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Y Care International works in over 20 countries worldwide, changing young lives through local YMCAs in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean and the Middle East.
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As Guatemala recovers from a long internal conflict, young people continue to face high levels of crime and violence. By using sports and arts, we help young people...
Nicaragua is the poorest country in Central America with half the population living in rural areas. We train young people to gain livelihood skills and lead...
Between 1993 and 2009, Y Care International worked in partnership with Peru YMCA to increase access to the health, education and employment needs of a community of...
The YMCA is supporting vulnerable young people at risk of commercial sexual exploitation in Bogotá.
Young people represent more than half of Haiti's population, so supporting them is vital for the future of the country. We provided emergency support after the...
We've worked with the YMCA to support vulnerable young people secure a livelihood through vocational and entrepreneurship training, and business start-up support.
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Senegal is home to West Africa's longest running civil war. This war in the southern region of Casamance has led to damaging effects on the lives of young people...
Y Care International has been working with Sierra Leone YMCA since 1992 and has supported young people in the most deprived slums.
Y Care International has been working in partnership with the National Council of YMCAs of Liberia since the early 1990s.
In the UK and Ireland YMCAs, other youth organisations and the wider public help us to champion young people through fundraising, campaigns and global youth work.
Y Care International works with Togo YMCA to support young people at risk of involvement in crime and also to influence the Togo justice system.
The YMCA has been present in South Africa since 1865. Y Care International has been working in partnership with the National Council of YMCAs of South Africa with a...
Families in Zambia have a daily struggle dealing with rising food prices, poverty, and weak governance. We support street children and young people in Lusaka,...
After years of economic, political and social instability in Zimbabwe, young people are struggling to find jobs, stay healthy and have a voice in decisions which...
In 2005, Sudan emerged from a 21-year civil war causing thousands of vulnerable young people and their families to flee their homes into neighbouring countries.
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Y Care International has been working with East Jerusalem YMCA to give young people jobs training and provide trauma counselling in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
The conflict in Syria has resulted in over nine million people in need of support. Three million of these are living in hard to reach areas inside Syria.
Madagascar is one of the world's poorest countries with over 75 per cent of the population living in poverty. We've been working with Madagascar YMCA to support...
Y Care International is currently supporting young people in flood affected areas to rebuild their lives through vocational training and small business support so...
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YMCAs in Bangladesh promote women's rights, prevent violence and provide education to vulnerable children and young people.
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Y Care International worked in partnership with Chiang Mai YMCA which ran a project to support vulnerable young people who live and work on the streets.
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I want to thank Kim McGahey for responding to my letter about the GOP. From his tome, I can conclude that he is part of a shrinking minority. A moderate Republican. I first voted for president in 1964. Johnson defeating Barry Goldwater. Goldwater would be considered too moderate for today's GOP. Kim is probably reluctant to admit that
the majority of his party is extreme. The U.S. House is controlled by the tea party and over 25 state legislatures are doing the following: Controlling a women's relationship with her personal physician; fomenting anti-gay marriage laws and engaging in anti-immigration rhetoric. Finally, I would agree to disagree with Kim on Obamacare. We had a "competitive cost saving system" before and it is common knowledge that medical decisions were made by clerks at the Insurance companies. The GOP has to come up with a workable plan that protects patients from wrongful decisions by insurance companies. Repealing the act is too extreme without a meaningful option.
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Brendon Small's "Galaktikon" is as much a story about finishing what you started as it is the divorce of the galaxy's most popular superhero. Halfway invested prior to the recording of "Dethalbum II," Small shelved this ad-hoc unfinished project until such a time as he could return to it and complete it. From that end, "Galaktikon" is anything but a typical vanity project, and shows not only Small's dedication to his artistic exploration, but also his loyalty to Gene Hoglan and the musicians who helped him create it. He doesn't want their work to be for nothing.
He is the creator of beloved, fan-favorite shows like "Home Movies" and "Metalocalypse." He is the man behind the phenomenon that is Dethklok, whom legions of fans dutifully keep up with and flock to their shows. He is the man in charge of the upcoming album "Galaktikon," and probably has his hands full with six or seven others things, too. Mere mortals call him Brendon Small, and he and I had to chance to sit down and talk about a number of subjects, including music, career paths, television shows and trends, Iron Maiden and of course, horror.


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STANFORD -- Was that the college football catch of the year? The greatest, most artistic grab in Stanford history?
