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To this conclusion I have come: The most deadly years of our lives are the ages 16 to 21. Those years give us a headiness that comes from new freedom - a driver's license - and the passing of the torch from strict childhood rules to more trust, different restraints and relaxed curfews.
Their histories, accurate and complete, are lost to time and buried with them and those who knew them. I wish I knew more, for their stories would read like a page-turning novel.
My grandmother, Daddy's mother, was sometimes called "crazy" by others who didn't quite understand her eccentric ways.
It was an early summer morning, an enchanting time when flowers are blooming, blackberries are spurting to full growth and the birds are happy to have sunny warmth. I had taken myself out to the back porch where often I settle down to write after I have finished a gentle run.
Mama used to fry biscuits. If you knew Mama, that doesn't surprise you because she fried every food possible. In the course of her life, I knew her to fry green beans, corn, grits and cornmeal mush.
There are many things I love about the South. We're fiercely patriotic. We're neighborly. We're storytellers without equal. We're unabashedly and unapologetically faithful. We're proudly hospitable.
In the tiny country church where I spent most of the first 22 years of my life, where I found the Lord at the age of 11, where without fail I had the leading part in every Christmas pageant and where my daddy laid down the law in more ways than one, we sang hymns from a brown songbook and a green one, both filled with the haunting melodies that have penetrated the Appalachians for many decades.
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June 6, 2010
Close to finishing a BA in Classics, utterly clueless (and feeling hopeless) about career options, and looking for guidance.
I'm a Canadian one year short of getting my BA in Classics. I've really enjoyed my program and university in general; however, I went in without much of a life plan, and I have no idea what I want to do after I graduate. In light of the miserable economy and my less-than-super-useful degree, I'm starting to feel a bit gloomy as well, so I'm looking for guidance. Here's the outline:
1. I love Latin and history. I work hard, I've gotten quite high marks and my professors like me. Some have suggested I go into academia, and while I love the subject I don't know if I'm really prof material, and I'm scared of the huge debt involved for a relatively risky career path.
2. I've considered getting my Master's in library or archival studies. I'm hard-working, organized, and I also have some fairly decent computer skills, so I think it would be a career that I would be good at. However, everything I read about librarians and archivists suggests that it's a flooded field that is nigh-impossible to break into, so I am also scared about this.
3. I went to my school's career counselor, who pretty much just gave me a half-hour speech and why I should go to law school because I have high enough marks. I know I have no interest in being a lawyer.
4. Some people have also mentioned teaching. I deal terribly with teenagers, but I could see myself doing something at a community college level. I have no idea if I would be good at this or how I would find out since I have no teaching experience.
5. Some people have also suggested the Canadian public service since I do speak French, but I don't know if they'd hire someone with a Classics degree or how I would even start to look for a job like that.
6. I'm an INTP. I'm better at working alone then in groups. I work hard, I have a much longer attention span than most of my peers, I'm organized and I have a good attention to detail. While I'm a bit shy/introverted, in general I think I'm pretty employable and adaptable.
7. I think I have fairly realistic career expectations. I don't demand anything fun or "intellectually stimulating" since a job is a job, and I can stimulate my intellect on my own time. To be honest, I was perfectly happy with my past "crappy" jobs washing dishes, alphabetizing in a bookstore, and doing data entry. I'm not aiming for a career with a huge salary, either - all I need is to support myself, and I'm not a big spender.
8. I am going to graduate debt-free, but not with a massive amount of savings. I will have to take a student loan for any more schooling, so I want to make sure I'm making a reasonable decision before I jump into this.
I'm started to feel progressively more and more desperate and wondering why I majored in something I loved instead of something useful. The economy and my utterly useless career counselor didn't help. Can anyone offer guidance, advice, or similar experiences? Thanks.
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At least in the US, getting a law degree does NOT mean you have to be a lawyer. If you can go to law school for free or heavily subsidized (with a scholarship for those excellent marks), so as to accrue minimal debt, it's a good degree to have in your back pocket. One of my law school professors always said it was the last generalist liberal arts degree at the graduate level. It opens doors to management, banking, HR, politics, government service, etc. -- not just law.
If you're graduating from a good school, especially a "name" school, a BA -- in anything -- is a degree that opens doors to entry-level positions in business, consulting, and public service. Anything that doesn't require specialized credentials, you can apply for and do. I know it's daunting because you don't have a specific path lined up, and up until now you've always had a list of "do X, Y, and Z and you can go to school A, major in thing B, etc." ... but now you've got a credential that will let you do almost anything.
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Congratulations! You can do whatever you want.
Seriously, unless it specifically requires you to have a certain post-grad degree or a ridiculous amount of experience, you can do whatever you want. Your BA is just proof you can successfully navigate bureaucracy (not to belittle your work). If library work sounds neat to you, try working as a clerk or technician. If there are any non-profits or causes you feel strongly about, why not seek a job with them in administration or field work?
You're in a great position to really consider what sort of work you want to do with your young life—you don't have to necessarily be thinking about a career at this point. With your finances in order (no debt!) and a degree the world is your oyster. All you need to do is pick a direction, and it doesn't even have to be the right one. What's important now is taking what you learned about life in college (that is, not the stuff from books) and work on applying it to life beyond college, and then learning from your experience. Rinse, repeat.
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I'm a former Classics major who is now a librarian (with detours through nonprofit work, an MFA program with a teaching gig, tutoring, temp work, unemployment, and dog-walking). Librarianship has been by far the best fit for me, and from what you describe of your skills and personality, I think archives work would be right up your alley. It's not the world's most wide-open field, but it's not the most closed one, either. At the very least, I'd see if you could get a job or an internship or something in a library or archive and see how you like it, and then you can decide whether to make the plunge into a graduate degree. Good luck!
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What about museum work? Since you don't seem to have any issues with basic entry-level work (and good for you, by the way), there are a lot of ways to start working at a museum -- bookstore, data entry, curatorial administrative assistant, archival work, etc. -- that might be a good fit for you in terms of both your personality and education, and (as a bonus) might lead to some interesting doors opening down the road to other types of positions.
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I have a BA in Classics. I got great grades and was being "steered" toward law school. I worked for a law firm for a year and hated it. SO, I got a MSLIS and am now a college librarian. Best thing I ever did in my entire life. If you choose librarianship, I suggest that you try to get a job in an academic library.
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Classics and Latin major here. A degree in Classics, like most college degrees, is just a prerequisite to get you in the door of a decent job. Unless you're a lawyer, doctor, engineer or accountant no one really cares what your major was (or what your GPA was). They just care that you graduated from college.
My advice is just find something you like and do it (easier said than done I know). I encourage you to make a list of all the careers that interest you and research the hell out of them. Figure out if the pay will allow the lifestyle you crave. Find out what the long-term outlook is. Look into whether the field is saturated or ultra competitive where you want to live and if that's something you want to deal with. And most important, make sure the job fits your comfort zone.
Also, you should understand now that you may very well choose the wrong profession and have to do something new at some point. This is not failure. People change. You might want more money. Your job might be replaced by a robot or someone in a third world country. It's very rare these days for people to stay at the same job for their entire careers.
Lastly, remember that your job is not you (at least it doesn't have to be). Many a people lose sight of who they are because they let jobs they hate consume their lives. So it's best to not base your happiness on your job unless you really love it. The only real way to guarantee happiness is to stay true to yourself. Good luck!
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You could go to law school and then become a law librarian. Many positions require a J.D. along with the MLS.
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Some have suggested I go into academia, and while I love the subject I don't know if I'm really prof material, and I'm scared of the huge debt involved for a relatively risky career path.
It sounds like academia isn't the path for you anyway (you'd know if it was), but I just wanted to say that (rough as the field may be) there's no reason to go into debt if you're going into academia. Any PhD program worth 5-8 years of your life will fund you, and a stand-alone, unfunded MA is usually unnecessary if you're aiming for a professorship.
