BIN Extras
Extra info, pics, and more that relate to articles in the current issue.
Every issue, we research thoroughly for each article. Very often we end up with extra information that, while we would love to include it in the articles, there sadly isn't room.
But we've found a solution. This page is your source for extra information, photos, and more--cool and interesting things that could not be included in the printed magazine. This page is updated with every new issue, so be sure to check back every time a new issue comes out (bi-monthly).
Below you can find the September/October Extras. For Extras from previous issues, please click here.
September/October 2008 Extras
Publisher's Desk: Customer Service
Click here to view Andrea's positive customer service experience and submit your own!
Lifelong Learning
Ready Indiana
The Indiana Commission for Higher Education reports that the more you learn, the more you earn.
Education pays real dividends:
- Annual average earnings for full-time workers is $21,600 for high school dropouts, $30,800 for high school graduates, $37,600 for workers with Associate’s degrees and $49,900 for workers with Bachelor’s degrees.
- Lifetime average earnings for full-time workers is $1.1 million for high school dropouts, $1.4 million for high school graduates, $1.8 million for workers with Associate’s degrees and $2.5 million for workers with Bachelor’s degrees.
- High school dropouts earn $300,000 less than high school graduates over their lifetime and earn $1 million less than college graduates over their lifetime.
- A high school dropout earns $9,000 less than a high school graduate, $16,000 less than someone with an Associate (two-year college) degree and $28,000 less than someone with a Bachelor’s (four-year college) degree each year.
To find out more information, go to www.readyindiana.org or call toll free 866-444-1082 or 317-345-1298.
Your Well-Being
For more information about flu shot programs, visit:
- www.workingwellsite.org
- www.vnaportercounty.org or call 219-531-8088
- www.lph.org or call 800-822-5378
Active Culture
Back Road Brewery
Free tours every Saturday 1 to 4 p.m. (central)
308 Perry St., LaPorte
219-362-7623
www.backroadbrewery.com
Crown Brewing
Monday-Wednesday noon to 11 p.m., Thursday-Saturday noon to late and Sunday noon to 11 p.m.
211 S. East St., Crown Point
219-663-4545
www.crownbrewing.com
Mishawaka Brewing Company
Sunday noon to 9 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., Tuesday 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. and Friday and Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 1 a.m.
3703 North Main St., Mishawaka
574-256-9993
www.mishawakabrewingco.com
Shoreline Brewery and Restaurant
Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
208 Wabash St., Michigan City
219-879-4677
www.shorelinebrewery.com
Three Floyds Brewery and Pub
Pub: Tuesday-Friday 11:30 a.m. to midnight, Saturday noon to midnight, and Sunday noon to 10 p.m.
Brewery: Every Saturday at 3 p.m.
9750 Indiana Parkway, Munster
219-922-3565
www.threefloyds.com
Be sure to check back next issue for more extras!
