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Do you have what it takes to work for Elon Musk? The eccentric Tesla CEO is currently hiring for a number of positions - including a safety official - at Boring Co., the firm he founded in 2016. The billionaire is encouraging people to join the company, which digs tunnels to decongest large city centers and solve traffic issues.
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Responsibilities include creating training programs and educational materials on workplace safety and injury and illness prevention, conducting safety orientation training, distributing PPE to employees, investigating accidents, performing daily inspections and audits of facilities, equipment and processes, and identifying potential hazards and taking corrective action.
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When selecting flooring for your living room, there are plenty of choices. Selecting the one best suited to your requirements is essential.
For a flooring option that is both long-lasting and attractive, porcelain tiles are an excellent option. Not only are they pet-friendly, stain resistant, and easy to maintain, but their many benefits make them the ideal choice.
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Tiles are an excellent way to spruce up the floors in your home, but there are many types available. When selecting which living room tiles best suit you, there are several factors to consider such as style and budget.
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Living rooms are the busiest rooms in a home, which means they get plenty of use. That's why selecting flooring that can withstand heavy foot traffic while remaining durable for everyday use is so important.
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Engineered wood comes in a wide range of types, grades and finishes just like solid hardwood does. Plus, it's water-resistant so it can be installed in places like basements, kitchens or bathrooms where traditional hardwood may not be suitable. Furthermore, engineered wood can also be used in high traffic areas due to its resistance to foot traffic, pets and furniture movement.
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These flooring materials can be used not only indoors, but also outdoors on walls and roofs due to their frost resistance and less porosity than ceramics.
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These hard surface tiles are stain, scratch and heat resistant, making them the ideal choice for kitchens and bathrooms. They can also be sealed to increase their durability if required. Finally, there is a wide range of shapes and sizes to fit almost any room; no matter your design style, a tile expert will help you find the ideal natural stone floor tiles to suit your residence.

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The battle against signs of aging can quickly seem like it's an uphill battle against wrinkles, sun damage, hyperpigmentation, age spots, blackheads, and more. Finding a treatment that can help you look younger and more confident in your appearance jumps to the top of your priority list. A hydrafacial treatment from South Jersey Aesthetics can be a game-changer for you and your skin.
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Minister Leitch congratulates parties on ratifying a new agreement covering employees at the Ambassador Bridge
OTTAWA, Oct. 10, 2014 /CNW/ - The Honourable Dr. K. Kellie Leitch, Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women, congratulated the Canadian Transit Company and Teamsters Local 879 today on reaching a new collective agreement covering 14 employees working as general maintenance employees, janitors, patrolmen and traffic guards at the Ambassador Bridge. Their previous collective agreement expired on September 18, 2013.
This agreement was reached with assistance from the Labour Program's Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, which provides dispute resolution and dispute prevention assistance to trade unions and employers under the Canada Labour Code.
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- The Canadian Transit Company is the owner of the Canadian side of the Ambassador Bridge, a bridge that connects Detroit, Michigan with Windsor, Ontario.
- Over the past five years, 94 percent of collective bargaining negotiations in the federal jurisdiction were resolved without a work stoppage when the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service was involved.
"I would like to applaud the Canadian Transit Company and Teamsters Local 879 for working together to reach a new collective agreement while continuing to provide cross-border services for the travelling public and commercial cargo. Their efforts to resolve the dispute without a work stoppage benefit business and the Canadian economy."
– The Honourable Dr. K. Kellie Leitch, Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women
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I need some help. I'd like to get all urls/keywords directly from my website somehow.
Would it be possible.
For example I have 30 posts with keywords for each post.. (i can handle the PHP part), but I don't know how to set it up in GSA so it would work perfectly.
Ok, I found something..When I use: #file_links[http://domain.com/gsa.php, 1, S]Then I can't use %anchor_text% when the output of my url is:{page|page2}?Also I can't use that #file_links for URL field ?
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Than create a php output with format:
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%columnspinfile-C:\Path\To\File.txt-1% = url%columnspinfile-C:\Path\To\File.txt-2% = anchorIt works well like this.. is there anything similiar to this that takes from URL ?
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I have um.. over 4000 keywords inserted into the software, would it be a problem ?I'll test this search query thing now
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In the cases of Sergeant Selman and others recently acquitted at court martial, what material was disclosed on discovery by the prosecuting authority to the defence.[HL6213]
The defence was given the following material:
All statements that were taken during the investigation; this included audio and video copies of any statement that was recorded.
All exhibits that were produced in any of the statements.
Videos, photographs and maps of Basra General Hospital, the surrounding area and Bridge 4.
Copies of all unused material (material not used as evidence in the case), unless it was sensitive or irrelevant. This material included the "case file diary"—a daily record providing details of every action undertaken by the SIB during its investigation—and documentation relating to the compensation claim brought by the family of the deceased, including letters, statements and claim forms.


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There are no warriors in the galaxy more storied for their prowess and ruthlessness than the Mandalorians. Even though the conquests of Mandalore the Great are in the distant past, Mandalore and various Mandalorian colonies, such as Concord Dawn and Krownest, have been battlefields in countless conflicts from the Clone Wars to the Galactic Civil War.
Mandalorians have fought alongside nearly every faction in these struggles, whether pursuing their own agendas such as the fanatical Death Watch or unifying with causes like the Rebel Alliance. Whether visionaries like Satine Kryze, stalwarts like Ursa Wren, extremists like Pre Viszla, or collaborators like Gar Saxon - Mandalorians have shaped the path of galactic history.


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The road taken: Surviving the storm nearly 4 years out
I am not exaggerating when I say that my life would have never been as exciting as it has become had I never done my MBA at Saïd Business School.
