About Today: Happy Hindu New Year!

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Today Today's the day many Hindus usher in the new year and welcome the spring season! But the festivities are more complicated than you might think. Hindus in various states of India actually honor the new year in their own unique ways (and not all of the holidays even fall on today's date). Let's take a closer look at how they celebrate and then learn why even the Hindu belief system lacks the unity of most world religions. For daily information and inspiration, follow About.com Religion & Spirituality on Facebook and Twitter. Happy Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, and More! Whether the Hindus of Kashmir call it Navreh or the Marathas call it Gudi Padwa, the Hindu New Year takes place around the start of the month of Chaitra, which says hello to spring. From cleaning and decorating their homes to wearing new clothes and baking tasty sweets, learn all of the ways Hindus start anew. And Happy Vasanta Navaratri! Today also marks the start of Vasanta Navaratri, also known as the nine holy nights of spring. Now through April 8, Hindus fast and worship Durga (the Mother Goddess). Why Goddess Durga Has So Many Forms 5 Things You Need to Know About Navaratri Search Related Topics:  hindu gods & goddesses  hindu festivals  hindu rites & rituals Hinduism for Beginners While Hinduism may lack a unified system of beliefs and ideas, the religion does believe in idol worship, reincarnation, and karma among other concepts. Hindus also emphasize non-violence, truthfulness, purity and generosity. Interested in learning more about the world's oldest extant religion? Start with these Hinduism basics for beginners. What Are the Origins of Hinduism? What Hindus Really Believe Search Related Topics:  hinduism  hindu beliefs  hindu gods & goddesses Top 10 Hindu Deities One of the most interesting things to explore in Hinduism is the multitude of gods and goddesses that symbolize the one abstract Supreme Being or Brahman. From Ganesha to Vishnu to Shiva, we explore the 10 Hindu deities everyone should know. Search Related Topics:  hindu gods & goddesses  hindu festivals  hindu beliefs Related Searches Hindu Happy New Year Holi Hindu Festival Hinduism Indian Festival Featured Articles Follow About.com on Pinterest 10 Ways to Enjoy a Spring Walk The Best Foods for Your Sex Life 6 Steps for Acheiving an Early Retirement The Groovy Fashions of 'Mad Men' Season 7 What to Do If You Messed Up Your Taxes   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement

About Fitness: 7 Tips to Run a Faster Mile

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Fitness From Wendy Bumgardner, your About Fitness Editor 7 Tips to Run a Faster Mile Do you have the need for speed? I'm sure you want to beat your sister-in-law at the next 5K "fun run." It's only fun because you're wearing a running tutu and shoe wings. Really, you want to beat her! Take these tips to boost your speed. Search Related Topics:  how to run faster  speed workouts  strength training Bored? 5 Ways to Make Workouts More Fun Is your workout the same old grind? Put some fun into it and you will get more out of it (and stick with it longer). Paige has five ways to turn you from a clockwatcher into a can't-stop-me-now enthusiast. Search Related Topics:  fun exercise  avoid exercise boredom  having fun 10 Great Ab Workouts Has Spring Break convinced you that you need better abs come summer? But even if you're not trying to get six-pack abs, having a strong core will help your performance in most sports. Paul ranks the best ab workouts. Search Related Topics:  core training  abdominals  abs 5 Best Upper Chest Exercises Do you want to build your pecs and shape your torso? Our Bodybuilding Expert Richard ranks the best exercises to do to build your chest muscles. Search Related Topics:  bodybuilding training routines  bodybuilding exercises  Related Searches 5K Run Gym Fitness Fitness AB Exercises Running Run Mud Run Schedule Featured Articles What Does Your Calf Muscle Pain Mean? Running with Allergies Yoga Sak Backpack Review What is a Mud Run? Spring Hiking Hazards to Avoid Rainy Day Games   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Fitness newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Fitness Try the Hundred 10 Spring Walking Gear Items You Need Mindfulness in Eating Advertisement

About Today: What Do You Know About America's Pastime?

