SeanBM
23 May 2010
Life / Apple v IBM computers in Poland [37]
I know what apples taste like, what do IBM computers taste like?
I know what apples taste like, what do IBM computers taste like?
SeanBM
23 May 2010
News / Polish Policeman shoots down a foreigner in Warsaw [300]
6 policemen were wounded quite badly, including the policeman whose gun went off (I say went off because if there was a struggle for the gun, well then we don't know exactly who did what).
32 people were arrested because they threw stones, chairs and anything at hand, at the police, it was a riot.
The guy who was shot had been to prison in Poland before this and legged it when the cops showed up, so they pursued him, got him to the ground, all hell broke loose with a riot, the guy was shot while trying to get the policeman's gun. And then the police couldn't get to the shot man to help him because of the riot.
Is my understanding of what the various newspapers say.
As I understand it, loads of ppl started throwing stuff at the police. I would call that making wrong decisions, wouldn't you?
6 policemen were wounded quite badly, including the policeman whose gun went off (I say went off because if there was a struggle for the gun, well then we don't know exactly who did what).
32 people were arrested because they threw stones, chairs and anything at hand, at the police, it was a riot.
The guy who was shot had been to prison in Poland before this and legged it when the cops showed up, so they pursued him, got him to the ground, all hell broke loose with a riot, the guy was shot while trying to get the policeman's gun. And then the police couldn't get to the shot man to help him because of the riot.
Is my understanding of what the various newspapers say.
SeanBM
23 May 2010
News / Polish Policeman shoots down a foreigner in Warsaw [300]
Yeah, that's why I said perhaps I am misunderstanding you, it didn't sound like you :)
Yeah, I kind of just skimmed over this thread at the beginning and I think a lot of things were already sent to random thread.
Yeah, that's why I said perhaps I am misunderstanding you, it didn't sound like you :)
Btw, those comments I was referring to were removed in an earlier stage, so you couldn't have read them.
Yeah, I kind of just skimmed over this thread at the beginning and I think a lot of things were already sent to random thread.
SeanBM
23 May 2010
News / Polish Policeman shoots down a foreigner in Warsaw [300]
Perhaps I am misunderstanding you but WTF?
You want to bash people because other people are bashed? that's just silly.
By the accounts I have read in the newspaper, a guy ran from the police, they tried to arrest him, a riot broke out in the mean time, the guy tried to get the policeman's gun and got shot.
It has nothing to do with bashing anyone, in my honest opinion.
Agreed, but so far your posts read like the police are guilty of a crime and with the information we have so far from the various newspapers, it reads like they were doing their job.
I actually have to go with Harry on this one; there is such an incredible amount of "black bashing" on this and other threads that it only seems fair that the whites get a share of their own cake.
Perhaps I am misunderstanding you but WTF?
You want to bash people because other people are bashed? that's just silly.
By the accounts I have read in the newspaper, a guy ran from the police, they tried to arrest him, a riot broke out in the mean time, the guy tried to get the policeman's gun and got shot.
It has nothing to do with bashing anyone, in my honest opinion.
When the police are trying to cover their backs, the likelyhood of lies increases exponentially.
Agreed, but so far your posts read like the police are guilty of a crime and with the information we have so far from the various newspapers, it reads like they were doing their job.
SeanBM
23 May 2010
News / Polish Policeman shoots down a foreigner in Warsaw [300]
I know that police do lie to cover their arses like Ian Tomlinson and Jean Charles de Menezes.
But that doesn't mean everything is a lie.
In one report, the other read like a fact.
unneccessarily arrested and kept in the cells overnight because the arresting officers wanted to go off shift
I know that police do lie to cover their arses like Ian Tomlinson and Jean Charles de Menezes.
But that doesn't mean everything is a lie.
Remember the witnesses cast some doubt on that.
In one report, the other read like a fact.
SeanBM
23 May 2010
News / Polish Policeman shoots down a foreigner in Warsaw [300]
Where are you getting that idea from?
