Ladies Who Lunch & Genetic Cosmetics

                            Succeeding At Top And Making The Mark

Ladies Who Lunch: Candice Kuhnen, Dr. Andi Pearson, Bre'Ann Smith Julie T. Clark & Hanna Hackman

If a single moment can spark a revelation, just imagine what seven small business owners can do during a lunch break? As we explore the great women of the past such as Olympian runner Zola Budd that shattered a 5,000 Meter World Record running barefoot.  And Geraldine Ferraro that paved the way for women in politics. Walter Modale selected Ferraro as his running mate to become the first woman Vice President of the United States. However, The Democrats lost that election to Ronald Reagan and time had marched into the future. 

The time has come to examine some more great women like Candice Kuhnen (A.B.C. Communcations), Bre'Ana Smith (Genetic Cosmetics), Meily Romos (Amatitlan Restaurante), Hanna Hackman (Florals & Foam) and Dr. Andi Person over at Essentially Pure Dentistry located in Northbrook, Illinois. However, let's not forget about Julie Trotter Clark whom is in the jewelry business with major connections in the gold and other mining industries.

Remember folks, she who owns the gold can make all the rules. And today we celebrating Bre'Ann Smith who is making her own rules and running her own company located at 4587 North Elston Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. Specializing in Skin care products and cosmetic chemistry. She has a brilliant mind with gift of science to accommodate the need of the consumer that is need of a Pretty Kitty, V steam or just a simple lip treatment in this 1,000 foot square work space that began in May of 2001. Ladies Who Lunch was invited by Bre'Ana Smith over to break some bread and share business ideas together. 

The lunch was delicious, and spearheading this meeting of the minds is no other than, Candice Kuhnen with A.B.C. Communications. She is our team leader and invited over 50 people to this grand opening event at Genetic Cosmetics and only a few friends above showed up support and welcome Smith to The Ladies Who Lunch Club, and that is what makes them all great.  From an engineering standpoint and fire codes from the city,  perhaps 50 guest would have been a bad idea after all. The Ladies Who Lunch would also like to congratulate Hanna Hackman on her future wedding that is coming up very soon. Rumors are brewing around October but we'll need to double verifie that information and we'll keep you posted.   

The atmosphere was warm and everyone here is all about helping and preserving our fragile environment. In fact, Hanna Heckman from Florals & Foam receives all her beautiful roses from Ecuador and some claim that they are the best in the world. With that in mind, the money Heckman gets from her business is helping a small community to survive and everybody wins. Next, is Dr. Person and her groovy Ocean Junk Floor. Yes! You heard that right, and I am about to explain. Imagine Marine debris scooped up from the ocean floor, adding epoxy and transferring this mineral to your business's floor? Now you got the picture. But before you frown, let's turn it upside down by suggesting to head over to Dr. Person's website and take an office tour to see for yourself. It's simply spectacular!    

As we said our goodbyes, each one of our new friends received a maroon goody bag filled with face cream, eye pads and so much more!  Back in the day women were just happy with P.T.A. and Girl Scout meetings and being just a housewife. Today, they have become strong leaders and making a significant impact in so many lives and The Ladies Who Lunch welcomes each and everyone of them with open arms. 

         

      

              

The Chicago 2021 Air & Water Show Canceled.

 

Photo By: Raf Winterpatcht   

Okay folks. This horrible farce of the Delta variant  has just started. Our infamous leader, Mayor Lightfood has canceling the Chicago's 63rd annual Air & Water Show and this could be the beginning of a Thousand years of darkness if we allow this to keep happening. The Commies are coming and they want to steal the joy of the American spirit and take away the things we love. Last year, she had closed our parks, schools and bike paths just to control this city as if all of us were small children. Chicago dose not need a Mom, we need a strong leader, and she ain't the one for our Jewel of the Midwest. I recall when Vince Vaughn brought his mother to the Chicago's Air & Water Show with a parachute and that looked pretty God Damn funny as I hung out with MC: Herb Hunter that day. But now the jokes are over with Mayor Lightfoot.    