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Today A funny thing happened in Sydney, Australia while you were watching March Madness: the 2014 Major League Baseball season started, although most people will tell you that opening day, a veritable holiday for baseball fans, is still a couple days away. Baseball in 2014: What to Watch For If you're at all into baseball or even just curious what the big deal is, you should read what Baseball Expert Kevin Kleps predicts about the upcoming season. He'll tell you, for example, what we'll have to talk about for a whole season without Alex Rodriguez around. Fantasy World: This Year's Top 100 Players Clever Names for Fantasy Baseball Leagues 6 Ways to Find Fantasy Baseball Sleepers Search Related Topics:  2014 division previews  2014 baseball season  2014 baseball preview Whose Idea Was the 7th-Inning Stretch? On April 14, 1910 William Howard Taft became the first U.S. president to throw out the first pitch on opening day, starting a tradition. And that wasn't the only tradition the 300-pound Taft started that day, or so they say. Does Baseball Have its Own Language? 7 Legendary Baseball Movies Search Related Topics:  baseball  us presidents  william howard taft What Makes Baseball Dirt So Special? Ordinary soils are too crumbly, so the "infield dirt" part of a baseball field is made from a very specific mix of very specific ingredients. Do you know what "umpire's mud" is or why so much sand is needed under the infield? We've got all the dirty little secrets. Baseball Stats Beginners Need to Know Is Baseball the Right Sport for Your Kid? Search Related Topics:  geologic engineering  sediments  soil Why (Some) Athletes Use Steroids You can't talk about baseball anymore without steroids coming up. Just when you thought baseball's "steroids era" was over, the Biogenesis scandal hit, and more than a dozen players, including A-Rod, were suspended. But what are steroids, and why do athletes use them in spite of the obvious risks? Best Jokes About Baseball's Steroids Scandal Congress on Drugs (in Baseball) Search Related Topics:  sports nutrition  drugs and doping  Related Searches Sports Baseball Baseball Draft Baseball Homeplate Pitching Baseball Fantasy Baseball Featured Articles Follow About.com on Pinterest No. 42, Jackie Robinson How to Bet on Baseball Top 10 Songs About Baseball Baseball's Beginnings How to Play 'Moneyball'   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement

About Food: Is Everything Better with Bacon?

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Food From Hilary Pollack, your About Food Editor What is it about strips of cured pork that keeps our mouths watering and inspires our culinary palates year after year? Perhaps its the perfect synthesis of sweetness, smokiness, and saltiness, or its ability to elevate almost any dish to a new level of rich, fatty deliciousness. Whether you're enjoying it solo, wrapped around more meat, or sprinkled in a sandwich, there's one thing for sure—bacon is truly beloved in the food world. And if you're a serious fan, consider joining a Bacon of the Month Club!. Want more from About.com Food? Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, or visit our Pinterest page for daily recipes, cooking tips, and more. The Basics of Bacon Obviously, the first rule about enjoying bacon is to make sure that the bacon you're using is cooked well. We have tons of tips for both choosing and preparing bacon and cooking it so that it's crispy and full of flavor without being a greasy mess. Looking for a slightly more gourmet alternative? Try thick-cut marinated pork belly. Crucial Tips for Making Perfect Bacon Top 10 Bacon Recipes for Busy Cooks 19 Great Bacon-centric Dishes Search Related Topics:  how to fry bacon  how to bake bacon  bacon recipes Meat on Meat Unsurprisingly, bacon goes great with, well, other meaty treats, from chicken to sausages. Wrap just about any cut of meat with bacon before cooking it, and it will be infused with an extra-smoky savory flavor. Seriously, Bacon Cheeseburgers might just be one of the greatest inventions of our time. Bacon Cheeseburger Puff Rolls Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Scallops Shrimp Grits with Bacon and Gravy Easy Bacon-Onion-Cheese Chicken Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf Search Related Topics:  start with bacon  breakfast recipes  start with sausages Sweet and Smoky In recent years, bacon has become increasingly popular as an addition to desserts and sweet dishes, making its way into everything from cupcakes to cocktails and ice cream. Tried and true, this is one trend that gets our seal of approval. Maple-Glazed Bacon Bacon-Wrapped Prunes Candied Bacon and Maple Ice Cream Bacon Cherry Bourbon Cocktail Dutch Bacon & Apple Pancakes Apple Bacon Muffins Search Related Topics:  pork belly  making bacon at home  bacon garnishes Just Add Bacon Crumbled, sliced, or baked in, bacon enlivens everything from soups and sandwiches to snack foods. In fact, it would be easy to find a way to include bacon in just about every item on a menu. Try one of these recipes, which are just a few of our bacon faves from About.com's Food network. Bacon Cheddar Biscuits for Two How to Make Bacon Popcorn Grilled Pimento Cheese and Bacon Sandwiches Bacon Mac 'n' Cheese Bacon-Onion Buns Search Related Topics:  bacon recipes  ice cream recipes  soup recipes Related Searches Bacon Food Recipes Chicken Healthy Snack Food Thick Cut Bacon Food Calorie Featured Articles Bacon-Wrapped Pork Parcels Braised Celery Soup with Bacon What is Tilapia? Gluten-Free Kale Chips Carrot Cake Ice Cream Roasted Chicken with Mango Glaze   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Food newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Popular Now How Drinking Alcohol Affects Nutrition Should You Try the Nordic Diet? The Best Workouts for Weight Loss   Follow us on: Advertisement