I see he ran away from the police, they ran after him, he was thrown to the ground, the policeman tried to handcuff him and the guy went for the policeman's gun, in the struggle he got shot.
What do you see?
and if he was indeed shot while running away they will probably do so again.
Where are you getting that idea from?
I see he ran away from the police, they ran after him, he was thrown to the ground, the policeman tried to handcuff him and the guy went for the policeman's gun, in the struggle he got shot.
What do you see?
SeanBM
23 May 2010
News / Polish Policeman shoots down a foreigner in Warsaw [300]
Nigerian trader lost his life
In the vicinity of the Decade Stadium police while trying to control were attacked by a group of black men
The incident took place at the entrance station. According to preliminary findings, a group of police officers from criminal division inspection conducted at the bazaar. The officers approached the few blacks men to their present ID. Then there was a struggle.
- The police met with a very high aggression. Large enough that the officers came to throw various objects. We also know that there was an attempt to break weapons officer. Then a shot was fired - said a spokesman for the National Police Headquarters.
I think that's a yes.
are we sure that the cop who fought over the weapon was actually the one who fired the fatal shot.
When one of the dealers wanted to snatch a police officer's gun, he shot the assailant. The young man was killed on the spot.
Nigerian trader lost his life
In the vicinity of the Decade Stadium police while trying to control were attacked by a group of black men
The incident took place at the entrance station. According to preliminary findings, a group of police officers from criminal division inspection conducted at the bazaar. The officers approached the few blacks men to their present ID. Then there was a struggle.
- The police met with a very high aggression. Large enough that the officers came to throw various objects. We also know that there was an attempt to break weapons officer. Then a shot was fired - said a spokesman for the National Police Headquarters.
I think that's a yes.
SeanBM
23 May 2010
News / Polish Policeman shoots down a foreigner in Warsaw [300]
Doesn't seem so speculative any more.
We also know that there was an attempt to grab the officer's weapon.
Doesn't seem so speculative any more.
SeanBM
23 May 2010
News / Polish Policeman shoots down a foreigner in Warsaw [300]
it reads like, they ran after him, wrestled him to the ground and while the police man was trying to put on the handcuffs, the assailant went for the gun and in the struggle a gunshot was fired and the assailant was dead.
Perhaps I am incorrect but I am sure someone will point it out if I am...no doubt.
It was supposed to be a routine check traffickers in the area of construction of the National Stadium in Warsaw. However, the visit was a police patrol ended in riots , shooting and death of one person. Killed 36 -year-old Nigerian who tried to escape the uniformed . At least six policemen were wounded.
How PAP spokesman said police chief Mariusz Sokolowski , while shares were injured at least six policemen. One of the weapons probably shot was Nigerian , was taken to hospital .
its easy to simply lunge at a man standing a meter away.
it reads like, they ran after him, wrestled him to the ground and while the police man was trying to put on the handcuffs, the assailant went for the gun and in the struggle a gunshot was fired and the assailant was dead.
Perhaps I am incorrect but I am sure someone will point it out if I am...no doubt.
It was supposed to be a routine check traffickers in the area of construction of the National Stadium in Warsaw. However, the visit was a police patrol ended in riots , shooting and death of one person. Killed 36 -year-old Nigerian who tried to escape the uniformed . At least six policemen were wounded.
How PAP spokesman said police chief Mariusz Sokolowski , while shares were injured at least six policemen. One of the weapons probably shot was Nigerian , was taken to hospital .
SeanBM
23 May 2010
News / Polish Policeman shoots down a foreigner in Warsaw [300]
What if he is not hiding? what if the witnesses are correct?
Perhaps I am misunderstanding you but you make it sound like the police officer is guilty of a crime.
Let's hope the killer is brought to justice and isn't just allowed to hide behind his badge.
What if he is not hiding? what if the witnesses are correct?
