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The article lists the salaries received by professionals from various fields in Indiana including floral designer Brooke Gibeaut, who receives $22,900; sculptor Brose Partington, who receives $38,000, and sergeant Bob Wolfe, who receives $55,393.

The article offers world news briefs. Israel announced that it will ease its blockade of the Gaza Strip. On June 19, 2010 China announced its central bank would ease restrictions on it's currency, the yuan. The former Colombian Defense Minister Juan Manuel Santos became the President of Columbia on June 20, 2010.

The article presents world news briefs. It notes that the Haitian government has ceased further searches for survivors of the January 12, 2010 earthquake. U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and predecessor Henry Paulson testified regarding New York Federal Reserve email message that regard AIG's use of taxpayer funds to pay debts owed to various financial firms. A task force led by the U.S. Justice Department made recommendations about trials or continued incarceration of detainees at the U.S. military prison at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba.

The article discusses the use of cell phones while driving and dangers associated with talking, texting, dialing, and the use of hands-free technology. It notes the July 2009 publication of cell-phone safety hazard information from a 2003 U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study by the Center for Auto Safety (CAS). It cites statistics on states that have laws restricting cell-phone use while driving.

A list of books, DVDs and music recommended by the magazine is presented and includes the books "A Thousand Sisters," by Lisa Shannon and "White Egrets," by Derek Walcott, and the music release "I Learned the Hard Way," by Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings.

An interview with author Elizabeth Gilbert is presented. When asked if she writes about marriage as a warning to others she replies that she doesn't think her book is a cautionary tale. She opines that gay marriage could save the institution of marriage. Gilbert states that her next published work will be a novel.

The article provides information on the Really Big Short Film Festival and the Indiana Art Fair to be held on February 22-23, 2008 at the IMAX Theater and Indiana State Museum in Indianapolis, Indiana. The event is a celebration of local films produced by Indianapolis Filmmakers. The festival will exhibit the top 12 films that were chosen from more than 50 entries, and will award cash prizes to the top three filmmakers.

The article presents suggestions about snack foods that can be taken with different varieties of beer drinks. According to beer expert Cole Varga of Kahn's Fine Wines & Spirits, for wheat beer, light snacks such as fish items or salads are suggested. Porter beer can be teamed with different kinds of grilled meat especially red meat. Strong beers can be taken with cheese, and lighter beers can be taken with chicken. Chocolates can be served with dessert beers and lambic beer.

The article presents information on the third annual Broad Ripple Historic Home Tour that will begin on September 29, 2007. The tour is meant to explore historical significance of ancient architectures in the neighborhood of Indianapolis, Indiana. Volunteer tour guides will provide commentary on the history of each home as well as of the neighborhood itself.