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Vietnam: Who is entitled to tax exemption under an ODA project in Vietnam?
Thuan Pham
Over the last three decades, Vietnam has received a large amount of official development assistance (ODA) from other countries. As part of this, it has established preferential policies for foreign contractors (individuals) who carry out projects/programmes funded by ODA with regard to visas, foreign exchange, residential registration, work permits, customs duty and, most importantly, exemption from personal income tax on the salary/wages they receive during the time they work in Vietnam on ODA projects.
There are some limitations, however, to who can enjoy such privileges, as not all those working on ODA projects/programmes are entitled to such benefits. Certain criteria must be satisfied and exemption is not conferred automatically. Individuals that meet the criteria must then obtain certification of such from the relevant ODA management agency, after which they must apply to the local tax authorities for a tax exemption certificate.
There are two criteria that need to be met:
The projects/programmes must qualify as ODA projects/programmes.
The individuals working for the ODA projects/programmes must qualify as foreign specialists under Vietnam's regulations.
With respect to the first criteria, the types of assistance that fall under the ODA category are defined in new Decree 38 (effective June 6 2013) as follows:
Provision of non-refundable ODA, such as grants, whereby the donor is not entitled to a refund of the ODA provided.
Provision of ODA loans that are made under concessional conditions on interest rates, grace periods and repayment schedules, with the non-refundable element (also referred to as the assistance element) accounting for at least 35% of the value of binding loans or at least 25% of the value of non-binding loans. Therefore, for these types of ODA loans, it is necessary to determine the assistance element ratio. If the ratio does not meet the required level, the projects/programmes cannot be classified as ODA projects and thus, foreign specialists would not be entitled to any special benefits. In practice, how to calculate the assistance element ratio is quite a complicated endeavour: there is a set formula, but given the numerous factors that must be taken into account, such as interest rate, grace period, discount rate, and number of payments, as well as issues with how to measure certain of the factors, it is difficult for the project owner/foreign staff to verify that they can apply for such benefits.
For the second criteria, a foreign specialist is defined as a person who is not a Vietnamese national, and who comes to Vietnam to provide specialised and technical consultancy services or to undertake other tasks with regard to an ODA project, such as research, construction, evaluation, monitoring and assessment, or management, pursuant to international treaties on ODA signed by the competent authorities on behalf of the Vietnamese and foreign party. Foreign specialists may come to Vietnam in the following ways:
The foreign party selects and signs a contract with a foreign specialist or with a contractor (company) where the foreign specialist is on the list of consultants in the tendering data of the contractor (company), on the basis of the tendering results approved by the competent authority of the foreign party and agreed by the Vietnamese side.
The Vietnamese party selects and signs a contract with a foreign specialist or with a contractor (company) where the foreign specialist is on the list of consultants in the tendering data of the contractor (company), on the basis of the tendering results approved by the competent authority of the Vietnamese party and agreed by the foreign side.
For specialist certification, one of the key criteria is that the foreign specialist's name must be listed in the bidding documents approved by the project owner. If a qualified foreign specialist is later replaced, there must be approval letters from both the Vietnamese party and the foreign party (donor). By virtue of the definition of a foreign specialist, Vietnamese specialists (even those whose names appear in the approved bidding documents) are not entitled to PIT exemption.
Thuan Pham (thuan.pham@vdb-loi.com)
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However, there is no POP3 service, or any mail service, running on that server.
It has both node.js and IIS installed, in case it's relevant.
The weird part is that port 110 is not listed when running netstat -na on the server, and it can't find anything listening on that port:

I even added inbound/outbound rules to block port 110 on the server in the Firewall. Still no effect.
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Why and how is this port open? How to block it?

