Krakowianka
11 Nov 2008
Krakowianka
12 Nov 2008
USA, Canada / Polish style Thanksgiving in USA [11]
I guess we have the typical american stuff, turkey, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes. But my mom makes the best stuffing ever. She uses chicken liver, ground beef, onions & celery in it.
Oh man, I'm drooling just thinking about it!
We of course have our assortment of serniki, szarlotki for desert.
I guess we have the typical american stuff, turkey, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes. But my mom makes the best stuffing ever. She uses chicken liver, ground beef, onions & celery in it.
Oh man, I'm drooling just thinking about it!
We of course have our assortment of serniki, szarlotki for desert.
Krakowianka
12 Nov 2008
Food / SALATKA JARZYNOWA [21]
in my version of the salatka, instead of apples, I add in marinated mushrooms. Delicious
in my version of the salatka, instead of apples, I add in marinated mushrooms. Delicious
Krakowianka
12 Nov 2008
USA, Canada / American Woman & Polish Man Want to Get Married-Advice for Getting to USA [16]
You signed an Affidavit of Support with the original Green Card filing, it lasts 10years. If he becomes a public charge, you are responsible for him. So technically, your responsibility to the government is far from over.
If you've gone to his interview to get the conditions lifted, knowing you aren't in a committed marriage, then you've added to the fraud yourself. You should have stated in that interview that you found out the whole thing was a fraud, he'd get denied at interview, and they would start deportation proceedings.
Your chance was at interview to tell them. Once he has a permanent green card, there's nothing you can do.
I stayed with him the 2 years because of the financial promise to the government, but my "term in hell" is almost over!!
You signed an Affidavit of Support with the original Green Card filing, it lasts 10years. If he becomes a public charge, you are responsible for him. So technically, your responsibility to the government is far from over.
If you've gone to his interview to get the conditions lifted, knowing you aren't in a committed marriage, then you've added to the fraud yourself. You should have stated in that interview that you found out the whole thing was a fraud, he'd get denied at interview, and they would start deportation proceedings.
I'm hoping I can smoothly divorce him and that US Immigration will do something about his fraud and send him back to his country.
Your chance was at interview to tell them. Once he has a permanent green card, there's nothing you can do.
Krakowianka
12 Nov 2008
USA, Canada / Polish style Thanksgiving in USA [11]
I think the most "thanksgiving" food item I wait all year for is that cranberry sauce. I don't recall every seeing it in PL.
I think the most "thanksgiving" food item I wait all year for is that cranberry sauce. I don't recall every seeing it in PL.
Krakowianka
12 Nov 2008
Food / SALATKA JARZYNOWA [21]
I buy the ready marinated ones, and just chop them up. But I have to say, by adding these in, I think it shortens the life of the salatka.
I buy the ready marinated ones, and just chop them up. But I have to say, by adding these in, I think it shortens the life of the salatka.
Krakowianka
13 Nov 2008
Krakowianka
13 Nov 2008
UK, Ireland / POLISH TEENAGER MURDERED IN UK..man convicted [28]
Absolutely the muslim should pay the price, and I say in the same fashion of being stabbed and almost beheaded like he did to the girl.
The sad part is that these young polish girls leave Poland seeking not only jobs and money, but these new "experiences" so they can call back home and say "hey, do you know what I'm out doing in the big world". Its the girls usually from villages and small towns that get lost in the big world and dont know when they've overstepped their boundaries. I'm sure she got some warnings, some threats, she disregarded and kept pursuing in the name of love, to be different, to be unlike other Polish girls. I suspect she knew the risk involved.
Absolutely the muslim should pay the price, and I say in the same fashion of being stabbed and almost beheaded like he did to the girl.
The sad part is that these young polish girls leave Poland seeking not only jobs and money, but these new "experiences" so they can call back home and say "hey, do you know what I'm out doing in the big world". Its the girls usually from villages and small towns that get lost in the big world and dont know when they've overstepped their boundaries. I'm sure she got some warnings, some threats, she disregarded and kept pursuing in the name of love, to be different, to be unlike other Polish girls. I suspect she knew the risk involved.
