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Dolphins are hail-fellow animals. They should be loved and not killed for our selfish greed. The movie “The Cove” teaches us to protect these mammals as they soon become one of the endangered species of earth.According to the Mythbusters show in Discovery Channel which I watched, dolphins are rescuers of humans against sharks. Based on their findings, sharks are afraid of dolphins. You can see the full film stream at the link below,
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While there is maybe some negative critiques of the movie “The Cove” which includes the Mayor of the town of Taiji and the chief of Taiji Fishery Union demanding that the movie does not respect dietetical customs and culture of some local communities, I certainly agree that killing of dolphins should be banned.The amazing part of the picture show “The Cove” was the way the film was shot. Producers of the movie had to formulate a plan on how to access the cove where the dolphins were covered by fishermen. Interestingly, a visual effects company named KernerFx gave some special HD photographic cameras that looked like rocks. These hidden cameras, masked as rocks, were used to shoot the movie.
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“The Cove” picture did not only win the most powerful Oscars Awards for Best Actual Film but also gained different awards and recognitions from different movie critics circle.The Cove” is a film which holds the protection of dolphins against these individuals who passed on like to kill them for their meats. In Person, I don’t see the fact that individuals kill these dolphins for their meat because according to research, dolphin meats contain high levels of mercury that are 5 times the allowable mercury in our body and too much of this mercury can lead to mercury posioning.
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Bring On The Naked Taiji Coffee Mug in Metallic Colors T-ShirtFrenzy offers over 30,000 designs on tons of products to offer millions of variations. You can search our store for something for everyone on your gift list or shop for yourself (our personal favorite). Please contact us with questions…. |
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Bring On The Naked Taiji Mug for Coffee / Hot Beverage (choice of sizes and colors) T-ShirtFrenzy offers over 30,000 designs on tons of products to offer millions of variations. You can search our store for something for everyone on your gift list or shop for yourself (our personal favorite). Please contact us with questions…. |
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It’s Hard to be Humble When you practice TAIJI Coffee Mug in Metallic Colors T-ShirtFrenzy offers over 30,000 designs on tons of products to offer millions of variations. You can search our store for something for everyone on your gift list or shop for yourself (our personal favorite). Please contact us with questions…. |
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Tai Chi Music – Dr. Paul Lam $14.35 The spirit of Dr. Paul Lam’s movements captured in music to enhance Tai Chi practice and also suitable for relaxation. Features relaxing music in four segments intended to embody the idea of meditation in motion, silk reeling, qi flow and the movement of gentle wind. These four pieces of beautiful music are also ideal for relaxation. Dr.Lam believes Tai Chi music should be non-intrusive, energi… |
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Tai Chi Melody $8.45 5 beautiful melodies to help the Tai Chi performer concentrate & coordinate movements with music…. |
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Qigong Music Musical Instrument: 01 Traditional Music 02 Song of Midnight 03 Melody of Cloud and Lute 04 Htraditional Music Sounds Silery 05 Cantus Planus in Mind 06 Appreciate Trditional Music 07 Stringed Music Combines with Tao 08 Carillon Indicates Auspicious 09 Seven-stringed Music Helpful Friends 10 Octachord Music of Temple… |
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Kuroneko (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray] $25.43 Studio: Image/sphe Release Date: 10/18/2011 Run time: 116 minutes… |
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In The Realm Of The Senses (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray] $20.74 Nagisa Oshima’s sensational, 1976 film concerns a woman (Eiko Matsuda) whose obsessive sexual relationship with her husband (Tatsuya Fuji) crosses the line from passion into the territory of life and death. One of the most sexually explicit films ever to play in mainstream theaters (though it did run into legal trouble both in the U.S. and Japan), it has an air of palpable doom, suggesting that se… |
