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In court briefs, BP argues that it only last year became aware of correspondence and state court filings Juneau had worked on in 2010 and early 2011 involving disagreements with BP and with Kenneth Feinberg, who handled the early pre-settlement claims process in the months immediately after the spill.
Samuel Issacharoff, an attorney arguing for claimants, said Juneau's work with the state had been public record and was mentioned in news articles. Juneau's attorney, Richard Stanley, said a BP attorney's notes reflect that Juneau had discussed his work as a consultant for the state dealing with Feinberg.
The hearing came a day after the end of a trial in which Justice Department attorneys argued for a Clean Water Act fine against BP at or close to a maximum $13.7 million. BP argues that its response to the spill, its cleanup work and the region's economic and environmental recovery warrant a much lower penalty.
Barbier is not expected to rule until April at the earliest.
Published by the Pirate FM News Team at 4:16pm 8th May 2014.
Beef farmers in Cornwall and Devon could have to cut their herds by twenty percent.
That is what campaigners reckon, who say they are struggling with dropping price levels and reduced profits.
There are almost one million cattle farmed for meat across the counties.
Martin Howlett is a beef farmer from Callington, he thinks some could be forced out of industry.
He said: "The biggest problem we're facing at the moment as we reach spring time is that as our cattle are beginning to be marketed we are seeing a massive drop in the price, this is now being reflected in the store market and the confidence is going out of the industry.
"Once someone decides to go out of beef production it takes a long time to get back into beef, or indeed if they ever will at all, and we have to remember that the West Country needs both cheap beef cattle and dairy cows to graze, and this could have a long term affect."
By E.J. Schultz . Published on October 15, 2012.
Is it a profit-seeking business or a social cause for good?
If you walked in cold on the Association of National Advertisers' Masters of Marketing conference last week, it was a logical question. The record 2,056 attendees heard presentations from the likes of Procter & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson and Unilever on what J&J's Worldwide VP-Global Marketing Kim Kadlec called "the intersection of marketing and social responsibility." Speakers danced between the concepts in presentations that played up their benevolence as much as their brand strategies.
A common theme was storytelling and defining a brand's story. As Unilever Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Keith Weed said, "we have to stop looking at consumers as armpits that need deodorizing."
J&J is a health-care brand that connects people who are suffering. McDonald's wants to position itself as a nutrition-education advocate. Unilever champions sustainability. And more and more of that story is being told via social and digital media. "I didn't bring a sizzle reel," said Ms. Kadlec. "So much of what we do is outside that box."
Ms. Kadlec's presentation included a long look at the marketer's "Campaign for Nursing's Future," which she said helped produce the first increase in young nurses in two decades. She tugged on heartstrings, showing more than a few emotional spots. "I did not expect to cry at this conference," one attendee was overheard saying as Procter & Gamble Global Brand-Building Officer Marc Pritchard showed off the marketer's Olympic-themed "Proud Sponsor of Moms" campaign.
Of course, promoting a higher mission and building profitable brands are often one and the same, a point driven home the last time the ANA met in Florida two years ago, when "purpose-driven marketing" was the buzzword.
Twenty-four months later, it seems marketers face even more pressure to prove their societal worth—one need look no further than Alex Bogusky's scathing satire of Coca-Cola's polar bears for that (see page 6).
And it's a tough sell for some marketers. Neil Golden, senior VP-chief marketing officer for McDonald's USA, spent a lot of time rebutting criticism that the fast feeder has contributed to the nation's obesity epidemic. He highlighted changes to the Happy Meal, which now includes apple slices.
