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RILEY
HUDDLESTON
What is it like to be one of the best chefs in Chicago?
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1. What gives you inspiration
in creating your dishes?
I draw inspiration from my
surroundings, if it’s a building
or a painting. Also my staff
inspires me.
2. What do you usually have
for breakfast? Would you
mind telling us a simple
but delicious recipe for a
breakfast?
I have Greek yogurt and granola.
Simple and Tasty - scramble
some eggs, put some parmesan
on top and call it a day.
3. How many years have you
been in the kitchen? Do you
remember how your first
professional day went? What
was it like?
It’s been ten years, I cook
professionally. Yes, it is not
forgotten, it was um ..It was
rough...working with such
attention to detail when you
don’t know what you are doing
is hard. Chef always yelled at
me.
CHEF
we used to make candies for
Christmas for everyone at
church.
many guests and see the guest’s
reaction of the final product.
The stress is constant
8. You studied in New England
Culinary Institute, tell us a bit
about how it is to learn being
a chef? Did you have any
favorite lessons?
The more you make mistakes,
the more you learn how to fix
the mistakes, and then you
become a better chef.
10. What is your favorite type
of cooking?
Reimagined American Cuisine
I loved pastries-baking and
making bread.
9. What does it feel like being
an Exclusive Chef? How do
you feel about your great
responsibility? Did you have
stress and funny moments in
work?
It’s a lot of hard work with lots of
hours, but it’s worth it at the end
of the day and very rewarding
to train staff, interact with so
11. Tell us about the concepts
of your style of cooking?
It’s all about the sourcing of the
ingredients to make sure you
are getting the best product
available.
12. And what tips would you
provide for those attempting
home-cooked meals, what can
you tell us? How would people
identify the best ingredients?
Having the right type of pans.
They should talk with the
produce department or the
farmer to find out what’s in
season.
13. How often do you use
cook books? Can you give any
comment or advice about the
authors of those books?
I have over 500 cook books
that I use for inspiration on the
regular. The authors are some
of the best chefs in the world.
14 Who is a personality which
inspires you the most?
Thomas Keller
15. What is your favorite
American food?
French fries
16. More than ten years ago,
people could not predict that
they will enjoy the taste of
raw fish, and sushi is now
one of the most popular
dishes. As the growing
popularity of Mexican
and Indian dishes provoke
discussion in culinary circles,
in your vision, which is
tendentious in the food
world? In preparation and
preference?
I think it would be Mexican
food
17. The 90’s was an explosion
of junk food, now the world
focuses on organic, gluten
free, and vegetarian food,
what are your thoughts on
that?
I think health is a huge issue
in our world and we need
to continue to take care of
ourselves
18. One last question for
today. How do you feel
about your success and all
that you’ve achieved in your
career?
I feel that I have accomplished
a lot, but there are still many
more things to accomplish.
Thank you for all your time!
That’s all for today!
4. How would you describe
your style of cooking?
Reimagined American Cuisine
which is innovative cuisine with
a nod to American history
RILEY HUDDLESTON
As a child, many have had a wish to become a chef, but today’s interview is with
the person that carried out this dream is quite successfully. Riley Huddleston very
succinctly answered a few questions of interest for us.
A brief background on the Riley Huddleston. He is a native of Oregon, RH, and has
thrived and succeeded in his practice through many years studying to be a great chef
and bringing his art to the level of practical magic. He is the winner of the award for the
best «French fries» as well as aficionados magnificent culinary experiments, which are
awaiting you in to give you incredible enjoyment for your taste buds.
Author: Loredana Godorogea
5. Among all your dishes which
is your favorite to prepare?
Smoked salmon tartare.
6. What type of advice would
you give to young budding
chefs and those who want to
devote themselves to culinary
art?
Be fully vested and know it’s
more than a job. It’s a lifestyle.
7. Do you remember your first
experience in the kitchen?
What was it like?
I used to make candy with my
grandmother for the Holiday
and that was amazing. It was
our special family tradition
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TimaFei
Things to do CHICAGO
Horror, K.Flay, Bishop Briggs,
Lany, Small Black, Monte
Booker & Ravyn Lenae and
Zebo will fill us with music and
positive energy.
IN THE DJ TENT: Tale of Us,
Black Coffee, Shiba San,
Hannah Wants, Sonny Fodera,
Billy Kenny, Gene Farris.
Jul 3rd:
Chet Faker, Santigold,
Chromeo, Lupe Fiasco, Mayer
Hawthorne, Betty Who, Thao
& The Get Down Stay Down,
Gallant, FKJ, Ryan Hemsworth,
Jerry Folk, Chrome Sparks,
Monakr, Windy City Soul Club.
DJ: Loco Dice, Derrick Carter,
The Martinez Brothers, Steve
Bug, The Black Madonna,
Marcus Marr, Inphinity.