Krakowianka
13 Nov 2008
Life / muslim community in poland [430]
Why must Poland or any other country accept you or learn to like you? You say if someone respects you, you will give them double the respect back. Maybe you should re-read some of your posts. Calling
after people are simply replying to your posts and comments doesnt seem appropriate.
Isn't it a mystery that muslims aren't wanted or appreciated in sooo many countries, yet so many other nationalities do not face the same bias you do? Perhaps it has something to do with the way you act? So if you are demanding Poland or UK or whatever other country to change to accomodate you, perhaps you are the ones that should change and learn to live in your new surroundings and stop complaining and playing the race card.
Why must Poland or any other country accept you or learn to like you? You say if someone respects you, you will give them double the respect back. Maybe you should re-read some of your posts. Calling
very sh8t people
after people are simply replying to your posts and comments doesnt seem appropriate.
Isn't it a mystery that muslims aren't wanted or appreciated in sooo many countries, yet so many other nationalities do not face the same bias you do? Perhaps it has something to do with the way you act? So if you are demanding Poland or UK or whatever other country to change to accomodate you, perhaps you are the ones that should change and learn to live in your new surroundings and stop complaining and playing the race card.
Krakowianka
14 Nov 2008
News / Poland Needs to Shape up [43]
This is the most ridiculous list ever. You've been way too long in NY to make these statements. Go try shaping up & cleaning up how filthy NY is first before your go fixing Poland.
1. the country is predominantly Catholic, and therefore religion plays a major role. To abolish the religion, call the Vatican, dont take it up with Poland
2. america's postal system is well worked only if you believe those crazy people behind the counter are normal. They are the laziest overpaid people in the country. the dont strike like the postal carrier does in poland, but how could they, most make over $25/hr, whats there to protest.
3. Poles get serious, lets start with this post, dont waste reader time with nonsense, we'll achieve more in the world that way :)
4. Alcohol is not the reason for Poland's poor.
This is the most ridiculous list ever. You've been way too long in NY to make these statements. Go try shaping up & cleaning up how filthy NY is first before your go fixing Poland.
1. the country is predominantly Catholic, and therefore religion plays a major role. To abolish the religion, call the Vatican, dont take it up with Poland
2. america's postal system is well worked only if you believe those crazy people behind the counter are normal. They are the laziest overpaid people in the country. the dont strike like the postal carrier does in poland, but how could they, most make over $25/hr, whats there to protest.
3. Poles get serious, lets start with this post, dont waste reader time with nonsense, we'll achieve more in the world that way :)
4. Alcohol is not the reason for Poland's poor.
Krakowianka
14 Nov 2008
News / Poland Needs to Shape up [43]
No, I think you are insane. Its not my problem that you got your ass kicked by skinheads. You ran like a sissy to come on a forum with a big mouth.
Just a reminder who is stupid. To abolish a RELIGION you should take it up with the Vatican. Maybe you dont know that the Catholic religion is not really based out of Czestochowa??
You know little about Poland or its problems, and come here to post your radical bs
What are you stupid ?
Are you telling me that it is a Vatican who tell all Poles what to believe ?
Are you telling me that it is a Vatican who tell all Poles what to believe ?
No, I think you are insane. Its not my problem that you got your ass kicked by skinheads. You ran like a sissy to come on a forum with a big mouth.
1.Abolish the catholic religion
Just a reminder who is stupid. To abolish a RELIGION you should take it up with the Vatican. Maybe you dont know that the Catholic religion is not really based out of Czestochowa??
You know little about Poland or its problems, and come here to post your radical bs
Krakowianka
14 Nov 2008
Life / muslim community in poland [430]
Seems you are jealous of our TV? I'm sorry that all you see is your fellow friends blowing themselves up, instead of more fun entertaining shows.
plasma n lcd screens in the west
oceans of porn,which celebrity has had breast enlargement
Seems you are jealous of our TV? I'm sorry that all you see is your fellow friends blowing themselves up, instead of more fun entertaining shows.
