Posts by azael

azael

3 Jul 2010

Law / Driving permits in Poland [6]

I will be starting a design project in Poland soon, which will require frequent trips back and forth between Szczecin and the U.S. with stays about a month or two each time. so we are thinking of buying a car for office use.

So, the question is; will we need to get polish driving permits, or will our U.S. ones suffice?

(when I lived in Italy, the Auto Club issued temporary permits that were valid for the length of our Visa)

azael

3 Jul 2010

Law / Driving permits in Poland [6]

:)

ok, an amphibious car then? crap! that'll mean i'll need to get a Captain's license...

azael

3 Jul 2010

Law / Driving permits in Poland [6]

great! thanks!

azael

10 Nov 2010

News / Giant Jesus Rising in Świebodzin ( Tallest in world ) [323]

omg! what's next?!! instead of giving the money to a charity, to poor and hungry children etc, they are building yet another useless statue!!!
just to **** you off...

well, let's think about this a little; Do you think the money just goes into a little black hole and disappears?

The money is spent on design fees, permit fees, material purchases (to Polish firms), in wages to construction workers (Polish, of course), maintenance costs, and sundry other things. So, instead of just giving charity money, they are paying money into an economy that allows people to work, earn wages to feed their families, create demand for industrial products that keep people working in factories. Creating a viable tourist draw that will create a demand for hotels, restaurants, retail shops that will only add to the local economy.

infinitely a better use for money than just giving it to 'Charity", with longer term benefits.