More than a sport Aug 15, 2008
There s definitely an adrenaline rush, Powell said, citing a variety of reasons why participants stay active in this sport. There s the adrenaline rush, the interaction between the rider and the horse and the challenge of the events, she said. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Motorcycle, vehicle accidents dominate off-duty fatalities Aug 14, 2008
"You don't so much ride one of these as hang on for dear life." It's little surprise that young service members, attracted by the adrenaline rush sports bikes promise and their relatively low cost, are lining up to buy them. And while disturbing, officials say, it's also not surprising that they're contributing to more military deaths. (The Dolphin, CT)
Bulldogs camp corner: Bobby Lepori Q&A Aug 14, 2008
Lepori broke down exactly how it feels to play under the sun:"Any practice or the beginning of any game you have adrenaline, so heat's not really an issue. But as practice runs on and the hours tick onto each other, you start getting tired, you start getting fatigued, you start feeling the heat on your back and it helps you prepare for games like Texas Ae you go three overtimes ..."* Receiver Seyi Ajirotutu missed practice with a knee injury. Hill said he would be fine. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Victorino out of lineup with stiff back Aug 14, 2008
Victorino thought adrenaline would take over once the game started. Manuel hopes his center fielder's injury doesn't linger, but the Hawaii native won't play until he's better. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Olney: Hired guns Aug 14, 2008
"Sabathia was on the Indians' team charter from Minnesota to Detroit the next day when manager Eric Wedge walked to the back of the plane and told him the trade had gone through. As Sabathia looked around at his former teammates, he could see they were shocked. He wasn't. He felt ready. The following afternoon, he and Amber flew to Milwaukee. As he stared out the window, he watched Cleveland disappear beneath the plane. This was the place he'd shared the final months of his father's life, the... (ESPN -- Baseball)
STATE DIGEST Aug 13, 2008
"He said he did it for the adrenaline rush, for the challenge," the detective said. DelRio, 33, a native of Barcelona, Spain, was previously sentenced to 12 years in prison after being convicted of 16 counts of burglary, receiving stolen property and attempted escape. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Stress Relief Aug 13, 2008
The body's physical response includes releasing a surge of hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol that cause increased glucose in the blood, elevated heart rate and blood pressure and heightened alertness by increasing the brain's use of glucose. When sources of stress become constant and more difficult to deal with, the "fight or flight" response continues on with no let up. (Suite101.com)
Tigers agree to deal with free-agent pitcher Garcia Aug 13, 2008
His agent, Peter Greenberg, felt very good about how Garcia looked, with his fastball velocity in the range of 85 to 87 mph -- lower than it probably would be if Garcia threw in a big league game, with the benefit of full adrenaline. Some scouts reported that Garcia looked "OK.". (ESPN -- Baseball)
It's better than sex, they say Aug 13, 2008
"A 'natural high,' that pleasant feeling one experiences during and after a certain activity like running or strenuous exercise, has to do with the release of endorphins, as well as other mood-regulating hormones such as adrenaline, serotonin, cortisol and melatonin. Orgasm also produces a flood of endorphins, which is what makes us feel calm and relaxed after sex.". Break a sweat. (CNN -- US)
Meeting Kobe at Games makes Gay's day Aug 12, 2008
"But when I was on the ground, it kind of eased out a little bit. It could have been adrenaline or whatever.". An intensive four weeks of therapy followed, including a stay in Germany for work with a doctor known for cutting-edge treatments. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Is your job dangerous? Aug 12, 2008
It s a job that only the most fearless can take on, but those loyal to the occupation love the adrenaline rush and independence. However, due to the advances of modern technology, they know their occupation is a dying breed. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Twins shut out Yankees, 4-0 Aug 12, 2008
There s plenty of adrenaline and I definitely used that to my advantage tonight. The Yankees managed only one runner past first base, when Robinson Cano advanced to third after Perkins threw a pickoff attempt past first baseman Justin Morneau for a second-inning error. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
