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Rayanne Graff

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25^th Nov 2010 at 12:14 am

River Phoenix

Isn't Fall Out Boy's semi-sacreligious cover of an '80s pop classic in Beat It the last desperate gasp of a flavour of the month rock genre? Is that the glorious sound of a death knell I hear? Well, one can dream. VoiVoiVoi

I'd like to join in the praise for Bon Iver's Emma Forever Ago, and for Spiritualized's Songs In A & E. They're right up there with Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds' Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!!! as albums of 2008 so far. Lem Fatale

The Void; Teletext page 827; 3rd of June, 2008; 4/7.

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Rayanne Graff

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25^th Nov 2010 at 12:18 am

River Phoenix

A Poem I Wrote...

Mama said I'd lose my head if it wasn't fastened on. One day I did lose my head and it rolled away.

I can't think about it,
'Cause my brain is in it,
I can't see where it is,
'Cause my eyes are in it,
I can't call out to it,
'Cause my mouth is on it,
I can't listen out for it,
'Cause my ears are on it,
So I'll just sit here for a minute.

Babushka's Futtocks

Sounds like a case of here today, gone tomorrow.

Zine; 17th of April, 2005; 7/8.

Rayanne Graff

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25^th Nov 2010 at 12:25 am

River Phoenix

As much as I think emo is a whiny little cousin of punk and goth, good on My Chemical Romance for taking a stand against the reactionary tabloids. Music is a joy. Ella Glasgow

My first gig was Hawkwind at Liverpool Stadium in 1972. I miss the old Stadium. It was a dump, but it had a tatty charm that modern sanitised arenas don't have. It also staged some of the best gigs that I ever went to. Pongothechimp

The Void; Teletext page 827; 3rd of June, 2008; 5/7.

Rayanne Graff

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25^th Nov 2010 at 12:31 am

River Phoenix

My Favourite Foodie Dishes

1) Pizza with chocolate spread

2) Chips with custard

3) Garlic ice cream

4) Fried mushrooms with Marmite

5) Rhubarb sauce on toast

Mouth-wateringly scrumptious, no?

Enchilda Edelhips

What, like all together in a food blender? Yep, one of my faves.

Zine; 17th of April, 2005; 8/8.

Rayanne Graff

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25^th Nov 2010 at 9:55 pm

River Phoenix

The new Robert Forster album, The Evangelist, is beautiful. I'm also enjoying the new albums from Death Cab For Cutie, Elbow and Black Angels. JG

Croydon Ian doesn't want a Ting Tings backlash? Best look away, then, as they're the most overrated band I've heard in a long time. Sammy Weir

Phil Collins can't be that good a drummer if a gorilla can play In The Air Tonight just as well. Jo Logo

The Void; Teletext page 827; 3rd of June, 2009; 6/7.

Rayanne Graff

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25^th Nov 2010 at 10:02 pm

River Phoenix

Meet Truth Wart Stop mentioning Hollyoaks. Whoops.

Hollywhoops.

lilac leopard Spears woman is in the process of pro-creating. Re-arrange these words: World The of End Nigh The Is.

Nigh Is The End World of The. What next?

Daddypoos Eat carrots and see in the dark? It works for rabbits. Specsavers for you, though.

Works with broccoli, too. Especially if you have a torch handy.

Zine; 18th of April, 2005; 1/8.

Rayanne Graff

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25^th Nov 2010 at 10:08 pm

River Phoenix

Your views and reviews

Speaking as one of the no doubt countless number of men dragged along to see S*x And The City with their girlfriends, I have to confess I grew to enjoy it, and got drawn into it. Don't tell anyone but I may have to sneakily watch her DVD box set... John, Darlington

Is there anybody else who is a fan of cult Italian horror director Dario Argento? A lot of mainstream horror is too family friendly. James, Harlow

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 3rd of June, 2008; 2/5.

