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This Week From Allison Bean, your About This Week Editor New this week on About.com, we've got some fun Academy Awards Trivia and delicious, cold-weather recipes. Plus: Everything you need to know about Mardi Gras. Want more from About.com? Follow us on social media! Have You Seen These Oscar Nominated Films? The 86th annual Academy Awards will be broadcast this Sunday, March 2nd on ABC. Whether you're a movie buff or just tuning in for the fashion, we're here to help you make the most out of award season. See this year's nominees. 20 Years of Best Actress Oscar Gowns Academy Awards Trivia Vintage Red Carpet Photos Search Related Topics:  oscars  academy awards  awards How to Make the Most Out of Mardi Gras Mardi Gras in New Orleans is legendary fun, but it can be intimidating, especially for first-timers. And though it has a reputation as a laissez-faire anything-goes extravaganza, there are some rules, both official and unspoken, that keep the party fun for everyone. Follow them and you'll have a grand time! 9 New Orleans Foods You've Gotta Try Cajun Mardi Gras Celebrations Carnival in the Caribbean Easy King Cake Recipe Search Related Topics:  mardi gras  best of mardi gras  mardi gras parades 10 Fresh Winter Salads While we frequently turn towards hearty comfort food during the cold weather months, there are plenty of seasonal offerings that are low in calories and big on flavor. Try a one of these winter salads tonight. 12 Ways to Dress Up Mac & Cheese Easy 30-Minute Dinner Recipes Search Related Topics:  salads  winter salads  root vegetables Why We Celebrate Black History Month As Black History Month draws to a close, we look back at its origins and honor the men and women who worked to make a difference for the African American community. Prominent Men of the Civil Rights Movement Six Must-Read Autobiographies by African-American Figures What MLK Jr. And Malcolm X Had in Common Is Black History Month Relevant? Search Related Topics:  jimmy carter  carter g. woodson  black history month Related Searches Oscar Awards Oscar Party Oscar Parties Oscar Nominees Party Food Recipes Featured Articles Enter to win a $500 Gift Card from About.com Home What to Do the Day After You Graduate from College 10 Tips for the Perfect Poker Vacation How to Sketch Fashion Designs 7 Ways to Help Kids Who Are Bullied Prom Shoe Trends for 2014   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 This Week newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. 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