But with much talk about causes, there were few hard results. One of the better-received presentations was from Ford Group VP-Global Marketing and Sales Jim Farley, who gave a straightforward talk with case studies and frank discussion of what has worked for Ford in digital marketing. The company, taking a cue from video-gaming, now "prelaunches" new models months in advance, spending 20% of the launch budget before a car hits showrooms.
Oddly, the company that was the most unabashed in discussing good works as a means of making money was Luta, a sportswear marketer launching in the U.S. that earmarks 50% of profit for battling youth violence. "Is it a charity, a business? I want people to be confused," said Luke Dowdney, CEO-founder. "That's how we'll deal with some of the social problems we have."
7 Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, and Jedaiah.
These were the leaders of the priests and their associates in the days of Jeshua.
8 The Levites who returned with them were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who with his associates was in charge of the songs of thanksgiving. 9 Their associates, Bakbukiah and Unni, stood opposite them during the service.
10 Jeshua the high priest was the father of Joiakim.
Joiakim was the father of Eliashib.
Eliashib was the father of Joiada.
Johanan was the father of Jaddua.
Meraiah was leader of the family of Seraiah.
Hananiah was leader of the family of Jeremiah.
13 Meshullam was leader of the family of Ezra.
Jehohanan was leader of the family of Amariah.
15 Adna was leader of the family of Harim.
16 Zechariah was leader of the family of Iddo.
Meshullam was leader of the family of Ginnethon.
17 Zicri was leader of the family of Abijah.
There was also a leader of the family of Miniamin.
Piltai was leader of the family of Moadiah.
18 Shammua was leader of the family of Bilgah.
Jehonathan was leader of the family of Shemaiah.
19 Mattenai was leader of the family of Joiarib.
Uzzi was leader of the family of Jedaiah.
Eber was leader of the family of Amok.
21 Hashabiah was leader of the family of Hilkiah.
Nethanel was leader of the family of Jedaiah.
22 A record of the Levite families was kept during the years when Eliashib, Joiada, Johanan, and Jaddua served as high priest. Another record of the priests was kept during the reign of Darius the Persian. 23 A record of the heads of the Levite families was kept in The Book of History down to the days of Johanan, the grandson of Eliashib.
24 These were the family leaders of the Levites: Hashabiah, Sherebiah, Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, and other associates, who stood opposite them during the ceremonies of praise and thanksgiving, one section responding to the other, as commanded by David, the man of God. 25 This included Mattaniah, Bakbukiah, and Obadiah.
Meshullam, Talmon, and Akkub were the gatekeepers in charge of the storerooms at the gates. 26 These all served in the days of Joiakim son of Jeshua, son of Jehozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor and of Ezra the priest and scribe.
27 For the dedication of the new wall of Jerusalem, the Levites throughout the land were asked to come to Jerusalem to assist in the ceremonies. They were to take part in the joyous occasion with their songs of thanksgiving and with the music of cymbals, harps, and lyres. 28 The singers were brought together from the region around Jerusalem and from the villages of the Netophathites. 29 They also came from Beth-gilgal and the rural areas near Geba and Azmaveth, for the singers had built their own settlements around Jerusalem. 30 The priests and Levites first purified themselves; then they purified the people, the gates, and the wall.
31 I led the leaders of Judah to the top of the wall and organized two large choirs to give thanks. One of the choirs proceeded southward along the top of the wall to the Dung Gate. 32 Hoshaiah and half the leaders of Judah followed them, 33 along with Azariah, Ezra, Meshullam, 34 Judah, Benjamin, Shemaiah, and Jeremiah. 35 Then came some priests who played trumpets, including Zechariah son of Jonathan, son of Shemaiah, son of Mattaniah, son of Micaiah, son of Zaccur, a descendant of Asaph. 36 And Zechariah's colleagues were Shemaiah, Azarel, Milalai, Gilalai, Maai, Nethanel, Judah, and Hanani. They used the musical instruments prescribed by David, the man of God. Ezra the scribe led this procession. 37 At the Fountain Gate they went straight up the steps on the ascent of the city wall toward the City of David. They passed the house of David and then proceeded to the Water Gate on the east.
