Musicians Kevin, Nick, and Joe Jonas (collectively known as the Jonas Brothers) joined Jay Leno on The Tonight Show this past Monday to promote their new book, Burning Up: On Tour With the Jonas Brothers.
Originally from Wyckoff, New Jersey, the Jonas Brothers band debuted in 2006. Nick Jonas, now 15, began performing at an early age on Broadway. It was he who started the band as a solo project, to be joined later by his two older brothers.
The Jonas Brothers are Christians. Their lyrics, topics, and attitudes are positive and encouraging onstage and off. Unashamed to represent Christian values like abstinence and refraining from drug abuse and alcohol, the Jonas Brothers influence thousands of young fans to live upright and moral lifestyles.
Joe Jonas stated that he and his brothers made “a promise to ourselves and God that we’ll stay pure till marriage.” His younger brother Nick said that the purity rings all three brothers wear are “just one of our ways of…being different than everybody else out there.”
Coming up for the Jonas Brothers are several film debuts, including a sequel to their 2008 hit, Camp Rock, their Disney Channel Original Series, J.O.N.A.S., and a new family film based on the book Walter the Farting Dog. The brothers also hope to make a record with Chris Brown in the future.
Watch the Jonas Brothers’ interview on The Night Show:
http://neonlimelight.com/2008/11/25/jonas-brothers-perform-on-the-tonight-show-with-jay-leno/
Visit the Jonas Brothers Official Website:
http://www.jonasbrothers.com/
Read about popular Christian singer/actress Miley Cyrus, a close friend of the Jonas Brothers:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miley_Cyrus
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Sailor in the Spotlight
Zac Sunderland is attempting to sail around the world by yacht, all alone. His goal is to beat David Dicks’ record of being the youngest person to sail non-stop and solo around the world.
If Zac’s trip is successful, he will be the youngest American sailor since 1965 to attempt a solo global circumnavigation.
Zac was born to a family of “yachtsmen and shipwrights.” His first home was a 55’ Tradewind in Marina Del Rey, California, and his childhood was filled with sailing trips to New Zealand, Australia, the UK, and Mexico. When Zac presented his dream to circumnavigate the globe to his parents, they were supportive and helped him find an affordable yacht.
When asked how they could allow their son to undertake such a trip, Mr. and Mrs. Sunderland described all the top-notch equipment Zac has and how communication is quick, easy, and very often. “Zac has had so much experience already at sea and is the type of person who needs a challenge,” they say. “He is smart, strong, [and] level-headed…we are proud as can be that he has set this goal and achieved so much. If he chose to stop tomorrow, we would welcome him home with open arms.”
Zac departed from Marina Del Rey on June 14, 2008. He made his first stop in Hawaii on July 11 before continuing West around the globe. He will turn 17 on November 29.
Check out Zac’s blog:
http://www.zacsunderland.com/blog/index.html
This is a link to Zac’s official website:
http://www.zacsunderland.com/index.html
Read an article about Zac in the Los Angeles Times:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/outposts/2008/06/zac-sunderland.html
If Zac’s trip is successful, he will be the youngest American sailor since 1965 to attempt a solo global circumnavigation.
Zac was born to a family of “yachtsmen and shipwrights.” His first home was a 55’ Tradewind in Marina Del Rey, California, and his childhood was filled with sailing trips to New Zealand, Australia, the UK, and Mexico. When Zac presented his dream to circumnavigate the globe to his parents, they were supportive and helped him find an affordable yacht.
When asked how they could allow their son to undertake such a trip, Mr. and Mrs. Sunderland described all the top-notch equipment Zac has and how communication is quick, easy, and very often. “Zac has had so much experience already at sea and is the type of person who needs a challenge,” they say. “He is smart, strong, [and] level-headed…we are proud as can be that he has set this goal and achieved so much. If he chose to stop tomorrow, we would welcome him home with open arms.”
Zac departed from Marina Del Rey on June 14, 2008. He made his first stop in Hawaii on July 11 before continuing West around the globe. He will turn 17 on November 29.
Check out Zac’s blog:
http://www.zacsunderland.com/blog/index.html
This is a link to Zac’s official website:
http://www.zacsunderland.com/index.html
Read an article about Zac in the Los Angeles Times:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/outposts/2008/06/zac-sunderland.html
Camera Man
Michael Rothermel, a 16-year-old homeschooled student, recently turned his photography aspirations into reality. With the support of his mother and help from many friends, Michael strives to kick off his career by doing “the harder things,” pay attention to important details, skillfully market his art, and wisely manage his business.
Michael’s primary focus and passion are promotional photos for musicians, speakers, writers, etc. because of the creative freedom this genre grants him. However, he also enjoys any other types of portraiture and event photography.
In 2004, Michael obtained his first camera and took well over 40,000 photos, learning from trial and error and studying the work of other photographers. He continued to cultivate his skills, buying a “beautiful” Canon DSLR in 2006, and finally got his first paying shoots in May 2007.
Homeschooling, Michael says, has been an advantage. “It gave me more free time to work on improving my skills, building up my business, and now scheduling photo shoots.” Michael’s schedule, unlike a public school student’s, can be re-arranged in order to make room for photography. “I wasn’t simply doing it to meet requirements for a class, but because I had a passion for it.”
Now in the process of “getting [his] name out there” and earning enough money to make a profit, Michael works hard to be manager, marketer, accountant, I.T., sales representative, AND photographer of the business all at once. However, his love and ability to take unique photos makes it all worth the effort.
What’s the philosophy behind this young man’s determination? “I think everyone has many abilities they’ve never even thought they had. They haven’t discovered them because they’re stuck in their comfort zone and don’t strive for something more. You are meant for more,” Michael concludes. “Don’t settle for mediocre. Pursue your dreams. Fly.”
This is a link to Michael's website:
http://www.rothermelphotography.com/index.html
Check out the work of other teen photographers:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/christianteens/
Want to see your own photography published? See:
http://www.teenink.com/Contests/CoverPhotoC.php
Michael’s primary focus and passion are promotional photos for musicians, speakers, writers, etc. because of the creative freedom this genre grants him. However, he also enjoys any other types of portraiture and event photography.
In 2004, Michael obtained his first camera and took well over 40,000 photos, learning from trial and error and studying the work of other photographers. He continued to cultivate his skills, buying a “beautiful” Canon DSLR in 2006, and finally got his first paying shoots in May 2007.
Homeschooling, Michael says, has been an advantage. “It gave me more free time to work on improving my skills, building up my business, and now scheduling photo shoots.” Michael’s schedule, unlike a public school student’s, can be re-arranged in order to make room for photography. “I wasn’t simply doing it to meet requirements for a class, but because I had a passion for it.”
Now in the process of “getting [his] name out there” and earning enough money to make a profit, Michael works hard to be manager, marketer, accountant, I.T., sales representative, AND photographer of the business all at once. However, his love and ability to take unique photos makes it all worth the effort.
What’s the philosophy behind this young man’s determination? “I think everyone has many abilities they’ve never even thought they had. They haven’t discovered them because they’re stuck in their comfort zone and don’t strive for something more. You are meant for more,” Michael concludes. “Don’t settle for mediocre. Pursue your dreams. Fly.”
This is a link to Michael's website:
http://www.rothermelphotography.com/index.html
Check out the work of other teen photographers:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/christianteens/
Want to see your own photography published? See:
http://www.teenink.com/Contests/CoverPhotoC.php
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