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	Polish Film Industry-Popular Polish Movies 7 - My favourite director is Marek Koterski.... Lifesunnyflorida - 3 Feb 2012 baranyigb - 22 Feb 2012
	Anyone know of an English-language translation of "Kapuściński Non-Fiction", yet? 18 - Was. Like Kapuscinski, a travel writer. Also very good.... Lifejasondmzk - 17 Jan 2012 JonnyM - 22 Feb 2012
	Warning: dog owners in Poland ('Flea solution') 8 - yeap i have to think long and hard for a more disgusting creature, parasites uugh.... LifeWedle - 21 Feb 2012 Wroclaw Boy - 21 Feb 2012
	Secrets of Poland - what makes it so special? 13 - May be some Polish and Polish Jewish bacground actors and actress, like: Scarlett Johannson, Adrien Brody, Gwyneth Paltrow,... Lifeaelingard - 16 Feb 2012 Peter Cracow - 17 Feb 2012
	Supermarket culture rules in Poland? 18 - Only ever get as far as Mielżyński Wine Bar or the enclave of shops there. Never seen a... LifePolonius3 - 13 Feb 2012 Wedle - 15 Feb 2012
	Support wanted to stop the sale of live carp in Poland 2 3 74 - Americans endure carp like they do soccer, it's simply not there. Yet, the rest of the world endures it.... Lifebritpol1 - 24 Jan 2011 nonno - 13 Feb 2012
	Does Polish society accept new people especially those not from Poland 2 41 - What are you trying to say??... Lifetomjustyna - 22 Dec 2011 milky - 12 Feb 2012
	Behemoth, an interview with a Polish musician 7 - Behemoth is respected by Serbian alternative groups that worship rodoverie (old common Slavic religion)... Lifeaphrodisiac - 11 Feb 2012 Crow - 11 Feb 2012
	Do Poles drink more? 15 - Maybe my imagination, but almost every Irishman I've encountered, at least here in the States, has been a committed... Lifepolishhgirl - 11 Feb 2012 Lyzko - 11 Feb 2012
	Question about hot water in Poland and the use of water heaters? 2 52 - That is not unheard of. Considering how much return they will make on their investment, don't be surprised.... Lifecazadora - 18 Sep 2011 Polsyr - 10 Feb 2012
	Second hand English bookshop in Warsaw 7 - For anyone interested in books in English language.... I have found a public library that has lots. Its at... Lifesobieski - 12 Jul 2010 donlou31 - 9 Feb 2012
	The major religion of Poland? 2 33 - Actually - if they were assimilated, then they would be seen first and foremost as Polish, not Jewish. The... Liferavi - 5 Feb 2007 delphiandomine - 8 Feb 2012
	How to find out if someone has been in prison in Poland? 3 - Krajowy Rejestr Karny (National Penal Register) is the institution you need to turn to. You can download the form... Lifederek1967 - 6 Feb 2012 gumishu - 6 Feb 2012
	What is the school bus security standard in Poland? 18 - They don't seem to be to tough on this testing in Poland judging by the state of many... Lifehopin2012 - 30 Jan 2012 Ant63 - 2 Feb 2012
	Yard waste / plastic burning - is such typical behaviour in Poland legal? 30 - In towns people aren't supposed to, but it happens.... Lifenauczyciel - 21 Jul 2010 JonnyM - 2 Feb 2012
	What is wrong with Poznan? 2 3 4 5 6 7 197 - If by "desperately searching", you mean "looking for something totally unconnected with Poznan", then yes.... LifeWhyMedSchool - 6 Jan 2012 delphiandomine - 2 Feb 2012
	Remember this animated TV series (Polish shows and children's cartoons)? 4 - My guess would be: -Wyspa Niedźwiedzi, although there was bear with bunny, not penguin; ... and for penguins... Lifecimmer - 19 May 2010 Alligator - 2 Feb 2012
	Winter 2010/2011 in Poland, is it going to be bad? 2 3 4 114 - When I arrive back, I'll have gone down nearly 60 degrees in the space of one day. And... LifeWroclaw Boy - 9 Oct 2010 JonnyM - 30 Jan 2012
	WHY ARE POLISH CALENDARS SKEWED? 2 42 - Who cares about the origins...? At present, the weekend (an English word, please remember!) is obviously the end of... LifePolonius3 - 1 Jan 2009 Ralph - 30 Jan 2012
	NEED HELP TO PICK CELLPHONE PLAN IN POZNAŃ (Abonament) 10 - That's what you pay for the phone (the actual hardware) if you have the 2 year monthly billing... Lifeel_easy - 25 Jan 2012 JonnyM - 30 Jan 2012
