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WASHINGTON (AP) – Another year without an increase in Social Security retirement and disability benefits is creating a political backlash that has President Barack Obama and Democrats pushing to give a $250 bonus to each of the program’s 58 million recipients. The Social Security Administration said Friday inflation has been too low since the last increase in 2009 to warrant a raise for 2011. The announcement marks only the sec-

Politics trumps loyalty in Democratic House effort WASHINGTON (AP) – Grasping to keep control of Congress, Democratic leaders are turning their backs on some of their staunchest supporters in the House and propping up stronger candidates who have routinely defied them on health care, climate change and other major issues. Raw politics – the drive to win a House-majority 218 seats, no matter how – is increasingly trumping policy and loyalty in these decisions, as Democrats shift money and attention in the closing days of the campaign toward races they can win and pull back from those seemingly lost. The Democrats are shelling out $40 million in 59 congressional districts in the last three weeks of the campaign for TV advertis-

ing. Republicans are working to expand the political battleground by pouring money into 82 races next week alone. Feelings are being hurt along the way. In a fundraising video in Ohio this week, Rep. Steve Driehaus lashed out at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee for “walking away” from his race after he “had the guts” to cast tough votes for key measures. The House campaign arm has in recent days canceled millions of dollars worth of advertising it had planned for Driehaus and other endangered Democrats including his fellow Ohioan Mary Jo Kilroy, Suzanne Kosmas in Florida, Betsy Markey in Colorado and Steve Kagen in Wisconsin.

ond year without an increase since automatic adjustments for inflation Pelosi were adopted in 1975. This year was the first. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi promised to schedule a vote after the Nov. 2 election on a bill to provide one-time $250 payments to Social Security recipients. Obama endorsed the payment, which would be

similar to one included in his economic recovery package last year. Obama had pushed for a second payment last fall, but the proposal failed in the Senate when a dozen Democrats joined Republicans on a vote to block it. Michael Steel, a spokesman for House Republican leader John Boehner of Ohio, said that if Democrats were serious about a bonus, they would have voted on it before lawmakers went home to campaign for re-election.

Obama administration reports $1.3 trillion budget deficit WASHINGTON (AP) – The Obama administration said Friday the federal deficit hit a near-record $1.3 trillion for the just-completed budget year. That means the government had to borrow 37 cents out of every dollar it spent as tax revenues continued

to lag while spending on food stamps and unemployment benefits went up as joblessness neared doubledigit levels in a struggling economy. Voter anger over deficits and spending are a big problem for Democrats this election year.

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Former Wisconsin prosecutor sued by woman he ‘sexted’ MADISON, Wis. (AP) – A domestic abuse victim has filed a lawsuit asking a judge to declare that her constitutional rights were violated by a prosecutor who sent her

sexually harassing text messages. Attorney Michael Fox filed the lawsuit Friday in federal court in Milwaukee on behalf of 26-yearold Stephanie Van Groll.

Former Calumet County District Attorney Ken Kratz sent Van Groll 30 text messages last year while he was prosecuting her ex-boyfriend on a strangulation charge.

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Annie Chambers Caddell stands outside her home in Summerville, S.C., on Thursday. The Confederate flag behind her has raised concern in her predominantly black neighborhood, and neighbors plan a protest march.

Black neighbors to picket woman’s Confederate flag SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (AP) – Annie Chambers Caddell, whose ancestors fought in the Civil War, insists the Confederate flag flying over her home is an important reminder of her heritage. But for her neigbors in this treeshrouded, historically black neighborhood, it’s an unpleasant reminder of a by-gone era they’d

rather not see every time they pass by her house. Caddell, who is white, moved into the Brownsville neighborhood in June and began flying the flag about a month later. Since then, more than 200 residents signed a protest petition, and now neighbors plan to march today along the street in front of Caddell’s house.

Teen who strangled brother gets life in prison RISING SUN, Ind. (AP) – An Indiana teenager who admitted he strangled his 10-year-old brother and told police he identified with a TV serial killer was sentenced Friday to life in prison without parole. Andrew Conley, 18, showed no emotion as a judge sentenced him for the Nov. 28 murder of

his brother, Conner. But the teenager wept as he was led out of the courtroom. Judge James Humphrey could have sentenced Conley to life in prison without parole or to a lesser term of 45 to 65 years. But Humphrey said Conner’s age outweighed any other factors such as mental illness.

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Here’s to fall and new things to see I

t is hard to believe another season has come and gone, and now, fall High Point Market time is here again. I hope that everyone has had a good selling season since the spring. Tales of the economy seem to have a lot of people down, especially consumers. But there is so much new product to see and display, it really is hard to let those stories dampen the excitement of market. Especially when the weather is nice and crisp, beautiful new product to see, and new designs to create. Here’s to Fall, and doing it up right. Right here in High Point. Welcome. We are certainly glad you’re here.

Green and clean from the USA John Strauss has done it again. Coming to Showplace this market, Strauss still designs and builds custom and designer oriented pieces to order in his atelier. The new line of designs are targeted to the retail market for the first time and many are being built by Amish craftspeople in an Ohio county close to Strauss’ headquarters. John Strauss At Home, as the new designs are called, has worked with the Amish to develop a price structure and a production capability that suits the retail market. Strauss says, “The capability and technological skills of the Amish are remarkable. They are experienced craftspeople and believe it or not, many of their shops have more advanced equipment than I do.” There are highly specialized shops and small factories within an hour of Strauss’s shop that he regularly consults with. John Strauss At Home is also able to deliver a product that is U.S. manufactured and price competitive with many imports. Two new collections will be shown at the artisan’s showroom this market. The Holmes Collection is a bedroom set with two different dressers, nightstands, a bed and a bench. All of the items are built from solid maple and are available in four different finishes. All of the drawers are solid dovetailed maple and Strauss has chosen Blum soft-closing slides. The bench uses soy based BIOH foam in the cushion, keeping with the tradition of using sustainable practices in the product wherever possible. The second collection, Lozere, originated with a small French country cherry side table that Strauss inherited from his father that was collected by his grandmother. Strauss says, “I was intrigued by this table that had been something I had grown up with and so known for more than 50 years, but had never thought of reproducing it until recently. I realized that it needed the updating that the paint finish

lends. Initial reaction from interior designers has been spectacular.” Be sure to see the new lines, as well as the custom designed pieces at Showplace, Space 1400.

