Seanus
24 Dec 2008
Seanus
24 Dec 2008
Language / Is is possible for me to learn basic Polish in just two weeks? [22]
Yes, both versions are used. In fact, I hear prędzej used more than wcześniej.
Yes, both versions are used. In fact, I hear prędzej used more than wcześniej.
Seanus
24 Dec 2008
News / Why is Tusk still Polish PM? [67]
A politician from a former communist regime blowing in the wind, never ;) ;)
A politician from a former communist regime blowing in the wind, never ;) ;)
Seanus
23 Dec 2008
News / Poland will take half a century to catch up with the West [240]
I agree with Greg. It actually has more to do with the pricing strategy. As anybody who has studied marketing will know, there are numerous options. Poland has opted for the pricier options as destroyer pricing doesn't fit with the setup of the market.
It doesn't make Poland behind, just different.
I agree with Greg. It actually has more to do with the pricing strategy. As anybody who has studied marketing will know, there are numerous options. Poland has opted for the pricier options as destroyer pricing doesn't fit with the setup of the market.
It doesn't make Poland behind, just different.
Seanus
23 Dec 2008
News / Poland will take half a century to catch up with the West [240]
I caught the bus to Zabrze not long ago and it was ok. I catch the tram every week. Fine too.
My sincerest condolences concerning your friend. It'd be disingenuous for me to comment so I'll say nothing in reply.
The PO is pretty abysmal here. I'm still waiting on my package, posted over a month ago. My mum is furious. She went to a lot of effort to put it together. 10 quid alone on packaging.
I'm not too well up on mobile phone technology here. I've stuck by my trusty Nokia with the soft and big keys. I love rubbing them, nice texture.
I caught the bus to Zabrze not long ago and it was ok. I catch the tram every week. Fine too.
My sincerest condolences concerning your friend. It'd be disingenuous for me to comment so I'll say nothing in reply.
The PO is pretty abysmal here. I'm still waiting on my package, posted over a month ago. My mum is furious. She went to a lot of effort to put it together. 10 quid alone on packaging.
I'm not too well up on mobile phone technology here. I've stuck by my trusty Nokia with the soft and big keys. I love rubbing them, nice texture.
Seanus
23 Dec 2008
News / Poland will take half a century to catch up with the West [240]
I don't mind if a Polish person, or any other country's person, says sth bad about the UK. That's the whole idea, discussion.
Besides, I feel that many just label all 4 countries in the UK in the same way. That's a bit laughable but there we go.
A little bit of spice helps a discussion, provided that it is kept civil.
I don't mind if a Polish person, or any other country's person, says sth bad about the UK. That's the whole idea, discussion.
Besides, I feel that many just label all 4 countries in the UK in the same way. That's a bit laughable but there we go.
A little bit of spice helps a discussion, provided that it is kept civil.
Seanus
23 Dec 2008
Language / Is is possible for me to learn basic Polish in just two weeks? [22]
Honky Polish, LOL. Pozwoli is ok, from pozwolić (to permit/let/allow)
Prędzej czy póżniej sorry. This means sooner or later in my interpretation.
Kryzys na rynkach finansowych prędzej czy póżniej musiał wpłynąć na gospodarkę, please translate this then, pgtx
I'd translate it broadly as 'the current financial crisis on the market had to, sooner or later, impact on the economy'.
Honky Polish, LOL. Pozwoli is ok, from pozwolić (to permit/let/allow)
Prędzej czy póżniej sorry. This means sooner or later in my interpretation.
Kryzys na rynkach finansowych prędzej czy póżniej musiał wpłynąć na gospodarkę, please translate this then, pgtx
I'd translate it broadly as 'the current financial crisis on the market had to, sooner or later, impact on the economy'.
Seanus
23 Dec 2008
Language / Is is possible for me to learn basic Polish in just two weeks? [22]
prędko is not slang. It refers to speed. Prędkość for example
Think of the expression, 'sooner or later' in Polish. Prędzej czy pózniej
Slow is powoli. Pomalu???
prędko is not slang. It refers to speed. Prędkość for example
Think of the expression, 'sooner or later' in Polish. Prędzej czy pózniej
Slow is powoli. Pomalu???
Seanus
23 Dec 2008
Language / Is is possible for me to learn basic Polish in just two weeks? [22]
Seriously, I'm not your man for this. I've never learned from any sites. Ask Justysia, she might know.
I can help you with a few things. The basics for sure.
Seriously, I'm not your man for this. I've never learned from any sites. Ask Justysia, she might know.
I can help you with a few things. The basics for sure.
