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Let me first start off this issueby inviting everyone out toour official Magazine LaunchParty on October 15th at VertigoSky Lounge. We have teamed up with Ania Jablonowski from FirstGeneration American (and you may also know her from the MANYarticles within REVIA itself) to officially launch REVIA into monthlycirculation. We have chosen First Generation American as themain beneficiary of the event because we felt it was a natural fit andlove what Ania does to help “FGA’s” get the proper attention theydeserve. If you’re reading this article, chances are you are a firstgenerationAmerican or have somewhere along the line immigratedto this country yourself. All proceeds from the event will go to theFirst Generation American organization. So, even if you can’t attendand would like to help First Generation American, you can donatevia our page at www.ReviaMagazine.com.Shortly after the release of the third issue of REVIA, I started toget an influx of emails in response to the editor’s note I wrote. Incase you didn’t get a chance to read it, it was a call to the readers toshare their experiences with being a Polish immigrant (or child ofan immigrant). I was pleasantly surprised with the sheer amountof these emails. Clearly it’s a topic that struck a chord with thereaders and rightfully so. It’s also amazing to see the consistencyin the kinds of responses. I immediately noticed that many of youhave had similar experiences to my own. Whether it is dealing withthe ridicule as younger kids, or trying to fit in throughout the teenyears and college, I realized I am not alone in my past and howit shaped my future. This also inspired me to do a quick searchonline on what is out there for my generation in terms of an onlinecommunity. I scratched my head and wondered about why I wasn’tseeing much out there. Based on all the emails I mentioned above,why wasn’t I seeing a ton of links to sites and blogs for people likeme, looking to relate to stories and experiences? One thing rang trueat that moment for me: If it weren’t for REVIA and First GenerationAmerican as well as this group of people dedicated to sharing andgetting the word out on not only what we’re all about but also whatwe’re doing to make a difference, I think we’d be worse off. So thankyou to all of you contributors, all of you readers, and all of youspreading the word. Let’s keep it going and celebrate how far we’vecome on October 15th! Do zobaczenia!Karl Wrobel,General Manager/Managing Editorkarlw@reviamagazine.com251406 ........... Contributors08 ........... green Tie Ball "great gatsby"10 ........... taste of Polonia12 ........... End of Summer Social12 ........... nest Furniture Grand opening14 ........... first generation american16 ........... tacos & Pierogi: Polexican tales18 ........... Polish Entrepreneur: dorota koziol20 ........... Adam “Maja” Maciejewski22 ........... how to: Successful Silent auction25 ........... Polish Cities: oświęcim26 ........... chicago international film festival28 ........... How to Choose Makeup Brushes30 ........... Music is My life32 ........... Zdrowie na talerzu34 ........... how to avoid a hangover36 ........... Fitness tips38 ........... floral horoscope39 ........... Boooo!16364revia reviamagazine.com #4, SEPTEMBER 2014

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CONTRIBUTORSANIA SZYMANSKAAnia Szymanska was born in a Poland and has residedin Chicago for over 12 years. Ania enjoys childrenof all ages, loves dogs and is extremely passionateabout helping others. Ania recently completed hermake-up artistry certification and now works with avariety of clients ranging from local college studentsto aspiring actors and singers. As a makeup professional, Ania has the opportunityto put a confident smile on many of her clients faces – simply put, Ania trulyenjoys what she does and is enthusiastic about expanding her opportunities.ANIA JABLONOWSKIAnia Jablonowski was born in Chicago to Polishimmigrant parents. Growing up as a Polish-American, she has always been interestedin exploring, embracing, and celebrating theexperiences of first generation Americans, whichultimately inspired her to start a nonprofit with aformer classmate. Together they have interviewed hundreds of “first gen’s” ofall cultural backgrounds, and will be collaborating with DePaul grad studentsthis fall to create a mentor program for children ages 5-12.DIANA EVA LEBIECKIDiana is very active in Polish and Non-Polish eventsin Chicago, while working full time and also gettingher MBA at Kellogg @ Northwestern. Like manyyoung Poles born in Chicago to Polish immigrants,she attended Polish Saturday school all through herchildhood and was active in Polish Clubs in highschool and college. She enjoys meeting new people, volunteering and exploringall Chicago has to offer. In addition she is on the Junior Board of Gift From theHeart Foundation (Dar Serca) and is always looking for new volunteers to helpplan more events for this great charity. Diana@darserca.orgMONIKA RYDZEWSKIMonika Rydzewski is the founder of Connect.Inspire.Grow, a networking organization consisting of highvalue networking events, and monthly philanthropicactivities. She is also the producer and host of ABC –Always Be Charitable TV a show that features inspiringcharities, founders, and directors who share theiradvice on what it takes to run a successful organization that makes a difference.NATALIYA GOVDIAKHello my is Nataliya and I’m a NASM/TRX certifiedpersonal trainer, fashion/fitness model, NPCcompetitor, athlete, and health and wellness coach. Igraduated with an MBA from Keller Graduate Schoolof Management in 2009. I love helping people and Iget excited with my client’s reach health and fitnessgoals. I will be writing monthly in REVIA and providing workout, health, andexercise tips for everyone.MARTA ZAWADZKAActivist, Editor and Writer. Originally from Poland, sheis well known amongst the Polish community for herdedication and action for those in need. Marta is avery motivated, outgoing, highly imaginative, and avery resourceful individual whose goal is to positivelychange other’s lives. For the past four years she hasbeen helping women with her motivational group “Success in a Skirt”, where shehelps women achieve their goals and pursue their dreams. Marta loves vegetariancooking and traveling.MARTA PATLANThe first American born in her family, Marta’s parentscame to the US over 30 years ago. She grew up inChicago in a typical Polish household and attendedPolish school where she learned to read and write. Shemet her husband, a Mexican-American, with a similarfamily immigration story and together they have threesmall children, ages 5, 3, and 1. A life-long learner, Marta has a love for writing aswell as an interest in sharing stories with other moms about running a home, beinga full-time professional, and keeping Polish traditions alive (with a twist!) for thenext generation.KAMIL BARTOSZCZEMy name is Kamil Bartoszcze and I am a muscicianresiding in Chicago, IL. I was born in the city of Tyche.I discoved a passion for music while playing the pianowith my grandfather inside his tiny country home,nestled in the small town of Skawica, Poland. I’m theowner of KBE Entertainment. Our Company is all aboutmusic, sound and lights. This what we do and love. kamilbartoszcze@gmail.com3100 DUNDEE ROAD, SUITE 406, NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS 60062TEL: 847-559-1515, FAX: 847-272-6701E-MAIL: INFO@REVIAMAGAZINE.COM | WWW.REVIAMAGAZINE.COMrevia Magazine is not responsible for display advertisement, advertising articles and their contents.reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited.Copyright 2014 © Chicago review Inc. All rights reserved6revia reviamagazine.com #4, SEPTEMBER 2014

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e v e n t sGateway GreenGreen Tie Ball "Great Gatsby"On Sept 13th, over 1,100 attendees joined the lively crowd adorned in emeraldflapper dresses, green 1920’s suits and green accessories for Gateway Green’sannual “Green Tie Ball Gala” for this year’s roaring 20s, "Great Gatsby" theme.This year, the Gala was held at the University of Illinois at Chicago, featuringvarious musical acts on multiple stages as it was hosted by special guest,DJ Perry Farrell. Gateway Green is a non-profit organization that helms urbanbeautification and greening projects to positively impact the environmental andaesthetic appeal of Chicago.DIAnA eVA LeBIeCKI. PHoto CreDIt : DWAyne KUAn / sPeCtACULIGHts8revia reviamagazine.com #4, SEPTEMBER 2014

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e v e n t sTaste of Polonia 2014With attendance up by over 300 percent, this year's Taste of Polonia was aremarkable success. A record high number of 14 food vendors indulged thecrowd with savory Polish delicacies, one claiming to have sold over 500 servingsof Golonka! The expanded program for children certainly delighted the crowd,featuring a bounce house village and a large stage that was thoroughly enjoyedduring each day of The Taste. Additional crowd pleasers included Bingo in theAnnex, the Polish Film Festival in the theatre, and a short shuttle ride from the300-car "close in" parking lot at the Irish-American center. Many attendees andstaff witnessed the growing number of Americans that attended the festival. Thestaff and members of the Copernicus foundation are proud to have presentedsuch a fine representation of Polonia here in Chicago!GreGG KoBeLInsKI, MAnAGInG DIreCtor CoPernICUs CenterPHoto CreDIt: AnDrZeJ BrACH10revia reviamagazine.com #4, SEPTEMBER 2014

