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20 November 2014 / submitted by Sue, United States of America Q. Dear Oracle, This follows from Friday's telling, touching question about favorite Coldplay lyrics. Which does Chris write first: The lyrics or the music? By the way, you write with such meaning and sensitivity, I sometimes wonder if you are Chris or one of his family members! You are appreciated! THE ORACLE REPLIES > It's not set in stone so it can be either way - not always a specific one following the other. (I'm neither Chris nor a relation, but thank you). 20 November 2014 / submitted by Miles, United Kingdom Q. I'm just out of school and I work in a sports shop and have done since I was 16. I didn't get great A-level's but they weren't terrible (CDD). I rejected university places because I wanted to work, however I'm finding it difficult to find a "proper" 9-5 Monday - Friday job. What should I do? THE ORACLE REPLIES > You didn't define "proper job" but working in a sports shop IS a proper job. There are many jobs you can't do without qualifications and / or experience so I'm afraid you'll have to go and get one or both - depending on what you want to do. 20 November 2014 / submitted by Sunil Mistry, United Kingdom Q. Hi there! Do you think it is likely that the band will a Christmas concert this year? I know previous years have included Crisis and Under 1 Roof. Great news if they have one this year too! Thanks! THE ORACLE REPLIES > As part of Crisis at Christmas, in 2010 Coldplay performed two benefit shows for the charity in Liverpool & Newcastle. Under 1 Roof raises much needed funds for Kids Company. As you may know the End of Decade Sale auction held in 2009 raised money for the cause but the 1st show happened on the back of the MX Tour at the O2 Arena in 2011. The second, last year, was a one-off at the Hammersmith (now known as Eventim but I still call it Hammersmith) Apollo. There are no plans for a Christmas concert this year but as with the graffiti artwork from MX, there is an exhibition of Mila's artwork and proceeds from that will go to Kids Company. 20 November 2014 / submitted by The Oracle, United Kingdom Q. WHO'D LIKE TO JOIN TEAM ORACLE? As you may know, we have a weekly feature, Team Oracle, whereby each Friday we open questions of a personal nature to all of you to answer too. Then, the following Friday, I post a selection of the best answers, alongside my own reply. ANYONE can join in so, if you'd like to, please email your response to the following question, in no more than 250 words, to [email protected] before midnight Thursday 27 November. I have just graduated and moved back home but one big mystery still remained unsolved. It's about my so-called best friend with whom I spent 5 years of everyday life being "just friends", but being "more than friends". Nothing ever happened but everyone around us considered us as a couple, specially those who didn't know us. There's been many situations that almost led to something more clearly, but being a woman I thought that it was up to man to do something. Neither of us have ever had relationship during that time. He has some unsolved problems in his family which affected his childhood and it maybe a reason for being blocked to do something. He is partially aware of the problems and trying to solve them. Although now, after my graduation we live in different towns, he keeps calling, and when I come to visit, we spend most of the time together and it is his initiative. I tried to talk about it directly and he has told that he wasn't able to do anything about us because of his problems. His father killed himself in his early childhood and his mother had never talked about it. He has pretty much normal life, a lot of friends and job, everything's ok but there are troubles with love and may be with me. I don't know what to do. I feel like I'm trapped in this relationship not knowing who we are and what's going to happen. Please write your opinion and advice, any word will be helpful. Thank you. Margarette, France. Look forward to reading your replies. The Oracle. THE ORACLE REPLIES > Please email your replies with TEAM ORACLE in the subject line to [email protected] Including your twitter address may result in a follow back. 20 November 2014 / submitted by Madalina, Romania Q. TEAM ORACLE QUESTION #193 Why is it so hard to find real friends? And when you think you found them, they were just testing you or something like that to see if you are good or not? THE ORACLE REPLIES > I may be wrong but it sounds