The average member of the workforce is well aware that today's job hunt looks very different than it did just a few years ago. Now, virtually all applications must be completed online, and there's usually an opportunity to populate applications with social media profile data, upload video cover letters, and even complete the entire process within minutes on your phone. All of these advancements in the candidate experience have made recruiting technology an area of intense innovation, and it all came to a pinnacle last year with the arrival of Google for Jobs.
For over a decade, more than 70 percent of job searches started on Google, according to CareerBuilder. That means the lion's share of directly-sourced job applicants (who did not come as the result of an employee referral) were finding potential employers by entering a simple set of search terms in the world's most popular database. As obvious as this may seem, job seeking remained under the radar in lieu of Google's other search experience priorities such as indexing travel, restaurants, stores, etc.
As a result of turning a blind eye to the job seeker community for so long, Google unwittingly created a multi-billion-dollar recruitment advertising industry led by job boards and job aggregators like Monster, Indeed, and even LinkedIn – essentially serving as middlemen within the hiring process. Companies paid these middlemen, often at great expense, to post their job openings and index them in a way that won the Google SEO battle for prominence.
By filling the chasm between the initial search and the actual job application with their own content, job boards were consistently able to deliver the highest number of candidates from Google. But besides costing employers enormous sums of money to access a database of candidates who wanted to directly apply to their jobs in the first place, job aggregators also take job seekers down a winding, more confusing path to eventually get into the company's recruiting system of record, the applicant tracking system (ATS).
When a candidate is brought to a job board listing instead of the actual career site, the potential employer is losing out on an extremely valuable asset – the applicant and their data. As job seekers are pushed to create profiles on these sites before applying to a specific role, they are handing their data to these middlemen as an asset, which can then be sold to other organizations looking for similar talent.
This creates two very important consequences: First, it muddies the usage and pathing of the applicant's personal data, creating concern around candidate data rights and security. And second, it adds an extra, unnecessary step by forcing applicants to enter their data into multiple systems before being able to apply to the employer they are actually interested in. Both results lead to a pretty terrible candidate experience.
Now, Google is working to index the world's jobs by getting near real-time job data from as close to the source – the employer – as possible. This means working directly with the company's recruiting system of record, the applicant tracking system (ATS), to empower candidates with greater visibility and easier access to relevant job data and rich supporting content.
By allowing candidates searching on Google to find jobs directly from the employer's recruitment platform – which are now also enhanced by Google's AI and machine learning engines – rather than being sifted through a middlemen community of job boards and job aggregators, candidates can get a much cleaner and improved job search and application experience. There's no confusion regarding where to find the job or how to apply to it, and no need for duplicate data entry.
This is a new world for employers who had been pouring their dollars into job board recruitment advertising. But more excitingly, it is a new world for job applicants with significantly less frustration than the past. By overcomplicating the job searching experience, we in the recruiting industry had inadvertently widened the barrier between job seekers and employers.
Traditionally, LinkedIn hasn't been able to expand far beyond white-collar industries and candidate profiles. Nonetheless, the highest volume hiring typically takes place in retail, services, and manufacturing, where a wider recruitment funnel is crucial to maintain a steady pipeline of candidates. It's important to recognize that workers in these roles aren't necessarily used to being behind a desktop, maintaining complicated spreadsheets, or regularly switching between software systems, and many are far more receptive to engagement via text message than traditional email. As such, they may become quickly frustrated or intimidated by having to create multiple online profiles just to apply to one job – a hindrance no one should have to encounter.
In many ways, and especially within the job hunt, Google is the great equalizer. Almost everyone on the planet knows how to "google" something, so much so that it's become its own verb. The beauty however, is in its innate accessibility. If everyone can start at the same search point, and be served accurate, direct information, the job search becomes infinitely more manageable – and fair – for the average person. That's a world that Google believes in, and that employers across the board should believe in, too.


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Jim Murphy's Frackingly Good Plan
After claiming they lacked the powers to deal with fracking, the Scottish Government has now come off the fence and blocked it in Scotland until further research is undertaken by them (cover, today). Who doubts that this research will be published shortly after the 2016 Holyrood election?
What this research will add to the debate is not entirely clear. Existing published work shows that even modest environmental regulation will mean that the problems faced in the USA will be easily avoided or render fracking non-viable.
The real challenge facing fracking in Scotland is that much of the reserves are within or near urban areas – much of them former mining towns and villages. Whilst the environment may be safe, fracking in these areas will come with significant disruption, particularly in the early stages of development.
If the Scottish Government does back fracking, and I feel it will, it must therefore ensure that local communities are convinced it is safe and also that they benefit directly.
Jim Murphy's proposal for a local referendum appears to be ideally suited to this. It will force frackers to engage directly with communities by making binding environmental protection commitments and to support community projects. Such an approach would channel a fair share of the profits into some of Scotland's most deprived areas.

