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19 Oct 2006
Life / Polish eagle - which way the head faces? I need it for tattoo [28]
It's always been the same
Old:
New:
I have seen it both ways
It's always been the same
Old:
New:
FISZ
19 Oct 2006
Life / Polish eagle - which way the head faces? I need it for tattoo [28]
The eagles head always faces to the right wing.
The eagles head always faces to the right wing.
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19 Oct 2006
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19 Oct 2006
Feedback / Your thoughts on Admin......... [64]
Have any other sites?
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A couple more, but not directly related to Poland.
Admin
Have any other sites?
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A couple more, but not directly related to Poland.
Admin
FISZ
19 Oct 2006
Feedback / Your thoughts on Admin......... [64]
What's your story admin? Are you a PL american? Did you start this forum?
What's your story admin? Are you a PL american? Did you start this forum?
FISZ
19 Oct 2006
Food / Any Polish Christmas Recipes? [32]
So Matyjasz...what are some other Christmas dishes besides Carp, herring, clear barszcz...
So Matyjasz...what are some other Christmas dishes besides Carp, herring, clear barszcz...
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19 Oct 2006
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19 Oct 2006
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19 Oct 2006
Food / Any Polish Christmas Recipes? [32]
I totally agree. If you happen not to be Catholic...just say so :) people are so damn sensitive about everything these days.
I can understand that. But if I were placed in such a position I would still wish people merry Christmas. It doesn't cost you anything.
I totally agree. If you happen not to be Catholic...just say so :) people are so damn sensitive about everything these days.
FISZ
19 Oct 2006
Food / Any Polish Christmas Recipes? [32]
This is also corporate. So, you're dealing with thousands of people. For a large company it would be too time consuming to tend to each groups needs so it's simplified. Personally I don't care. But it seems like there are many who do, and they'll complain or even file a grievance. It's mostly the people that don't celebrate christmas that care so much.
I don't think that it's very hard to say merry Christmas, happy Hanukah, etc... But if people have no problem with this situation, than it's fine I think.
This is also corporate. So, you're dealing with thousands of people. For a large company it would be too time consuming to tend to each groups needs so it's simplified. Personally I don't care. But it seems like there are many who do, and they'll complain or even file a grievance. It's mostly the people that don't celebrate christmas that care so much.
FISZ
19 Oct 2006
UK, Ireland / BEWARE when coming over UK [363]
It is definitely sad. Aparantly there a lot of Albanians doing this. Scumbags.
Aren't Albanians muslims? Just another negative thing some muslims bring to the table. It makes all muslims look bad between this and terrorism. I don't say this about all because I have a few muslim friends and they're the kindest people.
It is definitely sad. Aparantly there a lot of Albanians doing this. Scumbags.
Aren't Albanians muslims? Just another negative thing some muslims bring to the table. It makes all muslims look bad between this and terrorism. I don't say this about all because I have a few muslim friends and they're the kindest people.
FISZ
19 Oct 2006
UK, Ireland / BEWARE when coming over UK [363]
'Mum was forced to work as sex slave'
Jury told that friends from Poland were threatened into prostitution
by Rod Hopkinson
A POLISH married mum sobbed as she told a jury how she was forced to have sex after being promised bar work in England.
The 27-year-old woman had flown to England months earlier with a woman friend to earn money to improve their life, Leeds Crown Court was told.
But they were then allegedly both forced to work as sex slaves in a brothel in a parade of shops in Town Street, Armley, Leeds.
Grzegorz Szydlowski allegedly conned the women into believing they would be doing honest work.
But, claimed the prosecution, his intention was always to make them work as prostitutes.
Airport
"He collected them from Liverpool airport last June and set them up in a flat in Leeds – providing food and accommodation," said Richard Woolfall, prosecuting.
"He then threatened them and used violence to make them work in the brothel in Armley and made them pay him £200 a week. He also took other money from them when he could find it."
The two victims, the court heard, were reliant on him and afraid of him said Mr Woolfall who added: "He controlled them and they were so frightened they did as he wanted."
When they were driven to the flat in Longroyd Avenue, Beeston, Leeds, another Polish man was present.
The mum, who can't be named for legal reasons, said Szydlowski's friend forced her into having sex five times during her stay at the flat.
Giving evidence through an interpreter, the woman broke down saying: "He knew I wasn't consenting. I tried to stop him but he was a big man, heavily built. I couldn't do a lot."
Denial
Szydlowski, 25, has denied two offences of bringing the women to the UK for sexual exploitation between May and June this year.
He has also pleaded not guilty to two further offences of intentionally arranging them to work as prostitutes.
The woman managed to contact her husband in Poland – who had agreed she would have a better chance of earning money if she went to England – and she told him she and her friend had been beaten and threatened into working in the brothel.
Police became involved and when Szydlowski was interviewed after his arrest he claimed the women wanted to work as masseurs because they had done it before.
He also said he was never aggressive towards the women or threatened them.
