Orpheus
23 Sep 2012
Law / The cost of vehicle tax in Poland ? [5]
Presumably that's for A/C; fully insured.
Liberty Direct at 1100zl or about £200
Presumably that's for A/C; fully insured.
Orpheus
24 Sep 2012
Feedback / No blanket statements on PF - clarification [134]
That's rich coming from you Polonius. You refer to feminists as fascists, anyone to the left of Genghis Khan is, to you, a bleeding heart liberal, and those of us who do not subscribe to your extreme Catholicism are libertines on the highway to hell.
Catholics, an other of your bête noires and whipping boys on whom, according to you, there is perpetual open season.
That's rich coming from you Polonius. You refer to feminists as fascists, anyone to the left of Genghis Khan is, to you, a bleeding heart liberal, and those of us who do not subscribe to your extreme Catholicism are libertines on the highway to hell.
Orpheus
24 Sep 2012
Orpheus
24 Sep 2012
Food / Where can I buy lamb in Poland? [89]
Sounds like you've got bad withdrawal symptoms. Hope you get your fix soon.
I suppose this is frozen. Bit late in the season for fresh lamb, unless it's imported, in which case this price sounds on the low side. If it's mutton, it sounds a bit high.
Sounds like you've got bad withdrawal symptoms. Hope you get your fix soon.
I found lamb in two shops in Hala Targowa. 30zl/kilo.
I suppose this is frozen. Bit late in the season for fresh lamb, unless it's imported, in which case this price sounds on the low side. If it's mutton, it sounds a bit high.
Orpheus
25 Sep 2012
Law / Selling product to restaurants/ supermarkets [7]
I think you'll find that the product would have to be tested by food safety authorities before it is allowed to be sold in Poland. Finding buyers would come later.
I think you'll find that the product would have to be tested by food safety authorities before it is allowed to be sold in Poland. Finding buyers would come later.
Orpheus
25 Sep 2012
News / The Political Circus of Poland [306]
I wonder just how tight a grip JK has on the party. Before now and the election (relative) moderates within PiS might wake up to the fact that he is nothing but an anachronism and a liability and get rid of him. As it stands, PiS is destined to remain howling from the periphery until he's gone anyway.
Duck boy would simply never allow a coalition to be formed with people he's had thrown out of the party.
I wonder just how tight a grip JK has on the party. Before now and the election (relative) moderates within PiS might wake up to the fact that he is nothing but an anachronism and a liability and get rid of him. As it stands, PiS is destined to remain howling from the periphery until he's gone anyway.
Orpheus
25 Sep 2012
Law / Selling product to restaurants/ supermarkets [7]
Did I mention the Polish authorities?
The Polish authorities
Did I mention the Polish authorities?
Orpheus
25 Sep 2012
News / The Political Circus of Poland [306]
I hear a lot about a crisis in Poland these days. For me, as a foreigner who has made his home in Poland, I find the use of this word a little hyperbolic in the current circumstances.
A crisis, for me, is when there is imminent danger of economic or social collapse. A crisis is when the military parks tanks outside parliament. Or when there is hyperinflation and people starve in the streets. Perhaps I should refer to wikipedia to find a better definition, but I prefer to trust my half-century of experience.
Poland is a relatively stable European country which enjoys the membership, and through its membership, of the mutually agreed protection of other member states, not to mention NATO.
From where I sit, well fed, not too badly off, half cut, to be honest, I can't see a crisis. Maybe I should buy a TV.
I hear a lot about a crisis in Poland these days. For me, as a foreigner who has made his home in Poland, I find the use of this word a little hyperbolic in the current circumstances.
A crisis, for me, is when there is imminent danger of economic or social collapse. A crisis is when the military parks tanks outside parliament. Or when there is hyperinflation and people starve in the streets. Perhaps I should refer to wikipedia to find a better definition, but I prefer to trust my half-century of experience.
Poland is a relatively stable European country which enjoys the membership, and through its membership, of the mutually agreed protection of other member states, not to mention NATO.
From where I sit, well fed, not too badly off, half cut, to be honest, I can't see a crisis. Maybe I should buy a TV.
Orpheus
25 Sep 2012
News / The Political Circus of Poland [306]
A crisis in 2014? Thanks for telling me, PF Delphic Oracle. It must be amazing to be able to see into the future!
I know the feeling. I'm knackered.
Time to obey my nagging wife, "Haven't you had enough? Come to bed! Bloody forum!"
We are talking about the crisis in 2014,
A crisis in 2014? Thanks for telling me, PF Delphic Oracle. It must be amazing to be able to see into the future!
Now we are experiencing a mere slow down.
I know the feeling. I'm knackered.
Time to obey my nagging wife, "Haven't you had enough? Come to bed! Bloody forum!"
Orpheus
26 Sep 2012
News / The Political Circus of Poland [306]
Given that 40% of Americans believe that the Earth is less than 10,000 years old, that doesn't surprise me in the least.
Intriguing. Racking my brains!
