Daily Show's Riggle takes comedy to China Aug 11, 2008
The four segments, prepared over the weekend between bouts of jet lag, is called Rob Riggle: Chasing the Dragon. . (MSNBC -- News)
My ringside seat as SBW circus hits town Aug 10, 2008
Sitting in the Toulon Holiday Inn with jet lag and a Subway roll to keep me company seemed the perfect time to reflect on a bizarre few days. I had just left Sonny Bill Williams' place after interviewing him for The Footy Show. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
ESCONDIDO: Marine returns to refurbished ride Aug 8, 2008
CAMP PENDLETON ---- Blame it on jet lag, excitement over seeing his family again, or just being glad to be back on U.S. soil. Whatever the reason, Jake Karl's reaction was a bit subdued Thursday when he first glanced at his refurbished truck, upon his return to Camp Pendleton after seven months in Iraq. (North County Times)
Sam Williams Beijing Blog: Day Three -- Goodbye to Seoul, hello to Beijing Aug 8, 2008
Their teas are world famous, but I really needed some strong java for my jet lag. The restaurant is very modern, and would match the trendy Buckhead spots. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
No hits, no problem for R'Ville Aug 8, 2008
The score was 3-0, just enough for Robbinsville ace Lauren Fischer, who, despite a lingering case of jet lag, continued her trend of postseason excellence. "I'm pretty tired," Fischer said. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Jon WertheimTENNIS MAILBAG Aug 7, 2008
I fear the U.S. Open will become a battle of Dramamine, as most players will be exhausted from jet lag. Say this: Andy Roddick's spring decision to take a pass on Beijing is looking wiser by the week. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
R'ville lands in Oregon, ready to roll Aug 7, 2008
- Robbinsville's girls are ready to take on the world - and jet lag - when play begins today in the Little League Softball World Series. "It took us five states to get here, but we made it OK," Robbinsville coach Jim Freeman said last night. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Restricted travel, hard beds make me long for home Aug 4, 2008
The jet lag is starting to take effect. Back to the room for a night of sleep. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Madcap Ice-Cap Fun in Greenland Aug 4, 2008
Getting up at 3:45 a.m., I experienced something entirely new after seven years of international reporting: yo-yo jet lag. Two days ago, I flew six time zones ahead from New York to Copenhagen, then four time zones back to Greenland yesterday. (Time.com)
Video: Emirates Airline Makes Aviation History with Arrival of First Scheduled Airbus A380 Service to the United States Aug 3, 2008
Each cabin is also equipped with a distinctive, advanced mood lighting system, complete with a starlit sky, which adjusts throughout the flight to reflect the time at the destination and to help combat the effects of jet lag. Passengers on board the Emirates A380 can enjoy the airline's extensive menu of multi-course meal options, created by top international chefs and complemented by the finest beverages, including some of the best champagnes, red and white wines, and ports sourced from the... (PR Newswire)
The EZ Life in Beijing #1 Aug 2, 2008
We arrived into the village yesterday after spending a week in Singapore acclimatizing and getting over our jet lag. The humidity is similar there (I think I lost at least 5 pounds of water from sweating at each practice) and the time zone is the same as in Beijing, so it was a perfect place to have a training camp before the games. (Fightingillini.com)
Inert like Flynn: harsh realities of dream move just dawning onSonny Aug 2, 2008
Jet lag hardly seems a plausible reason for his grim mood, given his lengthy stop-over in Singapore, and the visa delay was well on its way to being resolved by the time he slipped out of Terminal Four. Legal issues, in the form of the court officer, were surely anticipated by his advisers. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
NC Wine Country Tour: Country Squir... Aug 2, 2008
A visit to Country Squire Winery is like taking a trip to Scotland but without the jet lag. Nestled in the quiet countryside of coastal North Carolina, just 40 miles north of , is a unique winery that is owned and operated by a Scots lassie. (Suite101.com)
How To Travel Now: Places and Food You Can't Give Up Aug 2, 2008
Montreal, because it allows a cheap trip to France without the jet lag (also admittedly without France) and Au Pied de Cochon () dishes up the meatiest meal, bordering on downright butch, around; those big hunks of meat should be wearing tattoos. 2. (Epicurious.com)
