided (for a couple of generations). So I appreciate you sharing this real story.
I agree "children have as much fun in childhood as adults (can) have in adulthood " …...and " comparing adulthood to childhood at the age of starting adulthood, its the same as being an infant in the adult world.." That makes wonderful sense to me. Adulthood can be every bit as amazing as childhood:-)
Oct 28 2013: Hi, Juliette~,
I agree with Carlo that childhood is the happiest time in our life. Your joke on the words-spelling also made me :).Oct 28 2013: i had a maths teacher who would crack jokes while teaching... this made me love maths
he is a math genius still tutoring university and school students
it was a play on words... which made him go oops - adulthood
but you get the punch
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Oct 28 2013: Truly Beautiful! Growing up from being a boy to a man …..
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(also truly beautiful growing up from being a girl to a woman)
Good role models have been missing in the past couple of generations. I don't know where it started, but suddenly we look around and see single mothers, missing fathers. We wonder what happened to families, fatherhood and manhood. This had left the male child to find his own way out of a maze on the boy-to-manhood-path. Society as a whole lost out.
I can't tell you how happy it makes me each time I see a man who comes back and shares the truth of the blessing that it is to be a mature adult man (after having found his way to a great marriage and has become a father). This is a sign that the cycle of loss is broken. This is a sign of a healthy new society. Our society needs new mentors. Little brothers (and sisters) need healthy male (and female) role models.Oct 28 2013: Thank you Carlo~, always gratitude to your pleasant comment!:)
I'd like to say before this thread, I didn't know you're male, married and even have a baby now. So thank you so much for sacrificing your privacy for sharing your story with us.
How wonderful to see you can even remember the birth time of you baby, I think you have your true love to your family members.I think I have been encouraged to believe there's true love existing. :)
I agree age is also an very important element in men's judegemt of happiness. So it's interesting to see comments from people in different age levels.
Thank you again and wish your family all a happy life~:)
Oct 28 2013: i prefer to comment from a personal perspective...
i notice many people would comment on things they read or research, but not personal experience
thank you... maybe we will meet someday
Oct 29 2013: Personal experience is most precious.
Yes, everything is possible~. Glad to meet you that day~.:)
Whisky Delta
Oct 28 2013: I foresee good means to an end with your family like every family. However, here is just a small glimpse of reality I wish I knew before I started with my family.
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Best chances! I guess we all take this risk at some point in our lives.
Oct 29 2013: A little sad news but worth referring to. This is kinda a wet blanket.Oct 25 2013: there a lots of things which make a man happy....
although it differs for everyone...
what robin dunbar is citing is more of relaxing and stress relief for men
if we do things that relax us, of course we will be happiest getting rid of that tension and stress
life is not as easy as we make it sound...
get a job, earn some money, meet the womyn of your dreams(eventually... one day), have a family...
you hate your job, but you need money??? no money no honey... or you love the job you in but it does not pay enough...take up a hobby to find happiness elsewhere
meeting the womyn of your dreams, you had to endure trial and error of relations and heartbreak... drink and party to forget or do something stupid to forget like skydiving without a parachute
family... no-one said that at birth there is nothing you can do to ease your wifes pain... drink to celebrate and party off the stress of your wife's child birthing experience
there are too many external superficial distractions for us to focus on true inner happiness
Joshua Bond
Oct 25 2013: Hi Carlo,
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I think your contribution points to the fact that (as Robert Galway says above) happiness IS an inside job. Most of the external superficial distractions you list only make sense if you are unhappy first - they don't solve anything, they only give temporary relief. This might be necessary in the short term, but in the long term everyone has to find happiness within. Generally it starts with being authentic to yourself, and takes some time to grow.
Oct 26 2013: the question is happiest... not happiness
it's easy to generalise when when not on point.
what makes me happiest is:
surfing...trying to catch a wave, being pummeled in the process, sitting with hundreds of individuals waiting for a wave,...
skating...reaching speeds of 60 km/h+, not knowing if i'll wipe out around the next corner...
happiest is a self indulgent happiness
what makes you happiest???
