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Top 20 rankings (3 June)
3 Jun 2009
Westville Boys' High have climbed up keo.co.za's rankings after their thrilling 27-all draw with KES last Saturday.
Westville, ranked 20th last week, are now 16th. Wynberg Boys' High have also made good progress, moving from 18th to 14th place after defeating Paarl Gym 15-10.
As far as the top 10 is concerned, Grey College are still sitting pretty at No 1, with Affies having moved from No 4 into second spot with a hard-earned 10-0 victory over Maritzburg College this past weekend. Paarl Boys' are up one place to No 6 after defeating Rondebosch 18-13, while Paul Roos slip from No 2 to eighth after being beaten 27-15 by Bishops in Stellenbosch.
Meanwhile, St Andrews have cracked the top 20 after a nail-bittting 17-16 win over Grey PE, with Queen's dropping out.
Keo.co.za Schoolboy Derby Top 20 Rankings:
1. Grey College
2. Affies
4. Marlow
5. Waterkloof
6. Paarl Boys'
7. Bishops
8. Paul Roos
9. Outeniqua
10. Monument
11. Glenwood
12. Grey High
13. Selborne
14. Wynberg Boys'
15. Brandwag
16. Westville Boys'
17. St Andrews
18. Paarl Gym
19. Michaelhouse
20. Boland Landbou
Clashes this weekend that could effect the rankings:
Bishops vs Paarl Boys
Outeniqua vs Paarl Gym
SACS vs Paul Roos
Wynberg vs Rondebosch
KES vs Pretoria Boys'
St Johns vs St Stithians
Monument vs Marais Viljoen
Dale vs Grey High (PE)
Queens vs St Andrews
Maritzburg College vs Glenwood
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3 Jun 2009, 09:14 amIts all Grey for the rest of the schools
3 Jun 2009, 09:30 amgo Wynberg!!
Lets finish the season in the top 10!
3 Jun 2009, 11:06 amI seriously hope rondebosch can cause a upset this weekend.
3 Jun 2009, 11:45 amWhoever does these current rankings is high on crack. Bishops have flattened every Paarl school so far. Should be number 2 with Wynberg hovering in around position 10. Bishops were provincial champions in 2005, 2006 and second in 2008. Yet in these seasons the highest they finished was below the Paarl schools on the national ladder. Someone please help for I might be misguided here….
3 Jun 2009, 13:56 pmBISHOPSOD:I can help you with the inaccurate statement in your second sentence.Bishops beat Paarl Gym and Boland Landbou only in 2009.They will only play Paarl Boys High on 6 June.
4 Jun 2009, 09:23 am#4 BishopsOD: and Bishops lost to Wynberg that is not even on the top 20. The game between Bishops and Paarl Boys should be very interesting.
I sat between many of Bishops supporters and most of the other Bishops team's coaches when they played Paul Roos and I can got a lot of respect for them especially the coaches. They were not watching with one eye and they gave credit to good play by both sides and never made any negative comments. Well done!! -
4 Jun 2009, 09:24 amBTW I am a Paul Roos supporter
5 Jun 2009, 08:55 am#4 BishopsOD: here is your the help you requested – Bishops lost 4 & drew 1 game in both 2008 & 2007. Losing 4 games (+ 1 draw) doesn't put you in the pantheon of greatness. Grey Bloem & Paarl Gim have regularly gone an entire season without a single loss (1 at most).
Having said that Bishop vs Boishaai is going to be a cracker, I am def. going to watch it. HJS HJS HJS all the way.
FYI – Paul Roos isn't a Paarl school, it's in Stellenbosch. Paarl Boys', Paarl Gim & Boland Landbou are Paarl schools.
[lastly, losing to Wynberg didn't help your ranking in 2009].
5 Jun 2009, 09:08 am#6 Bergie: On the Wynberg defeat, it was the only defeat of the season so far. Along the way, Bishops has beaten Grey High, Gimmies, Paul Roos, Landbou, meaning that they should be second, at least. Are you sure they lost four games last season? I only recall defeats to Gym and Paul Roos.
Sorry about Roos being a Paarl school!
Yeah, the game this weekend is is gonna rock the Cape!
Paarl Gym is pretty crusty this year.
5 Jun 2009, 09:38 am#9 BishopsOD: Bishops IS above all the schools that they've beaten this year. So no gripes there. If they beat Paarl Boys' on Sat then they will jump futher up the ladder.
FYI – Paarl Boys beat Waterkloof and they are ranked below them. go figure.
what it comes down to is: Beat a team higher than you e.g: Affies or Grey Bloem and you earn major points. BUT beating teams lower on the list doesn't carry much weight.
However if you happen to lose to a team lower on the list, e.g. Bishops vs Wynberg – and then you lose major rating points.
5 Jun 2009, 13:21 pm#10 brains_trust: Point taken. It's just that there's been controversy about the rankings (somewhere in the Southern Suburbs, of course ).
So if a school is in the top four, technically, they are only looking to stay up there by staving off defeat against the lower ranked sides instead of gaining anything from these matches??? Ouch! -
5 Jun 2009, 14:00 pm#9 BishopsOD: Appology accepted about Roos being in Paarl !(lol)
8 Jun 2009, 10:28 am#11 BishopsOD: Saturday was a tough day for Bishops with Paarl Boys' High First XV beating Bishops 31 – 12.
FYI – Paarl Boys' won every single game on Saturday [i.e. All the U14, U15, U16 & U19 games]. HECTIC.
Well done Boishaai – !
