Genealogy / Polish and Russian DNA? [52]


Like all real germans have blue eyes, blonde hair and a particular length of nose, and Polish children that have the same must really be German... (and that was 'scientifically proven' too).

My brother-in-law has a bone defect in his hand which apparently comes from the vikings. Allegedly the racial make up of his part of England is strongly viking (although his father is welsh). So, does he now have right to claim health benefits from Sweden?

Genealogy / Polish and Russian DNA? [52]


But this is my point. If you say "these are Russian genes" then doesn't it run the risk of someone taking it a bit further and saying only those who have those genes are "real Russians". Example: A book I was reading about Saami culture in Scandinavia refers to historians saying "The first Norwegians" but they are talking about pre-historic humans who existed long before the first concept of "Norway". As the writers point out, the people may have been related to Saami, but by claiming they are "The first Norwegians" they suggest that Norwegians existed in the area before Saamis.

The twentieth century saw nationalism raised from culture to race, involving eugenics, ethnic cleansing etc... How long before someone uses the term "Russian DNA" as a marker for deciding who the "real" ones are?

Genealogy / Polish and Russian DNA? [52]

or ethnocentric?

History / Poles and (Polish) Jews... Victims of war... and beyond [380]

Part of the outcry was against the way the removed and murdered under a veil of secrecy ("We're taking them to a special hospital where they can get special treatment") and also a worry that war-wounded service personell would be disposed of in a similar way after 'serving the fatherland'.

Jewish-German disabled were murdered in the euthanasia programme (apparently with 'preferential' status).

It is interesting that in museums like Auschwitz it is stressed that the Jews were lied to and led to believe they were going to a new home. I always find it strange that in some people's eyes the Jews were the only people to believe this and really all the Poles and germans knew better (were they informed before hand that this was a big ploy?). The euthanasia project demonstrated how easy it was to remove a large section of the public under false pretences and fool a large section of the general public. I'd suggest that that technique, as well as the experiments in mass killing (lethal injection, starvation, gas chambers... pioneered in the T4 project) was simply used again with reference to the jewish population.


The question is how many of the Jewish fighters were actually communists (as well)?

There were Jewish members of the British fascist movement and Mosley himself wrote that he had no problem with Jews as long as they were pro-British. Bizarre, huh?

Genealogy / Polish and Russian DNA? [52]

What always puzzles me is how do they define what is "Russian" DNA or "English" DNA etc. Doesn't this assume that a DNA is actually nationalistic?


This depends where you are... of course, maybe it is the Germans who are more Polish in features, considering large areas of North Germany were colonised by Slavs and also there must have been a fair bit of interbreeding over the years, especially with all the Germanic settlements in Eastern Europe too. (cue Bratwurst Boy's screams of indignation!)

Life / If I could introduce something from my country into Poland, I would.... [175]

Some Polish people.

Life / Funeral Traditions in Poland [67]

Depending where you stayed, it might be that one is Catholic and the other Protestant, or Orthodox. Also, many cemeteries have 'burial chapels' where a service might be said before the funeral. I imagine that some people might live far away from the main cemetery, or not have a church in their village, so the services might take place in one or both churches.

Life / If I could introduce something from my country into Poland, I would.... [175]

Zebra crossings which aren't half a car length from a junction, and that people observe.

Shop staff who actually look at you, smile and speak to you, rather than stare right through you or speak to their friends while serving you.

A Tesco with a proper checlout, not one which is so packed with sweets and last-minute attempts to sell you something that nobody can collect the baskets.

Study / Medicine study - good Polish University for international students; study in English? [38]

University of Warmia and Mazury have English language medical courses.

News / SCHOOL GAMES END IN PREGNANCY IN A POLISH TOWN [49]


But whose hand have you experienced?

News / SCHOOL GAMES END IN PREGNANCY IN A POLISH TOWN [49]

what? and give up even more of my sex-life?

News / SCHOOL GAMES END IN PREGNANCY IN A POLISH TOWN [49]

What I'm trying to work out is if the guys take turns to sh@g the girls, is it different guys to each girl or do they each do each girl in turn... and if so, how the hell do the manage it?

News / SCHOOL GAMES END IN PREGNANCY IN A POLISH TOWN [49]


Some of my students mentioned this to me the other day...