Proceeding
19 October
'Mum was forced to work as sex slave'
Jury told that friends from Poland were threatened into prostitution
by Rod Hopkinson
A POLISH married mum sobbed as she told a jury how she was forced to have sex after being promised bar work in England.
The 27-year-old woman had flown to England months earlier with a woman friend to earn money to improve their life, Leeds Crown Court was told.
But they were then allegedly both forced to work as sex slaves in a brothel in a parade of shops in Town Street, Armley, Leeds.
Grzegorz Szydlowski allegedly conned the women into believing they would be doing honest work.
But, claimed the prosecution, his intention was always to make them work as prostitutes.
Airport
"He collected them from Liverpool airport last June and set them up in a flat in Leeds – providing food and accommodation," said Richard Woolfall, prosecuting.
"He then threatened them and used violence to make them work in the brothel in Armley and made them pay him £200 a week. He also took other money from them when he could find it."
The two victims, the court heard, were reliant on him and afraid of him said Mr Woolfall who added: "He controlled them and they were so frightened they did as he wanted."
When they were driven to the flat in Longroyd Avenue, Beeston, Leeds, another Polish man was present.
The mum, who can't be named for legal reasons, said Szydlowski's friend forced her into having sex five times during her stay at the flat.
Giving evidence through an interpreter, the woman broke down saying: "He knew I wasn't consenting. I tried to stop him but he was a big man, heavily built. I couldn't do a lot."
Denial
Szydlowski, 25, has denied two offences of bringing the women to the UK for sexual exploitation between May and June this year.
He has also pleaded not guilty to two further offences of intentionally arranging them to work as prostitutes.
The woman managed to contact her husband in Poland – who had agreed she would have a better chance of earning money if she went to England – and she told him she and her friend had been beaten and threatened into working in the brothel.
Police became involved and when Szydlowski was interviewed after his arrest he claimed the women wanted to work as masseurs because they had done it before.
He also said he was never aggressive towards the women or threatened them.
Proceeding
19 October
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19 Oct 2006
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19 Oct 2006
Food / Any Polish Christmas Recipes? [32]
They do happy holiday in corporate situations. It's a lot easier than saying merry christmas, happy kwanza, happy chanuka...or whatever else to satisfy everyone.
They do happy holiday in corporate situations. It's a lot easier than saying merry christmas, happy kwanza, happy chanuka...or whatever else to satisfy everyone.
FISZ
19 Oct 2006
Food / Any Polish Christmas Recipes? [32]
Wow. Is that all of the UK or just you and your family?
In the US many people go to church the night before then gets together for a dinner with the family and it's usually a big spread and plenty of coctails :) xmas morning these presents, brunch and more coctails.
Urmmm firstly christmas is more of a comercial thing as in for children there is not much relgion behind it and it is all about money
Wow. Is that all of the UK or just you and your family?
In the US many people go to church the night before then gets together for a dinner with the family and it's usually a big spread and plenty of coctails :) xmas morning these presents, brunch and more coctails.
FISZ
16 Oct 2006
Life / Retire in Poland - Good or Bad Idea? [74]
lol yeah we're all wayyyy off topic.
I'd retire in Poland :)
lol yeah we're all wayyyy off topic.
I'd retire in Poland :)
FISZ
16 Oct 2006
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16 Oct 2006
Life / Whats driving like in Poland? [70]
Drive with your lights on. Especially when there's a lot of passing going on. Also, some of the streets are lined with trees. It's like tree ally..don't know why they do this, so it's good to have them on so others can see you.
It'll be interesting if you've never driven there :)
Drive with your lights on. Especially when there's a lot of passing going on. Also, some of the streets are lined with trees. It's like tree ally..don't know why they do this, so it's good to have them on so others can see you.
It'll be interesting if you've never driven there :)
FISZ
16 Oct 2006
Life / Whats driving like in Poland? [70]
Car already on has the right of way. You have to yield entering these unless there's a light
Car already on has the right of way. You have to yield entering these unless there's a light
FISZ
16 Oct 2006
Travel / New year ideas in Poznan or Krakow [10]
Yeah we were thinking that. I think we'll just end up staying in poznan and enjoying each others company :)
Has anyone here been to Poznan for the new year. Any ideas as to where we can go?
Yeah we were thinking that. I think we'll just end up staying in poznan and enjoying each others company :)
Has anyone here been to Poznan for the new year. Any ideas as to where we can go?
FISZ
16 Oct 2006
Life / Retire in Poland - Good or Bad Idea? [74]
Yeah maybe we should implement child labor and sweat shops.
Yeah maybe we should implement child labor and sweat shops.
FISZ
14 Oct 2006
News / Darwins theory of Evolution in Polish schools [59]
Poland's deputy education minister called for the influential evolutionary theories of Charles Darwin not to be taught in the country's schools, branding them "lies."
Orzechowski called for a debate on whether Darwin's theory should be taught in schools.
