polishmeknob
11 Sep 2010
polishmeknob
10 Sep 2010
polishmeknob
10 Sep 2010
History / Poland provoked Germany to start WW2 by mobilising first [94]
Watch this. It's interesting. Richard Overy is a great writer (I Read The Dictators: Hitler's Germany, Stalin's Russia.
Watch this. It's interesting. Richard Overy is a great writer (I Read The Dictators: Hitler's Germany, Stalin's Russia.
polishmeknob
10 Sep 2010
Law / Investors/Entrepreneurs.. Steer Clear of Poland. [77]
I know! It's not going to funny.
no, it's never funny.
as I said:
zetigrek:
not funny
as I said:
zetigrek:
not funny
I know! It's not going to funny.
polishmeknob
10 Sep 2010
polishmeknob
10 Sep 2010
History / Poland provoked Germany to start WW2 by mobilising first [94]
Yeah, I don't think that Poland was the aggressor in this whole thing.
Yeah, I don't think that Poland was the aggressor in this whole thing.
polishmeknob
10 Sep 2010
Law / Investors/Entrepreneurs.. Steer Clear of Poland. [77]
[Moved from]: (Poland) got two years until investors get worried about its ability to repay Debt
I just received notice that Poland has about two years until investors get worried about its ability to repay their debt and a Greece-like crisis will happen. The problem is Polish debt outpacing Polish GDP growth.
[Moved from]: (Poland) got two years until investors get worried about its ability to repay Debt
I just received notice that Poland has about two years until investors get worried about its ability to repay their debt and a Greece-like crisis will happen. The problem is Polish debt outpacing Polish GDP growth.
polishmeknob
7 Sep 2010
Food / Longest pizza record attempt in Poland [21]
They just make long ones now? Whatever happened to round pizzas cooked by the strength of the sun (and maybe some fire pits)?
They just make long ones now? Whatever happened to round pizzas cooked by the strength of the sun (and maybe some fire pits)?
polishmeknob
6 Sep 2010
Life / WHY DO POLES USE ENGLISH WORDS IN CONVERSATION? [396]
People do the same thing in English: Ciao, hola, c'est la vie, gesundheit. It's an influx of English-language culture (music, movies) that have a big effect on the rest of the world. We like to call it "Soft Power."
People do the same thing in English: Ciao, hola, c'est la vie, gesundheit. It's an influx of English-language culture (music, movies) that have a big effect on the rest of the world. We like to call it "Soft Power."
polishmeknob
2 Sep 2010
Love / Polish citizen in the UK: I made a mistake and now she won't forgive me, help! [57]
Ooooooh, that was a mistake on her part. Bummer dude.
Ooooooh, that was a mistake on her part. Bummer dude.
polishmeknob
1 Sep 2010
Travel / Hospitality, Scenery, Food, Clean Streets: My POSITIVE experiences in Poland (!) [39]
This all sounds wonderful! The street cleanliness is a really nice part of Poland. In places like New York and Ireland, the streets a dirty, trash-strewn, and disgusting.
I disagree with a few points (namely that Kaszanka is wonderful.)
Polish beer sucks: polishmeknob.blogspot.com/2009/06/beerfest-be-not-held.html
Beyond the 'wild beauty', their homes are usually more spotless than museums. Entire apartments are usually scrubbed down once a week, and any mess or blemish is not tolerated. (Not so good for a slob like me.)
This all sounds wonderful! The street cleanliness is a really nice part of Poland. In places like New York and Ireland, the streets a dirty, trash-strewn, and disgusting.
I disagree with a few points (namely that Kaszanka is wonderful.)
Polish beer sucks: polishmeknob.blogspot.com/2009/06/beerfest-be-not-held.html
Beyond the 'wild beauty', their homes are usually more spotless than museums. Entire apartments are usually scrubbed down once a week, and any mess or blemish is not tolerated. (Not so good for a slob like me.)
polishmeknob
1 Sep 2010
Real Estate / Assets in Poland from abroad; possible to sell property without my knowledge? [11]
Why don't you just ask her?
Why don't you just ask her?
polishmeknob
1 Sep 2010
Travel / Starbucks in Wawel Castle, Krakow. Is this a joke or true? [42]
I bet it's a joke. I don't think that there will be a Starbucks there.
I bet it's a joke. I don't think that there will be a Starbucks there.
polishmeknob
29 Aug 2010
News / Global politics and consequences for Poland; Would you like to know more? [24]
Well, the EU and the euro certainly affect Poland. Things like NATO and the ISAF, WTO, shale gas finds, EuroCup 2012, the big sun storm… etc. will as well.
Well, the EU and the euro certainly affect Poland. Things like NATO and the ISAF, WTO, shale gas finds, EuroCup 2012, the big sun storm… etc. will as well.
polishmeknob
29 Aug 2010
News / Poland and Kresy being reunited? [162]
I highly doubt this will happen any time soon, but one never knows what the future will hold.
I highly doubt this will happen any time soon, but one never knows what the future will hold.
polishmeknob
21 Aug 2010
News / POLISH GAS RESERVES [40]
polishmeknob.blogspot.com/2010/08/problem-with-russia.html
That's my take on it all.
polishmeknob.blogspot.com/2010/08/problem-with-russia.html
That's my take on it all.
polishmeknob
21 Aug 2010
News / WHY DOES POLAND BUY GAS FROM RUSSIA? [105]
Because they have to. Here's my analysis (Part one of a two-part story.)
polishmeknob.blogspot.com/2010/08/problem-with-russia.html
Because they have to. Here's my analysis (Part one of a two-part story.)
polishmeknob.blogspot.com/2010/08/problem-with-russia.html
polishmeknob
20 Aug 2010
History / Was there sex in Poland during communist regime? [60]
Little known fact: behind the Iron Curtain it was a hot, non-stop fuckfest; it just didn't make it beyond the Soviet Censors. Why do you think there was an Iron Curtain to begin with (they had some modesty towards Western Europe)? Why do you think the Soviet system fell? Was it because that there were inherent flaws to the communist way? Was it because their economy was stagnating? Was it because the US was rapidly expanding their military and the Soviets just couldn't expand theirs any more? No. It was because everyone was getting busy with everyone else and no one had any time to actually produce anything or run the country.