PGA CHAMPIONSHIP / A CLASSIC REVISITED Harrington outlasts Garcia in major... Aug 11, 2008
"I love it so much that I'm kind of disappointed there's eight months until the next one. I need the adrenaline.". As was the case at Carnoustie, Harrington's euphoria stood in striking contrast to Garcia's searing disappointment. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
'Johnny Washboard' fills a tall order Aug 11, 2008
When you walk out there and see all those people, it s an amazing adrenaline rush. He said in previous concerts he only got to play during a portion of the song, but this time he was on stage throughout it. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
EPSTEIN: Volleyball carries on Aug 11, 2008
After the game, Larsen wasn't sure whether surging and ebbing adrenaline, after all they'd been through in the last day, accounted for the high of the first two sets, and the low of the next two, but whatever the case, the third-ranked team in the world weathered the comeback, and their nerves. With McCutcheon's blessing, this team, even with its heavy heart, is firmly focused on volleyball, and will continue on course as a medal contender. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
From ashes, rises activism on anniversary of devastating Parkside fire Aug 11, 2008
"We're putting firefighters in closed cabs now and telling them to wear a seatbelt. We are trying to change behavior patterns, getting them to work smart, work safe, even when the adrenaline is pumping. "Working safely in extremely dangerous situations and conditions so that everyone comes home, is the No. 1 goal," Savage said. Savage and others at the state and national levels agree the fire service needs to keep up with the times, both in safety and training. And volunteer fire companies are... (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Harrington ends drought Aug 11, 2008
" Garcia shot a two-under 68 and finished in a tie for second with third round leader Curtis (71) at the Oakland Hills Country Club course. Argentina's Camilo Villegas (68) and Sweden's Henrik Stenson (72) placed fourth, four strokes back of Harrington, who is also the first European golfer to win the PGA Championship since Tommy Armour in 1930. American Steve Flesch shot a one-under 69 to finish alone in sixth. Harrington, 36, brandished his iron game and flexed his putter to post back-to-back... (iAfrica.com)
Backlash to peanut bans has unlikely allies Aug 10, 2008
The condition can normally be relieved with a dose of adrenaline, also called epinephrine ... After the Seymour Board of Education shot down her request for a peanut ban, Searles has focused on other ways to keep 7-year-old Matthew safe at school, including trying to teach him to inject himself with adrenaline. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
When girls and boys play Aug 10, 2008
Sex, politics, technology and emotions just add a little bit of spice to the adrenaline. Sex and sport. (India Times)
1 down, 7 to go for Phelps in Beijing Aug 10, 2008
"The freestyle is all adrenaline.". Added Cseh, "I saw Lochte was going (slower) and I tried to do everything to go better than Phelps, but I don't have enough power for that.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Phelps wins gold, sets record: 1 down, 7 to go Aug 10, 2008
"The freestyle is all adrenaline.". Phelps touched the wall and spun around so quickly to see his time that he bumped his head on the wall. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Opinion: Temptations for fans to avoid Aug 10, 2008
Clemson has been my tequila pick for the past three years running, and every time it does precisely what tequila does: an initial rush of adrenaline, glee, and then everything spins out of control. Then the nausea arrives. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Sox prospect hits up Fenway, Cathedral Aug 10, 2008
"This is all part of the game. When you play a game like this, the adrenaline starts flowing a bit more naturally.". Neither venue got the best of his loyalties, however. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Touchdowns thrilling, but touching lives fulfulling Aug 10, 2008
It happened at the exact second - the sight of the football sailing toward him, a perfect spiral slicing through the air like a majestic missile, and a burst of adrenaline Chris Burkett had never experienced ... Every touchdown reception sparked the same adrenaline rush, the same high ... Each story like that provides Burkett with an adrenaline rush. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Phelps wins "cool" first gold in China Aug 10, 2008