Maybe that's all debatable, but there's no doubt Kodi Whitfield's mind-blowing one-handed touchdown reception Saturday was the most spectacular in Whitfield family history.
"He can glove just about anything," said Kodi's father, Bob Whitfield, the Stanford offensive lineman great, after his son's 30-yard TD lit up the Cardinal's eventual 24-10 victory over UCLA.
"But I've never seen the backhand glove. He caught the point of that ball with a reverse grip.
"To catch it there and then tuck it back in, I'm proud of that. I can't do that!"
Nobody is supposed to be able to do that. Who knew even Kodi Whitfield could do that, until he did.
But Whitfield said he had one thought while Kevin Hogan's pass was up in the air -- and heading toward the first or second row, it looked like.
"You've got to catch this one -- got to catch this one," Kodi Whitfield recalled thinking.
"It was one of the few targets I had this week, so I knew I've got to make every one of them count ...
"I lined up out wide to the left, beat the defender one-on-one, didn't really see the safety and I guess Hogan didn't either. But he gave me a chance, threw it up there, and I was able to bring it in with one hand."
As his father noted, Whitfield cupped the ball backhanded -- sort of like Julius Erving before a tomahawk dunk -- and also had to snatch it down quickly before safety Anthony Jefferson sailed through the area a split-second later.
And why didn't he use his left hand on the catch?
"It was actually being pinned by the defender," Whitfield said. "But luckily I think I have big hands."
It was an incredible moment, on a national stage, against a top-10-ranked opponent, and it also happened when Stanford and UCLA were locked in a massive defensive struggle.
Whitfield's TD came on second-and-18 (after a big loss) and put Stanford up 10-3, giving the Cardinal a lead it would never surrender.
Stanford needed this game -- after last weekend's loss in Utah -- to get back into the Rose Bowl race; Stanford needed that play.
There was Whitfield, a backup receiver, reaching into the sky and pulling down a minor miracle.
How did he do this?
"I would say genetics," Stanford coach David Shaw said, "but Bob is 6-7, 335 pounds, so I don't think it came from Dad. It was just a phenomenal play.
"God bless Kodi; every time we've given him an opportunity, he's made a play. And (starters) Devon Cajuste and Ty Montgomery are playing great. But every time we put Kodi in, he makes a great play."
A large part of what made the catch instantly indelible was happenstance -- Whitfield probably wasn't the No. 1 option on the play, and if the ball was going his way, it probably should've been thrown earlier.
But that's how minor football miracles occur -- something goes a little bit offline, and it takes an epic performance to pluck it back.
"Technically, that ball was thrown extremely late," Shaw said with a smile.
As both Whitfields related, it was also a major moment for Kodi because before this game, he had only nine receptions this season, with little major impact.
On Saturday: two catches, one with momentous impact.
"That's helluva way to get off the schneid -- no touchdowns all year, and to make a big play at a pivotal time," Bob Whitfield said. "It changed momentum.
"I think that was an inspiring moment for him because as a receiver, they want the damn ball all the time ...
"I think that last time, he was like, 'This is my opportunity. Go get it.' I'm proud of that kid."
Of course, when I asked Kodi what he figured his dad would say to him after the game, he laughed and said he was sure it'd be about blocking.
A few minutes later, Bob Whitfield proved his son correct.
"I get (to) all the bad stuff first -- 'what happened on that run play when that little corner knifed in?' " Bob Whitfield said, chuckling. —'How come you didn't dig?' We go through that first.
"And then we get to, 'Dang, great glove!' "
The pressing Whitfield question: Did Bob ever get a chance to showcase his hands by catching a pass in his college or pro career?
Sadly, the answer is no ... "but he recovered a couple of fumbles," Kodi helpfully added.
Now the Whitfield family has quite a highlight. An all-time reception, at a huge moment, and a play that will live on in "SportsCenter" history for a long, long time.
"I'm sure my parents will have a copy for me," Kodi Whitfield said.
He will see it for the rest of his career, and his life.
All Whitfield wants is to keep catching balls, keep getting chances, and if you keep throwing his way -- or anywhere near him -- he probably will come down with it.
Read Tim Kawakami's Talking Points blog at blogs.mercurynews.com/kawakami. Contact him at email@example.com.


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Getting an education isn't just about books and grades – we're also learning how to participate fully in the life of this nation. But to really participate, we need to know our rights. Knowing our rights is the first important step to using them. Some say if you don't use them, you lose them. The ACLU is here to tell about those rights, when you can use them, and when public school officials and police can limit them. We will discuss current issues affecting young people, including the right of free speech and expression, student use of the Internet, student privacy, school security and policing, school discipline, and rights and responsibilities during encounters with law enforcement. It takes courage and determination to stand up for your rights. But it is worth it and there are people who can support you when you do!


