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Once we've determined what stage of the LTAD model you fit in, we use the OPT model to build a program specific to your needs and goals!
Here at Yoga Athletex we focus our workouts around the Optimal Performance Training model, or the OPT model. The OPT model focuses on three levels: Stabilization, Strength, and Power. Within those three levels there are five phases: Stabilization Endurance, Strength Endurance, Hypertrophy, Maximum Strength and Power.
Level 1: Stabilization
Phase 1: Stabilization Endurance
Level 2: Strength
Phase 2: Strength Endurance
Phase 3: Hypertrophy
Phase 4 Maximum Strength
Level 3: Power
Phase 5: Power
Our training regiments focus on athletic performance and/or weight loss. In order to achieve the clients goal, whether it is losing weight or maximizing sport performance we will have them cycle through Phase one (Stabilization Endurance), Phase two (Strength Endurance) and Phase five (Power).
During phase one (Stabilization Endurance), the goal is to increase and maintain optimal levels of stabilization for prolonged periods of time while simultaneously developing the highest levels of coordinated movement, good form/technique, and structural integrity. Stabilized training is the foundation, which the Strength and Power Levels are built upon.
During phase two (Strength Endurance), we focus on the ability to perform more work, and to tolerate greater exercise volume and intensity. Focusing on Phase two can provide enough strength adaptation for you to move successfully into the Power Level.
Phase five (Power) focuses on preparing the neuromuscular system to function safely and effectively at speeds that will be applied in a natural environment, rather than a controlled gym setting. The Power phase goal is to enhance neuromuscular efficiency, enhance prime mover strength, and increase the overall rate of force production.
Whether you want to improve your sports performance or loose weight, Yoga Athletex is the studio for you!
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While on St. Simons Island, Georgia, vacationers and business travelers alike opt for the Holiday Inn Express® Hotel St. Simons Island. The hotel's location is perfect for a Georgia beach vacation since it's only two miles from the beach. Guests are within minutes of local attractions and businesses and just one mile from Malcolm McKinnon Airport (SSI). Jekyll Island, Sea Island, downtown Brunswick and Little St. Simons Island are a short drive from the hotel.
Events in St. Simons Island are easily accommodated at this hotel, which offers a flexible meeting facility, A/V equipment and assistance from the professional staff. Family reunions, wedding parties, sports teams and tour groups enjoy the ease of booking a stay at this St. Simons Island hotel for their special events.
Leisure travelers enjoy a Georgia beach vacation with the hotel's central location. St. Simons offers many activities to keep you and your family busy during your time on St. Simons Island, and this hotel provides quick and easy access to everything the island has to offer.
With every perk from an outdoor swimming pool to free high-speed Wi-Fi access, guests have all they need to work and play on St. Simons Island, GA. The hotel's complimentary, hot Express Start Breakfast Bar ensures a great start to each day as well, so begin planning your visit today.
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General Information About Missouri Baptist University
Mission Statement: Missouri Baptist University is an evangelical Christian, liberal arts institution and has as its purpose the offering of programs of study leading to professional certificates, undergraduate degrees, and graduate degrees in an environment where academic excellence is emphasized and a Biblically based Christian perspective is maintained. The University is committed to enriching its students' lives spiritually, intellectually, and professionally, and to preparing students to serve in a global and culturally diverse society.
Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2009-2010.
Institution Type
- 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities
- ROTC (Army)
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- Distance learning opportunities
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Student Services
- General Education Courses
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- Baptist
Federal Aid
- Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates offered
- Less than 1 year certificate
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- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
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Disability Services Student
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Admission Total Applicants 821 Percent Admitted 59% Men Admitted 58% Women Admitted 59% Full Time Retention Rate 70%
Submitted ACT & SAT Scores
25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Critical Reading 410 470 Math 375 535
25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Composite 19 24 English 18 25 Math 16 23 Writing 18 25
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Pastor and author, Dr. Tim Keller has written an excellent book on prayer called Prayer: Experiencing the Awe and Intimacy of God. In it, he spends a good deal of time talking about biblical meditation as a prompter for prayer. And since we are focusing on the spiritual discipline of meditation this quarter, I thought I'd share some of what he says about it.
What is Meditation?