Photos by:
Anna Komarov
Jul.14th:
TIMA FEI is a member and sponsor of the groups NORdjs and
UNITED IN AMERICA; he’s a musician, producer and fashion
consultant. He has energy for everything; he’s always somewhere. From now on, TimaFei is going to keep you informed,
my dear readers of MODUM, about current events in Chicago. Don’t miss it! You are going to like it!
The month of July is hot, not only because of the sun but
also because it’s full of hot events. Intriguing events that you
don't want to miss are waiting for you this month.
TimaFei is with you and let’s start the digest:
Jul.2-3rd:
Mamby On The Beach Music
Festival Oakwood Beach
Address: Oakwood Beach,
4100 South Lake Shore Drive,
Chicago, Illinois
18+ | 1 PM.
Tickets: $69229
The summer, the sun, the
beach and a fantastic open-air
festival will bring you to a twoday musical history of Chicago
in the 2000s. You can soak up
the atmosphere of the new
music and move to the vibes.
Milky Chance, Animal
Collective, Atmosphere,
Tycho, Wild Belle, Thomas
Jack, Kaytranadа, Lido, Miami
VIBE Thursdays | Drink
Nightclub Schaumburg
Address: 871 E Algonquin Rd,
Schaumburg, Illinois
For those who prefer the dark
of the night to the sunlight,
the club “Drink” features
an incredibly hot party. Get
ready on Thursdays for a
party that you will talk about
for a long time afterwards.
Feel the rhythm and enjoy
the atmosphere of freedom
(#nodresscode) with friendly
people and cool drinks.
TOMM, starvin CAT, 3rd
Prototype and Brian Boncher
will shake the club.
Additional information and
table reservations: (847) 3973100.
Jul.15th:
Wolfgang Gartner | the MID
A culinary adventure onto the Latin American landscape awaits you at Liber-
Address: The Mid, 306 N.
Halsted, Chicago, Illinois
10 p. m. - 4 a. m. | 21+
tad. You’ll travel by way of small plates, allowing for many flavor experiences.
The journey is vast, with dishes that speak Nuevo Latino, fare that reflects the
eclectic culinary mosaic of the Latin landscape.
Table reservations and
additional information:
312-265- 3990
www.themidchicago.com
Relaxed dress code
Chicago never sleeps, and that
night is no exception. Meet
beloved Wolfgang Gartner in
the club MID. This talented
DJ will help you forget your
bashfulness once and for all!
Let yourself unwind with the
hot mixes and adventurous
tracks.
To give our guests from Skokie, Chicago, the North Shore, and beyond a full expedition of taste sensations, Executive Chef Armando Gonzalez offers a menu
that encourages and exemplifies the meaning of Libertad – freedom - to explore. This small plates style of dining translate into dishes similar in portion
so that each person can enjoy more than one dish. Think of two as an “entrée,”
many as “appetizers” to share. Mix-and-match to your heart’s content.
Jul.16th:
Mi Casa Holiday (mch) Chicago 16
2143 N Stave St, Chicago, IL
60647-4051, United States
Tickets: $20
Spend an unforgettable day at
a breathtaking place and forget
about your boring everyday
clothes. It’s time to wear your
favorite swimsuit and enjoy
unrestrained fun around new
people with passionate hits
from:
DOC MARTIN (SUBLEVEL, LA);
JULIUS THE MAD THINKER (JtMT,
CHICAGO);
JOHN CURLEY (PARADIGM
PRESENTS, CHICAGO);
PEACE RTG (RESPECT THE
GROOVE, CHICAGO);
DAVID SABAT (HIGH ON SOUL,
CHICAGO);
TIMA FEI (UNITED IN AMERICA,
CHICAGO);
UZO (UNITED IN AMERICA,
CHICAGO);
MIR (UNITED IN AMERICA,
CHICAGO);
MARSHALL JONES (DANCEGRUV
RADIO - RALEIGH).
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Mon - Closed
Now Serving Brunch Sundays 10AM - 2PM
Tue - Thu - 5:00PM - 9:00PM
Fri & Sat - 5:00PM - 10:30PM
Address: 7931 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie IL 60077
Sun - 5:00PM - 9:00PM
KRYSTYNA
Things to do CHICAGO
Pavilion at Northerly Island
1300 S. Linn White Drive,
Chicago, IL 60605
Bryan Adams — music king
— gives a concert in Chicago
land July 21. Tickets are very
affordable. The nostalgia
of 90 th combines with
modern performance in this
upcoming show. Tickets are
available at the official website
of the Pavilion at www.
pavilionnortherlyisland.com.
Tickets start at $26
In the middle of the summer, when Chicago’s streets
are full of Poplar fluff, the
city full of various street
festivals, concerts, parties,
and exhibitions. July is
when you can find hundreds of exciting events
where you don’t have to
spend money. July is time
for school breaks, summer
cocktails, loud parties and
international foods at street
festivals in all parts of Chicago. Save this list of July
events in your city.
