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Sweetwater Reporter
Sunday, Januaiy 11, 2009 ■ Page B3
Annie s Mailbox
BY KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR
Dear Annie: I manage a very small office.
Last year, I became involved with my employer
and got pregnant. Fortunately, we grew to love
each other and our child, ana we are now mar-
ried. Despite our rocky start, we are quite
happy. The problem is his family. They constantly make
comments about our relationship and suggest to him that 1
became pregnant on purpose to trap him. I am at the end
of my rope because of these hurtful remarks. How do I con-
vince my husband that it is his responsibility to defend me?
He says to do so would give his family the impression that
he has blind faith in me — as if that is a bad thing. Please
help. I’m considering divorce over this. — Office
Sweetheart
Dear Sweetheart: Apparently, your husband
thinks his family could be right, wnich is why he
doesn’t defend you. His lack of emotional support
does not speak well for him and is damaging to
your marriage. Ask him to go with you for counsel-
ing to clear the air and make sure your priorities
are on the same page.
Dear Annie: I am very active in a community organiza-
tion. In the past year, two members unexpectedly
announced their resignations via e-mail. I considered them
friends. Aside from the sense of betrayal and what their
leaving meant to our organization, 1 resent that we were
not given the courtesy of face-to-face communication over
the issues that bothered them. One even forbade us to
speak again about the issues, and I still occasionally have
to see this person. Because of the unexpected nature of the
resignations, we are now left to deal with the repercus-
sions, having had no chance to prepare a transition in a key
area of our work.
As a 38-year-old, 1 use texting and e-mail a great deal,
but I would never do so for such important communica-
tion. Shouldn’t someone give those in charge the courtesy
of a notification in person, and the opportunity to have a
real discussion over the issues? Such a discussion could not
only lead to healing, hut also improvement for the organi-
zation. I know confrontation is hard for people, but it is the
right thing to do. — Frustrated with E-Mail
Dear Frustrated: A letter of resignation, whether
via e-inail or dropped on someone’s desk, is
acceptable. It is the sudden nature of the resigna-
tion that created a problem, and this is not the
fault of the technology used. It is unprofessional to
leave an organization shorthanded and forbid any-
one to discuss your dissatisfaction. Unless there
were legitimate personal reasons for such an
abrupt departure, your anger should be directed at
the person, not the method.
Dear Annie: You’re going to get inundated with wet
noodles for your response to “M.E." who has to feed a veg-
etarian. It’s not the host’s responsibility to cook separate
meals for two months. That’s ridiculous. Her house is not a
restaurant. She should not let herself be embarrassed into
spending extra money on special food and extra time on
preparation. What she needs to do is to show the young
lady the supermarket, then designate certain kitchen hours
when she can prepare whatever she wants to eat. Or let her
go out and buy what she wants if she doesn’t feel like cook-
ing.
The hostess is not a personal chef or a slave. And what
are the son and grancfkids eating, anyhow? The more I
think about it, the angrier 1 get. — Perry in
Massachusetts
Dear Perry: This woman is not her guest. This is
her daughter-in-law and presumably she’ll be see-
ing a lot of her. That means it wouldn’t hurt to
incorporate vegetarian dishes into her regular
repertoire. It does not, in fact, require a great deal
of time or money. However, you are right (and we
said so) that the daughter-in-law should go to the
grocery store and use the kitchen to prepare meals
and not sit around for two months being waited on
hand and foot.
Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy
Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column.
Please e-mail your questions to armiesmailbox@com-
cast.net, or write to: Amur's Mailbox, P.O. Box liHigo,
Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's
Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate
writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web
page at www.creators.com.
Kids and caution a perfect combination when bicycling
When it comes to kids and safety, many parents are under-
standably of the opinion that kids can never be too safe. While lots
of parents might want to wnp their children in safety bubbles
until they're full-grown adults, that's certainly not realistic.
Though kids and adults alike can face safety hazards even in the
comfort of home, most parents do the bulk of t heir worrying when
the kids aren't within their own walls. Bicycling, for example, is a
favorite hobby of children across the country, but it also bears risk
at the same time. Sharing the roads with motorists and risking
falls are just a couple of the risks bicyclists big and small take each
time they start peddling. However, parents worried about their
kids' safety each time they get on their bike and hit the road can
take the following precautions to ensure their kids keep enjoying
the ride.
* Make sure kids wear bright colors when riding. Regardless of
the time of day, kids should dress with the intention of being seen
by passing motorists. Neon, fluorescent or other bright colors
should be worn whenever riding a bicycle. Kids should also wear
something, whether it's on their helmet or on their body, that
reflects light, such as reflective tape. It's best to assume a motorist
won't see you and then dress in a way that almost guarantees
being seen.
