Robert A
5 Aug 2009
Food / Blueberry Pierogi's [30]
marye
Found this:
forthebodyandsoul.blogspot.com/2008/10/wild-blueberry-pierogi.html
marye
Found this:
forthebodyandsoul.blogspot.com/2008/10/wild-blueberry-pierogi.html
Robert A
4 Aug 2009
UK, Ireland / Migrant workers face rental block [59]
It is not the Landlords who are breaking the law, it is those venal parasites the letting/estate agents who are breaking the law. They act upon the instructions of the Landlords, to ensure they secure their business.
If the letting/estate agents declined to accept those instructions, knowing that to do otherwise is unlawful, they might loose out. It is the letting/estate agents responsibility to ensure properties are let without discrimination - if they fail to do this, they are the ones breaking the law.
Sadly, it is true.
It is not the Landlords who are breaking the law, it is those venal parasites the letting/estate agents who are breaking the law. They act upon the instructions of the Landlords, to ensure they secure their business.
If the letting/estate agents declined to accept those instructions, knowing that to do otherwise is unlawful, they might loose out. It is the letting/estate agents responsibility to ensure properties are let without discrimination - if they fail to do this, they are the ones breaking the law.
Is this the same BBC which gives a voice to people like Giles Coren?
Sadly, it is true.
Robert A
30 Jul 2009
Language / Help with Polish email address. [7]
Without giving the format of the email address it aint possible to figure out what's missing, surplus or what you are doing wrong . . .
i just didn't know if ihad to put in any polish letters into the email.
Without giving the format of the email address it aint possible to figure out what's missing, surplus or what you are doing wrong . . .
Robert A
30 Jul 2009
Language / Help with Polish email address. [7]
Without giving the name of your friend, could you type the format of the email address?
Without giving the name of your friend, could you type the format of the email address?
Robert A
29 Jul 2009
UK, Ireland / UK HATRED TOWARDS POLES GROWING? [122]
In your case, I deem my post to have been an abject failure. :D
well you obviously didn't do a good job with the first one.
In your case, I deem my post to have been an abject failure. :D
Robert A
29 Jul 2009
UK, Ireland / UK HATRED TOWARDS POLES GROWING? [122]
It's known as "reading between the lines".
To qualify my earlier post for you.
Indeed there was. :)
first off how was i meant to draw from that,
It's known as "reading between the lines".
no no you made the point 'here' about the 'manipulative and the ignorant' use the media
To qualify my earlier post for you.
so there was no need for that :)
Indeed there was. :)
Robert A
29 Jul 2009
UK, Ireland / UK HATRED TOWARDS POLES GROWING? [122]
Which part of my post did you not understand, or was not sufficently explicit for you?
Perhaps, I should be asking, " What version of English are using today?". I will try to accommodate you.
The manipulative and the ignorant use media coverage of economic migrants to incite & pepetuate hatred of migrant minorities
however the majority do not do this
Which part of my post did you not understand, or was not sufficently explicit for you?
Perhaps, I should be asking, " What version of English are using today?". I will try to accommodate you.
Robert A
29 Jul 2009
UK, Ireland / UK HATRED TOWARDS POLES GROWING? [122]
That was the point I made. The manipulative and the ignorant use media coverage of economic migrants to incite & pepetuate hatred of migrant minorities. As such they are not "toally different elements".
the media can bend anything which way they like,
That was the point I made. The manipulative and the ignorant use media coverage of economic migrants to incite & pepetuate hatred of migrant minorities. As such they are not "toally different elements".
Robert A
29 Jul 2009
UK, Ireland / UK HATRED TOWARDS POLES GROWING? [122]
The fact that they represent the largest proportion of Economic Migrants, means they have a higher profile too.
Certainly, the media, when addressing such issues, never fail to include Polish migrants in their stories. Thus they reinforce negative sterotyping.
the main reason for a high percentage of the abuse/attacks.
The fact that they represent the largest proportion of Economic Migrants, means they have a higher profile too.
Certainly, the media, when addressing such issues, never fail to include Polish migrants in their stories. Thus they reinforce negative sterotyping.
Robert A
29 Jul 2009
UK, Ireland / UK HATRED TOWARDS POLES GROWING? [122]
Not exactly an unkown phenomenon here, is it? :)
Such remarks might upset a few on here
Not exactly an unkown phenomenon here, is it? :)
Robert A
28 Jul 2009
UK, Ireland / Scotland encouraging immigration. [90]
Incorrect. Accession State workers are still required to register for work . . . for their first 12 months here.
