September 24, 2012

What if a simple decision at work could save you the cost of a month’s worth of groceries? That could be the case for about half of America’s workers who are ready to consider annual options for health insurance. A report says many workers could save up to $750 a year by selecting plans with lower premium costs without spending more on deductibles. Source Link

If it works for fast food delivery, why not public health? A study found that drive-thru flu vaccinations don’t pose a risk of fainting for drivers who get a shot and then get right back on the road. A drive-thru immunization clinic that makes it easier to dispense the  flu shot has been used at a Kentucky university since 1995.  Source Link

It’s an anniversary for a bit of emotional shorthand that’s found in many of today’s status updates and text messages. The smile emoticon is 30 years old. Back in 1982, a computer science professor in Pittsburgh was the first to combine a colon, a dash and a right parenthesis to create a sideways smile. Source Link