Seanus
23 Dec 2008
Seanus
23 Dec 2008
News / EU constitution: 'Strong show' for Irish No vote ? [126]
That's what I mean, NO should not be challenged. In the great majority of instances, no means just that.
That's what I mean, NO should not be challenged. In the great majority of instances, no means just that.
Seanus
23 Dec 2008
Language / Is is possible for me to learn basic Polish in just two weeks? [22]
Szybciej - faster ( I think) ;)
Szybciej - faster ( I think) ;)
Seanus
23 Dec 2008
News / Polish-Hungarian friendship - reality till today or just a phantasmagoria [144]
You know, this is the one country that hasn't attracted any negative comments from Polish students. There is a gripe and a groan about many others.
You know, this is the one country that hasn't attracted any negative comments from Polish students. There is a gripe and a groan about many others.
Seanus
23 Dec 2008
History / Katyn executioners named, protected by Russian authorties [35]
And you think that Russia really cares? Siding with Venezuela and Iran, threatening the use of nukes. Come on Crow, you are a smart guy. Think about it. Besides, you are once again detracting from the loss of life. I get condemned for profane language, proportionality of punishment and all that.
20,000 lives, cheaply taken. Condemnation is barely even a slap on the wrist. So, we impose sanctions, wow, not gonna work.
Sorry, if condemnation is the maximum punishment for the taking of so many innocent lives, you lay down a dangerous precedent.
And you think that Russia really cares? Siding with Venezuela and Iran, threatening the use of nukes. Come on Crow, you are a smart guy. Think about it. Besides, you are once again detracting from the loss of life. I get condemned for profane language, proportionality of punishment and all that.
20,000 lives, cheaply taken. Condemnation is barely even a slap on the wrist. So, we impose sanctions, wow, not gonna work.
Sorry, if condemnation is the maximum punishment for the taking of so many innocent lives, you lay down a dangerous precedent.
Seanus
23 Dec 2008
News / EU constitution: 'Strong show' for Irish No vote ? [126]
The Irish weren't doing it to snub Brussels. They were unhappy with some of the provisions so used their most sacrosanct of democratic rights, that which allows them to vote.
It encouraged more reflection. The Irish have done well for themselves and the milk offered by the EU was just too sour for their liking. But, like the Murphy's, I hope the EU isn't too bitter.
The Irish weren't doing it to snub Brussels. They were unhappy with some of the provisions so used their most sacrosanct of democratic rights, that which allows them to vote.
It encouraged more reflection. The Irish have done well for themselves and the milk offered by the EU was just too sour for their liking. But, like the Murphy's, I hope the EU isn't too bitter.
Seanus
23 Dec 2008
History / Katyn executioners named, protected by Russian authorties [35]
Crime is crime, exactly. So, 20,000 is just a statistic then Crow? It has gone unpunished so far.
Crime is crime, exactly. So, 20,000 is just a statistic then Crow? It has gone unpunished so far.
Seanus
23 Dec 2008
History / Katyn executioners named, protected by Russian authorties [35]
When life is involved, morality should be at the core.
When life is involved, morality should be at the core.
Seanus
23 Dec 2008
History / Katyn executioners named, protected by Russian authorties [35]
Yes, I agree.
How about the other main part of the posting, Crow?
Yes, I agree.
How about the other main part of the posting, Crow?
Seanus
23 Dec 2008
History / Katyn executioners named, protected by Russian authorties [35]
You still haven't answered post 11, Crow
You still haven't answered post 11, Crow
Seanus
23 Dec 2008
News / Poland will take half a century to catch up with the West [240]
It may well have to do with the package, more than likely. Poland still ranks VERY high for broadband technology. Bush made a statement that America was 10th, ten places too low, lol. I think he meant 9 but nevermind.
If technology is a benchmark or yardstick, then Poland is not faring too badly.
It may well have to do with the package, more than likely. Poland still ranks VERY high for broadband technology. Bush made a statement that America was 10th, ten places too low, lol. I think he meant 9 but nevermind.
If technology is a benchmark or yardstick, then Poland is not faring too badly.
Seanus
23 Dec 2008
News / Poland will take half a century to catch up with the West [240]
Well, many say IT is the technology of tomorrow, brought to you today.
Poland is at the forefront of many current developments. In some parts of Britain, you have limited downloads. My folks, quite well off in Aberdeen, were surprised that I could watch as many Youtube videos as I wanted. When I was there in July, my viewing was rationed.
Health care, well, the jury is still out on that one.
Public transport isn't as bad as people make it out to be here.
Well, many say IT is the technology of tomorrow, brought to you today.