When I finished my course, I was at a real crossroads in life as I tried to make a decision on where to go and what to do next. Not just for me, but also for my family; my husband left his favourite job in Beijing and came to Oxford with me and our son who just turned four when my course ended. Naturally, I felt responsible for the future of three people, if not more. At the time, there seemed to be three possibilities for me:
- Route 1: Working to become a full-time employee at the financial services company where I did my summer internship in Windsor, UK
- Route 2: Continuing interviewing for a role in the London office of an extremely impressive and successful Chinese company
- Route 3: Going back to China and resuming my life before Oxford
As I was weighing my options, a fourth idea came to me: in the past few years I had realised that as the world embraced the social media extravaganza, there was still a huge gap between Chinese and international platforms – more often than not, I saw companies take pride in their global social marketing strategy without taking into consideration that China, with about 18% of world's population, and the largest internet user base, operates in a silo on the social media scene, therefore could not be reached through their cookie-cutter strategies.
Hence, I teamed up with my best friend and long-time co-worker and started putting together a business plan to apply for a Graduate Entrepreneurship Visa, which required the university's endorsement and would allow us to start our own company in the UK after graduation.
Just when I thought things might actually turn out as I hoped them to, I had a very scary episode when I suddenly got diagnosed with Bell's Palsy, which impaired my speech, three days before we were invited to interview with the panel who would decide whether or not to grant us the visa endorsement.
Not ready to give up, I attended the interview back at Oxford, holding the left side of my face with one hand, which was the only way I could speak, and passionately talking about our business plans with the panel for about 40 minutes. The panel was professional, insightful, and very understanding. And yes, we were congratulated on the spot.
There began my journey, with my favourite colleague and best friend, of running our own company in the UK, which has now entered its fourth year.
At the start of my MBA, there were often polls on 'who here plans to start your own company after graduation', not once did I stand up and raise my hand, as I did not think I was brave or resourceful enough to do this. But Oxford Saïd proved me wrong, by nurturing and equipping my mind in ways I only began to fully comprehend years later.
Not only did my MBA prepare me for this new adventure, the school literally supported me from day one. As my company was being set up, the first retainer client I signed was Saïd Business School; then we earned more and more contracts from non-stop hard-working, networking, and always finding more opportunities to acquire more skills and make new contacts, which to me seemed like a natural continuation from my MBA days.
Soon enough, I had an office in London and a highly capable and dedicated team. Now, our company, ShapeD, has grown into a profitable business, working with world-leading brands and companies in various sectors.
Up until the lockdown, I was enjoying a very busy but fulfilling life: from interviewing the producers of BBC's latest natural history documentary, to posting on Instagram from Paris Fashion Week for my client; from creating a large-scale winter lighting festival in Beijing, to taking museum partners to go on site checks in Xi'an; from working backstage at V&A's 20-year-anniversary Fashion in Motion series, to rebranding the very first shopping centre in Guangzhou, and then back to checking the Chinese content of every single service offered at Harvey Nichols Knightbridge in London.
During the Covid-19 outbreak, many small businesses, not unlike my own, faced great challenges. We have also been busy dealing with our share of the problems but are staying positive as we develop a specialised yet still diverse scope of work.
Looking back, I genuinely appreciate every learning and every encounter that took place during my year at Oxford. The knowledge and insights I received while studying my MBA were very valuable, but the courage and determination that I gained from this experience was invaluable.


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There are many different heat transfer vinyl on the market with different materials, different transfer effect and etc. today we will introduce two most commonly used heat transfer vinyl materials on the market:PU heat transfer vinyl and PVC heat transfer vinyl. I believe you will know the pu and pvc heat transfer vinyl better, ok, now, let us see what are the differences and the common points between PU heat transfer vinyl and PVC heat transfer vinyl.
First of all, we will start with the common points of the two heat transfer vinyls. Let us open it and show you one by one.
1. Same applications
The heat transfer vinyl is mainly used for heat transferring of logos, patterns, letters, numbers in fabric, like clothing, advertising, bags, caps and etc. The main advantage of it is that can be used for all kinds of fabric, including cotton, polyester, polyester and cotton blend and etc. Compared with the heat transfer paper and sublimation paper, it has wide applications.
2. Cutting process
Whether you use PU or PVC heat transfer vinyl, all have same procedure when you are using, and it is very convenient to operate and can meet your high requirements. The essentially different between PU and PVC is in the material, The operation process of the two vinyls is basically the same, So they all need cut, then weed, and finally transfer, then it completed.
3. The surface of pu and pvc are same, they are all matte. Actually, mate is more advanced, and the sense of gloss is better.
Next, let us talk about the difference between PU and PVC heat transfer vinyl from several aspects.
1.At first, The two products are all have three layers, they are protective film, material layer and hot melt glue. But the important point is that the material layer is different, one is PU, and one is PVC
2.The second one, thinckness is not same, Pu is thinner than PVC , and pu is 0.08 mm, pvc is 0.13-0.14mm, so from the data, we will know that the pu is thinner than pvc, and when you touch it, you can feel it. But we cannot say that PVC is not good, because just compared with PU, it is thicker than PU, But in other way, it is not easy leak other colors, different feature in order to meet different people's requirements.
3.So the third one is sticky effect, let see the difference, compare with them, you can see, that the PU is more sticky than PVC, so pu is more viscous, but if you do not need stick too much, you can choose PVC, all is good, just compare, then you know the difference.
4.Fouth, let see the difference of the elastic between PU and PVC, Compared with the PU, pvc has less elastic, it is hard to pull apart by hand. So pu has huge elasticty, when you touch it, you will feel it.
5.The fifth different between PU and PVC is softness, PU is softer than PVC, because PU is thinner than PVC, so PVC is hard, please use your hand, you can feel. when you touch pu, it is so comfortable.
6.Let us see the transfer effect on the clothes, actually, the transfer effect is same from your eyes, but when you touch it , you can feel the difference. Because PVC has stronger gliitiveness.
