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A Mountain Town In Its Natural State

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The Fayetteville Roots Festival, now in its fourth year, is much more than a celebration of music. Yes, there will be 53 bands, including headliner John Prine, playing six venues over the four-day event, but there also will be locally sourced food in a celebration of “a mountain town in its natural state,” which is the festival’s slogan.

It Does The Body Good

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Photo by Terrah Baker: Mothers and children gathered at Terra Tots in Fayetteville to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week, Aug. 1 to 7. Back row: Skye McGowen with Avey, Lisa Hinrichsen with Iris Mae, JeanAnne Kelly with Cooper and Aiden, Monique Beilby with Evelyn Rhus, Amanda Hall with Oliver and Amelia Cox with Leonard Eugene. Middle row: Beth Silver with Penelope, Tiffany Cox with Finley Lenore, Martha Cardwell with Frances and Luna, Katy Ochoa with Moses, Greta Lawson with Maude and Melissa Walz with Abigail England. Front row: Victoria Thurman with Evelyn, Betony Weakley-Maringer with Felix and Penelope, Jenny Dietzel with Johanna and Freya, and Sarah King with Abe.

Sixteen moms and 20 breastfed babies from Northwest Arkansas gathered at Terra Tots on School Avenue in Fayetteville last Thursday to show their support for breastfeeding — something that is natural, beneficial and fun, said several of the women.

Attention Defici–Oooh, Shiny!

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My girlfriend of eight months has ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder). She takes medication that helps her focus better at work and has steps (like writing everything down) to avoid forgetting important things, stay more organized, etc.

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New energies and impulses from the heart of the universe are beginning to critically influence life on Earth (and on all the planets circling the Sun). These energies are accelerating all events, creating a trajectory of force and of progress directed only toward the creation of the new age.

Northwest Arkansas’ NerdVerse Meets

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Photo by Terrah Baker: The DoubleTree Hotel in Bentonville was packed with GlitchCon attendees on Thursday. Costumes ranged from Ninjas to Victorian style “steam punk.”

Sci-fi, candy kid, goth, steam punk, nerdism, gamer, role player, anime, art. All of these genres and more are brought together in what founders of Northwest Arkansas’ GlitchCon 2012 called the “NerdVerse.”

Summer Fun Meets Fall Fashion

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Summer fringe and sandals meet sleek, long-sleeved black dress. Black fringe dress $42, Sseko shoes $39 with gold straps $13. Modeled by Yani Ko.

Great styles for the still-blazing summer sun allow for that natural transition into fall fashion in Fayetteville. Of course, eye wear adds that touch of sophistication that every end of summer outfit needs.

Leo — Lionhearted & Royal

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In the Old Testament, Leo is the Lion of the tribe of Judah. In the New Testament, the Christians were thrown to the lions (symbol of power in Rome).

Rap Scene Gets Bassbeat

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Despite the sparse and largely derelict local rap scene, Fayetteville-based “indie Southern rap” duo Ben Adams and Justin “JC” Crenshaw have enjoyed notable praise for their music in the region.

Live At Legacy Album Release

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Special to TFW   The new album release by musician Barrett Baber “Live at Legacy Blues” is what happens when you mix one of Arkansas’ most beloved singer/songwriters and one of Fayetteville’s swankiest clubs, Legacy Blues on Watson Street. The album was recorded at the club on April 13, during the CD release party for…

Love Me Tinder

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I met a woman, and we hit it off like wildfire. It seemed everything she said and did was perfect.