Random stuff - the anything else thread
Jul 2nd 2017 | 11:35 am
#2086
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Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
Our coverage via the province comes from different programs, and we do have more covered due to persons with disability status so there is also some extended health benefits that kick in for things like dental and vision that are not normally covered as well as MSP premiums being waived in full.
My company doesn't cover MSP premiums as a benefit though.
It's mostly a money thing, the $50 or so they take each cheque adds up and may affect take home pay.
My company doesn't cover MSP premiums as a benefit though.
It's mostly a money thing, the $50 or so they take each cheque adds up and may affect take home pay.
I can see that for you it may not be an improvement but a couple of things occur. While most things may not be as good, those that are better you may be grateful for another day.
It's like paying car insurance. You're worse off paying it than not paying it...unless you need to make a claim one day.
Is the Provincial coverage for people with no other coverage? The NB/Blue Cross one is and so are a couple of others I've read about.
If you did qualify for coverage through employment, might that exclude Provincial coverage?
What happens if there's a big change in BC economy or a new governing party that makes a cutback to pay for something else? The employee coverage may look better then.
It's like paying car insurance. You're worse off paying it than not paying it...unless you need to make a claim one day.
Is the Provincial coverage for people with no other coverage? The NB/Blue Cross one is and so are a couple of others I've read about.
If you did qualify for coverage through employment, might that exclude Provincial coverage?
What happens if there's a big change in BC economy or a new governing party that makes a cutback to pay for something else? The employee coverage may look better then.
Last edited by scrubbedexpat091; Jul 2nd 2017 at 11:37 am.
Jul 2nd 2017 | 11:52 am
#2087
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From: Okanagan
Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
Ok.... I guess gun totin' Cowboys and grizzly wrestling rules Calgary out for you know who 
Brisbane, Melbourne or maybe just Brighton here she comes...
Bear attack in Water Valley area northwest of Calgary | Globalnews.ca
Snoop showed me the Castanet version.....RCMP said they didn't know what type of bear...the photo is a Sun bear, normally found in South East Asia...or maybe there is actually one that has pole vaulted the fence at Calgary zoo and is now wandering the streets looking for trouble
https://www.castanet.net/news/Canada...-a-bear-battle
Brisbane, Melbourne or maybe just Brighton here she comes...Bear attack in Water Valley area northwest of Calgary | Globalnews.ca
Snoop showed me the Castanet version.....RCMP said they didn't know what type of bear...the photo is a Sun bear, normally found in South East Asia...or maybe there is actually one that has pole vaulted the fence at Calgary zoo and is now wandering the streets looking for trouble
https://www.castanet.net/news/Canada...-a-bear-battle
Last edited by Stinkypup; Jul 2nd 2017 at 12:24 pm.
Jul 2nd 2017 | 2:01 pm
#2088
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From: Regina Saskatchewan
Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
Ok.... I guess gun totin' Cowboys and grizzly wrestling rules Calgary out for you know who Brisbane, Melbourne or maybe just Brighton here she comes...
Bear attack in Water Valley area northwest of Calgary | Globalnews.ca
Snoop showed me the Castanet version.....RCMP said they didn't know what type of bear...the photo is a Sun bear, normally found in South East Asia...or maybe there is actually one that has pole vaulted the fence at Calgary zoo and is now wandering the streets looking for trouble
https://www.castanet.net/news/Canada...-a-bear-battle
Brisbane, Melbourne or maybe just Brighton here she comes...Bear attack in Water Valley area northwest of Calgary | Globalnews.ca
Snoop showed me the Castanet version.....RCMP said they didn't know what type of bear...the photo is a Sun bear, normally found in South East Asia...or maybe there is actually one that has pole vaulted the fence at Calgary zoo and is now wandering the streets looking for trouble
https://www.castanet.net/news/Canada...-a-bear-battle
Oh yeah, the Whiskey Jack isn't going to be our national bird after all: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-s...-150-1.4187987
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Jul 2nd 2017 | 4:47 pm
#2089
I need a walk
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From: Okanagan
Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
That's a stock photo of a black bear. You know who? Grow up, you're a doctor.