7. There is no problem that you can wash PU and PVC over 33 times after transferred 48 hours, Washing nothing is changed, the good quality products from Shanghai Vision use it with confidence.
8. the last one is the breathable, because that the PU is thinner than PVC, so it has better breathable. PVC does not have good breathable. But it can keep the original color of the pattern and it cannot change the color of the pattern.
9. The most important point is that the price, it is concerned by us, yes, as you known, the price of PU is higher than PVC, so PVC is cheaper. Therefore, please choose the suitable product regarding of your requirement, I believe that you will find your favorite peoduct.


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Back to the future on a Victorian marvel: They're lockdown's most unlikely revival. But as ROBERT HARDMAN found, it's one thing to get a penny-farthing moving – and quite another to stop at the traffic lights!
Only when you stand next to one of these things do you appreciate what an astonishing prospect this must have been for Victorian Britain.
Here is the man-made equivalent of the bumblebee: a mathematically absurd, fundamentally flawed design that cannot possibly work — and then does.
What's more, in the space of an hour, I have gone from being a traffic hazard to a London tourist attraction. People smile, wave, yell friendly remarks.
'Give us a wheelie!' shouts a builder on a fag break.
With no brakes and a very rudimentary stopping technique, I trundle serenely through three red lights in full view of the police who merely smile indulgently.
Indeed, when I go past Buckingham Palace, I upstage the guards. A group of tourists swivel round from gawping through the railings and start snapping me instead.
Robert Hardman rides a penny farthing around the streets of Westminster and went from being a traffic hazard to a London tourist attraction
But we may soon be seeing rather more of the most famous — if challenging — character in the history of cycling.
And for that, bizarrely, we can thank the coronavirus.
Of all the unexpected side-effects of this pandemic, none, surely, is as wonderfully bonkers as a surge in demand for the penny-farthing.
Cycling in general has seen a marked upswing over the past year — and it's not all about Lycra and 27-speed carbon-fibre mountain bikes. Some purists are turning to the tweedy, one-speed world of 19th-century pedalling.
Roger Davies of UDC, a leading distributor of penny-farthings, says business has rocketed. 'We used to sell maybe 100 a year but that's doubled since the first lockdown and there's a waiting list for spare parts,' says the dealer, based in Billingham, County Durham, who has his £1,295 models made in Taiwan.
The tiny handful of British manufacturers are seeing a similar rise, too. This week, Joff Summerfield, a former Formula One engineer who built his own penny-farthing and then rode it round the world via Everest base camp, will start production of a £1,500 model at a new workshop in Kent.
Sussex-based Matthew Trott, whose Ordinary Bicycle Company makes bespoke models for a similar sum, also reports brisk business.
The first model — known as the 'ordinary bicycle' — appeared in the 1870s and was instantly nicknamed after the coinage of the day, the (big) penny and (tiny) farthing.
Vast crowds would flock to watch these things racing but, come the turn of the century, they had been superceded by the advent of the chain, the gear and the pneumatic tyre.
After a century as a museum piece, they started to enjoy a modest revival ten years ago. As one or two started to reappear on the road, so more people had the same idea. But what is the appeal? Why now? And, besides, where do you store a device the size of a small horse?
Having taken the plunge three years ago, Jeremy Vine, the BBC presenter and ardent cycling fan, has an ingenious storage solution: when not riding his penny-farthing, he hangs it on the wall of his living room like a painting.
Robert sets off with Neil Laughton from the Penny Farthing Club on his tour of the capital
'It's a brilliant invention, one of the most beautiful things designed by man,' he says.
It's time to see what the fuss is about. I contact the Penny Farthing Club, which offers tuition and tours of London, Bath and Brighton. The club was founded eight years ago by former Royal Marines officer Neil Laughton, who holds assorted Guinness world records, including speed and distance for riding a penny-farthing with no hands.
We meet at the club's London lock-up, near Westminster, where Neil keeps a stable of machines, ranging from a 46in front wheel to a 56in whopper.
In essence, your choice of penny-farthing is governed by your inside-leg measurement. Those shorter than 5 ft will not reach the pedals.
Neil talks me through the history of the design — 'it was actually invented by the French but we won't dwell on that' — before we head for a quiet square to master the basics.
The only way on to a penny-farthing is from the rear, and you can't clamber aboard until it is in motion. That means pushing it like a scooter from behind with one foot on a peg. Once you have got momentum, it is a case of stepping up to another peg with the other foot then swinging both legs up to the saddle.
Easier said than done. With no gears, the pedals go round with the wheel and vice-versa. Put a foot on the pedals before sitting down and you will perform what is known as 'a header' — over the handlebars.
On the other hand, if you don't start pedalling pronto, you will stall. We all experience that when we first learn to ride a bike — but the difference is there are no stabilisers on this thing and it's a very long way down.
It takes me back to my six-year-old self as Neil runs alongside holding me upright until I can break away on my own. It is still an exhilarating 'Eureka!' moment, even for a panting middle- aged lump.
While there is no suspension, the big wheel actually absorbs a lot of the bumpiness. But you have to steer it very delicately. Turn too sharply and you will either go over the front, hit the kerb or chafe the wheel against your inside leg.
So far, so good. But then comes the really tricky bit. Unlike every other form of transport I have ever known, I can only get off this thing while it is still moving. It takes me back to the day I went to report on the world's tallest horse at a farm in Staffordshire. He was so large that no saddle would fit him and I had to ride him without one. That was bad enough but at least he would stand still when required.
A penny-farthing, however — like a shark — demands constant forward motion. The trick is to slow down, without stalling, and then quickly follow the mounting process in reverse. Except I find myself desperately waving a foot in search of that elusive foot peg and collapse in a heap.
A few more trial runs, though, and I feel I have cracked it.
