Flyers in for treat as superjumbo reaches the sky Sep 20, 2008
Qantas says the plane will offer higher levels of passenger comfort with more space per seat, advanced cabin lighting designed to fight jet lag through simulated sunsets and sunrises, lower noise levels and expanded inflight internet, email and sms services. Business class will have fully flat Skybeds and a private lounge area, while every class will have in-seat laptop power and email access. (The Age, Australia -- National)
Cards staying East after Skins game Sep 17, 2008
By staying East instead of returning home, the Cardinals hope to avoid a long flight, jet lag, and most of all, a loss. "At some point, if we get to the Super Bowl, that's what this week would be like," coach Ken Whisenhunt said. (AZCentral -- Sports)
From melatonin to exercise: How to beat jet lag Sep 16, 2008
That is the question when it comes to sleep disorders caused by jet lag ... Interrupted sleep, irritability, disorientation, lack of motivation these are only a few of jet lags symptoms, and even the most seasoned travelers experience them to some degree when venturing across time zones ... Despite opinions to the contrary, the biggest cause of jet lag is not the number of hours traveled, but the time zones. (MSNBC -- Politics)
UGA: Trip to be business as usual Sep 16, 2008
"I've never been on a trip this far, so I might have a little jet lag," defensive end Jeremy Lomax said. "It's not going to be an excuse as far as how we're going to play.". (The Augusta Chronicle)
Keira Knightley carries bigwig role in 'The Duchess' Sep 16, 2008
For someone barely in her 20s, Knightley is preternaturally poised and mature in interviews, her self-professed jet lag notwithstanding. She's quick-witted, swears like a sailor and comes across as just self-deprecating enough to be real. (USA Today -- Life)
New travel issues arise for Bulldogs Sep 16, 2008
"I've never been on a trip this far, so I might have a little jet lag," defensive end Jeremy Lomax said. "It's not going to be an excuse as far as how we're going to play. It's going to be challenging traveling that far. Especially the big men having to sit in those seats for so long. Hopefully, I'll be in first class.". (Athens Banner-Herald)
If I May Say This About That Sep 13, 2008
Then imagine the jet lag, them having to fly into town two days prior to get their bodies adjusted (or they could simply fly in hours before the game, like some boxers do). It s a logistical nightmare, I don t see it being plausible. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Russian league mounts serious challenge to NHL Sep 12, 2008
LaPutin said the league has tried to minimize teams' flying and the inevitable jet lag. Dinamo Riga, for instance, will play seven games on its 10-day trip to Russia's Siberia and Far East regions. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Michael Phelps: A flying fish on dry land, with jet lag Sep 10, 2008
Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte, and Natalie Coughlin are interviewed on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday. Published: September 10, 2008. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Vlasic, Jelimo vie for Golden League jackpot Sep 5, 2008
Bolt said he is no longer affected by a lingering cold and has overcome the jet lag of his intercontinental flight from Beijing. On top of that, he feels loose. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
18 for Israel Sep 5, 2008
I arrived home bewildered (and not just from jet lag) by the intensely peaceful people that live in Israel. I fell in love with their spirit, the land and the history. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Where your dollar hasnt been hammered yet Sep 4, 2008
All of the above destinations are in this hemisphere, places where you can frequently find reasonable flight or package deals and you wont have to worry about jet lag. If you want to go further, Hong Kong, Guam, Saipan, Jordan, and Dubai all have currencies pegged to the U.S. dollar. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Nothing but Nastia: Olympic gymnastics champion greets fans in Collin County Sep 3, 2008
Nastia said she arrived home last Thursday and hardly had a moment to get over the jet lag. The city also held a parade in her honor and she's getting ready to leave town again to tour with the 2008 Tour of Gymnastics Superstars on Monday. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
UCLA shocks Tennessee Sep 2, 2008
After shaking off a first-half offensive malaise -- can't blame jet lag because the Bulldogs arrived on Saturday -- Fresno State got rolling in the second half and went on to its 13th victory over teams in BCS conferences, tied with Utah for the most in the nation for teams from non-BCS leagues. Tom Brandstater, after a 5-for-15 first half, finished with 216 yards passing for the Bulldogs. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Kevin ArmstrongVIEWPOINT Sep 1, 2008
