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By Jim Beard with Ben Morse
50 Years ago, Tony Stark became Iron Man, a historic milestone in the tapestry of the Marvel Universe.
Flash forward half a century, and the Armored Avenger has become a worldwide sensation. Beyond his prominent role across the Marvel Comics line, Shellhead hit the big screen in 2008 as Robert Downey Jr. brought Tony Stark to life in the first "Iron Man" movie. The character's popularity grew in 2010's "Iron Man 2" and 2011's "Marvel's The
On May 3, 2013, Tony Stark returns to theaters everywhere in "Iron Man 3." In anticipation of this momentous occasion and to celebrate Iron Man's 50th anniversary, each week Marvel.com will be bringing you another chapter in the history of this complex and beloved character. Year by year, get an in-depth rundown of the trials, foes and experiences that have made Iron Man the hero he stands as today.
Also, be sure to visit the Marvel Digital Comics Shop and Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited to read 50 years' worth of Iron Man adventures!
1964 introduced Iron Man to perhaps his grea
The year's challenges kicked off with a tense meeting in TALES OF SUSPENSE #49 between the Armored Avenger and the high-flying Angel, a member of the mysterious X-Men. The teenage mutant turned on Iron Man and the two clashed high above the Earth, but in the end our hero saved Angel's life and won the admiration of the X-Men. As he zoomed away from that fateful meeting, little did Tony Stark, the man inside the armor, realize that one of the biggest challenges of his life lay just around the corner.
TALES OF SUSPENSE #50 introduced The Mandarin, a man who ruled the Orient with two iron fists, each of them adorned with rings of frightful power. Each of his 12 rings exhibited a different ability, ranging from deadly blasts to paralyzers to devastating waves of sound. Above that, The Mandarin could boast of being a karate master and wielded his hands like swords to cut through the mightiest of metals. Iron Man's first brief brush with the criminal mastermind ended in a stalemate and a quick escape for the Golden Avenger.
The Mandarin returned in an epic two-part tale in TALES OF SUSPENSE #54 and #55, wherein Iron Man barely had a chance to try out his new head mask before being plunged into a new confrontation with the "most brilliant evil genius in the Orient." The Mandarin's newest scheme involved attacking Stark's missiles, but when the two once again entered into close-quarters combat, the warlord offered our hero a role as his flunky. Needless to say, Shellhead turned him down and proved once again that "No One Escapes the Mandarin"—except Iron Man!
The line-up of criminals didn't end there; TALES OF SUSPENSE #51 brought The Scarecrow, one of the world's greatest escape artists. Not satisfied with just entertaining crowds, he decided to put his incredible athletic abilities to use for illicit gain. Then, in TALES OF SUSPENSE #52, Iron Man met a different sort of nemesis: The Black Widow. The drop-dead gorgeous Madame Natasha answered directly to the Soviet leader himself and, with a directive to take out both Tony Stark and the traitorous Crimson Dynamo, made her way to the United States. There she wormed her way into Stark's presence, knowing of his penchant for beautiful women, but her accomplice Boris failed in his mission and Natasha made her escape. The thrilling tale ended with the woman wondering what her fate would be for her failure.
The Black Widow returned in TALES OF SUSPENSE #53 and #57, the latter of which introduced another of Marvel's most popular heroes—as a villain. The battling bowman known as Hawkeye first leapt onstage as a thorn in Iron Man's armored side when he fell into the web of the Widow and became a pawn in her schemes to finally defeat the Avenger. The story revealed Clint Barton's origins as a performer at Coney Island and the creation of his unique costume and his incredible, multi-purpose trick arrows. Hawkeye eventually wised up and ended up on the straight and narrow arrow, but in those early days he played fast and loose with his alliances and loyalties.
The year's big baddies rounded out with The Unicorn, as seen in TALES OF SUSPENSE #56. With an amazing
Tony Stark would also meet one of his greatest allies and the man who would challenge him when he needed it most in the years to come as Captain America returned in AVENGERS #4. Earth's Mightiest Heroes discovered the legend of World War II in suspended animation and invited him to join their ranks, solidifying their standing as the world's pre-eminent force for good. Despite straight-laced Steve Rogers being a polar opposite in terms of personality from flamboyant Tony Stark, the two men would become friends, and Cap would even train his teammate in hand-to-hand combat in the possibility his armor should fail.
Besides his new helmet design, Tony Stark added little to no new innovations to his armor during the year, but his specialized suit, which kept him alive, did begin to weigh on him terribly. TALES OF SUSPENSE #56 illustrated the man's anxiety and bristling anger over his condition and that angst culminated in TALES OF SUSPENSE #59 and #60 when Stark's worse nightmare became reality: so weak had his damaged heart grown that he found it impossible to remove his full Iron Man get-up.
The year ended with Iron Man wanted by the police for the disappearance of his "boss," Tony Stark, and stuck in a maddening prison made from his own life-giving armor.
