Kowalski
28 Aug 2013
Kowalski
28 Aug 2013
Life / Bad Polish mothers [35]
has this data dropped in Netherlands or is similar to Poland?
vorige.nrc.nl/international/article2421024.ece/Obesity_on_ the_rise_among_Dutch_children
has this data dropped in Netherlands or is similar to Poland?
vorige.nrc.nl/international/article2421024.ece/Obesity_on_ the_rise_among_Dutch_children
Kowalski
28 Aug 2013
Life / Bad Polish mothers [35]
how about 2013: unicef-irc.org/Report-Card-11/
Dude thats from 2009 I read the 2012 unicef report
how about 2013: unicef-irc.org/Report-Card-11/
Kowalski
28 Aug 2013
Life / Bad Polish mothers [35]
children wellbeing in Europe
theguardian.com/society/2009/apr/21/children-poverty-wellbeing-cpag-europe
children wellbeing in Europe
theguardian.com/society/2009/apr/21/children-poverty-wellbeing-cpag-europe
Kowalski
27 Aug 2013
History / Film "Wałęsa" - historical reality vs myth - controvercies [103]
In one scene based on real events, Walesa, played by Polish actor Robert Wickiewicz, gives an interview to Italian journalist Oriana Fallaci after a 1980 strike that propelled him to prominence.
"He says: 'From now on I can only go down... Now everything bad that happens in Poland will be on my shoulders,"
"'If I was someone else, I would shave off my mustache and go back to the shop floor, but I won't do that, because I know I still have things to do.'"
Wajda described these remarks as "fantastic."
Speaking on a Gdansk radio station, Walesa said he was uncomfortable that in some scenes the actor who played him "portrayed me as a buffoon, who was a bit conceited."
But he said that overall, he was happy with the way the director had realized his concept for the film. "I think he did a good job
In one scene based on real events, Walesa, played by Polish actor Robert Wickiewicz, gives an interview to Italian journalist Oriana Fallaci after a 1980 strike that propelled him to prominence.
"He says: 'From now on I can only go down... Now everything bad that happens in Poland will be on my shoulders,"
"'If I was someone else, I would shave off my mustache and go back to the shop floor, but I won't do that, because I know I still have things to do.'"
Wajda described these remarks as "fantastic."
Speaking on a Gdansk radio station, Walesa said he was uncomfortable that in some scenes the actor who played him "portrayed me as a buffoon, who was a bit conceited."
But he said that overall, he was happy with the way the director had realized his concept for the film. "I think he did a good job
Kowalski
24 Aug 2013
History / Film "Wałęsa" - historical reality vs myth - controvercies [103]
yet he lied
Walesa attitude toward Fellaci in 1981 was what we would label today "male chauvinism" and
(kinder, kirche, kuche) applied also to life of his wife with LW
She called him a simpleton too. He proudly stated he had never read a book in his life. We believe him.
yet he lied
Walesa attitude toward Fellaci in 1981 was what we would label today "male chauvinism" and
(kinder, kirche, kuche) applied also to life of his wife with LW
Kowalski
23 Aug 2013
History / Film "Wałęsa" - historical reality vs myth - controvercies [103]
Oriana Fallacci interview with Walesa from 1981 would be supposedly a base for Wajda's picture of our hero
In one word of Oriana Fellacci: "antipatico"
Oriana Fallacci interview with Walesa from 1981 would be supposedly a base for Wajda's picture of our hero
In one word of Oriana Fellacci: "antipatico"
Kowalski
15 Aug 2013
Life / What do Poles really think about cats? [434]
my can't get that surprised look, she'd say I'm curious instead. She gives wtf look very well , too.
She'd make me proud if she came to me when called while I have some friends over. She never does come when I call her , except when I kneel down and hold something in my hands - indicator she'd get something. Cat rulez. My cat does and I'm accepting this with some reluctance.
She has never ever pood at home (yet) which is good. :)
my can't get that surprised look, she'd say I'm curious instead. She gives wtf look very well , too.
She'd make me proud if she came to me when called while I have some friends over. She never does come when I call her , except when I kneel down and hold something in my hands - indicator she'd get something. Cat rulez. My cat does and I'm accepting this with some reluctance.
She has never ever pood at home (yet) which is good. :)
Kowalski
15 Aug 2013
Life / What do Poles really think about cats? [434]
I'm having hard time touching her after seeing dead frozen rat at my balcony or allowing her on my knees. At the same time she has gained some respect from me, too. What a killer! Anyway thanks for replying; looks she's normal yet my wish would be: don't bring corpses home. If studies are correct and only 20% victims are brought actually home then she's been tremendous serial killer. She probably knocks down 100 a year or so.