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Summer Reading Program
May 23, 2013 by pjorgensen
Here's a list of sites in Lancaster County where Summer Reading Program activities are being offered. Don't forget that we also have Summer Reading Programs for Teens and Adults! Here are the fun events we have planned for the summer! (Here is a branch-by-branch list of the events.) Friday, May 31, 2013 Sunday, June 2, 2013 Monday, June 3, 2013 Monday, June 3, 2013 Tuesday, June 4, 2013 Tuesday, June 4, 2013 Wednesday, June 5, 2013 Wednesday, June 5, 2013 Wednesday, June 5, 2013 Thursday, June 6, 2013 Thursday, June 6, 2013 Thursday, June 6, 2013 Sunday, June 9, 2013 Monday, June 10, 2013 Monday, June 10, 2013 Monday, June 10, 2013 Tuesday, June 11, 2013 Tuesday, June 11, 2013 Wednesday, June 12, 2013 Wednesday, June 12, 2013 Wednesday, June 12, 2013 Wednesday, June 12, 2013 Thursday, June 13, 2013 Thursday, June 13, 2013 Sunday, June 16, 2013 Monday, June 17, 2013 Monday, June 17, 2013 Monday, June 17, 2013 Tuesday, June 18, 2013 Tuesday, June 18, 2013 Wednesday, June 19, 2013 Wednesday, June 19, 2013 Wednesday, June 19, 2013 Sunday, June 23, 2013 Monday, June 24, 2013 Monday, June 24, 2013 Tuesday, June 25, 2013 Tuesday, June 25, 2013 Thursday, June 27, 2013 Thursday, June 27, 2013 Thursday, June 27, 2013 Sunday, June 30, 2013 Monday, July 1, 2013 Monday, July 1, 2013 Monday, July 1, 2013 Monday, July 1, 2013 Tuesday, July 2, 2013 Tuesday, July 2, 2013 Tuesday, July 2, 2013 Wednesday, July 3, 2013 Wednesday, July 3, 2013 Sunday, July 7, 2013 Monday, July 8 to Saturday, July 13, 2013 Monday, July 8, 2013 Tuesday, July 9, 2013 Tuesday, July 9, 2013 Tuesday, July 9, 2013 Tuesday, July 9, 2013 Wednesday, July 10, 2013 Wednesday, July 10, 2013 Wednesday, July 10, 2013 Thursday, July 11, 2013 Sunday, July 14, 2013 Monday, July 15, 2013 Monday, July 15, 2013 Tuesday, July 16, 2013 Tuesday, July 16, 2013 Wednesday, July 17, 2013 Wednesday, July 17, 2013 Thursday, July 18, 2013 Thursday, July 18, 2013 Sunday, July 21, 2013 Monday, July 22, 2013 Monday, July 22, 2013 Monday, July 22, 2013 Tuesday, July 23, 2013 Tuesday, July 23, 2013 Tuesday, July 23, 2013 Wednesday, July 24, 2013 Thursday, July 25, 2013 Thursday, July 25, 2013 Saturday, July 27, 2013 Sunday, July 28, 2013 Monday, July 29, 2013 Tuesday, July 30, 2013 Wednesday, July 31, 2013 Summer Reading images are copyrighted. Contact the CSLP at 1-866-657-8556 or firstname.lastname@example.com for more information. |
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Summer Reading Program County Sites
May 23, 2013 by Webmaster
Lincoln City Libraries will expand its Summer Reading Program to include Lancaster County sites during June and July. Library staff will provide a story time session, a craft activity and books for children to check out. Materials will be available for children, teens and adults to help track their progress in the program.
Summer Reading Program County sites are:
- Bennet Community Church, Wednesdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
- Davey Community Center, Tuesdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
- Denton Community Center, Wednesdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
- Firth Village Hall, Thursdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
- Hallam Village Hall, Thursdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
- Hickman Haven Manor, Mondays from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
- Hickman Presbyterian Church, Thursdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
- Holland Reformed Church, 22005 S. 96th St., Hickman; Mondays from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
- Malcolm United Methodist Church, Wednesdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
- Panama Presbyterian Church, Wednesdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
- Raymond Women's Club Building, Mondays from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
- Sprague Town Hall, Mondays from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
- Waverly Middle School, 14621 Heywood St., Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. (no sessions July 9 or 16)
- Waverly Foundation Building, Thursdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
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Library Board of Trustees
May 17, 2013 by pjorgensen
The Library Board of Trustees is a group of seven citizens to whom the administration of the public library is entrusted. The Board of Trustees of the Lincoln City Libraries is an administrative board appointed by the Lincoln City Council. It is the trustees' obligation to work toward improvement in library services through well-trained staff and efficient use of funds; to support adequate funding for good library service; and to promote the best possible use of all library resources.
The Lincoln City Libraries Board of Trustees has embarked on a "Main Library Vision and Concept Study."
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The Lincoln City Libraries Board of Trustees meets third Tuesday of each month. From time to time a meeting day may be changed if a quorum is not anticipated on the regular meeting date. Unless otherwise noted, the meetings are held at 8:00 AM and in the Board Room of the Bennett Martin Public Library, 14th & N Streets, Lincoln, Nebraska. The following is a list of the meeting dates:
Fiscal Year 2012-2013
- September 18, 2012
- October 16, 2012
- November 13, 2012, 6:00 p.m., Eiseley Branch (scheduled on the 2nd Tuesday due to the Thanksgiving holiday)
- December 18, 2012
- January 15, 2013
- February 19, 2013, 6:00 p.m., Walt Branch
- March 19, 2013
- April 16, 2013
- May 21, 2013, 6:00 p.m., Walt Branch
- June 18, 2013
- July 16, 2013
- August 20, 2013, 6:00 p.m., Anderson Branch
The proposed agenda is kept continually current and available for inspection at the Administrative Office of the Bennett Martin Public Library, but the Board shall have the right to modify the agenda at said public meeting when convened. Requests for sign language interpreters will require a minimum of 48 hours advance notice to the Library Director, (402)441-8510.
Agendas and Minutes from Library Board meetings are kept on this site for one year. Earlier minutes (from May 9, 1944 to current) are available in the Library's Administrative Offices during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM).
The Agendas and Minutes on this site are PDF files, which require the free Adobe® Acrobat® Reader. Help for viewing these files is available.
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The Library Board is responsible for making policy decisions concerning the employment of the Library Director, materials selection, public rules and regulations, library development, budget, fundraising, public relations, and relationships with other librararies and educational institutions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
May 13, 2013 by pjorgensen
- General questions
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- Where are you located and what are your hours?
Hours, locations, and phone numbers for the libraries can be found here. - What holidays will the libraries be closed?
The schedule of closings approved by the Library Board for the current fiscal year is available on our Hours and Locations page. - Do you accept donated books?
Lincoln City Libraries does accept used books, CDs, and DVDs. Items need to be clean, dry, and otherwise in good condition. Books stored in a garage or damp basement rarely survive and should be disposed of. It is also preferred that books not be more than 10 years old. Sorry, we do not accept text books. All items are evaluated for addition to the library's collection. Those items not added to the collection are sold at the annual book sale.Donations may be dropped off at any of the Lincoln City Libraries; stop by a customer service desk for a receipt.
All donations to Lincoln City Libraries are tax deductible. The donor is responsible for determining the value of the materials donated.
Questions about library cards and accounts
- What I.D. is required to get a library card?
We need to verify both your identity and your address. To verify your identity, you can bring any of the following kinds of photo ID:- current driver's license
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- How much does a library card cost?
Library cards are free for residents of Lincoln/Lancaster County. Non-resident cards are $15 for three months or $60 for one year. Non-resident youth cards for June through August are available for $5.
- I have an Omaha Library Card. Can I use it at Lincoln City Libraries?
If you have an Omaha Public Library (OPL) card, you may get a Lincoln City Libraries card to check out materials and use Library services without having to pay a non-resident fee. You will still need to complete a registration form and verify your identity and address. Library staff will need to see the OPL card. Lincoln City Libraries does not have a reciprocal return agreement with Omaha, so items checked out need to be returned to a library in the city in which they were checked out. - Do I need to get a new card if I go to another branch library?
The Lincoln City Libraries card can be used at all of our locations. - When does my card expire?
For Lincoln and Lancaster County residents the card does not expire. If you move or change phone numbers, just notify us so we can make the change on your record. - What do I do if I have lost my library card?
If you have lost your card or it was in an item that was stolen, immediately notify us. As soon as possible, bring identification with you to one of our libraries to get a new card. There will be a $1 fee for the card.
- My card has become brittle and chipped. Can I get a new card?
Yes, next time you are at one of our libraries ask for a new card at the Checkout Desk. There is no fee to replace worn or broken cards. - The catalog is asking for my password. I didn't even know I had a password!