True story.
Little known fact: behind the Iron Curtain it was a hot, non-stop fuckfest; it just didn't make it beyond the Soviet Censors. Why do you think there was an Iron Curtain to begin with (they had some modesty towards Western Europe)? Why do you think the Soviet system fell? Was it because that there were inherent flaws to the communist way? Was it because their economy was stagnating? Was it because the US was rapidly expanding their military and the Soviets just couldn't expand theirs any more? No. It was because everyone was getting busy with everyone else and no one had any time to actually produce anything or run the country.
True story.
polishmeknob
15 Aug 2010
polishmeknob
25 Jul 2010
polishmeknob
25 Jul 2010
Travel / Nice restaurants in Warsaw [30]
Merged: High-end Restaurants in Warsaw: Ever Been to Them?
Has anyone been to:
Malinowa Restaurant Le Royal Meridien Bristol
The Polish Business Roundtable Club
Kurt Scheller Academy
La Rotiserrie Restaurant in Hotel Le Regina
Ale Gloria
Ancora Restaurant
The Palace Restaurant
?
If you've ever been to them, please tell me how it was. What food was there, what was the atmosphere, how much was the bill, etc.
It'd be super cool, thanks!
Merged: High-end Restaurants in Warsaw: Ever Been to Them?
Has anyone been to:
Malinowa Restaurant Le Royal Meridien Bristol
The Polish Business Roundtable Club
Kurt Scheller Academy
La Rotiserrie Restaurant in Hotel Le Regina
Ale Gloria
Ancora Restaurant
The Palace Restaurant
?
If you've ever been to them, please tell me how it was. What food was there, what was the atmosphere, how much was the bill, etc.
It'd be super cool, thanks!
polishmeknob
23 Jul 2010
Language / How similar are Polish and Romanian languages? [75]
They are fairly different.
Romanian is a Romance language; Polish is a slavic language.
They are fairly different.
Romanian is a Romance language; Polish is a slavic language.
polishmeknob
22 Jul 2010
Polonia / Do Polish immigrants support Polish products? [8]
Poland does manufacture Dell computers and Fiats.
But beyond that, yeah I think the Polish diaspora buys Polish products when they can (vodka and beer are tops, but if they can get their hands on pottery, cheeses, kielbasy, etc. they will.)
Too bad Poland doesn't manufacture and export more expensive products
Poland does manufacture Dell computers and Fiats.
But beyond that, yeah I think the Polish diaspora buys Polish products when they can (vodka and beer are tops, but if they can get their hands on pottery, cheeses, kielbasy, etc. they will.)
polishmeknob
18 Jul 2010
Food / WHY IN POLAND PEOPLE DON'T USE ICE? [142]
Yes, this is something that has infuriated and frustrated me. All those lukewarm drinks…
Yes, this is something that has infuriated and frustrated me. All those lukewarm drinks…
polishmeknob
18 Jul 2010
Life / As EuroPride visits Warsaw - is it the start of overdue social change in Poland? (homosexuality promotion) [144]
I think that Poland will open up and it integrates further and further into the EU. Within twenty years I can see them legalizing gay marriage and such.
I think that Poland will open up and it integrates further and further into the EU. Within twenty years I can see them legalizing gay marriage and such.
polishmeknob
18 Jul 2010
UK, Ireland / The secret Polish gay men in the U.K [133]
I heard that a lot of gays and lesbians did flee Poland to go to the UK and elsewhere. Crazy stuff.
I heard that a lot of gays and lesbians did flee Poland to go to the UK and elsewhere. Crazy stuff.
polishmeknob
16 Jul 2010
Food / Polish Preserves, any recipes? [14]
Mash up the fruit. Throw in a couple of cups of sugar and boil it all.
Put the hot mass into jars and seal them with lids. Cool.
You now have jam in airtight jars!
Mash up the fruit. Throw in a couple of cups of sugar and boil it all.
Put the hot mass into jars and seal them with lids. Cool.
You now have jam in airtight jars!
polishmeknob
28 Jun 2010
News / WHY DOES POLAND BUY GAS FROM RUSSIA? [105]
Oh, those Ruskies, they wave their fingers at everyone over gas. One day, it's going to come around and bite them right in the ass.
Yeah, shale gas might be a boon for Poland, but it'll be years before there are enough wells up and running. (Plus they need to verify that there's enough to heat Polish homes.)
Oh, those Ruskies, they wave their fingers at everyone over gas. One day, it's going to come around and bite them right in the ass.
Yeah, shale gas might be a boon for Poland, but it'll be years before there are enough wells up and running. (Plus they need to verify that there's enough to heat Polish homes.)
polishmeknob
27 Jun 2010
Travel / Best Gessler Restaurant in Poland [9]
I just looked it up on the Interbutts. Apparently Magda owns it.
I'll try to hit more of them up sometime, once I get more money though.
I just looked it up on the Interbutts. Apparently Magda owns it.
I'll try to hit more of them up sometime, once I get more money though.
polishmeknob
27 Jun 2010
Life / What are the poorest regions of Poland? [15]
Eastern border lands and south-central countryside (I hear-tell.)
Eastern border lands and south-central countryside (I hear-tell.)