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Green Matters Episode 1

2008-04-30T18:01:40Z

KENYA RAIN HARVESTING, ORGANIC MATTRESSES, GREEN DONKEYS, YANGTZE POLLUTION, CHILE EARTHWORMS, U.S. E-WASTE & UK WINDPOWER

21st Century Garden Art: Episode 1, The Green World of Fernando Caruncho

2007-08-02T14:00:04Z

Fernando Caruncho's body of work is firmly rooted in the philosophies of antiquity, calling to an observer’s mind Spain’s Moorish history. And though his gardens create visually poetic landscapes, they clearly portray their contemporary context. The stunningly beautiful and austere Iberian Peninsula sets the tone and emotional basis for Caruncho’s poetic work, whose play of light and shade, often across reflective pools, is magical in effect.

Innertainment: Episode 1

2007-06-28T17:00:04Z

Discover how the soul in your feet can be a doorway to a better quality of life, with reflexology. See how the Gods entertain themselves, and experience the mysteries of music and meditation with Raj Rang. Take your centre to the edge with power kiting, and pick up some soulful tips on how to please your partner.

Bare Beauty, Series 1, Ep 1

2007-11-22T07:00:23Z

Beauty may be only skin deep but we all could use a boost to help us cope with today’s busy schedules. Anita shares with you how to make easily accessible homegrown plants and herbs such as aloe vera, tumeric and kafir lime part of your beauty regime by creating facemasks and health drinks. She also looks at traditional bath rituals. Beauty begins in the kitchen!

When Food Kills

2008-05-15T17:00:44Z

Its every parents worst nightmare. One moment their child is perfectly healthy. The next, they’ve stopped breathing and are turning blue. For many children, the merest hint of nut is all it takes to send them into anaphylactic shock. Food allergies are on the increase and the number of children affected has more than doubled in the past ten years. Yet simple precautions could significantly cut the death rate. This weeks documentary, ‘When Food Kills’ is a wake up call to the rising danger of food allergies.

Green Matters Episode 2

2008-04-30T18:01:51Z

GREENHOUSE BARGE, NEWSPAPER HANDBAGS, AMAZON SCHOOL, BUBBLE BABY/BUSES, UGANDA BIOFUELS/COCONUTS, ISRAEL DUNG POWER & DOMINICAN WHALES

21st Century Garden Art: Episode 2, Gardens and Squares of WEST 8

2007-08-02T10:17:28Z

Adriaan Geuze and his team “West 8”, working in Europe’s most densely populated country, seek in their urban landscape planning to reconcile modern, mass culture to the Netherlands’ natural environment. And, despite the daunting scope of this task, they approach their planning work with a charming trace of irony and humour. Named for the force 8 winds that blow into Rotterdam off the North Sea, the Dutch team is thoroughly modern, both in terms of how it views its mission, and in the industrial materials it favors in its creations.

Innertainment: Episode 2

2007-07-02T17:00:07Z

Discover how to boost your brainpower with Indian Head Massage. Connect with the art of the word, and explore the sacred geometry of life. Experience the mysteries of music and meditation with Amampondo. Learn how using rune stones can help you make better decisions. Take your centre to the edge with bungee jumping, and explore human sexuality through a heart to heart connection.

Bare Beauty, Series 1, Ep 2

2007-11-22T07:00:19Z

Gather round! Anita shows you how to make a healthy Chai Latte, a shaving cream using coconut and almond oil and a fruity hair mask, all in the comforts of her home. Anita unveils the entertainment industry's well-kept secret – traditional threading. Now who said you can't look like a star?

ADHD: Out of Control Kids

2008-02-28T15:58:16Z

This poignant film examines the lives of people who suffer from ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). The programme shows the reality of dealing with children so difficult they can barely interact with their peers, let alone family members. The film also feature adult sufferers who have had to live with the disorder, undiagnosed for much of their lives and the different methods of dealing with ADHD such as drugs, life management, natural remedies and counselling.

