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January 9, 2010
Who Killed The Golden Compass Sequels?
Co-star Sam Elliott blames it on the Catholic church; author Pullman is miffed
When asked what happened to the film trilogy, Sam Elliot, one of the actors in the first movie, told London's Evening Standard, "The Catholic Church happened to The Golden Compass, as far as I'm concerned. It did 'incredible' at the box office, taking $380 million [worldwide]. Incredible. The Catholic Church ... lambasted them, and I think it scared New Line off." (New Line Cinema was the studio behind the film.)
Bill Donohue of the Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights took some of the credit for shutting down the franchise, citing his call for a boycott of the first film: "I am delighted the boycott worked," he told the Evening Standard.
In response to Donohue's comments, Golden Compass author Phillip Pullman, an atheist, told Wales Online, "It's disgusting, but only the sort of behaviour I expect of these people."
Pullman went on to tell the publication about his new novel, coming out this spring -- The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ, in which he denies Jesus was the son of God. He also recently finished writing his own version of the New Testament in which he imagined Jesus being given a fair trial and walking free instead of crucified.
Finally, London's Guardian isn't so sure the Catholics are to blame for the demise of The Golden Compass. Their film blog recently concluded, "Maybe The Golden Compass wasn't given any sequels because it didn't deserve any. Rotten Tomatoes gave it a score of 42%, ranking it alongside such masterpieces as Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, with reviewers calling it "bland," "patchy," and "a crushing disappointment." . . . It's a little sad that Elliot has to blame a shadowy religious conspiracy for [its] failure, especially since he was just about the film's sole redeeming feature, but the truth is that not many of us could bear to sit through any more sequels if there was any chance they would be as ropey as the first film. Nice try, though."
"The first film hit theaters in 2007 amid protests from Christians, especially Catholics, claiming the stories and movies were a slam against the church and an invitation to children to turn to atheism."
In a world of out-of-control religious insanity and stupidity, it would be a good thing if young people threw out the woo-woo they were brainwashed to believe in.
I can't believe that they shut down this franchise, when they give the green light to sequels such as harry potter, which in my opinion have more macabre and occult content. I believe that our free will to read and interpret whatever we like to read should be kept untouched, and that everything should be available, it is our responsibility as parents and teachers to "guide", not to censor the stuff that the world has available for our children, so I guess the church thinks the world is full of irresponsible parents that wouldn't counsel their children as to what path to follow.
I agree with the Guardian that the first film was not that good and did not warrant any sequels. After seeing the film, I was not left in suspense and in fact barely remember what the movie was about. It was very convoluted and didn't explain its world and ideas very clearly (unlike Harry Potter, in which the movies and books leave you knowing everything about their world and culture). If there were any atheist references, they were so subtle and cloaked in metaphor that they would go over the heads of most children and adults.
It is flawed reasoning to say that the movie wasn't made into sequels because the critics panned it or the Catholics went after it. One thing determines whether a movie is worthy of a sequel--its profitability.
Even if Sam Elliot is right that the movie grossed $380 million worldwide, it by some estimates cost $250 million to make. That would give it a profitability index of only 1.52. That's a lousy return on investment in a field where the top movies have profitability indexes of 3 or 4 ("Ice Age" or "DaVinci Code," for example). The studio has decided instead to throw its next quarter of a billion dollars at a project with a higher possible return on the dollar.
Certainly, both critics and the Catholic church, in the exercise of free speech, may have impacted whether people went to see the movie, thereby reducing the total gross. But those kind of things are difficult to measure without a major sociological study of some sort. And it's not as if the church or the critics nailed people's shoes to the floor to keep them from going to see "The Golden Compass." Ultimately, the studio's potential customers freely chose not to give the studio their money. The studio is a business, first and foremost, and has chosen to respond as a business will always respond, with profitability in mind.
Chuck is right on. It's all about the bottom line. The first film tanked, so New Line is smart enough to move on. The same thing almost happened to Walden Media after the last Narnia movie, but they were fortunate that Fox still thinks it has potential. If anyone thought that about the Golden Compass series, the next movie would be made. No one wants to do it because they are business-oriented, not because they are Catholic. Elliot doesn't want to admit he was in a dud, and Pullman is just a miserable, God-hating person who bashes the Church every chance he can.
I saw the movie without knowing its background or the author and I just thought it was weird. A previous comment was that it did a very poor job on creating it's world - which is right on. It was hard to care for the protagonist in spite of her being a child because she was arrogant. Even with sequels coming, a movie should be self contained and provide the viewer with a satisfying ending with the desire to see more. This movie didn't do that. I felt annoyed at the end.
I agree - it's the studio bottom line.
SF/Fantasy books rarely translate into decent movies - unless they are simple westerns in space.
to be honest, the cartoon Happy Feet was far more atheist subversive than Golden Compass.
I wouldn't say the Catholics sank the trilogy, that's giving them far too much power and credit.
Blame the accountants.
Another thing that sinks a lot of these fantasies is Hollywood big budget fever. "Prince Caspian" and "The Golden Compass" are the same in that the expense of the productions reduced any profits. A producer who only worked on low-cost productions could still make marvelous and Godly movies. We haven't scraped the surface of Christian literary imagination.
This is a little off topic but what books and stories are you referring to Elizabeth? I'm a young Christian filmmaker and would love to know what I should be reading or studying in the field of Christian literature.
The biggest problem was that New Line sold the overseas rights to cover the production budget of the film, i.e. they panicked. The film cost $180m to make. So when it did really well internationally...no more money for New Line! Little wonder New Line got merged with Warner Bros. (http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2008/feb/29/useconomy)
The film finally grossed $372m internationally - but New Line didn't see about 75% of that. DOH!
The film was highly received by many critics who gave it a fair shake on the substance of the film- like Roger Ebert giving it his highest rating- as just one example.
I was surprised actually that the catholic church pedophile enablers who allowed thousands of priests to sexually abuse countless thousands of boys while ignoring/transfer/covering (take your pick) for the priests all those decades- would protest anything on the grounds of morality or even religion? LMFAO
The Catholic Church has enough shame with Pope Pius XII being pro-Hitler when Germany was winning the war, even throughout the war, not only did Catholic priests pay homage to Hitler and contribute to the anti-Semitic feelings, several priests also protected Nazis from criminal charges. ONE EXAMPLE OF HUNDREDS-, Nazi sympathizers such as Bishop Alois Hudal helped Nazi criminals escape to South America by assisting them with false papers and hiding places in Rome.
And the Catholic Church and religious scholars protest a movie? LMFAO!!!!!!!
Catholic's or not? Profit margin? Well Avatar has made huge but it's margin is low because among the reports of how much it cost to make vary's by a 100 million in one direction or the other. One has us believe that if it grossed 400 million which it has now.....it cost nearly 300 million others say only 200 million or 250 million to make. Wish they could make up their minds. Foot Locker didnt' do well at box office and was cheap to make...won the Oscar. Oh well....380 box office pull on The Golden Compass has to have had some weight. Yes many complainers didn't like it some who can't follow a story line on their own missed it. But for so many of us the whole production was damn good. Sequels could be done better if that's an issue. I liked the acting and I liked the directing and I enjoyed the film and it stayed true to the book fairly well. Kudo's but only if they do the sequels. But what can one expect from movie makers these days? They aren't the smartest bunch really. Catholic bullies? Really what power do they have...they are so on the run these days and so in trouble as masses leave their church and no longer pay to keep them in power....pity the movie makers.....pity us who are the real losers. Perhaps some other film makers will seize the oportunity to make these. Can the author re-sell the movie rights or get those who own them to sell them then? Next time I hope he puts in a clause if they don't make the sequels there well be penalties to pay. Authors are you listening? Maybe if sequels aren't made in a timely fashion they lose and the next highest bidder steps in and owns the first and the sequels and all that made the first too....wouldn't that be handy.
The Golden Compass was a testament to humanity; Christianity, atheism and science aside. To not have a trilogy is a shame. Strangely enough, there is more a sense of 'spirituality' in the relationship of human-demon and dust - that inexplicable force that makes us a part of a greater whole - call it God, call it a 'great architect' or quantum theory. To keep the sequels from being done, is a great loss to the imagination and education of our children and ourselves. There is no reason to be afraid of the ideas it is conveying...they are enlightening and ring true in an all-en"compass"ing way.