38 The second choir giving thanks went northward around the other way to meet them. I followed them, together with the other half of the people, along the top of the wall past the Tower of the Ovens to the Broad Wall, 39 then past the Ephraim Gate to the Old City Gate, past the Fish Gate and the Tower of Hananel, and on to the Tower of the Hundred. Then we continued on to the Sheep Gate and stopped at the Guard Gate.
40 The two choirs that were giving thanks then proceeded to the Temple of God, where they took their places. So did I, together with the group of leaders who were with me. 41 We went together with the trumpet-playing priests—Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah— 42 and the singers—Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malkijah, Elam, and Ezer. They played and sang loudly under the direction of Jezrahiah the choir director.
43 Many sacrifices were offered on that joyous day, for God had given the people cause for great joy. The women and children also participated in the celebration, and the joy of the people of Jerusalem could be heard far away.
44 On that day men were appointed to be in charge of the storerooms for the offerings, the first part of the harvest, and the tithes. They were responsible to collect from the fields outside the towns the portions required by the Law for the priests and Levites. For all the people of Judah took joy in the priests and Levites and their work. 45 They performed the service of their God and the service of purification, as commanded by David and his son Solomon, and so did the singers and the gatekeepers. 46 The custom of having choir directors to lead the choirs in hymns of praise and thanksgiving to God began long ago in the days of David and Asaph. 47 So now, in the days of Zerubbabel and of Nehemiah, all Israel brought a daily supply of food for the singers, the gatekeepers, and the Levites. The Levites, in turn, gave a portion of what they received to the priests, the descendants of Aaron.
<< 12:3 Hebrew Rehum; compare 7:42; 12:15; Ezra 2:39.
<< 12:4 As in some Hebrew manuscripts and Latin Vulgate (see also 12:16); most Hebrew manuscripts read Ginnethoi.
<< 12:5 Hebrew Mijamin, Maadiah; compare 12:17.
<< 12:11 Hebrew Jonathan; compare 12:22.
<< 12:14a As in Greek version (see also 10:4; 12:2); Hebrew reads Malluchi. 12:14b As in many Hebrew manuscripts, some Greek manuscripts, and Syriac version (see also 12:3); most Hebrew manuscripts read Shebaniah.
<< 12:15 As in some Greek manuscripts (see also 12:3); Hebrew reads Meraioth.
<< 12:17 Hebrew lacks the name of this family leader.
<< 12:20 Hebrew Sallai; compare 12:7.
<< 12:22 Darius the Persian is probably Darius II, who reigned 423–404 B.C., or possibly Darius III, who reigned 336–331 B.C.
<< 12:23 Hebrew descendant; compare 12:10-11.
<< 12:24 Hebrew son of (i.e., ben), which should probably be read here as the proper name Binnui; compare Ezra 3:9 and the note there.
<< 12:26 Hebrew Jozadak, a variant spelling of Jehozadak.
<< 12:31 Hebrew to the right.
<< 12:38 Hebrew to the left.
<< 12:39 Or the Mishneh Gate, or the Jeshanah Gate.
If you're a gearhead, you won't want to miss George Barber's collection of motorcycles – the largest in the world, according to Guinness – featuring more than 1,400 bikes from 200 different manufacturers. The museum also houses an extensive selection of Lotus Cars, if you prefer four wheels to two.
Recent visitors called this museum a "world-class facility" and said that even if you're not into motorcycles, this collection is worth seeing. Other reviewers praised the assortment of Lotus Cars and the outdoor track, which hosts the Porsche Sport Driving School. The only gripe among recent visitors concerned the museum's facilities, or lack thereof: museumgoers said they would love to see a cafe or eatery added to the grounds.
The Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum is located about 20 miles east of downtown Birmingham and is best reached by car. From October to March, the museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. From April to September, it welcomes visitors from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday. General admission for adults costs $15 ($10 for children ages 4 to 12). Premium docent-led tours that include a viewing of the Restoration Level (where technicians repair motorcycles and cars) can be purchased for an additional $15. Visit the museum's website for more information.
Reviving Western concerns that his government is still contemplating unilateral military action against Iran, Ehud Barak gave one of the clearest signs yet that Israel's support for new US and EU sanctions remains strictly limited.