Joshua Bond
Oct 26 2013: Hello Carlo,
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Thanks for correcting me; happiness is very different from happiest.
Answer: sailing my ancient boat, writing poetry, creating a sculpture.Oct 26 2013: Thank you for clarifying for my thread. Yes, it's about the HAPPIEST~!
Your answer is much appreciated. So according to your answer, it seems to be right that men enjoy the happy time with their buddies doing something together most. Am I right?or you do it alone?If I have mistaken you, please kindly correct me.:)Oct 26 2013: Thank you,Joshua~, I now realize that you're a male. :))))
You foreigners' name always make me feel confused. I'm glad I know more about you now.
Thank you for your candor and looking forward to your answer.
Oct 26 2013: Hello Yoka,
I'm very much an introvert and I enjoy solitude; my wife likewise, that's why we're happily married.
What makes me happiest is doing something creative (hence writing poetry, and making sculptures) which I do on my own. Sailing the old boat is better with two people.
I am not your buddy-buddy type of guy, but I am part of a "men's group" and the five of us meet together every two weeks to talk about whatever is on our minds and hearts at the time. These are my buddies. It is a meeting place of trust, vulnerability, confidentiality, compassionate listening and non-judgement - all of which I believe are essential experiences of any human in opening the door to greater happiness in general. We also all have land here in central Portugal, and help each other out with looking after it (instead of playing golf).
As Carlo points out, the example you gave in your introduction is more to do with men relaxing together, getting away from their stressful jobs. Such times are quite likely to be labeled "happiest times" because of the relief they give from work-stress.
In more general terms I am happiest when I am being authentic, being true to myself. I think ultimately that is the case for all people.Oct 27 2013: Thanks Joshua~, you have a very happy life both with your wife and your buddies. That's a good example of the harmony in a man's happiness. You made a good point that men need their time to relieve their work-stress and you showed us the way to deal with it between self,family and your friends. I think you also did a very important thing: Chose a right person to be your wife.:)
I really admire your happy life activities.:)
Oct 28 2013: Well, Yoka, I didn't get it right first time around but I guess being 20 years older second time around I was a bit more wise and made a better choice. Thanks for your reply.Oct 29 2013: Thank you for sharing ~. Sometimes people have to spend some time to find their true love and happiness.
Kuldeep negi
Nov 1 2013: For me Meeting with my Buddies, Is the best. It make me very much happy. I will give away everything to be with them.
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Nov 4 2013: Thank you Kulddeep~!
Your answer reflects your clear sunny personality again. I think Mr. dunbar will be very glad to see it and be one of your buddies.:)
Nov 4 2013: Thank you Yoka :-)
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but since I turned 50, many years ago i might add, sex and my penis have become less and less important to that well being, other than how often and how long I have to pee. And I must add, without that nagging distraction of sexual attraction and interest contentment and peace of mind have become my central focus and interest. Happiness is a passing experience, while contentment and peace of mind can become very pleasant constants indeed. But that the peace and contentment with life that I talk about is all about how my own inner processes and how I have dealt with them over the years rather than any external factors.
So I would suggest that age and experience are going to have a significant correlation to people's answers as well as how well or how poorly they are able to deal with their own inner self. .
Oct 28 2013: Thank you william~
You made a point that men are not only advanced animals but also social animals. Their most happiness could be different from that of the animals. You also put a stress on inner happiness is generated by itself(your mind).I agree with you that people with different life experiences would have the different answers to the quesiton. So up till now, we have had the factors of cultural background, age and life experiences.
W. Ying
Oct 27 2013: ..
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Happiness is the short-time feeling of things
being a-step-better for keeping our DNA alive.
The quantity of happiness increases
mainly with the frequency of the steps and
less with the size of the step.
Hence, a man needs symbiosis with friends
to get the necessities for his family easier.
Tell it to your wife.
Oct 27 2013: I think your reply reflects traditional Chinese people's opinion.
" get the necessities for his family easier.
Tell it to your wife." This is a good way to mutual-understanding.
Thank you~Oct 26 2013: live the moment like a kid...
Oct 26 2013: When do you feel like that you were a child in your daily life? And with whom?
