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HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES, INC. (NYSE: HVT and HVT.A) announced that management will participate in the 2012 Telsey Advisory Group Spring Consumer Conference in New York City. Clarence Smith, president and chief executive officer and Dennis Fink, chief financial officer are scheduled to present on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 3:55 p.m. Eastern Time.
The presentation will be webcast live from the investor information section under the "About Us" heading of the company's website at www.havertys.com. The webcast will be archived and available on Havertys' website through April 15, 2012.
Havertys is a full-service home furnishings retailer with 119 showrooms in 17 states in the Southern and Midwestern regions providing its customers with a wide selection of quality merchandise in middle to upper-middle price ranges. Additional information is available on the company's website at www.havertys.com.
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September 23rd, 2013 Catholic Online (www.catholic.org) It was a major drug operation - ineptly handled. The persons responsible wrapped up the drugs in bright, colorful luggage - neglected to register the 30 suitcases to anyone on the plane - and authorities knew immediately that something was up. French officials opened the bags up and discovered $270 million in cocaine. LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) - Altogether, 1.3 tons of pure cocaine were stuffed inside the anonymous bags on the Air France flight from Caracas, Venezuela at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport.Discovered on September 11 - when air flight security is ESPECIALLY tight, French authorities didn't publicize the find until this past weekend. Venezuela's Public Ministry says that authorities had detained three members of the National Guard in connection with the incident. It's not yet know exactly what they are accused of doing. "Several" people have been taken in custody, French Interior Minister Manuel Valls told reporters. Valls said it was the biggest drug haul ever made in the Paris area. Authorities are working with Spanish, British and Dutch police on the investigation. This case "illustrates the importance of strengthening International cooperation in the fight against traffickers," Valls said. The Public Ministry in Venezuela said prosecutors will investigate, along with the Counterdrug Command of the National Guard in Simon Bolivar International Airport, to see if any criminal activity took place. Venezuela's justice and interior minister, Miguel Rodriguez, said Sunday that an officer from the anti-drug unit of the Bolivian National Guard and two National Guard sergeants had been arrested. Rodriguez said it was highly likely the smugglers had accomplices within Air France working with them. The airline has ordered an internal investigation and says it is working closely with the police over an incident that has, at the very least, exposed serious lapses in its security procedures in Caracas. Police sources said none of the six people detained in France was a French national or employee of Air France. Click here to learn about our Saint Michael the Archangel conference this Nov 1-3! Article brought to you by: Catholic Online (www.catholic.org) |

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Marc-Olivier Wahler, the outgoing director of the Palais de Tokyo in Paris, plans to open temporary art centres in Los Angeles and Paris in spring 2012 after his six-year tenure ends in January. Chalet Hollywood will open at Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions (LACE) and Chalet Society will open on Boulevard Raspail on Paris's Left Bank.
"The name is intended to play with the idea of branding, identity and image," says the 47-year-old Swiss curator. The Palais de Tokyo has previously organised exhibitions and artist projects under the name Les Chalets de Tokyo in Buenos Aires, Roswell in New Mexico, Edinburgh, Seoul, New York and Coimbra in Portugal, with the aim of developing its programme abroad.Wahler's new projects are a continuation of this initiative. "My idea is to reflect on whether an art centre is the best structure for showing art and as a place of production. Chalet Society and Chalet Hollywood will be a laboratory to test this hypothesis for the benefit of young artists, and [to examine] how to use and share knowledge."Wahler will be taking over one-third of LACE's exhibition space, covering around 100 sq. m at the back of the building. He is creating Chalet Hollywood with the Italian-born, Los Angeles-based artist Piero Golia. The project is being funded through individual private donors. It will operate as a private members' club, open from 6pm to 2am, and entry will be through a back door via the car park rather than the main entrance on Hollywood Boulevard. "What's really interesting is that we're flipping access to the building, so you'll come in through the back," says Carol Stakenas, the executive director of LACE. The space is being designed by the architect Edwin Chan, who is a partner at Gehry Partners LLP in Los Angeles. The American artist Mark Grotjahn is creating some paintings for one room and the French artist Pierre Huyghe is making an aquarium "displaying the rarest of sea creatures, including an immortal jellyfish", according to a release sent by Golia. "In Los Angeles, there isn't a place that reunites artists; people go to their studio and then on to somewhere else," Wahler says. "They're not just bringing people together to look at work, but dedicating a place to be with each other within a super-creative space," Stakenas says, adding that there are plans for some special events at Chalet Hollywood. "We've got some things cooking," she says. "I just want the Chalet to be the most beautiful place in Los Angeles, where everybody will want to go," says Golia.Chalet Society in Paris is being created in partnership with Artevia, a cultural advisory firm. The 1,000 sq. m space will serve as a production and exhibition centre as well as a meeting point for young artists from all over the world.The two spaces will function on a temporary basis. "The idea of something being temporary is very important to create a story and a specific dynamism," says Wahler, who spent six years at both the Centre d'Art Neuchâtel in Switzerland and the Swiss Institute Contemporary Art in New York before joining the Palais de Tokyo in 2006.Later next year, Wahler plans to open a third Chalet (the name has yet to be decided) in Marrakech in collaboration with the artists' residency centre Dar Al-Ma'mûn. "Each time [the Chalet] will respond to a context and local needs," he says.Before he leaves the Palais de Tokyo, Wahler is preparing an end-of-year performance with the German artist Christian Jankowski. It will feature a magician's act in which the curator will be transformed into a dog that will continue to work at the art centre until the end of January, when Wahler will reappear on stage. To mark the end of his directorship, he is planning to publish a book on his programme of exhibitions.
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A Wembley Stadium Tour experience offers tourists the opportunity to experience one of the best sporting venues in Europe, after the city won a new accolade.
London attractions will no doubt relish the UK's capital being named an Ultimate Sports City by the SportsBusiness Group.
The capital made fourth spot on the list, falling behind German capital Berlin in third, Singapore in second and Australia's Melbourne in first place.
Commenting on the accolade, Visit London head of events for London Iain Edmondson explained: "We recognise London's role as a genuinely global city which is diverse, inspirational and dynamic.
"We are delighted to be named as the ultimate in Europe and with the overall third position in the global ranking - one day we hope to be number one."
Wembley is due to host the FA Carlsberg Trophy Final this weekend (May 8th) and will be the England venue for the World Cup 2010 warm-up game against Mexico later this month (May 24th).
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It has been an absolute honor to serve you these last eight years and I am asking you to return me to the legislature to work for you again.