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e v e n t sPAL PACEnd of Summer SocialOn September 4th, in River North's Siena Tavern, the Junior Board of PALPAC held its “End of Summer” social event. Over 35 young Polish-Americanprofessionals and politicians, including James Pieczonka and Mike Zalewski,gathered to speak about amplifying the Polish political presence. This sect ofPAL PAC, established in 2013, consists of 19-33 year-old professionals from allover the United States. The Junior Board is a vital branch of the PAL PAC andis always recruiting new members to support its valuable mission. Please visitwww. pal-pac.org for more information.PHoto/ArtICLe CreDIt: DIAnA – DIAnA eVA LeBIeCKINest Furnitureopening on Michigan AveOn September 10th, Nest Furniture held their grand opening party in one ofMichigan Ave’s most chic shopping centers. The event hosted over 300 patronswho had the chance to explore this hidden gem of a furniture gallery. The twolevelstore features hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind designer furniture and homedecor pieces to suit any stylistic taste. Inside, an eight room painting galleryboasts everything from laundry machines to modern style work, from paintedinterpretations of Japanese calligraphy to magnificent photos of nature!DIAnA eVA LeBIeCKI. PHoto CreDIt: DWAyne KUAn / sPeCtACULIGHts12revia reviamagazine.com #4, SEPTEMBER 2014

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First Generation American:Drinks & Dialoguewith Lucas Fuksaby Ania JablonowskiWere you born in the US or Poland?I was born in Sanok, Poland and came tothe US when I was four and a half years old.My father is originally from Kraków. Firstwe moved to Austria as refugees for over ayear, I was three years old when we left Poland.Living in Austria includes some of myearliest memories. I can picture the hotelthat we stayed at near a farm. I rememberhow much it snowed, and playing in thesnow with my older brother. We celebratedChristmas there, which was actually prettyterrifying for me and my brother. We havea photo with a scary looking Santa, he hada tall hat with a cross, and was followed bythese little men dressed up as furry animalswith large teeth and horns on their heads.They each carried a large stick. I’m surethere is a fable that goes with it, but we weretoo young to understand. We didn’t haveany family in Austria, it was a temporarystop to get you over to America.How and why did your family cometo the US?My father despised living in Communism.Living through it shaped his political viewstoday. He cherishes freedom, capitalism,and democracy. This greatly influenced metoo. We came back to visit Poland for thefirst time in 1989. I can still recall it. Thestores had empty shelves, my Babcia wouldstand in line for bread at 4am and therewere only small rations. It was a completelydifferent world from what we had inAmerica. We never saw any brand namesor choices of items. There was no capitalism,no competition. As a child, I distinctlyremembered that nothing had colored packaging;it was a government grocery store.When we moved to the US, my dad’sdistant cousin Henry lived in Park Ridge, ILand we moved into his basement. He wasour only contact in Chicago. Henry’s familydidn’t even speak Polish, so our familystarted to learn English right away. After afew months, we moved to an apartment thatHenry owned by Central and Foster Avenuein Chicago.How would you compare yourchildhood to your peers’experiences growing up?My American friends had a different attitudeabout certain things. They didn’tunderstand what it meant to be wasteful.After seeing what was happening in Polandin 1989, I was very aware of differences inAmerica. I had a hard time stepping awayfrom my dinner plate unless I ate all myfood, I hated being wasteful. Even with mylunch – I remember when my mom packedme sardines for lunch and some Americanfriends were grossed out and dared me toeat them. Someone said they would giveme $5 if I ate the whole can, and I said“of course I am going to eat it – that’s mylunch!” Needless to say, that was the easiest$5 I ever made.I never really had an accent growing up.It feels like I started speaking English withina few days of moving to the US. But I didfeel a bit embarrassed speaking Polish tomy parents in the grocery store and publicplaces when I was younger. I would alwayskeep my voice down. Looking back, it wassilly. My parents would hassle me and say Ishould be proud that I could speak Polish.Of course now I appreciate it.My brother and I entertained ourselvesLucas Fuksa, co-founder ofFuksa Khorshid, LLC., is an attorneyengaged primarily in the practice ofbusiness law, construction law, realestate transactions, and commerciallitigation. He served as presidentof the Polish American Chamberof Commerce for four years andco-founded the Polish AmericanLeadership Political Action Committee(PAL-PAC), where he currently servesas president. Despite not having strongties to the Polish community in hischildhood, Lucas grew to appreciatethe value of connecting with his roots.He shares his experience of how hebecame involved with many Polishorganizations and what it was like togrow up first generation American.by playing outside a lot. Since our parentscouldn’t afford the same toys that ourAmerican friends had, we would ride ourbikes in empty parking lots and make fortsout of cardboard boxes.More so than my experience being differentfrom my American peers, I would saymy father’s experience was very differentfrom my friends’ parents. In Poland, mydad was an educated engineer. After movinghere, he couldn’t find a job as an immigrant,so he sold sandwiches. He woke up at 3am,got to work at 4am, and he would bring hisfood truck to wherever construction workerswere, selling sandwiches and coffee. Duringthis time, he was also constantly applyingfor engineering positions. He was discrimi-14revia reviamagazine.com #4, SEPTEMBER 2014

nated against by being Polish, people wouldcall him names, but he never thought muchof it. He just thought, “that’s life, brush it offand move on.” He ended up landing an engineeringposition in Wisconsin. We stayedout there during kindergarten through thebeginning of third grade.What brought you back to Chicagoafter Wisconsin?My mother wanted to come back. By then,all her friends from Poland started movingto Chicago too, and she missed beingaround them. It was great, because all of asudden we got all these “aunts and uncles,”like all Polish families do. You’re not related,and you don’t realize until you’re older thatthey are actually your mom’s friends – butyou still call them “Ciocia and Wujek” as anadult.For my brother and I, it was coming backtotally fresh. We didn’t know anyone. Theother kids knew we were Polish. They wouldhear me speak Polish to my parents – thatwas strange for them. There wasn’t a singlekid at our school that was Polish, outside ofmy brother and I. We were also seen as evenmore different because we were technicallyfrom Wisconsin. We made friends prettyquickly and didn’t find it difficult to assimilate.I considered myself an American.I didn’t really have a lot of Polish friendsgrowing up, because at that time, therewasn’t a big Polish community where welived.Did you attend Polish school?We didn’t start Polish school until I wasin fifth or sixth grade. My brother actuallyattended with me, in the same class. Mindyou, he is three years older and was injunior high already. Neither of us felt like webelonged; it felt like everyone there alreadyknew each other. A few times, we actuallywaited until our parents left and walkeddown the street to go to Sportsmart. Wegot away with it until one day the teachersaid something to our parents about beingabsent. We really didn’t make any friends inPolish school to the point of hanging outsideof class. Eighth grade was our last year. I regretnot being there longer though. It wouldhave been a good opportunity to better mygrammar and writing.How were you perceived by Poleswhen you would go back to visitPoland?My brother and I stood out as Americanswhen we would travel. We looked Americanwith our Air Jordans, Bulls gears, andskateboards. I don’t even think anyone hada skateboard where we were at, and wewould just ride down the streets with peoplestaring at us.How did you get involved withPolish organizations?It wasn’t until after I graduated law schoolthat I really started becoming involved inPolish organizations. Since my parentsmostly found their community betweenfriends, family, and church, they didn’tparticipate in the Chamber, etc.I started working at a successful law firmin McHenry county. It was a great experience,and I was able to dabble in differentareas of law. We had a few Polish clients,since Algonquin had many Polish residents.Though my “professional Polish” wasn’tperfect, I began communicating on a businessand legal level. That helped a lot. Ibecame involved with the Polish communityin about 2006 when I was 28 years old andmoved back to the city to start my practicewith a partner. As someone new starting alaw firm, I thought it would be great to getsome Polish speaking clients and directedmy efforts to that market. I also wanteda deeper involvement in the communitybeyond the firm.One day, my brother’s wife wanted tointroduce me to Stan Nowak, who was thePresident of a Polish business chamber.Stan’s chamber joined the Polish-AmericanChamber of Commerce, where I met HenryKazmierczak, the President of PACC at thetime. Both Stan and Henry became my mentors.One thing that I feel I had an advantagewith in my career was the opportunityto learn so much from successful people thattook me under their wings. My father didn’thave that when he came here – he just hadto figure it out on his own. When Henry’sterm as President ended, he suggested thatI give it a try. He liked the fact that I was ayoung, Polish attorney with my own business.I was honored to take on the position.As President, I wanted to change thedynamic a bit by integrating more Americanbusinesses into the Chamber. I also focusedon strengthening our relationship withPoland and not just targeting businesses inthe Chicago area. This led to a lot of internationalinitiatives among the PACC andvarious Polish businesses and agencies thataimed at exploiting business opportunitieshere and in Poland.Networking with Poles in the Chicagocommunity led me to meet connect withPoland in a great way. I met with the [former]Minister of Foreign Affairs, RadosławSikorski, Polish delegates, leaders, prominentofficials. It really sparked my interestin politics. There was a lacking politicalrepresentation in the Polish-American community.In 2013, I joined Arie Zweig’s efforts increating an organization for our voices tobe heard. The Polish-American LeadershipPolitical Action Committee (PAL-PAC)was formed for the purpose of addressingsocial, civic, and business interests of thePolish-American community in the UnitedStates. Three general initiatives are utilizedto accomplish this goal: education, issueadvocacy, and representation. Together, weare able to show politicians that Poles have astrong voting block.Do you have any advice for today’syoung Polish-American businessprofessionals?Get involved in the Polish-American communityas much as you can.There are a lot ofgreat Polish organizations here in Chicagothat can help you connect with your Polishroots. If you are looking for a job, lookingfor friends, or wanting to expand yourbusiness, don’t forget that you can find a lotof solutions through the Polish-Americancommunity. As Polish-Americans, we haveto realize that we have a lot of potential as aresult of the strong principles we share, butwe can only succeed and make an impact ifwe support each other and work together.#4, SEPTEMBER 2014 reviamagazine.com revia 15

