z_darius
4 Apr 2008
Language / (part 2) Polish Language Pronunciation - Sample Words and Phrases [311]
Gabriel Ignacy
Gabriel Ignatius
Gabriel Ignacy
z_darius
4 Apr 2008
History / Identify medal from Austrian area of Poland [36]
True, although the uniform itself is also similar to that of post WW2 KBW.
Still, my proposition is a bit weak now.
True, although the uniform itself is also similar to that of post WW2 KBW.
Still, my proposition is a bit weak now.
z_darius
4 Apr 2008
z_darius
4 Apr 2008
Feedback / Why are some regular words censored? [11]
... for instance cat's name p.ussy, or some species of willows such as p.ussy willow?
... for instance cat's name p.ussy, or some species of willows such as p.ussy willow?
z_darius
4 Apr 2008
Love / My polish girlfriend has changed following death of dad.. [153]
where I come from the official mourning time was one year after the loss of a parent. That doesn't mean pouring ashes on your hair daily, but participation, or degree of participation in some social activities was expected to be pretty low.
I don't think there are any rigid national rules though. It all varies by region, or even by individual family.
my girlfriend has been in mourning for 5 weeks is thier anyone who could explain the whole process? polish women please
where I come from the official mourning time was one year after the loss of a parent. That doesn't mean pouring ashes on your hair daily, but participation, or degree of participation in some social activities was expected to be pretty low.
I don't think there are any rigid national rules though. It all varies by region, or even by individual family.
z_darius
4 Apr 2008
History / Identify medal from Austrian area of Poland [36]
I did and the shape of the cross looked like Krzyz Walecznych, but it gets pixelized at higher zoom. I'm working on a 17" with 1920x1200 so things are sharp but small.
Just click on it and save. Then enlarge it.
I did and the shape of the cross looked like Krzyz Walecznych, but it gets pixelized at higher zoom. I'm working on a 17" with 1920x1200 so things are sharp but small.
z_darius
4 Apr 2008
Love / My polish girlfriend has changed following death of dad.. [153]
No, but my daughter is.
I am THE descent ;)
are you from polish desent?
No, but my daughter is.
I am THE descent ;)
z_darius
4 Apr 2008
UK, Ireland / Are the Poles in England hated? [450]
Under the circumstance you described the child has the right to 1/2 of the medical care of the UK citizen, or to 100% medical care but only regarding 1/2 of her body.
So is this Fair enough or not?
Under the circumstance you described the child has the right to 1/2 of the medical care of the UK citizen, or to 100% medical care but only regarding 1/2 of her body.
z_darius
4 Apr 2008
Love / My polish girlfriend has changed following death of dad.. [153]
Be gentle.
She's not thinking straight now. She's ruled by her feelings.
You have two options:
- keep pushing her and risk breaking up for good
- give her some space and have a chance (not a guarantee) to put things back on track
i just feel we are getting further apart and when i ask her about us she says im stressing her and pushing her.
Be gentle.
She's not thinking straight now. She's ruled by her feelings.
You have two options:
- keep pushing her and risk breaking up for good
- give her some space and have a chance (not a guarantee) to put things back on track
z_darius
4 Apr 2008
History / Identify medal from Austrian area of Poland [36]
The shape of the cross appears to be the same, but the picture is way too small to tell. Also the ribbon is a little out fo the ordinary for Krzyz Walecznych.
that's not it, is it?.
The shape of the cross appears to be the same, but the picture is way too small to tell. Also the ribbon is a little out fo the ordinary for Krzyz Walecznych.
z_darius
4 Apr 2008
History / Identify medal from Austrian area of Poland [36]
too small, it could be one of these:
Krzyz Walecznych
Order Krzyza Grunwaldu 1st or 2nd class (imo more likely than Krzyz Walcznych)
I'd be grateful if anyone could identify this medal:
too small, it could be one of these:
Krzyz Walecznych
Order Krzyza Grunwaldu 1st or 2nd class (imo more likely than Krzyz Walcznych)
z_darius
4 Apr 2008
News / When the currency of Poland to change into Euro? [14]
Has Euro become an orphan?
Poland to Adopt the Euro
Has Euro become an orphan?
z_darius
4 Apr 2008
USA, Canada / New York trip suggestions [56]
He really made some changes.