as though you've been let down by someone but please don't worry that everyone will end up doing the same. Great friends are hard to come by & it would be a shame to let them pass you by because of past experiences. People can and do disappoint but not all of them so you need to work on your trust issues. I think the best thing is to just take people at face value. If you like them and they like you, hang out with them and see what happens. Try not to overthink it. You'll probably gravitate towrds people who you share common interests with. Take your time getting to know them and only when you feel ready - open up. If "friends" try to put you in situations you are uncomforatble with, stay strong and be your own person. Don't follow the crowd or get bullied into bad behaviour. Some people can take control and be very persuasive but stand firm. If you change your mind about someone, that's ok. You don't need to be part of a group so even if there's only one person you'd call a real friend - that's better than lots that you don't. You can usually tell by how someone treats you and how they make you feel as to what kind of person they are. Trust your gut feelings and you will work it out. Over to you. There is a proverb: "Remember, anyone can love you when the sun is shining. In the storms is where you learn who truly cares for you". Who is beside you when the storm is swirling, these are your true friends. I can tell from myself experience that you will learn it during your life ( well I don't know your age) there will only be 3-5 people left. They will tell you the truth, even when it hurts, they stand beside you when everyone else has left, you can call them every time of the day, they have a shoulder to lean on and open ears to listen to you. But these few friends, they are true. It's all a matter of give and take in a friendship. Love from Germany, Maren. I don't think it's hard to find real friends. You do have some bad experiences along the way. But if you stay true to yourself and treat others as you wish to be treated, People will like you. They then want to be your friend. If they don't like you they are not worth bothering about. Of course you will only find out their true worth when you go through tough times, I have been going through a very difficult divorce after 20 years of marriage, and also had to deal with the stress of watching my father being terminally ill and the dying. I would not have got through this without my truly amazing friends. I am so grateful for them. Oh and just one more tip. Keep smiling. Michele. You don't say how old you are, but if you are at school, it can be difficult because you are thrown together with people you might not necessarily naturally get on with. It's been said that children need playmates, but young people (and adults!) need friends. What's the difference? A playmate (or schoolmate) is someone who keeps you company, but a friend is someone who also shares your values. Not everyone who claims to be a friend has what it takes to live up to the label and this can shatter your trust. Always remember that quality is better than quantity. It is possible to find real friends who will really be there for you and have a positive influence on you. Choose friends who have qualities you admire, and that you have things in common with. Also try to be the kind of friend you would want for yourself, for example, being a good listener. If this is not possible at the moment, you may find circumstances in life will change at some point and open up new options for you. At any rate, no friendship is perfect and it may take time to build it up but keep trying as it will be worth it in the end! Best wishes, Dx Because people usually choose friends that they consider cool, or interesting, but most of the time never becuase the way they actually are, but by the way they look like they are, were blind at first by the desire of being able to call them friend, but never really notice that they might not see you the same way. You should be a friend who is a friend to you, never look for one, just let them come to you and appriciate it, becuase you mean somthing to them. But never tell someone something that you don't want the world to know. Bye, Paulina. Based on my own experience, I can tell you that finding real friends is hard, but not because there are not people like you or people that will love you and accept you for who you are. It's very often a matter of location. I found my best friends when I was finishing high school and I got to meet them because