Oct 27 2013: to be spontaneous with who is i meant ...Oct 25 2013: i'm going with alcohol
Oct 25 2013: cheers :o)Oct 25 2013: Short-term solution; and lots of short-term solutions don't add up to a long-term solution - just a headache.Oct 25 2013: Hey guys,
Your insightful views definitely eliminate some misunderstandings between women and men and bring us more harmony...LOL:>)Oct 26 2013: Thank you for your reply~:)
Sounds a little lonely~. :)))))Do you drink alone or with friends? Your buddies or females?
Because this may be important to some related answer, if you can provide your true feeling it'll be much appreciated and helpful. Thank you~
Oct 31 2013: Yoka, you asked,
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"What do you think his partner do would drive the man to prefer to night out with their buddies most?"
Nothing........why would the partner "Drive" the other partner to seek buddies?
Perhaps the getting together with buddies, is to continue nurturing friendships.
Where is it written that once a human has a partner we have to let go of our other friendships?
I think it is like losing our individuality, our sense of self. I don't think in today's world, with the abundance of psychological knowledge we have about contentment and happiness, anyone would actually still continue to live by those old "rules of conduct", that once you are married, or with a partner, you are supposed to do everything together.
Balance is very important........... I think.......
Oct 31 2013: "why would the partner "Drive" the other partner to seek buddies?"
I didn't mean this , I mean when a man is with his female partner, what does the partner do to him will make the man feel unhappy and choose to avoid being with her and hang out with his buddies instead. Maybe his partner doesn't realize it could make him unhappy so we can find the problem.
Thank you Mary for letting me know the different understanding on this.Yes, balance is very important, we should try to find it.:)
Oct 31 2013: Got it...............So what you really want to know is "what could drive a man to spend less time with his wife/girlfriend and more time with his male friends?"
Nov 1 2013: Yes, Mary, but the "what"is related to the wife/girlfriend's habit in treating their partners. A simple example is nagging. I know in China men don't like their wives nagging them about some daily trifles. But this is in China and I think in western countries,there may be some other reasons as well. I'd like to hear more pour-out on this.:)Nov 1 2013: There is a comedian here in the US who does a skit called "Happy Wife, Happy Life".
If the wife is nagging.........whose fault do you think it is?
Marriage and relationships in general is union of two imperfect individuals.
BOTH have to do their share.
I am not defending either side....but I hate for the burden to be on the girl :(
It takes two to tango.....
Nov 1 2013: Yes, I know,Mary~ It's just a process of listening, I didn't mean to draw a conclusion on women's fault. I'd like to be a listener.
Thank you~.Nov 1 2013: You know, here in the states there are so many different cultures.
And there are cultural groups where the male is the nagger.....sometimes it is both....the man and the woman..
It will be nice to hear from men on your question.........I will be listening too!! :)
Nov 1 2013: Yes, I'd like to listen to possible debates in your or others' culture between men or women,too.:)
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Oct 29 2013: All of the above. Unless your an eskimo.Oct 28 2013: I don't think men can be generalised into a standard box, any more than women can, or would want to be. You may find that many do fit the findings in the study, but others don't - or won't.
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Masculinity, though obviously a biological imperative, is also a cultural construct - the modern version of which gives credence to and perpetuates the current patriarchy. This standardised brand of masculinity is almost a handy 'team badge' to wear in order to ensure that the gender divisions are kept separate. I'm afraid studies like this only serve to deepen these divisions and misunderstandings, because it legitimises them.
I have a healthy dislike of being pigeonholed by anybody, especially by studies like this, into being a golf loving, beer-swilling, tatooed misogynist whose generosity quotient is somehow determined by how often I buddy up with my mates at the pub (a contradiction in terms, if ever I heard one).
Well, here's someone whose happiness, health and well-being depends on the opposite of Mr Dunbar's findings. I am useless at golf, the romantic relationship with my wife is important to me, but so too is her and my independence. I am very proud of my son and have a great relationship with him, I appreciate friendships but also the opportunity for solitude. I like the simple things in life, and only occasionally get sucked in by the lure of 'stuff'...