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OAKLAND -- Maurice Lim Miller, a Bay Area native and longtime advocate for the poor, was one of 23 people awarded a MacArthur Foundation "genius grant" on Monday.
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Among this year's other winners were mandolin player and composer Chris Thile; Northwestern University historian Dylan C. Penningroth, whose work focuses on the pre-Civil War South; and the Dominican-American writer Junot Diaz, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao."
Miller's work focuses on empowering the poor to make better choices about their own lives using an innovative system involving friends and family members. Participants get together once a month to track each other's progress across a very basic set of metrics, such as securing and maintaining employment, improving their children's grades and saving money. Successes are rewarded with small cash payments, and members make their own decisions without the interference of case workers or counselors. To the extent that outsiders participate, it is only to ask pointed questions and encourage independent thought.
The program, called Family Independence Initiative, got its start with 25 families in Oakland in 2001 and in the decade since has expanded to include more than 700 families in six cities. First lady Michelle Obama has hailed the program, and former President Bill Clinton praised Miller's efforts in speeches.
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"My mother taught me that do-gooders can do as much harm as name-callers to the pride and sense of self-efficacy of low-income people," wrote Miller in the post, entitled, "When Helping Doesn't Help."
Like the other award recipients, Miller received a phone call Monday alerting him to the prize.


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While Rinko Kikuchi's turn as a deaf-mute teenager in Babel may have won her a Golden Globe nomination, her wardrobe is speaking volumes. A former model in her native Japan, the 25-year old actress is already showing a knack for wearing high fashion with a quirky twist, and her outfits at the 18th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival were no exception. From her black mini with attached bustle, which reminded us of Demi Moore's infamous Oscars dress, to her logo-laden Chanel suit with ankle warmers, the ingenue is definitely not playing it safe. We can't wait to see what she wears to the Golden Globes next week. Tell us: What do you think of Rinko's style? Does she need a Red Carpet makeover or is she a fashionista in the making?
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CMPD Headquarters to Adjust Hours During DNC
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's headquarters, 601 E. Trade Street, will adjust its normal business hours during the Democratic National Convention. The facility will suspend public access starting Saturday, September 1, 2012, at 6:00 a.m. until Friday, September 7, 2012, at 3:00 p.m. Anyone needing to obtain a police report that week should go to their nearest CMPD division during the normal business hours of 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Reports also will be available at the West Service Center, 4150 Wilkinson Blvd.
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August 27, 2012,
Breaking and Entering Suspect Arrested
Eastway Division Officers with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department have arrested Brian Keith Hancock, DOB: 10/06/1981, for his involvement in a residential breaking and entering case.
On Wednesday, August 22, 2012, at approximately 1:00 a.m., patrol officers were dispatched to a breaking and entering in progress call for service at a home in the 1300 block of Anderson Street. The reporting person called 911 and stated he heard windows break and observed someone in his neighbor's home.
The first responding officer arrived on the scene in less than a minute and immediately observed the suspect attempting to hide behind bushes near the home. When the officer approached the suspect, the officer observed what appeared to be fresh blood on the suspect's hands and that one of the windows to the home had been broken. Officers also recovered lawn equipment that belonged to the home owner that was taken during the break-in. Additionally, officers determined that Hancock also broke in to the victim's vehicle which was parked in the driveway.
Brian Keith Hancock was arrested and charged with breaking and entering with force, breaking into a motor vehicle, and larceny after breaking and entering. This arrest illustrates how critical it is for the community and police to work together. Had it not been for an engaged neighbor calling 9-11 to report this activity, this individual would likely still be free to victimize our community. The CMPD continues to urge the community to call 9-11 whenever they see or hear anything suspicious.
August 23, 2012,
Officers Apprehend Robbery Suspects
Eastway Division officers with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department have arrested Rahshawn Shamir Johnson, DOB: 04/17/1992, and Mariah Laquincia Pew, DOB: 12/04/1991, for their involvement in the robberies of two businesses. On Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at approximately 10:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to a robbery from business call for service at the McDonald's, located at 2301 Central Avenue. CMPD Dispatch gave out a description of a suspect fleeing the crime scene in a black Nissan Maxima.