	Ephiphany - Święto Trzech Króli 12 - I think you mean 'yes' rather than 'no'. 'Why' is a better question. Ooh,... LifePolonius3 - 5 Jan 2012 JonnyM - 25 Jan 2012
	Do Polish Marlboros differ? 21 - yes, they are. it's the same in the USA now. Marlboro Gold.... LifePolonius3 - 18 Jul 2010 FUZZYWICKETS - 19 Jan 2012
	Ipad 3G in Poland 6 - iPad 2 3G AT&T I have put in the play microsim. However, I getting a no service message. Is... LifeSpaceman77 - 9 Jun 2010 Joeboogie - 15 Jan 2012
	Who's Leaving Poland? 2 3 4 5 138 - absolutely agree.... LifeFUZZYWICKETS - 22 Jul 2010 pip - 10 Jan 2012
	English channels on Poland's Cyfra+ 13 - Yes you can!! We got N a few months ago and there are many channels that you can... LifeJay24 - 15 Apr 2010 dhrynio - 9 Jan 2012
	Poland's population growth problem 2 44 - verrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry true. this applies even here in Toronto for many Canadian-born locals.... Liferybnik - 10 Feb 2011 ShAlEyNsTfOh - 8 Jan 2012
	Polish pride. PL stickers, flags and the white eagle! Where does our obsession come from? 2 3 79 - I wear the polish eagle on my backpack... and also have a tatoo of it on my upper wrist,... LifeKangurek - 31 Aug 2010 ShAlEyNsTfOh - 5 Jan 2012
	Polish/European Guitar Tabs Site? 8 - dude dont do cover songs and write your own instead... LifePan Kazimierz - 8 Aug 2009 czar - 4 Jan 2012
	Married to PL citizen. The steps I need to follow to get in Poland and live there? 4 - You and your husband will need to go to the local immigration office. Being from a non EU country... Lifetabascorez_2302 - 19 Dec 2011 Spaceman77 - 31 Dec 2011
	Where to recycle stuff in Krakow? 5 - Try calling a local thrift shop & ask what advice they recommend.... LifeBLS - 30 Jun 2011 beckski - 30 Dec 2011
	Polish Noise-Black Metal-Metal-Punk-Heavy Metal (any new bands?) 6 - Nothing will top Norwegian BM as I'm sure you know. Poland has Azarath, Furia, Behemoth and a host of... Lifedanish_guy - 5 Oct 2010 Seanus - 29 Dec 2011
	Good books or sites for preparation for life in Poland? 7 - The Polandian blog is worth reading, though it's a bit repetitive these days - polandian.com I'd start... LifeJars777 - 27 Dec 2011 delphiandomine - 27 Dec 2011
	The rise of ' Generation rent ' in Poland. 26 - Milky, the above is not actually true,since 1989 Poland has been through two recessions. If you are here... LifeWedle - 24 Dec 2011 Wedle - 25 Dec 2011
	Polish holiday tradition - granny dumping? 13 - Like I said - wait another 30 years and they themselves will be old - you reap what you... Lifemafketis - 25 Dec 2011 terri - 25 Dec 2011
	Girly question- Where to buy hair salon products in Poland? 4 - Lol, I thought this was going to be a question about feminine products!... LifeAussiechick - 14 Dec 2011 beckski - 22 Dec 2011
	Do I have to do something to start receiving mail in Poland? (moved from the US) 2 33 - Gah, Royal Mail. Don't get me started on them - they get everything delivered to Poland, but there's... LifeVaasa - 24 Oct 2011 delphiandomine - 22 Dec 2011
	Is parity the answer for Polish women? 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 262 - Parity, just as other implementations of affirmative action, will have the following effect: it will be harder for competent... LifePolonius3 - 7 Oct 2010 Gruffi_Gummi - 19 Dec 2011
	90th Birthday Celebration for my Polish grandmother - any ideas? 5 - i'd be careful if i were you. you don't want to overwhelm babcia with too many suprises.... Lifemama2nicnryl - 16 Dec 2011 Wroclaw - 16 Dec 2011
	Internet problems in Krakow? 8 - SInce aliens abducted me, I have known all their secrets.... LifeBLS - 12 Dec 2011 pawian - 12 Dec 2011
	School starting age in Poland 4 - I couldn't agree more with this. I guess it is so they get into the habit... LifeAnt63 - 11 Dec 2011 Ant63 - 11 Dec 2011
