How Noah Webster ‘Fixed’ The King James Bible

“Webster considered the King James ungrammatical, obsolete, and filthy. He also thought Americans didn’t need any king’s bible; they needed their own translation … Webster’s Holy Bible … with Amendments of the Language appeared in 1833. In it, Job no longer eschews evil; he shuns it” – and there is no slaying, spewing, or suckling, either. (And then there are all the prepositions.)

Assets Of The Syracuse Symphony Divided Up, Dispersed

“The orchestra’s instruments, including a Steinway piano, and computer and electronic equipment would be donated to the Cultural Resources Council of Syracuse and Onondaga County. The SSO’s sheet music, considered to be the most valuable asset, will be given to the Setnor School of Music at Syracuse University. Onondaga Historical Association will receive the orchestra’s archives, albums and paintings.”

Philadelphia Orchestra Tells Court It Will Shut Down Without Loan

“The Association has applied to U.S. Bankruptcy Court for permission to assume $3.1 million in debt to pay operating costs, including salaries and vendor bills. ‘Unless these expenses are paid, the Debtor will be forced to cease operations, which would likely result in irreparable harm …’ the Association states in papers filed Wednesday.”