Ranj
1 Nov 2006
Love / Nice Polish women photos [329]
Eeeeeew, that's Paris Hilton---she's not Polish---that's an insult to Polish woman everywhere!
Eeeeeew, that's Paris Hilton---she's not Polish---that's an insult to Polish woman everywhere!
Ranj
9 Dec 2006
Life / Alcohol problems of Polish people [141]
This statement is right in the fact that nobody forces an alcoholic take their first drink, but alcololism is a medical condition brought about by genetics. People with the propensity to become alcoholic have a brain chemistry that produces the chemical, Tetrahydrolsoquinoline (THIQ). Moderate or social drinkers don't produce this chemical which is why they can stop when they want to. Once produced in the brain, it's there forever. This is why an alcoholic who stops drinking for any period of time and decides to drink again will immediately show the same symptoms displayed before they stopped drinking. Often times their symptoms are worse, because alcoholism is a progressive disease.
Unfortunately, the exact gene that determines whether one will become alcoholic if they start drinking is not known at this time, but there's more than enough evidence to show that if one member of a family is an alcoholic, then the potential for other family members to be alcoholic increase dramatically, compared to someone who has no history of alcoholism in their family. It's like many other diseases---if a parent or a sibling has some form of cancer, for example, the likelihood that you carry the gene that produces that same form of cancer is increased sometimes tenfold. It doesn't necessarily mean you will develop cancer, but your chances are much higher than someone who has no history of it.
Just wanted to add my two cents!:)
and it isnt genetic, no one forces that bottle to your lips. but once your body needs
it, your stuck forever.
it, your stuck forever.
This statement is right in the fact that nobody forces an alcoholic take their first drink, but alcololism is a medical condition brought about by genetics. People with the propensity to become alcoholic have a brain chemistry that produces the chemical, Tetrahydrolsoquinoline (THIQ). Moderate or social drinkers don't produce this chemical which is why they can stop when they want to. Once produced in the brain, it's there forever. This is why an alcoholic who stops drinking for any period of time and decides to drink again will immediately show the same symptoms displayed before they stopped drinking. Often times their symptoms are worse, because alcoholism is a progressive disease.
Unfortunately, the exact gene that determines whether one will become alcoholic if they start drinking is not known at this time, but there's more than enough evidence to show that if one member of a family is an alcoholic, then the potential for other family members to be alcoholic increase dramatically, compared to someone who has no history of alcoholism in their family. It's like many other diseases---if a parent or a sibling has some form of cancer, for example, the likelihood that you carry the gene that produces that same form of cancer is increased sometimes tenfold. It doesn't necessarily mean you will develop cancer, but your chances are much higher than someone who has no history of it.
Just wanted to add my two cents!:)
Ranj
11 Dec 2006
Life / Alcohol problems of Polish people [141]
Do you understand anything about the Genome Project?
First of all, congratulations, because you are not an alcoholic. You may have abused alcohol when you were younger, but alcohol abuse does not equal alcoholism.
Secondly, alcoholism is a very complex disease---of course social factors will contribute to alcoholism---if one is susceptible to it, the more prevalent alcohol is around them, the more likely they are to drink.
As for the cavemen, how do you know there were not any alcoholic cavemen? Fermented berries could have been a nice "treat" for our neandrethal breathren for all we know. Even if there were not alcoholic cavemen, the whole point of genetics and most diseases boils down to mutations.
The fact that you say you will never "buy" the story that alcoholism is genetic tells me your mind is closed and cannot be reasoned with, even when there's scientific proof, so I will not try to change your mind.
If you decide you would like to explore further, though, here is a link for you:
qis.net/~truth/t_h_i_q_.htm
like I said, cavemen didnt drink, Hey, who knows when the first alcohol beverage was created??
Do you understand anything about the Genome Project?
First of all, congratulations, because you are not an alcoholic. You may have abused alcohol when you were younger, but alcohol abuse does not equal alcoholism.
Secondly, alcoholism is a very complex disease---of course social factors will contribute to alcoholism---if one is susceptible to it, the more prevalent alcohol is around them, the more likely they are to drink.
As for the cavemen, how do you know there were not any alcoholic cavemen? Fermented berries could have been a nice "treat" for our neandrethal breathren for all we know. Even if there were not alcoholic cavemen, the whole point of genetics and most diseases boils down to mutations.
