Wroclaw
22 Sep 2009
News / Should Poland let in refugees from USA ? [80]
two digits rampant :)
I think Poland's version contains inverted fingers ;)
two digits rampant :)
Wroclaw
22 Sep 2009
History / Inka 1946.... Polish Heroine [3]
There seems to be more than the usual war films on TV at the moment. Obviously to coincide with the special anniversary/commemorations going on around now.
Among these was yesterday's Inka 1946, which is about a seventeen year old girl. Although to my mind she had the strength of a lion and was a courageous woman.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danuta_Siedzik%C3%B3wna
I'm just wondering if the folks on the forum can give a little insight. The film shows brutal images, obvious abuse of power, failures in the justice system and little compassion.
There seems to be more than the usual war films on TV at the moment. Obviously to coincide with the special anniversary/commemorations going on around now.
Among these was yesterday's Inka 1946, which is about a seventeen year old girl. Although to my mind she had the strength of a lion and was a courageous woman.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danuta_Siedzik%C3%B3wna
I'm just wondering if the folks on the forum can give a little insight. The film shows brutal images, obvious abuse of power, failures in the justice system and little compassion.
Wroclaw
22 Sep 2009
Life / DO ADULT CHILDREN EXPLOIT THEIR PARENTS IN POLAND? [22]
some young, married couples have wised-up to this.
On the other hand my husbands mother very much tries to control the lives of her children not always to their betterment.
some young, married couples have wised-up to this.
Wroclaw
21 Sep 2009
UK, Ireland / "Polish ambassador warns - think twice about coming to Britain for work " [126]
i know i have a selfish attitude to this. and of course they can come back.
how would you feel if someone told you sorry you can't come back home because the market doesn't allow it????
i know i have a selfish attitude to this. and of course they can come back.
Wroclaw
21 Sep 2009
UK, Ireland / "Polish ambassador warns - think twice about coming to Britain for work " [126]
it's true to say that i do want these people back. but at the moment the market can't handle them. the country is doing quite well at the moment. when things are sorted out in future (i don't know when) i expect the country, pl, to make another leap forward. however, i don't think those who come back are superskilled... not by any stretch of the imagination.
edit: ok, i've just seen your last post, nika.
it's true to say that i do want these people back. but at the moment the market can't handle them. the country is doing quite well at the moment. when things are sorted out in future (i don't know when) i expect the country, pl, to make another leap forward. however, i don't think those who come back are superskilled... not by any stretch of the imagination.
edit: ok, i've just seen your last post, nika.
Wroclaw
21 Sep 2009
UK, Ireland / "Polish ambassador warns - think twice about coming to Britain for work " [126]
what is this additional experience ? i work for price waterhouse uk or price waterhouse pl ... surely they are the same.
And as we export IT specialists because of their skills... what do they bring back ?
those who return bring back an additional experience
what is this additional experience ? i work for price waterhouse uk or price waterhouse pl ... surely they are the same.
And as we export IT specialists because of their skills... what do they bring back ?
Wroclaw
21 Sep 2009
UK, Ireland / "Polish ambassador warns - think twice about coming to Britain for work " [126]
I disagree. we have plenty of young, skilled people here already and some of them have enough problems finding work... without those who return adding to the list.
I hope it will continue this way, we need young, skilled, creative people here in PL
I disagree. we have plenty of young, skilled people here already and some of them have enough problems finding work... without those who return adding to the list.
Wroclaw
21 Sep 2009
Language / Polish dictionary that included English pronunciation [11]
Certain type of Polish dictionary.
try searching similar threads. there are a few possibilities
Certain type of Polish dictionary.
try searching similar threads. there are a few possibilities
Wroclaw
21 Sep 2009
News / Twelve coal miners dead. [23]
Please note this:
President Lech Kaczyński is to declare two days of national mourning stating at 06.00 CET Monday morning following Friday’s methane explosion in a colliery in Silesia in which 13 miners died.
Forty miners are still being treated for burns in hospitals in the south of the country - many are in a critical condition.
Twelve miners died on Friday, with another succumbing to his injuries on Saturday bringing the death toll to 13.
from: pl/thenews
Please note this:
President Lech Kaczyński is to declare two days of national mourning stating at 06.00 CET Monday morning following Friday’s methane explosion in a colliery in Silesia in which 13 miners died.
