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Wednesday, August 1, 2012 – Daily News FEATURES Healthy reader irked by tubby relatives Dear Annie: My parents and siblings often complain that they can't lose weight. However, they douse their food in salt and sauces, drink alcohol before bed, and have no qualms about pulling out the potato chips or chocolate candy. I used to be like them, but I've lost a great deal of weight and feel fantastic. When my family com- plains about their weight, I suggest that they accompa- ny me on my walks or eat the same foods I eat, but they decline. They tease me when I measure out por- tion sizes or choose healthier options for my meals. They con- gratulate me when they notice my continuing weight loss, but then they urge me to ''slow down.'' What does this mean? Are they jealous of my success? Annie's Mailbox by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Annie, I can't stand to watch them put unhealthy things into their mouths anymore. What do I do? — Healthier and Happier Dear Healthier: Nothing. You have discovered that losing weight is important for your health, but you didn't do it because someone told you to. Your relatives must be self- motivated. The most you can do is set a good example by modeling the type of behavior that will help them. When they are ready, they will take the next step. It's possible they are jealous, or they may be genuinely concerned that you have some type The Department of Fish and Game is now accepting public comments on pro- posed changes affecting the fees associated with the inspection of Restricted Species Facilities. A 45-day public comment and review period will run through Sept. 10. Title 14, section 671 and Fish and Game Code sec- tion 2118-2195 specify the conditions under which an individual or entity can law- fully possess animals of are finished. Now that we are over 60, the problem is worse, as many of our male friends are hard of hear- ing. Do you have any suggestions about how to get a word in edgewise or finish a sentence tactfully? — Pat Dear Pat: We hate to say it, but some men are simply dismissive of women's conversation. If you are close friends, you should mention it, asking them to be more consider- ate and reminding them when they forget. Otherwise, there's not much you can do other than talk over them, ignore them or direct your conversation to a more amenable listener. ''At a Loss,'' the grandmother who was afraid of losing her grandson, missed the point. You said to check grandparents rights in her state, but that her best bet is to get back into her daughter-in-law's good graces. I think that is unrealistic. As a trial lawyer and grandfather, Dear Annie: Your response to restricted, not normally domesticated species. The permit types affected by this fee change are listed in Title 14, section 671.1. To make Title 14 consistent with statutory law in the Fish and Game Code, DFG recently proposed changes to section 671.1 and added section 678, which is now proceed- ing through the Fish and Game Commission regula- tory process. of eating disorder. But if your diet is healthy and well-balanced, you should continue to focus on your own good habits and do your best not to lecture them on theirs. If eating around them is too difficult, take your meals elsewhere. Dear Annie: Throughout my life, whenever I've been in a mixed group of men and women, the men frequently talk over the women or interrupt them before they I would have advised her to call a family lawyer. They also should be advised to document everything they have done, and continue to do, for their grandchild, as well as every occasion on which they are denied visitation. They need to understand that the grandson has the right to see loving grandparents, as well. would suffice to tell them what their rights are. — Louisville, Ky. One consultation with the lawyer Dear Louisville: True, but not so simple. In fact, recently, courts in several states have ruled that statutes providing for grandparent visitation violate either federal or local state constitutions. Plus, there are multiple requirements that must be met before visitation is granted, and if the parents are still married and neither wants the grandparents to see the child, visitation is tremen- dously difficult. We appreciate your encourage- ment for ''At a Loss'' to seek legal redress, and we hope it helps. But we still believe her best chance is to reconcile with her daughter-in-law. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailboxcomcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. Changes proposed to regulation of restricted species facilities tion and cost recovery by DFG as required by Fish and Game Code section 2150.2. The fees for inspec- tions are based on the num- ber of animal enclosures at a facility, using information gained during testing of the inspection method on per- mitted facilities. The proposed regulatory change provides for inspec- The proposed regula- tions are on www.dfg.ca.gov/news/pub- notice/. They will be avail- able for public review until Sept. 10 at 1812 9th St., Sacramento. Comments may be sent to Nicole Cari- on at ncarion@dfg.ca.gov or at the Department of Fish and Game, 601 Locust St., Redding, 96001. Public comments will be accepted through 5 p.m. Sept. 10. Comments received will be considered before the regulations are considered for adoption. 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