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Dimity is named after fabric originally used to make bustles but now more usually used for bedding. It is part of our Red Based Neutrals group and has a delightfully warm undertone which makes it perfect for little girl's bedrooms or for elegant, understated hallways. It can be combined with All White or Pointing if you want it to read more pink or with the darker Oxford Stone on woodwork for a more relaxed look. White & Light Tones Undercoat.
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Lovely soft contrast to 500 year old beams Perfectly suits our 500 year old house..we have used it between the heavy beams on all the walls throughout with Pointing on the ceilings. 10 April 2015
A wonderful light and warm colour. Having not used Farrow and Ball products before, I thought I would give them a try, I'm definitely converted, I have purchased the primers, and used Dimity in my dining room, which doesn't have much natural light, and the colour looks great, really lightens the room and adds warmth, I have purchased more to paint my hall, stairs and landing, after using the correct primer, I just needed 2 coats, and I used the all white eggshell paint on the woodwork, which looks great, I am now using many other Farrow and Ball colours , excellent quality, would definitely recommend these top quality products. 22 March 2015
Evening artificial lighting may give you a wall colour you do not want After much colour due diligence Dimity estate emulsion was chosen and applied.... two coats.... to my entire lower living area. The expectation was a casually elegant neutral with a subtle red undertone as described in everything "official" I read about the Dimity colour. Also as viewed on my sample 60 cm x 120 cm Dimity cards (2 coats) painted with the sample paint pots.. I viewed the cards in daytime and evening lighting situations. I have magentas, corals, and other red based accent colours and the large painted sample cards in Dimity worked well with these accent colours. The living room, kitchen and family room face south and receive much natural sunlight for most of the day. The dining room and entry hall receive north and east light. The stairwell to the second floor receives little light. On completion, disappointment set in. The Dimity colour as applied does not show red undertone . Even in the north and east facing rooms where the light is cooler it is a definite yellowish cream, the very colour I originally had on the walls and was so very tired of. The stairwell is a yellowish grey 24/7. Evening is the most disappointing. The rooms' lighting .... halogen lamps and halogen ceiling pot lights ...is a constant , not changing as with natural daylight . Halogens make the room a deeper yellow cream. No red undertone to be seen. When the halogen pots are dimmed down as they are meant to be , the rooms are a reddish gold and to my eye harsh. To be fair, I see red undertones and sometimes mauve in the way I expected in the early morning and late afternoon and it is very attractive. But the rest of the day and the evening the lower level is a definite yellow-cream to reddish -gold. I could have left my walls the way they were and saved a lot of money and days of painting time. With all the new lighting types on the market, halogen, LED, incandescent, compact fluorescent to name a few, F and B , in my opinion should, with their website and brochure colour descriptions advise what the paints will look like under various artificial lighting and Kelvin ratings i.e. 2500K and 3500K the most usual in homes these days. To just talk about the effect of daylight on the paint colours when most people are away all day at work is not helpful. I was both surprised and disappointed when my project was finished . I probably will not use F and B again. For the record, I have a masters degree in design from a USA "Ivey League" university and I am an accomplished gallery quality artist. ...So I know colour and how it should work. 20 March 2015
Lovely colour this paint colour is one my favourite colours. It makes a room light yet warm looking. I have used this colour for a living room and hall stairs and landing. 20 March 2015
best paint we have ever used. Very helpful advice, delivered quickly, went on our hall and stair well beautifully, needed three coats due to colour already on walls. No complaints at all. Very happy with result. 28 February 2015
Good quality makes a good job, even for amateurs Over the last eighteen months my partner and I have been redecorating his house, an 1860s railwaymen's cottage which had been badly beaten up by previous occupants. We have been using Dimity throughout with touches of Oxford Stone in the alcoves. The paint quality is wonderful - it covers well and is luminous in all types of light. Had a steep learning curve in painting technique, as we have had to resist going back over drying patches (ended up with lots of roller tracks that had to be repainted). It is so quick-drying that we got caught out! Really pleased with all F & B products, including rollers and brushes. Not cheap but worth the money.t 27 February 2015
Lightens a dark room. We used this in a room with no windows, only glass doors to other rooms. The room already had a fireplace with a pink-beige marble insert, so our usual yellow-based colours would have clashed. Dimity has lightened the room significantly (from apricot), and has made it feel larger and better proportioned. We used 'All White' on the ceiling and skirting and Dimity eggshell on radiators and bookcase. It goes equally well with the oak fire-surround, antique pine doors and mahogany piano and I think it works with both traditional and contemporary furnishings. Undoubtedly our most sophisticated room. 20 February 2015
Brightens even a North Facing Room I used a really good base coat (twice) as I was having to cover a more intense colour. This enabled my choice of paint, Dimity, to be unaffected by any base/previous colours. It has really lightened my North facing kitchen, with both warm yet very clean tones and really lifts the darkened solid wood units. I used 2 coats of Dimity to get the professional finish I was seeking. I also invested in a Farrow & Ball paintbrush which made the whole painting process much more enjoyable and less arduous. Dimity over a white base coat is a very light yet warm colour without any yellowy/aged magnolia undertones - very clean and crisp. 23 January 2015


