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Ash Wednesday marks beginning of Lent – Aiken Standard


Ash Wednesday marks beginning of Lent
Aiken Standard
By Suzanne Stone - email:sstone@aikenstandard.com Christians of many sects prepared for the coming of Lent by attending Ash Wednesday church services. Churches around Aiken County offered special services to accommodate increased Holy Week attendance.

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Ash Wednesday drive-through service offers convenience – Dailyrecord.com


Ash Wednesday drive-through service offers convenience
Dailyrecord.com
Father Charles Schwartz applies ashes to the forehead of Lynn Anstadt of West Long Branch for Ash Wednesday outside of St. Dorothea's Roman Catholic Church in Eatontown. / TOM SPADER/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER The Rev. Charles Schwartz waits for the next car ...

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An Ash Wednesday appeal to the true believers – Sydney Morning Herald


An Ash Wednesday appeal to the true believers
Sydney Morning Herald
In the words of Rudd's own Ash Wednesday announcement, it is a "soap opera". And it will remain so until Rudd or Gillard can make it a meaningful contest over the future of Labor and the destiny of the country. Rudd has three days to run a campaign, ...

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Briarcliff Residents Hold Ash Wednesday Dear – The Daily Ossining


Briarcliff Residents Hold Ash Wednesday Dear
The Daily Ossining
by Nathan Bruttell (email) Briarcliff Manor and Ossining Christians pause to show their crosses on Ash Wednesday at St. Teresa's in Briarcliff Manor. Pictured, from left, are Angela Torricella, 11, Julia Torricella, 8 Meaghan Friedel, 11, ...

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Ash Wednesday heralds beginning of Lent – Danbury News Times


Ash Wednesday heralds beginning of Lent
Danbury News Times
Children from St. Peter-Sacred Heart School in Danbury worship during an Ash Wednesday Mass Wednesday morning at St. Peter Church in Danbury. From left are kindergartners Veer Chetal, Briana Costa and Ana Sousa. Photo taken Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012.

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Fat Tuesday blowout downtown tonight – Pensacola News Journal


Fat Tuesday blowout downtown tonight
Pensacola News Journal
Revelers enjoy Fat Tuesday during the GoPensacola King and Queen Priscus Street Party along Palafox Street in downtown Pensacola. Nancy Porto and Jim Pilcher of the Krewe of Blues were crowned Priscus King and Queen. / Ben Twingley / btwingley@pnj.com ...

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Fat Tuesday takes off in New Orleans; Cyndi Lauper helps – Chicago Tribune


Fat Tuesday takes off in New Orleans; Cyndi Lauper helps
Chicago Tribune
Fat Tuesday, the final frenzy before Lent, was kicked off in the wee hours with New Orleans' French Quarter decorated by a wild array of costumed revelers. The post-midnight bash featured entertainers Cyndi Lauper – who fit right in with her blond hair ...

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Mardi Gras quiz: How much do you know about Fat Tuesday? – Washington Post (blog)


Mardi Gras quiz: How much do you know about Fat Tuesday?
Washington Post (blog)
By Maura Judkis You might know king cake, costumes and beads, but what do you really know about Mardi Gras? Put your trivia knowledge to the test: By Maura Judkis | 04:44 PM ET, 02/21/2012 SuperFan badge holders consistently post smart, timely comments ...

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Bubble Teams Get Chance To Make Large Statement On Fat Tuesday – SB Nation


SB Nation

Bubble Teams Get Chance To Make Large Statement On Fat Tuesday
SB Nation
By Mike Rutherford - College Basketball Editor Tuesday could be a make-or-break night for several of college basketball's biggest bubble teams. Feb 21, 2012 - You have no idea how much I hate myself for that headline. As I type this I'm listening to ...

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Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras brighten New Orleans (1:38) – Washington Post


Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras brighten New Orleans (1:38)
Washington Post
Fat Tuesday marks the end of the carnival season with more parades and plenty of celebrities. (Feb. 21) (/CBS News) Correction: Clarification: SuperFan badge holders consistently post smart, timely comments about Washington area sports and teams.

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