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D2 TIMES ADVOCATE SUNDAY, APRIL 8. 1990 liN; 'Wife ncaTcrareaur GED DYE! Is it worth the risk? at least for the time being, continues to list as safe. Fruit-cocktail growers are lobbying hard to keep it that way, because they havent found any other way to turn cherries the peculiarly unnatural shade of pink that cheers up their mix of chopped peaches and pears. Red Dye No. 40, which gives maraschino cherries their color, bleeds.

One industry study found that, without pink cherries, fruit-cocktail sales could drop by 40 percent with a resulting negative impact on the economy as a whole of up to $246.7 million, according to the Certified Color Manufacturers. In fact, it was thanks to the clout of the fruit-cocktail lobby that, when the House Appropriations Committee put together its agriculture appropriations bill last year (covering, among other things, appropriations for the FDAs operating budget), it tacked on some instructions telling the FDA to leave Red Dye No. 3 alone pending further research. The continuing tangle comes down to a question of how much risk society is willing to tolerate in exchange for how much reward. The people at Ralph Naders public interest group Public Citizen, who sued the FDA four different times over RD No.

3, say its silly to take even an infinitesimal risk of cancer when the benefit is as frivolous as shocking-pink cherries in fruit cocktail. The fruit-cocktail forces say $246 million in annual fruit-cocktail sales is worth it. So, even though the FDA estimates that fewer maybe a lot fewer than one in 100,000 Americans would get cancer from RD No. 3 over a lifetime of consumption, it had no choice but to ban its provisionally listed uses in cosmetics and externally applied drugs, and the use of its lakes (insoluble compounds) in foods, drugs or cosmetics. However, for reasons only a lawyer could hope to explain, it didnt have to ban the permanently listed uses of the soluble form of Red Dye No.

3 in ingested drugs and foods such as fruit-cocktail cherries. And it didnt. It promised to take steps to eliminate these uses, but it didnt say how long taking these steps might take. In other words, you cant put RD No. 3 in lipstick anymore, but you can still put it in food.

Many cosmetic makers quit using RD No. 3 months or years ago anyway because, as Max Factors Phyllis Klein explained: The minute a story hits the newspapers saying the government is questioning the safety of an ingredient, people lose confidence in it, so we start looking for alternatives. A cursory check of lipstick and nail polish ingredient lists at a couple of local drugstores turned up red Nos. 6, 7, 21, 27 and 34, but no No. 3.

To find RD No. 3 on the market, you have to buy pistachios or Jell-0 or fruit cocktail uses of Red Dye No. 3 that the FDA, was. Little Richard in Rolling Stone magazine, on racism preventing him from becoming the King of Rock and Roll. The Coca-Cola culture is taking over, and people are rushing blindly to exchange one set of chains for another.

The Rev. Christian Fuehrer, whose East German Lutheran church was the birthplace of the revolution that toppled the communist government. We thought this would be a great opportunity for children to become involved with a high-quality commemorative collectible. John Obie, president of Chicago-land Processing, announcing the minting of 15,000 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles silver commemorative coins. 1- y'- Jr' PI -I IE 'w i- 'A V- V.

X.tFStfP' -S Vi 0EX3SDGDEC3 imumw 1 If I was white, do you know how huge Id be? I think Elvis was more acceptable being white in that period. I believe if Elvis had been black, he wouldnt have been as big as he tion, a New York-based trade association. He also predicts that colors for suits and other basics will remain in muted tones such as putty, gray, taupe and olive. Outerwear takes on a rugged look, with leather and not fur a popular option for trims. New, lightweight woven (not knitted) mens sweaters Bib overalls return Reference book on horror is frighteningly thorough A reference book with a difference, Horror A Connoisseurs Guide to Literature and Film" by Leonard Wolf, is now available in paperback, according to Facts on File The book is organized in an A-to-Z format of entries of 200-300 words -each entry functions as a capsule review.

More than 400 of the best or the worst, depending on your taste works are presented, from Dracula to Psycho," from the headless horseman to the latest in vampires.D Make summer for teens more than day at the beach Instead of hanging out at the beach or mall, teens are finding more creative ways to spend exciting and rewarding summers. From archaeological digs in Greece and bicycle touring in Africa to ranching internships in Arkansas and astronaut training in Alabama, todays range of opportunities is wide open. To help take the search out of the research, Summer Options for Teenagers by Cindy Ware ($16.95, Arco) is a guide to more than 1,000 programs including workshops, study abroad, outdoor adventures, performing arts, volunteer jobs, internships and sports. With quick-find tables for at-a-glance comparisons by field of interest, finding the right option is an easy task. PUB )ggii on Madison A recent contest in Advertising Age magazine asked readers to send in the next extremely confusing advertising slogan (such as Burger Kings Sometimes you gotta break the rules).

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Red Lobster: For the seafood lover that is Allah. McDonalds: The Irish place. Quayle 92 campaign slogan: Thats why we call him Dan. And the winner is Kleenex: For better relief youd have to grow a plant on your face. Its foggier than usual NEW-ONIJHEISCEM Cable TV need translation? Tune in to this product Inno-Vasion Enterprises of Boca Raton, has developed a simple product that clips onto your TV-program-ming book and tells you instantly what cable channel matches the channel number displayed in the book.

