FEATURES 42 TABLOID TAKEDOWN
HOWARD KURTZ reveals how a group of tabloid misfits from the National Enquirer became John Edwards's worst nightmare and changed the course of the 2008 presidential
election.
52 Wild Bill
Whenever William Holbert went in Bocas del Toro, Panama, people had an odd habit of vanishing. ROBERT DRURY delves into the bizarre story of a psychotic wreaked havoc in a tropical paradise.
76 NEANDERTHAL LOVE
When our Cro-Magnon ancestors encountered their big-browed cousins Homo neanderthalensis some 40,000 years ago, did the two species bump uglies? CHIP ROWE investigates.
80 THE LONG ROAD
Even as a disease steadily deteriorates his vision, a lifelong motorcycle enthusiast makes a perilous journey through South America and its notorious Road of Death. By JAMES R. PETERSEN. Plus: a review of six must-have bikes coming to a road near you this year. INTERVIEW
35 Deepak Chopra
In a revealing conversation with David HOCHMAN, the spirituality guru shares his thoughts on sex, politics and science, and opens up about his hallucinogenic drug experiences and his rise to celebrity. 20Q
56 SETH GREEN
The funnyman, actor and producer talks to David HOCHMAN about Robot Chicken, his
secret project with George Lucas and the ever-growing sex appeal of nerds. FICTION
58 GOOD HOME
A man's savage character is exposed by man's best friend. By PEN/Faulkner Award
winner T.C. BOYLE. PICTORIALS
46 GIRLS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN
The scenic coastlines offer only one of the spectacular views to be found in this
diverse region. Enjoy our pulse-quickening tour of old-world beauty.
60 PLAYMATE: Ashley Mattingly
Get to know the comely Miss March, an athletic Texas firecracker who loves sports,
traveling and driving fast.
86 DAUGHTER OF ANARCHY Winter Ave Zoli plays a sexy biker bad girl on Sons of Anarchy, and now this beautiful
woman with a strange name and an unusual background shows off all her breakneck
curves. COLUMNS
29 MY HERO LEFTY Nick Tosches pays homage to a man who managed to go through modern life sans a
telephone.
30 HOW TO BE A MEAN BOY
Bad boys get all the babes, which is why it might come in handy for you to know
how to play the part. By Lisa Lampanelli FASHION
72 JEANEOLOGY
When it comes to looking sharp, good jeans are just as important as good genes.
STEVE GARBARINO's comprehensive guide to all things denim. NEWS AND NOTES
11 THE WORLD OF PLAYBOY
Hef receives two PEN USA literary awards; the girls of the Lingerie Football League
kick back with our Editor-in-Chief during their sexy PLAYBOY shoot; Playboy Clubs
open in Cancun and Macao; Children of the Night bestows its Founder's Hero of
the Heart Award on Hef.
116 PLAYMATE NEWS
Miss February 2009 Jessica Burciaga stars in Jamie Foxx's new music video; Miss
June 2007 Brittany Binger is Kendra Wilkinson-Baskett's right-hand woman; Miss
September 1995 Donna D'Errico battles the TSA. DEPARTMENTS
3 PLAYBILL
13 DEAR PLAYBOY
19 AFTER HOURS
24 REVIEWS
27 MANTRACK
31 PLAYBOY ADVISOR
70 PARTY JOKES
124 GRAPEVINE PLAYBOY FORUM
119 PLAYBOY VALUES
The 112th Congress is under way and Tea-fueled Republicans now run the show. We
reveal how our new leadership will manage social issues such as freedom of speech,
gun laws and sexual rights.