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says “We recognize that customers are looking for a variety of styles in accent furniture, and we are excited for the opportunity to grow our style categories.” This collection, as any in the Bernard Christianson line, caters predominantly to the growing design trade-features old-world construction techniques and marquetry details. These features insure the design will become an heirloom piece and will last a lifetime.

Savannah, Ga.-based Structured Green and their eco-manufacturing ■■■ is helping the company to become a leader in the earth friendly green movement. A low impact company since their inception in 2007, Structured Green has offered sustainable, modern, high-design and versatile furniture answering today’s call for natural alternatives, sustainable practices and style. A balance of art, design, and sustainability, the company is as crazy about building cool furniture as they are about being an industry leader.

The Bernard Christianson showroom is located at The Atrium on Main Street in High Point.

All of Structured Green’s furniture line is made up of hip and minimalistic pieces handcrafted with FSC certified walnut and white oak, reclaimed pine, river recovery cypress, and rapidly renewable bamboo. Finishes include beeswax, water based clear coats and food grade tung oil.

The 11,000-square-foot showroom has been redecorated to take visitors on a unique design journey. Each room’s theme will cover a multitude of moods and emotions, showcasing pieces with classical detailing yet contemporary mood and innovative design. Select furnishings will combine the subdued tones of ivory, sea sand and blanched almond against the bold Christopher Guy red and sunset orange, giving the audience the eclectic and cosmopolitan approach to design which makes the CG brand so appealing to a global audience. New furniture silhouettes will be soft in line and sexy in nature with channeled backs, flawless tufting and curved legs, paying homage to the feminine form.

To accommodate their rapid expansion, the company has recently moved into a three times larger facility than the previous small warehouse in downtown Savannah. The new location is equipped with state-of-the-art machinery and the entire line is designed and constructed in-house. Structured Green will be showing in two locations during the fall market in High Point. First, in the popular Salon at Market Square G-7060 and at their main showroom at Suites at Market Square M-4000.

New table collection makes debut Accent tables are the new transitional pieces, according to Greensboro’s own Bernard Christianson. Founded in 2006 and known during past markets mostly for their traditional English and French designs, the company will unveil the new Transitional Table Collection at their showroom at the Atrium on Main. The collection consists of cocktail, console and end tables, which feature Daniela veneer accents and a solid mahogany base. Chris Pfaff, president of Bernard Christianson,

Christopher Guy is a market destination Swing on by the Swaim Design Center at 418 S. Main St. to catch up on the latest goings on at Beverly Hills’ Christopher Guy Showroom. For fall, CG pays tribute to luxurious metallic lustre and experiments with new contrasting colors, fabrics and finishes to create visually stimulating statement pieces.

New art line worthy of note Celebrity designer Thom Filicia and Ed Marin of Soicher Marin will be debuting a new collaborative art collection here in High Point. Filicia chose a minimalist approach to his designs: airplanes, industrial images, leaves, beach scenes and smatterings of Americana. Filicia and Marin have worked on the project since last year, emailing and telephone calls, and finally working together in person to finalize the details for the collection. Be sure to see all of the new pieces at the Soicher Marin showroom located at Commerce & Design Building Space 2I. Contact Ken Carpenter at ken@kennethcarpenter.com

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Showplace celebrates 10th anniversary

igh Point – Showplace is rolling out the red carpet for a 10th Anniversary Celebration that befits a building hailed as an architectural landmark from the day that it opened, complete with a cake to match. The enormous cake – to be constructed by Greensboro baker Maxie B’s and designed to feed hundreds of marketgoers – is an actual representation of the futuristic, multi-tenant showroom building that first rose from the heart of market a decade ago. A whopping five-feet long and two-and-a-half feet tall, the cake replicates the entire downtown property, right down to its loading docks and parking lot. Fittingly, the sugary structural wonder will be on view inside the soaring, glass-ceilinged Showplace Atrium as

Fall Market 2010 opens, inside a specially constructed Plexiglas case. A gala cake-cutting ceremony, heralded across the market by buglers and attended by High Point’s Mayor Rebecca Smothers, as well as a crowd of industry and community notables is scheduled for 2:10 p.m. Monday. “We invite all marketgoers to join us for champagne and the cutting of the cake,” says Lisa Shankle, general manager of Showplace Properties. “To further sweeten the celebration, which will begin with breakfast in the atrium and live entertainment at 8:30 a.m. that morning, there will be cupcakes on every floor and we are giving away door-prizes – the new iPod Nano – at exactly 10 minutes after every hour beginning at 10:10 a.m. Then, at 2:10

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WHAT: Showplace 10th Anniversary Celebration and Gala Cake-Cutting Ceremony WHO: The Hon. Rebecca R. Smothers, Mayor of High Point, joins Showplace Properties executives, High Point Market representatives, industry notables and community dignitaries and hundreds of Market-goers for cake and champagne. WHEN: Monday, October 18th, at 2:10 p.m. WHERE: Showplace Atrium, in the heart of downtown High Point, North Carolina. WHY: Hailed as an architectural landmark from the day that it opened10 years ago, Showplace celebrates with an enormous cake, an actual representation of the futuristic, multi-tenant showroom building. p.m. when we cut the cake, we’ll give away the grand prize to one lucky buyer: a 32-gig iPad.” Marketgoers are invited to mark the special occasion by hav-

ing a 10th anniversary portrait taken between 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. by Freeze Photography. Pictures, shot against a green screen, and inserted in a souvenir

folio, will make it appear as though each person is standing directly in front of the building with the iconic wave. The day-long celebration will continue throughout Monday afternoon with musical entertainment in the atrium, and plenty of beer, wine and hors d’oeuvres until klieg lights illuminate the night sky and Sleeping Booty takes over the Stars Under the Stars stage. “In the design-driven home furnishings industry, Showplace’s contemporary look has set the building apart from any other building on the East Coast from the day that it opened 10 years ago,” Shankle says. “This October, we celebrate another milestone in our history, but at the same time we are looking ahead. We’re

particularly focused on incorporating a variety of leading-edge technologies, such as the new Showplace Shopper app, which improve buyers’ shopping experiences and exhibitors’ selling experiences. Our goal is to ensure that Showplace is as futuristic on the inside as it is on the outside, and that the building continues to set the standard in High Point for years to come.” Showplace, Showplace West and Hamilton Properties, collectively represent nearly one million square feet of the High Point Market: The World’s Home for Home Furnishings. The multitenant buildings are operated by Charlottebased Lincoln Harris, one of North Carolina’s most accomplished full-service real estate companies.

