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I'm nervous. Normally, mountains are just mountains. Some are huge and glaciated while others are just rocky. Add a frenzy of foreigners, a network of telepheriques, a 300-year old guiding history and the mountains suddenly become daunting to me. These are the French Alps around Chamonix. Tomorrow we're going there.
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Roberta Hogan was loading up her trailer in front of her Manteca home when she realized she had to go to the store to get supplies.
RIPON - The artistic crafting of fruits and vegetables into floral pieces was the focus of shoppers at Ripon's third Farmers' Market Thursday afternoon.
It was a stroll down Ripon's Main Street toward the city's third successful Farmers' Market Thursday afternoon that was actually relaxing and made me forget what time it was and that, hey, I had a couple of stories waiting to be written.
The following are the winning entries in the first ever Memorial Day parade staged Monday by the Manteca Chamber of Commerce.
Manteca Youth Focus is staging the 2010 Mini Manteca Competition entitled "Super Hero Academy".
KOTZEBUE, Alaska - The daughter of a Lathrop woman braved the bitter cold and high winds of winter's last rages to bring medical care to Alaskans living above the Arctic Circle.
The dry grass and barren ground that dominates the Highway 120 Bypass corridor through Manteca from mid-spring to late fall may eventually become a thing of the past in some locations.
Driving a police car at high speeds and putting it through precision maneuvers on a training course is awesome to watch – especially for a reporter sitting in the front seat of a chase car.
As a skateboarder, Frank Alvarado has participated in his share of events promoting cancer awareness and prevention throughout the West Coast during the past year.
RIPON - Debra Handley of Ripon is going the extra mile for women she has never met in Third World countries supporting micro business operations that produce handmade products of jewelry, purses and handbags.
One of Manteca's smallest churches is making a big difference in the lives of at-risk kids.
MOUNTAIN HOUSE - The Mountain House Kite & Multi-Cultural Festival returns Saturday, June 12, to fill the skies with colorful kites and the air with laughter and music.
Four young women will compete for the prestigious title of Dairy Princess during ceremonies at the upcoming District 5 Dairy Princess Contest on Thursday, June 24, at Isadore's.
The women of the Manteca Soroptimists are offering an outstanding list of specialty items at their annual yard sale set for Saturday in the parking lot of the Bank of Stockton on North Main Street in Manteca.
STOCKTON - Pixie Woods will be celebrating its 56th birthday this Sunday. The Pixie Woods Board of Directors will be serving cake to all park guests from noon to 2 p.m.
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Reducing the carbon footprint of Manteca Unified School District is as much about saving green as it is being green.
One of the first community events that Wesley Chamberlain participated in as a Manteca firefighter was the annual tip night at Applebee's to benefit ...
The Allen Bugbee Veterans' Center in downtown Ripon held a soft opening this week allowing Congressman Jeff Denham to be part of the festivities while ...
The New Melones Resevior is continuing to slip toward puddle status.
Prior to the retirement years while still raising a family and advancing on the job, people are often so tight on funds and time that ...
Nine months after voters dumped two incumbents their replacements are no longer on the Manteca Unified School District board.
Manteca's original residents - the Yokuts Indians - served as an inspiration for the community's newest mural.
The next new school to be built in Manteca Unified will in all likelihood be built south of Woodward Avenue.
The population of Manteca is expected to top the 100,000 mark within the next decade.
Changes are in store for the City of Ripon's website.
A predawn brawl suspected to be gang related between eight to nine subjects in the 300 Block of Moffat Boulevard sent three people to area ...
Retired Lt. Col. Kevin Patrick Holeman, 51, was escorted into the Manteca courthouse early Tuesday afternoon for arraignment on sexual charges involving a 16-year-old female ...
Manteca businesses - especially restaurants - may be flushing money down the drain.
Twice in two years pedestrians have been killed in Manteca after being struck by drivers who said they were "blinded" by the sun as they ...
Sister Ann Venita Britto was reunited with a longtime friend this week.
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Tens of thousands of illegal immigrants from Cambodia are crossing the Thai-Cambodian border back into Cambodia, as the military junta that took control of Thailand back on May 22 intensifies its enforcement of the country's formerly lax illegal labor measures.