'It's all about thinking ahead,' says Neil. 'You can't just pull up at a red light and stop.' Indeed not.
As we set off for a tour of the local landmarks, that is uppermost in my mind. Most cyclists live in dread of lorries and car doors. Up here, I am paranoid about traffic lights.
Neil rides ahead to guide me and we are soon in Parliament Square. Uh oh! The light in front is turning from amber to red, I am 50 ft away and there must be half a dozen police officers watching (everyone watches a penny-farthing).
Neil just beckons me to keep on going — there are no pedestrians in range — so on we go.
Down in the Mall, I see two mounted police officers up ahead riding side by side. They stop their horses when the lights go red. I am afraid I do not, though I am going at a very modest speed. Full steam ahead . . .
At the next lights, however, there is a problem. Two lanes of traffic have stopped ahead and I am going to have to stop, too. Momentarily forgetting the drill, I go into a terrible wobble and then keel over sideways.
Fortunately, I land on my right foot and just manage to prevent the bike from hitting the paintwork of the car alongside. 'The worst thing you can do is panic,' says Neil, 'and you just did.' I don't make that mistake again.
Later on, I talk to Jeremy Vine, who tells me that there is nothing quite like an occasional spin on the penny-farthing for focusing the mind: 'If you are into mindfulness, then get a penny-farthing.' He regards it as a perfect pandemic pursuit.
'Your head is 10 ft above the ground, you're not breathing over anyone and it's proper exercise.'
His only prang, he says, was when he was riding through a park and suddenly found himself in the midst of a throng of slow-walking pedestrians. Running out of momentum, he simply had to look for the nearest patch of grass and fall on to it.
In common with most enthusiasts, neither Jeremy nor Neil feel that modern cycling kit is quite right on a penny-farthing. While Jeremy has a stylish tweed-cover for his cycle helmet, Neil prefers a top hat.
At the extreme end of the sport, there is a very competitive penny-farthing racing scene. Neil takes part in an arduous annual race from Eastbourne, East Sussex, up the hill to Beachy Head and back.
Unlike normal races, however, competitors tend to get off and push their bikes on the way down.
So how do you stop one of these things when you're going flat out? Neil laughs: 'You can't.'
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 11, 2023 CONTACT: Lynda O'Connor, O'Connor Communications Inc. email@example.com, 847-615-5462, or David Brimm, firstname.lastname@example.com, 847-444-1198 NOW ABAILABLE ON AUDIO - STARSTRUCK: HOW I MAGICALLY TRANSFORMED CHICAGO INTO HOLLYWOOD FOR MORE THAN FIFTY YEARS BY CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FOUNDER MICHAEL KUTZA Chicago, IL) – Blackstone Publishing just released the audio version of Starstruck: How I magically transformed Chicago into Hollywood for more than fifty years read by the author Michael Kutza, who founded the Festival more than fifty years ago. This provocative, sexy, irreverent memoir is unabridged and features a collection of voices of "A List" movie stars and details...
"Starstruck" Author Events and Interviews
CALENDAR OF EVENTS and INTERVIEWS FOR Michael Kutza, author of STARSTRUCK https://youtu.be/V9q4-eaJN4g TBA Lake Forest Rotary Club – in 2023 The Clare Retirement Home – soon 2022 The Harvard Club and The Ivy League Club 2023 The Chicago Sun-Times – waiting for Miriam Di Nunzio Chicago Tonight – WTTW Columbia College in Chicago – Michael will be part of the Graduate Student Series on Tuesdays Kenilworth Union Church – Michael to give a talk for their seniors over 70 group. _____________________________________________________ BOOKSTORES Lake Forest Bookstore Book Stall in Winnetka Unabridged Book Store in Chicago The Book Bin in Northbrook Barbara's...
Michael Kutza strikes again!
Hope to see you this coming Tuesday at the Union League Club Tuesday, January 31. I'll be on stage with the fabulous Candace Jordan. You know Candace from her publication CHICAGO STAR and her Blog CANDID CANDACE and many television & radio appearances. Check out the details below. If you have never been to the Union League Club this is a great time to see the place with its impressive art collection. The event includes lunch and the two of us talking about my new book STARSTRUCK. I think you will really enjoy the event. Hope to see you there. Best, Michael https://youtu.be/V9q4-eaJN4g
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Michael Kutza shares details about his mentor Colleen Moore. VIDEO: YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOV3lU0Quhg


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DepEd to 'strictly implement' policy allowing LGBTQIA+ students, teachers to freely express selves
LGBTQIA+ students and teachers will soon be able express themselves more freely in the gender they identify as without fear of discrimination.
The Department of Education (DepEd) has directed the "strict implementation" of its executive order protecting the community from gender-based violence and discrimination in DepEd elementary and high schools across all regions in the country.
LGBTQIA+ advocate Mela Franco Habijan in a Facebook post Sept. 2 shared DepEd's memo reminding regional directors and school heads about its E.O. 32 series of 2017, or the Gender Responsive Basic Education Polic in line with the gradual return to in-person classes.
Habijan has repeatedly called on DepEd—even writing a letter to its secretary, Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio—to implement the measure which several schools have not been complying with.
Habijan has been sharing incidents of schools that discriminate against LGBTQIA+ students, like the case of three youngsters with long hair who were forced to have a haircut, as well as a cum laude graduate whose photo will reportedly not be flashed during ceremonies for supposed "cross-dressing."
"WE FINALLY WON THE BATTLE!" Habijan wrote in a Facebook post Sept. 2.
"LGBTQIA+ KIDS, SIMULA SA ARAW NA ITO, MALAYA NA TAYONG MAGING TAYO SA PAARALAN! FROM THIS DAY ON, ALL TRANS AND NON-BINARY STUDENTS AND TEACHERS CAN EXPRESS IN THE GENDER THAT THEY IDENTIFY AS! NO LGBTQIA+ STUDENTS WILL BE DISCRIMINATED DUE TO THEIR IDENTITIES, ORIENTATION, AND EXPRESSION!" the Miss Trans Global 2020 added.