Sen. Hagan visits Market

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Sen. Kay Hagan visits showrooms of the High Point Market Friday.

igh point – United States Senator Kay R. Hagan (D-NC) toured the showroom of North Carolinabased furnishings manufacturer Vanguard Friday at the High Point Market. Hagan was joined by Brian Casey, president and CEO of the High Point Market Authority, and representatives of the American Home Furnishings Alliance. “The High Point Market is at the center of North Carolinaís incredibly important home furnishings industry,” Hagan said. “It is key to the state and local economy, supporting jobs for North Carolinians – my number one priority. I am committed to ensuring that the Market remains the world’s

premier furniture marketplace, and I will continue to advocate for its success in the U.S. Senate.” Last year, the United States Senate unanimously passed a Hagan-sponsored resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the High Point Furniture Market. Annually, the Market has an economic impact of $1 billion and supports 13,000 jobs, including construction, design planning and logistics. It has become a 12 million-square-foot international attraction that welcomes more than 170,000 people from 106 countries each year, all of whom contribute to the local economy through local hotels, car rentals, restaurants and retail stores.

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Businesses welcome extra Market traffic BY PAM HAYNES ENTERPRISE STAFF WRITER

IGH POINT – The extra traffic generated by the High Point Market that opened today was already evident in some stores and restaurants, though local businesses reported different results. “Three weeks before the market starts, we get all of the set-up and construction crews in,” said Jeff Baker, owner of Jimmy’s Pizza House, one of the few restaurants in the showroom district that operates year-round. “That’s the way it always is. Since Wednesday, we’ve seen more (people in) suits than the previous markets.” The furniture market is known as the world’s largest furniture trade show and North Carolina’s single largest economic event. Marketgoers are a welcomed business opportunity for business owners like Baker, who says it’s hard to predict what his busiest days of the furniture market will be. But it always boosts his bottom dollar, he said. “It’s still hard to tell when people will be here,” Baker said. “But the absolute busiest time is always three weeks before (market) with the set-up crews coming in.” In terms of construction crews and temporary jobs, the furniture market creates about 13,000 jobs a year, according to the High Point Market Authority. Its impact also expands to surrounding areas like Greensboro, where George’s Pizza and Grill on Old Oak Ridge Road sees a slight boost from marketgoers staying at hotels around the Piedmont Triad International Airport. “We see an increase,” said manager Ghassan Mus-

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Local contractors get work and some hire extra employees because of jobs created by the High Point Market. Here a painting crew with WIlliard-Stewart work in the American Leather space, 5th floor of Showplace. Painters (from left) are Christopher Harris, Chad Pierce and Derek Leonard. tafa about orders during the market. “Not a big increase because we aren’t in the High Point city area, but we’ll do about 15 or 20 percent extra. It picks up a little bit for us.” Mustafa said the restaurant’s busiest market days were at the beginning of market on Friday and Saturday night. Others have seen business from the market wane in recent years, however. Tommie Hughes, owner of Ellington’s

Florist in High Point, said walk-in orders had slowed down over the years. “We’ve had a few people come in that come in every year, but we have a lot of customers that don’t show here anymore,” she said. “We have less designers walking in to get those flowers for showrooms.” Hughes estimates her busiest days were Thursday and Friday as she received a few orders for showrooms were

still being set up. Owners of Triad Lighting, which supplies track head lighting and bulbs to showroom designers, said they had received larger orders in the weeks leading up to the fall furniture market than in the past several years. The High Point Market ends Thursday. phaynes@hpe.com | 888-3617

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SOCIAL EVENTS

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EVERY DAY 4:30-6:30 p.m. – Market Square, Suites at Market Square, SALON: Wind down your day at one of our many afternoon receptions every day of market. TODAY, OCTOBER 16 8-10 a.m. – Complimentary Buyers Breakfast. Atrium on Main, Ellington’s Bistro 8-10 a.m. – Complimentary Buyers Breakfast, Commerce & Design, C&D Bistro, 5th floor 8-10 a.m. – Currey & Co. Celebration, IHFC, M-110 Street level: Celebrate the first day of Market with us! French inspired food and cocktails will be served with live jazz piano in the afternoon. 8 a.m.-7 p.m. – Student Design Competition & Buyers Lounge, Suites At Market Square, Groovystuff G-1028: Student design competition entries and voting, massage therapist, Eric Moss performing ‘live art’ in the showroom, coffee bar, and happy hour daily. Sign up on Facebook to vote and be eligible to win a Warner Music Group prize package. 8:30-10 a.m. – Champagne Breakfast, 200 N. Hamilton, Courtyard 8:30-10 a.m. – Buyers Breakfast, Showplace, Atrium 11 a.m.-2 p.m. – Complimentary Buyers Lunch, Atrium on Main, Ellington’s Bistro 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. – Refreshments & Lunch Buffet, 200 N. Hamilton, The Platt Collection, 218 South Court