Green Matters Episode 3

2008-04-30T18:01:44Z

ECO BIKE, RHINO, BIO-DIESEL TRUCK, RECLAIMING THE DESERT, OFFICE ART, SAVING TURTLES, GLACIER & ECO-FRIENDLY HOUSING

21st Century Garden Art: Episode 3, The Eden Project of Tim Smit

2008-04-15T12:00:42Z

England’s Tim Smit is not an advocate for contemporary gardening, having, in fact, become a garden designer more by accident than design. That occurred when he discovered the “Lost Gardens of Heligan” – a Victorian estate which, like Sleeping Beauty’s Castle, had slumbered forgotten in Cornwall for more than 60 years. With a surfeit of conviction, hard work and human energy, Smit and his workforce managed to resurrect the Estate’s enormous original gardens, including the ornamental and kitchen gardens – restoring all to pristine condition. Smit and his colleagues are seen in photographs and videography taken during the project, as well as in majestic views of the restored grounds. These historic gardens were then supplemented by a remarkable, wholly modern counterpart: “The Eden Project,” the world’s largest greenhouse. Designed by renowned architect Nicolas Grimshaw, the Project - featuring displays of flora from multifarious climactic zones, has become enormously popular, drawing visitors from throughout the world. From the Heligan Project to the Eden Project, the film traces the transition of Smit, from a restorer of historic garden art to becoming one of the world’s leading innovators in garden and climactic design. Awe inspiring views of the truly immense Eden Project greenhouses, including their collections of flora from the most diverse climatic and geographical regions imaginable, must inspire hope – even in those once convinced that modern damage to the natural environment is irreversible. Smit, the reluctant revolutionary, together with his colleagues introduced in the film, manifestly have earned their international recognition as leaders and innovators in contemporary, 21st century garden art.

Innertainment: Episode 3

2007-07-02T17:00:07Z

Discover the detoxifying benefits of lymph drainage. Look at the elemental language of nature turned into art. Witness a peace vigil at the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem. Experience the mysteries of music and meditation with the Condet Dance and Kawaritan Institute. Take your centre to the edge with power boating, and find out how foot play can turn into ecstatic foreplay.

Bare Beauty, Series 1, Ep 3

2007-11-22T07:00:20Z

Nature gets serious in this week’s Bare Beauty as Anita goes on a cleanse-purge regime that turns out far more glamorous than it sounds. The new It-girl’s millennium mantra – DETOX! Rather than a painful, torturous routine, the new Detox is all about enjoying yourself and feeling good, with a little help from natural herbs and spices. Can detox be the new pampering? Bare beauty reveals how you can relieve indigestion, boost your immune system and get treated like a Javanese princess – the natural way!

Beating the Black Dog

2008-04-24T18:00:41Z

One in five of us suffers from depression. For some, the ‘Black Dog’ takes on terrifying dimensions. For those with bi-polar disorder, or manic depression, the fug can descend into psychosis, alcoholism or even split personality disorders. This documentary highlights some of the more alarming sides of depression and how it affects the sufferers and their families. ‘Black Dog' is a moving, empathetic dissection of the mental illness that afflicts so many of those around us.

Green Matters Episode 4

2008-04-30T18:01:45Z

PLANES AND TRAINS, REWILDING TIGERS, TRASH ART, WATER FOR AFRICA, WATER HEALTH, SPECTACLED BEAR, SRI LANKA FOREST & GALAPAGOS TOURISM

21st Century Garden Art: Episode 4, The Mobile Gardens of Atelier Alias

2008-04-15T12:00:44Z

The Leipzig, Germany based team Atelier Alias is dedicated to gardening in its largest communal and municipal senses. Comprised of Bertram Weisshaar, Katja Heinecke and Reinhard Krehl, each a graduate in landscape design, Atelier Alias is dedicated to exploring new means of perceiving landscapes and municipal land use.

Innertainment: Episode 4

2007-07-02T17:00:06Z

Rediscover the ancient art of acupuncture. Connect with the healing aspects of play, and look at the mystical mosaics from Fez, Morocco. Experience the mysteries of music and meditation with Toshinoro Kondo. Take your centre to the edge with canyoning, and learn how to breathe life into the arms of your lover.