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Rated 5 out of 5 by MC37 Great Hotel and Friendly Staff I just stayed at the Sheraton New Orleans again and the staff was just as amazing as ever. From check-in, to the lobby bar, to the house keeping staff, everyone was friendly, polite and fantastic at their jobs. January 27, 2015
Rated 4 out of 5 by AZBrookoe Outstanding Staff The staff were very helpful and my room met my expectations. I found the bed to be less comfortable the previous Sheraton stays and the edges of the carpets could use deeper cleaning. January 26, 2015
Rated 2 out of 5 by MarcusC Excellent room/location... Terrible service We stayed 3 nights. We encountered numerous problems with the check in. Ultimately, it took over an hour to complete on the first day. We had to come back to the check in on the second day because somehow our reservation was canceled out. Our room keys stopped working. This happened again the last night after we had gone out to Bourbon street for late night drinks. Additionally, I had originally made the reservation with my debit card. I had also paid for 2 of the 3 nights in advance. At check in, I provided my credit card. This was deleted however and my debit card was charged for the entire 3 night stay without telling me. The additional charges were reversed after I checked out and returned to my account after a a couple of days. They never could explain how it happened though, and the manager actually blamed my bank for the error. Multiple times during my stay, I had to return to the front desk for a concern from keys not working to the additional charges on the account. Every time, the wait for service was extraordinarily long. Maybe the weekend was a busier one than usual, but the lines were consistently long. The room was very nice, right in the heart of everything in NOLA. Unfortunately, several hotels are right there and just as nice. I would not stay here again because of the poor service I received. January 19, 2015
Rated 2 out of 5 by DS49 Great Bell Staff the hotel is in a great location and has always been a family favorite. i have stayed here for over 20 years and it is great to see familiar faces everytime you return at bellstand, bar and front desk. one of the best hotels in new orleans by far. December 9, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by berkshirebob One of our favorite hotels ancywhere This is the fourth time at this hotel. We arrived after two weeks on a cruise ship and were looking forward to a larger space. Sheraton doesn't disappoint. Although we arrived at 11 AM, our room was ready. 4706 is an accessible room which served us well. The lobby bar is inviting and great for people watching. We had lunch at Riu Bistro on the second floor. The food and service were outstanding. The only criticism I have is that a restaurant of this quality should be easier to find and be open for dinner. The club lounge is amazing. Breakfast is served until ten and evening snacks until 8:30. The food offerings are generous and tasty. The staff is most helpful. All in all, you can't beat this hotel for location, amenities, and service. All the staff I had interactions with were professional, competent, and polite. Our week at the Sheraton New Orleans was a delight, thanks to Evan, Robert and Tim. December 3, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by CurlyHead Chi City to NOLA My sister and I really enjoyed our stay here. The view from our room on the 40th floor was awesome! December 2, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by pearle69 piece of heaven great location. lovely renovation. BUT you need to rethink the sludgy, dark, heavy cafeinated starbucks coffee. it gave me black teeth, migrains so sharp I had to take Aleve...perhaps an alternate choice...and the Community coffee is local..why not support that brand which has solid taste notes?? Also, maid didnt visit our room (4222) on Friday ..day many grambling guests arrd en masse???why November 30, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by debbiern2002 We love this hotel!!! We are Saints Season Ticket holders and the Sheraton is our favorite hotel. We stay here every visit unless it's completely booked. The staff, hotel and rooms are amazing. I was disappointed this past weekend when we stayed when the Starbuck's was being remodeled. Luckily there was another one only a block down. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone. Close to the French Quarter, Harrahs, the Outlet Mall and not too far from the Superdome! Plus, the streetcar picks up right outside! You will love staying here!!! November 26, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by kelrel14 This hotel is centrally located to landmarks. Hotel staff was extremely helpful & courteous - even when we had to ask several times about the "trolley services". The recommended sites/tours suggested during our short stay were not disappointing by any means- just wish we had more time to explore. The WWII Museum and a stop at Café DuMonde for their famous beignet's were highlights of our trip. November 25, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by MartinNYC disappointing I arrived at the hotel and our reservation was incorrect. It took us 45 minutes to check-in that is Ridiculous. After all of that we got, we are sorry it took so long, next guest please. I wasn't explained pears I'm getting with my stay being a member. Then 2nd day of my tay a drilling noise in the wall walk me up. After 2 houses i decided to call front desk. IT took them another hour to make the noise stop. Had a very below average stay. Not sure I will come back. On my last day i found out there was a pool, so i took advantage of that. It was very nice but well hidden. November 24, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by SPG1 Not a thing to complain about The hotel is in a great location - close to the cruise port as well as the French Quarter. Our Suite Award came through a few days before - we had a corner room on the 35th floor with a great view of the harbour. The doorman was excellent providing use with great information on what to see and do. We would definitely return, and this time for a longer stay. November 23, 2014
