ON THIS DAY- McDonald Came ALIVE

 

                                                                                 Image: The New Yorker

On this day in 1955, American fast-food pioneer Ray Kroc opened the first McDonald's franchise in Des Pointe, Illinois. He launched an enterprise that would eventually become the largest global fast-food chain. 

Ray Kroc’s approach was nothing short of revolutionary. His vision to franchise McDonald’s on the condition that the restaurant owners personally manage their locations laid the groundwork for a consistent customer experience across every branch. By instituting comprehensive training programs for these owner-managers and prioritizing automation and standardization, Kroc ensured that every McDonald’s restaurant operated with efficient, assembly-line precision. This model not only propelled McDonald’s to rapid growth—from just three stores in 1955 generating $235,000 in sales to a multi-billion-dollar enterprise decades later—but also set a revolutionary benchmark for the fast-food industry as a whole.

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1,000 Register Every Hour for World Youth Day

The enrollment for World Youth Day, which will begin July 25, is as rampant as ever with more than 1,000 youth registering an hour during the day on June 30. 

June marked the end of the regular pilgrim sign-up and last minute registration will run from July 1-22 for individuals and small groups of under 150 persons.

So far, the countries with the most enrolled for the youth encounter are Poland with close to 170,000 people, Italy with more than 77,000, 34,353 in France, Spain with over 30,000, and there are more than 27,000 registered from the USA.

As a result, the most popular languages present will be Polish, Italian, Spanish, English and Portuguese.

Showcase Your Talents At Indie Memphis Youth Film Fest

Student filmmakers in grades 7-12 (including graduates of the Class of 2016) are invited to submit work to Indie Memphis for the organization's first "Youth Film Fest," a daylong event of screenings, workshops and more that is scheduled to be held Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Halloran Centre at the Orpheum, 203 S. Main.

"This is your chance to see your film on the big screen, work with top professionals, and even find a mentor," a project brochure released this week promises young filmmakers.

Film and video submissions of all types -- including fiction, documentary, animation, music videos and experimental work -- are welcome, and may be shot with any type of camera or device, including phones and iPads. Films can be of any length, but films under 10 minutes in length are preferred.

Selected films with compete for awards, $1000 in cash and the opportunity to be screened during the 19th annual Indie Memphis Film Festival, set for Nov. 1-7.

Deadline for Caregiver Youth Award is Sept. 1

Caregivers of New Jersey is now accepting applications for its $1,000 Caregiver Youth Award, which will be presented to one eligible youth caregiver between the ages of 8 and 18. The application deadline is Sept. 1.

According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, there are at least 1.3 million youth caregivers between the ages of 8 and 18 in the United States. Youth caregivers are children who reverse roles with family members who have become ill or disabled and provide care for them. Being a youth caregiver is not easy, and it requires personal sacrifices.

Caregivers of New Jersey wants to recognize the hard work of youth caregivers in New Jersey. For an application, visit www.njcaregivers.org. All applicants must fill out the application and write an essay explaining their role as a caregiver.

AmeriCorps Open Positions at UTEC, Lowell, MA

Do you dream of becoming a social worker, urban educator, entrepreneur or social activist, 
but lack the necessary experience to start down one of those career paths?

Are you interested in youth development work 
and dedicated to making the world a better place? 

Join the UTEC family and let us help you reach your goals! 

At UTEC, you will develop the skills of an outstanding youth worker by serving shoulder to shoulder with some of the most talented and innovative youth workers in the country. You will join a unique and nationally recognized organization where we ignite the ambition of young adults to trade violence and poverty for social and economic success. You will make valuable professional connections while contributing to UTEC's profound and fulfilling mission! 

Oregon To Unveil Youth Marijuana Prevention Advertisements

The state of Oregon is scheduled to unveil a new pilot project that’s aimed at warning young people to stay away from marijuana.

This move came after Oregonians voted to legalize recreational cannabis, the state found $4 million for a campaign targeted at keeping young people from using marijuana.

The TV, radio and internet ads will be unveiled Wednesday.

According to Kati Moseley with the Oregon Public Health Division “Brain development is not complete until your 20s. For the best chance to reach your full potential you should not use marijuana to get high while you are young. And then being high will impair your ability to drive, play sports, play video games, bike and do other activities.” 

The pilot campaign is scheduled to run in the Portland and southern Oregon areas.

To measure the success of the pilot program, researchers will gauge and report back to the legislature next year.

SAY NO TO RECREATIONAL DRUGS! It's NOT WORTH it!

Our Generation is More Than Just a Hashtag

Millennials and Gen Z-ers are often criticized for their need for instant gratification. No breaking news here. The “my way, right now” generations have the world at their fingertips. And while there are more case studies, research, and arguments than I can count bemoaning our generation’s addiction to technology, there are powerful benefits to being so connected. Thanks to technology, young adults are reshaping how an individual can make a difference. Our connectedness takes us beyond our communities, out of our comfort zones, and around the world. It empowers our generation to take action on issues that matter to us most.