A couple years ago I went for a week to NYC and we couldn't believe some of what we saw. We drove in via G. Washington bridge, moving south towards midtown. At around 130th street we saw a white woman walking a dog!!! And the dog wasn't even a rottweiler but some while little fluffy white thing on 4 paws. That was something unthinkable in late 80's. Sights like that around that area, or anywhere above 97th street, would have made all the way to headline news back then :)
That was bofore Juliani took over the city and "cleaned it up" a bit.
He really made some changes.
A couple years ago I went for a week to NYC and we couldn't believe some of what we saw. We drove in via G. Washington bridge, moving south towards midtown. At around 130th street we saw a white woman walking a dog!!! And the dog wasn't even a rottweiler but some while little fluffy white thing on 4 paws. That was something unthinkable in late 80's. Sights like that around that area, or anywhere above 97th street, would have made all the way to headline news back then :)
z_darius
4 Apr 2008
News / Earth Hour - possible in Poland? [62]
It still can be very tricky.
Hot water will shatter the windshield. Warm water might, depending on the temperature differences of water and the glass. If it doesn't then, in minus 20 it will freeze on the glass in seconds. To avoid that, the car engine should be running during the process, to heat the glass. In other words we're back to square one - you gotta warm run the engine for a few minutes before driving.
Pouring warm water in winter has also some negative side effects on the car's paint job. If the car needs to be repainted then I wonder what kind of greenhouse footprint does the painting have. Or how much greenhouse gas does it take to replace rusted car parts. of course, warming water up ain't free either. It does take energy to do that.
In addition, virtually all car manufacturers recommend running the cars engine for a few minutes before driving. This reduces wear an tear of the engine and other mechanical parts. Again, the production of these also consumes large amounts of energy.
I said,warm,not hot
It still can be very tricky.
Hot water will shatter the windshield. Warm water might, depending on the temperature differences of water and the glass. If it doesn't then, in minus 20 it will freeze on the glass in seconds. To avoid that, the car engine should be running during the process, to heat the glass. In other words we're back to square one - you gotta warm run the engine for a few minutes before driving.
Pouring warm water in winter has also some negative side effects on the car's paint job. If the car needs to be repainted then I wonder what kind of greenhouse footprint does the painting have. Or how much greenhouse gas does it take to replace rusted car parts. of course, warming water up ain't free either. It does take energy to do that.
In addition, virtually all car manufacturers recommend running the cars engine for a few minutes before driving. This reduces wear an tear of the engine and other mechanical parts. Again, the production of these also consumes large amounts of energy.
z_darius
4 Apr 2008
USA, Canada / New York trip suggestions [56]
That's where I lived. In Astoria in a Greek-Italian neighborhood so it wasn't that bad. Still, just 10 blocks away things were completely different
I dunno about leaving the car open. Nothing guarantees safety there, so about the only thing you can do is not leave anything in plain sight inside a vehicle. Not even a bag with used coffee cups. They won't know there is nothing of value but you'll still lose one of the cars windows or a lock. The only issue is out of state registration plates. For some reason they will attract burglars.
In all, during 5 years my car was broken into only two times :)
The last time I stayed in Queens
That's where I lived. In Astoria in a Greek-Italian neighborhood so it wasn't that bad. Still, just 10 blocks away things were completely different
I left it open as per my host advice in order not to have th locks damaged
I dunno about leaving the car open. Nothing guarantees safety there, so about the only thing you can do is not leave anything in plain sight inside a vehicle. Not even a bag with used coffee cups. They won't know there is nothing of value but you'll still lose one of the cars windows or a lock. The only issue is out of state registration plates. For some reason they will attract burglars.
In all, during 5 years my car was broken into only two times :)
z_darius
4 Apr 2008
USA, Canada / New York trip suggestions [56]
Central Park is OK (during the day) but Brooklyn ain't Paris. It even ain't really NYC. Make sure you know where you're going before you take a stroll around Brooklyn ;)
I am nt a tourist type in general and while touring Paris
Central Park is OK (during the day) but Brooklyn ain't Paris. It even ain't really NYC. Make sure you know where you're going before you take a stroll around Brooklyn ;)
z_darius
3 Apr 2008
Language / misleading differences between Polish and English languages [92]
or "kuper" - bird's rear end, also human ass, I mean arse ;)
or "kuper" - bird's rear end, also human ass, I mean arse ;)
z_darius
3 Apr 2008
USA, Canada / New York trip suggestions [56]
Nope. Jazz has nothing to do with the origin of the term.
thats why its called the big apple as jazz musicians view new York as the Holy Grail of Jazz go to the Blue note on West Third near 6th ave.