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LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) - The Thai military's ruling National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) stated that the Cambodians are leaving of their own accord and said 60,000 had crossed the border back into Cambodia. It says that there are 90,000 illegals in Thailand.
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The International Organization for Migration (IOM) estimates that 100,000 Cambodians have left since the military's coup.
The illegal foreign laborers, primarily from Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia, are key to Thailand's primarily construction, manufacturing, and fishery industries, performing jobs many Thais don't want to do.
The IOM is concerned that this many immigrants flooding back into their home countries could overburden the already financially strained nations that these immigrants flee from.
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The Thai government has tried to tighten regulations and screen those who cross the country's porous borders, but bureaucratic red tape and police corruption have caused the severe lack of progress.
Many of these Cambodians fear a military crackdown, leaving steady jobs for an uncertain future back home.
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Digital Camera Buying Guide - Basics
This general Digital Camera Buying Guide consists of 4 easy steps. Those who are already familiar with digital cameras and are considering a DSLR should read the DSLR Buying Guide. If you are not sure what a DSLR is, keep reading, you are on the right page.
Step 1 - this page - introduces basic digital camera concepts. The terms explained here are often prominently displayed on camera boxes and advertisements. Understanding these is essential for knowing what to pay attention to when comparing digital cameras.
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3 Megapixels
1 Megapixel
Megapixels is a measure of resolution. With more megapixels, a camera can capture smaller details. This makes it possible to make larger prints without looking blurry.
A few years ago, megapixels were the high mark for which cameras competed. Now that modern cameras rarely have fewer than 12 MP, more megapixels are not needed except by those intent on making huge prints. Buyers would better concentrate on other digital camera features now.
Camera makers label their cameras with the maximum number of megapixels they can capture. This is usually written as 18 MP, with MP standing for MegaPixels. Specifically, a megapixel corresponds to roughly one million pixelsFor example, a 3 megapixel image is composed of about 3 million dots. A pixel is a tiny dot from which all digital pictures and videos are composed.
Optical Zoom
Optical zoom is the ability of a camera to photograph a smaller area from a given point of view. Greater optical zoom lets you capture more details from distant subjects. This is important for certain subjects, like wildlife and sports photography where you cannot easily get physically close to your subject.
Optical zoom 4X
Optical zoom is actually a property of the lens, so it applies only to cameras with a fixed lens. It is measured by how much closer the camera can zoom compared to its widest setting. For example, a 2X optical zoom can make a subject appear twice as close. A few cameras have fixed-focal length lenses, which means they do not zoom at all.
Plenty of cameras, have interchangeable lenses, meaning that the lens can be changed. Those are called ILC which stands for Interchangeable Lens Camera. In this case, each lens may have its own optical zoom and the camera's reach can usually be extended both longer and wider by buying new lenses for it.
Digital Zoom
Digital zoom refers to a digital camera's attempt to emulate optical zoom. Digital zoom gives the impression of getting closer to a subject without actually capturing any more detail. Digital zoom is the equivalent of cutting the center of a picture and blowing-up just that portion.
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Digital zoom must be ignored when purchasing a digital camera because it can easily be done with better quality and precision by computer after a picture is taken. Camera manufacturers tend to emphasize digital zoom in small models to compensate for short optical zoom but this only confuses buyers.
Despite cameras having up to 50X optical zoom now, certain manufacturers still boast regarding digital zooms but hide it under other names, such as Smart Zoom, Fine Zoom, Quality Zoom, etc. These are all digital zooms in desguise.
LCD stands for liquid crystal display. It refers to the small screen on the back of a digital cameraSome very old digital camera did not have an LCD but all the ones from this decade do. which is used for viewing the pictures you took and, in most cases, to preview the picture you are about to take. When an LCD previews the image correctly, it is called Exposure-Priority as opposed to display-priority, which shows a bright and clear image regardless of exposure.
LCDs are described by their sizeA 3" LCD measures 3 inches diagonally. and by their resolutionA 920K pixel LCD has 920,000 pixels.. Larger sizes give a more comfortable experience but small differences are not easily noticeable. Between a 3" and a 3.2" LCD, usability is the same but not between 2" and 3". A higher resolution means a more crisp display and makes judging focus easier. At least 460K pixels is recommended to show fine details clearly.
