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What is the most stressful job you can think of?

Maybe a stockbroker? Dealing with millions of dollars in stock each day would have to be ulcer inducing. You’re up, you’re down, you’re gambling with other people’s money. A whole company’s fortune could be lost in a day if you mess up.

What about a journalist? You would constantly be required to come up with new stories even when there was no ‘news’. Always under the gun…lawsuits pending…no job security…

How about the personal assistant to Naiomi Campbell? No explanation needed.

Well, the most stressful job, according to most surveys done around the world is air traffic controller. With dozens of planes circling some major airports, traffic controllers are responsible for literally thousands of lives at any given second. They can earn between $57,000 and $123,000 per year. The stress can lead to shorter careers than a NFL defensive lineman.

Shockingly, there have been a number of recent cases of these highly stressed individuals falling asleep on the job. Maybe they can’t fall asleep at night, due to their fear of accidently bringing down a jumbo jet. Whatever the case, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has issued new rules to prevent any further cases. Along with other measures, traffic controllers are now guaranteed one extra hour between shifts.

For the safety of millions of airline passengers around the world, we really believe these highly stressed workers should be finding their rest on the best mattresses possible; Simmons mattresses. Sleeping on a Simmons allows you to wake in the morning after enjoying a full night of undisturbed sleep.

If you’re finding you are losing sleep to stress, try a Simmons. We guarantee results.

Stay Awake!

At Simmons Mattress Gallery, we deal with royalty on a daily basis. Kings, Queens, we work with them all. Of course we’re talking about mattress sizes.

But what about the actual royal figures around the world? How many kings are still wielding power out there? What countries still have a royal patriarch as their leader. Well, we did a little research and this week we thought we would share with our readers some of the most noteworthy Kings still ruling in the 21st Century. Of the forty-four monarchies still operating in the world, here are some of the most influential men still holding on to the title of King:

1. Mohammed VI – King of Morocco

-Mohammed has held the throne since 1999. A forward thinker and a progressive Muslim, the King has sought to end poverty in his country through reforms and job creation. Mohammed also created a new family code that gave women more rights.

2. Harald V – King of Norway

-Harald has very little power as a ruler, but enjoys all the pomp and historical prestige that comes with being king. He is also an avid sailor. His crew won the World Championship in 1987.

3. Bhumibol Adulyadej – King of Thailand

-Bhumibol is probably the richest monarch living today. In 2010, Forbes estimated his wealth at over $30 billion US. Fact: Bhumibol holds the world record for the most honorary degrees with 136.

4. Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud – King of Saudi Arabia

-Abdullah is one of the oldest reigning monarchs at 87. He topped the list of the 500 Most Influential Muslims in 2009 and again in 2010. A powerful friend to the United States, Abdullah was the leading gift giver to the Obama family, donating over $300,000 in jewelry, artifacts and rare books.

5. Mswati III – King of Swaziland

-Mswati was made King at 18. He is worth over $200 million US. With a love for the ladies, Mswati has 13 wives. Do you think they each get a king size bed?

Notable Mention: Michael Jackson – King of Pop

King of Pop: Michael Jackson

So we covered the Kings pretty well, but what about all the Queens? How many royal ladies are currently holding power in the world? Do they sleep on King size mattresses? Well we couldn’t come up with that information, but we did find a little info on a few of the world’s most powerful women:

1. Elizabeth II – Queen of the United Kingdom

-She is all over our money and for many Canadians, an important link back to European ancestry. Elizabeth is wort $650 million US. She is currently 84 years old and a mother of four. She is head of the Commonwealth

2. Beatrix Wilhelmina Armgard – Queen of Netherlands

-Beatrix may not be Queen for much longer. It is rumoured that she may step down to make room for her son, Willem-Alexander. Her net worth is in the 300 milion US$ range. Fact: It is illegal to quote any statement that Beatrix utters. This law was put in place shortly after her inauguration. (Maybe she stutters? Geoffory Rush might be able to help her.)

3. Margaret II – Queen of Denmark

-Margaret is the first Danish monarch to be female. She has ruled since 1972. Margaret is fluent in Danish, English, French, Swedish and German. She is an established painter and costume designer. She also is said to have a strong addiction for nicotine. This is very evident on her teeth. You think a Queen could afford a better dentist.

4. Oprah Winfrey – Queen of American Media

-Well not quite royalty, Oprah is the reigning leader of a commercial empire that has its fingers in almost every form of media there is. She was the world’s first black billionaire and is rated by many to be the most powerful woman in the world. An endorsement from Oprah is more valuable than a 30 second Super Bowl spot, 2 million YouTube views or top spot on Google. But like the rest of us, she puts her pants on one leg at a time. She also needs a good eight hours of sleep each night to keep her head in the game.

“Think like a Queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another steppingstone towards greatness.” – Oprah

Oprah Winfrey: Media Queen

As the world tries to come to grips with the damage caused by the recent earthquake and resulting tsunami in Japan, here at home, people are starting to fear that the next big quake could occur somewhere in the Pacific Northwest. This has many Lower Mainland residents thinking very seriously about their preparedness level.

To address these concerns, citizens can visit the British Columbia Earthquake Preparedness website for tips on what to have ready and what actions to take in the event of a massive earthquake. The site is an excellent resource for preparing your loved ones for an environmental disaster.

Remember to Hold On!

Here are a few quick tips for your family to work on:

1. Know the safe areas of your home that can be used for cover.

(heavy tables, desks, archways)

2. Know the dangerous areas of your home.

(near windows, beside large appliances, near shelves)

3. Signup for a first-aid course.

4. Plan and practice safe evacuation routes from your home.

5. Have a plan in place if your family is separated. Organize a contact number of a family member or friend who lives in another area of the Province.

6. Make sure every member of the family knows how to turn off the gas incase of a leak.

7. Have a list of emergency contacts posted near your main phone. You can also add these numbers to the contact list on your cellphones.

8. Prepare emergency supplies for at least 72 hours.

This should include: first aid kit, tarp or small tent, water (lots of it), water purification tablets, non-perishable food, flashlights, am/fm radio, batteries, toiletry items, fire extinguisher, wrench, shoes, gloves and if possible, sleeping bags.

Mattresses can’t change the world – They make it easier to sleep at night.

Mattresses offer us layers of cushiony comfort. They provide a surface to share with our loved one (so we can spend our nocturnal hours closer than our waking ones). They are the setting for breakfast in bed, afternoon naps, late night movies and page-turning novel sessions. They are the stage on which, most of us, were conceived. They are the most used piece of furniture in our homes; thanklessly chosen every night to hold our weight. And they do it without protest.

There is nothing revolutionary about a mattress.

Mattresses are not filled with blood, they cannot scream when they are oppressed and they will never fill entire city squares in solidarity. They will never topple a government. They will never die for simple basic rights. They will never change the world. The only ones who have that power are the men and women who seek them out for rest.

Egypt Shows The World The Power of the People

Mattresses offer us a comfortable place to spend our nights.

There is nothing revolutionary about a mattress.