Nope. Jazz has nothing to do with the origin of the term.
z_darius
2 Apr 2008
USA, Canada / New York trip suggestions [56]
Depending on how much doe you have, get a hotel in Jersey City, NJ (right across the river and the commute is good and easy), or somewhere in Mid Town Manhattan. Manhattan is much more convenient (of course) but expect to spend $500+ per night. One of the mid range hotels in Jersey City should set you off by no more than $120 a night.
If you're driving then park the car for however long you are staying there, and get a multiple trip subway pass.
There is a sh--load of stuff to see and do in NYC so plan ahead to get the most out of it. Especially if one of the long weekend's day is Monday. Make sure places you want to visit are actually open on those days.
Museums I liked:
53rd St - American Folk Art Museum and Museum of Modern Art
5th Ave. and 42nd Street - New York Public Library
2nd Ave. (downtown) Ukrainian Museum
5th Ave. (upper Manhattan) Guggenheim Museum
No idea about Jazz clubs though. Only concerts I've been to were in Pink Floyd in Madison Square Garden and Simon and Garfunkel in Central Park.
Depending on how much doe you have, get a hotel in Jersey City, NJ (right across the river and the commute is good and easy), or somewhere in Mid Town Manhattan. Manhattan is much more convenient (of course) but expect to spend $500+ per night. One of the mid range hotels in Jersey City should set you off by no more than $120 a night.
If you're driving then park the car for however long you are staying there, and get a multiple trip subway pass.
There is a sh--load of stuff to see and do in NYC so plan ahead to get the most out of it. Especially if one of the long weekend's day is Monday. Make sure places you want to visit are actually open on those days.
Museums I liked:
53rd St - American Folk Art Museum and Museum of Modern Art
5th Ave. and 42nd Street - New York Public Library
2nd Ave. (downtown) Ukrainian Museum
5th Ave. (upper Manhattan) Guggenheim Museum
No idea about Jazz clubs though. Only concerts I've been to were in Pink Floyd in Madison Square Garden and Simon and Garfunkel in Central Park.
z_darius
2 Apr 2008
Love / The relationships with the Polish girls? "Platonic friendship." [36]
She can't.
You, just like most people, simply have no idea about what Plato wrote about love ;)
I don’t want her to see me as a “Platonic friend”.
She can't.
You, just like most people, simply have no idea about what Plato wrote about love ;)
z_darius
2 Apr 2008
News / Organized Crime: Polish Gang Is Making Profitable Business Of Robberies [60]
What attacking?
I see this as a positive article. It shows that Poles are capable of good team work and the group of enterprising Poles are making profits after all. If they robbed and got nothing out of it.. now that would be stupid, wouldn't it?
I can see that attacking Polish people continues in this 'Polish' forum, eh?
What attacking?
I see this as a positive article. It shows that Poles are capable of good team work and the group of enterprising Poles are making profits after all. If they robbed and got nothing out of it.. now that would be stupid, wouldn't it?
z_darius
2 Apr 2008
Language / Some POLISH SENTENCES when visiting the country [30]
looks like it's a village, or a hamlet
is the county and the nearest locality with a post office
Piegonisko Pustkowie
looks like it's a village, or a hamlet
Brzeziny
is the county and the nearest locality with a post office
z_darius
2 Apr 2008
UK, Ireland / Social control in Polish communities in Ireland, UK and elswhere [40]
I never felt any kind of social pressure. No more than I felt in Poland. But then, I am not the one to be pressured, and if someone doesn't like my ways, oh well, I'll be the first to tell them staying in my company is not compulsory.
As for the parties, I guess it'll depend. Sometimes, being a foreigner, not understanding the language and all the little social nuances that are common in various cultures you might feel more left out having been invited to the party than staying at home.
I never felt any kind of social pressure. No more than I felt in Poland. But then, I am not the one to be pressured, and if someone doesn't like my ways, oh well, I'll be the first to tell them staying in my company is not compulsory.
As for the parties, I guess it'll depend. Sometimes, being a foreigner, not understanding the language and all the little social nuances that are common in various cultures you might feel more left out having been invited to the party than staying at home.
z_darius
2 Apr 2008
Life / The strangest things in Poland [468]
We know the term, but that blob on the bread doesn't look like it. It's kinda too pale for a real egg.
