z_darius
14 Mar 2008
Love / what is reasonable - he does not want me to go back to poland [55]
What if his gf or wife opens the door?
Do a surprise visit!
What if his gf or wife opens the door?
z_darius
14 Mar 2008
News / Do you think that Polish catholics resent the new German Pope? [108]
But science does not trust any theories blindly. It creates them based on research and objective evidence. Science IS a result of investigation. Religion does not investigate but assumes things apriori and uses dogmas.
If you weren't so passionate about rejecting science as worth while then you would use this very part of the post to show how science actually proves that the supernatural exists and is the cause of all things. There is a catch to that though, but at this time the catch is pretty debatable.
OK, give it a shot.
According to this theory nothing existed but science cannot blindly trust some certain theories, reject others and abandon to investigate such problems.
But science does not trust any theories blindly. It creates them based on research and objective evidence. Science IS a result of investigation. Religion does not investigate but assumes things apriori and uses dogmas.
Beside of this if they say that nothing was before so where is action - reaction connection (związek przyczynowo-skutkowy)? IMO serious hole in this theory.
If you weren't so passionate about rejecting science as worth while then you would use this very part of the post to show how science actually proves that the supernatural exists and is the cause of all things. There is a catch to that though, but at this time the catch is pretty debatable.
OK, give it a shot.
z_darius
14 Mar 2008
News / Do you think that Polish catholics resent the new German Pope? [108]
Today's science is not looking for this answer because it cannot provide it for a simple reason - science deals with the physical universe (anything that occurs in time and space). According to Big Bang theory neither time nor space existed before Big Bang minus Planck Time (Stephen Hawking ). Therefore, from the point of view of science nothing existed. Science does not research "nothing".
I'll leave it here and see what you do with this.
What was before Big Bang? What caused Big Bang? How could Big Bang create a life from nothing? Perhaps a God caused Big Bang? :) Fundamental questions without answer...
Today's science is not looking for this answer because it cannot provide it for a simple reason - science deals with the physical universe (anything that occurs in time and space). According to Big Bang theory neither time nor space existed before Big Bang minus Planck Time (Stephen Hawking ). Therefore, from the point of view of science nothing existed. Science does not research "nothing".
I'll leave it here and see what you do with this.
z_darius
14 Mar 2008
Life / Poland High school curriculum [48]
In communist Poland there was a sentiment that everything pre-communist (i.e. also pre 1939) was better. Humorously, some even yearned for pre-1939 eggs in grocery stores. They couldn't get the eggs so they got the school system by the balls.
yeah agree totally with that, my goodness what are they doing using pre-WW2 ideas for the modern day student?? something needs to be done here i think
In communist Poland there was a sentiment that everything pre-communist (i.e. also pre 1939) was better. Humorously, some even yearned for pre-1939 eggs in grocery stores. They couldn't get the eggs so they got the school system by the balls.
z_darius
14 Mar 2008
UK, Ireland / National Holiday To Celebrate Britishness Could Be On It's Way [83]
I think Brits should be allowed to have their Britishness Day, as long as it doesn't collide with holidays of other nationalities living in the UK.
I think Brits should be allowed to have their Britishness Day, as long as it doesn't collide with holidays of other nationalities living in the UK.
z_darius
14 Mar 2008
Life / Poland High school curriculum [48]
Agreed. At 12 kids have a problem to decide what they want for dinner, let alone decide what they will do for a living the next 40 or so years. I'd say even at the age of 16 it's a tad early to make career commitments.
The current system resembles pre-WW2 one. I'm not sure what they were thinking. The 8+4/5 (or 8+2+[3]) seemed to work quite well.
I studied in the Poland, US and Canada and I would agree.
To those in the know Polish universities present an excellent value. Take medical studies for instance. I have know a few Americans who got their MD degrees from Polish Medical Academies, and they had no problems with their diplomas being recognized in the US or Canada. A native Pole with the exact same diploma and in better standing will have a much harder time getting a position in North America. Sometimes it's a question of a little bit of discrimination (for the lack of a better word), other times it's a question of ignorance on the part of North Americans. They simply do not have a clue about the level of education in Polish academia, and the stringent academic standards typical of many Polish Universities.
i still think having to make big choices from primary to seconday school is a bit too soon for both parent and 11-12 year old children.
