Options are good and now your Tendenci site even lets you pick how to show your dates! 

In a fresh update from our Programmers, the new Tendenci date format editor in your site settings area allows you to decide how your visitors read your dates. 

So whether you prefer January 1, 2010 or 1-Jan-2010, you're covered!

Some example date formats:

Check out this Help file for information on how to update your Tendenci site's date formats!