11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. – Complimentary Buyers Lunch, NY Pizza, Hamilton Square, Courtyard Noon-2 p.m. – Complimentary Buyers Lunch, 220 ELM, Leif Petersen - 328; Jesper Office - 324; Linon - 202; Outer Limits - 311 1-6 p.m. – Adagio refreshments,Showplace, Suite 3329, Daily refreshments 3-5 p.m. – Furniture Classics Cocktails & hors d’oeuvres, Showplace, Suite 4201 4-6 p.m. – Wine and hors d’oeuvres, 200 N. Hamilton, Chelsea House, 104 South Court 4-7 p.m. – Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, 200 Steele, Dorya Interiors, Suite 144 4-6 p.m. – Complimentary Wine & Cheese, Atrium on Main, Ellington’s Bistro 4-6 p.m. – C&D Afternoon Social, Commerce & Design, All Floors 4-7 p.m. – Football Tailgate Party, Hamilton Square, Cresent Fine Furniture - 204: Homemade chili, wings, beer, and all your tailgate favorites! Come watch college football with us! 4-6 p.m. – Accessory Floor Parties, IHFC, Accessory Floors 2, 3, 4 4-6 p.m. – Stirring Excitement : InterHall Martini Parties, IHFC, InterHall 1st Floor 4-6 p.m. – Complimentary Wine & hors d’oeuvres, Suites At Market Square, Peel & Co., G-4011 4:30-6 p.m. – Champagne, French wines and hors d’oeuvres, 200 N. Hamilton, The Elysee Collection, 108 South Court

4:30-6 p.m. – 200 N. Hamilton, Emerson Et Cie, 110 South Court 4:30-7 p.m. – Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, 330 N. Hamilton, Payne Street/Breece Collection Showroom, Suite 200 4:30-6:30 p.m. – Market Square & Suites and SALON Receptions, Market Square, Various locations throughout the Market Square Complex 5-7 p.m. – Complimentary Cocktails, 220 ELM, Outer Limits, Space 311 5-7 p.m. – Complimentary Dinner, 220 ELM, Leif Petersen, Space 328 5-7 p.m. – Network Mixer: It Takes a Community, IHFC, The Phillips Collection IHFC - C 202, sponsored by ASFD, ART, SFC, YHFP, WithIt: Come join the Phillips Collection and five industry associations – WITHIT, a women’s leadership development network; the Sustainable Furnishings Council (SFC), Young Home Furnishings Professionals (YHFP), the Accessories Resource Team (A.R.T.); and the American Society of Furniture Designers (ASFD) – for conversation, wine, and hors d’oeuvres. In this Age of Access, everything is interconnected and nothing beats networking face to face. Industry excellence and influence multiplied. Enjoy. 5-6:30 p.m. – Afternoon Socials, Showplace, 1st floor E & W, 2nd floor W 5-7 p.m. – Silkroute Happy Hour, Showplace, Suite 2340 6-7 p.m. –Next Generation–Now: Coaster Co. of America, 111 East Commerce Ave. Bringing the young leaders of the

home furnishings industry together. Hosted by Coaster Fine Furniture. Space is limited - Rsvp to swilliams@whfa.org 6-8 p.m. – Sunset on 3: Late Afternoon Social, Showplace, 3rd Floor Balcony 6-9 p.m. – Simon Li Jazz Night, Showplace West, Courtyard 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Market Block Party, Market Wide, Corner of West Commerce & Elm: It’s Back! We are closing down the street again so get ready to party! Food, drinks and live entertainment presented by 220 Elm, C&D, Market Square & Suites and High Point Market Authority. Sponsored by Furniture Today and Home Accents Today. 7:30-9:30 p.m. – Stars Under The Stars featuring ROCK THE HOUSE RAVE, Market Wide, Center Stage between Transportation Terminal & Showplace SUNDAY, OCT. 17 8 a.m.-6 p.m. – IFDA Hospitality Suite, 200 Steele, First floor: Open throughout Market to all IFDA members and those interested in joining IFDA. Use the hospitality suite to relax and recharge, take meetings, as a quiet space to work, or to meet other IFDA colleagues. Located on the first floor of 200 Steele. IFDA is open to all professionals in the home furnishings and home decor industries. Membership information can be obtained at the hospitality suite. 8-10 a.m. – Complimentary Buyers Breakfast, Atrium on Main,

Ellington’s Bistro 8-10 a.m. – Complimentary Buyers Breakfast, Commerce & Design, C&D Bistro, 5th floor 8 a.m.-8 p.m. – Southern Bash, IHFC, M-110 Currey & Co.: Moonshine, live bluegrass music and all things Southern are your ticket to a lively Sunday at Market. 8 a.m.-7 p.m. – Student Design Competition & Buyer’s Lounge,Suites At Market Square, Groovystuff G-1028: Student design competition entries and voting, massage therapist, Eric Moss performing ‘live art’ in the showroom, coffee bar, and happy hour daily. Sign up on Facebook to vote and be eligible to win a Warner Music Group prize package. 8:30-10 a.m. – Champagne Breakfast, 200 N. Hamilton, Courtyard 8:30-10 a.m. – Champagne Breakfast, 330 N. Hamilton, Courtyard 8:30-10 a.m. – Buyer’s Breakfast, Showplace, Atrium 11 a.m.-2 p.m. – Complimentary Buyers Lunch, Atrium on Main, Ellington’s Bistro 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. – Refreshments & Lunch Buffet, 200 N. Hamilton, The Platt Collection, 218 South Court 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. – Complimentary Buyers Lunch: NC BBQ, Hamilton Square, Courtyard Noon-2 p.m. – Complimentary Buyers Lunch, 220 ELM, Leif Petersen - 328; Jesper Office - 324; Linon - 202; Outer Limits - 311 1 p.m.-6 p.m. – Adagio refreshments,Showplace,