Youth-driven social activism gets results. Our generation of activists has a tool unlike any previous generation: the technology to act instantly. We learn and connect online. We develop opinions and we use social media as a megaphone to make a difference. Online activism is a powerful experience; and I believe we are creating real change through it.

New Airport Name Highlights CMH's 87th Year

It's a milestone year for our Columbus, Ohio airport

A new name, impressive growth and a modernized terminal are high points for CMH in its 87th year of operation. Beginning with opening day July 8, 1929, the airport has been associated with numerous iconic aviators such as Charles Lindbergh, Amelia Earhart and Jerrie Mock. And now our growing airport bears the name of John Glenn. The tribute is fitting for this decorated Marine combat pilot from Ohio. He was the first American to orbit Earth aboard Friendship 7 in 1962. He later served four consecutive terms in the U.S. Senate and became the oldest person to fly in space at the age of 77 when he lifted off on the Space Shuttle Discovery. Glenn piloted his own aircraft until he was 90; he turns 95 this month. Throughout his life, Glenn has received numerous aviation accolades, including NASA's Ambassador of Exploration Award in 2006 and a Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama in 2012. Many more of his accomplishments can be found at this link.

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Libraries offering Personal Finance programs during Money Smart Week

April 23-30, 2016 is Money Smart Week and Libraries across the United States will offer activities to teach members of their communities how to sharpen their financial decision-making skills during Money Smart Week®

Created by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago in 2002, Money Smart Week is a public awareness campaign designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances. The American Library Association (ALA) is among several National Champions partnering in the campaign....read more

5K race to benefit Teen Institute

Do you live in Marion, Ohio and its environ? If yes, come out and support an annual race sponsored by the Marion Board of Realtors.

The race benefits Marion County Teen Institute. Marion County Teen Institute encourages teenagers to make "positive, drug-free choices."

Marion County Teen Institute, which operates under the direction of Marion-Crawford Prevention Programs, will receive the proceeds from the Run Drugs Out of Town 5K Run/Walk, which is scheduled for May 7 at McKinley Park in Marion. The event marks its third year after two successful runs, according to Angela Tanner from the Board of Realtors.

"The last few years we've had just a little over a hundred runners," Tanner said. "We're hoping to have more than that this year."

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TIME 100 Most Influential: Here’s who made the list

TIME Magazine’s picks for the 100 most influential people in the world include: the guy who wrote “Hamilton,” almost all of the presidential candidates and Caitlyn Jenner.

With profiles written by other notable figures, the magazine featured regular favorites like President Barack Obama (who marked his 11th appearance on the list in 13 years) and newcomers like Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky and former Olympic athlete Caitlyn Jenner.

Another new notable: Youtube comedian PewDiePie (aka Felix Kjellberg), whose channel on the video platform has drawn more than ten billion views.

Parents could pay if their child threatens school in Ohio

If  your child makes a threat at school, you could be on the hook for thousands of dollars – if state lawmakers have their way.

A bill, introduced by Sen. Jim Hughes, R-Columbus, would allow school leaders to sue parents and guardians for costs associated with serious, confirmed threats from expelled students.

Ohio might lead the nation in threats on its schools, according to a review of news reports by the Cleveland-based National School Safety and Security Services. Recently, a 15-year-old boy threatened to blow up every school within a 50 mile-radius of Cincinnati. A concerning Instagram post led to charges for two Butler County teens. A central Ohio school canceled its homecoming festival after threats against the school.

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"Imagination is the beginning of creation.

You imagine what you desire, you will what you imagine and at last,

you create what you will"

~George Bernard Shaw

Teen’s hand chopped off while stealing phone

A yet-to-be identified teenager in Delta State allegedly sustained serious injury while attempting to steal a cell phone.

The teenager had allegedly slipped his hand through the window of a home in the Sapele area of Delta state, Nigeria and tried to grab the cell phone.

Unfortunately for him, the owner of the home saw his hand, picked up a cutlass and chopped off the teenager’s hand.

He allegedly absconded, leaving his hand behind. (Viewers discretion advised)

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"If you hear a voice within you say,

'You cannot paint,'

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and that voice will be silenced" ~ Vincent Van Gogh

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High School Students TackleCcommunity problems at EXL Center at University of Akron

Twenty-two Akron-area high school students volunteered part of their spring break to tackle major community problems, including hunger and homelessness, at the EXL Center at the University of Akron.

The Experiential Learning Center for Entrepreneurship & Civic Engagement, which opened this month at Bierce Library, is designed to help students gain hands-on experience on projects by working with faculty and community partners.

Other topics identified by the students were the abuse of pain management drugs, urbanization and urban gardening at the weeklong “What’s your problem?” project.

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Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom. ~ Aristotle