#1990s limelight

[y2kbeautyandother2000sstuff]

Bath and Body Works Limelight Body Cream and Moisture Rich Body Lotion

1990s

Found on Pinterest, user Dayatra Marie

[dailyrickastley]

Once upon time in 1987...

[scopophilic1997]

scopOphilic_documentary_108 - scopOphilic1997 presents a new micro-messaging series: small, subtle, and often unintentional messages we send and receive verbally and non-verbally.

Memories of places in the past (former gay-lgbtq+ bars/clubs) (L-R, T-B): Crow Bar (East 10th Street - East Village), Pyramid Club (Avenue A - East Village), Danceteria (West 21st Street - Photo District/Chelsea), & Limelight/Chapel Entrance (West 20th Street - Photo District/Chelsea)

These posters were all over the Lower East Side for many years in the 1980s/1990s when Dean Johnson's Rock 'N' Roll Fag Bar was happening at The World, The Pyramid Club, and other venues later on. Dean also did the door at the Limelight (Chapel entrance) for some wild parties with Michael Alig & the Club Kids. Dean also had two great bands: Dean and the Weenies and the Velvet Mafia. Dean was the ultimate showman at whatever he did. Sadly, Dean was murdered in Washington DC in 2007.

(Both posters are part of my collection. The photo one was cut off a wall around 1987. The illustration was given to me by a close friend of Deans.)

[lullabyes22-blog]

FnF Characters in an Acting AU + Shipping AMV Reactions

For you @frostybearpaws

<3

Mel: Former model. Not just any model, mind you. We're talking Iman or Naomi Campbell levels of powerhouse. She is the muse for a dozen fashion brands, from Versace to St. Laurent. Fluent in a half-dozen languages. Has an MA in art history. A prodigy at piano and harpsichord. Her social media is sublime eye candy; she is lauded as a style icon, and highly sought after by Vanity Fair and Vogue for covers.

Champions tirelessly for better roles for black women in TV and film. Outspoken advocate of the #MeToo movement. Passionately antiwar, and works with a number of educational advocacy groups. Has even made a formal speech before Congress.

re: the AMVs - "Oh this is delightfully done." Flattered by the passionate responses of fans, and amused by the spirited fanbase split between Meljay and Melco. When asked who she ships: "Meljay, I'm afraid. Silco has his charming qualities. But Mel needs someone who will prioritize her, and only her."

Violet: Relative newcomer. Mostly typecast in sporty 'tough chick' roles. Had a big breakout role in a "Bend it Like Beckham" type early 2000s film. The scriptwriters chickened out with a heteronormative ending, but fans latched on to all the queer subtext in film. She's got a huge Insta following, due to her popularity in the fandom, her status as an LGBTQ+ icon, or her being an ex-pro athlete.

She's a big proponent for more diverse representation in pop culture. She also has a degree in gender studies, and is an avid fanfiction reader. She's even written some smutty one-shots of her own <3

re: the AMVs: "Wow. Just... wow." Speechless at how horny y'all are.  Like, off the chains horny. And she's totally not judging. At all. But... "Damn. Take a cold shower, guys."

Sssh. She ships CaitVi too.  And she agrees the Nao arc was uncalled for. "Idk what the writers were thinking. Vi would never cheat on Cait. Even if they did break up." </3

Jayce: Child actor who was thrust into the limelight after starring in a 1990s sitcom. It was cancelled, but ended up having a massive cult following. His last big project was the 2000s comedy flick, "Freaks of Zaun," which, despite a critical drubbing, remains a favorite of the genre. He's kind of a douche irl, but fans are still super into him. He's also an influencer, and runs a successful YouTube channel where he posts workout routines, travel vids, and other lifestyle-adjacent stuff.

Huge fanboy of his own character, and never shuts up about him.

re: the AMVs: "You know what? I kinda get it. These are pretty good." Is a little miffed at the whole "Jayce is an idiot" meme.  “Look, he's a fucking scientist. I don't think a stupid guy could pull off the invention of Hextech." He also doesn't appreciate the ship wars, especially when it gets into toxic territory. "C'mon, guys. It's acting. There are no actual relationships. Don't turn this into a hatefest."

Has gotten cancelled once already. He's since learned not to touch that particular can of worms.

Ships MelJay and tolerates JayVik. Blanches at the mention of JayCo.

Jinx: Total newbie to the industry. Was a former gymnast, and an Olympian in the making. A torn meniscus put her out of the competition. Her agent, who'd been trying to convince her to switch to acting, seized the opportunity to get her in front of the camera. She's never had a day's training. But she's a natural. Her energy is infectious, and her charm is unmatched. A real sweetheart, too. Loves dogs and is a vegan. Advocates tirelessly for animal rights.

re: the AMVs: Shrieking at the first video like a kid in a candy shop. "Is this real? How do I join?" The first to suggest livestreaming the cast's reactions. She's not a fan of shipping wars, but has a live-and-let live attitude. Will scroll through instagram liking any video or post that has #Timebomb in the tag - her favorite ship, btw. She also likes Melco, Sevilco and JayVik.

But not Cait/Vi. Or Jinx/Silco.

"Just... yuck."

(CaitVi shippers accuse her routinely of homophobia. She's not homophobic. She's ace-aro. She's just finds the CaitVi pairing boring.)