The fact that you say you will never "buy" the story that alcoholism is genetic tells me your mind is closed and cannot be reasoned with, even when there's scientific proof, so I will not try to change your mind.
If you decide you would like to explore further, though, here is a link for you:
qis.net/~truth/t_h_i_q_.htm
Ranj
11 Dec 2006
Ranj
11 Dec 2006
Life / Alcohol problems of Polish people [141]
That's a great way to live your life! I found as I got older, there were better ways to have fun, without having to get drunk. I know for me, I tend to experience the moments of life to the fullest when I have a clear head and body.:)
I never really cared what other thought of me, but what I think of myself.
That's a great way to live your life! I found as I got older, there were better ways to have fun, without having to get drunk. I know for me, I tend to experience the moments of life to the fullest when I have a clear head and body.:)
Ranj
12 Dec 2006
Life / Alcohol problems of Polish people [141]
You are totally misunderstanding everything I say. I'm not saying that genes determine lifestyle. Look at it this way, let's say in the case of a smoker---that's a choice someone makes despite the fact that we know it's unhealthy. Some people can smoke for 40, 50 and 60 years without developing cancer (of course they probably have emphysema or COPD) while someone else smokes for say 20 years, gets lung cancer and dies. Both people were smokers but only one developed cancer because that person was genetically predisposed to developing it. Same thing with alcohol. You can have 2 people who start drinking at the same time, and one will continue on without any adverse effect while the other crosses over into alcoholism. Both made a choice to start drinking, but at some point, one stop having the ability to control their drinking. I think this is where you and I differ in opinion. You think a person has a choice when they are alcoholic and in fact they do have the choice not to drink, but once they put the first drink in there mouth, all bets are off. This is my point. It is not an excuse for alcoholics to continue drinking, because there are things they can do to stop, but just because they stop drinking does not mean they are no longer alcoholic. It's like with diabetes---one may be able to control there blood sugars with diet and exercise, but once you have diabetes, you have it for life.
Damn, I have a headache---it's too early in the morning for me to even try to think before I have had my first cup of java! I'll continue later!:)
anyway, I dont mean to sound so stubborn, I just wont buy the genome project
as the reason for lifestyles.
as the reason for lifestyles.
You are totally misunderstanding everything I say. I'm not saying that genes determine lifestyle. Look at it this way, let's say in the case of a smoker---that's a choice someone makes despite the fact that we know it's unhealthy. Some people can smoke for 40, 50 and 60 years without developing cancer (of course they probably have emphysema or COPD) while someone else smokes for say 20 years, gets lung cancer and dies. Both people were smokers but only one developed cancer because that person was genetically predisposed to developing it. Same thing with alcohol. You can have 2 people who start drinking at the same time, and one will continue on without any adverse effect while the other crosses over into alcoholism. Both made a choice to start drinking, but at some point, one stop having the ability to control their drinking. I think this is where you and I differ in opinion. You think a person has a choice when they are alcoholic and in fact they do have the choice not to drink, but once they put the first drink in there mouth, all bets are off. This is my point. It is not an excuse for alcoholics to continue drinking, because there are things they can do to stop, but just because they stop drinking does not mean they are no longer alcoholic. It's like with diabetes---one may be able to control there blood sugars with diet and exercise, but once you have diabetes, you have it for life.
Damn, I have a headache---it's too early in the morning for me to even try to think before I have had my first cup of java! I'll continue later!:)
Ranj
30 Dec 2006
Love / Polish girls attitudes towards sex. [568]
And just what exactly do you mean by that?:(
or do you totally want to ape USA women?
And just what exactly do you mean by that?:(
Ranj
4 Jan 2007
History / Norman Davies - the Brit who loves Poland and becomes one of Us [250]
Honestly, I am not familiar with him, but I will check out the links you posted and get back with you.
Honestly, I am not familiar with him, but I will check out the links you posted and get back with you.
Ranj
10 Jan 2007
Love / Polish Girls vs Russian Girls [813]
You just made my morning (I love the last statement), Frank! That definitely put a smile on my face:).
You just made my morning (I love the last statement), Frank! That definitely put a smile on my face:).
Ranj
10 Jan 2007
Love / Polish Girls vs Russian Girls [813]
I was going to ask you if you have had any responses, but from your post, I assume the answer would be "no."