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Hi. I have an undergraduate degree in Medieval & Ren. history and a love for the field but like you did not see want ads for "Wanted: One historian. Must type >50 wpm & have knowledge of medieval papacy" so I can empathize. Also like you,
people told me I'd be great in law school though I had zero desire to be a lawyer. I did go & get a MSc and worked as a librarian for a few years. I loved being in libraries but then I got an offer I could not refuse which led me to my current job. I am a policy analyst of sorts now (my actual job title isn't very descriptive). My job has many things I love about being in the library & at university - research, a little teaching/training, organizing & managing information, the chance to develop subject matter expertise. Would that kind of thing interest you?
I work for the government now but did the same work, really, for a consulting firm. A lot of businesses like having smart, well read & good comminicator types on staff so maybe that is an avenue? Memail me if you want more info & I'll stop blathering here.
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Special Collection librarian here! We just completed a national search and screen for a Special Collections position - only 1 applicant listed Latin - in 70+ applicants. The materials are primarily in Latin.
If you are interested in using your degree in an academic setting I would encourage you to strongly consider an MLS with a concentration in Rare Books and Special Collections. An MLS is likely 1 year of additional work - but there are credentialed programs with all-online classes.
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while I love the subject I don't know if I'm really prof material
I have a relative like that. The upshot was writing. Articles for general history magazines and eventually even books. Not that this is a great career move, financially, but if it's the sort of thing you might do anyway, you might as well take it up as a sideline now. Fill up the nights and weekends and distracts you from your gloom.
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Welcome to the field, future Librarian! - from a practicing Librarian. :)
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I would not suggest working at a community college. I currently teach English at a local community college, and it has been very disappointing. Most of my students are underprepared and often apathetic. Like me, you're probably thinking that you wouldn't have to deal with the discipline problems that high school students present, but I'm afraid those problems are still there. If you're uncomfortable with managing people, don't go into teaching.
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Classics major. INTP. Went to law school. But you don't have to and probably shouldn't! I think the value of a humanities BA is that it shows people you know how to communicate. Look for entry-level jobs that are writing-heavy (or even writing-at-all). I got a job like that in the back-office of a law firm after I graduated from college. It was totally fine, I was working for a for-profit enterprise with great benefits (don't knock it!), I spent at least some of my time talking to very smart people and a lot of my time working quietly by myself, I didn't have to have any expensive post-college qualifications to get it, and I could have stayed there for a long time if I had wanted to. You won't be one of those people whose personal identity is tied up with their jobs, but that's fine and you seem to have the right attitude about that. More time for books at home!
Really, the worst thing you can do is to give yourself a hard time for not having had a career-focused college experience. You're incredibly lucky to have been able to do that, and it will be with you for the rest of your life. Read
The Consolation of Philosophy
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Mexican Butternut Squash Soup
This is not your typical butternut squash soup. This Mexican version comes out chunky, hearty, and perfect for a chilly evening at home. Serve with quesadillas.
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 3/4 cups)
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- Calories: 161
- Calories from fat: 20%
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated fat: 0.5g
- Monounsaturated fat: 1.9g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8g
- Protein: 3.8g
- Carbohydrate: 31.7g
- Fiber: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0.0mg
- Iron: 2.2mg
- Sodium: 389mg
- Calcium: 76mg
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 cups cubed peeled butternut squash (about 3/4 pound)
- 2 cups chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup sliced seeded poblano chile or 1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles
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- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 4 cups Fresh Vegetable Broth or water
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- 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
- Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add squash and next 6 ingredients (squash through chili powder); sauté minutes. Add broth and hominy; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 35 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in lime juice and cilantro.
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Are you sure everything that you need to move has been taken care of? What about your wine collection? You have been collecting wine ever since you visited the first vineyard a after that summer trip you took a few years ago; this is not the time to risk loosing not even a single bottle. If you thought that it was going to be as easy as bubble wrapping them and putting them in a box, think again. How would you relocate them?
When you are about to move your wine form one area to another other than the store to your wine cellar, there are several things that you need to consider besides protecting them not to crack. One of the most important factors to properly store and relocate your wine is the temperature they are being kept at. How do you think wine from places such as Argentina, Italy and Spain get to the United States? They are exported in special cases that maintain the glass bottles properly covered and at their adequate temperatures. There are specific temperatures that need to be met in order to maintain the quality and condition of your wine. Whenever wine bottles are shipped domestically and even internationally, it is done directly from the winery to the consumer. They use resistant and durable boxes that won't be damaged while being transported. Not only that, but the wine is housed in Styrofoam inserts that will provide that cushioning and extra protection to prevent any damages to the bottle.
To be able to indulge yourself with a glass of wine when you get to your new home, make sure you get the right help to relocate your wines. Depending on the place you will be transporting your wine collection to and from, there are going to be certain temperatures that will need to be timed along the trip as well. This is why, if you want to be certain that no mistakes are done, you are better off hiring professional movers to assist you.
By doing so, all you will need to worry about is contacting your friends and neighbors and have an amazing wine and cheese party! For those who are curious as to which are the best wine destinations in the world, here is a map that includes the top ten wine producer countries in the world.
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Wireless charging receiving coil delivers high efficiency for 10-W applicationsSeptember 17, 2014 10:38 am | Vishay Intertechnology | Product Releases | Comments
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (Malvern, PA) announced a new powdered-iron-based, WPC-compliant (Wireless Power Consortium) wireless charging receiving coil designed for 10-W applications. Offering a ...LISTED UNDER: Passive & Discrete Devices | Coils
GaN-ready magnetics suit next-generation compact power conversion technologiesSeptember 10, 2014 3:02 pm | Precision, Inc. | Product Releases | Comments
Precision, Inc. (Minneapolis, MN) announced the global launch of its GaN-ready magnetic capabilities. GaN-ready LLC transformers and PFC inductors are now available for a broad range of applications including …LISTED UNDER: Coils | Transformers
Wireless power transmitter coils comply with the Qi standardSeptember 3, 2014 10:39 am | Wurth Electronics Midcom, Inc. | Product Releases | Comments
To increase its offerings in the 12V voltage range of wireless power transmitter coils, Wurth Electronics (Watertown, SD) developed two new coils. Those coils comply with the Qi standard of the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC). The 760308104113 (A13), as a single coil ...LISTED UNDER: Passive & Discrete Devices | Coils
Multilayer ceramic chip inductors suit telecom, networking, medical, and industrial applicationsJuly 15, 2014 3:21 pm | Pulse Electronics | Product Releases | Comments
Pulse Electronics Corporation (San Diego, CA) has extended its inductor product offerings with a new line of high frequency multilayer ceramic chip inductors. These RF ceramic inductors have low DC resistance, high Q values at higher frequencies, high self-resonant frequency, and high reliability.LISTED UNDER: Passive & Discrete Devices | RF
Wireless power coils comply with the Qi standardJune 30, 2014 1:26 pm | Wurth Electronics Midcom, Inc. | Product Releases | Comments
Würth Elektronik (Watertown, SD) expands its Wireless Power Coil program with three transmitter coils and one receiver coil. The new round transmitter coils 760 308 100 110 (A10) and 760 308 100 111 (A11) comply with the Qi standard of the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC)....LISTED UNDER: High Current