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There has been a surge in demand for digital payment solutions for freelancers due to the increased demand for gig workers -- owing to layoffs and downsizing in companies -- amid the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a Bengaluru-based marketplace for freelancers.
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Linda Gilfix, grandmother of three Heilicher graduates, Ethan '14, Ryan '16, and Justin Kadet '18, is thrilled to share her strong connection with Heilicher and her pride in her grandsons' futures.
Gilfix grew up in Newton, Mass., just outside of Boston. She graduated from Boston University with a degree in elementary education and worked as a teacher for several years before moving with her family to Minnesota in 1975. Over the years, she has been involved with many activities and organizations and continues to enjoy volunteering in the community today. She feels fortunate that her son and daughter continue to live close by. She reflects on her grandsons' years at Heilicher below.
Q: How long have you been connected to Heilicher? What are your grandchildren doing now?
LG: I've been connected to the school through three of my grandchildren since 2007 — Ethan joined the school in second grade, and Ryan and Justin then started in kindergarten. All three graduated from Heilicher.
This summer, my two older grandsons were camp counselors: Ethan at Herzl Camp and Ryan at Camp Olami at the JCC. And Justin was in his Kadima year at Herzl Camp.
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Q: What is special to you about Heilicher and your grandchildren's Jewish day school experience? Do you have a favorite memory from this time?
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604-324-2265parish.cc@rcav.org
PARISH & SCHOOL
Capital Campaign for a new Corpus Christi
A Community United by Vision and Purpose
The renewal of our parish buildings will ensure continued service to our faith community for generations to come. It is thanks to the vision and hard work of parishioners before us that we have benefited from the use of our current parish church and buildings for close to 60 years.
Renewing our Parish Buildings in Two Phases
This is our opportunity to build on and continue the legacy of those before us. With your support, as part of a faith community united by vision and purpose, the renewal of our parish buildings will be our gift to future generations of our parish.
The much needed renewal of our parish buildings is a significant project which we are undertaking in two phases, guided by the priorities set by you, the parishioners. The first phase, which is under way, will replace the existing parish elementary school with a new building that will include a Parish Hall under the new school gym. Once the new school is built, we will proceed to the second phase, upgrading the church and renovating the rectory space to accommodate more church group meetings and parish activities.
Imagine… a new Corpus Christi Elementary!
Corpus Christi Elementary School Rebuild and New Parish Hall
The new school will incorporate the latest antiseismic building technology providing the safest possible facility to learn in a modern world, a place where our children can be inspired to grow. In response to the strong demand for Catholic education in our community, the planned school will allow for a dual stream (two classes per grade) and include a daycare facility.
"Catholic School is a very special place. It is the place where our two greatest loves come together – our love of our faith and our love of our children." Anette Reyno, Parishioner
The much needed Parish Hall will be constructed under the school gym. It will provide a bigger, modern space, including a commercial kitchen, to accommodate baptismal, wedding and funeral receptions as well as activities of the many church groups. Building it with the school will save cost as well as footprint on the parish property that will allow for more dedicated parking space.
"A new parish hall, with new modern kitchen facilities would allow the Knights of Columbus to enhance and grow our service to our church community. Newly renovated meeting space is important to us as it will allow us to conduct our meetings properly and attract new members." – David Robinson, Grand Knight
Please support the first phase of our parish renewal and help ensure Catholic education for generations to come as well as a purpose built venue for our many parish and church groups activities. For information on how you can support the campaign, please see the Ways You Can Contribute To The Renewal of Corpus Christi section and for more information on the campaign please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions.
Church and Buildings Seismic Upgrade & Renewal
Our church and parish building are safe today; however, an engineering study commissioned by the parish indicated that seismic upgrades are needed to adequately prepare the buildings for an eventual major earthquake. This will also be an opportunity to carry out needed repairs in the church, such as addressing the water damage in the wall behind the altar, and consider embellishments such as the installation of iconography in the sanctuary.
In addition, even with a new Parish Hall, our parish community is challenged to find space to hold meetings and events. The current parish administrative office and meeting spaces will be refurbished and reconfigured to accommodate this need.
Though the campaign is being implemented in two phases and phase 1 must be fully funded before we proceed to phase 2, this is all one effort by the faith community, united by vision and purpose, to renew our parish buildings as our gift to future generations of our parish. Your support of the campaign will help us to continue to grow our faith. For information on how you can support the campaign, please see the Ways You Can Contribute To The Renewal of Corpus Christi section and for more information on the campaign please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions.
"Our parish buildings, especially our church, with its beautiful artwork and design is in need of restoration and renewal. It is important that we continue the legacy of our past parishioners and support the renewal of all our parish buildings." – Georgina Tsang, Parishioner
Corpus Christi, from undeveloped land to a Respected School and Parish!
Ways You Can Contribute To The Renewal of Corpus Christi
Gifts For Today
Make a donation of cash, stocks, bonds, or mutual funds to Corpus Christi and you will receive charitable tax credits (tax receipt).
The simple cash gift is the most widespread form of charitable giving. If you choose to donate a gift of cash to Corpus Christi, you will receive a donation receipt for the full amount of your gift.
Gifts Of Cash Corporate Matching Gifts
Many companies encourage their employees to contribute to charities by offering a "matching gift" program. This means the company will donate funds equal to your contribution to the same fund, effectively doubling the gift. Check with your employer to see if they offer a charitable gift matching program.
Publicly traded securities include shares, bonds and mutual funds. In 2006, the government announced the elimination of the capital gains tax on such donations. Shares gifted to Corpus Christi directly through our brokerage account will receive a donation receipt for the value of these gifts. Donation Form
A gift-in-kind is a non-cash donation and includes items such as personal effects, artwork and real estate. Gifts valued at over $1,000, must be accompanied by an independent third-party appraisal (cost of appraisal is to be paid by the donor). A donation receipt will be issued for the fair market value of the gift.
With some careful planning, you'll be able to realize income and charitable tax credits now while leaving a legacy gift to Corpus Christi Parish.
With a charitable gift annuity, a portion of your contribution is used to purchase an annuity for you while the remainder goes directly to Corpus Christi as a gift. Benefits to a Charitable Gift include:
Receiving guaranteed, regular payments for the rest of your life that are largely tax-free
Reducing your taxes and increasing your after-tax income now using a donation receipt from Corpus Christi for the value of your gift
Receiving the satisfaction of seeing your gift to Corpus Christi
Charitable Insured Annuity
With your purchase of a charitable insured annuity, a portion of your annuity income will be used to fund an insurance policy for which Corpus Christi Parish is the named owner and beneficiary. Benefits of a Charitable Insured Annuity include:
Providing for a significant future gift to Corpus Christi
Knowing that the premiums paid on the insurance policy are tax creditable to you and will boost your after-tax income now and in the future as long as premiums are being paid.
Residual Interests
By making a gift of residual interest, property is deeded to Corpus Christi Parish. For example, it is possible to donate property (a favorite painting) or real estate (your house or cottage) today while retaining the right to use and enjoy them during your lifetime. In return, Corpus Christi issues you a tax-creditable receipt reflecting the present value and residual interest. These types of gifts are usually given by people who plan to give the property to the Parish through a gift in their will, but want to reduce their income tax now while retaining the right to use and enjoy the property.
Gifts For Tomorrow
A planned gift to be realized in the future, such as the options below, may be the best approach for you and may allow you to make a larger gift than you might have thought possible.
This is the most common type of planned gift - a gift in your will. Arranged today, a bequest is paid to Corpus Christi Parish through your estate, after your death. You can give a specific sum, property, or a percentage of your estate. It is important that the full name of the parish and charitable number be included in your will so that there is no confusion about your intentions. (Corpus Christi Parish, Vancouver # 11884 9470 RR0028)
A gift of life insurance is a simple and thoughtful way to make a gift to Corpus Christi. Insurance allows you to make a modest gift now for a significant gift in the future.
RRSP and RRIF Funds
Naming Corpus Christi Parish a beneficiary of your RRSPs and RRIFs means all or a portion of these assets can now be left directly to Corpus Christi upon your death without having to pass through your estate. This arrangement means that no probate fees are payable on these assets. In most cases, the taxes owing on your donated RRSPs or RRIFs at death are offset by the charitable tax credits generated by your donation. Donations of this type are a great way to reduct the substantial deferred tax burden that many RRSP and RRIF plans carry.
Multi-Year Pledges
If you plan to support the campaign at a level that is greater than what you can contribute in any one year, this option allows you to pledge today the full amount you plan to donate and then donate that amount in payments over 3 to 5 years. Pledging the full amount of your gift today allows Corpus Christi Parish to know that it is that much closer to reaching the campaign goal and to plan accordingly. You will receive to a charitable tax credit (tax receipt) in the amount of pledge payments in each the calendar year you make a payment.
To Make a Donation:
Mail or drop off your donation to the Parish Office (address below), clearly indicating in the cover letter and/or cheque that it is for the "Capital Campaign".
Include it in the collection at a Mass at Corpus Christi Church, clearly indicating on the envelope and/or the cheque that it is for the "Capital Campaign".
If you have any questions about the campaign, or would like:
more information about a particular giving method
to receive a pledge form
to make an appointment to discuss your gift,
please contact Helen Estrellado at the Parish Office at parish.cc@rcav.org or phone: 604-324-2265.
Thank you for supporting
Our Faith, Our Future, Our Legacy.
Corpus Christi Parish - A community united by vision and purpose.
Helen Estrellado
parish.cc@rcav.org
6350 Nanaimo Street
V5P 4K7
Copyright © Corpus Christi Parish 2019 Charitable Number: 11884 9470 RR0028