The news was received positively on social media, with Habijan responding to inquiries about the policy in relation to College levels, saying: "This is our next battle."
Full face-to-face classes returned last Aug. 22. DepEd previously said 24,175 private and public schools, or 46% of schools nationwide, will welcome back students in a regular five-day face-to-face classes.
Some 29,721 schools or 51.8%, meanwhile, will implement blended learning. Only 1,004 schools, or 1.29%, will have full distance learning.
Over 27 million students have enrolled for the school year, according to the agency.


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Scott, T. 2015. FWP Commission Approves Mandatory Walleye Kill. Flathead Beacon. Kalispell, MT. 2015 (December 11). http://flatheadbeacon.com/2015/12/11/fwp-commission-approves-mandatory-walleye-kill/. Created on 01/04/2016. Accessed on 01/04/2016.
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American Whey Protein is a protein supplement manufactured by ASN, and this product makes many claims. Are they true though, or is this just hype to draw in customers? To start with there are a number of flavors to choose from, including wildberry and peach cobbler, so I had a variety of choices. After I purchased the Tropical Banana flavor, I went home and made up a drink to see just how bad it was going to be. Many protein powders say that they offer great taste, but I know from past experience that few actually taste good. American Whey Protein surprised me, because the taste was not bad and the powder mixed together very smoothly without having to use a blender. According to the label there are twenty grams of protein in each serving, but not a lot of calories or carbohydrates so I do not get a lot of things I do not want or need.
After using American Whey Protein for a while, I have to admit that I have seen some results. My muscle size and strength have increased, and I have a lower body fat percentage now. That does not mean everyone will get the same results, and the benefits I have seen are in part because of my extreme training and fitness schedule. If you are willing to do the work and put forth the effort, American Whey Protein may help with the results you want to see. Without enough protein your muscles can not grow or repair any damage, and you may get fatigued faster during your workout. Using this protein powder can help you make sure you get enough of the nutrients your muscles need, like protein. After all, working out will not give results if your muscles are missing the critical building blocks. American Whey can help prevent this.
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Ensure the success of your Oracle migration
An Oracle migration is a process that is performed to upgrade a database version or move data stored in one data source to another, either because of a change of environment or because of the need to have a more updated version.
A critical factor for the success of an Oracle migration plan is to perform sufficient tests to validate that the queries work correctly and that their performance does not differ significantly from the behavior currently observed in the production environment to be migrated.
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The Australian Government is backing in the digital games sector by introducing legislation to establish a Digital Games Tax Offset in the coming months.
A 30 per cent refundable tax offset will be available to eligible games developers that spend a minimum of $500,000 on qualifying Australian development expenditure.
Minister for the Arts, Tony Burke, said the Offset will promote the growth of Australia's digital games development industry and increase our market share in the rapidly expanding global sector.
"From The Hobbit back in the 1980s right up to Unpacking – Australian developers have a proud history, and we want to nurture that well into the future," Minister Burke said.
In Australia, game development studios generated $226.5 million of income and employed 1,327 fulltime workers in 2020-21.
The legislation will form part of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997, which already provides incentives to the screen sector.
Take advantage of this generous scheme by setting up your development studio in Melbourne. With a high concentration of creative and technical talent, Melbourne's local gaming ecosystem is a hotbed of opportunity. It is Australia's top game development location and the perfect city to create games with global commercial appeal.
Melbourne is home to 170 of Australia's 200 digital games studios, where 87 per cent of revenue is generated from soaring overseas sales. Growth is being accelerated by international studios that are acquiring and expanding Melbourne's world-class resources.
Join renowned names such as EA, Sledgehammer, Nickelodeon, Pixar, Disney, Warner Bros and ID@Xbox (Microsoft), Team 17 and Private Division who have partnered with local studios to develop and launch successful global games ventures.
Read more about Melbourne's thriving digital games sector.
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Saatva Rx
The first luxury mattress specially designed for sleepers with chronic back & joint conditions
- For normal aches & pains, we recommend our best-selling Saatva Classic, available in 3 comfort options
- Saatva Rx is specially designed to give maximum support and pressure relief that can help alleviate discomfort associated with serious and chronic back & joint conditions like sciatica, arthritis, herniated disc, and scoliosis
- Unique Therapeutic Support Core automatically adjusts to your body's curves and movements, virtually eliminating pressure points for better circulation and more restorative sleep
- Patented Lumbar Zone® Quilting & gel-infused memory foam help relieve back pain by keeping your spine in healthy alignment
- Treated with our exclusive Guardin™ botanical antimicrobial treatment to inhibit the growth of bacteria, mold, and mildew
- Foundations or box springs
- Bed frames
- Platform beds
- Adjustable bases*
- Plush and soft sleep surface instantly relieves pressure points
- Supportive core keeps the spine in perfect, healthy alignment
- Best suited for side sleepers, but also great for back and combination sleepers who suffer from chronic back & joint conditions
certified memory foam
- Congress of Chiropractic State Association Seal of Approval
- Endorsed by the American Chiropractic Association
Features & Benefits
- For normal aches & pains, we recommend our best-selling Saatva Classic, available in 3 comfort options
- Saatva Rx is specially designed to give maximum support and pressure relief that can help alleviate discomfort associated with serious and chronic back & joint conditions like sciatica, arthritis, herniated disc, and scoliosis
- Unique Therapeutic Support Core automatically adjusts to your body's curves and movements, virtually eliminating pressure points for better circulation and more restorative sleep
- Patented Lumbar Zone® Quilting & gel-infused memory foam help relieve back pain by keeping your spine in healthy alignment
- Treated with our exclusive Guardin™ botanical antimicrobial treatment to inhibit the growth of bacteria, mold, and mildew
- Foundations or box springs
- Bed frames
- Platform beds
- Adjustable bases*
- Plush and soft sleep surface instantly relieves pressure points
- Supportive core keeps the spine in perfect, healthy alignment
- Best suited for side sleepers, but also great for back and combination sleepers who suffer from chronic back & joint conditions
certified memory foam
- Congress of Chiropractic State Association Seal of Approval
- Endorsed by the American Chiropractic Association
Experience true restorative sleep with the best mattress for chronic back & joint conditions
- Cradles your body in weightless support to relieve pressure points
- Micro-coils are more flexible than other spring types, conforming to every curve while maintaining the perfect density
Enhanced back support
- Get extra support where you need it most with our patented Lumbar Zone® Technology
- Added lower back support and pressure relief with a gel-infused memory foam lumbar crown
- Automatically adjusts to your curves & movements
- Reduces motion transfer for more undisturbed sleep
- Sleep cooler with our naturally breathable cover made with organic cotton
- Breathable foams & dual-coil design allow for more airflow to disperse body heat
Maximum relief & restorative sleep built into every layer
Maximum relief starts at the core: A closer look inside our groundbreaking Therapeutic Support Core
Rx Foam Module
2" foam modules encased on top of each individual coil virtually eliminates motion transfer for more undisturbed sleep.