Krakowianka
14 Nov 2008
Life / muslim community in poland [430]
I've arrived in neither, and perhaps you are closer to peasantry. Learn some humor.
This is what happens when Polish peasant arrive in US or UK,
I've arrived in neither, and perhaps you are closer to peasantry. Learn some humor.
Krakowianka
14 Nov 2008
Life / I need general health care - can I pay ZUS monthly for this? [8]
285zloty is a lot to pay into for such a poor system. If you'll only be needing a doctor visit here & there, wouldn't it be cheaper to just go to a private clinic and pay?
285zloty is a lot to pay into for such a poor system. If you'll only be needing a doctor visit here & there, wouldn't it be cheaper to just go to a private clinic and pay?
Krakowianka
14 Nov 2008
Life / I need general health care - can I pay ZUS monthly for this? [8]
That is surprising, I didn't know the care in England was worse. My aunt in PL had a head tumor and waited 3-4 months for an MRI. Caring people with lack of funds & equipment.
heart bypass in Poland, waiting time was 1 week, in England I would be looking at 6 months
That is surprising, I didn't know the care in England was worse. My aunt in PL had a head tumor and waited 3-4 months for an MRI. Caring people with lack of funds & equipment.
Krakowianka
14 Nov 2008
News / Poland Needs to Shape up [43]
That is your opinion, not fact. There wouldn't be holy wars going on if people were thinking God wasn't real.
People are becoming less religious because they are lazy. They don't go to church because they dont want to follow the all the rules, they just want to follow some of them. Its not that people don't believe in God.
people are getting smarter and finally realizing that god isn't real.
That is your opinion, not fact. There wouldn't be holy wars going on if people were thinking God wasn't real.
People are becoming less religious because they are lazy. They don't go to church because they dont want to follow the all the rules, they just want to follow some of them. Its not that people don't believe in God.
Krakowianka
14 Nov 2008
News / Poland Needs to Shape up [43]
from its government, not its religion.
If you are so patriotic, why don't you start your work of change right in the heart of it, and not some NY/NJ suburb?
“It is the responsibility of the patriot to protect his country from its government.”
from its government, not its religion.
If you are so patriotic, why don't you start your work of change right in the heart of it, and not some NY/NJ suburb?
Krakowianka
14 Nov 2008
News / Poland Needs to Shape up [43]
I think you should hop on the next LOT flight and start walking around Warsaw and giving other Poles the same lines you've been rattling here. We'll see how much change you can do. Be brave, have faith, lol
I think you should hop on the next LOT flight and start walking around Warsaw and giving other Poles the same lines you've been rattling here. We'll see how much change you can do. Be brave, have faith, lol
Krakowianka
14 Nov 2008
Genealogy / 20 y/o female (pics & summary) trying to clarify my polish heritage [26]
How did you find this out?
There are 2 poeple in Poland named Francz
How did you find this out?
Krakowianka
17 Nov 2008
Real Estate / Construction (Poland Vrs where you are from) [66]
My dad is in the process of buidling a home in PL, so I can clearly see the differences between the US.
First of, homes in the US are built much much faster. Within 3 months, you have a whole brick home, with roof and entire interior finished, ready to move in. In Poland the whole process drags, especially if you are shelling out cash to bribe people to get stuff done quicker in terms of paperwork/permits, or just construction wise.
I'm sure some of it is due to the fact that homes built in Poland are built to last a million years, much sturdier, all concrete. It seems they are built to withstand a war, not just time. In the US, most of our homes are built on wood frames, then the outside is either siding, or brick stones for decoration. No stucco or "tynkowanie" like in Poland.
The US homes are easier to change if you want to add a room addition to the house, or change some layout feature. But PL houses have all concrete walls, so you would have to do massive teardowns and likely unrealistic to do, if you want to say add another bathroom. Its like whatever the house is built as, that's the way its to stay. US houses seem more flex in this matter.