Honestly, Ary, you come across as desperate. Instead of begging for a girl, why don't you join in on some of the "conversations" on this forum, give an opinion, and let everyone get to know you better.
You've made it quite obvious that you want a girl, but I don't think this forum is the best outlet to advertise. Just quit being so singularly focused!:)
why nowant talking to me have i said something wrong to all of u people i just like to meet nice polish girl and i dont think is crimim
I was going to ask you if you have had any responses, but from your post, I assume the answer would be "no."
Honestly, Ary, you come across as desperate. Instead of begging for a girl, why don't you join in on some of the "conversations" on this forum, give an opinion, and let everyone get to know you better.
You've made it quite obvious that you want a girl, but I don't think this forum is the best outlet to advertise. Just quit being so singularly focused!:)
Ranj
11 Jan 2007
Genealogy / Tulinski relations [11]
Wow! Seems it is possible for people to find common ground (or relatives/friends) on this site:) Very cool!
Wow! Seems it is possible for people to find common ground (or relatives/friends) on this site:) Very cool!
Ranj
15 Jan 2007
Love / 6 months with my Polish girlfriend and I still don't understand her.. [208]
Most realistic response so far!
Don't stress just ask her what she wants. Quite easy.
Most realistic response so far!
Ranj
17 Jan 2007
News / What's the stupidest question asked about Poland? [414]
Arrrg! Sometimes I just want to slap you!:)
only an american would say this...
Arrrg! Sometimes I just want to slap you!:)
Ranj
18 Jan 2007
Ranj
21 Jan 2007
Life / Alcohol problems of Polish people [141]
WOW, I would never have survived in England, back in my drinking days----I usually was just getting started around 11 pm.:)
The reason people drink a lot at the weekends in England is because the pubs all used to close at 11:30pm
WOW, I would never have survived in England, back in my drinking days----I usually was just getting started around 11 pm.:)
Ranj
22 Jan 2007
Love / 6 months with my Polish girlfriend and I still don't understand her.. [208]
I was going to say, do you honestly think she has no idea her friend talked to you? She probably put her friend up to it so as to let you down easy, without having to face you and tell you herself. I'm sorry for you, Sparky, because I know it's painful, but you will survive. You can't force someone to feel something that they don't---you are better off just leaving her alone and moving on. I promise, one day you will find someone who is worthy of your love! Hang in there!:)
Listen to Amathyst----she knows what she's talking about.
if she contacts you see what happens... and if she doesnt then you have your answer...
I was going to say, do you honestly think she has no idea her friend talked to you? She probably put her friend up to it so as to let you down easy, without having to face you and tell you herself. I'm sorry for you, Sparky, because I know it's painful, but you will survive. You can't force someone to feel something that they don't---you are better off just leaving her alone and moving on. I promise, one day you will find someone who is worthy of your love! Hang in there!:)
girls will tell each other everything...trust me..
Listen to Amathyst----she knows what she's talking about.
Ranj
24 Jan 2007
Love / 6 months with my Polish girlfriend and I still don't understand her.. [208]
Glad you slept well, Sparky. It does get easier with time. Hang in there and remember you are not alone.:)
Monday night was a good nights sleep
Glad you slept well, Sparky. It does get easier with time. Hang in there and remember you are not alone.:)
Ranj
4 Feb 2007
Genealogy / Is tallness common among Polish people? [201]
To convert kg into pounds you would multiply by 2.2. Example: 50 kg x 2.2= 110 lbs.
Krysia, who weighs 120 lbs would be 54.5 kg (120 lbs divided by 2.2= 54.5kg).
:) :)
ibs - can anywone tell me hom much it is in kilograms?
To convert kg into pounds you would multiply by 2.2. Example: 50 kg x 2.2= 110 lbs.
Krysia, who weighs 120 lbs would be 54.5 kg (120 lbs divided by 2.2= 54.5kg).
it has to do with uniqueness and superiority
:) :)
Ranj
9 Feb 2007
Life / The major religion of Poland? [33]
Realistically, you can't. It's a contradiction of terms. The man was not a true atheist.
Realistically, you can't. It's a contradiction of terms. The man was not a true atheist.