Rated 1 out of 5 by shoopa72 the worst unprofessional staff ever! I go to nola once a month I've stayed at just about every hotel on canal this being the worst. A family member of mine worked for starwood so I decided to try their property. At check in I requested my money for the stay be charged instantly & was assured it would be. The funds were placed on hold on then unknowingly released & recharged a month later causing overdraft fees in access of $100 plus dollars. I stoke with Segan Lee who was very unprofessional and incapable of comprehending or doing his job. After it was explained to him over 4 times in 5 calls the issue he pretended to take notes but apparently didn't because he asked all the same questions each time we talked. Liked about calling me back for weeks. Finally I requested his boss and got Elisabeth Trueblood who was just as rude and unprofessional. I never challenged the charge just the reason why they waited a month to withdraw and that my fees be paid due to their negligence or parking fees be waived on my next stay. In return Mrs trueblood & Kati Sasser contacted my family members HR in Texas with false claims of me being rude in which we only conversed via email I was never rude and have proof. My family member was written up and their discount privellages banded stating a bad light was being shed on starwood b/c of my relative. I think you can blame Kati Segan & Elisabeth for that. I'll def post this on every review site possible. I didn't know not only are customers not valued but employees either and with discount prices you also receive discount services. There are plenty of other lovely hotels on canal so spend your money else where not at Sheraton or a Starwoods property. Needless to say I was never refunded or accommodated for the fees I incurred and a family members job put in jeopardy. Talk about customer service! Not! Never again will I waste my money discount or not! November 23, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by BobBucks Professional Business Conference Enjoyed the clleaniness and very nice surroundings November 19, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Lissie Exceptional Gala We attended a Gala hosted at the hotel and stayed overnight. The facilities were gorgeous, and the staff members were courteous and attentive to our needs. The food was exceptional and exceeded our expectations - a pleasant surprise based on past experience with similar functions at other locations. November 18, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Mixonmom Beautiful hotel but room for improvement The Sheraton New Orleans is beautiful, and the meeting accommodations on the second floor were excellent. The food served during our conference was the best I have ever had at an event such as this. However, I had difficulty with getting something brought to my room in a timely manner, and there were cleanliness issues with my room. November 18, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by HMahdli Best Staff, Best Hotel I moved to Sheraton after I had a bad experience with W hotel in New Orleans. It was one of the best hotels that I visited this year. I would like to Thank Ryu from the front disk he was so helpful and understandable. I really appreciated everything managed by Sheraton New Orleans, they deserve 5 stars November 15, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Roul The place to stay. This is the place to stay in New Orleans. It is centrally located and has great amenities. November 14, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Holly53 Absolutely heavenly ! I absolutely loved the beautiful floral fragrance the hotel had that I noticed upon entering the lobby. The hospitality of all of the hotel staff was unbelievable, second to none. I had a beautiful view and my room was ready even though I was four hours early. I will stay there again the next time I'm in New Orleans. November 13, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by val111111 So comfortable The room had a fantastic view. It was very spacious and the bed was great. Only negative was the TV and the channels. Ok if you like sports! Great staff too. November 13, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by MrsStump Most AMAZING STAY! I cannot say enough good things about our recent experience at the Sheraton! The complete staff made our accommodations and guest accommodations amazing! From Virnis to Alisa the staff went above and beyond making my wedding weekend amazing!! I would recommend this hotel to everyone as their level of service and attention to detail is far superior to anywhere we have stayed previously! November 12, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by FreqntTrvler Above and Beyond Expectations Me and several guests stayed at this hotel for my wedding. To say they went above and beyond is an understatement. The facilities are immaculate and the location as good as it gets in New Orleans, but that's only the beginning. The entire staff, from check in to bar to housekeeping were as pleasant as any SPG hotel I've stayed at. I will without question stay at this property anytime I'm back in New Orleans. November 12, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Dubs62 Fun NOLA Great Hotel - Fun lobby, close to everything NOLA! November 11, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Pam8771 Nice room, great view, awful pillows! The hotel is very well located. Staff was very pleasant. Room was very nice, and our river view was spectacular. Asked the housekeeper for extra coffee fixings and never got it. Biggest thing is the pillows are AWFUL! One was flat, and the other lumpy. I usually travel with my own pillow, and didn't this time. Big mistake. Overall, very nice hotel, but bring your own pillow. November 10, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by CK01 Ups and downs Pros: great location. Strong wireless signal and good internet speed. Beautiful view of the city from 35th floor. 'Smart' elevator system a definite plus, dramatically cuts down wait-time for lifts. Able to find street parking with some patience and perseverance, so potential to save the 40+ valet fees. Cons: room did not have a mini-fridge, coffee maker or complementary tea/coffee. November 9, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Charlie100 Hotel review and comments Tub did not drain satisfactorily. Maid service only every few days. Lobby security repeatedly asked my wife, but not me, for identification and I was with her! Lobby bar poorly run and items poorly signaged; single attendant did not know where we could obtain butter, I had to use the back-end of a fork as a knife, as there were no knives. TV primitive. The accompanying writing guidelines demonstrates that you want only positive reviews. Employees all helpful and friendly and knowledgeable. November 7, 2014
