on sleep

Taken from the New York Times:

Douglas Stinemetz, a lawyer with the Texas firm of Haynes & Boone who often travels between Houston and Moscow, frequently recharges his energy reserves at Moscow's bowling lanes from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. "Bowling does seem to combat jet lag," said Mr. Stinemetz. "I am staying up and active. It forces me to adjust quicker."

On the other hand, he recalls the time he drifted off while walking down a street - and collided with a parking meter. On another occasion, the lead negotiator on his team fell asleep in midsentence.

"We waited, thinking that he was just considering what to say for a few minutes," Mr. Stinemetz said. "Finally, someone nudged him, at which point he woke up and just continued like nothing had happened."