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12 Feb, 2009

Nasza Klasa more popular than Twitter?

Posted by: Michał In: links

A strange thing has happened. A Polish social networking site called Nasza Klasa, a cross between Friends Reunited and Facebook, was the 6th most popular social networking site in the UK, according to Hitwise UK. This is a clear sign of a few things, I guess, but most importantly: a) Poles are as crazy about [...]

12 Feb, 2009

Poles apart

Posted by: Michał In: cultural beast

What does it feel like to be in a foreign country, trying to get a job? Poles Apart from Hard Graft Theatre on Vimeo. Thoughts? Have you seen their performance? I’d be curious to know…Tweet

Tomorrow volunteers using Twitter in 175 cities around the globe will meet for what promises to be a truly amazing event, Twestival. It’s a charity event which aims to raise money and awarenes for charity: water. I’m a bit disappointed no Polish city will take part, but then again Twitter-mania hasn’t reached Poland yet (plus [...]



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  • The Londoneer: I don't imagine that they've put a camera inside Warsaw's main museum have they? There's not a lot to see - now the War Museum, that I'd like to revis

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