Invisible Children of Uganda

Global Youth Fund: "It’s not often you see this kind of production value in documentaries and social issue campaigns.

But video after video, the Invisible Children team (young filmmakers in their 20s from San Diego) breaks new ground in how they engage mass audiences in difficult subjects.Their latest production is a video to launch the Bracelet Campaign, which raises money for children and schools in northern Uganda." (via)

Web Resources

• Invisible Children Movement
• Video: Invisible Children
• Trailer: Invisible Children
• Global Youth Fund
• United Nations: Millennium Development Goals
• Kevin Sites Hot Zone: Uganda

Happy Birthday Ben!

The Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary: This year marks the 300th anniversary, or tercentenary, of Benjamin Franklin's birth. In honor of the founding father, printer, inventor, and irrepressible raconteur, the U.S. Congress established a commission to educate we publick about Franklin's well-lived life.

This beautifully crafted online exhibit is one result. Follow Franklin from his disobedient Boston beginnings, to his role in shaping the U.S. Constitution and his tenure as an elder statesman.

Along the way, dip into sections that detail what Franklin thought of self-improvement, how he created a colonial media empire, and the ultimate stance he took on slavery. Finally, don't miss the "Et Cetera" page, which includes such tidbits as what the great man predicted for the future and how he nearly became a swimming coach. (via Yahoo! Weekly Picks/ U.S. History)

Get Involved!

via Global Youth Fund: "Two billion of our planet's citizens are children under the age of 18, representing one-third of the world's population. Strong in numbers, they are nevertheless powerless on the world stage - excluded from having much real influence on global affairs.

To create the ultimate youth empowerment tool, we are launching the Global Youth Fund - the first global fund administered democratically by youth. The fund will be the first of its kind to measure and fulfill the collective wishes of its youth members worldwide."

Links

• Global Youth Fund (GYF)
• GYF Blog
• GYF Podcast

YackPack: Click, Talk, Connect

YackPack is a new social software product that allows users to record and send audio messages to friends inside privately formed groups. YackPack helps people stay connected, even though they may be separated by geography.

The easy-to-use interface will allow you to jump in and begin sending audio messages, without struggling to figure out how to use the technology. All you do is plug in your microphone and talk! This is a great way for you to keep in touch with family and friends.

Anyone with a parent, sibling, or friend fighting in Afganistan or Iraq should really give YackPack a try. Many soldiers have access to email, but making phone calls is a bit more difficult. Why not try YackPack? That way you can, through regular email, hear each other's voices.

Links

• YackPack
• YackPack Demo (en)
• Audio Help
• YackPack: Social Life of Speech
• AP News YackPack Review

Pearl Harbor Survivor Color Guard

Pearl Harbor Survivor Color Guard
Originally uploaded by MOWW YLC.

View photographs from the MOWW's 50th Anniversary "Massing of the Colors" ceremony held at Balboa Park, San Diego.

Women of Protest

via Yahoo! Weekly Picks:

"The National Women's Party, a group dedicated to women's suffrage, formed in 1913 and spent years organizing, demonstrating, and getting its members thrown in jail.

Now The Library of Congress delves into an overview of the party; offers a timeline of its life; and profiles its visionaries, benefactors, and propagandists.

But most importantly, it offers image after image of women willing to go into the streets for their right to vote. Here are a few worth viewing...

• Mrs. Mary A. Nolan -- one of the oldest members on the picket lines.
• Miss Julia Emory of Baltimore, MD -- this daughter of a state senator led protests, suffered police brutality, and was jailed multiple times.
• Matilda Young -- who was just 19 years old when she served her first prison term."

YLC '05: A Letter of Thanks!

"I would like to take this time to thank everyone who had something to do with this youth leadership conference. I was very honored and blessed to attend this conference. I would like to thank the University of San Diego staff and students, all the guest speakers, mentors, and all who made the J.H. Pendleton & J.P. Holland Youth Leadership Conference a great experiences.

I think that everyone there really appreciates what you all have done to make this conference a success. I want to thank you all for everything. Thank you. I cannot express my gratitude in how thankful I am to have attended this conference.

Thank you once again, and God Bless America!"

ylc '05 | Flickr Photoblog

You can now view pictures from the 2005 Youth Leadership Conference on our Flickr group page.

Thanks to all our volunteers and participants! It was a great event and we hope to see you next year!

Many thanks to the University of San Diego for being great hosts!

September Project

The September Project is a grassroots effort to encourage public events on freedom, democracy, and citizenship in libraries on or around September 11. September Project events are activitiesof reflection, discussion, and dialogue about the meaning of freedom, the role of information in promoting active citizenship, and the importance of literacy in making sense of the world around us.