Angels give Teixeira warm welcome Jul 31, 2008
Making his Angels debut on four hours' sleep with some jet lag thrown into the equation, Teixeira was hitless in four at-bats with a walk. He was acquired from the Braves on Tuesday in exchange for Casey Kotchman and Stephen Marek. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Beijing Blogs - July 29, 2008 Jul 31, 2008
The players are finding their legs after the jet lag and really looked sharp at practice. The other teams in our bracket (New Zealand, Japan and Norway) have started arriving in Qinhuangdao. (Uclabruins.com)
Olympian Christian Cantwell Press Conference Highlights Jul 31, 2008
On jet lag and conditions in Beijing. Last time I went to China, I did fine. (Mutigers.com)
Living on Mars time: Scientists suffer perpetual jet lag Jul 30, 2008
Living on a schedule that shifts forward by 40 minutes everyday can wreak havoc on the human body, creating an effect that is essentially like perpetual jet lag. "It would be like traveling three time zones every two days," said physiologist Laura Barger of Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. (USA Today -- Tech)
Swim vacations: The ultimate summer getaway Jul 26, 2008
" Back on the Thames, however, we camp. Sure, SwimTrek leads swimming safaris in more luxurious conditions. In fact, the company launched in 2003 with an island-hopping adventure in Greece, added a tour through the coastal islands of Croatia a year later and, five years on, guides groups around Gozo in Malta,, the Virgin Islands, Finland and Bavaria. But on our tour of the river that most Brits think of as a vast, murky graveyard of detritus, we end our 7.5-kilometre swim by drying off and... (Globe and Mail)
Call it a win! Jul 23, 2008
For two marchers, that was saying something, considering they were not only battling warm and humid conditions but also jet lag and exhaustion. Alicia Klett and Amy Rieffer made it back to Forest City at 5:30 Saturday morning after spending much of the month in Europe with the Iowa Ambassadors of Music. (Forest City Summit, IO)
McLaren drivers gain from Olympic expert Jul 22, 2008
"In 1998 when I started to work with Mika Hakkinen, I didn't regard Formula One as a sport that much. "But when I came into it, I realised that it is extremely challenging and demanding because of huge pressure from the public and press, you have to take care of your team sponsors and give them time, you have to travel all the time and cross time zones with jet lag. "And you have to train very much to be fit, you have to be mentally fresh all the time. And you have to have time to recover," he... (International Herald Tribune)
Citigroup Unravels as Reed Regrets Broken Weill Bank Model Pandit Defends Jul 22, 2008
He's just returned from Hong Kong, Shanghai and Tokyo, a trip so quick he didn't have time for jet lag, he says. Moving Day. (Bloomberg)
Head Volleyball Coach Stephanie Dragon Croatia Blog No. 2 Jul 21, 2008
We practiced at 9:00 am and I don't think I was over the jet lag. We returned to the hotel for a much needed nap and then played the Denmark Youth National Team. (Catamountsports.com)
Have ticket, will travel: The Baltic (Part 1) Jul 21, 2008
one smidgen of shampoo, and one container of make-up plus two Gator-Ade electrolytes intended to help with jet lag. Good news: in D.C., I met several of my companions, including a salty and gregarious 87-year-old gentleman with tons of world-travel experience who was to emerge as a guide, inspiration and friend during the trip. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Nicolas Sarkozy in Ireland after No vote Jul 20, 2008
Perhaps it was jet lag, maybe it was nothing more than the joie de vivre Sarkozy usually exudes, or could it have been that the French president had enjoyed too much vodka or vin rouge over lunch. The video of the event has had millions of hits on YouTube, adding to the legend that is growing around France s colourful and controversial leader. (Times Online)
Gardasil: a cancer jab I dont regret Jul 20, 2008
Perhaps it was the jet lag. Or the attractive mother in the television ad, kissing the top of her child s head as I sat watching in an American hotel room, thousands of miles away from my own daughter. (Times Online)
Chiefs hold ManYoo Jul 20, 2008
Having landed in South Africa just 30 hours earlier, United could perhaps point to jet lag as an excuse for their sluggish start at Newlands. The Chiefs dominated the European champions in the early stages and carved out three clear chances to score before Rooney sent a free-kick over the crossbar on ten minutes. (iAfrica.com)
