Godly Goods The "Christian Lifestyle" industry -- offering every product from T-shirts to action figures -- is booming. Is the marketing of the Almighty at odds with Christian values? [11-10-97] — Katie Allison Granju, METRO PULSE The Straight Dope Hemp has been touted as the "miracle fiber" of our age, but its relationship to pot makes its cultivation illegal in the U.S. Mike Gibson investigates the relationship between the two plants in this controversy. [11-03-97] — Mike Gibson, METRO PULSE Heal Thyself Why does alternative medicine have many Knoxvillians on pins and needles? Hillari Dowdle documents the rising acceptance of acupuncture, Reiki, and myriad other non-Western medical treatments. [10-20-97] — Hillari Dowdle, METRO PULSE Death and Politics Mention the death penalty, and most Tennesseans would say they're for it. But what has our intense focus on the execution of that penalty done to the justice system? [10-06-97] — Jesse Fox Mayshark, METRO PULSE Battle of the Bookstores Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, Borders -- the proliferation of book superstores is at an all-time high. Are there enough book lovers to keep them in business? [09-29-97] — Tracy Jones, METRO PULSE Rock in a Hard Place Why is it so tough for entertainment venues to survive in Knoxville, Tennessee? Mike Gibson digs into the taxes, laws, and general adversity that give headaches to local promoters and business owners. [09-08-97] — Mike Gibson, METRO PULSE Sheathing Solomon's Sword An experimental law in Tennessee seeks to make divorce less painful for Knox County children. But can legislation heal what families put asunder? [08-04-97] — Val Pendergrast, METRO PULSE Still Life Mike Gibson sniffs out local moonshiners in East Tennessee and learns the ins and outs of their trade, as well as the history of 'shine in the state. [07-21-97] — Mike Gibson, METRO PULSE Not So Clear-Cut Bane or boon? Glynn Wilson chips away at the facts and fallacies surrounding chip mills, particularly those operated by Champion Paper in North Carolina. Are they destroying or helping Tennessee forests? [07-08-97] — Glynn Wilson, METRO PULSE Urban Ascention Jack Neely visits Knoxville, Tennessee's southern sister, Chattanooga, and asks, "What has she got that we don't got?" The answers may surprise you. Or not. [07-02-97] — Jack Neely, METRO PULSE
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