A password (usually a 4-digit PIN number) is needed to use the 24-hour telephone renewal system (TeleCirc) or to access your account on our catalog via the Internet. If you got your library card prior to August 4, 2001, the last 4 digits of the home phone number we had on file for you on that date were automatically assigned as your PIN. After August 4, 2001, you needed to specify a 4-digit number when you obtained a library card.
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You may have up to a total of 150 items on your account at one time. No more than 25 compact discs or 10 DVDs can be on your account at one time. - All copies of the book I want are checked out. Can I be notified when one comes back in?
You can place a request (sometimes also called a hold or a reserve) on an item and when it is returned we will hold it for you at the library location of your choice and send you a notice. You can have up to 25 requests at a time on your record. There is no charge for this service, but requests that are not picked up will result in a 50-cent fee. Notices are sent by phone or e-mail; you can sign up for e-mail notification here. Notices by US Mail are no longer available. (Requests cannot be placed on books labeled "Books to Go.") - There's a copy of the book I want at different branch than the one I use; can it be sent over?
If an item is available at any of our library locations, it can be sent to any other branch for you to pick up. There is no charge for this service. Please allow two to three days for the book to arrive. (Books labelled "Books to Go" cannot be sent from one branch to another.) - Can I return my books to a different branch than the one I checked them out from?
Yes, books checked out from Lincoln City Libraries may be returned to any of our branches. - How do I renew my books?
Most books and other items may be renewed one time, provided there are no holds on them. (Books labelled "Books to Go" cannot be renewed.) You can use any of the following ways to renew your materials:- Bring your materials in to any of our library locations; or
- call the library at (402) 441-8500; or
- call our automated renewal system (TeleCirc) at (402) 441-8506 from a touch-tone phone; have your library card ready and listen carefully to the instructions; or
- use our online catalog. You may renew all of your materials at once or just selected ones.
- From a Library Catalog screen, click on "Log in to Your Account," or from the Library's Web site, click on the "My Library Account" link
- Enter the number on the barcode of your library card
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- Click "Renew" for each item listed in your account that you want to renew.
- How much are overdue fees?
Overdue fees are charged as an incentive to return materials on time so that other customers will also have access to them.- 35 cents per day per item is charged (the maximum fine per item is $7.50, except for magazines, which have a $3.00 maximum). Overdue fees for packaged collections (such as Classroom Loan Bags) are $1.00 per day.
- When accumulated fees reach $10 or more, no further checkouts will be allowed. Please ask staff for details if materials are lost or damaged.
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- Can I pay my fees with a credit or debit card?
Credit and debit cards can be used on some self-service checkout machines at Bennett Martin Public Library and at the Anderson, Eiseley, Gere, Walt, and Williams Branches. - I've lost an item that I checked out! How much do I have to pay?
The fee for lost items is the replacement price. If you find a lost item after this fee is assessed, the replacement price can be removed, but there will still be overdue fees (up to the maximum fee per item).
- Can you notify me by e-mail about overdue books?
You can sign up for e-mail notification of overdue items here; notification is not sent until the item is two days overdue.
Questions about library terms
- What is the difference between an item "being held" and one in "transit"?
If an item is being held, someone has requested to have it held for them when it became available, or has requested that it be sent from one library to another that is more convenient for them. An item in transit is usually one that was returned to a library other than the one it belongs to, and is on its way back to where it belongs. - The catalog says the book I want is "In Process." What does that mean?
"In Process" means that the library has received the item and it is being prepared for use. - The catalog says the book I want is "To be shelved." What does that mean?
A status of "To be shelved" means that the book has recently been returned and may or may not be back on the shelf yet. The first place to check for such books is on the shelf where they belong, as the book may have already been shelved. If it's not there, there may be some carts of books waiting to be shelved that you can check. If the book you want is not in any of these places, you may need to try again in a few days, or ask library staff about obtaining a copy from another branch or placing a hold for it.
Questions about other library services
- How can I get access from my home computer to the Research Resources the library subscribes to?
Click on the "Research Resources" button on the Lincoln City Library Web site and follow the instructions on the page that comes up; in most cases you will need to enter your library card number. (Please note that due to licensing restrictions, a few of our Research Resources are not available for access from home.) - Do you offer wireless Internet (Wi-Fi) access?
Free wireless Internet access is available at all Lincoln City Libraries during open hours. - Do you have a computer that I can type a letter or a résumé on?
Information about computer services available at Lincoln City Libraries can be found on our Publicly Available Computers page. - Do you have a typewriter that I can use?
Gere Branch (402-441-8560) and Walt Branch (402-441-4460) have typewriters available; please call those branches to check on the details. - When is your annual Book Sale held?
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We are not currently able to offer proctoring services. - Do you have rooms available for the public to use?
Community Rooms can be reserved for groups and organizations to use at Bennett Martin Public Library, Anderson Branch, Eiseley Branch, Gere Branch, and Walt Branch.
Tutor/student rooms are available at the Loren Corey Eiseley and Bess Dodson Walt branch libraries.
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Randall Stafford
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Professional Overview
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- Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol)
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- Diabetes Mellitus
- Cardiology (Heart), Preventive
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- Program Director, Program on Prevention Outcomes and Practices (2001 - present)
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- Outstanding Teaching Award, Stanford Prevention Research Center (2009)
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Residency: | Massachusetts General Hospital MA (1994) |
Fellowship: | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention GA (1991) |
Board Certification: | Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine (1995) |
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PhD: | UC Berkeley, Epidemiology (1990) |
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My research aims to advance scientific understanding of the forces that influence physician and patient behavior, with a focus on evaluating and modifying physician and patient practices to improve health outcomes through prevention. The process by which new medical practices and knowledge are disseminated often fails to serve the best interests of patients. Frequently, new practices are readily adopted without adequate assessment. Paradoxically, other practices with strong evidence-based support are adopted only slowly and then inconsistently. By understanding the determinants of health behaviors, specific factors that facilitate or impede the adoption of appropriate new practices can be identified. These issues are critical to the future of medicine. Rising health care costs and the changing organization of health care have increased societal demands for high quality, yet cost-effective, clinical care. A preventive model that focuses on reducing the risk of future adverse outcomes, rather than symptom management, has become a dominant goal of health care delivery. By evaluating current practices and designing interventions to improve health care, my work responds to these demands. In addition, this nations investment in biomedical science is jeopardized if we fail to recognize that the adoption of new medical practices and health behaviors is a complex, yet potentially modifiable, process. My objective is to further develop the science of health care innovation as a mean for understanding current patterns of health care and as a vehicle for designing interventions to facilitate the adoption of evidence-based practices by patients, their care providers, and health care systems. This research agenda is reinforced and stimulated by an array of clinical and teaching activities. My clinical work in general internal medicine and preventive cardiology provide a rich observational experience that guides my research, as well as a context for applying clinical insights derived from my research. My educational activities involving undergraduates through post-doctoral fellows provide numerous opportunities to excite future clinicians and researchers about a population-based perspective.