On August 18, 2013, former US President, Barack Obama tried to cancel Chicago's 55th Annul Air & Water Show and failed. Mary May at the Mayor's Office of Special Events granted me my press credentials as private civilians used their own aircraft with the help of D.C.A.S.E and Shell Global. I got some really cool footage for my Youtube Channel on EvilGenius501 and it pretty wicked. Obama had learned that day that American people did not need his toys and we plenty ourselves and that nothing can stop the American Dream. No sir, you lose Mr. President and will go down in history as failed leader in this country. 

To emphasize this statement we can examine August 21, 1979 and the day that Diana Nyad swam across the fierce and deadly ocean without a protective shark cage. How's that for a water show? "Are you with me so far?" Good. Fighting freezing cold currents and man-eating jellyfish, Nyad understood the road to greatness and how to get there. On her 30th Birthday Nyad  set a world record by swimming 102 miles in 27.5 hours. In 2013 Diana Nyad swam to Cuba in her fifth attempt completing a 110 miles journey in 53 hours. Today she is an author, journalist and an American swimmer and loved by many and is a true leader for the American people.      

The Blue Angles did come to Chicago this weekend for a flyby and it was time to drink some rum and have some fun. Buzzing around Lake Michigan and setting sail on The Tall Ship Windy (Chicago's Flag Ship) was a good way to keep my sanity. On deck was First Mate, Jordan Gray and the Skipper. This Rig is a Gaff topsail schooner that is 148 feel long with rig height of 85 feet and is my favorite Vessel at Navy Pier. "Ahoy four deck,!" shouts Jordan. And our cast of 95 + 8 was on our way of 75 minutes of open water adventures. After listening to First Mate Gray gab about boat safety, most us the passengers were enjoying  the F/18 Super Hornets roaring overhead like death rockets. What a fun afternoon and afterward, it was time to see my family for a Friday evening bar-be-cue.   

The Chicago Air & Water Show is my favorite free summer event of the year. It also marks the end of summer for most Chicagoan city dwellers. Nothing is free anymore and The Too Much Fun Club is now closed for the summer. With that in mind, let's no forget about those mandatory media blackouts and the NFL with all there bullshit. A 1,000 years of darkness is coming soon. 
 

   

American Roller Coasters 1895 - 2021

                                            State-of-the-Art To Stopping Your Heart  

The Demon at Six Flags Great America

Let's say, for sake of argument that the first roller coaster  was created in Atlantic City, NJ. was called the "Flip Flap Railway" that pulled an amazing 12 G's during its upside down loop-to-loop at Young's Pier. However, engineer and designer, Lina Beecher tested this concept on live monkeys in Toledo, Ohio before humans could enjoy this wooden manufactured thrill ride that had been relocated several times before it was deemed unsafe due to the gravitational pressure. Blood would rush to the skull from the kinetic energy causing tunnel vision, blackouts and personal injury. During one trip, the "Flip Flap Railway" catapulted 16 riders out of their seats, killing four in this tragic accident. On July 27, the ride was shut down and the operational manager, Thomas Ward was arrested for homicide.     

History would repeat its self when "The Edge"  at Six Flags Great America located in Gurnee, IL as three teenagers failed to stop, crashing to the surface below. This 131 foot vertical drop had break failure, thus causing this dangerous mishap. The good news is that no one was seriously hurt or killed, and according to reports by Robert Enstad at the Chicago Tribune- stated that on May 22, 1984 the car crashed 60 feet to the ground. Soon after, Congressional hearings took place on Amusement Park safety and "The Edge" was out of service for good. 

On August 11, 2021 I had embarked on a thrill seeking journey after my father, Wilfred C. Pelleter III had passed away and I was place in FaceBook Jail for the third time this year. There is good chance that no one will read this article because I can not post any news or information for 30 days. I say, "Fuck you, Zuckerburg and your like buttons."  I am a free man and refuse to be controlled by his fascist community. The only I like are fast woman, fast cars and faster roller coasters. This just my short list of face-fucking violence that I enjoy and today we shall be examining "Max Force," "Demon" and "X-Flight" just to name a few roller coasters at Six Flags Great America. 