Our proprietary foam is infused with graphite and phase-change material to help regulate body temperature, keeping you cool and comfortable all night.
8" Pocketed Comfort Coil Unit
Triple-tempered recycled steel springs work in tandem with the foam modules above to provide maximum contouring and pressure relief for sleepers with serious chronic back & joint issues.
Quantum-Edge Coils
Firmer caliper spring coils around the perimeter of the mattress offer excellent edge support for better mobility while getting in and out of bed.
Discover other great options
Made to order, never stuffed in a box
Every Saatva mattress is handcrafted when you order it. Unlike other internet mattresses, we'd never dream of compressing our premium beds into a small box. Doing so can reduce its lifespan and compromise your comfort.
See why we're not a bed in a boxNeed a mattress for normal aches & pains?
Saatva Rx is 15" high and comes in the following standard mattress sizes:
Twin Twin XL Full Queen King/Split Cal King 38" x 75" 38" x 80" 54" x 75" 60" x 80" 76" x 80" 72" x 84" Twin
38" x 75"Twin XL
38" x 80"Full
54" x 75"Queen
60" x 80"King/Split
76" x 80"Cal King
72" x 84"
Every Saatva mattress is made to order and handcrafted in America with care and pride, using only the highest quality, consciously sourced materials. We could have settled on cheaper materials and produced our products elsewhere for higher profits, but we've never wavered in our commitment to quality. We believe it's the right thing to do for our customers, our American workers, and our economy.
Every Saatva Rx mattress features:
- Cover made with organic cotton
- Guardin™ nontoxic, botanical antimicrobial treatment
- CertiPUR-US® certified foams that meet their standards for health and environmental safety.
- Recycled steel coils
- Flame retardant barrier made from natural thistle pulp without toxic chemical sprays or fiberglass.
Sit back and relax while we do all the work. Our free white glove delivery includes in-room delivery and set up. We'll even take away your old mattress at no additional cost to you. Just select free mattress removal at checkout.
At Saatva, we never pressure you to make up your mind quickly. All of our mattresses come with a 365-night home trial, so you have plenty of time to decide whether it's right for you. If at any point during your home trial you're not satisfied, just give us a call and we'll come pick up the mattress and refund your money, less a $99 processing fee to cover our cost of gas and labor for the pickup. That's it.
Saatva Rx is best suited for sleepers who weigh 300 pounds and under to ensure the longest-lasting comfort and support.
Those weighing more than 300 pounds would sleep better on a heavy duty hybrid like our Saatva HD or an all-latex mattress like our dual-sided Zenhaven latex mattress.
- Saatva Rx is the first mattress on the market specifically designed to help sleepers dealing with serious & chronic joint and back conditions*. Its' unique construction was designed to support, cradle, and contour to the body like no other mattress, which may help alleviate the daily aches & discomfort associated with these chronic conditions. *Please note that products and claims on this site and any Company linked sites have not been evaluated by any official institution and are not meant to diagnose, prevent, treat, or cure any illness or disease nor do we promise or guarantee that it will give you relief from any injury or ailment.
Yes. Mattresses that contour and conform to the body's curves help relieve pressure points, which help improve circulation and alleviate joint pain
Saatva Rx is designed with multiple layers of body-contouring foams, including our proprietary Rx foam modules which relieve pressure points unlike any other type of mattress.
The Saatva Rx features a new & groundbreaking coil core system called the Therapeutic Support Core. It's made up of our proprietary Rx Foam Module encased on top of individually pocketed coils.
The result is a mattress that automatically adjusts and contours to every curve and movement better than any single-layer foam ever could. This virtually eliminates pressure points in problem areas to allow for therapeutic relief and more restorative sleep
No. We never use fiberglass or toxic chemical flame retardants/barriers in any of our mattresses. Instead, we use either a plant-based flame barrier made of thistle pulp, a Paladin flame barrier made with a blend of poly & rayon fibers, or organic New Zealand wool in our mattresses to meet federal safety standards.
See Specifications under "Eco-friendly materials" for more details.
Unless you have a dual-sided mattress where each side has a different firmness level, most modern mattresses do not need to be flipped over. You should, however, rotate your mattress regularly to distribute the wear more evenly. We recommend doing this after the first six months, then once a year thereafter.
All Saatva mattresses(except the Classic 11.5") come with heavy-duty handles to make rotating and moving easier.