My focus on the adoption of innovation encompasses four several closely related themes. First, a focal point of my research is the investigation of health care disparities by gender, race, socioeconomic status, and advanced age. Second, my work emphasizes epidemiological methods for the analysis of large, administrative data sources. Third, the measurement and improvement of health care quality is an increasingly important component of my work. Finally, my work involves use of clinical trial methods to investigate whether strategies for improvement in prevention are both effective and cost-effective. In pursuit of these four themes, my research spans a broad clinical range including cesarean section use, recommended cardiac medications, prevention practices, antibiotic use, screening tests, and patterns of disease management. While much of my research has focused on physician practices, newly initiated and planned future work emphasizes interventions that engage patients, physicians and health care systems to improve health outcomes through adherence to evidence-based recommendations. A main focus of this new line of research is optimizing the use of cardiovascular disease prevention guidelines within specific health care systems. The overarching aim of my research agenda is add to knowledge about the process of behavior change in individuals and institutional change in health care systems with the ultimate goal of improving health outcomes. A diverse portfolio of grant funding by the NIH, AHRQ, and private foundations currently supports this research agenda. The pursuit of this research agenda has been facilitated by a growing number of collaborators, trainees and staff members affiliated with my Program on Prevention Outcomes and Practices.
- From sick care to health care--reengineering prevention into the U.S. system. N Engl J Med. 2012; (10): 889-91
- Off-label use of drugs and medical devices: a review of policy implications. Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2012; (5): 920-5
- An Internet-based osteoporotic fracture risk program: effect on knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2011; (12): 1895-907
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Insight was an Emmy-winning syndicated television series produced by Paulist Productions that aired 250 episodes from 1960 to 1983. The series presented half-hour dramas illuminating the contemporary search for meaning, freedom, and love. Insight was an anthology series, using an eclectic set of story telling forms including comedy, melodrama, and fantasy to explore moral dilemmas.
The series was created by Roman Catholic priest Ellwood E. "Bud" Kieser, the founder of Paulist Productions. A member of the Paulist Fathers, an evangelistic Catholic order of priests, he worked in the entertainment community in Hollywood as a priest-producer and occasional host, using television as a vehicle of spiritual enrichment.
Insight was nominated for the Emmy for Outstanding Achievement in Religious Programming in 1972 and 1973 and won the category from 1981 to 1984. The anthology format and the religious nature of the program attracted a wide variety of actors (including Ed Asner, Jack Albertson, Beau Bridges, Patty Duke, Wesley Eure, Bob Hastings, Cicely Tyson, Jack Klugman, Robert Lansing, Walter Matthau,Deborah Winters, Bob Newhart, John Ritter, and Martin Sheen), directors (such as Marc Daniels, Arthur Hiller, Norman Lloyd, Delbert Mann, Ted Post, Jay Sandrich, and Jack Shea), and writers (Rod Serling, John T. Dugan, Lan O'Kun, and Michael Crichton) to work on the series.
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She was preceded in death by her parents, Vashti and Murphy Westbrook; her sister and brother-in-law, Gertie and John Fontana; her brother, Everette Westbrook; and her granddaughter, Jill Jones Holcomb.
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For many west Texans, Gun Appreciation Day was celebrated at the Permian Basin Gun Show held at the Ector County Coliseum. At times the line stretched out of the building. Some people came out in protest while others came for the love of guns.
At the coliseum was a pretty hefty crowd and nearly everyone had at least one thing in common. They are totally against President Obama's gun control proposal.
Joy Loague was one of the people at the gun show.
She said she shoots her guns. "Recreational target, that's what I've been doing. I haven't hunted, cause I don't want to kill."
Gun collector and booth owner David Box said, "It's a hobby it's not a job, it's just something I really enjoy."
Both fear if President Obama's suggested gun control proposal becomes law they'll lose some of the things they enjoy. In that proposal, the President is asking for limits to be placed on ammunition sales and to outlaw certain high powered weapons.
Box said, it's not the guns the public should be concerned with.
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Loague went on to say that most won't kill. However there are exceptions to that thought.
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This is the time of year the parents of teenagers just dread. There are proms, graduations and too many excuses for young people to party. Late-night telephone calls are scary beyond words, especially if a crash has recently claimed another young person.
But if we are to take to heart the data from the 2011 Vermont Youth Risk Behavior Study Report for the Montpelier School District, we should be worrying every day. And not just in the Capital City. The information is compiled from high schools across the state, and the results are quite consistent, startling and serious cause for concern.
Every other year since 1993, the Department of Health Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs and the Department of Education Student Health and Learning team sponsor the study, which measures the prevalence of behaviors that contribute to the leading causes of death, disease and injury among the states youth.
Similar results are available for other Vermont schools.
Before 2011, students in grades eight through 12 took the survey. In 2011, two surveys were conducted one for students in grades six through eight; another for students in grades nine through 12. Overall, the survey is designed to start the conversation with teens, increase awareness (for teens and parents) and gauge what resources might be needed in communities to better address the needs of teens engaging in high-risk behavior. Participation by school and individual students is voluntary.
In most cases, the majority of adolescents are NOT engaging in risky behaviors, the authors of the study wrote in their introduction.
But if Montpeliers results are even the slightest indicator of the behaviors of Vermonts teens, parents should be lying awake at night.
The study looks at issues of personal safety (seat belt use, bullying, fighting, suicidality); alcohol, tobacco and drug use; sexual behavior and orientation; body image; nutrition and physical activity; and general measures of youth assets (community connectivity and parental conversations about school).
In Montpelier, 252 out of 324 high school students, or 78 percent of the student body, participated in the nonscientific survey. Their identities were kept secret. Of the participants, 137 were girls; 112 were boys (some did not indicate their gender). They included 73 freshmen, 75 sophomores, 49 juniors and 50 seniors. Thats a pretty good mix of a majority of the student body.
Assuming that most students answered the survey honestly, the results show us that most students are engaging in high-risk behaviors of one kind or another.
Lets ease into this.
Eighty percent of students said they ride bicycles; 43 percent said they rarely or never wear helmets. Only 17 percent said they always wear helmets.
While 64 percent of students said they wear seat belts, 32 percent said they rode in cars with someone smoking pot, 22 percent said the driver had been drinking, 13 percent admitted to driving stoned, and 6 percent admitted driving after drinking.
While most students felt safe at school, 20 percent mostly boys but a few girls had been in a physical fight in the last year, and 4 percent admitted they had carried a weapon (such as a gun, knife or club) to school in the previous month.
Nearly two thirds of the surveyed students admitted drinking alcohol many of them hard liquor. Half of students said it had been given to them.
Nearly half the students surveyed admitted smoking pot. Many others had tried inhalants, cocaine, hallucinogens and other drugs.
Forty-one percent had had sex; 30 percent had had sex once in the last month; 41 percent had had oral sex. Fortunately, 59 percent said they had used a condom during intercourse.
One in four students admitted to feeling hopeless almost every day for two weeks or more in the last year; 12 percent had made a suicide plan; 4 percent had made a suicide attempt in the last year. Some students admitted to bullying others, and many others said they had been bullied.
As for video game use, nutrition and physical activity, lets just sum it up in school terms: Needs improvement.
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Forty-one percent of the students who said they smoked cigarettes in the past 30 days had tried to quit.
A few girls saw themselves as fat or obese, but 61 percent saw themselves about the right weight. (However, 40 percent of the surveyed students admitted they were trying to diet; 15 percent said they were trying to gain weight.)
One in three students reported talking to parents or guardians about the risks of smoking, drug or alcohol abuse in the last year.