I think harmony depends on the celebration and appreciation of gender difference - NOT the ridiculous, stodgy prospect of 'equality'. That demands a different brand of masculinity than we have today.
Oct 29 2013: Thank you for your comment. I see another happy family in harmonious relationship.
I feel very happy for you and I like your attitude towards the gender difference, if the masculinity could be in accordance with men's tenderness and care to women, I think it'll bring us more happy families.
So you don't believe the result of the research either, thank you for your analysis on this.
Whisky Delta
Oct 28 2013: I do agree to the study to some extent loosely. I believe it is more about getting together with people in close relation and doing something together as many of us did when we were kids. This is when competition was much less important and more about doing was prevail. As far as pleasing of appetites and loving his family and children, well...greatly depends on the individual.
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wayne uejio
Oct 27 2013: I think what Dunbar was measuring was the relief of control. When you are in a group of close male friends, you can say and do things without worrying about offending someone, especially someone of the other sex. It is a release. Unfortunately, with the online world, even in a group, you never know who is taking a video.
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Oct 28 2013: Thank you wayne~!
It's interesting~, you mentioned an online night out. So I think "night out" in my thread should be some healthy activities with their buddies(golf, pool,poker......) If it's to do with other women, I think it'll cause trouble. I think most women parterners won't agree with that .
wayne uejio
Oct 28 2013: yup night out usually means poker, golf,, playing football, etc.
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Oct 28 2013: Good, I got it.:))
Thank you ~!:)Oct 26 2013: contentment
"Wanting is pain"- Paramhansa Yogananda
Dian Mend
Oct 26 2013: Harmony is both subjective and objective, I should say. Worldwide? Impossible.
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I agree with carlo randall's comments.Oct 26 2013: Enough money Though once you pass a certain level It drops.
Oct 26 2013: Thank you for your honesty.:)))) I always like enough money too.
Oct 27 2013: Thanks but in all fairness I am not sure these are all independent variables.Oct 25 2013: haha - oxford researcher. what do they do other than perpetuate stereotypes.
i can say, without a doubt, that it depends entirely on the individual :)
Oct 26 2013: The same to you. Please give me YOUR answer.
Please think it over.:))))
Thank you very much~!Oct 25 2013: It all depends
Oct 26 2013: I personally think my topic has made you think but you just disguised your true feeling. Come on, fess up~! I need your answer.
Oct 26 2013: You can not be serious to expect any other answer from me about what makes 'a man happiest' than the one I already gave you. Or do you collect stereotypes and generalizations? Yoka, I know you know better than you pretend.
Oct 27 2013: Please don't get me wrong Lejan, I just want to see the new trend of men's happiness in our society. And I think it's also possible that if a man is under too much stress busy working, he'll even not be able to think about what makes him happy,he just lives his life without knowing if he changes something, he could be happy.This question can make him think and be aware of their own needs and problems in life.
Your last sentence seems a little interesting, what do you mean by "pretend"?Oct 27 2013: By 'pretend' I mean, that I think you are aware about the general scope about your question.
Questions like 'What is the favorite color of humans' are prone to return no useful answer, by the intrinsic individuality of favors and dislikes among all humans.
Asking what makes 'a man' happiest is doing the same thing, because in the given context 'a man' means every man and therefore does not allow to return for any more meaningful result but generalizations and stereotypes.
Man are different and what makes you happy may be just plain boring to me, and vice versa.
So if you are interested in trends, as you said you are, your question should have asked 'if you are a man, what makes YOU happy' and then analyze and compare individual responses to see if a certain modern trend can be found.
Also it would have been necessary to somehow point out, that someone who was going to answer this modified question would have to think at least twice, as he may be not fully aware of what really makes him happy, because he may be one of those who 'just lives his life without knowing'.
Unreflected answers would spoil your analysis for trends and thereby create false conclusions, which you could not detect, as you can not know whose answer was 'true' and reflected, and whose answer was just given by a stressed out working male individual. Tricky either way indeed.