"I'm pretty happy with that ... it was all adrenaline," said Phelps, calling a thumbs-up by Bush in the stands "pretty cool.". Even if Phelps wins only half his eight race competitions, he will hold more Olympic gold medals than any other athlete. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Phelps lights up Games with "cool" first gold Aug 10, 2008
"I'm pretty happy with that ... it was all adrenaline," said Phelps, calling a thumbs-up by Bush in the stands "pretty cool.". "I tried to find my Mom but I couldn't find her.". (International Herald Tribune)
D-backs' Lyon not making excuses Aug 10, 2008
08/09/2008 9:44 PM ET Lyon not making excuses Less adrenaline for closer in non-save situations By Mike Ritter / MLB.com ... Lyon said the lower adrenaline level in non-save situations is a vast difference, but he's not making any excuses for his last two outings, in which he's yielded five runs -- four earned -- over two innings ... " Lyon's ERA has ballooned to 4.14 with his recent outings. He has six saves since the All-Star break and 24 overall, placing him sixth in the National League.... (MLB.com -- Arizona Diamondbacks)
Victory, And History Aug 9, 2008
"It was against the same lineup, virtually, and a totally different outcome this time. ... I started to get a little gassed near the end, but the momentum of us swinging the bat and holding the lead replaced that. I rode the adrenaline, really.". "He's a warrior," Gonzalez said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Steelers' preseason here Aug 9, 2008
While first-round pick said his adrenaline wont pump until he runs out of the Heinz Field tunnel, undrafted rookie DB said, This is serious. This is it. (SteelCitySports.com)
A's, Braden remember how winning feels Aug 9, 2008
"I started to get a little gassed," Braden said, "but I think the momentum of us starting to swing the bat replaced that. I just rode the adrenaline, really." The only blip on Braden's otherwise spotless outing came when he allowed a two-run Marcus Thames home run in the second inning, which put the A's in an early 2-0 hole. It could have easily been 3-0, though, as Braden picked off his de facto arch nemesis, Ordonez, who led off the inning with a single. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Do you D.A.R.E.? Aug 8, 2008
Kameron Kerby's heart raced as she climbed up the ladder, her adrenaline slowly sapped by her nerves. The 10-year-old nearly quit the confidence-building exercise, but decided to press on by scaling the remainder of the tree and then lifting herself up on a log suspended 30 feet in the air between two trees on Thursday afternoon. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
“Talk Radio” Aug 8, 2008
There would be a surge of adrenaline at first, and he would struggle like a dervish, but down he'd go, under the waves, and oblivion would come quickly. It was interesting to think of this, knowing that he wouldn't do it. (The Atlantic Online)
Think Your Job is Tough? You Haven't Been 'Wrecked' Aug 8, 2008
A typical day at O'Hare Towing and Recovery includes 12-hour shifts filled with adrenaline, accidents, yelling and lots of coffee and doughnuts. "This is a world similar in many respects to that of a major urban firehouse," says Robert Ecker, vice president of programming for SPEED. "Until the phone rings and that emergency call comes in, there's simply no way of knowing what any given day will bring and when it does come, lives can literally hang in the balance.". (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Stressed, tired, overworked? Aug 8, 2008
You might want to explore soothing activities that release tensions and lower levels of adrenaline, such as massage, acupuncture, aromatherapy and hypnotherapy. If you are serious about managing stress and creating and fostering the mind-body connection over the long term, you might want to take up training activities like yoga or Pilates. (iAfrica.com)
Ambulance chaser: A day in the life of an ambulance crew Aug 8, 2008
That s the biggest adrenaline rush, Slifka said. It s the greatest feeling. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Tips for Flying With Pets Aug 7, 2008
The adrenaline overrides the medication. The same goes for a pet who s experiencing stress during a flight their body will override the effects of the drug. (Suite101.com)
Meger stayed active this summer Aug 7, 2008
While adrenaline can last for a while, Meger has spent his time this summer ensuring that he will be able to make it physically through the entire game no matter what. All summer, whether playing pick-up games of basketball, racing the PSA campers or heading out to the track where he and teammates run laps, Meger thinks that staying active is the most important part of staying in shape through the off-season. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