"We are determined to prevent Iran from turning nuclear," he told the World Economic Forum in Davos. "And even the American president and opinion leaders have said that no option should be removed from the table.
"It seems to us to be urgent, because the Iranians are deliberately drifting into what we call an immunity zone where practically no surgical operation could block them."
Although Israeli intelligence and military officials have privately spoken of Iran's nuclear programme entering a "framework of immunity", it is the first time that a senior figure in Benjamin Netanyahu's government has done so in public.
Israel's fears that it might soon be too late to launch military action were bolstered earlier this month when Iran announced that it had begun to enrich uranium at its Fordow plant, which is buried so deep within a mountain it may be impossible for Israeli warplanes or missiles to destroy.
Mr Barak's ministry believes that once the bulk of uranium enrichment is carried out at Fordow, Iran will be in the immunity zone. Israel also reckons that Iran could be in a position to build a bomb within months, although US officials have been quoted as saying that Tehran will not be able to fit a nuclear warhead onto a missile for some years.
Mr Barak's warning came as inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency, the UN's nuclear watchdog, prepare to resume inspections of Iran's nuclear facilities.
Yukiya Amano, the organisation's head, urged Iran to show full co-operation after an IAEA report published last November concluded that Iran appeared to be pursuing the development of a nuclear weapon. Tehran has long insisted that its nuclear programme is peaceful in intent.
Iran has sent conflicting signals over its nuclear intentions. It has agreed to allow inspections and has spoken vaguely of its willingness to resume negotiations on the future of its nuclear programme.
But it has also threatened to seal off the world's most important oil waterway by blockading the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf.
In a demonstration of bravado, the Iranian parliament is to meet on Sunday to impose an immediate halt to all oil exports to the European Union.
The EU agreed this week to an embargo on importing oil from Iran, but said it would phase in the sanctions over six months.
If Iran carried out its threat it would pose serious challenges to Greece, Spain and Italy, the EU’s three most vulnerable economies, which account for more than 80 per cent of Iranian oil imports to Europe.
But such a measure would also harm Iran, which exports 18 per cent of its oil to the EU, as there is no guarantee that it would find alternative markets unless it was prepared to sell crude at a heavy discount.
The iHeartRadio Festival in Las Vegas celebrates music’s biggest hit-makers. This year, the Clear Channel sponsored music festival lineup will feature radio staples like Taylor swift, Aeorsmith, Rihanna, Bon Jovi, and Usher.
The fest, which will be held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on September 21st and 22nd, will be hosted by Ryan Seacrest.
And the festival definitely includes different genres. The iHeartRadio Fest will include classic rockers like Aerosmith and Bon Jovi, punk rockers like Green Day, country singers like Taylor Swift, hip-hop artists like Lil Wayne, and R&B artists like Mary J. Blige.
Here is the complete lineup for the Las Vegas concert series.
Tickets go on sale on July 14th. Are you going to the iHeartMusic Festival?
A SCHOOL council team held a Macmillan coffee morning and raised £451 over a full week.
The A Team at St Alban's RC Primary School in Blackburn ran non-uniform days, a staff bake off, a cake sale, and a coffee cafe for parents.
Mrs Cooper from the school office won the Great St Alban’s Bake Off with her strawberry cake.
Francesca Marshall, who runs the team, said: “I am extremely proud of our generous children - especially the A Team who gave up break and lunch times to help to prepare for the event.
The team are now preparing for their next charity event.
It makes sense to help students save time and money by their earning college credits that count toward their high-school diplomas.
The students win, and so do their families, who stand to save thousands in higher-ed costs — in a state that ranks near the top in the nation in college debt, with an average for graduates of nearly $31,000.
The “dual-credit” options are a plus for the public, as well. If students can complete 13 years of education in 12, “that’s a good thing for taxpayers,” said Joe Nathan, director of the Center for School Change.