Adele Jacob и Keith Watson
Concert
When: Sunday, July 10 @
19:30
Where: United Center, 1901
West Madison Street, Chicago,
IL, 60612
Loved by all, Adele is now
performing in Chicago. July 10
th at United Center. The whole
year her super-hit “Hello” was
on all radio stations in US and
Europe. Now it is time to get
the best tickets, see a great
singer live and to make this
summer unforgettable
Tickets start at $ 299
Lollapalooza Music Festival
When: From 28 at 31 July
Where: Grant Park, 541 N.
Fairbanks, Chicago, IL, 60601
This year long-awaited
summer festival is going to
be at the end of July. You
should expect many stages
and different singers for four
days at Grand Park. Megapopular bands like Radiohead,
Red Hot Chili Peppers, LCD
Soundsystem, J Cole, Lana
Del Rey, G-Eazy, 1975, Future,
Major Lazer, M83 will perform
at stages of the festival.
Tickets start at $200 (pass
ticket for four days)
Jazz at Shedd Aquarium
When: Every Wednesday from
July 6 through September 14
Where: Shedd Aquarium,
1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago,
IL 60605
Dance to the sounds of our
city’s finest musicians and
vocalists, enjoy beverages and
light refreshments and see the
Aquarium.
Tickets: Online – $18,
Officebox– $20
Bryan Adams concert
When: Thursday, July 21 at
20:00
Where: First Merit Bank
International Screening
program
When: Every Wednesday from
July 6 through September 28
Where: Chicago Cultural
Center, 78 E Washington St,
Chicago, IL 60602
Every week visitors can
watch different comedy
movies absolutely for free.
Movie calendar at www.
chicagofilmfestival.com/freefilms.
Free
Street music festival
at Lincoln Square
When: From July 8 through
July 10
Where: Intersection Lincoln
Avenue and Montrose St.,
Chicago, IL
You can dance and try forty
different types of beer at this
huge festival. Gate opens July
8 at 17:00
Tickets: $ 5-20
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Hello, my dear reader! My name is Iren. Your name, of course,
will stay a mystery, but I know for sure that you are my reader. If you are reading my post now, that means you would like
to know something interesting about Miami and about the
best events you can find in this sunny city.
I’m not sure if you have ever visited our warm climes, so I ask
you to read this short post.
Things to do MIAMI
Iren
Miami! The vacation city
located on the shores of the
Atlantic Ocean. Around forty
miles offshore one finds the
Gulf Stream, which is why
Miami has warm ocean waters
and sunny weather all year
round, even in the wintertime.
Every year, the Miami Beach
peninsula hosts around 30
million tourists from all over
the world. So, to make your
visit bright and full of activity,
I will tell you about the most
exciting events. I will be your
tour guide.
July is a special month for
Americans. On July 4th
the country celebrates its
Independence Day. On that day,
every state celebrates the birth
of an independent country. It
is a federal holiday, so most
government workers have a day
off and participate in holiday
celebrations, view parades and
fireworks and go for a picnic
with family and friends. You can
have a lot of fun that day.
Are you into the nightlife? Then
there are a lot of nightclubs for
you: more nightclubs in Miami
than palm trees (that’s a joke,
but it’s also kind of true!). I also
recommend the rooftop bars,
where you can get a beautiful
view of the city.
Downtown & Brickell
EPIC HOTEL DOWNTOWN MIAMI
AREA
FIFTY MIAMI ULTRA LOUNGE
DOWNTOWN MIAMI AREA
FOUR SEASONS HOTEL MIAMI
DOWNTOWN MIAMI AREA
MIAMI BEACH
You can have a tasty and
romantic dinner at Juvua Bar or
HYATT CENTRIC SOUTH BEACH
MIAMI
If you have no friends or family
with you, and you wish to make
some new friends, then you have
to know some special places.
If you like to dance, then go to
LIV MIAMI BEACH.
If you like themed parties, July
9 is the Miami International
Mango Festival. Food and drinks,
music and shows, friendly
conversation and plenty of
smiles. This event takes place at
the “Veranda” from 9:30AM to
4:30PM
And if you want to jump into
the world of theater, movies
and symphonic music, then I
would recommend the New
World Symphony at the New
World Center, built by Frank
Gehry. Also, you can check out
the symphonic performances
and movies at SoundScape Park,
where movies are projected on a
huge wall. You need to arrive no
later than 8PM
Nice tour. Now it is time for a cup
of delicious coffee and to plan
your Miami trip ASAP.
Maybe we will meet here. Check
my schedule.
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Things to do New York
ANASTASIA
NYC: Star Gazing
JULY 8
From April until October, once
a month the Astronomical
Society of New York invites
the public for free sessions of
star gazing. If you have access
to a pair of binoculars or a
telescope, bring them along.