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I found this error:

'The type 'xxx.DataEntity.AppView'
  cannot be serialized to JSON because
  its IsReference setting is 'True'. The
  JSON format does not support
  references because there is no
  standardized format for representing
  references. To enable serialization,
  disable the IsReference setting on the
  type or an appropriate parent class of
  the type.'

The "AppView" is a complex object class which generated by EF4 from a store procedure.
I spend quite a bit time google how to disable the IsReference, very little result so far.
anyone? with any solutions?
thanks in advance
Code:
[OperationContract]
        [WebInvoke(Method = "GET",
            BodyStyle = WebMessageBodyStyle.Wrapped,
            UriTemplate = "App/{id}/{format}")]
        AppView FuncDetail(string id, string format);

public AppView FuncDetail(string id, string format)
        {
            SetResponseFormat(format);
            return AppSvcs.GetById(id);
        }

private void SetResponseFormat(string format)
            {
                if (format.ToLower() == "json")
                {
                    ResponseContext.Format = WebMessageFormat.Json;
                }
                else
                {
                    ResponseContext.Format = WebMessageFormat.Xml;
                }
            }

A: I was running into the same problem, as caused by using the auto-generated ADO Entity Models.  I have not found a direct fix for this issue, but as a work around, I serialize the response as json explicitly.
So in your example, the AppView FuncDetail looks like this:
public object FuncDetail(string id, string format)
    {
        SetResponseFormat(format);

        // where AppSvc is the object type and the enumerable list of this type is returned by the GetById method, cast it to a json string
        return JSONSerializer.ToJson<AppSvc>(AppSvcs.GetById(id));
    }

Here are the Serializers that I'm using:
public static class GenericSerializer
{
public static DataTable ToDataTable<T>(IEnumerable<T> varlist)
{
    DataTable dtReturn = new DataTable();

    // column names
    PropertyInfo[] oProps = null;

    if (varlist == null) return dtReturn;

    foreach (T rec in varlist)
    {
        // Use reflection to get property names, to create table, Only first time, others will follow
        if (oProps == null)
        {
            oProps = ((Type)rec.GetType()).GetProperties();
            foreach (PropertyInfo pi in oProps)
            {
                Type colType = pi.PropertyType;

                if ((colType.IsGenericType) && (colType.GetGenericTypeDefinition()
                == typeof(Nullable<>)))
                {
                    colType = colType.GetGenericArguments()[0];
                }

                dtReturn.Columns.Add(new DataColumn(pi.Name, colType));
            }
        }

        DataRow dr = dtReturn.NewRow();

        foreach (PropertyInfo pi in oProps)
        {
            dr[pi.Name] = pi.GetValue(rec, null) == null ? DBNull.Value : pi.GetValue
            (rec, null);
        }

        dtReturn.Rows.Add(dr);
    }
    return dtReturn;
}

}
public static class JSONSerializer
{
public static string ToJson<T>(IEnumerable<T> varlist)
{
    DataTable dtReturn = GenericSerializer.ToDataTable(varlist);
    return GetJSONString(dtReturn);
}

    static object RowsToDictionary(this DataTable table)
{

    var columns = table.Columns.Cast<DataColumn>().ToArray();

    return table.Rows.Cast<DataRow>().Select(r => columns.ToDictionary(c => c.ColumnName, c => r[c]));

}

static Dictionary<string, object> ToDictionary(this DataTable table)
{

    return new Dictionary<string, object>
    {
        { table.TableName, table.RowsToDictionary() }
    };

}

static Dictionary<string, object> ToDictionary(this DataSet data)
{

    return data.Tables.Cast<DataTable>().ToDictionary(t => "Table", t => t.RowsToDictionary());

}

public static string GetJSONString(DataTable table)
{

    JavaScriptSerializer serializer = new JavaScriptSerializer();

    return serializer.Serialize(table.ToDictionary());

}

public static string GetJSONString(DataSet data)
{

    JavaScriptSerializer serializer = new JavaScriptSerializer();

    return serializer.Serialize(data.ToDictionary());

}}

A: It is a lot clearer to use Entity Metadata instead of Reflection.
The Metadata is pretty extensive.

A: I ran into exactly the same issue. It only happened on one of my service methods where I was trying to return JSON serialised Entity objects. For all my other methods I was returning JSON serialised data transfer objects (DTOs), which are stand-alone and not connected to the Entity framework. I am using DTOs for data posted into methods. Often, the data you send out does not need all the data you store in the model or the database e.g. ID values, updated dates, etc. The mapping is done in the model class, like so:
public partial class Location
{

    public static LocationDto CreateLocationDto(Location location)
    {
        LocationDto dto = new LocationDto
        {
            Accuracy = location.Accuracy,
            Altitude = location.Altitude,
            Bearing = location.Bearing
        };
        return dto;
    }

It may seem a bit clunky but it works and it ensures that you only send the data fields you intended to send back. It works for me because I only have 5 or 6 entities but I can see that it would get a bit tedious if you have lots of classes.

