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	Strange laws in Poland 2 39 - Why so serious? Can't we have a bit of fun? Disclaimer: I'm only posting this at your request... LifeJonnyM - 9 Mar 2011 ShortHairThug - 11 Apr 2011
	Food and transporatation benefits in Poland. Are there any? 2 - Pretty similar. Not great in PL, but help exists. Sometimes you see people selling food stamps... LifeTetiana - 11 Apr 2011 JonnyM - 11 Apr 2011
	Is there something like a "Polish culture" or Polish national identity? 2 49 - No offence, but try reading that backwards and perhaps it will make more sense.... Lifekasia24 - 30 Mar 2011 hague1cmaeron - 10 Apr 2011
	Using heating oil in your car in Poland, what are the risks? 11 - This. It was designed to let farmers create their own fuel and thusly be self-sufficient. What do you think... LifeMarcus911 - 8 Feb 2011 D-Cell - 9 Apr 2011
	As a black gay man (US) visiting Warsaw this summer, will I get beat up for nothing? 2 3 65 - Most gay guys are pu88y magnets! As Oscar Wilde has Gwendoline say, in "The Importance of Being... LifeFiresun - 31 Mar 2011 Trevek - 4 Apr 2011
	How to survive with one dollar in Poland 16 - lol I love being young, and hey at least I'm older than Southern...I hope. that is... Lifesouthern - 19 Mar 2011 George8600 - 4 Apr 2011
	What would it be like to live in Lomza? 2 60 - I have been 10 months to Lomza ,,theres was a hotel by the name of (Zachishai) i met a... Lifeandysterdam - 12 Mar 2008 dashhhhhh - 3 Apr 2011
	Girls in Poland shaving side of head!? 30 - For some girls the hairstyle works but she's kinda too olld to rock that style. Isn't Natalia like... LifePennBoy - 1 Apr 2011 PennBoy - 3 Apr 2011
	"Whiskification" of Poland? 2 32 - Here is my tuppenceworth on the Whiskies mentioned in the thread so far. - Talisker - Best Whisky... LifePolonius3 - 1 Apr 2011 szkotja2007 - 1 Apr 2011
	cellphone: no data plan on Orange SIM card? 6 - orange.pl/portal/map/map/internet_free_pre_discover I used to access the internet on my "stupid" mobile years ago in Poland, so things wouldn't... Lifekgoess - 29 Mar 2011 Magdalena - 29 Mar 2011
	A little over $10,000 and wanting to move to Poland ... any tips?? 18 - I am not talking about a room in dormitory.There is not enough of them for all students and... Lifebiner_y_ya - 28 Mar 2011 grubas - 29 Mar 2011
	Where's the Polish clipart? 8 - Then the answer is simple - they should make it. Of course, that involves effort for little... LifePolonius3 - 28 Mar 2011 delphiandomine - 28 Mar 2011
	How do you live green in Warsaw? 3 - I'm an American and for earth hour I turn on every electrical device I own and celebrate "Human... Lifelindsayathome - 28 Mar 2011 Tymoteusz - 28 Mar 2011
	Only the poor Poles are buying at Biedronka? 2 32 - Yeah, I've seen people leaving Biedronka in Alma bags. Although I did it because I always carried a... Lifesobieski - 24 Mar 2011 Cardno85 - 26 Mar 2011
	The term: "camp aesthetic." Popular in Poland yet? 27 - It depends what you mean by "true art". I like this anarchist point of view, I also... Lifedeadshoes - 22 Mar 2011 deadshoes - 24 Mar 2011
	Polish douchebags 6 - but those already have meanings that don't quite capture the douchebag spirit.... (in its current meaning, though palant... Lifemafketis - 18 Aug 2010 mafketis - 24 Mar 2011
	Wiosna - Marzanna ceremony? 7 - yes, seems you guys did that here and couldn't be more off topic yet no edits to fix it...... LifeDysydent Miodek - 21 Mar 2011 plk123 - 23 Mar 2011
	Prosze, dziekuje, przepraszam - cultural significance? 5 - yes, politeness...... LifeAlbanaich - 22 Mar 2011 pgtx - 23 Mar 2011
	I am speculating of moving back to Warsaw, but very carefully.... 8 - Fair enough about looking for a chain salon, but Wroclaw Boy is right, they employ cheap help right out... Lifeartek - 14 Mar 2011 artek - 21 Mar 2011
