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FEATURES large organization and know my colleagues quite well. Though I enjoy work- ing with them, a number of them recently have begun borrowing cash from me. These are usually requests for small amounts to cover the cost of lunch or coffee, but over time, they add up. Not a single one of them has ever voluntarily repaid me. When I ask, the person inevitably looks surprised, smacks his or her forehead and says, ''Sorry, I forgot,'' before handing over the money. It's not that I don't want to be helpful and collegial, but I have come to realize that if I don't pursue those in my debt, I'll never get the money back and will have to write off those sums. Even if my col- leagues aren't doing this intention- ally, I can't help thinking that in some way, I'm encouraging irre- sponsible behavior. Dear Annie: I work in a priate way of saying no the next time I'm asked for cash? — Califor- nia Casey Is there a professionally appro- Dear California: You have apparently been tagged as an ''easy mark'' in your office. It's perfectly OK to say pleasantly and politely, ''I'm so sorry, but I can't loan you the cash today.'' You don't have to give a reason. If you say it often enough, they will assume you don't carry that much money any longer Annie's Mailbox by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar First, it is a waste of money. Sec- ond, there is pain and, more impor- tantly, the risk of infection or worse. I also feel she is too young and still growing. She is very slender, but I've advised her that her shape is likely to ''fill out'' in the next sever- al years. The better reason, Dad, is that you object. You are still her father enjoy reading your column every morning at breakfast. Am I being overly concerned? — Worried Papa Dear Worried: Your concerns are perfectly valid, but Olivia could present a counterargument to each. The pain is something she is appar- ently willing to tolerate, the ''waste of money'' is a matter of opinion, and the risk of infection (or worse) is lessened if the piercing is done by a reputable professional under hygienic circumstances. As for her shape, her navel is not likely to do all that much growing. Her twin sister, her mom and I or that you aren't willing to part with it. Either way, they will leave you alone. Dear Annie: I would appreciate an objective viewpoint regarding my (just) 16-year-old daughter's request to have her belly but- ton pierced. ''Olivia'' is an honor stu- dent and all-around wonder- ful daughter. But I am hav- ing trouble being objective about the piercing. I am opposed on several levels. Tuesday, November 20, 2012 – Daily News 5A Dealing with freeloading coworkers and can say no if this makes you uncomfortable. She always has the option of piercing her navel at a later date. We think you and your wife should have an honest discus- sion with Olivia about this and see whether you can reach an agree- ment. Dear Annie: ''Thwarted'' was right on the money. Women my age are definitely in a ''trapped'' situa- tion. We did everything the good girls were supposed to do. But men are looking for someone in their 20s who will take care of their every dream. Their trophy wives will inherit the bulk of the assets that women like ''Thwarted'' enabled their husbands to acquire — every- thing from education to taking care of them and their mothers. It sounds lovely and glib to say just go out there and volunteer, get involved in activities and churches, and hopefully meet other women who are in the same place. But what about the men? The majority are looking for a nurse and a purse once their libidos and bodies start to wane. — 62 Married to a 75-Year- Old with No Reciprocity in Sight 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. Volunteer bell ringers needed Courtesy photo The Salvation Army Red Bluff Corps kicked off its Christ- mas Red Kettles Cam- paign Saturday, Nov. 17. Volunteer bell ringers are needed. Consider becoming a part of this historic tradition by volunteer- ing time to help in the collection of money that allows the organi- zation to provide clothing, food and other needed items for the poor in the com- munity. Church or work groups, families, friends and individuals are needed and encouraged to volun- teer. Consider signing up for a recurring time slot. 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I was talking about cow's milk, the kind we typically drink. I said that growing kids need milk. Howev- er, some children have an allergy to cow's milk. Some kids (and adults) also have an enzyme deficiency (lactase defi- ciency) that can cause diarrhea. The solution is to drink milk in which one particular sugar, lac- tose, is depleted. The statement that generated the most mail from you was about a possible link between cow's milk and Type 1 diabetes. Some epidemi- ological studies have reported that children who begin drinking cow's milk at an early age are more likely to develop several autoim- mune diseases, includ- ing Type 1 diabetes. And one study has shown that children with a particu- lar genetic vulnerability to getting Type 1 dia- betes tend to make anti- bodies that could theo- retically lead to dia- betes. However, other epi- demiological and immunological studies don't come to the same conclusions. In my view there is no proven link between kids drinking cow's milk and Type 1 diabetes. Fortunately, a large study is under way that should provide more evidence about this important question. Another question was raised about drinking milk. A retired physi- cian questioned my statement that drinking too much milk could cause dangerously high blood levels of calcium. What I was talking about was a condition called "milk alkali syn- SPECIAL Move in by the 1st of the month Pay 4 months rent 650 Main St., Red Bluff Get 5th month FREE! Tues.-Fri. 10:30-5:30 530 528-2723 WebbersCrafts & More VENDOR MOVE IN Dr. K by Anthony L. Komaroff, M.D. before we discovered that most ulcers were caused by a bacterial infection and could be treated with antibiotics. Because large amounts of milk and antacids are infrequently prescribed these days, milk alkali syndrome occurs much less often today. But there's no doubt that it can occur. — Pinworms. Several of you wrote in response to my column about causes of anal itching. You asked why I didn't mention pinworms. In fact, the column I wrote did mention pinworms. However, least one instance where a newspaper cut text out of my column, presum- ably because the paper lacked space. For those of you who I've found at Back in the olden days, when I was a medical student, a popu- lar treatment for stomach ulcers was large doses of milk and antacids, which seemed to reduce the symptoms of ulcers. That was drome." want to know more, pin- worms are tiny worms that can cause an infec- tion of the anus and cause itching. The eggs for the pinworms can be passed from the hands of a person with the infec- tion to the hands of another person. If the other person's fingers touch the mouth, the eggs can enter the gut. The eggs then can turn into worms and cause an anal infection. 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