Commentary
An Editorial looks back in humor on the real reasons Sen. John Kerry lost; Joe Sullivan reveals some exciting prospects in downtown Knoxville in Insights; in Frank Talk, Frank Cagle advises Democrats to get a grip on their post-election hindsight; and Jack Neely responds to readers’ theories about the Knoxville accent’s existence in Secret History; and Barry Henderson pleads for understanding and negotiation in the TennCare standoff in Editor’s Corner.
Citybeat
Molly Kincaid finds Fourth and Gill residents instigating a Neighborhood Watch to help decrease crime in the area.
The Right Way
Buzz Peterson has yet to win big as the University of Tennessee head basketball coach, but win-loss records are sometimes deceiving. Mike Gibson visits with Peterson, a Dean Smith disciple, and finds out what it takes to build an enduring program.
Curling Cues
The Great Smoky Mountains Curling Club formed in the spring with hopes of raising awareness of the Olympic sport. Clint Casey gets a crash course and reports on throwing stones at the Ice Chalet.
news & views
4 incoming mail 7 editorial 8 insights 9 frank talk10 secret history16 editor’s corner
arts &entertainment
31 music-—Laura Blackley Band33 platters
35 artbeat
37 movie guru—Birth
movie blurbs.........38 movie times..........3941 calendar
final frontiers
52 restaurant guide57 urban renewal59 sports60 news of the weird62 click ‘n’ clack 64 crossword64 free will astrology64 life in hell65 classifieds