One in three, out of 250 students who took the survey.
As parents, guardians, professionals and adults, we must do better. As much as we dread the truth and hate the awkwardness of these conversations, we must have them. These results suggest our children are crying out for attention, and they are not heeding the advice, counsel and guidance we, as a society and as citizens, are imparting.
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When I pray alone, I often begin my prayers echoing the words of Mary. "Lord God, Here I am..." I find that nothing centers my mind on God more than reminding myself that what I am about to say, what I am about to offer, is for Him and because of Him. Such a simple statement from a Jewish girl not much younger than me defines what it is to be a Christian more than any other words ever spoken. I cannot ask to be like Jesus. I cannot be like Jesus. I cannot be "Christ-like" for as much as I may try, I have failed and I am doomed forever to fail. Fail, completely. Fail as in not get a single answer on the test correct. But I can be Mary-like. I can seek to say yes to God when asked and give myself over to His will.
Co-redemptrix. Mediatrix. These are confusing terms even to many Catholics. By allowing Mary to mediate for us in Heaven or by granting her a place of importance as a "co-redeemer" of mankind, are we worshiping Mary? Much of the confusion comes from a failure to understand the meaning of "co" in the term co-redemptrix. Think of the co-pilot of an airplane. Is the co-pilot the same rank as the pilot? Do they fly the plane and command the flight equally? Of course not! The pilot is fully in control but the co-pilot holds an important position of responsibility in assisting him in getting everyone to their destination safely. It is this special place in salvation history that Mary holds that provides the basis of the adoration (as opposed to worship) of Mary in the Catholic Church. Jesus could have begun His public ministry at any time, but it was upon simple prompting from His mother that He chose to do so.
"They have no wine."
As Mary mediated for the wedding party at Cana, she mediates for us. I do not believe in the no-strings-attached concept of sola fide; we must cooperate with the freely given gift of Grace (as we must cooperate with any freely given gift, starting with accepting the gift). As we must cooperate with our salvation, we are shown Mary as the ultimate in cooperation with Christ's mission: the mission to save mankind.
I know that many feel alone and may find it hard to "approach" God. After all, how does someone who is shy, depressed, or ashamed approach a deity that is all-powerful and all-knowing? You have been given the gift of the young girl whom He chose to be His mother when He gave Himself to us in human form. You can always talk to God, but if you feel that you cannot, you can talk to the girl who said Yes.
Did this clear up any misconception you had about the role of Mary for Catholics? Would you consider incorporate making petitions to Mary into your prayer life? What is the role of Mary as an example for the Christian life?
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Regimented diets, timed lighting, melatonin...How do YOU cope with jet lag? Since 1990, thousands of long-distance travelers have depended successfully on No-Jet-Lag® to help them feel fresh on arrival. It's a surprisingly effective, natural homeopathic product that addresses all the symptoms of jet lag, not just sleeplessness, and it's made a lot of converts since we first began offering it. Each packet contains 32 pleasant-tasting, chewable tablets, sufficient for about 50 hours of flying time (good instructions included). It's safe for all ages (does not react with any other medication), free from any side-effects, and guaranteed to help you cope with jet lag or your money back. Made in New Zealand. (1 oz)
Note: Not for sale outside the United States.
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Flight Attendants Survey on Jet Lag and No-Jet-Lag
From www.nojetlag.com
A survey was carried out in 1994 among New Zealand based flight attendants regularly flying routes to Asia, the United States and Europe, with the assistance of their union - F.A.R.S.A. They were asked how many suffered from jet lag, what symptoms they suffered, and whether No-Jet-Lag was effective in countering them.
A total of 228 flight attendants completed survey forms, giving the following responses:
-Have you suffered from jet lag while travelling on long distance flights?
Answer = 96% said yes, 4% said no.
Specifically have you suffered from
-Tiredness over the first five days after arrival = 90% yes
-Disorientation = 53% yes
-Dehydration = 73% yes
-Lack of energy and motivation = 94% yes
-Swelling of limbs = 32% yes
-Broken sleep after arrival = 93% yes
-Ear, nose, throat problems, colds or flu = 70% yes
How effective was No-Jet-Lag in countering jet lag symptoms for you?
-Very good = 32%
-Good = 43%
-Fair = 23%
-Made no real difference = 2%
Did you find No-Jet-Lag effective in countering tiredness after arrival?
-Yes = 87%
-No = 13%
Note: A US based survey found that 94% of long distance travellers suffered from the effects of jet lag and that 45% considered those symptoms severely bothersome.
(Official Journal of the Aerospace Medical Association)
Do professionals get jet lag?
A commentary on Jet Lag
A survey was carried out among New Zealand-based flight attendants regularly flying international passenger routes to Asia, the United States and Europe, to determine how many suffered from jet lag and what symptoms they experienced. The survey was conducted with a view to identifying the symptoms that might most appropriately be targeted by a preparation designed to alleviate jet lag among flight crew.
The survey was carried out by Miers Laboratories, a New Zealand company which designs and markets homeopathic preparations. The questionnaire also invited respondents to comment on the efficacy of a preparation designed to counter jet lag. (This was not a formal trial; results of an independent controlled trial are currently in preparation for publication.)
Jet lag is widely considered to be a curse of modern jet travel, resulting in loss of working efficiency and holiday enjoyment, often for days after arrival at destination.
A number of studies have shown that over 90% of long distance travelers suffer from the effects of jet lag. A major US study of long distance travelers with United Airlines and British Airways found that 94% suffered jet-lag symptoms, and 45% considered their symptoms severely bothersome (2).
An objective of our survey was to ascertain whether airline personnel, who might be expected to have developed an "immunity" to jet lag and to be aware of practical methods to counter some of its effects, suffered the same symptoms as passengers.
Jet lag is typically characterized by a number of well-known symptoms easily recognized by the sufferer. They include:
-Disruption to circadian rhythms caused by crossing time zones, which can result in broken sleep, with the sufferer waking during the night and then wanting to fall asleep during the day. The number of days this dysrhythmia lasts has been observed to be about equal to the number of time zones crossed. A study by Air New Zealand states that passengers crossing 12 times zones on a 26-hour flight require ten days to re-establish a normal sleep pattern (1).
-Fatigue, lasting for days after arrival. This is often accompanied by a lack of concentration and motivation, especially for any activity that requires effort or skill, such as driving, concentrated reading or business negotiation.
-Disorientation and vagueness. Respondents in our survey mentioned, for example, having to return to their hotel room three times to check if they had left the door locked.
In addition to the above symptoms of jet lag proper, the syndrome is made worse by the physical effects of being confined in an airliner for hours:
-Discomfort of legs and feet due to limbs swelling while flying, which in some cases can prevent travellers wearing their normal shoes for up to 24 hours after arrival.
-Dehydration due to the dry atmosphere aboard airliners, which can cause headaches, dry skin and nasal irritation. This in turn can result in a general feeling of unwellness and make the subject more susceptible to colds or other infections.
The World Health Organization also cites jet lag as an aggravating factor in cases of diarrhoea caused by microbiological contamination of water or food, which it believes affects between 20% and 50% of travellers (3).
