Got a Question? Post it Here!

copper · Post by **copper** » Wed Dec 29, 2010 8:25 pm

Do you have a question that you just can't find an answer to? Maybe you have a question that you are embarrassed or afraid to ask? Do you want to know something about what is normal somewhere else in the world? Well, go ahead and post it here!

I figure that this forum has enough educational diversity to be able to answer any question really, so I trhought a thread should be started for those everyday questions that never get answered. I'll go first:

Hey, how do cities deal with snow in residential areas? I mean, I know that there are snow plows for the streets, but what about the sidewalk? Does the city government take care of that or is it kinda the responsibility of homeowners to shovel the sidewalk in front of their homes?

See? Just anything that you'd like to know, just ask. And that question was real. I have seen snow once in my life, and I can't even imagine a winter wonderland. Please do answer my question.

CaptainPea · Post by **CaptainPea** » Wed Dec 29, 2010 8:26 pm

copper wrote:Hey, how do cities deal with snow in residential areas? I mean, I know that there are snow plows for the streets, but what about the sidewalk? Does the city government take care of that or is it kinda the responsibility of homeowners to shovel the sidewalk in front of their homes?

Where I live, the sidewalk is shared property between the government and the people who live on the lot. If you have a sidewalk on your lawn, you're SUPPOSED to shovel it, but nobody ever does, which makes me grumpy.

Medli · Post by **Medli** » Thu Dec 30, 2010 7:12 am

Well in Germany, you can get accused if someone slips in front of your house due to snow, ice, wetness or other "unusual" circumstances. So you better shovel away what is in front of your house so you don´t have to pay money if someone slips on purpose, and yes, there are people jerk enough to do that >_>
Problem is, some parts of the pavement belong to the city/community. The city does not give a muffins and cookies, so it´s a pain to walk down most of the ways because you have to stomp through knee deep snow.

Medli · Post by **Medli** » Fri Dec 31, 2010 2:01 pm

Sorry for doubleposting, but I found a question I think ö.ö
How is it, do the students in other countries have to learn a second language too, or is that just Germany? Because we have to learn English, and for higher graduations even a 3rd one >_>

Blue Braixen · Post by **Blue Braixen** » Fri Dec 31, 2010 2:07 pm

In the United States, we are required to learn a second language, but we get to pick which one it is.

Tiggy · Post by **Tiggy** » Fri Dec 31, 2010 3:01 pm

We have to learn english in sweden aswell, and we get to learn french, spanish or german at the age of 14-16 :p

Post by **Sleet** » Fri Dec 31, 2010 3:44 pm

It should be noted, however, that generally the second language we have to learn in the US doesn't need to get to a particularly fluent level, though many of us still do get to that point with one or more languages anyway. Spanish and French are the biggest two, considering our proximity to Quebec and Mexico.

Doesn't pretty much everyone in Sweden speak English?

Post by **Dissension** » Fri Dec 31, 2010 6:32 pm

Language requirements may vary by state. Here, we weren't required to take language classes other than English, but were strongly encouraged to do so. For public school, anyway, I'm pretty sure all universities require foreign language classes; I chose two semesters of German but couldn't continue with more because of a schedule conflict.

Aquablast · Post by **Aquablast** » Fri Dec 31, 2010 7:27 pm

Medli wrote:How is it, do the students in other countries have to learn a second language too, or is that just Germany?

In Indonesia, you are required to learn English. But even then, most people in Indonesia still can't use English at all. It is a wonder how they passed their national exam.... >_> I personally know A LOT of people who can't even ask for direction to the toilet!

However, the education in Indonesia is generally bad. Even if they DID master the English lessons, it is still pretty poor compared to the other countries.

It is a different story for collage and universities though. But I can't tell you about it, since I am not there yet.

copper · Post by **copper** » Fri Dec 31, 2010 8:18 pm

When I was in high school, you had to take three years of a foreign language, didn't matter which. I chose latin. I have no idea what the requirement is now, if it has changed, that is.

Post by **Dissension** » Fri Dec 31, 2010 11:54 pm

Friendly Reminder: Questions that may result in arguments will be deleted.