As part of regular maintenance, vacuum your mattress at least twice a year to get rid of dust, crumbs, and other icky things that might be living in there. You can also deodorize your mattress by generously sprinkling it with baking soda. Leave it on for a full day and then vacuum it up to refresh your mattress.
Tip: Adding a mattress pad over your mattress gives it an added layer of protection from stains, moisture, and debris. Just make sure to wash your mattress pad regularly.
For more mattress care tips, check out our blog.
Bed in a box (BIAB) mattresses are compressed, shrink-wrapped, folded, then rolled into a cardboard box for shipping. While this allows BIAB companies to save on freight costs, it takes a severe toll on the integrity of the mattress by breaking down the cell structure of the foams. It can also result in uneven firmness and sinking support in some areas, reducing the overall lifespan of the mattress.
We believe your bed deserves better than being stuffed in a box. That's why all Saatva mattresses come with FREE white glove delivery and in-home set up, never stuffed in a small shipper box and left at your door. We even take away your old mattress for free!
- You can use your existing box spring or foundation if:
- You purchased your box spring or foundation within the last 7 years.
- Your existing box spring or foundation is in good condition and provides sturdy center support.
- You don't mind not having a matching foundation.
- A solid, durable surface. If your platform has a slatted support system, make sure the slats are spaced less than 4" apart. If they're not, you can add a 1/2" thick piece of plywood to place on top. This extra layer of support is needed because Saatva mattresses are heavier due to their premium quality materials.
- A proper center support. This means you must have a center leg in the middle of your platform bed frame.
Saatva mattresses are compatible with any bed frame, including our Saatva bed frames.
Our dual-sided Zenhaven latex mattresses cannot be placed directly on a platform bed frame with slats. You must cover the slats with a solid material, such as plywood or a bunkie board.
Non-platform (standard) bed frames require a foundation and can be paired with any mattress. Note that Saatva HD requires pairing with the HD foundation, which is specifically designed to give it optimal support.
Foams that are CertiPUR-US® certified are guaranteed to be low in volatile organic compounds (VOCs), so you don't have to worry about off-gassing odors. CertiPUR-US certified foams are also guaranteed to be free of ozone depleters, PBDEs, TDCPP, and TCEP flame retardants, mercury, lead, and other heavy metals, formaldehyde, and phthalates.
The Extend protection plan provides peace of mind and financial protection for your mattress investment from accidental damage.
This plan covers accidental stains and damage NOT covered by the Saatva mattress warranty, such as rips, tears and stains. This plan does not cover theft or damage caused by abuse or misuse.
Plans are effective from the day your mattress is delivered.
For more info & FAQs about Extend accident protection, check out our Extend page.
Yes! Our Saatva Viewing Rooms are inviting, pressure-free spaces to experience Saatva comfort in real life.
White glove delivery is the Saatva service standard and comes free with every mattress, bedroom furniture and rug order. While our teams don't actually wear white gloves, we do all the work for you.
We hand-deliver your mattress and set it up in the room of your choice. We also take away your old mattress and foundation* if you select the "free mattress & foundation removal" at checkout—all at no extra charge!
Typically, mattress orders are delivered from our factories within a 9-21 day time frame, depending on your zip code.
Our bedroom furniture is also hand-delivered and assembled (if applicable) and bedroom rugs are delivered and set up in the room of your choice (rug area must be cleared of furniture by customer prior to delivery). You get all this for free as part of our premium white glove delivery service.
*Note that there are a few items our delivery teams won't take away the following items:
- Waterbed bases
- Standard metal bed frames
- Sleep Number bases
- Stained and/or damaged mattresses & foundations/box springs
If you aren't completely happy with your Saatva mattress during your 365-night home trial, just give us a call at 1-877-672-2882. We'll schedule a pick up of your mattress and issue a refund for the purchase price (taxes included) to your original method of payment.
You'll only pay a $99 processing fee and we'll take care of the rest!
We never resell returned mattresses. Instead, we donate them to veterans' shelters or offer them to employees, discounters and associates across our network of more than 150 delivery centers.Our Crib Mattress is an exception with a 45-day free return.
If you decide to exchange your mattress for another Saatva mattress during your 365-night home trial, just give us a call at 1-877-672-2882. We'll schedule a pick up of your mattress and start the exchange process.
You'll only pay a $99 processing fee for your replacement delivery and mattress pickup, and we'll take care of the rest!We never resell exchanged mattresses. Instead, we donate them to veterans' shelters or offer them to employees and associates across our network of more than 150 delivery centers. Once your new mattress is delivered, a new 365-night home trial begins.
We've learned that the most common reason people exchange is for a different mattress size or height, so be sure to measure the height of your bed frame, adjustable base, and/or foundation/box spring before ordering. You can also call one of our friendly sleep guides for assistance 24/7.
Every Saatva mattress is made to order, which means they don't sit in storage.
Occasionally, we can shorten the delivery time when we have a change or cancellation from another order of the exact same product. This allows us to redirect that freshly made and sealed mattress to you. We'd love to help in any way if you need your mattress faster. Our friendly sleep guides are here for you 24/7 at 1-877-672-2882.
All of our mattresses are made to order and arrive to you factory fresh. That means the high-quality materials inside them need a little bit of time to soften up. You should notice your new mattress begin to conform to your body after a few days. You may even notice continuing improvement for up to a month.
Remember that your body will need some time to adjust to a brand new mattress. If you've been sleeping on an old mattress, your body likely got used to it, even if it didn't provide you with adequate support. That's why we give you a generous 365-night home trial to give you time to acclimate to your new mattress.
If after a month or so, you still feel that your mattress is too firm (or too soft), give us a call at 1-877-672-2882 and one of our friendly sleep guides will be happy to help you.