Perhaps I am misunderstanding you but you make it sound like the police officer is guilty of a crime.
SeanBM
23 May 2010
News / Polish Policeman shoots down a foreigner in Warsaw [300]
That is the scary part, if they assailant got the gun from the policeman, it is not as if he'd just hand it back without a struggle, is it?
There is no country in the world where trying to get a gun from an armed officer is in any way acceptable.
It is unfortunate that someone had to die but if the witnesses are correct, it is better that it was the assailant than the policeman or a civilian.
after he retrieved the gun from the assailant
That is the scary part, if they assailant got the gun from the policeman, it is not as if he'd just hand it back without a struggle, is it?
There is no country in the world where trying to get a gun from an armed officer is in any way acceptable.
It is unfortunate that someone had to die but if the witnesses are correct, it is better that it was the assailant than the policeman or a civilian.
SeanBM
23 May 2010
News / Polish Policeman shoots down a foreigner in Warsaw [300]
If it is confirmed that the guy tried to get the police man's gun, well then, of course that must be prevent by whatever means possible.
It was supposed to be a routine check traffickers in the area of construction of the National Stadium in Warsaw. However, the visit was a police patrol ended in riots , shooting and death of one person. Killed 36 -year-old Nigerian who tried to escape the uniformed . At least six policemen were wounded.
"Witnesses say he tried to snatch the weapon. A shot accrued, it turned out to be fatal - Sokolowski stressed.
If it is confirmed that the guy tried to get the police man's gun, well then, of course that must be prevent by whatever means possible.
It was supposed to be a routine check traffickers in the area of construction of the National Stadium in Warsaw. However, the visit was a police patrol ended in riots , shooting and death of one person. Killed 36 -year-old Nigerian who tried to escape the uniformed . At least six policemen were wounded.
SeanBM
23 May 2010
News / Polish Policeman shoots down a foreigner in Warsaw [300]
I got it:
I got it:
"Witnesses say he tried to snatch the weapon. A shot accrued, it turned out to be fatal - Sokolowski stressed.
SeanBM
23 May 2010
News / Polish Policeman shoots down a foreigner in Warsaw [300]
I didn't read about that, do you have a link, please?
The man tried to wrestle the gun from policeman's hands,
I didn't read about that, do you have a link, please?
SeanBM
23 May 2010
News / Polish Policeman shoots down a foreigner in Warsaw [300]
The English police have shot dead people with out just cause and you have had democracy for how long?
I am a friend of the family of Harry Stanley
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Stanley
It is unclear to me what happened exactly today in Warsaw, were the lads who were selling the fake addidas and Nike clothes starting a riot? or did the police react too heavy handed and it got completely out of control?
All I see in the newspapers and on this thread are people taking sides. I will wait to see all the facts before jumping on any bandwagon.
Poland has had twenty years of democracy to sort the police out, and they have failed. The Police should be professionals, however in Poland the 'police' are often semi-literates with psychological issues. And corrupt too. They used to be worse than they are now, but it will be years before they achieve even a minimal level of decency, intelligence and ethics.
The English police have shot dead people with out just cause and you have had democracy for how long?
I am a friend of the family of Harry Stanley
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Stanley
It is unclear to me what happened exactly today in Warsaw, were the lads who were selling the fake addidas and Nike clothes starting a riot? or did the police react too heavy handed and it got completely out of control?
All I see in the newspapers and on this thread are people taking sides. I will wait to see all the facts before jumping on any bandwagon.
SeanBM
23 May 2010
News / Poland standing tall in troubled times [11]
Poland's economy is not based on real estate like Ireland's is.
Banks were unable to give out loans to every Tom, Dick and Harry due to their strict policies.
I was just reading about that:
please provide the facts, with the EU in crissis mode I don't think Poland will escape the pains of the downturn, which leads me to think, who is going to buy the real estate in Poland which many say is overpriced?
Poland's economy is not based on real estate like Ireland's is.