Poland is at the forefront of many current developments. In some parts of Britain, you have limited downloads. My folks, quite well off in Aberdeen, were surprised that I could watch as many Youtube videos as I wanted. When I was there in July, my viewing was rationed.
Health care, well, the jury is still out on that one.
Public transport isn't as bad as people make it out to be here.
Seanus
23 Dec 2008
History / Katyn executioners named, protected by Russian authorties [35]
Oh, Crow, I have to disagree with you here. Many Germans feel bad for what that Austrian did. I think it is the other way around, only in rare cases do they not feel regret.
Oh, Crow, I have to disagree with you here. Many Germans feel bad for what that Austrian did. I think it is the other way around, only in rare cases do they not feel regret.
Seanus
23 Dec 2008
Seanus
23 Dec 2008
History / Katyn executioners named, protected by Russian authorties [35]
Then it is no better than passing the buck. Look at the Eichmann case and Nuremberg. The culprits were brought to justice. If the culprits are now dead, all that remains to say is 'c'est la vie' and rue a missed opportunity to haul them under the coals.
Thinking in scale serves little purpose, such reductionist thinking flies in the face of the reality of killing. I've said it before, the heaviest penalties in law are reserved for murder, the taking of ONE other life. What about 20,000, Crow? Human life cannot be reduced to statistics and we cannot let ourselves think, oh well, millions were eliminated in the Holocaust, what's 20,000 more!? Serial killers take, what, 10-25 lives typically? We lock them away for good. They are psychologically ill also, insane in Scots Law anyway (total alienation of reason). As for those who carried out those summary executions, they may have suffered from diminished responsibility but I think otherwise.
My point is, we need to step in as an international community. Not sit like crusty old, bearded academics with woolly jumpers.
Then it is no better than passing the buck. Look at the Eichmann case and Nuremberg. The culprits were brought to justice. If the culprits are now dead, all that remains to say is 'c'est la vie' and rue a missed opportunity to haul them under the coals.
Thinking in scale serves little purpose, such reductionist thinking flies in the face of the reality of killing. I've said it before, the heaviest penalties in law are reserved for murder, the taking of ONE other life. What about 20,000, Crow? Human life cannot be reduced to statistics and we cannot let ourselves think, oh well, millions were eliminated in the Holocaust, what's 20,000 more!? Serial killers take, what, 10-25 lives typically? We lock them away for good. They are psychologically ill also, insane in Scots Law anyway (total alienation of reason). As for those who carried out those summary executions, they may have suffered from diminished responsibility but I think otherwise.
My point is, we need to step in as an international community. Not sit like crusty old, bearded academics with woolly jumpers.
Seanus
23 Dec 2008
Work / Advice on WHEN to go to Poland to teach English [30]
Rumour has it that I wrote some of the chapters for it but, after some checking, I dismissed that. I wrote part of a new method but it's inane stuff. I'd much rather enter the world of ESP, no, not Extra Sensory Perception, but English for Specific Purposes. Or EAP, English for Academic Purposes.
Rumour has it that I wrote some of the chapters for it but, after some checking, I dismissed that. I wrote part of a new method but it's inane stuff. I'd much rather enter the world of ESP, no, not Extra Sensory Perception, but English for Specific Purposes. Or EAP, English for Academic Purposes.
Seanus
23 Dec 2008
History / Katyn executioners named, protected by Russian authorties [35]
Aha, herein lies the dilemma. If I were to follow your logic to its natural conclusion, Crow, I'd reach the point where they made it a Polish issue through the imposition of communism. Regardless of what labels are attached, it's a criminal issue.
To je kukavièluk (sorry, Wrocław)
Aha, herein lies the dilemma. If I were to follow your logic to its natural conclusion, Crow, I'd reach the point where they made it a Polish issue through the imposition of communism. Regardless of what labels are attached, it's a criminal issue.
To je kukavièluk (sorry, Wrocław)
Seanus
23 Dec 2008
Seanus
23 Dec 2008
Seanus
23 Dec 2008
Work / Advice on WHEN to go to Poland to teach English [30]
Callan is ancient, that's why they drafted in Avalon to revitalise the market. Shame that it's just a rehashed version of the same old stuff.
The great majority of teaching here is about money.
Callan is ancient, that's why they drafted in Avalon to revitalise the market. Shame that it's just a rehashed version of the same old stuff.
The great majority of teaching here is about money.
Seanus
23 Dec 2008
News / Poland will take half a century to catch up with the West [240]
Light years ahead of Poland in what?
They have the edge in beers, I'll say that much.
Light years ahead of Poland in what?
They have the edge in beers, I'll say that much.