DSLRs, which are a type of cameras supporting interchangeable lenses and known for their high image quality, are intended to be used through their optical-viewfinder (OVF). Recent models can also preview images on the LCD which is called Live-View. Not all Live-View are equal but, regardless, the performance of DSLRs drops in terms of autofocus speed and sometimes limited functionally when using Live-View.
The viewfinder is the part of the camera used to frame images. This makes it the most used part of any camera and a critical one in terms of user-experience. There are several types of viewfinders. The rear LCD mentioned above can be used as a viewfinder on the majority of digital cameras. On small models, it is very often the only viewfinder available. Plenty of camera have more than one though and some can use an optional detachable viewfinder.
Table of Digital Camera Viewfinders
All non-DSLRs. Most DSLRs with limitations.
On most large ultra-zooms. Built-in on some mirrorless cameras. Optional on many mirrorless cameras.
DSLR cameras.
Some compact cameras.
Even between the same type of viewfinder, there can be significant differences. The size of the optical viewfinder on a DSLR greatly influences how precisely one can judge focus. EVFs have the broadest range of performance from very poor 0.2" ones with 115K pixels to large 0.5" ones with a whopping 2.4 megapixels. The best show an Exposure-Priority view at all times and make the camera completely usable at eye-level.
Digital Camera Types
There are various types of digital cameras as explained in Demystifying Digital Camera Types although, lately, boundaries are blurring. Broadly speaking, the simplest models are called Point & Shoot and give the lowest image quality. They are small and often referred as Compact or Ultra-Compact for pocket-size models.
|Single Lens Reflex
|A Digital SLR is made so that the viewfinder actually looks through the lens of the camera. All current Digital SLRAlso called a DSLR cameras allow their lenses to be changed. Digital SLR cameras are usually sold without lenses. They are known for high image quality and fast performance. These are used by professional photographers for most of their work.
Bridge or Premium cameras give more control than a point-and-shoot while sharing similar technology. Most models therefore offer a step above in image quality but cannot compete with DSLRs. A handful of exceptions exist though.
Mirrorless cameras are the newest type of digital camera. They are designed to offer high quality and flexibility without the bulk of a DSLR. Models differ greatly with some large models offering the same image-quality as DSLRs, small ones with compact-like image-quality and plenty of models in-between. Consult the Mirrorless Camera Guide for details.
No flash
A flash on a digital camera, just like on a film camera, is a small lamp that can add light to close by objects when a picture is taken.
A pop-up flash is normally hidden and pops-up when it is required. A flash is described by the maximum distance of objects it can sufficiently illuminate when the lens is wide-open and when it is completely zoomed-in.
Most digital cameras have a built-in flash. Those that do not, always accept an optional unit. The most common interface for optional units is called the hot-shoe with a few variants, so not all flashes function or even attach to all hot-shoe.
There is little need to worry about flash when comparing digital cameras except for specialized needs such as studio or high-speed photography.
Movie Mode
The vast majority of digital cameras can record short video clips. This can range from a few seconds to minutes or even hours, although European regulations limit this to under 30 minutes per clip. These clips are made by rapidly taking a sequence of images.
The video capability of a digital camera is described by its maximum resolutionThe number of pixels in each image., frame-rateThe number of frames taken each second. and durationThe length of the longest video clip that can be captured without interruption when enough memory is available.. While it is usually the highest resolution video mode which is prominently advertised, some cameras can also record High-Speed, Slow-Motion or Time-Lapse video. High-Speed videos cannot be acheived another way, so if this is important to you, look for that feature explicitly. Keep in mind that resolution drops rapidly as frame-rate goes up, so these videos are of limited use.
|Full 1080p HD Video: 1920 x 1080 resolution or more.
|1080p video is the highest HD resolution and is sometimes referred to as Full HD. It has a resolution of 1920x1080 with a 16:9 wide-screen aspect-ratio. Frame rates vary between 24 and 60 FPS with 30 being the most common. Digital cameras with CMOS sensors almost always do 1080p.
