Hello again DavidR,
One of your theories regarding the expiration of the new designation, after a period of time, was absolutely correct! I proved this by advancing the system clock to 12/4/2013 and the new designation immediately disappeared. Then, when I returned the clock to the correct date and time, the new designation returned. Also, your point issue updates theory may have impacted (e,g, reset) the new designation as well. So, I would say that makes you "two for two" on identifying the root cause of my concern.
Thanks a bunch!
plsrepli