Dave Eggers maintains a furious pace of creativity.

In 2000, Dave Eggers burst onto the national literary scene with the publication of his creative memoir . The book balanced the emotional journey of Eggers raising his brother Toph... read on»

By Stuart Thornton posted February 28, 2008 12:00 AM

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Tracing tangible results of TED-inspired ideas.

The questions being asked at this week’s TED conference sound like the sort only to be debated late at night, and after several bottles of wine. But they are being... read on»

By Jessica Lyons posted February 28, 2008 12:00 AM

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Key speaker at BIL has a plan to beat aging – and it actually makes sense.

In Bill and Ted’s Bogus Journey, the protagonists take on the Grim Reaper in a series of challenges that include Battleship and Clue. ... read on»

By Mark C. Anderson posted February 28, 2008 12:00 AM

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BIL offers its own excellent adventure for roughly $6,000 less than TED.

BIL stands for a lot of things. The tag words at the top of its wiki website offer a glimpse. The title changes come with every refreshing click of the... read on»

By Mark C. Anderson posted February 28, 2008 12:00 AM

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Will the TED conference elite yield something concrete for the rest of us?

One of the world’s largest gatherings of thinkers and achievers takes place this week in Monterey. Most of us are not invited. ... read on»

By Tina May posted February 28, 2008 12:00 AM

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TED prizewinner Karen Armstrong fights to unify religions.

Although author Karen Armstrong has diligently studied and written about the world’s religions, she’s as stumped as anyone about one of life’s – and TED’s – biggest questions: “What is... read on»

By Zachary Stahl posted February 28, 2008 12:00 AM

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TED winner Neil Turok shakes up astro-physics with his version of the universe’s birth.

Neil Turok is a thug. A spectacled, sweatered, antenna-eared thug, but a thug nonetheless for taking on the baddest mo’ fo’ in cosmology. That’s right: The Cambridge University chair of... read on»

By Kera Abraham posted February 28, 2008 12:00 AM

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Good natives to plant.

DOUGLAS IRIS (Iris douglasiana) This perennial herb bursts with flowers that range in color from cream to purple. The plant can handle full sun on the coast but needs afternoon... read on»

By By Staff posted February 21, 2008 12:00 AM

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Architect’s legacy lives in Monterey County and the world.

It is said that shortly after the Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula officially opened its doors in 1962, a group of healthy Pebble Beach women, thinking it was a spa,... read on»

By Stuart Thornton posted February 21, 2008 12:00 AM

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Even the laziest gardeners can grow food in small spaces.

I could list my gardening limitations to the soundtrack of a slow violin. My yard is a thin strip of lava rocks that I, as a renter, don’t have the... read on»

By Kera Abraham posted February 21, 2008 12:00 AM

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Finding the right plants to thrive on low maintenance, little water.

Instead of grass, Carol LeNeve’s front yard is mostly covered in ankle-high Carmel creeper, a shrub with dark-green, oval leaves. LeNeve, dressed in a purple turtleneck and jeans, walks down... read on»

By By Zachary Stahl posted February 21, 2008 12:00 AM

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Love and Sex 2008: The Survey Results

Learning will change your life. Or in this case, it will at least lead you to look at your co-workers a little differently. ... read on»

By Mark C. Anderson posted February 14, 2008 12:00 AM

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Romance Language: Weekly readers relay their tales of love, loss and eager loins.

One of the more interesting “stories” we received better resembles a request: “I’m a country gentleman and a great dancer and lover. I’m 58 and looking very hard. Fix me... read on»

By Various posted February 14, 2008 12:00 AM

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Do It Good: The Weekly readers play Dr. Ruth, without the accent.

One local was particularly candid – “I have no business giving advice on sex.” The rest of the responders were equally candid, but much less modest, and gravitated toward certain... read on»

By Various posted February 14, 2008 12:00 AM

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Quickies

Cop catches ex-girlfriend and me having sex in my car – we were both completely nude… well, I had my socks on. ... read on»

By Various posted February 14, 2008 12:00 AM

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The best funnymen to watch as they take the game – and having fun – seriously.

Golf Digest Editor-in-Chief Jerry Tarde recently ranked the top comedian golfers. From fifth to first, it went Larry David, Ray Romano, George Lopez, Bill Murray and, at the top, Tom... read on»

By Mark C. Anderson posted February 07, 2008 12:00 AM

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The Industry Legend: Tom Dreesen survived abject poverty to pal with Letterman, Sinatra and Eastwood—and anchor the AT&T Clambake.

People say a lot of things about standup comedian Tom Dreesen. That’s how it goes when you’ve been in the entertainment game long enough to spend 13 years opening for... read on»

By Mark C. Anderson posted February 07, 2008 12:00 AM

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His game in disrepair, ‘The Lion’ stalks new projects, including a helpful golf guide.

John Daly likes to walk up and smack it. He does precisely that on page one of his best-selling autobiography. ... read on»

By Mark C. Anderson posted February 07, 2008 12:00 AM

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Why the contenders will find themselves chasing a Canadian in ’08.

Even on the heels of a Super Tuesday, immigration hasn’t been the hottest of topics in the Pebble clubhouse. That’ll change when a 155-pound Canadian makes off with the $1,080,000... read on»

By Mark C. Anderson posted February 07, 2008 12:00 AM

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The Sudden Darling: Just because the galleries fell in love last year, don’t expect Danny Gans to abandon his cherry Vegas gig for bigger things just yet.

Now CBS color guy Nick Faldo really won’t shut up. “Have him do Austin Powers,” he eagerly instructs his people on the ground from the broadcast booth. “C’mon.” ... read on»

By Mark C. Anderson posted February 07, 2008 12:00 AM

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