|720p HD Video: 1280 x 720 resolution or more but less than 1920 x 1080.
|720p is still HD but with a lower resolution of 1280x720 with a 16:9 wide-screen aspect-ratio. Digital cameras that do 720p and slightly higher, without reaching 1080p, are also labelled with this icon. A frame-rate between 24 and 60 FPS is very common for 720p with 15 or 120 FPS sometimes available.
|VGA Video: 640 x 480 or more but less than 1280 x 720.
|VGA video has a resolution of 640x480 or 848x480 for wide-screen aspect-ratio. This is the standard for older cameras but most cameras do at least 720p now. CCD sensors which are presently slower than CMOS sensors, rarely do more than 720p.
Video capabilities are relatively new among DSLRs, yet their video quality is excellent. The shallow depth-of-field provided by DSLRs makes video feel more cinema-like. They can also film in very low-light compared to smaller cameras. On the flip-side, DSLR are much more sensitive to focus precision, so produce out-of-focus videos most more frequently than cameras with smaller sensors when focus is not perfect.
There are more camera basics to learn for people looking for something beyond a point-and-shoot. Proceed to More Camera Basics if that is the case for you or learn how to choose between digital cameras in step 2 of this digital camera buying guide: Choosing Basics.
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Mirrorless EVF Sizes
Find the specifications of EVFs for almost any mirrorless camera here. A table compares the resolution, size, magnification and coverage among mirrorless EVFs.
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Premium 16 megapixels Fuji mirrorless with a 16 MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II sensor, EXR II processor and 2.4 MP 0.39" EVF with 0.62X magnification, 100% coverage and Eye-Start sensor. Hybrid digital and mechanical design with dual control-dials and direct exposure dials plus 7 custom buttons.
Fuji X-A2 Review
Mirrorless with standard 16 megapixels APS-C CMOS sensor. Dual control-dials at an entry-level price, plus 3" tilting LCD, built-in WiFi and 5.6 FPS drive.
Canon Powershot SX610 HS Review
Ultra-compact ultra-zoom with a stabilized 18X wide-angle optical zoom and 20 megapixels high-speed CMOS sensor. ISO 80-3200, 1/2000-15s, 2.5 FPS and full 1080p HD video, plus WiFi and NFC.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Review
Ultra-zoom prosumer camera with a large 20 MP 1" CMOS sensor and stabilized 16X wide-angle optical-zoom lens. Records full 4K Ultra-HD at 30 FPS. High-speed 4K Photo-Mode and 12 FPS drive.
Canon EOS Rebel T5i Review
Entry-level DSLR. 18 MP APS-C CMOS sensor with built-in Phase-Detect AF. 5 FPS drive and full 1080p HD video. Single control-dial and 95% crop 0.85X magnification viewfinder in a comfortable and light-weight body.
Nikon 1 J5 Review
The 1 J5 introduces a new 20 megapixels 1" high-speed CMOS sensor in a compact body with dual control-dials, a traditional mode-dial and a tilting 3" touchscreen LCD. Continuous drive up to 60 FPS at full-resolution, 4K Ultra-HD video capture and a 105-point on-sensor Phase-Detect AF system.
Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II Review
The new E-M5 brings 40 megapixels Super-Resolution capture to Micro Four-Thirds while improving 5-axis image-stabilization and showing off a new 2.4 MP 0.5" EVF with Eye-Start Sensor. Native 16 MP drive @ 10 FPS and full 1080p HD @ 60 FPS.
Fuji XQ2 Review
Ultra-Compact Fuji premium camera. 12 MP 2/3" X-Trans CMOS II sensor with built-in Phase-Detect AF. Ultra-Bright F/1.8 wide-angle 4X optical-zoom. Dual control-dials, 3" LCD and built-in WiFi.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 Review
Unique premium compact with 12 MP effective multi-aspect resolution and ultra-wide ultra-bright 24-75mm F/1.7-2.8 lens. 11 FPS Drive and 4K Ultra-HD video at 30 FPS. Plenty of direct controls plus a built-in 2.8 MP EVF with Eye-Start sensor, a 3" LCD and WiFi.
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There are many myths and misconceptions surrounding the concept of real-time bidding. Here are five explanations of common misunderstandings to help marketers embrace the new technology.