Meditation is likened to tree roots taking in water. That means not merely knowing a truth but taking it inside and making it part of yourself. Meditation is spiritually "tasting" the Scripture—delighting in it, sensing the sweetness of the teaching, feeling the conviction of what it tells us about ourselves, and thanking God and praising God for what it shows us about him. Meditation is also spiritually "digesting" the Scripture—applying it, thinking out how it affects you, describes you, guides you in the most practical way. It is drawing strength from the Scripture, letting it give you hope, using it to remember how loved you are. To shift metaphors, meditation is taking the truth down into our hearts until it catches fire there and begins to melt and shape our reactions to God, ourselves, and the world.
To meditate is to ask yourself questions about the truth, such as: "Am I living in light of this? What difference does this make? Am I taking this seriously? If I believed and held to this, how would that change things? When I forget this, how does that affect me and all my relationships?" Meditation, then, is what gives you stability, peace, and courage in times of great difficulty, adversity, and upheaval. It helps you stay rooted in divine "water" when all other sources of moisture—of joy, hope, and strength—dry up.
Why Meditation?
If prayer is to be a true conversation with God, it must be regularly preceded by listening to God's voice through meditation on the Scripture. Many of us have a devotional life in which we jump from fairly academic study of the Bible into prayer. There is a "middle ground," however, between prayer and Bible study, a kind of bridge between the two. While deep experiences of the presence and power of God can happen in innumerable ways, the ordinary way for going deeper spiritually into prayer is through meditation on Scripture. "If we pray without meditation," writes Edmund Clowney, "our own communion with God becomes poor and distant."
How to Meditate…
There are many traditional ways to get such a clear view of a text. One is to read the biblical text slowly, answering four questions: What does this teach me about God and his character? About human nature, character, and behavior? About Christ and his salvation? About the church, or life in the people of God?
Another fruitful approach to meditation is to ask application questions. Look within the passage: for any personal examples to emulate or avoid, for any commands to obey, for any promises to claim, and for any warnings to heed.
Another approach to meditating on the Scripture, especially with a short passage, is to take one crucial verse and think through it by emphasizing each word. Ask what each word uniquely contributes to the meaning of the text, or what meaning would be lost from the statement if that particular word was removed.
Another way to fix the mind on the truth of the passage is to paraphrase the verse in your own words. Read the verse(s) and close the Bible and try to restate it. Then look back at the passage and you will see how much you missed. Do this until you are satisfied with your paraphrase.
After advising meditation, Martin Luther describes how to do it. He uses the metaphor of a garland. "I divide each [biblical] command into four parts, thereby fashioning a garland of four strands. That is I think of each commandment as first, instruction, which is really what it is intended to be, and consider what the Lord God demands of me so earnestly. Second, I turn it into a thanksgiving; third, a confession; and fourth, a prayer." This turns every biblical text into "a school text, a song book, a penitential book, and prayer book."


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Put your foot down for the next outrageous stick offering.
Well, you've seen the Bug, now it's time to dig out your old race games and give Quickjoy's Footpedal offering a test drive. Do you remember Chris Price's Black Box? We at ACU gave the lowdown on it quite some time ago and, considering the big response Chris got to the article, it would seem that you gamesters out there like anything that enhances the feel of your latest purchases.
Following on from that excellent foot pedal device, though on a much more commercial vein, is Spectravideo's latest stick innovation, or should I say non-stick innovation.
Basically, the Footpedal is designed to enhance your existing joystick, by taking over three of the normal functions of your regular stick. What that means for race lovers, is that you can reconfigure the foot pedals to correspond to the accelerator, brake and clutch of your motor, just like the real thing, leaving your handheld to take care of the steering.
On beat-em-ups, or Ninja offerings, the Footpedal can also help to make those flying kicks much more satisfying, it really is that versatile. The beast itself looks superb, decked out with multicoloured pedals against an ice cool grey surround. Operation is simple as well, with the Footpedal plugging directly into the machine, and your regular joystick plugging into the second lead from the pedals.
Using an extremely simple switch over box, the three pedals can be reconfigured in a trice, simply by pushing the sliding buttons into the correct sequence. Once that's done, you're on your way to yet more high scores with this brilliantly devised unit. Anything that enhances your playing power has got to be a must for serious gamesters and the Footpedal does exactly that.
Extremely durable, the Footpedal should give you hours of endless fun. A joy to use, as well as being a very practical piece of equipment, this is certainly no gimmick. Featuring industry standard microswitches, you should be able to hammer this one around like there's no tomorrow, and still end up ahead of the opposition.