Bare Beauty, Series 1, Ep 4

2007-11-22T07:00:20Z

They say age shows first in the hands and feet so this week, Bare Beauty goes on an age-defying rampage as it uncovers the essential secret of gorgeous extremities – and the acupressure techniques that keep hands and feet not only feeling and looking good, but working overtime to boost the body! As working girls (and guys) face the stresses of repetitive stress injuries and carpal tunnel syndrome, nature comes to the rescue with holistic approaches to good health – from the feet and fingertips up.

World - Sweet Misery

2008-04-10T15:03:32Z

One MS sufferer embarks on a journey across America to investigate why there is such a big rise in neurological disorders

Green Matters Episode 5

2008-04-30T18:01:49Z

FORMULA GREEN/PETROL AND OIL USAGE, SHANGRI LA CRANES, CONGO FOREST, TAJ MAHAL, GOLD RUSH & SOLAR SCHOOLS

21st Century Garden Art: Episode 5, The Healing Gardens of Topher Delaney

2008-04-15T12:00:45Z

Topher Delaney of San Francisco exploits the excellent conditions of California’s climate to create highly individualized private gardens. In designing her spiritual gardens, Delaney draws upon her experiences with Zen Buddhism, pursuing an integrative process far exceeding the demands of classic horticulture. Moreover, inspired by her own successful battle with cancer, Delaney’s gardens are conceived as places of retreat and healing. Gardens specially created for the Marin Cancer Center and the San Diego Children’s Hospital demonstrate the palpably healing character of her creations. She believes “gardens are sanctuaries, hallowed places of personal retreat.”

Innertainment Episode 5

2007-08-08T17:00:13Z

Learn how playing with colour can help you transform your life, and see how the Kabbalah is interpreted in shape and form. Look at organic houses, and experience the mysteries of music and meditation with Taiko Drummers. Take your centre to the edge with paragliding, and learn how sex can go to your head.

Bare Beauty, Series 1, Ep 5

2007-11-22T07:00:20Z

A lovely smile is also a beauty accessory. Anita has a lunch date with a dentist and she shows that natural mouthwashes and Neem sticks can keep your teeth looking pearly white for any occasion. Anita unveils the growing trend of Nail Art that transforms your nails into a canvas for intricate designs that will leave your nails looking like a masterpiece!

Green Matters Episode 6

2008-04-30T18:01:51Z

ECO-TOILET, REINDEER FESTIVAL, KENYA HYDRO, RAILWAY TO ROAD, GREEN BOATS, ELEPHANTS AND IVORY & GREEN WEDDINGS

21st Century Garden Art: Episode 6, The Private Jungles of Patrick Blanc

2008-04-15T12:00:46Z

Patrick Blanc was an internationally celebrated tropical botanist long before his “plant walls” came on the scene. Faced with an increasingly ugly, green-free cement jungle, Blanc’s research led him to discover that plants could survive and even thrive in the absence of soil.

Innertainment Episode 6

2007-08-14T14:00:02Z

Discover how to balance our energy with Polarity Therapy and look at spiritual transformation on canvas. Feel the resonance of life with overtone chanting, and experience the mysteries of music and meditation with Karima Skalli. Take your centre to the edge with sand boarding, and explore sexuality with the touch of the Tao.

Bare Beauty, Series 1, Ep 6

2007-11-22T07:00:19Z

The daily stresses of a modern woman have taken its toll on Anita. She rediscovers that bounce in her step again by exploring the wonders of Aromatherapy. Anita also ventures into Traditional Chinese Medicine to discover how to revitalize your nervous system. What better way to realize that beauty is ageless as Bare Beauty learns the secret of eternal youth from a very special guest...?

Green Matters Episode 7

2008-04-30T18:01:50Z

SOLAR SOLO, THE GREEN SHOP, YANGTZE DOLPHIN, INDIA WIND POWER, ROBOT TRASH/YOGHURT POTS, ARGENTINA SOY FUEL & POLAR TROUBLES

21st Century Garden Art: Episode 7, The Experimental Gardens of Vladimir Sitta

2008-04-15T12:00:49Z

Vladimir Sitta arrived in Australia only twenty years ago. Since then, the Czech native has proven himself a groundbreaking innovator in contemporary landscape architecture - not only in the creation of gardens for his adopted home of Sydney, but in widely ranging projects throughout the “Fifth Continent.” Moreover, despite Australia’s geographic remoteness, the international scope of Sitta’s influence is undeniable - perhaps most particularly in the area of urban garden design. For, Sitta’s designs achieve the remarkable: combining minimalism, characteristic of modern design, with an opulent, baroque theatricality.