A: another way to do this is to use LINQ to create an anonymous type with the subset of fields that you need from your entity and then use JSON.NET to serialize the collection of anon types that you created in the LINQ statement. then persist that collection out as a string by serializing.


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require 'rails_helper'

RSpec.describe WorkVersionPolicy, type: :policy do
  subject { described_class }

  let(:work) { instance_double 'Work' }
  let(:work_version) { instance_double 'WorkVersion', work: work }
  let(:user) { instance_double 'User', admin?: false }
  let(:work_policy) { instance_double 'WorkPolicy' }

  permissions :show?, :diff? do
    before { allow(Pundit).to receive(:policy).with(user, work).and_return(work_policy) }

    context 'when the user has show access to the work' do
      before { allow(work_policy).to receive(:show?).and_return(true) }

      it { is_expected.to permit(user, work_version) }
    end

    context 'when the user has NO show access to the work' do
      context 'when the user has edit access to the work' do
        before do
          allow(work_policy).to receive(:show?).and_return(false)
          allow(work_policy).to receive(:edit?).and_return(true)
        end

        it { is_expected.to permit(user, work_version) }
      end

      context 'when the user has NO edit access to the work' do
        before do
          allow(work_policy).to receive(:show?).and_return(false)
          allow(work_policy).to receive(:edit?).and_return(false)
        end

        it { is_expected.not_to permit(user, work_version) }
      end
    end
  end

  permissions :edit?, :update? do
    before { allow(Pundit).to receive(:policy).with(user, work).and_return(work_policy) }

    context 'when the version is NOT published' do
      before { allow(work_version).to receive(:published?).and_return(false) }

      context 'when the user has the access to the work' do
        before { allow(work_policy).to receive(:edit?).and_return(true) }

        it { is_expected.to permit(user, work_version) }
      end

      context 'when the user does NOT have the access to the work' do
        before { allow(work_policy).to receive(:edit?).and_return(false) }

        it { is_expected.not_to permit(user, work_version) }
      end
    end

    context 'when the version is published' do
      before do
        allow(work_version).to receive(:published?).and_return(true)
        allow(work_policy).to receive(:edit?).and_return(true)
      end

      context 'when the user has the access to the work' do
        it { is_expected.not_to permit(user, work_version) }
      end

      context 'when the user is an admin' do
        let(:user) { build(:user, :admin) }

        it { is_expected.to permit(user, work_version) }
      end

      context 'with an external application' do
        let(:user) { build(:external_app) }

        it { is_expected.to permit(user, work_version) }
      end
    end
  end

  permissions :publish? do
    let(:work_version) { work.latest_version }
    let(:proxy) { build(:user) }
    let(:edit_user) { build(:user) }
    let(:other) { build(:user) }
    let(:admin) { build(:user, :admin) }
    let(:application) { build(:external_app) }

    context 'with a draft version' do
      let(:work) do
        create(:work, has_draft: true, proxy_depositor: proxy.actor, edit_users: [edit_user])
      end

      it { is_expected.to permit(work.depositor.user, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.to permit(proxy, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.to permit(edit_user, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.not_to permit(other, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.to permit(admin, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.to permit(application, work_version) }
    end

    context 'with a published version' do
      let(:work) do
        create(:work, has_draft: false, proxy_depositor: proxy.actor, edit_users: [edit_user])
      end

      it { is_expected.not_to permit(work.depositor.user, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.not_to permit(proxy, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.not_to permit(edit_user, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.not_to permit(other, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.not_to permit(admin, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.not_to permit(application, work_version) }
    end
  end

  permissions :destroy? do
    let(:work_version) { work.latest_version }
    let(:proxy) { build(:user) }
    let(:edit_user) { build(:user) }
    let(:other) { build(:user) }
    let(:admin) { build(:user, :admin) }
    let(:application) { build(:external_app) }

    context 'with a draft version that has NOT been persisted' do
      let(:work) do
        build(:work, has_draft: true, proxy_depositor: proxy.actor, edit_users: [edit_user])
      end

      it 'sanity checks the test environment' do
        expect(work_version).not_to be_persisted
      end

      it { is_expected.not_to permit(work.depositor.user, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.not_to permit(proxy, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.not_to permit(edit_user, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.not_to permit(other, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.not_to permit(admin, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.not_to permit(application, work_version) }
    end

    context 'with a draft version' do
      let(:work) do
        create(:work, has_draft: true, proxy_depositor: proxy.actor, edit_users: [edit_user])
      end

      it { is_expected.to permit(work.depositor.user, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.to permit(proxy, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.to permit(edit_user, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.not_to permit(other, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.to permit(admin, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.to permit(application, work_version) }
    end

    context 'with the latest published version' do
      let(:work) do
        create(:work, has_draft: false, proxy_depositor: proxy.actor, edit_users: [edit_user])
      end

      it { is_expected.not_to permit(work.depositor.user, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.not_to permit(proxy, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.not_to permit(edit_user, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.not_to permit(other, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.to permit(admin, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.to permit(application, work_version) }
    end

    context 'with a published version that is NOT the latest' do
      let(:work) do
        create(:work, versions_count: 2, proxy_depositor: proxy.actor, edit_users: [edit_user])
      end

      let(:work_version) { work.versions.first }

      it { is_expected.not_to permit(work.depositor.user, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.not_to permit(proxy, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.not_to permit(edit_user, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.not_to permit(other, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.not_to permit(admin, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.not_to permit(application, work_version) }
    end
  end

  permissions :navigable? do
    let(:depositor) { work_version.depositor.user }
    let(:proxy) { build(:user) }
    let(:edit_user) { build(:user) }
    let(:other) { build(:user) }
    let(:admin) { build(:user, :admin) }
    let(:application) { build(:external_app) }
    let(:guest) { User.guest }

    let(:work_version) { work.latest_version }

    context 'when the version is published' do
      let(:work) { create(:work, has_draft: false, proxy_depositor: proxy.actor, edit_users: [edit_user]) }

      it { is_expected.to permit(depositor, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.to permit(proxy, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.to permit(edit_user, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.to permit(other, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.to permit(admin, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.to permit(application, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.to permit(guest, work_version) }
    end