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Tai Chi Kung Fu Fan $1.99 … |
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Wallmonkeys Peel and Stick Wall Decals – Taiji Girl – Removable Graphic WallMonkeys wall graphics are printed on the highest quality re-positionable, self-adhesive fabric paper. Each order is printed in-house and on-demand. WallMonkeys uses premium materials & state-of-the-art production technologies. Our white fabric material is superior to vinyl decals. You can literally see and feel the difference. Our wall graphics apply in minutes and won’t damage your paint or l… |
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Taiji Sword $11.16 Taiji Sword |
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Taiji Chin Na $21.61 Taiji Chin Na |
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Taiji Sword, Classical Yang Style $20.12 Taiji Sword, Classical Yang Style |
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Yang Taiji 24-step Short Form $22.36 Yang Taiji 24-step Short Form |
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The Complete Taiji Dao $20.87 “Introduces the principles and practice of Taiji Dao and provides illustrated discussions of the history of Chinese swords, with special emphasis on the history and features of the dao; the Taiji principles from which Taiji Dao practice derives; the basic |
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Philip Glass: Taiji – Chaotic Harmony $18.84 Taiji: Chaotic Harmony is a visual shamanic journey tracing the origin of the taiji quan and qigong. This is a journey between heaven and earth; we travel through the twilight zone of secular New York subways and streets, and through sacred rivers of the |
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The Theory And Practice Of Taiji Qigong $34.84 Practiced regularly, Taiji Qigong has been show to increase energy, improve health, and help prevent illness through simple movements and focused breathing. This in depth instruction manual brings the practice to the average reader. Written for every level of skill and interest and constructed for easy customizing for particular goals, the book is broken into three parts that cover the theory and practice of Qi and Qigong; the general principles of Qigong practice; and the 18 movements of Taiji Qigong in detail. |
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Theory And Practice Of Taiji Qigong $14.15 Practiced regularly, Taiji Qigong has been show to increase energy, improve health, and help prevent illness through simple movements and focused breathing. This in depth instruction manual brings the practice to the average reader. Written for every leve |
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TAIJI: EARTH PROVIDES $15.98 Description not provided. |
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The Essence of Taiji Qigong $15.64 This authoritative guide helps beginning students explore deeper levels of Taijiquan practice, and is usable by every Taijiquan style. |
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The Essence of Taiji Qigong (Paperback) $34.05 Description not available. |
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Taiji: Chaotic Harmony (DVD) $42.35 Description not available. |
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The Ancient Taiji Art of Lazhu Fangfa: The Candle Method of Taiji $28.23 No Synopsis Available |
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Chen-Style Taiji -Overwhelming Ski $12.71 \N |
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Taiji Jian 32-Posture Sword Form $24.95 The Sword Form is an important aspect of the popular Chinese martial art, Tàijíquan. The 32-Posture Sword Form, from the point of view of the physical movements only, is not complex, but there is a significant amount of other information, relating to the applications, that is open to interpretation. Written by an experienced teacher of Tàijíquan, this book provides a detailed description of the Jian (the sword), its parts and how it should be held. Using photographs and illustrations, the author gives step-by-step instructions for the main 13 applications including sword strokes, stances and footwork techniques. This book contains a wealth of information on Sword Form technique and is an ideal resource for students of martial arts, experienced practitioners or anyone interested in learning about Tàijíquan. |