Forty miners are still being treated for burns in hospitals in the south of the country - many are in a critical condition.
Twelve miners died on Friday, with another succumbing to his injuries on Saturday bringing the death toll to 13.
from: pl/thenews
Wroclaw
20 Sep 2009
News / Lithuania, Poland Leaders Warn EU Against Russia Talks [33]
i'll let someone else do a wiki. after all i guess the point is the same
i'll let someone else do a wiki. after all i guess the point is the same
Wroclaw
20 Sep 2009
News / Lithuania, Poland Leaders Warn EU Against Russia Talks [33]
i thought that the shots were fired into the air.
No, he was in a car with Saakashvili and got shot at.
i thought that the shots were fired into the air.
Wroclaw
20 Sep 2009
Life / HORSE SHOES....which way up do they go in Poland ...? [17]
i have a horseshoe from long ago and insist it should be U
however, i also have a miniture one (it's Polish) with my name on it, which can only be read when upside down n
the u holds the luck as i've always understood in little old england.
i have a horseshoe from long ago and insist it should be U
however, i also have a miniture one (it's Polish) with my name on it, which can only be read when upside down n
the u holds the luck as i've always understood in little old england.
Wroclaw
19 Sep 2009
Travel / Alcohol on trains in Poland [40]
how can i be exagerating when i didn't give a figure.
high powered gas fired weapons are available and have been for some time. it would be possible to kill with these weapons, but i've never heard of such a thing on the news.
It wouldn't be wise to wave a bb gun about though as the police use more effective firearms.
and now I believe you are exagarating the influx of weapons from the East, too
how can i be exagerating when i didn't give a figure.
but if they are available as a normal good and not only through black market anybody can get them just like...
high powered gas fired weapons are available and have been for some time. it would be possible to kill with these weapons, but i've never heard of such a thing on the news.
It wouldn't be wise to wave a bb gun about though as the police use more effective firearms.
Wroclaw
19 Sep 2009
Travel / Alcohol on trains in Poland [40]
We had better close the Russian and Ukrainian borders then. Those who want them will get them.
this is why I am very much against easy access to weapons in Poland
We had better close the Russian and Ukrainian borders then. Those who want them will get them.
Wroclaw
19 Sep 2009
Genealogy / Dabrawski - can anyone please help me find any living relatives of my wife? [6]
this may help: moikrewni.pl/mapa/kompletny/dabrowski.html
Also try: nasza klasa.pl or have someone check it for you.
this may help: moikrewni.pl/mapa/kompletny/dabrowski.html
Also try: nasza klasa.pl or have someone check it for you.
Wroclaw
18 Sep 2009
Travel / Wroclaw to Karpacz - skiing [6]
limestone501,
I don't ski, but many Wroclaw folk go to the Czech Republic.
Wroclaw Boy knows his snow. check his links
limestone501,
I don't ski, but many Wroclaw folk go to the Czech Republic.
Wroclaw Boy knows his snow. check his links
Wroclaw
18 Sep 2009
News / Twelve coal miners dead. [23]
Methane fire in coal mine kills 12
UPDATE - At least twelve miners have died after methane gas ignited at the Slask Wujek mine in the industrial region of Silesia, southern Poland.
Fifteen men are seriously injured, three in a critical state, say medical staff.
The accident happened at a depth of 1000 meters at 10.15 CET this morning at the Wujek-Slask, Ruch-Slask mine in Ruda Slaska-Kochlowice.
Fifteen miners were taken to the Centre for Treatment of Burns in Siemianowice Slaskie. Others, with minor burns, were hospitalized nearby.
Methane fire in coal mine kills 12
UPDATE - At least twelve miners have died after methane gas ignited at the Slask Wujek mine in the industrial region of Silesia, southern Poland.
Fifteen men are seriously injured, three in a critical state, say medical staff.
The accident happened at a depth of 1000 meters at 10.15 CET this morning at the Wujek-Slask, Ruch-Slask mine in Ruda Slaska-Kochlowice.
Fifteen miners were taken to the Centre for Treatment of Burns in Siemianowice Slaskie. Others, with minor burns, were hospitalized nearby.
Wroclaw
16 Sep 2009
Wroclaw
15 Sep 2009
News / Russia opens archives and Poland demands minority rights from Germany [60]
It would be wise to take the tour before starting your research. The tour shows what's what and how to use the archive.