I was assigned to a different classroom. And until last year I was pretty sure that I wouldn't find more friends like them. Then I started doing activities that I enjoy and I got to know many great people that share interests with me. People like you are out there. You just have to keep looking. And what will help you finding them, if they are not at school or work, is pursuing your hobbies/interests. When you know new people, it takes some time for a relationship to develop; for people to open up and start trusting each other (even if you really connected and got along from the first moment). But that doesn't mean they are testing you all the time. If someone is testing you all the time to see if you are good, they probable are not genuinely interested in you. Wish you the best. Noelia, Argentina. Real friends are hard to find that's why when you found them it is somehow hard to let them go. And if they were just testing you or something, maybe you did not find real friends. Real friends dont test. They somehow just accept you the way you really are without seeing negative in you cause what matter is the positive in you. Real friends are hard to find and get, so there's only a few. You dont have to search and find real friends. They come to you by themselves . Hope this helping. Kevin. I guess you're very young, so it's part of growing up and learning. Friendships are like relationships: you rise and fall, search and find, love and cry. Some friendships are very intense and deep, some pale and superficial. You've got to go through all of it to find your way. Every relationship, problem and situation is message about you. If you look for meanings and reasons, you'll find them and explore how you can turn it into something good for you. If you often got betrayed or tested, may be you're too good and naive or may be you have such characteristics as your friends. Just be honest to yourself and don't be scared of facing yourself inside. Finding true yourself leads to finding true friends and true love; meaning that you're aware and realistic. Think about being surrounded by wrong people and not paying attention on some persons who want to meet you and hang out. Have wise, wide and high look on the world, give a chance to many persons but with respect and loyalty. What goes around, comes around, for good or bad, so if you try, wish and give your love and help,you'll be rewarded. Oh, and if you have siblings, build and keep good relationships with them as much as you can. No matter what, they'll probably be your true friends through life more then anyone. "Brothers and sisters unite, gotta spread love around..." With love, Kamili from Croatia. It's sad but true, our Facebook friends don't equal our real, actual friends. A lot of people seem to forget that these days. Real friends are hard to find, they are the ones that stick with you no matter what, they are the people that don't judge you for who you are or what you do. It's highly likely you'll never have more than two or three actual best friends in your life, but that's okay. Be happy with all the friends you have but cherish the ones that in time turn out to meet your best friend qualifications. and don't forget: Make new friends, but keep the old; Those are silver, these are gold.Good luck! Amanda. True friendship is far and few between. Don't fault yourself for finding a true friend. You should be picky as you deserve good friends. However, friendship is not always perfect. It can be difficult and heartbreaking. Remember to accept that true friendship is about accepting people for who they truly are. One of my best friends has a tendency to drink too much and often behaves poorly. Some of my other friends won't even tolerate him. But, I do because I love him and he loves me. Once I was terribly depressed and stuck in my apartment during a snow storm. I began to panic at the thought that I was going to be snowed in for a long time and realized that I couldn't be alone. I called my friend and said, "I don't think I can be alone right now." He said, "I will be there in 15 minutes to pick you up." He then drove through a Minnesota snow storm and picked me up. We got stuck a few different times, but we made it to his place. He did not complain nor did he mind when I sat down on the couch and immediately feel asleep. The next morning I woke up and found myself lying in his bed and wrapped with a blanket. He can drive me crazy, but he gets me (weird quirks & all) and he is the one that would drive through a snowstorm for me just because. Marcia. This