Please see here: ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/workingintheuk/eea/wrs/whomustregister/
Eu rules will force country to scrap it after a while,it happened in UK
Incorrect. Accession State workers are still required to register for work . . . for their first 12 months here.
Please see here: ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/workingintheuk/eea/wrs/whomustregister/
Robert A
28 Jul 2009
Study / Aviation for non-Polish in Poland [11]
Indeed. Increasingly, mis-understood ATC/Pilot/ATC radio traffic, is becoming a causal factor in near misses etc.
As a side note, I work on the ground at an airport and have frequent contact with pilots on the ground to air radio, I can say that more often than not I have to request pilots to, "say agian" in order to understand their comms.
As a rule, comms with ATC is very formatted, and is designed to communicate technical information about the aircraft's status. Because of this, range of vocabulary is limited and strictly speaking a pilot need only be competent in speaking english at this level. However, most airlines demand that their flight deck crews be fluent english speakers.
ATC often has such thick accents you cant understand the radio
Indeed. Increasingly, mis-understood ATC/Pilot/ATC radio traffic, is becoming a causal factor in near misses etc.
As a side note, I work on the ground at an airport and have frequent contact with pilots on the ground to air radio, I can say that more often than not I have to request pilots to, "say agian" in order to understand their comms.
English phonetics vary too widely from dialect to dialect and it takes too much effort for too many people to achieve an acceptable pronunciation
As a rule, comms with ATC is very formatted, and is designed to communicate technical information about the aircraft's status. Because of this, range of vocabulary is limited and strictly speaking a pilot need only be competent in speaking english at this level. However, most airlines demand that their flight deck crews be fluent english speakers.
Robert A
27 Jul 2009
Travel / Airfare from Frankfurt to Gdansk in August [6]
Hight of the tourist season (July - Aug) and is always higher than at other times of the year.
Also, you have to remember that where cheap fares have been offered, it's only a percentage of seats available on any given flight.
Alternative, you could wait until you arr Frankfurt and trawl around the ticket desks. You might get something really cheap.
Good luck
Has it always been this high?
Hight of the tourist season (July - Aug) and is always higher than at other times of the year.
Also, you have to remember that where cheap fares have been offered, it's only a percentage of seats available on any given flight.
Alternative, you could wait until you arr Frankfurt and trawl around the ticket desks. You might get something really cheap.
Good luck
Robert A
27 Jul 2009
Study / Aviation for non-Polish in Poland [11]
It would be cheaper in the USA
GPL? Don't know what this is. Do you mean CPL?
OK, I think I figured it out. GPL = Glider Pilot's Licence . . . ?
It would be cheaper in the USA
GPL? Don't know what this is. Do you mean CPL?
OK, I think I figured it out. GPL = Glider Pilot's Licence . . . ?
Robert A
27 Jul 2009
UK, Ireland / Scotland encouraging immigration. [90]
The situation here in th UK is that all familie are entitled to recieve "Child benefit" to offset the cost of raising a family. Award of benefit is made on a sliding scale depending on the number of children. This benefit is not dependent on income. However, those on low incomes can receive additonal benefits in the form of "Tax credits".
Those not working, and with the exception of tax credits, still recieve child benefits plus a raft of other benefits. That's Welfare.
I don't think the government should give people money or benefits for having kids
The situation here in th UK is that all familie are entitled to recieve "Child benefit" to offset the cost of raising a family. Award of benefit is made on a sliding scale depending on the number of children. This benefit is not dependent on income. However, those on low incomes can receive additonal benefits in the form of "Tax credits".
Those not working, and with the exception of tax credits, still recieve child benefits plus a raft of other benefits. That's Welfare.
Robert A
27 Jul 2009
UK, Ireland / Scotland encouraging immigration. [90]
It isn't. Welfare is for those without any other form of income.
that's welfare
It isn't. Welfare is for those without any other form of income.
Robert A
27 Jul 2009
UK, Ireland / Scotland encouraging immigration. [90]
Shawn H isn't describing welfare (that's for those without sources of regular income) but "off-sets" or to use his phrase, "incentives".
Basically, it's for those in work and not earning a sufficiently high enough wage in order to raise a family.
"welfare"
Shawn H isn't describing welfare (that's for those without sources of regular income) but "off-sets" or to use his phrase, "incentives".
Basically, it's for those in work and not earning a sufficiently high enough wage in order to raise a family.
Robert A
27 Jul 2009
UK, Ireland / Polish view on Ireland. [32]
Indeed, but I think it's been "tidied up" by the mods.
Isn't this the exact same thread that was here not so long ago?
Indeed, but I think it's been "tidied up" by the mods.