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Combat Techniques of Taiji, Xingyi, and Bagua $17.13 “A comprehensive introduction to the essential fighting techniques of Taijiquan, Baguazhang, and Xingyiquan, presenting authentic training material that has survived the cultural revolution”–Provided by publisher. |
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The Essence of Taiji Qigong By Yang, JwingMing $27.77 Author: Yang, JwingMing Subtitle: The Internal Foundation of Taijiquan Publication Date: 1998/09/01 Number of Pages: 176 Binding Type: Paperback Language: English Depth: 0.50 Width: 7.50 Height: 9.50 |
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Taiji Quigong, Twenty-Eight Steps $7.75 No Synopsis Available |
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Glorious TaiJi Tattoo Ink 8 5ml $7.99 Highlight:This is a basic 8 color tattoo ink set which is suitable for both beginners and artists. You can use the easiest color to make up the most beautiful tattoo design.It will be your best choice for tattooing.Color: 8 colors:snow white, golden yellow, bright bed, light green, true black, dark brown, bamama blue, light purpleCapacity: 8 5ml |
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gloriosa taiji tatuaggio inchiostro 8 5 ml $6.29 evidenziare: questo è un semplice tatuaggio 8 color inchiostro che è adatto sia per principianti che per gli artisti. è possibile utilizzare il colore per rendere più facile il disegno del tatuaggio più bello. sarà la vostra scelta migliore per il tatuaggio. colore: 8 colori: bianco neve, giallo dorato, letto brillante, verde chiaro, vero nero, marrone scuro, bamama blu, viola chiaro Capacità: 8 5ml |
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gloriosa taiji tinta de tatuagem 8 5ml $6.29 destacam-se: este é um conjunto básico de 8 cores de tinta de tatuagem que é adequado tanto para iniciantes e artistas. você pode usar a cor mais fácil de fazer a tatuagem mais bonita. será a sua melhor escolha para a tatuagem. cor: 8 cores: Branca de Neve, amarelo dourado, cama brilhante, verde-claro, verdadeiro preto, marrom escuro, bamama azul, roxo claro Capacidade: 8 5ml |
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Hidden Immortal Taiji Qigong: The Mother Form $38.95 No Synopsis Available |
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The Essence of Taiji Qigong: The Internal Foundation of Taijiquan $15.64 No Synopsis Available |
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Taiji 11-inch Handcrafted and Painted Pottery Vase $54.99 'Taiji' pottery vase is designed and handcrafted by true artists and features ceramic construction. The body port displays a silver flower embellishment against a dark bamboo background.Materials: CeramicColor: Dark BambooPattern: SolidFor decorative use2-inches wide at the mouthWeighs: 3.5 poundsDoes not hold waterDimensions: 11 inches high x 8 inches wide x 8 inches deep |
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glorioso taiji tatuaje de tinta 8 5 ml $6.29 destacan: este es un básico de 8 tatuaje color de tintas que es adecuado para los principiantes y los artistas. usted puede usar el color más fácil para compensar el diseño del tatuaje más hermoso. será su mejor opción para el tatuaje. color: 8 colores: blanco como la nieve, de color amarillo dorado, brillante cama, de color verde claro, verdadero negro, marrón oscuro, bamama azul, púrpura claro Capacidad: 8 5 ml |
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Combat Techniques of Taiji, Xingyi, and Bagua By Shengli, Lu/ Yun, Zhang (TRN) $29.3 A comprehensive introduction to the essential fighting techniques of Taijiquan, Baguazhang, and Xingyiquan, presenting authentic training material that has survived the cultural revolution Provided by publisher. Author: Shengli, Lu/ Yun, Zhang (TRN) Subtitle: Principles And Practices of Internal Martial Arts Publication Date: 2006/02/09 Number of Pages: 400 Binding Type: Paperback Language: English Depth: 0.75 Width: 10.00 Height: 8.00 |
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Eternal Spring : Taiji Quan, Qi Gong, and the Cultivation of Health, Happiness and Longevity $14.89 No Synopsis Available |
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Shangri-La Hand-carved Taiji Wood Half-Moon Table $191.99 This handsome half moon table features a rich oak finish and elegant craftsmanship. A hardwood construction adds strength and durability to this table.Frame materials: HardwoodFinish: Rich oakLegs:YesDrawers: 1Half moon shapeDimensions: 30 inches high x 14 inches wide x 32 inches deepAssembly required |
