AntV
18 Oct 2022
Travel / Photos from Poland [258]
Yeah, that place is amazing. The chapel is something to behold.
I also recommended the Salt Mines
Yeah, that place is amazing. The chapel is something to behold.
AntV
18 Oct 2022
News / Poland to officially demand $1.32 trillion WW2 reparations from Germany [457]
* nods emphatically
Ludicrous isn't strong enough a word.
asking generations of people to pay 1.5bn for crimea that have been commited years before they were born is just ludicrous.
* nods emphatically
Ludicrous isn't strong enough a word.
AntV
14 Oct 2022
Off-Topic / Pop A Cork - Wine [437]
Reminds me of a movie based on a famous blind taste test: m.imdb.com/title/tt0914797/. Ever see it?
If they keep their best for themselves, I need to get over there and try some, because their less-than-best is pretty damn good.
What's interesting is recently the new winemakers from California, Aus, S America, New Zealand, etc. are starting to influence the old winemakers from the old world. I watched a wine documentary (can't remember title) not too long ago that touched on this. There was one well-established French vinter (9th or 10th generation) who was excitedly talking about how he started incorporating some of the innovative techniques of California winemakers in his wines that produced excellent results.
It's a great time to be an oenophile.
Hahaha! What's with your lack of determination?
They think we Brits and Yanks are too uncultured to appreciate their best wines.
Reminds me of a movie based on a famous blind taste test: m.imdb.com/title/tt0914797/. Ever see it?
If they keep their best for themselves, I need to get over there and try some, because their less-than-best is pretty damn good.
What's interesting is recently the new winemakers from California, Aus, S America, New Zealand, etc. are starting to influence the old winemakers from the old world. I watched a wine documentary (can't remember title) not too long ago that touched on this. There was one well-established French vinter (9th or 10th generation) who was excitedly talking about how he started incorporating some of the innovative techniques of California winemakers in his wines that produced excellent results.
It's a great time to be an oenophile.
Meanwhile home, we have been drinking our modest Chateau Tour Caillet 2015 for a week now.
Hahaha! What's with your lack of determination?
AntV
12 Oct 2022
Life / Banners and slogans at soccer games in Poland [63]
Haha!! I guess FIFA didn't circulate that memo internally.
All of the virtue signaling and political commentary drives me nuts. It'd be nice to spend a couple hours away from politics and just watch athletes play a game.
Haha!! I guess FIFA didn't circulate that memo internally.
All of the virtue signaling and political commentary drives me nuts. It'd be nice to spend a couple hours away from politics and just watch athletes play a game.
AntV
12 Oct 2022
Life / Banners and slogans at soccer games in Poland [63]
You fed up with the politicization of sporting events?
Nice, but what does that have to do with sport?
You fed up with the politicization of sporting events?
AntV
12 Oct 2022
Off-Topic / Pop A Cork - Wine [437]
I'm not sure about that. There are plenty of top Italian and Spanish labels to be had here in the States. There is no shortage of barolo, rioja, here
Italians and Spanish do not export their best wines
I'm not sure about that. There are plenty of top Italian and Spanish labels to be had here in the States. There is no shortage of barolo, rioja, here
AntV
18 Jul 2022
Life / Is Polish church involved in politics too much? [137]
That's not true. The US was founded on the self evident truths of the natural law. Our culture (including the law), however, is very much grounded in judeo-christian values.
Read the Declaration carefully and see if it mentions Christianity.
U.S.A. was founded on the church of Christianity beliefs.
That's not true. The US was founded on the self evident truths of the natural law. Our culture (including the law), however, is very much grounded in judeo-christian values.
Read the Declaration carefully and see if it mentions Christianity.
AntV
1 Jul 2022
Food / Polish Pizza !! The best in the world? [330]
Pizza Hut is an American company, hence the Hut. It's ok. They make a better pizza in their Polish chains than their American ones, IMO.
Pizza Hut is an American company, hence the Hut. It's ok. They make a better pizza in their Polish chains than their American ones, IMO.
AntV
1 Jul 2022
Life / Polish Classical Music [101]
:D :D :D Freaking hilarious!
Yeah, once they get you on a list, they call incessantly.
I went to see a concert at the Cleveland Symphony when I was there on business...I do not live in Cleveland.
They call me, at least, 6 times a year. Even though, I've pointed out to them that my address--the one they have on file--is not anywhere near Cleveland. They're vultures.
But, the concert and concert hall were very good.
:D :D :D Freaking hilarious!
Yeah, once they get you on a list, they call incessantly.
I went to see a concert at the Cleveland Symphony when I was there on business...I do not live in Cleveland.
They call me, at least, 6 times a year. Even though, I've pointed out to them that my address--the one they have on file--is not anywhere near Cleveland. They're vultures.