question is one that I've been asking for a while (though never out loud), because friendship is tricky. They test you, and if you don't fit the bill, they can do whatever they want, and let you hold onto them by a thread. I see my friends - I have those friends who read as much as me, or like the same music as me, or the friends who are just easy to talk to - and I wonder why they all have real friends that don't include myself. Through experience, I have found it very hard to find all of the above in just one person. When I talk about it to them, how I only have pieces of friends, they reassure me that they are not just pieces. I know this might not be the answer you are looking for, but I think that if you just allow yourself to be patient enough to find someone who really cares about you enough to accept you without any tests, you'll find that it might actually be worth the wait. At least, this is what I tell myself. Victoria. Thanks to all those who replied to this week's question. Remember, Team Oracle is open to anyone so if you fancy replying, click to read this week's, and send us your answer.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Get the new concert film / live album <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GhostStoriesLive2014?src=hash">#GhostStoriesLive2014</a> on CD/DVD/Blu-ray now, at <a href="http://t.co/KjEXZrF558">http://t.co/KjEXZrF558</a>. A <a href="http://t.co/wo01jgOy0o">pic.twitter.com/wo01jgOy0o</a></p>— Coldplay (@coldplay) <a href="https://twitter.com/coldplay/status/536927198461308930">November 24, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The majesty. The colors. The passion. <a href="https://twitter.com/coldplay">@coldplay</a> Ghost Stories Live. <a href="http://t.co/wZxGBloGvI">http://t.co/wZxGBloGvI</a> <a href="http://t.co/583czxfnSK">pic.twitter.com/583czxfnSK</a></p>— iTunes Music (@iTunesMusic) <a href="https://twitter.com/iTunesMusic/status/536912378232070145">November 24, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Jonny's guitar tech Matt McGinn is helping the <a href="https://twitter.com/ColdplayOracle">@ColdplayOracle</a> answer your questions this week… <a href="http://t.co/qKN0t7v6R1">http://t.co/qKN0t7v6R1</a> A</p>— Coldplay (@coldplay) <a href="https://twitter.com/coldplay/status/536952847703998464">November 24, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[TABLE=align: center] <tbody>[TR=bgcolor: #000000] [TD=align: center] [/TD] [/TR] [TR=bgcolor: #000000] [TD=align: center] [/TD] [/TR] [TR=bgcolor: #000000] [TD=bgcolor: #000000, align: center] [TABLE] <tbody> [TR] [TD] [/TD] [TD] [/TD] [TD] [/TD] [TD] [/TD] [TD] [/TD] [/TR] </tbody> [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [TR=bgcolor: #000000] [TD=align: center] [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD] NEW CONCERT FILM AND LIVE ALBUM OUT TODAY Hello again. We're pleased to report that Coldplay's new concert film and live album, Ghost Stories Live 2014, is out today! - Buy Ghost Stories Live 2014 on CD/DVD/Blu-Ray - Download Ghost Stories from iTunes The Ghost Stories Live 2014 concert film documents the band's unique performance in a custom-built amphitheatre at Sony Studios, Los Angeles. The release also contains an exclusive Ghost Stories live album, with audio recorded at the band's rapturously-received shows in London, Sydney, Paris, Cologne, New York and Los Angeles. The package is completed by eight music videos from the Ghost Stories era, including the never-before-seen film for Ghost Story plus the exclusive Extended Director's Cut of the Magic video. MAGIC UP FOR HOTTEST RECORD OF 2014 Magic has been shortlisted for the Hottest Record of 2014 by BBC Radio 1. You can vote for it (without registering) by clicking here. Thanks folks. DESIGN YOUR OWN CUSTOM COLDPLAY MERCH We're now working with U.S. merch company Cap That to let you make your own custom Coldplay T-shirts, hoodies and accessories. You can also check out designs made by other fans. Start creating yours here (and, for a limited time, save 10% using the code GHOSTSTORIES at checkout). 2015 CALENDAR POSTERS AVAILABLE Meanwhile, over in the Official Coldplay Store you can now order our new 2015 calendar posters and iPhone 6 cases. WIN A SIGNED COPY OF GHOST STORIES LIVE 2014 If you'd like to win a copy of Ghost Stories Live 2014 signed by the band, simply email your name and address to [email protected] before 2 December. One entry per person, please. Thank you for your support. The Coldplay Messenger [/TD] [/TR] </tbody>[/TABLE]

