Piorun
31 May 2008
Piorun
31 May 2008
History / "Poland's Concentration Camp" ?? [570]
I’m not at all interested in the conclusion of the author or the politics involved when reading such accounts but rather how people manage to cope with hardship of life. War time stories are of particular interest to me because they represent the extremes of what life can throw at you. Being the accounts of a common soldier or a civilian it gives a small insight to their thoughts, feelings and state of mind at that particular situation and how they manage to deal with it. Since I’m not familiar with authors’ style of writing I was hoping you would give me a bit more insight. The more actual quotes in the book, the better. If you could elaborate a bit more from this perspective I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks
I’m not at all interested in the conclusion of the author or the politics involved when reading such accounts but rather how people manage to cope with hardship of life. War time stories are of particular interest to me because they represent the extremes of what life can throw at you. Being the accounts of a common soldier or a civilian it gives a small insight to their thoughts, feelings and state of mind at that particular situation and how they manage to deal with it. Since I’m not familiar with authors’ style of writing I was hoping you would give me a bit more insight. The more actual quotes in the book, the better. If you could elaborate a bit more from this perspective I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks
Piorun
30 May 2008
History / "Poland's Concentration Camp" ?? [570]
A trick question? Not at all. I think you wrote couple of human interest articles about polish migrant workers. One of them was about people from Siemiatycze traveling to Belgium in search of illegal work before Poland joined EU, so I thought you might have been involved in that project. If so I would like to know if it’s worth reading.
A trick question? Not at all. I think you wrote couple of human interest articles about polish migrant workers. One of them was about people from Siemiatycze traveling to Belgium in search of illegal work before Poland joined EU, so I thought you might have been involved in that project. If so I would like to know if it’s worth reading.
Piorun
30 May 2008
History / "Poland's Concentration Camp" ?? [570]
Soros? I don’t think so! Their weekly publication reaches 7000 subscribers and it’s distributed as PDF in email and the print version is no longer around. With such a views and great minds at work as Harry somehow I’m not surprised. And cyg are you Cygielski? one of the Translators of The Last Eyewitnesses, Volume 2 : The Children of the Holocaust Speak.
Your newspaper is most likely on the payroll of George Soros
Soros? I don’t think so! Their weekly publication reaches 7000 subscribers and it’s distributed as PDF in email and the print version is no longer around. With such a views and great minds at work as Harry somehow I’m not surprised. And cyg are you Cygielski? one of the Translators of The Last Eyewitnesses, Volume 2 : The Children of the Holocaust Speak.
Piorun
15 Apr 2008
History / Kosciuszko Squadron - why don't they bring it back? [45]
The dog "Misia", mascot of the 303 squadron, sitting on a Spitfire.
Flt Lt Jan Zumbach (303 'Polish' Sqn) with his Mk V
Cdr Stefan Witorzenc (OC 1st Polish Fighter Wing)
The dog "Misia", mascot of the 303 squadron, sitting on a Spitfire.
Flt Lt Jan Zumbach (303 'Polish' Sqn) with his Mk V
Cdr Stefan Witorzenc (OC 1st Polish Fighter Wing)
Piorun
3 Apr 2008
History / "SOLIDARNOŚĆ" is just a word for Polish people? [47]
Would you please. I’m looking for it on you tube as we speak.
i could even sing it for you
Would you please. I’m looking for it on you tube as we speak.
Piorun
3 Apr 2008
History / "SOLIDARNOŚĆ" is just a word for Polish people? [47]
It’s not just a song. I guess isthatu2 can explain better even though he’s not Polish. I see he already did.
i learnt this at school, it's a song right?
It’s not just a song. I guess isthatu2 can explain better even though he’s not Polish. I see he already did.
Piorun
3 Apr 2008
History / "SOLIDARNOŚĆ" is just a word for Polish people? [47]
Yes you did.
why I am wearing what I am in the photograph.
Yes you did.
Piorun
3 Apr 2008
History / "SOLIDARNOŚĆ" is just a word for Polish people? [47]
Much much better.
there,is that better?
Much much better.
Piorun
3 Apr 2008
History / "SOLIDARNOŚĆ" is just a word for Polish people? [47]
To the rotten fascist scum
We'll drive a bullet into the forehead,
For the rabble of humanity
We'll knock together a solid casket!
WTF are you rambling about? This polish uniform doesn’t suit you.