"We should not teach lies, just as we should not teach bad instead of good, or ugliness instead of beauty," he said. "We are not going to withdraw (Darwin's theory) from the school books, but we should start to discuss it."
Here's the link for the full article: uk.news.yahoo/14102006/323/keep-darwin-s-lies-polish-schools-educa tion-official.html
So, ontop of the current protests in Warsaw to remove the Pis party, there's also protests for this? Warsaw must be busy nowadays. Anyone been there recently?
How do you all think about this? I think it should be taught. It's only a theory and these kids can make their own conclusions. Hasn't done anyone else harm.
Poland's deputy education minister called for the influential evolutionary theories of Charles Darwin not to be taught in the country's schools, branding them "lies."
Orzechowski called for a debate on whether Darwin's theory should be taught in schools.
"We should not teach lies, just as we should not teach bad instead of good, or ugliness instead of beauty," he said. "We are not going to withdraw (Darwin's theory) from the school books, but we should start to discuss it."
Here's the link for the full article: uk.news.yahoo/14102006/323/keep-darwin-s-lies-polish-schools-educa tion-official.html
So, ontop of the current protests in Warsaw to remove the Pis party, there's also protests for this? Warsaw must be busy nowadays. Anyone been there recently?
How do you all think about this? I think it should be taught. It's only a theory and these kids can make their own conclusions. Hasn't done anyone else harm.
FISZ
14 Oct 2006
USA, Canada / Need help...American Citizen marrying Polish Girl [52]
I doubt it. You just need a connection. I'm sure that she can find a temporary job off the books.
I doubt it. You just need a connection. I'm sure that she can find a temporary job off the books.
FISZ
14 Oct 2006
Language / Television to learn Polish/English. What should I be watching? [33]
Reality TV is the worst. That's all people watch in the US too. Sad how no one lives their own lives now. We resort to watching others.
Reality TV is the worst. That's all people watch in the US too. Sad how no one lives their own lives now. We resort to watching others.
FISZ
14 Oct 2006
Life / I'm Going to start a Revolution In Poland [10]
The escalators are there so you don't have to walk up the stairs. What's the friggin rush anyway? It'll only take 2 more minures to stand and wait :)
....but not moving when asked is quite rude.
The escalators are there so you don't have to walk up the stairs. What's the friggin rush anyway? It'll only take 2 more minures to stand and wait :)
....but not moving when asked is quite rude.
FISZ
13 Oct 2006
Love / How honest are Polish men? [26]
yes...it's quite common in Poland. Don't take it personally though :)
polish people stare at each other alot as it is..
yes...it's quite common in Poland. Don't take it personally though :)
FISZ
13 Oct 2006
Travel / Traveling to Poznan [16]
I'll be in Poznan around the same time. It's going to be cold :) I was there this past Feb and it was below 0.
It should be enough. What will your living arrangement be? Beer and food are cheap.
Yes. It's safe. If you're looking for trouble in the late evening, you can easily find it though....just like anywhere. There are a lot of young people in Poznan so there are a few fights here and there. One of the safer cities in my opinion.
After travelling to PL a few times I was fortunate enough to be able to see different cities all over the country and Poznan happens to be one of my favorites. In the winter months it might not be as exciting as the summer. There will be less people and the beer gardens won't be open....but many places to grab a cold one.
I'll be in Poznan around the same time. It's going to be cold :) I was there this past Feb and it was below 0.
Is $6000 USD going to be (comfortable) enough for 2 months? (I like to drink every once in a while ;-) Irish/American heritage :P)
It should be enough. What will your living arrangement be? Beer and food are cheap.
Is it safe to fly out there during the winter months?
Yes. It's safe. If you're looking for trouble in the late evening, you can easily find it though....just like anywhere. There are a lot of young people in Poznan so there are a few fights here and there. One of the safer cities in my opinion.
Can anybody give me some personal insight on Poznan and what to expect?
After travelling to PL a few times I was fortunate enough to be able to see different cities all over the country and Poznan happens to be one of my favorites. In the winter months it might not be as exciting as the summer. There will be less people and the beer gardens won't be open....but many places to grab a cold one.
FISZ
12 Oct 2006
Life / Whats driving like in Poland? [70]
HWY 10 isn't so good in PL. Saw a few British autos wile driving down from Chłopy and they had the most difficult time passing due to the driver being on the wrong side. Quite funny to watch :)
HWY 10 isn't so good in PL. Saw a few British autos wile driving down from Chłopy and they had the most difficult time passing due to the driver being on the wrong side. Quite funny to watch :)
FISZ
12 Oct 2006
Life / Whats driving like in Poland? [70]
Can't be as bad as NYC.....lol can it?
Never driven in the UK so I wouldn't know. But I have in PL and It
Can't be as bad as NYC.....lol can it?
Never driven in the UK so I wouldn't know. But I have in PL and It
FISZ
12 Oct 2006
Life / Whats driving like in Poland? [70]
Driving in Italy is worse than the UK and Poland put together.
Driving in Italy is worse than the UK and Poland put together.