We just got our TiVo news from the folks at TiVo (we have three, uh, “enhanced” TiVos here at Camp David). Normally their news is pretty generic, but this time they had a tip we had to share with you. This is just classic:

Here’s an unusual tip for power (nap) users, emailed to this dubious editor by subscribers Scott S. and Rich D., who have apparently gotten very cozy with the idea of using the TiVo service as an alarm clock. Yep. If you ever find yourself drifting off to sleep on the couch while watching TV, but don’t want to call it a night, press PAUSE on your TiVo remote, they say, and do what sleepyheads do best. Thirty minutes later, when TiVo automatically resumes play (in live TV mode), the sound of the show should rouse you from your precious R.E.M. Wanting a shorter slumber? Try the TiVo button. After 15 minutes on TiVo Central, the TiVo service will automatically default to live TV to stir you from your siesta. For best results, Rich suggest you turn up the volume a tad to ensure the job gets done. (Just to be clear: The “power nap” is not a supported feature; TiVo Inc. is not responsible for unattended Saturday afternoon chores and/or incomplete family errands due to never-ending napping and/or use of a TiVo “snooze-button” technique.)