Sevika: A rising star, and a fan favorite. She was a former MMA fighter before an accident left her with a paralyzed left arm. She'd been content to go the rest of her life as a trainer, until a talent scout noticed her. She was cast as a supporting character in a cop procedural. It ran three seasons, but her charisma made her a longstanding fandom icon. Audiences in FnF have been clamoring for more screen time, and the writers have been accommodating. Rumor has it that they're working on an origin story arc, where she'll be the main character.

re: the AMVs: "How'd this become a thing? You're all fucking weird." Has an opinion on every video. Doesn't hold back. Her reviews are highly anticipated, and fans love her blunt commentary. She doesn’t ship anyone. But she will like any MelCo tags that cross her Twitter feed.

Not because she thinks they're hot, but because she hates Jayce, and thinks it'd be fun to watch him suffer.

Married IRL to Mel, whom she met on set<3

Caitlyn: Nepo baby. Her parents were both Academy Award-nominated actors, who met while filming a romcom. They've had an on-again, off-again relationship for the last thirty years. Cait has been in the industry her whole life, and acting professionally since she was five. Her resume is filled with romantic comedies and period pieces. She's been compared to Audrey Hepburn, and is considered a classic Hollywood beauty. Originally, she was cast in the role of Nandi, opposite "young" Silco. But the Vekauran community derided the casting as whitewashing, and her chemistry with young Silco was totally lacking. She was recast as Vi's romantic interest, and the rest is history.

She's a huge fan of CaitVi, and is known for her frequent appearances at Comic Con. Always happy to pose with cosplayers of her character. She also has a penchant for weird memes.

re: the AMVs: Has a very strict rule about never Googling her name. Opts out of the shipping wars, too. "If it makes people happy, who am I to judge?"

Vander: Former action star, and a fan favorite. Played a superhero vigilante in the late 80s. Known for his iconic lines: "We can do this the easy way. Or the hard way." He had a string of hit films before the industry shifted away from the genre. His career suffered, and he found himself typecast in a string of poorly-received knock-offs of his old films. His final movie tanked at the box office, and he nearly threw in the towel. But his manager convinced him to audition for the show.

He and Silco are known for their on-screen chemistry, and were the subject of a lot of "Are they?" questions. In an interview with the Hollywood Reporter, Vander even stated, "Look, I'd do Silco. It's no secret." Which caused quite the stir on the internet. Sources still aren’t sure if he meant the actor or the character.

He's a huge fan of the show, and a proud member of the fandom. He ships Jinx & Silco, but as platonic soul-family. He's also a CaitVi and Timebomb fan.

re: the AMVs: "Aww, this is cute." He's the most positive out of the bunch.  Is a bit weirded out by the fan obsession with his love life. "I mean, I'm flattered, really. But c'mon, guys. I have a husband." Is super active on Twitter, and frequently replies to fans.

Viktor: Little-known actor from a small country in Eastern Europe. He'd been an up-and-coming romantic hero, guest-starring in a popular soap opera. When a visa snafu kept him from appearing on the show, he was replaced. But the fans revolted. They loved the character, and didn't want to see him gone. The studio listened, and after he found good legal representation, he was able to secure a permanent work visa and keep the role.

Very sweet and reserved; he's not really into social media, or even the internet.

re: the AMVs: Totally geeking out over them. Has a huge crush on Jinxtor, but doesn't realize it's a no-no in the USA as Jinx is 18, and Viktor is 34. He enjoys JayVik as both a scienbros dynamic and as a romantic couple.

Favorite ship is SkyVik. He's even collaborated with a few AMV creators on Youtube on a whole collection of SkyVik videos.

"It's a tragic love story, no?"

Silco: Indie darling. He was a teen star in the early 80s, and garnered a small but loyal fanbase. His first film was a horror flick, where he played a troubled runaway who'd been possessed by a demon. The raw animalism of the performance garnered him a Golden Globe nomination, and his subsequent projects had a similar gothic flair. He's also starred in a number of subversive art house films. His breakout role was the dissolute vampire king in the cult classic, "Blood for Blood" - for which he snagged an Oscar nod.

IRL he's a vocal advocate for unionization, and regularly attends protests in support of worker's rights. Conversely, he's also a vocal proponent of capital punishment.

re: the AMVs: Is mystified at first. Then intrigued. Then appreciative. "This is quite good. The editing. The cinematography. The music. It's not all amateurish, as one might expect." Mostly, he's a silent observer. Always watching, and seldom commenting. A veritable mystery.

He ships CaitVi, but only for the aesthetic. Jilco gets a raised eyebrow and a headshake. Vanco gets a crooked smile. Sevilco, and he'll actually chuckle.

"You are a strange, strange people."

His favorite ship is Melco. Largely because he and Mel had a fling irl during his tenure on the show.

Ekko: Hearthrob of the fanbase. He's an influencer, and runs a YouTube channel where he reviews tech toys and gadgets. His fans are mostly teens, and he has an adorable 'too cool for school' schtick. He's a huge nerd, though, and is actually a prodigy when it comes to mechanical engineering. His parents were scientists, and he was homeschooled his whole life. He got his first TV role by winning a game show, where he had to create a prototype toy that would be marketed and sold to kids.

