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Advice needed for Polish mother-in-law visiting USA coppermouse: She does not speak much English, how can we arrange an interpreter for the immigration/customs interrogation? Geez,relax dude,US immigration...	5	coppermouse Yesterday, 18:37	youallknowwho Today, 04:21
American Marrying Polish woman - visa question 2 There was no problem doing it on a tourist visa and it is valid for 10 years multiple entry. She...	43	coppermouse Jan 6, 11, 16:07	coppermouse Yesterday, 18:52
Compulsory military service for Polish-Canadian returning to Poland? kowalskiii: the army is not interested in you any more the prosecutor is. In theory you can go for...	10	lukaszpoznanski Feb 19, 10, 05:47	sa11y Yesterday, 09:06
Polish nanny wanted in Canada 14mountains: pocket money. Pocket money for work? Made me laugh.	2	14mountains Feb 1, 12, 22:49	Olaf Feb 2, 12, 12:51
Polish people in Alaska 2 lala: I heard also from my polish friend its possible to stay there for long period or forever :-) if...	36	Stillborn May 12, 06, 00:17	Orzel Bialy Feb 1, 12, 04:23
Why no Polish stuff in Chicago? 2 Chitownray: Where as in the Polish areas, even people true to their heritage still want to be able to communicate...	41	Peepops Mar 25, 09, 14:45	pip Jan 31, 12, 10:10
Polish people in Columbus, Ohio? My Polish Pottery Shop just received a shipment of hand painted stoneware. I have about 2,000 pieces in a...	17	Dominika Nov 20, 07, 14:33	potteryshop Jan 30, 12, 23:39
Can you BE Polish without SPEAKING Polish? 2 3 4 ... 7 8 Statement: JonnyM: No. You can be Polish-ish, but not the real McCoy if Poles have to learn a foreign language...	229	jasondmzk Jan 16, 12, 20:06	Foreigner4 Jan 29, 12, 09:09
Canadian wanting Polish Citizenship? Where does one go in Warsaw to change the birth name on a Polish birth certificate? I left Poland...	28	deezee Apr 14, 07, 11:58	Andre111 Jan 29, 12, 00:20
Getting a VISA to USA by a Polish person nowadays 2 3 4 ... 8 9 Examples?	257	atlantic Oct 1, 08, 22:53	FUZZYWICKETS Jan 27, 12, 02:12
How to get Drivers license in IL without social security? 2 3 nameless: I find it amazing how people have taken a simple question and have changed it into a fight about...	80	Sandy011 Jun 25, 08, 14:17	Meathead Jan 25, 12, 05:28
OBAMA 44th President of USA... A dream fulfilled! 2 3 4 ... 43 44 gumishu: China has the biggest standing army in the world (like 3 million people) - it gets more modern every...	1,310	Lodz_The_Boat Jan 20, 09, 11:54	sascha Jan 24, 12, 20:47
Starsky Food store opening in Hamilton, Ontario you polaks go ahead and insult each other instead of supporting each other. There are very few poles...	15	dushica Jan 23, 12, 15:47	BBman Jan 24, 12, 15:44
Where to buy Polish food in New Jersey? 2 3 4 5 Enjoy: The name of the Polish Deli in Old Bridge N.J. is Continental Provisions on Old Bridge Turnpike?	145	katush Jan 17, 07, 15:51	rybnik Jan 24, 12, 12:54
President Komorowski of Poland comes to Chicago 2 valpomike: Last week, I sent off, via regular mail, a letter to the President of Poland, do you think I...	34	valpomike Jan 16, 12, 20:05	boletus Jan 23, 12, 21:13
time Differential Poland/Boston 6 hours	2	p3undone Jan 23, 12, 12:02	phtoa Jan 23, 12, 12:22
Closed: President of Ohio State University Gordon Gee makes racist slur against Poland 2 3 4 Harry: Sorry but they did. The internment camps were at places including Łańcut, Aleksandrów Kujawski, Kalisz (Wadowice and Piotrków), Strzałkowo...	119	polishmama Jan 19, 12, 19:06	Bzibzioh Jan 23, 12, 02:53
General differences between Poland and the USA? bhollen76: Is there any good book written about polish culture ? The one that first springs to mind; "Unquiet...	13	p3undone Jan 18, 12, 02:51	jasondmzk Jan 21, 12, 06:12
A short survey about Poland (for Americans who have been to Poland) Hello everybody! We are students from Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Poland. We are tasked with conducting a short survey...	0	Faye86 Jan 20, 12, 20:51	—
Good documentary on Polish Americans Very good. Thanks! Two thoughts though: we consider it such a virtue to hold on to our own culture in...	3	Polonius3 Jan 20, 12, 14:22	f stop Jan 20, 12, 15:58