Life's Journey: Local parishioners travel to Tanzania Jul 19, 2008
Two days after their return and still recovering from jet lag, Sue Worley was beaming over an e-mail she had already received from a friend they made, Yesse Solomon. We wanted to see as much as we could, she said. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Herbal, over-the-counter sleep helpers Jul 19, 2008
Where melatonin plays an important role is in its ability to treat circadian rhythm disorders, such as jet lag. Most recent research has shown that the timing and dosing of melatonin is essential for it to have benefit, but when precisely dosed for the individual, there is a high success rate. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Group spends fourth day at Prizren Jul 19, 2008
What we saved in Euros has been erased by jet lag ... Liz Shropshire, director of the Shropshire Music Foundation, travels back and forth between the United States and Kosovo often enough to understand how jet lag can be difficult to deal with for the first couple of days after arrival. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
The Cardinals Minor League Notebook 07/19 Jul 19, 2008
Ill attribute this loss to jet lag. The Cardinals could only muster up three hits. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
* Castro blasts the rich for dropping baseball Jul 18, 2008
He went on to suggest that jet lag could hurt Cubas chances at the Beijing Games, stating that members of the national team, do not deserve major criticisms if something does not go right. . (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Fugue in A major way follows three days in air Jul 17, 2008
The artistic director of the four-yearly event, Warren Thomson, has reorganised the schedule to give the newcomers more time, but some are worried they will still be recovering from jet lag when the competition opens. "We did not have time to waste," said Tatiana Kolesova, who arrived from Moscow via London on Tuesday after a 20-hour delay. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
More than 20 nations are using Japan for pre-Olympic training Jul 17, 2008
We can offer the best environment for the athletes to recover from jet lag and get adjusted and they can practice to their heart s content at our facilities, an official at southern Kumamoto City said. Other bonds also help. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Wireless Device Helps Illuminate the Role of Light on Human Health Jul 16, 2008
Simple measures to control when and how much circadian light we receive could help nightshift workers stay alert on the job and sleep more effectively during the day, help cure jet lag, decrease , and generally help everyone get a proper night's sleep. The ability to modify circadian rhythm could potentially mitigate the negative health effects that some researchers believe are brought on by disruptions to the light-dark cycle. (Scientific American)
Preparation for different situations is key at British Open Jul 16, 2008
By Jonathan Ernst, Reuters. PGA Tour pro Brandt Snedeker brought peanut butter to the British Open where he says that players "have to be ready for everything.". (USA Today -- Sports)
In Beijing, jet lag is no sweat, but just try to beat the heat and the smog Jul 16, 2008
Jet lag may have no effect on performance. Although Beijing's pollution can be a problem, the biggest drag on performance probably will come from the city's heat and humidity. (International Herald Tribune)
Terry Rindfleisch: Stress is a real health hazard of flying Jul 16, 2008
Remember when jet lag and motion sickness were the major health hazards associated with airplane travel. People may be suffering more jet lag these days due to more flight cancellations and difficulty in making plane connections. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
What does the pope do on his day off? Jul 15, 2008
But officials have given some hints about Benedict, who has taken off three days to rest and recover from jet lag as he prepares to meet with hundreds of thousands of young pilgrims for the church's World Youth Day. advertisement. (MSNBC -- International)
Lush surroundings: Wet spring and summer have left Royal Birkdale green and the rough thick Jul 15, 2008
He played the front nine Sunday afternoon when he arrived from Dallas to help get over the jet lag, and those two hours made him feel even more tired. It beat me up, he said. (Missoulian, MT)