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CNN: Top Oregon RNC official says he was unaware of pro-Nazi host and White national activist they discussed during YouTube chat
ByAndrew Kaczynski and Drew Myers
CNN, June 29, 2021
(CNN) A top Republican Party official in Oregon appeared on a YouTube show hosted by a man with a history of racist, anti-Semitic and pro-Nazi statements, in which the official, Solomon Yue, spoke supportively of another man who espouses White nationalist rhetoric
Now, Yue tells CNN's KFILE he wasn't aware of the comments made by either of them and both Yue and the Republican National Committee have condemned them.
In a March episode of Pure Politics hosted by Greyson Arnold — who has posted enthusiastically about Nazi Germany — Yue was asked if a far-right activist named Nick Fuentes and the event he's best known for organizing, America First Political Action Conference (AFPAC), should have a role in picking candidates to run for office in primaries.
"Yes," Yue, an RNC committeeman, replied. "Actually, in the ideal world, America First candidate is bottom-up process, it's not top-down."
Fuentes, who has been banned from most social media platforms for his White nationalist rhetoric, said the United States needed to protect its "White demographic core" at February's AFPAC meeting, which was billed as an alternative to the annual Conservative Political Action Committee conference.
Later in the interview, Yue said he could use his leverage as an RNC official to help elect America First candidates.
"If somebody like the NRCC (National Republican Congressional Committee) came to us, asking for favors both in terms of money and in terms of a boots on the ground, I would have leveraged that," he said. "I would ask, 'What are you going to give to me in return,' right? In return, you cannot support, in the primary, you can't support your incumbents. You have to allow people to decide, and Republican voters to decide."
Yue told CNN in an email he was unaware of the views of either man, Arnold or Fuentes, at the time of the interview and rejected them.
"I have no idea that this individual made these offensive and racist statements. I believe these racist viewpoints not only have no place in our Republican Party but also should be rejected," Yue told CNN in an email.
"My YES was based on Fuentes has his constitutional right to political assembly and to participate in political process so he should be allowed to compete with CPAC conference," he added.
Yue is a "senior RNC leader," according to his biography on the RNC's website. An immigrant from China, he has served as one of Oregon's committee members since 2000 according to his biography on the RNC's website, making him one of the longest serving RNC officials in the country. Yue is one of three officials representing the state in the governing body of the RNC.
In addition to his role at the RNC, he also is the vice chairman and CEO of Republicans Overseas, a grassroots organization for keeping Republicans outside the United States active in politics.
An RNC spokesperson told CNN that "White supremacy, neo-Nazism, hate speech and bigotry are not welcome and have no home in the Republican Party."
Yue led a push within the Oregon Republican Party to censure Republican lawmakers who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump after the January 6 insurrection. He has tweeted baseless conspiracies that the Capitol riot was a "false flag" event perpetrated by Black Lives Matter and Antifa protesters. He also compared Black Lives Matter activists to Nazi storm troopers.
Arnold, the YouTube host who interviewed Yue, has a history of pro-Nazi and White nationalist statements. He has advocated shooting refugees and punishing undocumented immigrants with death.
Arnold did not comment on the nature of his posts when reached by CNN.
In tweets and posts in 2021 on the messaging app Telegram, which has become popular with White nationalists banned or suspended from other social media websites, Arnold repeatedly shared memes saying the US fought on the wrong side in World War II.
The posts pushed appalling conspiracies that there was a "Jewish cabal" that controlled the US government during the war and Jewish plans existed to "genocide the Germany people."
CNN is not amplifying or repeating the vile racist and anti-Semitic language of many posts.
One of Arnold's tweets from May 2020 called Adolf Hitler "a complicated historical figure which many people misunderstand." He also shared a meme last year calling Nazis a "pure" race.
Yue repeatedly promoted his appearance on Arnold's show in tweets tagging Arnold's Twitter account to share that the interview was taking place. He later posted the interview, tagging Arnold in both tweets.
Arnold did not hide any of his views on his public social media accounts. He solicited his interview with Yue via Twitter and advertised it on his Telegram account as well. Yue tweeted with Arnold as recently as Thursday
At the time of the interview, Arnold's Twitter feed prominently featured tweets suggesting a journalist be killed, and a video from Pure Politics he pinned as his top tweet had the White nationalist slogan "White Pride Worldwide," and other racist statements.
In his hour-plus interview with Arnold, Yue drew on his Chinese background and his teenage experiences during the Chinese Cultural Revolution of the 1960s to draw comparisons between the Black Lives Matter movement, "cancel culture" and Communist China. He said the United States is having its own cultural revolution and becoming more like China, which he called the "new evil empire."
Yue also praised Trump for not being politically correct and for embracing an "America First" policy and repeated the lie that the 2020 election was "stolen" from Trump. Yue also claimed attacks on Asian Americans by "thugs" in Black Lives Matter and Antifa were being ignored and used to divide society.
"Guess what nobody's saying anything," Yue said. "They pretend because they still want Antifa and Black Lives Matter thugs to divide our society. And they're not going to say anything."
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The Census Bureau reports New Home Sales in June were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 631 thousand.
"Sales of new single-family houses in June 2018 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 631,000, according to estimates released jointly today by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. This is 5.3 percent below the revised May rate of 666,000, but is 2.4 percent above the June 2017 estimate of 616,000."
The months of supply increased in June to 5.7 months from 5.3 months in May.
"The seasonally-adjusted estimate of new houses for sale at the end of June was 301,000. This represents a supply of 5.7 months at the current sales rate."
In June 2018 (red column), 57 thousand new homes were sold (NSA). Last year, 56 thousand homes were sold in June.
The all time high for June was 115 thousand in 2005, and the all time low for June was 28 thousand in 2010 and in 2011.
This was below expectations of 669,000 sales SAAR, and the previous months were revised down, combined. I'll have more later today.