    context 'when the version is draft' do
      let(:work) { create(:work, has_draft: true, proxy_depositor: proxy.actor, edit_users: [edit_user]) }

      it { is_expected.to permit(depositor, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.to permit(proxy, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.to permit(edit_user, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.to permit(admin, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.to permit(application, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.not_to permit(other, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.not_to permit(guest, work_version) }
    end
  end

  permissions :download? do
    let(:depositor) { work_version.depositor.user }
    let(:proxy) { build(:user) }
    let(:edit_user) { build(:user) }
    let(:other) { build(:user) }
    let(:admin) { build(:user, :admin) }
    let(:application) { build(:external_app) }
    let(:guest) { User.guest }

    let(:work_version) { work.latest_version }

    context 'with a published, publicly readable work' do
      let(:work) { create(:work, has_draft: false, proxy_depositor: proxy.actor, edit_users: [edit_user]) }

      it { is_expected.to permit(depositor, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.to permit(proxy, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.to permit(edit_user, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.to permit(other, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.to permit(admin, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.to permit(application, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.to permit(guest, work_version) }
    end

    context 'with a publicly discoverable work' do
      let(:work) { create(:work, :with_authorized_access, has_draft: false, discover_groups: [Group.public_agent]) }

      it { is_expected.to permit(depositor, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.to permit(proxy, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.to permit(edit_user, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.to permit(other, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.to permit(admin, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.to permit(application, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.not_to permit(guest, work_version) }
    end

    context 'with a Penn State work' do
      let(:work) { create(:work, :with_authorized_access, has_draft: false) }

      it { is_expected.to permit(depositor, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.to permit(proxy, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.to permit(edit_user, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.to permit(other, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.to permit(admin, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.to permit(application, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.not_to permit(guest, work_version) }
    end

    context 'with an embargoed public work' do
      let(:work) do
        create :work,
               has_draft: false,
               embargoed_until: (Time.zone.now + 6.days),
               edit_users: [edit_user],
               proxy_depositor: proxy.actor
      end

      it { is_expected.to permit(depositor, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.to permit(proxy, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.to permit(edit_user, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.not_to permit(other, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.to permit(admin, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.to permit(application, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.not_to permit(guest, work_version) }
    end

    context 'with a draft work' do
      let(:work) { create(:work, proxy_depositor: proxy.actor, edit_users: [edit_user]) }

      it { is_expected.to permit(depositor, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.to permit(proxy, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.to permit(edit_user, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.not_to permit(other, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.to permit(admin, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.to permit(application, work_version) }
      it { is_expected.not_to permit(guest, work_version) }
    end
  end

  permissions :new? do
    before { allow(Pundit).to receive(:policy).with(user, work).and_return(work_policy) }

    context 'when the parent work is elligible to create a new version' do
      before { allow(work_policy).to receive(:create_version?).and_return(true) }

      context 'when the given work version is the latest published version' do
        before { allow(work).to receive(:latest_published_version).and_return(work_version) }

        it { is_expected.to permit(user, work_version) }
      end

      context 'when the given work version is NOT the latest published version' do
        before { allow(work).to receive(:latest_published_version).and_return(instance_double('WorkVersion')) }

        it { is_expected.not_to permit(user, work_version) }
      end
    end

    context 'when the parent work cannot create a new version' do
      before { allow(work_policy).to receive(:create_version?).and_return(false) }

      context 'when the given work version is the latest published version' do
        before { allow(work).to receive(:latest_published_version).and_return(work_version) }

        it { is_expected.not_to permit(user, work_version) }
      end

      context 'when the given work version is NOT the latest published version' do
        before { allow(work).to receive(:latest_published_version).and_return(instance_double('WorkVersion')) }

        it { is_expected.not_to permit(user, work_version) }
      end
    end
  end
end


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The primary concern of this dissertation is the reduction of cross-border tax obstacles by improving the VAT rules governing cross border supplies of services and intangibles. These cross-border transactions are on the increase for many countries around the world. Cross-border transactions come with many challenges which impact current VAT rules and systems negatively and expose serious shortcomings in the application thereof. The dissertation examines the nature of the current cross-border VAT rules in South Africa (SA) and the United Kingdom (UK) and analyses the effectiveness and adequacy thereof. As a result of globalization rapid growth in international trade, specifically by electronic means, is inevitable. Today businesses are certainly becoming more focused internationally and are able to conduct their business activities across borders without constraints. Many VAT rules were designed only taking into account national economic activities and not international activities. The supply of services and intangibles across borders may be made without being reported, recorded and taxed. Many cross-border trading activities may potentially fall outside of the tax net and result in the non-collection of VAT revenues. Many countries have introduced a place of supply rule to mitigate the challenges and uncertainties arising from cross-border transactions. South Africa's value-added tax system does not include a place of supply rule. South Africa's Revenue authorities are currently faced with many challenges and uncertainties regarding the tax consequences of cross border transactions. The effectiveness of SA's existing VAT rules governing exports and imports are increasingly challenged by the growth in online web-based commerce. The difficulty in establishing the most effective rules to ensure compliance with VAT obligations on web-based transactions is growing. There is no standard set of VAT rules for cross-border transactions that can readily be applied internationally to every circumstance to determine the place of supply. The aim of this research is to determine whether the introduction of a place of supply rule is an effective solution to resolve the challenges and uncertainties resulting from cross border electronic transactions and ultimately increase VAT revenue. The dissertation specifically includes information on the practical application of the place of supply rule and the challenges facing the UK. A comparison between the VAT rules applied in South Africa for imports versus the UK place of supply rules is made and the significant differences are highlighted. In conclusion it is proposed that the introduction of a place of supply rule in South Africa would be beneficial and would contribute to the development an d improvement of South Africa's VAT system.
Beelders, D. 2015. Value added tax - place of supply and the taxation of the electronic cross border supplies of services and intangibles. University of Cape Town.