Or you can borrow some. It is
important to check the website
for any cancellations due to
bad weather.
You can watch the stars at Karl
Schulz Park, East 86th Street &
East End Ave.
Starts at 8:30 p.m.
NYC: Fireworks on
Coney-Island
JULY 15
Every Friday through September
2 you have a chance to watch
the fireworks at Coney Island.
Address: West 10th Street at
Coney Island Beach &
Boardwalk, Brooklyn
The most beautiful view is
between 10th and 15th Streets.
Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m.
Enjoy this event for free.
NYC: Doggy Fashion
Show
16 ИЮЛЯ
Third year in a row this festival
gather people who keep
their pups in style. Dogs are
welcome! Live music, food and
drinks for you and your puppy.
The event starts at 4 p.m.
Fifth Avenue between 12th
Street and 18th Street
NYC: «Crime
and Punishment»
JULY 19 THROUGH
AUGUST 28
This summer Russian Art
Theatre and director Alexey
Burago features a classic play
of Fiodor Dostoyevsky “Crime
and Punishment” in English.
The West End Theater Church
of St. Paul and St. Andrew. 263
West 86th Street, New York.
$23. Starts at 8:00 p.m.
NYC: Sia concert
JULY 22
“Good morning America”
featuring music super star Sia
live in New York City’s Central
Park.
Starts at 8:00 a.m. You can get
there absolutely for FREE.
NYC: Prohibition
Era Bar Experience
JULY 27
This tour gives you an
opportunity to soak up the
atmosphere of Prohibition Era
in New York. Expert guide share
stories about those bars under
prohibition so you can feel the
20’s. During three-hour tour
you will visit four bars and will
sip on three drinks which are
covered by your guide. You
must be 21 years old, and you
must present a valid photo ID
in order to consume alcohol.
The tour starts at 7 p.m. in
front of McSorley’s Old Ale
House, located at 15 E 7th St,
between 2nd and 3rd Ave. $59.
NYC: Greenmarket at
BartelPritchard Square
JULY 27
This Wednesday Farmers
Market located inside Prospect
Park’s southwest corner. The
offerings range from a selection
of vegetables, fruits, meats,
fresh-caught fish to plants and
flowers. Market hours: 8:00
a.m. – 3:00 p.m., year-round.
BartelPritchard Square,
Prospect Park Southwest,
Brooklyn.
NYC: Good beer
JULY 27
Craft Beer Festival in New York
will take place in the end of July
at 180 Maiden Lane. The list
of independent micro brewers
and chefs is quite enormous.
Visit this summer festival full of
good food, great beer and fun
atmosphere.
Starts at 6 p.m.
Tickets from $65.
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they really rock those jeans.
I’m sure someone will ask for
their phone numbers…” At that
moment, a lightbulb flicked on
in Harry Garcia’s head, and he
knew what would happen next.
His new song was born.
The new pop song “Can I Get
Your Number” is expected to
be released this upcoming July.
The destiny of this composition
promises to become a hit of
2016. The talented composer
Harry Garcia has been working on it for two months and is
looking forward to releasing it
so his current fans and future
fans can enjoy the song. However, the excitement of releasing a hit is very common for
Harry, as it has been part of his
procedure for many years seeing as this is his living.
Reflecting back on his childhood, Harry Garcia remembers
sitting in front of the TV, watching music videos and thinking
that one day he cannot wait do
the same. Harry has seven sisters and three brothers, which,
with the addition of growing up
in the Windy City, and his musician family influenced his music
career. Throughout the years,
the desire to generate compositions grew so great that Harry
could not resist anymore. So
he prayed to God and said “If
this what you want me to do,
give me a sign.” To his surprise
he could not know that a few
months later, a friend of his
would gift him $5,000 and begin a new chapter of his life.
What inspires a Chicagoan composer
HARRY GARCIA
TO CREATE A NEW HIT?
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When Harry Garcia was driving
down the streets of Chicago
while the weather was a high
of 75, he saw a few of good
looking women with stilettos
and tight jeans walk in front of
his car. The first thought that
crossed his mind was, “Hmm,
Harry Garcia soon started his career in the music industry with
local bands in Chicago. From
there it escalated to touring
with several bands throughout
the United States and abroad.
Besides, he studied music composition in junior college and
continued his education at
Christian Life College and ANSA.
Among other compositions in
his background, he had created songs for a Dominican Republic commercial named “It’s
A Showy Christmas Day” and
a pop classical song “Adriana,”
which has received 7,651 hits.
Today, Harry says “Adriana” is
his favorite piece he has ever
composed. “I remember sitting
down on my piano bench with
my eyes closed, touching the
ivory keys and releasing all the
pain that was captivated in the
walls of my soul without fear or
judgment,” he recalled. “I remember I was up for 24 hours
until the composition was completed.”