Inductors target high-density power circuitryJune 10, 2014 11:49 am | Sumida America, Inc. | Product Releases | Comments
Magnetically shielded Sumida (Schaumburg, IL) CDRH3D23 Series Power Inductors are suitable for high-density power circuitry. With ferrite drum construction and a unique geometry, these devices yield higher inductance values than…LISTED UNDER: Ferrite Core
Ferrite cores are modular, stackableApril 16, 2014 1:12 pm | TDK Corporation of America | Product Releases | Comments
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The new AT549RBT cored-spring inductor from Coilcraft CPS (Cary, IL) features a temperature rating of -55°C to +300°C, making it ideal for extreme-temperature applications such as down-hole drilling and on-engine automotive. Features include...LISTED UNDER: High Temperature
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Coilcraft (Cary, IL) introduces the XAL1010 Series of high-temperature, shielded power inductors which combines excellent current handling and exceptionally low DC resistance in a rugged, molded package. Features include thirteen inductance values from 0.22 to 15 µH.LISTED UNDER: High Temperature
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Gowanda Electronics (Gowanda, NY) announced that the company recently achieved military approval for four thru-hole RF inductor series: MLRF10M, MLRF15M, MLRF18M and MLRF17S. These Gowanda series meet the military's Qualified Product List (QPL) requirement for military spec MIL-PRF-15305.LISTED UNDER: RF
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Vishay Intertechnology (MALVERN, PA) introduced the first devices in a new series of composite-coupled inductors, built on the company's IHLP technology, for use in SEPIC DC/DC converters, and other applications.LISTED UNDER: High Current
Coupled flatwire inductor designed for high-performance switching regulatorsJanuary 29, 2014 5:03 pm | Wurth Electronics Midcom, Inc. | Product Releases | Comments
High-performance switching regulators require powerful inductors with stable inductance and soft saturation to cope with high currents. Würth Elektronik eiSos (Watertown, SD) has developed the WE-CFWI range of coupled flatwire inductors. The windings can be connected in series and in parallel.LISTED UNDER: Switching
SMD power inductors feature low-loss pressed iron powder coreJanuary 24, 2014 9:47 am | Avx Corporation | Product Releases | Comments
AVX Corporation has introduced the new LMIP Series SMD power inductors. Featuring a homogeneous pressed iron powder core construction, LMIP Series inductors exhibit low loss and reduced inductance drop due to applied current, enabling higher saturation current ratings in smaller, lower profile packages.LISTED UNDER: High Current
Ultra-broadband inductor series provides extremely low insertion lossOctober 29, 2013 12:36 pm | Avx Corporation | Product Releases | Comments
AVX Corporation recently developed two new high frequency ultra-broadband inductor (UBL) series. Designated the GLM and GLN Series, the unique components provide extremely low insertion loss and excellent matching over multiple octaves of the frequency spectrum.LISTED UNDER: SMD
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I am partaking in a journey where I will appraise every non-franchise restaurant in town and review their food as well as their service. It is an attempt to expand my mind and appetite. Simultaneously, I will also be taking what I learn from these establishments and attempting to remake them with my extremely limited skill.
The Copper Pig BBQ and Social House holds the distinction of having without a doubt the coolest name of any restaurant ever. If I had a child, I would name it that. And I actually can. It's illegal to name a child Anus in Denmark, but The Copper Pig BBQ and Social House, go right ahead.
It wasn't the best day for a lunch, dropping eighteen degrees in a span of six hours, snowing profusely, and I just came off one of the fastest friend-acceptance-to-un-friend-status-changes ever on Facebook. I admit being a little burned by that. As I typed the initial words of this review, I was still marooned in my Evo, as once again I miscalculated The Copper Pig BBQ and Social House's hours of operation, remaining stuck outside in anticipation of its lunch service. I was parked outside the Pastry Chef Bakery across the street, all the while hearing my stomach rumble loader then the roaring heaters fans, staring at a bizarre sign outside the door which indicated that cell phones weren't allowed.
Wait, seriously? The Pastry Chef doesn't allow cell phones? Does the building fly? Do cell phones interfere with the ovens in some way? What kind of arrogant rationale could these owners possibly have? Can they reserve that right? Of course. Should they, only if they stubbornly refuse let go of their 8-track or listen to dead air on their radio hoping for Paul Harvey to return from the grave. I get annoyed seeing prohibited cell-phone signs at gas stations, considering that there's zero chance a cell phone can result in detonation. If the owners of The Pastry Chef think talking on cell phones is rude, let me share with them a useful business strategy: Get used to it.
The Copper Pig BBQ and Social House is not located in the best part of town, earning criticism I'm sure from the city's defenders. If any place needed to a makeover, it's George Street, showing its age like a geriatric prostitute. The issue isn't as much that it's rundown, only dated. Canadian towns share a common look if they have less than 5,000 people. The buildings are all made of wood and are painted different colors. They are all at different heights and half of them have grates covering their windows. Shops are intermixed with community centers and soup kitchens. What's bizarre about Prince George is that streets like George refused to adapt to the surrounding developments after its population passed 10,000. Drive twenty seconds in any direction and the city advances 50 years.
So to say that The Copper Pig BBQ and Social House stands out is an understatement on scale with Carrie having a menstrual problem. This place bleeds character…oh god, I just realized how inappropriate that metaphor was following the preceding sentence. Regardless, The Copper Pig BBQ and Social House—and yes I have no plans on abbreviating that—is more suited to being on a boardwalk fringing ocean tides. Everyone who works here should have an Irish accent. I don't care if it's faked. I was impressed at the small number of LCD TVs hanging from the walls, only one my from vantage. As per the apparent mandatory restaurant decor guidebook, the ceiling is exposed, the wood is unpainted, and I found myself sitting on a bench without a cushion. But let's push that aside for now, The Copper Pig BBQ and Social House is one of the best looking restaurants of its type, but what type is it? It's not a pub, but it has a bar twice as long as my car. It does bare a resemblance to Nancy O's but with a slightly higher budget. Everything looks custom built from wood salvaged from a sunken galleon. This place even smelled of wood, although that could have been coming from smokers at the back.
Walking into The Copper Pig BBQ and Social House must be a vegetarian's night terror. The menu options embrace its title, protein roasted over flame. I eventually ordered the roasted chicken soup as a start, followed by the beef brisket burnt ends. Not to repeat a mistake I made with my last restaurant, I ensured that whatever I ordered didn't require me to peel meat off bones with my bare hands and teeth like a Neanderthal pre-ice age. It was different with Shiraz because the bones were more garnishes easily pushed aside. I didn't have that impression with The Copper Pig BBQ and Social House, so I wanted to ensure its final score wasn't skewed.
The water was delivered, I shit you not, in a wine bottle alongside an empty glass topped with ice. In an unfortunate case of improper timing, my soup arrived 30 seconds ahead of my burnt ends. The burnt ends were an appetizer, so they came flanked with nothing other than charred pineapple rings. Meat on a plate, but what meat. A crunchy, spicy sauce, probably one of the best samples of beef I've ever had. Cokes were served in giant mason jars.
First Shiraz and now this, an incredible lunch experiences begging for a revisit. Can I find fault? Only with its prices, but it's a mild complaint. The Copper Pig BBQ and Social House promotes groups and social orders, so many dishes are intended to be shared. That being said $20 for a chicken lunch seems a little high. My bill came to $21 with tip and that was technically for two appetizers. And yet I still want to return.
After seeing some of the mains enjoyed by other patrons, my desire to revisit will be hard to resist. For now, this is another recommendation, perhaps staining my reputation as a pessimistic glory whore. So be it.
Food: 5/5
Service: 4/5
Presentation: 5/5
Value: 4/5
Recommendation: 4/5


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The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States today announced that it is sponsoring an export promotion in Germany Oct. 6-8 for nearly 30 small and large distillers, designed to showcase American whiskeys and other products in one of Europe's most important markets.
Washington, DC – Four out of five heart attacks may be prevented by following key healthy lifestyle behaviors including moderate alcohol consumption according to a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
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Washington, D.C. – The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States today announced that it is sponsoring the Great American Whiskey Experience, an export promotion for local media and beverage industry executives in Singapore, with Ambassador Kirk Wagar at his Residence on July 23rd.