The Global Ambition of Rick Warren Aug 7, 2008
"I went to the Mayo Clinic, and the doctors said, 'We have found a dozen or so other people with this. There's no name, so maybe we'll just call it the Warren syndrome." He describes the ailment's chemistry as an inability to process his body's own adrenaline. Its symptoms are tremors, disorientation and pain, and, as he says, "it makes my brain move very fast." I ask since a colleague of his has asserted it whether Warren also has attention deficit disorder. (Time.com)
Eagle River man fights attacking bear to draw Aug 6, 2008
Rees was pumped with adrenaline, masking the pain of teeth and nails sinking into his flesh. He started yelling furiously. (Anchorage Daily News)
Medical Watch: Seniors work out to Wii Aug 6, 2008
And a little adrenaline at any age never hurt anybody either. Therapists say seniors are most likely to have physical problems for three reasons, an injury, a medical condition such as a heart attack or stroke, or from not continuing to exercise throughout life. (WWLTV.com, LA)
ChopTalk: Batter Up with Mike Gonzalez Aug 6, 2008
I felt the emotion and the adrenaline rush, and I think being away (from Turner Field) might have helped, because you saw the difference of how John Smoltz came in (when he pitched his last game of 2008) ... That's what adrenaline does to you. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Ready, set, eat Aug 5, 2008
" In Athens, Leahy was doing 6am starts and 12-hour days, six days a week - although he did get the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see Ian Thorpe win a gold medal. Generally there's very little leisure time for the Games catering staff but not only is the pay excellent, Leahy says the whole experience is hugely rewarding. "It's such a buzz and such an adrenaline rush, that just drives us through," he says. "It's a great feeling. If it goes wrong - well, it can't go wrong, simple as that. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
New CDs: Conor Oberst, Brazilian Girls, The Enemy UK Aug 5, 2008
Yet thanks to Clarke's well-developed tune sense and his bandmates' primal need for speed, "We'll Live and Die in These Towns" doesn't sound the way life in a cubicle feels; if anything, it replicates the adrenaline rush of one of those YouTube videos in which a stir-crazy office worker decimates a copy machine. Even hope rears its head in "You're Not Alone," where Clarke insists, "There's just too many dreams in this wasteland for you to leave us all behind.". (Los Angeles Times)
Not just anyone can be a bike courier Aug 5, 2008
Dodging traffic, feeling the adrenaline, riding a bike to, from and at work. They have to love it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Fiction review: 'Mine All Mine' by Adam Davies Aug 5, 2008
Sometimes Otto will also step away, incongruously, from the action to go into lovelorn musings on his crumbling life: Pause caper, write "Dear Abby," return to adrenaline rush. Where others would settle for cool description, Davies elevates "Mine All Mine" with pithy observation, elevating even the novel's minor players. (San Francisco Chronicle)
On the Front Lines of the Global Food Crisis Aug 5, 2008
At the second nudge, definitely mammalian, adrenaline flooded my body, sending me shrieking into an upright position. A rat scurried away. (Slate)
The terrible cost of bulimia Aug 4, 2008
It turned out Becca had been running on adrenaline. Her blood pressure was too low. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Round not finished, but some stories are Aug 3, 2008
Feeling the adrenaline rush, she took a strong line on 18, wanting to make the green on the 490-yard par 5 in two ... Though her teaching career is taking off, Tombs missed the adrenaline rush of playing. (Boston Globe)
Watching is hard for D-backs' Upton Aug 3, 2008
"There's more adrenaline when you hit on the field than in the cage and then there's another level in a game so we're being careful," Upton said ... "When you're not on that field you don't get that adrenaline flow and you don't get the rush you get when you're out there playing every day," Upton said. (MLB.com -- Arizona Diamondbacks)
The storm within Aug 2, 2008
The pituitary produces more adrenocorticotropic hormone, so boosting secretion of adrenaline, noradrenaline and cortisol. Serotonin levels drop. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Twins recall Liriano from Triple-A Aug 2, 2008
"I'm on adrenaline.". Although the Twins have not seen Liriano in several months, a man that has, Rochester teammate Ruiz, is confident that the Twins will see a different pitcher than they experienced in April. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Climb a rock in town Aug 2, 2008