Robert A
26 Jul 2009
Love / Do Polish guys think getting physically violent with a woman is OK? [40]
Second that!
ShelleyS:
insecure little men
Exactly!
insecure little men
Exactly!
Second that!
Robert A
25 Jul 2009
Love / Do Polish guys think getting physically violent with a woman is OK? [40]
Sorry to disabuse you of this notion; domestic violence in the UK is a sorry fact of life.
Interestingly, my girlfriend, who is Polish, was recounting a conversation she had with a work colleauge, also Polish and female. During the course of their conversation the subject of having a relationship with an Englishman came up. To my surprise, this woman advised my girlfriend not to have a romantic relationship with any Englishmen, because they are violent toward Polish woman.
My girlfriend was married to a Polishman for thirteen years. He frequently abused her both physically and emotionally - even killing her pet cat when she told him she was leaving him.
My girlfriend did point out to her colleauge that she is in a realtionship with an Englishman and that I had never made any attempt to visit any form of abuse upon her person. Of course we have arguments, and yes I do get angry. When it gets to the point that I want to lash out, I walk out of the door.
Domestic violence is not confined to Polish men. It is here in the UK too, and in other countries around the world also.
English guy any kind of physical domination of a woman is considered completely wrong
Sorry to disabuse you of this notion; domestic violence in the UK is a sorry fact of life.
Interestingly, my girlfriend, who is Polish, was recounting a conversation she had with a work colleauge, also Polish and female. During the course of their conversation the subject of having a relationship with an Englishman came up. To my surprise, this woman advised my girlfriend not to have a romantic relationship with any Englishmen, because they are violent toward Polish woman.
My girlfriend was married to a Polishman for thirteen years. He frequently abused her both physically and emotionally - even killing her pet cat when she told him she was leaving him.
My girlfriend did point out to her colleauge that she is in a realtionship with an Englishman and that I had never made any attempt to visit any form of abuse upon her person. Of course we have arguments, and yes I do get angry. When it gets to the point that I want to lash out, I walk out of the door.
Domestic violence is not confined to Polish men. It is here in the UK too, and in other countries around the world also.
Robert A
25 Jul 2009
Feedback / Why do people post on polish forums [27]
I'm as mad as a hatter! :)
either mad, sad or lonely
I'm as mad as a hatter! :)
Robert A
22 Jul 2009
History / Inisignia of the Polish Air Force aircraft [28]
The second commercial version of this a/c is due to enter service 2010.
The C-130s that the Polish Air Force have taken delivery of are ex USAF refurbished C-130Es. As such they have an analogue avionics suite. So far the only C-130s to possess digital avionics are the J version and USAF Special Ops variants.
This is because the Polish government failed, as it did with the 48 Block 52+ F-16s, to negotiate a manitenance contract as part of the procurement process. Normal practice is to include, initially, a maintenance contract until sufficient air force technicians have been trained to perform front-line maint.
Probaly because these aircraft have yet to be fitted out in their operational configuration. Although I would add that they were flown across the pond and "handed over" to the Polish Air Force at Ramstein AFB, Germany on the 27/03/2009 and subsequently flown to Poland.
IFF Identification Friend or Foe. :) Handy bit of kit to have if you don't want to be shot down by your own side. ;)
The last 3 were dielivered in Dec last year.
There is just one Antonov225 in use in Ukrainian airlines
The second commercial version of this a/c is due to enter service 2010.
Also missing is a proper IT system.
The C-130s that the Polish Air Force have taken delivery of are ex USAF refurbished C-130Es. As such they have an analogue avionics suite. So far the only C-130s to possess digital avionics are the J version and USAF Special Ops variants.
One thing that's missing is a warantee, so all the repairs are done at the expense of the Polish tax payer
This is because the Polish government failed, as it did with the 48 Block 52+ F-16s, to negotiate a manitenance contract as part of the procurement process. Normal practice is to include, initially, a maintenance contract until sufficient air force technicians have been trained to perform front-line maint.
One other problem is that the avionics don't work properly....
Probaly because these aircraft have yet to be fitted out in their operational configuration. Although I would add that they were flown across the pond and "handed over" to the Polish Air Force at Ramstein AFB, Germany on the 27/03/2009 and subsequently flown to Poland.
'our' Migs 29 were delivered without module to recognize alien-friend objects in radar
IFF Identification Friend or Foe. :) Handy bit of kit to have if you don't want to be shot down by your own side. ;)
48 of them I believe!
The last 3 were dielivered in Dec last year.