Ghost Stories Live 2014 out today! 24 November 2014 10:00 am New concert film and live album available now Good morning. We're pleased to report that Coldplay's new concert film and live album, Ghost Stories Live 2014, is out today. - Buy Ghost Stories Live 2014 on CD/DVD/Blu-ray - Download Ghost Stories from iTunes The Ghost Stories Live 2014 concert film documents the band’s unique performance in a custom-built amphitheatre at Sony Studios, Los Angeles. The release also contains an exclusive Ghost Stories live album, with audio recorded at the band’s rapturously-received shows in London, Sydney, Paris, Cologne, New York and Los Angeles. The package is completed by eight music videos from the Ghost Stories era, including a never-before-seen film for Ghost Story plus the exclusive Extended Director’s Cut of the Magic video. Anchorman

I'm waiting too for my cd to arrive. I normally wait for it physically for me to listen but I could not take it anymore :gs::ghoststories::bomb::bomb::bomb: I'm all alone at work, had no one to stop me and it's glorious!!!

You can stream on Spotify!! From COS Link: http://consequenceofsound.net/2014/11/stream-coldplays-new-album-ghost-stories-live/ Stream: Coldplay’s new album Ghost Stories Live by CoS Staff on November 24, 2014, 10:01am 0 comments This week, Coldplay releases its new live album and concert film, Ghost Stories Live, via Parlophone/Atlantic. Spotify users can also stream the album in full using the widget below. The two-disc set documents the brief string of shows the band performed in support of their latest album, Ghost Stories. In addition to audio recordings, there’s a new documentary film by friend/collaborator Paul Dugdale chronicling the band’s Los Angeles concert, which took place in a custom-built amphitheatre at Sony Studios. The package is completed by a collection of music videos from Ghost Stories, including unreleased clips for the B-Sides “All Your Friends” and “Ghost Story” and the director’s cut of “Magic”. Ghost Stories Live 2014 Tracklist: CD: 01. Always In My Head (Live at the Royal Albert Hall, London) 02. Magic (Live at the Enmore Theatre, Sydney) 03. Ink (Live at Le Casino de Paris, Paris) 04. True Love (Live at the Enmore Theatre, Sydney) 05. Midnight (Live at the Royal Albert Hall, London) 06. Another’s Arms (Live at the Beacon Theatre, New York) 07. Oceans (Live at E-Werk, Cologne) 08. A Sky Full Of Stars (Live at the Royal Albert Hall, London) 09. O (Live at Royce Hall, Los Angeles) DVD/Blu-ray: 01. Always In My Head 02. Magic 03. Ink 04. True Love 05. Midnight 06. Another’s Arms 07. Oceans 08. A Sky Full Of Stars 09. O Music videos: 01. Midnight 02. Magic (Extended Director’s Cut) 03. A Sky Full Of Stars 04. True Love 05. Ink (Live at the Royal Albert Hall) 06. All Your Friends 07. Ghost Story 08. Always In My Head (Artwork Animation) 09. Always In My Head (Alternate Live Take) 10. Oceans (Alternate Live Take) <iframe src="https://embed.spotify.com/?uri=spotify:album:1hNS0RsxPTFjmKXCgmjSLS" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" width="300" height="380"></iframe>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamOracle?src=hash">#TeamOracle</a> answers are in. The advice for Madalina, who was struggling to find and keep real friends, are here: <a href="http://t.co/7gPF1ogaYS">http://t.co/7gPF1ogaYS</a></p>— The Oracle (@ColdplayOracle) <a href="https://twitter.com/ColdplayOracle/status/536095203195912192">November 22, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>You can still vote for Magic to be <a href="https://twitter.com/zanelowe">@zanelowe</a>'s Hottest Record of 2014 on <a href="https://twitter.com/BBCR1">@BBCR1</a>'s site at <a href="http://t.co/seiYEsdQAX">http://t.co/seiYEsdQAX</a>. A <a href="http://t.co/Mk0boHmjAR">pic.twitter.com/Mk0boHmjAR</a></p>— Coldplay (@coldplay) <a href="https://twitter.com/coldplay/status/536268049138327552">November 22, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>For those of you who don't know <a href="https://twitter.com/TimWheeler1977">@TimWheeler1977</a> or