Agreed. At 12 kids have a problem to decide what they want for dinner, let alone decide what they will do for a living the next 40 or so years. I'd say even at the age of 16 it's a tad early to make career commitments.
The current system resembles pre-WW2 one. I'm not sure what they were thinking. The 8+4/5 (or 8+2+[3]) seemed to work quite well.
i have heard many times that generally it's easier to study abroad than in Poland.
I studied in the Poland, US and Canada and I would agree.
To those in the know Polish universities present an excellent value. Take medical studies for instance. I have know a few Americans who got their MD degrees from Polish Medical Academies, and they had no problems with their diplomas being recognized in the US or Canada. A native Pole with the exact same diploma and in better standing will have a much harder time getting a position in North America. Sometimes it's a question of a little bit of discrimination (for the lack of a better word), other times it's a question of ignorance on the part of North Americans. They simply do not have a clue about the level of education in Polish academia, and the stringent academic standards typical of many Polish Universities.
z_darius
14 Mar 2008
Life / Poland High school curriculum [48]
I think the current school system in Poland has been explained in a bit more palatable way in a separate thread:
https://polishforums.com/work/poland-education-system-structure-8884/
So basically the US seems to lenient in the public sector and polish to confusing.
I think the current school system in Poland has been explained in a bit more palatable way in a separate thread:
https://polishforums.com/work/poland-education-system-structure-8884/
z_darius
14 Mar 2008
Life / Worried Mother in Law about her Polish son-in-law (army issue) [12]
I wouldn't count on mess in the military offices, but it would still be safe to travel to Poland and back (if he has a green card indeed).
The only advice I'd give would be to NOT fly directly to any Polish airports. Go to Berlin, or Prague and then take a train, bus or rent a car. Germans and Czechs have nothing to do with Poland's military service, and there are no border checks between Poand and those countries. Provided your son in law doesn't get involved in any funny situations which would prompt some official scrutiny about his person, he'll be just fine.
Oh, and one more suggestions. Better not accompany the visit by extensive advertising, fanfares.
I wouldn't count on mess in the military offices, but it would still be safe to travel to Poland and back (if he has a green card indeed).
The only advice I'd give would be to NOT fly directly to any Polish airports. Go to Berlin, or Prague and then take a train, bus or rent a car. Germans and Czechs have nothing to do with Poland's military service, and there are no border checks between Poand and those countries. Provided your son in law doesn't get involved in any funny situations which would prompt some official scrutiny about his person, he'll be just fine.
Oh, and one more suggestions. Better not accompany the visit by extensive advertising, fanfares.
z_darius
13 Mar 2008
Love / Polish-Islam Relationship Union [450]
According to judeo-christian angle of view only their religions are proper, so by definition they regard others as improper. Strangley, even within the judeo-christian stream there are some major and minor differences in their understanding of the scriptures so in the end all of them are condemned to hell by sheer mutual exclusion of the "truths" declared by the others.
Define "proper." I am certain many, many Romans said, "Christianity is not a proper religion."
According to judeo-christian angle of view only their religions are proper, so by definition they regard others as improper. Strangley, even within the judeo-christian stream there are some major and minor differences in their understanding of the scriptures so in the end all of them are condemned to hell by sheer mutual exclusion of the "truths" declared by the others.
z_darius
13 Mar 2008
Love / Brit working in Poland - asking this Polish lady if she's in a relationship? [114]
Then you'd love my cat!
But seriously, I can't imagine how communicating ones good feelings towards another person could be offensive. If she's worth your attention her reaction will be appropriate, whether she accepts your feelings or not.
eyes seem to be something that i tend to go for...if they are nice , then i am hooked.....
Then you'd love my cat!
But seriously, I can't imagine how communicating ones good feelings towards another person could be offensive. If she's worth your attention her reaction will be appropriate, whether she accepts your feelings or not.
z_darius
13 Mar 2008
Life / Poland High school curriculum [48]
Agreed on religion, but I agree with outintheyard that there should be a few hours of sports activities per week in all schools, as long as it doesn't become the most important aspect of education as it, unfortunatelly does in many North American schools.
I can't speak about the curriculum at the present time, used to be pretty ambitious though.
I believe that, as with religion, sport should be left to the kids' (or parents') initiative outside the school scene.
Agreed on religion, but I agree with outintheyard that there should be a few hours of sports activities per week in all schools, as long as it doesn't become the most important aspect of education as it, unfortunatelly does in many North American schools.