He's also the funniest out of the cast. And he knows it. Always quick with a zinger, and can turn even the most awkward situation into a comedy routine.

re: the AMVs: Cracks up over the first few videos. Then becomes an avid fan of the whole genre. Has a soft spot for Timebomb, but he and Jinx are friends irl, so he doesn't want to make things weird. Comes up with his own random ships to troll the fanbase.

Ekko/Vi - "A disaster. Imagine how awkward that would be."

Ekko/Mel - "She's totally out of his league. But I'm down to see how it would go."

Ekko/Sevika - "Now, that would be something. She is one hot mama."

Ekko/Jayce - "I'd top him. There, I said it."

Ekko/Cait - "She's totally a virgin. She'd die."

Ekko/Silco - "Fuck this guy, amirite? Literally."

[icereader12]

I know I'm either preaching to the choir, or screaming into the void about this, but I feel the need to say it anyway. The phrase "from the river to the sea" is antisemitic. Full stop. Don't like it? Disagree? Unfortunately reality disagrees with you. And in a fight over information, reality should always win.

Let's start with origins. The phrase first gained traction, or general use, in the 1960s. It was co-opted by the PLO in 1964. The PLO was a group of Palestinian liberation groups, hence the name. Throughout the 1960s - the 1990s, they launched terrorist attacks around the world, but mostly in the Middle East. (Brittanica, Nov 16, 2023) The US designated them a terrorist organization, and their first leader, who brought the phrase "from the river to the sea into the limelight, repeatedly called for the destruction of Israel using this phrase (University of Michigan). The PLO claimed to represent Palestinians, and was a fighting force in the Arab-Israel war of 1967, which was declared by the Arab, and lost by them. When the PLO and Arab nations lost, the PLO rallies, and began attacking Israel with guerilla warfare. So the phrase originally referred to the desire to destroy the only majority Jewish state in the world.

History of the phrase continued.

When the PLO decided to recognize reality and acknowledge a two-state solution might be a good idea, many more radical groups in it refused to follow along and broke with the PLO. One of those group was Hamas. Hamas, widely recognized as a terrorist organization, uses the phrase in its charter. Hamas, also in their original charter, states that there will be no peace in the region until all the Jews in said region have been killed.(translation done by Federation of American Scientists). For those who can't connect the dots, that's a call to genocide. By putting that phrase next to their stated desire for genocide, Hamas confirms that that phrase, to them, is a call for genocide. (Business Insider, Nov. 6, 2023) So, in more modern day, it is still a call to genocide.

How the phrase is treated today.

Many who march for Palestine, including Palestine-American Representative Tlaib, say the phrase has changed meanings to them, and that they do not use it as a call for Jewish genocide. (Washington Post, Nov, 2023.) However, most Jewish organizations still regard the phrase as antisemitic, both for its origins, and for how people use it. This includes the ADL, AJC, Jewish Journal, etc. all of whom provide in depth analysis on why the phrase is bad to use. Most of it has to do, as previously stated, with the continued use of the phrase by terrorist organizations such as Hamas and PLEP to call for genocide. While some Palestinians argue that phrase has been commandeered by extremists, but it's okay if they use it because they aren't, that is an horrible argument. The extremists didn't take the phrase from them, they took it from the extremists (see above proof). You'd think, since many pro-palestinians claim to not support the extremists like Hamas, they wouldn't use the same phrases, so as to distance themselves from the crazies. Instead, they embrace the rhetoric.

Nevertheless, the real problem with continuous use of the phrase is that, when a minority group collectively says "that phrase is harmful to our community, please stop saying it", we oblige. When Black Americans said, "stop using the n-word, it's hurtful", we listened, because they were the community being hurt . And soon enough, we as a society realized those still using that word were racist. When the disabled community asked, "stop using the r-word, it's hurtful", we listened, because they were the community being hurt. And soon enough, we as a society realized those who kept using the word despite the harmed community's wishes were bigoted. The phrase "from the river to the sea" has been continuously used, both in the past and now as a rallying call for destruction of an ethnic group on the grounds that those calling for said destruction didn't like having to share land with said ethnic group. It has been used to kill people and incite violence. That's not up for debate, that's a historical fact. It is still being used to incite violence and get people killed. That is also fact. Marginalized communities are allowed to reclaim hurtful phrases for themselves. But the phrase "from the river to the sea" wasn't and still isn't used to hurt Palestinians, it's used to hurt Jews. Therefore, the only ones allowed to reclaim it are the Jews.

I don't care some Palestinians claim to not be using the phrase as it was originally meant. They are still using the rhetoric of an extremist group that uses that rhetoric to call for Jewish genocide. And when people use that same rhetoric for the same cause (liberating Gaza/ Palestine), they are saying, intentionally or not, that they agree with the rhetoric and actions of the terrorists who use that phrase to call for genocide. We can't read minds. Intention means very little when people call for hate. Whether they "mean it" or not, they are still calling for hate. It's the same cause, with the same words. If pro-palestinians insist on using the same phrases used by terrorists, they need to stop getting mad when we confuse them for supporting terrorists. The is nothing wrong with calling for a two-state solution. There is everything wrong with supporting a terrorist organization that calls for genocide. If you use language that could mean either but has historically meant the latter, people will think you are the latter. Calling for the death of all the Jews in a region is antisemitic. The phrase "from the river to the sea" has historically been used, and is currently being used to call for the death of all Jews in Israel. No one cares if you think you're using it differently. To the community still being hurt by that phrase, it is one and the same. Either pick a different slogan or stop being upset that you are being called an antisemitic terrorist supporter.