Statement by Frank Coleman, SVP, Distilled Spirits Council, in response to the study, "Beverage and brand-specific binge alcohol consumption among underage youth in the United States," in the Journal of Substance Use
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NEW YORK (AP) — Police say a man has died after the SUV he was driving hit a public bus that was stopped at a red light, then collided with a light pole before flipping over on a busy midtown Manhattan avenue.
Police in New York City say emergency workers responded to Sixth Avenue and West 41st Street near Bryant Park at about 4 p.m. Friday.
They say the 44-year-old driver was taken to Bellevue Hospital Center where he was pronounced dead. The man wasn't immediately identified.
Police say investigators believe the 2007 Cadillac flipped over after hitting the Metropolitan Transportation Authority bus and then a light pole. There were no other injuries reported and they say the bus driver remained at the scene.
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The BEST mashed potatoes ever! I did add a couple of cloves of fresh mashed garlic to the cooking water, but the secrets to this recipe are the buttermilk and brown butter. I made them a day ahead and they reheated beautifully. I mixed in a little extra buttermilk to thin/fluff them up a bit. This recipe is a keeper! PS: I warmed the milk and buttermilk before mixing them into the potatoes.
Browned Butter Mashed Potatoes
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quikgourmet Posted: 12/26/08
I have many mashed potato recipes but this is, by far, my favorite. One very nice feature is that it's delicious as is without needing gravy or additional butter when served. It presents beautifully, doubles very well, and best of all, can be made ahead. You will love this recipe!
Kimber123 Posted: 07/18/10
While this sounds like a great recipe, should this really be listed under budget cooking? I don't use buttermilk on anything else but fried chicken and I don't make that much. Why buy something I don't use that much and wasted money. My husband and I only spend about $50 a week on groceries, as that is all we have for food. I want good, cheap, and quick recipes for what money I do have.
tecastleb Posted: 09/26/10
kimber...you can always make buttermilk substitute...i do it all the time...1 cup regular milk and a couple of table spoons of vinegar or lemon juice...just watch it thicken up!
svdbylove Posted: 09/25/12
This is such a good recipe, I doubled it and ate it for a week without it ever getting hard. The butter makes it soft and a substitute of vinegar and milk instead of buttermilk worked fine. Will definitely make it again!
rosegarriss Posted: 11/27/13
Best creamed potatoes ever!! Love the taste of the browned butter!! Will definitely make again!


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I never noticed before how Thorin and Kili are in the middle. Thorin's just like yes, defend my majesty, yes, my preciousssss.
Also, Fili is once again missing…he used his teleportation to get the fuck out of there.
No really. Teleportation. Fili has it. Fight me, I dare you, I have evidence. EVIDENCE.
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Mobile Prices List
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Nokia Nokia Lumia 800 Rs.21999 Nokia E7 Rs.19759 Nokia X7-00 Rs.20700 Nokia N8 Rs.17099 Nokia 701 Rs.16099 Nokia E6-00 Rs.16299 Nokia C7 Rs.15750 Nokia 700 Rs.12699 Nokia Lumia 710 Rs.14199 Nokia C6-01 Rs.14270 Nokia 603 Rs.11699 Nokia C6 Rs.10435 Nokia 500 Rs.8799 Nokia E5 Rs.9399 Nokia Asha 303 Rs.7765 Nokia...
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comScore Data Mine has released the Smartphone Market share i n USA. Apple secured the first position in this list with 26.6% followed by RIM accounting for 24.7% market share and HTC. capturing 11.8% share. Motorola and Samsung rounded out the top five with 11.4% share and 8.9% share, respectively. Read More →
HTC Desire HD
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After the success of the HTC Desire, the Taiwanese firm is looking to take smartphones to the next level with the super-sized HTC Desire HD. But is it the next tech-filled talisman for the brand or a super-sized effort too far? We've all seen the HTC HD2 and the HTC Evo, both with the same-sized 4.3-inch screens, and they were both successes, so it makes sense to continue that theme on the latest Android flagship...
HTC Registers Record Revenue in May, Following April's Records
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HTC is once again in the news and again it beats all records, surpassing NT$40 billion in revenue for the first time in its history. That happened in the month of May, fresh after the company registered impressive financial results in April. The amount of money translates to US $1.6 billion and it's due to the high demand for the company's smartphones. This represents a 115% increase compared to the same month in...
HTC Desire Launched in India
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HTC and TATA DOCOMO launched HTC Desire in India. The HTC Desire is powered 1-GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor running on top of Google's Android operating system. HTC Desire comes with a 3.7 inch AMOLED Display and a 5MP Camera with Flash. The HTC Desire runs on Android 2.1 operating system. The HTC Desire comes with an exclusive offer for TATA DOCOMO users in India, wherein TATA DOCOMO Postpaid subscribers will...
HTC Launches Its Brand in China
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HTC Corporation, a global designer of smartphones, today introduced its brand and first HTC-branded devices in China. As part of its mobile operator focus, HTC also announced a partnership with China Mobile to bring future HTC phones to market and announced a new distribution partnership with China's largest electronics distributor, GOME Electrical Appliances Holding Ltd. "We are proud to introduce the HTC...
HTC Evo 4G for Sprint USA First Look
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A wireless phone that is as fast as most peoples basic DSL and cable wired connections. Featuring a 4.3-inch screen, 1 GHz Snapdragon processor and the ability to connect to your HDTV for viewing HD movies this phone is built for rich streaming multimedia enjoyment from the palm of your hand or the comfort of your sofa. Read More →


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Apple is partnering with American Express, Visa, and MasterCard on a mobile wallet system expected to be introduced with the iPhone 6 on September 9, according to two different reports.
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Jennifer McCarthy, the ex-wife of Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Cormac McCarthy, is making headlines for weird news. The woman (who is not "The View" co-host) allegedly pulled a gun on her boyfriend. According to Huffington Post on Thursday, the so-called location of the gun has many people in shock and perhaps horrified.
That's right; the woman allegedly had it in her "special spot" as the couple were hanging out in the bedroom. With an apron and a gun, the two seemed to be pretty satisfied of the outcome, but the bizarre story doesn't end there. Apparently after the playtime was over, the two got into an argument in the kitchen and that's when the gun allegedly was pulled out.
So what fight had Jennifer McCarthy all steamed out that she used her sex toy to aim at her boyfriend? According to the Philly.com website the two were arguing about space aliens when the woman allegedly pulled the gun and pointed it at his head (to clarify the head above the neck.)
Pop culture always finds a way to glorify weapons on movies, television shows and even posters, but the location of where McCarthy originally put the glock might really have people thinking about gun control. It's not every day you want to get guns of out the wrong people's body parts. Yet, today is that day! Even Congress could agree on this bizarre concern.


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When I switched to the Illinois State-Louisville game, the Cards came back from a deficit and tied the game up. When I switched over to Baylor-Kentucky, the 'Cats started a comeback run.
So the question is, which fan base is willing to pay me more? I have my remote in hand, waiting for your decision.
- charlottehassen said: Want to tune in to the Vandy game right now? We could use some magic.
- dynamo9 said: Even though I hate ISU, I want them to beat Louisville. Stay tuned to the Baylor game lol
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You can watch movies and TV for free via online streaming sites, totally legally. The big sites usually offer free trials, so you can sit back and enjoy unlimited films and TV series such as Downton Abbey and Breaking Bad for nowt.
If you don't mind paying after a trial, you can then subscribe from £6/month, and watch 100s of movies for less than the price of a bag of cinema popcorn.
This guide will take you through how to do it, the top providers, how to watch movies (legally) for free and what to watch out for.
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Watching online: the basics
Buying a new release movie on DVD can cost up to £15 - not cheap, especially if you only watch it once.
Yet for around £6 a month you could get access to unlimited film and TV online, including some new releases. And if you make the most of the free trials out there, you could end up glued to your couch for hours while paying nothing at all.