Rated 1 out of 5 by jackoloco3000 Poor hosiptality and absolutely Not worth of high price Stuff rude and unpleasant. There was no refrigerator/microwave in room, I requested a refrigerator at reception and they said there will be an additional charge of $10.00, I accepted it, but they never brought the refrigerator to the room, horrible service. I had specifically booked for king size room by telephone, I checked it in hotel early where there were king room available, but the receptionist will not provide one... latter after lot of pain and time in negotiation, they gave a room without telling that it was an accessibility room with out bath tub and near elevator, no sleep in the night due to elevator noise.. I did not want to see the faces of those receptionist again, so stayed in same room. it was bitter experience and was glad to out, will not stay there again.. November 7, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by travelersbg bed was too soft The bed was so soft with a huge dent in the middle - it was like being in a hammock. Fine for an hour of relaxing but impossible to get a good night's sleep. November 7, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Chris35111 Great stay over Halloween, 2014 I stayed at Sheraton Canal Street with a friend over the Halloween weekend. The hotel has been beautifully remodeled from my previous stays. Everything was clean and fresh. We only had one negative incident with staff. A valet who was hailing cabs for other guests turned to us after we'd been standing there for a few minutes and informed us that he wasn't getting cabs for anyone else - us included. I'm not sure why the other guests were assisted and we weren't, but it was very irritating - particularly since we'd been standing there waiting. November 3, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by WooOPRFHS Great to be back I had not been back to NOLA since prior to Hurricane Katrina. It was great to see the French Quarters was still a very nice area. The location of the Sheraton was key. I rented a car but felt I wasted my money since everything was in walking distance and I didn't use the car but for only a day and a half; price for parking was $44 a day. I paid as much for the parking as I paid for the car. I did have a little bit of an issue with Housekeeping. They did not clean my room on Sunday. I called the front desk and they told me that they would send someone back to the room. I left the room for the remainder of the day to return late at night with the room still not being touched. Didn't like that at all. Other than that the place was great. October 30, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by nunez2 Staff and aaccomodations met our expectations only bad thing was in room coffee maker. when brewing water would overflow drip basket because of coffee filter provided was larger than basket. October 30, 2014


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In physics, the minimum amount of fissionable material required to sustain a chain reaction. Of a software product, describes a condition of the software such that fixing one bug introduces one plus epsilon bugs. (This malady has many causes: creeping featurism, ports to too many disparate environments, poor initial design, etc.) When software achieves critical mass, it can never be fixed; it can only be discarded and rewritten.
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A person's liability for Romanian tax is determined by residence status for taxation purposes and the source of income derived by the individual. Income tax is levied at a flat tax rate of 16 percent, applied to each type of income.
Extended business travelers are likely to be taxed on employment income relating to their Romanian workdays.
A person's liability for Romanian tax is determined by residence status. A person can be a resident or non-resident for Romanian tax purposes.
A resident of Romania generally is defined as an individual who has a domicile in Romania, has a center of vital interest in Romania, or spends more than 183 days in Romania during any 12-month period ending in the fiscal year concerned. A non-resident is generally someone who spends less than 183 days in Romania.
As a general rule, Romanian tax residents are liable to Romanian tax on worldwide income whereas tax non-residents are liable to tax only on Romanian-sourced income.
An exception to the general rule above is available for non-Romanian nationals who are treated as Romanian tax residents. In the first year during which the residence conditions mentioned above are met, non-Romanian nationals are liable to Romanian income tax only on Romanian-sourced income.
A full tax liability on the worldwide income may occur in the second consecutive year of meeting the residence test.
However, even in the second year, the non-Romanian individual may remain taxable in Romania only on the Romanian-sourced income, provided he/she is deemed as a tax resident in a country with which Romania has concluded a tax treaty for the avoidance of double taxation, and if he/she can obtain a valid tax residency certificate from that country for the fiscal year concerned.
Employment income is generally treated as Romanian-sourced compensation to the extent that the individual performs services while physically located in Romania.
Technically, there is no minimum threshold/number of days that exempts the employee from the requirements to file and pay tax in Romania. Under Romanian domestic legislation, non-resident individuals deriving dependent activities in Romania are liable for Romanian personal income tax from the first day of activity in Romania. However, to the extent that the individual qualifies for relief in terms of the dependent personal services article of an applicable double tax treaty, there will be no tax liability. The treaty exemption will not apply if a Romanian entity is the economic employer.
For extended business travelers, the types of income that are generally taxed are Romanian-sourced employment income, as well as other Romanian-sourced income and gains from taxable Romanian assets (such as real estate). Fringe benefits and broadly noncash employment income are deemed to be employment income and are taxed similarly.
Net taxable income (a deduction is generally available for compulsory employee social security contributions) is taxed at a flat rate of 16 percent. Non-residents are also subject to a flat tax rate of 16 percent.
Exemption from Romanian social security contributions may be available where a totalization agreement has been concluded between Romania and the individual's home country, or where EC Regulation 883/04 is applicable.