	Have many Poles had enough of one another? 2 3 4 5 6 7 198 - I think this may get worse with the overused utterance 'masakra'. It lurks like an accomplished assassin that word.... LifeSeanus - 15 Aug 2011 Seanus - 11 Dec 2011
	Where is better for a foreigner who doesn't speak good Polish? WARSAW or POZNAN 5 - Definitely Warsaw :)... Lifemauritius_2302 - 9 Dec 2011 szymek01 - 10 Dec 2011
	Can I use Blackberry Messenger for free in Poland? 10 - Probably means South Africa. Saudi Arabia at a pinch. A stormtrooper would be pretty strange in Lodz, though frankly... LifeSA guy in Lodz - 29 Jan 2011 JonnyM - 8 Dec 2011
	Gran Torino - Walt Kowalski, the movie 2 39 - This was a great film, it was actually filmed 30 miles from where I live. Walt was a fictional... Lifekrakowiak - 2 Apr 2009 sniezyk - 7 Dec 2011
	Sweets in Shoes - old Polish tradition on December 6 (Mikolaj)? 13 - No problem :-)... LifeBarney - 5 Dec 2011 Magdalena - 6 Dec 2011
	Grocery Store / Super malls websites in Poland (in English)? 5 - Thanks mafketis.... Liferaghu - 5 Dec 2011 raghu - 6 Dec 2011
	Question Of Religious Beliefs That Could Differ in Poland 2 33 - Well, perfectly reasonable ...... LifeGuest - 4 Dec 2011 Ironside - 5 Dec 2011
	Positive things which make a Pole stand out positively in the World! 30 - youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=rjcp2wk2Hrs&feature=endscreen nice video. We see the positive side of Poles here. Poles would like me to say Poles are... LifeLodz_The_Boat - 12 May 2011 Seanus - 3 Dec 2011
	Are Poles winter lovers? 2 3 63 - This is from the thermometer on the window, but it wasn't very windy. Big problems in the country... LifeJabwaw - 5 Jan 2010 Cardno85 - 3 Dec 2011
	Rules in Poland about Christening - can Church of England be godparent? 11 - It's fine.... Lifeniusia - 21 Nov 2011 Teffle - 2 Dec 2011
	The Polish Way to Ask Questions 2 41 - Polish group conversations consist of a number of people holding forth and conversations tend to overlap. They hardly ever... Lifepolishmeknob - 12 Jun 2011 mazurek - 2 Dec 2011
	How many ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN POLISH in Poland? 2 40 - [/quote] Largely true, but I was referring to a spiritual similarity. Spiritually and theologically, there is a... Lifealxmac - 30 Nov 2011 JonnyM - 1 Dec 2011
	How many people in Poland are atheist/agnostic? 11 - probably many, just like pagans and witches, but I assume most of them still attend church and pray in... LifeEM_Wave - 30 Nov 2011 ShAlEyNsTfOh - 30 Nov 2011
	Mosquitoes in Poland 2 40 - Thanks, strzyga. So, just a "swarm". I thought that there might be something more poetic.... LifeJay24 - 28 Jul 2009 Angliczanka - 29 Nov 2011
	Vertu (or iPhone) in Poland ?? 19 - "I stało się !!! Już wkrótce w Galerii Dominikańskiej powstanie nowy salon iSpot ." (quote from galeria dominikanska website)... Lifess13 - 18 May 2008 Wroclaw - 28 Nov 2011
	Cellphone plan with Data, with contract in Poland 16 - i would not advice to use a mobile internet during next years summer EU games, especially where there will... Lifeupperway - 22 Nov 2011 rt3d - 28 Nov 2011
	$3,000-$4,000 a month - would we have enough money to live in Poland? 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 273 - Thanks for your story, honesty is a rare quality theses days, the measure of a man is how... Lifes2good2 - 12 Jan 2011 Wedle - 26 Nov 2011
	Poles don't know that baby seat should be in back only? 16 - Do you remember Janusz Liberkowski and his Anecia Safery Capsule? He won million bucks for his idea and for... Lifepip - 24 Nov 2011 Zazulka - 24 Nov 2011
	Pregnant - do Polish parents want to know the sex of the baby in advance? 17 - Meaning Belgrade mostly inhabited by Serbs, Monetengro inhabited by Serbs who think they are Montengrians ;) poles... LifeTeffle - 22 Nov 2011 Natasa - 24 Nov 2011
	Flea markets in Wrocław 14 - You;re right, I didn't read OPs post in its entirety. He sounds like a hoarder of junk so my... Lifechudclaw - 17 Nov 2011 BBman - 19 Nov 2011

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