If you like to get the most out of your games, you need the right equipment, and this is one offering well worth getting your hands on. It's applications really depend on your own preferences, even though it lends itself to some games more than others. All we need now, to finish the job off, is a proper Race Ace steering wheel. Any offers?


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Cooking with Colavita Giveaway Sponsored by Colavita
Hosted by Pea of Sweetness
Co-Hosted by Deliciously Savvy and Deals of Sweetness
Emilee at Pea of Sweetness loves Italian food but has been stuck in a rut with the same old recipes and ingredients. She was excited to broaden her horizons with Colavita.
Colavita's history goes back a long time ago in the quaint hilltop village of Sant'Elia a Pianisi, located in the Molise region of Italy, two small family businesses were born. One family operated a stone mill for crushing homegrown olives used to produce fine extra virgin olive oil. The other family gathered the durum wheat harvest, milled the wheat into semolina grain and ultimately produced fresh pasta for the local market. Over time, both families became experts at their trade, passing their knowledge to the next generation, who in turn did the same. The two families had much in common not only in perfecting time-honored production methods, but also in name. They were both Colavita families.
Today, the Colavita Olive Oil and Colavita Pasta companies are still family-owned and operating in the same town of their ancestors. They have since joined with another family-owned company, Colavita USA, and together they have shared the fruits of their respective crafts with American consumers for over twenty years.
Emilee got to try her hand at a new Italian recipe using the amazing ingredients included in the Colavita Simply Italian Gift Basket.
The Simply Italian Gift Basket includes:
- Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Colavita Balsamic Vinegar
- Cirio Crushed Tomato with Basil
- Colavita Eggplant & Sweet Peppers
- Colavita Olive Bruschetta
- Colavita Marinara Sauce
- Colavita Tomato Basil Sauce
- Colavita Penne Rigate
- Dal Raccolto Capellini
- Dal Raccolto Orchiette
- Almond Cantuccini
Doesn't it sound amazing? One winner will receive the Colavita Simply Italian Gift Basket! (ARV $75.00) This giveaway begins on 11/20 and ends on 12/13 at 10:00pm (times are Central) and is open to US residents ages 18+.
Winner is subject to eligibility verification and will have 48 hours to confirm before a new winner will be drawn. One winner per household, email address, or home address. If you have won this prize on another blog you are ineligible to win again. For any questions/concerns please email firstname.lastname@example.com (consider adding this email to your "Safe List" as winning email notification will be sent from this email.) Please refer to the full terms and conditions in the Giveaway Tools.
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A Simple Plan For Investigating Automobiles
What to Consider When Choosing a Garage for Servicing Your Car For your car to stay in great shape, it needs to be serviced on a regular basis. Your car should be performing optimally any time it is on the road. The lifespan of the car will also be increased when you service it regularly. Today, there are many options you can choose when it comes to car servicing. You may have to consider factors such as the type and age of your car to determine which is the best garage to choose. Majority of garages can be classified as fast-fit chains, independents or franchised dealers. It is important to ensure your car will be in safe hand, regardless of the garage you choose. The cars should be maintained by experts that understand the manufacturer's recommended schedule. You should do some research prior to choosing a garage. Here are some tips that will help you find the right garage:
The Key Elements of Great Vehicles
Reputation of the Garage Make sure the garage you want to take your car to has a great reputation in your area. Asking around is the easiest way of finding out the garages with good reputation. For instance, your family members, neighbors, colleagues and work and friends can refer you to garages where they usually take their cars for servicing. Most people will be happy to refer you to garages that they have had a good experience with. During the course of asking for garage recommendations, you can also be warned of garages you should avoid.
Lessons Learned from Years with Cars
Experience of the Staff Find out how long the staff at the garage have been working. You can check the garage websites for information about experience of their staff. However, it is the experience of the specific technicians that will be assigned to service your car that you should be interested in. You want the technicians that will be servicing your vehicle to be experts at what they do. In particular, they should be knowledgeable at servicing the car model you have. When your car is being serviced by an experienced team of technicians, potential problems can be detected way ahead in time and be prevented. The staff can also advise you on how best to take care of your car. Carrying out a little research will spare you from future headaches that may come from making wrong decisions. If you would like a garage that specializes in maintenance and repair of the car model you have, check the manufacturer's website for recommendations. Most garages authorized to perform maintenance and repair of specific car models are listed on the specific manufacturers' websites. You can also find good garages in your area by searching online for reviews.


