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Oceanport Mayor: Proposed County DPW Site Could Snarl Traffic
Oceanport mayor shares concerns — tall communications tower among them — on the county taking over Fort Monmouth's former motor pool site.
The proposed new county public works facility on Fort Monmouth property brings with it potential traffic issues and a hulking communications tower, according to Oceanport Mayor Michael Mahon at the Oct. 4 borough council meeting.
Mahon told the council that he had brought those concerns about the former Fort Monmouth motor pool site to the attention of the fort's redevelopers at their Sept. 19 meeting.
For the past several months, local officials have been working with the county and Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA) to develop a plan that would allow parts of the property to be leased to the county. A plan that would have subleased the public works facility on the fort's former motor pool property was delayed at FMERA's Sept. 19 meeting because of ongoing negotiations between local and county officials.
The county is still expected to take over the site to operate a public works space, according to Mahon, who was part of an audit committee for the site. He said that the planned DPW entrance on Nicodemus Avenue would cause traffic problems and proposed redirecting traffic from Nicodemus Avenue to another location.
Another issue brought up was the communications tower, because its height is considered unappealing to residents. However, according to Mahon, the county is now planning to use the tower in the operation of emergency services, such as 9-1-1 calls.
"We're all beneficiaries of the 9-1-1 service," Mahon added. He added that the plans called for a minimum 40-foot reduction of the tower, which he said would help make it more visually appealing.
The September FMERA meeting was also its annual reorganization meeting. Mahon said that while he was not reappointed to the auditing committee, he would nevertheless remain involved with the real estate committee.
According to the minutes of FMERA's meeting, the clinic located on the Oceanport section of Fort Monmouth is now planned to be reused as a medical center and offices, and the rest of the 16-acre parcel will include residential units, to possibly include low income housing.
Mahon said more information would be available at the council's next meeting on Oct. 18.
A revised plan drafted by the county will be unveiled at the Eatontown Council meeting on Wednesday night at 7 p.m.
K Kenney
10:44 pm on Tuesday, October 9, 2012
The Pine Brook Road DPW county yard is large enough and out of the way of traffic. We don't need quad cab dump trucks tooling around heavily traveled roads spending 6 hours a day looking for coffee, then idling diesel fumes while clogging 3 parking spaces at each of the 10 coffee spots they stop at.
8:23 am on Wednesday, October 10, 2012
why don't we have the trucks painted a more appealing color so Oceanport won't be offended. If putting the trucks there get my streets plowed and salted faster do it. If the plan goes ahead and Tinton ave extends thru the fort into Oceanport you will want that road plowed ASAP


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The St. Helena School Board will ask parish voters Nov. 6 to consider a scaled-back version of prior tax proposals in support of parish schools.
The School Board is seeking a 10-year, 16.4-mill property tax for school employee pay raises and an $8 million bond issue, backed by a 40-year, 9.4-mill property tax for renovations at the elementary and high schools.
Both taxes are needed to move the district forward, Superintendent Kelli Joseph has said.
The schools are in deplorable condition, and teachers frequently leave the district for higher-paying jobs elsewhere, she said.
School officials have cut the district's annual deficit by more than $1 million and cobbled together grants and other funding sources wherever possible, but the system is in need of additional revenues, she said.
The first proposed millage would be used to increase certified employee pay by $6,000 per year and non-certified employee pay by $3,500 per year, Joseph said.
The bond issue supported by the second millage would allow for renovations to the high school gym and auditorium, elementary school classrooms, cafeteria and gym; new parking, a new driveway and an eight-classroom addition for the elementary school; and a 1,500-seat football stadium, lighting, track and field house at the high school, she said.
At a combined 25.8 mills, the pair of tax propositions amount to roughly half of what the School Board initially considered asking voters to approve this fall.
In August, board members considered six tax package proposals offering a range of options for the district.
The most expensive proposal, which board members referred to as "the whole kit and caboodle," totaled 49.2 mills for employee pay raises, renovations to existing school facilities, an ongoing operations and maintenance millage and the construction of two new schools in the north and south ends of the parish.
The board chose instead to seek voter approval for the least expensive tax package, with officials saying they wanted to focus on a proposal they believed the community could support.
The 25.8-mill combo also represents a scaled-back version of earlier tax proposals rejected by voters.
In May 2010, the School Board asked voters to approve a 20-year, 55-mill property tax to raise $2.1 million annually for teacher and employee salaries. The measure failed by 598 votes, with 1,613 against and 1,015 in favor.
In July 2008, voters rejected a 25-year, 37-mill property tax backing a $20.4 million bond issue to build a school complex for prekindergarten through 12th grade, with 1,536 against and 1,152 in favor.
And in October 2007, voters defeated a 25-year, 40-mill proposition for the same project, 2,290 against to 2,106 in favor.
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[Video & Pics] Rudy Currence Lands on Planet Plutopia!!!
Saturday, February 19th, 2011My music adventures really take me to some very interesting places! One place I'm referring to are the studios of Beehive FM with Live from Plutopia radio personalities, Taiye "Wild Afrikan" Samuel and Mable Abraham. This dynamic duo is sure to spark debate, expose you to some great music and push the envelope of what you think. If you haven't heard this "Plutopian" experience Monday -Thursday 2-6pm, you're doing your ears a great disservice! Speaking of your ears, I also got a chance to sit in on DTP recording artist, Rudy Currence for his "in studio" performance on Valentine's Day on Planet Plutopia! If you really follow me, you already know how much I truly like this artist. The best way I can describe my affinity is to say this:
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Fri, May 24, 2013 | 16:22 BST
Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara trailer introduces you to the Dwarf
Capcom has released a trailer showing Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara's Dwarf class. The character has high hit points, high constitution, and loads of strength. They can also wield an ax and shield, making them a typically resplendent tank. Check it out below. Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara is due in June on PSN, Xbox Live Wii U e-Shop, and PC for $14.99.
Fri, May 24, 2013 | 11:37 BST
Destiny may release on PC, considering cross-platform saves
Destiny developer Bungie has assured PC gamers that it is looking at the format and that it is also considering the possibility of cross-platform saves for its MMO shooter. Don't get too excited, as nothing is concrete yet.
Fri, May 24, 2013 | 12:56 BST
Battlefield 4: deluxe edition detailed, contents inside
Battlefield 4 will get a deluxe edition on PS3 and Xbox 360, UK retailer GAME has confirmed. It's getting a limited run and comes with bonus goodies inside.
Fri, May 24, 2013 | 10:25 BST
GRID 2: £125,000 Mono Edition comes with an actual car
GRID 2 developer Codemasters has unveiled a one-off 'Mono Edition' for its incoming racer. It costs £125,000, includes a copy of the game and, well, an actual honest-to-god car.