Introduced in 2019, "Maxx Force" is the most wicked roller coaster at Six Flags Great American that goes from zero to 78 mph in a split second. You body jolts backward as the car races forward with the world's highest double inversion at 175 feet above ground. If you like NASCAR Racing, then this is the ride for you. Not only does "Maxx Force" offer a 60 mph G-roll, this ride is so much more. Each dive and turn has a surprise around every turn and will leave you wanting more.  

Next up is "Demon" that was modeled by the Warner Bros. cartoon, Tasmanian Devil and was originally named "Turn of the Century" reaching speeds up to 45 mph  zooming through caves and tunnels. The fluid inside my ear canal was jarring, causing an uncontrollable laughter. Some studies suggest that the Endolymphatic Fluid System becomes weaker as you get older and could cause motion sickness and Nashua as time marches into the future of old age. Perhaps that why we do not see any Old Heads seeking thrills and excitement. The potential energy for "Demon" is moderate like most coaster and its kinetic energy can reach up to 6 G's on the first car racing down the track.  This is a great roller coaster is in my Top Ten List for sure. 

Pilots use the G-Force to determine the gravity pull from the surface of the Earth by calculating the weight of the subject and the centripetal force of kinetic energy. For example, if a person weighs 200 pounds, that weight would transfer to 1,000 lbs during a 5-G decent. With that in mind, you can take the number of G-forces and multiply 5 X 200 = 1,000 and that will give you the number of G's during thrill riding adventure.  "X-Flight" is full of adventure as the rider takes flight at 120 feet with 3,000 feet of track to play Top Gun.  The song "Aces High" from Iron Maiden should be the them song for this roller coaster, since "Demon" has one as well. X-Flight is only 1:45 travel time with a zero G-roll that gives the thrill seeker a feeling of weightlessness. 

So in this final conclusion, I will go with "Demon"  for making me laugh and helping  me forget about life for awhile. Thinking about death of a loved one and being locked-up in Facebook Jail for voicing my opinion had been an emotional drain. In my professional observation the American Spirit is still alive and somewhere on top of the World one can combat depression by riding roller coaster. You can take my final word for it, because I am a Doctor of journalism.  You'll be as happy as a hound with two tails waging. 

    

     

Queen Explosion

 Jeff Fest Coming Down Hard On Chicago Like An Avalanche 

Okay music lovers, you might want to grab a cup of coffee and sit down for this article. The Jeff Fest has celebrated it's 20th anniversary this year with musical acts such as Northside Band, One Way Street and Queen Explosion. With that in mind, the park is  located on the corners of Lawrence & Milwaukee and is nestled in a tight niche community with angry bikers and cop lovers all around. Not only that, there is a small community stage in back, a "Kid's Zone"  with plenty of food and limited beer choices for the park goers. I was not impressed this year and when our friends at Blackened performed back in 2013 the Jeff Fest ran out of beer to sell. You can ask the band's manager, Rich Nestler if you want fact find this information if you'd like? Yes, let's live for the moment of truth and check out Mr. Fahrenheit traveling at the speed of light on this Saturday afternoon. 

There was going to be much drinking that night and only a fool would drink on an empty stomach. So, I went to a Harold's Chicken food truck and ordered some chicken tenders with fries. When I went to the beer tent there was Harold Thruburt, a Jefferson Park icon. Everyone in this community knows Harold because he is a triple Scorpio and he is more dangerous than Charles Manson. I wasn't happy with the beer selection this year and ordered a Goose Island IPA. And so much for that, eh?

In any case, I was too busy with meet and greets with old friends, I failed to take notes on Queen Explosion. However, once they started playing the 1970's classic "Stone Cold Crazy" it was time to get back to work. Other songs with a warm summer breeze included: "Radio Ga Ga" and "We Are The Champions" kicked off the night, and too bad for those Chicago Cubs and cleaning house, right? There are no more champions and most folks want to play hero with that Mask Shit. Not me, Mr. Jefferson! Just leave me the fuck alone!! 