Suite 3329, Daily refreshments 3-5 p.m. – Furniture Classics Cocktails & hors d’oeuvres, Showplace, Suite 4201 4-7 p.m. – Pearson Furniture Grand Opening Party, 200 N. Hamilton, Pearson Furniture, North Court, Ste. 107: New Showroom Grand Opening cocktail party, wine, hors d’oeuvres 4-7 p.m. – Sunday Uptown, 200 N. Hamilton, All Showrooms 4-6 p.m. – Wine and hors d’oeuvres, 200 N. Hamilton, Chelsea House, 104 South Court 4-7 p.m. – Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, 200 Steele, Dorya Interiors, Suite 144 4-7 p.m. – Sunday Uptown, 330 N. Hamilton, All Showrooms 4-6 p.m. – Complimentary Wine & Cheese, Atrium on Main, Ellington’s Bistro 4-5 p.m. – C&D Afternoon Social, Commerce & Design, All Floors 4-7 p.m. – Sunday Uptown, Hamilton/Wrenn, Hamilton/Wrenn Design District 4-6 p.m. – Accessory Floor Parties, IHFC, Accessory Floors 2, 3, 4 4-6 p.m. – Pavilions Beach Parties, IHFC, Pavilions on Main 3 4-6 p.m. – Complimentary Wine & hors d’oeuvres, Suites At Market Square, Peel & Company, G-4011 4:30-6 p.m. – Champagne, French wines and hors d’oeuvres, 200 N. Hamilton, The Elysee Collection, 108 South Court 4:30-6 p.m. – Wine and hors d’oeuvres, 200 N. Hamilton, Emerson Et Cie, 110 South Court

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TODAY, OCT. 16 8:30-9:30 a.m. – The Dos and Don’ts of Advertising Plaza Suites, NHFA Retailer Resource Center, 1st Floor, Presented by Philip Gutsell – GutSELL & Associates. Learn how to develop a checklist of what works and what doesn’t when it comes to advertising. Follow the steps outlined in this program and return to your store with the necessary information to get immediate positive results in a store’s riskiest investment. 10-10:30 a.m. – First Time Visitor Orientation Seminar High Point Theatre, Next to the Transportation Terminal on Commerce Street Informative session on how to navigate the High Point Market and make the best use of your time. Tips and suggestions, Q & A and individual help if needed. Also view the video on our website: http://www.highpointmarket.org/pyt_firsttime.aspx 10-11 a.am.– Retail Management Remodel: Increasing Initiative, Accountability & Performance Plaza Suites, NHFA Retailer Resource Center, 1st Floor Presented by Jeff Hiller - PROactive Marketing. Most managers feel they should be getting more from their staff, and they are right. This seminar uses the principles of open book management to provide step-by-step instruction

for experienced managers on goal setting, reporting, monitoring, coaching, daily responsibilities, and maximizing the effectiveness of weekly and monthly meetings. What are you doing now that creates frustration for you and your team? What should you be doing to foster a proprietary sense for the business, set mutual expectations, encourage entrepreneurial activity, build staff morale, and ultimately drive superior performance? Recommendations are specific, well-supported, and proven in the market. 10-11 a.m.– Piedmont Triad Partnership Initiative Announcement Showplace West, 100 High Restaurant (Plaza Level), Speakers: Jim Melvin, Joseph M. Bryan Foundation President, Becky Smothers, High Point Mayor, Brian Casey, High Point Market Authority President and CEO, David Powell, Piedmont Triad Partnership CEO, Ken Smith, Smith Leonard Managing Partner, Bob Timberlake, Internationally Known Artist and Furniture Designer. North Carolina state and local dignitaries will be present. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – You’ve Got to Know Her to Sell Her Plaza Suites, NHFA Retailer Resource Center, 1st Floor, Presented by Bob George & Lee Brown -Impact Consulting Services. Take a look forward to the consumer of 2011, plus a comparison profile of the pre-

recession consumer and the current consumer including their views on certain economic conditions. Learn the effect age, income, and lifestyle has on the consumer’s decision to purchase as well as discover the 11 elements that shape the consumers response to their retail environment and experience that can encourage them to purchase. Noon-1:30 p.m. – Dollar Sense and Savvy Style: A Better Homes and Gardens Panel Presentation IHFC, Green Wing, 11th Floor ballroom B, Presented by Lacey Howard, Group Editor, Joseph Boehm, Senior Interior Designer, and Kelly Ryan Kegans, Assistant Deputy Editor. Lacey Howard is a group editor in Better Homes and Gardens’ Special Interest Media Home Design department. Lacey oversees the editing and style direction of several key titles, including Renovation Style, Décor, Cottage Style, Secrets of Getting Organized, and Remodel magazines. Joseph Boehm is the Senior Projects Interior Designer for Better Homes and Gardens magazine, designing interiors for special home-building projects and show houses. Besides his editorial duties, Joe also serves as the magazine’s liaison to the design/home furnishings industry, and has been instrumental in curating the Better Homes and Gardens furniture collection. Kelly Ryan Kegans is an assistant deputy

editor for Better Homes and Gardens magazine. Kelly works with a team of editors to scout locations and produce decorating and remodeling stories featured in the magazine, which reaches 39 million readers. Sponsored by IHFC and AIDP. Complimentary Box Lunch Provided. No reservation needed. 1-2 p.m. – TV & Direct Mail Advertising That’s Working Now Plaza Suites, NHFA Retailer Resource Center, 1st Floor, Sponsored and Moderated by Horich, Parks, Lebow Advertising. This seminar will share specific ideas to help retailers generate more traffic and sales. See creative ways to drive product category growth, with particular emphasis on selling more mattresses. Go on the offensive with hardhitting television and direct mail promotions that have been proven effective in difficult market conditions. 2-3:30 p.m. – 10 Things to Ensure Customers Find Your Website Plaza Suites, NHFA Retailer Resource Center, 1st Floor, Presented by Sharon Gillis – JG Sullivan Interactive. Learn how furniture dealers can optimize their websites so that they are listed in the major search engines’ results pages. You’ll also discover resources that you can use to market your website online (SEO, SEM, PPC) so that customers can find you