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Man Utd to compete with Liverpool for Sven Botman transfer as Jurgen Klopp plan emerges
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Manchester United are poised to compete with Liverpool for the signing of Lille star Sven Botman, according to reports. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Jurgen Klopp are both looking to improve their squads as they hunt down the Premier League title. Botman has sparkled in Ligue 1 ever since arriving from Ajax back in the summer transfer window.
United and Liverpool are both jostling for the Premier League title, with both clubs amassing 33 points from their opening 16 games.
And it seems they're set for a transfer scrap, with Botman on both Solskjaer and Klopp's radar.
Sunday World claim that Liverpool are pursuing the 20-year-old as they look to land cover for Virgil van Dijk, who has been ruled out for the rest of the season.
They're also currently without Joe Gomez, who continues to work hard on his recovery behind the scenes over on Merseyside.
Klopp is planning to sign a young defender to help his side, rather than an established superstar.
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But when it comes to possibly recruiting Botman, it appears as though United could be about to complicate things.
Solskjaer has recently seen Eric Bailly rediscover his best form alongside Harry Maguire at the back, with the pair shining of late.
But United are said to be ready to compete with Liverpool for the signing of Botman nonetheless, knowing they still require more defensively if they're to win silverware.
Liverpool still seem to be frontrunners.
But United can't be ruled out at the current moment in time, especially given their huge financial resources.
Meanwhile, Red Devils supremo Ed Woodward has warned Liverpool that United are 'getting closer' to challenging them for the Premier League crown.
"There is much to be excited about on the pitch as Ole and the team head into the New Year competing strongly in the Premier League and with three cups still to pursue," said Woodward.
"The team's positive form has lifted all our spirits in recent weeks, winning seven and drawing two of our last nine domestic games.
"There are many positive statistics showing the progress made under Ole in the past year. But they tell only part of the story.
"Just as important is the work we see being done behind the scenes to build a winning culture consistent with the club's traditions of attacking football played by youthful, hard-working teams fusing homegrown talent with top-class recruits.
"We are getting closer to [competing at the top of the Premier League table] as the squad continues to develop following the arrivals of Bruno Fernandes, Donny van de Beek, Alex Telles and Edinson Cavani.
"As always, our priority is to win trophies and, with the team going into the New Year competing on four fronts, we are optimistic about the path ahead in 2021."
United are next in action against Manchester City in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday.
They'll go into the game looking to avoid a repeat of last season, where they lost 3-1 at Old Trafford in the first leg.
Liverpool, meanwhile, face off against Southampton on Monday night (8pm).
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Arsenal is set to return with a fresh bid for PSG's Layvin Kurzawa after they failed to land the left-back in January.
The Gunners was one of several teams who wanted to sign Kurzawa in the last transfer window, but a lack of funds forced the club to move for Pablo Mari and Cedric Soares instead.
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The society is greatly affected by the wheels because people use it everyday. A noria in contrast uses the water power obtained from the flow of a river. The victim would be repeatedly fed and covered with the honey mixture in order to prolong the torture. He would inhale them, suffocating on burned ashes until he died. They were left there for weeks, being jeered and beaten by everyone who walked by, staring at the remains of their friends and suffering in excruciating pain. This method is very suitable for irrigating crops when the wells and persian wheels are in abundance and area supported by each is less.
This method of lifting water by mote seems to be better as the pair of bullocks is relieved of their load while the pair comes back. Another wheel that is still in operation is found at in , La Nora, and although the original wheel has been replaced by a steel one, the system during is otherwise virtually unchanged. The largest concentration of wells is found in the Ganga Plain area from Punjab to Bihar. This book looks at the men and women whose ideas and creations have changed our lives. The felloes were slimmed down by carving both sides to shape, eliminating a considerable amount of wood from the wheel, as seen in the Egyptian chariot wheel.
The oldest wheel known however, was discovered in Mesopotamia and probably dates back to 3,500 B. The victim would be forced to ingest milk and honey, eventually causing diarrhea. This was a method of confession and could last for days. This vertical wheel is geared with a horizontal wheel. Asserting prevalence in the 1920's, the disc wheel is the next evolutionary step in wheel technology, despite the fact that the steel disc wheel is reminiscent of the solid wheel.
What Is Persian Wheel Irrigation?
When the Athenians at Ma … rathon saw the cavalry embarked, they rushed down from the hills where they had been lurking to avoid the cavalry, and ran over the inferior Persian infantry. When the shaft is rotated by mechanical or electrical power with a high speed the centrifugal force is created in the chamber. When the bullocks reach other lower end of the ramp the spout rests on the lower pulley and the conical portion remains above the lower pulley m suspension from the upper pulley. The Persian Empireis known for a vast expansion, chara … cterized by a tolerant attitudetowards minorities and gifts of autonomy to local regions, governedby an absolutist king. The most primitive sakias are driven by donkeys, mules, or oxen. After initialsuccesses, the Persians suffered a succession of defeats. Well-irrigation methods in medieval Panjab: The Persian wheel reconsidered.
According to Historiarum compendium , a certain Metrodoros who went to India in c. He eventually died after two days of being pressed. Solid wheels were developed, with a hole bored through the center for the axle. Well, either way, these torture methods are a part of our history and are often brushed off as fiction. For still water the velocity head is zero, and to a good approximation it is negligible for slowly moving water, and can be ignored. Axle and wheels were now made separately.
The main reason the person was tied upside-down was that it forced blood to rush to the brain, making you bleed out slower, so the torture could last longer. These covers on wheels, known today as tires, began as such simple substances as leather, iron, wood, and later, rubber. It depends on underground water resources whose distribution is not uniform throughout the country. The wheel would be erected like a pole, and the executioner would be permitted to decapitate the convict. The rack torture method consisted of a rectangular, usually wooden, frame, slightly raised from the ground, with a roller at one or both ends. Made popular in Bavaria, Germany, during the later 1500s, the Breast Ripper did just that: ripped the breasts off of a woman. Notably, it was Saint Eustace, who, according to Christian tradition, was roasted in a brazen bull with his wife and children by Emperor Hadrian.
According to archaeologists, it was probably invented in around 8,000 B. Mote or Churus or Pur : This arrangement of lifting water is suitable for lined wells and it can be conveniently used for deep wells up to a maximum depth of 30 m. It is also known as Rabat in some parts of India. It is a cheap, dependable and popular source of irrigation in the country. The mote is generally used for gardening purposes and also on small fields. This bull would then be set on a fire which would heat the metal up roasting the victim to death. In Punjab and Haryana these have been dug in Ludhiana, Kapurthala, Patiala, Hisar and Gurgaon districts.
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Dunlop's tires quickly became the most sought after tire for bicycles, providing the smooth, high speed ride that replaced hard rubber as the tire of choice for serious cyclists. Their lieutenants, meanwhile, were , and their heads were hung from the top of the city citadel. Perhaps it's a good place to start from. The compartmented water wheel comes in two basic forms, the wheel with compartmented body tympanum and the wheel with compartmented rim or a rim with separate, attached containers. The torturers, though, would continue to force-feed him to keep him alive for as long as possible.