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Chisinau - Several dozens of people took part in an anti-Semitic manifestation in central Chisinau on Sunday.
The participants of the protest, which took place in Chisinau's central park, chanted anti-Semitic slogans. They ripped the Jewish symbols put up in the park last Friday on the occasion of the Jewish Hanukkah holiday. The traditional Jewish candlestick was knocked down from the plinth and thrown to the pedestal of the monument to Moldovan ruler Stefan Cel Mare.
The rally which lasted almost one hour also involved several people dressed as priests. Police did not interfere, though several patrols were keeping an eye on what happened.
Officers from the Chisinau police commissariat arrived together with representatives from the Israeli Embassy later when the manifestation was already over.
Activists from the Chisinau Jewish community were here last Friday to put up the Jewish symbols in the central park on the occasion of the Hanukkah festivities. The symbols were expected to remain their throughout the eight-day holiday period, they said.
For those who'll cry anti-semitism, I'll say that it's everyone right to express their likes or dislikes towards religions. And we liberals call this freedom of religion!
What ever the case is those who tore down a monument is violating civil law and should be jailed!!!
Why instigate antisemitism by putting menorah's in these public places???
Does anyone know what the chazer with the microphone is saying? For that matter, does anyone know what the rest of these dogs are singing about?
dislike of the jewish religion IS antisemitism.
please dont represent your views as those of liberals.
You are a very naive person to think that there is no anti semitism here. maybe, we shouldnt go with a yarmulka because we will instigate them? where is your Gaon Yaacov?
Its almost as if the comments here are defending this behaviour but attacking the ones who put up the menorahs!! Its redicioulous!!!
Chabad is killing our reputation!!
Chazal told us where and how to light the menorah!! Not in parks and city halls!! All this does is fuel the flames of antisemitism.
I am ashamed that every year, around this time, all the headlines are filled with some menorah story or another. There are always lawsuits and the like. Is this Chabad's idea of Parsumei Nisah? Don't they realize we are in galus and must act in that way. Memorahs should be lit in our homes with our families, not in the public by some goyishe governor!!
All that Chabad is trying to do is copy the Christians. Whatever they do with their trees, Chabad does with the menorah!! So when are they going to come out with a "Moshiach-clause"?!? This is getting out of hand. They have become way too similar to the Christians in too many ways!! OD MOSAY!!
#2 I agree with you. That's exactly what the liberals are. They are thugs in the name of liberty. If you want to express your religion you can protest as much as you want but you can't throw down the other free persons menorah. What kind of one sided freedom is that? All you liberals should be dumped in jail.
Before everyone attacks Chabad, this does not appear to be a Chabad menorah, it looks like the menorahs put up by Holocaust memorials all over eastern Europe.
While I too question the wisdom of placing menorahs, etc. in public non-Jewish places, one thing is for sure: Moldovans aren't ready yet for liberty's blessings.
You think your so safe in Brooklyn?
HalAcha in shulchan aruch is clear thAt in times of golus you lght INSIDE these good intention Jews are causing much more harm and very little good.
Wow. If anyone in the world cared what Moldovans thought, that would be really offensive.
We should also close down all our Shuls and schools and yeshivos. No doubt their presence antagonises the anti-semites more than any menorah can.
" Chabad is killing our reputation!!
Where in this article did you see any mention of Chabad?
Chabad started this and continues to do this with the guidance of their Rebbe.
You have no idea how many Yiddishe neshumos are sparked by these public lightings. It's worth a little anti semitism.
There are countless areas of halachah where certain actions are discouraged or encouraged "meeshum aivah" (lit. due to hatred of Jews). Now along comes Chabad and ignores this vital concept on a yearly basis by placing large menorahs in the center of anti-semitic areas. I really don't understand why they think they are smarter than chazal in this regard. While we are supposed to live and act like frum yidden, there is no basis or need to provoke the goyim to think that "the Jews are trying to take control." We are in golus, it would do us well to remember that and to keep it in mind on a daily basis.
it is "ish ubeiso" for the home not the public thoroughfare. No need to show off and toot our horn saying Hey you goyim "WE ARE HERE LOOOK WE ARE HERE"
It is infantile and causes much needless animosity. We need to adopt a "Hatznei leches" outlook and we'll be a lot better off.
Unfortunatley, because of these misguided naive jews that try to imitate the public christmas trees & displays, the rest of us that want no part of this we have to suffer the consequences.
for kiruv etc. That is a load of crock - don't be smarter than the shulchan oruch & chazal. Just put it in your widow follow the halacha - don't oiber chachomim.
By the way I'm all for kiruv but not by distorting a mitzva and agravating the goyim.
Almost 102 years ago, my family fled that city to escape the pogroms. One of my ancestors was a Rav there in fact. For all I know I might still have relatives there. I thank Chabad for reaching out to them. And for reaching out to all Jews everywhere, as we are all one family.
i always say....we as a nation suffered more from the cross than from the arabs.
this just goes to show you in a country where there are almost no Jews they still can't stand us.
you are no liberal you are either sarcastic trying to make fun of liberals or an idiot.
its funny that your kneejerk hatred of Chabad is so great you dont even notice that the Menorah is NOT a Chabad Menorah.
But Way to display senseless hatred just in time for Chanukah Im sure your Making Hashem very proud.
I don't know what the big stink is about, looks like they took care not to harm the menorah. watch the video they seem somewhat gentle with it. I don't know why they were moving it..just a bunch of backward eastern europeans, old fools.. they are really to be pitied for their ignorance and backwardness. unfortunately, the next step from backward and ignorant is the old standard blame and kill jews.
I'm not shocked at all. They have a huge reputation of anti-semitism. A hundred years ago it was killing our ancestors in bloody progroms, and today its more of a 'limited' way of expressing their hatred towards us.
Let's make peace with the fact. There's a pusik that says 'eisuv soinah l'yakov'. We won't be able to change their views or minds. They will always hate us for its root is jealousy simply because we are the CHOSEN nation.
Let's be PROUD with it!!
You are no liberal because you claim to be, I think you are a troll, liberal don't condom this behavior it's against religious freedom and for sure anti-Semitic.
Chabad rocks!!! Be proud you're Jewish!!! We, Chabad, are not afraid of what the world thinks. This is G-D's world! - The G-D of the Jews! Look at the first Rashi in Chumash!
Are you one of those who afraid to wear your kipa in public too or don't grow a beard so you can look like a goy!!!
Looks like a bunch unemployed bored people trying to do something with their time. May God protect us all over the world, no one likes us.
" Chabad started this and continues to do this with the guidance of their Rebbe.
No it is not worth because innocent Yidden will suffer. The Rebbe was a godol but I don't believe he ordered lightning a menorah in Kishinev. Initiating antisemitism is never good.Maybe you like a "little anitisemitism" but normal Yiidden don't need it.
these idiot peasants don't realize that without the Maccabean Jews fighting for the survival of Judaism, they would still be in the woods roasting dogs for dinner and worshipping trees.
Although I always defend right wing Judaism practices, I agree with you on this matter 100%. Parsumay Nissa is for US to see not the gentiles. This is basiclly a copy of their practices.
With all due respect, nowhere does it say it was Chabad in the article, and if it was Chabad, it would say it. It sayd that the Menorah was put up by the Jewish Comunity of Moldova.
Oh, and by the way, do you know how many people have become frum from seeing a public Menorah in a Public place.
" Chabad rocks!!! Be proud you're Jewish!!! We, Chabad, are not afraid of what the world thinks. This is G-D's world! - The G-D of the Jews! Look at the first Rashi in Chumash!
Which G-d are you talking about?
See Post #20 "Chabad started this and continues to do this with the guidance of their Rebbe"
Continues to do this with his guidance? HUH? Maybe that is why they are so misguided!!
Ok ok now I agree, that's it! I can't this anti semitism anymore, we, in the USA, especially those unfortunate Jews who live outside large metropolitin areas with heavy Jewish population need to start keeping a low profile.
All that stuff about wearing a yarmulke in the military and workplace is out.
We neeed to start insisting that our kids stop wearing any identifiable jewish symbols, like in France, no yamulke or tzitzis outside, take off all idntifying marks of schools and shuls and restaurants like all over Europe, stop being so out in front of the Goyim.
Now I get it. Ok guys spread the word.
BTW, tha Am Haaretz who keeps on Hocking about takonas ChaZaL re sakonoh and "aivah" needs to start learning and understanding what sakona is, see rashi there about the "chaborim"
Guys, bottom line is, we need to go back deeper into golus cus guess what?? I got news for you, there are goyim that hate us. So let's do what yidden did all thru history and run!!!!!
Coming from a non-Chabad viewpoint I find it very troubling that all you guys quoting some mamar chazal or whatever to prove your point that we should be hatzne leches mishum Aivah etc etc but denigrate your own Chazal when you disrespect Chabadniks for following their Rebbe as Chazal clearly instruct us as is a D'oraisa as well 'Lo Sasur' so how do you have such chutzpa and just downright indecency to talk like the way you do? If you have an issue with the public Menorahs take it up with their Rebbe but I think the Rebbe knew how to learn those areas in Shas about Aiva and the inyan pirsumi nisa better than you and your teachers which I don't have high regard for anyway of they produced such a michutzof as you.
1) This menoiro is (almost) certainly non-Chabad. The Rebbe is very much against this shape of the menoiro and there was a sharp sicha on this. This shape is borrowed from the Titus y''sh Arc in Rome and the the Rebbe warned that it represents subjugation of Jews to goyim, and other things R''L. If you watch the video you will see the goyim parading this menoiro exactly like on that infamous relief on titus arc.
2) Now, Chabad is not copying the notzrim - but you are. You definitely share their ideology - don't you, there should be no menoiros. Now, the mitzvah of kratzmach tree is davka on the inside - there is a Rashi on this - look it up. They chop off the tree, schlep it davka *into their house* and put shapes of sun, moon and stars on it - then I think they sacrifice rodents to it, not sure - very lebedik.
We on the other hand, light menoiros davka *outside*.
Does a zebra change it's stripes. I am glad that they do not hide their true feelings.
No need to show off and toot our horn saying Hey you goyim "WE ARE HERE LOOOK WE ARE HERE"
please this is nuts, if one hold the above to be true then one should not wear a stremeil and dress like everyone else. Since we do not do that what is a menorah in public different.
" With all due respect, nowhere does it say it was Chabad in the article, and if it was Chabad, it would say it. It sayd that the Menorah was put up by the Jewish Comunity of Moldova.
No,why don't you tell us exactly how many?
"If I have an issue with their menorah take it up with their Rebbeh"???!!? Their Rebbeh is no longer with us--thats exactly the point--nothing can be taken up with him. Its pathetic how misguided chabtzkehs continue to do things in the name of the Rebbeh when the Rebbeh has been gone for 15 years and would likeky even object to these types of events!!
Are you NUTS? If this isn't ANTI-SEMITISM what is it? Freedom of religion does NOT include the destruction of another religions symbols. In America, you're free to express your dislike as much as you want, BUT without destroying any public or private displays. The destruction of religious symbols or the painting of swastikas is considered a HATE crime. The fact that the police stood by and did nothing is also a crime.
OK. Now we arrived at the end of the road, chevre. This chuchem here says that he knows better what the Rebbe wants of us than people who learn his sichos, ma'amarim, who live Chassidus, daven b'kovono, who are moiser nefesh on the Rebbe's shlichus. See, they are pathetic and misguided.. And the individual whose only accomplishment in life has been beating the world record for not moving out of his parents basement the longest is not... I don't know how many menoiros we have to put up in order to chase the choishech out if this kop.
interesting, and at the same time their burning incense to and worshipping a dead Jew, what idiots.
Moldova? Hey! That's a real powerhouse of a country.
Our problem is not the Goyim. We will overcome the anti-Semites, if not sooner then later.
Our problem is with pathetic Jews who have a knee-jerk reaction to anti-semitism; that instead of faulting the anti-semites, they turn around and blame Jews.
This is the typical mindset of the GOLUS jew, and what has kept us in Golus for 2,000 years: sinas chinom and groveling before the goy. When a Jew is beaten, they say, we should not have walked on this street, not gone with the yarmulke, not announced our Jewishness, maybe then, they won't hate us. Jews in pre-war Europe also believed, if we cooperate, if we wont get them mad, they'll spare us, they wont kill us, they wont hate us that much.
Good grief, hasn't 2000 years of groveling and blaming ourselves, of Jew- on- Jew finger -pointing taught us anything?
Genug Shoin!!! Time for a little gaon Yaacov. Lets proudly state who we are and why we are. Chanukah calls for PIRSUMEI NISA, in other words, Chanukah DISPLAYS AND CHANUKAH PR.
Time to get off the knees and start dancing and celebrating and rejoicing in our Yiddishkeit. Happiness is catchy.
The story said that the Priests were Russian East Orthodox, not Roman Catholic. The Pope is trying to unify the East Orthodox with Rome based on news reports I have read in the news. Perhaps some macher with ties to East Orthodox should make an appeal for tolerance? It's worth a try to help dilute hatred.
" Moldova? Hey! That's a real powerhouse of a country.
I agree with you 100% (not that it really matters). where the heck is moldova anyways??
and if their small action of dismantling a large piece of metal is strong enough to ignite such machlokes among brothers and sisters, then what do we have??
The menorah reminds us of the Bais Hamikdash, which should remind us that it was destroyed. And everyone knows why it was destroyed. yes, sinas chinam= baseless hatred which is what everyone arguing on this article is guilty of.
IF WE DONT HAVE AHAVAS YISROEL, THEN WHAT DO WE HAVE??
The only way our galus is going to have a chance of ending is if we forget our puny differences and act like brothers and sisters who are children of the same father.
Well actually what Chabad is trying to do is light the fire of the pintele yid who forgot or forgets that they are Jewish and bring them back to yiddishkeit. By lighting the Menorah in public places it reminds the freih Yiddin that see it, that they are Jewish and they should have pride in that, they should remember that and maybe check into it.
Oy, where are the Israelis when you need them?
What a beautiful monorah it was, What a shame! The majority of East Orthodox Moldovans are extremely primitive, It is very easy to manipulate them. I am sure that probably some idiot priest or not priest told them that Jews try to supress their religion and dominate the country. It was it. Tolerance is something that is way beyond understanding of the vast majority in this country since the most basic principals of civilization are unknown to these people. 99% of them think that Christ was Russian. Anti semitism is there but it is also complete darkness in their heads as well.
chabad lights these menorahs, not for the goyim, but for those many yidden who are unfortunately, lost among the goyim. These lights have BH lit the neshamos of many yidden, and sparked their connection with Hashem, as it reminded them of their heritage. Yidden!! Be proud of your Jewishness! Being ashamed of it is your own self-created Golus. and defending these anti-semites is displaying your subjugation to them. Chabad's work is admirable, may they continue stronger than ever, wth the Rebbe's kochos.
Who's burning incense over here?
" No need to show off and toot our horn saying Hey you goyim "WE ARE HERE LOOOK WE ARE HERE"