Innertainment Episode 7

2007-08-08T17:00:08Z

Discover the cutting edge of vibrational technology with Bio-Resonance. Detox with aromatherapy oils, and break down barriers with a corporate drum circle. Experience the mysteries of music and meditation with Tibetan Monks. Take your centre to the edge with sea kayaking, and find out how elbows can bring pleasure for you and your partner.

Bare Beauty, Series 1, Ep 7

2007-11-21T16:00:25Z

Anita gets ready to strut her stuff in this week’s episode of Bare Beauty. It’s all about body shape as Anita prepares for an interesting way for a full body workout. First up, Anita shows us a how to blend a mix of essential oils that can help combat body aches. Bare Beauty also catches up with Ivy Singh-Lim to uncover her simple beauty secrets. Finally, catch Anita as she shows off her moves when she takes up – Bollywood Dance Class!

Green Matters Episode 8

2008-04-30T18:02:05Z

AUSTRALIA HOUSE, LEARNING ABOUT PLANTS, PARIS BICYCLES, PHILIPPINES PACKAGING, ISRAEL SOLAR, FOCUS ON CLIMATE CHANGE & CHINA GREEN OLYMPICS

21st Century Garden Art: Episode 8, The Zen Gardens of Shunmyo Masuno

2008-04-15T12:00:49Z

The ancient traditions and magnificent art of Japanese garden design continue to exercise an enormous, international influence on contemporary garden architecture. 21st Century Garden Art is proud to present a filmed portrait of Shunmyo Masuno, the internationally recognized master of Japanese garden style.

Innertainment Episode 8

2007-08-08T17:00:08Z

Find our muscle power with kinesiology, and journey into the world of human touch. Learn about the traditional art of barefoot winemaking, and experience the mysteries of music and meditation with Khalife Mirza and the Dervishes. Take your centre to the edge as you plunge into the depths of light and dark with caving, and Taoist sex.

Bare Beauty, Series 1, Ep 8

2007-11-22T07:00:21Z

White tea – is this the latest fashion trend in today’s beauty products? Anita explores the past and present of this special ingredient and uncovers its unique powers. Bare Beauty catches up with TV personality, Nadya Hutagalung, who shares with us her beauty secrets for youthful skin. Anita prepares a homemade white tea face scrub and toner that will leave your face glowing!

Green Matters Episode 9

2008-04-30T18:02:05Z

NETHERLANDS WINDMILLS, LE MANS BIOFUEL CAR, TAIWAN RECYCLING, URBAN FARMER, ORANGUTAN BABY, GREEN BUILDING, TRASH FASHION & POLAR TREK

21st Century Garden Art: Episode 9, The Tropical Paradise of Made Wijaya

2008-04-15T12:00:48Z

Living and working on the Island of Bali, Made Wijaya is considered the leading contemporary exponent of exotic garden design. To date, the fifty-year-old gardener has created more than seven hundred tropical gardens. And, while the majority are to be found throughout South East Asia, the designer’s work is represented as well in southern Europe and the Caribbean – where among his works is a garden designed for pop star David Bowie.

Innertainment Episode 9

2007-08-08T17:00:06Z

Discover the profound effects of aromatherapy, and explore some of the wonders of nature. Learn about the wisdom of medicine wheels, and experience the mysteries of music and meditation with Steve Dancz and Friends. Take your centre to the edge with shark diving, and find out how massaging your partners' calves can enhance your sex life.

Bare Beauty, Series 1, Episode 9

2007-11-22T07:00:21Z

With the manic lives we lead, we always seem to be burning the candle at both ends! What you may not know is the effect your lifestyle may have on your circulatory system – so important for keeping your body in tip top condition. Anita discovers the total rejuvenating effects of traditional Thai massage and is inspired to concoct a Thai herbal face steam. We also tap into beauty expert and author, Naazli Anwari’s all natural zest for life.

