...But it Could be Populated by Martians

Re: "What did Knovillians at the last turn of the century predict for 2001?" [by Jack Neely, Vol. 8, No. 50]...

What a pity that the Knoxville soothsayers of 1900 remained anonymous.

I had to pause for more than a moment when the following words from your website appeared on my computer screen in Silicon Valley: "electronic communications would make newspapers obsolete" and "common electric machines...in general use by which we see and communicate with people in every part of our world as well as the inhabitants of Mars and many other worlds..."

Contrary to popular belief, California is not Mars. Furthermore, all ordinary citizens should rejoice that the fourth estate is alive and well, even if sales of newsprint are in decline. However, if we could identify this seer, we could trace his descendants and determine if they bought Microsoft at 10, thereby demonstrating the inheritability of foresight.

Tom McCune
San Mateo, Calif.

Heart and Soul at the Rainbow

In response to your Restaurant Rover's review of the Rainbow Club ["Dysfunction Luncheon," Vol. 8, No. 48], I would like to offer another point of view. Recently, AIDS Response Knoxville hosted a World AIDS Day event with dancer Fay Simpson. To conclude the event, Ms. Simpson provided a movement workshop for some of our clients. After the workshop, the Rainbow Club hosted a luncheon for all the participants. Our experience was fantastic. Not only did the club provide fresh, hand-made and delicious entrees, they also made every effort to make the event special for everyone attending. Rarely have I seen a group of individuals spend as much time and effort to create a positive experience for their customers. The Rainbow Club provided us not only quality and service, but heart and soul.

Susan McCashew
Knoxville

Respecting Eddie

In Joe Sullivan's article about showing Phillip Fulmer his due respect [Insights, Vol. 8, No. 49], I don't know what "all time record" of Bear Bryant's he is talking about. Eddie Robinson, formerly of Grambling, has long since eclipsed Bryant's mark as winningest college football coach with 408 wins. Just wanted to make sure you showed Robinson his due respect.

Steven R. Harris
Knoxville