Rayanne Graff

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25^th Nov 2010 at 10:11 pm

River Phoenix

Extenuating Circumtances

Do you reckon "I got kidnapped and forced into the Battle Royale programme" counts as an acceptable excuse on my extenuating circumstances form?

Arrant Nerd Boxes Yodeller

Not as good as 'Rabbits ate my life-governing supply of carrots' but hey.

Zine; 18th of April, 2005; 2/8.

Rayanne Graff

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25^th Nov 2010 at 10:17 pm

River Phoenix

Your views and reviews

Can anyone tell me what has happened to Ridley Scott's four-hour version of 1492? He promised us it about two years ago on DVD. David Bell, Colwyn Bay

The DVD is stuck in a row over rights. Paramount has the theatrical rights and that is why the DVD was announced in 2004, takes off Paramount's release schedule and never released. Guild Film Distribution have the rights in the UK but no news yet on release.

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 3rd of June, 2008; 3/5.

Rayanne Graff

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25^th Nov 2010 at 10:21 pm

River Phoenix

Pure Entertainment

These are some of my top four quotations from the comments of the last Motorbike Grand Prix:

* "Jabbing around like a frog in a sock."
* "That was so fast, it could give him stretch marks."
* "Ah! Nightmare in a bubble car!"
* "Stand well back and turn your collar up."

The Spontaneously Combusting Penguin

Imagine what fun it is ON if that much fun is being had outside.

Zine; 18th of April, 2005; 3/8.

Rayanne Graff

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25^th Nov 2010 at 11:34 pm

River Phoenix

Your views and reviews

I have a suspicion The Dark Knight won't be the No 1 blockbuster this summer. Why? Simple, the age rating will prevent many fans from being able to watch it. Ian Francis, Croydon, Surrey

Is there any news or release for Saw 5? I can't wait to find out what happened to Jeff's Daughter. Mark Harwood, New Haw, Surrey

The fifth in the gruesome series will be released in November in the UK.

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 3rd of June, 2008; 4/5.

Rayanne Graff

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25^th Nov 2010 at 11:39 pm

River Phoenix

Naming Plants

In February I stuck a label on a pot plant in the graphics studio at college declaring: "My name is Nigel."

It's still there. While washing my paintbrushes today I noticed a label on the plant pot on the windowsill in front of me saying: "Hey, I'm Harry. How are you doing?"

Someone else at college names plants. Excellent.

The One With The Mighty Antlers

Up to you whether this friendship takes roots or you leaf it alone.

Zine; 18th of April, 2005; 4/8.

Rayanne Graff

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25^th Nov 2010 at 11:45 pm

River Phoenix

Your views and reviews

Is George Miller still filming Mad Max 4: Fury Road without Mel Gibson? Surely no Mel means no Max?

When I interviewed Miller he confirmed he was working on a script but doubted whether Gibson would even be involved.

Indy 4: enjoyable action film but does anyone agree the plot borrows heavily from games A Perfect Dark/ Red Alert? Adam, Brixham, Devon

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 3rd of June, 2008; 5/5.

Rayanne Graff

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25^th Nov 2010 at 11:49 pm

River Phoenix

Shoelaces

Did you know that if you tie seven standard shoelaces together, the length of the laces would be equal to a distance far shorter than the distancw between the earth and the Moon?

comic critic

It's a different story altogether if you opt for the 32" laces, together.

Zine; 18th of April, 2005; 5/8.

Rayanne Graff

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26^th Nov 2010 at 12:01 am

River Phoenix

I saw Bruce Springsteen at Old Trafford last week, the 10th time I've seen the legend at work. He proved that, at 58, he's still the best in the business when it comes to live music. Keep up the good work, Bruce. Keith Storey

Who needs ATP's Nightmare Before Christmas and the £28 booking fees anyway? I've just scored tickets to see Mogwai in October. It's been far, far too long since I've experienced their titanic live shows. Can't wait. The Doc

The Void; Teletext page 827; 4th of June, 2008; 5/7.