Tacos & Pierogi:PolExican TalESby Marta PatlanBusy doesn’t begin to describe it.Being a mom is a constant push andpull tug of war with kids, work, andfamily. I’m not unique in this, but to addto it, as a Polish American mom marriedto a Mexican American husband, either bychoice or by chance, I’ve added an extralayer of ‘to-do’ with the constant loomingguilt of incorporating the language andculture of Poland and Mexico into mychildren’s’ lives.I recently met a dear Polish friend ofmine for a playdate with our girls. At aplaycafe in Chicago, we chased after our1 ½ and 3 year old daughters as theyshrieked with excitement amongst kidsof different cultures.[Mama-note: what a treatto be able to take justone kid somewhere whenyou have more. It reallyhelps you appreciate thatlittle person with a bit ofone-on-one time. Do it whenever you can!]Within the couple of hours that we playedthere, I heard at least 4 or 5 differentlanguages being spoken. What stood outto me was that I didn’t hear anyone elsespeaking Polish. If your kids were bornhere, chances are, you speak Polish tothem and they answer you in English. Thisphenomenon of retaining the languagebut not using it is not exclusive to mychildren and it’s taken me years to acceptthis as ‘ok’ and ‘good enough’ for my kids.In other words, I want them to be aroundPolish as much as possible in the hopesthat they retain more and more. To add,the friend I was with, a wonderful stay athome mom, mentioned that even thoughshe’s in the heart of Chicago, she hastrouble finding other Polish moms like usto connect with.I later brought this upto my brother, Karl, saying,“I wish I had an outlet asa young Polish mom…avoice.” Being siblings, we’vehad a similar experiencegrowing up being sort ofstuck in between Polishand American (not nearlyPolish enough, and notquite totally American). Asadults we’ve now embracedbeing Polish American,just the right amount ofeach. He reminded meabout Revia and the opportunity to be apart of a new found culture, somethingthat no doubt makes our rodzice anddziadki proud. Later that day, I grabbeda recent copy that I had lying on mykitchen table. I realized that the goalof the magazine is to give young PolishAmericans a place to come together andleave our mark.Long story short, that’s what broughtme here. In between homework, deadlinesat work, helping Mama and Tato figureout their cell phone plan, or meeting afriend for a martini, I’m excited with theprospect of sharing my stories and lifelessons with the hopes that someone outthere reads my words and sees a bit ofthemselves in my everyday. But first – it’stime for dinner– and you guessed it, tacosand pierogi!16revia reviamagazine.com #4, SEPTEMBER 2014

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Dorota Koziolover the years I have been askednumerous times how I became afinancial advisor and honestly I fellinto the field while working in Real Estate.I am certainly glad because it has proven tobe a very rewarding career field. There arelots of contributing factors that led me herewhich are difficult to explain, yet the reasonsI like the job are rather simple.A large portionof my work is tosit down with myclients and talk to them about their financialgoals, which can be really eye openingexperience. In many cases people have goalsand no idea how to achieve them, someare completely unrealistic. Working withthem to get on the right track to meet theirgoals is a very rewarding part of the job andsomething I really enjoy doing.Preparing for your retirement is criticaland most people don'tpay near enoughattention to everythingrequired. It costs alot to retire and willtake a long time tosave the appropriateamount of money. Youneed to make sure tostart saving as earlyas possible to be ableto retire comfortably.The most realistictime to start is in yourthirties.While preparingfor retirement should be a major concernthere are a remarkable number of peoplewho have begun this process at all. Evenworse, many of the people who thinkthey are prepared are realisticly not. Thebiggest issue is most people have grosslyunderestimated how much money they willneed to retire. People are living longer thanever before and that means your retirementperiod will require larger savings thanexpected. Ideally you will want to build upover a million dollars available for yourretirement fund.Preparing for retirement is mainly aboutmaking sure that you save money. This iswhere a lot of people run into trouble. Thereare so many daily expenses that come upand make it difficult to save. The attitude istaken that they can't afford to save moneynow, but in a couple years they will be ableto. This rarely works out; there is no amountof income you can't spend. You have to makea conscious effort to save for retirement andstart as soon as possible. We have all heardabout the advantages that come from savingearly due to compound interest. This reallyis true, so make sure to start as soon aspossible.What I do is I teach people about moneyand how to make it work for you. Myprimary goal is one thing; to help peoplebecome financially independent. Meaning,the interest you're earning on the moneyput away every month in savings replacesyour normal earnings from your business orsalary. At that point, you don't have to workanymore. You may choose to , but it won’tbe necessary. That's financial independenceand I am sure most people would like toachieve it as quickly as possible.If you find this information interestingplease be sure to call me or write an email.I will be more than happy to sit down andhelp prepare a proper retirement plan thatsuites you and your family.doRoTa koziolSafE MonEy financial SoluTionSinfo@dorotakoziol.comoffice 847 725-0510www.SafeMoneyfinancialSolutions.com18revia reviamagazine.com #4, SEPTEMBER 2014

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PHoto CreDIts – JACeK stoLArsKI / KAsIA KoWALIK I MAreK roIK WWW.FIneArtPHotoDesIGn.CoM / PHotoMADoXIs adaM “MAJA”MaciEJEWSkitHeneXtBIGtHInGInMMA?adaM “MaJa” MaciEJEWSkiwas born on July 11, 1980 in KrasnikPoland. Adam’s father was a careersoldier, so sitting at home and doingnothing was never an option in theMaciejewski household. Push-ups,squats and crunches were part ofAdam’s daily life from a very earlyage. In his free time (which thesedays is limited to fight preparation)Adam spends the remaining freemoment with his fiancé and theirsdogs. Adam “Maja” Maciejewskiis a champion breed fighter whohasn't lost a fight in five years andis currently riding a six fight winningstreak. Adam has not lost fight inover five years. As he prepares forhis upcoming fight, we pulled Adamout of the cage for a quick conversationabout Mixed Martial Arts fightingand what drives him to win.20revia reviamagazine.com #4, SEPTEMBER 2014