In court briefs, BP argues that it only last year became aware of correspondence and state court filings Juneau had worked on in 2010 and early 2011 involving disagreements with BP and with Kenneth Feinberg, who handled the early pre-settlement claims process in the months immediately after the spill.

Samuel Issacharoff, an attorney arguing for claimants, said Juneau's work with the state had been public record and was mentioned in news articles. Juneau's attorney, Richard Stanley, said a BP attorney's notes reflect that Juneau had discussed his work as a consultant for the state dealing with Feinberg.

The hearing came a day after the end of a trial in which Justice Department attorneys argued for a Clean Water Act fine against BP at or close to a maximum $13.7 million. BP argues that its response to the spill, its cleanup work and the region's economic and environmental recovery warrant a much lower penalty.

Barbier is not expected to rule until April at the earliest.

Published by the Pirate FM News Team at 4:16pm 8th May 2014.

Beef farmers in Cornwall and Devon could have to cut their herds by twenty percent.

That is what campaigners reckon, who say they are struggling with dropping price levels and reduced profits.

There are almost one million cattle farmed for meat across the counties.

Martin Howlett is a beef farmer from Callington, he thinks some could be forced out of industry.

He said: "The biggest problem we're facing at the moment as we reach spring time is that as our cattle are beginning to be marketed we are seeing a massive drop in the price, this is now being reflected in the store market and the confidence is going out of the industry.

"Once someone decides to go out of beef production it takes a long time to get back into beef, or indeed if they ever will at all, and we have to remember that the West Country needs both cheap beef cattle and dairy cows to graze, and this could have a long term affect."

By E.J. Schultz . Published on October 15, 2012.

Is it a profit-seeking business or a social cause for good?

If you walked in cold on the Association of National Advertisers' Masters of Marketing conference last week, it was a logical question. The record 2,056 attendees heard presentations from the likes of Procter & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson and Unilever on what J&J's Worldwide VP-Global Marketing Kim Kadlec called "the intersection of marketing and social responsibility." Speakers danced between the concepts in presentations that played up their benevolence as much as their brand strategies.

A common theme was storytelling and defining a brand's story. As Unilever Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Keith Weed said, "we have to stop looking at consumers as armpits that need deodorizing."

J&J is a health-care brand that connects people who are suffering. McDonald's wants to position itself as a nutrition-education advocate. Unilever champions sustainability. And more and more of that story is being told via social and digital media. "I didn't bring a sizzle reel," said Ms. Kadlec. "So much of what we do is outside that box."

Ms. Kadlec's presentation included a long look at the marketer's "Campaign for Nursing's Future," which she said helped produce the first increase in young nurses in two decades. She tugged on heartstrings, showing more than a few emotional spots. "I did not expect to cry at this conference," one attendee was overheard saying as Procter & Gamble Global Brand-Building Officer Marc Pritchard showed off the marketer's Olympic-themed "Proud Sponsor of Moms" campaign.

Of course, promoting a higher mission and building profitable brands are often one and the same, a point driven home the last time the ANA met in Florida two years ago, when "purpose-driven marketing" was the buzzword.

Twenty-four months later, it seems marketers face even more pressure to prove their societal worth—one need look no further than Alex Bogusky's scathing satire of Coca-Cola's polar bears for that (see page 6).

And it's a tough sell for some marketers. Neil Golden, senior VP-chief marketing officer for McDonald's USA, spent a lot of time rebutting criticism that the fast feeder has contributed to the nation's obesity epidemic. He highlighted changes to the Happy Meal, which now includes apple slices.

But with much talk about causes, there were few hard results. One of the better-received presentations was from Ford Group VP-Global Marketing and Sales Jim Farley, who gave a straightforward talk with case studies and frank discussion of what has worked for Ford in digital marketing. The company, taking a cue from video-gaming, now "prelaunches" new models months in advance, spending 20% of the launch budget before a car hits showrooms.