Rayanne Graff

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26^th Nov 2010 at 12:07 am

River Phoenix

Letter Pronouncing

As I read through various Teletext pages, I saw myself on GameCentral discussing what is and isn't a classic game.

A few pages later I saw myself, again, talk about the pronunciation of the letter "z".

And they say that Zine is dumbing down...

dr namgge

It's like Intellectuals' Corner at the University of Oxfordshire, no?

Zine; 18th of April, 2005; 6/8.

Rayanne Graff

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26^th Nov 2010 at 12:14 am

River Phoenix

I saw The Ting Tings in Nottingham in February and they were awful. The Cribs completely overshadowed them. If you'd have told me that they'd have been No 1, I'd have laughed in your face. Ricki Hudson

I've bought Sonic Youth's Goo, Pinkerton by Weezer and Phrenology by The Roots for £2.99 each on Play. Bargain of the year so far? Oh, and The National's new rarities album Virginia is stunning. TJ

The Void; Teletext page 827; 4th of June, 2008; 1/7.

Rayanne Graff

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26^th Nov 2010 at 12:26 am

River Phoenix

What Is It, Doctor?

I congratulate the BBC on a fine job on the new Doctor Who. As a long term fan who has forgotten the magic of this show, this has opened my eyes once more.

But did they have the common sense to put Christopher Eccleston on contract for a few years? Nope. But at least he has lasted longer than Paul McGann and that is something. And better than nothing.

The Owl of Bewilderment

And almost the same as everything bearing in mind it all happens.

Zine; 18th of April, 2005; 7/8.

Rayanne Graff

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26^th Nov 2010 at 12:33 am

River Phoenix

The Fratellis are proof that there are a few bands out there who care about the people who buy their tunes. Dedicating their new album Here We Stand to a terminally ill fan they met in hospital who has now passed on, speaks from the heart. I wish there were more like them. Top lads. Shaun Buckley

Do other Voiders find they're the oldest person at gigs? Kids In Glass Houses were awesome in Oxford, but it was a very young crowd. Oxford Paul

The Void; Teletext page 827; 4th of June, 2008; 2/7.

Rayanne Graff

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26^th Nov 2010 at 12:38 am

River Phoenix

Sleeping

This is one of life's mysteries. People ramble about how the pyramids were built and how S-Club (insert number here) ever got into the charts, when the real question is that of sleep. The more I sleep, the more tired I become. The less sleep the more awake I am. But then I got tired after a few days.

When will those boffin-type people in labs actually tell us how to sleep? Maybe they're all just too tired.

Osiris

It's easy to sleep. Just wait 'til 8 in the morning then get on a bus.

Zine; 18th of April, 2005; 8/8.

Rayanne Graff

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26^th Nov 2010 at 11:16 am

River Phoenix

For Woolworths only selling "event-singles" on CD is unfair to the other releases. It gives Simon Cowell and his X Factor cronies un unfair advantage for No 1. Grant Liddell

As much as I detest emo, it's good to see emo kids taking a stance against The Daily Mail's misinformed views on My Chemical Romance. Covert bigotry is as bad as the bnp. On which, Flo Rida's album title Mail On Sunday is this year's most incongruous. Rich A

The Void; Teletext page 827; 4th of June, 2008; 3/7.

Rayanne Graff

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26^th Nov 2010 at 12:07 pm

River Phoenix

Freshly Squeezed Cynic Sometimes pigtails need to be pulled, if only to make the wearer realise that they should have taken them out a long time ago.

Playground bully alert!

Frodo Mercury The Hobbit Warrior Big-headed people are those who are allergic to their own egos.

Deep. We think.

Osiris To get on page one, do I just write a shorter e-mail?

I dunno, why don't you try it and find out? Oh...

Zine; 24th of April, 2005; 1/8.

