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The Brisbane-based acrobatic company concentrates entirely on the physicality of their bodies, flinging themselves about the stage and at each other in a very lively manner.

 What Dennis Lehane’s novels Mystic River and Shutter Island have in common, is a title that connotes a body of water in or around Boston, Massachusetts; a detective assigned to case that forces him to confront his disturbing past; a group of characters with thick Boston accents and two Oscar- winning directors over 65 who have turned both novels into Hollywood films. 

Robert Tanitch takes a look at the latest DVD releases, including 'An Education' and 'It's Complicated'

Unusually for an American film, The Hurt Locker eschewed messages and the specific politics of Iraq for a very human take on war in general.  By contrast, The Green Zone has a big agenda, and a rather preachy one at that. 

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There are dozens of benefits to being regularly active, including helping to control your weight, and lower your risk from major diseases including obesity, heart disease, stroke, diabetes and some cancers.   Among older people, physical activity is a good way of maintaining mobility and independence.  And it’s not just physical benefits you’ll feel – being active is important for mental wellbeing too.  Those who are active have enhanced moods, higher self-esteem and greater confidence in their ability to perform certain tasks

But, if the idea of taking up a sport or getting involved in structured exercise doesn’t appeal then why not fit physical activity into your daily routine?  Cycling is a great way of getting around, particularly now that the longer days and warmer weather are on their way.