Accomplishments last session: I am most proud of my legislation benefiting our Oregon National Guardsmen, Reservists and Veterans which was a direct result of my conversations with Oregon National Guardsmen when I visited them in Iraq during Thanksgiving 2004.
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- Helping the Agriculture Department deal with noxious weeds and damaging flocks of geese
- Reduces workers compensation costs for employers
- Responsible budget that didn't raise taxes and funded a small reserve fund.
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- Incentives to establish the bio-fuels industry in Oregon, stimulating our natural resource industries, creating cleaner air to breathe and reducing our dependence on foreign oil.
- Stopping DMV from giving licenses to illegal aliens
- Redirecting money from the arts to enhance our ability to fight terrorism
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- More state troopers on the road to keep you safe
- Deny taxpayer funded services to illegal aliens
- Reduce the size of government through privatization
- Create a permanent state rainy day fund.
- Better educate our kids by making every public school a charter school
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Aug 8th 2008 4:55PM Whilst the later ticks were damaging in excess of 500 million, the 53 million dps mentioned would most likely be whatever damage meter being used reported back as the average done per second over the duration of the whole fight. After all, it would have taken a while for it to warm up to such ridiculous sounding proportions, and thus dragged down the average of the recorded session in the progress.
Scattered Shots: New and improved abilities {WoW}
Jul 31st 2008 10:28PM One thing of particular interest with the bear trap is that you don't have to worry as much if someone hits the trapped target - just like frost nova or entangling roots, there's only a chance that the trap will break, rather than what would usually occur. Better yet, you'll be able to trap targets that have already been DoT'd up - albiet at a bit more limited fashion, but still more effective than a freezing trap in the same situation.
As for PvP, given that it doesn't completely incapacitate someone the way a stun or a sheep does, I'm thinking that some people may have second thoughts about trinketing out or similar; or at least a moment's indecisiveness gives you that one more second or so of needed breathing room. Still useful on casters even, to escape from their LoS.
Plus, given that it's specifically a 'bear' trap - does this mean feral druids shouldn't be able to shapeshift out of it? :D
Teenager burns peer, blames WoW; WoW incredibly not sued {Massively}
Dec 23rd 2007 1:44AM Eh, some people are just predisposed towards violence, irrespective of where it stems from the majority of the time. You'll find that they had plenty of other signs in their life that something wasn't quite right well before WoW even came along into the scene.
Besides, the reason that people are so quick to blame video games over something more mainstream like movies is because they want some sort of scapegoat that they couldn't care less about if the industry falls over, because they don't play them. Not their precious entertainment, no way can tv or the movies ever influence anyone. /sarcasm
Warlock soloes the Horseman {WoW}
Nov 2nd 2007 8:34AM Oh noes, it's an exploit! 'Locks are so OP! Psch, whatever. Your average Tom, Dick or Harry couldn't just do that on the fly, something like that takes a lot of skill and effort. It's hardly a 'shortcut' to achieve any sort of unfair advantage either, given the ease of the alternative - it's about bragging rights, pure and simple.
WoW Moviewatch: The Fifth Horseman {WoW}
Nov 2nd 2007 7:59AM Nice and creepy. However, the link to the Stage 6 version is currently b0rked as I post this, and instead links erroneously back to "I'm so sick" instead.
WoW Moviewatch: Engineering flying mount {WoW}
Oct 15th 2007 3:31PM Looks good and all, but pity it didn't have the epic version for comparison - for instance, do the engines go into overdrive and shoot out flame or something when flying the high speed version over the non-epic one?
Undocumented 2.2 patch notes {WoW}
Sep 26th 2007 10:37AM The paladin ability 'Avenging Wrath' both triggers and is affected by Forbearance, as though belonging to the same group of spells as Blessing of Protection/Divine Shield/Divine Protection.
Undocumented 2.2 patch notes {WoW}
Sep 26th 2007 10:19AM More additions:
Improved water swirl outside of Coilfang Reservoir.
Staves worn on moonkins look like toothpicks, shrinking in comparison to un-shapeshifted versions.
Don't think I recall anything else I've spotted so far at the moment...
Around Azeroth: Looking up at Northshire Abbey {WoW}
Aug 29th 2007 3:32AM Not just Tyr's hand, but Hearthglen as well, I believe. But given how few quests take you to either place, it's as good as unique, really...
Engineering: The Jack Of All Trades Profession {WoW}
Aug 13th 2007 6:26PM I was always too cheap to use explosives, so they were never really a drawcard. But there are advantages...
Khorium Destroyer is just about the best ranged weapon pre-raiding or arenas.
The epic goggles, albiet class/spec dependant. But for a BM hunter, nothing beats the massive AEP rating for the Surestrike Goggles v2.0. NOTHING. Plus you get the built in zoom & able to see the invisible gas clouds in shadowmoon/netherstorm.
Mote extractor - always bring one to the gnome boss in steamvaults for free primal life, and I've already found one spot in zangermarsh that I've consistantly seen gas clouds when passing by.
Gnomish Poultryiser - that is, if it worked inside arenas. It's only got a 5 min cooldown, so why not?
Gnomish Invulnerability Belt - at least this works in arenas. Usually. Good against rogues or to prevent mangling.
XXX reflectors. Extra resist you can't normally get in trinket slots, even if they won't reflect well in outland.
Telporters - fast way to get around to Tanaris for Caverns of Time or Area 52 for Tempest Keep - and the BC malfunctions are something you WANT to happen for once.
Gnomish cloaking device - perfect way to slip away after a badly positioned feign death.
Jumper cables XL speak for themselves - particulary handy when grouping with a druid healer and someone falls over.
Net-o-matic Projector - extra crowd control. The backfire is even helpful to get you in close to a runner, fast!
Rocket Boots Xtreme: Epic flying mount speed for several seconds. On foot. Followed by a whirlwind thingy at the end that deals damage and knocking people off mounts. Also great for long distance cliff-jumping!
Parachute cloak - good for insurance against telporter malfunctions when taking the shortcut to the caverns of time.
Gnomish universal remote - well, at least it's fun in gnomeregan, being able to take control of the alarmbots, bombs, and even the final boss himself. Pity that the arcatraz robots keep on damaging your party after you take control...
Steam tonk controllers. Fun for the whole raid whilst waiting for everyone to recover from a wipe!
Salt shakers - where would leatherworkers be without them?
Scopes - hunters will love you.
Lil' smokey - try not to piss the raid off to much with all the whirring sounds it makes.
Elemental Seaforium Charges - Rogues? Who needs them!
All those parts and bits and pieces needed for others in the guild to craft stuff and complete quests - it may not help the bank balance, but it will help the guildies.