The young composer spent
countless sleepless nights by
working hard. He also likes to
spend some of his time at Rax
Trax Recording and with his
mentor Carlos VillaLobos CJ Villa. Harry recalls the journey of
getting to the successful level
of his career as compromising
but pleasant. Sometimes you
need to sacrifice your time
and energy to achieve what
you want. One of the secrets
to compose a great piece is to
always write down everything
that comes to one’s mind. It is
also very important to keep the
excellent relationship between
the players, composers and
producers as well.
Harry likes to say that one should
always remember that music has
no boundaries. “First, you must
have a very good grasp of how to
interpret what you hear both in
the real world and in your head,”
Harry has observed. “Secondly,
you must have almost encyclopedic knowledge of how the
most musical instruments work.”
Composing takes a lot of one’s
time, but Harry always finds
time for the people he loves.
Besides, in his spare time, he
likes to do meditation. It helps
him to concentrate and very
quickly get new and vibrant
ideas for a new composition.
Harry Garcia is not only a successful composer, but also a
regular volunteer at the Holiday Heroes Foundation that
makes “an immediate impact
on children and their families.”
There are so many young people who dream of having the
same job as Harry Garcia. His
advice is that they all should
believe in the divine gift that
they have been born with.
“Treasure every moment not as
a loss, but as a new beginning.”
А&А
SUCCESS HISTORY
I’m sure that everybody
who loves and values ballet
knows our guest Alexei
Kremniev. The world’s famous dancer and choreographer, winner of multiple
prizes in art, and loving
husband and father at the
same time.
Now, after they finished
their contract with Joffrey
Ballet, Alexei and his wife,
Anna, are enjoying the
parenthood and looking
forward to open their
own dance studio. This
and more you will find in
today’s interview.
What caught my attention?
First, that was prestige. Second,
back in USSR that could free me
from army. Especially, there was
the Afghan war at that time and
my parents were very worried
about me. The ballet gave me
an opportunity to go abroad on
tour. Plus, that was a good income. After I came back from
Japan to Moscow I could live fine
for a year and a half or could afford to buy a piece of land.
Ballet is a lot of persistence
and work. What gave you inspiration and continues to motivate you to move forward?
First of all, it is a habit. Habit
that formed since I was skating
at CSKA School. We woke up at
5:30 a.m. because the morning
training started at 6:30 a.m.
After that we went to school
and after school there was an
evening training at 6:30 p.m.
and finished at 9-10 p.m. It was
like that daily. And if you don’t
exercise daily your muscles
are changing, you lose tonus.
I used to be busy whole day
since I was a kid so that’s become a habit that I carry with
me my whole life.
Which roles did you play while
doing ballet? Which of those
are you favorite and why?
Alexei, I know that when you
were a kid you were interested in doing figure skating and
playing soccer. What made you
prefer ballet over soccer? What
about it caught your attention?
I was skating with Pahomova and Gorshkov since I was
4 years old, they were skating
as a couple at that time. And I
was doing it till Pahomova died,
that’s when I was 9. At that
time my parents were deciding
on where to send me next. And
since the ballet in Russia historically was prestige, they didn’t
have any questions and at age
of 10 I took the first ballet class
and I decided to take it serious.
I performed all classic repertoire- “Swan Lake”, “Nutcracker”, “Carmen”, “Korsar”,
“Giselle”, “Madam Butterfly”…
to point out one is very difficult. For some time, I thought
that my favorite was Albert
from “Giselle”. Each play has
different calisthenics and music… You live through every role
you play and each one is beautiful.
Do you have an idol in ballet?
Who inspired you all these
years?
Michail Barishnikov. I remember, we used to watch his performances on tapes that was
copied 10 times. I was inspired
by his energy, plastic and character all the time. Despite of his
age, he stays a leader in dance,
every time bringing something
new and extraordinary in it.
How long have you been living
in Chicago?
We moved to Chicago in 2008.
Joffrey Ballet offered me to direct the ballet school where,
at that moment, were no students yet.
Now there are 700 students
studying at the school, Trainee program and Joffrey Studio
Company are founded.
On Sunday (06.06.2016) we
stopped working with Joffrey
Ballet and want to open our
own studio. Put all efforts to
our own future.
Are you currently teaching? Or
are you teaching and dancing?
Frankly speaking, we are on vacation now (laughing). I didn’t
dance for the last 12 years.
Only in plays that I direct and
only dramatic roles with no
jumps.
What was the brightest point
in your ballet career?
Contentment from the performed plays. I never liked the
time before the play, I was
nervous all the time. I loved
the training time or the time
right after play. And I never
could watch recorded copy of
my play. The moment of glory
should pass quickly and you
have to return to work on yourself.
What sort of plans does for
your future hold?
You know, I never had a hobby.
Ballet was always my hobby
and my job at the same time.
