Tlum
18 Oct 2017
Tlum
1 Oct 2017
Travel / Travel Route - Mumbai to Wroclaw. India-Poland flights. [2]
Probably the best option would be to take one 23kg bag and mail the rest via a postal mail or other commercial carrier. On the other hand, I believe you can take two 23kg suitcases to the airport and they will charge you on the spot for the extra one.
Probably the best option would be to take one 23kg bag and mail the rest via a postal mail or other commercial carrier. On the other hand, I believe you can take two 23kg suitcases to the airport and they will charge you on the spot for the extra one.
Tlum
1 Oct 2017
Law / Old Polish money banknotes - what's their value today? [415]
I'd say that coins would be typically more worthy than just old (socialist-era) banknotes.
I'd say that coins would be typically more worthy than just old (socialist-era) banknotes.
Tlum
5 Jan 2016
Classifieds / Random Classifieds Ads Poland [261]
Problem with Facebook is that fewer and fewer people in Poland use it...
Problem with Facebook is that fewer and fewer people in Poland use it...
Tlum
5 Apr 2015
Genealogy / Ruzycki and Marciniuk families research [3]
Are you sure the first name reads: Ruzycki? It has probably derived from the Polish word 'róża' (rose). In Polish, such words are supposed to use the 'ó' instead of 'u.' On the other hand, if it's related to a Polish person from the US, I'd not be surprised there is a spelling mistake there ;). Regarding Marciniuk, no idea (other than it could derive from the first Polish name "Marcin" - "Martin").
Are you sure the first name reads: Ruzycki? It has probably derived from the Polish word 'róża' (rose). In Polish, such words are supposed to use the 'ó' instead of 'u.' On the other hand, if it's related to a Polish person from the US, I'd not be surprised there is a spelling mistake there ;). Regarding Marciniuk, no idea (other than it could derive from the first Polish name "Marcin" - "Martin").
Tlum
5 Apr 2014
Language / What are the best Polish - English Dictionary and Learning Books? [24]
I often use this one: pwn-oxford.pwn.pl/english.php
I often use this one: pwn-oxford.pwn.pl/english.php
Tlum
14 Oct 2013
Language / All-nighters / traction session / legions / levels - Synonyms needed [4]
Why didn't you post it in the General Language section?
Why didn't you post it in the General Language section?
Tlum
28 Sep 2013
USA, Canada / Why indian origin woman as Miss America and never Polish origin? [40]
And to prove my point, today's Miss World TOP 3 are:
1. The Phillipines ('Yellow' race).
2. France ('White' race).
3. Ghana ('Black' race).
Yet another coincidence? No. It was supposed to be like that before the show started. I'm just trying to tell people not to get excited about such events for the masses because what they see is a pre-manufactured news.
BY THE WAY. Someone might have think -- ok, but there's also the 'Hispanic' race? Not to worry:
4. Spain.
5. Brazil.
And I'm not 'racist' - I just don't like being fooled by the 'high priests' who try to manipulate the reality. Next year's news: TOP 3 Miss World will be: Hispanic, Yellow, White, Black (in random order).
And to prove my point, today's Miss World TOP 3 are:
1. The Phillipines ('Yellow' race).
2. France ('White' race).
3. Ghana ('Black' race).
Yet another coincidence? No. It was supposed to be like that before the show started. I'm just trying to tell people not to get excited about such events for the masses because what they see is a pre-manufactured news.
BY THE WAY. Someone might have think -- ok, but there's also the 'Hispanic' race? Not to worry:
4. Spain.
5. Brazil.
And I'm not 'racist' - I just don't like being fooled by the 'high priests' who try to manipulate the reality. Next year's news: TOP 3 Miss World will be: Hispanic, Yellow, White, Black (in random order).
Tlum
21 Sep 2013
USA, Canada / Why indian origin woman as Miss America and never Polish origin? [40]
I just assumed someoene like Miss America would be extraordinary.
You still don't get my point. These days the words don't actually mean what they are supposed to mean and most people don't even realize that:
- Miss World is not the most beautiful woman.
- Nobel Peace Prize winner hates peace.
- Expert in finance cannot count to 100.
- A devouted believer doesn't believe in God.
- Exemplary husband or wife masturbate in public.
- Healthy eating proponent is obese.
- Raising debt ceiling is nor raising debt.
- The most popular man is in fact a woman.
Btw. I was some years off with my assumption above:
losangeles.cbslocal.com/2013/09/20/transgender-student-in-huntington-beach-could-make-history
I just assumed someoene like Miss America would be extraordinary.
You still don't get my point. These days the words don't actually mean what they are supposed to mean and most people don't even realize that:
- Miss World is not the most beautiful woman.
- Nobel Peace Prize winner hates peace.
- Expert in finance cannot count to 100.
- A devouted believer doesn't believe in God.
- Exemplary husband or wife masturbate in public.
- Healthy eating proponent is obese.
- Raising debt ceiling is nor raising debt.