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Court allows Trump to buy Air Shuttle Flamboyant US real-estate developer Donald Trump has won US court permission to buy Eastern Airlines' East Coast Air Shuttle. Eastern unions tried to block the sale by invoking a law preventing major restructuring of an airline engaged in labour talks. Judge Barrington Parker saw his earlier decision to block major Eastern lay-offs over turned by the Court of Appeal, and this time simply appealed to Eastern to act in the best inter est of its employees. He said that the unions had not convinced him that the sale was an illegal effort to sidestep contract nego tiations. During the hearing, Eastern president Philip Bakes said the company's losses were so severe that even the Shuttle sale might not ensure survival. He said that the sale of other assets was under consideration following "a tremendous revenue drop". Trump himself said that with out the Shuttle deal, "Eastern is finished". Meanwhile, Eastern owner Frank Lorenzo continues to meet with TWA owner Carl Icahn. But, as there are no public shareholders in either company, the details do not have to be filed with regulatory authorities and US analysts are split on who might sell to whom. Egypt reopens airspace to Libyan flights After nine years, Egypt has reopened its airspace to Libyan commercial flights, signalling a slight thaw in relations between the two Arab states. Announcing the move, Ali Ziko, president of the Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority, said that the measure would be effective immediately. Libyan aircraft could now land in Cairo and cross Egyptian airspace, he said, and Libyan Arab Airlines could resume regular flights to Egypt. He confirmed that several Libyan aircraft carrying pilgrims had earlier been allowed to cross Egypt en route to Saudi Arabia. Egypt and Libya fought a brief border war in 1977, and have had no diplomatic ties or air links since 1979, when Tripoli, along with most other Arab states, severed all relations with Cairo in retaliation for President Sadat's peace treaty with Israel. Almost all the Arab countries have since resumed political and commercial ties with Egypt. For the past nine years the thousands of Egyptians working in Libya have had to travel via a third country. The latest move is expected to encourage more Egyptians to seek employment in Libya. Most of the £3 million spent on BAe's Concorde simulator update paid for a Rediffusion SP-X 500'/Wide full-daylight panoramic visual system BAe updates Concorde simulator British Aerospace's Filton- based Concorde simulator has a new visual system and upgraded motion system, following a £3 million update. The old visual system, which relied on a modelboard, tele vision camera, and cathode-ray- tube displays, has now been donated to a museum. Two- thirds of the upgrade cost went on a Rediffusion SP-X 500/ Wide full-daylight panoramic visual system. The remainder went on an extra computer which has increased processing speed and improved motion system response time. British Airways has 22 captains, 20 copilots, and 22 flight engineers trained to fly its seven Concordes. The simu lator handles check flights and conversions. The airline trained one new captain, five copilots, and two engineers on the simu lator in 1988. ' The simulator allows crews to be trained in dealing with various emergencies, including complete failure of the fly-by-wire flight controls, failure of the auto-trim system which shunts fuel around jhe 13 fuel tanks, or even a cockpit fire. NEWS IN BRIEF The Soviet Union has confirmed that the Tupolev Tu-204 airliner has yet to make its maiden flight, but says that it is planned for the "near future". The programme is running several months late because of delays in components supplies. Flight tests of the other new Soviet airliner, the Ilyushin 1196-300, continue. British Airways intends to restart London-Teheran ser vices on January 12, following the restoration of full diplo matic relations between Britain and Iran. Lockheed TriStars will fly twice a week between the two cities. Bromon has signed an agree ment with Toyota Tsusho of Japan, assigning the latter company sole distribution rights in Japan for the Bromon BR-2000. The US Federal Aviation Administration has developed a new bomb detection system which it expects to begin using at major international airports from mid-1989. The basis of the new device is a stream of atomic neutrons that trigger alarms when encountering explosive chemicals. Qantas will be the first airline in the Asia/South Pacific region to test an individual video screen system as part of its in flight-entertainment package. During a four-month trial, 26 first-class seats on one of the airline's 747-300s flying from Australia to London, Hong Kong, and Tokyo will be fitted with the video screens. The system, developed by California-based Airvision, will offer six channels. Czechoslovakia is considering the purchase of Airbuses to add to its existing all-Soviet fleet. The Czech Government says it is also considering other Western types. The long- range A310-300 is considered to be the favoured Airbus vari ant for use on routes such as Prague to New York, Havana, and Hanoi. State airline CSA has not specified how many aircraft it might buy. Czechoslovakia's new 40-seat commuter, the Let 610, is due to make its maiden flight at the end of January from the manufacturer's airfield at Kunovice. The aircraft is powered by a pair of new Walter turboprop engines. FLIGHT INTERNATIONAL, 7 January 1989
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WATCH: Orange is the New Black trailer season 5 is here!
