Can Langdon find the Lost Symbol?

Advantages: Fast paced
Disadvantages: last 50 or so pages

...'The Lost Symbol is the latest offering from Dan Brown featuring Harvard Symbologist Robert Langdon and like all avid readers of his work I was looking forward to reading the book. - At 6am on a Sunday morning Robert Langdon receives a message from his mentor and friend, prominent 33rd Degree Mason Peter Solomon, to conduct a lecture in Washington?s Capitol Building and not wanting to let his friend down Langdon agrees to go and sets off for the airport where Peter?s private jet is waiting for him. However on arrival at the Rotunda area within the Capitol Building, something strikes Langdon as odd, there is nobody waiting there for the lecture. Believing he is in the wrong building Langdon is set to walk about but is interrupted by a commotion, on looking on what the problem is, it seems that somebody has left a strategically...

paulpry118 09.11.2009 · Read review
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Review of The Lost Symbol - Dan Brown

The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown- Ancient Mysteries

Advantages: A good read
Disadvantages: Part of the plot is not too convicing

.... Personally, it gives me a good reflection for my faith. And finally, even though there are a few issues with the book, overall it is still a good read. For those who are new to Dan Brown, I would not recommend to read it straight away as it may end up being different from your expectation. Reading other of his books will get you used to his style of writing. Then you can proceed with the Lost Symbol, which I think is slightly different to his other works....

medgenie 11.10.2009 · Read review
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The Golden Compass

Advantages: Daniel Craig
Disadvantages: Boring shallow characters

...souls are called daemons and these walk beside them in the form of animals. Children's daemons can shape shift till they find their true form adults cannot. The gobblers are an unknown entity (the film's bad guys) that are kidnapping children, for what reason we don't know why until later in the film. Lyra's friend Roger gets taken by these which lead Lyra on a quest to find him she is given the golden compass to help her . The other thing I found weird about this film is that the girl Lyra is supposed to be the chosen one but not much is really said about this so it seems to make no impact on you as an audience. One of the villains - Nicole Kidman Mrs Coulter is an evil woman whom we find out is Lyra's mother , usually I am a fan of Kidman ,however I personally found her performance weak and character shallow in this film. Fans of Daniel...

Tafdog01 17.08.2009 · Read review
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Review of The Golden Compass (DVD)

lead astray by the golden compass

Advantages: cinematography is spectacular
Disadvantages: The script is flawed

...of wondrous creatures some good who wish her well and offer their help, others not so good who are intent on hindering her on her quest. With the help of a golden compass only a select few are able to read to guide her on her way Lyra sets off on the adventure of a life time. . Acting/Characters ************* Dakota Blue Richards - Lyra As you watch Dakota on screen, you forget she was only 12 years old at the time of filming, and you certainly see no signs of this being her very first acting job. She commands the viewer's attention with her performance and she challenges us to feel her struggles and triumphs as she experiences them. It is a testament to her talent that, when sharing camera time with the likes of Sam Elliot or in fact Nicole Kidman, she steals the focus. I look forward to seeing more from this bright star Nicole Kidman...

ally2kc 06.01.2009 · Read review
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Golden Balls!!

Advantages: Nice looking & traditional.
Disadvantages: Cost, availability

... INTRO We received a jar of Mrs Bridge's Golden Humbugs as part of a gift. Having not heard or seen much about Mrs Bridges as a Company and given that these look very traditional and 'upmarket' I was intrigued to find out a bit more and if they actually tasted any better than your average humbug especially as Mrs Bridges state "Traditional Home Made Recipes - The Difference is in the Taste" PACKAGING & INFO As there is a picture above there's no need for a description but being a glass jar it's worth remembering that even if you don't find another use for it, it's recyclable. As these are Golden Humbugs they contain (amongst the usual sugar, flavouring etc) Glucose Syrup and Condensed Full Cream - luxury for me but not suitable for anyone with a lactose intolerance. They are also manufactured in a nut...

