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Entrepreneurship 101: Vol. 1: Tools for Success
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Entrepreneurship 101: Vol. 1: Tools for Success

2009
In this informative video, Janice McLean DeLoatch, award-winning host of "Entrepreneurs Edge," provides you with the tools to turn thoughts into action and take a business idea from inspiration all the way to the marketplace. An actress and lifelong entrepreneur herself, DeLoatch has been featured on CNNfn, in &NFi;Entrepreneur &NFi_;and &NFi;Black Enterprise&NFi_; magazines and is a Paul Miller and Kiplinger Foundation Fellow with a wealth of invaluable knowledge.

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  • Janice McLean DeLoatch
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    Dance for Camera
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    Dance for Camera

    2003
    This compilation of seven short films that focus on international dance is a sensation. Among the entries is the Swiss production "Contrecoup," a stunning award-winning work playing out relationship confrontations on the streets of Paris. Also included are the Canadian contributions "Cornered" and "A Village Trilogy"; "Measure" from the United States; "Rest in Peace," a British production; and another Swiss short, "Reines D'un Jour."

    Directed by:

  • Pascal Magnin
  • Laura Taler
  • Philipe DeCoufle
  • Michael Downing
  • Dayna Hanson
  • Gaelen Hanson
  • Annick Vroom
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    Speed Tribe
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    Speed Tribe

    2004
    Electronic music meets the thrill of the racetrack in this high-tech audiovisual experience worthy of home-theater viewing. Filmmakers Rod Chong and Sharon Matarazzo combined the pulsating electronica of Daniel Bressanuti and Patrick Codenys with digitally manipulated footage from the 2001 Les 24 Heures du Mans road race. Inventive video techniques artfully paired with an uber-modern soundtrack provide an encompassing audiovisual experience.

    Directed by:

  • Rod Chong
  • Sharon Matarazzo
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    Semiconductor: Worlds in Flux
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    Semiconductor: Worlds in Flux

    2007
    This stunning collection of audiovisual masterpieces showcases the remarkable work of digital artists Ruth Jarman and Joseph Gerhardt, known collectively as Semiconductor. One of the field's most intriguing acts, Semiconductor have been electrifying fans for years with their brand of experimental animation. With four live cinema pieces, six short films, three music videos and more, this cutting-edge compendium will not disappoint.

    Directed by:

  • Joseph Gerhardt
  • Ruth Jarman
  • Semiconductor
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    The Ocean Waif / '49-'17: Double Feature
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    The Ocean Waif / '49-'17: Double Feature

    1916
    Two movies from the silent era, Alice Guy's Ocean Waif (1916) and Ruth Ann Baldwin's '49-'17 (1917), display the filmmaking prowess of groundbreaking female directors. In Ocean Waif, a young woman (Doris Kenyon) who's known a life of abuse at the hands of her adoptive father finds comfort with a famous writer. History repeats itself in '49-'17, in which a judge's recollection of the Gold Rush paves the way for a present-day discovery of gold.

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  • Alice Guy
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    Classical Pilates Technique: The Studio Equipment Series
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    Classical Pilates Technique: The Studio Equipment Series

    2004
    This series demonstrates a diverse and extensive range of exercises performed on studio equipment designed by Joseph Pilates for his New York City studio, which he opened in the 1920s. All exercises demonstrate the purely classical forms of Joseph Pilates's method and are performed in real time. They include Cadillac, Small Barrel, Spine Corrector, Ladder Barrel, Pedi-Pole, The Wall, High Chair, Magic Circle and more.

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  • Beth Clarke
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    Hot Chick Stoner BBQ
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    Hot Chick Stoner BBQ

    2004
    Join Hot Rod Honey for a lesson in the fine art of barbecue, with a healthy side order of shooting, swearing, drinking and toking. This outdoor cooking how-to covers all the basics, including preparing the grill and cooking several types of meat. Honey also shares her secrets for sauces, rubs, marinades and grilling vegetables. The cookout party soundtrack features Acid King, Fu Manchu, Raging Slab and Orange Goblin.

    Directed by:

  • Tina Tankdog
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    The Anti Aging Method
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    The Anti Aging Method

    2005
    Multifaceted instructor Carol Argo leads you through an inspiring and effective workout designed to combat the body's natural aging process, a program that combines yoga, tai chi, dance and Pilates. Three exercise options include a 50-minute total workout with a yoga warm-up, dance session and relaxation cooldown; a 20-minute energizing dance routine; and a 27-minute program built entirely on yoga and Pilates.