Real-time bidding (RTB) is still relatively new to the digital marketing industry. Below I discuss five common misconceptions about RTB in order to guide advertisers toward appropriate expectations.
The terms programmatic and real-time bidding (RTB) are sometimes referred to interchangeably, but they shouldn't be. There are key differences between the two ways of advertising. RTB is used to describe exchange buying systematic basis, whereas programmatic is a more all-encompassing term for buying display inventory on both exchanges and within the private marketplace. In simplified terms: RTB = exchange buying on an impression basis, programmatic = RTB + private marketplace and preferred deals bought using technology and audience data.
Many demand-side platforms (DSPs) and trading desks talk about the algorithmic approach being the key to campaign success with RTB. They will also undoubtedly claim their algorithm is the best. Using tools and systems to make decisions on campaign changes can be useful and efficient, but when applied without a human touch, long-term success just isn't feasible. In fact, changing the focus from an algorithmic approach to human manual optimisation means campaigns have the best chance for long-term improvement and success. Don't be fooled, it's not an easy or quick undertaking, but investing in analysts and strategists who use their brains with tech gives advertisers the ability to avoid the inevitable performance plateau faced by an algorithm-only approach.
There may have been a time when publishers only passed undesirable inventory onto exchanges, but this is no longer the norm. Publishers have recognized the need to provide quality inventory as advertisers have become savvier. Measurement metrics like viewability have also led to the need for more transparency in ad placement and quality. High-quality sites for performance-driven campaigns are often not the biggest or most-read news sites. Niche blogs and content-specific websites are often the best performing placements for driving direct conversions.
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Filmmaker Guy Ritchie has opened up about his failed marriage to Madonna, saying he doesn't regret his time with the pop superstar even though his life played out like a soap opera while they were together.
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Madonna and Ritchie ended their eight-year union in 2008, and they have since moved on to find love with new partners, Brahim Zaibat and Jacqui Ainsley, respectively.
However, the "Sherlock Holmes" director says he'd never take back those precious years with the pop star because he was given two special gifts: biological son Rocco, now 11, and the couple's adopted son David, 6.
He tells Details magazine, "I enjoyed my first marriage. It's definitely not something I regret. The experience was ultimately very positive. I love the kids that came out of it, and I could see no other route to take. But you move on, don't you?"
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But he admits the marriage had its challenging moments. "I stepped into a soap opera, and I lived in it for quite a long time. I'll probably be more eloquent on it 10 years from now," he said.
And although the two eventually parted ways, Richie admits he's learned a lot from his time with Madonna.
He adds, "When you end up with a lot of the things you set to out to chase and find that you've stumbled into all sorts of hollow victories, then you become deeply philosophical. I'm quite happy that that experience was accelerated for me. I'm glad I made money, in other words. And I'm glad I got married."
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TORONTO -- (Marketwire) -- 12/31/12 -- As Canadians and the world prepare to say good bye to 2012 and ring in 2013, the travel experts at Cheapflights.ca, the online leader in finding and publishing travel deals, are releasing their annual Top 6 Travel Trend Predictions for 2013. While uncertainty was the buzzword entering 2012, this upcoming year is about creativity and thinking outside the box when it comes to travel. And given that 2012 was an eventful year, and a difficult one at times, the team decided you deserve a bonus and, instead of the regular five travel trends, released six predictions about how Canadians plan to travel in the new year.
Below is a brief glimpse into each of Cheapflights.ca's Top 6 Travel Trend Predictions for 2013:
1. The 'Parental Piggyback' holiday -- join forces and save - With cash tight and no end in sight, most people are still going to be watching their pennies. Our experts are predicting that 2013 will see the 'bank of mom and dad' move into the vacation market in a big way, with the rise of the 'parental piggy back holiday' -- extended family groups getting away together to save cash. "Be very afraid" some will say -- and, ok, this may not exactly be everyone's idea of a 'getaway' but for overworked new parents, and grandparents complaining that they never see their grandchildren, this could be the only means to get an affordable break.
