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 Tuesday - Open Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
Tuesday is the usual day for elections in the United States.
Federal elections take place on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November; this date was established by a law of 1845 for presidential elections (specifically for the selection of the Electoral College), and was extended to elections for the House of Representatives in 1875 and for the Senate in 1914.
Tuesday was the earliest day of the week which was practical for polling in the early 19th century: citizens might have to travel for a whole day to cast their vote, and would not wish to leave on Sunday which was a day of worship for the great majority of them.
open-encyclopedia.com /Tuesday   (309 words)

  
 Shrove Tuesday - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In the Christian calendar, Shrove Tuesday is the English name for the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, which in turn marks the beginning of Lent.
In some historically Francophone places it is Mardi Gras, French for "Fat Tuesday"; the most famous celebration under this name is New Orleans Mardi Gras.
In Ireland and Australia Shrove Tuesday is known as "Pancake Tuesday", while in Britain it is popularly known as "Pancake Day".
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Fat_Tuesday   (541 words)

  
 Tuesday
Fat Tuesday is the designation generally given to the day just prior to the beginning of Lent.
As the day before (always a Tuesday) is the last chance for revelry and also the last chance to use up perishables such as butter, lard and other fats that day has become known as "Mardi Gras" (French for Fat Tuesday).
The day, Tuesday, had already been named for the Roman God of War, Martius (notice in French, Italian, and Spanish - the word for Tuesday is still derivative of the Roman God - Mardi, Martedi and Martes - respectively).
www.indepthinfo.com /weekdays/tuesday.shtml   (216 words)

  
 Fat Tuesday   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
Fat Tuesday is a popular bar chain that has 26 locations across the United States, Mexico, the Carribbean and cruiselines.
Fat Tuesday provides a full-service bar, but they are best known for their variety of world famous daiquiris that they serve.
Fat Tuesday's current advertising budget has a surplus of $200 a month that can immediately be used towards putting the Internet in the media mix.
iml.jou.ufl.edu /projects/STUDENTS/BrandJoe/research.html   (1160 words)

  
 Fat Tuesday
Fat Tuesday sits back off of South Street in a nook that also houses a GNC Health Store and a Pizza shop.
Fat Tuesday has a small deck area in the front of the building, but there is a rather large sign posted that prohibits Fat Tuesday patrons from: Shouting at passersby on the sidewalk, glass bottles on the deck and leaning on the railing.
Fat Tuesday has NFL Sunday Ticket, so during football season you can plant your ass at their bar and watch all of the Sunday games your eyes and stomach can handle.
www.phillytown.com /fattuesday.htm   (588 words)

  
 Paczki lovers pig out today - 3/4/03
That's roughly a third of the recommended daily allotment of fat for an average man, as far as nutritionists are concerned.
"(Fat Tuesday) is a great thing for Hamtramck," says Finwall, 44, noting the size of his order might not suffice.
"On Fat Tuesday, everybody is Polish in a sense, and we celebrate together as a community," he says.
www.detnews.com /2003/food/0303/04/b01-98904.htm   (1036 words)

  
 Mardi Gras -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
It is a celebration that is held just before the beginning of the (A religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination) Christian (additional info and facts about liturgical) liturgical season of (A period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday) Lent.
The date can vary from February 3 to March 9 in non- (In the Gregorian calendar: any year divisible by 4 except centenary years not divisible by 400) leap years or February 4 to March 9 in leap years.
(The pre-Lenten festival of Shrove Tuesday) Mardi Gras is the title of a 1972 (A book of blank pages with pockets or envelopes; for organizing photographs or stamp collections etc) album by (additional info and facts about Creedence Clearwater Revival) Creedence Clearwater Revival.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/m/ma/mardi_gras.htm   (1016 words)

  
 Fat Tuesday - San Antonio, TX, 78205 - Citysearch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
If you hit Fat Tuesday on an off night you may feel trapped there with nothing to entertain you save a Harley Davidson pinball machine and a golf video game?the unwitting prisoner of a frozen cocktail you can't down quickly for fear of a brain-freeze headache.
Fat Tuesday is more a theme bar than a restaurant.
Fat Tuesday is a Riverwalk favorite for happy hour.
sanantonio.citysearch.com /profile?fid=2&id=10091893   (409 words)

  
 Mardi Gras - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mardi Gras (French for "Fat Tuesday") is the day before Ash Wednesday, and is also called "Shrove Tuesday".
The feast should not be confused with the Polish Fat Thursday.
The date can vary from February 3 to March 9 in non-leap years or February 4 to March 9 in leap years.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mardi_Gras   (1302 words)