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Old Frame Chen Family Taijiquan $14.89 Chen Family (or Chen Style) Taiji is the ancestor of all Taiji systems. Unlike many of the easy, meditative Taiji forms practiced in the West, Chen Style Taiji is a highly evolved martial art. Newcomers to the art will find useful information on how to id |
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Chen Style Taijiquan By Sim, Davidine SiawVoon/ Gaffney, David $25.47 Author: Sim, Davidine SiawVoon/ Gaffney, David Subtitle: The Source of Taiji Boxing Publication Date: 2001/11/01 Binding Type: Paperback Language: English Depth: 0.75 Width: 5.25 Height: 9.00 |
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Stuart Michael – Zen Garden * $32.47 Disc 1:TaijiGraceful MovementYin & YangHarmonisedEquilibriumSupremeUltimate |
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In The Realm Of The Senses(1976) (Blu-ray) $19.43 IN THE REALM OF THE SENSES is the story of a servant and former prostitute who becomes sexually obsessed with her employer. Cast List: Tatsuya Fuji , Aoi Nakajima , Meika Seri , Eiko Matsuda , Yasuko Matsui , Akiko Koyama , Taiji Tonoyama Produced: 1976 Running Time: 101 min |
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Eternal Spring By Acton, Michael W. $27 Author: Acton, Michael W. Subtitle: Taiji Quan, Qi Gong, and the Cultivation of Health, Happiness and Longevity Publication Date: 2009/03/15 Number of Pages: 238 Binding Type: Paperback Language: English Depth: 0.50 Width: 6.25 Height: 9.25 |
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The Five Levels of Taijiquan (Paperback) $66.19 Clarifies the five levels of Taijichuan, providing guidance from the most fundamental steps through the advanced levels and explains how readers can assess their current abilities and identify what is needed to attain Taiji, a complete state of being. Original. |
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Ash Grey T-Shirt Sports Light T-Shirt by CafePress $20 Single whip in Chen style Taiji Quan. Sports Light T-Shirt Tee, TShirt, Shirt Look cool without breaking the bank. Our durable, high-quality, pre-shrunk 100% cotton t-shirt is what to wear when you want to go comfortably casual. Preshrunk, durable and guaranteed.5.6 oz. 100% cotton. Standard fit. |
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Cove The Widescreen $9.56 Rated: PG13Synopsis: In a sleepy lagoon off the coast of Japan, behind a wall of barbed wire and “Keep Out” signs, lies a shocking secret. It is here, under cover of night, that the fishermen of Taiji engage in an unseen hunt for thousands of dolphins. The nature of the work is so horrifying, a few desperate men will stop at nothing to keep it hidden from the world. But when an elite team of activists, filmmakers and freedivers embark on a covert mission to penetrate the cove, they discover that the shocking atrocities they find there are just the tip of the iceberg. |
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Shotokan Masters $38.13 A rare and definitive book featuring the Japanese masters of the most popular style of Karate in the world. This outstanding compilation gathers the best Japanese Shotokan masters in one comprehensive volume; in their own words, they explain the philosophy, training, and spirit of the art. Legendary masters of the teachings of Grandmaster and founder Gichin Funakoshi, like Tsutomu Ohshima, Masatoshi Nakayama, Taiji Kase, Hidetaka Nishiyama, Teruyuki Okazaki, Takayuki Mikami, Hirokazu Kanazawa, Keinosuke Enoeda, and other contemporaries, openly talk about their struggles and training in the art of the "empty hand." |
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The Cove (Blu-ray Disc) $40.79 In a sleepy lagoon off the coast of Japan, behind a wall of barbed wire and Keep Out signs, lies a shocking secret. It is here, under cover of night, that the fishermen of Taiji engage in an unseen hunt for thousands of dolphins. The nature of the work is so horrifying, a few desperate men will stop at nothing to keep it hidden from the world. But when an elite team of activists, filmmakers and free divers embark on a covert mission to penetrate the cove, they discover that the shocking atrocities they find there are just the tip of the iceberg. |