And FINALLY come WotLK - we get to craft our own flying mounts! Perhaps more like a 'copter than a biplane, but either way, I can't wait!


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Does this tile work with my Bianco Antico?
Help! This is the honed version of the original 4x12 marble wooden beige that we fell in love with originally. Polished is no longer available, so we bought a box of honed to try it out.
I loved the lantern-shaped white ceramic from California Art, but DH maintains that he does not like it.
I've tentatively omitted the idea of adding pewter accents and just letting the BS be in the background and let the counter and hood be the star.
So, here are some pix with the honed tile, taken with in various lighting situations.
Tell me what you like, or don't like, about this please. I'm so exhausted from this renovation and just want to be done (although there is still SO MUCH left to do besides BS). I'm so tempted just to slap anything up there but I can't vent the hood or get inspections until BS is done, so I'm putting a lot of pressure on myself.
Thank you so much in advance for your help :-)
Here is a link that might be useful: More photos of tile laid out
Well, I was thankful for everybody's brutally honest opinions about tile when I wanted whatever I was showing to be "the one". So, I am going to gently say, I don't think it works. But, that is based on photos. You are there in person and you alone can see if it works.
I think the BA really needs a solid tile to go with it. I think I told you this before, but I had a heck of a time finding something other than a grayish-white subway tile to work with my BA. The thing that made the arabesques work for me was that the shape was so unique, but the color was simple. And with the beveled edges it really made it even more special.
So, if you like the shape of the subway, can you look for a beveled white subway? Or a beveled subway with a little taupe?
I just think the tile you are showing is beautiful, but it is trying to steal the show from BA.
Just my 2 cents. Hope you aren't mad.
I agree with Ellendi and Bee. I have a similar granite to BA called Vintage. I put up a cream crackled glaze subway tile and am glad I did. I didn't want my granite to have any competition. But it is your kitchen so you have to do what pleases you. That is most important. It is a pretty tile but it has a grain pattern and the granite has pattern and if you like having the two things to look at it will work for you. You asked for opinions!
I don't think the marble and granite are complimenting each other. The granite should be the star. Try a white or cream subway or a white or cream 1x2 rectangle tiles.
I don't think they work either. Yes, the colors in them seem the same, but IMHO the patterns are battling each other. When I was planning BA for my kitchen, several people warned me that it was very difficult to find tile to go with it. I think a solid color is your friend here. Have you tried that route?
Maybe I'm missing something, but why can't your hood be vented now? Must the tile be done first? When we needed to move back into our house, I didn't have the time or desire to pick bs tile so we installed the hood anyway. A year later. I still don't have tile, but I enjoy using my hoood. I *will* pick tile one day and will take the hood down at that point to tile behind it. The hood will be rehung afterwards. Is this a possibility for you? I feel like it might relieve some of your stress.
Thanks for everyone's help and opinions. I'm going to return the box. It just doesn't work. I will continue looking for a solid tile, white or even greige. DH nixed the lantern shape in white. I will even bring home glass to see - but everyone says glass will be too modern looking. Here is a grey sample board, but I don't like the sizes (3x6 would be the only contender) and I think it's a little flat. I think a grey or greige in a glossy finish might be nice. But it's encouraging that perhaps this route may be one to try.
Breezy - thanks for the suggestion. I will definitely ask the hvac guy - but I think he said that the ductwork that he will run through the garage will be attached to the hood, making it permanent. Also, the crown that will go along the upper cabs flanking the hood will return to the wall, or tile, which will be there eventually. I guess I could ask the cab guy to put it up there and leave space for tile and not have it hit the wall. But if those 2 things are possible, then yes I would love to move ahead, get the final inspections and take my time with the BS.
I so love the bianco antico that I do not want to take away from it. So all of these comments have been most helpful - thanks again!
Yes, the ductwork (however it comes into the hood) attaches to the hood. Still, at least with mine, you can detach the hood from that in order to take it down. Ask your guy.
What I did with my crown was to have it run as it would anyway--right into the wall. I think the plan was to take the crown down at tiling time and replace. But I could be mistaken--it might be that the tile would be cut around the crown. I can't remember. All I remember is the 1,327,378 pounds of weight lifted from my shoulders when I found out that we could work around the lack of bs and I did NOT have to pick tile in two days with all the work I was GC'ing and other decisions at the end during such a huge stress period. :)
Of course, without the pressure, I'm still in a tile-less kitchen almost a year to the day later..... ((ugh)). And the whole master bath addition has been waiting on me for that year to pick tile also. Oops.
sarakat - thanks - were you referring to the first set (the 4x12s, wooden beige tile) or the last pix I posted, the grey?
breezy - yes I will explore this option. thank you so much. will ask the hvac guy. bet he could temporarily vent it w/out permanently attaching to the hood. and the crown - I'm wondering if that piece that returns to the wall could be cut, tacked up, and later taken down, cut back to fit against the tile. I would not want the tile guys to try to scribe the tile to the crown. i think that there are a few too many curves in the crown profile.
ahhhh breezy we also have a master bath sort of in progress. floor tile is down, base cabs in, granite broke on the way in so i'm waiting to see the other slab or choose a slab from another lot. thankfully they have a few slabs! There is another area with a 5' piece and a few smaller pieces cut from the 1st slab so I really want a super close match. anyway, i also have to wait for glass shelves for the niches, because the first set DIDN'T FIT! we measured wrong or extra mud got put in or something anyway that turned into a $425 mistake which hurts here at the end when the well has run dry. at least i have picked the tile and everything.
i just want the kitchen/paint/floors - entire 1st floor done for thanksgiving - except for backsplash!


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E-mail from Andy's Dad Chris about the Golden Gods Awards. Read it and spread the word, please
Hi! Amy and I had a great time at the Golden Gods Awards on Wednesday night. As you may already know, BVB got Best Guitarists and that's a category that in hard rock and heavy metal is pretty damn important. 2 GG's in 2 years for BVB is just fine with me and I was really happy and excited for Jake & Jinxx. They deserve recognition for being the incredible musicians that they are. Andy was really happy that they won the award, too. He gets plenty of attention and accolades for being the face and image of BVB and seeing how happy and excited his bandmates were to win GG's that night was a thrill for all of us who got to share their big moment with them, including Jake's Dad, Mark, his girl friend, Ella, and Jinxx's fiancee, Sammi.