I just watched The Golden Compass and I guess I missed something cause I did not see any problem with the movie in regardes to religion. I am a Christian and enjoy the movie for the fantasy and entertainment aspects of the movie. My 13 year old daughter made a valid point that alot of people including myself did not read the book prior to seeing the movie so I did not go see it at the theaters and rented it when it came out instead. The sequels tend to make more money because more people have now seen the first one and are anxious to find out where the story will take them now. The authors beliefs should not have anything to do with the movies just because he happens to be atheist does not mean the movies reflect that. People are losing faith in the Catholic Church because of all the sex scandels that they do nothing about. A priest molest a child and they give him a slap on the wrist but yet they want to ban a movie which is none of thier buisness. They need to take care of thier own problems before they decide to get involved in something that really is none of their buisness. It will be a shame if the sequels are not made. They are only fantasy and not reality. They didn't stop production on The DiVinci Code or the sequel Angels & Demons which questions everything we have been tought about the bible. Please, stand up the the Catholic Church and make the sequels to this wonderful family film that gives flight to the imaginations of our children and to the future generations that will come to love this movie as much as my family and I do.
To the Poster who bashed the Catholic Church as Pedophile Enablers and blasted Pius the 12th for being s Hitler Supporter, please do more than push anti-Catholic hatemongering. There are more Pedophile School Teachers than priests but we don't see the whole profession attacked. As to Pius the 12th, he was the first, and for a long time only, voice in Opposition to Hitler in he 1930's. He was never Pro-Hitler. That was just a slur made up some ten years after the war ended and bought into by a Highly Anti-Catholic culture.
By the way, I am not a Catholic. I just get tired of the Lambast.
That said, the Movie did not do as well Internationally as they claim. It did better Internationally than it did int he US, but it wasn't the massive success they'd envisioned. They simply used its higher numbers across the Oceans to bolster the chances of a Sequel and hoped for redeeming the Films massive Losses.
The movie was as confusing and jumpy as the book, only worse as they let some parts out needed to even understand its context.
The Book has all the usual contradictions Militant Atheism has, from talking about God as a great evil Tyrant endlessly even while saying God doesn't exist, to attacking the notion of sin and claiming it doesn't exist whilst still attacking behaviours you find morally objectionable. I mean, all Sin is is performing a morally objectionable act, and Atheists these days find loads to complain about. DO you really think criticism of the mere word "Sin' negates the point?
I mean, its not like "His Dark Materials" are actually promoting Atheism so much as they are Attacking Christianity, and trying to Convince the Audience of Atheism by Default. ( By Atheism they really mean the ideals of the Enlightenment and Humanism, not just a lack of belief in God)
It's like visiting the WND Bookstore and buying a Novel tat tries to depict a Conflict between Christian Civilisaiton and Islam. You know form the outset that Islam won't be treated fairly and will be depicted as nothing short of evil. Same Principle applies here. All Christianity is evil and Christians are either stupid dupes enslaved to the church pr evil overlords in it for power and control, while the Atheists are noble, intelligent, and stand for reason and free will. ( Or are suppose to be...)
Its as Preachy as "Left Behind" ever was. Both are and were successful simply based on the idea behind the premise of the story, not becuase of the story itself. ( Neither were actually well written, and I say this despite Pullman winning awards. Heck some admitted he won because of the message, not his Talent. The books wee Mediocre.)
If the books had been written simply and just conveyed an Atheistic perspective, there would be far fewer narrative problems, but because Pullman wanted to attack Christianity he had to add it in and depict it in such a way as to make it evil. And this is why the New Atheist movement really bothers me. It snot like they are really promoting anything, they exist solely to attack Christianity. If Christianity disappears, so do their purpose.
An example is, after God and the Church are both destroyed din HDM, can the story really continue?
This is really just a slander piece, like a Tabloid, that exists as a Parasite on something else.
I do like some Atheist works by the way. A Similar theme to this was written by Harlan Ellison, in which God was an Alein and not really the Creator, but came off as Genuine thought experiment, not some hateful Bile.
I'm OK with 2001 ( Though I found the Novel and movie Boring) and loved Star Trek, which both present an essentially Atheistic Take on our world.
But come on!
This movie was bleak, dark, and disjointed, made no sence whatsoever, and the Charectersd were simply not very likable. The Atheists are suppose to represent a Free Spirit and Free thought, but come off as Snide, arrogant, and self Serving. They really arne't any different from the Magestariums villains. The only reason to like them more or hope they win is because you happen to be following them. Its like rooting for the Home Team even if you don't know who the players are. If the books were reversed and Followed the Magestarium and Mrs. Coulter instead, by golly it'd be no different. We'd just be expected to hate Lura and Lord Azrael.
This is what passes for high art and entertainment? Heaven help us all!
This isn't Dante folks.
( By the way I am DYSLEXIC, I know I misspelled some words.)
I agree that the books are disjointed, confusing (at times) and written in a questionable style.
I see both sides of the religion argument.
I still would REALLY like to see the rest of the books finished into movies. It's just not right to start something and not finish the job.
AUTHORS TAKE NOTE: I totally agree with the person who said it should be written into your contract that if the movie company doesn't produce the number of films required that you should be able to take the first movie and pursue another viable alternative to get the remaining movies made.
I must say in defense of the Catholics (I am not-- but I have a friend who is devout and we both discussed 'Golden Compass' and the so-called politics behind it)
It was MONEY that killed the sequel (Or so it's presumed) Consider that here in the US, when a new movie opens, we are pressed to 'Go See' the latest attraction. . .NOT because of any purported storyline or critical review. No. . .we are pressed to go see a Movie PURELY because it has made 'X' millions of dollars at the Box Office. It's gotten to the point that whatever critical souls the reviewers ever had had withered to nothing because they ONLY tell us how much Money a Movie has made in its first night-- as if THAT were the true cinematic acclaim. The 'Golden Compass' didn't make enough dough and the Producers are using the Church & Religion as a Fig Leaf for their own artistic cowardice.
I mean, really. . .if religion truly had the pervasively censorious power people say: Harry Potter would have stopped at Movie # 1. And we know how far THAT franchise has gone. I mean, Please! The Star has a Magical MARK on his Forehead! And there's enough therein sufficient to send any Midwestern Fundamentalist into a terminal fit of apoplexy. And they ARE protesting. But Potter makes Too Much MONEY. End of discussion.
Still, I am sad. I really would have like a Sequel to the Compass, just for the visual panorama. I found the movie esthetically spellbinding.
Religion, particularly the Catholic church KILLS anything that stands in it's way. It's been that way since the beginning of the church. How else could it have become the biggest business in the world with the largest land holdings ever by anyone? Did everyone know that every war in the history of human beings was started because of religion?
IT DOES NOT TAKE RELIGION TO MAKE ANYONE HONORABLE, INTELLIGENT OR INSTILL INTEGRITY! That can all be done without any religion, or any god!
The Catholic church KILLED The Golden Compass, period. There's no trying to talk around it saying it wasn't a GREAT movie, because it was & the box office standings prove that beyond ANY doubt.
How many people have come to their senses over the last 25-years & realized that ALL religion is just mythology? Back when all these big religions started people didn't understand how most things in the world worked. What we don't understnd- WE ARE AFRAID OF! So we invented god to quench our fears. Then we invented bibles to explain everything- except EVERY bible in EVERY religion has MANY, MANY things wrong about the world that have been proven wrong without any doubt. In fact, most religions admit that many things in their bible are WRONG! How can that be since god wrote the bible???
I'm not someone who speaks from only one side of the story. I was brought up 100% Catholic until I was 14-years old. At that age I started questioning my priest & nuns about the world and they did not have any decent answers for any of my questions that made ANY sense. So I turned to science and science properly answered ALL my questions. Then I found Carl Sagan on TV late one night on Cosmos and my life was changed forever. I entered the medical field thanks to science and saved many lives in my career.
Unfortunately, most of the people who still believe only in religion do not have the intellect to question otherwise.
As an adult I read the bible cover to cover TWICE & found even more things that are blatently INCORRECT. If the bible was written by man through the influence of god, then how could ANYTHING possibly be wrong??? Please don't try your lame excuses for why these things were written that way - WRONG IS WRONG, PERIOD!
The bible states that the world is FLAT, and that the earth is the center of our solar system: WRONG & WRONG! It also states that we must wear clothing made of only ONE material: there's no polyester/cotton mix clothing on Catholics, right? WRONG! And all your priests are direct descendants of Leviticus, right? WRONG! BTW- Where are dinosaurs explained in the bible? THEY ARE NOT AT ALL BECAUSE IF THEY WERE- THE BIBLE WOULD HAVE TO EXPLAIN HOW DINOSAURS LIVED MILLIONS OF YEARS BEFORE MAN! Please don't try & quote the stupid monster type statements from the bible. That's just more BS to scare followers into believing MORE. It has NOTHING to do with the truth about dinosaurs & the fact that the earth is BILLIONS of years old not thousands as quoted in the bible.