Since the biggest single cause of jet lag is crossing time zones, which disrupts the body's circadian rhythms, the syndrome is most severely felt when associated with east-west, west-east or transpolar flights. The effects are made worse by variations in atmospheric pressure each time the aircraft takes off and lands, and also by pre-flight stress, tiredness or hangovers. Other factors that appear to exacerbate jet lag include the dryness of the air supply aboard passenger aircraft, the temptation to consume alcohol and to eat more than necessary during flight, and the lack of body movement, especially in the legs and feet.
In our survey of New Zealand-based flight attendants rostered on inter-continental flights, a questionnaire was sent to all long-haul members of their union, the Flight Attendants and Related Services Association, with an explanation of the purposes for which the research was being carried out. Participation was voluntary, and 228 forms were returned. The union facilitated the survey and encouraged members to participate but did not attempt to influence the responses, which were mailed direct to Miers Laboratories for analysis.
In response to the first question, "Have you suffered from jet lag while traveling on long distance flights?" a high 96% said "yes", a result which is in line with responses in surveys of long-haul passengers. This would tend to indicate that being regularly exposed to and trained to cope with the strains of long-haul air travel does not diminish the likelihood of experiencing jet lag. However, the survey did not attempt to quantify the severity of the symptoms of flight crew as compared with passengers.
Flight attendants were then asked whether they commonly experienced specific symptoms of jet lag during and after long-haul flights. Their responses were as follows:
-Tiredness over the first five days after arrival, 90%.
-Interrupted sleep after arrival, 93%.
-Lack of energy and motivation, 94%.
-Disorientation, 53%.
-Dehydration, 73%.
-Swelling of limbs, 32%.
-Ear, nose, throat problems, colds or flu, 70%.
Circadian dysrhythmia is thus experienced by about the same proportion of flying professionals as of passengers. This appears to contradict the often heard claim that frequent travelers develop an ability to overcome this problem.
Another noteworthy finding was that a very high 73% of flight attendants experienced dehydration. Dehydration in flight can be largely countered by regular drinking of water (as distinct from alcohol, coffee, fruit juice, etc), and it appears the flight attendants had either not been told of this in training or were not following recommended practice.
Also surprising was that 32% of flight attendants experienced swelling of limbs, a symptom generally attributed to passenger immobility during long flights. This may indicate that other factors such as changes in air pressure or dehydration contribute to limb swelling.
In answer to the question "how effective was the homeopathic preparation, No-Jet-Lag in countering jet lag symptoms," 75% of the 55 flight attendants who used No-Jet-Lag said it was either good or very good in countering jet lag symptoms.
1. Petrie K, Conaglen JV, Thompson L, Chamberlain K. Effect of melatonin on jet lag after long haul flights. British Medical Journal 1989; 298:705-707.
2. The Upjohn Company. Tips for Overcoming Jet Lag (leaflet). Kalamazoo, mi: The Upjohn Co., nd.
3. WHO, Geneva. Safe Food for Travellers: WHO's Recommendations (leaflet). 28 June 1994.
Scientific Test of No-Jet-Lag
From www.nojetlag.com
Background and Executive Summary
Considerable research has been conducted into methods of reducing the effects of jet lag on long haul air travelers, including the use of melatonin, special diets and bright light therapy, but most have adverse side effects and/or are complicated to use. A homeopathic remedy, No-Jet-Lag, was developed to counter jet lag, and informal testing and anecdotal reports indicated a significant reduction in the symptoms.
That No-Jet-Lag would reduce the symptoms of jet lag when used for long-haul travel. Methods: Nineteen volunteers with previous inter-continental air travel experience were tested in a double blind, placebo controlled crossover trial on a flight from New Zealand to Europe and return (equivalent to travelling round the world), completing survey forms before departure and after arrival on each leg.
The subjects taking the remedy showed less fatigue-inertia and had more vigor-activity compared to the subjects taking the placebo.
The homeopathic group remedy, No-Jet-Lag, can reduce jet lag symptoms after long-haul flights.
Jet lag symptoms are a common problem for air travelers after long flights especially when passing through several time zones. They are regarded as a significant factor impairing the post-flight performance of business travelers, sports competitors and general users of long-distance air transport. Jet lag is attributed primarily to the body's need to resynchronize its endogenous circadian rhythm to the night and day cycle of the new environment. Other factors however are also believed to exacerbate the symptoms of jet lag. These include the traveler being tired, stressed, ill or hung-over at the start of the journey; the dryness and sometimes the staleness and lack of air in aircraft passenger cabins; alcohol consumption, which can exacerbate dehydration; restricted physical mobility during the flight; and pressure changes associated with the rapid climb to and descent from cruising altitudes of around 30,000 feet, which are not fully compensated even in pressurized aircraft.
Melatonin has been trialed many times and has been found to be successful in alleviating jet lag (3), but long term side affects are a concern and yet to be established. In some countries including the European Community, Canada and Australia, such concerns have led to the status of melatonin being changed from over-the-counter to prescription only sale. In the USA, melatonin remains freely available. The dosage is complicated, with subjects taking melatonin for several days before the flight and again for several days after the flight is completed. Timing of the dose has been found to be crucial, and incorrect use can result in jet lag being made worse rather than better. One group which started using melatonin after returning home from a nine-day tour of duty reported significantly less jet lag and sleep disturbance during the recovery period than a placebo group, but another group starting melatonin before arrival home made a worse recovery than the placebo group, reporting more jet lag and fatigue symptoms (4). Some reports indicate that users who forgot to take melatonin on the third night after returning home found jet lag symptoms returning the following day.
Bright light therapy is another approach to the problem of jet lag, but as with melatonin, the treatment is complicated. Eastward travel requires exposure to bright light early in the day after arrival and westward travel requires exposure to bright light at the end of the day (5). The light intensity required is 3,000 lux which is available outside in warm climates but not in colder climates or for those who are restricted to other activities (6). A solution to the lack of bright outdoor light is the use of light boxes. These range in price from US$40 to US$400 and usually weigh about 10lbs, making treatment by light boxes both expensive and inconvenient.
Another method is the anti jet lag diet. Like Melatonin this is only for people with lots of time on their hands who can devote several days before and after a trip to looking after themselves. It is complicated and there is little evidence that it works, although it has some passionate devotees.
The impracticalities, complexities and expense of the above treatments suggest the need for other approaches to the problem of jet lag. The homeopathic approach was adopted because of the simplicity and effectiveness of the dosage regimen and the lack of toxic side effects.
The trial was designed to investigate the effects of No-Jet-Lag during and after a group's flight from Auckland, New Zealand, to Frankfurt, Germany, and return, in such a way that feelings of jet lag and mood could be closely monitored for seven days after each part of the trip.
Subjects completed a Profile of Mood States questionnaire designed to measure six fluctuating affective states, two of which were relevant to jet lag, namely, vigor-activity and fatigue-inertia. They were asked other questions on how anxious and energetic they felt. In addition a self-evaluation questionnaire was used to study issues related to jet lag such as stress, nervousness, confusion, calmness and self confidence. These questionnaires were filled in two hours prior to departure, and again the day after arrival at both Frankfurt and Auckland, and finally seven days after arrival at both destinations. Subjects were also encouraged to make any comments they thought might be useful to the outcome of the trial.