hoW did you gET involvEd in ThE WoRld of MMa?I started training freestyle wrestling while in High School in Poland.I quickly realized that I had exceptional skills on the mat. I startedcompeting in wrestling in 1995 and by 1998 I won the Polish JuniorChampionships in wrestling. In 2000, I won both Polish JuniorSumo and Wrestling Championships. Also in 2000, and 2001 Icompeted in the Polish Youth World Championships earning a silvermedal. These accomplishments earned me a place on the PolishNational Wrestling Team where I placed 9th in the Junior WorldChampionships, which earned me a spot on the Polish Olympic teamin Athens 2004. In 2001 I moved to the United States and begantraining and competing in Mixed Martial Arts. I was looking forsomething more extreme than wrestling, and MMA was it. I joined agym, began training, and haven’t looked back. I love the competitionand physical challenge. It is what drives me to win.aS you PREPaRE foR a fighT, WhaT doES a TyPical day looklikE?I typically work out twice a day for an hour and a half each time.These workouts include strength training, conditioning and sparring.In addition, I work full time. I plan my training around my workschedule, but always make sure I get in a minimum of two fullworkouts each day. My fiancé Natalia is very understanding of thetime that I put into my training and trains alongside me sometimes,which is fun. Generally, I train just as hard, whether I have anupcoming fight or not.dEScRiBE youR STylE of fighTing:I started my athletic career as a wrestler, so that is my general style.I approach the fight as a wrestler, always going for the takedown.To me, this is the key framework for the victory. Once I have thetakedown, I know I can win.you havE ExPERiEncEd gREaT SuccESS. havE you achiEvEdWhaT you WanTEd oR ThERE iS STill MoRE To coME?I have almost twenty fights under my belt which has given meexcellent experience and status as a champion. Ultimately my goal isto be compete in the UFC. To me, a UFC championship would be adream come true.ThE laST TiME you foughT you WERE in youR hoMEToWnof kRaSnik, Poland. hoW do you REMEMBER ThiS nighT?To have a successful fight in my hometown was amazing because allmy family and friends were there to cheer me on. The event was wellorganized and everything was perfect. I’m glad that those who havesupported me since I was young were there to share the win with me.hoW Would you RaTE ThE lEvEl of MMa in uSa?The level of MMA in USA is indisputably the best in the world. I feelvery lucky to be competing here among some of the best athletes inthe MMA world. There are also a lot of MMA fans and the crowdsreally get into the fights. If you have never been to a MMA fight, Iencourage you to check it out.WhEn iS youR nExT fighT and aRE you REady?The next XFO53 fight will be held at 6 P.M. on Saturday, October11th at The UIC Pavilion. My opponent is tough, but I’m trainingdaily & feel confident that I’ll continue my winning streak.adam’s next MMa fight is at 6 P.M. on Saturday, oct. 11th at theuic Pavilion.Tickets can be purchased at www.localmmatickets.com/fighter/adam-Maja-Maciejewski-2749.html or by calling at312-715-8470.MAGDALenA BAnAsIK#4, SEPTEMBER 2014 reviamagazine.com revia 21

5 WayS to Havea Successful Silent auctionat your next Charity eventbidders significantly impacts theamounts our charity partnersare raising”knoW hoW To handlE youRunSold iTEMS. It takes sometime to spur interest in a silentauction especially when itcomes to the starting bid. It isimportant that you announceand project your auction itemson a screen. If there is no bid,you can return the auctionitem to your merchandiser anddecide to auction it again atanother event. Try to work withconsignment companies thatallow you to only pay for itemsafter they’ve been successfullyauctioned.silent auctions are one ofthe most popular ways toraise money for non-profitgroups and engage prospectivedonors at fundraising events.This article will provide youwith helpful ways to ensure thatyour silent auction is a success.chooSE a PRoMinEnT loca-Tion foR youR fundRaiSingEvEnT. It is very importantthat a silent auction is notinvisible and silent. You needto choose the perfect setup inorder for people to view allyour items as well as place bidsin a convenient and easy way.You need to have enough spacein order to accommodate allpeople who are willing to bidfor your items that you wantto offer for the fundraisingprogram.MaTch ThE iTEMS WiTh ThEaTTEndEES. Local businessesare great potential donors forauction items. In order for youFIND OUT HOW ONECHARITY RAISED$125,000IN ONE NIGHTinterview withMonika Rydzewskiand cameron canfoundationsCAn Qr CoDe toWAtCH LAtestInterVIeWto attract a lot of bids, considera variety of factors such aswho are those people that willcome to your event, what arethe particular services anditems that they need and wantand how much money they arewilling to spend. For example,during Valentine’s Day, youneed to put items and servicesthat suit both men and womensuch as flowers, restaurants andgifts. These are items that mostpeople are looking for. It is verysignificant that you match theevent with the items that youwant to bid in order to attainsuccess in your silent auctionactivity.cREaTE a TiME liMiT. It isproven that in order to createa sense of urgency, run yoursilent auction for a limited time.We suggest opening weeksprior to the event. People canbecome familiar and engagedwell before the event evenbegins. Also, because peopleuse their own mobile decides,they don’t physically be thereto participate. The potentialfor more time and additionalMoBilE Bidding. One of themost convenient ways for gueststo participate in a silent auctionis to bid by phone. No morehanging out by the auctiontable all night, or filling outbid sheets. Not only is mobilebidding more convenient forguests, but real-time alertshelp drive up the revenuegenerated. It can make a bigdifference in the amount offunds raised for your non-profitorganization. Electronic biddingalso streamlines the checkoutprocess and the receptionof end-of-event fundraisingreports. Auction Auction ByCellular is a mobile biddingcompany that combines fun,easy-to-use technology with ateam of charity event experts todeliver fundraising success.MonIKA ryDZeWsKIALWAys Be CHArItABLe tV22revia reviamagazine.com #4, SEPTEMBER 2014

Ask an AttorneyMy name is Lucas Fuksa and I am an attorney engaged primarily in the practice of business law, constructionlaw, real estate transactions, and commercial litigation. I co-founded Fuksa Khorshid, LLC in late 2006,a boutique law firm located in the River North neighborhood of Chicago. I served as president of the Polish AmericanChamber of Commerce for four years. Through the PACC, I have been a part of many initiatives focusedon promoting the interests of the Polish-American business community. In late 2012, I co-founded a politicalaction committee, the Polish American Leadership Political Action Committee (PAL-PAC), whose main focus isto address political issues that are important to the Polish-American community, engage the Polish-Americancommunity in the political process, and elect candidates that will best serve the needs of Polish Americans.Q: If I get fired or quit my job, do I getpaid for my remaining vacation days?A: It depends on how your employer hasstructured its vacation policy. You areentitled to all vacation days that haveaccrued on the date you are fired less thenumber of vacation days you have alreadyused. Some employers allow vacationtime to accrue immediately upon employment.Others require that it accrues aftera certain amount of time or in monthlyallotments (for example, if you have 12vacation days, you earn 1 vacation day permonth). In the above example, if you arefired on March 13th and have used 1 vacationday, you are entitled to two vacationdays.Q: I get paid as an independent contractor(not on payroll), but my boss has mademe spend most of my workweek in the office.Should I be considered an employee?A: You may, in fact, be an employee. Themore your boss controls the details of yourprofessional life, the more likely you are tobe considered an employee. Relevant considerationsinclude whether you determineyour own schedule and workplace, whetheryou provide your own tools or equipment,whether you perform your work dutiesfor multiple businesses, and whether yougenerally exercise your own judgment andexpertise in the performance of your duties.If the answer to all of those is yes, youare likely an independent contractor. If theanswer is no, you are more likely to be anemployee and should be on payroll.Q: I’m a tenant and the condominium I amrenting has just gone into foreclosure, doI have to move out?A: Last year a new law came into effectprotecting Illinois renters in foreclosedproperties. As a result, if the property youare in is foreclosed upon and a new ownertakes over, the new owner (new landlord)has to honor your existing lease or providesufficient notice so you can find new housing.The new landlord may terminate alease established prior to the confirmationof sale only at the end of the term of thelease, upon no less than 90 days' writtennotice or in the case of a lease that is for amonth-to-month or week-to-week term, byno less than 90 days' written notice.Q: If I sign a contract to buy a property,can I ever get out of it?A: Most likely, yes. Typically contractshave several contingencies including anattorney approval contingency, inspectioncontingency, and a mortgage contingency.Before the expiration of those contingencies,you will have an opportunityto terminate the contract. For example,during the attorney approval contingency,your attorney will review the terms of thecontract and suggest modifications if thereis something unfavorable to you. If theseller does not accept those modifications,you can terminate the contract so long asthe contingency period has not expired. Becareful not to sign a contract without anycontingencies.LUCAS FUKSA#4, SEPTEMBER 2014 reviamagazine.com revia 23