Its called scrambled egg
We know the term, but that blob on the bread doesn't look like it. It's kinda too pale for a real egg.
z_darius
2 Apr 2008
News / Thank to Polish people for current relations with Ukraine [89]
miranda's account sounds like what my experience was in regards to Ukrainians. I am not one. The very word "Ukrainiec" had a negative undertone, and that is the official name of the nationality. The relations between Poles and Ukrainians were not easy, to say the least, and the UPA (active till late 40's) did not help at all. Kinda like crossing the US/Canada border - don't line up behind a Middle Eastern looking people.
There was a lot of suspicion and the pro-communist hysteria. Everybody was a suspect for any reason, or for no reason at all. It really didn't matter whether you were a Ukrainian or Polish, although an obvious Eastern dialect most Ukrainians had gave them away.
As for forced resettlements - your ethnic background didn't matter either. My wife's family was forced to move to Wroclaw (not that is was such a bad thing), and my parents received an order to move to Zielona Gora in late 1960's. Those were the "Ziemie Odzyskane" (regained lands) and few Poles felt comfortable there. The government made sure that the vacuum left by expelled Germans was filled with Polish citizens. Many did not feel at home for decades, and the "Germans will come back" was a the minds of many.
miranda's account sounds like what my experience was in regards to Ukrainians. I am not one. The very word "Ukrainiec" had a negative undertone, and that is the official name of the nationality. The relations between Poles and Ukrainians were not easy, to say the least, and the UPA (active till late 40's) did not help at all. Kinda like crossing the US/Canada border - don't line up behind a Middle Eastern looking people.
There was a lot of suspicion and the pro-communist hysteria. Everybody was a suspect for any reason, or for no reason at all. It really didn't matter whether you were a Ukrainian or Polish, although an obvious Eastern dialect most Ukrainians had gave them away.
As for forced resettlements - your ethnic background didn't matter either. My wife's family was forced to move to Wroclaw (not that is was such a bad thing), and my parents received an order to move to Zielona Gora in late 1960's. Those were the "Ziemie Odzyskane" (regained lands) and few Poles felt comfortable there. The government made sure that the vacuum left by expelled Germans was filled with Polish citizens. Many did not feel at home for decades, and the "Germans will come back" was a the minds of many.
z_darius
2 Apr 2008
Law / US citizen whose Grandparents came from Poland - citizenship question [14]
I'm not sure grandparents' alone would cut it. It may all depend on whether the parents were Polish citizens, or at least one of them.
I'm not sure grandparents' alone would cut it. It may all depend on whether the parents were Polish citizens, or at least one of them.
z_darius
2 Apr 2008
Life / Those Stella Artois Ads (filmed in Poland) [28]
If Stella brought some beer with her that would be an added bonus.
But Stella is very nice on a hot sunny day :)
If Stella brought some beer with her that would be an added bonus.
z_darius
2 Apr 2008
News / Organized Crime: Polish Gang Is Making Profitable Business Of Robberies [60]
Do these guys look like Mexicans to you?
Yep but its all the mexican'ts in the US LOL. mostly the mexican'ts have more gangs than ne1 else
Do these guys look like Mexicans to you?
z_darius
1 Apr 2008
Feedback / Forum templates meet the "Author's mode" standas. Updates notice. [4]
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z_darius
1 Apr 2008
News / March of Tolerance in Krakow [478]
Yes you can.
Correct. Sex is pleasurable but from biological standpoint it's not about pleasure but about procreation. The purpose of anus is not sex, btw.
My logic isn't flawed at all, yours is. I'm talking about biology, you're talking about human law/ethics.
And yes, celibacy is against the basic drive of life too.
Society itself produces gay u cannot have a society without them.
Yes you can.
So if u were to have sexual relations without the chance of pregnancy its unnatural and against the basic principle of life? Thats all anal sex is sexual relations without any chance of pregnancy.
Correct. Sex is pleasurable but from biological standpoint it's not about pleasure but about procreation. The purpose of anus is not sex, btw.
You have flawed logic.I suppose Catholic priests should also be outlawed and sent for mental health care because they dont(publicaly) reproduce......
My logic isn't flawed at all, yours is. I'm talking about biology, you're talking about human law/ethics.
And yes, celibacy is against the basic drive of life too.