PRINCETON, NJ -- Just 34% of Americans think U.S. President Barack Obama is a Christian, while 44% say they don't know Obama's religion and 11% say he is a Muslim
Given that 40% of Americans believe that the Earth is less than 10,000 years old, that doesn't surprise me in the least.
Certain law here which comes direct from the Catholic church would make me a criminal if I did what I want to do (something legal in the rest of Europe).
Intriguing. Racking my brains!
Orpheus
26 Sep 2012
Life / General questions for those who have chosen to make Poland their home [32]
I resent that. Not all teachers of EFL are drunks with a backpack and a Rough Guide.
but I did what I always wanted to do - become a proper teacher (not an TEFL one).
I resent that. Not all teachers of EFL are drunks with a backpack and a Rough Guide.
Orpheus
27 Sep 2012
News / Poland versus Greece in economy [175]
Does the Prime Minister receive personal payments or take bribes from big businesses in return for political favours? Please clarify.
And as for Tusk being free-market. Hmmm. He's certainly in favour of big business. Doesn't like the smaller ones though - because they don't pay him.
Does the Prime Minister receive personal payments or take bribes from big businesses in return for political favours? Please clarify.
Orpheus
27 Sep 2012
News / Poland versus Greece in economy [175]
Do the Polish libel laws cover the internet to any meaningful degree? Hope so.
if he actually made any concrete statements, he'd get himself into trouble for lying.
Do the Polish libel laws cover the internet to any meaningful degree? Hope so.
Orpheus
27 Sep 2012
Work / An American studying in Poland - CELTA, SAT? [20]
So the University of Buttf^k Alabama is better than, e.g. Jagiellonian University in Kraków. OK, thanks for the information.
So the University of Buttf^k Alabama is better than, e.g. Jagiellonian University in Kraków. OK, thanks for the information.
Orpheus
27 Sep 2012
Orpheus
28 Sep 2012
Work / An American studying in Poland - CELTA, SAT? [20]
There are 61 colleges and universities in Alabama. Do all of them rate higher than Jagiellonian?
There are 61 colleges and universities in Alabama. Do all of them rate higher than Jagiellonian?
Orpheus
28 Sep 2012
Off-Topic / Rotten West vs. Innocent Poland [25]
Comparing what goes on it British schools and Polish schools is a risky bit of trolling. We've just had a priest playing weird games with children, and a year or two ago we had the Star game. This thread seeks to provoke and inflame, but the OP should remember that Poland is not lily white when it comes to inappropriate behaviour in schools.
Exactly.
Comparing what goes on it British schools and Polish schools is a risky bit of trolling. We've just had a priest playing weird games with children, and a year or two ago we had the Star game. This thread seeks to provoke and inflame, but the OP should remember that Poland is not lily white when it comes to inappropriate behaviour in schools.
The case of Megan has nothing to do with the rotten west. It has everything to do with questionable behaviour of one person, the teacher in
Exactly.
Orpheus
28 Sep 2012
Off-Topic / Rotten West vs. Innocent Poland [25]
A campaign to promote health, how decadent.
Access to high quality health advice and help. Obviously the UK is rotten to the core.
Not difficult. These people always produce more heat than light.
Yes, I know it's an ironic thread title but it just promotes ill feeling. Is that what you want?
The comments came as it emerged secondary schools in Liverpool and Wirral would be fitted with clinics as part of a teenage health drive..
A campaign to promote health, how decadent.
The National Children's Bureau (NCB) has called for the clinics to be expanded to every secondary school and college to give pupils access to high-quality advice and help.
Access to high quality health advice and help. Obviously the UK is rotten to the core.
But the latest move has sparked anger from campaigners
Not difficult. These people always produce more heat than light.
Rotten West vs innocent Poland. :):):):):)
Yes, I know it's an ironic thread title but it just promotes ill feeling. Is that what you want?
Orpheus
28 Sep 2012
News / Poland marching for faith and freedom [43]
Sounds like a dangerous man. The mental image just popped into my mind of mohair berets catching fire as the old dears raised their molotov cocktails.
I repeat it once again: if you do not want to be forced to go to the barricades with the bottles of gasoline, then come now, and let us try to overthrow them in this way.
Sounds like a dangerous man. The mental image just popped into my mind of mohair berets catching fire as the old dears raised their molotov cocktails.
Orpheus
29 Sep 2012
Off-Topic / Rotten West vs. Innocent Poland [25]
Having seen the images I'd need some convincing that the Spanish MOE recommended it. What's your source for this story?
Having seen the images I'd need some convincing that the Spanish MOE recommended it. What's your source for this story?
Orpheus
29 Sep 2012
Work / An American studying in Poland - CELTA, SAT? [20]
So am I.
So do I.
Neither do I.
Depends on the institution and/or the faculty. Blanket statements do not inform.
Not my experience at all. Perhaps you need a change.
Im speaking from personal experience,
So am I.
I also work for a public university
So do I.
I personally dont care about rankings
Neither do I.
higher education in Poland is pretty bad
Depends on the institution and/or the faculty. Blanket statements do not inform.
pretty bad, incredibly outdated and entirely focused on memorzation
Not my experience at all. Perhaps you need a change.