As for the performance, what Andy did on Wednesday night at the Golden Gods was risky. He could have gone out there and kissed all kinds of ass. He could have done the stereotypical frontman stage banter about how happy they were to be there. But, he didn't pander to the people who have openly criticized him, his band and, most importantly, their fans. He demonstrated to the BVB Army that you should always be true to yourself and say what you think. In other words. Never Give In. Never Back Down. He gave the Golden Gods a major kick in the ass fueled by his disdain for the lack of community and open mindedness in hard rock and heavy metal these days. In other words, Andy and BVB brought youth, rebellion and a punk rock attitude to an Awards show that in years past was largely ignored by many in the mainstream media. I find it interesting that because he had the stones to confront the haters, people who lack a similar courage assumed that he was drunk. I can tell you that Andy didn't have even one drop of alcohol prior to BVB's performance that night. I was with him on the limo ride over to Club Nokia at 4:00 and all the way up to just minutes before the show began at 8:00, when Amy and I took our seats in the first row of the balcony. He was stoic, a little nervous and extremely focused, like he usually is before every show. Occasionally other band's members or celebrity types would walk into BVB's dressing room to say Hi and chat a bit, but, Andy and the other members of BVB were putting on their game faces and preparing for the show. Was Wednesday night Andy's best performance vocally? No. His vocal cords were already strained and raw from the constant touring that BVB does and he couldn't hear himself at all through the stage monitors. I keep trying to get him to wear those in-ear monitors, but, he moves around so much and says there's dead spots on stage where they don't work. But, I can tell you that he never complains about the sound mix or points a finger at the techs, the sound man or anyone else. He just gives it everything he's got and tries to make up for it when he's not at his best vocally with greater intensity, passion and more animated facial expressions. He puts on a show! Andy knows that he will never be the best singer. He jokes that he's not a singer at all, but, more of a "vocal stylist." He's a frontman. An entertainer. But, he's also the guy who tells the fans of his band that when they come to a BVB show they are safe and at home. He isn't afraid to call someone out from the stage or even jump off the stage and mix it up with them if he feels it's necessary. Sometimes he cares so much about his band and it's fans that he overreacts to the negativity thrown at them. But, I'll take an emotional Andy who cares too much over someone else who cares little, if at all, about their fans. Chris |
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Locals take on unique challenges, spurred by beliefs
The world marked International Woman's Day on March 8 by celebrating the economic, political and social accomplishments of women. The special day falls during the month that's also set aside to honor women in history. Women continue to make history today often by accepting new challenges and taking on important leadership positions. Anjum Ali and Jessica Stewart of central Virginia are two minority women who have taken on unique roles in their communities. Both said their faith is what motivates them to work to try to make a difference. Anjum Ali – Born in the U.S., she has lived and studied in Saudi Arabia and Canada. She earned a bachelor's degree in international relations and French culture and a master's in Islamic studies. She moved to Richmond 12 years ago. She is Pakistani-American. A connection may start as two people in a grocery store's produce section talk about selecting the best peaches for a cobbler. Or a connection may start when one woman compliments another woman on the scarf she's wearing. Anjum Ali, a Muslim, has been part of such conversations that started as polite exchanges and led to a better understanding between two people. Ali is a board member of Initiatives of Change, which operates Hope in the Cities. That group started in 1990 in response to the need for racial healing in Richmond. She also founded SpeakingUnites, which provides training and workshops about Muslims and Islam. Henrico County organizations including a mental health agency and a domestic violence alliance have called on her to help with training or to lead conversations about diversity and inclusion. Her passion is building understanding and trust across cultures, classes, races and especially religions. "I just feel that maybe I've had a little bit of a talent to be able to convey to others what Islam is really about," she said. "Sometimes I like to say, 'I would be proud to show the true face of Islam.' " Ali, who spent several years in New England, said she is sometimes surprised and appreciative of how polite people are in Virginia. Polite conversations can be excellent starting points for changing hearts and minds. "I like to be treated with courtesy and politeness. And isn't that what we should all be trained to do anyway because there is something that ... on that initial meeting that can open the doors towards people reconciling their differences," she said. Ali is part of a growing immigrant and native-born Muslim population in central Virginia and the country. Pew Research Center demographers estimate there were 2.75 million Muslims living in the U.S. in 2011. The Center estimates that less than .5 percent of people in Virginia are Muslims. Ali estimates about 20,000 Muslims live in the Richmond region. As the Muslim population grows, people's curiosity increases. Many wonder what it means to be Muslim. That interest feeds popular culture such as the controversial TLC television show, "All-American Muslim." When asked about the TV program and how it relates to her life in the Richmond area, Ali laughed, then she gave the region a good rating as a place to live and practice her faith. "I have had a relatively positive experience here," she said."I have had maybe only two or three, at the most, incidences where I felt that people were acting a little bit hateful or hurtful because of my faith or my identity as a Muslim. But overall I think central Virginia is a very interesting place to live." She added that life here is not perfect. "There are doors that are definitely closed to you … but at the same time there's a lot to be said for the fact that people are trying more and more to slowly move their way into being more open-minded." Jessica Stewart – Born in Charles City County. She earned her bachelor's degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in English and women's studies. She will earn her master's in elementary education from William & Mary in May. She is a Chickahominy Indian. Charles City County, Henrico County's closest neighbor to the east, was a secure and comfortable place for Jessica Stewart to grow up. She was surrounded by extended family and many other Chickahominy Indians. She grew up wanting to become a teacher like her two great aunts. Now, Stewart is a student teacher in New Kent County as she finishes her graduate work in elementary education. Stewart also grew up wanting to be the first female chief of the Chickahominy tribe. "I've always wanted to be on the [Tribal] Council, always wanted a leadership role," she said. "I want to be the chief. I want to be the first female chief of our tribe and it's something that I'm definitely going to work towards because I don't want the fire to be put out. I want to keep it going." At 26 years old, Stewart is laying the foundation to reach her second dream. She is the youngest member of the Chickahominy Tribal Council. She traveled to England as part of a delegation commemorating the 400th anniversary of the settling of Jamestown. Stewart spends much of her time building awareness of Virginia Indian culture. At a recent multicultural event at the Science Museum of Virginia, Stewart, assistant chief Wayne Adkins and others shared Chickahominy's history and traditional dances. Dancing at Pow Wows and other events is one way to teach others about her tribe, but Stewart said dancing also is a way to demonstrate her deep Christian faith. "It's connected to my faith. When I dance, it's a prayer for me. It's praise for the Creator and very, very spiritual when you enter the dance circle," she said. Virginia's Indian population is 0.4 percent, according to the U.S. Census. In Charles City, which is the Chickahominy's home county, the population is 0.3 percent. It's the same in Henrico County. With such a small Indian population, making sure their history is remembered and honored is a challenge Stewart and the Tribal Council must face. "Virginia has such a rich history … I just don't want that to be forgotten … that we were very instrumental in the formation of this nation, this great nation, and we did work together to build this. And I don't want that to be lost in the shuffle of things," Stewart said. |
Henrico man to compete in Liberty Mutual Invitational National Finals
Citizen Staff Reports 02/19/2015
Henrico resident Larry Loving, Jr., will compete with three other locals – Thomas Scribner (Richmond), Roscoe McGhee (Midlothian) and Larry Loving (Richmond) in the Liberty Mutual Insurance Invitational National Finals at TPC Sawgrass, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., Feb. 26-Mar. 1. The foursome qualified for the national golf tournament by winning the Liberty Mutual Insurance Invitational, held at Whiskey Creek Golf Club in Ijamsville, Md. on June 11. That event supported the RiteCare Center for Childhood Language Disorders.