I can't speak about the curriculum at the present time, used to be pretty ambitious though.
z_darius
12 Mar 2008
Life / Poland High school curriculum [48]
I'd say it's not the coaches and staff, but the kids. Too many are "uncoachable". So all others are averaged down and the results for all are pretty poor. How on earth would you coach a 10 year old who weighs 200 pounds and just can't stop eating.
many school programs are managed so poorly by unqualified staff and biased caoches etc
I'd say it's not the coaches and staff, but the kids. Too many are "uncoachable". So all others are averaged down and the results for all are pretty poor. How on earth would you coach a 10 year old who weighs 200 pounds and just can't stop eating.
z_darius
11 Mar 2008
Life / Contact details for hospitals in Lodz. [18]
Would you also like to know whether they have a pimple under their right arm? :)) That would be a violation of privacy laws.
Would you also like to know whether they have a pimple under their right arm? :)) That would be a violation of privacy laws.
z_darius
11 Mar 2008
z_darius
11 Mar 2008
News / Do you think that Polish catholics resent the new German Pope? [108]
But it does.
Evolution IS science.
Why not? There are plenty of Catholic scientists, and the Vatican maintains numerous scientific facilities, labs and supports various scientific departments in the univeristies it sponsors.
The Big Bang theory was first introduce by a catholic priest. Most Catholic Universityties teach evolution. The Vatican accepts evolution as science, and in fact the RC Church's position on fundamentalism and literal interpretation of the bible is pretty clear - it is an intellectual suicide.
Creationism don't exclude evolution and otherwise.
But it does.
When creationism is clearly based on belief, evolution pretends to be science.
Evolution IS science.
on other hand you don't want the church be involved in science.
Why not? There are plenty of Catholic scientists, and the Vatican maintains numerous scientific facilities, labs and supports various scientific departments in the univeristies it sponsors.
The Big Bang theory was first introduce by a catholic priest. Most Catholic Universityties teach evolution. The Vatican accepts evolution as science, and in fact the RC Church's position on fundamentalism and literal interpretation of the bible is pretty clear - it is an intellectual suicide.
z_darius
11 Mar 2008
Language / What do all the Polish single letter words mean? [13]
a - and (but, while - used in comparisons of dissimilar features, actions)
i - and
o - about, at (at 5 o'cock), oh! of, by means of
u - at, in, among, ouch
w - in, towards, in the direction of
z - with, from, of, about, out of, because of, in
There is more, and there are rules how to use them but the many collocations of these, for practical purposes, make them pretty much worthy of being considered as idiomatic.
a - and (but, while - used in comparisons of dissimilar features, actions)
i - and
o - about, at (at 5 o'cock), oh! of, by means of
u - at, in, among, ouch
w - in, towards, in the direction of
z - with, from, of, about, out of, because of, in
There is more, and there are rules how to use them but the many collocations of these, for practical purposes, make them pretty much worthy of being considered as idiomatic.
z_darius
10 Mar 2008
Love / I have met a wonderful Polish woman, but she has a 9 yrs old daughter [66]
Did you really have to go to Poland to experience lies?
Weren't you fed them every minute of your life in your beloved USSR?
They were so in trying to hide their lies they even called the chief source of lies "Pravda".
You would really be surprised by some of the experiences that I used to have in Poland many years ago and believe me, even as guest in someone's house you would be even more surprised by what young children can do. From a children's psychological point of view it would be interesting for you to see at what a young age, children learn to lie and hide their guilt.
Did you really have to go to Poland to experience lies?
Weren't you fed them every minute of your life in your beloved USSR?
They were so in trying to hide their lies they even called the chief source of lies "Pravda".
z_darius
10 Mar 2008
USA, Canada / NO VISAS to Canada for Poles in the near future [62]
I'm not so sure it will be easy to get a job like that. Companies stand to lose a lot if they employ undocumented workers.
More realistically, illegals will get a job on a farm (almost year round), making somewhere between $8 and $10 per hour cash (in Ontario). Farming is pretty much the only industry where the government seems to look the other way when it comes to the legalities of employment. Other than that, probably the usual low wage jobs such as cleaning, personal care, of work for some small time construction joints.
Maybe some Polish-Canadians here could help our Brothers and Sisters from Poland with some information helpful to find an employment there? From what I read the jobs are well paid ($80,000+).
I'm not so sure it will be easy to get a job like that. Companies stand to lose a lot if they employ undocumented workers.