Fri, May 24, 2013 | 09:52 BST
GRID 2 footage shows Okutama 'Face-Off' event
GRID 2 developer Codemasters has release more gameplay footage for its incoming racer. This time the clip shows a high-speed 'Face-Off' event in Okutama. The game hits PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 across North America from May 28, and across Europe from May 31.
Fri, May 24, 2013 | 14:13 BST
Deciphering Dark Souls 2′s 'accessibility'
Dark Souls 2′s very existence has Stace Harman rather delighted, but he questions whether making the game more accessible might rob it of its appeal.
Fri, May 24, 2013 | 07:38 BST
Want your name and profile in Watch Dogs?
Ubisoft is offering fans a chance to have their profile featured as a pedestrian in its upcoming Watch Dogs game.
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Fri, May 24, 2013 | 14:05 BST
XSEED announce E3 games lineup
XSEED Games has announced its lineup for E3 next month. Grasshopper Manufacture's Killer is Dead and GungHo Online's Ragnarok Odyssey Ace are included in the publishers list.
Fri, May 24, 2013 | 06:00 BST
Ragnarok Odyssey Ace heading to Europe and North America
GungHo Online Entertainment announced that it will be publishing Ragnarok Oddyssey Ace in Europe for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita. The game will be out this winter in Europe and in the US, published by Xseed.
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Fri, May 24, 2013 | 05:29 BST
Disney Infinity Monsters University play set trailer
Disney has released the trailer for the Monsters University play set that will be available in the Disney Infinity starter pack along with the Pirates of the Caribbean and The Incredibles play sets.
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Fri, May 24, 2013 | 01:39 BST
Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate trailer: Ein and Jacky Bryant
A trailer for Dead or Alive Ultimate 5 has been released showing the recently announced characters Ein and Jacky Bryant.
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Thu, May 23, 2013 | 22:09 BST
Splinter Cell: Blacklist developer diary discusses two co-op modes
Splinter Cell: Blacklist has a new developer diary available discussing the co-op in the game. According to the video, there are four different mission type, and the two being discussed today are The Isaac Briggs missions and The Grim. Check out below. Splinter Cell: Blacklist is out August 20 on PC, PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii U.
Thu, May 23, 2013 | 22:00 BST
Poker Night 2 now available for iOS
Poker Night 2, along with Brock Fucking Samson, is now available for iOS. Telltale's poker simulator will run you $4.99 on the App Store, and also includes Sam and Max, Claptrap, GLaDOS, and my personal hero, Ash Williams. Head over to the App Store and pick it up. The game's also available through the Xbox Live Marketplace, Steam, and PSN.
Thu, May 23, 2013 | 22:21 BST
EA's FIFA series has become part of the "fabric of football," says producer
Nick Channon, FIFA 14 producer, has told VG247′s Sam Clay that it's rather nice for the series to have become part of the "fabric of football." He also said EA is proud of the fact it can connect the game's users to the real sport. Listen to your man speak about it himself below. FIFA 14 is out September 24 in the US and September 27 in the UK on PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 and will be released on PS4 and Xbox One as well. You can have a look at the various skus up for pre-order through our earlier post on the matter.
Thu, May 23, 2013 | 21:21 BST
Gran Turismo 6 is a blend of 'real' and 'virtual', says Yamauchi
Sony has posted an interview with Gran Turismo 6 maestro Kazunori Yamauchi and SCEE CEO Jim Ryan, discussing the racer along with the series' 15 year history and how it kept the development team in tact for the duration.
Thu, May 23, 2013 | 20:54 BST
EA to support current-gen consoles through 2017
During the Stifel 2013 Technology Conference on Tuesday, EA CFO Blake Jorgensen said the firm plans to support current generation consoles until 2017. Gamespot reports the quote from the conference, which we've reported on quite a bit. During it Jorgensen talked about the possibility of a Star Wars: Battlefront game, developments on Wii U and how more games and information on all its titles will be revealed at E3. You an listen to the presentation through EA's Investor Relations page if you like.
Fri, May 24, 2013 | 10:43 BST
Destiny live-action CG trailer discusses the law of the jungle
Destiny has a live-action, CG trailer available and you can watch it below.
Thu, May 23, 2013 | 22:22 BST
FIFA 14 out in September, Ultimate Team gold packs come with pre-orders
EA has announced a September release for FIFA 14 as well as Ultimate Team gold packs for fans who pre-order the game on PS3 and Xbox 360, and has also announced three editions of the game on pre-order.
Thu, May 23, 2013 | 16:36 BST
Final Fantasy 14 lands on PS3 in August, pre-order and collector's edition bonuses detailed
Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn will be releases on PS3 in August, and the game can be pre-ordered now to net some bonuses.
Thu, May 23, 2013 | 16:47 BST
PayDay 2 teaser for live-action web-series released
505 Games, Overkill, and the director of the PayDay movie, Demian Lichtenstein, have launched a teaser trailer for the live-action PayDay 2 web-series. The deries will help support the August launch of the game. Check it out below. Payday 2 will release for consoles and PC, via Steam, in August 2013.


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CHICAGO - Saint Xavier University men's basketball coach Tom O'Malley will host his annual boy's basketball camp, which runs over two sessions with the first taking place from June 10-13, 2013, and the second held from June 17-20, 2013. The camp is open to all boys between the ages of 9 and 15. Each session will run from 9:30 a.m. until noon daily. The camp will be held in the Shannon Center on the Chicago campus of Saint Xavier University.
Point Lookout, Mo. - Saint Xavier University junior guard Brad Karp (Valparaiso, Ind./Valparaiso) and senior point guard Roosevelt Green (Markham, Ill./Tinley Park) were both recognized on the 2012-13 NAIA Division II Men's Basketball All-America teams when the national office released the honors Wednesday. Karp was one of just 10 players nationally to earn second team honors, while Green claimed a spot on the honorable mention squad. The All-America Teams are selected by the NAIA All-America committee. In addition, Karp and senior guard Shane Zackery (Rockford, Ill./Boylan Catholic) were both honored as Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes this week. To be named a Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athlete, a player must have reached at least junior academic status and have a minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 3.50 on a 4.00 scale.
Point Lookout, Mo. – Despite 19 points from sophomore guard Jack Krieger (Plainfield, Ill./Plainfield North), the No. 6 seeded Saint Xavier University men's basketball team ended its season Friday night with an 83-73 loss to No. 10 seeded Indiana University-Southeast in the second round of the 22nd Annual NAIA Division II Men's Basketball National Championship at Keeter Gymnasium on the campus of College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, Mo. The Cougars had difficulty cooling off the Grenadiers' hot start, which resulted in an early 12-2 lead and 55 percent shooting from the field in the first half (17-for-31). SXU fell behind by as many as 21 points in the second half, but used a fierce 19-5 scoring run to cut the deficit to six points, 73-67, with 3:17 to play. Unfortunately for Saint Xavier, IUSE made enough baskets and free throws to stifle the rally attempt in the final three minutes.