Here are our five key need-to-knows to run you through the basics - or if you're ready to get started, jump straight to our our list of the top streaming services.
1What is online streaming?
Streaming lets you watch films and TV online instantly. You don't download the content, but play it live on your device, such as a laptop or iPad, via your internet connection.
Its main boon is you get immediate access to a huge catalogue of films and TV series. It's not for everyone though. People who love to watch lots of specific new releases can be better off renting good old-fashioned DVDs. It's also not for those who want to watch something again and again (you don't get to keep it unless you buy it), or for those without a hefty broadband data allowance.
Is online streaming safe and legit?
All the streaming sites listed in this guide are 100% legal, including the free ones.
However there are plenty of websites online offering "free movie streaming" which aren't legal, and could put your PC/laptop at risk of viruses, malware and trojans. So it's important you know how to protect yourself, both from the security threats and the fine and/or prison sentence you could face for streaming an illegal movie.
We spoke to online security expert Graham Cluley to get his advice on online streaming:
Am I breaking the law if I stream movies online? "It's not breaking the law if the site has permission to stream the movie! It's all to do with whether the site has struck a deal with the movie company to reproduce their movie in streaming form," says Cluley.
What should I be looking out for when choosing a site to stream online content? "You're obviously going to feel more comfortable when visiting a site which has a well-established brand,' Cluley says.
Sites like Netflix and Amazon Instant Video (formerly Lovefilm) offer trusted, secure streaming services. But a quick Google for "free online movie streaming" brings up a host of illegal sites - nine times out of 10, if it's offering the latest releases for free, it's not legit. Cluley's advice? "Go with a well-established name."
What about viruses/malware? Is streaming safe? If you're using a big name service, like Netflix, it will be safe. But be vigilant and look out for phonies. "Hackers have in the past created websites which attempt to trick you into installing malware, on the pretext of being a video plugin," says Cluley.
"You should always run up-to-date antivirus software, and only download a Flash plugin, for instance, from Adobe's real website." The Flash site will tell you what version you have here.
What about pop-up blockers? "A site may ask you to disable pop-up blockers because it might prevent the playing of the video or because they plan to pop up adverts," says Cluley. "Either way, my advice would be to be wary of disabling such blockers."
For more info about protecting your PC/laptop, see the Free Antivirus Software guide.
How good is streaming quality?
Across the sites listed in this guide, quality tends to be pretty good. The resolution you're able to stream TV or movies at is most likely to depend on your broadband speed - the sites automatically match streaming quality to how fast your connection is.
But if you do have lightning-fast internet, then quality can vary by provider - Amazon and Blinkbox, for instance, offer resolutions of up to 720p (equivalent to HD), while Netflix and iTunes can provide 1080p (even higher quality).
Bear in mind that only certain titles are available in HD - it varies from service to service - and if you're renting a movie via pay-per-view, watching it in HD could cost you more.
What's the difference between streaming and downloading?
Streaming lets you watch directly via the internet, whereas downloading involves copying the file to your computer or device first.
As a general rule, streaming is for renting and downloading is for buying online. But there is a grey area - some services such as Blinkbox allow you to download rented films or TV shows. That means you'll be able to watch them without an internet connection - but you'll only be able to access them for a limited period.
2Watching online vs. renting by post
Streaming movies online is much quicker and more convenient than renting DVDs by post and it will typically work out cheaper too - but not always. If you want to watch a large number of new releases each month, for instance, renting by post might be a better option.
Online DVD rental companies such as Cinema Paradiso also offer a much wider choice of films, particularly new releases, and there's no hassle over broadband data limits. Lovefilm has now been revamped as Amazon Instant Video*, but Lovefilm by Post still exists. It costs £6.99/mth with no free trial. (If you have a membership to either Amazon Prime, the £79/year service combining Amazon Instant Video and free delivery on eligible items from Amazon, or Amazon Instant Video, the online streaming service for £5.99/mth, then Lovefilm by Post costs £6.99/mth).
If you think online DVD rental might be a better option, read our Cheap DVD Rental guide.
3Tart for months of free TV and movies
Many of the bigger online streaming services, including Netflix, Amazon Instant Video and Now TV's movies service, offer free trials for 30 days or a month.
That means if you're quick, you can plough through scores of movies or entire box sets completely free of charge, then cancel your subscription before the direct debit kicks in.
You can even try out the different services one after the other, giving you months of free TV and movies. Just sign up, grab the free trial, then cancel it and move on to the next.
When shouldn't you tart?
Tarting isn't for the forgetful, undisciplined or inattentive. If that's you, just choose the provider who offers the deal that suits you best. Bad tarts could end up with multiple direct debits dripping out for unused rental, or start paying for a service which isn't best for them.
Can I do it more than once?
Bear in mind many sites only allow you one free trial. It's fine to try out all of the different options, but if you want to sign up for a service you've already tried, check the T&Cs: many say you can't sign up again.
4Only pay for what you want to watch
If you are going to pay for a service, make sure you choose the one that best suits what you want to watch.
Consider how often you're planning to use it, whether you want the latest releases or a library of older films and TV shows, and of course how much you're willing to pay.
If you're not that fussed about watching the latest blockbusters and just want more choice of what to watch on TV, you may find that several basic sites which are entirely free offer more than enough. Equally, if you want the new releases but only watch once a month, pay-per-view might be your best bet.
If there's a specific TV series you're after, it's worth checking out our pick of 20 top box sets - must-watch shows such as Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones and Downton Abbey are often included in free trials, but some are only available on certain services.
What if I already have Sky?
If you've got Sky TV* and the Sky Movies package (£16.50 on top of the basic Sky subscription), you'll probably have more than enough films to watch. Also, if you've a Sky+HD box with Sky On Demand, you can break away from the TV schedule and watch whenever you want, while Sky Go allows you to stream Sky TV to your laptop or other device.
If you want an even wider choice, the Sky Store has more than 1,200 movies to rent with prices ranging from 99p to £4.49(HD).
There's also a range of TV boxsets on offer if you've got the Sky 'family bundle' for £22.25/mth including; Prison Break, Mad Men, 24, Hannibal and The Following.
What if I'm a Virgin customer?
If you're a Virgin TV customer on the M+, L or XL package, you'll have access to TV On Demand, a service offering access to a number of TV series and box sets. Some packages also include the Sky Movies Collection, with around 500 Sky movies on demand.
Virgin Movies also offers a pay-per-view service, with over 500 titles available from 99p. There's also Virgin TV Anywhere, which works like Sky Go and lets you watch TV on other devices.
The Virgin on demand also has a number of TV boxsets to watch including; The Killing, Planet Earth, The Office and Doctor Who.
5Never exceed your download limit - or risk hefty fines
Before you start, a word of warning: ensure your broadband is fast enough and you've a generous download limit. Otherwise you'll risk being hit with added costs and constant buffering. As a general rule:
You need a high (or unlimited) download limit, or you could be slapped with gargantuan charges
For example, if you're going to watch four 90-minute films a month in standard definition, you'll need a download allowance of at least 6GB. If that still isn't enough, it's worth considering a package with totally unlimited downloads. See our Cheap Broadband guide for the best unlimited broadband deals.
Some broadband providers can charge up to £5.30/GB if you exceed your limit. Viewing just one 90min film will use around 1.5GB (more for HD films), so this could cost £4 in fines if you've exceeded your limit.
How does my broadband data allowance work?
Your broadband download allowance is a limit on the amount of data that can be transferred over your broadband connection.
Any internet use counts towards your total usage, whether you're actually downloading something or not. Even casual surfing or Facebook-ing will use up some of your allowance.