More realistically, illegals will get a job on a farm (almost year round), making somewhere between $8 and $10 per hour cash (in Ontario). Farming is pretty much the only industry where the government seems to look the other way when it comes to the legalities of employment. Other than that, probably the usual low wage jobs such as cleaning, personal care, of work for some small time construction joints.
z_darius
10 Mar 2008
Language / Jak sie masz -> niezle, doskonale. Wyglada ladnie - grammar questions [45]
It depends on the angle of view. Another take is to avoid some of the artificial changes ot the language just because a linguist or two have little else to do.
The point is that many of the flat adverbs are correctly used as adverbs in both American and British English. If you have Fowler's A Dictionary of Modern English Usage
handy you will be able to find some interesting remarks on the exact subject. Fowler deals with British English. You will also notice that very current Cambridge Dictionary lists "fast" as both an adjective and an adverb.
I never wrote anything about "bad". I referred to a specific example you chose. Still, it would be good to refer to the same dictionary and see that "feel bad" is not listed as slang at all. Not even as americanism.
Again, you are trying to put words in my mouth, while at the same time mixing the subject of inflection and semantics.
Could do with less of the unnecessary and ostentatious Old English though.
It depends on the angle of view. Another take is to avoid some of the artificial changes ot the language just because a linguist or two have little else to do.
Rubbish. Just because we historically used flat adverbs doesn't mean it's not American today - certainly the only people I hear speaking like this have American accents
The point is that many of the flat adverbs are correctly used as adverbs in both American and British English. If you have Fowler's A Dictionary of Modern English Usage
handy you will be able to find some interesting remarks on the exact subject. Fowler deals with British English. You will also notice that very current Cambridge Dictionary lists "fast" as both an adjective and an adverb.
Would you then accept "real bad" as a grammatically correct construct in written language?
I never wrote anything about "bad". I referred to a specific example you chose. Still, it would be good to refer to the same dictionary and see that "feel bad" is not listed as slang at all. Not even as americanism.
Also, you say that flat adverbs are British English because we used them here? Does that mean that "curb" and "tire" are also British English then?
Again, you are trying to put words in my mouth, while at the same time mixing the subject of inflection and semantics.
z_darius
8 Mar 2008
Language / Understanding Languages [24]
I never wrote you did.
So, you agree the word is archaic without having seen or heard it even once?
I never wrote you did.
but I agree with you, its archaic
So, you agree the word is archaic without having seen or heard it even once?
z_darius
7 Mar 2008
Language / Jak sie masz -> niezle, doskonale. Wyglada ladnie - grammar questions [45]
That is incorrect.
"Fast" is both an adjective and an adverb. "Quickly" is a synonym of "fast", and in fact the original meaning of the word "quick" ("cwic" in OE) had no connotation of speed, or even movement, but of being alive. That meaning (fast) of the word came later.
There is a group of adverbs in the English English know as "flat" or "uninflected". Some were added "-ly" in the weird push towards standardizing the English language (started around 17th century). The process eliminated a large nymber of flat adverbs from commone use, or deemed them incorrect, or decided they were only adjectives (for instance "sure"/"surely").
The use of flat advebs has nothing to do with being American or not. In fact, most flat adverbs predate the dicovery of the New World. Those forms you consider incorrect (americanisms) are actually British English.
"This car goes incredibly fast" should be "This car goes incredibly quickly". Fast is an adjective. You can't modify "to go" with it. :P
That is incorrect.
"Fast" is both an adjective and an adverb. "Quickly" is a synonym of "fast", and in fact the original meaning of the word "quick" ("cwic" in OE) had no connotation of speed, or even movement, but of being alive. That meaning (fast) of the word came later.
There is a group of adverbs in the English English know as "flat" or "uninflected". Some were added "-ly" in the weird push towards standardizing the English language (started around 17th century). The process eliminated a large nymber of flat adverbs from commone use, or deemed them incorrect, or decided they were only adjectives (for instance "sure"/"surely").
Unless you're a US American I guess, where the grammar is "real" bad. ;P
The use of flat advebs has nothing to do with being American or not. In fact, most flat adverbs predate the dicovery of the New World. Those forms you consider incorrect (americanisms) are actually British English.
z_darius
7 Mar 2008
Language / Understanding Languages [24]
This is a part of the lingustic correctness in the Polish language as it was taught in Poland's secondary schools in early 1980's;
Linguistic correctness is decided based various aspects of the word's usage. One of them is frequency. If that frequency is in accord with other aspects of the lingustic correctness then (while not certainly mainstream sanctioned by the academia) the word is considerred correct, or acceptable in common use.