p o l i s h c i t i e soŚWiĘciMThe modest provincial town ofOświęcim is better known by itsGerman name, “Auschwitz”, andwas witness to an enormous evilcaused by humankind. Around 1.5 millionpeople perished in the largest Nazi exterminationcamp of the Second World War.A gruesome exposition in the former campmakes the visitors rethink their basic humanvalues, such as humanity and dignity.Oświęcim, is a town of around 45,000inhabitants, is now an important localcenter for trade and industry (mechanicaland chemical). Most people in Polandand around the world generally associateit with its gruesome concentration camp.The local population underline that theylive in Oswiecim, not in Auschwitz, andthe organizations that you can find in thetown prove that apart from being a memorialto the scariest experiment in humanhistory, Oswiecim is a place where life stillgoes on.Oświęcim has a rich history, whichdates back to the early days of Polish statehood.It is one of the oldest castellan gordsin Poland. Like other towns of Lesser Poland,Oświęcim prospered in the periodknown as Polish Golden Age. Howeverthe good times ended in 1655, during thecatastrophic Swedish invasion of Poland.In 1772 it was annexed by the HabsburgEmpire, as part of the province of Galicia,where it remained until late 1918.In the second half of the 19th century,Oświęcim became an important rail junc-tion. In the same period, the town wasdevastated by several fires, such as the fireof August 23rd 1863, where two-thirds ofOświęcim burned. After World War I, thetown became part of the Second PolishRepublic’s Kraków Voivodeship.In October 1939, Nazi Germany annexedthe area to Germany. Nazi Germanyused forced labor to build a new subdivisionto house Auschwitz guards andstaff. Polish residents of several districtswere forced to abandon their houses,as the Germans wanted to keep the areaaround Auschwitz concentration campempty. Altogether, some 17,000 people inOświęcim itself and surrounding villageswere forced to leave their homes, andeight villages were wiped off the map. Asa result, by April 1941, the population ofOświęcim shrank to 7,600.After the territorial redistributionsthat followed World War II, new housingcomplexes in the town were developedwith large buildings of rectangular andconcrete constructions. The chemical industrybecame the main employer of thetown. Tourism to the concentration campsites is an important source of revenuefor the town's businesses. In the mid-1990s following Communism's end, employmentat the chemical works reducedfrom 10,000 in the Communist era to only1,500 people.PICtUres By KAsIA AUGUstyn By @AUGUstFotKI(teXt KW soUrCe WIKI)24revia reviamagazine.com #4, SEPTEMBER 2014

BRUCE RAUNERFor too long, the politicians in charge of state government have governed thinking only aboutthe short term. Pat Quinn and Mike Madigan go from crisis to crisis, papering over our structuralproblems and refusing to fundamentally reform state government.Our focus has to be on transforming the way government operates.It’s not just about this year’s budget, or next year’s budget; bringingback Illinois is about fundamentally shaking up Springfield, endingthe corruption and the self-dealing, growing our economy so we havestronger revenue streams, and fixing our schools.It’s not just about this year’s budget, or next year’s budget; bringingback Illinois is about fundamentally shaking up Springfield, endingthe corruption and the self-dealing, growing our economy so we havestronger revenue streams, and fixing our schools.Today, I announced ten key steps needed to reform state governmentand eliminate wasteful spending as part of a series of policy initiativeswe will continue to unveil in the coming weeks. These reforms are acritical step in the right direction and more is to come.We need to understand just how broken our state government is. Thereforms I outlined today and will continue to roll out over the next fewweeks aren’t about just shifting money from here to there to sell aphony budget like the one we just saw come out of Springfield. Thatsort of Quinn-Madigan thinking is how we got into this mess. We can’tjust rearrange the furniture on the Titanic and claim we’re changingcourse. We need fundamental change – that’s what this is about.Today, I laid our more than $1 billion in structural reforms, and we’ve onlyhad a chance to look at state government from the outside. Imagine whatwe can find when we can get under the hood. We know Pat Quinn hasfailed to make structural reforms.TAKEN TOGETHER THE REFORMS I LAID OUT TODAY WILLSAVE THE STATE MORE THAN ONE BILLION DOLLARS.Bruce Rauner1MAKING2ENDING3ELIMINATING4I’LL5SHIFTINGGOVERNMENT SPENDING MORETRANSPARENT AND ACCOUNTABLETHE SHUTTLE SERVICE AND SELLINGSTATE PLANESPOLITICAL SLUSHFUNDSTAKE NO SALARY AND NO PENSIONAS GOVERNORALL CURRENT ILLINOIS LEGISLATORSINTO A DEFINED CONTRIBUTION SYSTEM.6RESTRICTING7ENACTING8MERGING9REFORMING10THE OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENTOF LEGISLATIVE LEADERSA 10 PERCENT CUT TO CONSTITUTIONALOFFICES AND THE GENERAL ASSEMBLYTHE COMPTROLLER AND TREASURER’SOFFICESCENTRAL MANAGEMENT SERVICESAND OUR PROCUREMENT PROCESSIMPLEMENTING TRUEMEDICAID REFORM#4, SEPTEMBER 2014 reviamagazine.com revia 25

chicago international film festivalfiRST 10 filMSfor 50th anniversary celebrationThe Chicago International Film Festivalis the oldest competitive film festivalin North America. Featuring morethan 150 feature-length and short films, the50th Festival will run October 9-23.“This sampling includes both innovativenew works from around the globe as wellas films that pay tribute to our history,”said Founder and Artistic Director ofthe Chicago International Film Festival,Michael Kutza. “For 50 years, it has beenmy great pleasure to bring the most excitingwork in contemporary international cinemato our audiences. This year, we also take alook back and shine a spotlight on some ofthe groundbreaking work that has helped tomake the Festival the enduring institutionit is.”“Each year, we are privileged to viewthousands of new films as we seek out thosethat will be selected for the Festival,” addedProgramming Director Mimi Plauché. “Thesubmissions this year have been particularlyimpressive. These first titles offer audiencesa preview of what they can expect duringour 50th anniversary celebration: a thoughtprovoking,thrilling program replete withthe work of auteurs and innovators alike.”Films include:“aBlaTionS”(Director: Arnold de Parscau, France): Apharmaceutical salesman wakes up onemorning to discover that one of his kidneyshas been removed, and sets out on anunsettling journey to piece together whathappened. This atmospheric and absurdistthriller combines the stylish strangeness ofDavid Lynch with a Park Chan-Wook-esquestory of thwarted vengeance.“ThE BaBadook”(Director: Jennifer Kent, Australia): Sundance’shorror-film breakout, “The Babadook”tells the story of a recently widowed singlemother who sees her already shatteredworld plunge deeper into madness whena two-dimensional monster from amysterious picture book comes to life andterrorizes her and her unruly son. JenniferKent’s self-assured filmmaking debut isequal parts emotionally resonant anddeeply horrifying.“BiRdMan oR ThE unExPEcTEd viRTuE ofignoRancE”(Director: Alejandro González Iñárritu, USA): Thisblack comedy tells the story of an actor(Michael Keaton) – famous for portrayingan iconic superhero – as he struggles tomount a Broadway play. In the days leadingup to opening night, he battles his ego andattempts to recover his family, his career,and himself. Also starring Edward Norton,Emma Stone, Naomi Watts and ZachGalifianakis.“Black coal, Thin icE”(Director: Diao Yinan, China, Hong Kong): Winnerof the Berlin Film Festival’s top prize,this stark, wintry Chinese thriller has allthe ingredients of a 1940s film noir: adistraught ex-cop; a gruesome crime; anda mysterious femme fatale. More thanpulp fiction, “Black Coal, Thin Ice” is apenetrating look into the dark heart ofcontemporary China.“cloudS of SilS MaRia”(Director: Olivier Assayas • Switzerland,Germany, France): Juliette Binoche starsin this mesmerizing and superbly actedNow in its 50th year, the Chicago InternationalFilm Festival is the longest-runningcompetitive film festival in North America.The Festival was startedin 1964 by filmmaker andgraphic artist, Michael Kutzato provide an alternative tothe commercial Hollywoodmovies that dominatedthe city’s theaters. TheFestival opened in 1965 atthe Carnegie Theater, whereKing Vidor, Bette Davis,and Stanley Kramer were26revia reviamagazine.com #4, SEPTEMBER 2014honored for their contributionsto American cinema. Sincethen, the Festival has grownto become a worldrenownedannualevent. The Festival isdedicated to fosteringbetter understandingbetween cultures andas: MartinScorsese,John Carpenter, Taylor Hackford,Susan Seidelman, Victor Nunez(United States); Wim Wenders,Rainer Werner Fassbinder(Germany); Bertrand Tavernier(France); Peter Weir (Australia);to making a positive contributionto the art form of the movingimage.The Festival has a rich historyof discovering hundreds ofground-breaking directors such

