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Auto Review: 2010 Jaguar XFR : By Lyndon Conrad Bell - Witness the 2010 Jaguar XFR, proudly cradled beneath that vented bonnet (hood to those of you who don’t speak English) is a 5.0-liter supercharged V8 delivering 510 horsepower and 460 foot-pounds of torque.

Auto Review: 2010 Jaguar XFR

2009 Monterey Jazz Festival : The 52nd Annual Monterey Jazz Festival presented by Verizon opened with plenty of fireworks...

2009 Monterey Jazz Festival

The 52nd Annual Monterey Jazz Festival presented by Verizon opened wit ...

Updated: Sep 29, 2009 11:38pm PST

San Jose Jazz Festival 2009 : For 22 years San Jose Jazz has hosted a weekend of world-class performances that showcase the diversity and depth of the music, as well as the beauty of the city.

San Jose Jazz Festival 2009

For 22 years San Jose Jazz has hosted a weekend of world-class perform ...

Updated: Sep 13, 2009 5:33pm PST

2009 Fashion on the Square : The elaborate couture creations of b. Michael and Eric Stultz and the retail clothing lines of Kimora Lee Simmons and L.L. Cool J dominated the runway at the 6th Annual Fashion on the Square.

2009 Fashion on the Square

The elaborate couture creations of b. Michael and Eric Stultz and the ...

Updated: Aug 15, 2009 6:34pm PST

Traveling in My World: On the Southern Side of the Lake : Michael Andre Adams visits West Point Lake

Traveling in My World: On the Southern Side of the Lake

2009 Oakland Uptown Unveiled Festival : In Oakland, Calif. the area loosely bordered by San Pablo Avenue on the west, Franklin Street on the east, 16th Street on the south, and West Grand Avenue on the north is a new arts and entertainment district becoming known as Uptown.

2009 Oakland Uptown Unveiled Festival

Traveling in My World: Hot in Atlanta - January 2009 : Michael Andre Adams recounts a festive December 2008 in Atlanta.

Traveling in My World: Hot in Atlanta - January 2009

Traveling in My World - December 2008: Adventures in Kauai : How many times have you heard it said that Hawaii is for lovers? -- Michael Andre Adams goes to find out if this saying is true ...

Traveling in My World - December 2008: Adventures in Kauai

2008 Monterey Jazz Festival : The 51st meeting of Monterey Jazz Festival, presented by Verizon, brought together the old and the new in a true celebration of this great American art form.

2008 Monterey Jazz Festival

The New Young Lions of Jazz : James Adams discusses a new group of young artists that have captured the attention of the jazz masses.

The New Young Lions of Jazz

Traveling in My World: Hot in Atlanta -- October 2008 :

Traveling in My World: Hot in Atlanta -- October 2008

Bay Area Guide To Independent Fashion Festival : In a post on the BAN5 blog http://www.ban5.org/YBCA/events/1026/detail.rol , Letitia Ntofon states, “The Bay Area Guide To Independent Fashion and festival's purpose is to generate financial and network support for fashion artisans, to encourage social entrepreneurship, and promote awareness of regional brands to the greater public.” Photo Credit: (c) 2008 AJ Hasan Captions: Sonya Smith

Bay Area Guide To Independent Fashion Festival

Winesense: Home Wine Making Project (Part 3) : James Adams moves on to the next phase of winemaking: barrel tasting and bottling.

Winesense: Home Wine Making Project (Part 3)

Traveling in My World: Hot in Atlanta -- September 2008 : Michael Andre Adams recaps some of Atlanta's hot entertainment and haute cuisine for the month of August.

Traveling in My World: Hot in Atlanta -- September 2008

Traveling in My World: Hot in Atlanta - August 2008 : Michael Andre Adams talks about Atlanta's hot cuisine, culture, and entertainment.

Traveling in My World: Hot in Atlanta - August 2008

Sister Threads 2nd Annual Quilt and Art Show : In June 2008, Sister Threads held their second show, featuring 25 guest quilters and over 50 quilts on display, along with other artistic creations.

Sister Threads 2nd Annual Quilt and Art Show

Richard Howell Quintet at Yoshi’s San Francisco : Richard Howell recently showcased his new band at Yoshi’s in San Francisco.

Richard Howell Quintet at Yoshi’s San Francisco

Wine Sense: Home Winemaking Project (Part 2) : James Adams takes the next step in his Home Winemaking Project -- Pressing Off the Juice

Wine Sense: Home Winemaking Project (Part 2)

Traveling In My World: St. Lucia … You Gotta See It to Believe It : Aside from hosting one of the best Caribbean jazz festivals each April, the lush, leaf shaped island of St. Lucia, is great getaway for families, groups and teams ...

Traveling In My World: St. Lucia … You Gotta See It to Believe It

Marcus Miller - Live at Yoshi's San Francisco : Bassist, composer, producer and arranger Marcus Miller recently made his first visit to the new Yoshi’s San Francisco, in the Fillmore’s Heritage Jazz Center.

Marcus Miller - Live at Yoshi's San Francisco

Traveling in My World: Hot in Atlanta! : A Traveling In My World Exclusive by Michael Andre Adams -- Hot in Atlanta!

Traveling in My World: Hot in Atlanta!

Blackdot Artist Collective Fundraiser With Don Cheadle : The Black Dot Artist Collective inaugural fundraising event, called "An Evening wiht Don Cheadle" took place in the elegant Rotunda Building in downtown Oakland.

Blackdot Artist Collective Fundraiser With Don Cheadle

Wine Sense: 2007 Harvest : The ramp-up begins in early August. The machinery is cleaned and checked out. Fermentation tanks and vats are cleaned and readied. Barrel inventories are checked and replenished. Everything is put into a state of readiness as wine makers and vineyard managers begin to make estimates as to when the harvest will actually begin.