The crowed was too laid-back as the day felt like a lazy Sunday afternoon and the last song performed by Queen Explosion was "Bohemian Rhapsody" and the crowd seemed pleased that night. There is no press on these guys and again I am not chasing down band managers for not listing their band members on the information superhighway system. The singer was fair and had great stage presence and I am sure that Roger Taylor and Brian May would be proud to see Queen Explosion with their performance. There would, of course, be not need covering Kashmir tonight because they are Super-Rock Stars with a super attitude, convinced that they are God's gift to Led Zeppelin. I am an Outlaw journalist and there is no need for ego in this crude ugly world of music. I suggest that you check out Queen Explosion before the Summer comes to end. There isn't much time left folks before we become victims of "Hammer To The Fall" only to endure another Polar vortex. 

 

The Sliver Bullet STL Band Live at Rosemont, IL.

                    
Yesterday Was History, And Tomorrow Is A Mystery

Silver Bullet STL

Most of us grew up listing to our blue-collar hero, Robert Clark Seger and during his 18th release back in 1995 titled: "It's a Mystery"  should come as no surprise why this subtitle heading was chosen for this article. Seger's over night success took nearly 10 years and today, a list of rock anthems have been listed for this Detroit-native and now most people want to get in on the act. Tributes bands have become very popular and one that stands Head & Shoulders above this rest is The Sliver Bullet STL Band from St. Louis, MO.  Steve Tinnon leads the stage with a dynamic performance and his inspirational significance had the folks at Rosemont, IL singing and dancing in the rain on this July evening with a killer fireworks show for the whole family to enjoy.

I was able to talk to the band's manager, Tom Swain and  he was super-cool with accommodating my needs to get the word out about The Silver Bullet STL and their 305 mile journey to the Parkway Bank Entertainment District near Chicago's O'hare airport. The first song they opened up with was "Rambiln Ganbiln' Man" a song about a childhood friend that was killed in Vietnam that offered a smooth rock-steady tempo and groovy keyboard action was a great way to kick off the night. Other classic hits included: "Fire Lake" and "Hollywood Nights"  was performed well that evening and with the rain coming down and with $5.00 beers, this was night to remember. Members of Silver Bullet STL include: Dave McKeage (guitarist), Ron Vitale (bassist), Mark Huth (saxophone), Harold Draper (keyboards),  John Lange (drummer) and two amazing back up vocalist, Gina Korte and Erin McCraven make up the rest of this eight piece ensemble. I wasn't the only that was enjoying Silver Bullet STL. In fact, local celebrities  Jim Irwin form TNT Chicago and Chuck McNulty from Rival joined in on the fun as well. My life-long friends, Stas Boz was there, and who can forget Patti & John Tribuzio?  They are the ones responsible for this assignment in the first place and it felt good to get out of Uptown again. Thanks Guys!! You rule!!

The rain was not going away that night, and nether were the soaked spectators. However, Ron Vitale is no "Thunderfingers" on stage but is a satisfactory performer and matched Chris Campbell playing note for note as Silver Bullet STL rocked as large rain drops splashed inside my plastic cup of beer.  But what do I know? I haven't picked up a bass guitar in over 20 years and this fool might smoke me should we have a Bass-off. Unfortunately, Sliver Bullet STL lives a million miles from Monday and I'll need to talk to Mr. Swain about updating their Facebook page. Despite my rude rhetoric, this Bob Seger tribute band is one of the best acts to check out this summer. The last song of the night was titled: "Beautiful Looser" that was recorded in 1975 when Warner Bros. dropped Bob Seger and was signed by Capitol Records that following year. With that in mind, I suggest that you go see Sliver Bullet STL when they come back to the Windy City and invest in you happiness. Life is too short to just be sitting around, and remember folks, Rock-n-Roll Never Forgets!   

Middle Raged: West of Tomorrow Beyond the Cannibal Islands

 

Crestwood. Shit. The assignment was in Crestwood, Illinois and each of my show reviews have gotten worst and some of my friends have said that I have turned into a Yuppie fuck checking out those weak ass bands at The Dock near Montrose Beach. In truth, I am never where I would like to be and have become softer living in Uptown. Every minute I stay on Facebook I get weaker, and every time Karen squats with her bush to take a piss, she becomes stronger. A good example, are the Iron Maidens, an all female Iron Maiden tribute band from California. They too came to the Chicagoland area this weekend to mark their spot in musical history. I say, "Good for them!" Keep fanning your pussy on stage and pretend that you are a Mocking bird."  The window is very short for The Iron Maidens and once they hit Steve Harris's age, we'll see if  they can withstand the test of time and I wish them well on a success journey. 