It took all my time and there
was no time for any hobby. But
I always wanted to have one
(laughing). Right now all our
plans are about opening our
ballet center; we spent a lot of
time and energy for other companies and now we want to
spend it for our own company.
How did your life change after
you had your son?
How did it changed? I sleep less
(laughing). I didn’t sleep at all
until he became 2 so it is better
now. I figured out that everything is relative: to have a kid is
very calming and makes you to
think that your care and energy
is very important for someone
and that someone is in a big
need of it.
Автор: Anna Bobruenko
Does your son have the same
abilities in ballet as you?
Unfortunately, yes (laughing). He is very gifted- legs are
strong, he has plastic and wonderful ear for music. If he grows
up and decides that he wants it
then he is good to go. For right
now he goes to gymnastics.
What would you say is your secret for success?
There is two types of success:
art success and career success.
Of course, you are suppose to
have your own ideology but you
have to have the ability to listen
to other people and be flexible
too. I have a good example of it:
you have to be a car, not a train.
A train goes on a rail, but a car
can always turn or pass over.
You need to know how to take
a quick decision. And most important is to study, study and
study. At age of 50 you might
think that you are the smartest
one, but there is always someone who can be more persistent than you. Try, study and
always move forward.
What would you suggest to
our lovely readers that are on
their way to pursue a dream?
I recall a parable about a cat
and a mouse. A mouse was sitting and dreaming about beauty and behind a mouse there
was a cat who was dreaming
about eating (laughing). Everybody has a different dreams. It
is very pleasant to dream, but
you have to do it realistically. A
dream should be followed by a
business-plan. A dream by itself means nothing if you don’t
do anything to make it happen.
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I will be your first captain of a big party-ship!
VEL JOHANSSON
Hi to all readers of the
most stylish and most
modern magazine
“MODUM”!
Let us meet up!
My name is Vel
Johansson. I’m
Ukranian with Swedish
roots and the most
tattooed DJ and
anchorperson in
Ukraine. At the same
time, I’m a showman,
singer, radio host, actor,
and sound producer.
Happened, that I was
born in Ukraine, Poltava
region, the place,
wherein 1709, the army
of Swedish King Karl
XII was defeated. And,
as I see, my ancestors
didn’t want to come
back home, so they
settled in that beautiful
country.
But this is historical
fact now, excursus,
to say so, but we are
living in a different time
now. So, let’s leave
History for students
(smiling). Like the
old Scandinavians
or Vikings, I have a
fighting spirit, so I
always try to be at the
right place at the right
time. Like right now I’m
with you while you are
reading my rubric.
My creative activity I started
back in 2007 was reading
rap, and debuting with two
songs in a club. And when our
performance breaks a record,
at that time, I understood
that we could make a good
product. Since that time
there were a lot of good
projects in different fields,
shooting in various shows
and advertisements, shooting
video clips and movies. They
still call to me to participate in
those. After all those different
events and performances,
at that period, I want to talk
about it more and more.
As I said earlier, I’m a sound
producer, and I write my
tracks as feat. by Dj Kristyen.
We write and release official
remixes and mashups for
many hit stars. Well, as I’m
a DJ with huge experience
behind me how could I not
share this experience with
the younger generation?
Yes, you are right, I’m a
teacher too (smiling). By the
way, recently there was a
show shooting on the main
Ukrainian channel where
I was teaching the main
character to dj. It might
appear like an ordinary story,
but the character was actually
entirely blind.
Here is a little digression …or
addition (smiling).
Why is my rubric going to
be interesting? Well, I think,
because I never stay at one
place. I always advance myself
and go into different areas so
later I can share everything
with you. Also, I’m an active
touring DJ; I can pass to you
all the details and emotions
of a club life, festivals, all
kinds of social events, where
I host, and of course to
introduce you to celebrities
that I meet every day, from
first-hand experience. My
manner of expression of my
thoughts is a little bit different
from other articles, so our
communication is going to
be a bit different too. We are
going to be at the same level
and speak the same language
you talk to each other on
different parties and events.
Every cool event has a few
crazy stories. Guided by
my long-term experience, I
can say one thing: club and
social life is one big show!
And that show is not just
because, but because all the
people of the planet Earth
crave some “Meal’n’Real”.
I am too, multiple times,
during the show I’ve jumped
in a pool, during festivals I’ve
jumped from the stage with a
water-gun filled with alcohol,
usually it was whisky, rum
or tequila (laughing), played
music, while an armored
vehicle, a BRDM-2, rolled up
to the club, which was filled
with 104 kW.