How we personally dress is personal and not meant for SHOW as oposed to a MENORAH davkah lit on a public street FOR THE PUBLIC ie for the benefit of Mr. GOY on his turf - and even more so those bizarre menorahs on top cars (I think it's those are bizayon to the whole concept of kedushas menora to go parading them around like a Dominoes Pizza ads in mekomoms metunofos) . these are PUBLIC DISPLAYS in the PUBLIC. and therefore it is showing off and tooting our horn saying Hey you goyim "WE ARE HERE LOOOK !!!! WE ARE HERE!!!!!"
How we dress is nobody's business - but in Anti semetic countries and areas where shteimels and yarmulkas and taleisim outdoors will draw the ire and hatred of the populace it may be a good idea to just wear a cap outdoors. This has nothing to do with being yellow etc. it's just plain simple common sense. I wish all those macho red blooded yankee hot shots that are feeling their oats and advocate being tough and DAVKAH "showing off our yidishikeit" would have some rachmonus on their level headed brethren that are thinking with their heads.
I hope that I have made a clear simple distinction between Menorahs in public and what one chooses to wear.
All you've shown is that you're a complete am ho'oretz, who can't even translate a simple braisa. If you think "ner ish uveiso" has anything to do with where to light, then you should keep your mouth shut when your betters talk in learning.
You are obviously ignorant of the gemoro, which says pirsumei nisso is for the Tarmudo'i, not for us.
" How we personally dress is personal and not meant for SHOW as oposed to a MENORAH davkah lit on a public street FOR THE PUBLIC ie for the benefit of Mr. GOY on his turf - and even more so those bizarre menorahs on top cars (I think it's those are bizayon to the whole concept of kedushas menora to go parading them around like a Dominoes Pizza ads in mekomoms metunofos) . these are PUBLIC DISPLAYS in the PUBLIC. and therefore it is showing off and tooting our horn saying Hey you goyim "WE ARE HERE LOOOK !!!! WE ARE HERE!!!!!"
It IS showing off, but it is pikuach nefesh and needed to get our sanity back. We cannot exist in this mentality of bowing to the goyim, it was never proper, it was only necessary for pikuach nefesh then but no longer. Now when I walk by an Xmas tree, I am happy that Jews all over the world are, instead of just feeling lonely and pathetic, can instead look to the menorah that Chabad or whoever has put up and be proud of being a Jew instead of Ashamed and fearful that people will do something to them.
Yashar Koach! The point could not have been made any better.
What's wrong with you - you think that by not imitating the goyim with their public displays of Xmas trees etc. "you just feel lonely and pathetic" -- I think you need to see a shrink and work on your self esteem. B'h we can all be proud of who & what we are as observant jews without silly infantile uncalled for public displays. The proper way for kiruv is to seek out lost yidden wherever they are and try to be mekarev them and THEM only!!! Ohr Someach and many other outreach programs especially on College campuses are doing a fantastic job at this. I also admire those shluchim of Chabad that go to far flung desolate (of yiddishkeit) places and start going through the phone book for JEWISH names and have thus brought many of our lost brethren back -Kol Hakovod!!!. However, the public menorah business (by Chabadniks and others of limited torah knowledge) is a shtus and even leads to Chillul Hashem & hatred in many cases and does far more harm than good. I know that they nebech mean well ... The road to g----m is paved with good intentions -- a little seichel goes a long way.
U'beso means family ie. that it's a "house"hold matter. and therefore needs to be lit in one's home either by the door or window or table as spelled out in the gemarah & shulcahn oruch ayin shom. I'm sure you will agree with that.
Now you show me a mekor in shulchan oruch that mandates or even encourages an outdoor menorah in a public domain. I am almost positive that were one to make a bracha on such a public menorah it would surely be a bracha l'vatala (even if it were in a place of kulo yehudim and therfore no chilul hashem & antisemitism issue).
" Which G-d are you talking about?
You speak as if you are from the states......which state, may I ask, are you from that you walk past a tree, get ashamed and feel lonely and fearful? If those are your FEELINGS, that is your own problem and has nothing to do with being around an Xmas tree. Dont blame the tree for how YOU feel, and where are you that you actually feel FEARFUL? Sounds a little dramatic to me.
" What's wrong with you - you think that by not imitating the goyim with their public displays of Xmas trees etc. "you just feel lonely and pathetic" -- I think you need to see a shrink and work on your self esteem. B'h we can all be proud of who & what we are as observant jews without silly infantile uncalled for public displays. The proper way for kiruv is to seek out lost yidden wherever they are and try to be mekarev them and THEM only!!! Ohr Someach and many other outreach programs especially on College campuses are doing a fantastic job at this. I also admire those shluchim of Chabad that go to far flung desolate (of yiddishkeit) places and start going through the phone book for JEWISH names and have thus brought many of our lost brethren back -Kol Hakovod!!!. However, the public menorah business (by Chabadniks and others of limited torah knowledge) is a shtus and even leads to Chillul Hashem & hatred in many cases and does far more harm than good. I know that they nebech mean well ... The road to g----m is paved with good intentions -- a little seichel goes a long way.
I can't believe that you don't see a difference between lighting in YOUR PRIVATE home versus lighting in Times Square. There are none so blind as those that don't want to see!!!
you maybe surprised at what he says in this regard.
" I can't believe that you don't see a difference between lighting in YOUR PRIVATE home versus lighting in Times Square. There are none so blind as those that don't want to see!!!
I said Chabad "& those with limited torah knowledge"
torah prowess as a tool to promote their agenda.
Many maybe most by and large teach mainly Tanya and have limited knowledge otherwise, again, they are all focused and driven with an agenda.
Their agenda includes menorahs, moshiach, and Rebbe worship in various (sometimes alarming) degress some of which border on apikursos. This is the problem when you have a super supreme leader that towers way above all his minyons and cannot be replaced by anyone even close and he leaves no instructions for after his demise.
His teachings become destorted and his directives are frozen in time and may or may not apply in all times and places -- He is not around to give an opinion.
In short it is a cult.
Chabad still does mostly wonderful work in kiruv although the kiruv is to their brand of judaism. But who am I to complain or critisize when I am not doing too much for kiruv aside from occasionally donating to kiruv orgs & trying to make a kiddush Hashem by my behavior as best i can. The Rebbe z'l was truly one of the most outstanding jewish leaders of all time.
don't show that ha! look we can do that too.
I hope you see my point. and am sorry if I was not clear.
and it should be discernibly attributable to your HOUSEhold. as oposed to the middle of Grand Central Station lit by a cherry picker on TV. That is just showing off and tooting our horn.
Before we know we will see lit up effigy's of Matiyahu and dreidels on peoples lawns and in the malls.
We are getting closer by displaying large Pictures of the Rebbe waving or whatever on cars and homes with "Yechi etc."
It is the opposite of hatznei leches and in my opinion immature behaviour by ignorant "desperate for attention" yidden. Zolen zei zayn gezunt !!!
And you're still spouting amhoratzus. "Ner ish uveiso" is not the ideal, it is the MINIMUM. It has nothing to do with where to light; it's about how many to light, and the minimum is one light for an entire family. But WHERE do they light that one lamp? Outside, where the Tarmudo'im can see it.
As for a mokor, why do we light the menorah in shul? For one reason only: because it is a place of public assembly, where the nes can be publicized. And we make a brocho on it. The public menoros are no different, and far greater talmidei chachomim than you have already paskened that they must be lit with brochos.
I don't recall him publishing anything, and certainly not a sefer on halachah.
You aren't going to repeat the myth of him being a highly trained engineer are you?
" And you're still spouting amhoratzus. "Ner ish uveiso" is not the ideal, it is the MINIMUM. It has nothing to do with where to light; it's about how many to light, and the minimum is one light for an entire family. But WHERE do they light that one lamp? Outside, where the Tarmudo'im can see it.
If I recall correctly the reason we light in shul is because until recently there were r"l many people who did not have a house in which to light and they would be yotzai to some degree with the lighting in shul. It was also for homeless Jews that the halachah was made that when one sees chanukah licht and will not be lighting for oneself one says the brachah of sh'osah nissim.
Carefull who your talking and how your talking to here. The Gemorah is talking about Tarmudo'i, which refers to lighting outside your home or the opinion of lighting inside. Not in Places like Times Square next to a pine tree in a public square. The question is where is a Jew to light HIS OWN Menorah. There is no mitzvah to light a menorah for goyim. That's a new invention by Chabad.
Aside from the simple fact that Lubavitcher Rebbe probably knew a million times more than you in all chelkei hatorah, I would venture the "Pirsumei nisah" of menorahs on television, menorhs in lawsuits, and menorahs in anti-semitic countries being torn down, inspires in no small measure the soul of the completely assimilated Jew who cries out "THEY CAN'T DO THAT TO US ANYMORE"! and makes up his mind that he going to light a bogger an better menorah next year. My humble opinion, but having personally known people who's first encounter with Yiddishkeit was that they came up to ask questions at a large public menorah lighting and are now yera'im vishlaymim, I for one would not second guess the Lubavitcher Rebbe z"l.
" Carefull who your talking and how your talking to here. The Gemorah is talking about Tarmudo'i, which refers to lighting outside your home or the opinion of lighting inside. Not in Places like Times Square next to a pine tree in a public square. The question is where is a Jew to light HIS OWN Menorah. There is no mitzvah to light a menorah for goyim. That's a new invention by Chabad.
It certainly seems from these strange Chabad minhagim that Chabad has it's own brand of judaism. I really think they mean well but are ignorant of bonafide halacha.
will readily see through the bluff. Nuff said.
" I said Chabad "& those with limited torah knowledge"
FYI the Rosh Kolel in Lubavitch and Rav on the Crown Heights Beis Din, Harav Yosef Avrohom Halevi Heller Shlita says (Heoros Ubiurim) that based on the reasons given by the Beis Yosef (aside from zecher lmikdash) for lighting in the Beis Hakneses namely because there is more pirsuma nisa and to be motzi the aino boki, these reasons are not limited to beis hakneses davka and beis kakneses was only chosen because that's where the rabim is found but equally applies to wherever the tzibur congregates as the ikar is the pirsum "BARABIM" and to be motzi the eino boki and the takana of the Rebbe "hein hein divrei haKolbo".
Rav Heller also brings the Ritva (Shabbos 23a) "V'nahagu l'hadlik bibatei knesiyos kdei laasos pirumi nisa b'makom harabim" and Rav Heller writes: "Umivuar b'hadya d'ikar takanas hahadlaka hi bimkom harabim upashut shebizmanim haheim makom harabim haragil haya b'beis hakneses ulam ikar takanas hahadlaka hu l'pirsumi nisa bimkom harabim, v'einah shayeches l'beis hakneses yoseir mikal makom tziburi".
Rav Heller then discusses the idea of lighting in the street with only goyim and brings from Shilti Giborim & Hisorirus Hatshuva (chelek 1 153) who hold that there is pirsumi nisa and Rav Heller concludes that therefore even when lighting Barabim amongst only goyim one may make a bracha.
For more sources to be matir saying a bracha see Shu"T Mishne Sachir (Orach Chaim volume 2 siman 202) he brings a shaila where they forgot to light the menorah in the beis hakneses btzibur and later after davening by the shiur they wanted to light he paskened they could light with a bracha and brings the Rivash that the ikar takana was to add to pirsumi nissa more than we have in the house and then the Mishne Sachir concludes that there's no difference between a beis hakneses and a beis hamidrash.
See also Shu"T Beis Mordechai (siman 41) who is matir lighting at mesibos based on the Kol Bo that b'drech klal these mesibos include those who are not boki and they are yotzi with these hadlokos.
See also Toras Hamoadim (siman 7 Os 15) and is matir the mesibos that occur in the ulamos and says b'derech pshara that it depends if they will daven marriv there because if so it's like a beis hakneses and they can make a bracha on the lighting.
The Yalkut Yosef (204) brings down that by public gatherings where they daven Mincha & Maariv, one may light the menorah there also.
The Piskei Teshuva (671:15) writes that there are those that permit lighting with a bracha at big gatherings in the city, since you would certainly find people that have not lit yet, and there's no greater mitzvah of pirsumei nisa than this.
Wow, I really had no idea that there are solid sources for this Lubavitch minhag to light outside. Kol Hakavod, thanks to whomever posted.
What are you talking about?? The first and second paragraphs you quote both involve gatherings where JEWS congregate i.e. to daven or to hold meetings. The Piskay T'shuva is refering to the possibility of being motzai people at big JEWISH gatherings who might not have hear the brochos yet or did not get a chance to light on there own etc.
But not next to a xmas tree on City Hall property or Times Square, where zona's and perverts gather or people of other faiths have their displays as well! BTW why is it that no other Chasidim or Yeshivashe Rabbonim do this? Are they not just as well versed in the halachos of Parsumay Nissa? I think the answer is obvious by my above post #84 paragraph 2.
I think I brought you enough that shows we have stirdy grounds to stand on. Now imagine if we were to take issue with you guys with regard to serious issues like shaving (6 lavin midoraisa!!) and many other questionable kulos that you guys rely on but judging others is not the inyan of Lubavitch, Ashreinu mah tov chelkeinu.
" What are you talking about?? The first and second paragraphs you quote both involve gatherings where JEWS congregate i.e. to daven or to hold meetings. The Piskay T'shuva is refering to the possibility of being motzai people at big JEWISH gatherings who might not have hear the brochos yet or did not get a chance to light on there own etc.
There you have it folks, a misnagid in all his colors, in #86 he claimed there exists no sources for making a brocho outside of the Beis Hakneses and when we show the sources which he surely never knew existed because all he read or heard was loshon hora shiur against Lubavitch menorahs with quotes only from the osrim not from the matirim. I pity you guys who learn Torah Lkanter r'l. I mentioned already that you should show me a source that says NOT to follow YOUR Rabbonim. Well our Rabbanim say to make a bracha and B'roshom the Lubavitcher Rebbe was the one who was misaken this minhag and participated in the live satellite in 1990 where they made a bracha in the street Umi yovo achar Hamelech!
You say that Moldovans are dark minded but do not bother to 'google' and find out where aned what is Moldova! You would find out about its tricky history and that Moldovans are the most hospitable and tolerant people in the world. Both the pogrom last century and the icident this week were staged by people in politics who want to provoke hatreted. If you read the news you would find out that Moldova is going through difficult times, with political crisis and deep economic crisis. In deed, many representatives of Moldovan society condemned the terrible incident and the police is investigating the priest and some others.
It's easier to condemn and lable people as " dark minded animals" than to educate people about the Jewish culture.
why should we not be permitted to display our devotion openly. do we not share this planet? Israel is a jewish state, yet we allow christians to march down the villa d'rosa, we allow a mosque to remain on our holliest site we show endless respect for the other faiths that we live with. how would they feel if we curtailed their celebrations in our land?
" You say that Moldovans are dark minded but do not bother to 'google' and find out where aned what is Moldova! You would find out about its tricky history and that Moldovans are the most hospitable and tolerant people in the world. Both the pogrom last century and the icident this week were staged by people in politics who want to provoke hatreted. If you read the news you would find out that Moldova is going through difficult times, with political crisis and deep economic crisis. In deed, many representatives of Moldovan society condemned the terrible incident and the police is investigating the priest and some others.
this was not a politically motivated action. the church was the instigator, with its preists at the helm provoking the incident.


