Bear Shaped Sleeping Bag

Posted by Queuebot in Animal, Arts & Crafts on February 21, 2009 at 6:56 am


Getting mauled has never been so fun! This bear-shaped sleeping bag designed by Eiko Ishizawa is, let’s face it, odd. But if you’re forced to curl into a sleeping bag and catch some Z’s in the great outdoors, why not masquerade as one of nature’s cutest predators? I’m sure it’s warm enough, and you can use it to frighten your friends. Plus, if a bear does attack your camp and maul your friends, you can rest easy knowing you’ll be safe. Because a bear would never maul one of its own, right? Quick warning, though, if that’s the case and Attacking Bear thinks Sleeping Bag Bear is cute, you may wish you were amongst the mauled.

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The Expert's Guide to Napping

Posted by Queuebot in Everything Else on January 27, 2009 at 2:33 pm

I've long been a proponant of napping.  It's not just that science has proven a siesta boosts your mood and your intelligence - it's just civilized, like tea and scones at two.

Here's everything science knows about napping -- where to do it, how to do it, how long to do it and if you should risk goofing up your internal clock.

A short afternoon catnap of 20 minutes yields mostly Stage 2 sleep, which enhances alertness and concentration, elevates mood, and sharpens motor skills. To boost alertness on waking, you can drink a cup of coffee before you nap. Caffeine requires 20 or 30 minutes to take effect, so it will kick in just as you're waking. Naps of up to 45 minutes may also include rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, which enhances creative thinking and boosts sensory processing.

Limit your nap to 45 minutes or less, if you need to spring into action after dozing. Otherwise, you may drift into slow-wave sleep. Waking from this stage results in sleep inertia, that grogginess and disorientation that can last for half an hour or more.

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Puppy Snoring

Posted by Jill Harness in Animal, Video Clips on January 13, 2009 at 10:30 pm

This little man’s snoring and sleeping position are just irresistible. It’s like a growling leaf blower. Plus, he’s unwake-able.

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Cute Things Falling Asleep

Posted by Jill Harness in Animal, Blog & Internet, Video Clips on December 18, 2008 at 1:38 am

Cute Things Falling Asleep is yet another adorable animal blog, this one exclusively posts videos of its namesake. I’ve gotta say, this one is even a bit too cute for me, but I couldn’t resist this adorable sloth video.

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