  
 Catholic Roots of Mardi Gras - Fat Tuesday History
Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is the last hurrah before the Catholic season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday.
Mardi Gras, literally "Fat Tuesday," has grown in popularity in recent years as a raucous, sometimes hedonistic event.
The official colors of Mardi Gras, with their roots in Catholicism, were chosen 10 years later: purple, a symbol of justice; green, representing faith; and gold, to signify power.
www.americancatholic.org /Features/MardiGras   (716 words)

  
 New Orleans Mardi Gras History
Because the day before Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent, was one of feasting—as symbolized by the ritual slaughter of a fatted bull or ox (boeuf gras)—it came to be known as Fat Tuesday or, as the French would say, Mardi Gras.
Occurring on any Tuesday from Feb. 3 through March 9, Mardi Gras is tied to Easter, which falls on the first Sunday after the full moon that follows the Spring Equinox.
During the 12 days and nights that ended on Fat Tuesday 2001, a record total of 28 parades rolled in the section of the city that falls on the east bank of the Mississippi.
www.mardigrasunmasked.com /mardigras/history.htm   (2075 words)

  
 Holiday Insights : Fat Tuesday
Fat Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday.
So, Fat Tuesday is a celebration and the opportunity to enjoy that favorite food or snack that you give up for the long lenten season.
Dating Fat Tuesday How to determine when it is and why.
www.holidayinsights.com /christian/fat2day.htm   (255 words)

  
 Fat tuesday - infonear.com
Fat Tuesday- Lexington celebrates Mardi Gras,, KY Kernel, a newspaper of University of Kentucky.
Fat Tuesday chronicles deep seated corruption in the New Orleans Police Department that climaxes during Mardi Gras.
The Boston Globe A Fat Tuesday tradition that's not for the timid.
infonear.com /q/fat-tuesday.html   (1083 words)

  
 Fat Tuesday - CLOSED - Austin, TX, 78701-3742 - Citysearch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
Fat Tuesday - CLOSED - Austin, TX, 78701-3742 - Citysearch
Fat Tuesday is the place with the wall of frozen fruity drinks, made with famous-name liquors and a little dab of grain alcohol to get you in the party mood.
Fat Tuesday is the day before the beginning of Lent, the last day to blow it out before you give up your vices for the Lenten season.
austin.citysearch.com /profile?id=10202613   (339 words)

  
 Dating Fat Tuesday
In the not so distant past, this day was something of a "last call" before the expected reflection and abstinence of the Christian Lenten season.
It is interesting to note that neither of the two succeeding symbols of the last two ages the Ram (very popular in the Bible's Old Testament) or the Fish (the symbol of Christianity for the last 2000 years) are particularly popular Carnival symbols.
However the BOEUF GRAS - the fatted bull is still alive and well as a potent symbol of Mardi Gras and other Carnivals throughout Europe and the New World.
www.carnaval.com /cityguides/dating.htm   (964 words)

  
 Graham Kerr's "Low-Fat Tuesday" Recipes
It is also rich in saturated fat and calories.
Called the "Maillard reaction," this adds both color and depth of taste, so essential when a lot of fat is removed from a recipe.
However, please note that I have used a good stock to cook the rice...so nothing is lost...only fat and frustration.
www.globalgourmet.com /food/egg/egg0197/kerrsrec.html   (1179 words)

  
 Fat Tuesday - Guildford Parkour   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
Although the guys and I will happily give tips and encouragement, we are not responsible for any injuries sustained at Fat Tuesday training jams nor the actions of those who do not agree with this disclaimer.
Sunday 13th February Fat Tuesday had a student film maker and photo journalists both tagging along to a training jam with Spiky and Zac.
Saturday 12th February saw the Fat Tuesday guys in and around Southbank and Tramp's Kitchen shooting some footage on Super 8 with Jerry Lesnick of Stunning.
www.spikyjumper.com /fattuesday   (1052 words)

  
 Fat Tuesday Tempe - Fun Out Of The Sun   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
Straight from Bourbon Street in New Orleans, Fat Tuesday is the perfect place to go for fun in Tempe.
Our specialties are our Fat Tuesday Frozen Daiquiris and authentic New Orleans style food.
The menu does have classics such as cheeseburgers, chips and salsa and wings...and we have a full service bar for those who prefer martinis, margaritas, and other non frozen drinks.
www.fattuesdaytempe.com   (226 words)

  
 Fat Tuesday's
The next Fat Tuesday race will be the Half Marathon in Emmaus PA where Smokin' J & Titanium hope to compete.
At this conjecture I should point out that the Fat Tuesday club members are not still dreaming about PR's (well apart from Shiney who is just doing it).
Having no ID I told the bouncer we were the famous Fat Tuesday rock band from Sweden.
www.tanser.org /fat.htm   (4213 words)

