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Colorful options

• Vermillion or rose: for skiing, tennis and golf; provides good perception in low light while allowing a tolerable level of light transmission in bright sunlight.
• Green: for many sports; provides contrast in low light and reduces eyestrain in bright light.
• Yellow: for skiing and other fast-reaction sports; provides excellent depth perception and contrast in low light; the down side is considerable color distortion.

Design classes offered

The Hawaii College of Design, which begins classes this fall, is big on variety. The list of courses covers just about every facet of design, from architecture to fashion, interiors to furniture, lighting to landscaping.

The college is designed to offer short seminars (45-90 minutes) and classes (18-40 hours) in various facets of design, programs manager Michael Colgan said. Using local professionals as instructors, the college targets a growing number of industry employers, employees and consumers interested in design issues and practices.

The courses will be held, based upon demand, at various rented or donated spaces around O'ahu, Colgan said. Costs for a typical six-week session will run about $200 to $250, he said. For details or a full list of courses, call Colgan at 595-8071, fax 595-4261 or mail to: Hawaii College of Design, 350 Ward Ave., No. 106, Honolulu, HI 96814.

What are the risks of taking post-menopausal hormones? What are the benefits? What are the latest findings on women and heart disease? Can plant estrogens help symptoms of menopause?

These and dozens of other questions women face are answered in a new booklet available free from the National Institute on Aging. Called "Menopause: One Woman's Story, Every Woman's Story, A Guide for Making Healthy Choices," it offers a valuable discussion of some of the health issues women face. It also explores recent research as well as ongoing studies that will help women make critical choices on issues.

The booklet is available free by calling the NIA Information Center at (800) 222-2225 or writing to P.O. Box 8057, Gaithersburg, MD 20898-8057.

Smooth move

Talk about multitasking: L'eggs is promising pantyhose that will enhance your legs inside and out. L'eggs Care is a new line of hosiery that releases moisturizers to the legs to condition and smooth the skin. Invisible moisturizing capsules are embedded in the fibers of the pantyhose. Products will be available in September.