In total, 240 amateur golfers will compete in Florida. > Read more.
In total, 240 amateur golfers will compete in Florida. > Read more.
Henrico PAL recognizes supporters, HSHS athlete
The Henrico Police Athletic League (PAL) held its Sixth Annual Awards Banquet Feb. 5 at The Cultural Arts Center of Glen Allen, celebrating accomplishments of 2014 and recognizing outstanding contributions to the organization. Henrico County Juvenile Domestic Court Judge Denis Soden served as master of ceremonies and former Harlem Globetrotter Melvin Adams served as keynote speaker.
Among the 2014 honorees were Richmond International Raceway (Significant Supporter), Richmond Strikers Soccer Club (Significant Supporter), Henrico County Schools-Pupil Transportation (Summer Camp Supporter), Bruce Richardson, Jr. (Youth of the Year), Sandra Williams (Volunteer of the Year), Thomas Williams (Employee of the Year), Mikki Pleasants (Board Member of the Year), and Michelle Sheehan (Police Officer of the Year). > Read more.
'Fresh Start' offered for single moms
The Fresh Start For Single Mothers and Their Children Community Outreach Project will host "Necessary Ingredients" on Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., beginning Feb. 12 and continuing through May 7, at Velocity Church, 3300 Church Road in Henrico. Dinner and childcare will be provided free of charge.
The program is designed as a fun and uplifting event for single mothers that is designed to provide support, new friendships, encouragement and motivation. Each event will include weekly prizes and giveaways. > Read more.
The program is designed as a fun and uplifting event for single mothers that is designed to provide support, new friendships, encouragement and motivation. Each event will include weekly prizes and giveaways. > Read more.
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Travinia brings contemporary elegance to Willow Lawn
It was another win for Willow Lawn when Travinia Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar opened there six months ago, nestled in the heart of the re-made shopping center. The contemporary American Italian restaurant boasts 13 locations up and down the East Coast, with the Henrico location opening in August.
In the same week, I hit up Travinia twice, once for lunch and once for a late dinner. At lunchtime on a weekday, I was overwhelmed by the smell of garlic and by the number of working professionals in nice suits on their lunch breaks. When we first walked in, I was concerned our meal would be a little too pricey based on the décor – it's a really nice place. Luckily, the menu has a variety of options for every budget. > Read more.
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'SpongeBob' movie energizes with wit, laughter
There's a ton of sugar in The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water. Literal sugar, as SpongeBob Squarepants (Tom Kenny) and Patrick (Bill Fagerbakke) inhale their own weight in cotton candy and eat ice cream, one scoop per mouthful.
At one point we burrow into the brain of our boxy yellow hero and discover the inner workings of his brain: googly-eyed cakes and candies that giggle and sing. All of which is extremely appropriate for a film like Sponge Out of Water. Because not only is the movie sweet (the "awwww" kind of sweet), but it's the equivalent of a 30-candy bar sugar rush, zipping between ideas like a sponge on rocket skates.
The story under all this is really not that complicated. SpongeBob flips burgers at the Krusty Krab. > Read more.
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With this last round of snow still fresh on the ground, the best way to start the weekend may be at Southern Season for their weekly wine-tasting program, Fridays Uncorked. Families with cabin fever will enjoy the Richmond Kids Expo, taking place tomorrow at the Richmond Raceway Complex. Some date night options include the Rock & Roll Jubilee at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, HATTheatre's production of "The Whale" and National Theatre Live's "Treasure Island" at the University of Richmond. For all our top picks this weekend, click here! > Read more.
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This iPad drawing class is designed for those that want to learn to draw on the iPad, and are also interested in exploring some of the more detailed programs for drawing on the iPad. Using the program Paper 53, the learning curve is very short and easy to grasp. This program has 6 very powerful tools with simple options set up as sketchbook pages. This class is intended to be three quarters drawing class and one quarter learning the technology. Students will learn to use the iPad as a new and exciting medium and finally have an art studio with them everywhere they go. This class can be used standalone to get students drawing and painting anywhere, or as a stepping stone to more detailed and powerful programs. Class will discuss accessible digital art platforms and get comfortable with the program through a series of drawing exercises, and also explore subjects such as line quality, color, scale, and proportion.
iPad required.
Please download and install Paper 53 and the 4 additional drawing tools offered. Information can be found at www.fiftythree.com.
stylus is optional. Instructor will bring different examples to try. Paper 53 sells a customized Stylus but this is NOT required.
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Introduction to Photoshop
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This three-week class will cover the basics of editing photographs in Adobe Photoshop. From opening photos, covering what each tool is and does, drop down menu options, to some basic editing of images, including adjusting contrast, color, and converting to black and white.
a laptop with Adobe Photoshop CS3 or newer. The instructor uses Adobe Photoshop CC.
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Beginning iPhoneography
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This class is for those who enjoy taking pictures with their iPhone and wish they knew how to use it in a creative way. Whether on vacation, at a family reunion, or day-to-day snapshots, the iPhone can be a powerful companion to capture interesting images. In this class students will be "iPhoneographers" and explore the potential of the smartphone. The class will explore topics such as exposure, composition, the importance of resolution, applications, and various ways to share and store images. Class will be a mixture of short lectures, assignments, and lots of time for making and talking about iPhoneography.
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Many of us care a lot about our lawns and that is why we will always want to make sure that the grass we have is green, thick and basically looks good. If you're someone who is new to having a lawn and you don't know too much about the best grass seeds, then you don't have to worry about this too much, because in the following paragraphs we will take a closer look at some of these seeds. Eventually, you will know which of them are for you and which of them you should actually disregard from the start. Let's see them!