Point Lookout, Mo. – With the first basket of the game in Saint Xavier's 82-60 victory over Saint Mary (Kan.) late last night in the first round of the NAIA Division II Men's Basketball National Championships in Point Lookout, Mo., junior guard Brad Karp (Valparaiso, Ind./Valparaiso) joined an exclusive group. Scoring his 2,000th career point with that bucket, Karp became only the fifth player in Illinois college basketball history to reach the milestone in three or less seasons. He also becomes just the fourth player in SXU men's basketball history (dating back to 1970) to reach the 2,000 career points mark joining Hall of Famers Mike Walaszek (2,517 points, 1978), Mark Telander (2,281 points, 2004) and Gary Hickerson (2,245 points, 1975).
Point Lookout, Mo. – Hitting 58 percent (19-for-33) of its second-half shots and scoring 46 points after the halftime break, the No. 6 seeded Saint Xavier University men's basketball team pulled away for an 82-60 win over unseeded University of Saint Mary (Kan.) in the first round of the 22nd Annual NAIA Division II Men's Basketball National Championship to wrap up the first day of action at the Keeter Gymnasium on the campus of College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, Mo. Playing in its first NAIA Division II National Championship after moving down from NAIA Division I this season, SXU wasted little time after jumping out to a 16-5 lead on a run capped by a basket by junior guard Brad Karp (Valparaiso, Ind./Valparaiso). Senior point guard Roosevelt Green (Markham, Ill./Tinley Park) led five Cougars in double figures with 18 points, while dishing out a game-high six assists.
Branson, Mo. - The Saint Xavier University men's basketball team participated in the 2013 NAIA Parade of Champions prior to the College of the Ozarks (Mo.) vs. Northwood University (Fla.) game in which all 32 teams that are participating in the 2013 NAIA Division II Men's Basketball National Championship come onto the court and spell out NAIA. SXU takes on Saint Mary University (Kan.) in the nightcap game at 9:45 p.m., this evening (March 6). The winner of the Cougars and Spires game will take on Indiana University Southeast on Friday, March 8. That game is set to tip-off at 4 p.m.


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Food insecurity is a growing concern in the United States especially in view of the recent economic climate, which has increased demand on Emergency Food Programs (EFP). The nation is facing an obesity epidemic; and, as the food market continues to grow, EFPs have seen more donations of minimal nutritional value. All of this underlies the increased urgency in improving the nutrition quality of food distributed to our most nutritionally vulnerable families. This report presents the key achievements and lessons learned from the three-year California Healthy Eating Initiative led by MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger with funding from The California Endowment.
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Students at elementary schools participating in USDA's Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program consumed 15 percent more fruits and vegetables, based on an agriculture department study released today.
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First of all let me thank you for your attetion.
I have just bought a Pandaboard and I would like to ask you for some advice.
My aim is used the pandaboard as a very simple multimedia player and then add some more performance like synchronization, action response... But first things first!
I have to deal with a Linux distro, but i have my doubts: I will program under Ubuntu on my PC, but since I want the pandaboard to by playing the file as fast as possible, I would like to have the fastest set up. Then I guess Minimal-FS is the option, but i do not know if all the libraries needed for video playing (GL, 3D and that stuff) are available for that distro.
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"This yoga instructor certification is the final step to becoming a true yogi." –Claire Diab
"Wow,what an amazing experiential program.I learned with my body as I learned with my mind. Each day flowed smoothly into the next, building on my new knowledge and abilities. I never thought I would be able to achieve the postures so effortlessly. My body and mind have truly transformed." –Angela, Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga Teacher Training Participant
"This was the best planned, focused program I have even been to. The instructors were all in concert with their intentions and their desire to impact the best of what they all have to offer. The constant energy was uplifting, fun and inspiring. The knowledge of all the staff was shared in a way that was easy to receive. Starting with meditation and ending with chanting was an amazing experience." –Sam, Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga Teacher Training Participant
"I wish to thank each and everyone who had anything to do with the work and training. It was extraordinary. I have had enough experience with yoga trainings in the several sessions I have attended to know that it takes a tremendous effort on the part of everyone involved. The organization and dedication really showed... I am still counting my blessings to have been so fortunate to be a part of such a grand and Divinely inspired program for yoga –Rita, Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga Teacher Training Participant
What are the steps required to attend the Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga teacher training program?
There are various steps to be completed before attending the certification program. A detailed list of the required items is available on the Process section.
Are there any additional requirements?
Yes. Two more:
Is this program compliant with the Yoga Alliance?
Yes, we are a registered school with the Yoga Alliance. Our program is a Yoga Alliance 200-hour compliant program.
Can I become a yoga teacher if I'm not very flexible?
We like to say that the Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga program is for every body. This yoga teacher training focuses on what your body and mind can do in each moment. All levels, styles, and body types are welcome.
After I have completed the requirements, when do I start the Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga teacher training?
The yoga teacher training begins with Part A, a six-day preparatory residential training program. Part A includes daily lunches, course materials, yoga classes, meditation, asana practice, mantra study, Vedic philosophy, Sanskrit study, chanting, anatomy classes, and various discussions guided by Chopra Center staff members. After Part A, you begin the at-home study portion of the teacher training program.
What is the home study portion of the training?
The two-month home study is to be completed between Part A and Part B of the residential trainings. During this two-month home study, teachers in training will need to participate in at least 30 hours of yoga practice, instruction, study and research with the materials provided by the Chopra Center. The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga faculty members will be available during your two-month home study period via email and live teleconferences.
What happens during Part B of the teacher training?
At the final six-day certification residential program, participants must demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of the curriculum, including teaching the Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga classes. This component of the training program includes daily group meditations with practice of the sutra technique, daily yoga classes, lectures, group study, individual presentations, testing, marketing guidance, and Chopra Center instructor policies. Participants will also develop expertise in facilitating the Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga classes. There will be written and oral testing.
When will I receive the Home Study Kit?
The Home Study Kit will be shipped to you after the enrollment process is completed.
How long will it take to become certified?
All participants will have 18 months to complete the program after receiving the Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga Home Study Kit. You will receive a certificate after you have completed all the requirements for graduation.
What does it mean to be a Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga certified instructor?
TheSeven Spiritual Laws of Yoga certification allows instructors to teach yoga classes throughout the world.
What is my relationship with the Chopra Center once I become certified ?