Rayanne Graff

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26^th Nov 2010 at 12:13 pm

River Phoenix

Thanks to Milburn for their two farewell gigs. I can't believe the music press never took to them. The pre-gig chant of "You can stick your NME up your a***" hit the nail on the head. Smid

Jarvis Cocker is a legend. Little Man Tate? I think I heard one of their songs, once. As for The Ting Tings, when I first saw them, I thought it was just Natasha Bedingfield having a strop. Mal Reynolds

The Void; Teletext page 827; 4th of June, 2009; 4/7.

Rayanne Graff

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26^th Nov 2010 at 12:16 pm

River Phoenix

My Wish List

"Spiderman, does whatever a spider can". All very well and good, but things would have been very different if Peter Parker had been bitten by a slug.

"Slugman, Slugman, does whatever a slug can"... which isn't much. Suffice to say, the comic I'm drawing is currently sliming back to the drawing board.

Topper

His nemesis is Salt Girl. I can see it...

Zine; 24th of April, 2005; 2/8.

Rayanne Graff

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26^th Nov 2010 at 12:20 pm

River Phoenix

I'm looking forward to Judas Priest's Nostradamus this month, and seeing them at Download, it's got a strong line-up this year. Deano

Why should we praise Phil Collins on his retirement, as DJ Gordy asks? Collins should apologise for decades of dross and organise an anxiety for his records so they can be safely disposed of. He'd be allowed a shoebox and a pair of chopsticks before they're sealed in a soundproof vault. Siegfried Hahn

The Void; Teletext page 827; 4th of June, 2008; 6/7.

Rayanne Graff

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26^th Nov 2010 at 12:23 pm

River Phoenix

Oh My Gosh

My wish list:

1. Tony Christie to fall down a manhole.

2. The Crazy Frog having a mishap involving a food blender (same applies to that bird).

3. Jaffa Cakes being banned because of being a danger to your health (just look at David D*ckinson!).

Paragon

Now, you do understand that before we got to No 3 you were my best pal?

Zine; 24th of April, 2005; 3/8.

Rayanne Graff

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26^th Nov 2010 at 7:47 pm

River Phoenix

Your views and reviews

Wouldn't it have been a better idea to have released The Godfather in sequence format and included the deleted scenes in the film? Vince, Birmingham

Indy 4 was fab! Ford handled the action with aplomb and I don't think he struggled vocally. The twist was unexpected. Carolyn Roberts

The titular Crystal Skull in Indy 4 looked cheap. It must have been purchased from QVC. Paul, Hailsham

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 4th of June, 2008; 2/5.

Rayanne Graff

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26^th Nov 2010 at 8:23 pm

River Phoenix

Odd People

So, there I was, standing in the queue at the local supermarket with a copy of Basement Jaxx's Greatest Hits album. Nothing unusual about that, I thought, until the cashier started looking at me like I had two heads. She said goths shouldn't listen to Basement Jaxx.

So, I really am a different one then but I'm proud of listening to them and Maroon 5, okay, people?

Emma-the-Li'l'-Angel

The cheek! I hope I never run into her. "A giraffe listening to Kylie?"

Zine; 24th of April, 2005; 4/8.

Rayanne Graff

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26^th Nov 2010 at 8:29 pm

River Phoenix

Your views and reviews

I enjoyed Indy 4 with its many '50s film references, especially the homage to The Treasure of The Sierra Madre. The subtle interaction between Ford and Blanchett to establish her as an equal was nice. The lack of fashionable quick cut action was refreshing. The lazy criticism that is being levelled at it at present is the same criticism that was levelled at the other three. It was wrong then. It's wrong now. Craig de Mello, Suffolk

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 4th of June, 2008; 3/5.

Rayanne Graff

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27^th Nov 2010 at 10:13 am

River Phoenix

* Fish shrink in winter.

* A cracked elephant's tusk requires at least 47 tubes of resin to fill it.