Called Cable Clip, it retails for $3.99 and you can get it by writing Inno-Vasion Enterprises 450 NE 20th Suite 113, Boca Raton, Fla. 33431. pillows over my head, but only a brick wall could keep their noise away, so I go to the bathroom with my pillow and sleep in the tub. Reading Beckies account of her vacation with her parents had a Stepford -child quality to it. Where do you find a 17-year-old who goes on a vacation with her parents and speaks to them? If our children gave us control over the car radio and hotel TV set, Id be afraid to go to sleep before they did for fear of retaliation.

On the other hand, maybe Beckies parents travel with her like the rest of us under sedation. Do ycur pert by careful shopping for the planet Be environmentally conscious while you shop: Seventh Generation, a Vermont-based mail-order company with an eye toward solutions, has issued its Earth-day 1990 catalog. 1 Here are more than 100 ms designed to be environ- GENERATION IS 3 3391 owiH a 1 1 Ti. mentally friendly, such as paper towels and toilet paper made from recycled paper, energy-efficient lightbulbs, and non-toxic wood stains and varnishes. For a catalog, write Seventh Generation, Colchester, VT 05446, or call 800-441-2538.

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The newspaper generally runs $2 to $2.80 a person on orders of 150 and more. Her service is available anywhere in the United States. tram Look for floral patterns, soft touches In fall menswear Fall clothing for men likely will continue the trends established this spring. Thats the word from two New York fashion experts. The floral patterns that took root this spring probably will sprout up on shirts and ties this fall, said Tom Julian, associate fashion director of the Mens Fashion Associa Vacations ERMA BOMBECKIniversal Prest Syndicate Throughout the years, my view on traveling with children has always been from the front seat.

Its a biased opinion, tilted in my favor because (a) Im a parent and (b) I have my own column. Ive suspected that the kids in the backseat have a com-pletely different viewpoint of the same trip, but no one has come forward with it until now. This is Beckies version 1 of a vacation with her parents: 1 When a person has acquired 17 years of living she can pretty much figure out the procedure of using a public facility the restroom. For some reason, my seem a likely candidate. Highly touchable fabrics in lofty wool, chenille or boucle sweaters could be popular options.

A key word in construction and fabric is soft, said Chip Tolbert, the MFAs fashion director. That means suits lose their hard tailoring, pants take on a fullness with pleats and a smoothness from rayon. as fashion must-haves Bib overalls are back dont call them that. The 90s name is farmers jeans. Originally, the serviceable denim work clothes were worn by real farmers.

In the 60s, it was flower children in the streets of San Francisco, Chicago and Washington who donned overalls as part of their anti-Establishment image. This spring, though, bibbed jeans are strictly a fun fashion item. Theyre comfortable, dura-, ble and give a new look to favorite old sweaters and T-shirts. New colors copper, red, green, gray have been introduced. So have a variety of stripes, florals and graffiti prints.

Of course, all the latest stone-and chemical-wash techniques apply. The hip way to wear your farmers jeans, by the way, is belted and with one strap dangling. Pizza Is the food of choice for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. TURTLES: Sales skyrocketing Even more Turtle memorabilia is snapped off store shelves as new fans buy pajamas, slumber bags, roller skates, T-shirts and calculators. But, as terrific as the new products are, theres nothing quite like the real thing: a live pet turtle.

People are going crazy over these little things, said Chris Estep, owner of Reptile Haven in Escondido. When hotels check credit, you should check it too It started about a week ago. Ive been selling 20 turtles a day when I usually sell two or three. He thinks the publicity over the movie has stirred a renewed interest in pet turtles. With Easter Sunday just around the comer, Estep doesnt know whether even more turtles will be in demand.

Maybe the Easter Bunny will be outdone by the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle this year. shopping a day or two later and finding that you have no available credit left on your credit card. In some cases, you may be able to ask your credit-card issuer beforehand for a larger credit line or you can offset this problem by carrying a second credit card for other expenses. If you are aware the hotel has frozen part of your credit line, upon checkout instruct them to lift the credit-line freeze or you may be waiting several days longer for it to be automatically lifted. Helolse Send a money- or time-saving hint to Heloise, P.O.Box 795000, San Antonio, TX 78279.

She cant answer your letter personally but will use the best hints received in her can be hell for parent AND kid Planning on taking a vacation soon? Flying off into the sunset for some rest and relaxation can be wonderful, but if you are paying for your vacation with a credit card, here is some important information to consider first. When making reservations at a nice hotel and using a major credit card, expect a sizable part of your credit to be frozen when checking in. Many hotels do this as a safety net. By estimating the amount you will owe and putting a freeze on that amount through your credit line, they are assured of their money. Ask when you checkin.

What you think you have remaining on your credit line may be greatly lessened by such a freeze. Imagine dining out or parents treat me like Im still in potty training. Mother carries the Lysol spray and plenty of Kleenex while telling me not to put my hands on anything. Trailing directly behind my parents in the backseat are enough pillows to make a mattress for King Kong, bushels of bananas that soon turn rotten, bags of Fig Newtons and peanut butter. Imagine going a hundred miles with these delightful odors as your father lectures you on the history of the state you are passing through.

Imagine riding through America while your father switches the radio from station to station blasting your ears with the back speakers, then leaving it on a station with Reverend Goody preaching on the evils of high heels. After getting settled in the hotel room, the game of what-do-you-want-to-see-on-TV begins. My father flicks channel to channel for 30 minutes, then decides on some show thats half-over. I wait until 11:30 to turn on my own channel. Then my mother says, Your daddy cant sleep.

Turn it down. I watch a silent movie. When I finally snuggle down in the warm covers to dreamland, I hear this noise. Father is snoring and Mother joins him. I put the two.