Anyway it's a text from Svyashchennaya Voyna.
To the rotten fascist scum
We'll drive a bullet into the forehead,
For the rabble of humanity
We'll knock together a solid casket!
WTF are you rambling about? This polish uniform doesn’t suit you.
Anyway it's a text from Svyashchennaya Voyna.
Piorun
1 Apr 2008
News / Polar bear attack - a Polish guy survived [38]
Polar bear story is OK, but this amazing discovery story is great for 04/01.
youtu.be/23qDl1aH9l4 Penguins
Polar bear story is OK, but this amazing discovery story is great for 04/01.
youtu.be/23qDl1aH9l4 Penguins
Piorun
31 Mar 2008
UK, Ireland / I have concerns over the British immigration policy so I wrote to my MP. [126]
Russians and others claimed them as their own statistics, as they were fighting under the leadership of their armies.
An example how friendly Russians could be, they LOVE you to death.
Especially the ones that died in “Siberian Health Spas” where even the best Russian physicians could not prevent it. (Now that’s Oxymoron) But I guess it’s rational to a Russian.
In actual fact, very few Poles died in active service in World War 2.
Russians and others claimed them as their own statistics, as they were fighting under the leadership of their armies.
A few died from 'friendly fire' as the Russians had to fight their way westwards through Warsaw towards Berlin
An example how friendly Russians could be, they LOVE you to death.
most died from natural causes in the labour camps from dysentery and other common diseases.
Especially the ones that died in “Siberian Health Spas” where even the best Russian physicians could not prevent it. (Now that’s Oxymoron) But I guess it’s rational to a Russian.
Piorun
29 Mar 2008
UK, Ireland / I have concerns over the British immigration policy so I wrote to my MP. [126]
It’s a common trait to all governments no matter where you live.
The effect on government is a totally different matter.
It’s a common trait to all governments no matter where you live.
Piorun
29 Mar 2008
UK, Ireland / I have concerns over the British immigration policy so I wrote to my MP. [126]
I see you have decided to take my advice. Good for you. PM a copy here Mr. H THX.
Just curies what was said, and hope they will at least have decency to respond to your correspondence.
I hope that those who will have read any of my previous posts would know that I'm not a mud slinging, axe grinding xenophobe. I'm just an average bloke.
I see you have decided to take my advice. Good for you. PM a copy here Mr. H THX.
Just curies what was said, and hope they will at least have decency to respond to your correspondence.
Piorun
28 Mar 2008
UK, Ireland / Poland national team cricketers required in Wales! [6]
Do we even know how to play Cricket?
Do we even know how to play Cricket?
Piorun
5 Feb 2008
News / 10,000 ISRAELIS READY TO CLAIM FOR POLISH CITIZENSHIP AND POLISH LAND! [628]
Look at the map and see for yourself how many refugee camps are located on lands controlled by Israel.
Palestinian Arabs who fled or were forced out of their homes during the fighting.
Estimates vary from about 520,000 (Israeli sources) to 726,000 (UN sources) to over 800,000 (Arab sources)
Following the Six Day War, In 1967 Israel occupied the additional 22 percent of Palestine that had eluded it in 1948, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. It also occupied parts of Egypt (which since were returned) and Syria (which remain under occupation). Yet Israel has not set up an independent Palestinian state, but Israel exercised full or partial control over 97 percent of the West Bank and 40 percent of the Gaza Strip, while the Palestinian Authority (PA), established in 1994 pursuant to the Oslo Accords, had full control over the rest.
The original population of what is now Israel was 95 percent Muslim and Christian. And yet, Muslim and Christian refugees are not being allowed to return to their homes in the current "Jewish state." Israeli peace negotiators refuse to even discuss the possibility of applying this UN guaranteed right. Why? Because that brings us back to the original issue, claiming their property confiscated by the Israel.
The Arab countries, and the UN are responsible for letting them fester in refugee camps for 60 years without doing a thing to solve the problem.
Look at the map and see for yourself how many refugee camps are located on lands controlled by Israel.
In addition to those who fled Israeli territory, about 100,000 Arabs in Israel were displaced from their own villages. Many left willingly and were assured that the eviction was a temporary security measure. In particular, the residents of Ikrit and Birim have been trying to return to their villages along the Lebanese border since 1948, but have not been allowed to do so despite repeated rulings of the Israeli supreme court.