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Ashoke Pandit: Navjot Singh Sidhu can enter Film City, but we won't work with him
By Amreen Malik on February 27, 2019
After the Indian Film & Television Directors' Association issued a statement on Thursday asserting that they have requested Sony Entertainment to terminate Navjot Singh Sidhu's services from The Kapil Sharma Show, rumours were rife yesterday.
Archana Puran Singh with SharmaTalking to mid-day, IFTDA president Ashoke Pandit cleared the air: Film City cannot ban him from entering.He can move around in Film City as much as he wants, but our workers and technicians won't work with him. This is an indefinite ban.
Ashoke Pandit The move comes in the wake of Sidhu's comments regarding the Pulwama terror attack. The politician-anchor had stated that a nation cannot be held responsible for the acts of terrorists.With his comment sparking outrage across the country and fans demanding his ouster from Kapil Sharma's comedy show, Sidhu went promptly missing from his anchoring duties. Although Archana Puran Singh replaced him in the last two episodes of the show, it remains unclear if she is a permanent fixture.The show's producer Salman Khan and the channel have remained tight-lipped about Sidhu's exit, so far.On his part, Pandit states that he has requested Khan to look into the matter.
We will boycott any show where Sidhu is participating. We have written to the channel as well Salman Khan.He is an intelligent man. He won't do anything that hurts public sentiments.
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Navjot Singh Sidhu ALLOWED to enter Film City but won't be given work, claims IFTDA
Navjot Singh Sidhu who has been facing a lot of flak lately for his comments on the ghastly Pulwama Terror Attacks was banned from entering the Film City by the Indian Films & Television Directors' Association (IFTDA) after being replaced overnight.Now, the IFTDA Ashoke Pandit has come out in media and has denied that Sidhu was banned from entering the Film City.
He said that he can enter and move around in the area because no one can stop any citizen from doing so. Having said that, he reiterated the association's stand on a life long ban on Sidhu and said that no one will work with him in future.The association has written to the channel and Salman Khan who is the producer of The Kapil Sharma Show to take strict action against Sidhu and even Kapil for supporting him. Navjot Singh Sidhu had said that terrorism has no religion and that how can innocents bear the brunt for a crime committed by a few? This was the statement which got him into this soup.
Although Salman Khan has been silent on this matter, Sidhu was replaced overnight with Archana Puran Singh. There is no official statement on this issue from the channel and it is not yet known if they will ever bring Sidhu back in the show.Kapil, on the other hand, denied that Sidhu was permanently replaced and said that replacing him would not solve the bigger problem and people should not fall for diversion tactics.In the wake of Pulwama attacks, the film industry has banned from releasing films in Pakistan and all their artistes are banned form working here.
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Kapil Sharma To Reportedly Reunite With Sunil Grover But There's A Twist
Kapil Sharma and his show frequently top the list of trends and recently it was reported that his ex-colleague Sunil Grover will be joining him on The Kapil Sharma Show but not as a co-star.
Katrina Kaif will join them too Kapil Sharma and Sunil Grover ended their collaboration in 2017 after a mid-air fight while flying home from Australia. After the fight, Sunil Grover quit The Kapil Sharma Show (previous season).However, months later, Sunil Grover said that if 'God's willing, he and Kapil Sharma will work together again,' news agency IANS reported.In December, when Kapil announced the new season of The Kapil Sharma Show, Sunil Grover revealed that he had a'casual discussion' with Salman Khan about joining the show but added that the dates were clashing with his Bharat schedule.Salman is also the co-producer of The Kapil Sharma Show. Meantime, Sunil Grover launched Kanpur Wale Khuranas with Kapil's ex-colleagues like Ali Agar, Upasana Singh and Sugandha Mishra.Kanpur Wale Khuranas went off air recently.View this post on Instagram Sunil GroverDec 7, 2018 at 11:32pm PST"My own dates would have clashed with Kapil's show as I am doing a film with Salman sir.
This show that I am doing for Star Plus fitted in the window that I had. But Salman sir did speak to me briefly about it (bringing two of us together).
We had a very casual chat about it but nothing much," Sunil Grover said, IANS reported.View this post on Instagram Kapil SharmaJan 5, 2019 at 4:01am PSTLast week, The Kapil Sharma Show featured in headlines after the Internet demanded a ban on the show following Navjot Singh Sidhu's controversial remark on the Pulwama terror attack."For a handful of people, can you blame the entire nation and can you blame an individual?" he said, PTI reported. Later, it was reported that Archana Puran Singh has replaced Navjot Singh Sidhu on the show.#BoycottKapilSharma trended all of Tuesday, after Kapil Sharma reportedly said at an event that 'banning or sacking' Navjot Singh Sidhu from the show is 'not a solution.'(With IANS and PTI inputs)Sooraj Barjatya's Father Raj Kumar Barjatya Dies in MumbaiHere's The Problem With Bohemian Rhapsody (And Every Musical Biopic Ever Made).
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Watching the blue blob on the map creep slowly but surely toward Fira on a short hop from Heraklion and I felt the excitement building. It was the first time I had returned since our honeymoon 4 years ago – it was a magical stay which I knew would never be the matched, but all the same, I couldn't wait to see those more of those sunsets that give you goosebumps.
Our sail aboard the "high speed 5" was about as smooth as they could come, for which I was most grateful, I don't have the greatest track record when it comes to motion-sickness and was I was reeeally hoping it wouldn't creep up on me dampening my excitement. It didn't. I needn't of worried. It was fine.
Perhaps it was the anti-motion-sickness tablets I had woken up especially early to take (2 hours before travel), perhaps the sea was particularly calm that day, or perhaps it was the super-efficient stabilisers they have (or a combination of all the above).