Ebly · Post by **Ebly** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 12:19 am

Uh, isn't it just on a school-by-school basis? I don't think there's any cohesive rule on learning a second language over in America. Mind, I'm not sure of your rules.

Here, we don't have to learn a second language, but in the modern world I have to admit it seems there are about as many multilingual people as there are monolingual – some places are far more multilingual, e.g. most of the european nations and quite a few of the south american nations, but some places are more monolingual, like australia or china

seems to me, at least

Post by **Dissension** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 1:02 am

Ebly wrote:Uh, isn't it just on a school-by-school basis? I don't think there's any cohesive rule on learning a second language over in America. Mind, I'm not sure of your rules.

State boards of education can establish requirements and guidelines, but there is no federally-mandated curriculum. In fact, there is wide variance between individual school districts. So yeah, pretty much, as far as public school goes. As I said about universities and colleges, though, most of them do require at least two semesters of a foreign language.

CaptainPea · Post by **CaptainPea** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 8:53 am

Ebly wrote:Uh, isn't it just on a school-by-school basis? I don't think there's any cohesive rule on learning a second language over in America. Mind, I'm not sure of your rules.

Our foreign language requirements come from the county- in fact I think most of the curriculum does.

The Broken Fox · Post by **The Broken Fox** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 10:21 am

Alright, I think I have a question. Seeing as apparently I'm the only registered, active Hungarian person on this forum, I'm curious what you guys know about Hungary off the top of your head? Please reply without consulting any kind of wiki or book, I wanna know what's the first thing that comes to your mind!

Esquire Fox · Post by **Esquire Fox** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 11:04 am

Food...

What?

YingBlanc · Post by **YingBlanc** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 11:09 am

The Broken Fox wrote:Alright, I think I have a question. Seeing as apparently I'm the only registered, active Hungarian person on this forum, I'm curious what you guys know about Hungary off the top of your head? Please reply without consulting any kind of wiki or book, I wanna know what's the first thing that comes to your mind!

all i know is that it is in Eurovision and it's song for 2009 was Dance With me by Zoli Adok but they did not enter in 2010 but they are returning in 2011 but they have yet to choose their song. Yes i am a Eurovision Addict.

CaptainPea · Post by **CaptainPea** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 11:13 am

Esquire Fox wrote:Food...

What?

Yeah, most people I know would rarely mention Hungary outside of the context of a pun...

I personally know pretty much nothing about Hungary.

Medli · Post by **Medli** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 11:39 am

Hungary?
My art teacher. Also there is a meal widely spread in germany that comes from there, called "Gulasch" here, like...meat soup? It tastes awesome if you do it right 8D

The Broken Fox · Post by **The Broken Fox** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 11:48 am

Esquire Fox wrote:Food...

What?

Our food is actually quite good... At least I like it!

Aquablast · Post by **Aquablast** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 12:26 pm

The Broken Fox wrote:I'm curious what you guys know about Hungary off the top of your head?

Sorry, but I kind of fail at Geography (also History and common knowledge), so I have absolutely zero clues about Hungary.

Blue Braixen · Post by **Blue Braixen** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 12:28 pm

The Broken Fox wrote:I'm curious what you guys know about Hungary off the top of your head?

I know it's in central Europe and that it used to be part of Austria-Hungary.

Alex · Post by **Alex** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 12:43 pm

I know that Budapest is the capital city. And I know that Hungary is near Bosnia xD but that's all. Also, on the territory of former Yugoslavia, Hungary is called "Mađarska".

YingBlanc · Post by **YingBlanc** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 12:48 pm

oh i remembered, Hungary invented "hello" and washing your hands in surgery.

Post by **Dissension** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 1:55 pm

Once part of the dual-monarchy (or Austro-Hungarian Empire), Hungary became an independent republic following the conclusion of the First World War. With a fascist-style government, it fought on the side of the Axis Powers in the Second World War.

Hungarian cuisine and culture are world-class.

Gyula Gombos was part of the government, Admiral Nikolas Horthy ruled as regent... Soviet troops suppressed an anti-Communist rebellion in 1956.

That concludes the top-of-my-head knowledge of Hungary. Except that Hungarians are also called Magyars.