So how about getting an intellect from the Catholic church to write a 100% CORRECT bible? Oh, that's right - they are too busy chasing young boys... never mind.
The answer is?
Austin Powers both sequels grossed less then this pic. There are several other movies that had sequels that did not come close to what this picture grossed (HULK one example).
The filming of this movie was absolutely breath taking. The use of of energy in different ways and configuration of airships that are magnificent and elegant were dynamic and thought provoking. This movie was a work of art just as a painting can be loved or hated.
So why would a studio that might have goofed on their handling of worldwide distribution not make a sequel?
For the same reason as above: they are not thinking.
In the 70s a cartoon of the "Fellowship of the Ring " was released and I could not wait until the sequels followed. 30 years later Peter Jackson picked up the mantle and filmed the greatest movie trilogy of all time (except Star Wars).
We can only hope that something like this happens when all the religious politics dies down and our world is returned to a thoughtful and tolerant place once again.
This movie was amazing and my husband & I loved every moment, and still enjoy watching it on dvd. It is such a shame no sequel has been filmed. Tsk tsk to all those who played into the hands of the Catholic Church in relation to this.
I know few of the people who posted on this article will even read this, but many of you are missing the point. "Doctor" Robert DRECKard, thousands of children have not been abused by thousands of priests. You must be a very poor doctor of any kind if you don't even know how to do simple research. You must buy into a lot of propaganda. I work for a university, and the only profs who constantly like to remind other people that they are a doctor are the ones who shouldn't have that title. Zar, on the other hand, is absolutely right.
Furthermore, people, stop comparing Harry Potter to the His Dark Materials Trilogy. Harry Potter *condemns* the occult, for one, but more importantly it stresses the kinds of qualities children should appreciate in friends and themselves. The Catholic Church doesn't condemn anything due to its fantasy element. The Lord of the Rings, for example, is highly appreciated amongst many Catholic theologians. I saw The Golden Compass movie and I enjoyed it. However, I don't think I would want my children to see the movie for one simple reason: that they would like it enough to want to read the books, which ARE disturbing in content. Sexual encounters between preteens and a theme in which nearly all adults are out to harm children, except for those who live on the fringes of society? Sounds like teen to college material to me (except for pre-teen sex, which is gross) on a much simpler reading level. And, I don't want to give Philip Pullman any of my money (when I saw the film, it was $5 night at the theater). He's never written anything else of any value; he's whiny, and he complains that people don't respect his opinions, but he called the people who criticized his books morons. How is that being respectful of opinions?! For the record, I only disrespect Dr. Dreckard's opinions, because I am pretty sure he is really Philip Pullman.
Don't get me wrong, the movie's ending was terrible. But most of it was a good concept and exciting. I wish someone with a better mind than Philip Pullman had thought of it--or that it wasn't aimed at children. It's a great plot.
I thought this movie was incredible. I saw it prior to reading the books and although I can understand where Leah is coming from, the fact is that hardly a pre-teen/early teen in their right mind would be able to get through the first chapter let alone read the series. In regards to the Church..well why don't we all gather round and have a book burning!..what is this world coming too? Idiocracy at its finest.
I have to say that being in the entertainment field myself, I have to agree that in the end it is about the bottom line. Too much money went into the production of this movie without yielding a large enough profit margin. This has happened many times in the past but it's more noticeable now because this was meant to be a trilogy and it left some viewers waiting. I realize this is a fantasy film, personally one of my favorite genres and inevitably people get very caught up in fantasy films, in some extremes going to conventions, so it's not a surprise that fans are so passionate. The church, specifically the Vatican is seen as a rule enforcer. It's only natural to try to buck the system and challenge authority, that's nothing new. Keep in mind there is a ying and yang to everything in an attempt for balance. Those of you fighting religion in your posts are fighting as hard as they are...what makes you different? Everyone is stating their beliefs here. People are using this as a forum to vent about having beliefs forced on them but in the end it is just a movie meant for enjoyment and entertainment. Harry Potter was rebelled very highly against by the church and is still popular. It is about the bottom line here people.
Ok, how ridiculous is it that leaders of churches, not just Catholics, arranged for the boycotting of this movie? And in case some of you want to call that Catholic bashing, I read the interview one of the catholic leaders gave and how he was "proud that he had succeeded in the boycott". In my opinion, movies are just that: movies, fiction that might have similarities to the real world, but in truth are the imaginings of writers. I don't see people boycotting movies like "Saw" or any other slasher, horror movies that come out every day. It was nice to find a movie that featured something different from what we see on TV all the time. It makes me sad and frustrated that people can't see that we need a place to escape from the trials of everyday life. I enjoy fantasy movies because they are just that. I get to visit new worlds and entertain different thoughts, but when I leave the theater, I don't find myself changed from what I have watched. After watching this movie and reading the series, I don't suddenly want to be an atheist, forsake God and all I have been taught. I was raised in the Christian church and having done that, I know that there has to be more to life that pure religion. I read the Bible and I worship with God, but I also enjoy reading books and watching movies that might not seem to be the most holy. I hope that New Line changes their minds and makes the rest of the trilogy.
I thought the movie version of The Golden Compass was FANTASTIC! We have watched the movie over and over again -- if any film makers are reading this -- PLEASE MAKE THE SEQUEL!!!
If the The Golden Compass is so bad as they say the why has it been on tv so much in the past year. the studos are geting enough play time and money for playing it. I think we all need to stand up and tell the studos that we want the rest of them
I thought the movie was really good. I own it. You have to watch it a few times to appreciate its message. Please do a sequel.
I loved the first movie! So what if he "bashes on the church every chance he gets." The churches bash on people who do things as silly as get a divorce. I was extreamly disapointed to find out that there wasnt going to be a sequel. The movie was fantastic for me and my daughters. After we watched it they didnt ask me if churches were bad they talked about how cool it would be if an animal was their best friend and followed them everywhere, the symbolism went right over thier heads. These movies are amazing and they should finish the trilogy.
I LOVED this movie and I'm Cathloic. I don't get it. I really think people should be able to draw a very bold line between fantasy and reality.
This was a great movie, and I was hoping that there would be sequels.
Sometimes religions go too far and to supress ANY form of speach IMHO is an outrage.
If the church had nothing to do with the "golden Compass" franchise, then explain the "lion... Wardrobe" series. If ever there was big screen stinker it was that and it lead to an equally smelly sequel with an equally overt Christian symbology.
"SF/Fantasy books rarely translate into decent movies" What? A little dose of reality wouldn't hurt here. The movie was very good and I would like to see the rest of it. I liked it more than some of the Potter films and think it's as good as Narnia. It's possible that accountants or the church are blocking the way but I'd sure like to see the rest of the story.
The movie "The Golden Compass" was about the right of everyone to use their free will. This is a God give right. You know, the person religion is suppose to be about. I agree that Harry Potter is more harmful to our young children than the Golden Compass. That is why responsible parents will keep their young children away from both these francises. I liked both movies and now want to read only the Golden Compass since there won't be another movie. This unfair treatment of this movie is just like the economical climate of our countries. Those that have are keeping those that have not from getting what they have. In this case, the movie market. I think there are a lot of reasons why this movie was not made. But none of them good enough to keep someone from expressing their free will.
Thia ia why there is seperation between church and state. It isn't up to the church to decide whats good for our children and whats not. Considder the situation that the catholic church can't keep there Preists in check when it comes to molesting children, so I guess thats okay long as it doesn't corupt the mind of a child and keep them away from the church. This story is about freedom of choice, not about book burning that went out centuries ago. The last time I saw remarks like this was long ago and it was on a caption I could not read because it was in German. So before the churches decide whats best for the children, maybe the church should see whats best for the church and keep there molesters out of the equasion. For anyone who didn't get the movie theGolden Compess, iuse your imagination and if you think Harry Potter was a cult against the church, please explain to me why the celebrate Christmas and Halloween.
There was nothing wrong with any of the Harry Potter movies which depicted against good and evil. These kinds of things happen every day. Look at whats been going on in the middle east. What sort of examples are we setting for our childten and the young people in the middle east when they are fighting for it and we are losing ours. Our first amendment right is being taken away. I think both the Golden Compass and Harry Potter movies showed imagintion and creativity in which showed freedom of expression. Interpate what want in any of these movies, what I see is a wonderful mind at work.