All participants were seasoned travelers with experience of long inter-continental flights through at least five time zones, and were in good health. The group consisted of proficient skiers who had previously traveled from New Zealand to North American and European ski fields, and this was their annual trip to Europe to ski and buy equipment. Having a level of fitness higher than that of average travelers, they were possibly able to resist the effects of jet lag better than most.
The subjects flew from Auckland to Frankfurt in an eastward direction through 12 time zones on a 23-hour flight, returning on a similar flight of 25 hours westwards 16 days later. The subjects were randomly assigned in a double blind procedure to receive No-Jet-Lag or the placebo on the outward flight and the other substance on the return journey. Each subject received one bottle of tablets in Auckland and the other bottle before departure in Frankfurt for the return journey. Each bottle was labeled with either a "M" or "F" for gender identification and a three digit code. These same codes were placed on each sheet of the questionnaire. The subjects chewed one tablet on takeoff, one tablet every three hours while flying and one tablet after landing.
No-Jet-Lag is manufactured according to guidelines of the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States of America (HPUS), under GMP conditions.
The POMS, a profile of moods states questionnaire designed to measure six fluctuating affective states, was used in the trial. Two of the POMS scales are considered relevant to jet lag, namely vigor-activity and fatigue-inertia (7). Individual scale items were summed using standard procedures, and the data were analyzed with the statistical package for the social sciences, SPSS (8), with one-way analyses of variance and t tests.
The data showed mean fatigue inertia scores (Fig. 1) were consistently higher in subjects taking placebos than in subjects taking the remedy (9.47 vs 5.63; p = 0.026). The mean vigor activity (Fig. 2) was also lower in subjects taking the placebo than in subjects taking the remedy (18.11 vs 21.16; p = 0.072). For all of the other states measured the p value was greater than 0.05.
No-Jet-Lag reduces fatigue/tiredness and increases energy/vigor compared with taking a placebo or not using any treatment when flying long distances.
Analysis of the survey forms completed after each leg showed subjects taking No-Jet-Lag experienced less jet lag and took less time to recover from their shift across 12 time zones.
Those taking No-Jet-Lag slept without interruption on the first night after arrival and woke up the next morning refreshed and feeling quite normal, whereas those who took the placebo did not sleep well, woke up at strange times in the night and had difficulty getting back to sleep and woke up the next morning feeling jet lagged. The difference was also borne out by their skiing performance after arrival. Those who had taken the remedy reported skiing well, while those who had taken the placebo were still tired and skied poorly the first day and even during later sessions on the slopes. When asked if they knew whether they had taken the remedy or the placebo, they said that at the time of arrival in Germany the whole party all felt very tired but most were already fairly sure which treatment they had taken. By the next day when they had been skiing it was increasingly obvious which treatment they had taken. The consensus view by those taking No-Jet-Lag was that they were skiing as well as they would have on a local ski field at home, apart from slight tiredness. Those skiers who took the placebo took several days to return to their usual skiing ability.
After the trial was completed, subjects were asked if they thought No-Jet-Lag was effective in treating jet lag. Of the 19 who completed the trial, 14 (74%) said it was effective, five said they were not sure, and none said it was not effective. Those who were not sure said they thought that No-Jet-Lag had helped, but were not certain it was completely effective in treating jet lag. Overall those who used No-Jet-Lag said they skied to their usual level and felt normal, while those taking the placebo said their skiing ability had dropped and they felt jet lagged. On the outward journey, of the 19 taking part 13 (68%) correctly guessed whether they had taken the placebo or No-Jet-Lag. Of the others, three did not know and three incorrectly assigned themselves to the wrong group.
On the return journey, two were incorrect, three did not know and 14 (74%) correctly guessed. By comparison, a trial of Melatonin (2) involving 17 travelers showed that on the outward leg nine did not know, six guessed incorrectly and five guessed correctly, while on the return leg five did not know, six were incorrect and nine were correct. Subjects in the No-Jet-Lag trial were asked to comment on any side effects or difficulties in taking either the placebo or the remedy. No difficulties or side effects were reported. This result was as expected, as there are no reported side effects of the ingredients in either the placebo or No-Jet-Lag.
The tour leader reported that in conversation with subjects at the time of completion of the last questionnaire, several commented that they had noticed when using No-Jet-Lag that they experienced less swelling of lower limbs, found it easier to sleep in flight and a lack of disrupted sleep in the days after arrival. These effects were not specifically tested for in the trial and warrant further tests.
The results of this study support the use of No-Jet-Lag as a remedy for jet lag symptoms on long haul flights. These results were consistent with those from informal testing of No-Jet-Lag carried out since 1988, including a survey of 55 flight attendants on routes between New Zealand and Asia, North America and Europe, which showed 75% considered the remedy effective (1).
The lack of any adverse side effects in subjects taking No-Jet-Lag suggests it is well tolerated at the dose used. Further trials are suggested to specifically test individual factors that may or may not contribute to jet lag, for example the amount of water and alcohol drunk (as dehydration is suspected of being a factor in jet lag). In such further trials the amount of non alcoholic and alcoholic fluids should be carefully monitored and possibly controlled to remove this factor. It is possible that the results in our trial might have been different had we used subjects with only an average level of fitness rather than the higher level possessed by those doing the trial, although we have no reason to believe this would be so.
Professor K. Kumar Ph.D.
Professor of Biopharmaceutics/Pharmacokinetics
Howard University, College of Pharmacy
Washington D.C. 20059
United States of America
1. Miers Laboratories, Do flight professionals get jet lag? Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine. Page 810, Number 8, Volume 69, August 1998.
2. Recht LD; Lew RA; Schwartz. A letter, Baseball teams beaten by jet lag. Nature, 377 (6550): 583 1995 Oct 19.
3. Petrie K, Conaglen JV, Thompson L, Chamberlain K. Effect of melatonin on jet lag after long haul flights. Br Med J 1989; 298, 705-707.
4. Petrie K, Dawson AG, Thompson L, Brook R. A double-blind trial of melatonin as a treatment for jet lag in international cabin crew. Biol Psychiatry 1993; 33:526-530.
5. Daan S, Lewy AJ. Scheduled exposure to daylight; a potential strategy to reduce jet lag following transmeridian flight. Psychopharmacol Bull 1984; 20:566-568.
6. Wever RA. Light effects on human circadian rhythms: A review of Andechs studies. J. Biol Rhythms 1989;4:161-185.
7. McNair DM, Lorr M, Droppleman LF, Edits manual for the profile of mood states. San Diego: EDITS, 1981.
8. SPSS Incorporated. Users guide to statistical package for the social sciences - X. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1983.Tech Specs
No-Jet-Lag is available in 32-tablet strip packet and is manufactured in accordance with WHO good manufacturing practice with 6-monthly audits by a regulatory government department.
No-Jet-Lag is manufactured according to the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States, (HPUS).
No-Jet-Lag is listed with the FDA for over the counter sales in the United States of America. The National Drug Code for No-Jet-Lag is 059672-0130-4 and barcode is 750980001305.