As for finishing touches, all US homes have the interior finished (and must by law in order for you to gain an occupancy permit). While in Poland some people finish one level, and the 2nd floor is just the concrete slab. Or they build as they go... they move in and live in 2 rooms while finishing the building of the rest of their home which sometimes lasts 5+ years.
My dad is in the process of buidling a home in PL, so I can clearly see the differences between the US.
First of, homes in the US are built much much faster. Within 3 months, you have a whole brick home, with roof and entire interior finished, ready to move in. In Poland the whole process drags, especially if you are shelling out cash to bribe people to get stuff done quicker in terms of paperwork/permits, or just construction wise.
I'm sure some of it is due to the fact that homes built in Poland are built to last a million years, much sturdier, all concrete. It seems they are built to withstand a war, not just time. In the US, most of our homes are built on wood frames, then the outside is either siding, or brick stones for decoration. No stucco or "tynkowanie" like in Poland.
The US homes are easier to change if you want to add a room addition to the house, or change some layout feature. But PL houses have all concrete walls, so you would have to do massive teardowns and likely unrealistic to do, if you want to say add another bathroom. Its like whatever the house is built as, that's the way its to stay. US houses seem more flex in this matter.
As for finishing touches, all US homes have the interior finished (and must by law in order for you to gain an occupancy permit). While in Poland some people finish one level, and the 2nd floor is just the concrete slab. Or they build as they go... they move in and live in 2 rooms while finishing the building of the rest of their home which sometimes lasts 5+ years.
Krakowianka
17 Nov 2008
Life / COMAPRING POLAND PRICES WITH PRICES OF OTHER COUNTRIES [10]
I think that's because you are comparing the housing market of Florida. But not everywhere is it cheaper than Poland.
Comparative prices in Florida, USA
currently in the States, housing and clothing are cheaper than in Poland!
I think that's because you are comparing the housing market of Florida. But not everywhere is it cheaper than Poland.
Krakowianka
17 Nov 2008
Genealogy / Help with the name "Littman". [4]
Some jews switched religions not to face persecution, so just because she's roman catholic, the grandparents, or great grandparents could have been jewish. Do your research, try finding baptismal records.
The last name is Littman which to me sounds jewish!My mom said no that theyre roman catholic.
Some jews switched religions not to face persecution, so just because she's roman catholic, the grandparents, or great grandparents could have been jewish. Do your research, try finding baptismal records.
Krakowianka
18 Nov 2008
News / Captain of hijacked tanker is Polish [71]
People underestimate these pirates, thinking its something that is read in books. In reality, the captain is armed to protect the ship, and even authorized to give some money to pirates to ensure the safety of the crew & contents. The pirates are becoming more skilled, and demanding enormous amounts.
The Arabian Sea & Gulf of Aden are particular targets, as most ships use the route to the Suez canal.
People underestimate these pirates, thinking its something that is read in books. In reality, the captain is armed to protect the ship, and even authorized to give some money to pirates to ensure the safety of the crew & contents. The pirates are becoming more skilled, and demanding enormous amounts.
The Arabian Sea & Gulf of Aden are particular targets, as most ships use the route to the Suez canal.
Krakowianka
18 Nov 2008
News / Captain of hijacked tanker is Polish [71]
I agree. But you don't see the US sending their army to protect those waters from pirates, now do we ;)
I agree. But you don't see the US sending their army to protect those waters from pirates, now do we ;)
Krakowianka
18 Nov 2008
News / Captain of hijacked tanker is Polish [71]
They should have shooting orders. As soon as a captain spots one, he should shoot the heck out of it. A couple of these sessions and the pirates wouldnt be approaching ships.
The patroling ships are very very few & far between. And they are so large that they can't go help any other ship in need. They are like a scarecrow in the field.
They should have shooting orders. As soon as a captain spots one, he should shoot the heck out of it. A couple of these sessions and the pirates wouldnt be approaching ships.