Banks were unable to give out loans to every Tom, Dick and Harry due to their strict policies.
well assuming that the worst is behind us the growth projections are positive to say the least. For 2010: 3.1% is the gov prediction which usually tends to under score the rate.
I was just reading about that:
The Polish economy will grow this year at a rate of 3 percent. GDP. In the first quarter increased on a yearly basis amounted to 3.1 percent. - Analysts estimate the ministry of economy. In their opinion this reflects our resilience to the crisis.
SeanBM
22 May 2010
Travel / How much money do I need to travel to Poland from Argentina? [9]
Euros are not accepted in Poland.
It would be a bad idea to change from Argentine pesos to Euros and then again in to Złoty.
You would lose money on the exchanges.
plz take a note use euro
Euros are not accepted in Poland.
It would be a bad idea to change from Argentine pesos to Euros and then again in to Złoty.
You would lose money on the exchanges.
SeanBM
22 May 2010
News / Flood situation worsens in southern Poland [119]
Does it become western Poland or does it remain southern and change the cardinal points?
I see that on the news.
The video looks bad enough on Gazeta
wroclaw.gazeta.pl/wroclaw/1,35751,7920657,Powodz_we_Wroclawiu___relacja_na_zywo__WIDEO_.html
I think we should sue God for the flood, or at least the Roman catholic Church, as they represent God.
If God made this flood, surely he should be accountable for it? roughly 23,000 people had to be evacuated from their homes and a rough estimate of 10 billion Zloty worth of damage, all caused by God.
Luckily his church is supper rich and has plenty of empty buildings all over the country to house these people.
I am told that God loves us, so I am sure he will help all those people who he has caused great damage to, other wise we will have to add In absentia, for gross neglect.
I think half of southern Poland has floated through Wroclaw though.
Does it become western Poland or does it remain southern and change the cardinal points?
Folks are now getting their feet wet
I see that on the news.
The video looks bad enough on Gazeta
wroclaw.gazeta.pl/wroclaw/1,35751,7920657,Powodz_we_Wroclawiu___relacja_na_zywo__WIDEO_.html
I think we should sue God for the flood, or at least the Roman catholic Church, as they represent God.
If God made this flood, surely he should be accountable for it? roughly 23,000 people had to be evacuated from their homes and a rough estimate of 10 billion Zloty worth of damage, all caused by God.
Luckily his church is supper rich and has plenty of empty buildings all over the country to house these people.
I am told that God loves us, so I am sure he will help all those people who he has caused great damage to, other wise we will have to add In absentia, for gross neglect.
SeanBM
22 May 2010
Law / British married to a Polish woman and they have a son. Son's British Passport? [65]
They haven't started issuing ID cards in the U.K, have they?
And the child is probably too young for a driver's licence.
the kid is probably too young to have a normal ID
They haven't started issuing ID cards in the U.K, have they?
And the child is probably too young for a driver's licence.
SeanBM
22 May 2010
Law / British married to a Polish woman and they have a son. Son's British Passport? [65]
She doesn't need the passport.
She doesn't need the passport.
SeanBM
22 May 2010
Work / Potential work and new life for Native English speakers in Warsaw [6]
Hello MikeSmith,
And welcome to the Polish forums.
If you use the search box in the top right of this page a search key words, you will find a lot of information. For example: search for teach Poland.
How was Bratislava? I live in southern Poland, near enough to the Slovakian boarder, I have not been to Bratislava yet but other places.
I heard it's not a good place to go, is that true?
Anyway best of luck on your move.
Hello MikeSmith,
And welcome to the Polish forums.
If you use the search box in the top right of this page a search key words, you will find a lot of information. For example: search for teach Poland.
How was Bratislava? I live in southern Poland, near enough to the Slovakian boarder, I have not been to Bratislava yet but other places.
I heard it's not a good place to go, is that true?
Anyway best of luck on your move.