I'm having hard time touching her after seeing dead frozen rat at my balcony or allowing her on my knees. At the same time she has gained some respect from me, too. What a killer! Anyway thanks for replying; looks she's normal yet my wish would be: don't bring corpses home. If studies are correct and only 20% victims are brought actually home then she's been tremendous serial killer. She probably knocks down 100 a year or so.
Kowalski
15 Aug 2013
Life / What do Poles really think about cats? [434]
Merged: How much do polish cats actually kill?
Only last week I've had two corpses: a pigeon and a rat, killed by my murderous cat (she!) and brought home!
I'd like to add my cat is well fed and isn't doing it for survival but for fun.
My cat likes to murder after eating fresh meat. Her usual activity is to look cute, sleep, cuddle ,eat cat food, play, sleep more, murder , look cute, sleep, murder, doze off, play, look cute and murder again.
I don't think all her victims are brought home.
How does that compare to non polish cats?
Merged: How much do polish cats actually kill?
Only last week I've had two corpses: a pigeon and a rat, killed by my murderous cat (she!) and brought home!
I'd like to add my cat is well fed and isn't doing it for survival but for fun.
My cat likes to murder after eating fresh meat. Her usual activity is to look cute, sleep, cuddle ,eat cat food, play, sleep more, murder , look cute, sleep, murder, doze off, play, look cute and murder again.
I don't think all her victims are brought home.
How does that compare to non polish cats?
Kowalski
13 Aug 2013
Language / The "end piece" of a loaf of bread in Polish [80]
maybe KROMKA (?)
"end piece" of a loaf of bread would also be dupka or piętka
maybe KROMKA (?)
"end piece" of a loaf of bread would also be dupka or piętka
Kowalski
7 Aug 2013
Life / What is the state of physique health of Polish people? [8]
many suffer on Poland syndrome ,
birth defect characterized by underdevelopment or absence of the chest muscle
many suffer on Poland syndrome ,
birth defect characterized by underdevelopment or absence of the chest muscle
Kowalski
3 Aug 2013
History / Communism fell 20 years ago, Poland led the fight since WW2 [339]
Robert Kennedy Visits Poland 1964
Ronald Reagan joke
Robert Kennedy Visits Poland 1964
Ronald Reagan joke
Kowalski
30 Jul 2013
History / Do Polish people in general dislike Russia or Germany more? [369]
Do Polish people in general dislike Russia or Germany more???
This one dislike Russia more then Denmark! and likes Germany as he lives close to Germany-Poland border and drives through Germany for his weekly splash in the aquaparque so has acquired likeness for Germany and its people .
Do Polish people in general dislike Russia or Germany more???
This one dislike Russia more then Denmark! and likes Germany as he lives close to Germany-Poland border and drives through Germany for his weekly splash in the aquaparque so has acquired likeness for Germany and its people .
Kowalski
30 Jul 2013
Love / Adultery- Is it ok for Polish women [41]
-In the polish culture do the girls accept adultery?
Yes. Although it is a sin for most it would be enough to confess your sins and be forgiven.
-Is it normal in Poland that men have several women?
Most do. It depends if they can afford it.
-In my country its a big scandal when a man cheats his wife. 99% of women from my country would forgive the husband if he cheats her. Are the polish girls only interested in money thats why they dont care about loyalty?
Money is more important, loyalty in that sense is not valued at all.
-Polish girls are not romantic? Dont they believe in love?
They are romantic and they do believe in love, yet only because they read about it. It doesn't come out naturally. In other words: if they didn't read about it they wouldn't feel it. Anyway they don't feel it, they'd rather intellectualize it and make profit out of it.
-In the polish culture do the girls accept adultery?
Yes. Although it is a sin for most it would be enough to confess your sins and be forgiven.
-Is it normal in Poland that men have several women?
Most do. It depends if they can afford it.
-In my country its a big scandal when a man cheats his wife. 99% of women from my country would forgive the husband if he cheats her. Are the polish girls only interested in money thats why they dont care about loyalty?
Money is more important, loyalty in that sense is not valued at all.
-Polish girls are not romantic? Dont they believe in love?
They are romantic and they do believe in love, yet only because they read about it. It doesn't come out naturally. In other words: if they didn't read about it they wouldn't feel it. Anyway they don't feel it, they'd rather intellectualize it and make profit out of it.
Kowalski
25 Jul 2013
Genealogy / THE MEANING AND RESEARCH OF MY POLISH LAST NAME, SURNAME? [4500]
the number of people having name ROSZKOWSKI -3002
564 Roszkowskis live in Bialystok
genealogiapolska.pl/search.php?mylastname=ROSZKOWSKI&lnqualify=equals&mybool=AND
some notable Roszkowskis in polish history:
genealogia.okiem.pl/powstanies/index.php?nazwisko=Roszkowski
To find more you'd need more data . Place of birth being important one.
the number of people having name ROSZKOWSKI -3002
564 Roszkowskis live in Bialystok
genealogiapolska.pl/search.php?mylastname=ROSZKOWSKI&lnqualify=equals&mybool=AND
some notable Roszkowskis in polish history:
genealogia.okiem.pl/powstanies/index.php?nazwisko=Roszkowski
To find more you'd need more data . Place of birth being important one.
