Wroclaw
7 Nov 2008
News / Polish-American soldier and his wife murdered by four marines [163]
we've already had this posted elsewhere.
we've already had this posted elsewhere.
Wroclaw
4 Nov 2008
Life / "Londynczycy" - new Polish soap [62]
I caught a couple of minutes of this programme. I liked the use of English and Polish language. The short piece that I saw seemed almost like a language teaching aid.
Did I just catch it at a certain point in time or is the whole programme a mix of language ?
In the clip that I saw we got an English stereotype opinion about Polish girls.
The polish guy quickly put the other guy right.
I caught a couple of minutes of this programme. I liked the use of English and Polish language. The short piece that I saw seemed almost like a language teaching aid.
Did I just catch it at a certain point in time or is the whole programme a mix of language ?
In the clip that I saw we got an English stereotype opinion about Polish girls.
The polish guy quickly put the other guy right.
Wroclaw
3 Nov 2008
Wroclaw
2 Nov 2008
Love / Different relationship... can it work with Pakistani girl and Polish guy? [129]
I think he meant react against your folks... show some fighting spirit.
edit: Oh! OK
I think he meant react against your folks... show some fighting spirit.
edit: Oh! OK
Wroclaw
2 Nov 2008
Love / Different relationship... can it work with Pakistani girl and Polish guy? [129]
ignore it sweet_g
ignore it sweet_g
Wroclaw
2 Nov 2008
Love / Different relationship... can it work with Pakistani girl and Polish guy? [129]
That might not be such a good idea. sweet_g has never met the boyfriend's family. If he had problems with his family accepting her... then what.
If this Polish man means something to you, you need to be able disappear and say goodbye to your culture forever.
That might not be such a good idea. sweet_g has never met the boyfriend's family. If he had problems with his family accepting her... then what.
Wroclaw
2 Nov 2008
Genealogy / Polish person's average height? [210]
I wouldn't argue much with this. It seems a decent estimation.
25% over 170 cm,1% over 180 cm.These are the statistics in my opinion.(frm personal observation and estimation).
I wouldn't argue much with this. It seems a decent estimation.
Wroclaw
2 Nov 2008
Genealogy / Polish person's average height? [210]
My two cents:
There are many women over 170cm, some over 180cm. They stand out, but are not a big percentage of the whole.
The average for women would be under 170cm simply because all the older, shorter women would bring the average down.
Men seem to fall into two groups: Those who are over 187cm, a small but noticable group, and those who are around 175 - 180cm
Twenty-year-olds are definitely taller than the same age group twenty years ago.
My two cents:
There are many women over 170cm, some over 180cm. They stand out, but are not a big percentage of the whole.
The average for women would be under 170cm simply because all the older, shorter women would bring the average down.
Men seem to fall into two groups: Those who are over 187cm, a small but noticable group, and those who are around 175 - 180cm
Twenty-year-olds are definitely taller than the same age group twenty years ago.
Wroclaw
2 Nov 2008
Love / Different relationship... can it work with Pakistani girl and Polish guy? [129]
lodz,
"they probably kill me lol"
This is not as funny as it looks. It is a serious matter.
Religion and family tradition are key here.
lodz,
"they probably kill me lol"
This is not as funny as it looks. It is a serious matter.
Religion and family tradition are key here.
Wroclaw
2 Nov 2008
Love / Different relationship... can it work with Pakistani girl and Polish guy? [129]
Then you have found your answer.
trust me they would not accept it at all because of race
Then you have found your answer.
Wroclaw
2 Nov 2008
Love / Different relationship... can it work with Pakistani girl and Polish guy? [129]
sweet_g,
The only thing that I can think of that might help is to find other people, of your religion, in mixed relationships. Talk to them... and possibly introduce them to your family. This might help you and your family to understand possible problems and benefits.
There must be some sort of support group for young people in your position. Check the internet.
I also feel that because your boyfriend was working on your house... your family have already pre-judged him in some way.
sweet_g,
The only thing that I can think of that might help is to find other people, of your religion, in mixed relationships. Talk to them... and possibly introduce them to your family. This might help you and your family to understand possible problems and benefits.
There must be some sort of support group for young people in your position. Check the internet.
I also feel that because your boyfriend was working on your house... your family have already pre-judged him in some way.
Wroclaw
2 Nov 2008
Love / Different relationship... can it work with Pakistani girl and Polish guy? [129]
If you come from a traditional background then you must speak to your elders. You can't afford to break ties with your family and they know it.