[sciencestyled]

Galactic Guesswork: The Bizarre Hunt for Dark Matter and Dark Energy

Welcome, intrepid explorers of the cosmic carnival, to the most mind-bending show on this side of the Milky Way: the enigma of dark matter and dark energy! Imagine, if you will, that our universe is like a ginormous cosmic burrito, and we’re only tasting the spicy salsa without even realizing there’s a whole fiesta of flavors hiding underneath. Yep, that's right – about 85% of the universe is this mysterious stuff called dark matter and dark energy, and we’re still figuring out what on Earth (or in space) it all means!

Now, grab your metaphorical popcorn, because this rollercoaster starts with the mystery of the universe's missing mass. Picture the early astronomers like Galileo and Newton as the original Ghostbusters, looking for all the visible stuff in the cosmos. Fast forward to the 1930s, when Fritz Zwicky, with a name that sounds like a retro comic book hero, noticed that the galaxies in the Coma Cluster were moving around like kids hopped up on sugar. He figured out there must be something invisible giving them a gravitational push. Voilà, dark matter was born – the invisible hand in the cosmic cookie jar!

Enter Vera Rubin in the 1970s, the real MVP who confirmed that galaxies spin way faster than they should if only visible matter was in play. It’s like if you saw a frisbee flying through the air and realized it’s being propelled by an invisible jetpack. Thanks to her, we know dark matter exists, even if it’s as elusive as that one sock you always lose in the laundry.

But wait, the universe had more tricks up its sleeve. Enter stage left: dark energy, the Beyoncé of cosmic phenomena – fabulous, mysterious, and always in the spotlight. In the 1990s, astronomers noticed that the universe isn’t just expanding, it’s doing so at an accelerating rate, like a YouTube video buffering at hyperspeed. This was thanks to observations of distant supernovae, which, much like surprise guest stars on a TV show, gave us unexpected clues about the universe's plot twists. And thus, dark energy was thrust into the limelight, making us question everything we thought we knew about the universe.

Now, let’s get to the juicy part: what exactly is this dark stuff made of? Scientists have thrown around more theories than Marvel has superheroes. Dark matter might be composed of WIMPs (Weakly Interacting Massive Particles) or MACHOs (Massive Astrophysical Compact Halo Objects). And if those acronyms sound like characters from a sci-fi buddy cop movie, you’re not far off. These particles are like the undercover agents of the universe, working behind the scenes to keep galaxies spinning and the cosmos in order.

Dark energy, on the other hand, might be the universe’s version of anti-gravity – a force that’s pushing everything apart. Think of it as the cosmic equivalent of your favorite cartoon character running off a cliff and somehow staying afloat. Scientists have cooked up theories involving quantum fields and vacuum energy, but pinning down dark energy is like trying to nail jelly to a wall.

To hunt down these elusive entities, scientists have rolled out the big guns – and by guns, I mean colossal detectors and telescopes. The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is like the universe’s ultimate science fair project, smashing particles together at ludicrous speeds to see what secrets pop out. Space telescopes like the Hubble and the upcoming James Webb are the cosmic paparazzi, snapping pics of the universe's red carpet events to catch dark matter and dark energy in action.

But even with all this high-tech wizardry, detecting dark matter and dark energy is trickier than convincing your parents that video games are educational. We’re talking about stuff that doesn’t interact with light, making it essentially invisible. It’s like trying to catch a ninja who’s also a ghost. Yet, with every experiment and observation, we get a smidge closer to understanding these cosmic ninjas.

Now, what does all this mean for science education and our understanding of the universe? Buckle up, because this is where it gets wild. Dark matter and dark energy aren’t just footnotes in the cosmic story; they’re the plot twists that change everything. They shape the structure of the universe, influencing galaxy formation, cosmic microwave background radiation, and even the ultimate fate of everything we know. It’s like discovering that the secret ingredient in grandma’s famous pie recipe is something you’ve never even heard of – it changes your whole perspective.

The implications are profound. If we crack the dark matter and dark energy codes, we could revolutionize our understanding of physics, potentially leading to new technologies that make today’s sci-fi look like child’s play. Imagine harnessing dark energy to power spaceships or using dark matter as the ultimate stealth tech. The future could be stranger and more fantastic than any blockbuster movie.

In conclusion, the quest to unravel the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy is the ultimate scientific odyssey – an adventure filled with intrigue, discovery, and mind-boggling revelations. As we continue to probe the cosmic shadows, each piece of evidence brings us closer to the truth, turning science education into a thrilling narrative that rivals the best Hollywood thrillers. So, stay curious, my fellow cosmic detectives, because the universe has many more secrets to spill, and we’re just getting started on this wild ride through the dark!

