Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Why my mom holds onto the passenger side door handle when I'm driving...
The study, based on North American driving statistics as gathered by an online insurance quoting service, ranks the likelihood of getting involved in an accident or receiving a traffic ticket -- and both -- based on an individual's astrological sign...
The data was collated by Stanford University professor Keyvan Mohajer.
According to the study:
- Those who are at the greatest risk of receiving traffic tickets are born between Feb. 19 and Mar. 20 (Pisces).
- Those who are at the greatest risk of getting in a traffic accident are born between Sept. 23 and Oct. 22 (Libra).
- Those who are at the greatest risk overall (both traffic tickets and traffic accidents) are born between Sept. 23 and Oct. 22 (Libra).
The full lists are as follows:
Drivers and traffic tickets:
1. Pisces – Worst
2. Aries
3. Aquarius
4. Capricorn
5. Libra
6. Taurus
7. Scorpio
8. Leo
9. Cancer
10. Virgo
11. Sagittarius
12. Gemini – Best
Link.
Friday, December 08, 2006
Healthy Kids
Here's something that many people (who qualify) aren't aware of:
*Regular premium assistance offers subsidies ranging from 20 to 100 per cent, based on an individual's net income (or a couple's combined net income) for the two preceding tax years, less deductions for age, family size and disability. If the resulting amount referred to as "adjusted net income" is $28,000 or below, a subsidy is available.
Healthy Kids Program
The Healthy Kids Program helps low income families with the costs associated with basic dental care and prescription glasses for their children.
Dependant children under 19 years of age, in families approved for premium assistance* by the Medical Services Plan (MSP) through the Ministry of Health, are automatically registered with the Healthy Kids Program.
Coverage under the Healthy Kids Program
Dental - Children are eligible for $700 of basic dental services per calendar year. This coverage includes services such as exams, x-rays, fillings, cleanings and extractions. Dentists can advise families of other services that may be covered.
Optical – Children are eligible for prescription eyeglasses (lenses and basic frames) once in a twelve-month period. Children’s eye examinations are covered by MSP.
*Regular premium assistance offers subsidies ranging from 20 to 100 per cent, based on an individual's net income (or a couple's combined net income) for the two preceding tax years, less deductions for age, family size and disability. If the resulting amount referred to as "adjusted net income" is $28,000 or below, a subsidy is available.
