New Line Cinema's The Golden Compass is scheduled to hit theaters today, but critics claim that the  controversial nature of the film could hurt the box office numbers. According to Market Watch, the Catholic League has called for a boycott of the movie, due to anti-Christian notions in the film. Not even last year's “The Da Vinci Code” sparked this kind of action from the organization.

The Chicago Tribune provides an interviewwith the longtime atheist Philip Pullman, 61, author of these fairy tales and defensively states that he hardly looks like a ‘god-killer.' And while his fantasy film is being referred to as “sugarcoated atheism,” it may still attract large audiences, particularly from the 10 to 14- year- old tween group.

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Crafters and DIY enthusiasts may have more options when purchasing project materials. Martha Stewart Crafts launched this year with the line available at Michaels stores and on MarthStewartcrafts.com, but now the Better Homes & Gardens brand is looking to leverage its #1 magazine status from Adage and roll out with a crafts line of its own.

Even with her “Ten Most Fascinating People of 2007” special airing last night, Barbara Walters says that she is tired of celebrity interviews. The 78-year-old journalist says she wants to focus on other topics.

Job hunters rejoiced when the US economy added jobs last month, raising the number of employed people by 94,000. But in sectors like construction, real estate, and financial services, the numbers unfortunately fell.

Coca-cola fans can now meet up in Coca-cola world via there.com, a virtual site. Reward points from Coke bottle caps can be redeemed for purchases in this private island.