But, the concert and concert hall were very good.
AntV
1 Jul 2022
Life / Polish Classical Music [101]
:D
You've got one of the best symphony orchestras in the world just a public transit ride or walk away from your apartment in NYC, get your distinctly uncultured Russian ass down to the Lincoln Center and catch you some concerts.
If you have time and some dollars you don't mind parting with, check this out:
thegreatcourses.com/courses/how-to-listen-to-and-understand-great-music-3rd-edition
I just realized that the link I sent is to purchase the series at a price that makes my eyes hurt. Instead, get a subscription to wondrium.com, same thing but MUCH cheaper and gives you access to many more courses.
:D
You've got one of the best symphony orchestras in the world just a public transit ride or walk away from your apartment in NYC, get your distinctly uncultured Russian ass down to the Lincoln Center and catch you some concerts.
If you have time and some dollars you don't mind parting with, check this out:
thegreatcourses.com/courses/how-to-listen-to-and-understand-great-music-3rd-edition
I just realized that the link I sent is to purchase the series at a price that makes my eyes hurt. Instead, get a subscription to wondrium.com, same thing but MUCH cheaper and gives you access to many more courses.
AntV
1 Jul 2022
Life / Polish Classical Music [101]
Yeah, give me choice and I choose Chopin 6 days, 23 hours, 56 minutes, and 58 seconds of the week.
Yeah, give me choice and I choose Chopin 6 days, 23 hours, 56 minutes, and 58 seconds of the week.
AntV
1 Jul 2022
Off-Topic / Public Supports Biological Perspective of Sex Gender [31]
OK, I'm open to a compromise. Let's call it peculiar literacy. :)
OK, I'm open to a compromise. Let's call it peculiar literacy. :)
AntV
1 Jul 2022
Life / Polish Classical Music [101]
Penderecki isn't the most beautiful of composers, but I find some of his stuff very interesting.
Penderecki isn't the most beautiful of composers, but I find some of his stuff very interesting.
AntV
1 Jul 2022
Off-Topic / Public Supports Biological Perspective of Sex Gender [31]
@Lyzko
Not that anyone would care an iota, but that is the first post of yours I completely agree with! :) At least I think it is--you have a peculiar way of expressing yourself. :)
@Lyzko
Not that anyone would care an iota, but that is the first post of yours I completely agree with! :) At least I think it is--you have a peculiar way of expressing yourself. :)
AntV
1 Jul 2022
Life / Polish Classical Music [101]
I haven't. I vaguely familiar with his music. Frankly, my knowledge of Polish composers is pathetic.
Understandable, as 19th and 20th cent. music virtually leaves a harpsichordist unemployed. :)
Personally, I like the romantic era very much--might be my favorite. Mahler blows me away, my local orchestra (who are very good, sound more european than Amercian) are performing Mahler's 2nd and 7th this upcoming season--looking forward to it.
Yeah, I like the Baroque era very much. I'm not crazy about Purcell, though. The usual suspects are irreplaceable: Bach (a gift to mankind), Handel, Vivaldi, Monetverdi. I really like Pergolesi. And, Torelli is nice.
Have you seen any Moniuszko?
I haven't. I vaguely familiar with his music. Frankly, my knowledge of Polish composers is pathetic.
professional harpsichordist...(hated most twentieth century stuff and didn't much like nineteenth century romantic composers)
Understandable, as 19th and 20th cent. music virtually leaves a harpsichordist unemployed. :)
Personally, I like the romantic era very much--might be my favorite. Mahler blows me away, my local orchestra (who are very good, sound more european than Amercian) are performing Mahler's 2nd and 7th this upcoming season--looking forward to it.
Just before the beginning of the seventeenth century up to Purcell and a bit beyond
Yeah, I like the Baroque era very much. I'm not crazy about Purcell, though. The usual suspects are irreplaceable: Bach (a gift to mankind), Handel, Vivaldi, Monetverdi. I really like Pergolesi. And, Torelli is nice.
AntV
30 Jun 2022
Life / Polish Classical Music [101]
Firebird is a nice piece. The only Stravinsky piece I've heard live is Rite of Spring. Hearing it, or, really, any piece, live is better, unless the orchestra/band isn't that good.
I think Stravinsky had some Polish lineage.
I like music-- early, middle, late; although, our contemporary music is pretty **** poor. How early you talking: monophonic greek theater music, plainchant, organum?
Firebird is a nice piece. The only Stravinsky piece I've heard live is Rite of Spring. Hearing it, or, really, any piece, live is better, unless the orchestra/band isn't that good.
I think Stravinsky had some Polish lineage.
I like music-- early, middle, late; although, our contemporary music is pretty **** poor. How early you talking: monophonic greek theater music, plainchant, organum?
