IF something sounds too good to be true then it probably is. It's a concept which we all buy into, in theory, if not always in practice.In this scientific era our faith in technology has tempered our acceptance of this common-sense approach. Our assumption is that science has made everything safe and controllable, but in truth there is no such thing as ‘absolute safety'. Anyone who opines otherwise belongs firmly in the ‘too good to be true' camp. Everything comes with a baseline of unavoidable risk. The business of insurance is to make sure that those unavoidable risks are mitigated and programmed into our plans.As someone who's been involved in insurance for three decades I'll not go as far to say that risk is ‘good', but I'm also the MD of a business operating in a highly competitive sector. On that basis I share JFK's view that “There are risks and costs to a programme of action. But they are far less than the long-range risks and costs of comfortable … [Read more...] about Life is a risky business
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The 10 best websites to quickly and easily value your car for free
Arguably the most important aspect of selling your long-serving set of wheels is getting the correct car valuation. Luckily, this doesn't have to be down to guesswork or witchcraft, as there are a number of handy car valuation websites that offer free valuations that arm you with the knowledge of what your car is really worth. Where car value was once only really the knowledge of industry insiders, or those with plenty of time on their hands to conduct lengthy analysis of the used car market, it is now as simple as punching a few digits into the correct website and coming away with the latest car prices. How do I check how much my car is worth? Good question, as simply typing "what is my car worth?" into your chosen search engine will be enough to bring up some relevant websites but it is worth considering the sort of service you are going to use to eventually sell your car. Third party sites, such as We Buy Any Car and Evans Halshaw, will first give you a rough estimate of your car's … [Read more...] about The 10 best websites to quickly and easily value your car for free
Car Navigation Systems Plot a Course Forward Against Phone Apps
Supported by Business Day Wheels By ERIC A. TAUB FEB. 1, 2018 Continue reading the main story Share This Page Continue reading the main story How do you get someone to pay hundreds of dollars for an inferior product, when most people already have a better one in their pocket?That’s the problem facing carmakers trying to sell built-in navigation systems when superior alternatives such as Apple’s Maps, Google Maps and Waze are available for free to anyone with a smartphone — which is almost everybody.Most in-dash navigation systems aren’t as smart as your phone, perhaps lacking traffic data or point-of-interest information, and stuck with clunky update procedures. And solutions like Apple’s CarPlay and Android Auto, which essentially mirror your phone on the screen of your car’s console, force carmakers to cede an important driver experience to third parties.But improvements are on the horizon. In-dash … [Read more...] about Car Navigation Systems Plot a Course Forward Against Phone Apps
Compare maternity services at 14 Long Island hospitals
Do you offer private rooms? If so, what is the cost? Good Samaritan Hospital has seven private rooms that are available to our patients at no extra charge. There are six additional private rooms on our newly refurbished maternity wing that cost $225 per night. These rooms include television and phone service, complimentary meals for the patient and their significant other, as well as other amenities, such as a small fridge and a hair dryer. Do you offer prenatal, sibling or other classes? Good Samaritan offers a robust perinatal education program for parents and parents-to-be. It starts with an Early Pregnancy class to prepare the expectant couple for what lies in the months ahead. We offer a comprehensive Childbirth Preparation course (Lamaze) to educate and prepare first-time parents. A shorter “refresher” course is available to remind parents of the breathing, relaxation and labor support techniques they learned from their first birth. There are also individual classes, … [Read more...] about Compare maternity services at 14 Long Island hospitals
Mitsubishi i-MIEV: Not-so-electric car best run with cold pizza
The Mitsubishi i-MIEV (Mitsubishi Innovative Electric Vehicle) arrived in the United States around the same time as the Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf. The latter two were marketed with huge television campaigns and touted by celebrity spokesmen. The Mitsubishi debuted as if the carmaker for some reason didn’t want anyone to know about it. Nonetheless, it immediately generated curiosity. The i-MIEV exterior design is futuristic and it attracts on-lookers. Its entry-level price (about $22,000) is the lowest among major carmakers offering electric vehicles. And for anyone with even a passing interest in alternative vehicles, there’s the obvious: Just how does the odd little machine actually work? Recharging the Mitsubishi i-MIEV in Concord, California. All images © James Raia As I found out recently during a full night’s trip from the San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento, the i-MIEV is not the answer to environmentally savvy driving for any situation except as a … [Read more...] about Mitsubishi i-MIEV: Not-so-electric car best run with cold pizza