in their local markets when doing their pre-buy research online. 3-5 p.m. – Alexa Hampton Book Signing 330 N. Hamilton, Hickory Chair, 1st floor, Book signing with Alexa Hampton -The Language of Interior Design at Hickory Chair’s new showroom 4-5 p.m. – CustomerCentric Store Planning & Design to Sell More More Often! Plaza Suites, NHFA Retailer Resource Center, 1st Floor, Presented by Martin Roberts- M Roberts Design. Martin will share his insights into the next generation of home furnishings stores and on his recent successes. Martin is a frequent contributor to Home Furnishings Retailer, Furniture Today, Home Furnishings Business, Furniture World and a keynote speaker at the recent Retail Marketing Institute Conference. You can look forward to practical ideas you can use now to turn browsers into buyers, improve your margins and help drive more profitable transactions in your store. SUNDAY, Oct. 17 7:30-9 a.m. – WithIt Educational Breakfast – Barry Dixon – Organically Inspired: Referencing the natural world beyond the window in the modern interior. IHFC, Green Wing, 11th Floor ballroom, Summary: We are all products of the natu-

ral world and as such, respond instinctively to organically inspired elements in our interiors, whether literally natural (materials – wood, fiber, stone, etc.) or abstractly so (textures, colors, patterns, etc.), we’ll explore various methods and considerations while showing concrete examples and final results. Sponsored by IHFC and WithIt. Breakfast and Seminar are free of charge. Reservations are required by e-mailing hallred@ihfc.com or www.withit.org. 8:30-9:30 a.m. – The Outlook for the Furniture Industry Plaza Suites, NHFA Retailer Resource Center, 1st Floor,Presented by W.W. “Jerry” Epperson, Jr. - Mann, Armistead & Epperson, Ltd. Furniture industry guru Jerry Epperson will once again enlighten us with his furniture research expertise in the current state of future of the furniture industry and how it affects you today and tomorrow. 9:30-10:30 a.m. – Create a Portfolio in the Clouds with Picaboo! Radio Building, Interior Design Society Seminar Room, 8th Floor, Sepaker: Debbie Green, Minutes Matter. When was the last time you updated your portfolio? Learn how you can create an online portfolio that you can use on your website, e-mail to a client and even print a hardbound copy. It’s the newest way to create a portfolio!

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Attorney General Eric Holder says the federal government will enforce its marijuana laws in California even if voters next month make the state the first in the na(c) 2009 Tribune Media Services, Inc. tion to legalize the drug. animal 33 The Justice Department 10 Cathedral Rudelybrief strongly opposes Califortable 35 Heals nia’s Proposition 19 and 11 Bring 38 Happentogether ing; event remains firmly commit12 Not up yet 39 Freezing ted to enforcing the feder13 Depend 40 College al Controlled Substances 19 Like a credit Act in all states, Holder sour 46 Ancient substance wrote in a letter to former 47 Scuffle 22 Golfing 48 Selected chiefs of the U.S. Drug peg 49 Bold Enforcement Adminis24 Feline 50 Thailand, sound once 25 Ill-gotten 51 Take gain apart 26 One op52 Dundee posed fellow 27 Fraternity 53 Read TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES letter quickly 28 Put in 54 Oven crates “I understand the idea glove 29 Carried 55 Pain of the ‘echelon play,’” a 30 Parody 56 Doe or pupil told me. “If I have 31 Folder stag several chances for my for loose 58 __-a-tatpapers contract, I want to try tat 32 Saudis 59 __ them all. But how do I and JorWhitney know which one to try danians 61 Brooch first?” “Try the chance that won’t irretrievably lose the contract if it doesn’t work,” I replied. In today’s deal, North’s leap to four diamonds showed spade support and diamond shortness. When West led a diamond against four spades, East took the ace and shifted to a trump. South drew trumps and led a club from dummy: eight, queen, king.

tration. The Associated Press obtained a copy of the letter, dated WednesHolder day. “ W e will vigorously enforce the CSA against those individuals and organizations that possess, manufacture or distribute marijuana for recreational use, even if such activities are permitted under state law,” Holder wrote.

The attorney general also said that legalizing recreational marijuana in California would be a “significant impediment” to the government’s joint efforts with state and local law enforcement to target drug traffickers, who often distribute marijuana alongside cocaine and other drugs. He said that the ballot measure’s passage would “significantly undermine” efforts to keep California communities safe.

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – A neurologist who examined a man accused of murdering a nun on the Navajo reservation in New Mexico says her initial review determined the man suffers from mild to moderate mental retardation. But Dr. Lan Qui Chin stressed her conclusion about Reehahlio Carroll was only a preliminary analysis, and she has recommended to federal prison officials Carroll have a psychiatric examination. Chin offered her remarks as testimony in a Friday hearing to determine if Carroll will stand trial in the death last November of 64-year-old Sister Marguerite Bartz.

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LeBron sits out practice MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James was one of the last to leave the Miami Heat practice floor Friday, after a long free-throwshooting contest with rookie De’Sean Butler. That was the extent of his workout. The NBA’s two-time reigning MVP sat out practice as a precautionary measure, three days after leaving a preseason game with cramps and pain in his right hamstring. The team expects that James will be ready to resume to practice on Saturday. “We don’t play until Monday and we’ve got a long, long ways until the 26th,” James said, referring to Miami’s next preseason game against

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Unlike his days at the University of Florida, Tim Tebow is not the center of attention in Denver.

Tebowmania takes hiatus ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Tebowmania has taken a timeout. For once in his life, Tim Tebow doesn’t have a legion of football freaks, fans and haters alike, critiquing his every move. What really can one say about a man spending his Sundays on the sidelines, biding his time while learning the NFL ropes? That he looks good in his spiffy uniform maybe? That he looks buffed and ready to go whenever his number is called? Sure, the branding of Tim Tebow continues unabated. His No. 15 jersey is still flying off racks, he’s still getting lots of face time pitching products for Jock-

ey, EA Sports and Nike. His Facebook and Twitter pages were immediate hits just like the hazing haircut shots of him looking like a monk that went viral in August. Now that the season’s in full throttle, though, the Tebowmaniacs who lined the practice fields during training camp to cheer him on even while he stretched his hamstrings or ran wind sprints are having to wait patiently just like the Denver Broncos’ rookie quarterback for his time to come. Broncos coach Josh McDaniels was downright giddy when he drafted the former Florida star in the first round six months ago but by

the summer, he was preaching patience with Tebow, who was pokily morphing from combination college quarterback into a prototypical pro passer. While Tebow, whom many consider the best college player ever, was creating the kind of buzz with Broncos fans that John Elway did back in 1983, McDaniels said that once the season started, the fans’ focus would turn to more pressing matters, and it has. The debate in Denver is over how McDaniels gave up on Peyton Hillis, who’s a huge hit in Cleveland, and how Alphonso Smith could be a bust as a Bronco and a star in Detroit.