The National Archives at Kew, London is open to all.
It would be wise to take the tour before starting your research. The tour shows what's what and how to use the archive.
Wroclaw
14 Sep 2009
UK, Ireland / Moving to england from Poland? I'm making a documentary [23]
Don't count on that happening much here. On the other hand get yourself up north (uk that is) and you'll find that they hold doors open too.
In Poland holding doors open usually occurs among groups of people who know each other or are familiar.
.all held doors open for eachother..
Don't count on that happening much here. On the other hand get yourself up north (uk that is) and you'll find that they hold doors open too.
In Poland holding doors open usually occurs among groups of people who know each other or are familiar.
Wroclaw
14 Sep 2009
Life / Expensive brand retail outlets in Poland - how do they survive? [19]
Heinz beans (don't laugh) would be a case in point. Polish folk won't buy them because they have no idea what to do with them. Some serious advertising is required for a lot of food items.
But it is true to say that Poles won't stray from the path even when faced with obvious quality.
The idea of Brits eating chips with everything doesn't help much either. It's difficult to convince others when your own cuisine is often derided
Expensive clothes shops seem to have a slow, but steady flow of buyers. I imagine that some are trying to stick it out until the good times come. BHS is an example of getting it wrong though. In their case they entered the market too early.
The Poles just aren't adventurous enough to try some new brands.
Heinz beans (don't laugh) would be a case in point. Polish folk won't buy them because they have no idea what to do with them. Some serious advertising is required for a lot of food items.
But it is true to say that Poles won't stray from the path even when faced with obvious quality.
The idea of Brits eating chips with everything doesn't help much either. It's difficult to convince others when your own cuisine is often derided
Expensive clothes shops seem to have a slow, but steady flow of buyers. I imagine that some are trying to stick it out until the good times come. BHS is an example of getting it wrong though. In their case they entered the market too early.
Wroclaw
14 Sep 2009
Life / DO ADULT CHILDREN EXPLOIT THEIR PARENTS IN POLAND? [22]
whereas in Poland they are not yet a major business.
whereas in Poland there is a stigma attached to it.
whereas in Poland they are not yet a major business.
Wroclaw
13 Sep 2009
News / Polish public property to be destroyed by Italian company to set up a pub. [30]
Plac Bema in Wroclaw was a park. Now it is the half empty, seemingly unwanted Google building.
The voice of the masses will be ignored in the sometimes wasted effort to create jobs.
Or is it some kind of legacy the mayor is trying to create for himself.
The word 'backhander' also comes to mind too.
Plac Bema in Wroclaw was a park. Now it is the half empty, seemingly unwanted Google building.
The voice of the masses will be ignored in the sometimes wasted effort to create jobs.
Or is it some kind of legacy the mayor is trying to create for himself.
The word 'backhander' also comes to mind too.
Wroclaw
13 Sep 2009
UK, Ireland / England, Dirty, Expensive and a dangerous place to live? [205]
for all things JTR go here: casebook.org
misquote: polishforum posters are not the men who will be blamed for nothing.
for all things JTR go here: casebook.org
misquote: polishforum posters are not the men who will be blamed for nothing.
Wroclaw
12 Sep 2009
Wroclaw
11 Sep 2009
News / 'The Shrine' movie - set in Poland [9]
but filmed in canada (toronto)
'The Shrine' movie - set in Poland
but filmed in canada (toronto)
Wroclaw
8 Sep 2009
News / What is the Polish version of Yahoo Answers? [8]
And with a translation.... if required.
Wikipedia does the trick too. In a range of languages.
And with a translation.... if required.
Wikipedia does the trick too. In a range of languages.
Wroclaw
8 Sep 2009
Food / What Polish food or drink do you not like and why? [37]
not in this house.
if it comes from a deli then we serve it cold.
served cold
not in this house.
if it comes from a deli then we serve it cold.
Wroclaw
8 Sep 2009
Wroclaw
8 Sep 2009
Genealogy / Wiktoria Wachtor born in 1922- Poland ? anyone Knew? [7]
16 people listed with this spelling in Poland.
None at this location though.
Try the ever popular: nasza klasa pl
Wachtor
16 people listed with this spelling in Poland.
born in Pasierbiec
None at this location though.
Try the ever popular: nasza klasa pl