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Post by Jaga on Mar 19, 2008 7:21:45 GMT -7
Poles have never drunk so much alcohol, Polska daily warns. According to the newest data, last year Poles spent on as much as 21.5 billion zlotys on alcoholic drinks, 15 percent more than in 2006. The newspaper points out that this means that the expenditure on alcohol in Poland is growing faster than salaries. The daily also stresses that Poles can afford more expensive alcohol now and that many treat drinking as the easiest way to fight stress. Rzeczpospolita’s poll reveals that the ruling Civic Platform (PO) has the greatest support in Poland – as many as 53 percent of Poles, that is by seven percent more than last month, would vote for PO. The largest opposition party, Law and Justice (PiS), is supported by 18 percent of voters (an increase by two percent). The Left Democrats alliance (LiD) has six percent support and the junior coalition partner the Polish Peasants’ Party (PSL) just three percent. Gazeta Prawna writes that the Polish self-employed bringing up children will be able to suspend their business activities for up to three years. Self-employed parents will be allowed to suspend paying social insurance premiums and the state’s budget will pay their pension and health premiums. This is a project of an amendment to the Economic Liberty Law prepared by the Ministry of Labour, which leads to further facilitation of self-employment in Poland. (jm) www.polskieradio.pl/thenews/press-review/?id=78353 |
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Post by justjohn on Mar 26, 2008 8:58:25 GMT -7
Poles have never drunk so much alcohol, Polska daily warns. According to the newest data, last year Poles spent on as much as 21.5 billion zlotys on alcoholic drinks, 15 percent more than in 2006. The newspaper points out that this means that the expenditure on alcohol in Poland is growing faster than salaries. The daily also stresses that Poles can afford more expensive alcohol now and that many treat drinking as the easiest way to fight stress. www.polskieradio.pl/thenews/press-review/?id=78353   They knew this was coming and were preparing - - -  Now to seed the buffalo grass !!!!! Got to plant the potatoes - - - ;D ;D |
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Post by leni on Mar 26, 2008 16:37:55 GMT -7
yeah we are drinking a lot and im proud of it, wherever i was, everyone was just looking in awstruck me tanking 0,7 of vodka without a "death" hah take that japaneese  even now im after 5 beers and wine xD |
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Post by rdywenur on Mar 27, 2008 6:46:28 GMT -7
Hi Leni,
This is nothing to be proud of to drink excessively. At your age you should not be drinking at all. When you start then you should drink responsibly and within reason. Not everyone becomes alcoholics when they drink but it always starts with the first drink. If you are driving I hope you are not drinking either. How old do you have to be to be served alcohol cause here it is 21 In NY state and in most places that I am aware of in USA. I know it is cool among your age group to think as you do and we all go through those stages. Something to think about.
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Post by justjohn on Mar 27, 2008 7:12:37 GMT -7
yeah we are drinking a lot and im proud of it, wherever i was, everyone was just looking in awstruck me tanking 0,7 of vodka without a "death" hah take that japaneese even now im after 5 beers and wine xD Leni, My post was in jest. It had no intention of promoting drinking of any kind. A .07 alcohol breath test is pretty high. Here, where I live, another 10th of a point and you can go to jail for driving and drinking. Besides, trying to remember what you did the night before can really upset your life. |
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leni
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Post by leni on Mar 27, 2008 8:00:11 GMT -7
In Poland im allowed to drink alcohol becasue its 18, and well i dont drink with friends becasue its cool but because i like it, i think its a bit of propaganda that the society and friends force you to drink or you wont be "cool", maturity is the key if you drink to show off then shame on you, refusing to drink becasue got test/drive ahead of you or just not being in mood is nothing shocking i feel pretty upset that you have already stated that im on a straight way to alcoholism  |
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Post by hollister on Mar 27, 2008 9:03:58 GMT -7
Leni,
One thing to keep in mind is that attitudes towards drinking and especially underage drinking (which for the US is mostly 21) are very much different than in Europe as a whole. To be quite honest it is one of the things that Americans are quite hypocritical about. The other thing that you might want to keep in mind is that for many drinking is a "trigger" issue - as it has resulted in the loss of a loved one or friends. I am pretty sure that as a whole we all (well at least most of us) enjoy a drink or two!