* North and South Korea have technically been at war for decades, because no peace traety was signed in 1953.

10 things we didn't know last week; Ceefax page 129; 26th of November, 2010; 1/3.

Rayanne Graff

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27^th Nov 2010 at 10:17 am

River Phoenix

The Paddy Show

ME: Welcome, Topper, how are you?
TOPPER: I'm great, thanks, considering.
ME: Considering what? And why is there a hedgehog in your pocket?
TOPPER: And you say your name is Perry? What? Who are all these people, reading me?
ME: Let's hope WLW's funnier than this interview.
Topper: WLW?

Paddy Irishman

I could tell a knock knock joke and be funnier than that. "Knock knock..."

Zine; 24th of April, 2005; 6/8.

Rayanne Graff

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27^th Nov 2010 at 10:24 am

River Phoenix

Obsessions

I saw a man the other day. At a bus stop. Not particularly odd, right? Well, he had a hand full of pennies and he was counting them. Now I don't know about you, WLW, but I think that's pretty strange.

And then there was this weird old lady who smelt of gin. She decided to sit next to me on the bus and start talking about nothing in particular. A relative of The Brigadier, maybe?

Miss Tick

Did you not realise that the old man with the pennies was The Brigadier?

Zine; 24th of April, 2005; 5/8.

Rayanne Graff

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27^th Nov 2010 at 10:30 am

River Phoenix

* The Shard was first designed on the back of a napkin.

* The number of schools teaching cheerleading is triple the number that teach judo.

* A cup of coffee combined with a 20-minute nap will double the caffeine effect.

* Donald Trump's hair is real.

10 things we didn't know last week; Ceefax page 129; 26th of November, 2010; 2/3.

Rayanne Graff

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27^th Nov 2010 at 10:33 am

River Phoenix

Just what exactly is it with the Jaffa Cake obsession on here? Fair enough, they're tasty, but that doesn't mean that a large percentage of letters (of which this is now one) has to have them as a subject.

It gets as tedious as all the Adam/ Jesse talk. Why does nobody talk about radiators, then? Huh? They're more useful- heat. See?

chocolate-crazed biogeneticist

Perfect for melting your Jaffas on and making a cup of cocoa.

Zine; 24th of April, 2005; 7/8.

Rayanne Graff

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27^th Nov 2010 at 10:36 am

River Phoenix

* One in four people with HIV in the UK is unaware they have it.

* The US president has the power to shut down key computer systems in that country.

* Turkey tycoon bernard matthews started his business with 20 eggs and a second-hand incubator.

10 things we didn't know last week; Ceefax page 129; 26th of November, 2010; 3/3.

Rayanne Graff

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27^th Nov 2010 at 10:40 am

River Phoenix

Paul Daniels

It occurred to me that Paul Daniels is probably a monk. Think about it, and that thought will occur to you too. There are literally two reasons why this could be:

* He would totally suit that brown smock thing
* He has a small head

Well, spit in my eye and call me "lead-neck". If that doesn't prove it I don't know what would.

The Lightning Lady

Blimey, shave his bonce and stick him in a monastery. I don't know.

Zine; 24th of April, 2005; 8/8.

Rayanne Graff

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27^th Nov 2010 at 10:46 am

River Phoenix

Your views and reviews

My sisters and I went to watch S*x And The City and it was better than I expected. We were excited about it coming on and it was the best film that I have seen in years. We are all going again in a week and I hope they bring out a second one. Five out of five. Donna Parsons, via e-mail

My girlfriend dragged me to see S*x And The City. The lowest point in my life so far. Matt, Sc*nthorpe

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 4th of June, 2008; 4/5.

Rayanne Graff

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27^th Nov 2010 at 11:13 am

River Phoenix

Freshly Squeezed Cynic I am not a giraffelet. I am a free man.

No offence meant, I was just being affectionate.

