September 30, 2008 - submitted by Annie, United States of America

 

Q. I love Coldplay. They're the best band in the world! I want to see a concert, but it's labeled Coldplay and Duffy. What's Duffy? If it's another band then forget the whole thing!

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Or rather, who is Duffy? Duffy is a mighty fine songstress from Wales, UK. She is the opening act so it's not a double bill but you may like her. The band do which is why she's going on tour with them. Maybe get there early and check her out for yourself?

 

 

 

September 30, 2008 - submitted by Pat, United Kingdom

 

Q. I'm a student in need of cash desperately. i have already taken out an overdraft with rbs but i should be receiving money from the government in form of a bursary . i am lost without this money and i am spiralling myself into debt which has meant a major fall out with my sister! i really dont have a clue where to go now??

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Get yourself down to the Citizen's Advice Bureau or book an appointment with a financial advisor as soon as possible. You need to consolidate your debts and draw up an action plan of when and how you're going to pay it back. Right now it's not wise to rely on the bursary you need funds now. Ditch any credit cards and don't live beyond your means. Consider having a car boot sale - don't laugh; it could be fun as well as raising cash!

It may seem an impossible feat and it won't be easy but trust me, you can sort this and get back on track.

 

 

September 30, 2008 - submitted by Mauricio, El Salvador

 

Q. Dear Oracle: a week ago, on Monday 22, my mother visited Machu Pichu, in Peru, and when she returned she told me: "I saw Chris Martin in Machu Pichu", and obviously I think: "Mmmm... i will ask to Oracle". Has he gone there or she saw someone like him?

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

I know our website only shows current and pending tour dates but I can assure you the band have been on the road for a while now and so Chris hasn't had the chance to pop to Peru. Your Mum must have seen someone who looked like him.

 

seriously.. what universe are you from??!:shocked2:

Dear Oracle,

I want to see Coldplay. What are these "concert" things everyone talks about?:dunce:

 

Sure to get an answer on that :dozey:

Who are Coldplay? :P

"Berryman" is that UK term? Like a fishmonger sells fish and a Berryman sells berries? So they travel around with some Guy that sells berries? :goofy:

:laugh4:

:laugh3::laugh3::laugh3:

Berryman

 

(I'm bored!)

Searching the internet reveals the following:

 

1) http://www.searchforancestors.com/surnames/origin/b/berry.php

 

No Berryman listed but Berry is given the definition

(Origin French)

Locality From the province of Berri, in France.

So presumably, a man from Berri.

 

 

2) http://www.surnamedb.com/surname.aspx?name=berryman

 

Surname: Berryman

This unusual name is both Olde English and Olde French (i.e. pre 1066) in origin. It derives from the word 'Burri or Berri' translating as a fortress or castle and means 'one who dwelt at the castle' and is also job descriptive for a guard or keeper of the castle. The name with or without a suffix or prefix can be seen locationally in the place name such as Bury, found in many parts of the country or Berry Brow (Yorkshire) and Berry Pomeroy (Devon). Alexander Beriman was recorded in The Berkshire Rolls of 1176. The first recorded spelling of the family name is shown to be that of Edricus Buriman. which was dated 1148 The County Pipe Rolls of Hampshire. during the reign of King Stephen, 'Count of Blois' 1135-1154. Surnames became necessary when governments introduced personal taxation. In England this was known as Poll Tax. Throughout the centuries, surnames in every country have continued to "develop" often leading to astonishing variants of the original spelling.

 

 

 

3) http://www.ancestry.co.uk/facts/berryman-family-history.ashx

 

berryman Name Meaning and History

English: topographic or habitational name, ultimately from the dative case, byrig, of Old English burh ‘stronghold’, ‘fortified place’ + man ‘man’.

 

 

 

4) http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/CORNISH/1999-05/0927947592

 

BERRYMAN, BERRIMAN: Man of St. Buryan. Name associated with Cornwall for

centuries. Now found concentrated in West Cornwall not far from St. Buryan.

"Berryman" is that UK term? Like a fishmonger sells fish and a Berryman sells berries? So they travel around with some Guy that sells berries? :goofy:

 

 

you should send this question.. the oracle will love it

Aw, tell us about some more surnames, Aunty Jen!