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M u S i ckamil BartoszczeKBe entertAInMentfoR ThE nExT fivE iSSuES of REvia iWould likE To WRiTE aBouT ThE STEPSTo achiEving a SuccESSful EvEnT/PaRTy and WhaT To look ouT foRWhEn acQuiRing oR WoRking WiThEnTERTainMEnT TalEnT.One of the main focuses of a successfulparty is naturally the music selectionbut factors that shouldn’t be pushedaside are lighting, projectors/Tv’s, soundsystems and overall presentation.Many of us go to weddings, parties, clubs,bars and lounges to seek entertainment andenjoy time with family and friends. Did youever notice how some of these places arethriving while others are a ghost town? Ifyou've ever set foot into a venue that sentyour senses into euphoria, I can guaranteethis did not happen by accident. All thenecessary preparations took place well inadvance to acquire a true harmony betweenmusic, sound, and lightsAs a musician, producer, DJ and musiclover, I take great pride in my career andI thank God for giving me the talent tounderstand and feel music on a differentlevel. I started at a very young age studyingpiano and vocal training. At age 15 I hadbuilt my first studio and continually keptlearning every aspect of music productionand composition. Within two months Ihad recorded my first full-length album.Production was easy for me. I amusedmyself by thinking that it will sell thousandsof copies. Needless to say I was in for arude awakening! As I look back at all theseearly years I canconfidently say thatit takes a great amount of time, preparation,and practice to learn how to create a greatsong and understanding how music iswritten to make the listener really enjoy it.In this issue I will explain howsound works and how it reflects to itssurroundings.One simple fact is that every sound wehear is made out of sound waves and noise.Every sound starts from a single sound waveand its then by bending this wave we canachieve infinite number of sounds.Over the years I have fine tuned myhearing to whereas I enter a venue I cantell right away if the sound system wasadequately adjusted for the room. Everyroom has walls, ceiling and floor. Whensound leaves speakers it makes waves andwaves vibrate the molecules in the air. Thisproduced sound travels and it bounces offof every object in the room. The emptier theroom the more the sound echoes. Next timeyou go to the movies try to notice the “deadsound” in the auditorium. This is made tomake sure no extra sounds would bouncefrom the walls or ceiling, and it makes for avery clean sound. A good way to test this isto snap your fingers in the room you are in.The bathroom has a big echo since there isusually tile, mirror and vanities made fromporcelain or plastic. These items wouldmake the sound reverb and echo a greatdeal. It always surprises me why bars, clubs,concert halls and banquet halls do not spendthe time and extra money to make roomssound better. It is not a cheap investmentbut the difference isvery noticeable. Oneof the best soundingvenues in Chicago isthe House of Blues.The mixture of woodeninterior and great soundsystem makes thismy top place to go tofor an amazing audioexperience. Make nomistake there is alwaysa human element made by fine tuning theequipment but having a proper room setupis half of the battle. One simple tip I telleveryone is to never max out volume on themusic devices. Max volume always meansdistortion. Every speaker has its limitsand smaller less expensive speakers neverproduce a loud and clean sound. I wouldlike to leave my readers with one very vitalpiece of advice and that’s to NEVER listen toloud music for a prolonged period of time. Ifyou are at a concert or even listing throughheadphones always take breaks. As we agewe begin to gradually lose hearing and bylisting to loud music constantly that processis accelerated. Hearing loss is irreversible sobe smart about how you listen to music.Next issue I will touch base about musicselection and the right songs for specifictime during the event.30revia reviamagazine.com #4, SEPTEMBER 2014

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z d r o w i e n a t a l e r z ui niewłóknisty, o pomarańczowymzabarwieniu, a jej smak jest częstoporównywany do smaku grilowanychsłodkich ziemniaków ze zwykłą dynią.Osobiście uwielbiam kremową zupę z tejdyni. Poniżej łatwa i szybka w wykonaniuzupa.• 1/4 dużej obranej i pokrojonej w kostkędyni• 1 łodyga selera naciowego, drobnoposiekaną wraz z liśćmi• 2 ziemniaki pokrojone w grubą kostkę(najlepiej nie obierać ze skórki)• 2 marchewki pokrojone• 1 cebula pokrojona w kostkę• litr bulionu (może być z kostkirosołowej)• suszony tymianek, natka pietruszki,oregano, majeranek, sól i pieprz dosmakuJesIennA ZUPA Z DynIlato skończyło się wmgnieniu oka, czas najesień, nie tylko za oknem.Kabocha squash inaczej„japońska dynia” jest bardzolubiana przez Japończyków istanowi dość częsty składnikw ich kuchni. Kabocha(z gatunku Cucurbitamaxima) to mała dyniao spłaszczonym kształciei twardej, chropowatej,ciemnozielonej skórcez jaśniejszymi paskami.Miąższ jest słodki, kremowy1. W garnku na łyżce oliwy i masłazrumienić cebulę,2. Dodać dynię, poddusić na małymogniu,3. Dodać pozostałe warzywa i zalaćbulionem, zagotować. Zmniejszyć ogieńi gotować na małym ogniu przez około10 minut. Sprawdzić widelcem, czydynia jest miękka.4. W czasie, kiedy zupa gotuje się, dodaćpołowę ziół.5. Jeśli warzywa są już miękkie (około15 minut gotowania), zupę odrobinęwystudzić6. Po wystudzeniu, zmiksować wblenderze, dodać resztę ziół7. Podawać z ciemnym pieczywem ilistkiem świeżej mięty lub świeżymtymiankiem.ALe MeKsyKkto z nas nie tęskni za słońcem, plażą i goracymi rytmamiletnich przebojów. Stąd też pomysł na meksykańskie,dietetyczne tacosy, by choć w smakach powrócić do lata.• 1 główka sałaty bostońskiej, liście umyte i osuszone• 2 avocado , pokrojone w kostkę• 1/2 główki małej czerwonej cebuli, pokrojonej w kostkę• Dużo cilantro, poszatkowanego• 2 duże pomidory, pokrojone w kostkę• 8 mini kolorowych papryk, pokrojonych w kostkę• Sól, pieprz, limonka I oliwa z oliwek (ja dodaję równieżodrobinę czosnku i natki pietruszki)• Można dodać czerwoną fasolę oraz kukurydzę.Wszystkie składniki (avocado na końcu) oprócz liści sałatywymieszać w misce, skropić limonką i oliwą, dodac soli ipieprzu do smaku. Nakładać na liście sałaty, jak na tacos ipałaszowac ze smakiem.tXt + ZDJ: M.Z.32revia reviamagazine.com #4, SEPTEMBER 2014