Your arguement will have to be strong... yet polite.
If the relationship continues over a period of time then you have a chance to show them how serious the matter is.
Really, the same thing applies with your boyfriend's family.
Is there another member of your family in a mixed relationship ?
Is religion strict in your family ?
Have your boyfriend and family met ?
What was the reaction ?
..................................................................
Only answer what you want to answer.
Not even family accepts
If you come from a traditional background then you must speak to your elders. You can't afford to break ties with your family and they know it.
Your arguement will have to be strong... yet polite.
If the relationship continues over a period of time then you have a chance to show them how serious the matter is.
Really, the same thing applies with your boyfriend's family.
Is there another member of your family in a mixed relationship ?
Is religion strict in your family ?
Have your boyfriend and family met ?
What was the reaction ?
..................................................................
Only answer what you want to answer.
Wroclaw
2 Nov 2008
Love / Different relationship... can it work with Pakistani girl and Polish guy? [129]
What is your main worry:
Is it your family ?
His family ?
Being accepted in Poland/England ?
i'm trying to decide. It is hard coz i dont know what to do
What is your main worry:
Is it your family ?
His family ?
Being accepted in Poland/England ?
Wroclaw
30 Oct 2008
News / Poland's fight against paedophilia [277]
When they are locked up for good they are absolutely no threat to my children.
It's a price/tax I'm willing to pay.
Well... thats a lot of tax money going to keeping these sickos off the streets.
When they are locked up for good they are absolutely no threat to my children.
It's a price/tax I'm willing to pay.
Wroclaw
30 Oct 2008
News / Poland's fight against paedophilia [277]
I'm saying that paedophiles will repeat offend until they are caught.
When they are caught they should be locked up for life.
If they are in prison, for life, they don't need castration.
If they are released after serving time and on the same day of release castrated...this means they are punished twice.
I'm trying to think the above through with regard to the law. Nothing else.
But if I had to deal with a paedophile... the law wouldn't protect him.
Also, the criminally insane are locked up in a secure unit. In many cases for life.
I will concede that even some of these people are put on various drugs for various reasons... and there may be an arguement that paedophiles are no different.
A schizophrenic may be put on drugs to, among other things, pacify him.
Maybe the same arguement could be used for paedophiles.
Without knowing what prison term and treatment is available... it is difficult to assess
So you are saying that repeat pedophiles will be led to the perform pedophilia, no matter if they are castrated or not,
I'm saying that paedophiles will repeat offend until they are caught.
When they are caught they should be locked up for life.
If they are in prison, for life, they don't need castration.
If they are released after serving time and on the same day of release castrated...this means they are punished twice.
I'm trying to think the above through with regard to the law. Nothing else.
But if I had to deal with a paedophile... the law wouldn't protect him.
Also, the criminally insane are locked up in a secure unit. In many cases for life.
I will concede that even some of these people are put on various drugs for various reasons... and there may be an arguement that paedophiles are no different.
A schizophrenic may be put on drugs to, among other things, pacify him.
Maybe the same arguement could be used for paedophiles.
Without knowing what prison term and treatment is available... it is difficult to assess
Wroclaw
29 Oct 2008
News / Poland's fight against paedophilia [277]
I've already said as much.
Also, I never said that they should be released from prison.
They should be in a secure unit. For life.
and you can't stop pedophile from being pedophile.
I've already said as much.
Also, I never said that they should be released from prison.
They should be in a secure unit. For life.
Wroclaw
29 Oct 2008
News / Poland's fight against paedophilia [277]
McCoy,
My point is that this new legislation makes no sense.
To be punished twice for the same crime makes a mockery of law.
Lock 'em up and that's that.
We don't have the death penalty, so the bullet is not an option.
McCoy,
My point is that this new legislation makes no sense.
To be punished twice for the same crime makes a mockery of law.
Lock 'em up and that's that.
We don't have the death penalty, so the bullet is not an option.
Wroclaw
29 Oct 2008
News / Poland's fight against paedophilia [277]
This is my point.
So now we pre-judge people.
Let's chop the hands off burglars. Just in case !
Prison is a punishment for the crime
This is my point.
Castration is prevention against future crimes.
So now we pre-judge people.
Let's chop the hands off burglars. Just in case !
