Framed by John Grisham and Jim McCloskey. The authors have taken 10 cases of miscarriages of justice in the US and shown the impact of wrongful imprisonment on the men involved and their families and communities – but also look at how such things occur – the racism, misconduct, flawed testimony and court system that allows the convictions to stand and pleas for exoneration ignored – even when there is overwhelming evidence against the verdict.

We are the Stars by Gina Chick. Gina Chick is an Australian force of nature. She’s led an extraordinary life – an unconventional childhood, a love affair with a conman that sent her to the wilderness to find herself and recover, and is in possession of a truly elemental nature. Through love and grief, she’s used those qualities to make sense of the world and her place in it and she’s a fiercely tough, independent woman who’s been through the fire and out the other side.

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BloggerAtLarge.com writer Megan Singleton's gotten back from Rarotonga - and she's got some recommendations for prospective travellers looking to explore the region.

She's outlined her favourite restaurants, her tips for dealing with unpredictable weather - and shared her top spot to go snorkelling with the turtles.

Read more about Megan's experience in Rarotonga here.

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Today on The Sunday Panel, broadcaster and journalist Wilhelmina Shrimpton and partner at Freebairn and Hehir Lawyers, Liam Hehir, joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the week- and more!

Another great day for Team New Zealand in the America's Cup- but there's not a lot of interest. Should the next defence be held in New Zealand? How can we get Kiwis interested?

The UK has floated utilising weight-loss drugs to curb unemployment. Do we think this is a good idea - or do we worry about the ethical use of these drugs?

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As the world's population get older, there's growing concern about increased rates of Parkinson's disease.

From 1990 to 2015, the number of people with Parkinson disease doubled to over 6 million - and the number is predicted to double again by 2040.

Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara says it's unclear why these rates have gone up - but there are plenty of environmental factors believed to influence the condition.

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On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 20 October 2024, British actress and global star Gemma Arterton talks about her new film The Critic and regrets from early in her career.

Kiwi singer and solo sailor Andrew Fagan tells the story of ill-fated attempt at sailing around the world in a small yacht.

Team New Zealand has claimed the America's Cup in commanding fashion - Francesca talks to our reporter on the ground Christopher Reive.

Francesca's pleased the Greens are finally moving on from Darleen Tana and Dr Michelle Dickinson has good news for snackers!

Get the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast every Sunday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Liam and Noel Gallagher will be bringing their hotly-anticipated 2025 Oasis reunion tour over to Australia next October.

Tickets went on sale earlier in the week - and fans on both ends of the Tasman have been willing to spend as much as $800 per ticket to catch the brothers playing together again.

Entertainment commentator Chris Schulz is among the lucky few Kiwis who got tickets for the tour - and he speculates whether or not the band will be together by this time next year.

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In early 2022, famed solo sailor Andrew Fagan set off to attempt to beat a world record in a tiny 5.1m plywood yacht.

He aimed to use the yacht, Swirly World in Perpetuity, to beat the record for 'The smallest boat to sail solo around the world via the Great Capes'.

His mission didn't go to plan - but he managed to tell the tale in his new book Swirly World: Lost At Sea.

He says he'd managed to sail to Australia and New Zealand's Subantarctic Islands - so he thought this was a logical next step.

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Scientists have just found that the best way to burn more calories is to snack - exercise snack that is!

The research published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B found that climbing stairs or walking for short bursts resulted in people consuming 20 percent to 60 percent more energy than if they did the same activity nonstop for the same distance.

The study compared the oxygen and energy demands of volunteers walking or climbing stairs. It found that the first moments of activity are the least efficient. Much like how a car consumes more fuel when starting up, the human body uses more energy at the beginning of a walk or climb before it hits its stride.

To gather these insights, researchers measured the oxygen consumption of participants across different walking speeds and durations, from as short as 10 seconds to up to four minutes. They found that short bursts of walking or stair-climbing demanded significantly more energy than continuous walking over the same distance.

This research reinforces the health benefits of brief, energetic movements, known as 'exercise snacks' - which involve short bursts of activity lasting just a minute or two. These mini workouts can be especially beneficial for people who lead sedentary lifestyles or have limited mobility, including those with obesity or recovering from strokes.

While most studies on walking have focused on steady-state exercises lasting several minutes, this research offers new insights into the benefits of shorter bursts. It also highlights the potential for designing rehabilitation programs tailored to those who may not be able to walk for extended periods, such as elderly individuals or those with gait disorders.

By rethinking how we measure the energy demands of walking, this study opens the door to more inclusive and effective approaches to physical activity for all.

Some examples of 'exercise snacks' include:

• Stair climbing
• Jumping jacks.
• Jumping rope.
• Chair squats.
• Lunges.
• Sprints.
• Pushups.
• Mountain climbers.

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