(Gregory A. Shemitz – RNS) Christians mark Ash Wednesday February 22, a holy day that launches the liturgical season of Lent, the 40 days of prayer and repentance before Easter Sunday. Many people also give up a vice during Lent as an attempt to remove

Give Up Religion For Lent. Posted on February 22, 2012 by Daniel Florien. instead of meat maybe you should give up your self-contradictory, homophobic religion for. This entry was posted in Catholicism, Christianity, Fundamentalism, Humor,

In New Orleans and other cities around the world, millions of people dressed up in elaborate costumes, watched parades, listened to music and partied the day away to celebrate Fat Tuesday, a period of revelry before Lent on

Later, churches in the heavily Catholic city filled with the faithful as Ash Wednesday ushered in the season of Lent. At the international airport, officials reported a steady outflow of visitors, many draped in beads they'd snatched at the stream of

[Vogue UK] — Actress Kate Walsh posed nude for the March issue of Shape magazine kind of a celebration of being in her 40s and looking great. [WWD] — Jane Lynch was mistress of ceremonies and stars including Rooney Mara, Kate Beckinsale,

She's forty-four and feeling fabulous, and Kate Walsh proudly showed off her fit figure for the March 2012 issue of Shape. The Dr. Addison Montgomery actress offered up an insightful interview for her magazine feature while also running through her

[Vogue UK] — Actress Kate Walsh posed nude for the March issue of Shape magazine kind of a celebration of being in her 40s and looking great. [WWD] — Jane Lynch was mistress of ceremonies and stars including Rooney Mara, Kate Beckinsale,

'Private Practice' star Kate Walsh showed off her beautiful physique, posing nude for the March issue of Shape magazine.

By MARK FREEMAN Wandering wolf OR-7 is retracing his steps through Northern California and Tuesday was in howling distance of Southern Oregon. OR-7's transmitter collar showed the nearly 3-year-old male was in northeast Siskiyou County, about 10 miles

Jen Aniston is in a new movie, 'Wanderlust.' I saw it, it's hilarious, and I want you all to see it. It opens Friday the 24th and to encourage you to check it out, I'm offering VIP seating to a taping of Chelsea Lately from Feb 27 th to Mar 7 th if you

And while Wain's comedy has skewed a little bit more delicious immature and stupid (in a good way), then Apatow's signature blend of heart and potty humor, "Wanderlust," strikes the perfect mix and yet still feels like an

And while Wain's comedy has skewed a little bit more delicious immature and stupid (in a good way), then Apatow's signature blend of heart and potty humor, "Wanderlust," strikes the perfect mix and yet still feels like an

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter per Evan Silva of Rotoworld.com, the teams that might pursue Steelers wide receiver Mike Wallace, are the Ravens, Bengals,

The Baltimore Ravens could be coveting Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Wallace. In a report by Baltimore Ravens.com ESPN's Adam Schefter stated the.

Steelers to let Wallace test free agency: Staring at a slew of salary cap issues, the Steelers face a precarious situation with WR Mike Wallace. League sources have told NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora that there is “real

Q: Adam, do you think my Pittsburgh Steelers would really let Mike Wallace go? Which teams would be willing to give up a first-round pick to sign the restricted FA wideout? To read Adam's thoughts on the chances the Steelers lose Mike Wallace,

It's Sony PlayStation Vita launch day and to celebrate Pocket-lint is offering five lucky readers the chance to win a copy of Codemasters' F1 2011 for the new handheld console. The game allows you to compete in a full Formula One season,

We last saw details about a Sony Windows Phone 7 handset in January and if new spy shots are to be believed, then the new Sony Windows Phone 7 handset.

According to Pocket-lint the Optimus 3D Cube is the Optimus 3D Max with this latter label being the European name. LG has also now released a statement saying that the new 3D device will roll out in non-Korean markets 'starting in Europe' and it will

It's Sony PlayStation Vita launch day and to celebrate Pocket-lint is offering five lucky readers the chance to win a copy of Codemasters' F1 2011 for the new handheld console. The game allows you to compete in a full Formula One season,

Is anyone considering Jason Campbell as the Cowboys backup if he is released by the Raiders? -Nick Foles of the Arizona Wildcats would be my first pick at.

Jason Campbell was supposed to get married on Saturday, but he didn't. Dun dun DUN!

Former Redskins and Raiders QB Jason Campbell And Fiancé Mutually Call Off Wedding.

Among the possibilities mentioned have been re-signing Kyle Orton or signing former Oakland starter Jason Campbell. Henne is younger than those players, but he is less accomplished. Perhaps the Chiefs could like Henne as a backup to Cassel.

By Rana Meyer Seems like ever since the Grammy Awards, other celebrities can't seem to understand all the attention Chris is getting, talkibg about how people shouldn't be so quick to move on after Chris pleaded guilty in 2009 for assaulting his former

WWE heavyweight champion CM Punk is lashing back at Chris Brown claiming the singer isn't just a liar but a total "coward" who never truly "paid"…

WWE heavyweight champion CM Punk and hot-tempered singer Chris Brown are in the midst of a Twitter feud. Read on for the details.

WWE heavyweight champion CM Punk is lashing back at Chris Brown claiming the singer isn't just a liar but a total "coward" who never truly "paid"…

By AppleInsider Staff Television network ABC has announced plans to broadcast a special edition of "Nightline" next week after having gained unprecedented access to document the working conditions inside factories at some of Apple's suppliers.

Over the weekend, ABC announced that it had been granted exclusive access to Foxconn's factories in China where the company assembled products

ABC aired their Nightline special tonight where they took an inside look at Apple's Foxconn factories. Apple allowed Nightline access to the

Night Line: Seton Hall The Big Winner In a Huge 'Bubble' Night. February 22nd, 2012. Evan Jacoby is a regular contributor for RTC. You can find him @evanjacoby on Twitter. Night Line will run on weeknights during the season, highlighting a

DURHAM, NC — There is something decidedly public about Ash Wednesday. Walking around all day with a gash of gray ash across one's forehead — this is among the most visible Christian things I do each year. This is a rare day when I cannot and could

Nation Newsday > News > Nation Pope marks Ash Wednesday Published: February 22, 2012 12:53 PM By The Associated Press ROME – (AP) — Pope Benedict XVI has led a solemn service to mark the start of the Lenten season of penitence, including the placement

From Mardi Gras and Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday, global scenes of faith and tradition. Pope Benedict XVI attends a procession towards St. Sabina's church to celebrate the Ash Wednesday mass in Rome. Gregorio Borgia / AP The Rev.

Ash Wednesday. We are going to go to church today to have our foreheads marked with ashes. We are going to be reminded of our death and we are invited to grow closer to God so that we might actually change. Repent

By Gretchen Mensink Lovejoy "We have eight different varieties, and 'Savannah Smiles' is our new cookie," said Girl Scout troop leader Kelly Hansen, who noted that area Girl Scouts are bringing their smiles and the new "crisp, zesty lemon cookie" to

By Budd McLaughlin, The Huntsville Times According to a study, titled Generation STEM, released by the Girl Scout Research Institute, 74 percent of teen-age girls are interested in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) subjects.

Lawmaker says Girl Scouts support abortion, homosexuality: wane.com Hat tip to R.K, who asks: Does crazy go to “11″? I was wondering, too, because I've heard so many similarly crazy things from Wingnut Nation in the

By Rene Lynch Girl Scouts are dangerous — and not just to your diet. At least that's what Indiana lawmaker Bob Morris says. He has labeled the Girls Scouts of America a radical organization that promotes homosexuality and abortion and is out to