Your point about the maturity and willingness to take responsibility is the key and you are wise to know that and act on that knowledge.
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Post by kaima on Mar 27, 2008 9:50:15 GMT -7
wherever i was, everyone was just looking in awstruck me tanking 0,7 of vodka without a "death" hah take that japaneese even now im after 5 beers and wine xD Leni, A .07 alcohol breath test is pretty high. Here, where I live, another 10th of a point and you can go to jail for driving and drinking. I'll bet you misunderstood the 0,7 as 0.7. 0,7 is 7/10 liter, not 0.007 alcohol in the blood stream ... Just a bet.. Two shots as a wager? Kai  |
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Post by leni on Mar 27, 2008 11:49:20 GMT -7
yeah it was 0,7 liter not promiles, after such quantity if im after a nice meal i got well 3,9-4 promiles but its a hardcore drinking i think i have done so maybe 3 times in a life, usually its just 1-3 beers or 5 shots of vodka not more, but vodka rather on bigger parties |
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Post by justjohn on Sept 26, 2008 4:37:13 GMT -7
Leni, A .07 alcohol breath test is pretty high. Here, where I live, another 10th of a point and you can go to jail for driving and drinking. I'll bet you misunderstood the 0,7 as 0.7. 0,7 is 7/10 liter, not 0.007 alcohol in the blood stream ... Just a bet.. Two shots as a wager? Kai Where do you want the 2 shots  ?? How do these people compare ? BBC NEWS Scots drinkers down more spirits People in Scotland drank almost two litres more pure alcohol last year than those living in other parts of Britain, according to new research.  The figures from Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (Shaap) were based on alcohol sales data. They showed an average Scot over the age of 16 consumed 11.8 litres compared to 9.9 litres in England and Wales. The higher level north of the border was due to the fact that Scots drinkers consumed more spirits. In total, almost eight million more litres of pure alcohol were consumed in Scotland in 2007. Shaap, an independent medical advocacy group, said basing the research on sales figures gave a more accurate picture than other surveys because people often under-report how much they drink. For most types of drinks, the amounts purchased were similar across Britain. Shaap However, there was a notable difference in the level of spirits bought in Scotland - an average figure of 3.5 litres per person, compared to 1.8 litres in England and Wales. Spirits made up around 29% of all alcohol sold in Scotland last year, but constituted less than a fifth of alcohol bought in England and Wales. Shaap said the survey helped explain why the number of deaths linked to alcohol was higher in Scotland. Scottish Government proposals to tackle Scotland's "booze culture" are currently being debated at Holyrood. They include raising the off-licence alcohol purchase age from 18 to 21, a minimum pricing structure for alcohol and a crackdown on drinks promotions. Urgent action Dr Bruce Ritson, chairman of Shaap, said the figures underlined the need for urgent action and declared the organisation's support for Scottish ministers' plans. He said: "What these figures reinforce is the need to act now to reduce overall alcohol consumption in Scotland. "The most effective and efficient means of reducing the demand for alcohol are to regulate price and availability." He added: "Over the past few decades we have seen a progressive liberalisation of the alcohol market in the UK, with the result that alcohol is now available in more places, for longer periods, and at more affordable prices. "Unfortunately, in that time we have also seen a rise in consumption and an escalation of alcohol-related damage." Story from BBC NEWS: news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/7637381.stmPublished: 2008/09/26 09:55:31 GMT |
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Post by freetobe on Sept 26, 2008 18:22:40 GMT -7
Anybody got stats on alcohol comsumption in the US? Anecdotically, I would say it's on a par with Europe.
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even now im after 5 beers and wine xD
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