Charlotte on Monday and then the Heat regularseason opener in Boston on Oct. 26. “Don’t want to rush it until I feel 100 percent.” James cramped up in the third quarter of Miami’s exhibition win over CSKA Moscow on Tuesday night, missing roughly the final third of that game and then the entire Heat preseason matchup in New Orleans the following night. Miami did not practice Thursday. Other Miami players sidelined Friday included guards Dwyane Wade and Mario Chalmers. Wade was in Chicago testifying in a trial that’ll decide custody of his two sons, and the Heat

hope to have him back at practice next week as he recovers from a strained hamstring. Chalmers has had recurring stiffness as he continues recovering from a high ankle sprain. Jamaal Magloire, Eddie House, Carlos Arroyo and Shavlik Randolph have also been dealing with some nagging injury issues in recent days. “We still need to play five-on-five for continunity,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. “At the same time, this is a great time for us to regain our health. We need to get guys back feeling good. We have a lot of days to practice but also to get some rest. “

La Russa, Cards continue negotiations ST. LOUIS (AP) — A person with knowledge of the discussions said contract talks are going well between the St. Louis Cardinals and veteran manager Tony La Russa. The person, who spoke Friday on condition of anonymity because the talks are confidential, said La Russa is in daily discussions with the team about a new contract and a deal could be done soon. The Cardinals finished a disappointing 86-76 last season following a late collapse. It was La Russa’s 15th season with the team and he had a oneyear deal. The 66-year-old La Russa hasn’t spoken publicly since the day after the season ended and general manager John Mozeliak hasn’t

commented at all. The person told the AP sticking points in the talks could include security for La Russa’s coaching staff. La Russa has led St. Louis to the postseason eight times, but the Cardinals missed the playoffs for the third time in four years. At the end of each of the last two seasons, La Russa left wondering if he had overstayed his welcome and whether players were still responding to his style of managing. Several prominent players, including Albert Pujols, though, said after this season that they wanted La Russa to return. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported Friday that pitching coach Dave Duncan wanted to re-

turn. Duncan has been with La Russa for 28 seasons. “There’s 25 guys in here that want him back and that’s not sugar coating anything,” shortstop Brendan Ryan said after the season finale. “He’s our leader, he’s the captain of the ship.” For the first time since 1996, La Russa’s first year with the team, the manager drove home to northern California in an SUV jammed with items that had accumulated in his office. He quickly pointed out then that this wasn’t the first step of an exit strategy. Before departing, La Russa also talked optimistically about the future of the franchise, saying there was a lot of promise and that the cup was “mostly full.”

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World Cup set for Europe in 2018 GENEVA (AP) — The World Cup bidding contests became a lot clearer Friday after the United States withdrew from the 2018 race to focus on earning hosting rights for 2022.

The move guaranteed that Europe would host the 2018 finals, with England, Russia and the joint bids of Netherlands-Belgium and Spain-Portugal still in the running.

The U.S. will compete with four Asian confederation candidates — Australia, Japan, Qatar and South Korea — to stage soccer’s showpiece tournament four years later.

FIFA’s 24-man executive committee will choose both hosts in Zurich on Dec. 2. FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke described the U.S. decision as “a

welcome gesture which is much appreciated.” U.S. bid leader Sunil Gulati said his team was “confident this is in the best interests” of the American campaign.

Within minutes of the joint FIFA-U.S. announcement, England said it was pulling out of the 2022 contest. The move was a formality.

Red Sox owners buy Liverpool soccer team straining order blocking the sale they had obtained in a Texas court. Later, they also dropped their claim for $1.6 billion in damages. “As every Liverpool fan knows, the most nerve-racking way to win a match is by a penalty shootout,” said club chairman Martin Broughton, referring to Liverpool’s fifth European Cup triumph against AC Milan in 2005. The deal came on the day set as the deadline for repayment of the club’s debts to the Royal Bank of Scotland and Wells Fargo, which had risen to around 285 million pounds including penalty fees. Henry insisted that NESV’s deal wasn’t a leveraged buyout. The 200 million-pound acquisition debt has been eliminated and the cost of servicing the club’s debt has slumped from between 25 and 30 million pounds a year to between 2 and 3 million pounds.

“The most important thing is that NESV have cleared us of all the debts which, frankly, shouldn’t have been on the club in the first place,” managing director Christian Purslow said. “All that huge amount of money that our fans spend supporting our team, coming to games and all the other activities is now available for what it should be available for, to invest.” Amid the takeover turmoil, Liverpool is mired in the relegation zone after its worst start to a league season since 1953. Henry said it was too early to decide on specific plans, but noted the Red Sox are the second-highest spending club in baseball. Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson expects to have cash to spend in the January transfer window to strengthen the struggling team. “In future we can invest in players in a different way to what has happened in the last transfer window,” Hodgson said.

Patrick commits to four Nationwide races in 2011 CONCORD (AP) — JR Motorsports locked in Danica Patrick for the first four Nationwide Series races of 2011, and the rest of her schedule will depend on her IndyCar commitments. Team co-owner Kelley Earnhardt said Friday that Patrick will run at Daytona, Phoenix, Las Vegas and Bristol next season. It will be her first trip to Bristol’s .533-mile bullring. “That will be kind of

neat for her to get to experience what NASCAR is all about and that’s basically going around Bristol,” said crew chief Tony Eury Jr. Patrick will take a break from NASCAR after Bristol to concentrate on the IndyCar schedule through the Indianapolis 500 in May. She’ll then resume Nationwide racing that will be coordinated with her IndyCar commitments. Earnhardt said Patrick

can run up to 14 races in the No. 7 Chevrolet, but the car will run the full season. Dale Earnhardt Jr. is expected to run four races in the car. “I know we’re all anxious to get the whole schedule put in place, but I’m extremely excited to be able to confirm our participation in the first four races,” Patrick said. “We’ll have four extremely challenging and unique races to start our 2011 season, and I’m anx-

ious to return to a lot of those tracks with at least a little bit of familiarity.” Patrick said she knows at some point next season she’ll have to make a decision about her commitment to NASCAR. The race Friday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway was the ninth of 13 scheduled Nationwide races this season. She ended the IndyCar season two weeks ago, finishing 10th in the final standings.

