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Foam Sleeping Pad This closed cell backpacking sleeping pad is extremely lightweight and effective. At 3/8" thick, 20" wide, and 72" long, this weatherproof pad keeps your entire body insulated from the cold and damp ground. www.the-roc.com /theroc/foampad.html

Sleeping Murder - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia "Let sleeping murder lie": This is the motto which is not obeyed by Gwenda Halliday, a woman in her early twenties who has recently married and now comes to England to settle down there. Miss Marple, who first advises the young couple to "let sleeping murder lie", later advises her doctor, Dr Haydock (rather than the other way round!), to prescribe her a change of air: Consequently she travels to Dillmouth, where, through her large network of relatives near and far and some acquaintances, she is cordially taken up. Sleeping Murder (published in 1976) is a detective fiction novel by Agatha Christie. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sleeping_Murder   (2088 words)

Sleeping bag - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia A sleeping bag of this type is packed by being folded in half or thirds, rolled up, and bound with straps or cords. A bivouac sack (bivy) is a waterproof cover for a sleeping bag that may be used in place of a tent for lightweight travellers or as a backup if inclement weather occurs. The second major type of sleeping bag, sometimes called a mummy bag due to its shape, is different in a number of important ways. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sleeping_bag   (741 words)

Sleeping Beauty - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Sleeping Beauty was the first ballet that impresario Sergei Diaghilev ever saw, he later recorded in his memoirs, and also the first that ballerinas Anna Pavlova and Galina Ulanova ever saw, and the ballet that introduced the Russian dancer Rudolph Nureyev to European audiences. Sleeping Beauty ("La Belle au Bois dormant") is a fairy tale classic, the first in the set published in 1697 by Charles Perrault, Contes de ma Mère l'Oye ("Mother Goose Tales"). Since Tolkien's generation, however, the most familiar Sleeping Beauty has become the Walt Disney animated film (1959), which draws as much from the Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky ballet (Saint Petersburg, 1890) as from Perrault. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sleeping_Beauty   (1764 words)

EverestNews.com Store - All Outdoor Gear: Sleeping Bags & Pads Sleeping Pads - Down: 3 Season Sleeping Bags - Synthetic: 3 Season Sleeping Bags - Down: Winter Sleeping Bags - Compression Sacks - Synthetic: Winter - Sleeping Bag Stuff Sacks THERM-A-REST Expedition - Regular Sleeping Pad : A comfortable combination of warmth and weight for four-season backpackers and climbers. THERM-A-REST BaseCamp - Large Sleeping Pad : An affordable and comfortable alternative to pricey self-inflating camping mattresses. everestnews.altrec.com /shop/dir/0/75   (1764 words)

Sleeping sickness - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The organo-arsenical melarsoprol (Arsobal) was developed in the 1940s, and is effective for patients with second stage sleeping sickness. Instances of sleeping sickness are being reduced by the use of the Sterile Atomic Fly. Sleeping sickness or African trypanosomiasis is a parasitic disease in people and in animals. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sleeping_sickness   (1691 words)

Sleeping Pad Info I have witnessed sleeping pads pushed into a bundle at the feet of the sleeper, pushed all the way up the side of the tent, the scout sleeping peacefully beneath his sleeping pad, in fact every which way except where the pad is supposed to be, beneath the sleeper. This article is based on the belief that a good sleeping pad can turn the roughest, coldest ground into a soft spot for the night, at least for the adult body. Looking at the "Gear Guide" in a copy of the April 1991 Backpacker magazine, sleeping pads are not even assessed, however in the March 2000 issue, 135 different pads are analyzed from 17 different manufacturers. troop787.ocbsa.org /Clinic/SleepingPads.htm   (1691 words)

MSF Access Website The Campaign Target Diseases Sleeping Sickness Sleeping sickness is a fatal disease that affects 36 countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Sleeping sickness is easier to recognise in the second stage, but the treatment is more difficult. Sleeping sickness attacks mainly the poorest and most isolated African communities -- those that are least able to fight back. www.accessmed-msf.org /campaign/slp01.shtm   (938 words)

Miss Marple - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Sleeping Murder was published in 1976, shortly after Christie's death, and was the last of her novels to be published, although, again, it was written in 1940. Murder, She Said (1962, directed by George Pollock) was the first of four British MGM productions starring Margaret Rutherford, a magnificent comic actress but too boisterous and loud for the prim and birdlike character Christie created. The first Marple novel, The Murder at the Vicarage sees a markedly different Marple to the one who would appear in later books, as she modernized and became nicer over the years. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Miss_Marple   (886 words)