Kowalski
12 Jul 2013
Life / What the idea of a black person is to Polish people? [14]
It's been discussed in other topic, like Why do a lot of Polish people stare
It's been discussed in other topic, like Why do a lot of Polish people stare
Kowalski
25 Oct 2012
Kowalski
20 Sep 2012
Life / Which nations do Poles like the most / the least? [150]
...and why
Ireland - kings of the craic with beer
England ,Wales and Scotland - for anty EU stance, freedom, free market, immigration law
Czech Rep -smart in business
France - for culture, food, attitude, arrogance and ambitions
Italy - for taking it easy
Greece - for laziness
Spain - for street life
Holland - for bikes, footballers
Slovakia - for progress made
Hungary - friendship forever
Sweden - for state administration
USA - power and religion
Denmark - for Copenhagen
Belgium - for chocolate and EU headquarters
Lithuania - for Polish minorities
Finland - just for Nokia
Slovenia - for difference to Bosnia, Macedonia, etc
Austria - for winter sports
Japan - for money
Estonia - for democracy
Latvia - for democracy
...and why
Ireland - kings of the craic with beer
England ,Wales and Scotland - for anty EU stance, freedom, free market, immigration law
Czech Rep -smart in business
France - for culture, food, attitude, arrogance and ambitions
Italy - for taking it easy
Greece - for laziness
Spain - for street life
Holland - for bikes, footballers
Slovakia - for progress made
Hungary - friendship forever
Sweden - for state administration
USA - power and religion
Denmark - for Copenhagen
Belgium - for chocolate and EU headquarters
Lithuania - for Polish minorities
Finland - just for Nokia
Slovenia - for difference to Bosnia, Macedonia, etc
Austria - for winter sports
Japan - for money
Estonia - for democracy
Latvia - for democracy
Kowalski
4 Aug 2012
Language / Niech będzie pochwalony Jezus Chrystus - a religious greeting? [39]
You can safely use Niech Będzie Pochwalony toward older people in villages, eastern Poland. This would be advantageous when asking for directions, water, permission to camp on their property; it would inform you are catholic and they could expect proper to Catholics behavior from you. Particularly useful addressing older and poor. Flashing a small picture of St. Mary or other saint or polish pope from within your wallet would get you even further. If you're not catholic - didn't grew up as one - don't use it - your phony manners would be soon discovered.
You can safely use Niech Będzie Pochwalony toward older people in villages, eastern Poland. This would be advantageous when asking for directions, water, permission to camp on their property; it would inform you are catholic and they could expect proper to Catholics behavior from you. Particularly useful addressing older and poor. Flashing a small picture of St. Mary or other saint or polish pope from within your wallet would get you even further. If you're not catholic - didn't grew up as one - don't use it - your phony manners would be soon discovered.
Kowalski
1 Aug 2012
Language / Foreigners speaking Polish - examples. [71]
...and one of the most popular on youtube....
youtu.be/90rasKhwok8
...and one of the most popular on youtube....
youtu.be/90rasKhwok8
Kowalski
28 Jul 2012
Real Estate / May you confirm that Podgórze (Kraków) is a great area to live in? [13]
odajay
You have a dog so anywhere close to Bednarskiego Park would be advantage. Podgorze has many open green places anyway and lots of dogs in Krakow or anywhere in Poland, you're bound to step into some poop on sidewalk as well. it's mixture of industrial and residential area, fine if you want to avoid Krakow tourists and you want to avoid tourists when living in Krakow....Overall good location to live......fulfills all your criteria I think. Me not from Krakow but been wondering around Podgorze some time ago visiting Kazimierz, public transport in Krakow is great day and night so would be no problem joining the action on Krakow Old Town. Good luck and welcome.
odajay
You have a dog so anywhere close to Bednarskiego Park would be advantage. Podgorze has many open green places anyway and lots of dogs in Krakow or anywhere in Poland, you're bound to step into some poop on sidewalk as well. it's mixture of industrial and residential area, fine if you want to avoid Krakow tourists and you want to avoid tourists when living in Krakow....Overall good location to live......fulfills all your criteria I think. Me not from Krakow but been wondering around Podgorze some time ago visiting Kazimierz, public transport in Krakow is great day and night so would be no problem joining the action on Krakow Old Town. Good luck and welcome.