[saintmeghanmarkle]

Which iconic actresses/media figures of the 1980s and 1990s will Madame try to attach herself to next? by u/Hermes_Blanket

Which iconic actresses/media figures of the 1980s and 1990s will Madame try to attach herself to next? It makes absolute sense for her to do this. Beyonce, Gwyneth, Amal, etc. have made it clear they don't want to be associated with her now. Never mind Taylor Swift, Margot Robbie, and so on.Where to look to catch some stardust by association?The stars who reached the peak of their fame in the 1980s, 1990s, and early 200s are now in their 50s or older. Some of them, like Geena, have dropped out of Hollywood to raise children, now grown, and would appreciate being involved in some kind of project like SXSW that doesn't take much time and gets them back in the limelight a bit.Whether or not they are still making movies, they probably don't follow the BRF or know much about Meghan except that she married Prince Harry. She is 20-30 years younger than these women. Very unlikely they know about her Gloria Steinem episode or buying awards.Looking just at Oscar winners like Geena, my guess for Madame's next targets are Helen Hunt ("We both grew up in Hollywood, we have so much in common!"), Halle Berry ("I bet you drew your own box!"), and Holly Hunter. Maybe Sally Field.All the Brits like Emma Thompson and Helen Mirren can be immediately ruled out, obviously. Julia Roberts -- make me laugh, she has enough stalkers! Jodie Foster is far too smart and would see right through MM. That probably goes for Jessica Lange too.There are tons more of 1980s and 1990s icons, though. Singers, athletes, and actresses a bit lower down on the totem pole but still very famous.Look for another set of coattails to pop up soon in the headlines with Madame.ETA: Plus, extra bonus, they make her feel so young! Brooke is 18 years older than MM, Katie is 24 years older, Geena is 25 years older, and Gloria Steinem is 47 years older! Sitting next to them, she's just a young mother.​ post link: https://ift.tt/rW2gKOV author: Hermes_Blanket submitted: March 08, 2024 at 02:49AM via SaintMeghanMarkle on Reddit Disclaimer: All views + opinions expressed by the author of this post, as well as any comments or reblogs, are solely the author's own; they do not necessarily reflect the views of the administrator of this Tumblr blog. For entertainment only.

[sovietpostcards]

Hello

First I love your blog, it is very interesting and I have learned a lot.

I remember growing up in the 1970's in America, the Soviet Union seemed so remote and mysterious esp. because of the iron curtain, the images we seen the stories we were told, it was a poor and dangerous country, long food lines, they dressed old-fashioned, the government watching you taking everything away. I now realize some of that was not true. Often wonder what were Russian people told about American's then.

I knew there were many Russians that defected like the legendary ballet dancers Rudolph Nureyev in 1961 and Mikhail Baryshnikov in 1974. and I don't believe I ever met a person from Russia till 1990.

The one thing I was always intrigued by is the culture of Russia, they seemed to have a great love of classical music, the greatest ballet dancers, along with the 2 mentioned above is Anna Pavlova and Vaslav Nijinsky, some of the greatest figure skaters, it was actually from watching figure skating I developed a keen interest in classical music. Truthfully (some may get offended) when it comes to music and the arts American's are not exposed to it that much especially as children.

As you can see from my blog I am a Chaplin enthusiast - besides being denied reentry to the U.S. 1952 for being a purported Communist sympathizer, he met Vaslav Nijinsky in 1916 (on set of his film "Easy Street") as well as Anna Pavlova in 1922.

Nijinsky and Chaplin upper right, the rest (with the exclusion of actor's Edna Purviance, Eric Campbell and John Rand) part of his ballet company.

Anna Pavlova and Charlie Chaplin, 1922.

Hello! Thank you for your message and the pictures! Here's one for you—the 1976 poster for the Limelight (artist A. Shamash).

[usafphantom2]

The SR 71 retired early due to a few jealous and unfair attitudes. Despite the retrofitting of digital systems and communications links aboard the SR-71s, which allowed them to deliver imagery in near “real-time,” the US Air Force itself recommended the retirement. The backstory is, It was never about money.

I was listening to the “Blackbird SR-71 question and answers” by Terry Pappas. (I highly recommend that you go to Amazon and buy the book; all the profits go to the Wounded Warrior Project)It is also audible, so it’s really easy to listen to while you’re on your computer or your tablet. One of the questions that really caught my attention was Why did they retire the Blackbird when there was still nothing faster? A. It was reported by Habu’s working at the Pentagon, who personally briefed him that the US Air Force Chief of Staff General Larry Welch hated the Blackbird program. He had a running battle throughout his career with Jerry O’Malley. ( I knew Jerry O’Malley; he was a charming and personable man). O’Malley was a former SR-71 pilot and Wing commander of the SR-71s, who many people felt was in line to be the Air Force Chief of Staff. Jerry and his wife Diane were tragically killed in a plane crash in April 1985. Everyone loved Jerry and Diane. I can’t think of a finer couple in the Air Force than Jerry and Diane O’Malley. His untimely death opened the door for Larry Welch to assume top position at the United States Air Force.

General Welch showed his disdain for the memory of General O’Malley by having O’Malley‘s picture removed and placed at the other end of the Pentagon hallway, presumably so Welsh wouldn’t have to see it daily!! Horrible! Let me ask you, what kind of a man does that? Welch was given a VIP ride in the SR 71. I think that made him even more jealous that the SR-71 was one of the airplanes he was NOT chosen to fly. You might not know that he (Welch) was turned down when he applied for program as a Capt. because he was incompetent as a pilot, and it was documented. He went to the command post and, from there, politicked his way up. I didn’t fly him on that flight, but I doubt he ever touched the flight controls. A respected SR 71 pilot said this.