"Berryman" is that UK term? Like a fishmonger sells fish and a Berryman sells berries? So they travel around with some Guy that sells berries? :goofy:

 

oh that's too much!!!!!

 

:laugh3::lol::D:P:laugh3::lol::D:P:laugh3::lol::D:P:laugh3::lol::D:P

Aw, tell us about some more surnames, Aunty Jen!

 

you shouldn't encourage me :lol:

 

Buckland

 

1) http://www.surnamedb.com/surname.aspx?name=Buckland

 

This name is of southern English locational origin from any of the several places thus called including nine in Devonshire alone, four in Somerset, two in Kent and Dorset, and one each in Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, hertfordshire and Surrey. The one Buckland in Lincolnshire is an exception to the locational trend. Recorded variously as Bocland and Bocheland in the Domesday Book of 1086 for the above group of counties, the name represents the Olde English pre 7th Century "boc", a book, plus "land", land i.e. "Bookland", or land held by right of a written charter as opposed to "folcland", land held by right of custom from which the king drew food-rents and customary services. Land could be exempted from these public burdens only by the grant of a royal charter or "boc". The surname has a very early first recording, (see below). On September 17th 1564 William Buckland and Elizabeth More were married in Feniton, Devonshire, and on May 2nd 1635 Christopher Buckland, aged 20, was an early emigrant to the New World, settling in the Barbados. The first recorded spelling of the family name is shown to be that of Aelfgyth of Boclande, which was dated circa 970 - "The Anglo-Saxon Chronicles of Devonshire", during the reign of King Edgar the Saxon, 959 - 975. Surnames became necessary when governments introduced personal taxation. In England this was known as Poll Tax. Throughout the centuries, surnames in every country have continued to "develop" often leading to astonishing variants of the original spelling.

 

 

2) http://ancestrylibrary.com/facts/Buckland-family-history.ashx

 

English: habitational name from any of the many places in southern England (including nine in Devon) named Buckland, from Old English boc ‘book’ + land ‘land’, i.e. land held by right of a written charter, as opposed to folcland, land held by right of custom.

 

 

 

 

Champion

 

1) http://www.searchforancestors.com/surnames/origin/c/champion.php

 

A soldier, one that fought in public combat in his own or another man's quarrel.

 

 

2) http://www.surnamedb.com/surname.aspx?name=Champion

 

This most interesting surname is of Anglo-French origin, and is an occupational name for a professional champion, especially an agent employed to represent one of the parties in a trial by combat, a method of settling disputes in the Middle Ages. The name itself comes from the Old French "champiun", Old Norman French "campiun", and Anglo-Norman French "campion", champion. In this ordeal by battle, in criminal cases, the accuser and the accused took the field themselves, but in disputes over ownership of land, the actual parties were represented by "champions"; in theory, their free tenants, but in practice, hired men, professional champions who were very well paid. In 1294, the Dean and Chapter of Southwell paid 750, in modern money, in hiring a champion to dual in settling a law-suit about the advowson of a church. A "pugil" or champion was a regular member of the household of more than one medieval bishop; Thomas Cantilupe, Bishop of Hereford (1275 - 1282), paid his champion, Thomas de Bruges, a salary of half a mark a year. In some instances the name may be of Old French locational origin, from Compiegne in Oise, Picardy. Herbert Campion was recorded in 1148, in the Book of Winton (Hampshire), and Pascoe Champion, aged 23 yrs., was one of the muster of Captain William Tucker in Virginia, having sailed there on the "Ellonor" in 1621. The first recorded spelling of the family name is shown to be that of Nicole de Campion, which was dated circa 1096, accompanied Robert 11, Duke of Normandy, on the first crusade (1096 - 1099), in "Crusade Records", during the reign of King William 11, known as "Rufus", 1087 - 1100.