Generally, annual tax returns are due by 25 May following the tax year-end, which is 31 December. Employment income must be declared and income tax must be paid on a monthly basis by the 25th of the month for the previous month.
No extension to the deadline is available.
All individuals who spend more than 183 days in Romania must submit a questionnaire for determining the tax residence of the individual upon arrival in Romania. Also, upon leaving Romania, all individuals who spend at least 183 days abroad within a tax year (whether they are Romanian tax residents or non-residents) are required to file a similar form.
Where an individual is employed by a non-Romanian employer, that employer has no personal tax withholding or reporting obligations in terms of Romanian income tax due. It is generally the employee's obligation to declare and pay Romanian personal tax on a monthly basis.
In terms of social security, should social security contributions be due in Romania, it is the employer's obligation to calculate, withhold and pay the Romanian social contributions in Romania. In this respect, the non-Romanian employer must register in Romania for social security purposes.
Alternatively, the individual may take over the responsibility of declaring and paying Romanian social security contributions, based on an agreement concluded with the employer in this respect.
The Romanian entity where the individual carries out activity has certain reporting obligations towards the local tax authorities at the commencement and at the end of the business trip.
A visa and/or a work permit must be applied for before the individual enters Romania, depending on the nationality of the individual. The type of visa required will depend on the purpose of the individual's entry into Romania. There are various exceptions to the rule. European Union (EU) nationals are not required to obtain visas or work permits in order to live and/or work in Romania.
Starting with 1st of February 2014 the holders of a valid Schengen visa can enter in Romania and stay up to 90 days within 6-month period however the staying must not exceed the validity of their visa. This category of foreigners can enter in Romania as long as they still have the right to re-enter in Schengen area (i.e. they did not use the entries conferred by visa).
In addition to Romania's domestic arrangements that provide relief from international double taxation, Romania has entered into double taxation treaties with more than 80 countries in order to prevent double taxation and allow cooperation between Romania and overseas tax authorities in enforcing their respective tax laws.
There is the potential risk that a permanent establishment could be created as a result of extended business travel, but this would be dependent on the type of services performed and the level of authority the employee has.
Value-added tax (VAT) is applicable at 24 percent (standard VAT rate) on taxable supplies. VAT registration may be required in some circumstances.
Romania has a transfer pricing regime, and thus, related-party transactions must observe the arm's length principle.
Romania has data privacy laws.
Romania does not restrict the flow of Romanian or foreign currency into or out of the country. Certain reporting obligations, however, are imposed to control tax evasion and money laundering. Domestic legislation requires financial institutions and other cash dealers to give notification of cash transactions over 15,000 euros (EUR), suspicious cash transactions, and certain international telegraphic or other electronic funds transfers (there is no minimum amount). All currency transfers (in Romanian or foreign currencies) made by any person into or out of Romania amounting to EUR15,000 or more in value must be reported.
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Interpretations of the Library Bill of Rights
Although the Articles of the Library Bill of Rights are unambiguous statements of basic principles that should govern the service of all libraries, questions do arise concerning application of these principles to specific library practices.
Following are those documents designated by the Intellectual Freedom Committee as Interpretations of the Library Bill of Rights and background statements detailing the philosophy and history of each. For convenience and easy reference, the documents are presented in alphabetical order. These documents are policies of the American Library Association, having been adopted by the ALA Council .
Access for Children and Young Adults to Nonprint Materials
Library collections of nonprint materials raise a number of intellectual freedom issues, especially regarding minors. Article V of the Library Bill of Rights states, "A person's right to use a library should not be denied or abridged because of origin, age, background, or views."
Access to Electronic Information, Services, and Networks
Freedom of expression is an inalienable human right and the foundation for self-government. Freedom of expression encompasses the freedom of speech and the corollary right to receive information. Libraries and librarians protect and promote these rights by selecting, producing, providing access to, identifying, retrieving, organizing, providing instruction in the use of, and preserving recorded expression regardless of the format or technology.
Q&A: Access to Electronic Information, Services, and Networks
Following the initial adoption by the ALA Council of Access to Electronic Information, Services and Networks: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights in January, 1996, the ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee produced a sample set of questions and answers to clarify the this Interpretation's implications and applications.
Access to Library Resources and Services Regardless of Sex, Gender Identity, or Sexual Orientation
The American Library Association stringently and unequivocally maintains that libraries and librarians have an obligation to resist efforts that systematically exclude materials dealing with any subject matter, including sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
Access to Resources and Services in the School Library Media Program
The school library media program plays a unique role in promoting intellectual freedom. It serves as a point of voluntary access to information and ideas and as a learning laboratory for students as they acquire critical thinking and problem-solving skills needed in a pluralistic society. Although the educational level and program of the school necessarily shapes the resources and services of a school library media program, the principles of the Library Bill of Rights apply equally to all libraries, including school library media programs.
Challenged Materials
The American Library Association declares as a matter of firm principle that it is the responsibility of every library to have a clearly defined materials selection policy in written form that reflects the Library Bill of Rights, and that is approved by the appropriate governing authority.