So Many Fish Happy, happy, happy, happy. Guess how I'm feeling today. Yes, that's right, I'm feeling rather sad right now (sobs).

Hankie?

Daddypoos I got some of the posh yoghurt. The one with the worms in. It said "shake before opening". I did and you know what, I went quite dizzy.

Yoghurt? Worms? Now I feel dizzy.

Zine; 25th of April, 2005; 1/8.

Rayanne Graff

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27^th Nov 2010 at 11:16 am

River Phoenix

Your views and reviews

I've seen the new Indiana film and, although there are duff moments, it was the best of the lot. Everyone was brilliant, especially Ford. One worry, though. In the present climate, why is LaBouef's character presented as a cool knife dude? Disturbing. Bob Trueman, Wirral

Indy 4, cinematic gold! Ten out of 10, Spielberg and Lucas! Les Davenport, Crewe, Cheshire

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 4th of June, 2008; 5/5.

Rayanne Graff

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27^th Nov 2010 at 11:21 am

River Phoenix

Slug And Snail: Episode 2

SLUG: So what do they call you then?
SNAIL: What "they call" me is Sammy the Snail.
SLUG: Really? What a coincidence. My name is Sammy the Slug.
SNAIL: Well, that goes to prove how little imagination the Maker actually has.

The Owl of Bewilderment

Or that your mums read the same baby manual.

Zine; 25th of April, 2005; 2/8.

Rayanne Graff

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27^th Nov 2010 at 11:30 am

River Phoenix

The decline of CD singles has been on the cards for years, with gimmicks to ensure they become instant hits taking their toll. At least with downloads, the pricing is simple and you get what you pay for. Dionne Jones

My first gig was AC/DC at leeds Gueen's Hall on 1/ 10 /1982 when I was 14. It was £4 and brilliant. I still see bands now. I saw Sons And Daughters on Friday, and they were great too. Martyn Percival

The Void; Teletext page 827; 5th of June, 2008; 1/7.

Rayanne Graff

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27^th Nov 2010 at 11:51 am

River Phoenix

Good Things Come

After several months of looking, hoping and wanting I nearly found the perfect man. But no, it wasn't the perfect man but I did manage to find Jilly Cooper's The Man Who Made Husbands Jealous.

This is my first Cooper read, and one I am eager to get into as I saw the TV adaptation a few years ago and Stephen Billington was hot. Then he was in Coronation St, was mean to Sally and never seen again. Wonder where he is now?

Luco El Loco

Under a tram if previous Corrie villains are anything to go by.

Zine; 25th of April, 2005; 3/8.

Rayanne Graff

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27^th Nov 2010 at 11:58 am

River Phoenix

I'm with Earls rather than Lawrie on the Ladytron album. It's boring and samey throughout. It was my first intro to the band, and I found it a letdown. Steve Reynolds

I don't know why the Voider whose first album was 90125 by Yes should be so embarrassed about it. It was mine too, when I was seven, and I eventually became such a fan that I bought their entire back catalogue on vinyl and then again on CD a few years later. Matt RSJ

The Void; Teletext page 827; 5th of June, 2008; 2/7.

Rayanne Graff

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27^th Nov 2010 at 12:06 pm

River Phoenix

The Reverend's complaints about the security at Ministry's farewell gig at Manchester Ecademy amused me. It's worth remembering Ministry played in the same town as Damageplan the night Dimebag Darrell was shot dead on stage.

I doubt the people at that gig would have any qualms about metal detectors. I wasn't too inconvenienced at the same gig. Revd should save his money in future and I'll gladly take your place at safer gigs. Andy Whittaker

The Void; Teletext page 827; 5th of June, 2008; 3/7.

Rayanne Graff

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27^th Nov 2010 at 12:40 pm

River Phoenix

When I'm Happy

Some days I can be really happy, for reasons I will keep to myself. On these days I smile a lot, extend my arms and shout "Wheeeee" and consume a lot of sugar.