Orange is the New Black returns to Netflix for season five on June 9! When we last left the ladies of Litchfield Prison, a riot sparked by Poussey's death quickly escalates when the inmates gain control of the prison. Once they get a taste of power, chaos ensues through the halls of Litchfield. In real time and over the course of just three days, season five of Orange Is The New Black will leave the inmates' lives forever changed as they are emboldened to fight for redemption, resolution and the respect they deserve.
About Orange is the New Black, in case you already didn't know: Piper Chapman is a public relations executive with a career and a fiance when her past suddenly catches up to her. In her mid-30s she is sentenced to spend time in a minimum-security women's prison in Connecticut for her association with a drug runner 10 years earlier. This Netflix original series is based on the book of the same title. Forced to trade power suits for prison orange, Chapman makes her way through the corrections system and adjusts to life behind bars, making friends with the many eccentric, unusual and unexpected people she meets.


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Made in Kansas City: Emily Reinhardt, Sierra Otto and Brooklynn Anderson
Inspiration from Earth, Prairie and Sky
There's something extra special about a product that's home grown. Many restaurants tout menus featuring local ingredients, freshly prepared. Some shoppers feel a sense of duty to buy things created with a hometown flair. Our Made in KC entrepreneurs are filling that niche by crafting and creating their own products. For them, success started with a dream and the ability to see that vision to fruition.
Ceramic Artist – Emily Reinhardt
For Emily Reinhardt, who lives in the Brookside area of Kansas City, Missouri, the fantasy is to find the artful in the ordinary for her ceramic creations. Emily is the owner of The Object Enthusiast, a website featuring many decorating pieces and showcasing her amazing ability to fashion purposeful home goods from a mound of clay. "All of my pieces are in the pottery category but are functional home goods. I don't see my work sitting on a shelf in a gallery," she said. "I make everyday objects that are being used in the home."
A collector of things, she's always looking for something to bring home. This drive sparked her desire to make objects. Her vases, platters, trays, cups, ring dishes and more offer touches of glamour with the gold she features in her work. But Emily is careful to craft finished pieces that can be perfectly imperfect, organic and free form. "I run with that a lot. My works are unique because I can't replicate the same pattern or design; allowing that imperfection is nice," Emily shared. "I call my style earthy organic with a touch of glamour, and it's very feminine."
Emily's dream job started as a blog after she graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in fine arts with an emphasis on ceramics. She had no studio and no access to a ceramics facility, but she wanted to stay active in the field. The blog was her answer. In 2010, she started selling ceramics on Etsy and then she decided to move to Omaha in 2013 to launch a ceramics studio, growing it into a full-time business.
However, her longing to return to Kansas City and the support she received here brought her back to the community in 2015. "It's exciting to have this as a full-time job. I have so many ideas in my head that I haven't even had time to create. That's the motivating factor for me," she commented. "Sure, there are lows when you don't have everything in place, but right now in this season I have so many ideas that it keeps me thrilled and excited to be out in the studio every day."
As advice for other promising entrepreneurs, Emily offers these thoughts. "It's pretty easy to get bogged down and negatively compare yourself to others in the business. I've looked at other artists, and they're at a point where I want to be in the future. But I've learned that each of us has a different path to take," Emily noted. "My business is unique and my direction isn't the same as someone else's. It's nice to have other businesses to aspire to, but I don't compare myself in a negative way to others. I keep my eyes forward and I'm growing in my own way. There's no book about doing it the right way because the business is so unique."
Jewelry Craftswoman – Sierra Otto
For Sierra Otto, also of Brookside in Kansas City, Missouri, pounding the pavement brought her vision of Sierra Winter Jewelry to life. The high-quality, fine jewelry designed by Sierra is so versatile it can be worn to a kid's soccer game and then on to a nice night out on the town.