Polish language classes in Chicago or surrounding area? 2 Hello, everyone :) I'm very friendly Polish boy. I'am native speaker and I completed Polish University... I would like improve...	43	brandy919r Dec 2, 06, 20:07	Pastelowy Jan 17, 12, 16:50
Poles in America: How do you pronounce your Polish surname? 2 PlasticPole: I abmit it is annoying when people say cow instead of kov. It amuses me to see 'coworkers' in...	39	Polonius3 Jun 26, 10, 13:01	teflcat Jan 16, 12, 18:44
NFL Rob Gronkowski is on record pace after big win for Patriots the suffix ski, as you should know, is polish. Ethnic slavs of the non-polish variety, that use the latin alphabet...	29	MediaWatch Nov 23, 11, 01:19	HadleyPatriots Jan 15, 12, 00:11
Arizona's new immigration law. Thoughts on this? 2 3 4 ... 22 23 Havok: Arizona has serious problems with illegal immigration, America does, period. As long as business owners hire cheap...	665	Miguel Colombia May 17, 10, 13:35	RevokeNice Jan 12, 12, 03:07
"Occupy Wall Street" movement 2 3 4 ... 34 35 I may well have gone a trifle over the top (...but ONLY a trifle)!	1,037	Wedle Oct 11, 11, 21:10	Lyzko Jan 11, 12, 23:53
Santorum, Romney & Polonia are pro-marriage 2 3 legend: Natives were killed in Canada and USA. Mostly by filthy Brits, "Americans", "Canadians" and French. Truelegend: If not...	62	Polonius3 Jan 8, 12, 16:26	Foreigner4 Jan 10, 12, 14:25
Fedex shipment to Lodz from USA? bogdan2z: So in the end the watch cost me the same if I would bought it from amazon.de or amazon.it,...	5	bogdan2z Dec 16, 11, 23:54	Harry Jan 7, 12, 17:42
Why dont americans want a universal health care system? 2 3 4 ... 88 89 joepilsudski: raking in the bucks for insurance companies, doctors, social service organizations and nursing homes. I take issue with...	2,641	mvefa Aug 4, 09, 15:51	rybnik Jan 6, 12, 22:53
Where on the net can I buy Polish language books/novels in the US? just wanted to mention a newly released book - its the story of a young man forced to fight for...	20	katomom Jul 24, 07, 14:25	Mr Fluffek Jan 5, 12, 22:28
Lost Polish Passport--How To Obtain In The US? I'm just saying that when dealing with embassies, you need to be careful. What one consular officer says one day...	4	cryingpatella Jan 5, 12, 03:16	patrick Jan 5, 12, 14:18
Polish tutor needed in Virginia Beach pantsless: How many forms are there in the Polish language? Probably "U.S. Polish", which is why her name ends...	8	maxbobbitt Jun 11, 11, 22:02	Sidliste_Chodov Jan 2, 12, 02:14
Big Franks Deli/Restaurant - New place that you need to check out (near Northwest Indiana) Just checked out their website. Place looks well-organized :)	7	valpomike Sep 22, 11, 18:36	beckski Dec 31, 11, 23:25
The history of Polish mafia in Chicago, Illinois 2 Krystal: I bet more Polish Mafia are joining Scilian Mafias. There are more joining them. They are all ove the...	38	armybrat Jun 18, 09, 02:45	Buturowicz Dec 31, 11, 12:28
Sending money to Poland from abroad? Great advice, didn't know we could do it that way. Thanks a lot	21	Polonius3 Feb 7, 10, 15:26	coppermouse Dec 30, 11, 16:58
Do many Polish people in America hate Americans? 2 3 4 ... 13 14 "In 2007, MSF-USA raised $152.1 million and sent 200 aid workers to work overseas." How much did your country...	398	Lucynda Dec 6, 07, 22:47	FUZZYWICKETS Dec 28, 11, 20:45
Looking for a Polish language school in South Jersey, USA Check www.polishamericancenter.org/LanguageClasses.html http://www.languagetrainers.com/polish_courses_philadelphia.php	5	rybnik Dec 28, 11, 01:57	RJ_cdn Dec 28, 11, 03:22
If America is so bad, why move here? 2 3 4 ... 7 8 peterweg: Accurate, reality-based commentators, yes. I think you will find many of your countrymen would agree with us. huh?...	235	jacobsgold Dec 22, 11, 07:35	FUZZYWICKETS Dec 27, 11, 14:34
Are there any Polish people in Florida? 2 3 4 ... 7 8 I just found this post looking for the time the Pasterka is in St. Pete..... sadly I can't find it,...	213	nbzk Apr 27, 07, 00:56	Patricja Dec 25, 11, 01:45
Differences in How Polish People Raise a Child and How Americans Raise a Child 2 3 4 welshguyinpola: If my kid runs around the house without slippers the MIL has a heart attack. My MIL disapproves of...	92	ElmhurstTom Jan 5, 10, 20:28	teflcat Dec 24, 11, 13:21
Closed: Where do most Polish-Americans identify on the political spectrum? 2 3 4 5 Des Essientes: You are wrong yet again, logic is utterly impersonal, Delphiandomine, and the readers of this and other threads...	143	Billy_Vodka Oct 5, 11, 23:04	delphiandomine Dec 23, 11, 21:36