It was incredibly cool: girls
are swinging the flags, great
soundtrack playing while we
are performing, emotions of
those present go off-scale,
there is no way to stop
dancing. And there are a lot
more stories like that in my
life long experience. And
that is what I like to share
with you, the brightest and
exciting moments from the
events I visit personally. So
that your journey on endless
scopes of loud music, lighted
with a bunch of soffits and
laser shows, bright flashes
of the stroboscopes and
twinkles of other gizmos,
backed up with explosive
energy of a DJ and more,
begins! All that is real only
in my rubric, and you can
choose the events that
you need! That’s why, grab
some popcorn and Coke, or
something stronger, and we
will start our cruise of big
party-ship where I will be
your unaltered captain!
Apple
in a car market
Last Fall Tesla Motors launched
a new crossover SUV Tesla X.
Manufacturer complemented
the Model X with the most
amazing features. It looks like a
future car from outside, and also
one can see the best parts of the
different vehicles - you can find
windows like in Audi A 5 without
aluminum frames, and you can
see a shadow of Mercedes SLS
in falcon wing doors. The most
impressive thing, in this car,
is acceleration. If you decide
to stomp on the accelerator,
you will get a big surprise. But
remember, the battery goes
down faster too.
I, personally, have a question:
WHY does this car need 772
horsepower? Tesla Motors
featured it as a family car after
all. Apparently, after taking your
kids to school in the morning
and a Lamborghini pulls up right
next to you, and you just start to
surprise everyone around you.
Then, you just drop off your grayhaired kids at school and drive
off to run errands.
THIS CAR IS AVAILABLE IN
THREE MODELS:
-Model 75D
-Model 90D
-Model P90D
TODAY WE WILL TALK ABOUT
75D.
Tesla Model 75D is a four-wheel
drive, so with this car, you have
nothing to be afraid of it will
quickly drive through any mud or
ice. One more point to engineers.
The length of the car is 500 cm,
the width is 208,3 cm, the height
is 126,6 cm. The wheelbase is
306,1 cm. The sturdy car has a
rechargeable lithium-ion battery
which can last from 7 to 10 years.
Large, safe and reliable- what
else could you possibly need to
be satisfied? :)
NOW, WE LOOK CLOSER AT
THIS CROSSOVER.
The most impressive thing about
it is the Safety First Design from
inside out. Model X continually
scans the surrounding roadway
with a camera, radar and sonar
systems, which provides the
driver with real-time feedback
to help avoid collisions and is designed to apply brakes automatically in an emergency. Also, Tesla
Motors created useful filters to
stop dust, bacteria and viruses, and is a bioweapon defense
mode that can protect inhabitants from a biological attack.
NOW, THE INTERIOR. New Tesla
has no door handles. Now, it is
only buttons. So, you just need
to push the chromium-plated
button to open the door. Here
might be a possible problem. If
the door freezes at winter time,
you still can pull the door handle
and open it, but with these buttons you do not have anything
to pull for. The doors also now
open and close automatically.
The car ‘feels’ when you are
coming to it and opens the doors
for you. When you sit in the car
and push brakes the doors close
by itself. How cool is that? Cool
indeed. But here you have a nuance too. Front doors only have
«resistance sensors», which are
touch sensors. Sonars of the
back doors and autopilot help
the car to ‘see’ obstacles on the
sides. This is how Model X easily
‘sees’ a car right next to it, but in
the very beginning, the car can
make mistakes. However, with
the time the doors will work better and better. Tesla Motors says
that the car opens more carefully after a few weeks of use. And
Model X can comfortably seat
seven people within three rows
and is regulated by buttons.
Travelers are going to be surprised that Tesla can travel now.
Tesla Motors equipped more
than a hundred stations in each
state to make the trips comfortable and easy. You can use
Charger Estimator on the official
website to see how much time
you have to charge your car for
a particular amount of miles. A
very useful tool. Moreover, you
can choose from default or personalized settings.
The advantage of this car is that
you don’t need to put gasoline,
change oil or anything like that.
Put your car on a charger and
when the time comes just enjoy
all the perks of an electric car.
Tesla cars have one more fascinating thing- autopilot from
Google. That allows you to make
a trip more comfortable and safe.
You can drive the vehicle from
your IPhone or Smartwatch.
The only minus of this car is the
high price for a family car, so not
every family can afford it.
TO SUMMARIZE
for me the Tesla is a fascinating car with its unique features.
The car is respectable for innovation and design, but to buy or
not to buy is a personal choice for each person.
mirror; surprise yourself with
a change of image by learning
important secrets of makeup and different ways to look
more attractive.
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IMPORTANT RULES FOR SUMMER
MAKE-UP
Hi everyone!
If there’s anyone out there
who still doesn’t know me, my
name is Victoria Bessarab, and
I have made the commitment
to be your beauty expert
in our beautiful «MODUM
magazine.»
First things first. Let’s meet
again. Maybe some of you
missed our first date on the
website of the magazine, so I
will repeat again…
Every month I will be your
guide to the world of beauty,
including makeovers and fairy
tales.