Wine Sense: 2007 Harvest

Traveling in My World: Sister Vail, Colorado : Michael Andre Adams visits Vail, Colorado.

Traveling in My World: Sister Vail, Colorado

Monterey Jazz Festival - 2007 : There may be older jazz festivals, but none are better than the Monterey Jazz Festival, presented by Verizon. This year marked the 50th Anniversary for the longest, continuously running jazz festival in the world.

Monterey Jazz Festival - 2007

CD Reviews : James Adams reviews Monterey Jazz Festival Records / Christian Scott / Terrence Blanchard / Otis Taylor / Gerald Wilson Orchestra

CD Reviews

Traveling in My World:'Tis the Season : Michael Andre Adams has a hot list of a few of his favorite things — a brand new Excellence Playa Mujeres resort, the new Swiss Army luggage and the new Casio Exilim S880 camera.

Traveling in My World:'Tis the Season

The Bottom of the Top of the Line : For 2008, the new CTS takes it up several steps with improved driving characteristics and an array of technological features that proves Cadillac is still on track with their “Art and Science” credo.

The Bottom of the Top of the Line

Joe Zawinul: A Remembrance : James Adams remembers Austrian jazz pioneer Joe Zawinul.

Joe Zawinul: A Remembrance

Traveling in My World: Spa Roundup : This year’s roundup describes some of the most amazing spas one could hope to experience.

Traveling in My World: Spa Roundup

Fun and Fuel Efficient Autos : Three cars that prove you don’t have to sacrifice fun for efficiency.

Fun and Fuel Efficient Autos

Robert Glasper and James Carter at Yoshi’s : Robert Glasper and James Carter create a memorable week at Yoshi’s By James Adams The jazz scene is thriving and evolving, in part to a talented crop of young musicians determined to create new music. Two of the genre’s bright stars of the future shared a week at Yoshi’s recently.

Robert Glasper and James Carter at Yoshi’s

East Palo Alto Family YMCA : Nestled in the comeback city of East Palo Alto is what some may call a dream come true—the brand new, state-of-the-art, full-service YMCA. February 10 marked the community grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony. The facility is the result of a vision for improving the future of all the people in the community.

East Palo Alto Family YMCA

Macy's Passport 2007 : For a quarter century, Macy's has been a dedicated partner in the fight against HIV/AIDS. This year marks the silver anniversary of Passport, highest-profile fundraising event by Macy's West.

Macy's Passport 2007

Auto Review : 2008 Volvo C30 - The Shape of Things to Come

Auto Review

Christian McBride at Yoshi's : The Oakland “Situation” at Yoshi's, featuring jazz bassist Christian McBride, DJ Jahi Sundance, keyboardist Patrice Rushen, and Bay Area saxophonist Dave Ellis.

Christian McBride at Yoshi's

Gator's Neo-Soul (Part I) : Gator’s Neo-Soul Restaurant 129 South B Street San Mateo, CA 94401 650-685-8100 www.gatorsneosoul.com

Gator's Neo-Soul (Part I)

Gator Neo Soul (Part 2) : Chef Glen “Gator” Thompson, owner of southern-cuisine-themed restaurant, Gator’s Neo-Soul, gives a cooking demo at Macy's Union Square in San Francisco. Photos by James Adams (c) 2007.

Gator Neo Soul (Part 2)

Chef Glen “Gator” Thompson, owner of southern-cuisine-themed resta ...

Updated: Aug 16, 2007 9:57pm PST

Wine Sense: Wine Education Classes, Your Next Step :

Wine Sense: Wine Education Classes, Your Next Step

Updated: Jun 06, 2007 5:18pm PST

Traveling in My World: Come With Me to Rio : "It was the best visit yet, in large part because of the time I invested in the “Carioca,” a Portuguese term referring to the city’s warm and friendly inhabitants. I just love the way they thrive on the opportunity to gather and celebrate life as frequently and consistently as possible. By day or night, the party is where you find the Carioca, which makes Rio a great place to escape the shackles we opt to wear here in America."

Traveling in My World: Come With Me to Rio

"It was the best visit yet, in large part because of the time I invest ...

Updated: Jul 23, 2007 8:15pm PST

Alameda Contra Costa Chapter of The Links Heart Health Event : In partnership with the American Heart Associations “Go Red for Women!” campaign, the Alameda Contra Costa Chapter of The Links, Incorporated (ACCL) hosted “Afternoon Delight,” a ladies’ garden party at the Hacienda De Las Flores in Moraga, on July 22.

Alameda Contra Costa Chapter of The Links Heart Health Event

In partnership with the American Heart Associations “Go Red for ...

Updated: Aug 16, 2007 9:42pm PST

Fitness Maven: Jeanene Cannon : In a quest to find a solution to the problem of her new 'baby fat', Jeanene Cannon created Stroller Boot Camp to help other moms who want their bodies back.

Fitness Maven: Jeanene Cannon

In a quest to find a solution to the problem of her new 'baby fat', Je ...

Updated: Nov 04, 2007 6:55pm PST

Joella Bernard: A Body Built to Last : "I pursue bodybuilding because it keeps me balanced in the hectic world we live in. Taking care of my body is something that I do in order to feel good. If I do not take care of myself, I cannot take care of the people I love." -- Joella Bernard

Joella Bernard: A Body Built to Last

"I pursue bodybuilding because it keeps me balanced in the hectic worl ...

Updated: Jul 24, 2007 8:23pm PST

 
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