Until recently I thought there was nothing wrong with this- until I spilt some on the floor. Mother was most displeased, not even Vanish would shift it. The moral: be happy in the kitchen, where the floors are wiped clean.

The Suited Stranger

Oh dear, you are not as sweet as you look, in fact, you're a darned hazard.

Zine; 25th of April, 2005; 4/8.

Rayanne Graff

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27^th Nov 2010 at 12:44 pm

River Phoenix

Forgotten Names

Wow, it's been so long since my last post. What, at least a year now?

I look at Zine these days and see all these new posters. Where has everyone gone? Try as I might, I can't even remember that gay giraffe's name...

Hamster the Gangster From Hamsterdam

(Cough) On this occasion, Gangsta Hamsta, I, WLW, will let you off.

Zine; 25th of April, 2005; 5/8.

Rayanne Graff

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27^th Nov 2010 at 12:55 pm

River Phoenix

My first gig was Northside at Blackburn King George in 1990. That loved-up acid house are, being 18 and at college free from the restraints of school. Fond memories. Queen B

Ricky Wilson reckons his cabaret act Kaiser Chiefs are the natural successor to Oasis, who he claims are "up their a****"? What a joke. Wilson was born up his own behind. Oasis are a genuine band, not a bunch of faker jokers like the Chiefs. Manickev

The Void; Teletext page 827; 5th of June, 2008; 4/7.

Rayanne Graff

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27^th Nov 2010 at 1:50 pm

River Phoenix

Text Pages

My TV text habits, in order I read them:
C4 p382- Zine (of course)
ITV p505- Bolton Wanderers news
BBC1 502- 90 Good old showbiz candyfloss news
ITV p331- Good to keep up with the locals
BBC p338- more Bolton gossip

As you can tell, my reading habits are limited.

Numberthree

Have you ever heard of those new fangled things, newspapers?

Zine; 25th of April, 2005; 6/8.

Rayanne Graff

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27^th Nov 2010 at 6:25 pm

River Phoenix

I can't see why Woolworths is being blamed for its decision to stop selling CD singles. If peope were still buying them, Woolies would continue to sell them. Unfortunately, people are voting with their feet and computers, and deciding they prefer downloads. You can't expect a shop to stock things people don't want to buy. DJ Gordy

My first gig was The Beatles at leeds Odeon in 1963 when I was seven. I can't recall but I was there. Steve Oldhippy

The Void; Teletext page 827; 5th of June, 2008; 5/7.

Rayanne Graff

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27^th Nov 2010 at 6:29 pm

River Phoenix

Owl of Bewilderment

As a girl from the east Indies, originally, who's an indie fan, I can tell you that there isn't much commercial native rock (except from MTV Asia).

Even a band who sell out 10, 000 capacities have office jobs. Anyway, I guess I could fill the rock-free time with listening to AR Rahman soundtracks and folk fiddle-tunes.

Tree Sap

You could. Or you could get out there and make some music myself.

Zine; 25th of April, 2005; 7/8.

Πανδώρα: Beefy cheesemas to all, and to all a gravy brie

Rayanne Graff: Happy Easter.

IGH: Just who was The Brigadier

ratammer: squeak

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IGH: Wibble

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Claire: SHOUTBOX OF VRRRRRR

Rayanne Graff: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Lucozade Lover: Happy New Year!

Crinkle-Cut Beatroot: Happy new year <3

Claire: BOXSHOUT

Rayanne Graff: Happy Easter.

Emma: So… Posting a new thread is Fission Mailing… so I’m putting this here.

Emma: I know there aren’t many people looking at this anymore… but I have made the decision to stop paying for the VR hosting and to let the domain lapse.

Emma: I think it will be going offline around the end of May

Emma: It’s been almost 10 years since James passed away… and I feel like it’s time.

Emma: A lot of the regulars can be found on the VR veterans group on Facebook - if you see this and you’re not in there, come join us.

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