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The Cove (DVD) $17.95 In a sleepy lagoon off the coast of Japan, behind a wall of barbed wire and "Keep Out? signs, lies a shocking secret. It is here, under cover of night, that the fishermen of Taiji engage in an unseen hunt for thousands of dolphins. The nature of the work is so horrifying, a few desperate men will stop at nothing to keep it hidden from the world. But when an elite team of activists, filmmakers and freedivers embark on a covert mission to penetrate the cove, they discover that the shocking atrocities they find there are just the tip of the iceberg. |
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The Yang Tàijí 24-Step Short Form $29.95 Yang 24-Step Tàijíquan is one of the most widely-practiced Tàijíquan forms in the world today, and the form that most people first learn. Gentle enough to be suitable for the elderly, yet challenging enough to stretch even the most experienced practitioner, it is also one of the most accessible and rewarding. In his new book, James Drewe provides a comprehensive and detailed explication of the postures and movements of the form. For each, he describes exactly how the weight flows, how to use the hands, how to move the limbs, and how to relax into the movement, clearly explaining each step with the aid of foot patterns and photographs. Sections on the internal aspects of Tàijíquan, descriptions of the subtle variations that may be made when performing certain movements, and even instructions on how to fit the movements to music are also included. This comprehensive guide to Yang 24-Step Tàijíquan is an invaluable resource for taiji practitioners at all levels, including beginners, as well as taiji instructors, and students of other martial arts. |
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Cas Hanwei SH2007 29 1/4Qing Sword $973.24 Qing Sword . Manufacture ID: SH2007. The traditional perception of the Taiji sword becomes very apparent in the Qing Sword. The last of the Chinese Dynasties the Qing (Ching) Dynasty was overthrown by rebellion as late as 1911 by which time the Taiji sword had completed its evolution into the ldquo;modernrdquo; form. The sword is crafted around a beautifully patternwelded K120C blade with a flattened diamond section. The guard and pommel are constructed of gilded steel featuring a flying bat design which in Chinese ideology symbolizes luck. The scabbard decorations are in gilded brass and the intricate knotwork of the tassel is art in its own right. Recreated by the craftsmen of CAS Hanwei from the swords of the Lords of the great dynasties these Chinese Gongfu swords represent the pinnacle of the sword makerrsquo;s art vividly illustrating the skills and creativity of the smiths of Imperial China. Features:. Authentic replica of Museum Piece. Handforged Damascus blade. Tassel included. Specifications:. Overall length: 37 3/4 . Blade length: 29 1/4 . Handle length: 7 1/2 . Weight: 1lb 10oz. Point of Balance: 1/2 . Width at Guard: 1.06 . Width at Tip: .71 . Thickness at Guard: .25 . Box height: 43 1/4 . Box width: 6 |
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Aska: Japanese Drum $18.64 Though little known in the west, the wadaiko are in fact a unique type of Japanese percussion; the name translates literally as “wide drum.” The drums in question may be of any size, from three feet high to massive drums as big as a small automobile, which the performer “rides” by straddling the top. Very specific qualities are necessary to play these drums properly, including strength, balance, grace and fluidity. In this performance release, ten veteran wadaiko drummers including Taiji Migita, Takahiro Miura, Naomi Koizumi and Keita Orimoto deliver a live set on their chosen instruments. Selections include “Wave,” “Dragon Fall,” “Living in Nature” and “Firecrackers.” ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi |
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The Cove (DVD/WS/ENG/ENG SUB/SPAN SUB/5.1 DOL DIG) $17.99 Synopsis: In a sleepy lagoon off the coast of Japan, behind a wall of barbed wire and “Keep Outâ€? signs, lies a shocking secret. It is here, under cover of night, that the fishermen of Taiji engage in an unseen hunt for thousands of dolphins. The nature of the work is so horrifying, a few desperate men will stop at nothing to keep it hidden from the world. But when an elite team of activists, filmmakers and free divers embark on a covert mission to penetrate the cove, they discover that the shocking atrocities they find there are just the tip of the iceberg. Format: DVD Color: Color Rating: PG-13 RatingReason: disturbing content Runtime: 96 minutes Year: 2009 Release Date: 2009-12-08 |
