shopgirl
13 Jul 2007
shopgirl
13 Jul 2007
USA, Canada / American culture: [85]
Oh sweetheart, you don't have to school me on the Sabbats ....studied there/learned that! :) Beltane, Samhain, Imbolc, Lughansadh ....now everyone will get all freaked out..... :)
Oh sweetheart, you don't have to school me on the Sabbats ....studied there/learned that! :) Beltane, Samhain, Imbolc, Lughansadh ....now everyone will get all freaked out..... :)
shopgirl
13 Jul 2007
USA, Canada / American culture: [85]
At least I know that Juliette Low of Savannah Georgia founded the Girl Scouts....
she was a Scorpio with the distinction of having been born on Halloween.
Girl Scouts
At least I know that Juliette Low of Savannah Georgia founded the Girl Scouts....
she was a Scorpio with the distinction of having been born on Halloween.
shopgirl
13 Jul 2007
USA, Canada / American culture: [85]
Girl Scouts
Boy Scouts
Vacation Bible School (I only had to go once :)
T-ball
Girl Scouts
Boy Scouts
Vacation Bible School (I only had to go once :)
T-ball
shopgirl
13 Jul 2007
News / GERMAN NEWSPAPER DEFENDS POLAND, KACZYNSKIS - BRAVO GERMANS! [99]
Something I found.....
Aug 2, 1945 new western border of Poland established along Oder and Neisse rivers
......but was finally agreed to by West Germany in a non-agression pact signed December 7, 1970 (why so long afterward?).
On Aug. 16, 1945, the USSR and Poland signed a treaty delimiting the Soviet-Polish frontier.
Under these agreements, Poland was shifted westward. In the east, it lost 69,860 sq mi (180,934 sq km); in the west, it gained (subject to final peace-conference approval) 38,986 sq mi (100,973 sq km).
Something I found.....
Aug 2, 1945 new western border of Poland established along Oder and Neisse rivers
......but was finally agreed to by West Germany in a non-agression pact signed December 7, 1970 (why so long afterward?).
On Aug. 16, 1945, the USSR and Poland signed a treaty delimiting the Soviet-Polish frontier.
Under these agreements, Poland was shifted westward. In the east, it lost 69,860 sq mi (180,934 sq km); in the west, it gained (subject to final peace-conference approval) 38,986 sq mi (100,973 sq km).
shopgirl
12 Jul 2007
USA, Canada / American culture: [85]
Today at a meeting of dept. managers, one of my colleagues says he's going to Burning Man. He says it costs $300.00.... but I don't know what is included....
I can only imagine what goes on out there..... :)
Today at a meeting of dept. managers, one of my colleagues says he's going to Burning Man. He says it costs $300.00.... but I don't know what is included....
I can only imagine what goes on out there..... :)
shopgirl
12 Jul 2007
USA, Canada / American culture: [85]
What about "Homecoming Games" during football season at American schools and universities.....is this practiced anywhere else?
What about "Homecoming Games" during football season at American schools and universities.....is this practiced anywhere else?
shopgirl
11 Jul 2007
shopgirl
10 Jul 2007
USA, Canada / American culture: [85]
County and/or state fairs with auctions, and crafts, art, and livestock exhibits
Did no one say "apple pie" yet?
Nascar racing (not sure if it was already mentioned...but in the South especially it is a BIG DEAL!)
Halloween (celebrated here bigger and better than anywhere else) BTW most Scorpios LIVE for halloween, and I am one of them!
County and/or state fairs with auctions, and crafts, art, and livestock exhibits
Did no one say "apple pie" yet?
Nascar racing (not sure if it was already mentioned...but in the South especially it is a BIG DEAL!)
Halloween (celebrated here bigger and better than anywhere else) BTW most Scorpios LIVE for halloween, and I am one of them!
shopgirl
10 Jul 2007
News / Grumpy diplomacy hurts Poland [43]
Question in general:
Anyone have an idea about how to make the allocation more fair....while also ensuring that smaller nations don't go unrepresented?
Maybe there is a better way of bridging the disparity.