The 137th British Open: Birkdale showing its true colors (Today) Jul 15, 2008
" It was all new to Kim, who took last week off after his victory at Congressional. He played the front nine Sunday afternoon when he arrived from Dallas to help get over the jet lag, and those two hours made him feel even more tired. O'Meara spent early yesterday evening guiding him around, looking after Kim the way he once took Woods under his wing as a young pro. Copyright 2007 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Hasay fourth at junior worlds Jul 14, 2008
"It gave me perspective to see where I'm at. Coming [to Poland] and racing internationally, I learned racing tactics like how to adapt to jet lag. I wouldn't change what I did, going to the trials and to this meet. I think it was a good decision and I'm happy with how things played out.". Comments. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
8 spots to live out your fantasies Jul 14, 2008
Few of the fantasy camps on our list include airfare but for some of these once-in-a-lifetime experiences, its worth the jet lag. Plan ahead Other fantasy camps, however, might not be so easy to get to, so you'll need to plan ahead. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Anderson evaluates prospects Jul 14, 2008
Jet lag had Lasu falling asleep in the team hotel at 8 p.m. and waking up before 5 a.m.. Despite that, Lasu said, he was able to understand what his coaches told him. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Pre-Olympics security sweep nets foreigners, Chinese alike Jul 13, 2008
"Riots broke out March 14 in Lhasa, Tibet's capital, triggering unrest in the Tibetan areas of China that turned into the worst ethnic rioting in nearly two decades in the country. Angered by China's handling of the protests, pro-Tibet activists disrupted the global Olympic torch relay in Europe in April, embarrassing Beijing and inflaming public sentiment.A British Embassy spokesman, Bret Sutcliffe, said no other Britons were known to have been expelled from China this year.Nicholas Bequelin, a... (Anchorage Daily News)
Castro-Marques gets starting nod vs. Minnesota Jul 13, 2008
It's had its challenges recovering from jet lag, learning new plays and adjusting to a role as a reserve. But her teammates are happy to welcome her quickness and vigor back. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
See Paris on a tight schedule Jul 8, 2008
My husband and I joined the mayor of Cleveland and other dignitaries on Continental Airlines' recent inaugural Cleveland-to-Paris nonstop flight, a 7 1/2-hour trip that got us to Paris in time for a full day of sightseeing (jet lag notwithstanding). Of course, the longer you can stay, the better a month isn't too much but if all you can spare (or afford) is a long weekend, then start packing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
F1 teams hope to see the light on Singapore trip Jul 8, 2008
But there is a limited range of compounds and I know they are not going to invent a compound for it," he said. Brawn suggested the teams would find the jet lag easier to handle, with the race held closer to the regular European schedule. "We're not going to change out of the time zone," he said. "Fundamentally we'll stay on European time and get up at midday and work until whatever time it is, so we won't have any jet lag to worry about. " (Editing by John O'Brien) > Latest News Courtesy of the... (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Africa is no ordinary classroom for students: Listen to the Audio Jul 8, 2008
But four students and two instructors from Colorado Timberline Academy, a small, private school for high school-aged youths located just north of Hermosa, didn't mind the jet lag and sudden cultural immersion they got in the form of a traditional African wedding. As part of their final learning block of the school year, the four students traveled a hemisphere south and east to southern Africa. (Durango Herald)
HEALTH BLOG: Easy to digest nutrition news briefs Jul 8, 2008
Fitness and nutrition - Better Life - USATODAY.com. Kids and cholesterol. (USA Today -- Money)
Regrets at giant's passing Jul 6, 2008
The grind of work, bureaucracy, endless travel, perpetual jet lag and relentless 00004000 media scrutiny is tough for any foreign minister. Evans drove himself mercilessly and was often ill with the flu or flu-like symptoms. (The Australian)
Interview: Sugar Sammy Jul 5, 2008