    Directed by:

  • Linda Shelton
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    Faux Fun: Weave, Drag & Comb
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    Faux Fun: Weave, Drag & Comb

    2004
    In this instructional video, veteran painter and interior design instructor Barbara Wurden guides you through the steps for covering your walls with a variety of fabric-like faux finishes, including combed, crosshatched and basket-weave finishes. Using easy-to-find supplies, Wurden teaches variations on painting techniques, and also demonstrates common mistakes, how to avoid them and how to fix them when they do occur.

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  • Barbara Wurden
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    Mommy's ER: Vol. 2: Chronic Conditions
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    Mommy's ER: Vol. 2: Chronic Conditions

    2008
    Learn how to alleviate your child's discomfort caused by chronic conditions like ear infections, allergies, asthma, eczema, sleep disturbances and indigestion in this natural remedies tutorial hosted by health expert Jennifer Crain. Crain's simple suggestions can help parents improve their children's health as well as their attitudes and energy levels. The program also includes a useful guide to additional resources.

    Directed by:

  • Jennifer Crain
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    Mathematically Alive
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    Mathematically Alive

    2007
    Filmmakers Joseph Coburn and Katherine Foronjy give New York Mets fans the floor in this ebullient documentary following the team's journey through the 2006 playoffs, a season that saw them win their first division title in 18 years. The film explores the phenomenon of being a sports fan through the words of the fanatics themselves, a motley crew that reveals that cheering on the Mets isn't something they do just for fun -- it's a way of life.

    Directed by:

  • Joseph Coburn
  • Katherine Foronjy
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    John P. Milton: T'ai Chi for Liberation
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    John P. Milton: T'ai Chi for Liberation

    2009
    Take your tai chi practice to a new level with this instructional program from noted tai chi instructor John P. Milton, who shows you how to use the ancient art of moving meditation to awaken personal spiritual awareness. Basing his instruction in a rare technique practiced at China's renowned Wudang Mountains, Milton teaches tai chi forms designed to help you absorb chi and overcome the obstacles to physical well-being and spiritual enlightenment.

    Directed by:

  • Sarah Sher
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    The Velvet Vampire
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    The Velvet Vampire

    1971
    When Lee Ritter (Michael Blodgett) and his clueless wife, Susan (Sherry Miles), accept an invitation to stay in their new friend Diane's (Celeste Yarnall) isolated manor, they have no idea that their mysterious hostess is actually a vampire seductress. Before long, the couple find themselves vying for Diane's affections, while she in turn schemes to taste their blood.

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  • Stephanie Rothman
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    Strong Women: Osteoporosis Prevention with Miriam E. Nelson
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    Strong Women: Osteoporosis Prevention with Miriam E. Nelson

    2008
    Acclaimed health and nutrition expert Miriam E. Nelson guides you through a series of easy-to-follow steps that can help prevent and combat osteoporosis through a combination of diet and exercise to enhance your strength and energy. Also included is a discussion of the causes of osteoporosis and who is most at risk, as well as an enjoyable 39-minute workout routine led by fitness trainer Tavia Patusky.

    Directed by:

  • Pamela Mason Wagner
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    Yoga for Board Sports
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    Yoga for Board Sports

    2008
    Prepare your body and mind for your next board-riding session with this comprehensive yoga routine designed specifically to complement board sports. Included are flexibility movements and a special meditation exercise. The workout features sequences to help you warm up for a day of riding your board and to help you recover afterward, while improving your balance and muscle tone and fine-tuning your board control and technique.

    Directed by:

  • Peggy Hall
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    Dog-On Television
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    Dog-On Television

    2007
    While you're away, give your dog some canine companions with a unique viewing experience: dogs running, jumping, licking, barking and more. This continuously looping video playmate promises to keep your best friend's tail wagging. Creators Nick and Denise Loren conceived of the project as a way to entertain their pet, then shared the idea with the dog-owning masses.

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  • Denise Loren
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    Now and Then
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    Now and Then

    1995
    Waxing nostalgic about the bittersweet passage from childhood to puberty in this tender coming-of-age tale, four childhood girlfriends -- Teeny, Chrissy, Samantha and Roberta -- recall the magical summer of 1970. During their walk down memory lane, they reconcile experiences with boys, secrets, bullies and more. Lesli Linka Glatter directs; Gaby Hoffmann, Ashleigh Aston Moore, Cloris Leachman, Thora Birch and Christina Ricci co-star.

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  • Lesli Linka Glatter
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    Now and Then (1995)
    A heartwarming movie about four childhood girlfriends who, in adulthood reunion, relive their experience of the life-changing summer of 1970, including a mystery death, divorce, standing up to the boys, first kiss, and the meaning of true friendship. Each explores her unique identity amidst family and friends. Beautifully directed by Lesli Linka Glatter.
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