The form "oczow":
- is frequent.
- follows other grammatically similar patterns
- it has a strong historic base
Bottom line, "oczow" is acceptable in common/daily use.
I remember someone trying to tell you it was right...
but I agree with you, its archaic
but I agree with you, its archaic
This is a part of the lingustic correctness in the Polish language as it was taught in Poland's secondary schools in early 1980's;
Linguistic correctness is decided based various aspects of the word's usage. One of them is frequency. If that frequency is in accord with other aspects of the lingustic correctness then (while not certainly mainstream sanctioned by the academia) the word is considerred correct, or acceptable in common use.
The form "oczow":
- is frequent.
- follows other grammatically similar patterns
- it has a strong historic base
Bottom line, "oczow" is acceptable in common/daily use.
z_darius
7 Mar 2008
Life / Poland and doctors [37]
How stupid can one be to go to a doctor's who was wifey's boyfriend at one time?
We have seen a demonstration of this for sure.
The doctor was already the boy friend of my wife's school time friend. Hence the connection.
How stupid can one be to go to a doctor's who was wifey's boyfriend at one time?
In fact, my problem is worse now than before.
We have seen a demonstration of this for sure.
z_darius
23 Feb 2008
Life / Help wanted with the Polish law; she got pregnant and returned to Poland [41]
You have neither.
I am generally against abortions, but looking at your posts my position on it becomes increasingly weak.
Perhaps not, but you do need to give advice someone seeks. lorenzo didn't ask for advice about abortion.
I'm afraid that even a college degree won't help you a whole lot if you insist on answering questions nobody asked.
get a college degree before you even attempt to destroy my credibility.
You have neither.
Just b/c im young doesn't mean that my advice is wrong!
I am generally against abortions, but looking at your posts my position on it becomes increasingly weak.
Don't spew out a bunch of predjudiced biased crap about some1s age or life experience. U don't need to experience something to give advice on it!
Perhaps not, but you do need to give advice someone seeks. lorenzo didn't ask for advice about abortion.
I'm afraid that even a college degree won't help you a whole lot if you insist on answering questions nobody asked.
z_darius
22 Feb 2008
Life / School for 6 year olds an obligation in Poland soon? [19]
"finish" is such a polite word :)
High school is 18 when most finish.
"finish" is such a polite word :)
z_darius
21 Feb 2008
Language / Double entendres in the Polish language? [37]
It has, and, as some other words in many languages, the primary meaning faded away while the secondary took over and is now predominant. Nevertheless the meaning is there, whether you heard it or not (I did). Compare to "kutas" (penis/decorative element of some fabric products/tassel)".
However this word has been used as bimbo.
It has, and, as some other words in many languages, the primary meaning faded away while the secondary took over and is now predominant. Nevertheless the meaning is there, whether you heard it or not (I did). Compare to "kutas" (penis/decorative element of some fabric products/tassel)".
z_darius
21 Feb 2008
Language / Double entendres in the Polish language? [37]
The word cipka mean a chicken, mostly young. Check it out in Słownik Języka Polskiego , PWN.
I know of the word's daily usage in that meaning in Maloposka and South East.
If you haven't noticed, this is link to the free dictionary used by polish net scrabble players... Maybe you can find this entry in other, serious, dictionaries but the one thing is its existance and the other usability. And in my opinion it's close to none.
The word cipka mean a chicken, mostly young. Check it out in Słownik Języka Polskiego , PWN.
I know of the word's daily usage in that meaning in Maloposka and South East.
z_darius
21 Feb 2008
Language / Double entendres in the Polish language? [37]
jaja/jaka - eggs, (balls (testicles)
członek - member (of a group) , penis
jaja/jaka - eggs, (balls (testicles)
członek - member (of a group) , penis
z_darius
21 Feb 2008
Language / Double entendres in the Polish language? [37]
cyc/cycek - a clumsy/stupid person - a boob, breasts
szpara - narrow gap, woman, vagina
cyc/cycek - a clumsy/stupid person - a boob, breasts
szpara - narrow gap, woman, vagina
z_darius
21 Feb 2008