2. "Friend, Share, Like!" the Facebook "place-book" holiday inspiration trend; your virtual holiday album for 2013 - Increasingly, vacation planning starts with browsing through seductive images of blue skies, palm trees and white sandy beaches, followed by pictures of the local hotels and their amenities, right down to the dishes at the breakfast buffet. You can switch to Twitter to get a running commentary (and deals) on local sightseeing options and then take a look at dinner options on Pinterest. Before you book, check out friends' recommendations and advice or see how fellow travellers got on checking-in to the resort you are eyeing. 300 million images are posted to Facebook every day; and holiday photos are a major generator of 'likes' -- and envy. Little wonder that surfing social networks can be a handy way to get holiday inspiration, get a genuine opinion on that hotel -- and perhaps find that out-of-the-way boutique hideaway in the sun that (almost) no-one else knows about. In many ways it's like having your own personalized guide; the ultimate 'try before you buy'. For these reasons the travel gurus at Cheapflights think "place-book" holidays will be all the rage in 2013.
3. And on the flipside...Digital Detox - Ok, so you may have found your holiday on Facebook and you may be a social network junkie, but there's only so much liking, friending, trending, tweeting, sharing and pinning anyone can handle before they're deluged. In 2013, digital detox is increasingly on the travel to-do list. As technology and social media becomes increasingly pervasive, so too does our need to make a conscious decision to turn them off from time to time. With Wi-Fi access on planes and mobile data networks growing and covering more and more of the world, tuning out and taking a break from the steady stream of information is harder to do but more important than ever. Many resorts and cruise ships are turning off their wireless signals and satellite dishes and attracting waves of visitors whose thumbs twitch for a day to two but who, in the end, recharge themselves like never before.
4. The bag-a-bargain abroad ('BABA') holiday. Combine cheap holidays with bargains from abroad to save - With cash-strapped travellers looking for maximum bang for their buck in everything they do, we predict an increasing focus on BABA holidays -- for the uninitiated, that's "bag a bargain abroad". With the internet offering greater transparency on pricing of goods and services in different markets on an almost daily basis -- and cash-strapped consumers looking to tighten their belts -- international shopping holidays can offer significant savings.
5. Sports and events tourism - The 2012 Olympics in London opened a lot of eyes to 'event' tourism -- the once in a lifetime chance to experience a huge sporting spectacle, take in your favourite band in a unique location or watch your team playing a critical road game. And, if anyone has friends on Facebook who visited the London 2012 Games knows, photos from big events are well 'liked'. Sport is a major driver of travel; just witness the 4,500% increase in searches for tickets to Rio on Cheapflights when the host city of the next Olympics was mentioned during the London 2012 closing ceremony. We may not have the same smorgasbord of activity in one place this year, but the bad news for sports widows and widowers is that there's no shortage of international events worth travelling for. We predict that sports, concerts, cultural events and festivals will again be a major driver of travel destinations in 2013.
6. "Economy be damned, I am going on a proper trip" splurge surge - So we've all been watching the pennies but there's only so many staycations we can take. After four years, it seems a lot of us have had enough of not having enough. We've identified four groups who may be opting for a bit more of a 'holiday splurge' than the rest of us this year.
- The 'let's not wait until it's too late-ers'
- The 'pent up demand demanders'
- The 'lump sum-ers'
- The 'let's go do before they're two' crowd
To read in complete detail Cheapflights.ca's noteworthy trends that we predict will define next year's travel landscape visit www.cheapflights.ca/travel/top-6-travel-trends-for-2013.
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momondo group is an online travel media and technology company that is driven by the belief that an open world is a better world. The group now serves travel search and inspiration to over 13 million visitors a month -- plus 6 million travel newsletter subscribers -- via its Cheapflights (www.cheapflights.ca) and momondo (www.momondo.com) brands.
Skygate began the sourcing of complex air-travel data in 1992, while Cheapflights pioneered the online comparison of flight deals for users in 1996 and momondo launched meta-search in the Nordic countries in 2006.
The Group has offices in London, Copenhagen, Boston and Toronto, with a consumer base across 16 core international markets but users all over the world.
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The due date for the Tax Year 2014 First Installment was Tuesday, March 3, 2015.
The due date for the Tax Year 2014 Second Installment was Monday, August 3, 2015.
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