“We haven’t made all of those decisions, 2012 is a little up in the air and it depends on the opportunities, where I could run, what Kelley is doing, what’s happening at JR Motorsports, what’s happening on the sponsorship side,” Patrick said. “If something doesn’t come together, I’d run IndyCar. There’s a lot of things up in the air right now. We’ll see where my heart goes and where the opportunities are.”

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Saturday, October 16, 2010 HAPPY BIRTHDAY: The more creative, imaginative and innovative you are, the further ahead you will get. There are plenty of changes heading your way. Alterations to your home, living arrangements or your geographical location are apparent. Stay away from individuals who want to control your life and your future. Now is not the time to give in just to keep the peace. Your numbers are 4, 11, 19, 22, 27, 36, 40 ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t take anything or anyone for granted. An emotional challenge will develop between you and someone you are close to. A problem with someone you work with may lead to a change in your position. ★★★★ TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You will be emotionally confused by the reactions you get from other people. Offering your services is fine but make sure you are clear about the cost involved. Take whatever steps are necessary to prepare for your next move. ★★★★★ GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Reassess your job, your home and your family life. Be honest about what’s working and what’s not. Come up with a plan that will ease your stress and get you moving in a direction that makes you want to participate. ★★★★★ CANCER (June 21-July 22): Romantic relationships can prosper if you make the right choice and

talk about future trends. Children will give you an interesting perspective. Enjoy the people who deserve your time and attention. ★★★ LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You will discover information about a friend or neighbor. Use the knowledge you receive wisely. A partnership will change if you are honest about how you feel. A long distance connection can be made. ★★★ VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Spending time with friends or family or getting involved in a challenging activity or event will help you feel revitalized and will lead to an interesting proposition. Romance is highlighted. ★★★ LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): With a little discipline you should be able to finish a project you started some time ago. Your creativity is up and so is your patience. The work you put in today will bring positive results. ★★★★★ SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You’ll be torn between what someone wants you to do or expects of you and what you want to explore. A challenge will stimulate your senses, allowing you to be and do your very best. Have fun. ★★ SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Don’t take on too much or make promises you cannot keep. Focus on the moment and what you can do easily. You may be interested in someone from your past but it isn’t

likely to turn out in your favor if you try to get in touch. ★★★★ CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Just when you think you are getting ahead or have all your ducks in a row, someone is likely to dismantle your plans. Proceed with caution and refrain from criticizing or putting blame on someone else. The way you handle adversity now will determine your future situations. ★★★ AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): It’s time to sort through your personal possessions. There is money to be made if you have a garage sale or you simply sell what you no longer need. Your ability to collect can turn into a mini business on the side. ★★★ PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your emphasis should be on home, family or the one you love most. Make plans or a promise that will seal a deal personally. You will be able to start moving in a direction that can assist you in getting ahead emotionally, financially or even physically. ★★★ ONE STAR: It’s best to avoid conflicts; work behind the scenes or read a good book. Two stars: You can accomplish but don’t rely on others for help. Three stars: If you focus, you will reach your goals. Four stars: You can pretty much do as you please, a good time to start new projects. Five stars: Nothing can stop you now. Go for the gold.

Boys with their funny looks are a persistent fact of life

ear Abby: I’m a 12-year-old girl with a big problem. My class recently learned about reproduction. All of the girls accepted it in a mature manner, but it’s another story with the boys. Now all the boys look at me funny when I walk through the hall. It makes me feel awkward. Should I ignore them or should I say something? – Embarrassed in Michigan Dear Embarrassed: Right now, I suspect most of your classmates are feeling awkward. A frank discussion about reproduction has been

known to make students older than you uncomfortable. It is, however, a part of ADVICE life – and contrary to Dear what some Abby may think, ■■■ ignorance isn’t bliss. Acting the way the boys are is normal for their age. But if it continues, rather than saying anything to them – which might encourage more of the same – talk to a teacher about it. Dear Abby: Shortly

before I started college, a relative introduced me to “Paul,” who would be attending the same school, and told us we were distant cousins. Paul and I became friends. We socialized together often and all our friends knew us as cousins. It wasn’t until after graduation that our parents told us that while we have a relative in common, it is by marriage, and we are not related to each other. Paul and I have a lot in common, and he has expressed an interest in pursuing a relationship with me. Paul is a great guy, but I’m reluctant to date him

because all our friends think we’re related. It almost feels like we are doing something wrong. Can you please share your opinion on this situation? – It’s All Relative Dear All Relative: There is nothing to stop you and Paul from becoming romantically involved if you’re both leaning in that direction. The way to deal with it would be to tell your friends, before you start being seen together, how “amusing” it is that you were led to believe the two of you were related, when it turns out that you AREN’T. It was all a

big mistake. (Ha-ha.) That should quell most of the gossip you’re concerned about. And if you’re asked directly, repeat what you told me. Dear Abby: I have been involved with a man, “Seth,” for more than two years. We share mutual interests and he makes me laugh. For the most part we’re happy, but I have one concern. I have yet to receive flowers from Seth, although he has mentioned many times that he had sent them to his ex while they were together. Is it wrong for me to expect flowers, or should I just forget the idea and

leave it alone? – Waiting For Roses in Houston Dear Waiting: Not knowing Seth, I can’t say whether his unwillingness to send you flowers is because after what happened with his ex he considers them a bad investment or whether he’s just cheap. But because the absence of flowers is bothering you, ask HIM about the omission. DEAR ABBY is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips Write Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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