AntV
30 Jun 2022
Life / Polish Classical Music [101]
Weird in that he lived outside Russia but didn't intend for his music to go beyond Russia.
Even his music at the end of his life became less Russian when he began writing serial music. Interesting stuff, although not the most beautiful stuff.
@Miloslaw
Here you go, you heathen:
youtube.com/watch?v=gBWH3OWfT2Y
Weird in that he lived outside Russia but didn't intend for his music to go beyond Russia.
Even his music at the end of his life became less Russian when he began writing serial music. Interesting stuff, although not the most beautiful stuff.
@Miloslaw
Here you go, you heathen:
youtube.com/watch?v=gBWH3OWfT2Y
AntV
30 Jun 2022
Life / Polish Classical Music [101]
That's a weird statement considering he moved to Switzerland, France, and died in US.
@RussianAntiPutin
If you're going to recommend a humoresque, go with Dvorak's. :)
And Stravinsky never intended his music to go beyond there
That's a weird statement considering he moved to Switzerland, France, and died in US.
@RussianAntiPutin
If you're going to recommend a humoresque, go with Dvorak's. :)
AntV
30 Jun 2022
Food / Polish Pizza !! The best in the world? [330]
@Miloslaw
I'm the other way around. Zapiekanka is kind-of-crappy. Polish pizza ca. 2007ish is pretty good, ca. 2015 is very good, unless you go to some hillbilly joint.
I'm a yank, I know what I'm talking about. 😁
@Miloslaw
I'm the other way around. Zapiekanka is kind-of-crappy. Polish pizza ca. 2007ish is pretty good, ca. 2015 is very good, unless you go to some hillbilly joint.
I'm a yank, I know what I'm talking about. 😁
AntV
29 Jun 2022
Life / Polish Classical Music [101]
😮. To the gulag with you! :)
RAP, you ever hear Penderecki's Threnody for Hisroshima Victims? Interesting piece, especially the microtonal aspect.
I hate Schumann
😮. To the gulag with you! :)
RAP, you ever hear Penderecki's Threnody for Hisroshima Victims? Interesting piece, especially the microtonal aspect.
AntV
29 Jun 2022
Food / Polish Pizza !! The best in the world? [330]
@Joker
That's an outdated POV. Pizza in Poland is very good. In Poznań, you'll find some exceptional pizzerias, and I'm sure other Polish cities can say the same.
@Bobko
:D. You sound like one of my Polish brother-in-laws. That dude could drink that stuff like a cocktail.
You ever put some hot sauce in your "chipotle" sauce of ketchup and mayo? I might be able to tolerate that.
Now, if you tell me you out ketchup on a hot dog without adding mustard to the mix, I'm going to need the coordinates of your current location. As you justify your apprehension and need to be publicly flogged in the middle of Times Square.
Yet another reason one should never EVER trust the Belgians and French. Those people suffer from serious and deep defects.
@Joker
That's an outdated POV. Pizza in Poland is very good. In Poznań, you'll find some exceptional pizzerias, and I'm sure other Polish cities can say the same.
@Bobko
:D. You sound like one of my Polish brother-in-laws. That dude could drink that stuff like a cocktail.
You ever put some hot sauce in your "chipotle" sauce of ketchup and mayo? I might be able to tolerate that.
Now, if you tell me you out ketchup on a hot dog without adding mustard to the mix, I'm going to need the coordinates of your current location. As you justify your apprehension and need to be publicly flogged in the middle of Times Square.
Belgium or France - they never seem to bring you the ketchup
Yet another reason one should never EVER trust the Belgians and French. Those people suffer from serious and deep defects.
AntV
29 Jun 2022
Food / Polish Pizza !! The best in the world? [330]
@Bobko
Being a NYC resident, have you ever had a slice from Lombardi's? It's in Bowery or near it, close to CBGB's. Flipping good stuff. I think it's the place that claims to be the first pizzeria in America.
In Poznań there's a place called Forni Rossi that is one of the Top 5 pizzas I've ever had - and I've had a lot of pizza-and they do NOT dabble in the sacrilege of putting ketchup on their pizza.
Ketchup on pizza. Drives me to pray an entire battery of novenas for atonement of such a sacrilege.
@Bobko
Being a NYC resident, have you ever had a slice from Lombardi's? It's in Bowery or near it, close to CBGB's. Flipping good stuff. I think it's the place that claims to be the first pizzeria in America.
In Poznań there's a place called Forni Rossi that is one of the Top 5 pizzas I've ever had - and I've had a lot of pizza-and they do NOT dabble in the sacrilege of putting ketchup on their pizza.
Ketchup on pizza. Drives me to pray an entire battery of novenas for atonement of such a sacrilege.