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COVE BY PSIHOYOS,LOUIE (DVD) $21.63 In a sleepy lagoon off the coast of Japan, behind a wall of barbed wire and Keep Out? signs, lies a shocking secret. It is here, under cover of night, that the fishermen of Taiji engage in an unseen hunt for thousands of dolphins. The nature of the work is so horrifying, a few desperate men will stop at nothing to keep it hidden from the world. But when an elite team of activists, filmmakers and freedivers embark on a covert mission to penetrate the cove, they discover that the shocking atrocities they find there are just the tip of the iceberg. Artist: PSIHOYOS,LOUIE Genre: Documentary Rating: PG13 Release Date: 5APR2011 |
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Shotokan Masters By Fraguas, Jose $27 A rare and definitive book featuring the Japanese masters of the most popular style of Karate in the world. This outstanding compilation gathers the best Japanese Shotokan masters in one comprehensive volume; in their own words, they explain the philosophy, training, and spirit of the art. Legendary masters of the teachings of Grandmaster and founder Gichin Funakoshi, like Tsutomu Ohshima, Masatoshi Nakayama, Taiji Kase, Hidetaka Nishiyama, Teruyuki Okazaki, Takayuki Mikami, Hirokazu Kanazawa, Keinosuke Enoeda, and other contemporaries, openly talk about their struggles and training in the art of the empty hand. Author: Fraguas, Jose Subtitle: In Their Own Words Publication Date: 2006/10/31 Number of Pages: 117 Binding Type: Paperback Language: English Depth: 0.50 Width: 6.25 Height: 9.00 |
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The Cove DVD $19.98 Watch The Cove DVD, and follow the filmmakers to a remote spot of Japan where dolphin hunting is part of the daily or rather nightly routine. Most dolphins are hunted for their meat, although some may end up being sold to aquariums. In the dolphin documentary DVD The Cove, a team of activists embarks on a clandestine campaign to bring the brutal practices to the worlds attention. The Cove DVD is set in a sleepy lagoon off the coast of Japan, where a shocking secret lies behind a wall of barbed wire and “Keep Out” signs. It is here, under cover of night that the fishermen of Taiji engage in an unseen hunt for thousands of dolphins. As the dolphin documentary DVD The Cove reveals, the nature of the work is so horrifying, a few desperate men will stop at nothing to keep it hidden from the world. But when an elite team of activists, filmmakers and free-divers embark on a covert mission to penetrate the cove, they discover that the shocking atrocities they find there are just the tip of the iceberg. Buy The Cove DVD for a horrifying look at one of Japans best-kept and most gruesome secrets. |
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The Cove [Blu-ray] $14.55 In the 1960s, Richard O’Barry enjoyed a lucrative career as a specialized animal trainer; he captured the five dolphins that were used in the popular television series Flipper, and taught them the tricks and special commands they used on the show. Four decades later, O’Barry has renounced his former life as a trainer and become an animal rights activist, speaking out against the hunting of aquatic mammals and keeping them in captivity. O’Barry is not welcome in Taiji, a town along the Japanese coast where hunting dolphins is a major part of the local economy, but he and a group of activist filmmakers made their way into the city as well as the carefully guarded harbor in hopes of documenting the abuse of dolphins by fisherman and the poisoning of the waters that has taken a toll on the marine ecology. O’Barry and his colleagues captured some beautiful underwater footage as well as shocking images of how the town’s fisherman have sullied the dolphins and their habitat, and director Louie Psihoyos has used this material as the basis for the documentary The Cove, which received its world premiere at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi |
