Strong Women: Weight Loss with Miriam E. Nelson

2008

Nutrition expert Miriam E. Nelson helps take the mystery and intimidation out of weight loss with this program that explores the leading reasons why women gain weight and then offers a simple, sane program to help shed the pounds. Combining sound eating advice with two exercise routines led by fitness trainer Tavia Patusky, this encouraging program exposes the futility of fad diets and gets you on the road to permanent, healthy weight loss.

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Gloria Kamil: Body Basic Weight Training Workout

2009

Tone and strengthen your muscles with this weight-training workout designed for women. Fitness expert Gloria Kamil leads a routine that will sculpt a shapely and feminine body using dumbbells and adjustable ankle weights. Kamil's training guidelines and a focus on form and range of motion help you get the most out of the tightening exercises, which lift and firm the chest and buttocks, trim the midsection and slenderize hips and back.

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Aspect: The Chronicle of New Media Art: Vol. 9

2007

Acclaimed media art digital publication Aspect returns for a ninth volume focused on performance art. Embracing works across the spectrum of performance, the pieces range from traditional visions to those that use technology and various items to enhance the presentation. Segments include "Undertow" by Marilyn Arsem, "Black or White" by Marisa Olson, "Folly Series" by Rob List, "365 Performances" by Jamie McMurry and much more.

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Susan Tuttle's In-Home Fitness: Standing Pilates

2009

Focusing on exercising from the standing position rather than on the floor, fitness instructor Susan Tuttle leads older viewers and those with limited physical abilities through two 30-minute Pilates workouts. Each features a warm-up, followed by exercises done while standing with the help of a chair, then concluding with seated stretches. Improve your balance and movement, strengthen your core and tone up while having fun.

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Mommy's ER: Vol. 1: Acute Conditions

2008

Instead of relying on antibiotics and over-the-counter medications, learn how to use natural remedies that can safely and effectively help your child recover from earaches, fever, coughing, vomiting, diarrhea, rashes and other acute conditions. Hosted by holistic pediatrics expert Jennifer Crain, this personal health program breaks each ailment down into a different chapter, which makes quickly finding the information you need incredibly easy.

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A Place of Our Own: Health and Nutrition

2008

This presentation from the Peabody Award-winning series teaches parents and others who care for young children the fundamentals of making sure their kids get off to a healthy start in life. Fun and informative segments cover topics including healthy eating, getting enough sleep, preventing obesity, getting adequate exercise, dealing with medical problems such as asthma and diabetes and more.

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Seventh Annual Media That Matters Film Festival

2007

A worldwide showcase for topical short films addressing some of the most pressing issues of the day, the Media That Matters Film Festival presents a collection of 16 thought-provoking works from its seventh annual event. Offerings from Egypt, Colombia, Australia, the United States and more tackle such weighty matter as civil rights, social justice, immigration, sustainability and genocide.

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Make Me a Model: Vol. 1

2005

If you know you have what it takes to be a model -- or you just want to look like you do -- this step-by-step tutorial is the perfect introduction to the business. Fashion show producer Alayna Sheron, who's also a fashion coordinator for &NFi;Seventeen&NFi_; magazine, reveals the tried-and-true secrets of the pros, including how to get the hair and makeup that'll get you noticed, how to pose for photos, how to find an agency and how to walk the runway.

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Fateless

2000

Experimental Australian musicians Martin Ng and Oren Ambarchi team with two visual artists to create a feast for the senses in this performance of two 40-minute pieces. Tina Frank provides colorful morphing patterns that complement the fluctuations of turntablist Ng and guitarist Ambarchi's resonant improvs in "Vigilance." Then, in "8 Seconds of Weightlessness," Robin Fox creates a mesmerizing visual reflection of the otherworldly music.

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