Kentucky Bluegrass
If you live in Virginia, then you will find that the Kentucky bluegrass fits on the list as the most basic types of grass seeds. If you decide to get these seeds, you will find they will do quite great in the Blue Ridge Mountains Regions and in the Northern Piedmont areas. This type of grass is basically native to the mountains of Morocco and Algeria, but also to the northern part of Asia and to Europe. The ones that brought it into the US are the early colonists.
In terms of height, you will find this grass can grow between eighteen to twenty four inches tall and its leaf is boat shaped. If you have made up your mind on getting the best grass seeds for the Virginia area, then you will find these seeds to be perfect for what you're looking for. Just make sure they are put in a good quality soil and that you consider periodic fertilization as well.
Tall Fescue
Tall Fescue is a deep rooted perennial grass and it's generally perfect for the Eastern part of Virginia and the Southern Piedmont. It's a type of grass that was introduced to the United States from Europe in the early eighteen hundreds and it can do very well in adapting to different types of soils. In terms of height, this grass can grow between three to four feet and it has dark green and broad basal leafs. It can tolerate shade quite well and if you will put it in the sun, it won't do any harm to it.
Bermuda Grass
If you live in the coastal plan region of Virginia or in the South Central Piedmont, then you will find the Bermuda grass to be one of the best grass seeds you can consider. It seems that out of all the countries in the world, the United States are amongst the most preferred by this type of grass. Height wise, the grass can grow between fifteen to twenty four inches and it can easily spread by means of rhizomes and stolens. If you plant it in the summer months, you will notice it grows faster and on top of that, it does very well in sunlight and it's very resistant to drought.
Last but not least, the best grass seeds might be considered the Zoysiagrasses by many people, which is generally a type of grass specific to the warmer seasons. It's native to Japan and China and it was brought in the US in nineteen eleven. It tolerates shade a bit and it can also tolerate drought quite well. If you go with this kind, you will certainly love the way your lawn will look. Good luck with choosing the best one!


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2009 - 2010 McCormick Lecture AnnouncedJoe Nocera, business columnist for the New York Times, will deliver the 2009-2010 McCormick Lecture at the James E. Rogers College of Law, on Monday, November 16, 12:20 - 1:20 p.m., Ares Auditorium. Mr. Nocera will speak on Lessons from the Financial Crisis. He became a business columnist for The New York Times in April 2005. He contributes to The New York Times Magazine as a business writer and appears as a regular business commentator for NPR's "Weekend Edition" with Scott Simon. The J. Byron McCormick Society for Law and Public Affairs was formed to honor the memory of J. Byron McCormick, who served the State of Arizona as President of the University of Arizona, as Dean of the University's College of Law, and as an advisor to the Arizona Board of Regents. Members of the McCormick Society foster dialogue about the critical issues of our time through this annual public lecture. The lecture is free and open to the public. For more information, see the press release. Posted:10/12/2009 Updated: 11/03/2009 |


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the Dark Knight Returns Archives - Comics Should Be Good! @ Comic Book Resources
Frantic as a cardiograph scratching out the lines, Day 56: Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #1
Every day this month, I will be examining the first pages of random comics. This month I will be doing theme weeks, with each week devoted to a single artist. This week: Frank Miller! Today's page is from Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #1, which was published by DC and is cover dated February 1986. Enjoy!
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Committed: Women in Comics
Apparently there are journalists who are so naive as to think that the reason more women comic book creators aren't successful is because they don't feel comfortable with the aggressive subject matter of superhero comic books. It has been suggested lately by a number of people (who should know better) that the main reason women aren't well known, mainstream comic book artists, writers and creators is because women prefer stories about their feelings with more dialogue and less action.
Committed: Exquisite Corpse
At times it seems as if writing a comic about an established character is some sort of twisted game. Writers are asked to not only write compelling storylines, but also honor the existing character of the heroes depicted, have them speak with their own voice and language, and behave as people expect them to. While I love the freedom my favorite writers get when they create their own characters, I'm much more curious to read how they deal with well established characters. Continue Reading »
Committed: Harry Brown is The Dark Knight Returns
"Michael Caine is Batman in The Dark Knight Returns."
That thought kept echoing in my head, all the way through Harry Brown.
I'm not saying that they should make a movie adaptation of the graphic novel The Dark Knight Returns. I'm saying they did. It's called Harry Brown, and Michael Caine is incredible in it. Continue Reading »
Committed: Marshal Law – The Most Underrated Book in Comics
In the 80's a small handful of books changed comics. Marshal Law was one of them. It hasn't been widely hailed as the seminal work of ground-breaking anti-superhero fiction, or a classic tale of the dangers of unquestioningly pandering to popular opinion, but this is exactly what it is. Continue Reading »
Committed: Issues with Back Issues, pt. 1
Last week, on my last day in London visiting the house I grew up in, I decided to tackle my comic book collection. This is a pretty sparse little pile of boxes, taking up some space in my dad's office. I really wasn't sure what state they'd be in, or how I'd be able to find them (my dad's way of storing things is… interesting to say the least), but I was pretty determined. After a day of moving the things that were in front of and on top of the boxes (it turned out he'd put boards on top of them and made them a table to hold a tv and other assorted detritus), we managed to unearth a rather neat little time capsule spanning my comic book collecting years of 1981-1995. Continue Reading »


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Break-Resistant Dinnerware Reviews
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These glossy plates are made from thick melamine, which makes them feel high quality. While they won't break, we found they're likely to chip and scratch. Overall, they're a good choice if you're looking for plates in solid colors they come in white, red, and mango. (zak.com)
- Sold in individual pieces.
- Plates are stamped with a reminder not to use in the microwave; full use and care information is available online.
- Plates won't break on a wood deck or stone patio.
- Dishwasher safe.
- Won't stain, even if you forget to clean them immediately.
- In addition to dinner plates, you can buy matching salad plates and serving bowls in three sizes.
- They'll scratch and scuff if you drop them on a hard surface and they show scratches.
- Can't be used in the microwave.
- Plates can chip on the counter or in the sink.
- Can be pricey to build a set.
Lifetime Brands Pfaltzgraff Plates ($50 for 4 place settings, also sold individually)
If design is your top concern, consider these plates they're available in an array of 13 attractive prints and patterns like the Patio Garden pattern. However, in tests, we found that they were prone to chipping and breaking. Lifetime warranty. Not microwave or oven safe. (pfaltzgraff.com)
- Can be purchased individually or in sets.
- Cleaning information is stamped on the bottom of each plate.
- Dishwasher safe.
- They won't stain.