As a certified instructor, your relationship to the Chopra Center will be that of an independent contractor. You will be able to set up, market, and teach courses in a manner and frequency that suits your schedule (subject to a few basic guidelines).
What kind of support will the Chopra Center provide?
The Chopra Center will provide a representative to assist you during your certification process and after you become certified. The Chopra Center will also provide marketing materials and support you in promoting your classes in addition to listing you on the instructor referral pages on our website. In addition, the Chopra Center provides a monthly web conference and a monthly newsletter to help you stay connected.
Are any discounts available to me once I am a Certified Instructor?
Yes. You will receive discounts on certifications, programs, events, retail products, spa treatments, and other signature offerings.
Does the Chopra Center offer teacher incentives?
Certified instructors receive commissions for referring their students for enrollment in Chopra Center programs as well as an assigned representative to assist them with this process.
What is required for Continuing Education?
The Chopra Center requires that certified yoga teachers maintain and continue to develop their yoga practice and teaching. In order to maintain your certification, you are required to attend one of the following events every two years: Seduction of Spirit, Seduction of Silence, Journey into Healing, or Perfect Health Program. Discounts are available.
($9,650 standard price)CCU Pricing: $7,650**(Includes Seduction of Spirit,Journey into Healing, certification weeks, and home study kit)
Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga Teacher Training components may also be purchased separately
($4,500 standard price)CCU Pricing: $4,375** (Includes Part A, B and home study kit only)This offer is only available once pre-requisites are completedRegistration Closes June 28, 2013
For additional information about the Teachers Path, refer to the Frequently Asked Questions or call888.736.6895


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Our Staff
Michael J. Lensing, Co-owner
Born in Independence, Iowa and raised in Cedar Rapids, Michael Lensing received a degree in elementary education from the University of Iowa in 1974, and graduated from the Indiana College of Mortuary Science a year later. Together with Vicki Lensing, he purchased the funeral home in 1978.
Michael is a member of the National Funeral Directors Association, the Iowa Funeral Directors Association, the Cremation Association of North America, and is certified with the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice. Locally, he is a member of the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce, the University of Iowa Presidents Club, Saint Patrick Church, the Knights of Columbus, Sigma Chi Fraternity (Alpha Eta Alumni), Iowa City Hospice Friends, and the Iowa City AM Rotary Club–where he is a Paul Harris Fellow.
Michael believes in the importance of giving back to the community. He presently serves on the Board of Directors of the Visiting Nurses Association, the Summer of the Arts Board, and the University of Iowa College of Nursing Advisory Committee. In the past, he has served on the boards of the Mercy Hospital Foundation, the Iowa City Public Library Foundation, Riverside Theatre, Systems Unlimited Foundation, Iowa City Hospice, and the Iowa Funeral Directors Association. He is also the past president of the Iowa City Hospice Friends and a past grand knight of the Knights of Columbus.
Michael enjoys spending time with family, friends, and his Yorkshire Terrier, Rupert. He also enjoys his time at home, where he can nurture his garden of perennials, annuals, ornamental grasses, and Koi fish. He collects both regional and local art. Michael cherishes the time spent with his children, Amanda, Alex and Nick.
Vicki Lensing, Co-owner
Vicki Lensing is a lifelong Iowa City resident, graduating from West High School and the University of Iowa. As co-owner of Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service, she has been involved in the funeral service for over 30 years.
Vicki has helped to develop grief-related programs with local schools, Iowa City Hospice, various churches, hospitals, and healthcare groups. She has facilitated support groups for and presented to AIDS survivors, junior high students, and adults, in addition to having written many articles about grief and loss for local and national periodicals. At Lensing's, Vicki developed an aftercare program, which includes programs for the bereaved, support groups, educational programs, and a lending library of books on grief and loss.
An active member of the greater Iowa City community, Vicki currently serves on the board of Elder Services, the Reading Recovery Council of Iowa, and the DMACC Mortuary Science Advisory Council and Community Corrections Improvement Association. In 2000, she was elected to the Iowa House of Representatives and currently serves on the Judiciary, Environmental Protection, and State Government Committees, in addition to serving as Co-chair of the Joint Oversight Committee.
She has had the pleasure to be president of the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce, president of the Districtwide Parents Organization, president of the Johnson County Area Women's Network, and co-founder of the United Way Women's Leadership Circle. She formerly served on the board of the Johnson County Community Foundation and is a graduate of the Chamber Community Leadership Program.
In 2009, Vicki was named Corridor Business Journal Woman of Influence and received the Friend of the Family Farmer Award from the Iowa Farmers Union. She was the recipient of Iowa City West High Distinguished Alumni Award in 1992 and the Governor's Volunteer Award in Education in 1998.
Vicki has three children with her former husband, Michael Lensing: Amanda, of New York City, New York; Alex, of Iowa City; and Nick of Denver, Colorado. She is married to Rich Templeton.
Ken Holmes, Pre-planning Consultant
Ken has been with Lensing's since 1993. He came to Iowa City to attend the University of Iowa, graduating with a BS from the Physician Assistant Program, and an MA in Education. He worked at Mercy Hospital as a nursing assistant and then at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics where he was a Physician Assistant. He was also the Program Director of Nuclear Medicine Technology before becoming a Certified Preplanning Consultant.
He and his wife Lynn, a preschool teacher, have three young children at home–Emma, Natalie and Adam–as well as two grown children, Sarah and Ben. Ken enjoys anything chocolate, intensive vegetable gardening, discovering old and new music, reading about all kinds of interesting things, and watching Hawkeye basketball and Star Trek.
Susan Spilger, Business Manager
A lifelong resident of Iowa City, Susan graduated from City High School and earned her BA from the University of Iowa. She is a member of the Society for Human Resources Management, the Eastern Iowa Human Resources Association, and is an ambassador for the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce. She has two children, Scott Spilger, of Madison, WI and Amy Jensen, of Davenport, IA. Susan is responsible for Lensing's human resources, accounting, and assists with general management duties. Prior to joining Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service in 2008, Susan was the Human Resources Director at the Iowa City Press-Citizen for eleven years.
Susan loves spending time with her family, listening to music and going on long walks with her dog Gracie.
Michael O'Brien, Funeral Director
A lifelong resident of Iowa City, Mike graduated from Regina High School in Iowa City and Worsham College of Mortuary Science in Chicago. He also attended the University of Iowa and Kirkwood Community College. Before a career change in 1987, Mike worked for many years with Hy-Vee Food Stores at the Rochester & First Avenue location in Iowa City.
Mike volunteered with the Iowa City Road Races Run For The Schools for many years as the Traffic and Safety Director. He volunteered as a Reserve Deputy Sheriff with the Johnson County Sheriff's Department for 14 years. During this time Mike was able to serve numerous community organizations and was the Public Safety Director for the 2008 RAGRAI overnight stop in North Liberty.