Other arabs were driven out in the fighting (not 700,000)
Palestinian Arabs who fled or were forced out of their homes during the fighting.
Estimates vary from about 520,000 (Israeli sources) to 726,000 (UN sources) to over 800,000 (Arab sources)
The Arab countries are responsible for not letting the palestinians set up an independent state during the 19 years they controlled the west bank and gaza.
Following the Six Day War, In 1967 Israel occupied the additional 22 percent of Palestine that had eluded it in 1948, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. It also occupied parts of Egypt (which since were returned) and Syria (which remain under occupation). Yet Israel has not set up an independent Palestinian state, but Israel exercised full or partial control over 97 percent of the West Bank and 40 percent of the Gaza Strip, while the Palestinian Authority (PA), established in 1994 pursuant to the Oslo Accords, had full control over the rest.
The palestinians are responsible for rejecting the partition and starting a war and creating their own refugee problem.
The original population of what is now Israel was 95 percent Muslim and Christian. And yet, Muslim and Christian refugees are not being allowed to return to their homes in the current "Jewish state." Israeli peace negotiators refuse to even discuss the possibility of applying this UN guaranteed right. Why? Because that brings us back to the original issue, claiming their property confiscated by the Israel.
Piorun
13 Dec 2007
Food / Why carp for Polish Christmas? [157]
Before Christianity adopted the fish symbol, it was known by pagans as "the Great Mother", and "womb". Its link to fertility, birth, and the natural force of women was acknowledged also by the Celts, as well as pagan cultures throughout northern Europe. In certain non-Christian beliefs the fish also has been identified with reincarnation and the life force. In pagan beliefs, Ichthys was the offspring of the ancient Sea goddess Atargatis, and was known in various mythic systems as Tirgata, Aphrodite, Pelagia, or Delphine. Greeks, Romans, and many other pagans used the fish symbol before Christians. Hence the fish, unlike, say, the cross, attracted little suspicion, making it a perfect secret symbol for persecuted believers. So the early Christians made practical use of this symbol for practical convenience. So yes it was adapted by Christianity. But it has nothing to do with the age of pisces. Just because pisces is represented by the symbol of fish it has nothing to do with Christianity. So get your facts strait.
no - just aware of the facts
Before Christianity adopted the fish symbol, it was known by pagans as "the Great Mother", and "womb". Its link to fertility, birth, and the natural force of women was acknowledged also by the Celts, as well as pagan cultures throughout northern Europe. In certain non-Christian beliefs the fish also has been identified with reincarnation and the life force. In pagan beliefs, Ichthys was the offspring of the ancient Sea goddess Atargatis, and was known in various mythic systems as Tirgata, Aphrodite, Pelagia, or Delphine. Greeks, Romans, and many other pagans used the fish symbol before Christians. Hence the fish, unlike, say, the cross, attracted little suspicion, making it a perfect secret symbol for persecuted believers. So the early Christians made practical use of this symbol for practical convenience. So yes it was adapted by Christianity. But it has nothing to do with the age of pisces. Just because pisces is represented by the symbol of fish it has nothing to do with Christianity. So get your facts strait.
Piorun
13 Dec 2007
Food / Why carp for Polish Christmas? [157]
In modern times, the fish outline symbol is experiencing a comeback. It is commonly seen in the form of a bumper sticker or casting mounted on the trunk lids of cars. The body of the symbol may be empty, or may contain a name ("Jesus" or "ICTUS"). This has inspired some Secularists, Atheists and promoters of the theory of evolution to mimic the Christian fish symbol with one of their own. It usually has "DARWIN" in the body of the fish, and little legs underneath. This has prompted "fish wars" between supporters of the secular and religious symbols.
But I see you're supporter of the new age movement.
In modern times, the fish outline symbol is experiencing a comeback. It is commonly seen in the form of a bumper sticker or casting mounted on the trunk lids of cars. The body of the symbol may be empty, or may contain a name ("Jesus" or "ICTUS"). This has inspired some Secularists, Atheists and promoters of the theory of evolution to mimic the Christian fish symbol with one of their own. It usually has "DARWIN" in the body of the fish, and little legs underneath. This has prompted "fish wars" between supporters of the secular and religious symbols.
But I see you're supporter of the new age movement.
