diff --git a/examples/basics.rs b/examples/basics.rs
index 46b9244..2d32753 100644
--- a/examples/basics.rs
+++ b/examples/basics.rs
@@ -45,6 +45,6 @@ fn main() {
 
     // using a "time handle"
     let start_time = timer.start();
-    Duration::from_millis(5);
+    sleep(Duration::from_millis(5));
     timer.stop(start_time);
 }
diff --git a/examples/raw_log.rs b/examples/raw_log.rs
index 8d9a046..537c96a 100755
--- a/examples/raw_log.rs
+++ b/examples/raw_log.rs
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 //! Use the metrics backend directly to log a metric value.
 //! Applications should use the metrics()-provided instruments instead.
 
-use dipstick::{labels, Input, InputScope, Labels};
+use dipstick::{labels, Input, InputScope};
 
 fn main() {
     raw_write()