his amazing band Ash, here's a new song he did <a href="http://t.co/EV3UwsJYWT">http://t.co/EV3UwsJYWT</a>. We love Tim. CM</p>— Coldplay (@coldplay) <a href="https://twitter.com/coldplay/status/535076145038102529">November 19, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Victory in European Court for all who want to breathe clean air - it's time for gov to act <a href="http://t.co/owr84TpHXO">http://t.co/owr84TpHXO</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ce?src=hash">#ce</a> <a href="http://t.co/2WFFRs2R0J">pic.twitter.com/2WFFRs2R0J</a></p>— ClientEarth (@ClientEarth) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClientEarth/status/535045467709919232">November 19, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Two weeks 'til Mila Fürstová's Ghost Stories exhibition for <a href="https://twitter.com/KidsCompanyUK">@kidscompanyuk</a>. Info & prints: <a href="http://t.co/fESLf8a86O">http://t.co/fESLf8a86O</a> A <a href="http://t.co/cD89gwsnad">pic.twitter.com/cD89gwsnad</a></p>— Coldplay (@coldplay) <a href="https://twitter.com/coldplay/status/535469121635627008">November 20, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Four days until <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GhostStoriesLive2014?src=hash">#GhostStoriesLive2014</a>. Order CD/DVD/Blu-ray <a href="http://t.co/KjEXZrF558">http://t.co/KjEXZrF558</a> / iTunes <a href="http://t.co/SIF5DgCVyh">http://t.co/SIF5DgCVyh</a>. A <a href="http://t.co/ocwfXpGRWb">pic.twitter.com/ocwfXpGRWb</a></p>— Coldplay (@coldplay) <a href="https://twitter.com/coldplay/status/535510882084982784">November 20, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Ghost Stories Live 2014 is out on Monday. Pre-order it from iTunes and get videos and a song instantly. A <a href="http://t.co/srqRSwuvFs">http://t.co/srqRSwuvFs</a></p>— Coldplay (@coldplay) <a href="https://twitter.com/coldplay/status/535630985442783232">November 21, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GhostStoriesLive2014?src=hash">#GhostStoriesLive2014</a> is out in these countries TODAY (iTunes <a href="http://t.co/SIF5DgCVyh">http://t.co/SIF5DgCVyh</a>). Out Monday everywhere else. A <a href="http://t.co/NUtalLHvR5">pic.twitter.com/NUtalLHvR5</a></p>— Coldplay (@coldplay) <a href="https://twitter.com/coldplay/status/535744157466497024">November 21, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>.<a href="https://twitter.com/PetrCech">@PetrCech</a> maybe sit in for me at the next show… if I can play in goal for Chelsea against the Saints on 28 Dec! <a href="http://t.co/NdkDKoqw5l">http://t.co/NdkDKoqw5l</a> Will</p>— Coldplay (@coldplay) <a href="https://twitter.com/coldplay/status/535777496244187136">November 21, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>We're working with U.S. company Cap That to let you design your own custom Coldplay merch! <a href="http://t.co/Ip44ZrO4nY">http://t.co/Ip44ZrO4nY</a>. A <a href="http://t.co/ez2kwFiQz8">pic.twitter.com/ez2kwFiQz8</a></p>— Coldplay (@coldplay) <a href="https://twitter.com/coldplay/status/535878735661371393">November 21, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Proud to support <a href="https://twitter.com/ONECampaign">@ONECampaign</a>’s Ebola video. Watch. Take action: <a href="http://t.co/McpDerpe0X">http://t.co/McpDerpe0X</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EndEbola?src=hash">#EndEbola</a> CM <a href="http://t.co/xdcOlhiMKz">pic.twitter.com/xdcOlhiMKz</a></p>— Coldplay (@coldplay) <a href="https://twitter.com/coldplay/status/535918488897204225">November 21, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Design your own Coldplay merch 21 November 2014 7:42 pm Make your very own Coldplay creations Good evening. We're pleased to report that we're now working with U.S. merch company Cap-That to let you make your own custom Coldplay T-shirts, hoodies and accessories. You can also check out designs made by other fans. Start creating yours here (and, for a limited time, save 10% using the code GHOSTSTORIES at checkout). Anchorman