For all of the talk regarding jet lag and Olympics-sized rings under the travel-worn WTA stars, Dementieva has continued her history of translating Olympian experience into American success. In 2000, she became the first Russian woman to reach the Open semifinals after winning the silver medal in Sydney. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Gameday: Fresno State at Rutgers Sep 1, 2008
The Dogs stretched upon reaching the hotel and Coach Hill is keeping the players hydrated to avoid jet lag or cramping during the game. This is one of two trips to the Eastern Time zone this season. (BarkBoard.com)
B Karkaria: Going global, locally Aug 31, 2008
Stepping into the depressing building you became immediately aware of Indias jet lag. The air was musty, dust mites choked you on the long walk to immigration, and the slow, sticky queues there threw you back into the bullock-cart age. (India Times, India)
Bird scores 22 as Seattle routs Houston 66-49 Aug 29, 2008
SEATTLE - Sue Bird shook off any remaining jet lag to score 22 points, and the Seattle Storm started the post-Olympic break with an impressive 66-49 victory over the Houston Comets on Thursday night. On the day reigning WNBA MVP Lauren Jackson underwent ankle surgery in Australia that will keep her out for the rest of the regular season, Bird and her teammates showed the Storm can survive without one of the best players in the world. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Stairs: Jays trading him to a contender Aug 29, 2008
Sue Bird shook off any remaining jet lag to score 22 points, and host Seattle rolled over Houston, 66-49. Candace Parker had 19 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 blocks to lead host Los Angeles over Sacramento, 78-63. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Olympians return to the court as WNBA season resumes Aug 28, 2008
Battling jet lag from Beijing, those 16 rejoin their teammates as the WNBA season resumes tonight in the stretch run to the playoffs. "I slept the entire flight, start to finish," says Los Angeles Sparks rookie forward Candace Parker, 22, whose team plays host to the Sacramento Monarchs tonight. (USA Today -- Sports)
LPGA way out of bounds Aug 28, 2008
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Jet-lagged Nadal takes three hours to stumble home Aug 27, 2008
"In two weeks, two times, 12 hours of jet lag. After Wimbledon I only had six or seven days to recover. And before that I played Queen's, Monte Carlo, Barcelona, Hamburg, Roland Garros - plus Wimbledon, also. The system is very tough.". While the workload is heavy, so are the rewards for the player who has won more than $US6 million ($A6. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Games weary Nadal and Dementieva battle on Aug 26, 2008
"The problem is playing Toronto, Cincinnati and Beijing, then coming back here. In two weeks, two times, 12 hours' jet lag," said Nadal, who ended Roger Federer's record run of 237 consecutive weeks at the top last Monday. "I'm a little bit more tired than I usually am but, at the same time, I must be very happy how I did this year.". (International Herald Tribune)
A slow start, but a victory for Nadal Aug 26, 2008
Despite flying from the United States to Beijing and back in the past two weeks, Nadal said jet lag was not as much a problem as mental fatigue from a grueling season. He has won eight titles this year and has won 39 of his last 40 matches. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Rafael Nadal's strengths show in US Open test Aug 26, 2008
While the jet lag certainly didn't do him any favors, it probably helped that the Wilson balls felt, in his words, "a little bit heavy.". Official word from tournament officials is that the Wilson ball used in this year's tournament is no different than it has been. (Los Angeles Times)
Federer still has '1' thing on his mind Aug 24, 2008
Only two days earlier, Federer had struggled on this very court as he tried to shake the jet lag from Beijing with a practice session against Luis Flores, a newly minted pro from Mexico who just finished his collegiate career at Georgia and is ranked No. 468 in the world. Against Flores, Federer slammed forehands long and dumped low volleys into the net. (Boston Globe)
Vietnam vet discovers there's more work to be done Aug 24, 2008
There was a down-side to Swain's visit, a down-side besides the jet lag, that is. He failed to reconnect with civilians he met while serving in Saigon. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Phelps looking ahead to 2012 London Olympics Aug 24, 2008