	Jodek potasowy - potassium iodide - available to buy in Poland? 3 - I've bought alot of the tablets and powder. I've sent them to Japan as a care package. I've... LifeForfour44 - 16 Mar 2011 Forfour44 - 18 Mar 2011
	Has anyone in Poland that you know been affected by H1N1? (swine flu) 2 44 - How do you know if it is an epidemy already? Who said that? And how's that possible when almost... LifePolskagirl22759 - 18 Mar 2010 Olaf - 18 Mar 2011
	Are there aliens already in Poland? What do Polish people think about extraterrestrials? 2 34 - if alive Adolf or archduke Ferdinand could say: `Poles are aliens in Poland` fortunately, there are Serbs who... LifeHavok - 15 Mar 2011 Crow - 16 Mar 2011
	Polish mentality-three fishermen 7 - I would tend to agree with you, Des.... LifeHavok - 12 Mar 2011 Havok - 14 Mar 2011
	Can foreigners really understand Poles? 2 3 4 5 136 - A giant Cow that everyone fear to milk, except us ;) It's 100% super! ;) Actually... LifeIronside - 26 Jan 2010 Mr Grunwald - 14 Mar 2011
	Essential Polish Media 14 - yeah, in most cases it will be "the best of" but there is no one word reserved for... Liferoleypoley2 - 10 Mar 2011 puella - 12 Mar 2011
	× Differences in Polish, American and British mentality 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 237 - So you admit that your father was a part of regime? I was asking where those maney stolen... LifeHavok - 9 Mar 2011 puella - 10 Mar 2011
	How to instigate a row with your Polish missus. 15 - absolutely brilliant. worked perfectly! and she got a great laugh out of it when i showed her the thread... Lifesmurf - 8 Mar 2011 simonfla - 10 Mar 2011
	Unwanted furniture - Warsaw charity? 2 - Hi, This is really a good cause and I appreciate it.. Its really good to see that you are... LifeKLD - 28 Feb 2011 lizaalbert - 10 Mar 2011
	Popielec - Ash Wednesday 2 - I do not care for ash wednesday. Just opened a bottle of chardonnay and am planning to party come... LifePolonius3 - 9 Mar 2011 Zman - 9 Mar 2011
	Pepkowka (I will be a father in a few month) 8 - more or less, if you don't drink to the baby, it won't be healthy... so you have to... LifeBenz - 7 Mar 2011 pgtx - 8 Mar 2011
	Are Poles bankrupt? 2 35 - Reading through this two interesting docs: ... ... it reminded me this thread. Here is some... LifeJaneDoe - 25 Jan 2011 jwojcie - 8 Mar 2011
	× 'Whites only' nightclubs in Warsaw? 2 51 - Exactly this is 6th street, 5 min. from downtown Philadelphia about 10 whole city blocks were built, brand... LifePennBoy - 7 Mar 2011 PennBoy - 8 Mar 2011
	Are there G U M Clinics in Poland?? 9 - Funnily enough, my dentist speaks English - all under the NFZ. Appointments are easy to come by as well.... Lifeal111 - 2 Jun 2010 delphiandomine - 7 Mar 2011
	Poland private medical cover - going downhill 4 - Medicover, is also accepted at Damiana, the one on Foksal is probably best for you. damian.pl/238,Kontakt.htm... LifeVarsovian - 7 Mar 2011 poland_ - 7 Mar 2011
	Texas Holdem - impact in Poland? 3 - Merged thread: texar holde'm hello everybody, i am looking rfor people to play cash home game Texas Holde'm... LifeWhyMedSchool - 2 Mar 2011 pacio - 5 Mar 2011
	Internet problems from Poland 4 - Its no real problem for me, just irritating as I have to turn the VPN on and Mask my... Lifeukpolska - 4 Mar 2011 ukpolska - 4 Mar 2011
	"Letter from Poland" - very important movie to watch 2 51 - Like any other general during his presidency. And of course is antisemitic.... Lifemateuszm - 27 Feb 2011 Grzegorz_ - 3 Mar 2011
	Car wash full on March 1st. Does it mean something here or is it just coincidence? 3 - Really? Just when it was getting interesting. Very disappointed.... Lifebackhander - 1 Mar 2011 ShortHairThug - 1 Mar 2011
	Searching a 'street pharmacist' in Warsaw 12 - In PL a few places sell those ready made, to stuff with weed. Most don't know... Lifebigdawg384 - 26 Feb 2011 jonni - 26 Feb 2011
	Are Poles Dis-Loyal 2 58 - I doubt English is his first language. Anyway, the dick has gone seemingly.... Lifegoodbye - 2 Feb 2011 Teffle - 24 Feb 2011