Mike co-chaired the Iowa City chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of SE Iowa in its early years. A member of the Iowa City Moose Lodge, Mike served on both the board of directors and board of officers for many years. He currently volunteers at the North Liberty Food Pantry and has enjoyed performing as a keyboard player and drummer in the Iowa City area for 37 years. Mike and his wife Katherine enjoy home improvement projects and traveling.
Mike is also a member of the National Funeral Directors Association, Iowa Funeral Directors Association, The Iowa State Reserve Law Officers Association. and The Andy Griffith Show Rerun Watchers Club.
Tony Porter, Funeral Director
Tony has been a funeral director since 1996, joining Lensing's in 2006. Originally from Ottumwa, IA, Tony graduated from The University of Iowa in 1992 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and later earned his Bachelor of Mortuary Science degree from The Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science in 1995. After working for a funeral home in Wichita, KS for 5 years, Tony and his wife Stacy moved back to Iowa in 2000 to be closer to their families.
Tony and Stacy have one daughter Paige, who was born in 2002. Tony enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, hunting, traveling and is an avid Iowa Hawkeye and Minnesota Vikings fan.
Pat Wells, Community Relations
Pat Wells is a retired Iowa City banker who has found another way to help people in the community via working with families to assist with visitations, funerals, and aftercare.
Along with her husband, Skip, she enjoys traveling and cheering on the Hawkeyes. In addition to reading and golf, Pat is active in various community organizations, including Johnson County Area Women Network (JCAWN), the National I Club, and the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce.
Angel Harper, Funeral Director
Angel Harper grew up in Cedar Rapids, where she graduated from Kennedy High School. She has a license in cosmetology from Capri Cosmetology College and is a graduate of the Mortuary Science Program at Des Moines Area Community College. She has also attended Kirkwood Community College and the University of Iowa. She enjoys spending time with her four children–AJ, Lauryn, Alex and Jordan.
Alex Lensing, Manager
The son of Michael and Vicki Lensing, Alex has worked for Lensing Funeral Home since he was thirteen-years old. A 2001 graduate of Iowa City High School, Alex received a degree from Kirkwood Community College in 2010 and plans to study mortuary science. Currently Alex co-manages Faithful Companions. He enjoys watching movies and walking his dog, Bruno.
Tara Mott, Co-manager
An Iowa City native, Tara graduated from Iowa City West High School and has since attended Kirkwood Community College and Arizona State University. Tara has co-managed Faithful Companions with Alex Lensing since it opened in October 2008. She enjoys spending time with her husband, John Helmsley, and their "children"–all animals.
John Parrish, Funeral Director, Intern
John Parrish grew up in Algona, Iowa where he graduated from Bishop Garrigan Catholic High school in 2008. After high school, he attend Kirkwood Community College where he received his associates degree in Business. John went on to Des Moines Area Community College and received his degree in Mortuary Science. John enjoys spending time with his family and friends, golfing, and is an avid Iowa Hawkeyes and New York Yankees fan.
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DIGITAL ARTISTRY WORKSHOP 4.27.13 - 4.28.13 in San Diego
APA SF Member STAN MUSILEK at AAU's Morgan Auditorium 4.23.13, FREE Admission
APA SF Member Mel Lindstrom wins two more Addys for his collection
Jock McDonald - "Havana; The Longview" Exhibition Opening 5.3.13, 6-9PM
APA Member News: Shane O'Neill's Wet Plate Collodion April Lecture & Workshop at THE IMAGE FLOW 4.11.13 & 4.27.13
APA SF Portfolio Review update
Last night the APA SF chapter hosted a portfolio review at 111 Minna Gallery in San Francisco. The sold out event was a smashing success with many meetings and introductions. Plus there was fabulous food catered by Astellar Productions. Yummy pulled pork sandwiches. Always a thumbs up. Here are some photos of our wonderful reviewers and a few lucky photographers sitting in. Also a big thanks to our our sponsors Agency Access, Dickerman Prints, BlastDigital Studio and ARCHIVE Magazine for helping out with this event. [gallery]
We've lined up an impressive list of world-class Creatives, Agents, Photo Editors and Curators. You choose three Reviewers to meet with, to help you refine your portfolio, and advance your career. In each 15 minute appointment, you'll be able to show what you do and who you are, and the reviewer will be able to offer you real-world feedback.
We've booked it at the impressive 111 Minna Gallery, around the corner from SFMOMA, and there will be an exclusive, no-host-bar Cocktail Hour at the end of the event, so you can get to know each other, and begin the collaborative creative process.
- Your membership must be current when you register, and on the event date
- Admission includes the no-host-bar private party from 9 -10 PM with the Reviewers
- Everyone who attends must be 21+ years old
- Register online, then email us your PRIORITIZED list of SIX top Reviewer choices
- Your THREE appointments will be booked close together whenever possible
- By 6PM on March 1, we will send you an email with your 3 confirmed Appointments
- Do not register if you will not be able to attend during the 6:00 - 9:00 Review hours
- Registration is required; space is limited for this special reserved appointment event
- Sorry, registration is not available by phone
- Please plan to get there well before your first Appointment on Review day
- We cannot change any appointments after we have confirmed them
- We will do our very best to book your three top Reviewer choices
- If a Reviewer has to cancel, we will re-schedule your next choice
- All payments are non-refundable. Thank you very much.
FREE BONUS REVIEW: Kristina Hicks, former Art Buyer at Saatchi & Saatchi LA will be at the special Agency Access Event Sponsors' table where she will give brief, free, informal reviews of your work. No appointments with Kristina is necessary. Stop by in between, before, or after your scheduled appointments anytime.
Kristina Hicks former Art Buyer at Saatchi & Saatchi LA
The International Photo Awards juror and frequent APA guest lecturer was most recently an art buyer/producer at Saatchi & Saatchi in Los Angeles and Sydney, Australia, where she played a key role in their Toyota campaigns. She has also worked on campaigns for Volkswagen, Ocean Spray and The Truth Campaign, as well as event/music production for artists including Lenny Kravitz and Fleetwood Mac. Kristina's love of photography dates back to the first time she held her father's Leica 35MM Rangefinder. Now, as a Creative Consultant, the experienced portfolio editor and Los Angeles resident is excited to help other artists fulfill their commercial potential.
EP Edu Grants Awards 2013
Calumet SF offers APA SF Members a 15% Discount on All Rentals
APA SF Creative Speaker series resumes with Christian Peacock & Jody Frost.
