Did you know...

[riontel]

...that Diet of Worms is not some gross newfangled way of quickly losing weight (although I can see how that might actually be effective) but is one of a general assemblies of the Imperial Estates of the Holy Roman Empire that took place in the city of Worms. The most famous Diet of Worms dates to 1521; it resulted in the Edict of Worms, which condemned Martin Luther and his teachings.

The route by which I discovered this little nugget was circuitous and wrought with perils. All I wanted to know was whether my expected nephew would be eligible for Japanese citizenship. Wiki is evil, it fills my head with useless facts that later spill out onto innocent bystanders.

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[sthinks.livejournal.com]

fills my head with useless facts that later spill out onto innocent bystanders

Отлично сформулировано.

[cheitabych.livejournal.com]

Actually, I have a friend in Japan, she might be able to answer the question about the nephew, since she is russian-born and married to a japanese guy.

And, I loved this transition between the Diet of Worms and Martin Luter)

[riontel.livejournal.com]

Well, if I wanted to trademark it and market it I would capitalize every word in the name. Like you often see "Atkin's Diet" instead of Atkin's diet, though it's not a perfect example, of course, as it's not the official name of that particular diet.

Jem in itself is not an uncommon name, since it's a diminutive of a bunch of English names. Jem (Jemma Griffiths) immediately jumps to mind, I like some of her music.

Now I know a name of one Turkish sultan :)

[riontel.livejournal.com]

I think I found the answer to the question, they have a very good breakdown of the rules on line. He'll be eligible and will have a choice to become a Japanese citizen until he turns 22. He will also be eligible for a US citizenship but he wouldn't be able to have a dual citizenship. Which is a bummer. I am just getting a kick out of the idea of having an actual Japanese for a relative :)

[riontel.livejournal.com]

Спасибо :)

Процесс неизлечим, но контролируется регулярными играми ЧГК. А вот если между играми делать долгий перерыв...

[cheitabych.livejournal.com]

Well, in anyway, he will have enough time to make a decision. Anyway, it's not a bad choice, I think.

[cheitabych.livejournal.com]

And, do you really think it's a bad idea to have a japanese amongst your keen?)

[riontel.livejournal.com]

I think it's a fantastic idea. I am planning to keep on very good terms with them, so I can always come visit.

[cheitabych.livejournal.com]

Exactly!) BTW, I and my family are going to visit Japan in Christmas. If you'd be interested later, let me know, I found a great deal on the flights. We paid less then 1000 per person for the roundtrip from RIC to Narita.

[w-pooh.livejournal.com]

he wouldn't be able to have a dual citizenship.

Are you sure, darling?

This article says "may result in loss of Japanese citizenship". It does not use words "automatically forfeits" as in the previous sections.

This makes me to believe that in the reality there is a way around in those circimstances...


Evil Japanese, anyway ;) they think they are still in mid-19th century...