September 28, 2004 • Volume 6, No. 188
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Today's News
The HoleView has been selected to produce the hole-by-hole spectator
guide that will be distributed at the Tour Championship, Nov. 2-7, at East
Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Ga.
Vijay Singh used Graphite Design International's D03 shaft in his fairway wood while winning the 84 Lumber Classic, marking GDI's 16th appearance in the PGA Tour winner's circle this season. Olde Stone, a community of single-family homes surrounding a championship-level golf course in Bowling Green, Ky., names Curtis James as head course superintendent of The Course at Olde Stone. Landlogic will introduce its facility asset management solution for cities and municipality users at the National Parks and Recreation Association Congress in Reno, Nev., Oct 12-16. Vijay Singh picked up his eighth PGA Tour win of the season at the 84 Lumber Classic and improved his new No. 1 position in the Official World Golf Ranking by more than two points over Tiger Woods.
Travel: Traveling Healthy
By Judi Janofsky & Rich Steck
wheretogonext.com If you're planning a long flight or trip, here are some tips for staying healthy: On the Airplane - To improve your circulation and reduce chances of developing blood clots, wear loose-fitting clothing, drink lots of water and walk around the plane, stretching at least once every two hours. If you're at higher risk - that is, over 60 or have heart disease, varicose veins, obese, pregnant or had surgery recently - try wearing support hose available at most drugstores, or talk to your doctor about getting an injection of heparin (a blood thinner) just before you fly. - Prone to earaches? Try taking a decongestant before you take off. While this may help for adults, according to at least one recent study, it's not effective for kids. When flying with children, have them chew gum or a snack. Infants should suck on a bottle or sippy cup, especially during the descent. - Airline food is loaded with salt, calories and fat (about 60% of the calories are from fat). Either request a special meal (vegetarian, diabetic or low-salt) from the airline at last 24-hours in advance, or bring your own food. (We like to prepare a delicious picnic and indulge in a fun, healthy meal while onboard. Well, okay, the goat cheese we eat isn't all that healthy.) - We know it's hard to do, but pass up alcohol and caffeine, which can dehydrate you and lead to headaches and excessive jetlag. - Breathe through your nose rather than your mouth. This will help filter the recirculated air and reduce the threat of airborne germs. Once You Arrive - Jet lag can really disrupt the body's circadian rhythm. To help avoid it, reset your watch to the destination time and immediately get into the routine of the meals and sleep time of the country you're visiting. Outdoor exercise can help reset your body's internal clock. - Pack a medical kit that contains things you need to "COPE" with any illnesses: Credit card, Over-the-counter drugs, Prescriptions and Eyeglasses (an extra pair comes in handy, or at least a duplicate prescription). - Got a bit of traveler's diarrhea? Before running to a pharmacy for some Pepto, try drinking some red wine. In more than one study, red wine was found more effective in fighting everyday intestinal germs than the pink stuff. Most of all, when traveling abroad, try to relax and enjoy your experiences. When all is said and done, laughter is still the best medicine.
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