 

 

3) http://www.ancestry.com/facts/Champion-family-history.ashx

 

English (of Norman origin) and French: status name for a professional champion, especially an agent employed to represent one of the parties in a trial by combat, a method of settling disputes current in the Middle Ages. The word comes from Old French champion, campion (Late Latin campio, genitive campionis, a derivative of campus ‘plain’, ‘field of battle’). Compare Campion, Kemp.

 

 

 

 

Martin

 

 

1) http://genealogy.about.com/library/surnames/m/bl_name-MARTIN.htm

 

Definition: Patronymic surname taken from the ancient Latin given name Martinus, derived from Mars, the Roman god of fertility and war.

 

 

2) http://www.searchforancestors.com/surnames/origin/m/martin.php

 

(Origin English, Scottish, Irish, French, Dutch, German, Czech, Slovak, Spanish ) This name may be derived from the Latin martius, warlike, from Mars, the God of War. In the Gaelic, mor is great, and duin, a man. Morduin, a chief, a warrior.

 

 

3) http://www.surnamedb.com/surname.aspx?name=martin

 

This interesting surname recorded in some two hundred forms from Martin and Martini to Marti and Martinovich, is of Roman origin. It derives from "Mars", the god of fertility and war, although it is claimed that "Mars" itself may derive ultimately from the word "mar", meaning "to gleam". The original given name has been used in every state in Europe since the 12th century crusades to free the Holy Land from the Moslems. However the main impetus which gave the name such popularity was as a result of the good works of the 14th Century Saint Martin of Tours, in France. It is sais that Martin is one of the few saints names which the protestants accepted after the reformation. There are many patronymic forms such as Martinez (Spanish) or Martenssen (Swedish), and diminutives such as Martineau (France) and Martinelli (Italian). Curiously the Polish spellings of Marcinkowski and Marciszewski are locational, originating from a town called Martin, as is the Czech Martinovsky. Examples of the surname recordings taken from authentic registers of the period include John Martin of Plymouth, England, who was navigator to Sir Francis Drake, on his first "Round the World" voyage of 1577, whilst Christopher Martin was a member of the Pilgrim Fathers in 1620. Suarez Martinez was christened at Asuncion, Mexico, on October 2md 1774, whilst Jack Martinet was registered at Berkeley, California on September 27th 1909, and Jeffrey Lynn Martineau at Los Angelos on April 10th 1948. The first recorded spelling of the family name is shown to be that of Walter Martin, which was dated 1166, in the charters of the county of Northampton, England, during the reign of King Henry 11, known as "The Builder of Churches", 1154 - 1189.

October 1, 2008 - submitted by Jen, United Kingdom

 

Q. One of the questions today started me thinking. If the band play a track by another artist, or use part of it when on tour, do they have to pay any kind of royalties to the other artist?

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Live music venues have a license to play music and for example in the UK, they pay to be a member of the PRS (Performing Rights Society), which acts as a collection agency and then distributes royalties to the artists. Any band that plays live may also have to provide a set list of songs performed.

 

 

October 1, 2008 - submitted by Sia, United States of America

 

Q. Why are singles like "Such a Rush" or "Murder" called B-sides?

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Traditionally individual track releases were 7" vinyl with the single on one side - the A side and an extra song on the flip - the B side. The term has stuck around even with the emergence of CD singles.

For the person who asked what an EP is, it's short for Extended Play. Basically it's got more tracks on it and is longer than a single but is too short to qualify as an album.

 

 

 

October 1, 2008 - submitted by Valerie, Netherlands

 

Q. I am desperate!! I booked tickets to the Coldplay concert for 2 October in Rotterdam about six months ago. I've now just been informed by the ticket sellers that the ticket suppliers haven't delivered, so for me the concert is off. Given that I booked my tickets through a link given on the Coldplay messenger site, I feel desperately let down. I've been looking forward to this concert for months and now at the last minute, I find out I won't be going, even though I've paid for the tickets. I don't want my money back!!! I want to see Coldplay!! Is there no recourse for people like me? I thought I was in a good position because I was a member of the Coldplay fan club, but it seems I am now in a worse position than anyone else at all! Can the oracle help me with this?