If I were from, say Estonia, I would have a concern...because what is the point of being in a union, if you have no voice in the affairs of the union.
Its easy to criticise, but who has a better idea?
Foremost.....what should the criteria be based upon (land mass, population, output)?
Should the country who contributes the most to the union, have the most votes? Should it fluctuate year to year as each country's statistics change?
It sounds like the "qualified majority" means that you vote on issues when they apply to you. How would this figure into things? It should make it more balanced....but of course there may be situations that arise where the opposite is true?
Question in general:
Anyone have an idea about how to make the allocation more fair....while also ensuring that smaller nations don't go unrepresented?
Maybe there is a better way of bridging the disparity.
If I were from, say Estonia, I would have a concern...because what is the point of being in a union, if you have no voice in the affairs of the union.
Its easy to criticise, but who has a better idea?
Foremost.....what should the criteria be based upon (land mass, population, output)?
Should the country who contributes the most to the union, have the most votes? Should it fluctuate year to year as each country's statistics change?
It sounds like the "qualified majority" means that you vote on issues when they apply to you. How would this figure into things? It should make it more balanced....but of course there may be situations that arise where the opposite is true?
shopgirl
9 Jul 2007
Love / Which is better? Being single or being in a relationship? [92]
Everybody goes "back and forth" when trying to make a change.....it's normal. Keep going. :)
Sometimes you feel that you've conquered it...others that you've made no progress at all.
Everybody goes "back and forth" when trying to make a change.....it's normal. Keep going. :)
shopgirl
9 Jul 2007
USA, Canada / American culture: [85]
Tell me you are kidding...
now you've gone and blown my whole image of you! :)
Tell me you are kidding...
now you've gone and blown my whole image of you! :)
shopgirl
9 Jul 2007
Love / Which is better? Being single or being in a relationship? [92]
Change the outer image, and slowly the inner image will shift to match (and vice versa). :) Try it!
Go forth young man, and choose an avatar of the person you would like to be!~
I'm very impressed Rakky. Moe would indeed symbolise the way my life has developed.
Change the outer image, and slowly the inner image will shift to match (and vice versa). :) Try it!
Go forth young man, and choose an avatar of the person you would like to be!~
shopgirl
9 Jul 2007
News / Grumpy diplomacy hurts Poland [43]
At the present time, on what criteria is the number of votes based upon? :)
Second: Poland with half of the population like Germany has nearly the same votes....do you call it fair??? Is that democratic?
At the present time, on what criteria is the number of votes based upon? :)
shopgirl
8 Jul 2007
Life / Is there anything worse than Polish rap? [148]
Southern, sometimes you scare the living crap outta me. You know that? :)
Southern, sometimes you scare the living crap outta me. You know that? :)
shopgirl
7 Jul 2007
Language / Directory of Polish slang and common phrases [in Polish] [28]
But you didn't list titles.....any in particular come to mind? :)
But you didn't list titles.....any in particular come to mind? :)
shopgirl
7 Jul 2007
Love / Ok GUYS....THIS is what women want...stop acting lame [238]
On this menu, I would recommend the Cancer. They are home oriented...like to cook and garden. Can be a little moody and vulnerable, but if you can make him feel safe, he won't scurry away. Pisces are dreamy and romantic, but it can be difficult keeping them out of the clouds, and they are slippery as hell.
Now, Aquarius, Pisces and Cancer. Where are you?
On this menu, I would recommend the Cancer. They are home oriented...like to cook and garden. Can be a little moody and vulnerable, but if you can make him feel safe, he won't scurry away. Pisces are dreamy and romantic, but it can be difficult keeping them out of the clouds, and they are slippery as hell.
shopgirl
7 Jul 2007
Love / Ok GUYS....THIS is what women want...stop acting lame [238]
for Taurus...
WHO'S WHO FOR YOU - whom you're attracted to.
