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March 23, 2009 - submitted by Cecilia, New Zealand Q. Dear Oracle, I have been unemployed for several months now and each day that goes by I lose a bit of my hope. I went to the concert yesterday and I had an awesome time. I started crying so much in Death and all his friends... just come over, be patient and don't worry.... Is this a sign? Am I going to find job soon? Will I get married in the near future? Please Oracle, throw in some light to my troubled mind, please help meeeeee!!!! The Oracle replies: I understand what a difficult time this must be for you right now, but don't give up hope. Sometimes it may seem like hope is all you have but it's better than nothing. The lyrics clearly resonate with you but take heed; "don't worry". Rather than ask if it's a sign, take it as a sign. Sit yourself down, take some deep breaths and with as calm a mind as possible write down what it is you're looking for. Answer the following questions: What are you doing that is not working that you need to do less of? What are you currently doing that you could do more of? What are you not doing that you could try to see if it works? Rather than let it get the better of you, take each day as it comes, as a new opportunity. Have a list of things to try and stay pro-active. Try not to think too much about whether you're going to get married soon, one thing at a time. March 23, 2009 - submitted by Amadieu, Netherland Antilles Q. Dear Oracle, I have an interesting question for you. As a Lampie (or light technician) myself, I really like the light bulb effect in Fix You in the Twisted Logic tour! So how did they do it and what was the idea behind it? And what happend to it in this tour? Will it ever return during one of the tours/concerts? I hope you will answer my question! Greetings from Holland! The Oracle replies: During preparations for the Twisted Logic Tour Chris drew sketches of various ideas; the swinging light bulb being one of them. At rehearsals the light proved difficult to integrate into the set. It wasn't originally planned to use it during Fix You but the more practice, the more it seemed to fit perfectly well with the climax of the song. There was no turning back. However as is usual with tour production, it's rare to repeat exact effects with the exception of large balloons during Yellow which were brought back as they worked so well and give a great audience participation opportunity. March 23, 2009 - submitted by rudolf, Slovakia Q. Hi dear Oracle, I always believed and I still do, that guys are playing everything live...but from current tour I have seen many performances and I really liked it! :o) BUT, in songs like Viva la vida or Lovers in Japan there are some parts (strings in VLV or the sound I cannot describe in LIJ) - and those parts sound always the same, as if they were pre-prepared and recorded (and of course I can't see who should be playing those parts), do you know what I mean? I can't wait for your answer... R The Oracle replies: I do know what you mean. The guys are playing their parts live and as you can probably work out, they aren't able to play every single sound we hear on the album as there's rather a lot going on. It's usual to have pre-recorded parts in these circumstances. There have been occasions where live music was played off stage. For example, Matt McGinn used to play Chris' guitar part in Yellow during one tour, as Chris decided he wanted to run around the stage more. March 23, 2009 - submitted by martha DEE, Canada Q. Oh humble Oracle, I am so confused and at loss for what to do! everyone says my boyfriend is a hustler and he is using me for my money (mind you, which isnt a lot!) and I dont know if I should break up with him for it. I have liked him for such a long time, and since we have been only going out for 3 weeks I feel I havent given him a chance! p.s maybe i should seek revenge and make him buy something insanely expensive for me? YOU ARE THE BESTT say hello to the boys for me ;) The Oracle replies: There's rather a lot to cover in my response. Firstly, if you haven't got much money, how can he be using you for it? As you say, 3 weeks isn't long and perhaps not long enough to know him well. You say you don't know whether to break up with him for "it" but it seems you don't know exactly what "it" is. I truly believe in following your gut instinct. Ask yourself what YOU feel, what you think, not 'everyone' else. It's great they're looking out for you but ultimately the decision lies with you. If you really like him and he has given you no reason to believe he is using you, why not give him the benefit of the doubt? If it turns out that you don't feel he's being straight with you, you can always re-think your decision.

And now we have DRUNK puppets :dozey: Greetings from Singapore March 23, 2009 10:39 am Wish you were here

And now we have DRUNK puppets :dozey: Greetings from Singapore March 23, 2009 10:39 am Wish you were here

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:lol::lol: I won't tell:lipsrsealed2: :P

OK!:D Night Chris...sweet dreams of Jonny to you:sneaky:

I'll see what I can do for you Min;)

:lol:

Let's see...no Will ones...will probably do another Jonnyfest one and maybe a Wembers one...you just never know what I may turn up with:D

I'll second that:D Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee:dance:

See? You underestimate me Chris:sneaky: There are buttons already that say CM + JB:D Yes Min! You can have one of every kind I've got:kiss:

If you will wear it I will have a giant one made for you:D You have to promise though! I will do it too - don't think I won't:lol:

You mean it's not true?? :bigcry:

Hahahahha! How about an I :heart: Jonny pin too? That'll help with the girlyness:lol:

I'm just joking Chris. How about a big hug at Wembers?:hug:

In Mich's defense, it's not hard:lol::lol::lol: KIDDING!:P

Hmmmmmm:inquisitive: Let. Me. Think. :thinking::thinking::thinking: :P

Damn straight! Or else:sneaky: :whip:

Why hello Chris:D Lots of interesting things going on this thread:wink3:

Great article! Thanks Michie :D

:D You're welcome :smug:

:dance: SQUEEEEE :dance:

:lol::lol: Sorry Min:kiss: Lots of love here though so hopefully you'll feel better soon:hug:

I'm alright! Thanks Min:kiss: Are you ok? Feeling any better? :wink3: