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LIVE MUSIC

Posted by Blair Jackson |

THURSDAY, Feb. 9 Cherokee Casino, West Siloam Springs: Bobby Marquez Fresco Cafe and Pub, Fayetteville: DJs Rev. Stiles and the Beat Bachs George’s Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville: Ray Wylie Hubbard Jammin Java, Fayetteville: Open Acoustic Jam JJ’s Grill, Fayetteville: Barrett Baber JJ’s Grill, Rogers: Jeff Fox Mojo’s Pints and Pies, Fayetteville: Shannon Wurst Pesto Cafe, Fayetteville:…

Stupid is as Stupid Does

Posted by Blair Jackson |

By Rachel Birdsell TFW Contributing Writer Brock College in Ontario recently came out with a study that showed that people who scored low on childhood IQ tests were more likely to develop prejudiced beliefs and socially conservative political views as adults. The study, published in Psychological Science, has racists and social conservatives totally pissed off,…

Heavy Metal

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Heavy Metal By Mihke Chanay When it comes to music I like a little diversity. Being a relative newcomer to northwest Arkansas, the only local music I’ve been exposed to are the folksy bluegrass tinged sounds of groups who sometimes seem like they’re trying too hard to be The Avett Brothers or Mumford and Sons….

Risa’s Stars

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We begin the week on Thursday, with Venus joining Uranus in Aries. Venus represents money, resources and values. Uranus creates the revolution  and new archetypes that are needed, while Aries initiates all things new.   The energies are building for a showdown (breakdown) in March. The keynote at this time is preparation. Thursday Mercury (thinking) is…

Deus Ex: Human Revolution

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By Mike Mahardy TFW Contributing Writer Adam Jensen’s cybernetically enhanced eyes scan the room for patrolling enemies. After two minutes of learning their walking patterns, he makes his move, swiftly sneaking into a vacant room with a security terminal. The computer on a desk is easily hacked. Soon after, the security turrets guarding the room’s…

Libertarian Capitalism is Collective Suicide

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By Abel Tomlinson TFW Contributing Writer There are multiple versions of capitalism, some of them healthier than others. However, the general modus operandi for the global economy is neoliberal “free” market capitalism. This form of capitalism was defined by economist Milton Friedman. Friedman’s definition of libertarian, “free” market capitalism is deregulated capitalism. It is anti-government…