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December 1, 2009 - submitted by Hans, Germany

Q. Since the webpage claims that you would know everything..I want to present you a riddle : An old man sells his owl in a shop for 50 DM (Deutsche Mark). Then he buys himself one new pair of shoes for 49 DM and one ticket for the tram for 50 Pfennig. He then boards the train but after 3 stations the conductor kicks him out. Why ?

The Oracle replies:

Well I'm amazed he got so far since we're all using the Euro these days....

December 1, 2009 - submitted by Kristin, Canada

Q. Dear Oracle, Using only song names by Coldplay I tried to cleverly answer these questions. Please tell me what you think & if you would change any answers! Thanks!!

Artist: Coldplay

Are you male or female: X (& Y)

Describe yourself: Easy To Please

How do you feel about yourself: Now My Feet Won't Touch The Ground

Describe where you currently live: In My Place

If you could go anywhere you wanted to go: Amsterdam

Your favourite form of transportation: High Speed

Your best friend is: The Scientist

Your favourite colour is: Yellow

What's the weather like: Rainy Day

Favourite time of day: Daylight

If your life were a tv show, what would it be called: Lovers In Japan

What is life to you: Life In Technicolor

What is the best advice you have to give: Viva La Vida

If you could change your name, what would it be: Moses

Your favourite food is: Strawberry Swing

Thought for the day: Everything's Not Lost

How I would like to die: Death & All His Friends

My soul's present condition: Swallowed In The Sea

The faults I can bear: The Hardest Part

My motto: Don't Panic

The Oracle replies:

The whole point of these is to try and relate them to yourself but sometimes a song title just fits. I had already done this a while ago so thought you may like to see how similar our answers are for some of them and everyone at home can join in too! Here's mine:

Your artist: Coldplay

Are you male or female: Brothers & Sisters

Describe yourself: A spell a rebel yell

How do you feel about yourself: Bigger Stronger

Describe where you currently live: In My Place

If you could go anywhere, where would you go: Amsterdam

Your favourite form of transportation: Parachutes

Your best friend is: The Scientist

Your favourite colour is: Yellow

What's the weather like: Sleeping Sun

Favourite time of day: Daylight

If your life were a TV show, what would it be called: How You See the World

What is life to you: Things I Don't Understand

What is the best advice you have to give: Don't Panic

If you could change your name, what would it be: Violet Hill

Your favourite food is: Strawberry Swing

Thought for the day: Viva la Vida

How you would like to die: A Rush of Blood to the Head

Your soul's present condition: Trouble

The faults you can bear: Twisted Logic

My motto: Everything's Not Lost

December 1, 2009 - submitted by Florencia, Argentina

Q. Hi almighty Oracle! There is this documentary/book/movement called The Secret, I've watched the documentary myself.. and just wanted to know what do you think about mind power? AC. Thanks a lot, Flor

The Oracle replies:

For those that don't know, The Secret explains that the law of attraction is the most powerful law in the Universe. For me personally I feel that you can get back what you put in and that includes times when I have felt the need for positive change. Rather than say "I wish" or "I want" something I have believed that it will happen and therefore affirmed it by saying it as if it's already fact. I have to confess that it has worked for me many times so I can't dismiss it. I'm open-minded and I think positive thinking doesn't do any harm. After all if you're not expecting it to go well that proves you're not thinking positively! I am pretty proactive myself anyway and like to think that if I work hard, set myself goals to fulfil my ambitions whilst still remaining kind to others, I can do almost anything!

December 1, 2009 - submitted by Andy, Ireland

Q. 'Ello! I recently decided to become hunky and lose some weight. Now the gentlemen of Coldplay provide the best tunes of all time, but I shuffled long and hard through my CP playlist for a good running tune (apart from last 2 mins of fix you) what would you recommend? PS You're clever , I've knocked the pints on the head but surely a splash of vodka with a wee orange mixer is fine?

The Oracle replies:

I think it would depend on your pace. If you want a gentle jog any will do.

If you prefer a faster soundtrack however... 42 would be a great starter to ease yourself into it and the pounding of Politik would suit your last push before the cool down phase. If you're looking to soundtrack the entire run with Coldplay, when you want to pick up the speed Yellow, Clocks, Daylight, One I Love, Square One, Viva la Vida, Life in Technicolor ii, Glass of Water, Rainy Day, Lost! or Lovers in Japan to name a few. Vodka, gin, rum are your best choice of spirits - in moderation of course - with soda water or a diet mixer. Yes I know you're not keen but honestly the taste will grow on you and try a few different flavours and brands before you dismiss them! Stay away from wine though champagne isn't as bad. Good luck, I'm proud of you...