Must have the flip flops!

That is so cute!

you realize how much you do with a limb when you can't use it! You feel helpless having to depend on ppl. But then you appreciate your arm, leg, nose, fingers so much more. Jeez, I'm getting all deep!. Back on topic!

Nice!

That's gotta hurt, the hubby did the same thing and shattered his elbow, it's going to be a long recovery

yeah, I inquired about the prints a while back via email, that's all they said they had at the time

I wish there was something between the $25 and $400 range

Rocked the Vote!

From 9TO5 Google Link:http://9to5google.com/2014/11/19/google-news-suggested-results/ [h=1]Google now showing suggested stories in News search results[/h] Google now showing suggested stories in News search results Google News founder Krishna Bharat announced in a post on Google+ that the company is rolling out a new “Suggested for you” feature to News search results. Bharat says the goal of the section is to show news specific to you and topics that interest you, as well as local stories (via Search Engine Land). For each story that appears, Google will give its reasoning for why it included it in the suggested tab, as well as an option to mark it as not interesting. For instance, if you search for Coldplay a lot, the “Suggested for you” tab will show you recent news that is about or mentions Coldplay. The stories change with the news in an effort to keep things “fresh and serendipitous,” Bharat says. Google News now has a “Suggested for you” section with stories likely to match your interests. The goal is to surface narrow and local topics specific to you. You can tweak by saying ‘Not interested’ until it’s more to your liking. The feature appears to be rolling out to users gradually, so it may take a few days for it to hit your account.

Thread back from the dead! No it's not about Ryan Adams. Here is a cool article, Who knew his fav band was Coldplay? Link:http://mashable.com/2014/11/20/bryan-adams-reckless-turns-30/ From Mashable: Bryan Adams' iconic album 'Reckless' turns 30 Image: Bryan Adams By Corinne Bagish2 hours ago Welcome to Throwback Tunesday, where Mashable amplifies the echoes of music past. With genre trends and throwbacks, we synthesize music and nostalgia. This month, Canadian musician Bryan Adams is celebrating something big, even for him — and we're talking about the the artist that's sold ~65 million albums. The "Summer of '69" rocker's hit album Reckless turns 30. Reckless, which was released on November 5, 1984 (Adams' 25th birthday), was number one on the Billboard 200 and had a whopping six hit singles: "Run To You," "Somebody," "Heaven," "Summer of '69," "One Night Love Affair" and "It's Only Love," featuring Tina Turner. Although Adams was already in the big leagues, "Reckless" catapulted him to international stardom; it sold millions of copies in the U.K., Australia, Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, the U.S., Germany and, of course, in his native Canada. To commemorate the occasion, Adams will release a super deluxe edition of Reckless on November 24, complete with re-mastered audio, seven bonus tracks and more — including unreleased photos from the original 1984 studio sessions. Mashable chatted with the rock star about all things Reckless, kicking off the conversation with one of these vintage photos. Q&A with Bryan Adams Image: Bryan Adams Let's start with the throwback photo you sent along. What’s going on here? We were recording in New York City in 1984 for the album Reckless at Power Station studios … I’m not sure what song exactly.
 This month marks the 30th anniversary of Reckless. What are some of your favorite memories of recording the album? 
Getting the songs together was probably the best bit; the recording was bloody hard work. I cut some songs two or three times until it was right.
 As for the reissue, what was the decision process to decide what unreleased material made the cut? 
It was simple, if it was written within the time that Cuts Like a Knife was released and before November 5, 1984, it qualified.
 Reckless made it to number one on the Billboard 200, and the album's six singles were all hits. What are your thoughts on the chart toppers in the time of Reckless versus chart-toppers today? Any favorite new artists? 
I like lots of things that are out there, Coldplay is by far my favorite band and 
 Miley Cyrus is by far my favorite youngster; her live show is killer.
 Miley Cyrus is by far my favorite youngster; her live show is killer.
 You're embarking on an international Reckless anniversary tour in December. What are you looking forward to most about this tour? Any anticipated similarities between your 1984/1985 tour and this one? 
Hugely different to back then. Firstly, I didn't have the arsenal of songs I have now, secondly all the songs from Reckless were unknown, so they didn't get reaction they get now and back then there were no screens or lights like we have these days. If you could go back 30 years, to the day you released Reckless, and tell yourself one thing, what would it be? 
 Release everything, don't be precious about the songs or the recordings, put it all out there. Release everything, don't be precious about the songs or the recordings, put it all out there. The super deluxe package of Reckless could be the best thing I've ever released; I'm really proud of it.