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The Cove $9.45 In the 1960s, Richard O’Barry enjoyed a lucrative career as a specialized animal trainer; he captured the five dolphins that were used in the popular television series Flipper, and taught them the tricks and special commands they used on the show. Four decades later, O’Barry has renounced his former life as a trainer and become an animal rights activist, speaking out against the hunting of aquatic mammals and keeping them in captivity. O’Barry is not welcome in Taiji, a town along the Japanese coast where hunting dolphins is a major part of the local economy, but he and a group of activist filmmakers made their way into the city as well as the carefully guarded harbor in hopes of documenting the abuse of dolphins by fisherman and the poisoning of the waters that has taken a toll on the marine ecology. O’Barry and his colleagues captured some beautiful underwater footage as well as shocking images of how the town’s fisherman have sullied the dolphins and their habitat, and director Louie Psihoyos has used this material as the basis for the documentary The Cove, which received its world premiere at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi |
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Bagua Linked Palms (Paperback) $28.11 Master Wang Shujin (1904-1981) was one of the world`s foremost exponents of Chinese internal martial arts, with legendary expertise in the disciplines of Bagua Zhang, Taiji Quan, and Xingyi Quan. This book offers a lucid translation of Master Wang`s seminal work on Bagua Zhang and includes expanded instruction by co-translator and noted Bagua Zhang expert Kent Howard. It also introduces readers to a rarely seen personal side of Wang Shujin, who was not only a fighter but also a teacher and spiritual leader.Bagua Linked Palms includes a wealth of additional information useful to the practitioner of internal martial arts, including the story of Bagua Zhang`s development, the connection between the Bagua and the I Ching, and step-by-step instruction in the eight "changes" of Bagua Linked Palms, the first form in Master Wang`s style of Bagua Zhang. This comprehensive, richly annotated text makes it a must-have addition to every serious martial arts library. |
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Die Kampfkunst-Tnzerin $23.1 Hauptbeschreibung Die Kampfkunsttnzerin – wen soll man sich unter diesem Begriff vorstellen? Um ein aus der Kinematographie bekanntes Bild einer tapferen, schlagenden Frau handelt es sich hier nicht. Denn eine auf Show und Effekte ausgerichtete Darstellung wre ein Erzeugnis der male gaze, also eine mnnliche Projektion auf die tanzende Frau. Und welche Verstehensart ber das Bild der Tnzerin findet man im kulturellen Gedchtnis, auer der vorgefertigten Spaltung in die jungfruliche Ballerina und das sndhafte Weib? In der westlichen, zu Dichotomien neigenden Kultur hat die male gaze dazu gefhrt, dass sogar die Professionsbezeichnung ‘Tnzerin’ eine problematische ist. Als Gegensatz zu dieser Problematik verschafft Karolina Walkowicz in ihrem Buch die Mglichkeit, die Frau in einer Tanzart zu betrachten, in der mehrere Knste zu einem einzigartigen Stil vereint sind: Die Tradition des Taiji, die Philosophie chinesischer Kampfkunst, der moderne Tanz, das Ballett, und die Kunst der Kalligraphie. Der auf Meditation und Reflexion basierende Tanz, jenseits der Teilung in weibliche und mnnliche sthetik, eignet sich gut dazu, das Tanzen als solches zu begreifen und die gngigen Muster der Wahrnehmung einer tanzenden Frau zu verlassen. Die Autorin fhrt den Begriff des Kampfkunsttanzes ein und prsentiert anhand des anerkannten zeitgenssischen Ensembles Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan einen alternativen Weg der Betrachtung des knstlerischen Tanzes, als die im kulturellen Gedchtnis vorhandene, mit Klischees behaftete Sicht auf den Balletttanz im Abendland. Biographische Informationen n/a |
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Blue Blood [Special Edition] [Bonus CD] $21.59 The Japanese didn’t invent ’80s rock, but they sure took it to heart, and Blue Blood is definite proof of that if there ever was one. On this record, X-Japan move through the hard rock variations of their time with the ease of Ritchie Blackmore whipping out the “Smoke on the Water” riff for the umpteenth time. There’s even a glam rock detour (“Easy Fight Rambling”) and a power ballad, although for the most part the band is content to rock their hearts out, staying on the coordinate grid set by Iron Maiden, Guns N’ Roses, Queensrÿche and perhaps updated Thin Lizzy, with the results being not too far from what Helloween were doing at the time. Whether or not the Germans influenced X-Japan is up for debate, but the similarities are obvious, as the Japanese exhibit the same aptness for combining menacing guitar work with anthemic — or