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A brief background of Ash Wednessday covers the meaning, purpose, and ritual behind the first day of Lent.

Time is taxing on today's families. Kids are involved in school activities, sports leagues, and homework deadlines. Where does this leave time for Wednesday Nights?

Three new Xbox Live Arcade titles hit 05/06/09 - Space Invaders Extreme, ARKANOID Live!, and Zombie Wranglers, all for the cost of 800 MS points.

What is Ash Wednesday's purpose? Why the Ashes? Does the Pope give us any guidance as to what to concentrate our prayers on during the Lenten season?

For Slovaks, Ash Wednesday marked a prolonged period of mourning for Christ.

5/5: Elvis Perkins' Ash Wednesday balances poetic, introspective lyrics and strong, catchy melodies. It's a stunning debut for this up-and-coming musician.

This is a unique book with a new slant on step parenting that will make stepmothers feel better rather than worse.

Whether or not one is a starving artist, viewing art is free at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. On Wednesday evenings, Citizens Bank Foundation pays the way.

Wednesday in Huy, a quaint little town in the Wallon region of Belgium, Western Europe, is Farmer's Market day, best choice for organic fresh vegetables, fruits & dairy.

Wednesday Comics, a weekly series in a new format from DC, is a visual feast that has a little bit of something for all tastes.

John McCain portrayed Joseph Wurzelbacher--who apparently misspelled his name on his voter registration form and is not a licensed plumber--as an American hero Wednesday.

Modern Family is a new comedy that's fresh, intelligent, and clear in its goal to be a contender.

Easter, for Catholics, begins on Ash Wednesday. Forty days before the blessed event, Catholics begin praying and fasting like Jesus did.

Neil Gaiman's masterpiece is an epic tale of American history, misplaced gods, both old and new, and the power of belief.

Find a water ski show in Wisconsin near you. The majority of the shows are FREE to the public and occur every week.

Driver Mark Headworth closed with a rush at the Henry County Fair, winning four of the day's last six races. Booze Cruiser's slim victory over Oh My Sam thrilled fans.

A summary of the events of the first Easter and how and when Christians celebrate them, up to Good Friday

Leading at the stretch, Indiana filly I'm Loaded, driven by Greg Bateson, was overcome by the explosive kick of Hustlin Hooray in Henry County Fair harness racing.

Scotland and Ireland took huge steps towards the 2010 FIFA World Cup next year with wins over Macedonia and Cyprus respectively on Saturday, whilst Northern Ireland drew.

Hi Hopes Cruiser won his fourth race from ten career starts at the Henry County Fair in Ohio for the Suggs, training family of pacing Triple Crown champ No Pan Intended.

The heavy weight of the brass rings doesn't stretch the neck, it compresses the body, and if they removed them the head would collapse. It all stems from a legend.

Some holidays occur on the same date each year, while others, like Easter and Mardi Gras, move around on the calendar. Find out When Mardi Gras will happen this year.

New Hampshire ski mountains are offering a slew of discounts and deals this season. Free ski days, two-for-one lift tickets, and online discounts are plentiful.

While a Serbian first division side is fined and banned from their home stadium due to their racist support, fans get a taste of their own medicine in England.

The traditions and parties associated with the days before Lent are popular festivals and tourist destinations for locations like Venice, New Orleans, and Rio de Janeiro.

Finances are tight so finding sources of cheap family entertainment is invaluable. Familys days out and kids days out are readily available and often at bargain prices.

Easter customs in Poland include decorating eggs called pisanki and cutting of indigenous plants to use as "palms" for Palm Sunday.

Emily the Strange: The 13th Hour #1 has good art, but a lackluster script. Without more development, Emily will stay derivative of other fictional children's characters.

Defending champions Werder Bremen, record champions Bayern Munich and Hoffenheim were among the favorites into the German Cup quarters with Stuttgart and Dortmund out.

Many Christian churches reserve specials days right before or at the start of Lent for the repentance and forgiveness of one's tresspasses.

Largely unknown, Penitentes are small sects of extremely devout Catholics found historically in the American Southwest. They focus their main rituals during Holy Week.

Standing majestically on the launch pad Ares 1-X holds the hopes and possible future of NASA on its slender frame. Because of the weather, these dreams remain grounded.

Relegation battlers Stoke City will be looking for a second successive home win at the Britannia Stadium against Sunderland to boost their survival hopes.

Pancake Day, or Shrove Tuesday, is part of Shrovetide. Historically, Christians would make pancakes to use up the kitchen leftovers before Lent, a time of fasting.

During Lent, fasting, prayer and almsgiving prepare the Christian worshipper for the sorrowful days of Holy Week, which ends in the joy of Easter.

Multi-event web and graphics conference comes to Orlando, Florida the week of October 13 - 17, 2008.

The Mantaro Valley surrounding Huancayo is one of the most vibrant scenes of andean life anywhere in Peru.

This week in XBLA (May 20 2009), Blazing Birds, a robotic game of badminton for 400, and Gel: Set & Match, a unique puzzle-action game for 800. Read the reviews inside.

Xbox Live Marketplace releases two more arcade games for 1200 MS points each, but are either worth the $15? Find out below in two quick Xbox Live Arcade reviews.

David Sedaris spends a lot of time away from his native America - England, France, Japan - but he is continuing his U.S. tour in the fall with new dates.

Many bars in Manhattan have quiz nights and trivia throwdowns. Here's a list and tips on finding more.

The Nugget hosts the Rib Cook-Off every year, so head out to Sparks, Nevada for a true taste of a major rib cook-off, and enjoy some great entertainment, too.

No change at the top as Wolves and Birmingham share the points whilst a win for Forest lifts them off the bottom.

Festivals across Chicagoland celebrate the 4th of July with parades, entertainment, food and fireworks. Here are events in Arlington Heights, Wheeling and Palatine, IL.

England midfielder's add their names to the injury list as Capello's team prepare to face Germany.

Children are not required to uphold Lenten fasting and abstinence practices, but encouraging small sacrifices may build a foundation for a faith-filled adulthood.

What is the Christian Calendar, and how does one follow it? This is a quick summary of the major dates of the Christian year.

There are special Buddha images which represent a pose for each day of the week. Learn their significance and how to identify them.

Mt. Hood Meadows has been running public bus programs for skiers and snowboarders for 30 years, offering affordable skiing and snowboarding and a chance to make new frien

Parents often struggle with ideas for packing school lunches that are healthy and appealing to kids. Using a theme makes it easy to pack a fun and healthy lunch box.