Articles written by James W. Coates

Autobots and Decepticons land on Earth and continue their battle for a special cube that brings ordinary machinery to life. A review of Transformers the movie on DVD

Oct 17, 2007 - James W. Coates

As tourism grows in Vietnam, so does the endless culinary options in the nation's capital. This starter list offers a few suggestions of restaurants to try.

Oct 17, 2007 - James W. Coates

Many fans woke this week with one thing on their mind: the new Radiohead album 'In Rainbows'. But Is it any good? Can it hold its own against previous albums? A review.

Oct 11, 2007 - James W. Coates

If you're not sure what to bring on a trip, start with the 12 survival essentials, guaranteed to help you in every situation.

Sep 27, 2007 - James W. Coates

A year after parting ways with Columbia Records, for whom he sold 24 million records, and months after his gay civil union, Darren Hayes, releases loaded double album.

Sep 26, 2007 - James W. Coates

When you travel spend time enjoying new surroundings, not getting yourself out of jams. Follow the seven don'ts of traveling and save yourself some headaches.

Sep 7, 2007 - James W. Coates

Blaqk Audio deliver an excellent debut disc with a few flaws

Aug 28, 2007 - James W. Coates

A review of the must see exhibit showcasing real human bodies like you've never seen them before

Aug 25, 2007 - James W. Coates

Endless miles of sandy beach line the shores of Fire Island, a truly gay travel destination only hours from the frantic heart of New York City.

Aug 24, 2007 - James W. Coates

Coming out of a bad relationship affords time to self-adjust and reflect on what went wrong. Did you avoid the seven relationship don'ts? Learn to identify them for life.

Aug 15, 2007 - James W. Coates

Small enough to fit in your pocket yet powerful enough to glow 1200 straight hours, Pak-Lite flashlights will never leave you in the dark.

Aug 13, 2007 - James W. Coates

Groove Armada mix a cocktail of electronic styles with great hooks and beats that scream for the dance floor on fourth studio album, Soundboy Rock.

Aug 11, 2007 - James W. Coates

Third album from Barbados beauty Rihanna proves "Umbrella" is no one hit wonder.

Aug 7, 2007 - James W. Coates

Rarely considered a culinary dish in North America and often frowned upon, eating dog meat holds a special tradition in the lives of the Vietnamese people.

Aug 1, 2007 - James W. Coates

Halloween makes the perfect time to discover Quebec City, take a spooky ghost tour and hear chilling ghost stories from French-Canada's grizzly hidden past.

Jul 31, 2007 - James W. Coates

While a pocket knife is just a pocket knife, the Leatherman Charge AL multi tool goes beyond the knife and packs all your camping essentials into one tight parcel.

Jul 27, 2007 - James W. Coates

Having produced Amy Winehouse's stellar "Back to Black", DJ turned artist Mark Ronson delivers 'Version' a disc of modern classics dripping in retro groove.

Jul 23, 2007 - James W. Coates

Rising gas prices needn't deter a budget traveler from heading out on the highway. With a little planning, a good road trip opens your eyes not your wallet.

Jul 19, 2007 - James W. Coates