For two more Fridays, including Aug. 1, all the adrenaline and none of the gasoline expenses are available at the Missoula Parks and Recreation Department s Ropes Course in McCormick Park. More than 70 groups each summer rent the high-wire course for team-building and communications workshops. (Missoulian, MT)
IaLMRA president plans to keep on racing Aug 2, 2008
The adrenaline was so great and I was breathing so hard that my face shield was fogging up in the middle of July. It was the biggest rush of my life and I ve gone 170 mph in a drag car. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
In the glow of the Games Aug 2, 2008
Of all his work in the Olympic movement, however, he says the time most special is living in the Olympic Village, sitting alongside superstars and silent achievers, feeding off the buzz and adrenaline of competitors. "It is quite a special opportunity being chef de mission of the Australian team," he says of the head manager role he has held since the Seoul Games 20 years ago. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Wire-to-wire Aug 2, 2008
But when Stackhouse heard she was going to be in a playoff, that's when her adrenaline rose and her competitive edge took over. I reminded her of her very strong playoff record, Ken Stackhouse said. (Albany Herald)
"Mummy" Shrouded In Senselessness Aug 1, 2008
"The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor" finds Rick O'Connell (Brendan Fraser) and wife Evelyn (Maria Bello taking over for Rachel Weisz) heading East in hopes of recapturing the adrenaline of adventure. They're retired following World War II, apparently living richly off of the $800 million worldwide box office of the first two "Mummy" films. (CBS News)
Will Sylvester Stallone Star in 'The Sound of Music'? Aug 1, 2008
Amy Winehouse Keeps Fresh Blood, Adrenaline Shots in the Fridge ... The shrunken star now has a panic button in her home as well as supplies of fresh blood and adrenaline shots she keeps them in the fridge. (Fox News)
Make me a hit Jul 31, 2008
" There will also be theme-appropriate guest judges, such as a swimsuit designer for the swimsuit episode. Many elements of the show have been locked in and others are still to be decided. Episodes will end with the judges selecting three contestants for elimination; the public then votes. The following episode will open with the elimination. Yet to be confirmed is whether MMAS will have a live finale, like Australia's Next Top Model. The recent season of Fox8's model quest attracted the kind of... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Don't call me disabled! How Kelly Knox became a top model despite ... Jul 31, 2008
I was so fired up by adrenaline I could have gone on and on. I didn't look down at my arm once, or even remember I was missing an arm. (Daily Mail)
Teamwork necessary in penning Jul 31, 2008
It s an adrenaline rush, said Taylor Selby of Pinedale, Wyo. I live for this. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Sorenstam isn't the retiring type Jul 31, 2008
Asked what she will miss most upon leaving the tour, she said, "I love coming down the stretch when you have to hit that perfect 7-iron or hole a putt to win. There's a special adrenaline that pumps, and I think I'll miss that.". Sorenstam had an amazing run in the majors: She won eight in a six-year stretch (2001-06). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Competition, camaraderie fuel rugby players' fires (includes video) Jul 31, 2008
He said he plays for the adrenaline rush. You see these big hits, but you don t feel it when you re getting hit, he said. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Daughter inspires father to run Jul 31, 2008
Travis said he hasn't always been able to train for the run as much as he'd like to, but he's confident adrenaline will help give him the boost he'll need once he gets started. Over the weekend he helped pick up the 21 RVs from St. Louis and drive them back to Peoria for this week's trip. (Pekin Times, IL)
Grouse Mountain Vancouver Summer Ac... Jul 31, 2008
If that s not adrenaline pumping enough for you, how about taking a helicopter up and zip-lining down. Or for the less adventurous, you can take the skyride up and enjoy the various shows and wildlife atop Grouse Mountain. (Suite101.com)
Caldwell, Lewis succeed with MMA apparel Jul 30, 2008
Lewis, who shares the reality show stage with Caldwell and a character known only as SkySkrape, said the business was started to represent a type of athletic clothing that wasn't available, incorporating edginess and adrenaline ... "Anybody that watches NASCAR, adrenaline; football, adrenaline; hockey, adrenaline; boxing, adrenaline," he said. (Boston Globe)