Orpheus
29 Sep 2012
Food / Are frozen chips a cancer risk? The UK's NHS responds. [21]
The headline is Frozen chips 'are a cause of cancer'. The DT does not state that frozen chips are a cause of cancer. The article then goes on to partially clarify its scaremongering by stating that acrylamide is a 'probable human carcinogen'. As usual the newspapers start with the scare and then qualify it.
I highly recommend Ben Goldacre's book Bad Science, which has done a lot to expose both crappy research and misleading journalism.
"Frozen chips are a cause of cancer" reports the UK Daily Telegraph
The headline is Frozen chips 'are a cause of cancer'. The DT does not state that frozen chips are a cause of cancer. The article then goes on to partially clarify its scaremongering by stating that acrylamide is a 'probable human carcinogen'. As usual the newspapers start with the scare and then qualify it.
I highly recommend Ben Goldacre's book Bad Science, which has done a lot to expose both crappy research and misleading journalism.
Orpheus
29 Sep 2012
Off-Topic / Rotten West vs. Innocent Poland [25]
Yes, it must be remembered that many alcoholics are what we might call maintenence alcoholics, who seldom or never get drunk; they just top themselves up, and can be entirely professional and fully functioning. Also, let's not forget that people who recognize their addiction but haven't had a drink in years often refer to themselves as alcoholics.
The late John Thaw (Inspector Morse; Kavanagh) was one such maintenence alcoholic.
Yes, it must be remembered that many alcoholics are what we might call maintenence alcoholics, who seldom or never get drunk; they just top themselves up, and can be entirely professional and fully functioning. Also, let's not forget that people who recognize their addiction but haven't had a drink in years often refer to themselves as alcoholics.
The late John Thaw (Inspector Morse; Kavanagh) was one such maintenence alcoholic.
Orpheus
29 Sep 2012
Orpheus
30 Sep 2012
Food / What made in Poland produce would you recommend [110]
Then you're in for a treat. But make sure you buy the Solidarność brand. There are other plums in chocolate which are cheaper and sugary. Solidarność make by far the best. Not cheap but excellent.
I've never tried them :(
Then you're in for a treat. But make sure you buy the Solidarność brand. There are other plums in chocolate which are cheaper and sugary. Solidarność make by far the best. Not cheap but excellent.
Orpheus
30 Sep 2012
Life / Polish vs British vs American - Clash of cultures [390]
There's also the use of must when recommending something, e.g. "You must see that film, you'd love it."
Because there is no absolute requirement or obligation to do so. It's just a good idea.
I was actually explaining this to someone the other day, that "must" should only be used when it is absolutely required without dissent - for instance, you must not enter a military training ground.
There's also the use of must when recommending something, e.g. "You must see that film, you'd love it."
Foreign languages are necessary. You ........... learn at least one.
while the key suggests: :"should."
while the key suggests: :"should."
Because there is no absolute requirement or obligation to do so. It's just a good idea.
Orpheus
30 Sep 2012
Life / Polish vs British vs American - Clash of cultures [390]
Q. What do you call a person who speaks several languages?
A. Multi-lingual. A polyglot.
Q. What do you call a person who speaks two languages?
A. Bilingual.
Q. What do you call a person who speaks one language?
A. British.
It's getting better. Slowly.
Yes, the British feel so.
Q. What do you call a person who speaks several languages?
A. Multi-lingual. A polyglot.
Q. What do you call a person who speaks two languages?
A. Bilingual.
Q. What do you call a person who speaks one language?
A. British.
It's getting better. Slowly.
Orpheus
30 Sep 2012
Love / How do guys from Poland flirt? [47]
So he obviously likes you.
Why not. Women!
He's shy, that's all. I thought you cloggies were a bit more forward. Ask him if he knows a good place to get a sandwich, something like that, then ask him to show you where it is. The cafe I mean.
Whenever I greet him he puts on this huge smile, looks me in the eyes and quickly looks downwards.
So he obviously likes you.
While working out he keeps on catching my eye, although I was trying real hard not to reveal my intrest.
Why not. Women!
He's shy, that's all. I thought you cloggies were a bit more forward. Ask him if he knows a good place to get a sandwich, something like that, then ask him to show you where it is. The cafe I mean.
Orpheus
30 Sep 2012
Life / Polish vs British vs American - Clash of cultures [390]
Good point.
I personally think the choice of "must" was largely influenced by the preceding "necessary".
Good point.
Orpheus
30 Sep 2012
UK, Ireland / Unemployed Poles in Ireland : a crash course in milking the system [323]
The Mail was a great fan of fascism in the 1930s, and that vein of intolerance and bigotry is always at, or just under, the surface of that scurrilous rag.
I,m pretty certain that if a British Hitler ever came to power ,the Daily Mail would be his most loyal mouth piece.
The Mail was a great fan of fascism in the 1930s, and that vein of intolerance and bigotry is always at, or just under, the surface of that scurrilous rag.