Author Archives: Terrah Baker

Why EcoVillages?

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By Amanda Bancroft Anyone can live in an eco village, except Elvis Presley (despite what witnesses may say). But that doesn’t mean everyone wants to. There are benefits and drawbacks to living in an eco village, and it’s good to see both the pros and cons before making a life-altering decision. Depending on the community,…

Celebrate The Senses In Eureka Springs

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Staff Report Fleur Delicious Weekend is a Celebration of all the senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch in the historic village of Eureka Springs. It is a French-themed weekend in which restaurants, bars, art galleries, boutiques, spas, and music venues participate with French inspired indulgences in food, wine, spirits, art, entertainment and luxe galore….

Smoky Joe

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“We who are of the non-smoking variety don’t want your smoke on us. You know why? Because it stinks, which in turn means, you stink.” By Rachel Birdsell The Giant Coffee Cyborg known as Starbucks, has been under fire lately, namely because they are of the devil and they hate smokers. Not the kind of…

Spank! Gets Audiences All Riled Up (No Bondage Necessary)

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Win Two Tickets to see Spank! June 29 at 8 p.m. at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville by sending the name of your favorite guilty pleasure novel or movie, name and contact information to editorfreekly@gmail.com or texting 479-387-8794. Winners announced June 24. By Terrah Baker When 50 Shades of Grey hit bookshelves in 2011…

Eureka Springs: Celebrate The Scenery

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Eureka Spring’s Music Scene Brings It Home  By Caleb Hennington Nestled in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, Eureka Springs is a popular tourist destination for many visiting Northwest Arkansas. Known for its Victorian-style buildings and natural beauty from the surrounding mountains and wildlife, Eureka Springs has even been dubbed “The Little Switzerland of America.”…

Flag Day, Father’s Day, Chiron Retrograde

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Esoteric Astrology as news for week June 13-19, 2013 Another week of complex planetary energies falling to Earth. Mars interacts with Pluto (inconjunct), Uranus (sextile) and Chiron (square, challenge, ouch!). We won’t know how to compromise, we’ll want to be friends but our hurts will challenge that desire. Friday is Flag Day. Early morning Sunday,…

Big Bad Gina Tributes Women’s Music, Community and Earth

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Album Release Party: Saturday, July 13 Teatro Scarpino Doors at 7:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Staff Report Big Bad Gina is one of those bands that makes a statement with their talent, originality and presence. They’ve been touring the country after winning national recognition for their musical performances, playing with well-known artists like the…

Crisis Center Heals Individuals And Community

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Benefit Set To Support The Work of Northwest Arkansas Rape Crisis Center Staff Report The Northwest Arkansas Rape Crisis Center (NWARCC) provides a safe haven of healing and hope to those affected by sexual violence and constantly works toward a safer future for all through education and awareness. Since 1982, NWARCC’s mission-driven work has offered…

Privacy Is No Longer An Option

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  By Glenn Mollette Recent news about cell phone giant Verizon is a bit disconcerting. Every phone record of every Verizon customer is now an open book to our government. Can we not call mom without it being the government’s business? Is there no such thing as “personal” anymore? Alarmingly the answer is “no.” No…

Pancreatic Cancer Research May Take Hit

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Dear Editor: Pancreatic cancer remains one of the deadliest cancers with a five-year survival rate of just 6 percent and no early detection tools or effective treatments. Thanks to the Recalcitrant Cancer Research Act, a new law enacted in January, there is hope for those touched by this disease. I would like to thank Senator…