Oddly, the company that was the most unabashed in discussing good works as a means of making money was Luta, a sportswear marketer launching in the U.S. that earmarks 50% of profit for battling youth violence. "Is it a charity, a business? I want people to be confused," said Luke Dowdney, CEO-founder. "That's how we'll deal with some of the social problems we have."

7 Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, and Jedaiah.

These were the leaders of the priests and their associates in the days of Jeshua.

8 The Levites who returned with them were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who with his associates was in charge of the songs of thanksgiving. 9 Their associates, Bakbukiah and Unni, stood opposite them during the service.

10 Jeshua the high priest was the father of Joiakim.

Joiakim was the father of Eliashib.

Eliashib was the father of Joiada.

Johanan was the father of Jaddua.

Meraiah was leader of the family of Seraiah.

Hananiah was leader of the family of Jeremiah.

13 Meshullam was leader of the family of Ezra.

Jehohanan was leader of the family of Amariah.

15 Adna was leader of the family of Harim.

16 Zechariah was leader of the family of Iddo.

Meshullam was leader of the family of Ginnethon.

17 Zicri was leader of the family of Abijah.

There was also a leader of the family of Miniamin.

Piltai was leader of the family of Moadiah.

18 Shammua was leader of the family of Bilgah.

Jehonathan was leader of the family of Shemaiah.

19 Mattenai was leader of the family of Joiarib.

Uzzi was leader of the family of Jedaiah.

Eber was leader of the family of Amok.

21 Hashabiah was leader of the family of Hilkiah.

Nethanel was leader of the family of Jedaiah.

22 A record of the Levite families was kept during the years when Eliashib, Joiada, Johanan, and Jaddua served as high priest. Another record of the priests was kept during the reign of Darius the Persian. 23 A record of the heads of the Levite families was kept in The Book of History down to the days of Johanan, the grandson of Eliashib.

24 These were the family leaders of the Levites: Hashabiah, Sherebiah, Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, and other associates, who stood opposite them during the ceremonies of praise and thanksgiving, one section responding to the other, as commanded by David, the man of God. 25 This included Mattaniah, Bakbukiah, and Obadiah.

Meshullam, Talmon, and Akkub were the gatekeepers in charge of the storerooms at the gates. 26 These all served in the days of Joiakim son of Jeshua, son of Jehozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor and of Ezra the priest and scribe.

27 For the dedication of the new wall of Jerusalem, the Levites throughout the land were asked to come to Jerusalem to assist in the ceremonies. They were to take part in the joyous occasion with their songs of thanksgiving and with the music of cymbals, harps, and lyres. 28 The singers were brought together from the region around Jerusalem and from the villages of the Netophathites. 29 They also came from Beth-gilgal and the rural areas near Geba and Azmaveth, for the singers had built their own settlements around Jerusalem. 30 The priests and Levites first purified themselves; then they purified the people, the gates, and the wall.

31 I led the leaders of Judah to the top of the wall and organized two large choirs to give thanks. One of the choirs proceeded southward along the top of the wall to the Dung Gate. 32 Hoshaiah and half the leaders of Judah followed them, 33 along with Azariah, Ezra, Meshullam, 34 Judah, Benjamin, Shemaiah, and Jeremiah. 35 Then came some priests who played trumpets, including Zechariah son of Jonathan, son of Shemaiah, son of Mattaniah, son of Micaiah, son of Zaccur, a descendant of Asaph. 36 And Zechariah's colleagues were Shemaiah, Azarel, Milalai, Gilalai, Maai, Nethanel, Judah, and Hanani. They used the musical instruments prescribed by David, the man of God. Ezra the scribe led this procession. 37 At the Fountain Gate they went straight up the steps on the ascent of the city wall toward the City of David. They passed the house of David and then proceeded to the Water Gate on the east.

38 The second choir giving thanks went northward around the other way to meet them. I followed them, together with the other half of the people, along the top of the wall past the Tower of the Ovens to the Broad Wall, 39 then past the Ephraim Gate to the Old City Gate, past the Fish Gate and the Tower of Hananel, and on to the Tower of the Hundred. Then we continued on to the Sheep Gate and stopped at the Guard Gate.