News / SCHOOL GAMES END IN PREGNANCY IN A POLISH TOWN [49]

Ostoda's just up the road from me... might drive up and see if I can see the stars at night.

Life / Are foreigners welcome in Poland? [267]


I know what you mean. I felt a similar way in Glasgow and in Midlands of England.

Life / In need of good Polish jokes about Polish culture, people, etc [226]

especially if they're neighbors with germany ;-D

Life / In need of good Polish jokes about Polish culture, people, etc [226]

God was working on a new project. The angels asked him what it was.
"I'm going to create a country with the most beautiful scenery, the most intelligent, bravest and most beautiful people. A land with the best food and the best bread in the world!"

The angels were impressed, but one asked, "Isn't it a bit unfair to give a country all these wonderful things? Isn't it a bit too much like favouritism?"

God nodded, "Don't worry, I'd thought of that... wait until you see who I give them for neighbours!"

Life / In need of good Polish jokes about Polish culture, people, etc [226]

Poland beat Russia in the world basketball championships.
Putin sends Tusk a telegram:

"Warched game: stop: Good game: stop: congratulations: stop: gas: stop, oil: stop."

Or the old classic:

A waitress comes through with a plate of pierogi, "Who ordered the Russians?"
The reply, "Nobody, they came by themselves!"

A Pole rings his plumber to ask him to repair the blocked sink. "Sure thing, we'll be ready for you in ten years." "Oh, morning or afternoon?" "Does it matter?" "Yes, I've got a dentist appointment in the morning!"

Genealogy / Jewish Roots of Poland [638]

Apparently Elvis Presley was technically Jewish because of a maternal ancestor. It passed down the female line, meaning his mother was technically Jewish by maternal bloodline.

Genealogy / Polish & Prussian/German town name cross-reference. [100]

This one is pretty good too.
kartenmeister.com/preview/databaseuwe.asp

News / THE ARMY OF POLAND - THE REALITY [493]


Well, Britain and Germany no longer have conscription.

It's actually quite expensive. I know some guys who, a few years ago, weren't called up because the army didn't have the money.

History / Piłsudski, like Hitler and Stalin (according to some Lithuanians) [144]


But you can write about Prince Karol, instead of Prince Charles.

Genealogy / Seeking Czarniecki family members and ancestors from Lublin, also Margiewicz, Danilowicz and Andrulewicz [77]


No, it was a certain sector within the Polish academia.

It's somewhere in the intro to this book: Studies in Language, Literature and Cultural Mythology in Poland: Investigating "The Other"

Genealogy / THE MEANING AND RESEARCH OF MY POLISH LAST NAME, SURNAME? [4500]

Have you considered it might be Scottish?

Work / English teaching books in Poland: villains and heroes [30]

I hadn't heard of Alexander, sounds an interesting chap.

I think the offspring of this book still thrive. I saw a Warner brother's connected book for teaching kids basic English. It has words in English with a pronunciation in Polish-style.

towel = taal
butter = batir

I cringe at the thought.


Not come across these, Delph, I'll ask the kids teachers at school.

Work / English teaching books in Poland: villains and heroes [30]

Correct, sorry if I confused you, z_darius, I just found it funny how a potentially innocent word like pu55y can be censored but some of the garbage they allow to be written on other threads is allowed.

Anyway, back on track. Thanks for the second hand books link. Looks good.

I had an amazing one last year, when my school cleared out its store room and hundreds of books were thrown out. We could just take what we wanted. I got car loads for some of the local schools.

Work / English teaching books in Poland: villains and heroes [30]

Really? Oh that's funny. Shame it let's some of the racist drivel on other threads through, tho'.

I'm curious about these families and their daughter's pu55y.

Language / Do Poles prefer US American or UK English language? [147]

Having the odd tame American in a school helps, as I find I have to learn American because my students don't always know the difference (and if I make a spelling mistake I can claim it's AmEng spelling!).

Likewise, if an American is preparing studes for a cambridge exam it is useful if some of the grammar differences can be explained.


Even tho' you can use either AmEng or BritEng in the exams, as long as you're consistent. That's the hardest part, if you don't know the difference.

Work / English teaching books in Poland: villains and heroes [30]


Oh yeah, I agree with that. Forgot to mention it.

I agree about them needing grammar, I (and they) just don't like the way it's laid out on the page. I usually skip to a speaking activity after a bit of it and then come back for more.