I am Catholic, born and raised, and watched Golden Compass. I thought it was a terrific movie and don't understand why there are no sequels being done. If you don't want your children to watch the movie(s), don't take them; you don't have the right to keep other people from seeing what they want to see. IT'S A FANTASY FOR GOD'S SAKE! The Catholic church lost any credibility when they started moving pedophiles from church to church so they could destroy other children's lives. I have a personal relationship with God and don't need ANY church to tell me the difference between right and wrong, God is the only judge and it seems the Catholic church has decided that they are now more believable than God's laws. Clean up your own house before you tell others how to live.
I was first disgusted by the fact that The Golden Compass did not include more anti-dogma content. That is what these books are about: questioning authority and discovering logic at a young age. I am sad that there will not be any sequels in the near future but I am grateful that if there are to be more movies that they most likely will not be done by the New Line morons.
The movie was excellent. I was looking forward to a sequel. Almost all movies have a hidden meaning if you look for it. Why aren't other movies badgered into not being filmed? The Disney movies are not nearly as innocent as they seem, nor is Harry Potter. And yet, Harry Potter continues to have sequels filmed and Disney continues to be filmed. Some of their hidden meanings are much worse than those in the "Golden Compass." So, why are we allowing ourselves to be bullied by the Catholic Church? Perhaps we should provide them with some anti-bullying literature? Just my thoughts....
Those of you who saw Golden Compass, and regarded it as patchy, are right. However, you are missing why it was so. According to the director, the studio cut around 30 minutes of the film and suggested that it was partly due to pressure from "the right." I hope to see a sequel that isn't butchered, but if you want to protect your children from anti-Catholic ideas (or logic, depending on your perspective), then don't bring them.
The main theme of the film was cutting children off from their sense of wonder and exploration, curiosity, as a means to state domination of the population and the permanent death of freedom. The books are not the issue in this discussion; whether they gradually draw a reader to greater sympathy for atheism is a matter for literary critics and culture warriors. The Catholic Church in this instance was an agent of the tyrannical state in attacking the film, regardless whether it was looking out for its own interest in protecting the possibility filmgoers would be drawn to the books. But, since we are becoming less and less a literate culture, that is a dim possibility, and the benefit of cancelling the sequels goes mainly to the encroaching state.
the blue spirit is a fearsome one - a lover of freedom and creativity, pure sentiment (or the sappy truth) and beautiful movies the Golden Compass - I think the members of Catholic Church (which acted much like the magesterium) was just mad because they read the book and saw in it what their hearts would not let them see - that their church was and has been dead since the death of the prophets. A dead thing since it has no real doctrine from a living person who professes to know what god commands - that in the past has had induviduals (by it's ungodly organization) kill people for no good reason and for their agency and persecuted those who have their own feelings for not being the same!! and such has created hatred in the hearts of many like probably this AUTHOR!! SOrt of like the bronte sisters ( well - in emily anyway - I'll get to charlotte) and the writer of the golden compass. it had a captivating adventure theme - good music and beautiful scenery - artisty is made up from that - and that artistry (combined with tone - a pure tone that made the movie exciting and made even me - at my young age - enthralled to the idea of looking for Truth and denying anything that is not ot that form. Not to believe just cause' somone I else did - or to do because someone else says - but because it TO ME - is the TRUTH!! oh! I loved it - so sad they were afraid of it and shut it down - what cowardice! and such hypocrisy on behalf of all involved - back to the bronte sisters - I feel that Emily saw from her own personal experience ( and from world history too) but more importantly saw how injustice and swaving over truth for a lie was valued in her society - how religions that were dead in spirit or in principle would be used as an excuse for cruelty or injustice in her life (like Jane Eyre saw) and was angry in her writing - but on a side note the other bronte sistere Charlotte did / pulled (what like to call) a "helen burns" - she recieved the whip knowing that there was nothing to be done (AT THAT TIME and in such a day and age of poverty and ignorance) so she submitted to the smiters outwardly - but in her heart had "a secret treasure" a knowledge of truth that noone could ever take away from her - it intrigued such pessimistic characters as Mr. Rochester even. WE have so much today in terms of knowledge - At least in most countries and even poorer (third world) areas - we have excessive wealth and knowledge readily at our fingers - accessible internet for crying out loud with answers everywhere and books! and - we have extreme luxuries and convienences and excessive ways to obtain opportunity and dreams and FOOOD! but we are so feeding into pessimism! it is destroying us as a people as a world!! But anyway - here's the truth (however this time it's not sappy) THIS MOVIE SHOULD HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFUL. ha! especially since - as most posted comments intimated - it would go over the top of anyone not looking for insincerity and truth or just plain fantastic fantasy and adventure. It was good and I found it's tone (which - to my way of thinking is what makes a movie for a kid - that and the lovely artistry combined with redeeming qualities like TRUTH and courage - so little valued today..) was the reason kid's would have liked and loved this movie - and it would have been bigger than Harry Potter - maybe even stolen the thunder of Harry Potter which as most people agree (for one reason or another) was horribly dark - not the books ONCE AGAIN - they were wonderful and full clever witty dialogue, suspense and intruige and an overal good TONE AND PURPOSE. it was more about relationships than anthing else - but the movie didn't even try - they got 3 directors - in succession- each idiots who (one of which anyway) had not even read the book! They in turn destroyed the story - and the book's reputation (THE STORY BEING THE PURE THING!!) and each one couldn't get it right!! they didn't know and LOVE the story - or get absorbed in the characters - like a KID DOES when we all read it - we who like the book/ story - it was with the characters - you could tell that john williams really read the book and appreciated it's qualities which he expresses so well in the movie - it's just - that .... well those qualities weren't MILKED for all their worth! they should have USED the music he created oh it was so wasted! so now everytime I hear it I am so sad....!!
I loved the movie. The visuals and the world created were fantastic, I thought. It was adventurous, suspenseful, and had great fighting scenes. Despite the content of the books, the film merely presented the idea that it is healthy that we should be allowed to question things. It's more about freedom and preserving our humanity (engineered to explore) while outside forces try to make slaves of us (thus, truly killing our naturally inquisitive spirits). Despite religion (Atheist, Christian, Catholic or otherwise) we reserved the right to think and believe what we like. I also agree with the above comment about Happy Feet being a more subversive film than this quality series I wish they would resume. It truly does fair better than what has been adapted and made available to the movie going public in recent years.
Yes the movie wasn't great, but it did make money. Now, let's look at some other movie series that are not to good, like the twilight saga. Those movies are pretty bad, theatrically speaking, but they have made money. So what's the problem with a sequel?
Personally, there's more to this problem. If you want to make a good film that is better to watch, get the director of "pan's labyrinth" or peter jackson to direct the film and I will guarantee that it will be a good movie.
This is an easy solution that, I am certain, the top hollywood brass has thought of. So the question is, yet again, what's the problem?
Who knows?
I'm fairly certain the Catholic Church had a rather large part in The Golden Compass's failure. Keep in mind that as long as critics are tied in any way to Catholic Church, the Church can have a little influence over the review process.
The difference between Narnia and The Golden Compass would be that Narnia was Christian literature. While both might not have done well with its first debut, Fox, which happens to have some Christian influence, picked it up. Now I'm not saying it's all the Christians' fault; The Golden Compass didn't exactly live up to its expectations and was pitched at all the wrong audiences, but you have to give the Church a little more credit for derailing this series.
I did not see atheists boycotting Narnia. But I see Christians boycotting The Golden Compass. I'm sorely disappointed.
P.S. Harry Potter was more successful because of its larger fan-base and did not antagonize a Church. The Golden Compass did, and that's what riled up the Catholics.
I also want to add that a Narnia'd film is somewhat difficult to watch (meaning what should have been PG-13 has been horribly toned down to PG). I really did enjoy the books and would love to see the entire series get made in the future. One day, when religious people would stop taking things so seriously we could all start again with another Golden Compass (even now, the actress is too old for any sequels), and this time, much grittier and realistic as the books were.
I thought the Magasterium was based on the Chinese goverment or other communist goverment...
Although I feel that if Christians had anything with stopping the sequels, that they shouldn't have becaus if you didn't want your kids watching them then you simply shouldn't have let them. Some people, such as I, (I'm 13 although don't discount my view for that) would have loved to see the sequels, and now I have learned that there are sequels I am looking for the books.
(BTW I believe there is a God although I do not belong to any faith.)
I say make the sequels and let the people decite what to watch. This is still Amerika, right? Land of the free.
Just remember what's reality and what's fiction. Sometimes reality can be more shocking than fiction. Nobody is trying to change someones beliefe, if people are strong in their faith nothing should effect them.
How about redoing the first one in 3D it might gross more money for the sequels.