I always make sure I come early to get over the jet lag and figure things out and sit down with the kitchen staff here at the hotel, the concierges, I read the newspapers, ask the producers what the hot topics are. So has anything surprised you while you've been here. (iAfrica.com)
Logistics put paid to our challenge in Mexico Jul 3, 2008
Amateur Swimming Union of Malaysia (Asum) secretary Edwin Chong said that getting to Monterrey took up a lot of travel time and the swimmers would be suffering jet lag when they arrive there. We also do not want to disrupt the training programmes of our swimmers. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Berlin tells Kosky to go for bold Jul 2, 2008
Despite jet lag, Kosky is as outspoken and engaging as ever. Though immersed in staging Lim's intense, abstract chamber opera, a co-commission of the Brisbane and Melbourne festivals, his mind weaves in an out of myriad subjects, such as his forthcoming version of The Women Of Troy for the Sydney Theatre Company and undertaking Wagner's Ring cycle in Hanover from the end of next year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Tails Wag for Hotels' Pet Menus Jul 2, 2008
Fifi can feast on Zen Yo ($11), a hearty vegetable stir-fry with poached eggs and steamed brown rice that's designed to help pets adjust to jet lag and altitude, at the Arizona Biltmore Resort n Phoenix. Or down an organic Buddy Burger hamburger with cheese ($5) at Los Angeles' Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, which offers an organic and locally sourced in-room dining service doggie menu with cooked-to-order items. (ABC News)
After a 2,400-mile trip, 0.15 seconds short Jun 29, 2008
But Vives said it didn't make sense to wait in Albany to find out if Greene was in the race because he needed to get to Oregon early enough in the week to adjust to the time change and recover from jet lag. UAlbany paid for Greene and Vives' trip. (Albany Times Union)
Brains often unwitting accomplices Jun 28, 2008
Welcome to Your Brain: The Science of Jet Lag, Love and Other Curiosities of Life, by Sandra Aamodt and Sam Wang, is published by Ebury Press, $39. 95. (The Australian)
Athletes trying to improve on-field performance with Viagra Jun 28, 2008
Doctors have used the drug experimentally to treat pregnant women with high blood pressure and to ward off jet lag. Whether Viagra makes athletes faster or stronger is uncertain. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Coach's Corner with Lon Kruger Jun 27, 2008
We had a little bit of jet lag and I thought in the second half we got our legs under us and worked harder. We made the extra pass better in the second half, but didnt shoot it very well all night. (RebelReport.com)
Speed climbers to try for a record in Yosemite Jun 27, 2008
The next day, suffering from jet lag, having gotten almost no sleep and having not climbed in Yosemite for six years, Hirayama climbed The Nose with Florine in 4 hours and 48 minutes for practice. Top climbers normally take at least three days to climb the route. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Celizic: Bradshaw 'roid outrage doesn't make sense Jun 26, 2008
You cant want to ban Barry Bonds from the Hall of Fame and not care how many metric tons of amphetamines Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays and most other players wolfed down to fight off hangovers and lack of sleep, jet lag and just plain physical fatigue. If drugs are bad, theyre equally bad no matter where in the broad spectrum of sports theyre used. (MSNBC -- Sports)
10 Outrageous Spas Jun 25, 2008
Widely recognized as one of Mexico's best spa resorts, its treatments incorporate therapies from Baja (nopal cactus, desert sage) and around the world that promise to soothe everything from jet lag to cellulite. Each day begins with a Crystal Tones Sonic Meditation ritual. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Chateau Frontenac Jun 22, 2008
These days it is an Old World city in the New World, with a historic quarter that is as big a dose of Europe as North Americans can get without suffering transatlantic jet lag. Quebec City - or "Quebec" as it is simply known - is 150 miles east of my home in Montreal, a three-hour drive for an easy weekend away. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
I've spent how much on coffee? Jun 22, 2008
It was my special friend through jet lag. It was something to do, when all else failed. (Guardian Unlimited)
Story: Alaska Zoo gets two new tigers Jun 21, 2008
Perhaps jet lag had something to do with it, Lampi said. The tigers were given a sedative to load them into their crates at the Syracuse zoo. (Anchorage Daily News)