Do you speak English? Have you lived in America? New LOVE/HATE list......... 2 3 4 5 6 FUZZYWICKETS: piotrus.: American people in most cases have rather poor knowledge not just about Poland but they don't known much...	150	FUZZYWICKETS Feb 2, 10, 07:26	piotrus. Dec 23, 11, 07:10
How to find a person in Canada? 2 3 I am trying to find a friend who is in Canada. His name is Sam Qazi but...	60	eximoffice Feb 28, 07, 05:28	Sultana Dec 22, 11, 06:52
What type of visa to get to USA ? Thanks :) I'm (happily) married already but getting a job offer isn't impossible. We'll see.	2	Fitzgerald Dec 21, 11, 12:14	Fitzgerald Dec 21, 11, 15:21
American father's son is in Poland, [he's] told to pay child support.... 2 ZIMMY: Canadian dad in Poland wants his sons back. To be honest, Mr Watkins is a bit strange...	30	ZIMMY Jun 27, 10, 23:10	delphiandomine Dec 21, 11, 02:09
Wisconsin - the most Polish state 2 3 sledz: Wisconsin has the fattest women in the country, they need 2 bar stools ,,,lol Its a great...	89	Polonius3 Oct 29, 09, 19:07	RevokeNice Dec 20, 11, 22:27
EMPIRE STATE BUILDING IN NYC DISRESPECTS POLISH AMERICANS! 2 3 rychlik: In New York City- Italian (692,739), German (255,536), Irish (420,810), Polish (213,447). I've read in a local newspaper that...	89	rychlik Oct 5, 10, 06:13	PennBoy Dec 20, 11, 20:42
Poland on This American Life The American radio show This American Life has a segment on Poland this week. http://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/453/nemeses The show's theme...	0	mafketis Dec 20, 11, 19:59	—
Polish Visitor to Vancouver Canada killed by RCMP TASER on the Airport 2 3 4 ... 17 18 FUZZYWICKETS: "There are loads of American buisnesses here" is also a good one. Careful what you wish for. If we...	519	nauczyciel Oct 17, 07, 16:34	grubas1 Dec 19, 11, 19:04
Why are Polish restaurants not successful in the USA? 2 3 4 ... 23 24 What garbage? If you think tripe is exclusively Polish then you are wrong.	693	Rebirth Jul 15, 11, 20:40	Seanus Dec 19, 11, 14:46
Where to buy Polish kielbasa online in the USA? Overrated by? Ever tried Tarczyński's pork (wieprzowy) kabanosy, EM? No, didn't think so!	9	fabianski Apr 28, 10, 07:29	Seanus Dec 19, 11, 12:38
US citizen wants to visit UK by summer. UK point of entry. agugu6210: give me a positive reply and i tell you why i ask the question in the first placa.. Go...	10	agugu6210 Apr 9, 10, 14:11	JonnyM Dec 17, 11, 10:39
Funky Polak - Polish-American rapper from Kielce inspired by Polish immigrants FUZZYWICKETS: Oh, and because Polish rap sounds like $hit. Rap is just crap with the C missing.	14	Matt32 Sep 9, 10, 01:30	time means Dec 16, 11, 16:21
Polish Language Newspapers available in the US I'm looking for obituaries from the Gazeta Readingska Polish newspaper in Reading, PA for January and February, 1917. Any...	13	Tamara May 31, 08, 19:46	mrseidel Dec 13, 11, 18:37
I now have a USA and Polish passport - How to behave at the border? No problem OP. I've done the same as you (Polish/Canadian passports). It is illegal for Poles to identify themselves to...	16	plockguy Dec 9, 11, 08:10	BBman Dec 13, 11, 01:07
Any Polaks people in Calgary? Hey, any polaks on here from calgary?	0	tkordy Dec 12, 11, 22:06	—
Free Polish TV in USA and Canada does anyone have the free to air stuff?	4	jayjay11 Jul 26, 11, 12:16	tkordy Dec 12, 11, 22:06
How Poles and other Slavs celebrate in USA; Let us see and enjoy with them 2 I've been to many of these Slavic parades in the USA. It seems many of the Slavic women that go...	36	Crow Jan 27, 11, 01:03	EM_Wave Dec 9, 11, 23:30
Grace Pianka case - Injustice to Polish Citizen Are you all blind? This is more then woman guilty? She want to have the life insurance over $700,000.00!! Very...	23	Lachetta Jul 21, 10, 21:15	Blalla Dec 9, 11, 03:56
Michigan: Police Search Cell Phones During Traffic Stops Hey Marek Im a Michigander myself, what part are you from? - Mike	3	Marek11111 Apr 20, 11, 19:08	sniezyk Dec 7, 11, 21:55
Polish Family Faces Heartbreak, Immigration PennBoy: But in 1995, Janina was denied asylum. She signed a document voluntarily leaving the U.S. But she did not...	1	PennBoy Dec 7, 11, 20:42	grubas Dec 7, 11, 20:52

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