Mardi Gras 2016 is on Feb. 9. The next day, Ash Wednesday, marks the reflective season of Lent, a time of penitence and self-deprivation for many Christians, begins in the New Orleans area. It also marks the start of fish fry season in south Louisiana. Among Lenten traditions is the prohibition against eating meat on Fridays from Ash Wednesday (Feb. 10) through Easter (March 27). Some folks give it up for the whole season. Each year, churches and community organizations throughout the Read more [...]

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The future of TomorrowWorld is a bit uncertain after SFX Entertainment filed for bankruptcy Monday. SFX — the EDM giant that's also behind New York's Electric Zoo, Mysteryland, Australia's Stereosonic, and more — said in a statement that the move will help alleviate more than $300 million in debt and maintained that it "will continue to prepare for, plan and produce all of its festivals and events around the world and in the United States without interruption." SEE ALSO: These 6 albums just went Read more [...]

MOSCOW When oil exporter Azerbaijan signed up to host its first ever Formula One Grand Prix this year along an esplanade in its capital, the government promoted it as an opportunity to showcase the country's new confidence.Now, with the economy in a state of crisis and police in some parts of the country using tear gas to disperse protesters, a sporting extravaganza that attracts the world's super-rich is jarring with the public mood."It would be better if the government used this money on local Read more [...]

A controversial ‘pick up artist’ who believes ‘rape should be legalised on private property’ has organised events in eight UK cities so like-minded men can meet up. The anti-feminist blogger Daryush Valizadeh, who goes by the name ‘Roosh V’, shares tips on how to ‘pick-up' women on his website – such as “stop asking for permission” – and in his self-published books, which give advice on how to have more sex with women in different countries. Some of his titles include Read more [...]

Super Bowl tickets are expensive. Through official channels, the cheapest seats for Sunday’s game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California are around $850 per person, with higher priced tickets listed as much as $3,000. On second-hand markets—the only place where fans who didn’t win ticket lotteries and don’t have corporate connections to the league can buy—prices are much higher. The current average price of a second-hand ticket is $4,732, the highest it has ever been this close Read more [...]

Celebrate all things “old” and a few things “crafty” in Lincoln City this month. Visitors can search for treasures on and off the beach during Antique Week, an 11-day antique store extravaganza, held Feb. 5-15. More than 100 antique dealers from nearly a dozen retailers offer special deals and discounts during the citywide event. “The event originally started at Rocking Horse Antique Mall many years ago,” says Dan Beck, co-owner of The Little Antique Mall, representing 85 dealers Read more [...]

A controversial ‘pick up artist’ who believes ‘rape should be legalised on private property’ has organised events in eight UK cities so like-minded men can meet up. The anti-feminist blogger Daryush Valizadeh, who goes by the name ‘Roosh V’, shares tips on how to ‘pick-up' women on his website – such as “stop asking for permission” – and in his self-published books, which give advice on how to have more sex with women in different countries. Some of his titles include Read more [...]

On 5 May 2016 there will be 10 different elections in the United Kingdom: London Mayor, Bristol Mayor, Salford Mayor, Liverpool Mayor, Scottish Parliament, Welsh Assembly, Northern Irish Assembly, Greater London Authority, Police and Crime Commissioner, and local elections across the whole country. Labour will field candidates in nine of them, giving Corbyn’s critics nine separate means to gauge his success as leader. It will also mean the Labour Party’s resources stretched thin, only a Read more [...]

Last year was an amazing year for long distance triathlon in the UK and Ireland – with more events than ever before offering domestic races fantastic choice, variety and conditions to race in. Whether you were looking for a big event feel, Kona qualification or a cross-country challenge, the UK and Ireland has it all in buckets meaning that you no longer have to go abroad to get your racing fix and Read more [...]