Sleeping Bag Sleeping bags are covered with a shell that is either nylon, polyester, cotton, flannel, or a blend of these materials. Sleeping bags made for cold weather use need to have hoods. A sleeping bag that is too small is not a good choice, however a large sleeping bag will not be as as good as a right-fitting sleeping bag. www.indoorclimbing.com /Sleeping_Bags.html   (511 words)

Sleeping Beauty Castle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Sleeping Beauty Castle is the fairy tale structure at the center of three theme parks owned by The Walt Disney Company. The second Sleeping Beauty Castle is at the Disneyland Paris, although the official name is Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant, essentially Sleeping Beauty's Castle. It is widely speculated that this was in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11th, however another theory speculates that this is due to the fact that it cannot accommodate handicapped guests. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sleeping_Beauty_Castle   (697 words)

Sleeping car - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia An example of a more basic type of sleeping car is the European couchette car, which is divided into compartments for four or six people, with bench seating during the day and double- or triple-level bunk-beds at night. Another attempt to re-engineer the sleeping car were all-coach but overnight trains operated by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe, again in the 1950s, for the two-night run between Chicago and Los Angeles. The sleeping car or sleeper is a railroad car with sleeping facilities. www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sleeping_car   (1548 words)

Sleeping sickness Encyclopedia Search - Drug Price Search Sleeping sickness is an infectious parasitic disease carried by tsetse flies and characterized by inflammation of the brain and the covering of the brain (meninges). Sleep becomes uncontrollable as the disease progresses until the patient becomes comatose. Sleeping sickness is caused by two organisms, T. www.drug-price-search.com /encyclopedia/?encyclopedia_name_url=222&level=2   (469 words)

Trypanosomiasis Sleeping sickness was first described in the fourteenth century in what is now the country of Mali. It was only at the beginning of this century that the extent of destruction caused by sleeping sickness was recognized, and that millions were affected by an epidemic that left half a million dead. If the entire population exposed to sleeping sickness could be under medical surveillance, the number of cases detected would undoubtedly reach the order of 250,000 to 300,000. www-micro.msb.le.ac.uk /224/Trypano.html   (1398 words)

Sleeping sickness spreading An especial worry is that the spreading epidemic could eventually overlap with another epidemic of sleeping sickness which is unfolding in Uganda's northwest and in southern Sudan. Sleeping sickness, a potentially fatal disease if not tackled in its early stages, is caused by the Trypanosoma parasite, transmitted from cattle to humans by the blood-sucking tsetse fly. His team reckons that 428 cases of sleeping sickness were diagnosed in Soroti over the five-year period, but as many as 300 more may have gone unspotted. www.news24.com /News24/Africa/News/0,,2-11-1447_1760233,00.html   (383 words)

Sleeping Sickness AHealthyMe.com Sleeping sickness (also called trypanosomiasis) is an infection caused by Trypanosoma protozoa; it is passed to humans through the bite of the tsetse fly. The protozoa responsible for sleeping sickness are a variety that bear numerous flagella (hair-like projections from the cell that help the cell to move). Many of the symptoms of sleeping sickness are actually the result of attempts by the patient's immune system to get rid of the invading organism. www.ahealthyme.com /topic/topic100587485   (1161 words)

iParenting: Dr William and Martha Sears - Co-sleep How could a sleeping arrangement that has been practiced for centuries all of the sudden be "unsafe?" We believe that co-sleeping is the nighttime parenting style of the millennium for two reasons: more and more mothers are breastfeeding. For parents who intuitively don't like the separation anxiety of their infant sleeping alone in a crib, but do not want to, or are fearful of, sleeping in the same bed with their baby, here is a compromise. While the CPSC made a valid point that parents should be aware of the potential dangers of unsafe sleeping practices, it went too far in issuing a blanket statement that no parents should sleep with their babies younger than 2 years of age. iparenting.com /sears/columns/co-sleep.htm   (940 words)

L.L.Bean: Choosing A Sleeping Bag The best bag for you depends on your sleeping habits, what you like to have next to your skin, the temperature and climate where you camp and whether you'll be carrying the bag on your back, in a canoe or in the trunk of your car. A bag rated to 20°F, with ground pad, is considered a versatile three-season bag, usable in New England from early spring to late fall. Sleeping bags are filled with either goose or duck down or with synthetic fibers. www.llbean.com /outdoorsOnline/outdoorSports/camping/tips/choose_sbag.html   (1078 words)

Part I: Sleeping Bag Guide Sleeping bags come in all manner of materials and styles, and are intended for a variety of conditions and uses. And while these bags are comfortable in terms of roominess and having space to stretch and thrash while you sleep, their inherent gapiness can lead to significantly more heat loss than that of other bag styles. Selecting a bag involves an understanding of shell and fill materials, construction methods, special bag features, season and temperature ratings, size, shape, and a realistic assessment of the conditions in which a bag will be used. www.basspro.com /servlet/catalog.CFPage?mode=article&objectType=guide&objectID=28705   (1476 words)