So, although you're not actually downloading a film when you stream, it will still use a large chunk of data. As a general rule:
A standard definition (SD) film of about 90 minutes will use about 1.5GB of data
A high-definition (HD) film of about 90 minutes will use about 3.5GB of data
It's important you keep tabs on how much you're using, as unless you have a totally unlimited broadband package, you may be hit with gargantuan charges for going over your limit.
Likewise, if you're routinely watching Netflix or Amazon Instant Video using a 3G mobile connection rather than wi-fi - for instance on your iPhone - you run the risk of exceeding your mobile provider's data allowance.
For more info read the Cheap Broadband guide for home web deals with unlimited usage, and the Cheap iPhone and Cheap iPad guides for info about mobile data packages.
Why does my film keep stopping and starting (buffering)?
When streaming a movie, the data is sent to you bit by bit. As each bit arrives, it is processed by your PC (or other device).
The provider will try to send the data to your device as smoothly as possible, but if your broadband connection isn't fast enough to process it, the film will keep pausing while the connection waits for the next bit of data to be sent. This is known as 'buffering'.
Most services recommend a connection speed of around 2MB to prevent buffering (check your speed with a Broadband Speed Test). If you find your broadband can't handle streaming a film, there are a few things you can do to help speed up your connection:
If you pause the film, it will continue to be streamed. This will queue up more of the film, so when you hit play, it should run more smoothly.
Try switching from HD to standard definition (or 'normal resolution'). Streaming in HD requires more bandwidth so will slow down the connection, causing buffering.
Turn off any other applications that may be using bandwidth. Some applications, such as Skype or iTunes, are often running in the background and eat up vital bandwidth that you could be using to stream your film!
Also, if you (or someone else in your house) are downloading anything else, playing games etc, this will slow your connection speed and cause the film to buffer.
If you're watching on a computer that's using a wireless signal, connecting it straight to your router with an ethernet cable could make a big difference.
Because wireless signals travel through the air, they can weaken when they have to go through walls and furniture. So, if you're watching a film upstairs but your router is downstairs, the signal could be intermittent, causing the film to buffer.
It may also be worth talking to your internet provider to see if your connection speed is being reduced at all. Your provider can reduce your connection for streaming at certain times of the day or on certain days of the week.
If your broadband is still too slow to stream a film without it buffering, consider switching to another provider with a faster service. Full info in Cheap Broadband.
6How to stream online movies to your telly
Traditionally, streaming is done on a PC or laptop via the web, but it's possible to watch on your normal TV as well, or even using your games console, smartphone or tablet.
Smart TVs - televisions which are web-enabled - allow you to stream movies and TV directly without having to connect your computer. If your TV isn't smart, you can still hook it up to your computer. It isn't too techy either...
Watching online movies on your smart TV
Many smart TVs, sets that are web-enabled and use apps like smartphones and tablets, allow you to stream movies without having to connect your computer to another device. Netflix, Amazon Instant Video and other sites have apps allowing you to access their content quickly and easily.
Some smart TVs can also connect to your wireless hub, allowing you to share content on your laptop, tablet and smartphone directly with your TV set. Check with the manufacturer of the TV or with the streaming site itself for compatability.
Connecting your laptop/PC to your TV
If you don't have a smart TV, there are two ways you can connect your laptop or PC to your TV.
Streaming wirelessly
If you don't want to turn your living room into spaghetti junction there are a number of ways you can watch online movies on your TV - whatever model you have.
TV streaming devices such as Roku, Apple TV, and Now TV connect to your set and your wireless broadband allowing you to stream movies and other content direct to your telly. Prices for the devices vary, with Now TV starting at £9.99 and Roku costing from £39.99.
Streaming via cables
If you don't want to shell out for a streaming device you can connect your PC or laptop to your TV the old fashioned way - using cables. We've created a little tool to help you find the right connections.
Before you do anything, make sure you have:
A compatible internet browser. When you sign up to an online streaming service, check what it needs you to have. Most won't play unless you're using a compatible browser.
For example, Amazon Instant Video suggests installing the latest version of either Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome or Apple Safari. You may also have to install the latest version of Microsoft Silverlight Player.
A new-ish PC/laptop. You should be running either Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, or, if you've a Mac, OS 10.3+. Almost all recent laptops and PCs come with one of these, so it shouldn't be a problem.
Now, find the right cable(s) for your connection:
First of all, you need to check what sort of connection you have on your laptop/PC:
If your TV and/or laptop have different connections to those shown above, ask for help on the Online Movie Streaming forum discussion, or in-store. It's likely cables will be cheaper online than in-store though, so don't be pressured into buying anything there and then. Use the MegaShopBot to compare prices.
Once you're set up with the right cables, you'll be ready to watch. Click the AV button on your remote (or 'input', as it's sometimes known), until you find the picture that's showing on your PC.
Watching via a games console
All the newest games consoles are capable of streaming TV and films when connected to the internet (either over wi-fi or via an ethernet cable straight from your router).
The streaming services available to you will depend on your console:
Which service can I use on my console?
|Streaming service
|Xbox 360
|Wii/Wii U
|Xbox One
|Amazon Instant Video
|Now TV
|Sky Store
|Clubcard TV
It's important to note though that you may have to pay an extra subscription to access these services. For example, if you've an Xbox 360, you'll need the Xbox Live Gold membership, costs £34.47/year, to use online Xbox services including gaming and streaming.
Combining this extra cost with a subscription service such as Now TV will mean your overall cost is higher. So watching via your console may not necessarily be the best route for you, unless you're already paying for these subscriptions for your online gaming.
Watch the latest TV box sets for free
If you've got unlimited broadband, forget box sets. Most of the big series are available online, and if you can watch them quickly, they could be free. Even if you pay the monthly charge, it'll almost certainly be cheaper than the box set.
Netflix offers a one-month free trial and Amazon Instant Video (which used to be Lovefilm) gives you 30 days free, as does Now TV with its movie-only package.
Now TV's entertainment package, which covers box sets, doesn't offer a trial and costs £4.99/month straight away.
After that, it's all about how much you're willing to watch. If you're happy to put the laundry to one side, let the dishes pile up and keep personal hygiene to a minimum, the savings could be huge. Even if you have a more socially acceptable box set habit - say, two hours a day - you should still be able to watch an entire series for free.
Here we've picked our top 20 box sets, based on awards nominations, bestsellers and some of our personal favourites. You can see how much you'd fork out to buy the DVD or Blu-ray, the cheapest place to watch it online and how long it'll take to get through.
Table last updated: Wed 10 Sept 2014 Please note prices and availability change frequently.
Our top 20 box sets
Award-nominated plus our top picks
|Tv show
|Cheapest DVD/Blu-ray (a)
|Cheapest retailer
|Cheapest way to stream
|Cost of streaming
|No of hours
|Breaking Bad
|1 mth free then £5.99/mth
|Game of Thrones 1-3
|Now TV (ent)
|1 mth free then £5.99/mth
|Downton Abbey 1-2 (a)
|30 days free then £5.99/mth
|House of Cards series 1 (b)
|1 mth free then £5.99/mth
|The Killing
|1 mth free then £5.99/mth
1-2 (c)
|£14*/ £27*
|TheHut.com/TheHut.com (Amazon)
|Now TV (ent)
|1 mth free then £5.99/mth
|Call the Midwife
1-2 (d)
|1 mth free then £5.99/mth
|1 mth free then £5.99/mth
|True Blood
|Now TV (ent)
|£4.99/mth )
|The Walking Dead 1-3
|Now TV (ent)
|The Vampire Diaries 1-4 (e)
|1 mth free then £5.99/mth
|Mad Men
|Now TV (ent)
|Modern Family 1-2 (f)
|Now TV (ent)
|Dr Who
|1 mth free then £5.99/mth
1-2 (g)
|1 mth free then £5.99/mth
|The Returned
|1 mth free then £5.99/mth
|Arrested Development 1-3
|1 mth free then £5.99/mth
|30 Rock
1-4 (h)
|30 days free then £5.99/mth
|(a) Series 3-4 not online (b) Series 2 not available on DVD (c) Price of the combined box set, cheapest using Megashopbot.com, P&P included (d) Series 3 not online, price of 1 & 2 separately (e) Series 5 not online (f) Series 3-4 not online (g) Series 3 not online (h) Series 4-7 not online (DVD cost incl series 4)
Remember, though, not everything can be streamed. For example the Danish TV drama Borgen and long-running American sitcom How I Met Your Mother aren't on any of the main sites - so check what's available before you sign up.