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hoW To avoid a hangovER+ Healthy Cocktails & Recipesby lori kenyon farleyCertIFIeD nUtrItIonAL ConsULtAnt, FItnesseXPert AnD Co-FoUnDer oF rItUAL WeLLnessBE SEnSiBlE: Stick with one type ofalcohol. Mixing drinks can easily causehangovers, since different alcoholscontain different additives, flavorings, andsugars. Mixed drinks can be particularlytroublesome if you use sugary mixers likesoda or prepared mixers like “margaritamix.” Much better to choose a clearalcohol like vodka or tequila and combinewith fresh juiced or muddled fruit witha high water content like watermelon orcucumber, or a freshly juiced citrus fruit,such as grapefruit, lemon, lime or orange.hydRaTE: One of the causes of a hangoveris dehydration. Drink a big glass of waterbefore your first alcoholic beverage andthen be sure to consume at least one glassof water for every drink you consume. Thiswill keep you hydrated while you slow thepace of your drinking. , and to keep youhydrated. You can also dilute your drinkwith coconut water or soda water, to reduceyour alcohol consumption while addinghang over-combatting hydration.viTaMinS: Your body uses a lot of enzymesand vitamins to metabolize alcohol,while the booze itself destroys essential Bvitamins. To help your liver do its job (anddiminish the chance of a hangover), takea vitamin B supplement, or have a shot ofE3Live® which is blue green algae thatis super high in B vitamins. Raw fruits,veggies and juices contain live enzymes andvitamins that can help combat the effects ofalcohol. Consume these foods for your mealbefore you plan to drink, while you aredrinking, and/or the morning after. Mixingraw juices with your alcohol will be the bestoption, as you will be pairing the enzymesand vitamins with the alcohol, giving yourbody the tools it needs to break down andprocess the alcohol.If you’re not in the mood to “bartend,”here are a couple of easy recipes to makeyourself.Wine SpritzeringREdiEnTS:• 1 bottle white or rose wine• 3 cups sparking water• 12 ice cubesdiREcTionS:Combine all ingredients in apitcher. Stir and serve over ice.Cucumber Watermelon MixeringREdiEnTS:• 2 cups cubed watermelon• 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped• ½ lime• 2 Tbsp. agave nectardiREcTionS:Juice the lime using a manual citrus juicer.Juice the cucumber and watermelon in ajuicer, or blend until smooth in a blender.Combine all juices with agave and serve withrum, vodka or tequila over ice.Pineapple Coconut SmoothieingREdiEnTS:• 1 cup of frozen pineapple• 1 cup of coconut water• ½ cup of coconut milk• ½ cup of ice• Splash of rumdiREcTionS:Combine and blend all ingredientsuntil smooth in a blender.34revia reviamagazine.com #4, SEPTEMBER 2014

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w o r k o u tHello my is Nataliya and I’m aNASM/TRX certified personaltrainer, fashion/fitness model, NPCcompetitor, athlete, and healthand wellness coach. I graduatedwith an MBA from Keller GraduateSchool of Management in 2009. Ilove helping people and I get excitedwith my client’s reach healthand fitness goals. I will be writingmonthly in REVIA and providingworkout, health, and exercise tipsfor everyone.It’s clinically proven that peoplewho are work out have more energy,enthusiasm and motivation.Many who just start introducinga workout to their daily routine,expect immediate result. Veryoften it takes time to see and feelthe difference. Staying motivateddetermined and positive, is veryimportant to the process. It is alsovery important to make realisticfitness goals and tie them to aspecific time frame. For example:one month, three month and sixmonth goals would be a great wayto monitor your progress. Anotherhelpful tip is to take “before” and“after” progress pictures. It’sa great way to visually see thechanges to your body. Your own resultswill keep you motivated. Anddon’t forget about importance ofhealthy nutritious eating. Your foodneeds to be always be balancedand healthy.In this blog, I would love to helpyou to improve your fitness, healthand appearance. If you have anyquestions, or would like me to talkabout any specific topics regardingfitness, workouts, health tip, pleasesend me an email at nataliya@reviamagazine.com. I would loveto answer all questions and receivefeedback.LET’S TONEYOUR ARMShoW To PERfoRM ThE:1. Target area – triceps.2. For this exercise you will need to place abench behind your back. With the bench isperpendicular to your body, and while lookingaway from it, hold the bench on its edgewith your hands fully extended, separated atshoulder width. Begin with bent knees andyour feet directly beneath the knees to reduceworkload. This will be your starting position.3. Straighten your arms so that you lift your torsooff the bench.4. Slowly lower your body by bending at theelbows until you lower yourself an angel slightlysmaller than 90 degrees between the upper armand the forearm. (Tips: keep your elbows closeTOP 9 BENEFITSOF DRINKING WATER: HYDRATE!1. Increases Energy & Relieves Fatigue – Sinceyour brain is mostly water, drinking it helpsyou think, focus and concentrate betterand be more alert. As an added bonus, yourenergy levels are also boosted!2. Promotes Weight Loss – Removes products of fat, reduces eating intake, reducesbyhunger,raises your metabolism and has zerocalories!3. Flushes Out Toxins – Gets rid of wastethrough sweat and urination which reducesHEALTHY SNACKSingREdiEnTS:• one banana• one table spoon of 100% natural peanut butterTake one banana. Cut at approximately one inchpieces. Spread a peanut butter on one piece ofbanana and cover it with another piece, makinglittle sandwiches. You can eat it like this or putyour little banana/peanut butter pieces to freezerand you will have great summer snacks.to your body.)5. Use your triceps to bring your torso up again,lift yourself back to the starting position.6. Repeat for the recommended amount ofrepetitions.vaRiaTionS:1. You can extend your straight legs forward.2. You can place your legs ontop of another flatbench in front ofyou. It will makeexercise morechallenging.the risk of kidney stones and UTI’s (urinarytract infections).4. Improves Skin Complexion – Moisturizesyour skin, keeps it fresh, soft, glowing andsmooth.5. Maintains Regularity – Aids in digestion aswater is essential to digest your food andprevents constipation.6. Boosts Immune System – A water drinkeris less likely to get sick. And who wouldn’twant that? Drinking plenty of water helpsfight against flu, and other ailments like heartattacks.7. Natural Headache Remedy – Helps relieveand prevent headaches (migraines & backpains too!) which are commonly caused bydehydration.8. Prevents Cramps & Sprains – Properhydration helps keep joints lubricated andmuscles more elastic so joint pain is lesslikely.9. Puts You in a Good Mood – When the body isfunctioning at its best, you will feel great andbe happy!caloRiES facT:• Medium Banana – approximately 105 calories• One table spoon of 100% natural peanut butter– approximately 100 calories.36revia reviamagazine.com #4, SEPTEMBER 2014