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Why Would the Patriots Extend WR Keshawn Martin on a 2-Year Deal?
By Rich Hill@PP_Rich_Hill Jan 16, 2016, 12:37pm EST
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The New England Patriots acquired wide receiver Keshawn Martin from the Houston Texans on September 16th, right before the Patriots week 2 match-up against the Buffalo Bills. The Patriots sent a 2016 5th round pick in exchange for Martin and a 2016 6th round pick.
Martin was set to be a free agent at the end of the season, but the Patriots had different ideas. Nick Caserio and Bill Belichick signed Martin to a two-year extension for a shade under $3 million.
Got my hands on Keshawn Martin's new 2-year, $2.975m contract: $600k signing bonus, cap numbers of $1.275m and $1.625m
— Ben Volin (@BenVolin) January 16, 2016
The average of $1.5 million per season ranks 71st in the league, or in other words solidifies Martin as an upper tier #3 receiver.
Martin is currently slated to earn the fourth highest average per season for New England receivers, behind Danny Amendola and Julian Edelman ($4.25 million, each) and Brandon LaFell ($3 million). Martin's contract could spell doom for Amendola. Here's why.
Edelman is under contract through the 2017 season and he's best friends with quarterback Tom Brady. His future is not in jeopardy. It should be noted that once Edelman went down with an injury, Martin went on to play over 90% of the remaining snaps alongside LaFell in Edelman's traditional Z role. Amendola, when healthy, remained in the slot.
LaFell, while is future might be in question, should not be threatened by the new deal for Martin. $3 million per season is pretty much the lowest a non-rookie contract receiver can earn, and is in line with the likes of Brian Hartline and Cecil Shorts III- players that pick up roughly 500 yards per season. While LaFell was a total disappointment this season, he still produced at a level comparable to those receiving similar par- and he did it in half the number of games.
Amendola, though, should be concerned. It's clear that he's not on the same level as Edelman when both are healthy, and Martin has been standing out as a punt returner in recent weeks. Amendola's base salary jumps to $5 million next season and $6 million in 2017. Amendola is definitely more talented than Martin, but the money is the bottom line and Keshawn is a much bigger bargain.
You'll be hard pressed to find a veteran receiver earning similar money to Martin over the next few seasons because they don't really exist. The only players in his price range are those still under their rookie contracts and the pure special teamers.
The Patriots will inevitably bring in another veteran wide receiver or two over the offseason to fight for roster spots with LaFell and Amendola, and New England would be happy if Martin wound up being the 4th receiver in the depth chart.
For now, Martin acts as Edelman insurance in case of injury, and can also take over special teams roles from Amendola.


