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A f0 8 THE EDMONTON JOURNAL, Thursday, April 6, 1989 B7 Lifestyle No heart a disability, too Cleanliness is next to goldliness NEW YORK (AP) If you're one of those people who can't wear gold jewelry because it marks your skin, take heart You can wear it if it is squeaky clean. Really clean. It seems that "dermographia" is created by a chemical mix of tiny particles of dirt on the gold and on the skin. When the two collide, "gold smudge" is left Stephen Aletti, president of the Jewelry Industry Council, says metals or alloys capable of leaving skin marks include gold of less than 18 karats, silver, copper, aluminum, nickel, zinc, tin, lead and brass. Skin contaminants, says Aletti, include makeup, particularly that which contains titanium dioxide and calcium carbonate, and airborn particles such as dust, cement and stucco.

Dry skin is also a factor, says Aletti, because it increases the abrasive action. Ultrasonic cleaning is the best. St Ann Landers Dear Ann Landers: As usual, your sanctimonious, holier-than-thou attitude got in the way of your good sense. I refer to your response to the reader who was upset when she saw, seated at the next table in a restaurant, a man without arms who was eating with his feet When people go to a nice place for dinner, the last thing they want to see is some freak who belongs in a sideshow. If that man without arms had any consideration for others, he would not subject them to such an unappetizing sight Unfortunately, handicapped people around the nation have been brainwashed by bleeding hearts like you who have made them believe they are "just like everybody else" and welcome everywhere.

If I ever saw a sight like that I would leave the restaurant A.H. in O. City Dear A.H.: You are entitled to your opinion, but it might interest you to know that I received more than 6,000 responses to that column, and you and a woman in Brookfield, were the only two who felt that the man did not belong in the restaurant I hope you never become handicapped. But come to think of it, you already have a more serious handicap than the man in the restaurant who had no arms. You have no heart Dear Ann Landers: You've had several letters in your column these last few months from Violence begets violence.

Many women would end up getting beaten to a pulp if they attempted to do what you did. The safest way to escape the wrath of a wife-beater is to get out Dear Ann Landers: Ten years ago I was 55 years old and I had a hard time finding a job, so I lied about my age. I will be 65 in two months and I want to continue to work. Now, how do I handle my Social Security and Medicare? Is there a penalty for not filing at 65? I don't want my bosses to know my age because they insist that all employees leave or retire at 65. What should I do? I.C in New Orleans Dear I.C: We contacted the central Social Security office in Baltimore.

The spokespeople were most cooperative. They told us the following: There is no penalty for not applying for Social Security benefits at age 65. In fact, there is an incentive not to. For every year after age 65 that you don't apply, you receive a 3 per cent increase in monthly benefits when you do apply. Regarding Medicare: If you are still working and are covered under your employer's health insurance, you need not apply for benefits.

There will be no penalty if you wait till after 65 to apply. Readers may write to Ann Landers, co The Journal, Community Relations Box 2421, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J2S6. IOUNCLNG THE MOST women who get beat up by their husbands. IT1 tell you how I solved the problem. Nine out of 10 men who beat their wives would think twice before doing it again if the wives would do what I did.

My husband socked me in the jaw when I was six months pregnant. I picked up a table lamp and cracked it over his head. He was shocked that I would do such a thing and stood there speechless. I looked him in the eye and said, "You will never hit me again." And he didn't We will celebrate our 57th wedding anniversary next month. Mrs.

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But drinks are served in their rooms. A liquor licence would allow "It's important for therapy," Jones said. If the application is approved, liquor deliveries will pass through the hospital's pharmacy department where patient information such as what medication they are on will be stored in a hospital computer. That way, when drinks are served, hospital staff will know who is allowed to drink what Any profits from selling drinks will be spent on patient programs, Jones said. The hospital has applied for a dining lounge permit and a patio licence.

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