We hear so much about the dangers of skin cancer, or the more mundane problem of wrinkles and skin deterioration, that it almost seems hard to believe anybody would have a real nut-brown year-round tan, says Mary Killen, who writes the Spectator's Dear Mary column.

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The process of integrating two or more firms smoothing out the wrinkles in everything from e-mail systems between offices to the bristling egos of partners attuned to different cultures can be fraught.

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In a more technical vein, I came across this summary of tax law wrinkles for business owners from Carolyn Linkov, a principal in the New York City tax office of ParenteBeard.

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Dr. Wu says fatty acids such as linoleic acid have been shown in scientific studies to be good for dry skin and since dry skin can look more wrinkled, this could soften the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

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