Basic free movie and TV streaming services
You can get free trials for a month or 30 days with several of the major subscription sites, including Netflix, Amazon Instant Video and Now TV's movies channel. But remember to cancel, or you'll start to pay.
If you're looking for a long-term free option and aren't too bothered about watching the latest releases, then there are a couple of well-known free online streaming sites. (These often screen older movies and TV shows though, and definitely not the latest Hollywood blockbusters).
If you're one of the 16 million people in the UK with a Tesco Clubcard, you'll get free unlimited access to new service Clubcard TV. It has a host of films and TV shows for all the family. Or simply register for a free Tesco Clubcard. Click for full info
Powered by its parent company Blinkbox, Clubcard TV offers hundreds of films and TV programmes which can be streamed instantly.
The service is completely free, but you'll have to watch ads in between each film and TV programme. Tesco says the ads will be personalised though, as they are tailored to what you buy when you use your Clubcard to shop.
For now, the service is only available on PCs/laptops and Android tablets. But there are plans to add it to more devices, including games consoles, tablets, TVs, Blu-ray players and set-top boxes.
Like a few of the other online streaming services, you'll need to download Silverlight Video Player to use the service.
How many films: 500+ films and 160+ programmes What to watch: The Shawshank Redemption, The Only Way Is Essex, Doc Martin, Man v. Food, Hell's Kitchen USA
Though it doesn't boast any Hollywood blockbusters, Viewster has a host of free films and TV shows, spanning action, thriller, war, horror, comedy, Bollywood and world cinema, including films from Turkey and Russia. Click for full info
No registration is needed to watch the free movies. You'll be subjected to around five minutes of adverts per 2hr film though.
Viewster says it updates its service with new titles "all the time".
How many films: 12,000 films and TV programmes What to watch: Laurel & Hardy, Superman, The Wanted, Ultimate Force (series 1)
Any suggestions? Share them in the Online Movie Streaming forum discussion
Top subscription movie and TV streaming services
The streaming service that's right for you will depend on a number of things, such as how you're planning to watch, whether you want the latest releases or a library of older films, and of course how much you want to pay. Here's a quick comparison table to help you decide:
Online streaming services compared
|Amazon Instant Video
|Now TV (movies)
|Package price?
|£5.99/month unlimited
|£5.99/month unlimited
|£8.99/mth unlimited
|Pay-per-view, films from 99p
|HD titles available?
|Yes, most titles in HD
|Yes, most titles in HD
|How many titles available?
|Can I watch new movie releases?
|Yes, up to 4 new movies added every Friday
|£3.49 pay-per-view per film, or £4.49 in HD
|Which games consoles can I watch on?
|Wii, Wii U, Xbox 360, PS3
|Wii, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3, PS4
|Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3, PS4
|Xbox 360, PS3
Below is a bit more information about each of the services, including what you can watch on each, how much it'll cost you, plus any current deals for signing up. Don't forget, you may be able to get cashback on top.
Amazon Instant Video (used to be Lovefilm) - Unlimited movies and some big box sets for £5.99/mthfree 30-day trial, then £5.99/MTH for unlimited films & TV
In February Amazon got rid of Lovefilm and created Amazon Instant Video*. It still has thousands of films and TV shows for you to stream instantly to your device.
It costs £5.99 a month, although only content labelled Prime is included. For everything else, youll need to rent out the episode (£2.49) or series (£24.99) seperately.
If you'd like to rent physical DVDs as well, you can do this through Lovefilm by Post - see Cheap DVD Rental for more info. There are also combined DVD rental and streaming packages, eg £6.99/month for streaming and unlimited DVDs (one at home at a time).
- How much? Unlimited streaming from £5.99/mth
- New releases? Not at the moment
- How many? Thousands of titles incl Dexter & Twilight, some HD
- Min broadband speed required? 2Mb
- How can I watch? Laptop/PC, smart (internet-connected) TVs, Xbox 360, XBox One, PS3, PS4, Wii, Wii U, Kindle Fire and Kindle Fire HD, iPad, or on your TV (connect device to TV).
More info
Free 30-day trial: New customers who sign up online can get a free 30-day trial of Amazon Instant Video. Just cancel over the phone before the 30 days is up if you don't want to continue - otherwise you'll be charged £5.99/month. This offer is ongoing.
The offer involves setting up a recurring payment, where you agree to let money be taken regularly from your credit/debit card. This isn't as easy to cancel as a direct debit if the company plays games. It hopefully won't be an issue in this case, but do double-check your bank statement
How good is it? The selection of films included in the package is only a fraction of what you can get via the postal service.
A taste of what's on offer: Included in the £5.99 package: The Impossible, Top Gear, The Bling Ring, Toy Story 3, Dexter, The West Wing, The Walking Dead and Vikings.
Feedback: Discuss Amazon Instant Video
Netflix - Unlimited HD films, but smaller selectionUnlimited movies & BOX SETS, 1-month free trial then £5.99/mth
Already hugely popular in the US, online film site Netflix* launched in the UK in 2012. For £5.99/month, you can access around 2,000 films and TV shows instantly.
- How much? Unlimited streaming for £5.99/month
- New releases? Yes
- How many? Thousands incl Breaking Bad & Hunger Games, some HD
- Min broadband speed required? 0.5Mb
- How can I watch? Laptop/PC, smart (internet-connected) TV, Wii, Wii U, Xbox 360, PS3, Android/Windows/Apple tablets or smartphones, or on your TV (connect device to TV)
More info
How much: You pay a flat fee of £5.99/month to watch as many films and TV shows as you like. However, Netflix currently only features around 2,000 films and TV shows, compared to the new Amazon Instant Video (which has "thousands").
In May Netflix introduced three different payment options: £5.99/mth now only gets you the basic package which allows you to watch Netflix on one device. The middle package (previously £5.99/mth) is now £6.99/mth and allows you to watch on two devices at the same time. The third is £8.99/mth and covers four devices.
Free one-month trial: New customers who sign up online can get a free 30-day trial of Netflix. Just cancel online before the 30 days is up if you don't want to continue - otherwise you'll be charged £5.99/month. This offer is scheduled as ongoing.
The offer involves setting up a recurring payment, where you agree to let money be taken regularly from your credit/debit card. This isn't as easy to cancel as a direct debit if the company plays games. It hopefully won't be an issue in this case, but do double-check your bank statement (see Regular Payments for a full guide).
How good is Netflix? The selection of films on Netflix is quite limited at the moment, but its back catalogue of TV shows is impressive.
Netflix works on some Apple and Android mobile devices too, so if you're using wi-fi, you can watch what you want while on-the-go. Be warned though, if using 3G this could eat heavily into your download limit - check with your mobile provider first if you're unsure.
A taste of what's on offer: The Office season one and two, Alan Partridge, That Mitchell & Webb Look, Breaking Bad.
Feedback: Discuss Netflix
Now TV - Watch Sky Movies and TV without having SkyFree trial, THEN £8.99/Mth FOR MOVIES - £4.99/MTH
In 2012, satellite TV giant Sky launched Now TV* . It's effectively three separate services. One is a movie streaming service which provides access to hundreds of films from Sky Movies on demand, available to watch instantly without a Sky subscription. The second is the entertainment package which offers 13 live channels and access to box set series like 24 and Modern Family. The third service is a Sky Sports streaming service, which allows customers a weekend or week access to all the Sky Sports channels (full info in Cheapest Football On TV).