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Q: iOS Data didn't sent to custom TableViewCell I'm working on a project that using a custom TableCell. Here's my code
- (UITableViewCell *)tableView:(UITableView *)tableView cellForRowAtIndexPath:(NSIndexPath *)indexPath {

static NSString *CellIdentifier = @"customScoreCell";
ScoreTableViewCell *cell = [tableView dequeueReusableCellWithIdentifier:CellIdentifier];

if (!cell)
    cell = [[ScoreTableViewCell alloc] initWithStyle:UITableViewCellStyleDefault reuseIdentifier:CellIdentifier];

cell.classNameLabel.text = courseNameArray[indexPath.row];
cell.creditLabel.text = courseCreditArray[indexPath.row];
cell.scoreLabel.text = courseScoreArray[indexPath.row];
NSLog(@"%@",courseScoreArray[indexPath.row]);

        return cell;  }

There're output from the NSLOG, but I cannot get that data to show in those three labels in my custom cell. I can see the cells after I run it, but it only shows same info that I put them in the attribute inspector when I created the custom cell. Anyone got the solution?
UPDATE I tried changing cell.creditLabel.text = courseCreditArray[indexPath.row]; to cell.textLabel.text = courseCreditArray[indexPath.row]; and this showed.

and This is the data I wanna show in where "credit" is showing.
and This is how I setup the IBOutlet:

A: I think you should check the cell Identifier and also your implementation of the following functions
- (NSInteger)numberOfSectionsInTableView:(UITableView *)tableView//No compulsion if you have only 1 section.
- (NSInteger)tableView:(UITableView *)tableView numberOfRowsInSection:(NSInteger)section //Compulsory to specify the number of rows.

Cheers!