- The most popular man is in fact a woman.
Btw. I was some years off with my assumption above:
A transgender student at Marina High School in Huntington Beach made history Friday evening by becoming the school's Homecoming Queen.
losangeles.cbslocal.com/2013/09/20/transgender-student-in-huntington-beach-could-make-history
Tlum
20 Sep 2013
USA, Canada / Why indian origin woman as Miss America and never Polish origin? [40]
It's about 'no to racism, political correctness, and globalization' at this time (and in the years to come, probably). I won't be surprised in a few years a drag queen or a 'third gender' will win the prize.
I didn't watch the show but I'm sure there were girls with a better physical appearance (ie. when I see her body fat near the arms and breast area I assume she's not a frequent gym goer). Don't get me wrong - she is very nice, but not stunning (A. Kreglicka was not stunning either).
It's about 'no to racism, political correctness, and globalization' at this time (and in the years to come, probably). I won't be surprised in a few years a drag queen or a 'third gender' will win the prize.
I didn't watch the show but I'm sure there were girls with a better physical appearance (ie. when I see her body fat near the arms and breast area I assume she's not a frequent gym goer). Don't get me wrong - she is very nice, but not stunning (A. Kreglicka was not stunning either).
Tlum
20 Sep 2013
USA, Canada / Why indian origin woman as Miss America and never Polish origin? [40]
Nothing. It's just meaningless who wins because whoever wins is decided in advance by the current political or social needs as determined by the 'highest priests' of this world.
For example, it was not a coincidence that the Polish woman, Aneta Kreglicka, was announced Miss World in 1989. It was a political decision, nothing else. In 1989 / 90 Poland and Europe started the new era. To celebrate it, Poland was awarded the prize.
In other words, all these contests for the masses are just that - reality shows that have the winner before the 'official' or 'public' voting. There's nothing exciting about them at all if you realize you are being duped ;)
What's wrong with having a woman of Indian descent as Miss America?
Nothing. It's just meaningless who wins because whoever wins is decided in advance by the current political or social needs as determined by the 'highest priests' of this world.
For example, it was not a coincidence that the Polish woman, Aneta Kreglicka, was announced Miss World in 1989. It was a political decision, nothing else. In 1989 / 90 Poland and Europe started the new era. To celebrate it, Poland was awarded the prize.
In other words, all these contests for the masses are just that - reality shows that have the winner before the 'official' or 'public' voting. There's nothing exciting about them at all if you realize you are being duped ;)
Tlum
19 Sep 2013
USA, Canada / Why indian origin woman as Miss America and never Polish origin? [40]
My respect to Nobel Prize was killed when Al Gore (and then Obama) received the Nobel Peace Prize. The Oscars and Miss America are a joke too. It's just a complete waste of time to even discuss it ;).
My respect to Nobel Prize was killed when Al Gore (and then Obama) received the Nobel Peace Prize. The Oscars and Miss America are a joke too. It's just a complete waste of time to even discuss it ;).
Tlum
19 Aug 2013
Life / The Current Attitudes of Poles Living in Poland towards Poles Living/Working Abroad [12]
Has it changed in the recent years? It seems more and more of Polish people living in Poland find it 'normal' that other Poles live or work abroad. But yet 5-10 years ago they would blame them for lack of 'patriotism' or for 'giving up too easily' etc..
Has it changed in the recent years? It seems more and more of Polish people living in Poland find it 'normal' that other Poles live or work abroad. But yet 5-10 years ago they would blame them for lack of 'patriotism' or for 'giving up too easily' etc..
Tlum
1 Jan 2013
Law / Opening a Polish Bank Account by a foreigner in Poland. Recommendations. [299]
Great, thanks. It's still a shame that it normally takes 3-4 weeks in Poland to get 'dowod osobisty' (which, I had thought, was a must to open a bank account in Poland).
Great, thanks. It's still a shame that it normally takes 3-4 weeks in Poland to get 'dowod osobisty' (which, I had thought, was a must to open a bank account in Poland).
Tlum
1 Jan 2013
Law / Opening a Polish Bank Account by a foreigner in Poland. Recommendations. [299]
Hm, so it must apply to Polish citizens too? And no problem if a person doesn't have Poland residency / mailing address?
Hm, so it must apply to Polish citizens too? And no problem if a person doesn't have Poland residency / mailing address?
Tlum
1 Jan 2013
Law / Opening a Polish Bank Account by a foreigner in Poland. Recommendations. [299]
Merged:Opening bank account in Poland (having only a Polish passport and no residency in Poland)
Is it possible for a Polish citizen living abroad who:
1. Doesn't have a valid 'dowod osobisty' (lost).
2. Doesn't have a permanent residency address ('zameldowanie') in Poland.
3. Has a valid Polish passport.
to open a bank account in Poland? :)
Merged:Opening bank account in Poland (having only a Polish passport and no residency in Poland)
Is it possible for a Polish citizen living abroad who:
1. Doesn't have a valid 'dowod osobisty' (lost).
2. Doesn't have a permanent residency address ('zameldowanie') in Poland.
3. Has a valid Polish passport.
to open a bank account in Poland? :)
Tlum
1 Oct 2011
Language / What were the first Polish words and phrases you have learned? [63]
Probably some swear words or funny phrases... ; )
youtu.be/90rasKhwok8
Probably some swear words or funny phrases... ; )
youtu.be/90rasKhwok8
Tlum
1 May 2011
USA, Canada / What do Poles think about drinking raw milk? In America, unpasteurized milk is PROHIBITED. [49]
I can tell I've been drinking raw milk in Poland since day one and I'm still alive. All my friends did too.