Prices are changing from Thur 16 Oct. The Sky Movie pass will rise from £8.99/mth to £9.99/mth and the Entertainment pass will rise from £4.99/mth to £6.99/mth.
Now TV also offers a TV streaming box which connects to your set and your wireless broadband allowing you to stream directly to your TV. The Now TV box* costs £9.99. Now TV also offers pay-per-view Sky Sports - full info in Cheapest Football On TV.
- How much? Unlimited movie streaming 30-day free trial then £8.99/mth. Or for TV shows it's £4.99/mth for the 'entertainment pass' with no free trial.
- What's included? Around 800 films in the movies package. The entertainment package includes 13 live channels such as Sky Atlantic and Comedy Central, plus box sets like 24 and Modern Family.
- New releases? Yes, included in the movies package
- Min broadband speed required? 2.5Mb
- How can I watch? Laptop/PC, selected Android phones, iPhones, iPads, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3, PS4, YouView boxes, Roku boxes, Chromecast, Now TV box.
More info
The movie-streaming service has 800+ films to choose from - a decent chunk of which were in cinemas recently. Currently it includes The Dictator, Brave, Cassadaga and more, with 16 new premieres a month. For lovers of newer films, it's by far the most impressive of all the streaming services, so it's no surprise the long-term cost is more.
The entertainment package includes 13 live channels, from Sky Atlantic to Comedy Central, plus the ability to catch-up missed episodes and whole series from the beginning, including 24 and Modern Family.
Feedback: Discuss Now TV
Top streaming services to buy or rent new releases
There are several sites where you can pay to stream online movies or TV shows legally, some also let you download them to keep and watch again. These include: Blinkbox*, iTunes, Google Play, Film4oD and YouTube.
These sites are much of a muchness pricewise. For example, a big release like The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is £3.49 on Blinkbox, YouTube and Google Play. So if you're after a specific flick, quickly check 'em all. Here's the lowdown on the sites we checked out.
Blinkbox - For renting or buying recent releasesPay-per-view TV & movies from 99p + get £5 free account credit
A good option for light movie watchers, Tesco-owned streaming site Blinkbox* has no monthly contract. Just pay for programmes as you watch them. You can also buy titles too, as you can with iTunes. Blinkbox also powers the recently launched Clubcard TV.
- How much? On a pay-per-view basis, prices start from 99p
- New releases? Yes, typically £3.49 per film
- How many? Over 20,000 titles
- Min broadband speed required? 2.25Mb
- How can I watch? Laptop/PC, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3, iPad, Android tablet or on your TV (connect device to TV)
More info
How much: All content on Blinkbox is pay-per-view, and most recent releases cost £3.49. Older movies start from a competitive 99p.
How good: If you only want to watch the occasional film online, Blinkbox is competitive for pay-as-you-go films. However, if you want to watch more than one specific film a month, especially new releases, a streaming or Cheap DVD Rental subscription is probably more MoneySaving.
Unlike the other services mentioned above, Blinkbox also gives you the option to download the film to your PC so you can watch it offline later. You'll need to download the Blinkbox download manager if you want to do this.
Once the movie's finished downloading, you can watch it in Windows Media Player. You will be asked to enter your Blinkbox login details before you view the movie/TV episode.
A taste of what's on offer: Robocop (£3.49), The Monuments Men (£3.49), The Wolf of Wall Street (£3.49), Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (£3.49), Blue Jasmine (£9.99), 21 Jump Street (£2.49), Game Of Thrones (to buy, £1.89 per episode). .
Feedback: Discuss Blinkbox
iTunes Pay-per-view TV and movies from 99p
ITunes offers a massive range of 45,000 films, but you'll need to download its software and set up an account to stream films. There's no charge for this. Big releases like After Earth, Insidious and Much Ado About Nothing are available for £3.49-£4.49.
Films are available in HD and no minimum broadband speed is required.
- How much? £3-£5 to rent major new releases
- New releases? Yes
- Min broadband speed required? No
- What's available? 45,000 movies and 190,000 TV episodes
- How can I watch? Mac, PC, iPhone, iPad and iPod touch or on your HD TV using Apple TV
Sky Store - watch movies from Sky on a pay-per-view basisWatch films from Sky Movies from 99p to £4.49
In December 2013, Sky opened up its Sky Store to movie lovers who don't subscribe to its services. You can rent releases online as they become available on Sky for £4.49, while older movies start at 99p. HD movies are available for Sky+ HD TV customers with a set-top box and cost £4.49 for the latest flicks - they're not available to those watching on their laptop or PC.
- How much? £4.49 for the latest films, older and classic films from 99p
- New releases? Yes, included
- How many? Over 1,200 movies
- Min broadband speed required? 2.5Mb
- How can I watch? PC/Mac, Now TV box, Roku and YouView
More info
There are currently over 1,200 movies to choose from, including recent Hollywood blockbusters. Sky Store users have a similar choice to Now TV subscribers, but can use the service on a pay-per-view basis.
How good is Sky Store? With only 1,200 movies, it's a far smaller choice than iTunes and Blinkbox offer, but it does include the latest movies available to Sky subscribers. Once you press play, the movies are available for 48 hours.
Like Blinkbox, if you want to watch more than one specific film a month, especially new releases, a streaming or Cheap DVD Rental subscription could be more MoneySaving.
A taste of what's on offer: Forrest Gump (£2.99) The Amazing Spiderman 2 (£4.49), The Lego Movie (£4.49)
Can I get cashback on top?
It's often possible to grab extra cashback on top when you sign up for an online streaming package. Yet to get it you need to sign up via a specialist cashback website rather than via the streaming service directly - this means you may not get the same incentives (vouchers, free trials etc) though.
Cashback websites use affiliate links to generate revenue, so if they get paid when you sign up, you'll get paid too. Unfortunately this cash is never guaranteed, as sometimes cashback sites don't "track" deals in progress. Therefore it's generally best to pick the right streaming service first, and view any cashback as an added extra.
To find out more about how these sites can pay you, and how you can make the most of them, read the full Cashback Sites guide.


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- You must be 19 years of age or older as of March 12, 2013 to volunteer for the 2013 World Men's Curling Championship.
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- Dates of the 2013 World Men's Curling Championship are March 30 – April 7, 2013. Setup begins on Monday, March 23, 2013.
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By applying to become a Volunteer for the 2013 World Men's Curling Championship you acknowledge and agree with the following:
- A minimum contribution of 30 hours volunteer service will be required for the event.
- All accepted Volunteers are required to pay a $100 Volunteer Rewards Package Fee, payable to "2013 World Men's Curling Championship."
- This payment will ONLY be collected at the first Volunteer Pep Rally in the fall of 2012 (date tbd).
- Authorization to perform a background check.
- Authorization for photographs to be taken and used by the 2013 World Men's Curling Championship.
- Photo Identification is required at the Volunteer Rewards pickup.
Benefits of Volunteering
All accepted applicants will receive, as part of their Volunteer Rewards Package:
- Access to the Patch
- Three pieces of volunteer clothing
- Volunteer pin and Volunteer handbook
- Two pre-event Volunteer Pep Rallies
- Invitation to the Volunteer Appreciation Party
- Opportunity to access the Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre with your accreditation. This does not guarantee a seat or the opportunity to watch curling.


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Pistachio-rose water cookies on Flickr.
Bridget came over to the new palace and assisted in the construction of these beauties. Chewy, crispy, fragrant, delicate, heavenly.
They were exactly how Pip described them. She wrapped up heaps of them for me to take home and I ended up eating four before I even got to the trainstation. Hooray for going to friends houses.
Reblogged from mangosteendream, 23 notes, September 16, 2011