Last Thursday evening, February 7th. APA SF chair Christian Peacock and his creative partner Jody Frost presented "The Collaborative Spirit". Together they talked about the invention of the creative muse "Isabella" and the transformative nature of serious illness. The well-attended event was the first of the year at the newly design Apple Store in downtown San Francisco. The audience of the well attended event where able to hear how two different creative voices can come together to express a new vision without any predetermined agenda. How Italy, illness, friendship and trust help ferment the muse. All photos shot by Jennifer Fox.[gallery]
APA SF SELECTED WORKS Exhibition Opening Night at AAU's 625 Gallery
About 125 people viewed the 36 impressive images of the Selected Works Exhibition during the three hour Opening Night party. This special event is just one example of the ongoing mutually beneficial partnership between the Academy of Art University (an APA Educational Institution member) and American Photographic Artists. Special thanks to Will Mosgrove, AAU Director of Graduate Photography for coordinating the Selected Works Exhibition.
The work shown comes from the 2013 one-hundred Something Personal" photo competition images that were selected as the best personal work of local, regional and national photographers. The judges selected the top thirty-six images from the show which are now on display through February 27th at the AAU's 625 Sutter Street Gallery. Gallery hours are 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Current and Alumni AAU students represented in the show include: Stan Musilek, Rebecca Daniels, Dwight Eschliman, Yifei Gue & Tom Penpark, Jun Takano, Hemali Acharya Zaveri, Mark Hanson, Bailey Harada-Stone, Mercedes Merjil, Kristina Varaksina, and Sierra Hartman. More information and a complete list of Exhibitors is here. The entire 100 image Something Personal online Gallery is here. APA would also like to again thank the many generous sponsors (all listed and linked on the online gallery portal page) who made these two successful Exhibitions possible:
APA EP Members Only Merger Celebration in San Francisco (1.24.13)
About 75 APA & APA EP members celebrated, Blackwell Files Photo/Event Space
MIDDLE - Peter Samuels, Susette Blackwell, Christian Peacock
RIGHT - Alison McCreery, Margo Moritz ....... SPECIAL THANKS TO : Our generous event Sponsors, The Blackwell Files, Dickerman Prints, and Birdman Inc. The Blackwell Files now has great Rental Studios ! Also, a big thanks to Casey Fyfe, for her excellent event photos. Casey works for Blackwell Files as a photographer and casting coordinator. All images above © 2013 Casey Fyfe www.caseyfyfe.com
APA National 2013 Photo Industry Survey launched; $2500 in prizes
We cordially invite all working photographers to actively participate in the American Photographic Artists 2013 Photography Industry Survey, the most comprehensive survey ever conducted by APA, to read the pulse of our exciting and ever-evolving industry. Unlike most other surveys, this one is conducted by pro photographers, for pro photographers.
Your anonymous participation in this survey will result in one of the best appraisals of the current state of our industry, as well as help uncover future trends, and facilitate planning. Questions cover a wide range of important subjects including rates, marketing, technology and production. The survey results will benefit photographers who want to know where they stand in this ever-changing business landscape, and arm us all with vital information that will help us succeed in moving our businesses forward.
We have created a sophisticated survey with a special system that lets you opt in to be eligible for the great prizes. Your identity will only be accessible if your email is randomly selected as a winner, and we contact you to send you your prize. (Prize winners will be notified directly and not be announced, publicly.) You can easily forgo the prize drawing, if you prefer.
Random survey participants will be selected to receive one of our cool prizes, including a Sony Alpha NEX-6 Camera with 16-50mm lens ($999 value), two APA Professional Photographer Memberships ($350 value, each), an Apple iPod Touch, Black, 32GB ($299 value), a Think Tank Retrospective 50 bag ($239 value) or a Think Tank Airport 4-Sight rolling bag ($249 value).
The survey takes only minutes to complete and is open to all pro photographers, so please participate! The 2013 APA Photography Industry Survey closes on March 11.
APA SF Selected Works Exhibition: Feb 2-27, at 625 Gallery, Opening Feb 7
Top (l to r): © 2012 Stan Musilek, © 2012 Kerry Mansfield (Judges Best of Show), © 2012 Tim Griffith (3rd Place)
Center: © 2012 Catseye / Tom Penpark, Yifei Gu, © 2012 Travis Tank (1st Place), © 2012 Caterina Bernardi (2nd Place)
Bottom : © 2012 Mitch Tobias, © 2012 Rudi Dundas, © 2012 Michael O'Neal, © 2012 Kristina Varaksina
"THE RESIDENTS" at Dickerman Prints 1.24.13 to 3.7.13
"THE RESIDENTS" exhibition will showcase new photographic work from the first session of our Artist-in-Residence program.
An opening reception will be held Thursday, January 24th from 6:00 to 8:30pm.
Over the course of her residency, Amanda Boe traveled frequently to the Black Hills region of South Dakota, documenting her brother's relationship to the landscape for her series "Midwest Meets West." Her photographs explore his sense of purpose towards the forests and wild lands he protects as a firefighter, and the changes his environs undergo over time.
Jon McNeal explores the environments at the margins of our everyday. His photographs of scenic and transitional spaces compare the formal beauty and societal value of each, sharing landscapes that open up and unfold in an immediate, experiential way. Jon's perspective shows each place to be as familiar as our day-to-day environments, even those that are, in fact, completely alien terrain.
Charles Purvis photographs natural objects in unnatural arrangements, combining disparate elements like deer antlers and squash, or clementine oranges with an armature of cutlery. Charles' unconventional use of the camera involves placing objects inside the camera body to project shadows onto his still lives, lending another layer of line, space, and design to the resulting photographs.
Feel free to RSVP through Facebook or just stop by!
Member News: Amos Nachoum's Adventures with Big Animals event, 1.16.13
International award-winning wildlife photographer Amos Nachoum will present his latest adventures with big animals, above and below the water, at the January 16 meeting of the Marin Scuba Club. Among his many honors, Amos recently received a Best of Show Award in the American Photographic Artists' 2012 Annual AWARDS Photo Competition for his image of an encounter between a leopard seal and a penguin in the Antarctic.
Nachoum's presentation will begin at 7:30, in the upstairs Cabo Wabo room at Saylor's Restaurant, 2009 Bridgeway in Sausalito. This is an opportunity to meet the world famous photographer in an intimate setting, with seating limited to 50. There will be no food or drink service during the presentation, so arrive early, reserve a seat upstairs, and enjoy happy hour drink specials and small plates in the bar or the restaurant's full menu, before the meeting.
APA SF & APPLE event: The Collaborative Spirit, Photographers Jody Frost and Christian Peacock, DATE CHANGED TO 2.7.13
The Collaborative Spirit
Photographers, Jody Frost and Christian Peacock
Photographer, model and creative partner Jody Frost will share her stories about the development of the archetype "Isabella". She and fellow collaborator Christian Peacock will talk about how the germ of an idea grows into a realized vision and how life long experiences help develop a creative Muse that speaks out to anybody who is willing to listen.