Oh yeah, the Whiskey Jack isn't going to be our national bird after all: Canada isn't getting a national bird after all - Nova Scotia - CBC News
Oh yeah, the Whiskey Jack isn't going to be our national bird after all: Canada isn't getting a national bird after all - Nova Scotia - CBC News
What made you so grumpy this evening anyhow?
Last edited by Stinkypup; Jul 2nd 2017 at 5:42 pm.
Jul 3rd 2017 | 12:47 am
#2090
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From: Regina Saskatchewan
Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
I was referring to your dig back into the (now closed) Life in Alberta thread here:
Ok.... I guess gun totin' Cowboys and grizzly wrestling rules Calgary out for you know who Brisbane, Melbourne or maybe just Brighton here she comes...
Who keeps coming back trying to assume vindication long after the fact? Donald Trump.
I wasn't talking about a picture of a bear.
Ok.... I guess gun totin' Cowboys and grizzly wrestling rules Calgary out for you know who
Brisbane, Melbourne or maybe just Brighton here she comes...Who keeps coming back trying to assume vindication long after the fact? Donald Trump.
I wasn't talking about a picture of a bear.
Jul 3rd 2017 | 4:10 am
#2091
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Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
I am down 30 pounds since Feb 27th. I am not trying to really, and I think it's just from being more active at work, snacking less from boredom, and less sugary sodas.
I thought it would plateau at some point, but I seem to be losing about 1.8 pounds a week on average.
Hopefully it slow down, at 199 today, according to charts for height and weight the range is anywhere from 150 to 200 pounds depending on which formula is used, I still have a small belly and don't look sick or skinny, so I suppose I can lose a few more pounds.
I think its been about 10 years since I was under 200 lbs.
Warning for anyone who use re-lodable mastercard's/visa etc.
It can be a pain if the card is compromised and you have fraud charges, way more difficult to deal with and get your funds back.
We have one card that we use to buy online on amazon and pay a few bills that need a credit card like cell phone and house insurance. We loaded it like usual, and then over the weekend got emails saying the payments were not successful for the bills.
Seems someone somehow got a hold of the number, and it was used all over the place. Online at an Anime store located in Hong Kong, Hollister in New Albany, some random dating site, and a Starbucks in Vancouver.
We have the actual card in our possession and it's only used online.
It's been a real pain thus far trying to deal with the company who issues the card.
I thought it would plateau at some point, but I seem to be losing about 1.8 pounds a week on average.
Hopefully it slow down, at 199 today, according to charts for height and weight the range is anywhere from 150 to 200 pounds depending on which formula is used, I still have a small belly and don't look sick or skinny, so I suppose I can lose a few more pounds.
I think its been about 10 years since I was under 200 lbs.
Warning for anyone who use re-lodable mastercard's/visa etc.
It can be a pain if the card is compromised and you have fraud charges, way more difficult to deal with and get your funds back.
We have one card that we use to buy online on amazon and pay a few bills that need a credit card like cell phone and house insurance. We loaded it like usual, and then over the weekend got emails saying the payments were not successful for the bills.
Seems someone somehow got a hold of the number, and it was used all over the place. Online at an Anime store located in Hong Kong, Hollister in New Albany, some random dating site, and a Starbucks in Vancouver.
We have the actual card in our possession and it's only used online.
It's been a real pain thus far trying to deal with the company who issues the card.
Last edited by scrubbedexpat091; Jul 3rd 2017 at 5:12 am.
Jul 3rd 2017 | 10:33 pm
#2093
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Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
Jul 5th 2017 | 1:24 am
#2099
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Jul 5th 2017 | 5:19 am
#2100
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Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
WTF is this throat singing? I had my speakers on high and my Wife thought I was watching porn for a moment.
Camilla's chuckle during Canadian singing - BBC News
Camilla's chuckle during Canadian singing - BBC News