Karl · Post by **Karl** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 2:25 pm

The Broken Fox wrote:Alright, I think I have a question. Seeing as apparently I'm the only registered, active Hungarian person on this forum, I'm curious what you guys know about Hungary off the top of your head? Please reply without consulting any kind of wiki or book, I wanna know what's the first thing that comes to your mind!

Hungary is a nation that is in the central region of Europe. The capital city is Budapest - a city that was born because of fusion of two towns, Buda and Pest. The Parliament in Budapest is very known.

Hungary has a very specific cuisine. It's very known because of hot spices. Also, Hungary produces a lot of vine.

As Dissension said, Hungary was part of Axis during WWII. However, Hungary also had a very strong opposition that was against helping Axis.

After WWII, Hungary was forced to be under influence of USSR and was on the east side of Iron Courtain. Communistic dignitaries were now the one who were ruling Hungary.

In fiftees, Hungary tried to liberate from the communistic system, but it fell down after USSR have send military forces.

Hungary became democratic in ninetees after the Iron Courtain had fallen, removing the partition on Weast and East block.

Recently Hungary had a problem with a dangerous pollution that was caused by the chemical leakage.

The Broken Fox · Post by **The Broken Fox** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 7:15 pm

Wow! First I was a bit sad people knew so little about my country, but then you restored my faith. Thanks guys!

Post by **Obbl** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 7:56 pm

Because of your comic translation I now know how to read Hungarian (though I only understand what "a", "az", and "macska" mean

)
It is considered part of the Uralic language family (Finnish is part of this family).
It's also the first language I've seen to have circumfixes along with prefixes and suffixes which I think is cool

Oh, and Hungarian names are written in the Eastern order of Family-name Personal-name.
And apparently it is the only language to use both ő and ű (the long version of ö and ü)

That, I believe, exhausts my knowledge of the Hungarian language

Nitrosparxx · Post by **Nitrosparxx** » Sun Jan 02, 2011 11:39 am

Anyone care to elaborate the difference between a stromboli and a calzone? I can't seem to find one...

mariomarc · Post by **mariomarc** » Sun Jan 02, 2011 11:54 am

Nitrosparxx wrote:Anyone care to elaborate the difference between a stromboli and a calzone? I can't seem to find one...

the shape
stromboli

calzone

Anthroguy101 · Post by **Anthroguy101** » Tue Jan 04, 2011 10:02 pm

Is it possible to move the ENTIRE contents of one blog to another blog without having to cut-and-paste the posts one-by-one?

copper · Post by **copper** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 7:43 pm

Does anyone know of any good free antivirus programs that I can download off of the internet? I just can't afford to buy any and my current subscription is about to end.

Post by **Sleet** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 7:44 pm

My friend recommended Avast! It works pretty well for me.

Post by **Dissension** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 8:29 pm

I concur with the preceding post in its entirety. Avast!

copper · Post by **copper** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 8:31 pm

Thank you, Sleet and Diss. You have been helpful. I shall try it. Avast!

Aquablast · Post by **Aquablast** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 5:16 am

copper wrote:Does anyone know of any good free antivirus programs that I can download off of the internet? I just can't afford to buy any and my current subscription is about to end.

I myself use Avira AntiVir + Spybot Search and Destroy. But since I never used anything else, I can't really say if they are the best.

Anthroguy101 wrote:Is it possible to move the ENTIRE contents of one blog to another blog without having to cut-and-paste the posts one-by-one?

I am not sure how, sorry!

Psykeout · Post by **Psykeout** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 10:19 pm

Tha Housedog wrote:In the United States, we are required to learn a second language, but we get to pick which one it is.

we required to take the class.

no one has ever learned a language from taking it in high school.

Blue Braixen · Post by **Blue Braixen** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 10:23 pm

Psykeout wrote:
Tha Housedog wrote:In the United States, we are required to learn a second language, but we get to pick which one it is.
we required to take the class.

no one has ever learned a language from taking it in high school.

Hah, you can learn it, but the real question is whether or not you retain it.

NightFox · Post by **NightFox** » Sat Jan 29, 2011 10:19 pm

Does anyone here know TorqueScript?