My journey was about to take me into the most dangerous place in the world and with the Chicago's gun violence and according to ABC News, last year there were 3,261 shooting and 769 murdered in cold blood. And its no accident that the subtitle Beyond the Cannibal Island is my "Stand Head" for this article. Some of these people are fucking savages and I need to avoid them at all cost. Rock Island, Blue Island and Stony Island was not my ideal for a vacation near the Islands and that seemed to be the safer route back home once the show was over. 

The light rain felt good on my wet skin as the filthy sins seemed to be washed away. Once I arrived in the town of Crestwood, I was pulled over by the cops and they told me to drive on the sidewalk. I complied with their orders and made it safely to The Public House to see the Middle Raged and Nola. The first band was outstanding with songs such as "Pillars of Eternity" and "Stone the Crow" had this standing room only live audience hungry for more metal. You can tell that these guys have been practicing and Nola's tight stage presents showed that evening. Another song titled: "The Seed " was a killer tune  and let's not forget "Hail to the Leaf" or "Hail Leaf" for short.  In truth, Nola was the better band this evening and I am looking forward seeing them again and burn one with these maniacs of metal. 

From the standpoint of being an Outlaw Journalist  I was able to speak with former vocalist of Motley II John Yeager and asked why he left his cover band. I discovered that their drummer, Tommy Salzburg had passed away. I was shocked to hear the bad news and Yeager stated, "Once our drummer died so did the vibe." Wow! that was pretty harsh news to hear that night before Middle Rage went on stage. Anyway, opening up with a Slayer classic, lead vocalist Bill Swanson still has what it takes after his departure with Maiden Chicago. Other members of Middle Raged include: Dan Galeher (guitarist) Kosta Kostadinov (lead guitarist) Keith Eichten (bassist) and drummer Greg Peterlin make up the rest of this five piece foundation as 40 people were online for that live Facebook footage. My phone sucks, and I got nothing for you guys. And that's it folks, my mission was over. I suggested that you check out more local talent like these bands and not some out of town flash-in-the-pan performers getting rich off someone else and their labor. No sir, Always support your local artist!  

  

The American Empire & 224 Years of Freedom

 

I am a rabid fan of fire works and know that at one time China used bamboo stacks and tossed them into a pit of fire and the hollow air pockets inside the stalks would expand, causing a loud bang to ward off evil spirits. Lucky for me, I am not affected by the Delta variant or any other sickness made by man or beast. And knock on wood for my good fortune. "Knock on wood for that,? you say. Fuck yeah! But soon all of our luck runs our eventually. 

At one time European rulers would dazzle their subject using fireworks to light up the night sky. Only the elite and wealthy were allowed to be enchanted at these events and no peasants were allowed to attend. Chicago as a new emperor and if you studied maps that way I do, Roam is on the same latitude parallels. That Empire collapsed for the same reason our beautiful city is about to fall into ruin. The suicidal collapse and the final year of the America has arrived. Big deal, right?  Greed plagued many nations and we are in the final years of American freedom.

With that in mind, I went to Navy Pier without Lord Lightfoot consent and embarked on 75 minute fireworks adventure on the "Windy Tall Ship" of Chicago. Once on board I ordered an adult beverage know as "Shipwreck" filled with pirate rum and pineapple juice. Cursing at 5.4 knots on the lake, I spotted the first round of Fireworks and the Old Comiskey  baseball park. GO WHITE SOX!! Anyway, you can see more bombs bursting in air and for moment I thought about Francis Scott Key and what a beautiful song that he wrote. A small tear swelled up in my eye duck and I knew our freedom is danger now then ever before. 

The grand finale took place at Northerly Island. The smell of gunpowder filled the summer sky as more explosives illuminated the Chicago skyline. Upon my arrival back on land, I light up a joint and hide behind a giant anchor sipping on my Blue Moon and toking without care in the world. The fuzz was friendly that night, and I thanked each one for working such longs hours this summer. These are good men, with good families and our Mayor sucks as a human being and she's already taken our Law enforcement freedom away, and yours is next you liberal scum.