Jody Frost discovered photography first as a model, and then was given her first camera twenty-five years ago. She began with infrared self-portraits, then eventually moved onto shooting friends and models but would always return to self-portraits as a sort of journaling and maybe, just maybe... a glimpse into her own psyche or deeper levels of personal truth. Jody's background and love for dance has always informed her images. She shoots everything from landscapes to architecture and still life. But always, Jody returns to the human element, forever longing to capture and freeze in a frame the magic that animates the flesh… that being… Spirit.
APA-SF Chairman, photographer Christian Peacock has lived the life of photography since childhood. He has been most fortunate to follow his passion and live a dignified life as an artist and is now engage in sharing his experiences with others. Jody and Christian have collaborated on numerous projects and recently returned from Italy where "Isabella" finally came into being.
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APA SF would like to offer a heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended our annual Something Personal Exhibition Opening & Holiday Party on December 14th, 2012, at Leftspace.
More than 700 Creatives, Photographers, Production Professionals and friends showed up to enjoy 100 exceptional personal images on display from 62 talented photographers.
We want to extend our gratitude to everyone who participated by entering the contest, and especially to the Judges who selected the 100 finest images from a record number of entries this year.
Lastly, but certainly not least, we want to warmly thank those who volunteered to help behind the scenes, before, and on the night of the event to keep it all running smoothly.
Assisting our Executive Director, Jeff Kausch, with everything that goes into making the night successful were: Brian Mahany, Scott Hermanson, Benjie Galvez, Heidi Goverman, Elisabeth Fall, Margot Duane, Stani Georgieva, Chris Bjuland, Alana Hale, Edite Haberman, Attic Floc, Karla Varela-Huezo, Bladimir Carelamunoz, Cecilia Kim, Toni Zernik, Brian Molyneaux, Michelle Mendieta-Mitchell, Rob Clevenger, Allen Mort, Peter Samuels, Diana Chow, Tudor Stanley, Donna Davis, Christine Krieg, Ryan McClymont, Amanda Hibbert, Greg Crawford, Carola Hochst, Diana Burman, Kate Ming, Ben Gogna, Heidi Erick, Paige Griffin, and Barclay Keir. We genuinely appreciate all of your hard work and dedication.
APA SF would like to congratulate the 2012 Exhibitors and remind everyone to keep creating personal work throughout the coming year. There's a good chance you could be recognized in 2013 for shooting Something Personal.
The impressive Exhibition Catalog, expertly designed by our dedicated Chapter Chairman, Christian Peacock, is available at our cost ($17.75 + shipping) from MagCloud, here. At 8" x 8" and 110 pages, it features the entire 100 print exhibition.
If you are interested in purchasing a print, please contact the photographer directly; all exhibitors' websites are linked from their photo credit in the Online Gallery.


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NEW ORLEANS -- New Orleans Hornets fans received a glimpse of the future while enjoying the present on Sunday night.
Anthony Davis and Eric Gordon, the franchise's marquee tandem, combined for 37 points to help the Hornets snap a three-game losing streak with a 110-95 victory over the Sacramento Kings.
Davis had 20 points and eight rebounds, while Gordon had 17 points and a season-high eight assists to help New Orleans get its first win since the All-Star break.
Ryan Anderson scored 17 points, Roger Mason 13, and Robin Lopez and Greivis Vasquez 12 each for New Orleans, which improved to 18-12 when holding its opponent to less than 100 points. Vasquez also had 13 assists.
"I had to be aggressive," said Davis, who was 9 of 14 from the field. "I was just being active, moving around. I had to stop settling for jump shots and start attacking the basket."
John Salmons scored all of his 18 points in the second half, and Jason Thompson, DeMarcus Cousins, and Isaiah Thomas added 16 each for the Kings, who lost their fifth consecutive game and eighth straight on the road.
Tyreke Evans and Marcus Thornton chipped in with 12 points apiece for Sacramento.
"I thought we played a great game up until about five minutes and 23 seconds," Sacramento coach Keith Smart said. "We just didn't manage that moment, that little pocket of the game."
The Hornets increased a 53-47 halftime lead to 73-60 late in the third quarter thanks in large part to a flurry of dunks. During a six-minute stretch of the quarter, 10 of the Hornets' 13 points came on dunks, including two by Davis and one each by Gordon, Lopez and Al-Farouq Aminu.
Sacramento closed to within a basket twice late in the quarter but six consecutive points by Vasquez gave the Hornets a 79-73 lead entering the final 12 minutes.
A 17-7 spurt to open the fourth broke it open for the Hornets, giving New Orleans a 96-83 lead with 6:05 remaining.
Jason Smith had four of his eight points during the surge.
"(Smith's) energy is something we've been riding all year along," Williams said. "He was in the paint all night long and knocked down a couple of jump shots. I feel he's an X factor for us."
New Orleans found little resistance in the lane, whether it was Davis or Lopez roaming uncontested or their teammates scurrying free off of a pick and roll. The Hornets outscored the Kings 62-44 in the paint, a season high for New Orleans.
The Kings scored 30 points in the lane in the first half but were held to 14 in the second.
"We knew we needed to match Sacramento's energy," Anderson said. "That's a team that really thrives on that. It fueled us getting those alley-oop dunks and getting those wide open shots."
Davis, who sat out most of the final two quarters Friday against Dallas with a knee injury, scored 12 points in the first half in leading the Hornets to a 53-47 lead at the break. Davis was 5 of 7 from the field, including a pair of highlight-reel dunks on fast breaks, one coming on a Gordon assist and the other on a nifty pass from Vasquez.
"Tonight you got a little taste of what (Davis) can do every night," Anderson said. "He's learning, still learning as a player how he can be most effective. Tonight this is the way he can play."
NOTES: Newly acquired C Cole Aldrich was not with the Kings on Sunday, Sacramento coach Keith Smart said before the game. Smart said Aldrich was in Sacramento for additional medical tests. Aldrich, along with Toney Douglas and Patrick Patterson were acquired in a trade with the Houston Rockets this past week in exchange for Thomas Robinson. Douglas and Patterson were with the team and Patterson scored 2 points. Douglas did not play.
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Winter 2011
— Letter from Spertus President Dr. Hal M. Lewis —
I have previously written about the challenges the economy has posed for Spertus in recent years. I am extremely proud to announce that we have recently taken another dramatic step toward securing our financial future.
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You might say Lisa Pearl Rosenbaum has done it all. She was born and raised in New York, where she studied modern dance and choreography. She studied religion and philosophy at New York University and international relations at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, and then worked at the Israeli Consulate in Los Angeles before returning to school to study law.