A: My code is correct, after clean, delete the app in the simulator and then run the program again, it worked... I have no idea why the two times I did the same thing before I send this post didn't work...So confusing

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Freelance provincial correspondent Anthony Mark was assaulted by an unknown group late last night and is now receiving treatment at the Mannar base hospital. A police complaint was lodged over the incident.
Speaking to Daily Mirror online from his hospital bed this morning, Anthony Mark said that he was assaulted by men wearing face masks while he was on his way to the Temple last night.
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P-Noy expected to tackle administration accomplishments on SONA
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On July 28, President Aquino is expected to deliver his 5th state of the nation address. He is expected to deliver the statistics on what his administration has accomplished so far during his term as the president of the country. However, there are some things that you won't be able to tell whether they were as a result of his term or if it was from the president before him which is President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. Aquino can brag about the current improvements of the country since the important thing is telling the people that there are indeed improvements.
During Aquino's last state of the nation address, he mentioned the fact that his administration gave more jobs to people and free education to the poor. He is expected to give the statistics on these facts even more on July 28. You can't blame the guy since those are major accomplishments for an administration. It is certainly one thing to tell your peers that you were able to finish school because of the government. Aquino is expected to mention the progress of the LRT that is supposed to be built along Cavite. It would be a big benefit for those commuting all the way from Cavite to the city every day.
President Aquino is expected to go back to his targets from last year and see if they were met this year. Among them were the number of tourists that he wanted to come to the Philippines and enjoy the wonderful tourist spots like Boracay and Sagada. It would be great to have a number of tourists come over to the country as it would build up the reputation of the Philippines as a nice country to visit in. There is no doubt a lot of people are already looking forward to the SONA because of the recent happenings in the country.
Lei ayon kay ...
I hope he does something unexpected this way and I also hope he takes responsibility for his administration's mistakes like the DAP.
Hulyo 16, 2014 nang 6:58 PM