"I knocked on doors. I emailed. I took trips and brought product with me, visiting dozens of different retailers. I attended trade shows, and then signed on to a showroom in New York," said the wife and mother of six-month-old daughter, Opal. "I was very active in meeting people and networking. I didn't have time to be shy. My mom said you never know if you don't ask. So I asked. I stepped outside of what I am normally."
Being outside her comfort zone paid off with the establishment of her company in 2016 and an extensive number of retailers carrying her work. Sierra's pieces can be described as boho chic, with some modern flair. Her style is influenced by a Southwest look, sporting global motifs and patterns. "I was born in the Flint Hills of Kansas, and that's a special spot for me. My family has a ranch there, and I draw inspiration from the Kansas prairie," noted the 2010 Kansas University grad.
"I work in sterling silver, gold vermeil, which is 14-karat gold on top of sterling silver, and 14-karat gold. I use pure, quality metals that won't irritate the skin." Sierra makes many of the pieces in Brookside, but much of it is fashioned in Los Angeles and New York. Some of the fine jewelry is crafted in India and a few pieces are produced in Thailand. Three-quarters of her line is made in the United States.
Empowered by a bachelor of fine arts degree with an emphasis in metalsmithing and jewelry design, Sierra spent five years as a designer at the Lenexa, Kansas-based Silpada jewelry company. But Sierra wanted something more–owning her own jewelry business. Her plan of starting a family with her husband, Jeff, was the basis of that dream. "I kept thinking about what my life would be like in five years. I wanted to be my own boss with flexibility, and I wanted to start my company before we had children. I wanted to go off and do my own thing. I spent a lot of time researching and planning. Then I dived in head first at 100 miles per hour," she commented. "I found out I was pregnant the week before I launched the company. Last year was a really busy year for us."
Sierra set some lofty goals for her company, and she achieved those marks. "Kansas City really embraces my jewelry," she remarked. "I didn't know what to expect, but I'm a big goal setter, and I reached every goal I had set for myself last year."
What's ahead for this Kansas City entrepreneur? In five years, she envisions being a nationally recognized jewelry line and brand. She intends to keep her base in Kansas City but grow a team that she will train to produce more of her collection in the U.S. Sierra is proud of her success and she offers advice that focuses on moving out of your comfort zone. "You'll never know if you don't ask," she advised. "Open your own doors. Put yourself out there because no one else will do it for you."
Olathe Songstress – Brooklynn Anderson
Many teenage girls might be dreaming of being surprised with a new car or special piece of jewelry for their Sweet Sixteen birthday. But in Brooklynn Anderson's case, her ultimate birthday present featured a great start on her professional singing career.
"I started my professional career when I turned 16," recalled the now 18-year-old from Olathe, Kansas. "It was then that I met my producer, Anthony Saunders, through a family friend. Together we talked about my breaking into the business and how to make it happen. Anthony was excited to work with me, and it gave me confidence. He got me lined up with voice and performance lessons. He had recording equipment and led me through the process."
In June, Brooklynn released her first single that she co-wrote with Saunders titled "Get It Back." She describes it as pop, but a tune that people of all ages, from little girls to older fans, could enjoy. "I want to be proud of my work, and I want my family to be proud of it too. I want to stay true to myself and my music," Brooklyn stated. "I won't change myself to make it in music."
"Get it Back" is available on all of the major music streaming sites. In fact, she's getting radio play in the major market of Chicago. "I have three other songs waiting to be released," she shared. "I've received interest from California and New York, and I'm looking forward to getting my career in music solidified."
The Olathe North graduate has deep roots in the KC metro. Her mother, Jodi, is functioning as her "momager." The rest of her family, including a brother who's ten and sister who's seven, along with her dad, Jermaine, offer great support. In fact, they'll cheer her on as she competes in the KC Superstar show set for later this month.
As for the future, this songstress will continue to focus on her vocal lessons and recording songs. She offers that the music business is a tough field to break into. But she's confident that she has the foundation to make it; she especially holds a deep faith in her ability to make things happen. "People should follow their dreams, and it's really true for me. It's okay to do that regardless of what people say because nobody knows you better than you," Brooklynn shared. "Do something that you love and have fun with it. I'd rather be happy doing something I love than going to work everyday doing something that makes me miserable." She also adds that the backing of her parents is a key factor in her success. "I'd encourage all parents to support their child's dreams," she said. "If I didn't have my family's support, I wouldn't be here today."