Green Matters Episode 10

2008-04-30T18:02:11Z

CONDORS RELEASED, WASTE TO HOME FURNISHINGS, INDONESIAN CORAL REEFS, FUEL-CELL TAXIS, CAMBODIA WILDLIFE, GERMAN GLACIER & UK HOMES OF THE FUTURE

21st Century Garden Art: Episode 10, The Enchanted Gardens of Ivan Hicks

2008-04-15T12:00:47Z

Ivan Hicks is very likely England’s drollest garden artist. For, in a whimsical design style of a decidedly surrealistic bent, Hicks’ art succeeds in deftly combining respect for mythic tradition to a profoundly modern worldview.

Innertainment Episode 10

2007-08-08T17:00:06Z

Discover how working with natural eye movement can help you regain emotional and physical balance. Explore the Holistic World Vision global communications network, and learn about the delicate art of hand made guitars. Experience the mysteries of music and meditation with Loutfi Bouchnak. Take your centre to the edge with a high wire walk above a wreck, and get down on your knees with Taoist sex.

Bare Beauty Series 1, Ep 10

2007-11-22T07:00:21Z

The eyes have it when it’s time for a masquerade party! Anita discovers what the perfect look is for the eyes as she prepares for her masquerade party. She explores the tricks and traditions people have used over the centuries for that “come hither” glance of beauty. Bare Beauty takes a glimpse into the life and trade secrets of Clarence Lee, a make up artist for famous celebrities like Tom Cruise and Zhang Zhiyi.

Green Matters Episode 11

2008-04-30T18:02:17Z

OXFORD BIOFUELS, RED ALGAE, THAI FISH LEATHER, NEW JERSEY WIND TURBINE, DOLPHIN PROTEST, UK BIRD ISLAND & SPAIN SOLAR

21st Century Garden Art: Episode 11, Charles Jencks Garden of Cosmic Speculation

2007-08-02T14:00:04Z

By tradition, gardens and parks tend to tell stories. Yet what happened during the last ten years in Dumfriesshire in the South of Scotland probably goes beyond the scope of the park landscapes which were established within the last two hundred years.

Innertainment Episode 11

2007-08-10T14:00:03Z

Discover the profound benefits of Cranio Sacral Therapy, and explore the sacred geometry of the New Jerusalem. Celebrate the effects of expressing life in shape and colour, and experience the mysteries of music and meditation with Nawang Kechog. Take your centre to the edge with parachuting, and learn about the ecstatic potential of the tongue and the toes.

Bare Beauty, Series 1, Ep 11

2007-11-22T07:00:21Z

It’s time to engage all of the senses when Anita goes to the far away land of Sri Lanka, home of rich culture, ancient spirituality, and some of the most beautiful people in the world for the last episode of Bare Beauty! Anita explores the sumptuous offerings of Ayurveda Pavillions’ treatments to stimulate her senses. We also meet Miss Sri Lanka 2005, Rozanne Diasz to find out what it is about this timeless, tropical culture that makes her a beauty for the world to see.

Green Matters Episode 12

2008-04-30T18:02:19Z

ILLEGAL WILDLIFE, MEXICO ETHANOL, RWANDA GORILLA NAMING, HONG KONG ECO-COFFINS, UK PUBLIC TRANSPORT, ANIMAL NURSE & LOW CARB CITY

21st Century Garden Art: Episode 12, The Water Gardens of Anthony Paul

2007-08-02T14:00:04Z

In a sheltered valley in the county of Surrey there lies England’s most beautiful sculpture park. The area has been laid out by the New Zealand garden architect Anthony Paul. The selection of sculptures is made by his wife, the gallery owner Hannah Peschar.

Innertainment Episode 12

2007-08-08T17:00:06Z

Examine the benefits of corporate shiatsu, and spin yourself into shape. Explore the mysteries of Rosslyn Chapel, and experience the music and meditation of Tekameli. Take your centre over the edge of a cliff with abseiling, and learn how to kiss the Way of the Tao.