By Blair Jackson Editor With political unrest sweeping the nation, America’s political climate is ripe for fresh ideas to rise to the forefront of public opinion. The questions: Can new viewpoints be woven into a dialogue that is respected by both major parties and the American public at large? Do third parties have a chance…
ARIES: It’s most important to find the “pause that refreshes” because there’s such an onrush of activity, ideas and ideals, wanting to travel and discovering new realities and details, important to your well-being, may be missed. It’s also time to review your values, sense of justice, ideas of what’s occurring in the world, and how…
By Mike Mahardy TFW Contributing Writer Since the launch of the original “Assassin’s Creed” in 2007, Ubisoft has made the franchise one of the top-selling series of the current console generation, with releases that never cease to amaze critics and gamers alike. Stealth, combat and the ubiquitous conspiracy theories were never so appealing, and aside…
Today, a Thanksgiving dinner to feed 10 folks costs more than ever — well, just a little more. The American tradition of a big family meal, however, is dying. The meals today are more or less shared by families, friends and neighbors — more than just all the kith and kin coming from all over…
Give Till It Hertz For 10 years, this woman and I have had a hot-and-cold long-distance relationship, the temperature of which she has always controlled. She’s 56; I’m 46. Last year, she felt ready to try for something lasting. She couldn’t afford to travel, so I paid for her flight. She stayed with me for…
Wamp’s Wisdom Agave Wheat from Breckenridge Brewery in Colorado pours a hazy golden with a tiny white head. On the nose, bread and grass contend for consideration. After an initial bready, malty blast of flavor, a mild bitterness, which must be the agave, rounds out the flavor. For an unfiltered beer, there is virtually no…
By Emily V. Smith OK, maybe it’s because I am a child of the ’80s and a gargantuan fanatic of the movie “Flashdance,” but I tend to stay true to my roots and call upon my fondness of fuzzy knit leg warmers as the chill in the air hits new lows. What better way to…
For me, Occupy Wall Street began long before Sept. 17. It began in the spring months, in the afterglow of Egypt’s triumph and the dawn of Libya’s struggle. It began on a simple walk on the beach with a good friend. It was nearing evening. The wind was cool, and even though the waves were…
THURSDAY, NOV. 24, THANKSGIVING DAY FRIDAY, NOV. 25 The Bayou, Rogers: Japton Social Club Celtic Grill, Bentonville: Jovan Arellano Downstream Casino, Quapaw, Okla.: Joe Giles & the Homewreckers George’s Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville: Earl & Them, Eoff Brothers Greenhouse Grille, Fayetteville: Walter Savage Jazz Legacy Blues Lounge, Fayetteville: Adam Collins Trio, Earnest “Guitar” Roy CD Release…
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