Oct 28 2013: Yes, I have the general scope about my quesiton, but I want to know which will be the most in proportion. Unfortunately, I couldn't start an anonymous poll here. That's my initial thought. And I'm sorry to have represented the thread in a way causing misunderstanding, but I still think the alternatives are simple, love relationship, money..... I didn't mean to delve into people's privacy, just curious about their choice. Just as you said what makes me think maybe means zip to you, so if you 're not interested, you can just pass and keep silent. Sorry for any impoliteness in my question that may have made you feel uneasy.Oct 28 2013: Yoka, there is nothing impolite in your question at all and I did answer it. But my answer didn't seem to be of that sort you may have expected and I was trying to make you understand what my intention was. If your question would have made me feel uneasy, I would not have answered it, so no need to worry at all.
Oct 28 2013: Thank you for your magnanimous style~.
I also like to say that if the result is true ,maybe it could be a revolution in men and women's realationship. Just as that many years ago, people couldn't accept gaydar. But as the scientific research revealed it's a reasonable phenomenon and part of human's nature, more and more people can accept it and live a happy life. That is the revolutional change. Sometimes I think some new concept can help people to change. And I think that's possibly the reason why Mr. Dubar did the research and released the result.Oct 26 2013: it all depends...
are you true to yourself or 50+ with nothing of value
Oct 26 2013: Why should I not be true to myself? Because I am not giving stereotype and generalized answers here of the sort of drugs, sex, guns, sport cars and motorbikes? Is it this what you are missing?
Oct 26 2013: it all depends...
can you eloquate an answer or do you regurgitate text...
i.e. you cannot think for yourself, therefore you have no answer except rhetoric...
statistically speaking, should you generalise your answer to drugs sex and transport, you have stereotyped yourself as a person lacking substance
you would judge on accolade(50+) not achievement or experience
you can lie to others, but you cannot lie to yourself...
why would you not be truthful to yourself?
it all depends
...maybe trying to be intelligent is what makes you happiestOct 26 2013: Carlo, it may help if you let us know what your problem is. Maybe we can help you?
Oct 27 2013: we??? us???Oct 25 2013: I think happiness is an inside job. You need to be at peace with yourself, happy with your actions, your contribution to society, and the decisions you made in life. Things like poker games, golf, fishing and romantic experiences are events to look forward to, enjoy, remember, and repeat to the extent they bring you pleasure and can be balanced with those things that must be done to survive, should be done to maintain a good quality of life, and can be done to create a comfortable life-style. Alcohol is more of a means to escape by numbing the senses.
Oct 26 2013: Thank you Robert~! Nice to see your comment.
Please allow me to ask you to answer it in a simpler way, which makes you the happiest generally in your life? I think inside job must be done with the outside.:)
Oct 26 2013: Yes, you need to be in harmony with nature and other people. I left that out of my response.
I was trying to make a point that you need to be happy with yourself first. So many times people are unhappy with something external that is going on, when the real problem is that they are unhappy with themselves for some reason.
Good question by the way.Oct 25 2013: Yoka,
This is very interesting question. I do think often about point of human happiness. Of course, you are can do a lot of things if you have money, health, partner.... But people usually forget why do they chase for those things, forget the fact that those things are supposed to make them happy, so they are forming something, and in the end, they do not enjoy in those things.... Those things Dunbar have listed,are social imposed list of priorities but, they aren't the key of happiness. In fact, they are the key of feeling peacefully.
Then I start to think what makes me really happy.
I always catch my self that I'm incredibly happy when it is sunny day, when it's late autumn and colorful leafs are falling...When its spring and everything smells perfect, and flowers are all around...
I am happy, when my body sends me the message that I have a lot of reasons to be happy. And it's not materials reasons. The main reason is chance to create your happiness. Work on something you love is point of happiness. Make you feel joy. Make you feel useful. And small little things of everyday life.
Oct 26 2013: I also think this is an interesting topic.:)
And I think you're female, right?Thank you for sharing your feeling and understanding of happiness. I think when I imagine the happiness you described, I'm also happy.
