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I-465 Tanker Explosion Slideshow

October 23rd, 2009 by Jason Bean · 2 Comments

Here’s a slideshow of photos from yesterday’s semi-tanker explosion on I-465 on the northeast side.

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These are some amazing images. It’s a miracle there [...]

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Tags: Indy News

The Indianapolis Zoo Loses A Star – Tahtsa the Polar Bear

August 14th, 2009 by Jason Bean · No Comments

I’ve been to a lot of city zoos over my lifetime and few of them compare with the Indianapolis Zoo. My family always enjoys a trip downtown to the zoo. It’s one of the many great things I love about Indy. (a family membership is always a great Christmas present – hint hint)
Unfortunately, the [...]

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Tags: Indy Living · Indy News

Blog Indiana 2009 Less Than a Week Away! – REGISTER NOW!

August 7th, 2009 by Jason Bean · 1 Comment

It’s official! I’m registered for the Blog Indiana conference taking place next week in Indianapolis. It’s the 2nd year for the event and I absolutely cannot wait to see what’s in store. There will be over 50 speakers and panelists at this year’s event and I’m sure I’ll walk away with pages of notes [...]

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Tags: Bloggers · Events · Indy News · Indy Technology · Technology

The Business Unemployment and Tax Vicious Cycle

May 14th, 2009 by Jason Bean · 3 Comments

I just read an article on The Indy Channel website about the new Jobless Bill recently passed in the Indiana legislature and signed by Gov. Mitch Daniels. In the new bill, businesses tax rate on their unemployment costs will increase, while the benefits received by the unemployed won’t be reduced at all.
The example shared in [...]

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Tags: Indy Business · Indy News

Indiana Blue Star Salute – May 16, 2009

April 2nd, 2009 by Jason Bean · 3 Comments

Indiana Ride for the Salute from Jason Bean on Vimeo.
A friend of mine is responsible for organizing the Indiana Blue Star Ride for the Salute 2009. Last year was their third year to revive the ride and they ended up having the largest turnout and participants in the country, this year they want to make [...]

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Tags: Indy News

Officer Jones Tell ‘Em What They’ve Won

March 25th, 2009 by Jason Bean · No Comments

I read a story today on IndyChannel.com about the prices for speeding tickets not being printed on tickets anymore. Or at least not for awhile.
I guess the problem is that ticket prices are changing or something and we can’t expect officers to know what the ticket price should be. Are you serious?
If they get [...]

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Tags: Government · Indy News