Robert A
19 Jul 2009
Love / Could our relationship work despite the language barrier? [34]
I found myself in the same situation with my Polish g/f. Her english has improved considerably and I'm still struggling with Polish, but we manage. We've been together 2 years :)
You'll find a way around the language barrier . . . it can be quite fun too! ;)
she only speaks basic english and i speak very little polish do you think this could work ?
I found myself in the same situation with my Polish g/f. Her english has improved considerably and I'm still struggling with Polish, but we manage. We've been together 2 years :)
You'll find a way around the language barrier . . . it can be quite fun too! ;)
Robert A
13 Jul 2009
Life / I drew a polish eagle I want your criticisms, its a rough draft for a chestattoo [2]
Welcome zeroDNT . . . I'm sure you'll find this forum quite lively & interesting. ;)
With regards to your design for a tattoo; have you thought of stylizing it. I don't know if you intend it to be just a plain "line" drawing: or will be incorporating colour too?
It is a complex design, and from a distance would like just like any other Polish Eagle. By stylizing your design, you could keep the essence of your original drawing but also make it something utterly unique. Colour would help too.
Welcome zeroDNT . . . I'm sure you'll find this forum quite lively & interesting. ;)
With regards to your design for a tattoo; have you thought of stylizing it. I don't know if you intend it to be just a plain "line" drawing: or will be incorporating colour too?
It is a complex design, and from a distance would like just like any other Polish Eagle. By stylizing your design, you could keep the essence of your original drawing but also make it something utterly unique. Colour would help too.
Robert A
2 Jul 2009
Love / Polish honey's rules and regulations [14]
Absolutely not! Keep your hands on your dosh. Laying down conditions in this way in exchange for his help is the thin end of the wedge.
Politely decline :)
Is this the basis of a mature relationship?
Absolutely not! Keep your hands on your dosh. Laying down conditions in this way in exchange for his help is the thin end of the wedge.
Politely decline :)
Robert A
30 Jun 2009
News / JEW YOUTH SHOULD CLEAN UP THEIR ACT IN POLAND [420]
Of course they are. How parents raise their children is indicative of how they behave in public!
Of course they are. How parents raise their children is indicative of how they behave in public!
Robert A
30 Jun 2009
News / JEW YOUTH SHOULD CLEAN UP THEIR ACT IN POLAND [420]
You're quite right. However, and from a different perspective, the behaviour of children is often dictated by the values that thier parents instill in their progeny.
If soldiers behave in an inappropriate way toward innocents; what values are they imparting to their brats?
In this context, Seanus wasn't off topic. Quid pro quo :)
This isn't about soldiers, Sean, it's about high school kids visiting Poland so stay on topic, please :)
You're quite right. However, and from a different perspective, the behaviour of children is often dictated by the values that thier parents instill in their progeny.
If soldiers behave in an inappropriate way toward innocents; what values are they imparting to their brats?
In this context, Seanus wasn't off topic. Quid pro quo :)
Robert A
30 Jun 2009
News / JEW YOUTH SHOULD CLEAN UP THEIR ACT IN POLAND [420]
In this instance "other structures" could be furnishings such as, tables, chairs & beds etc. That being the case, demolish is an appropriate word to use.
This legal dictionary applies to the legal system within the USA, not Poland. I would suggest that if you are going to cite a legal definition of a word. you should confine such definitions to the country to which they apply: Poland
PS By the way, here in the UK the legal definition of the word "Assault" can apply not just the physical well being of a person or persons, but to their Psychological well being also.
tearing-down of buildings and other structures
In this instance "other structures" could be furnishings such as, tables, chairs & beds etc. That being the case, demolish is an appropriate word to use.
legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Assault
This legal dictionary applies to the legal system within the USA, not Poland. I would suggest that if you are going to cite a legal definition of a word. you should confine such definitions to the country to which they apply: Poland
PS By the way, here in the UK the legal definition of the word "Assault" can apply not just the physical well being of a person or persons, but to their Psychological well being also.
Robert A
10 May 2009
News / Why Polish police officers have to look like dorks....? [43]
First time I saw anything like this, they were "extras" in a sci-fi TV series called, Blake's 7 . . . ho-hum. ;)
they all should look like this:
First time I saw anything like this, they were "extras" in a sci-fi TV series called, Blake's 7 . . . ho-hum. ;)
Robert A
26 Jan 2009
USA, Canada / Best and cheapest airline from chicago to Poland? [7]
Depends on how far in advance you want to book your flight! Most airlines & travel agents will offer some pretty good "last minute" deals. Do a google search. :)
Looking for the best deal for airfare from chicago to Poland roundtrip inthe summer
Depends on how far in advance you want to book your flight! Most airlines & travel agents will offer some pretty good "last minute" deals. Do a google search. :)