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"Even Flow" by Pearl Jam (1991)
Posted by Kevin Crossman in 1990s, Grunge, Influencer | No Comments
Pearl Jam are kind of the grunge equivalent of The Rolling Stones – not quite as popular as their peer superstar group (Nirvana/Beatles) that was more popular but who's career ended early. Indeed Pearl Jam was among the most popular groups to break out of the Seattle scene but are still recording and remain very popular. Initially tapped as riding the grunge trend with a slightly more mainstream rock sound, the group has live a sort of neo-hippy ethic that remains anything but mainstream. The group consists of Eddie Vedder (lead vocals, guitar), Jeff Ament (bass guitar), Stone Gossard (rhythm guitar), and Mike McCready (lead guitar), and a series of drummers – most notably ex-Soundgarden Matt Cameron.
The group was formed from the ashes of Mother Love Bone, when lead singer Andrew Wood died of an overdose. Gossard and Ament (who were in the seminal grunge group Green River) looked to form a new group and soon started practicing with McCready. Vedder was discovered thanks to a tip from former Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Jack Irons (Irons would join Pearl Jam in 1994).
The group's debut album Ten was released in the summer of 1991, becoming one of the most mainstream early "alternative" albums. Though many songs had a mainstream rock sound, many of the songs dealt with dark subjects such as suicide, loneliness, and murder. The album built slowly, and broke through in the spring of 1992 with the release of the video for "Even Flow" – showcasing the group's electric live show and very much set in the "plaid" wearing Seattle scene. The album has since sold more than 13 million copies.
"Even Flow" started with a massive guitar riff and included lyrics by Vedder about a homeless man. The man in the song is mentally ill/insane. The song was the group's breakthrough single, hitting #3 on the mainstream rock charts.
"Enter Sandman" by Metallica (1991)
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Metallica's popularity grew during the 1980s and seemed poised for mainstream success approaching the release of their fifth album, the eponymous Metallica (often referenced as "The Black Album", an homage to This is Spinal Tap). The band used producer Bob Rock, who helped the band craft a more streamlined sound for the album's songs. Rather than epic length songs with changing tempos, the songs were shorter and straightforward. Yet, the band's dark subject matter and heavy sound remained.
The lead single was "Enter Sandman", which dealt with childhood fears – including a nursery rhyme during the bridge. The sound of the song used a "wall of guitars" and Kirk Hammett delivered one of his best solos. Singer James Hetfield's "booming" voice was featured in a memorable scene from the music video and sounds menacing throughout. The single was even a Top 20 hit.
The Black Album was a huge hit for Metallica, hitting number one across the globe and selling over 15 million copies just in the U.S. (the best-selling album since the date it was released). After the success of "Enter Sandman" the album drew another five singles, "Don't Tread on Me", the mid-tempo "The Unforgiven", the ballad "Nothing Else Matters", "Wherever I May Roam", and "Sad But True".
"Under the Bridge" by Red Hot Chili Peppers (1991)
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The Red Hot Chili Peppers have built an enduring legacy of songs and maintained a high degree of popularity throughout four separate decades. The band has mixed funk along with hard rock riffs and have appealed to several generations of modern rock and alternative music fans. They are led by bassist Flea and singer Anthony Kiedis. Former members include Jack Irons (drums, later of Pearl Jam) and Hillel Slovak (guitars, now deceased). Each album from the group between 1989-2006 went Platinum or higher, despite years between recordings – often due to Kiedis' drug use. The band changed lineups early, and nearly split when Slovak died of a heroin overdose in 1988. In their early period, the group was best known for appearing on stage wearing only socks covering their genitals.
The band's breakthrough album was 1989′s Mother's Milk, featuring a frantic cover of Stevie Wonder's "Higher Ground" and the anti drug song "Knock Me Down". The group now included drummer Chad Smith and guitarist John Frusciante. This led to 1991′s Blood Sugar Sex Magic which made the group superstars. Produced by Rick Rubin, the group's mix of funk and rock elements sounded ever more contemporary, as hip-hop was influencing rock and visa versa. Though the Chili Peppers sound had not changed much they sounded fresh to maintstream audiences.
The lead single from Blood Sugar Sex Magic was the high energy "Give It Away", which went to number one on the Modern Rock charts. The reflective second single about Los Angeles was "Under the Bridge". The poignant lyrics about isolation were set to a mellow groove and an uplifting ending. The song was a monster hit, peaking at #2 on the Hot 100 and becoming a worldwide hit. Other hits from the album included "Suck My Kiss" and "Breaking the Girl". The album has since sold more then seven million copies.
"Wicked Game" by Chris Isaak (1991)
Posted by Kevin Crossman in 1990s, Modern Rock, Movie | No Comments
Chris Isaak was born in Stockton CA and came up through the San Francisco music scene. His songs were embraced by modern rock fans, though they often contained easy-listening and rock'n'roll leanings. Early guitar-driven hits included "You Owe Me Some Kind of Love" "Blue Hotel" and "Heart Full of Soul". In 1989, Isaak released Heart Shaped World with the lead single "Wicked Game". The song was a minor hit.
In 1990, David Lynch used an instrumental version of the song in his film Wild at Heart. The song's distinctive guitar riff (played by James Calvin Wilsey) was a key element of it's inclusion in Lynch's twisted fantasy. This renewed interest in the song, and thanks to DJs who pushed the record, Isaak suddenly found renewed life on the charts. The song went into the top 10 before peaking at number 6 in early 1991. The song's music video was directed by Herb Ritts, often called one of the sexiest of all time. In addition to Wilsey's guitar, the song showcases Isaak's strong crooning voice. The song was used in numerous places in popular culture, from movies to soap operas.
Isaak continues to record and scored several hits after "Wicked Games", such as "Baby Did a Bad, Bad Thing". He has also appeared in movies and television (That Thing You Do! and Friends, among others). From 2001-2004 Showtime ran a show about a fictionalized sitcom version of Isaak's life, The Chris Isaak Show.
"We Didn't Start the Fire" by Billy Joel (1990)
Posted by Kevin Crossman in 1990s, Novelty | No Comments
Billy Joel is one of the largest selling musical artists of all time. Many of his songs have been mellow songs with heavy piano, Joel's main instrument. One of his earliest hits was "Piano Man", which evolved into Joel's nickname. Many songs during the 1970s were ballads, such as "I Love You Just the Way You Are". During the early, Joel's songs were harder edge rock songs, such as hits from Glass Houses such as "Still Rock and Roll to Me" and "You May Be Right". Later he recorded up-tempo but 50s inspired songs such as "Uptown Girl", "Tell Her About It" and "An Innocent Man". Later in the decade Joel visited the U.S.S.R. and recorded a high-profile live album from the former country.
In late 1989, Joel released Storm Front. The lead single was "We Didn't Start the Fire", which went to number one and was still in the top 5 as the decade turned. The song includes allusions to historical events from 1949 to 1989, including references to famous people. The song is said to defend baby boomers' societal turmoil, indicating that the "fire" has always been burning. The song was Joel's last number one and has been included on several "worst songs of all time" lists.
Billy Joel still tours but hasn't recorded a new album since 1993.
"Vogue" by Madonna (1990)
Posted by Kevin Crossman in 1990s, Dance, Influencer, Innovator, Movie, Novelty | No Comments
One of the biggest hits from Madonna's stellar career was nearly issued as an obscure B-side. But when the singer took the song to the record company they understood they had a potentially massive hit so they kept the song as the lead single for the upcoming album related to the Dick Tracy movie that Madonna starring in. Some lyrics were changed for family-friendly audiences, and the song's spoken word section paying homage to famous actresses of the past fit with the period theme of the film.
"Vogue" was a massive hit upon release, cementing the "house" sound common in dance clubs. The spoken word section was hip-hop-esque and the dance moves in the song's music video (directed by David Fincher) made the song trendy as well. The song quickly went to number one for several weeks, and was ultimately the number one single of 1990 in the United States. The album I'm Breathless has since gone double platinum.
Vogue music video
"Personal Jesus" by Depeche Mode (1990)
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Depeche Mode followed the success of Music for the Masses with an even bigger album, Violator. The lead single was "Personal Jesus", a unique mix of drum beats with a bluesy guitar riff – the first prominent use of guitar in Depeche Mode's history. The song also continued Martin Gore's lyrics related to religion and other dark topics. The song was a top 30 pop song and top 5 modern rock chart hit.
Violator would become the group's biggest seller, topping three million copies sold in the U.S. and also becoming the group's first top 10 album. "Enjoy the Silence" became the group's second top 10 hit and propelled the group to further stardom. Other singles included "The Policy of Truth" and "World in Your Eyes" which also were met with success.
The group's 1993 follow-up Songs of Faith and Devotion continued the trend toward organic instruments and was also a big hit. However, lead singer Dave Gahan's heroin use increased during the tour, leading some to ponder whether Depeche Mode would ever make music again.
Personal Jesus music video
"More" by The Sisters of Mercy (1990)
Posted by Kevin Crossman in 1990s, Dance, Hard Rock, Modern Rock | No Comments
The Sisters of Mercy are a gothic rock band from England who released three studio albums between 1985 and 1990 to moderate success. Since 1992, they have been at odds with their record company and have not released new material, though they continue to tour frequently. The group is led by singer-songwriter Andrew Eldritch and Doktor Avalanche on drums (Dokto Avalance is the name for a series of drum machines). The group is known for dark and moody songs that sometimes crossover onto the more mainstream Modern Rock and Dance charts.
The group's early work was less commercial, with songs like "Black Planet" and "First and Last and Always". The group's second album contained the UK and Dance hits "This Corrosion", "Dominion" and "Lucretia My Reflection". The group's 1990 album Vision Thing contained a number of popular songs such as "Doctor Jeep" and "When You Don't See Me" and the group's sound was slightly more "metal" sounding.
The group biggest hit was "More" from Vision Thing. The song was number one on the Modern Rock charts for five weeks, and clocked in at over eight minutes on the album. The song was cowritten and produced by Jim Steinman, an accomplished songwriter who previously worked with The Sisters on "This Corrosion" and also with Meat Loaf, Barry Manilow, and others. The song featured female backing vocals, which were unusual for the group.
The Sisters of Mercy's last single "Temple of Love" was for their 1992 greatest hits album.
"Cherry Pie" by Warrant (1990)
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Warrant were a popular group who rode the pop metal wave of the late 1990s to score several top charting albums. They also became the poster children for the changing tastes of rock music in 1992.
The group's debut album Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich was issued in 1989 and featured the #2 single "Heaven", a power ballad classic. The band's charismatic lead singer Jani Lane was straight out of central casting – pretty, blonde, and a hearthrob for girls. The band did have musical chops though, driving the album to double platinum status.
The group's second album Cherry Pie was an even bigger hit in 1990. It was led by the single "Cherry Pie" that was a strong rocker yet still made the top 10 on the pop charts. The song bore similarities to "Pour Some Sugar On Me", both musically and lyrically (Lane wasn't singing about a fruit-filled desert). The popular music video is now a classic of the "hair metal" genre. Cherry Pie also featured the popular singles "I Saw Red" and "Uncle Tom's Cabin".
Lane once told the story about his experience with his record company. When the group came to the headquarters before Cherry Pie was released, they were greeted by a giant sign in the lobby "Welcome Warrant". But just two short years later, when they made the return trip they were greeted by a sign that said "Welcome Alice in Chains". The grunge trend was already happening and Warrant among others were the victims. Dog Eat Dog didn't sell at double platinum levels but barely made Gold, with no chart singles.
Warrant has continued with changing lineups. Lane left the group and later became the lead singer of Great White. Sadly, Lane died recently of an overdose of alcohol and pills.
"Heartbreaker (at the End of Lonely Street)" by Dread Zeppelin (1990)
Posted by Kevin Crossman in 1990s, Hard Rock, Innovator, Novelty, Rock'n'Roll | 1 Comment
Ask any true music fan what the best album of 1990 was and Dread Zeppelin's seminal debut Un-Led-Ed will surely make the list. Unfortunately, the world is not run by true music fans but casual music fans, which probably explains why you've never heard of Dread Zeppelin.
The band started as a joke – Led Zeppelin songs played in a reggae style. With the addition of charismatic frontman Tortelvis (an Elvis impersonator), you suddenly had three separate and distinct musical touchstones to mine. And Dread Zeppelin combined those elements to aplomb. The group didn't just play Zep songs with a rasta beat, they combined elements from several songs to create a interesting and unique blend of pop culture references.
Un-Led-Ed mostly pulled material from the first two Led Zeppelin albums, along with the Led Zeppelin 4 track "Blackdog" (including references to "Hound Dog"). The key track from the album was "Heartbreaker (at the End of Lonely Street)" that combined Zeppelin's second album hit with Elvis' "Heartbreak Hotel". The song showcased Dread Zeppelin's musical chops, as the layered instruments combined for a full sound with wild solos and satisfying percussion.
The cover of Un-Led-Ed had to be changed due to request from the Elvis Presley estate. But Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant was a vocal advocate of the group, often seen wearing Dread Zeppelin tshirts. Later, INXS sought out Dread Zeppelin as the opening act for their tour.
Despite the power and urgency of Dread Zeppelin's masterpiece recording of Un-Led-Ed, the group was seen as a novelty act. On their third album Tortelvis left the group and they went into a disco direction, to the ire of many fans. Since then, with Tortelvis back in the fold, the group has carved out an identity as a touring band with the occasional album release.