Jesus said "Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. For I have come to turn " 'a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law - man's enemies will be the members of his own household." Matt 10:34-36


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Peripheral artery disease (PAD) affects about 8 million Americans. It is estimated that 1 in 3 diabetics over the age of 50 are suffering from this condition. If left untreated, PAD can lead to severe damage to the limbs and organs. Dr. Kirskey answers your questions about PAD, diagnostic testing and treatments.
Cleveland_Clinic_Host: Welcome to our "Peripheral Artery Disease Interventions and Surgery" online health chat with vascular surgeon Dr. Levester Kirksey. He will be answering a variety of questions on the topic. We are very excited to have them here today! Let's begin with the questions.
char98: I have been told that the valves in my vein in my right leg are shot. Can they be replaced? Can you replace a vein?
Dr__Kirksey: There are two types of veins in the lower extremity - superficial and deep. The treatments that are available depend on which system is affected. A vascular specialist can perform an ultrasound test to determine which system is affected and which treatment is appropriate, including valve replacement.
gatorfrog: I was in a store and all of a sudden I noticed (felt) something on my leg. It turned out to be blood (allot of it) coming down my leg from the varicose veins in the back portion of my upper thigh. We got it stopped and it hasn't happened since but should I be concerned and should I have it checked out? Thank you!
Dr__Kirksey: Yes. It is likely to reoccur. If it does, immediately sit down and elevate your leg and apply pressure. You should be evaluated for CVI, which may be easily treated with minimally invasive therapies.
gatorfrog: I just wanted to thank you for your answers to my questions. They were very helpful and I can take them to my doctor appointments this week. Thank you!
Dr__Kirksey: You are welcome.
Lola: Why are varicose veins so much more common in women? Are they related to heart disease?
Dr__Kirksey: Varicose veins are more common in women for multiple reasons including the hormonal changes that women experience monthly and during reproductive years; hormonal and anatomic changes that occur in child bearing and pregnancy. There also seems to be a poorly defined genetic predisposition in women of certain families. Varicose veins and heart disease have no clear relationship.
RT: What is the difference between PVD and PAD? What are the causes?
Dr__Kirksey: PAD or peripheral arterial disease refers to blockages in the arteries outside the heart. PVD or peripheral vascular disease refers to disease within the arteries or veins in the body. The causes include high cholesterol, diabetes, hypertension, smoking and genetic predisposition.
Kimber: If you have PAD, does that increase your likelihood of having other arterial problems and vice-versa?
Dr__Kirksey: Yes PAD or blockage of the blood vessels outside of the heart is a systemic process. Fortunately identification of PAD often allows us to identify arterial blockages in other systems and aggressively treat them with either medications or interventions which prevent the complications of the disease.
Dr__Kirksey: The need for medical or surgical treatment is dictated by the severity of symptoms and the risk factors for developing complications which include limb loss; stroke or heart attack. Your vascular specialist will determine which treatment is appropriate for your disease process.
mconiglio: What are you doing at Cleveland Clinic to help patients seek treatment for PAD?
Dr__Kirksey: Educational forums like this assist patients in acquiring the knowledge to take action for their disease process. Improving the availability of diagnostic testing through our health care system with same day appointments available throughout the region makes seeking treatment much more convenient.
Gatorfrog5: I have all the symptoms of PAD but I also have peripheral neuropathy. Lately, the achiness and tingling have gotten worse in my ankles and feet. When I saw my neurologist and told him, he just said that my peripheral neuropathy was probably worse. When he did the reflex text on my knees, my legs didn't even move, nor did my ankles. Do you think I should be tested for PAD? Thank you!
Dr__Kirksey: Yes. everyone with risk factors for PAD and symptoms should be tested. The screening test is simple and painless referred to as ankle brachial index.
JanieG: Is dropped foot caused by PAD and is there any treatment for this condition?
Dr__Kirksey: Dropped foot may be a symptom for PAD however in general; dropped foot suggests an underlying neurologic disorder. A simple screening test, ankle brachial index, can identify any underlying PAD.
F45687: What are the symptoms of PAD, what should be look out for?
Dr__Kirksey: Symptoms of peripheral arterial disease range from pain in the muscles with exertion; discoloration of the feet and toes; ulcer formation on the toes. If you have risk factors for peripheral artery disease a simple test is the ankle brachial index which can be performed by your primary care physician or a vascular specialist.
Paul49K: What exactly is Intermittent Claudication?
Dr__Kirksey: Intermittent claudication usually manifests as cramping in the muscles of the hip, calf or thigh with exertion. It is a manifestation of peripheral arterial disease and can be significantly lifestyle limiting. Diagnostic tests like the ankle brachial index can identify and measure the severity of peripheral arterial disease which presents as claudication.
FrankM552: My tests results came back and showed that I have a narrowed femoral artery. I am meeting with my doc this week to talk about stents vs. surgery bypass. How do they make the choice of bypass vs. stent? what is the recovery time? What is the length of time these work?
Dr__Kirksey: The choice of the appropriate therapy is dictated by the type of blockage and features including the length and severity of the narrowing. Additionally, patient factors and ability to tolerate an operation determines whether angioplasty or bypass is appropriate. After diagnostic tests are performed, a vascular specialist will discuss which option is appropriate for you.
stitchesandink: I have peripheral Artery Disease...diagnosed about 18 years ago. I have had a bk amputation of right leg due to no circulation to foot. I now have problems with my left leg....non-healing ulcer on big toe for about 2 years now. I had an angiogram done about 18 months ago & doctor couldn't open the blockage. It is in my ankle area. Is there another way to open a blockage?
Dr__Kirksey: Technology to treat vascular blockages improved rapidly and so I would suggest another evaluation to see if these blockages can either be opened with minimally invasive treatments or bypassed with surgery. This can potentially save your limb. See your vascular specialist immediately. I would be happy to see you at Cleveland Clinic for a second opinion consultation.
LAJoe28: My dad had a couple toes amputated. He is a Type 1 diabetic. His doctor seems to think that this did not take care of everything. They are waiting to see how he does but if he does not do better, he may lose his foot. Can you talk about vascular surgery to improve circulation to his feet so he does not need another amputation?
Dr__Kirksey: Patients at risk for limb loss need aggressive management to prevent further amputation. The evaluation begins with diagnostic studies to determine what blood vessels are involved. Options for treatment include minimally invasive therapies like angioplasty and stenting or arterial bypass and other circumstances. The key is early intervention.
Cleveland_Clinic_Host: Dr. Kirksey, we know you have an interest in treating patients for peripheral arterial disease, especially in advanced limb threatening disorders. How has the treatment changed over the last few years?
Dr__Kirksey: Over the last decade we have seen a significant improvement in our ability to treat vascular disease both with medications and with procedural interventions. We now have very good minimally invasive procedures which provide immediate relief to patients; provide durable results and allow patients to resume their normal activities immediately.
RachelK: My dad has had terrible vascular disease; he has had both carotid surgery and a left leg below the knee amputation. He is diabetic. My mom has high blood pressure and high cholesterol. She has had a couple stents in her heart. I am very worried. I am 28 years old and diabetic. I eat right and exercise but what else can I do? What tests should I have to make sure everything is ok?
Dr__Kirksey: The most important factor is controlling your diabetes which is a major risk factor for heart attack, stroke and limb loss. Significant advances have been made in the diagnostic genetic testing, which can guide your vascular specialist in preventing vascular disease from progressing. I recommend that you see a vascular specialist for genetic testing.
nutzy: I had an arteriography 10 years ago; It was ok but I'm worry because I have valvular and cardiac rhythm problems .Do you recommend to repeat it after 10 years?
Dr__Kirksey: The need to repeat additional diagnostic studies would be dictated by whether the symptoms that the initial study was performed for have recurred. Many studies have potential risks associated and we are careful to evaluate the need for diagnostic evaluations. Check with your vascular specialist.
mconiglio: Does Cleveland Clinic have a peripheral vascular screening (self pay) program? If yes, what tests are included and how much does it cost?
Dr__Kirksey: For people who have risk factors and symptoms suggested above for PAD, insurance usually covers the indicated testing. I encourage you to seek out the appropriate screening test because early intervention and management is important.
mconiglio: could you explain how genetic testing for vascular disease is done and what would be done with the genetic test results?
Dr__Kirksey: Genetic testing is performed through blood work evaluation. The testing can identify if risk factors like high cholesterol needs to be treated more aggressively. In some patients the cholesterol may be normal on regular cholesterol panel; however genetic testing will identify high risk factors.
meed2k: Is there an increase in heart attack with PAD?
Dr__Kirksey: The risk of heart attack in a patient with PAD is twice the normal risk for an unaffected patient. PAD represents an opportunity to identify silent heart disease and also to prevent stroke. All patients with PAD should be evaluated for heart disease and stroke risk factors.
kigue: What are screening programs, and what does that entail? What should I look for? Are they any good – it seems like a good deal to get screened – but how accurate are the tests?