- Plates can break on a hard surface.
- The surface shows scratches.
- Not safe in the microwave.
- The edge of the plate can chip on a granite counter.
Zak Callaway Plates ($5 per plate)
An excellent overall choice for melamine dinnerware, these plates and bowls are both lightweight and extremely durable, making them a great all around choice. They're available in red, white, orange, and kiwi. (amazon.com)
- Use information is stamped on each plate, while complete information is available online.
- Won't chip, even on a hard countertop.
- Plates won't break, even on a stone deck.
- Won't stain, even if you don't clean them right away.
- In addition to dinner plates, you can buy matching salad plates and bowls.
- They show scratches.
- Not safe in the microwave.
- The low profile and lip of the plate means sauces could easily drip over the side.
- Since the pieces are sold individually, it can get pricey to build a complete set, especially if you add bowls and salad plates.
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Page 9: Oxygen sensor tools, Fuel injectors and seal kits, Fuel sending unit, Fuel injection test light. K-Jet fuel mixture adjusting tool
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Replacing the oxygen sensor on your Volvo can be a real pain. Since it is installed directly in the head pipe or exhaust manifold, it will usually be severely rusted or corroded in place. The main sensor wires come right out of the center of the sensor, so it is not possible to use a standard socket over the sensor. Our oxygen sensor tools both have slots machined in them that allow you to slide them over the wires and onto the sensor for secure removal and installation. The oxygen sensor socket tool attaches to a 3/8" square drive so you can use a ratchet or extension to reach the sensor from farther away. Our new high leverage long handle oxygen sensor wrench has a flex-head joint and a bent handle which gives you several different positions to attack that hard to reach sensor.
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A poor running car that otherwise has a good tune is sometimes hard to diagnose. Injectors will flow fuel for many years without wear but as the car gets over 200k miles it may be time to test them.
Use water to spray around the injectors to test for a bad injector seal. A momentary decrease in idle speed indicates that the seals are bad. A bad seal will cause a vacuum leak and will cause a lean condition. Replace the seals and reset the fuel mixture for best power and economy.
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Our Rating: :: CHAIN OF FUN :: Read Our Full Review >>With a few variants on the classic match three game, Chainz Galaxy HD is entertaining and different - if pricey.
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What do you call your in-laws if NOT 'Mom/Dad'?
This kind of relates to my other post about my FIL but it is really a separate subject, hence a separate question: If you don't call your in-laws "Mom" and "Dad", what do you call them?
I was never comfortable with calling my in-laws Mom and Dad, but they - and my now late husband - absolutely insisted on it. I was later estranged from my husband for several years before he died, which my FIL knows although he said he "does not want to know" the circumstances. (he probably wouldn't believe it if he were told). I recently completed a legal name change back to my maiden name because for numerous reasons I didn't want to retain my LH's surname. My FIL does not know I've done this and would undoubtedly throw a nuclear-bomb explosion of a fit if he did, at my "disrespect to his family's name". Anyway, he obviously still expects me to continue to refer to him as "Dad" which makes me even MORE uncomfortable now than it did while I was actually married. My own father died in the mid 1990s and it really bothers me to have to address someone else by that name. Obviously it would be disrespectful of me to address my FIL by his first name. And I don't think that suddenly calling him "Mister C" would fly very well either. He's not the type of person with whom anyone could have a calm rational discussion about anything like this. It is probably a no-win situation but I am curious as to what other in-laws are accepting of being called, if not "Mom" or "Dad". And whether there are other daughter- and sons-in-law who feel that those names are more properly kept for their own parents (for whatever reasons).
So, what do you call your in-laws and why?
I call them by their name - because it is their name. If I called them something else, they probably wouldn't know who I was talking to. :) I never really gave it much thought. They are people I know in a social situation, so I would never have considered refering to them any other way.
My wife tries to avoid using my parents names. When we are together, she will definitely walk across the room rather than call out a name to get their attention. If she has to though, she uses their first names. When they aren't around she says "your mom" or "your dad." I do that alot too.
My wife and I both have step parents too, and hence step parent in laws?? Anyway, we both call them by their first names. It would get pretty confusing if 4 people were "dad" at family functions.
I don't think calling them by their given names is disrespectful at all. I called my former in-laws by mom and dad, but always felt uncomfortable about it. It wouldn't be much different than with a stepparent. My boys call my husband by his first name. They have a father and everyone is happy about that. I wouldn't worry about it, just call them by their first names, there are so many things in life to worry about. What is that saying - Don't sweat the small stuff!!!!
I would try to get away with calling my FIL by his first name IF I didn't know that he has strong opinions about how people "should" behave in that respect. For example when his sons were growing up he insisted that they call him "sir". (He is an ex-Marine, don't know if that has any bearing on things.) Before marriage I called him "Mister [last name]", as did EVERYONE else who was not of his own generation. However, I don't recall any of my friends calling their fiance's parents or their in-laws by their first names either; it would have been as rare as them calling their biological parents by their first names. I always thought (and still do) that even in an ongoing social situation, if a person is from an earlier generation than yourself it is more appropriate to address them as Mr/Mrs/Ms/Miss until they tell you to call them by their first name. I'm curious, Billl, while you and your wife were just dating, did you call your future in-laws Mr & Mrs and then switch to the first-name usage after you got married? Or did you always address them by first names?
I always called them by their first names and it hasn't been a problem. Maybe it is just the way I grew up. My father called his inlaws by first name. We called the priest "Father Mike." I even called older (65+) church members by first name. The only people I called mr/mrs were teachers. I still said "yes, sir" and "no, maam" though.
Ah, I see. I guess maybe it's a local or individual thing then (what's generally accepted). I was taught the only people you should call by their first names are those of your own generation, or relatives such as "Uncle Joe" - unless they give you permission. But I still remember, when I was 12 or so, my mother overheard me addressing our next door neighbor (whose kids I played with and who had TOLD me to call her by her first name) as "Rose" instead of "Mrs. Barth". Boy did I catch hell for that. Even when I explained that she'd told me to call her Rose, my mom said that to do so violated the "show respect to your elders" rule.
I forgot to mention, I don't think it's a "the era in which you grew up" thing. Because of my recent name change, I suggested to my son that if his friends felt awkward with calling me a different last name from his - or confused about whether to use Ms, Mrs, or Miss in combination with my resumed maiden name - they should just call me by my first name. He looked shocked and said that NONE of them would do that "because that would be weird and sound wrong". And these are 21st-century 18, 19, and 20 year olds so I guess it's not just an antiquated Miss Manners thing. In fact they think one of the boys very strange because although he refers to his mom as "Mom" when talking TO her, when talking ABOUT her he says "Sharon" instead of "my mom". He has told his friends it's okay to refer to her as Sharon but none of them will do it.
