Save Your Memories Get Some Sleep

Seems like more sleep is turning out to be the answer to just about everything these days, from weight loss to memory and more. This article describes how the brain files our memories during sleep.

Source: http://www.sciencecodex.com/sleep_makes_your_memories_stronger

The Anti-Sock Monkey

What a fun use for a bazillion flip flops.

http://thegloss.com/odds-and-ends/random-photo-flip-flop-monkey/

Perspective on Gender Identity and Stereotypes

Any article that starts out with an anecdote about some dude being shocked to see a woman using a power tool is gonna capture my attention. In my circle, I've got the tool-filled garage my guy friends envy.

I liked the author's comments on her own experience of gender identity. I mostly can relate. I experience life as me, and it doesn't match anyone's stereotypical anything.

I'm quickly coming to the conclusion that the only sane method of dealing with people is to dump the shortcuts (stereotypes, preconceived notions, broad generalizations, etc.) and actually put forth the effort to get to know people as individuals. I'm still trying to figure out at what altitude it becomes necessary to talk about populations vs. people. For example, it's good to know that population x has a low reading rate and needs a plan to address it. It's not good to assume every x person you meet can't read.

Source: http://www.existenceiswonderful.com/2010/11/stop-being-so-surprised-maybe.html

Never Make Your Bed Again

...just zip it closed. Et voila!

Source: http://www.geekologie.com/2010/11/zipbed_never_has_to_be_made_on.php

Credit and Gift Cards Transformed... Into Guitar Picks

I'm just sure I need this punch. Move over Martha Stewart.

Source: http://www.geekologie.com/2010/11/turn_all_your_maxed_out_credit.php

Another Crazy Japanese Product: The Doughnut Briefcase

'Cuz it's important that your donut travel in style and arrive as puffy as it was when you left Dunkin Donuts (which, by the way, are amazingly un-sweet in Japan and nothing like our version of donuts).

Source: http://www.geekologie.com/2010/11/doughnut_transport_will_never.php

The Wonderful World of Ear Worms

A coworker and I were talking just the other week about how we have soundtracks always running in our heads. Not surprising that we both suffer from earworms. It is, after all, a music company. I can't remember the last time I *didn't* have a song in my head.

Source: http://www.bakadesuyo.com/what-kind-of-people-are-most-likely-to-get-so