Wroclaw
29 Oct 2008
News / Poland's fight against paedophilia [277]
It seems that chemical castration comes after the crime. When it is too late.
Those who are driven to paedophilia will still commit the crime.
And what good is castration when these people should be in prison
Or are we now saying that chemical castration is now the sentence and we won't bother with prison.
What do you think about this legislation?
It seems that chemical castration comes after the crime. When it is too late.
Those who are driven to paedophilia will still commit the crime.
And what good is castration when these people should be in prison
Or are we now saying that chemical castration is now the sentence and we won't bother with prison.
Wroclaw
28 Oct 2008
Off-Topic / PF - The Omnibus Edition [1502]
That was some time ago and not in the thread you mention. In fact, not in any thread.
I think it was Seanus who was in favour of ditching the thread.
At least I got a mention. I'm beginning to think I'm that piece of furniture that everyone walks around and never takes any notice of.
Wroclaw proposed
That was some time ago and not in the thread you mention. In fact, not in any thread.
I think it was Seanus who was in favour of ditching the thread.
At least I got a mention. I'm beginning to think I'm that piece of furniture that everyone walks around and never takes any notice of.
Wroclaw
27 Oct 2008
UK, Ireland / Hand washing at public toilets in the UK [75]
Our muslim friends do this apparently
You would probably get funny looks and maybe even taken away by the men in white coats if every time you went to the toilet, you then went to the sink and gave your tackle a good scrub
Our muslim friends do this apparently
Wroclaw
26 Oct 2008
Life / POLISH YOUTH compared to the youth in other Western countries? [57]
I'm sure that you'll find the relevant data via a google search.
Families here seem no different to any others.
For example, who abuses more drugs and alcohol? Who's more promiscuous??
I'm sure that you'll find the relevant data via a google search.
Is this true or a myth?
Families here seem no different to any others.
Wroclaw
25 Oct 2008
Genealogy / Search for ancestors: LULA last name [5]
ellis island records
You will find lots of possibilities. To narrow it down you'll need to provide a first name.
ellis island records
You will find lots of possibilities. To narrow it down you'll need to provide a first name.
Wroclaw
25 Oct 2008
Genealogy / Search for ancestors: LULA last name [5]
There are a few entries with this name at: familysearch
The only ones with place of birth are listed under Germany. But that is old Germany, before the border changed.
The last name on its own is not much help in this case as some other nationalities have the same name.
There are a few entries with this name at: familysearch
The only ones with place of birth are listed under Germany. But that is old Germany, before the border changed.
The last name on its own is not much help in this case as some other nationalities have the same name.
Wroclaw
25 Oct 2008
Travel / Poland in photo riddles [3134]
He is playing Warsaw leapfrog. When a passer-by comes along he leaps over them.
What is the man doing in famous historical £azienki Park?
He is playing Warsaw leapfrog. When a passer-by comes along he leaps over them.
Wroclaw
25 Oct 2008
Wroclaw
24 Oct 2008
Travel / Poland in photo riddles [3134]
no. he has a frog in his throat. or is that an a****
Edit: damn! i was a minute late
does he play the whole tune?
no. he has a frog in his throat. or is that an a****
Edit: damn! i was a minute late
Wroclaw
24 Oct 2008
Travel / Poland in photo riddles [3134]
Is this someone blowing his own trumpet ?
what is happening, where and why?
Is this someone blowing his own trumpet ?
Wroclaw
24 Oct 2008
UK, Ireland / Britain... What the Poles did for us. [444]
telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/poland/3248852/Polish -immigrants-leaving-Britain-What-the-Poles-did-for-us.html
An interesting, if a little over the top, article about Poles leaving Britain.
The comments following the article are interesting, although one or two show stereotypes.
Britain's Polish workers are heading home in search of a better life – and it's our loss, says Harry de Quetteville.
telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/poland/3248852/Polish -immigrants-leaving-Britain-What-the-Poles-did-for-us.html
An interesting, if a little over the top, article about Poles leaving Britain.
The comments following the article are interesting, although one or two show stereotypes.
Wroclaw
21 Oct 2008
Life / Polish clothing - Polish folk costumes [28]
You might find some video on youtube of folk groups wearing national costume. There have been one ore two pop songs with people wearing something akin to national dress. Usually anything connected to the mountains.
You might find some video on youtube of folk groups wearing national costume. There have been one ore two pop songs with people wearing something akin to national dress. Usually anything connected to the mountains.