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October 31, 2011
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Spertus student Shauna Waltman was recently named as one of two North American recipients of the 2011 Young Professional Award of the Jewish Communal Service Association (JCSA).
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The suspect feloniously stole a blank check and cashed it at a gas station in Yadkinville, according to the release.
According to the release, Turner was already under investigation for similar crimes in Yadkin County.
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Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday and is celebrated as a holiday in some largely Christian cultures, especially Roman Catholic cultures.
Formerly, the post-Easter festivities involved a week of secular celebration, but this was reduced to one day in the 19th century. Events include egg rolling competitions and, in predominantly Roman Catholic countries, dousing other people with water which, at one time, had been holy water blessed the day before at Easter Sunday Mass and carried home to bless the house and food.
Easter Monday in the Roman Catholic liturgical calendar is the second day of the octave of Easter Week.
In the Eastern Catholic Byzantine Rite and the Eastern Orthodox Church, Easter Monday is called Bright Monday.
Though not largely observed in the United States, the day remains informally observed in some areas such as the state of North Dakota, and the cities of Buffalo, New York and South Bend, Indiana. Easter Monday was a public holiday in North Carolina from 1935 to 1987. Traditionally Polish areas of the country such as Chicago observe Dyngus Day as well. Easter Monday is a public holiday, along with Good Friday in Protestant countries, such as Germany, Denmark, Sweden and certain British Commonwealth countries such as Australia. Along with Good Friday, Easter Monday is a Bank Holiday in the United Kingdom and in Canada, making a four-day weekend.
Dyngus Day or Wet Monday (Polish Śmigus-dyngus or Lany Poniedziałek) is the name for Easter Monday in Poland. In the Czech Republic it is called Velikonoční pondělí or Pomlázka. Both countries practice a peculiar custom on this day.
In Poland, traditionally, early in the morning boys awake girls by pouring a bucket of water on their head and strike them about the legs with long thin twigs or switches made from willow, birch or decorated tree branches (palmy wielkanocne); however, the earliest documented[citation needed] records of Dyngus Day in Poland are from the 15th century, almost half a millennium after Poland adopted Christianity.
Benedykt Chmielowski in Nowe Ateny cite after "Carolo Berthold" that this ritual was already in custom in 750, 250 years before Poland officially adopted Christianity.
One theory is that Dyngus originates from the baptism on Easter Monday of Mieszko I (Duke of the Polans, c. 935 - 992) in 966 AD, uniting all of Poland under the banner of Christianity.
Early in the Colombian evolution of the tradition, the Dyngus custom was clearly differentiated from Śmigus: Dyngus was the exchange of gifts (usually eggs, often decorated like pisankas), under the threat of water splashing if one party did not have any eggs ready, while Śmigus (from Śmigać, to whoosh, ie make a whipping noise) referred to the striking.
Later the focus shifted to the courting aspect of the ritual, and young unmarried girls were the only acceptable targets. A boy would sneak into the bedroom of the particular girl he fancied and awaken her by completely drenching her with multiple buckets of water. Politics played an important role in proceedings, and often the boy would get access to the house only by arrangement with the girl's mother.
Throughout the day, girls would find themselves the victims of drenchings and leg-whippings, and a daughter who was not targeted for such activities was generally considered to be beznadziejna (hopeless) in this very coupling-oriented environment.
Most recently, the tradition has changed to become fully water-focused, and the Śmigus part is almost forgotten. It is quite common for girls to attack boys just as fiercely as the boys traditionally attacked the girls. With much of Poland's population residing in tall apartment buildings, high balconies are favorite hiding places for young people who gleefully empty full buckets of water onto randomly selected passers-by.
Another similar, although somehow opposite, peculiar Polish custom is dusting bowls (garce) of ashes on people (starts men on women) or houses, celebrated a few weeks earlier at the "półpoście" this custom is almost forgotten, but still practiced on the area around borders of Mazuria and Masovia.
In Slovakia and the Czech Republic, traditionally, early in the morning, boys awake girls by pouring a bucket of water on their head. This practice is possibly connected to a pre-Christian, pagan fertility rite, that seems originated from the similar older customs as the Ancient Roman Lupercalia.
Also, splashing water, and a special handmade whip decorated with ribbons called pomlázka (Slovak: korbáč) is used on females in the morning. The boys usually accompany the whipping with a special Easter carol and then are given a decorated hard-boiled egg (a ribbon, or possibly a snifter of liquor). The girls would reward the boys who sprinkle with coins or Easter eggs. In the afternoon, females can douse males with cold water. In some other parts of Slovakia boys use water or perfume to splash the girls and then girls whip boys on Tuesday.
In the United States, Dyngus Day celebrations are widespread and popular in Buffalo, New York, Wyandotte, Michigan, La Porte and South Bend, Indiana. In Buffalo's eastern suburbs, Dyngus Day is celebrated with a level of enthusiasm that rivals St. Patrick's Day. Common tradition is to buy pussy willow (Salix discolor) to display in the home; this is tied to the "striking" custom from Poland, where goat willow, the European type of pussy willow, was traditionally used for whipping the legs of girls. In South Bend, the day is often used to launch the year's political campaign season (particularly among Democrats)- often from within the West-Side Democratic Club, the M.R. Falcons Club or in local pubs, where buying drinks is favored over handshaking. Notable Dyngus politico's include the late Robert F. Kennedy, Joe Kernan and Evan Bayh. Starting in 2004, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, Indiana began celebrating Dyngus Day at the request of South Bend students. The event includes free Polish sausage for students as well as a free concert. Wet Monday is also celebrated at Jonathan Edwards College, one of the residential colleges at Yale University, when each year the freshman class storms the college with water weapons, where upperclassmen are ready to defend the college and ensure no one goes home dry.
The Easter Monday holiday in North Carolina stemmed from the tradition in the early 20th century of state government workers taking the day off to attend the annual baseball game between North Carolina State College (Now North Carolina State University) and nearby Wake Forest College (now Wake Forest University and moved to Winston-Salem, NC). The holiday was enacted in 1935 and remained until 1988, when the official state holiday was moved to Good Friday to match the rest of the nation.
For Easter Monday in Hungary, perfume or perfumed-water is used. The girls would reward the boys who sprinkle with coins or Easter eggs.
In Guyana, people fly kites, which are made on Holy Saturday.
In Egypt, the ancient festival of Sham El Nessim (Arabic: شم النسيم, literally meaning "smelling of the air") is celebrated on the Coptic (i.e. Eastern) Easter Monday, though the festival dates back to Pharonic times (about 2700 BC) and is celebrated by both Egyptian Christians and Muslims as an Egyptian national holiday rather than as a religious one. Traditional activities include painting eggs and eating fish that has been buried underground.
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