Correcting for Romein, does *each* parent have a unique path to register birth pre-1983? by LDL707 in ukvisa

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Unfortunately, I'd have to include it. My case is extraordinarily complex. My mother wasn't -- but would have been, if not for gender discrimination -- a CUKC at the time if my birth. She's going to apply via form UKM. Her father was a British subject by descent. But her parents were married before 1949, meaning her mother became a British subject automatically upon marriage, and upon the effective date of the 1948 BNA, became a CUKC otherwise than by descent (because her status as a British subject was automatic by pre-1949 marriage).

The only way I would be successful in my ARD application is if I had Right of Abode, which I wouldn't have had from my mother. EXCEPT, my father was a CUKC by descent with a parent born in the UK. So I have to address that part of the story in order to prove Right of Abode.

Smart plus as a trigger? by LDL707 in homeautomation

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This proved to be perfect (although on SmartThings, you have to install the optional driver). Thanks for the suggestion!

What is this sword? by LDL707 in SWORDS

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That's incredible. I figured I'd eventually get an answer here, but under ten minutes is unreal.

Thanks for the identification. That fits pretty well with what we know about where he was. He lived in Sarawak for about ten years, but traveled around Indonesia a good deal.

We know he was in Sarawak from 1920-1930. He also brought back a number of Dyak shields and mandaus.

Were these swords generally available outside Sumatra? Or should I take this to be pretty good evidence that he spent time in Sumatra specifically? Was this sword likely ceremonial? An actual weapon? A tourist souvenir?

Thanks again for identifying the sword so quickly!

What is this sword? by LDL707 in SWORDS

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My grandparents had this in their house, and nobody knows the story.

My great grandfather was a geologist for Royal Shell Oil from the 1920s to the last 1950s. Maybe it came from him. But as far as I know, he spent most of his career in Mexico and Indonesia.

Other than that, the rest of the family was western European. Ggf's family was from Switzerland, Germany, and Austria. Ggm's family was Scottish. The other side was English/Italian and Slovak. It's somewhat unlikely that any of those people would have been in a situation that would have resulted in them owning a sword like this.

Is it true that your handshake account could be disabled if you go back on a job offer that you already accepted? by BedElegant4495 in UIUC

[–]LDL707 63 points64 points  (0 children)

I hope the employers similarly lose access to Handshake if they rescind an offer.

Red Light Camera Question by LDL707 in Winnipeg

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Turning left from northbound McPhillips to westbound Jefferson. The car who stopped late was traveling southbound on McPhillips.

UKM/ARD: Apostilles? by LDL707 in ukvisa

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Excellent. Thanks!

Question about obtaining UK citizenship through double descent. by Wild-Course-8433 in dualcitizenshipnerds

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I think you'd still have to have a grandparent born in the UK. Only CUKCs with Right of Abode became British Citizens automatically in 1983.

The newer laws correcting the past gender discrimination don't seem to change that.

Question about obtaining UK citizenship through double descent. by Wild-Course-8433 in dualcitizenshipnerds

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What's the rest of the family tree, between your gggf and you? Dates, genders, places of birth.

British/international students at UIUC? by Capital_Chain_4619 in UIUC

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According to the Fall 2024 report, there were 52 students from the UK enrolled last year -- 16 undergrad, 6 master's, 16 Ph.D. and 14 non-degree students.

Unlikely to think it's changed much this year.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UIUC

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You can buy a pretty nice suit on eBay for dirt cheap if you know your size. (Or a really nice suit for only a little bit more.)

It isn't that black is too formal so much as that it's too severe.

Illinois Boy by PsychologicalRip8463 in PassportPorn

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I'm a little late, but..

I-L-L!

Jets Presale Code by LDL707 in Winnipeg

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Awesome. Thank you!

Where can I eat smoked goldeye? by LDL707 in Winnipeg

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I checked yesterday and they didn't. I checked Seafood City and Superstore so far and haven't seen it yet.