40 The two choirs that were giving thanks then proceeded to the Temple of God, where they took their places. So did I, together with the group of leaders who were with me. 41 We went together with the trumpet-playing priests—Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah— 42 and the singers—Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malkijah, Elam, and Ezer. They played and sang loudly under the direction of Jezrahiah the choir director.

43 Many sacrifices were offered on that joyous day, for God had given the people cause for great joy. The women and children also participated in the celebration, and the joy of the people of Jerusalem could be heard far away.

44 On that day men were appointed to be in charge of the storerooms for the offerings, the first part of the harvest, and the tithes. They were responsible to collect from the fields outside the towns the portions required by the Law for the priests and Levites. For all the people of Judah took joy in the priests and Levites and their work. 45 They performed the service of their God and the service of purification, as commanded by David and his son Solomon, and so did the singers and the gatekeepers. 46 The custom of having choir directors to lead the choirs in hymns of praise and thanksgiving to God began long ago in the days of David and Asaph. 47 So now, in the days of Zerubbabel and of Nehemiah, all Israel brought a daily supply of food for the singers, the gatekeepers, and the Levites. The Levites, in turn, gave a portion of what they received to the priests, the descendants of Aaron.

<< 12:3 Hebrew Rehum; compare 7:42; 12:15; Ezra 2:39.

<< 12:4 As in some Hebrew manuscripts and Latin Vulgate (see also 12:16); most Hebrew manuscripts read Ginnethoi.

<< 12:5 Hebrew Mijamin, Maadiah; compare 12:17.

<< 12:11 Hebrew Jonathan; compare 12:22.

<< 12:14a As in Greek version (see also 10:4; 12:2); Hebrew reads Malluchi. 12:14b As in many Hebrew manuscripts, some Greek manuscripts, and Syriac version (see also 12:3); most Hebrew manuscripts read Shebaniah.

<< 12:15 As in some Greek manuscripts (see also 12:3); Hebrew reads Meraioth.

<< 12:17 Hebrew lacks the name of this family leader.

<< 12:20 Hebrew Sallai; compare 12:7.

<< 12:22 Darius the Persian is probably Darius II, who reigned 423–404 B.C., or possibly Darius III, who reigned 336–331 B.C.

<< 12:23 Hebrew descendant; compare 12:10-11.

<< 12:24 Hebrew son of (i.e., ben), which should probably be read here as the proper name Binnui; compare Ezra 3:9 and the note there.

<< 12:26 Hebrew Jozadak, a variant spelling of Jehozadak.

<< 12:31 Hebrew to the right.

<< 12:38 Hebrew to the left.

<< 12:39 Or the Mishneh Gate, or the Jeshanah Gate.

If you're a gearhead, you won't want to miss George Barber's collection of motorcycles – the largest in the world, according to Guinness – featuring more than 1,400 bikes from 200 different manufacturers. The museum also houses an extensive selection of Lotus Cars, if you prefer four wheels to two.

Recent visitors called this museum a "world-class facility" and said that even if you're not into motorcycles, this collection is worth seeing. Other reviewers praised the assortment of Lotus Cars and the outdoor track, which hosts the Porsche Sport Driving School. The only gripe among recent visitors concerned the museum's facilities, or lack thereof: museumgoers said they would love to see a cafe or eatery added to the grounds.

The Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum is located about 20 miles east of downtown Birmingham and is best reached by car. From October to March, the museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. From April to September, it welcomes visitors from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday. General admission for adults costs $15 ($10 for children ages 4 to 12). Premium docent-led tours that include a viewing of the Restoration Level (where technicians repair motorcycles and cars) can be purchased for an additional $15. Visit the museum's website for more information.