Phelps arrived in London late Saturday, but rather than wilt through the fugue of jet lag or, even worse, let it go to his head, he posed good-naturedly with one of his medals through 10 minutes of blinding camera flashes adopting each of the artificial poses requested of him with an easy manner and enthusiasm. Phelps said he was enjoying his celebrity status, but deflected suggestions that the rock star treatment could distract him from being as dominant in 2012 as he was in 2008. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Wozniacki to take on top seed Chakvetadze Aug 23, 2008
Thomas Cain/Register Caroline Wozniacki got by Alize Cornet in the semifinals of the Pilot Pen Tennis tournament Friday at the Connecticut Tennis Center. Wozniacki will face top seed Anna Chakvetadze today at 1 p.m. for the championship. (New Haven Register, CT)
Ultimate Trip Still Affordable Aug 22, 2008
Any shorter and you'll be in a perpetual state of jet lag. Go East or go West. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Olin's Mailbag: Titles aren't won in August Aug 22, 2008
All the Way to Friday. com College Football Senior Writer. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
U.S. soccer players go around the globe Aug 20, 2008
After Olympics, players in Guatemala for World Cup qualifier. After battling in the Olympics, Maurice Edu, right, and the U.S. soccer team took to the road. (MSNBC -- Sports)
2008 USC Soccer Outlook Aug 19, 2008
Once she kicks her jet lag to the curb, Olympian is a certain trouble-maker for the Trojan offense as a senior sparkplug and proven goal scorer. Joining Rodriguez on the game-winning goal charts at Troy is redshirt junior , and fast on her heels is sophomore striker. (Pac-10.org)
Minster Lovell in England's Cotswol... Aug 18, 2008
If you do plan to travel to England, you couldn t do much better than spending the first couple of days in a typical English village such as this getting over jet lag, walking along those old country roads or enjoying a pint or two of good English beer and easing leisurely into the local time zone. It certainly provides a healthy start to your holiday just as long as you avoid the deep fried bread. (Suite101.com)
Eye's Light Receptors Help Set Body's Clock Aug 18, 2008
Besides sleep disorders, research in this field may eventually help treat the negative effects of shift work, aging and jet lag. About 20 to 25 percent of U.S. workers are shift workers, many of whom have difficulty sleeping during the day when they are not working, and likewise find it hard to stay alert at night while on the job. (Science Daily)
Opinion: What it takes to run for Olympic gold Aug 18, 2008
After arriving, I would recover from jet lag by getting plenty of sleep and then resume my regular workouts. I made certain I was well rested physically and mentally. (Christian Science Monitor)
Dylan Loeb McClain: Chess Aug 15, 2008
Keith Arkell of England, who tied for first in the British Championship on Aug. 9 (losing to Conquest in a tie-break), was battling jet lag and playing in the New England Masters two days later. At the Grand Prix, Aronian won several nice games, but one of his victories was gift-wrapped when his opponent, Boris Gelfand of Israel, blundered. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
TAKING 'SERENITY' TO ULTIMA... Aug 12, 2008
Now, I am no pill-taker, but a friend provided sleeping pills to help me through the night, handle the jet lag and arrive refreshed so I wouldn't be a drag on the trip. Thus it was no dinner. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Rob Riggle's off the hook in China Aug 12, 2008
The four segments, prepared over the weekend between bouts of jet lag, is called "Rob Riggle: Chasing the Dragon.". "Jon always has a very good sense of what's in good taste and bad," he said, "and we'll try to stay within the bounds of what we think is good taste. We didn't go in there to make fun of the Chinese people at all.". (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Global roaming 'costs Aussies too much' Aug 12, 2008
"Unfortunately, jet lag is not the only thing that knocks over Australians when they return from abroad, they can also be floored by their mobile phone bills," Mr Billson said. The report will be provided to a parliamentary inquiry investigating the cost of international mobile roaming. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Revolution must map out reinforcement plan Aug 12, 2008
WASHINGTON - Just looking at the Revolution's upcoming schedule could give you jet lag. The rest of the month features games in three countries and on opposite coasts. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
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)
