Odes (Horace) the inventor of the lyre; skilled in craft and cunning; and the conductor of souls to the Underworld. I.11, "Tu ne quaesieris..." – Carpe Diem! – The poet seeks to dissuade Leuconoe from giving heed to the false arts of astrologers and diviners. It is vain to inquire into the future – Let us enjoy the present, for this is all we can command. It closes with the famous line: "carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero" (Seize the day, trusting tomorrow as little as possible). I.12, "Quem virum aut heroa lyra..." – The Praises of Augustus – The poet praises
Per diem holds that such employment is "indefinite", regardless of any other facts or circumstances. Any tour of duty adding up to over 500 miles counts as a per diem. One can claim up to the per diem limit without receipts. Note also that as long as you keep a record of the amount spent and the date of the expense, then you do NOT need a receipt for any expense less than $75. The US military pays its members per diem in accordance with the Joint Federal Travel Regulations. According to these regulations, the first and last days of travel are