Ranj
12 Feb 2007
History / Norman Davies - the Brit who loves Poland and becomes one of Us [250]
Was that back in 2000, Huegel? I admit, I was the one who took the picture and sold it to the tabloids......what can I say, I was hurting for cash.......I'm glad he was able to laugh about it, though.:)
I once met Bigfoot, he showed me his hideout in the middle of the forests in California and we laughed and joked about the time he got captured on camera over grilled vennison.
Was that back in 2000, Huegel? I admit, I was the one who took the picture and sold it to the tabloids......what can I say, I was hurting for cash.......I'm glad he was able to laugh about it, though.:)
Ranj
12 Feb 2007
History / Norman Davies - the Brit who loves Poland and becomes one of Us [250]
Phew, that's good. I was afraid of running into him again and having to explain myself. Good to know he's forgiving and has a sense of humor:)
he says he has no hard feelings!
Phew, that's good. I was afraid of running into him again and having to explain myself. Good to know he's forgiving and has a sense of humor:)
Ranj
15 Feb 2007
Ranj
15 Feb 2007
History / Norman Davies - the Brit who loves Poland and becomes one of Us [250]
You are sooooo incorrigible!:)
ROFLMAO @ Bubawoo
Caution low flying point. Hard hats on at all times.
You are sooooo incorrigible!:)
Ranj
16 Feb 2007
Life / Poland's Environment, recycling [79]
I have found plastic bags come in quite handy when following the dogs on their walks....it certainly makes the neighbours happy when the dogs venture into their yards (if you get my drift). I also use them as liners in small waste cans.:)
People are encoraged to re-use, but its rare that people do.
I have found plastic bags come in quite handy when following the dogs on their walks....it certainly makes the neighbours happy when the dogs venture into their yards (if you get my drift). I also use them as liners in small waste cans.:)
Ranj
16 Feb 2007
History / Kosciuszko Squadron - why don't they bring it back? [45]
I've not heard of them....What exactly does this group "do" or "represent" besides being a part of a military unit?
I've not heard of them....What exactly does this group "do" or "represent" besides being a part of a military unit?
Ranj
17 Feb 2007
Australia / Anyone from Sydney, Australia? [44]
Feb 17, 07 [10:36] - Attached on merging:
Any of our Aussie friends on board....
Know or hang out with this guy? Is he the next Steve Irwin (RIP) in the making
Feb 17, 07 [10:36] - Attached on merging:
Any of our Aussie friends on board....
Know or hang out with this guy? Is he the next Steve Irwin (RIP) in the making
Ranj
17 Feb 2007
Life / Poland's Environment, recycling [79]
Of course----it's the most efficient way....I've tried pooper scoopers and those are crap (no pun intended). Don't worry, I always wash my hands (occupational hazard) after taking care of the dogs and any other things.....:)
Looks like Germany and my kitchen after a dinner party, have a lot in common:)
You don't wrap the bag around your hand and pick it up do you? I see people doing this.
Of course----it's the most efficient way....I've tried pooper scoopers and those are crap (no pun intended). Don't worry, I always wash my hands (occupational hazard) after taking care of the dogs and any other things.....:)
a snapshot of how Germany looks like where the tourist dont see it
Looks like Germany and my kitchen after a dinner party, have a lot in common:)
Ranj
5 Mar 2007
Love / Nice Polish women photos [329]
But don't you think she's beautiful, MP?:)
^ that is an anime pic you posted
But don't you think she's beautiful, MP?:)
Ranj
6 Mar 2007
News / What's the stupidest question asked about Poland? [414]
And in USA....Appalachian Mnts. and W. Virginia. are two places that come to mind.
Quoting: Tamara
Just to be fair - there are actually still houses with no plumbing and outside toilets! My husband's distant family are one of them! It was really a shock when he took me to visit.
And in England and Australia.
Just to be fair - there are actually still houses with no plumbing and outside toilets! My husband's distant family are one of them! It was really a shock when he took me to visit.
And in England and Australia.
And in USA....Appalachian Mnts. and W. Virginia. are two places that come to mind.
Ranj
6 Mar 2007
Love / DO POLISH MEN DATE OLDER WOMEN? [169]
Some very attractive woman don't get married at all.......
Why ewwww, Grzegorz?
If a woman is attractive she gets married and don't wait until "older age". Some get married more than once.
Some very attractive woman don't get married at all.......
ewwww
Why ewwww, Grzegorz?