	Where to get electrical parts in Warsaw? 5 - lol that make me lough where do you get electrical parts ?..........question almost like from communist times well i... LifeKathyjung - 23 Feb 2011 gonon - 24 Feb 2011
	Polish nonfiction literature: Moczarski, Borowski, Grudziński etc. 5 - Moczarski was jailed with Jurgen Stroop and wrote down his conversations with him. What would I base my... Lifeannamariaanna - 29 Jan 2011 1jola - 23 Feb 2011
	Young Poles' manners? 10 - Yes, very true.... LifePolonius3 - 19 Feb 2011 puella - 21 Feb 2011
	How is Sienkiewicz's Trilogy perceived in today's Poland? 12 - Death of Longinus Podbipięta by ... LifeDes Essientes - 17 Feb 2011 ender - 19 Feb 2011
	Mobile phones for Expats in Poland - without any pesel number 6 - You can opt out of those and they will stop calling after being told to do so (or... Lifenew - 14 Feb 2011 Harry - 14 Feb 2011
	Animal Rights Movements in Poland 2 56 - OK, I have to admit that it is very a common picture in Poland. I hated it too... LifeMareGaea - 28 Oct 2009 guesswho - 14 Feb 2011
	Anybody from Sanok? Good, bads, uglies? 10 - Thanks. You are welcome.... Lifeterrencekeenan - 23 Jan 2011 Melvern - 13 Feb 2011
	Walentynki and March 8th? 4 - Hah, also born on March 8th. Interesting. And yes, I agree with your friend's comments. Maybe some people take... LifePolonius3 - 12 Feb 2011 blargh - 12 Feb 2011
	Pictures of Poles [Everyday Life in Poland] 2 3 4 100 - Awesome pictures of Wroclaw.Bring back lots of good memories of my childhood,do you have anymore,please?... LifeMcCoy - 24 Nov 2009 pepe68 - 5 Feb 2011
	Doda's spiritual change 9 - in short: she has grown up. plus, i will not fault a person for showing concern and... Lifesouthern - 2 Feb 2011 Wroclaw - 3 Feb 2011
	Do Poland take care about their Culture ? 2 39 - If you want to mix, is your life, you are free. ill keep my lineage European.... LifeNorthPolish - 1 Feb 2011 NorthPolish - 2 Feb 2011
	what is GG chat please? 17 - Because Polish is easy ;)... Lifeflissiebell - 9 May 2010 Joanna_Warsaw - 30 Jan 2011
	2 months to go - I will be a Polish citizen and try to find a better place to raise my kid. 2 3 67 - This parasite claims we are a waste of time, yet keeps on replying. He is the real loser here.... Lifezion - 18 Sep 2010 Piast Poland - 29 Jan 2011
	What can citizens do to make Poland a better place to live? 2 3 4 5 125 - Hi, one thing Poles can do is stop the sale of live carp at any time. It's cruelty in... LifeWroclaw Boy - 15 Feb 2009 britpol1 - 24 Jan 2011
	Anyone else suffering from mosquito bites in Poland? 2 52 - Omg, this subject is something I'm very familiar with. Last summer in Lublin, I was nearly bitten to... LifeWroclaw - 10 Jun 2010 beckski - 22 Jan 2011
	Hollywood Lyrics, why a Polish girl? ('A Polish girl in America') 2 37 - According to this site it was first recorded in 1949: etymonline.com/index.php?l=d daddy c.1500, colloquial dim. of dad, with... Lifeespana - 10 Nov 2010 Trevek - 19 Jan 2011
	How many English native speakers in Poland? 28 - The last few years have been quite hot in Poland, with the temperature somewhere around 35 Celsius, and coupled... LifePolonius3 - 15 Jan 2011 hague1cmaeron - 17 Jan 2011
	Polish spy or action films? 17 - pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pogranicze_w_ogniu Very good serial I recommend! :)... Lifeslick578 - 8 Jan 2011 Mr Grunwald - 16 Jan 2011
	walk on the 1st january? ( City of Glogow) 9 - Probably it was an annual charity march, organized by Jerzy Gorski, whose aim is to raise money for the... Lifedanielle741 - 8 Jan 2011 Stu - 8 Jan 2011
	Is/was Polish society patriarchal or matriarchal? 2 36 - I think women in Polish society likes often dominating man. It's natural for me. A man who is a... LifePolonius3 - 26 Dec 2010 noreenb - 3 Jan 2011

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