  
 TAP: Web Feature: Fat Tuesday. by Heidi Pauken. January 28, 2004.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
John Edwards secured Tuesday's fourth-place slot, then hopped a jet to his native South Carolina (45 delegates), where he awoke this morning set to energize perhaps the most important leg of his campaign.
Sharpton's had the most consistent South Carolina presence, and he spent Tuesday meeting and greeting in mid-50s temperatures while his competitors shivered up North.
This article may not be resold, reprinted, or redistributed for compensation of any kind without prior written permission from the author.
www.prospect.org /webfeatures/2004/01/pauken-h-01-28.html   (1218 words)

  
 "Fat Tuesday" in Louisiana   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
Mardi Gras, which is French for "Fat Tuesday," is a big festival that takes place the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday.
Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent -- a symbolic period of fasting and penance for many Christians.
The two weeks before "Fat Tuesday" are the most festive.
www.americaslibrary.gov /cgi-bin/page.cgi/es/la/fattues_1   (181 words)

  
 Fat Tuesday, St. Patricks day, party decorations
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www.paradethrows.com /fat_Tuesday.asp   (180 words)

  
 Summit Daily News for Breckenridge, Keystone, Copper and Frisco Colorado - News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
Ladies riding on the Outpost Ho House float were trying to reel in the votes with beads and charisma Tuesday afternoon at Keystone's River Run Village.
After all, it was Fat Tuesday - a day to let it all hang out - literally - and recover from the debauchery and frost-bitten buttocks later.
Suddenly, girls dancing in gallons of chocolate pudding and ski patrollers foregoing their usual red or orange attire seem as commonplace as hurricanes in a snowstorm.
www.summitdaily.com /article/20050208/NEWS/102080028   (820 words)

  
 Cleveland Exchange 2005   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
He continues to be the subject of articles in national publications, such as Down Beat and Jazz Times Magazine, and his work is documented in The Encyclopedia of Jazz and and many Jazz Record Guides.
Whether in concert or playing swinging dance music, Ernie Krivda and The Fat Tuesday Big Band are one of the most exciting and engaging musical acts to hit the scene in recent memory.
Combining the musical values of the great "big bands of yesterday" with the dramatic energy of a new century, the 18 piece "band that swings" turns each performance into an unforgettable event.
www.radiokingproductions.com /cx/music.html   (380 words)

  
 A Complete Guide to Carnival 2002 | Seattle's Alternative to Mardi Gras!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
Kurt Geibel's 3Dhospitality.com sponsored the official Web site of last year's Fat Tuesday in Pioneer Square...This year, he is promoting Carnival 2002..."I wanted to acknowledge, in an ethical context, that, yes, it's Mardi Gras week and if you want to go out and celebrate, here are some neighborhood alternatives to Pioneer Square."
The 13 participating bars and clubs are on the Eastside and in Seattle's University District, Queen Anne, Belltown and Capitol Hill.
The promotion group 3Dhospitality.com is trying to move the focus out of Pioneer Square, throwing the annual Carnival Ball on Fat Tuesday in the 67 Lounge of the Edgewater Hotel.
www.3dhospitality.com /public_html/mardigras   (499 words)

  
 New Orleans.Com - The History of Mardi Gras!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
Mardi Gras Day is on Tuesday because it is the day before Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent.
My guess is that the next year after the first Lent, they wised-up and began celebrating Fat Tuesday also.
Early French history – For some reason, the French are famous for celebrating Fat Tuesday over the centuries.
mardigras.neworleans.com /history.shtml   (880 words)

  
 Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday (United States)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
Mardi Gras or fat Tuesday is a boisterous celebration held annually on Shrove Tuesday, the day before the season of Lent begins in the Western Christian liturgical calendar.
The custom was brought to the United States by the French who had paraded a fat ox through Paris.
The honor of the oldest Mardi Gras celebration in the United States belongs to Mobile, Alabama which first observed the holiday in 1703.
www3.kumc.edu /diversity/other/mardigra.html   (256 words)

  
 fatconcerts.com
Tickets for all shows can be purchased at the club when the doors for that show open.
Tickets for select shows may be available through Tickets West.
Fat Tuesday's is primarily a concert hall facility featuring up and coming acts from around the globe, as well as in our own backyard.
www.fatconcerts.com   (238 words)

  
 BetaNews | Fat Patch Tuesday Arrives
Additional critical updates were released for MSN Messenger, Media Player, Office XP, and various other Windows components.
Microsoft followed its standard security policy and did not release any specifics prior to Tuesday's patches, but has instituted an early access program for governments and enterprise customers.
A team of external beta testers also receives controlled access to prerelease updates for quality control purposes.
www.betanews.com /article/Fat_Patch_Tuesday_Arrives/1107911317   (365 words)

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