Well, I feel uncomfortable being called "Mrs. Smith". I am SO not old enough for that!! LOL Last time someone called me that, I said - "No that's my MIL, call me Susie". My children have friends who are suppose to call me "Mrs. Smith" so I do have those who use that salutation. I prefer to be called by my first name. That is my personality though. I am very causal and laid back.
I don't think what you call someone has much bearing on the amount of respect you have for them. I have a great deal of respect for many people whom I address by first name. I can think of quite a few people whom I address by "Mr. So-and-So" who I have NO respect for whatsoever.
You need to stand your ground and explain that there was only one "Dad" in your life and that you never have felt comfortable calling him "Dad". Suggest he come up with another name that will work for both of you.
When they were alive I called my in-laws by their first names. I'm a step-mother, step-mother-in-law and now a grandmother. I told the boys to call me whatever made them comfortable - as long as it wasn't an obscenity - kind of broke the ice and we all agreed that Amy was fine. When their wives came along we kept the pattern - the grandkids call me Amy or Emy (from Dora the Explorer) or the newest version, Nanemy. The step-cousins and assorted others usually call me Auntie...
These relationships are tough enough to get started, why the pressure to make someone do something that's uncomfortable? Lord knows, there's plenty of stuff to waste energy on without that kind of pettiness....don't get me started on when, where and how birthdays and holidays must be celebrated! I just try to be grateful the for people in my life -- the rest is small stuff. If someone is trying to bully you into something that makes you uncomfortable, just tell them that --- what's the worst that can happen? they'll be mad? they're already nasty, a bit more won't make a darn bit of difference and you'll still have your ideals intact.
Nothing! LOL My in-laws, while my husband and I were dating, basically in no spoken terms made it clear I was to call them Dr. and Mrs. Two years later, I really don't address them as anything, which is kind of annoying. They have put up that wall, albeit maybe unintentionally, and it is very hard to tear down. We talked briefly about what to call them other than Dr. and Mrs., never came to any conclusions, and here we are - back to square one. Now that their grandson is on the way, I suppose I will call her grandma? I don't know. I wish they weren't so stiff about it; but their son-in-law, who has been married to their daughter for five years, doesn't call them anything either - or addresses them as Dr. and Mrs. I find not calling them anything just as uncomfortable.
I call mine by their first names. They are not my mom and dad. Even though I have a great relationship with them, I wouldn't want to call them Mom and Dad. And I really don't think I'd want MY children's spouses calling me Mom, either! (Hopefully that won't be for quite awhile....)
It occurred to me one day that my son's girlfriend never addressed me by, well, anything. It reminded me of 25 years ago and waiting until my future MIL looked at me before I'd say anything to her because I didn't know what to call her. So I told Alicia that I preferred she use my first name. She was quite relieved.
I couldn't imagine calling my in-laws Mom and Dad, they weren't the type and they weren't my parents. But I sure do like it when my son's friends call me Mom.
My Mother asked my Husband to call her Mom, He does! She always called and still refer to my Grandparents (Dads side) Mom and Dad. Even though they have been divorced for years and she never remarried Grandpa is still Dad to her! I Love it!
As far as his side, thier names! I asked and it was like!... HUH! or whatever you want~ That was answer enough!
I call my in-laws by their first names. they asked me if that would be OK when we got married, and I was very relieved. I would not even consider calling them mom or dad, because for me, it would feel like a betrayal to my parents in my heart. think if you were in a situation in which you were divorced and your husband remarried someone that you either couldn't stand or were jealous of. and your children started calling her mom. I would think that would be painful. so in that same thought process, I wonder how our parents feel to hear their adult children calling someone else mom or dad. Actually, I would like to hear from those whose adult children are married. Would it bother you to hear your adult son/daughter call someone else mom or dad?
I call my MIL and FIL by the names that they use.FIL uses his middle name instead of first name.LOL,my husband used his first name as his own first name when I was first married to him.When we moved near his parents,they called him by his first name and i called him by FIL first name.It was very weird.Whenever I used the name I was used to ,they became confused.Now I call him by his birth name when I am around them,and Sweetie when we are alone because I've never figured out what to call him.Thank Gowd I never had to call his parents Mom or Dad.
Once I became engaged to their son, my in-laws signed greeting cards "Mom and Dad". Since both my parents have passed on, I decided why not? My MIL is not someone you want to call "mom", but I do this out of respect for my dear, sweet husband (who had to live with this woman!).
My in laws to be are very laid back, as are my parents. Actually all four of them have nick-names. My MIL - Mei (pronounced Me-I). My FIL is Pop, Poppy if you are affectionate. Her FIL - Herbie, her MIL - Mammy. Weird to some I guess, but I feel blessed to have such a laid back fam myself, and marrying in to one. First time I met my FIL I said, "Nice to meet you Mr. Doe", he said, "There'll be none-of-that, call me Pop", I said, "Cool, call me the little SOB your daughter is moving in with"
In the area where I grew up, everyone I knew called their inlaws Mom and Dad. No disrespect meant to their own parents, it was just convention. The parents called *their* in-laws Mom and Dad, too. I remember thinking it odd when Samatha Stevens on "Bewitched" referred to her mother-in-law as "Mrs. Stevens".
Where I live now, I hear both Mom and Dad and first names. Often, it's the people who marry young who call their in-laws Mom and Dad, and the ones who marry in their 30's or later who call them by their first names.
If I were in your situation, Lainy, I'd probably continue to call him Dad and feel unomfortable, especially if he's getting on in years.
If I were you, I'd just call them by their fisrt names. If they question that, simply tell them that Mom and Dad are reserved for your parents. If it makes you uncomfortable to call them mom and dad, tell them that. They should understand. good luck
:) I call both moms 'mom' though I also call his mom 'tree' (short for theresa) like the rest of the kids.
my dad's 'dad' 'buddy' or Zeyde (he's 40 years my senior) depending on what we're talking about
his dad is 'poppa' or 'grumps'
DH calls my mom 'rae' like everyone else, but she gets hugged and called 'mom' on occasion.
and he calls my dad 'poppa'.
actually, this came up this past week- an old friend called me up with a dilemna- what do you call the man your mom walked out on ten years ago, when you're in a fix, and it's HIM, and not your mom, who takes you in?
I suggested 'pop' which, given the age of the men concerned, seemed an affectionate compromise that both of them could get a handle on.