Sleeping Bag Options When a sleeping bag company quotes their "Fill Power", they are giving you a unit of measure that was achieved by an independant laboratory. In most cases, either the sleeping bag or your backpack will be the single most costly gear purchase (unless you're planning on strapping a kayak to your pack). When it comes to shopping for a sleeping bag, you'll find that there is a wide range of choices. www.geocities.com /amytys/optSleeping.htm   (4022 words)

Sleeping beauty paradox: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic A paradox is an apparently true statement or group of statements that seems to lead to a contradiction or to a situation that defies intuition, such as "this... (Sleeping Beauty will try to give an objective assessment of the probability that the coin landed on heads. The Sleeping Beauty paradox is a paradox paradox quick summary: www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/s/sl/sleeping_beauty_paradox.htm   (1130 words)

Thermarest Sleeping Pad - Free Shipping The Therm-a-Rest Z-Lite sleeping pad is the most compact closed-cell foam pad Therm-a-Rest makes, and at a mere 15 ounces, youll hardly notice its weight on your pack. The RidgeRest Deluxe is Therm-a-Rests thickest, warmest, and most comfortable closed-cell sleeping pad. Therm-a-Rest claims the two-inch thick LuxuryCamp sleeping pad is the warmest, most comfortable self-inflating mattress ever made. www.notesfromtheroad.com /outdoor/sleep/Thermarest_sleeping_pad.htm   (1130 words)

Sleeping Pad - Best Sport Shop The Therma-A-Rest® Trail regular self-inflating sleeping pad is a comfortable, entry-level... The Therm-A-Rest® Z-Lite short foam sleeping pad boasts an accordian style design that lies... The Therma-A-Rest® Trail large self-inflating sleeping pad is a comfortable, entry-level... www.bestsportshop.net /Sleeping-Pad.html   (1130 words)

Backpacker.com - In many tight two-person tents, full-length sleeping pads overlap at the feet, which means you're carrying some mattress that you don't need. Half of your "good sleep" equation is a comfy pad (the other half is your bag). Heavy sleepers may not need lots of cushy padding, while light sleepers will want as much comfort as possible. www.backpacker.com /article/0,2646,1927,00.html   (1130 words)

SRM Features: Pullman Fundamentals The Pullman Company began the practice of supplying sheets, blankets, and pillows, causing some difficulty with frequent passengers who were accustomed to sleeping in their boots and coats. The first all-steel sleeping car was built in 1907 but was not mass produced until 1910. The first prototype "sleeper car" was the result of modifications made to a standard coach in 1859. www.srmduluth.org /Features/pullmans.htm   (676 words)

sleeping sickness on Encyclopedia.com Reanalyzing the 1900-1920 sleeping sickness epidemic in Uganda.(Perspectives) Sleeping sickness threatens a third of Angola's population Epidemic of sleeping sickness spreading in Uganda: study www.encyclopedia.com /html/X/X-sleepsck.asp   (676 words)

African Sleeping Sickness - Boston College It has been nearly impossible to estimate the incidence of West African sleeping sickness because reported cases come only from screening centers and hospitals, which tend to be located far from the rural areas where the disease is most prevalent. In 1999, 40,000 to 45,000 cases of sleeping sickness were reported in Africa, but it is estimated that from 300,000 to 500,000 people have the disease. East African sleeping sickness is caused by the parasite Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense,whereas West African sleeping sickness, also known as Gambian sleeping sickness, is caused by Trypanosoma brucei gambiense. www.bc.edu /schools/cas/biology/research/insect/tsetse   (1688 words)

War, famine and now pestilence - Sleeping sickness ravages Central Africa The reemergence of sleeping sickness in Africa since the early 1970s roughly parallels the drive by the United States and European capitalist countries to extract billions of dollars from Africa in debt repayments, plunging the continent into deeper and deeper poverty. African countries where barely 1 percent of the at-risk population is under surveillance are reporting cases of sleeping sickness to the World Health Organization. Cases of African sleeping sickness were practically eliminated during the years 1960 to 1965, and it was thought the disease was on the verge of total eradication. www.wsws.org /news/1998/sep1998/slep-s05.shtml   (1395 words)

Sleeping Sickness The presentation showed that sleeping sickness and nagana are common in West Nile region and Mukono, Kayunga, Jinja, Mayuge, Bugiri, Tororo, Mbale and Pallisa districts. A presentation from the Ministry of Health shows that saving a sleeping sickness patient costs at least $209 (about Shs 400,000). Sleeping sickness affects human beings and is caused by tsetse flies. www.ugandamission.net /health/news/sleep.html   (682 words)

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