Dr__Kirksey: In general screening programs will commonly include an ankle brachial index to identify peripheral artery disease, a carotid ultrasound to identify carotid stenosis, a risk factor for stroke and some may include ultrasound screening for abdominal aneurysm. The accuracy of the test is a function of the technicians and interpreting clinicians' skill.
juliap: is there a correlation between PAD and hypercholesteremia?
Dr__Kirksey: Yes. Hypercholesterolemia is a significant risk factor for the development of peripheral arterial disease. Early identification of high cholesterol and aggressive reduction of high cholesterol can reduce the risk of peripheral arterial disease and its associated complications.
wednesday: is there a website with info about exiting treatments/preventative measures that are available?
Dr__Kirksey: Our website www.my.clevelandclinic.org/heart has information as well as the Vascular Disease Foundation - www.vdf.org
Ann: is it possible to have superficial CVI without the symptom of varicose veins but having other symptoms?
Dr__Kirksey: Yes CVI can be asymptomatic or symptom-less. Or it may be accompanied by leg pain, fatigue with standing or varicose veins.
Barb: My friend is suffering from CVI. She is on Coumadin for thinning her blood. She is in her late 30's. She keeps getting her period because of the blood thinner and usually has it for about 21 out of 30 days. She is in severe pain. Her hematologist says she can only take Tylenol OTC. Her gynecologist says she cannot take hormones to regulate her period because they interfere with the Coumadin. She is crying almost all the time because of her pain and her hormones. I feel her doctors are giving her the run around. Should she seek another opinion or are there other treatments or at least pain meds she can take to relieve her of the stress? She called me everyday this weekend, crying and not knowing what to do. She is trying to finish her MA and this is all making it more stressful. She exercise and keeps her weight down; she takes hot baths to relax her but she cannot sleep through the night because of either pain or stress. I am concerned for her mental health. What do you suggest? We live in Houston with one of the largest medical centers in the world and I suggested new doctors. Should she see a vein specialist as compared to a hematologist? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Dr__Kirksey: The treatments for chronic venous insufficiency CVI - include laser or radiofrequency ablation of the abnormal vein. In general anticoagulation including blood thinners is not a treatment for CVI. Instead they may treat some of the problems that have led to the CVI. She should see a vein specialist.
kk247: I have noticed just last week that my veins on my arms have become more prominent and if I am sitting at my computer for very long my hand becomes cold and tingling. Is something going on with the circulation in my arms? When I put my hands down after some point, they become warmer with time.
Dr__Kirksey: Your symptoms may suggest some type of exertion related venous stenosis or venous narrowing, like thoracic outlet syndrome. The diagnostic tests are quite simple as is the treatment. You should see a vascular specialist.
Barb_S: My daughter was in a car accident last year. She began experiencing tingling pain and numbing in her right arm. Her doctor said that she could possibly be having thoracic outlet syndrome and that she will be undergoing tests. I want to make sure she has the right tests to diagnose this and also can you talk about the right treatment for thoracic outlet syndrome?
Dr__Kirksey: Appropriate diagnostic tests include CT, MRI and EMG. The appropriate treatment depends upon precise excision or removal of the structure causing the obstruction which may be cartilage or bone.
Charlotte_C: I want to know if the atherectomy can be done on the carotid arteries, as I have found out through testing that I have the carotids of an 86 year old and I am 65. What can be done for this?
Dr__Kirksey: Atherectomy is not performed in the carotid blood vessels. The minimally invasive method of treating the carotid vessels is angioplasty and stenting. This has shown results comparable to the gold standard of carotid endarterectomy. Ask your vascular specialist is best for your carotid problems.
Cleveland_Clinic_Host: Any other words of wisdom that you would like to offer?
Dr__Kirksey: In my experience the largest challenge for us as clinicians is identifying vascular disease early in the process. When vascular disease is identified early, medical options can significantly improve outcomes over time. As vascular disease advances in severity medical options are less likely to be completely sufficient. Fortunately our ability to diagnoses vascular disease with minimally invasive painless tests is very good at this point. Our challenge is to increase awareness about the signs and symptoms of vascular disease so that patients are empowered to seek treatment.
Newbiy: My husband has serious blood clots in his legs what are some things I could do to help him feel some what better?
Dr__Kirksey: The symptoms of lower extremity venous clots can vary from generalized leg swelling to leg pain and even ulceration. Various modalities like compression stockings of medical grade and compression pumps can significantly reduce patients' symptoms and improve quality of life. I would encourage you to visit a vascular specialist who will determine the most appropriate treatment for your husband.
Meril67: My father is 65 years old and had a test last week that said he has severe aorta atherosclerosis. What do they do for that? Does he need a specialist?
Dr__Kirksey: Yes he does need a specialist. Severe aortic atherosclerosis can significantly diminish ones quality of life and lead to complications such as limb loss if it is not treated. Treatments range from minimally invasive options which allow one to resume their normal activities immediately to other treatments like arterial bypass. A vascular specialist can evaluate your father to determine what treatment is appropriate for his disease.
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Wow March has flown by! Before I knew it it was time to frantically start typing up my round-up for Sweet New Zealand... where have all those weeks gone? It seems I am not alone in feeling a little pressed for time this month, but thankfully everyone still managed to find the time to bake and we had a record turn out with 19 entries from around New Zealand, with one all the way from London!
This month the entries were so varied and beautiful, from coconut creme with passionfruit, peanut butter cookies and Russian fudge, to video tutorials on making homemade royal icing flowers and a recipe for homemade Easter Eggs! Thanks to all those who joined in, I've had a great time visiting all your blogs. I'll now pass you over to Frances from Bake Club, who will be our host for next months Sweet New Zealand event. Enjoy!
First up the master mind behind Sweet New Zealand Alessandra Zecchini shared a dish she named Ugly But Vegan, her version of a gluten & dairy-free sweet made in Japan called Wagashi.
Lucy from The KitchenMaid came up with a great way to use up the last drop of red wine in the bottle, making Mulled Plums. Awesome!
This month I invited an old school buddy, Haidee from Vanilla Wings to join in with us. She gladly shared her winning recipe for Russian Fudge.
Melissa, half of the duo behind the blog Baking Makes Things Better shared a recipe for Gluten-free Chocolate Chip & Peanut Butter Cookies that are whipped up in seconds, using pantry staples and only 5 ingredients. Nut butter cookies are beautiful!
Alessandra Zecchini shared again, this time with a lovely video from her Only Recipes Blog showing us How to make easy Royal Icing Flowers.
Bridget from After Taste has been busy making Rhubarb and Apple Crumble. One of my favourite desserts. I only wish the hubby liked it as much as me, mind you... more for the kids and I when I do make it!
Frances from Bake Club shared a beautiful recipe for Chocolate Fudge Sandwiches which have been claimed to taste better than Tim Tams!
Jemma from Time For a Little Something made Home-made Easter Eggs! A great little project if you have the time before Easter...
Arfi from HomeMadeS made Gluten-free Chocolate Truffle Mud Cake where she hid actual chocolate truffles in a glorious rich chocolate cake! Talk about decadent!
Sue from Couscous & Consciousness shared Little Blood Orange Cakes which look as good as they sound!
She also shared another of her recipes from her Cookbook Sundays event, Banana, Chocolate & Macadamia muffins inspired by a recipe from one of my favourite books.
Vanessa, half of the duo from Food Opera made easy Fig and Honey tarts as a way to use up fresh figs from her neighbours tree!
Amy from On the Monkey Trail introduced herself this month and then kindly shared a recipe for Gluten-free Blackberry, Blueberry & Strawberry 'Purple' cupcakes.
Vanille from At Down Under mesmerised me with her photos of Coconut Crème & Passionfruit. Simple, elegant, gluten & dairy-free. Perfect.
Mairi from Toast had great success making Hot Cross Buns this year and made me wish I had more time to trial making a gluten-free version! Maybe next year...
Allison from Pease Pudding shared her Chocolate Mocha Brownies recipe which would be easy to convert to gluten-free too! Simply use 1 cup of almond meal (ground almonds) in place of the flour.
Genie from Bunny. Eats. Design shared Cornbread French Toast after experimenting with cornbread for the first time. What a great idea!
At the very last second Charlotte, a kiwi living in London who writes the gorgeous Lovely Food Blog, shared a recipe for Lemon Honey Cake, made using spelt and einkorn flour and a NZ honey she came across a very long way from home!