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Zodiac flower signs are based on the astrological zodiacsigns. These are provided here as another method of selfdiscovery.Flowers offer us a blossoming perspective intoour personalities. When we see ourselves as ever expandingand growing flowers, we know that we are infused withinfinite potential. Associating our personality with our zodiacflower signs also allows us to accept various phasesin our lives. Even though our personalities can be trying attimes, our flower signs remind us that every season hasits peaks and valleys. Our flower signs are born, grow, andwither only to re-germinate and start the business of growthFlowerAstrologyZodiacMarch 21 – April 19aRiES honEySucklE“My vines climb to great heights.”If you are born under the sign of thehoneysuckle you are sweet to the sensesof others. Meaning, you naturally enticeothers with your charm and grace. Youhave a smooth confidence that attracts awide variety of friends and business partners.Just as bees can’t resist the lure ofthe honeysuckle – people can’t resistyour energy. You are the first of the flowersigns and so you are assertive and anatural leader of the vine. Honeysucklepeople are strong and determined, weavingtheir way through any challenge, andare quite deft at finding innovative solutions.April 20 – May 19TauRuS PoPPy“I provide beauty to your senses.”If you are a poppy among the zodiacflower signs you love the finer thingsin life, and you love to share them withother people. You have a flare for design,a good eye for detail, and a knackfor putting things together with style.Refinery comes natural to you, andyou have a classy way about you thatothers find alluring. Poppy people areabout pleasure: giving and receiving it.You enjoy security and comfort. Thosewith the flower sign of the poppy arevery resilient too, and can weather anystorm because of their patience andheadstrong nature.May 20 – June 20gEMini lavEndER“My beautiful expanse will inspire you.”If you are a lavender flower sign youfreckle your landscape with beautifulideas. You love to share these ideas withother people and get more new insightsas you do so. You are expansive in yourexpressions, and you always seem to beable to find your muse. You are amazinglyproductive, creative and have anactive mind. Sometimes you feel pulledin too many directions, but part of thelavender’s beauty is that it spreads itselffar and wide for all to enjoy.June 21 – July 22cancER accanThuS“Look to my petals for your nurturing.”Sensitivity is the watchword for accanthusflower signs. You are perceptive,and have high intuition in matters ofthe heart, and environment. You oftenreact to others (even when they don’tspeak their feelings, you still know whatis going on inside their hearts), and yoursurroundings. You are warm and sympathetic,and a natural healer too. Accanthuszodiac flower signs are highlyinfluenced by outside forces – especiallythe pull of the moon. A secure home life,surrounded by friends and family wholove you and you love back often helpground you and keep you from fallingprey to negative influences.July 23 – August 21lEo SunfloWER“I will brighten your darkness.”Sunflower signs are warm, open, andnatural leaders. You rise to any occasionwith confidence and assurance – youhave no doubt that you are the perfectperson for any challenge, and you knowhow to reach to the top. You tend to bethe center of attention and others look toyou for advice and mentoring. You are aloving, faithful and tenderhearted friend.You are generous and enjoy a wide rangeof intellectual gifts.and expansion once again. As you read through your zodiacflower sign, remember these cycles. Remember that justlike the flowers of the field we all grow at our own pace.We cannot force the flower to blossom, and so we must acceptour own soul-growth at its own pace too. Below I haveprovided zodiac flower signs according to date of birth. Ialso give a catch phrase that your flower sign might useas a motto. A brief personality summary follows each sign.Keep in mind, this is just a reference. Your zodiac flowersign personality may differ according to the conditionsof your soil, water, sunlight, and weather conditions. :-)August 22 – September 22viRgo MoRning gloRy“I bring you clarity.”Morning glory zodiac flower signs arethoughtful and reflective. You tend tothink and plan first before you take anyaction. You are organized and very servant. You have a natural eye for detail,obandcan be very analytical. You love tohelp people, and often use your organizationskills to help others who strugglein “getting their act together.” You bloombeautifully right where you are planted,and you have a neat way of makingthings right and tidy. People come to youfor guidance and healing.September 23 – October 22liBRa RoSE“I will balance you in my beauty.”The rose zodiac flower sign exposes thetruth in all things. If you have this flowersign you have a unique ability to see thehidden meanings in things and exposethe underlying evidence for what it is.You have an eye for classic beauty, andyou love to surround yourself with beautifulthings too. You are attracted to philosophy,poetry and art. Because you seethe beauty and truth in all things, you donot tolerate injustice or cruelty. You aremost happy when you are with friendsand family – taking a walk and enjoyingnature.October 23 – November 21ScoRPio chRySanThEMuM“My mysteries are forever unfolding.”You have many layers to you, and justas soon as someone thinks they haveyou identified, you pop out with anotherblossom of surprises. You like clarity andhonesty in all things. In fact, when situationsare murky or unhealthy you arethe perfect sign to come in and clear theair or heal the situation. You are focusedand tend to be serious in your emotions,but you are very intuitive and help othersidentify areas they need to work on fortheir own emotional growth. You are activeand amorous with no end to suitors.November 22 – December 21SagiTTaRiuS naRciSSuS“Escape into my dreamy depth.”Narcissus zodiac flower signs can bevery influential and enjoy sharing theirphilosophical ideas with others. Youare direct, to the point, trustworthy andhonest. You are naturally wise, and youalso are gifted with good luck. You comeon strong, but have a sensitive side youdon’t share with too many people. Youhave an active imagination and love todream the days away.December 22 – January 21caPRicoRn caRnaTion“Simplicity is its own reward.”Those with the carnation flower sign arebeautifully adept at putting things in order,and organizing. You are strong willedand determined for others to see yourpoint of view. You are a natural leader,and others look to you to lean on. Youcan be driven and determined and thismakes you a strong personality. You areno stranger to hard work, and you like toget things done your way. You like security,particularly if you are building acomfort zone with your own two hands.January 21 – February 19aQuaRiuS oRchid“My uniqueness is my effectiveness.”Those with the zodiac flower sign of theorchid are curious and inventive. Youcan be contradictory but you know exactlywhere you are coming from. Youhave a dreamy persona and people areattracted to your unique, sometimes eccentricways. You have a different way oflooking at the world. You are a naturalhumanitarian, and love to unravel mysteries.You are also very good at organizingor completing tasks that allow you toestablish order.February 20 – March 20PiScES WaTER lily“My roots touch unseen knowledge.”Water lily flower signs are perceptive anddeeply psychic. Water runs through allthe flower signs but especially throughyours and this accentuates your intuitiveabilities. You are sometimes able to absorbideas and thoughts of those aroundyou. You can be emotionally swayed byother people’s feelings too. Sometimesyour emotions can run out of control, butyou can turn to your natural creative abilitiesto help you get grounded. You are anatural artist, dancer, and musician. Youare also an excellent communicator, andmay be drawn to other languages too.38revia reviamagazine.com #4, SEPTEMBER 2014

WhERE To gET ScaREd…If you were not completely traumatized by them as a child, now is the season to put onyour big boy pants and visit some local haunted houses. Most of the area's best hauntedhouses require a drive to the suburbs but the important thing is they are geared towardsscaring the living daylights out of adults. All of those on the list will have you maneuveringthrough elaborate and terrifying sets while encountering professionals who look like theyjust stepped off a horror movie set.asylum xperiment1033 n. Villa Ave.Villa Park, IL 60181(630) 941-9292www.asylumxperiment.comdaTES: Now through October 31At this haunted house for adults, you willget three different experiences for the priceof one. At the Asylum Xperiment, youwill first enter The House which featureszombies, ghouls, special effects, illusionsand Hollywood-style sets. Next, you willventure through Blackout, which is a mazeof darkness featuring creatures ready toscare you at every twist and turn. Lastly,you will go through Armageddon which is aplace overrun by zombies that feed off yourfear. The Asylum Xperiment offers VIPtickets for $40 which gets you everythinga regular ticket will plus limited waiting inline. Parking is free, there is indoor waitingand beer and food is available to purchase.dream Reapers1945 Cornell Ave.Melrose Park, IL 60160(708) 344-2084www.dreamreapers.comdaTES: Now through October 31The year 2012 marks Dream Reapers’13th and final season. This haunted housefor adults is something you will want toexperience before it is too late. Duringyour frightening time at Dream Reapers,you will travel through over 22 roomscontaining high-tech animatronics andprofessional actors playing charactersonly recognizable from nightmares. Thishaunted house has skip-the-line VIPtickets for $35, is wheel chair accessibleand offers free parking.Massacre haunted house3440 odyssey Courtnaperville, IL 60563(708) 320-3327www.fearthemassacre.comdaTES: Now through November 3Not only is the Massacre Haunted Housegeared towards adults, but it is also acustom-built haunted house. You will roamthrough over 35 rooms featuring mazes,animatronics and actors whose sole job isto make it a frightening experience. For anextra $3, you can visit the Fear Factory 3Dwhich is a second haunt packed with 3Deffects. If you purchase your ticket online,you will save $3 and there is also a couponyou can print via the website that will getyou into the Fear Factory 3D for free.Statesville haunted Prison &city of the dead17250 s. Weber roadCrest Hill, IL 60441(877) 722-7332www.statesvillehauntedprison.comdaTES: Now through November 3The Statesville Haunted Prison is run bythe Warden, the Demon of Darkness. He isin charge of some of the scariest and mostterrifying prisoners such as the sisters whomurdered their parents, and who look likethey belong in “The Ring.” You will also befighting to get away from clowns who aren'tyour average children's birthday partyentertainers; rather they are in full-onhorror movie makeup. Making it throughStatesville Haunted Prison is only half thebattle because you will then go through asecond haunted house called City of theDead full of fantastic characters and sets.Tickets are $30 and if you do not wantto wait in line, you can get a VIP ticketfor $40. No one under the age of 10 isallowed in, so leave the kids at home whenattending this Chicago haunted house.fear city8240 n. Austin Ave.Morton Grove, IL 60053(224) 888-1031www.fearcitychicago.comdaTES: Now through October 31Fear City offers two haunted houses foradults to roam through in one location.Emmy-nominated set designers havecreated a world of Chicago-themed horrorat Fear City that both scares and impressesthe guests. What would a Chicago horrorthemedattraction be without a simulatedride on a CTA L-train? This is howyour journey through Fear City begins.The lobby is just as entertaining as theactual haunted house, but if you want toskip the line, you can pay an extra $10.Refreshments are available on site topurchase at the snack shop and parking isfree. If you want to go through the hauntedhouse a second time that same night, thanyou can purchase a $10 readmission ticketat the snack shop.#4, SEPTEMBER 2014 reviamagazine.com revia 39

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