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Hearst Castle to introduce self-guided tour

Written on 18 Dec, 2009 in Discovered | 2 comments

Hearst Castle officials have announced a new self-guided tour of castle grounds, designed to allow visitors to explore the estate’s fabled gardens and Neptune Pool at their own pace. Starting in mid-March, special sunset tours will be introduced on Friday... (Continue reading)

Best man rigs newlyweds’ bed to tweet during sex

Written on 17 Dec, 2009 in Discovered | One comment

We’re sorry, but this is just too good not to share with you. This could be the best practical joke ever played on a newlywed couple. The Washington Post offers the deliciously wicked tale of the British best man who rigged... (Continue reading)

Newly Discovered: Internet Traffic School

Written on 12 Dec, 2009 in Discovered | 2 comments

BY DAVID CONGALTON As a confirmed agnostic, I’m not inclined to believe in a Higher Power, but, frankly, I don’t know how else to explain Internet Traffic School other than as proof of Divine Intervention. I mean, how cool is... (Continue reading)

Dispatches: I left my heart

Written on 1 Dec, 2009 in Discovered | One comment

BY DAVID CONGALTON I write this from San Francisco, and you should be envious.  Most people I know hate LA, but no one says a discouraging word about the City by the Bay. San Francisco is truly one of the... (Continue reading)

Twilight sucks — let me count the ways

Written on 24 Nov, 2009 in Discovered | 5 comments

BY ADI JONES The Twilight phenomenon is widely accepted but not necessarily understood.  The popular books, written By Stephanie Meyer, have very quickly built up a cult-like fan base. Complete with swooning teens (and even some swooning mothers of teens),... (Continue reading)

Facebook friends: Pastor Doug

Written on 22 Nov, 2009 in Discovered | No comments

BY DAVID CONGALTON (One in an occasional series where CCN readers meet some of my Facebook Friends) These have been a tough few weeks for Doug Carroll of San Luis Obispo. He’s battled progressive MS for a decade now and... (Continue reading)

Dining Out: Meet me at Neeta’s

Written on 14 Nov, 2009 in Discovered | No comments

BY DAVID CONGALTON For most locals, Nipomo has long been a one-restaurant town. People chow down and drink, and drink some more, at the shrine known as Jocko’s. I’ve got no beef with the infamous steak house, but there are... (Continue reading)