We offer a year-round $225 discount off orders of $1,000 or more to active military, veterans, first responders, government employees, nurses, teachers, senior citizens & students. To apply the discount, simply click on the "Discount for first responders & more" box at checkout. You will be prompted to register with ID.me to verify your status and receive the discount. Note that your cart will automatically apply the larger discount if there is a promotional sale on Saatva.com that is better than your ID.me discount.
We also occasionally offer promotional sales for limited time periods on our products on Saatva.com and Saatva Viewing Rooms. To be one of the first to learn about our latest sales, sign up for our mailing list at our site footer or text BED to SAATVA (722882). You can unsubscribe at any time.
No. It's part of our pledge to be honest and transparent about what you're buying. Saatva is committed to giving you honest guidance, even if it means directing you to another mattress brand that's a better fit for you. In a regular mattress store environment, a commissioned employee makes more money when they sell you a particular brand, so you may get pressured into a choice that's not right for you. That's just not the Saatva way.
Mattresses made in the U.S.A. must meet strict health, safety, and environmental standards. The U.S. and the E.U. have the toughest regulations, but other countries may not offer the same protections.
Knowing where your mattress is made makes it easier to ensure that the manufacturer adheres to guidelines that protect workers from danger and exploitation, such as labor regulations and minimum-wage laws. Reputable mattresses manufacturers (like our network of 14 domestic factories) also work to minimize environmental impact by incorporating low-carbon-footprint processes and recycled materials into their products.
Learn more about the benefits of buying an American-made mattress.
Don't just take our word for it
Saatva has earned an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and 96% of Saatva customers are satisfied with their purchase**.See for yourself why we have the highest customer review ratings in the mattress industry.


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Meet Our Officers
Our 2022 Officers
Joyce Chambers
Born in Mountain Home, Arkansas (in the Ozarks), Joyce's family moved to Houston during Joyce`s junior year and she graduated from Galena Park H.S. She attended the University of Houston and majored in Business. She started working at the Scott, Clawater, & Houston law firm, where she started as a Legal Admin. Assistant and quickly moved up to became the firm`s Office Manager. She worked there and at other law firms for 30 years.
Joyce has always been a runner, and—even in retirement–jogs every day. In 2019 and 2020, Joyce worked on Dan Crenshaw's campaign. She and her husband Bill were delegates to the Texas GOP convention in Houston this year.
The Chambers are members of Second Baptist Church, Houston North and are active in several ministries in the church. They travel extensively, run, hike, and climb mountains throughout the world. They return to the Ozarks (Branson, Missouri) every summer.
Joyce also belongs to Trees for Kingwood, managed by the Kingwood Parks Committee. They work to revitalize Kingwood's forested trails, parks, and open spaces. And she is on the board of the Bear Branch Trail Association and belongs to several local social clubs.
Joyce says, "KARW has enriched my life, through friendships and informative speakers."
Kathleen Jordan
1st VP PROGRAMS
Kathleen moved to Kingwood with her three siblings from Buffalo, New York in 1978. She met her future husband, Todd, in sixth grade at Kingwood Middle School. Their son, Luke, attends St. Mary's University in San Antonio.
She earned her B.S. Degree from the University of Houston, then took a job at Administaff/Insperity, where she learned all aspects of running a successful small business. She explained benefits plans, processed payroll, and eventually became one of the company`s Strategic Alliance Specialists. In that role, she saw firsthand the adverse impact government restraints and requirements have on a small-business.
Retired from the corporate world, Kathleen served as KARW`s Treasurer, Awards & Scholarships Chair, and is now our 1 st V.P. and Programs Chair. She comes by her commitment to volunteering from both her mother and mother-in-law. Her mother cared for new mothers and infants for thirty years at Northeast Memorial Medical Center. Her mother-in-law, with a group of friends, started our Republican Women Chapter in Kingwood in 1979. For St. Martha`s Catholic church, Kathleen taught Sunday school and serves as Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. Kathleen handily won KARWs Outstanding Member award this year.
2nd VP MEMBERSHIP
Neil's father was a U.S. Air Force Officer for 30 years. After retiring, he worked in the Aerospace industry. When Neil was 17, the family moved to Taylor Lake Village (Timber Cove), where the original seven astronauts lived.
Marilyn Lovell, wife of Jim Lovell–who flew on Apollo 13–hosted Neil`s bridal shower. Her husband Jim Lovell named a crater on the moon after Neil's father, who worked in Mission Control.
Neil got a degree in Education from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, got married, and taught 8 th grade, English, and Journalism at Creekwood Middle School. She served as the Department Chair at Creekwood for 22 years, and later worked as a Substitute Teacher there. After divorcing, Neil hung wallpaper professionally, sold Lincoln cars, industrial chemicals, and got her real estate license.
Neil works hard, plays hard, and is always willing to lend a helping hand. She became a conservative because she believes in the American dream: that anyone can do anything they choose to pursue if they work hard, do the best possible job they can, and have pride in what they do.
Neil has three great children, four grandsons, and one great grandson.
There`s an old adage that says, if you want to get something done, give it to a very busy person. That would be Cheryl Austin.
She and her son, Ryan, manage the Kingwood Farmer`s Market every Thursday afternoon and two weekend markets a month. She is also the Secretary for the Humble Noon Lions Club. They have been Lions Club International members since the late 1970s.
The Austin family emigrated to the U.S. from Johannesburg, South Africa in 1998. When the Austins received their U.S. Citizenship in 2007, Congressman Poe acknowledged this event in a speech on the House floor. Cheryl started working at the Call Center for Continental Airlines and became an Executive Assistant at Corporate headquarters in downtown Houston. Later, as Manager of University Relations, Cheryl hired interns from colleges around the USA.
After Continental`s merger with United, she became Manager of Global Recruiting and travelled internationally to Europe, Brazil, and India to support hiring efforts. Later she did domestic recruiting for United until the department was closed in Houston due to Covid in 2020, when she retired. Cheryl has two children and four grandchildren.