Whether you're a budding entertainer who's committed to making her own kind of music, a potter who finds the ordinary extraordinary, or a jeweler who sees the glitter in going above and beyond, the KC metro offers incredible opportunities for those who dream big. It's the place where homegrown visions can become reality, reaching far beyond your own backyard. ■


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There is an old saying that God writes straight with crooked lines. "God makes all things work together for the good of those who love" Him (Rm 8:28). God is omnipotent; so He even uses His enemies to further His plan (Prv 16:4). For example, Joseph's brothers heartlessly abandoned him in a cistern (Gn 37:24). As a result, he was forced to spend years in Egypt as a slave and then a prisoner. Yet God brought Joseph out of prison to lead Egypt through a time of severe famine. Joseph later told his brothers: "Even though you meant harm to me, God meant it for good, to achieve his present end, the survival of many people" (Gn 50:21).
God even uses man's direct opposition to advance His plan. The Jewish leaders were "opposing the Holy Spirit" (Acts 7:51) by condemning Stephen and stoning him to death. "That day saw the beginning of a great persecution of the church in Jerusalem" (Acts 8:1). Yet God immediately used this tragedy to spread His word "throughout the countryside of Judea and Samaria" (Acts 8:1) and soon "even to the ends of the earth" (Acts 1:8).
Many first-century Jews did not accept Jesus as Messiah and Lord. It seemed like the ministry of Jesus to His people (see Mt 15:24) failed. Yet God turned even this failure to triumph because the Gentiles began to accept Jesus as a result of Jewish unbelief (see Acts 13:46-48; 28:28).
In this year of God the Father, place your trust in His love, power, and ability. He is supreme and sovereign, "therefore do not be perturbed" by circumstances, no matter how horrible. "Remain calm" and trust in your heavenly Father (1 Pt 4:7).


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With the melodious sounds of flute and bass of drums, Janmashtami festival brought the air of cheer and happiness in Rajasthan. Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervor in Jaipur and the epicenter for these celebrations is the popular Temple of Govind Devji in City Palace premises.
For the celebrations of Janmashtami i.e on Monday August 18, 2014, the magnificently adorned idols of Radha Govind ji are placed in a specially decorated swing and the temple is exploding with colors and energy.
Thousands of worshipers will now multitude the temple and celebrate the festival with an outpouring of ecstatic music, dance and poetry in both classical and common languages amid the tranquil sounds of temple bells.
The temple will follow new time schedule today. According to this Gwal Jhanki will be open at 5.45 pm, Sandhya Jhanki at 6.30 pm and Shayan Jhanki at 9.30 pm.
Take part in the mesmerizing Aarti and ceremonies of Temple for the celebration and get engrossed in the harmonious ambiances of Janmashtami celebration at the Govind Dev ji Temple in Jaipur.


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Last week, the FT reported the following under the headline Trichet calls for tougher Euro rules:
Eurozone members that break the region's rules on public finances should be excluded temporarily from Europe's political decision-making, the president of the European Central Bank has proposed.
Let me get this straight. The ECB's president proposes to exclude countries that break the fiscal rules from political decision-making? In order to do exactly what?
Rewind: We are in the year 2007. The sub-prime bubble bursts. After some credit market wobbling, the markets tumble like dominoes. Here is a graph of what happened to the Dow Jones (DJIA):
… and here is the same graph with an arrow pointing to the outbreak of the Greek crisis:
To confirm that story, let's look at the yield of Greek government bonds (10yr), which started to rise to levels considered dangerous only in late January 2010:
What I find rather strange here is that there is a lot of action in restraining government finances, while the financial markets were allowed to (mis)allocate freely. Just last weekend, Hypo Real Estate needed another infusion of guarantees of €40 billion from Germany tax payer – whether this money will ever be recovered is unclear. There are no statements except that politicians are surprised and angry that the transfusion was necessary.
I think it seems self-evident that the government deficits are a consequence of the crisis, and not the cause. Why, then, is the ECB so much into restraining government spending? Could it be that they have their priorities completely upside down? Imagine what would happen if sometime next year the German government starts fiscal tightening in order to obey the rules and then the European economy starts to dive again. There would be neither monetary, which does not get traction, nor fiscal policy available for decision makers … and the latter would be a purely self-inflicted pain.


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