Ben Rich also talks about Welch in his 1990 book.

“General Larry Welch, the Air Force chief of staff, staged a one-man campaign on Capitol Hill to kill the program entirely,” Ben Rich wrote in his memoirs. “General Welch thought sophisticated spy satellites made the SR-71 a disposable luxury. Welch had headed the Strategic Air Command and was partial to its priorities. He wanted to use SR-71 refurbishment funding to develop the B-2 bomber. Columnist Rowland Evans said, ‘The Blackbird can’t fire a gun and doesn’t carry a bomb, and I don’t want it.’ Then the General went on the Hill and claimed to certain powerful committee chairmen that he could operate a Wing of fifteen to twenty (F-15E) fighter-bombers with what it cost him to fly a single SR-71. That claim was bogus. So were claims by SAC generals that the SR-71 cost $400 million annually to run. The actual cost was about $260 million.” Another lie was that there was something like the SR 71 that they had in the works and it just wasn’t ready yet. We have been waiting for SR 71 replacement for 23 years!

Both Welch and SAC commander General John Chain testified and lied before Congress that the SR-71 should go, and so it did.

As Rich so aptly reflected, “A general would always prefer commanding a large fleet of conventional fighters or bombers that provides high visibility and glory. By contrast, buying into Blackbird would mean deep secrecy, small numbers, and no limelight.

We need more Generals like Jerry O’Malley what a great man he was. I do get emotional about this subject as it was my own father, Butch Sheffield, who campaign with the leader of the Skunk Works, Ben Rich to reinstate the SR -71 after it was retired.

Written by Linda Sheffield Mille

[sakebytheriver]

I think my biggest issue with what I've seen from the Wednesday show is that it is just so surface level aesthetics only and nothing more

I mean, the Addams Family has definitely been watered down over the years in popculture into just being the perfect thing for a man like Tim "black people don't fit my aesthetic" Burton to cannibalize and use for his white goth aesthetic fetish, but when the comic first came out it was clearly a labor of love made by a man who literally gave his creation his own family name and while what he was doing was a pretty simplistic inversion of the cliche nuclear family sitcom it ended up revolutionizing the entire genre and leaving a mark on the history of this country to the point that The Telegraph literaly called them one of the most iconic families in American history, up there with the Kennedys and to see them just get crappy adaptation after crappy adaptation these days especially after how well the 1990s Adams Family and Adams Family Values movies were able to bring them back to the limelight and cement their legacy in the popular zeitgeist for a new generation, I just wish there was a way to divorce this family from the formulaic capitalist nonsense that Hollywood has become and bring back that beautiful artistic notion that birthed the Addams Family in the first place, because as it stands to me the Wednesday show looks like someone just decided to take the aesthetic of the Addams Family, turn Wednesday into a goth manic pixie dream girl, separate her from the rest of her family, and then basically just write a Chilling Adventures of Sabrina knockoff, because they know the Riverdale aesthetic and Netflix formula gets you the clicks.

It doesn't feel like someone rebooted The Addams Family because they love the source material, it feels like someone rebooted The Addams Family because they like the way they looked and nothing more

[y2kbeautyandother2000sstuff]

BBW Limelight Shower Gel

early-mid 1990s

Found on Ebay, user where_to_shop

[bitter69uk]

It’s been fascinating to read the mixed reviews by Hollywood Reporter and Variety for Netflix’s new exposé Anna Nicole Smith: You Don’t Know Me (which follows hot on the stiletto heels of the recent documentary about Smith’s contemporary, Pamela Anderson). Is director Ursula Macfarlane’s show biz cautionary tale about the tumultuous, ruined and abbreviated whirlwind life of the Playboy playmate, pin-up and reality TV star guilty of precisely the kind of prurience and voyeurism it criticizes? I watched it last weekend and found it mesmerizing. Like many Gen Xers, my introduction to Smith came via her dazzling 1990s Guess jeans ads, where she evoked golden age Hollywood bombshells like Mansfield, Monroe and Anita Ekberg (in the same way Claudia Schiffer did for Bardot). Who then could have anticipated she was doomed to die by 39? Some of the doc’s revelations: it depicts Smith as someone whose identity was always in flux. Long before she adopted the name Anna Nicole Smith, when teenage single mom Vickie Lynn Hogan from the shitkicker town of Mexia, Texas first started dancing in topless bars, she asked to be called Nicky. Smith’s painkiller addiction began pre-fame: her breast implants caused her a lifetime of agony. (Towards the end she was taking the heroin replacement methadone for pain management). I’m already inclined to sympathize with Smith for how she was exploited by the sneering tabloid press, but You Don’t Know Me doesn’t shy from her darker side. Smith cynically exaggerated and fabricated aspects of her childhood to garner press coverage. Her relationship with her 86-year-old billionaire husband J. Marshall Howard was – um - problematic. (His forlorn answering machine messages beseeching Smith to call him are a painful listen). For better or for worse, Smith was the closest I’ll ever get to a Jayne Mansfield equivalent in my lifetime. Now Let’s hope her 16-year-old daughter has a happy life out of the limelight.