Piorun
13 Dec 2007
Food / Why carp for Polish Christmas? [157]
Since Christmas Eve is technically a Lent (although abolished by Vatican few years ago) Fish is a must have dish. Fish is also an ancient symbol of Christ and Christianity. Although there are many fish dishes served on Christmas Eve the most common fish dish in Poland these days is Carp. There are many reasons for the popularity of carp. The carp inhabits standing and running fresh waters. For the first time the species was domesticated in China in the V c. BC. In Poland carp husbandry dates back to at least mid XII c. The earliest mentions of carp in the Zator Region date from the XIII c. The carp culturing centre situated here has been one of the most important of its kind in Poland since the middle ages. The flavor value of the Zator carp was appreciated by Polish kings, who were importing it onto their tables for years. In 1508 the Principalities of Oświęcim and Zator supplied the court of Sigismund I the Old with several dozen tonnes of the fish. The watercourses supplying water to the ponds were then a subject of many wrangles. In 1513, in a feud over water supplying ponds in Laskowa, Wawrzyniec Myszkowski, the castellan of Oświęcim, killed Prince of Zator, Janusz. As a result of this murder, the Principality of Zator was incorporated into Poland. Carps cultured by Adolf Gasch from Kaniów near Czechowice gained fame at the Berlin agricultural exhibition in 1880. Since then they have been called Galician carps - from the German name: "galizische Karpfen-Race"). This Carp is a must have fish dish on Christmas Eve. Given the history of carp in Poland carp is considered a fish fit for Kings. And as this poem shows carp and other variety of fish have been a traditional dish on Christmas Eve.
Did you know that some Poles keep one or two scales from the carp that was slathered for Christmas Eve in their wallet as it supposed to bring good fortune?
Why carp for Christmas?
Since Christmas Eve is technically a Lent (although abolished by Vatican few years ago) Fish is a must have dish. Fish is also an ancient symbol of Christ and Christianity. Although there are many fish dishes served on Christmas Eve the most common fish dish in Poland these days is Carp. There are many reasons for the popularity of carp. The carp inhabits standing and running fresh waters. For the first time the species was domesticated in China in the V c. BC. In Poland carp husbandry dates back to at least mid XII c. The earliest mentions of carp in the Zator Region date from the XIII c. The carp culturing centre situated here has been one of the most important of its kind in Poland since the middle ages. The flavor value of the Zator carp was appreciated by Polish kings, who were importing it onto their tables for years. In 1508 the Principalities of Oświęcim and Zator supplied the court of Sigismund I the Old with several dozen tonnes of the fish. The watercourses supplying water to the ponds were then a subject of many wrangles. In 1513, in a feud over water supplying ponds in Laskowa, Wawrzyniec Myszkowski, the castellan of Oświęcim, killed Prince of Zator, Janusz. As a result of this murder, the Principality of Zator was incorporated into Poland. Carps cultured by Adolf Gasch from Kaniów near Czechowice gained fame at the Berlin agricultural exhibition in 1880. Since then they have been called Galician carps - from the German name: "galizische Karpfen-Race"). This Carp is a must have fish dish on Christmas Eve. Given the history of carp in Poland carp is considered a fish fit for Kings. And as this poem shows carp and other variety of fish have been a traditional dish on Christmas Eve.
Did you know that some Poles keep one or two scales from the carp that was slathered for Christmas Eve in their wallet as it supposed to bring good fortune?
Piorun
30 Nov 2007
Food / What's your favorite Polish beer? [870]
Harnas Piast both OK
Does anyone know what happened to Okocim Zagloba?
I haven’t seen it for a while in a store, so I asked manager. He said that it’s not produced anymore.
Is that true?
I found 2 new Polish beers today Harnas and Piast has anyone tried these?
Harnas Piast both OK
Does anyone know what happened to Okocim Zagloba?
I haven’t seen it for a while in a store, so I asked manager. He said that it’s not produced anymore.
Is that true?
Piorun
15 Nov 2007
Genealogy / Polish Tatar People and Names. [8]
Here's a link to the Polish Tatar's web page.
Very interesting. Everything - history to traditional dishes.
They even have a forum, so maybe someone can help you there.
tatarzy.tkb.pl
Here's a link to the Polish Tatar's web page.
Very interesting. Everything - history to traditional dishes.
They even have a forum, so maybe someone can help you there.
tatarzy.tkb.pl