Kowalski
17 Feb 2010
Travel / ZAPROSZENIE? (visiting our Polish friend this summer) [8]
It is not that they are too poor to apply for zaproszenie/invitation but more likely they do not meet income criteria required to get such document. They would take fiscal responsibility for the invited person in case of his/her any medical cost while in Poland and also would face fine if he/she wouldn't leave Poland.
It is not that they are too poor to apply for zaproszenie/invitation but more likely they do not meet income criteria required to get such document. They would take fiscal responsibility for the invited person in case of his/her any medical cost while in Poland and also would face fine if he/she wouldn't leave Poland.
Kowalski
8 Feb 2009
Life / Polish Organizational Skills [83]
Ahh those processed people complaining others are not. Time stealing is an effective way of sabotage in any workplace.
It's not about full employment but full enjoyment!
Now, check your watch for time and get dressed for something.
Ahh those processed people complaining others are not. Time stealing is an effective way of sabotage in any workplace.
It's not about full employment but full enjoyment!
Now, check your watch for time and get dressed for something.
Kowalski
6 Feb 2009
News / Topless sunbathers acquitted in Szczecin, Poland [128]
Oh well , not that it matters a lot in this case but let's clarify things:
Girls were not topless on the beach, they went topless on an outdoor swimming pool called Arkonka. Arkonka pools in Szczecin are mainly for kids and are loaded with children all summer. Not that I justify Police action by this, by no means, it was stupid.
I go to Baltic beaches from time to time and have seen topless girls - it is not such a rarity.
See Arkonka pools in Szczecin pic:
Oh well , not that it matters a lot in this case but let's clarify things:
Girls were not topless on the beach, they went topless on an outdoor swimming pool called Arkonka. Arkonka pools in Szczecin are mainly for kids and are loaded with children all summer. Not that I justify Police action by this, by no means, it was stupid.
I go to Baltic beaches from time to time and have seen topless girls - it is not such a rarity.
See Arkonka pools in Szczecin pic:
Kowalski
19 Jan 2009
Travel / Entering Poland from Germany on the A4 motorway [23]
A4 , some 50 km toward Germany is one of the most troubled project so far. They had a guy still living in his house right on the A4 route refusing to leave so for some time they couldn't connect two existing parts of A4. Now the major developer is asking for additional money to complete job, they'd put extra time and manpower to catch up but the agency is/was refusing to pay any extras.
July 2009 deadline is supposedly a deal they have reached. < the latest
A4 , some 50 km toward Germany is one of the most troubled project so far. They had a guy still living in his house right on the A4 route refusing to leave so for some time they couldn't connect two existing parts of A4. Now the major developer is asking for additional money to complete job, they'd put extra time and manpower to catch up but the agency is/was refusing to pay any extras.
July 2009 deadline is supposedly a deal they have reached. < the latest
Kowalski
19 Jan 2009
Travel / Entering Poland from Germany on the A4 motorway [23]
in July 2009
I thought the a4 was already completed from the D-PL border to wroclaw...?
in July 2009
Kowalski
30 Sep 2008
Travel / ERA prepaid sim card availability ? [3]
Era prepaid cards are available in some newstands and small food stores. Ask for ERA "pakiet startowy" (starter kit).
If you can't find - all have refills I'm sure - your option is finding ERA shop, most shopping centers have ERA outlet (I think)
Era prepaid cards are available in some newstands and small food stores. Ask for ERA "pakiet startowy" (starter kit).
If you can't find - all have refills I'm sure - your option is finding ERA shop, most shopping centers have ERA outlet (I think)
Kowalski
26 May 2008
Life / Polish and Czechs [191]
Slovakia
Sweden
Ukraine
Lithuania
Belarus
Czech Rep
Germany
Russia
Can't every Polish member of the forum just put each of the neighbour in order of preference? Yes you may include Sweden if you really want to. (What's a little bit of water between friend/enemies?)
Slovakia
Sweden
Ukraine
Lithuania
Belarus
Czech Rep
Germany
Russia
Kowalski
17 Apr 2008
Genealogy / Polish surnames - Origin and Meaning [29]
Those who had Ski or Sksa ending were not necessary wealthy but rather noblemen (szlachta) - at least according to "popular history".
BTW:
WALERIAN TREPKA in 16th/17th century had written LIBER GENERATIONIS PLEBEANORUM, It contains a list of people of plebeian origin who attempted, by one illegal means or another, to become members of the nobility.
Trepka on Podgurski: podgourski.net/content/1739.html
Those who had Ski or Sksa ending were not necessary wealthy but rather noblemen (szlachta) - at least according to "popular history".
BTW:
WALERIAN TREPKA in 16th/17th century had written LIBER GENERATIONIS PLEBEANORUM, It contains a list of people of plebeian origin who attempted, by one illegal means or another, to become members of the nobility.
Trepka on Podgurski: podgourski.net/content/1739.html