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UK ROCK BEST 100 ALBUMS - The 90's [CROSSBEAT (August 2006)]

90's The Britpop explosion that restored British pride

By the start of the 1990s, Madchester was already spreading across the country. The UK was in a frenzy, not only with bands from the local suburbs, but also with Primal Scream and many other non-Manchester bands mixing dance grooves and rock. At the same time, 'shoegaze' (My Bloody Valentine, Ride, etc.), with its roaring guitars and fantastically beautiful melodies, flourished. A wide variety of guitar music flourished and many bands made their major label debuts. In 1991-92, as these booms came to an end, British rock entered a period of stagnation, which was replaced by the grunge/US alternative craze, which was driven by the global success of Nirvana. The massive encroachment of US culture into the UK. In reaction to this, there was a gradual urge to sound rock that reflected the British temperament and traditions, and Brit-pop was born.

Digesting the British beat of the 60s, the British rock and glam of the 70s and the New Wave of the 80s, Britpop blossomed into a national movement, driven by the irony and flamboyance of Blur, with their cheeky sarcasm, and the straightforward, rugged Oasis. The public's attention turned to bands from their homeland, with albums by Pulp, Supergrass, Suede and Ocean Colour Scene all becoming big hits. The musicians became so popular that they became regulars on variety shows and in the popular press. Helping to put British pride and identity back into the hands of the people, Britpop became a social phenomenon involving all industries and political circles, and UK rock enjoyed its greatest glory yet.

However, this movement also waned after the following year of maturity, culminating in the singles showdown between in 1995. The young bands that had been bought out of the boom were weeded out one by one, and the public's interest turned again to pop and dance music, especially "dance music that rock fans can also enjoy" such as Prodigy and the Chemical Brothers.

In 1997, Radiohead and the Verve, both of whom had been out of step with the boom, completed their own epoch-defining albums to great acclaim. The mainstream scene was becoming more mellow, melancholic, brooding or gritty, with Manics, Oasis (who had become one of the UK's leading international bands) and Spiritualized® all having hits. It was also around this time that Welsh bands such as Stereophonics, Catatonia and Super Furry Animals, all from the same country as the Manics, came into the limelight.

However, as the end of the 1990s approached, rock music once again lost momentum as dance idol groups and R&B dominated the charts. Apart from a few 'lyricists' such as Travis, many guitar bands were forced to go underground, and the 'death of UK guitar rock' was whispered about for a few years. -Sumi Imai

Mind Bomb The The (1989) One of the bands that supported UK rock in the "rock barren" late 80s. Their progressive dance moves, reverence for ancient music and caustic attitude towards modern society require re-evaluation. -Sawada

Bizarro The Wedding Present (1989) The pinnacle of 80s UK indie guitar rock. The high-speed guitar cutting that symbolises the album is full of thrills. The sense of speed is irresistible. -Otani

Pills 'n' Thrills and Bellyaches Happy Mondays (1990) Rock fused with Chicago house enthralled the youth of Manchester, an industrial city with no hope for the future. This is the masterpiece of their charismatic existence. -Kuroda

The La's The La's (1990) The only work by The La's, by Liverpool's brilliant Lee Mavers, Noel Gallagher's spiritual mentor. Timeless melodies with a 60s flavour overflow. -Koguchi

Nowhere Ride (1990) Ride's quintessential mix of roaring guitars with powerful chord strokes and whispery, faint vocals. In 1990, the band symbolised a new beginning for the UK scene. -Koguchi

Blue Lines Massive Attack (1991) First wave of trip hop from Bristol. Shara Nelson's 'Unfinished Sympathy' became their signature tune. Horace Andy and Adrian "Tricky" Thaws joined [at this time]. -Yamashita

Loveless My Bloody Valentine (1991) Fans of their daydreamy guitar noise have been waiting 15 years for a new album, and their followers are still making imitations of it. Such a sinful album. -Kuroda

Screamadelica Primal Scream (1991) The euphoria of acid, the magical appeal of black music. The mixture of these elements produced a masterpiece that symbolised the era. At the time, there was still a glimmer of hope in the world. -Kuroda

Bandwagonesque Teenage Fanclub (1991) In the early days of their activities, the band often resonated with US alternative groups such as Nirvana and Dinosaur Jr. Their second album, also noisy guitar pop, is still highly regarded as a masterpiece. -Koguchi

Generation Terrorists Manic Street Preachers (1992) This was the first step for the Manics, who made headlines by declaring that they would break up as soon as they debuted at No.1. The fusion of literary, esoteric lyrics and popular, sweet melodies is still the same basic principle. -Sawada

Emergency on Planet Earth Jamiroquai (1993) The first album by Jamiroquai, the most successful acid jazz group. Jay Kay became a star with his uniquely white voice and big hat. His lyrics on environmental issues were also a hot topic. -Yamashita

Rid of Me PJ Harvey (1993) A strange and exquisite marriage of hard, noisy Albini-produced sound and boiling female emotions. Here is a true 'female rocker' song, not an imitation of a man. -Mima