But I'd like to hear more about what do you think makes a MAN HAPPIEST. I think male and female must have different perspectives and perceptions on some issues. And if we can bring them out and discuss a little maybe it'll be good for both of us.
Thank you for your comment again~
Oct 26 2013: Yoka :)
Yes, I'm female.
But, I have numerous male friends, so I can try to help you, by mine impression and experience about what's the point of males happiness.
I believe that mail happiness is much simplified, and that is not material.
I mean that almost every male in the planet love hedonistic pleasures. Eating good. Drinking good. Hanging out. And it's enough for their happiness.
One of the rare material pleasures that makes them really happy, are the cars. :)
Also, I believe that mine views of happiness were created partly by the influence of my male friends. :)
Oct 27 2013: Thank you for your reply, I've heard men consider cars as another kind of girl friends.:)
Fritzie -
Oct 25 2013: Have I recommended to you before Martin Seligman's TED talk on this subject? Don't miss it!
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Oct 26 2013: Thank you so much~, Fritzie!:)
But I don't know which talk you referred to. He has many talks.Could you please give me its name?
Thank you~
Oct 26 2013: This is the only one on TED, I believe; http://www.ted.com/talks/martin_seligman_on_the_state_of_psychology.html
Oct 26 2013: Thank you again~!:)
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Oct 30 2013: Since many kind people have shared their experiences in successfully managing their happy family lives with balanced happiness elements mentioned in the question.The good balance is from both the man and his partner. And others think a man's night out is due to some work-stress. So I'd like to ask another question: When a man is with his partner, what do you think his partner do would drive the man to prefer to night out with their buddies most?Oct 27 2013: FYR-The news link :
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http://now.msn.com/mens-happiness-dependent-on-getting-together-with-pals-oxford-study-findsOct 26 2013: yes, most men and womyn are happiest just having fun not having to worry about the "normality in life"
womyn with a y = chromosome as in y not???
so thank you for the replies...Oct 26 2013: Based on the result of his research, Robin Dunbar says ladies shouldn't stop their boys or husbands from night out with their buddies. So I think if we get the general idea of what truly makes most of the men happiest in nowadays , women can treat men in a more considerate way to some extent.:)
Oct 26 2013: What does Robin Dunbar says about man when their woman are night out with their buddies to paint the town red?
Oct 27 2013: You're right. It'll cause some women's mental problems and social problems if they can't reach an agreement with each other. That's also one reason why I doubt the result of the research.But if the result is true, women should have to give their partner SOME TIME at night to hang out with their buddies to keep their love relationship healthier(avoid suspicion, quarrels..), which could also make the women be happier.
Lejan .
Oct 27 2013: Here I was pointing at double-standards, to which many man I know seem to have a natural tendency and which is also highly influenced by cultural backgrounds and 'expectations'.
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I noticed, that many man have no problem with the idea to go out at night without their partner to enjoy themselves, yet the moment their partner does the same, this idea becomes a problem to them, because they fear that their woman will be 'hunted' and 'charmed' by other man.
This fear can cause highly unhealthy 'control reflexes' which often result in unequal set of rules for man and woman and thereby establish those double standards.Oct 28 2013: I like your proposal of the solution to the conflict caused by men's night out with their buddies. Yes, women can also hang out with their sisters. If women and men have mutual-undersatanding on how to give each other healthy freedom and personal time to do other things with other people, this may stimulate mutual-trust. That's a good idea. Sometimes absence makes the heart grow fonder.
And I agree with you the answers are different under different cultural background. I'm always interested in cultrual difference. So if peope want to participate and tell us more about diffferent thinking of the topic, that'll be wonderful enlightening spark.Oct 26 2013: it all depends... what would you say???
or do you not have an opinion???
Oct 27 2013: Hi~ Carlo
I thought men are happiest when they' re in love with their partners or their family. But when I saw the news, I wanted to know why nowadays men would choose to night out with their buddies. Because you want more freedom than love?
And according to the answers here, I didn't see people admit their most happiness lies in love relationship,I think that may be why people say true love is disappearing. Not much happiness, so not much dedication.Oct 26 2013: the question is happiest not happiness...
happiest is self indulgent happiness