And just in the nick of time, the lovely Shirleen from Sugar & Spice and All Things Nice shared the perfect autumnal cake... Dark Chocolate + Pear cake. One of my all-time favourite combos.
And lastly, a few sweet treats from my kitchen this month...
~Gluten-free buckwheat, apple and ginger muffins
~Dairy-free mango and coconut ice cream
~Mango and lime curd
Xx ~Emm
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Another wonderful end to a sweet month! And a couple of new kiwi food bloggers (new to me) to check out as well. Thanks for hosting Emma. x :)ReplyDelete
...now needing to think of something sweet to contribute for April...Replies
You're welcome, it's been great coming across new blogs :-)Delete
What a great wee round up Emma! Looking forward to tasting some new recipes.ReplyDelete
Wonderful! New blogs to visit and all the recipes look so yummy... I am glad that I filled myself with dessert before reading this or I would be licking the screen!ReplyDelete
Thank you so much for hosting Emma, I hope that you had fun!
You're welcome Alessandra, it's been fun and such a nice way of introducing my readers to an great bunch of NZ bloggers!Delete
- AnonymousMarch 30, 2012 at 4:50 PM
Well done Emm and thanks for hosting, odd to visit those I have missed. Alli@peasepuddingReplyDeleteReplies
There were a few newbie's for me too ;-) And what's funnier is after I wrote-up this post Charlotte from The Lovely Blog emailed me and reminded me that we had in fact 'met' way back in my first few months of blogging when she had just arrived in London and she featured my blog on another of her blogs! Small world.Delete
A great round up Emma...so much sweet inspiration!ReplyDelete
Lots of lovelies indeed!ReplyDelete
Love love love the cooking community :)ReplyDelete
These recipes are definitely worth a try. Thanks for all of this.
Wow - I'm in awe of all the wonderful sweetness you've been spreading this month. I'm ashamed to have not got myself organised to do this. Mental note to must try harder!ReplyDelete
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The Conference of the Contracting Parties to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands established the Ramsar Small Grants Fund (SGF) in 1990 in order to provide assistance for wetland conservation and wise use in developing countries and countries with economies in transition. The wise use concept has been defined as "the sustainable utilization of wetlands for the benefit of humankind and compatible with the maintenance of the natural properties of the ecosystem". The SGF Operational Guidelines put emphasis upon the implementation of the Ramsar Strategic Plan, and thus the objective(s) of project proposals should relate to the general and operational objectives of the Strategic Plan. In addition, under the Fund, emergency assistance can be provided to Ramsar Sites which have suffered damage or are in imminent danger of damage. Countries which have signaled their intention to join the Convention may apply for preparatory assistance to support activities necessary for the designation of the first site to be included in the List of Wetlands of International Importance.
2008 Allocations
In the 2008 cycle of project proposals, a total of 23 completed proposals were evaluated by Ramsar staff and presented to the Standing Committee at SC38 in October 2008, with the Secretariat's recommendations. From the funds available, a total of eight project proposals were approved for funding in this year's cycle, for a total of 286,207 Swiss francs.
Voluntary contributions to the Small Grants Fund in the 2008 cycle have been made by Hungary, Korea, Japan, Italy and Austria.
Inventory, designation and management of a new Ramsar site. Cape Verde is keen to add to its already designated 3 sites. This project proposes to carry out surveys on the wetlands of Maio Island focusing on Salina Porto Ingles. The threats facing this and other wetlands in Cape Verde come from increasing pressure from mass-tourism and changing land use driven by agriculture. The project proposes the use of Salina Porto Ingles as a case study for: biodiversity assessment; setting up a monitoring network; developing a plan for sustainable resource use involving the local community and authorities and continued work of an already existing project to develop a comprehensive wetland-conservation project. The project was approved for an amount of CHF 37,119.
Site designation and public awareness. The project aims to raise awareness of values and threats to wetlands, to survey the site according to the needs of the Ramsar Information Sheet and bring together various stakeholders for consultation for site designation. This site is one of the important clusters of lakes of the country. The project was approved for an amount of CHF 27,015.
Implementing a management plan and stakeholders awareness. In 2003 Turkey adopted the National Wetland Strategy and with that also the management plans for six Ramsar Sites. It has been experienced that, for effective site management, it is necessary to involve local communities through a participatory process. The project aim will be to use Kizilimark Delta Ramsar Site as a pilot site to implement its recently finalized management plan through local monitoring and local management system. At the same time, leaflets and posters on the wise use of wetlands and Turkish Ramsar Sites will be produced for raising environmental awareness amongst stakeholders and communities. The project was approved for an amount of CHF 40,000.
Management plan, participatory approach and conservation in a Ramsar site. The project will developa management plan to maintain the ecological character of Ramsar Site Bahía Lomas, through participative management, in order to identify, coordinate and implement necessary actions and strategies for the protection and conservation of this site. The project was approved for an amount of CHF 34,566.
Development of management plans, ecotourism. Cameroon aims to put in place a management plan for its 3 designated Ramsar sites as well as other newly identified wetlands that are rich in biodiversity, support a multitude of people and industries. The degradation of these wetlands is due to anthropogenic actions and climate change. The purpose of this project is to: put into action the Ramsar Strategic Plan of 2009-2014; ensure participation and coordination of activities in wetlands at the local and national level; develop ecotourism and increase the surface area of designated wetlands in Cameroon. The project was approved for an amount of CHF 34,000.
Site designation and participative management plan. The project aims to designate a second Ramsar Site in Marshall Islands using a participatory approach with all the stakeholders and the baseline inventory biodiversity of atoll's wetlands. It also plans to develop a management plan for the site. The project was approved for an amount of CHF 37,900.
CEPA and site designation. The project aims at publishing booklet, poster, leaflet, etc to disseminate Ramsar Convention messages among local communities and to promote wetland wise use. The objective is also to design a website describing tools, activities and projects relevant to Sundarban wetlands and to update information to promote the site designation. The project was approved for an amount of CHF 37,969.
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The Tracy Aviary is showing off its newly opened Owl Forest exhibit, home to some of North America's coolest birds.
The new exhibit (which opened over Memorial Day weekend) boasts six species of owls - such as the short-eared owl (pictured) - in a habitat of 112 native conifers. It's a beautiful exhibit, and will be a cool shady refuge when the summer sun gets too hot.
The exhibit is part of the aviary's major upgrade and renovation, paid for by a $19.6 million bond that Salt Lake County voters approved in 2008.
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QUAKERTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A nearly century-old theater and movie house in suburban Philadelphia is being reborn as a craft beer pub and restaurant.
The (Doylestown) Intelligencer (http://bit.ly/1jy3zIB ) reports that a local developer is revamping Quakertown's Palace Theater into the Quakertown Brewing Co.
Co-owner Alicia DeMarco says the restaurant will offer beer brewed on the premises along with pub fare from local farms.
The Palace Theater was built in 1922 and hosted vaudeville shows and later silent movies followed by talkies. It became an appliance store in the 1970s but has been vacant for the past few years.
As part of the new brewery, silent films will be projected onto a 20-foot back wall.
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While Cessna Aircraft is closing its Toledo, Ohio Citation service center at the end of next month, the company celebrated the opening of its new Mesa Citation service center at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport last week. The new center replaces the company's former Long Beach service center in Southern California, which was half the size and had one-tenth the ramp space and no room for expansion. The new Mesa center includes 62,400 sq ft of hangar space along with about 39,000 sq ft of office and backshop space on 12 acres, including a 124,800-sq-ft ramp. Cessna's leasehold at the airport allows for later expansion. More than 65 percent of the Long Beach employees relocated to Mesa, which employs more than 75 technicians. Randy Soutiere is general manager of Cessna's Mesa facility, which is located near recently opened service centers operated by Hawker Beechcraft and Embraer. "Our first day's activities were robust, with seven Citations coming through the door," said Stan Younger, Cessna vice president of service facilities.
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Do Women Have Bigger Hearts Than Men?
Even though women over 50, across the board, earn less money than men and their younger counterparts . . . we give more. I guess our hearts grow bigger with each passing year.
The stunning study—Women Give 2012–was conducted by the Women's Philanthropy Institute at the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University. Boomer (and older) women gave a whopping 89% more of their total income to charity! Are we amazing, or what??
But why, you might be asking yourself, would a woman who could take that money (or part of it) and pay for some fab new shoes or a trip to Paris, instead give it to a charitable cause (hopefully she can also buy the shoes!!)? There are, according to the experts, a few reasons:
- We're programmed to take care of kids, husbands, friends, parents, the world, so why wouldn't we keep on giving?