The patroling ships are very very few & far between. And they are so large that they can't go help any other ship in need. They are like a scarecrow in the field.
Krakowianka
18 Nov 2008
News / Captain of hijacked tanker is Polish [71]
So what would you call them? Peacekeepers trying to get action?
I don't think they are terrorists.
So what would you call them? Peacekeepers trying to get action?
Krakowianka
19 Nov 2008
News / Captain of hijacked tanker is Polish [71]
I agree. Most of the ship owners are quite cheap and only think of the economical impact on them. The cargo is insured so they dont care if it get seized, the crew... well they are replaceable. They real only worry would be to get their ship back in the end. I dont know if there is pirate insurance? lol
Because these ships, even though they are labeled as sailing under a particular country flag, arent really from there. So the ones getting caught in their waters are really foreign, and the middle east countries could care less. Lots of cargo companies are set up in africa/middle east for tax shelters.
I know several Polish cargo companies are set up in Liberia, only for tax benefits, while the crew is 75% Polish, rest Philipino.
The problems lie in the lack of significant action by the ship owners
I agree. Most of the ship owners are quite cheap and only think of the economical impact on them. The cargo is insured so they dont care if it get seized, the crew... well they are replaceable. They real only worry would be to get their ship back in the end. I dont know if there is pirate insurance? lol
Wonder why the Saudis and other mid-east countries there aren't doing much
Because these ships, even though they are labeled as sailing under a particular country flag, arent really from there. So the ones getting caught in their waters are really foreign, and the middle east countries could care less. Lots of cargo companies are set up in africa/middle east for tax shelters.
I know several Polish cargo companies are set up in Liberia, only for tax benefits, while the crew is 75% Polish, rest Philipino.
Krakowianka
19 Nov 2008
UK, Ireland / Working as an au-pair in UK and leaving the host family. Is it legal? [60]
Did you read what you had posted? Au pairs are required to file income taxes & pay. The only thing is they are not "required" to withhold income on a weekly basis like normal tax payers, and may be exempt from paying SS & medicare tax. But they still must pay Income Tax like everyone else.
"au pair wages are includible in the gross income of the recipients, and au pairs are required to file U.S. individual income tax returns"
They don't pay, only if they are cheating the system.
Au pair is a fancy word for nanny to me. Being paid under the table is just that, tax evasion. Whether the person decides to admit it or not is their problem. But this field is not tax-exempt.
America's favorite, IRS
that's about the US and i don't know about the UK...
that's about the US and i don't know about the UK...
Did you read what you had posted? Au pairs are required to file income taxes & pay. The only thing is they are not "required" to withhold income on a weekly basis like normal tax payers, and may be exempt from paying SS & medicare tax. But they still must pay Income Tax like everyone else.
"au pair wages are includible in the gross income of the recipients, and au pairs are required to file U.S. individual income tax returns"
au-pairs don't pay tax... that's in every country...
They don't pay, only if they are cheating the system.
Au pair is a fancy word for nanny to me. Being paid under the table is just that, tax evasion. Whether the person decides to admit it or not is their problem. But this field is not tax-exempt.
Krakowianka
19 Nov 2008
UK, Ireland / Working as an au-pair in UK and leaving the host family. Is it legal? [60]
No, its not true. Even in the IRS link that Polishgirl provided it stated that au-pairs must file & pay income taxes.
I think what she may be referring to, is that in every country there are those au-pairs who feel they that since they are paid on the side, they shouldn't pay tax. Which is wrong.
No, its not true. Even in the IRS link that Polishgirl provided it stated that au-pairs must file & pay income taxes.
I think what she may be referring to, is that in every country there are those au-pairs who feel they that since they are paid on the side, they shouldn't pay tax. Which is wrong.
Krakowianka
19 Nov 2008
News / Captain of hijacked tanker is Polish [71]
A well known German cargo liner allows the captain to be armed, my source is a chief on the ship.
A well known German cargo liner allows the captain to be armed, my source is a chief on the ship.