Leo and Aquarius are the top two signs in your little black book, with Scorpio and Taurus coming an equal third - with your own sign it's like looking in the mirror, all your good points and bad points are revealed and are addressed through each other. The Aquarian man fascinates you with his cool approach to life and love - he's a mystery you just long to solve, however, in the long run this guy's cool can come to feel like ice. Mr Leo is sexy and powerful: you can bask in the glow of his style, charm and talent, yet years into the relationship his obsessive self-interest could leave you cold. The Scorpio man is an excellent match - sex should be fantastic, and you're as jealous and possessive as each other: there are just enough sparks and just enough compatibility to keep your relationship throbbing with life for a life-time. Pisces and Cancer are two more great matches for you - they're happy if you're happy, adaptable and kind, and they dislike fights as much as you do.
Sorry about your Leo and Scorpio....should have worked. But this is only a sun sign...and you have to look at the whole portfolio=personal planets in the houses!
So, what's a good sign for a Taurus woman?
for Taurus...
WHO'S WHO FOR YOU - whom you're attracted to.
Leo and Aquarius are the top two signs in your little black book, with Scorpio and Taurus coming an equal third - with your own sign it's like looking in the mirror, all your good points and bad points are revealed and are addressed through each other. The Aquarian man fascinates you with his cool approach to life and love - he's a mystery you just long to solve, however, in the long run this guy's cool can come to feel like ice. Mr Leo is sexy and powerful: you can bask in the glow of his style, charm and talent, yet years into the relationship his obsessive self-interest could leave you cold. The Scorpio man is an excellent match - sex should be fantastic, and you're as jealous and possessive as each other: there are just enough sparks and just enough compatibility to keep your relationship throbbing with life for a life-time. Pisces and Cancer are two more great matches for you - they're happy if you're happy, adaptable and kind, and they dislike fights as much as you do.
Sorry about your Leo and Scorpio....should have worked. But this is only a sun sign...and you have to look at the whole portfolio=personal planets in the houses!
shopgirl
6 Jul 2007
Love / Ok GUYS....THIS is what women want...stop acting lame [238]
Yeah...they love good food (can even be gourmet cooks), good wine, good music, good everything. A Taurus would rather do without something, if he/she can't have the best quality. They like money, not for money itself, but for the pampering and comfort it can bring. So it is no surprize a Taurus man would provide his lady with raspberries and chocolate, and perhaps some champagne to go with it! :)
Yeah...they love good food (can even be gourmet cooks), good wine, good music, good everything. A Taurus would rather do without something, if he/she can't have the best quality. They like money, not for money itself, but for the pampering and comfort it can bring. So it is no surprize a Taurus man would provide his lady with raspberries and chocolate, and perhaps some champagne to go with it! :)
shopgirl
6 Jul 2007
News / A thought on Poland! [140]
That was hysterical! :)
Because my real name is Matiyah Finkelstein... :) nah, because I was answering BB post:
That was hysterical! :)
shopgirl
6 Jul 2007
Love / Matrix says that POLISH GIRLS= NOTHNIG SPECIAL [279]
Gee. I always thought it was about supply and demand. I guess I better get my ass back to school, pronto!
And increased market demand is caused by the cheapness of the product.
Gee. I always thought it was about supply and demand. I guess I better get my ass back to school, pronto!
shopgirl
5 Jul 2007
Love / Ok GUYS....THIS is what women want...stop acting lame [238]
Yet another hearty appetite of the Taurean persuasion....
simply must find myself one of those
*shopgirl peruses yellow pages for the local "Tau's Are Us" shop* :)
Yes, but there are ways of working off those sinful calories....
Yet another hearty appetite of the Taurean persuasion....
simply must find myself one of those
*shopgirl peruses yellow pages for the local "Tau's Are Us" shop* :)
shopgirl
5 Jul 2007
Love / Ok GUYS....THIS is what women want...stop acting lame [238]
And that would be a Taurus!
(could be dangerous for a lady's diet, being around such a connoiseur) :)
They want men who think of their bellies. :-)
And that would be a Taurus!
(could be dangerous for a lady's diet, being around such a connoiseur) :)
shopgirl
5 Jul 2007
Love / Ok GUYS....THIS is what women want...stop acting lame [238]
Mmmmm....that sounds divine!
