It was considered impossible to build a bridge across the 1.5km sea strait. Storm, rain, fog and danger of earth quakes were regarded as technically not feasible. But nevertheless the bridge was opened on 28.5.1937. I celebrated the 75th birthday with ten thousands of enthusiasts and fireworks.Read More »
Author: Michaela Merz
Happy 75th birthday Golden Gate Bridge
Man hielt es für unmöglich, eine Brücke über die 1.5 km breite Meerenge zu bauen. Sturm, Regen, Nebel und die Erdbebengefahr galten als technisch nicht lösbar. Und trotzdem wurde die Brücke am 28.5.1937 eröffnet. Ich habe den 75. Geburtstag der Brücke mit zehntausenden Begeisterten und einem Feuerwerk gefeiert.Read More »
EU: Invoicing Directive
New EU Invoicing Directive will come into effect in all EU member states on 1 January 2013 at the very latest (Germany, for example, has already implemented the new rules and allows among other to submit e-invoices in PDF format). Under the new Directive the authenticity, integrity and legibility of all invoices (paper and electronic) still need to Read More »
San Francisco
Ich kam nach SF nicht zur Erholung, sondern zum Arbeiten. Ich habe es nicht so mit dem Fliegen und jedes Mal erwischt mich ein Jetlag. Von Zürich dauert der Flug nach SF 12 Stunden. Glaubt es oder nicht, aber dieses Mal hatte ich keinen Jetlag.Read More »
San Francisco
I had not come to SF for pleasure but for work. I am not particularly fond of flying and I get a jet-lag every time. The flight from Zurich to SF takes 12 hours. Believe it or not but this time I did not have a jet-lag. The reason therefore was the angina, which came along as nasty travel companion. Thanks to the angina I slept for most of the flight, even though we departed in Zurich at 1pm. As a solution for a jet-lag not to be recommended.
Germany – documentary evidence for intra-Community supplies of goods (Gelangsbestätigung)
As of January 1, 2012 the German provision concerning the documentary evidence for zero-rated intra-Community supplies of goods was amended. In the meantime however, the German Federal Ministry of Finance has already twice postponed the compulsory application of the new provisions. Therefore it is still acceptable if the documentary evidence is made in accordance with the provisions in place prior to 31 December 2011.
The Netherlands – optional reverse charge for computer and mobile phones as of June 1, 2012
The Dutch State Secretary of Finance has announced (29 May) that he has taken measures to combat VAT carousel fraud, and that from 1 June 2012 an optional reverse charge mechanism will apply to supplies of mobile phones and computer parts with a value not less than Euro 10,000.
The forgotten wedding anniversary
My father, almost 80 years old, had forgotten the wedding anniversary. That happens every now and then because my parents got married at Easter. Easter is easy to remember but since it is every year at a different date, it is not very helpful as mnemonic. Read More »
Vergessener Hochzeitstag
Mein Vater, fast 80 Jahre alt, hatte den Hochzeitstag vergessen. Das passiert ihm immer wieder, weil meine Eltern zu Ostern heirateten. Ostern merkt man sich einfach, aber da es jedes Jahr auf ein anderes Datum fällt, ist es als Gedächtnisstütze nur bedingt hilfreich.
Traffic fines
I was in a hurry. I was late. I hate coming late. I went by car to Winterthur and it was obvious that only a miracle could save me from coming late.
When it comes to speed, I stick to the rules. As always. Internally I am incredibly nervous. Read More »
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