One things for sure, arriving at Fira by boat is the perfect introduction to your stay on this volcanic island; as you turn the corner beneath Santorini 's Akrotiri and sail into the centre of what is a flooded (dormant but still active) volcano, referred to as 'the caldera'.
Approaching the port of Fira, the rim of the volcano (Santorini) towers above you, the cliffs visably change colour as the different layers of volcanic matter are displayed. On top sits Fira (Thira) and in the distance Oia (Ia), with their famed white wash buildings and blue domed churches sitting bright and pretty in the sun.
I'm fairly sure someone wise once said 'its about the journey not the destination' but y'know I think arriving in Santorini may just be the exception – this Island is about both.
By the time the ferry has docked, the journey had me so full of excitement I swear I could of run up the 680 steps with my backpack and all, yelling out 'I'm back, I'm back' all the way to the top.
Sadly (though it was probably for the best) we docked at the new port (known as 'Athinios'), not at the old port (known as 'Skala'). Skala is only accessible by ascending the 680 steps – by foot or by donkey. Oh and they do have a cable car – with a very loooong queue.
We didn't need any of these methods; new port has a road up and we were collected by our (*free) hotel shuttle bus, so I was unable to run up (shame).
We allowed ourselves a really nice amount of time in Santorini – it's 11 nights here in total. Some may consider this too long – afterall there's tours offering 'all of Santorini in a day' – you could easily be in and out within 48 hours.
For us though, the island has the perfect mix 'chill' with a tiny bit of crazy when you want or need it, we've allowed time to see the things we missed last time, to repeat one or 2 things that we loved, do a little relaxing and of course plan our onward movements.
We're staying in Villa Manos this time around – located one bus stop outside of Fira, so we're close enough to, yet far enough away from 'the crazy'. Arriving here, we were welcomed so warmly by Poppy: "Victoria – I feel like I know you already" – I took this as I'm sure it was intended; hoping that in the emails we'd exchanged about our reservation, I had not come across as too demanding!?
I assumed not because we were given a meal and some (very nice) sherry – also free of charge (yes…backpackers do love & get rather excited about freebies) and afterwards we were shown to our rather spacious and very clean en-suite room.
The excitement of our return ran away with me on day 1. As the evening approached – the temptation of a sunest dinner became too much and our budget was almost forgotten. By 'almost' I mean that we ate at a restaurant with a good sunset view (for this kind of restaurant by the caldera, you will always pay a premium) but we ordered the cheapest meals and wine that we could find on their menu.
The sunset goosebumps were back and I was high as a kite and maybe a little tipsy (did you know wine is served by the kilo here?) It was the perfect way to end to our first day back on our favourite Isle (so far).
After our meal we took a stroll around the familiar streets of Fira, the town that bustles from morning through to night. We stumbled across those donkeys (the one I mentioned before) on their way up from Fira Old Port. We were sad to have completely missed them last time we visited. So albeit unexpectedly I had already crossed one 'must do' thing off of my list.
I'd read that you must keep out of their way when their on the move – and its soo true! The stairway is not that narrow but the in the jostle… when one stroppy donkey decides he dosn't want to stay in line and instead go 2-by-2 you're totally screwed… you're getting trampled! Thank goodness we found a shop gangway to reverse ourselves into.
We had a little titter to ourselves after they passed; watching the poor shop owner was left to sweep up the droppings from out front and couldn't help but wonder how many times a day he has to do this clean up ritual??
The last few days in Crete, we kept on saying 'it must be full moon soon' and '… wonder if it will be full when we are in Santorini'. Haha – well it turns out, it was and not only was it a full moon, it was a super moon!
I took the opportunity to spend an evening playing with my camera (I'm still learning to use it). It turns out I must have learnt somthing in Photography Class because I think I got a few gooduns (thanks as always, go to James Neale Photography).
We hired a quad-bike (ATV) for wheels at a bargain price of 15 euros a day and used it to get to some of the 'further a field' things we had wanted to do. *MVnote nowhere in Santorini is that far away. To give you an idea; the centre of Fira to either end of the island on a quad (most of which will go slower than a car) in can be done in around 20-30 minutes. One of the things I love about Santorini is how accessible everything is – you can go anywhere on the island and back again in one day, easily.
One of the first places we hit-up was Santorini Brewing Company in 'Mesa Gonia' for tasting of their famous 'Donkey Beer'. The visit was primarily of interest to 'MostlyHubby' but being a supportive wifey I went along. We tasted all 3 of their brews 'Yellow Donkey', 'Red Donkey' and 'Crazy Donkey' – discussing subtle differences as we went along – by 'they' I mean hubby & Donkey beer sales rep discussed; I mostly just nodded and added the odd 'Mmm' and 'Ahuh' in what seemed like the right places.
Now then… this traditional Greek past-time has been on my bucket-list for quite a while. I love movies; I love to go to the movies, I love to rent movies. When we're home, we get movies on our cable subscription and we subscribe to Netflix to get movies online. So this was something I just couldn't wait to try. Not to mention the fact that I had not seen a film in almost a month and I normally see several a week. So by this time, I was starting to get withdrawals & Kamari Open-Air Cinema couldn't have come soon enough.
We went on Wednesday (like back home for an Orange-Wednesday – c'ept it was heaps better). As the sun was going down we departed on our wheels, my hair still damp from a shower – it soon dried in the wind, the warm breeze against my skin, the sunset not visable from the east of the island but the warm hues spread upwards into the sky – oh how I love summer in Santorini.
The whole movie experience was wonderful; sipping on my cocktail and crunching on my salty pop corn, I sat under the stars, the bougainvillaea draped so pretty over the walls, the air scented with jasmine. I wont forget this evening – it was simple but for me it was perfect; just as perfect as I had hoped.