Diversity in Collection Development
Intellectual freedom, the essence of equitable library services, provides for free access to all expressions of ideas through which any and all sides of a question, cause, or movement may be explored. Toleration is meaningless without tolerance for what some may consider detestable. Librarians cannot justly permit their own preferences to limit their degree of tolerance in collection development, because freedom is indivisible.
Economic Barriers to Information Access
A democracy presupposes an informed citizenry. The First Amendment mandates the right of all persons to free expression, and the corollary right to receive the constitutionally protected expression of others. The publicly supported library provides free, equal, and equitable access to information for all people of the community the library serves. While the roles, goals and objectives of publicly supported libraries may differ, they share this common mission.
Evaluating Library Collections
The continuous review of library materials is necessary as a means of maintaining an active library collection of current interest to users. In the process, materials may be added and physically deteriorated or obsolete materials may be replaced or removed in accordance with the collection maintenance policy of a given library and the needs of the community it serves. Continued evaluation is closely related to the goals and responsibilities of all libraries and is a valuable tool of collection development. This procedure is not to be used as a convenient means to remove materials presumed to be controversial or disapproved of by segments of the community.
Exhibit Spaces and Bulletin Boards
Libraries often provide exhibit spaces and bulletin boards. The uses made of these spaces should conform to the Library Bill of Rights: Article I states, "Materials should not be excluded because of the origin, background, or views of those contributing to their creation." Article II states, "Materials should not be proscribed or removed because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval." Article VI maintains that exhibit space should be made available "on an equitable basis, regardless of the beliefs or affiliations of individuals or groups requesting their use."
Expurgation of Library Materials
Expurgation of Library Materials: Expurgating library materials is a violation of the Library Bill of Rights. Expurgation as defined by this interpretation includes any deletion, excision, alteration, editing, or obliteration of any part(s) of books or other library resources by the library, its agent, or its parent institution (if any).
Free Access to Libraries for Minors
Library policies and procedures that effectively deny minors equal and equitable access to all library resources available to other users violate the Library Bill of Rights. The American Library Association opposes all attempts to restrict access to library services, materials, and facilities based on the age of library users.
Intellectual Freedom Principles for Academic Libraries
A strong intellectual freedom perspective is critical to the development of academic library collections and services that dispassionately meet the education and research needs of a college or university community. The purpose of this statement is to outline how and where intellectual freedom principles fit into an academic library setting, thereby raising consciousness of the intellectual freedom context within which academic librarians work.
Labels and Rating Systems
Libraries do not advocate the ideas found in their collections or in resources accessible through the library. The presence of books and other resources in a library does not indicate endorsement of their contents by the library. Likewise, the ability for library users to access electronic information using library computers does not indicate endorsement or approval of that information by the library.
Questions and Answers on Labels and Rating Systems
The ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee developed this Q&A to work in conjunction with Labels and Rating Systems, adopted July 13, 1951, by the ALA Council; amended June 25, 1971; July 1, 1981; June 26, 1990; January 19, 2005. Like Questions and Answers on Privacy and Confidentiality and Questions and Answers: Access to Electronic Information, Services, and Networks, this document will be revised as appropriate.
Library-Initiated Programs as a Resource
Library-initiated programs support the mission of the library by providing users with additional opportunities for information, education, and recreation.
Meeting Rooms
Many libraries provide meeting rooms for individuals and groups as part of a program of service. Article VI of the Library Bill of Rights states that such facilities should be made available to the public served by the given library "on an equitable basis, regardless of the beliefs or affiliations of individuals or groups requesting their use."
Privacy is essential to the exercise of free speech, free thought, and free association. See also Questions and Answers on Privacy and Confidentiality.
Questions and Answers on Privacy and Confidentiality
Complements Privacy: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights.
Restricted Access to Library Materials
Libraries are a traditional forum for the open exchange of information. Attempts to restrict access to library materials violate the basic tenets of the Library Bill of Rights.
The Universal Right to Free Expression
Freedom of expression is an inalienable human right and the foundation for self-government. Freedom of expression encompasses the freedoms of speech, press, religion, assembly, and association, and the corollary right to receive information.


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Bush camp to Flatdogs
We wanted to do two things in Zambia. The first was to do the northern side of Lake Kariba. We succeeded in that and it was just the most brilliant riding. Highly recommendable. The second is to travel up the bottom of the Rift Valley, skirting South Luangwa National Park and if possible cross the Luangwa river and ride the corridor in between the North and South Parks. Like this.
Today we start this second stretch.
Camping in the road again.
I tried to dry some of my stuff out overnight, but it had little effect.
The early morning cold makes the camera lens mist up. My camera that stopped working after it's swim yesterday, seems to be recouperating, no screen yet, but it is at least switching on. The amount of grass in this place is just mind boggling.
It looks like this hut was built using a tin can.
Again us and the grass. This was a proper road in the dry season. The only reason we can ride here now is that the villagers kept it open with foot traffic.
What makes the Luangwa valley different to the rest of Zambia is that it lies so low, 500m above sea level, and the fact that it consists largely of black cotton soil.