Events take place on September 11, on the weekend of September 11, or throughout the month of September. In other words, whenever it works best for your library and community. Libraries around the world are collaborating with organizations to host public and campus events, such as: displays about human rights and historical documents; talks and performances about freedom and cultural difference; and film screenings about issues that matter. Over 100 examples of events can befound at: http://www.theseptemberproject.org/pastevents.htm

For events tailored to a more academic audience, please see: http://www.lib.washington.edu/about/events/theseptemberproject

The Power of Four

"Life outside of college is just like life in it: one nutty thing after another, some of them horrible, but all interspersed with enough beauty and goodness to keep you going. That’s your job, to keep going. Your duty is to help – without ceasing. The art you create can glorify it. The science you pursue can prove its value. The law you practice can pass on its benefits. The faith you embrace will make it the earthly manifestation of your God." (via)

~Tom Hanks, Vassar College Commencement Speech, May 2005

ylc 05 | important reminder!

What to Bring

• Casual dress that is tasteful (e.g. no tank tops or short shorts) (warm summer days) (Bermuda style shorts are permissible).
• Sweater or jacket for air-conditioned classrooms and cool evenings.
• Shoes, but no sandals (Note that shoes are required at all times).
• Athletic gear (e.g. shorts, t-shirt, athletic shoes, sweat socks, sweat shirt, swim suit, shower shoes).
• Toilet articles.
• Bathrobe (to go from room to showers).
• Towel (shower and beach towels).
• Swimming suit.
• Lock to secure your valuables.
• Telephone calling card to notify your parents upon arrival (or arrange for your family to receive a collect call).
• Disposable camera.

What Not To Bring

• Alcohol, tobacco or non-prescription drugs.
• Cell phones or pagers (telephones will be available)
• Portable radios or other recording/player device

San Diego 101

Pourade's History of San Diego: "This wonderful series of seven books covers the history of San Diego from the time of European exploration through 1970. The first book begins with Native Americans in the San Diego region before European colonization."

Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish

This is the text of the Commencement address by Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple Computer and of Pixar Animation Studios, delivered on June 12, 2005 at Stanford University.

"I am honored to be with you today at your commencement from one of the finest universities in the world. I never graduated from college. Truth be told, this is the closest I've ever gotten to a college graduation. Today I want to tell you three stories from my life. That's it. No big deal. Just three stories.

The first story is about connecting the dots."

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WWII Red Cross Scrapbook

American Red Cross World War II Scrapbook: "You may have known that the Red Cross served the troops during World War II by handing out donuts and coffee, setting up evacuation tents, and hosting dances. But did you think of their talented operatives as playing an accordion or manning a cinemobile?

This touching exhibit commemorates the war experiences of the Red Cross' recreation staff through the memorabilia of several of its workers. With a format that literally asks you to turn each page (drag the corner), the scrapbook shares images of badges, maps, newspaper clippings, and personal snapshots -- including a sweet photograph of a young woman and two very pleased-looking men at a St. Patrick's Day dance.

More than seven million Red Cross volunteers served in more than 50 countries. Take a nostalgic peek at what just a few accomplished. " (via Yahoo Weekly Picks)

Anything is Possible!

La Vida Robot: "How four underdogs from the mean streets of Phoenix took on the best from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the national underwater bot championship."

U.S. History Resource

HistoryCentral: Here you will find extensive information on American and World History.

ylc factoid

Did you know...

• In 2004, 1525 students attended a MOWW sponsored Youth Leadership Conference
• 14,000 students attended single day Youth Leadership Conference

MOWW Youth Leadership Conferences provides students with the unique experience of interacting with leaders of government, industry, and academia. The enthusiasm of these leaders in infectious and, as a result, many students change their personal goals for the better. Responsibility, patriotism and good citizenship remain core values stressed during the YLC.

We look forward to seeing you at the J.H. Pendleton & J.P. Holland 2005 Youth Leadership Conference. We anticipate having another exciting and are excited to be holding this years conference at the University of San Diego.

Naval History

"Navyhistory.com brings you the history of US Naval ships. We have completed adding all the history's of Naval Ships. You can look up a ship by letter or look up by ship type."

WWI Veteran Celebrates Memorial Day

WWI Veteran Celebrates Memorial Day: "Memorial Day parade organizers were considering using actors to represent veterans of World War I when they learned about 103-year-old Lloyd Brown — one of the last living veterans of the war." (via Yahoo! News)

ylc photoblog hosted by Flickr

You can view pictures from YLC '04 on the MOWW YLC photo page on Flickr. After YLC '05 you can add your own photos to our group page. If you like what you see, you can sign up for your own free Flickr account and then post comments and photos on our YLC group page.