Information about safe fish consumption for pregnant and nursing women is available from a variety of Purdue University sources, including an iPhone application, a wallet card and Web site.

The recent shenanigans dubbed “Climategate” made me even more aware of the need for clear climate information. Here in Indiana, a state that depends on fossil fuel — especially coal — we can’t rely on hearsay and political pontificating to make good decisions about our future. So where do we look for information that’s objective, scientific, and up-to-date?

Truth in labeling has long been a concern for consumers. And, though there are some regulations in place to protect us, it’s up to the consumer to understand what is— or is not — guaranteed by the terms used. Here’s a quick rundown of terms commonly used on food labels:

Neither Chris Jaworski nor Ernie Taylor has formal art training. What they know about sculpture they learned on their families’ farms: how to dismantle and repair equipment, how to use what’s on hand. Sometimes whimsical, sometimes abstract, sometimes startlingly realistic, their creations range from tabletop objects to statues more than 10 feet tall. Each artist brings a different philosophy to his creative process, but they have this in common: the vision to see something new emerging from something discarded.

Worry about chemicals and concerns about the environment fuel consumer interest in the countertop, one of the toughest and most-used surfaces in the home.

Probably second only to the demands of floors, countertops must withstand moisture, cleaning products, hot pots and pans, ice, occasional slices from a knife, pounding from a meat mallet and more...