Livin the life here in NY! where are you now?

Hi Dee, you prob don't remember me but it's good to see some old timers here, welcome back!

Have fun!!

I wish I could go, it looks amazing. Photography is my second love

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/pictures/studio-to-stereo-proud-galleries-and-sony-exhibition-showcases-neverseenbefore-photography-of-leading-music-acts-9870973.html Article from The Independent: Studio to Stereo: Proud Galleries and Sony exhibition showcases never-seen-before photography of leading music acts Iwona Karbowska Wednesday 19 November 2014 [TABLE] <tbody>[TR] [TD][/TD] [TD][/TD] [TD][/TD] [TD][/TD] [TD][/TD] [TD][TABLE] <tbody>[TR] [TD=class: gig-button-td][/TD] [TD][/TD] [/TR] </tbody>[/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] </tbody>[/TABLE] Proud Galleries and Sony have produced a unique exhibition of iconic photographs that go behind-the-scenes and into the studio with some of the world’s most successful recording artists. The 'Studio to Stereo' show delivers a multi-sensory experience. Not only can visitors see the images, they can listen to unforgettable tracks that let them explore the fastidious, compulsive and often obsessive measures that artists took to achieve the perfect sound. This intriguing collection of photographs has been presented to the general public for the first time. The artists are captured by some of the most highly regarded photographers of the 20th Century, such as Kevin Westenberg, Frank Lisciandro and Robert Whitaker, to a soundtrack of re-mastered tracks by Coldplay, The Beatles and Pink Floyd, among others. The exhibition offers music enthusiasts the opportunity to listen to the studio experience in greater detail than ever before, with High-Res Audio bringing greater sound quality and even more range than vinyl. The 'Studio to Stereo' exhibition opens at Proud Camden Stables from 20th November and runs until 3rd December 2014.

Here is the article from GQ Entertainment / Art Ghost Stories: Coldplay's album art goes on sale By Andrew Irwin 19 November 14 Two years ago Coldplay raised more than £610,000 for charity by selling off the album art from Mylo Xyloto. And now, they're at it again. From 4 December, Coldplay, together with the artist Mila Fürstová, will reveal the original artwork from this year's album, Ghost Stories, in a public exhibition. The works capture the airy, dream-like soundscape of Coldplay's sixth studio album with themes of stars and flight recurring throughout. And now the detailed pieces, created using traditional etching techniques, are available to see first hand. The images are evocative, baroque and complex, and according to Chris Martin, they show "exactly what we were trying to say." The pieces on show - and on sale - include the artwork from the Ghost Stories album as well as the etchings created for the singles, "Magic", "A Sky Full of Stars" and "True Love". In addition, there will be the unique chance to see sketches that Fürstová made while working on the project. Once again, the proceeds are going to charity - specifically to Kids Company, an organisation that helps children across the UK. Both the artist and musicians have added their signatures to the original pieces and signed prints are also available. Spectacular artwork, a unique piece of music history and a chance to do some real good. Magic. Album Artists is open from 4-7 December at 17 Osborn Street, Shoreditch, London E1. albumartists.co.uk