Reviving Western concerns that his government is still contemplating unilateral military action against Iran, Ehud Barak gave one of the clearest signs yet that Israel's support for new US and EU sanctions remains strictly limited.

"We are determined to prevent Iran from turning nuclear," he told the World Economic Forum in Davos. "And even the American president and opinion leaders have said that no option should be removed from the table.

"It seems to us to be urgent, because the Iranians are deliberately drifting into what we call an immunity zone where practically no surgical operation could block them."

Although Israeli intelligence and military officials have privately spoken of Iran's nuclear programme entering a "framework of immunity", it is the first time that a senior figure in Benjamin Netanyahu's government has done so in public.

Israel's fears that it might soon be too late to launch military action were bolstered earlier this month when Iran announced that it had begun to enrich uranium at its Fordow plant, which is buried so deep within a mountain it may be impossible for Israeli warplanes or missiles to destroy.

Mr Barak's ministry believes that once the bulk of uranium enrichment is carried out at Fordow, Iran will be in the immunity zone. Israel also reckons that Iran could be in a position to build a bomb within months, although US officials have been quoted as saying that Tehran will not be able to fit a nuclear warhead onto a missile for some years.

Mr Barak's warning came as inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency, the UN's nuclear watchdog, prepare to resume inspections of Iran's nuclear facilities.

Yukiya Amano, the organisation's head, urged Iran to show full co-operation after an IAEA report published last November concluded that Iran appeared to be pursuing the development of a nuclear weapon. Tehran has long insisted that its nuclear programme is peaceful in intent.

Iran has sent conflicting signals over its nuclear intentions. It has agreed to allow inspections and has spoken vaguely of its willingness to resume negotiations on the future of its nuclear programme.

But it has also threatened to seal off the world's most important oil waterway by blockading the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf.

In a demonstration of bravado, the Iranian parliament is to meet on Sunday to impose an immediate halt to all oil exports to the European Union.

The EU agreed this week to an embargo on importing oil from Iran, but said it would phase in the sanctions over six months.

If Iran carried out its threat it would pose serious challenges to Greece, Spain and Italy, the EU’s three most vulnerable economies, which account for more than 80 per cent of Iranian oil imports to Europe.

But such a measure would also harm Iran, which exports 18 per cent of its oil to the EU, as there is no guarantee that it would find alternative markets unless it was prepared to sell crude at a heavy discount.

The iHeartRadio Festival in Las Vegas celebrates music’s biggest hit-makers. This year, the Clear Channel sponsored music festival lineup will feature radio staples like Taylor swift, Aeorsmith, Rihanna, Bon Jovi, and Usher.

The fest, which will be held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on September 21st and 22nd, will be hosted by Ryan Seacrest.

And the festival definitely includes different genres. The iHeartRadio Fest will include classic rockers like Aerosmith and Bon Jovi, punk rockers like Green Day, country singers like Taylor Swift, hip-hop artists like Lil Wayne, and R&B artists like Mary J. Blige.

Here is the complete lineup for the Las Vegas concert series.

Tickets go on sale on July 14th. Are you going to the iHeartMusic Festival?

A SCHOOL council team held a Macmillan coffee morning and raised £451 over a full week.

The A Team at St Alban's RC Primary School in Blackburn ran non-uniform days, a staff bake off, a cake sale, and a coffee cafe for parents.

Mrs Cooper from the school office won the Great St Alban’s Bake Off with her strawberry cake.

Francesca Marshall, who runs the team, said: “I am extremely proud of our generous children - especially the A Team who gave up break and lunch times to help to prepare for the event.

The team are now preparing for their next charity event.

It makes sense to help students save time and money by their earning college credits that count toward their high-school diplomas.

The students win, and so do their families, who stand to save thousands in higher-ed costs — in a state that ranks near the top in the nation in college debt, with an average for graduates of nearly $31,000.

The “dual-credit” options are a plus for the public, as well. If students can complete 13 years of education in 12, “that’s a good thing for taxpayers,” said Joe Nathan, director of the Center for School Change.