AntV
28 Jun 2022
AntV
27 Jun 2022
Off-Topic / Random Sports News [855]
"Kucharski also revealed that Bayern already knew Lewandowski's plan of playing in Spain and retiring in the United States"
The US, the place European soccer greats go to retire. Doesn't exactly speak well for MLS, it's like it's on the level of minor leagues (or, I believe, you Euros call it, second and third league).
" Another reason why the striker wants to try his hand in Spanish football is that Lewandowski wants to one-up fellow striker Karim Benzema from Real Madrid and show him who the better striker was. "
If this is indeed true, I have even greater respect for Lewandowski.
"Kucharski also revealed that Bayern already knew Lewandowski's plan of playing in Spain and retiring in the United States"
The US, the place European soccer greats go to retire. Doesn't exactly speak well for MLS, it's like it's on the level of minor leagues (or, I believe, you Euros call it, second and third league).
" Another reason why the striker wants to try his hand in Spanish football is that Lewandowski wants to one-up fellow striker Karim Benzema from Real Madrid and show him who the better striker was. "
If this is indeed true, I have even greater respect for Lewandowski.
AntV
25 Jun 2022
AntV
25 Jun 2022
AntV
25 Jun 2022
Off-Topic / Random Sports News [855]
@jon357
Ok, ok, it's not drudgery. :)
@Novichok
Not just slower, but less dynamic.
@jon357
Ok, ok, it's not drudgery. :)
@Novichok
Not just slower, but less dynamic.
AntV
25 Jun 2022
History / POLISH AND RUSSIAN FRIENDSHIP WILL LAST FOREVER [513]
No need to be sorry. I never said I am. But, please notice that the unjust Russian invasion of Uke isn't simply about Polish-Russian relations. I'd go even as far as saying it's much more about US-Russian relations than Polish-Russian.
One thing I do find absolute lunacy is how all of a sudden NATO and the EU are entertaining bringing Uke into each. Uke has nothing to offer either , except headaches and problems.
so, sorry, but you're not any authority for me as far as Polish-Russian relations are concerned.
No need to be sorry. I never said I am. But, please notice that the unjust Russian invasion of Uke isn't simply about Polish-Russian relations. I'd go even as far as saying it's much more about US-Russian relations than Polish-Russian.
One thing I do find absolute lunacy is how all of a sudden NATO and the EU are entertaining bringing Uke into each. Uke has nothing to offer either , except headaches and problems.
AntV
25 Jun 2022
History / POLISH AND RUSSIAN FRIENDSHIP WILL LAST FOREVER [513]
Really? Can you point to such pro-appeasement posts? I'm sure a simple clarification would illuminate you're misreading of said posts.
Just because I don't want to cut Russia off from the legion of man or deem all Russians irredeemable, doesn't mean I wish to appease Russian aggression.
Quite the contrary. My position is just more than kill the orcs and wag our righteous fingers in their face and tell them to be what we want them to be.
I've noticed a visible pro-appeasement (towards Russia) slant in many of your posts on the thread about the invasion,
Really? Can you point to such pro-appeasement posts? I'm sure a simple clarification would illuminate you're misreading of said posts.
Just because I don't want to cut Russia off from the legion of man or deem all Russians irredeemable, doesn't mean I wish to appease Russian aggression.
Quite the contrary. My position is just more than kill the orcs and wag our righteous fingers in their face and tell them to be what we want them to be.
AntV
25 Jun 2022
History / POLISH AND RUSSIAN FRIENDSHIP WILL LAST FOREVER [513]
@ GK AND @ Bobko Bobkovich
You guys must realize that your civil discourse is uncivilized. You are two naziesque bastards with all of your willingness to rise above your marked differences to speak to each other as human beings.
Human beings, as if we could even call your behavior human. Entering into a rational exchange of perspectives, how disgustingly inhuman. You beasts!
Instead of following the noble and righteous path of self-righteous superiority and ostraciziation, you choose to...to...to....{excuse me 🤮🤮🤮}...treat each other as fellow humans. You freaking nazis!
Please, Paulina and Paw Patrol, carry on with your humane and decent discourse. We have a lot to learn from your humility about sowing the seeds of peace and fraternal correction.
@ GK AND @ Bobko Bobkovich
You guys must realize that your civil discourse is uncivilized. You are two naziesque bastards with all of your willingness to rise above your marked differences to speak to each other as human beings.
Human beings, as if we could even call your behavior human. Entering into a rational exchange of perspectives, how disgustingly inhuman. You beasts!
Instead of following the noble and righteous path of self-righteous superiority and ostraciziation, you choose to...to...to....{excuse me 🤮🤮🤮}...treat each other as fellow humans. You freaking nazis!
Please, Paulina and Paw Patrol, carry on with your humane and decent discourse. We have a lot to learn from your humility about sowing the seeds of peace and fraternal correction.