SeanBM
22 May 2010
News / Flood situation worsens in southern Poland [119]
Devastated, your home, all your stuff gone.
In this situation, no news is great news.
Warsaw is reportedly having it's highest water level now and it seems to be manageable.
They showed pictures from some villages on the TV-news, it looked really bad.
Devastated, your home, all your stuff gone.
It's actually difficult to find anything exciting to report.
In this situation, no news is great news.
Warsaw is reportedly having it's highest water level now and it seems to be manageable.
SeanBM
22 May 2010
Law / British married to a Polish woman and they have a son. Son's British Passport? [65]
Show us the lie.
He usually resorts to lying
Show us the lie.
SeanBM
21 May 2010
News / Flood situation worsens in southern Poland [119]
This should interest you: Flood situation worsens in southern Poland
The Netherlands are the world's leader, I think.
yes, ask the Dutch.
Their neighbours are also flooded, Czech, Slovakia, Hungary and BB was talking about Germany but I believe that is to a lesser extent.
This should interest you: Flood situation worsens in southern Poland
What country in Europe is able to handle flooding in the best way possible?
The Netherlands are the world's leader, I think.
I mean are there technologies besides dykes that have been implemented in other European cities that Poland could use?
yes, ask the Dutch.
How often does Poland get flooded in comparison to its neighbours?
Their neighbours are also flooded, Czech, Slovakia, Hungary and BB was talking about Germany but I believe that is to a lesser extent.
SeanBM
21 May 2010
Law / British married to a Polish woman and they have a son. Son's British Passport? [65]
Polish people can work legally in the U.K. since 2004, she does not need her son's passport for her to work in the U.K.
Polish people can work legally in the U.K. since 2004, she does not need her son's passport for her to work in the U.K.
SeanBM
21 May 2010
News / Flood situation worsens in southern Poland [119]
So it looks like the rivers are down and no longer a threat, south of Krakow.
And the weather has been on and off but not raining.
So that looks like it, for now.
An estimated 10 Billion Zloty damage will be the bill at the end.
So it looks like the rivers are down and no longer a threat, south of Krakow.
And the weather has been on and off but not raining.
So that looks like it, for now.
An estimated 10 Billion Zloty damage will be the bill at the end.
SeanBM
21 May 2010
News / Zloty exchange rates - is this just speculation? [87]
Kursy średnie (2010-05-21)
EUR 4,1428
USD 3,3143
CHF 2,8767
GBP 4,7761
nbp.pl
Time to exchange.
When i posted this the exchange rate was about 4.17 PLN to the pound, today its 4.50,
Kursy średnie (2010-05-21)
EUR 4,1428
USD 3,3143
CHF 2,8767
GBP 4,7761
nbp.pl
Time to exchange.
SeanBM
21 May 2010
Off-Topic / CEE - Central European Empire [49]
Not at all,
It's a round world and what goes around comes around.
:)
Ufff poor sod
Not at all,
It's a round world and what goes around comes around.
:)
SeanBM
21 May 2010
Off-Topic / CEE - Central European Empire [49]
I think he'll have no choice, the little coward will be waving the Polish flag and demanding that his children should be able to learn Irish in school, as he goes to work cleaning toilets :)
don't you think RevokeNice will change after he lands in Poland?
I think he'll have no choice, the little coward will be waving the Polish flag and demanding that his children should be able to learn Irish in school, as he goes to work cleaning toilets :)
SeanBM
21 May 2010
Off-Topic / CEE - Central European Empire [49]
If you do come over here, I hope you bump into the Polish version of yourself and he knocks 7 shades of crap out of you, as you whimper about how welcoming and accommodating Irish people were to Poles, you coward.
Maybe one day I will head to Poland as a refugee.
If you do come over here, I hope you bump into the Polish version of yourself and he knocks 7 shades of crap out of you, as you whimper about how welcoming and accommodating Irish people were to Poles, you coward.