Suede Suede (1993) The most flamboyant band of British newcomers ever, with controversial lewd sounds and immoral lyrics. The gender-bending view of eroticism is unique to UK rock, the fabric of glam. -Mima

Parklife Blur (1994) One of the milestones of Britpop with its catchy melodies and twisted pop sensibility. Damon's songwriting ability and well-honed sense of the times shines through. -Yamashita

Definitely Maybe Oasis (1994) A wealth of songs that extract the best parts of the past's musical legacy. Rugged guitar rock is full of life. The fruitful era of 90s British rock began here. -Hirose

Dummy Portishead (1994) The first album by the band featuring rare singer Beth Gibbons. The dark, cinematic sound, incorporating jazz and hip-hop, made them a worldwide hit beyond the boundaries of trip-hop. -Yamashita

Different Class Pulp (1995) A huge hit that became a social phenomenon after 16 years of incubation. Pop songs full of humour and pathos, rooted in people's 'everyday life', captured the hearts of the masses and made them a national band. -Mima

I Should Coco Supergrass (1995) A masterpiece that rode the Britpop wave to the top in the UK. A great line-up of great songs, including the eternal youth song "Alright". It has great energy and nostalgia at the same time. -Yamashita

K Kula Shaker (1996) Groovy sound with plenty of oriental mysticism and psychedelic sensibilities. The energy and intensity of the performance are 'scripture' level rock. -Mima

Moseley Shoals Ocean Colour Scene (1996) Second album from 1996. This is a great album that shows the band in their element, having made a name for themselves touring with Oasis and backing Paul Weller. Austere, sincere rock that digests elements of black music, with a gourmet taste. -Hirokawa

[notafraidofredyellowandblue]

What happened to Emu?

For those who don't know, Emu (full name Emanuel Fialik, founder of Pilgrim management) was the 2nd manager of Rammstein until he was dismissed in 2010 (he had a similar backrgound to the Rammguys, being in a GDR punkband himself between 1987 and 1990)

From rammwiki:

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Pilgrim was founded and run by Emanuel Fialik, who was Rammstein's manager from 1 April 1994 to 2010.

Over the years Pilgrim became infamously known among the fans for its very strict policy, which tried to prevent unauthorized usage of Rammstein's imagery and copyrighted content in any form.

Some time in 2010 the band quit their contract with Pilgrim and started their own management: Rammstein GbR.

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This is him, between left and right guitarist

in 2013 he was mentioned training the B-youth team of soccer club Rotation Prenzlauer Berg (i think they have more sports, but he mentions being on a soccerfield)

Also mentioned on the website of soccerclub SV Empor Berlin as trainer, this is a photo from him as trainer of one of their teams in 2019 (if i'm not mistaken, but i think the photo is from the 2019/2020 season)

other than that, he seems to be pretty much out of the limelight, and from what i could find doesn't seem to be involved with the music industry anymore 🌺 (linkedin profile doesn't have any additional info either)

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The Evolution of the Nail Industry

Over time, the nail industry evolved and adapted to changing trends and technology. An example of this is the revolutionary invention of the electric nail file in the 20th century. This invention made it possible to polish nails with greater speed and precision. Another note worthy invention is acrylic nails in the 1950s which allowed for the creation of longer and more durable nails.

Progression of the Manicure

In 1925 the lunar/half manicure was created by Jeff Pink the founder of ORLY cosmetic company. By the 1980s nail painting became envogue and has been extremely popular since then.

lunar/half manicure

Influence by Women of Colour

According to history, women of colour contributed to the evolution of nail artistry. They were influential and the real pioneers of attractive and stylish nail designs. In the 70s Diana Ross and Donna Summer displayed long acrylics with reflective and bright metallics, this nail design choice can still be seen in the present day.

metallic nails

Flo-Jo Florence

A prominent sports person known as Griffith Joyner, a celebrity for the NAILS magazine in 1993, wore acrylic nails that drew a lot of attention to herself. She was seen wearing a white, gold, red, and blue colored set of nails. Her celebrity influence created a massive spotlight on the use of nails, which moved the industry forward for more prominence. 

During this decade, Flo-Jo’s nails increased in prominence. Other hip-hop celebrities like Lil’ Kim and Missy Elliot followed suit. They sported acrylic with bling, hand-painted designs, etc. This was a major inspiration to the many fashion ideas today.

nails with rhinestones or 'bling'

The Nail Industry in the 90s

The nail industry experienced a different level of growth from the beginning of the decade. As it grew in some locations. Records have it that discount nail salons in the US migrated to Canada at that time.

In 1990, the governing body for nail manufacturers, the “Nail Manufacturers Council”; was created. In 1992, the “Nails Industry Association” emerged. In 1993, nails had photo designs. And in the following year, there were nail polishes that dried within minutes. In essence, the nail industry in the 90s had better evolution than in preceding years.

The Nail Industry Today

The evolution of the nail industry has brought nail experts to the limelight. In 2019, the nail industry was worth billions of dollars. To date, its worth has increased continually. A major contributing factor to its growth is the social media platforms on which it thrives. Research has it that about 93% of nail personnel use Pinterest. A lot of them also use popular platforms like YouTube and Instagram. Fashion runways have contributed to the growth of the industry due to the robust nature of visibility it offers. Also, celebrities are a significant contributing factor.

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