*shopgirl considers for a moment, how sad that she never knew any man who had thought of such a thing* :(
Mmmmm....that sounds divine!
*shopgirl considers for a moment, how sad that she never knew any man who had thought of such a thing* :(
shopgirl
4 Jul 2007
History / Communist Era in Poland: Some questions [28]
We appreciate anything better when there is less of it.
Now we take convenience for granted. My maternal grand parents did not have running water in their home. When I had spent a weekend there, and then returned home, I appreciated hot water in a tap and a flushing toilet. :)
But there is a kind of peace in living more simply.
You would eat bananas or oranges once a year, stay in line for a pack of coffee for 2 hours
We appreciate anything better when there is less of it.
Now we take convenience for granted. My maternal grand parents did not have running water in their home. When I had spent a weekend there, and then returned home, I appreciated hot water in a tap and a flushing toilet. :)
But there is a kind of peace in living more simply.
shopgirl
4 Jul 2007
shopgirl
4 Jul 2007
News / A thought on Poland! [140]
No they are not concentration camps.
The intent of reservations was to keep tribes together and offer compensation for lands that had been settled by whites. While I definitely do not think Native Amercians were treated with dignity, fairness or respect....the emphasis was more on "converting" them to whilte culture (religion, language, lifestyles) than extermination.
In clashes between very agressive tribes and the US govt, yes, there is a very sad and bloody history. But not all tribes were the same. Some tribal governments were more adaptive and friendly to early settlers, others regarded whites with stiff opposition and resisted them fiercely.
Constantine....I think you have seen too many "Western" movies from Hollywoood! :)
It's not true...the Reservations for Native Americans may be considered as prototype of the concentration camps in Europe.
No they are not concentration camps.
The intent of reservations was to keep tribes together and offer compensation for lands that had been settled by whites. While I definitely do not think Native Amercians were treated with dignity, fairness or respect....the emphasis was more on "converting" them to whilte culture (religion, language, lifestyles) than extermination.
In clashes between very agressive tribes and the US govt, yes, there is a very sad and bloody history. But not all tribes were the same. Some tribal governments were more adaptive and friendly to early settlers, others regarded whites with stiff opposition and resisted them fiercely.
Constantine....I think you have seen too many "Western" movies from Hollywoood! :)
shopgirl
4 Jul 2007
USA, Canada / Polonia in USA - Happy 4th of July! [42]
I'm sure I can find some fun if I try! :)
They will have fireworks down in Williams....they have a lake they can fire them over! (with the fire dept. standing by...just in case of a stray!) :)
Could we make a trade of one of our "citizens" instead! ;P
Still had a great time though!
I'm sure I can find some fun if I try! :)
They will have fireworks down in Williams....they have a lake they can fire them over! (with the fire dept. standing by...just in case of a stray!) :)
happy 4 of July... dont forget that one day we might ask for it back... :-P
Could we make a trade of one of our "citizens" instead! ;P
shopgirl
4 Jul 2007
USA, Canada / Polonia in USA - Happy 4th of July! [42]
Did anything help?
(and this forum doesn't help me any......it's like a cyber version of crack cocaine, or something!)
I went through a spell a few years back.
Did anything help?
(and this forum doesn't help me any......it's like a cyber version of crack cocaine, or something!)
shopgirl
4 Jul 2007
USA, Canada / Polonia in USA - Happy 4th of July! [42]
Actually, I have to work in a few hours. Just having a little tug-of-war with my old friend "insomnia". :)
I opted to take Friday as the "holiday" so as to create a long weekend. And since we are so dry here in the national park, no grilling is permitted due to extreme fire danger.
:( No fireworks either. :(
Nice to see you Americans are still awake!
Actually, I have to work in a few hours. Just having a little tug-of-war with my old friend "insomnia". :)
I opted to take Friday as the "holiday" so as to create a long weekend. And since we are so dry here in the national park, no grilling is permitted due to extreme fire danger.
:( No fireworks either. :(