* Don't let kids ride at night. Nighttime bicycling is often an
unnecessary risk. Even during the twilight hours, when motorists
are battling the setting sun and onset of darkness, it is not safe for
children to be riding bicycles. If kids must ride their bikes at
night, make sure their bikes as well as their clothing are adorned
with reflectors to increase visibility. If kids are out during the day
and find themselves away from home at night, instruct them to
call home for a ride rather than riding home under the dark skies.
* Teach kids to be watchful of motorists and potential road haz-
ards According to the National Highway Transportation Safety
Administration (NHTSA), in 2003 alone, more than 285,000
children were treated in hospital emergency rooms for bike-relat-
ed injuries. The majority of these injuries occurred within a mile
of home, which might come as a surprise to most parents. That
said, it’s important for parents to instill in their children a sense
of watchfulness regardless of where they're riding the bike. Even
in their own neighborhood, kids can get hurt when encountering
road hazards such as potholes, gravel, leaves, and broken glass.
Teach kids to be mindful of their whereabouts when riding.
* Be sure all equipment is fitted correctly. Bike helmets and
other equipment, such as knee and shoulder pads, is much more
effective if fitted correctly. Make sure your child hasn't outgrown
a helmet or padding, and watch him or her when he or she leaves
to make sure all of the equipment they need to be safe is being
worn.
In addition to examining equipment, make sure your child's
bicycle is adjusted to fit him or her as well. Make sure the seat is
level front to back, and adjust its height to allow for a slight bend
at the knee when the leg is fully extended. I landlebars should also
be at the same level as the seat. Parents should inspect bikes and
make these adjustments on a regular basis to keep them in line
with a child's growth.
* Teach kids traffic laws. While it's likely parents might not
Parents should not only teach kids how to ride a bike, but
how to behave when riding one as well.
even know all the traffic laws pertaining to bicycling, it's a good
idea to get a grasp of such laws and then teach them to kids.
Instruct kids to go with the traffic flow when riding a bicycle, and
that bicyclists must observe the same rules of the road as
motorists driving automobiles. This includes obeying all traffic
signs, using signals and observ ing lane markings. For a complete
list of bicycling guidelines, contact your local police department.
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Exploring types of tea
Tea is a beverage that is presumed to offer all types of health
benefits. Due to its antioxidant properties it is purported to
help prevent cancer, reduce hypertension and boost the
immune system.
While green tea has been touted as the wonder tea of choice
for several years, many experts say that drinking any type of tea
can provide health benefits. The types of tea, whether white,
green, black, or oolong, vary only in the way they are processed
or grown. All tea comes from the same plant: Camellia sinensis.
What Determines Type of Tea?
Fermentation, also known as oxidation, or the exposure of
tea leaves to oxygen, is what determines its color and classifica-
tion. Green tea is made from tea leaves that are not fermented.
They may only be withered in hot air and quickly steamed or
pan-fried. Black tea is made from leaves that have been fully
oxidized for a strict amount of minutes until they turn a dark
color. Oolong tea falls somewhere in between with a semi-oxi-
dation process that produces a reddish color and a flowery
taste.
White tea, which has been enjoyed since the Ming Dynasty in
China, is a relatively new addition in North America. As such,
many people aren't very familiar with white tea and how it is
created.
White tea is made from immature tea leaves on tea bushes
where the buds have yet to open. The tea gets its "white" name
from the color of a downy fuzz that covers the unopened buds.
Varieties of white tea are made from a certain ratio of tea leaves
to buds. Also, white tea undergoes even less processing than
other types of tea. The leaves are often just steamed instead of
any oxidation fermentation process being used.
White tea presents a sweet, silky, and what many people say
is a "less grassy" taste than green tea.
What Tea is Best?
There are mixed views on the health benefits of different
types of tea, and which actually has an advantage over another
type. There is reason to believe that since white tea is as close to
the natural state of the plant, and because it contains more
polyphenols it would subsequently be better for you. However,
one first has to understand the chemistry behind tea leaf fer-
mentation and the substances in the tea leaves to make a deter-
mination.
According to About.com, and Jane Higdon, Ph D. a LPI
Research Associate, fresh tea leaves are rich in polyphenolic
compounds known as catechins. When tea leaves are inten-
tionally broken or rolled during processing, catechins become
oxidized through the action of polyphenol oxidase enzymes
present in the tea leaves. The oxidation of catechins, known as
fermentation in the tea industry, causes them to polymerize
and to form larger, more complex polyphenols known as
theaflavins and thearubigins. In simple terms, the more tea is
processed, catechins go down as theaflavins and thearubigins
go up.
Because theaflavins and thearubigins are created from cate-
chins, and all are effective anti-oxidants, many experts say any
tea can provide health benefits.
Research is ongoing into the efficacy of tea for optimal health
and helping many common conditions. For those who tolerate
a moderate amount of caffeine in their daily diet, tea can be an
advantage providing moderate health benefits.
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