Each 340mg tablet contains five homeopathic remedies effective in countering the effects of jet lag. Each pack contains enough tablets for an average round-the-world itinerary. (50 hours of flying)
Jet lag is a complex condition which occurs when flying long distances. The main, but not the only cause, is crossing time zones, which causes circadian dysrhythmia. Other causes are dehydration and problems from pressurized cabins (pressure equivalent to 8,000 feet), lack of fresh air, lack of exercise and loss of quality sleep.
One tablet of No-Jet-Lag should be taken at the time of each take-off, another every two hours in flight, and another after each landing (including at intermediate stops). During long flights, the two-hour intervals may be extended if the user is sleeping.
Warnings and precautions
No-Jet-Lag can be used by travellers of all ages. If a user already suffers from a major medical problem, normal caution should be exercised in flying on long journeys. If after arrival the symptoms of jet lag continue, professional help should be sought. No-Jet-Lag does not counter the effects of existing medical disorders when travelling by air, or the effects of alcohol or general exhaustion.
Flying while Pregnant
If possible flying while pregnant should be avoided. Pregnancy creates extra fluid and changes to this extra fluid while flying can make the pregnant traveler uncomfortable. Reports from pregnant travelers suggest these changes can be so severe they think something major is wrong and sometimes it is. Because of the very small concentration of ingredients in No-Jet-Lag it is safe to use while pregnant when flying internationally.
Dosage for Children
Children under three years do not suffer from jet lag, but they need plenty of fluid frequently to reduce dehydration. Irritability is one of the leading symptoms of jet lag and for children aged between 4-12 years one tablet every four hours is suitable. (Compared with the adult dose of one tablet every two hours.)
No-Jet-Lag may be taken with any other medication. Like other homeopathic remedies, No-Jet-Lag is most effective when taken separately from food and drink, but has been specially formulated so that it may if necessary be taken in association with food and/or drink, i.e. coffee.
Adverse Effects
With the minute doses involved there is little possibility of adverse effects. There has never been any recorded adverse effect from homeopathic remedies above 12C. All remedies used in No-Jet-Lag are 30C, well above the 12C limit.
Should a client take more No-Jet-Lag than recommended, no harmful side effects should be expected, owing to the minute dilutions of active ingredients employed in homeopathic preparations.
X-Rays, coffee, mint and homeopathic products
Some poorly manufactured homeopathic products are harmed by exposure to x-rays, coffee or aromatic products like mint. No-Jet-Lag does not fit into this category. It has been robustly manufactured to ensure that it is effective when exposed to either x-rays or coffee or mint. This was proven during the scientific trial which showed No-Jet-Lag effective in combating jet lag. No-Jet-Lag was exposed to x-rays during the trip and the trialists drank coffee while flying during the trial.
Active Ingredients
The five homeopathic remedies listed below are the active ingredients in No-Jet-Lag.
Arnica, extracted from Arnica Montana (leopard's bane). In No-Jet-Lag Arnica is used to alleviate injuries, strains, tension, over-exertion, mental strain and shock, sleeplessness and restlessness when over-tired.
Proper Name: Arnica Montana (Asteraceae/Compositae)
Common Names: Leopard's bane, Wolf's Bane, Mountain tobacco and Sneezewort.
Source: Grows in the mountains of Europe and Siberia.
Parts used: Whole plant when in flower.
What Arnica is used for:
According to, "The Complete Guide to Homeopathy" by Lockie and Geddes, Arnica is
1. An excellent first aid remedy, for phyical and emotional shock and injuries.
2. Given internally it promotes healing of damaged tissues and helps control bleeding.
3. Good remedy for joint and muscle problems from either injuries or excessive exercise.
A legend goes that mountain climbers used to chew the fresh plant to relieve sore, aching muscles and brusies from falls. Well they may have but according to the book "Herbal Medicines," by Newall, Anderson and Phillipson, Arnica should not be taken internally except in suitable homeopathic dilutions! In No-Jet-Lag Arnica is in a suitable homeopathic dilution.
Bellis Perennis, extracted from the common daisy.
- Used to alleviate muscular soreness,
- venous congestion, due to mechanical causes (eg sitting without frequent exercise),
- problems from waking mid-sleep and sleep interruptions.
Proper Name: Bellis Perennis.
Common Names: European Daisy, Bruisewort.
Source: Grows throughout Europe and in eastern parts of the US.
Parts used: Fresh plant in flower.
Chamomilla, extracted from German chamomile.
- Used to alleviate emotional and mental stress,
- sleeplessness,
- impatience,
- intolerance and disorientation.
Proper Name: Matricaria Recutita (Asteraceae/Compositae)
Common Names: German or Hungarian chamomile, rauschert.
Source: Grows in Europe and the US.
Parts used: Juice expressed from the whole, fresh plant in flower.
Ipecacuanha, extracted from the root of ipecac (a South American shrub).
- Used to alleviate dehydration,
- irritability in chest and stomach,
- nausea.
Proper Name: Cephaelis ipecacuanha
Common Names: Ipecacuanha.
Source: Grows in the tropical rain forest of south and central america.
Parts used: Dried root.
Lycopodium, extracted from club moss.
- Used to alleviate anxiety,
- anticipatory fears,
- apprehension,
- over-sensitivity,
- inability to adapt to new surroundings.
Proper Name: Lycopodium clavatum
Common Names: Wolfsclaw, club moss, running pine, stag's horn moss.
Source: Native to mountains and forests in the northern hemisphere.
Parts used: Spores and pollen dust.
Inactive Ingredients
The three substances listed below are the inactive ingredients in No-Jet-Lag.
Sorbitol, is a tabletting agent. GRAS, generally recognised as safe. Used in every day items like biscuits and jams and especially diabetic jams. Tastes like sugar.
Magnesium stearate - E470b - is a separating agent. GRAS, generally recognised as safe. Used frequently in tablets. No distinctive taste.
The source of the Magnesium Stearate is vegetable, not animal
Sterilized talc - E553b - is a lubricating agent. GRAS, generally recognised as safe. Used frequently in tablets. No distinctive taste.
No-Jet-Lag does not contain any of the following substances:
Artificial colourings
Artificial flavourings
Dairy Products
Animal products
Fish or fish bi-products
Any ingredient known to cause allergies
Melatonin or any other hormone
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By Anonymous, IL in October, 2012
Jet lag pills -
OMG! They REALLY work!!! I went to Spain & back & felt NORMAL there & when I came back to USA! I will NEVER travel without it again! :)
By Jan H., Lodi, WI in October, 2012
Retired -
I don't travel to Europe often, but have used No-Jet-Lag the last 6-8 trips. I suffered from jet lag, even in my younger years. Jet lag is no longer a problem (even in my 50s) if I take the pills. It's been wonderful and I would highly recommend the produ
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We first used NoJetLag on a trip from Texas to New Zealand. Eight people made the trip, everyone used NoJetLag, and we all arrived bright and awake for our first vacation day. Since then, we've used NoJetLag for trips to Europe, Singapore etc. Works great.
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My husband and I travelled to China this past fall and used No Jet Lag for the first time. it really did help us make the transition from the States to China. I would highly recommend them. We just re-ordered them because we are heading to Africa in the fall. I also use them for travel from the East Coast to the West Coast.
By Judith K., Great Falls, VA in July, 2012
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I don't know how but it works! I take this every time we travel to Europe (at least twice a year) and back. Has made me a much more pleasant person on arrival!