But in the USA "the government" claims raw milk can poison you or kill you. They have prohibited drinking raw milk and want to prison farmers for selling such milk. I mean, really? In the country of freedom you are banned from drinking what you feel like drinking, like milk...? I'd say Poles are a living proof drinking unpasteurized milk is as healthy as it can be. Any comments?
washingtontimes.com/news/2011/apr/28/feds-sting-amish-farmer-selling-raw-milk-locally/
I can tell I've been drinking raw milk in Poland since day one and I'm still alive. All my friends did too.
But in the USA "the government" claims raw milk can poison you or kill you. They have prohibited drinking raw milk and want to prison farmers for selling such milk. I mean, really? In the country of freedom you are banned from drinking what you feel like drinking, like milk...? I'd say Poles are a living proof drinking unpasteurized milk is as healthy as it can be. Any comments?
A yearlong sting operation, including aliases, a 5 a.m. surprise inspection and surreptitious purchases from an Amish farm in Pennsylvania, culminated in the federal government announcing this week that it has gone to court to stop Rainbow Acres Farm from selling its contraband to willing customers in the Washington area.
The product in question: unpasteurized milk.
The product in question: unpasteurized milk.
It is the FDA's position that raw milk should never be consumed.
washingtontimes.com/news/2011/apr/28/feds-sting-amish-farmer-selling-raw-milk-locally/
Tlum
9 Jan 2011
News / WOSP in Poland [161]
Of course not. The government wants to eat their cake and still have it. As WOSP and other volunteering movements prove, people are much more effective in managing money than governments. Instead of paying taxes that are wasted on nothing, the money should go into the hands of people who can manage money much more efficiently. WOSP is a great example :).
The question is, if they suddenly stopped, would the government actually pay for things themself.
Of course not. The government wants to eat their cake and still have it. As WOSP and other volunteering movements prove, people are much more effective in managing money than governments. Instead of paying taxes that are wasted on nothing, the money should go into the hands of people who can manage money much more efficiently. WOSP is a great example :).
Tlum
9 Jan 2011
News / WOSP in Poland [161]
At first it seems like an excellent idea because WOSP helps a lot of people.
But when looking at it from another perspective.. In fact, people pay taxes to have all this equipment available. I'm pretty sure the Polish government is happy with this movement because they can more easily steal money and put it into their pockets instead of buying medical equipment.
Maybe that's a little exaggeration, but I'm pretty sure that's how it works, especially that WOSP has been with us for almost 20 years now, every year.
To sum up, WOSP idea is great, but it's prone to corruption.
At first it seems like an excellent idea because WOSP helps a lot of people.
But when looking at it from another perspective.. In fact, people pay taxes to have all this equipment available. I'm pretty sure the Polish government is happy with this movement because they can more easily steal money and put it into their pockets instead of buying medical equipment.
Maybe that's a little exaggeration, but I'm pretty sure that's how it works, especially that WOSP has been with us for almost 20 years now, every year.
To sum up, WOSP idea is great, but it's prone to corruption.
Tlum
18 Oct 2010
UK, Ireland / Poles in the UK, you know were the door is [102]
Being in the EU all doors for Poland are open : ).
Being in the EU all doors for Poland are open : ).
Tlum
10 Mar 2007
Law / Shipping a car from USA to Poland [86]
There are no prices from California, but here are prices from Chicago (Polamer INC is a Polish company that sends stuff to/from Poland)
z Chicago - from Chicago
- wynajecie kontenera 40 stopowego $3,850.00 (renting a 40 feet container) $3,850.00
- wynajecie kontenera 20 stopowego $3,080.00 (renting a 20 feet containter) $3,850.00
- mozliwosc wynajecia czesci kontenera. (can rent a part of a container)
You can call them to find out more details: polamercargo.com/_webpc/kontakt.aspx
There are no prices from California, but here are prices from Chicago (Polamer INC is a Polish company that sends stuff to/from Poland)
z Chicago - from Chicago
- wynajecie kontenera 40 stopowego $3,850.00 (renting a 40 feet container) $3,850.00
- wynajecie kontenera 20 stopowego $3,080.00 (renting a 20 feet containter) $3,850.00
- mozliwosc wynajecia czesci kontenera. (can rent a part of a container)
You can call them to find out more details: polamercargo.com/_webpc/kontakt.aspx