 

The Oracle replies:

 

 

Firstly are you sure you used the link given in the Coldplay Messenger (there is no fan club)? If you did we're talking about a bona fide outlet. It's not your fault if their suppliers have let them down but remember if this were true you wouldn't be the only person affected would you? If they have taken your money and you have a booking confirmation I would say the concert should not be off for you. The ticketing company can't give everyone refunds and risk having a venue half empty due to a problem. Gather all the information you have together and call them. Explain that you would like to speak to a manager and ask that you can collect tickets on the door. They may have made a mistake with duplicates, as I cannot accept the excuse they gave to you. If this does not work email me at [email protected].

Jen, United Kingdom[/color][/u][/b]

 

Q. One of the questions today started me thinking. If the band play a track by another artist, or use part of it when on tour, do they have to pay any kind of royalties to the other artist?

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Live music venues have a license to play music and for example in the UK, they pay to be a member of the PRS (Performing Rights Society), which acts as a collection agency and then distributes royalties to the artists. Any band that plays live may also have to provide a set list of songs performed.

 

 

October 1, 2008 - submitted by Sia, United States of America

 

Q. Why are singles like "Such a Rush" or "Murder" called B-sides?

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Traditionally individual track releases were 7" vinyl with the single on one side - the A side and an extra song on the flip - the B side. The term has stuck around even with the emergence of CD singles.

For the person who asked what an EP is, it's short for Extended Play. Basically it's got more tracks on it and is longer than a single but is too short to qualify as an album.

 

 

 

October 1, 2008 - submitted by Valerie, Netherlands

 

Q. I am desperate!! I booked tickets to the Coldplay concert for 2 October in Rotterdam about six months ago. I've now just been informed by the ticket sellers that the ticket suppliers haven't delivered, so for me the concert is off. Given that I booked my tickets through a link given on the Coldplay messenger site, I feel desperately let down. I've been looking forward to this concert for months and now at the last minute, I find out I won't be going, even though I've paid for the tickets. I don't want my money back!!! I want to see Coldplay!! Is there no recourse for people like me? I thought I was in a good position because I was a member of the Coldplay fan club, but it seems I am now in a worse position than anyone else at all! Can the oracle help me with this?

 

The Oracle replies:

 

 

Firstly are you sure you used the link given in the Coldplay Messenger (there is no fan club)? If you did we're talking about a bona fide outlet. It's not your fault if their suppliers have let them down but remember if this were true you wouldn't be the only person affected would you? If they have taken your money and you have a booking confirmation I would say the concert should not be off for you. The ticketing company can't give everyone refunds and risk having a venue half empty due to a problem. Gather all the information you have together and call them. Explain that you would like to speak to a manager and ask that you can collect tickets on the door. They may have made a mistake with duplicates, as I cannot accept the excuse they gave to you. If this does not work email me at [email protected].

I love the fact that the oracle is like if it doesnt work email me!!!!!:laugh3:

Go Jen!!! You're the official question sender - that's two for you now.

 

:D

I wasn't expecting an answer lol. I just send random questions every so often!!

That's actually a question I've had for a while.. thanx Jen :D

I can't believe I actually read every word of those surnames descriptions:smart:. I'm such a geek!:blush:

hilst Christopher Martin was a member of the Pilgrim Fathers in 1620

 

Chris looks mighty fine for a nearly 400 yr old man.

 

:P

what question are we sending in tomorrow?

Chris looks mighty fine for a nearly 400 yr old man.

 

:P

:laugh3::laugh3:

ok, so if i sign tomorrow's question as jen or lore, i'll get an answer???? :lol:

 

 

 

 

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<and yeah, what is tomorrows question????> :thinking:

yay Jen :dance:

"Berryman" is that UK term? Like a fishmonger sells fish and a Berryman sells berries? So they travel around with some Guy that sells berries? :goofy:

 

LMAO

:laugh3: :laugh3: :laugh3: :laugh3: :laugh3: :laugh3: :laugh3: :laugh3:

 

That's funny! Seriously! :laugh2:

you shouldn't encourage me :lol:

 

You don't know how lovely you are!

 

Great definition for Will, eh?

 

Congrats on your question!

 

:)

I thought Will's fit in very well with the tour theme :D