Cotton soil is the thing we fear most. If we are going to fail in our quest, it will most likely be because of black cotton soil in muddy form.
Cotton soil is a bastard. When it is wet it is clay that defies any vehicular travel. ALL vehicular travel. If you want to move, it's on foot only, and even then it is very unpleasant. It has the consistency of.... well I can't think of something. Depending on how wet it is, it can be slush or clay that is soft and deep. I saw some elephant tracks that are easily half a meter deep, when I stand in it the ground level is above knee height. Yet it does not close up like normal mud, it keeps it's shape. When it dries it goes rock hard. It has to be physically hacked apart into fist sized pieces to allow vehicles to travel there again. So it is
when it's wet and it is
when it's dry.
Throughout the morning we fight our way through grass on a single track, very little airflow here.
The reason we are able to travel here at all is because this road was constructed of different soil brought in from elsewhere. When you stray off this surface, even just one foot, the cotton soil gets ya. Like so.
The fresh elephant dung isn't helping to lift Hennie's spirits. Towrope time again.
Could this be the end of the road for us?
The surface going in looks good, so we go with the hope that it gets better somewhere out front instead of worse.
We make it but shortly thereafter we come to what looks like the end.
Deep water and a muddy bottom. No visibility through the water to see what's going on below and we cannot see the end either. A friendly local appears from the bush and assures us that this is a good road". These Zambians, definitely a different frame of reference. He also walks in to prove his point and Hennie is convinced and he is off.
I take a look at this shit and it really looks like a bad idea to me.
Hennie stops somewhere ahead and calls for me to come, so I go.
So we leapfrog and keep going.
Except for one hole where a side stream flows through it is actually not too bad and we make it through to the other side. From here on the road is gone though and the going gets more difficult. We have a track to follow on the GPS but it does not take into account the many places where the road had reverted to large muddy bogs and the various new tracks cut from the bush to go around it.
When we get lost down the wrong track however, you just need to shut down the motor and within minutes you will hear someone shouting to lead you to the right path.
Thick stuff though and sweaty work to get a bike turned around in there. Every time you put a foot out it gets snagged in the underbrush and you have to stop to extract your foot.
It doesn't take long for us to start running low on water.
And then, out of nowhere you run into a teacher on a roadbike with slick tyres.
From here the road starts opening up and we see the first vehicle tracks. Good news, we are going to make it to Mfuwe at least without being turned around.
Also we get to a clear stream where we can fill up on water. Things are looking up.
When we start to get good quality open tracks I start having visions of cold beers at a lodge.
The GPS shows that we should be able to get to Mfuwe by 13h30.Thinking of beers and checking the ETA is of course a mistake. One should never get impatient to get somewhere.
We are in a Game Management Area adjoining the park.
We keep riding and riding and It feels like we are getting nowhere. Because this is an area used for game viewing, there are paths all over and with the rains playing havoc, it is dead end after dead end running into mud bogs and washaways.
On top of this I start feeling not so well. I need to stop to rest every so often and am a little disoriented.
I think our eating regime, which consists of coffee in the morning and one meal at the end of the day, is catching up with us.
We have also now been riding hard for more than a week straight and at some stage you can expect your body to figure out that there is a moron in charge and that it needs to protect itself.
We have some goat and kapenta to try to get some octane into the system again.
Thornycroft giraffe, it is different from what we have in South Africa. These are smaller and have a more defined coat. Should make a killer seat cover.
Then Hennie again opts to ride next to the track to avoid a deep mud hole and gets the exact same result as earlier.
The mud holes may be deep but at least there is some traction if you stay in the track. And that brown muck is pleasantly warm when it fills your boots.
This stuff is not doing your chain, sprocket, bushes, bearings or brake pads any good.
After having bodily ripped that loaded 800 out of the bog, we both suffer from jelly-arms and shortly thereafter Hennie loses the front on a muddy patch and goes down hard. The right footpeg gets bent right back so that it is not usable anymore. Also one of the 5l petrol containers pops it's top and floods a pannier.
We end up having to burn a lot of stuff that is now unusable.
And so 13H30 passes, as does14H30, then 15H30 and 16H30. We finally roll to a stop at Flatdogs Camp just after 17h00.
Man, I am glad to get here and man I am finished. It feels like I am living in someone else's body and that oke is really not well at all.
We agree that we need to take a rest day tomorrow. Hennie needs some time to get his footpeg working again in any event.
The Luangwa river, we are planning to cross it in a couple of days time.
Nice platform tent sites, hippos are in camp every night. You actually have guards walking you from your tent to the restaurant and back. They keep an eye on where the hippos are grazing and make sure that you avoid them.
I sleep like a dead man.
If it makes you happy, how can it be that bad?
Trip reports:
Transkei dual sport trip
Am I the Camel Man?
Goat meat, good friends & riverbeds
Mozmalzambots, a Southern African loop
Angola, it's not like they said
Niassa, Chucky Norris and John The Baptist
Namaqualand and three girls (by Michnus)
The Wife, the Ex and the Kid
Zambian Joyride
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