HotBabes 11.01.2008 · Read review
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The wonders of "The Golden Compass"

Advantages: good to sit and watch with your kids
Disadvantages: not for all ages

...A fantastically thrilling film, ?The Golden Compass? with the prowling and flapping and slithering and fluttering. The animals, most of which are called daemons and are manifestations of the human soul, hover at the side of their people and near the story?s edge, where their coos and barks mix with the surrounding clatter and clangs. Sometimes an animal leaps forward in alarm, its fur raised in alarm, its feathers fluttering in flight. ?The Golden Compass?, a novel that was first published in Britain as ?northern Lights? written by Philip Pullman. It became a massive success with some obvious reasons: spooky villains, great storyline, and interesting characters. The main character is Lyra Belacque who embarks on the hero?s journey with her shape-shifting daemon, named Pantalaimon. Pantalaimon is a friendly daemon, yet he is...

darkwind160 08.06.2009 · Read review
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Review of The Golden Compass (DVD)

Lyles Golden Syrup

Advantages: A versatile syrup
Disadvantages: none

...For as long as I can remember the Lyle's Golden Syrup tin has always looked the same and when I took time to research the history of the packaging I found that the tin had hardly changed since 1885. The Victorian style packaging has gained cult status in the design and packaging world. When everyone had to make sacrifices for the World War I effort the syrup was packaged in thick cardboard containers in order to save using precious metal. In 1911 Lyle`s syrup was awarded a Royal Warrant which has sat in a prominent position on the tin ever since. Lyle's registered their trademark of the `Lion and the Bee`s` in 1904. I love Lyles Golden Syrup, may would automatically say how bad it is for you, but eaten in moderation its fine. A balanced diet includes eating a huge variety of food so that our bodies get all of the nutrients...

Sarahjh1 18.12.2008 · Read review
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The Golden Compass - Spectacular!

Advantages: Fantastic CGI - brilliant storyline - stunning setting.
Disadvantages: Too short.

...- and she herself ends up in the clutches of Mrs. Coulter, a member of this organisation who seems to have a particular interest in her - Lyra manages to escape, and is saved by a clan of Gyptians who are travelling to the North in order to find their kidnapped children. Having been given a golden compass by the Master at her school just before her departure with Mrs. Coulter, Lyra discovers, from the Gyptians, its true purpose. Supposedly, the golden compass allows those with the 'gift' to see the truth, to look into the past and the future, and Lyra possesses that 'gift'. During her voyage to the North, Lyra learns how to read the compass, and uses it to help people along the way... including Iorek Byrnison, an armoured bear, who has been captured and forced to serve humans. Lyra helps him find his armour, which is, for the bears, as...

GoFigure 13.05.2008 · Read review
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Its golden

Advantages: Good as a cake or a pudding
Disadvantages: calories

...Let me tell you what I am eating for my pudding tonight, its Mac vities Lyles golden syrup cake cake, yes one I bought from tesco for £1.13p. This cake weighs 291g. Lyles have been making this cake for about 20 years (or ones like it ) This cake is wrapped in a green and blue plastic foil wrapper with the Tate and Lyle's lion on it. This wrapper keeps the cake moist and fresh for quite a long time, use by dates is usually a long way ahead. This cake is a lovely golden brown colour I love golden syrup, (I can remember eating golden syrup on bread as a nipper) and this cake is no exception. I will sometimes eat this cake with a cup of tea, sometimes for a pudding warmed up and served with custard or cream perhaps some golden syrup poured onto it. I think I acrually prefer to eat it warmed as a pudding . This cake is moist...

mumsymary 14.09.2008 · Read review
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Is Golden Balls worth a golden nugget?

Advantages: Keeps with the TV show.
Disadvantages: Not a lot of room for tactical play. Format isn't suitable for a DVD game.

...When Golden Balls came onto our TV Screens in 2007, I failed to get a grip on what exactly it was. The rules are complex, and after a long day of mental strain, I couldn't really be bothered to persevere with it. Nonetheless, I managed to and (after about 5 shows) I had a rough understanding of the object of the game. It is presented by Brummie comedian Jasper Carrott, famous for his stand up and acting roles over several decades. Once I understood the rules of the game, it actually begin to grow on me, and I made a habit of tuning in, which led me to purchase the DVD game upon its release. So the rules (the hardest part of writing this review by a long shot). There are 4 contestants to start with, and each is given 4 'golden balls' at random, which contain either any amount between a tenner and a cool £75,000, or a 'killer...

Sbriers1 24.10.2009 · Read review
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