rather, in this case, cinematic — hook-laden melodies and performing it at a tempo able to get them a speeding ticket on a highway. Blue Blood is rounded out by the raspy but strong voice of Toshi, progressive tendencies (the 11-plus minute “Rose of Pain” has more ambition than a young politicians seminar), and a handful of good, if not entirely original, riffs. Although parts of the record may be seen as pompous or goofy, the album generally packs enough skill and enthusiasm to deliver the goods on par with its best genre associates, even if clearly following in their footsteps. [Sony/BMG's 2008 Special Edition included a bonus CD.] ~ Alexey Eremenko, Rovi Performers: Sanpei – Choir, Chorus; Seiichi – Choir, Chorus; Seiji – Choir, Chorus; Tusk – Choir, Chorus; Windy – Choir, Chorus; Taiji – Bass |
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Insight Guides Select Step by Step Beijing (Paperback) $32.49 Step-by-Step Beijing is a new guide to this exciting city and its surroundings, revealed through a selection of clearly laid-out walks and tours, complemented by beautiful, full-color pictures, an authoritative narrative voice, and a wealth of practical information, all in a compact package. The guide starts with Recommended Tours, suggesting the book’s best tours for taking in the city’s unmatched collection of ancient sights, atmospheric old neigborhoods ranged around cobbled alleyways, atmospheric temples, early morning taiji practice at the Temple of Heaven, lively shopping and nightlife districts, and the spectacular Great Wall. In the Overview, an engaging introduction reveals essential background information on local culture, lifestyle and traditions, plus the lowdown on food and drink, shopping, and China’s fascinating history. This provides all the background information needed to set the walks and tours in context. The Walks and Tours section features 16 irresistible self-guided walking routes. The first twelve tours explore the city itself, and include Imperial Beijing, Wangfujing and the Foreign Legation Quarter, and the Olympic Park. The final four tours extend further afield into the surrounding countryside to the Ming Tombs and Great Wall, and the ancient village of Cuandixia. For each tour we show step by step how to get the most out of the destination, with something for every budget, taste and trip length. All tours have clear, easy-to-follow maps, hand-picked places to eat and drink en route, great insider tips and informative feature boxes. All this makes it simple for the reader to find the perfect tour for the time they have to spare. The final section of the book is the Directory, incorporating a user-friendly, fact-packed A to Z of practical information, plus carefully selected hotel and restaurant and nightlife listings, which will lead the reader to the best that Beijing has to offer.   |
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Architecture Now! Houses 2 (Paperback) $64.34 Cutting edge private dwellings Beyond the fundamental notion of shelter, what defines a house? The broad-ranging selection of extraordinary dwellings in the Architecture Now! Houses series shows the concept to be infinitely malleable: one house seems to hover above the ground, another is embedded in it; some have stark minimal lines, others have tropical gardens; some are palatial, others monastic—all of them displaying remarkable structural and aesthetic mastery. From postmodern castles to hi-tech cabins, the Architecture Now! Houses series is a connoisseur`s choice of the world`s most remarkable new houses. Architecture Now! Houses 2 features architects and practices including: Amarterrance, Arkpabi, Eduardo Arroyo – No.MAD Arquitectos, Atelier Bow-Wow, Bellemo & Cat, Bernardes + Jacobsen Arquitetura, Alberto Campo Baeza, Casey Brown, Padraic Cassidy, C lula Arquitectura, Jos Cruz Ovalle, dRMM, dRN Architects, Thomas Fabrinsky, Fearon Hay, Carlos Ferrater, Float, FOVEA, Sou Fujimoto Architects, Alexander Gorlin, Jorge Gracia Garcia, Graft, Hangar Design Group, HHF, Jun Igarashi, Yosuke Inoue, Toyo Ito, Michael Jantzen, Johnston Marklee, Rick Joy, Stephen Kanner, Taiji Kawano, KWK PROMES, J rgen Mayer H., McBride Charles Ryan, Richard Meier, Joeb Moore, Olson Kundig, Palerm & Tabares de Nava, Sara Pellegrini, Pezo Von Ellrichshausen Arquitectos, Powerhouse Company, PRODUCTORA, RCR Arquitectes, Rocha Tombal, Todd Saunders, Hartwig N. Schneider, Schwartz/Silver, SeARCH & CMA, Robert Stone, Studio Pei Zhu, Makiko Tsukada, Ulloa + Ding, WM + Associates, Kyu Sung Woo |