- Women are more empathetic and can get more easily moved into action
- Men generally view charitable giving as a financial transaction, thinking about the tax write-off, whereas women are thinking about changing the world
- Women often get involved with and support (or event start) charities when they've had a personal experience connected to the charity (breast cancer, for example)
- Women are better at networking than men and the proliferation of social media has helped us to share information and stories related to charitable giving more easily, which is why the women's philanthropic movement has been growing since the 1990s
- We're just super cool
As a boomer babe, I was so proud to read the report and know that I am part of a huge (and growing) demographic that has a huge heart.
Do you give to charitable causes? And if so, why?
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As I read this, I thought, "How in the world did she get into my head and my marriage and how I actually feel?" I think we are definitely all programed to be caregivers and all things to all people. No wonder we're all tired! Thanks for the great piece, Barbara! It's nice to know I'm not alone!
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Welcome to Glasgow! Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax in Scotland's largest city. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Day 2 Glasgow–Alloway–Carlisle
Start your grand tour of Scotland with interesting Lowland sights: Scottish poet ROBERT BURNS' BIRTHPLACE and MUSEUM at Alloway, and Gretna Green, where the blacksmith used to wed runaway couples. Step over the border for a guided visit to CARLISLE CASTLE, which has guarded England's frontier with Scotland since the 11th century. Overnight nearby. (B,D)
Day 3 Carlisle–Abbotsford–Edinburgh
First, see a section of Hadrian's Wall, the Roman coast-to-coast defense against marauding northern tribes. On the way back over the Scottish border, glimpses of the house of Mary, Queen of Scots, and Jedburgh ruins. Finally, take a guided tour of Sir Walter Scott's newly refurbished ABBOTSFORD HOUSE, and after the tour, enjoy a [LF] CUP OF TEA and SHORTBREAD at the brand new visitors' center. Overnight in Edinburgh. Don't miss our optional Scottish evening with Highland dancers, bagpipers, and the Ceremony of the Haggis. (B)
Day 4 Edinburgh
Morning city sightseeing with a Local Guide introduces you to the 200-year-old "New Town" and famous scientists, inventors, and novelists. In the "Old Town," drive up the narrow Royal Mile to EDINBURGH CASTLE to admire Scotland's Crown Jewels, then explore HOLYROOD PALACE (except when the Queen is in residence). The afternoon is free to enjoy the Scottish capital at your own pace. A unique optional experience: board the former Royal Yacht Britannia to see how the Royal Family and crew of 240 lived and worked on board. Dinner rounds off this optional evening. For departures August 3, August 10, and August 17, tickets are included for tonight's performance of the world-renowned MILITARY TATTOO. (B)
Day 5 Edinburgh–St. Andrews–Pitlochry–Inverness
Over the elegant Forth Road Bridge and through Fife to St. Andrews. Cross the Firth of Tay and via Dundee head into the Highlands with a lunch stop in the Victorian mountain resort of Pitlochry. Then, visit a WHISKY DISTILLERY, nestling in a beautiful pocket glen in the nearby hills, before you drive through the Grampian Mountains to the Highland capital, where you spend the next two nights. (B,D)
Day 6 Inverness. Highlands Excursion
Fascinating visits on today's excursion. At CULLODEN VISITOR CENTRE the story unfolds of the crushing Hanoverian victory over Bonnie Prince Charlie's Scottish clans. Then, call at CAWDOR CASTLE, setting for Shakespeare's Macbeth and home to the Thanes of Cawdor for over 600 years. Back in Inverness, the rest of the day is at leisure. Our recommendation would be to join the Loch Ness Experience optional excursion, which includes a cruise on the loch followed by supper. (B)
Day 7 Inverness–Thurso
Continue an unforgettable journey and follow the coast road to majestic DUNROBIN CASTLE, for centuries the seat of the Dukes and Earls of Sutherland. Visit the formal gardens and enjoy a fascinating [LF] FALCONRY DISPLAY. Before dinner you may want to join an optional excursion to a local pub. (B,D)
Day 8 Thurso. Excursion to the Orkney Islands
A fascinating day full of adventure. At John o'Groats, board a FERRY for the 45-minute crossing to South Ronaldsay, one of the Orkney Islands, where a local coach and driver-guide await you. Cross the four Churchill Barriers and overlook Scapa Flow, where the German fleet scuttled itself in World War I. Visit the ITALIAN CHAPEL, built by prisoners of war in 1943 from scrap metal, concrete, and other materials. Then, head for SKARA BRAE, where you see the fascinating remains of a 5,000-year-old Neolithic village and visit SKAILL HOUSE. Yet more highlights: the Ring of Brodgar, the Orkneys' Stonehenge, and finally Kirkwall, the small and picturesque island capital. [LF] LUNCH at a typical island restaurant is included. Return to the mainland by FERRY in the late afternoon. (B,L,D)
Day 9 Thurso–Ullapool–Isle of Skye
A day to sit back and enjoy the breathtakingly wild and unspoiled scenery, some of the finest in Britain. The northern coast is lined with miles of yellow sandy beaches and pretty estuaries, and the hills and mountains take on a purple hue as the summer progresses. This is Scotland at its best! Make a lunch stop in the quaint fishing port of Ullapool. Late-afternoon arrival on the Inner Hebridean Isle of Skye. (B,D)
Day 10 Isle of Skye
Striking landscapes, weird rock formations, and dramatic waterfalls will capture your attention on your drive around the Trotternish peninsula. Visit the thatch-roofed cottages at the MUSEUM OF ISLAND LIFE, close to the last resting place of Highland heroine Flora MacDonald. Then, follow the spectacular coast route, stopping for photos of waterfalls and gorges, to the island capital of Portree. On the way back to Broadford, take in the views of the jagged and dark peaks of the Cuillin Hills. (B,D)
Day 11 Isle of Skye–Glenfinnan–Isle of Mull
Call at the Clan Donald Centre for a visit to its MUSEUM OF THE ISLES and insight into 13 centuries of clan history before boarding your FERRY at Armadale to sail across the Sound of Sleat. Rejoin the mainland at Mallaig and follow the "Road to the Isles," passing Glenfinnan. Finally, take the FERRY to the Isle of Mull, where the next two nights are spent. (B,D)
Day 12 Isle of Mull. Iona Excursion
A leisurely day to relax and enjoy the best of the Scottish western isles. Drive across Mull for a visit to the beautiful and fascinating Isle of Iona. Time to visit the CATHEDRAL and explore the religious settlement before returning to the hotel in the early afternoon. Later, enjoy the drive up to Tobermory for a visit to the quaint island capital. An exciting optional excursion will be available before dinner tonight. (B,D)
Day 13 Isle of Mull–Inverarary–Glasgow
The final island FERRY crossing brings you to Oban. Then, over the Pass of Brander and from Inveraray to the "Bonnie Banks" of Loch Lomond. Back in Glasgow this afternoon your orientation city tour takes in the fine 12th-century cathedral, imposing university buildings, and elegant Georgian squares. Time for last-minute shopping before enjoying a farewell dinner at your hotel. (B,D)
Day 14 Glasgow
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Vacation Highlights
Welcome dinner; orientation drive; farewell dinner
Visit Robert Burns' birthplace and museum;
Guided tour of the castle
Take pictures of the abbey ruins
Guided tour of Sir Walter Scott's house, then enjoy a [LF] cup of tea & shortbread
Guided sightseeing, visit Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace
Visit the home of golf
Guided tour of a whisky distillery
Visit the Highland capital
Visit the battle site's visitor center
Visit the castle and gardens
Visit the castle, [LF] see a falconry display
Take pictures of the British mainland's northernmost point
Take the ferry to and from the Orkney Islands
Board a local coach for a driver-guide commentary and visits to the Churchill Barriers, Italian Chapel, Skara Brae and Skaill House, and Kirkwall; [LF] lunch at a local restaurant
Visit the Museum of Island Life and the Museum of the Isles
Cross the Sound of Sleat by ferry
Take pictures of the monument
Take the ferry to the Isle of Mull
Visit Tobermory
Take the ferry to the island and visit the center of Celtic Christianity
Take the ferry back to the Scottish mainland
Take photographs of this stunning beauty spot
•Edinburgh Military Tattoo ticket included for departures August 3, August 10, and August 17.
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CARLISLE Crown (F) at Wetheral
EDINBURGH The Carlton (SF)
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THURSO St. Clair (F)
ISLE OF SKYE Dunollie (F) at Broadford
ISLE OF MULL Isle of Mull Hotel (F) at Craignure
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Full Scottish breakfast; 1 lunch at a local restaurant; 10 three-course dinners with choice of menus, including a welcome dinner and a farewell dinner in Glasgow
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