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Elaine Borthwick is a mother, blogger, poet, and tutor. Elaine likes music, art, films, reading and the Surreal. She is fond of sketchbooks and Dolly Mixtures. Image of Elaine by kind permission © Ben Wharton 2007.
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Real local music culture is alive and well in the UK despite the fame game.
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TV Review: Big Brother 9 (UK) - Surprise Double Eviction on Day 90 - Mohamed and Kathreya
Kathreya and Mohamed are evicted from the house on day 90 in a surprise double eviction. Who deserves to win?
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Not Harry Potter: What Were Your Favourite Childhood Reads?
My top-ten (ish) favourite childhood books. What did you read?
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Music Review: The Gossip Live at Amsterdam Melkweg on European Tour
The Gossip have been touring Europe, and their live performances validate all the hype.
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Concert Review: Devo Live At The Manchester Apollo
Devo have been touring in Europe this Summer - much to the delight of Spuds, old and new.
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Music Reviews: Queens Of The Stone Age Era Vulgaris; The 88 Over and Over; Scissors for Lefty Underhanded Romance
Three albums I'll be playing to death this Summer. Watch out for your sister if they get their hands on her...
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Music Review: Suzanne Vega - Beauty and Crime
Suzanne Vega's new album Beauty and Crime is a femme fatale who will seduce you, spit you out, and leave you asking for more.
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Music Review: Wax Poetic: Brasil, Istanbul, and Copenhagen
Wax Poetic's vibrant global eclecticism on CD trilogy demonstrates why you should see them on tour this Summer.
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Music Review: Bassnectar - Underground Communication
Bassnectar's latest album is eclectic and intelligent - but is it more nectar than bass?
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Should Children Play With Toy Guns?
Fun with guns - or no gun, no fun?
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