In fact, we’re not talking about
fantastic
or
supernatural
changes here, but about real
things that can help you to love
yourself when you look in the
Recently, I have been running
my school, named the «Victoria
Bessarab School,” and I have
also been a general makeup artist for the biggest TV
channel of Ukraine, STB. I
think there is no one among
Ukrainians and Americans
who has never heard of shows
like «X-Factor,» «Ukraine Got
Talent,” «Everybody Dance,»
«Ukrainian Supermodel,» etc.
Those are the projects that
have kept me busy 24/7. But all
of that has been hidden from
view because you can’t see the
make-up artist’s job on your
screen; the process always stays
behind the scenes (smiling).
During many years of working
for STB, I not only did make-up
but also became friends with
such public figures as Slava
Frolova, Igor Kondratuk, Irina
Dubtsova, Natalia Bochkareva,
Elka, Sergiy Sosedov, Anfisa
Chehova, Serega, Oksana
Bairak, Tatiana Denisova and
many more.
I graduated from several makeup schools, participated in
different contests and even
went to the US to study.
I won second place in an
international competition. I
don’t want to talk more about
myself because you can read
about me on my page on the
«MODUM» website.
Actually, I don’t like bragging.
But to show you who I used
to work with so you can trust
me, I have to share my life
experience with you. This
way you can see that I gained
recognition not because of who
I am, but because I do my job
like nobody else can.
For the first issue, I have
prepared a simple but
important
post
with
recommendations. And we’ll
start with summer make-up.
In general, summer is vacation
time, so let your body and
your face rest. And remember,
wherever you are do not apply
make-up fanatically. Summer
doesn’t like artificial colors.
Apply everything that you have
decided to but in a very thin
layer.
I hope we will become friends
and meet on the website and in
the pages of «MODUM.»
Now, to the issue!
One of the main rules of
summer make-up is: if you use
make-up, don’t apply it like a
mask. To look natural during the
summer, you have to decrease
by at least half whatever you
used before. That is, you have
to put on your make-up very
lightly and in a thin layer.
As for primer, I recommend
using something light and airy,
like BB cream or Light Tones
Face & Body. I suggest putting
it on with your fingertips.
Because of your body heat, it
will lay on very smoothly. For
sure, you never thought about
that before (smiling).
I hope your summer is bright
and fun, and your face always
looks young!
In the summer, I recommend
that you not use powder or, if
you cannot live without it, that
you put on a very thin layer
and use the clear matte variety.
But better to put it only on the
T-zone.
Also, use a lip balm in the
summer. It is crucial to prevent
your lips from getting too dry
and from cracking.
Use resistant cream shadow
for the eyes that lasts up to
eight hours. I like Maybelline
Shadows. But don’t overuse it.
In the summer, when it’s hot,
you have to apply one and only
one color to the moving part of
the upper eyelid.
As for mascara, for summer
I suggest using something
waterproof, because that way
it won’t melt in the heat and
leave a mark.
Pick a cream texture in rouge
only. This will look very fresh
and not obtrusive.
WHERE
TO START?
It doesn’t matter what age you are, sex, ethnicity, profession,
daily routines, of if you did sports before or not and many
many more – our regular ‘I will start fresh on Monday’ is
somehow present in all of our lives; but we often give ourselves
a promise and then break it.
In our mind we would run
5K every morning ‘starting
tomorrow’, going to wake up
and go to bed one hour earlier,
quit all our bad habits like a
glass of white every Friday,
etc. And because today (by the
same logic) is not the notorious
tomorrow, not Monday and not
the first of the month- we are
finishing our blackberry donut
from Stan Donuts, drinking
Frappuccino from Starbucks,
and it doesn’t matter after all.
We gave ourselves a promise
that tomorrow we are going
to start a new life, so today we
can ‘finish’ the old one. Sounds
familiar?
Then, with a 100% confidence,
I can inform you that your
‘tomorrow’ will never come,
it will never become today.
It’s going to stay your blurry
dream which will remain in your
subconscious 24/7, suppressing
your real today’s «I am».
Why is that so? By giving
yourself the promise to do
something, we like to find a
decision of a problem and our
hormones, like dopamine,
replace reality by desirable.
After all, we justified ourselves,
and our brain received
enough stimulation, hormone
serotonin won, and we are
happy. And then again and
again. So, how do we break
that vicious circle?
You can find all
details at our
website at
www.themodum.
com/afterparty/sport
But first of all, you have clearly
understood that health and
sport are directly bright,
unforgettable and unique
inherently lifestyle and all
who wants to ‘lose weight
two weeks before vacation’
or ‘put on those skinny jeans’
should turn the page because
we talk about quality life-long
and fundamental changes.
And for any change you need
to have a start point- desire
and motivation. Because if you
are not thirsty you will never
feel full (there is no better
example).
This is what we are going to talk
about in our article at http://
themodum.com/author/darya/
Author: Darya Rudkovskaya
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