While en-route to the scene, an officer noticed a witness flagging him down in an alleyway near the McDonald's where a black Nissan was parked. While pulling into the alleyway the officer observed Mr. Johnson fleeing from the vehicle. Officers then witnessed Mr. Johnson jump a nearby fence and toss the handgun used in the robbery. Mr. Johnson was subsequently apprehended by officers and identified as the suspect in the robbery.
Officers also arrested Ms. Pew, who was the driver of the suspect vehicle. After being interviewed by detectives, both admitted to the robbery. Both suspects also admitted to having robbed Captain D's Restaurant located at 2838 Freedom Drive on August 21, 2012 around 9:45 p.m.
Rahshawn Johnson and Mariah Pew were each charged with two counts of Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon and two counts of Conspiracy to Commit Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon.
For additional information about these incidents please reference report numbers 20120822-2153-02 and 20120821-2143-02.
Anyone with additional information concerning this case or the other suspect is asked to call the Crime Stoppers tip-line at 704.334.1600 or
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August 22, 2012,
Robbery Trio Arrested
North Division Officers with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department have arrested Jerome McGraw, DOB: 07/31/1987, Marc Tyrone Tomblin, DOB: 07/12/1991, and Phyllis Yvette Jenson, DOB: 10/21/1988, for a robbery they committed earlier this week.
On Monday, August 20, 2012, at approximately 4:00 p.m., patrol officers were dispatched to an armed robbery call for service at a home in the 8200 block of Golf Ridge Drive. The victim stated that he just returned home from the store and was parked in his driveway when an individual armed with a pistol approached his vehicle and tapped on his driver's side window. The victim stated that another individual approached the vehicle from the passenger side. The suspects ordered the victim to open the vehicle, removed the victim's cell phone and computer equipment he just purchased earlier in the day. The suspects got into a waiting vehicle before leaving the area.
Evidence gathered and information obtained during the investigation implicated the three suspects in the robbery. On Tuesday, August 21, 2012, North Division Officers located the suspects in the parking lot of the Northlake Mall. All three suspects were arrested without incident. Officers also recovered property belonging to the victim in the possession of the suspects. Excellent work and critical communication between by patrol officers and detectives resulted in the swift apprehension of the trio. All three suspects have been charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon and conspiracy.
Anyone with additional information with regard to this case is asked to call Charlotte-Mecklenburg Crime Stoppers at 704.334.1600 or
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August 21, 2012,
Mother Charged with Child Neglect
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Youth Crimes Unit are conducting an investigation into an incident involving child neglect. On August 20, 2012, at approximately 5:15 p.m., Independence Division Patrol Officers responded to 5307 Firelight Lane in reference to an Assist Medic call involving a 1 year old child. When officers arrived on scene the male victim was conscious but unresponsive and being attended by medical personnel.
The victim's mother advised officers that she left the victim unattended in the bathroom and returned to find the victim unresponsive. The victim's mother then called 911 and began performing CPR. The victim was transported to Presbyterian Main Hospital where he remains in critical condition.
Detectives have charged Jessenia Gissel Matute, DOB: 12/25/1991, with Child Neglect. The Department of Social Services is conducting a joint investigation.
August 20, 2012,
CMPD Arrest Three Breaking and Entering Suspects
Metro Division Officers with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department have arrested Devon Stack, DOB: 06/22/1993, Dequarius Chastain, DOB: 03/31/1995, and Brain Gaddy, DOB: 06/18/1992, for their involvement in a breaking and entering case. (20120816212502)
On August 16, 2012, at approximately 9:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to an alarm call for service at the Ashley Park Academy located at 2401 Belfast Drive. Officers were informed that motion sensors inside of the location were activated and that the intruders may still be inside of the building. When officers arrived they observed three individuals inside of the school who were running from the main office area down one of the hallways. Other officers positioned themselves at the other end of the school and observed the suspects exit the school through a back doorway. The suspects spotted the officers and ran towards a wood line . After a brief foot pursuit all of the individuals were apprehended.
Officers arrested the individuals and located several items taken from the school by the suspects including a laptop computer, graphing calculators, and digital cameras. The suspects have been charged with breaking and entering, larceny, conspiracy, and resisting public officer. Anyone with additional information concerning this case is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 704.334.1600.
Stack Chastain Gaddy
August 14, 2012,
Security Restrictions and Transportation Plan for the 2012 Democratic National Convention
The 2012 Democratic National Convention (DNC) will be held in Charlotte, North
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Security and transportation plans for the convention and its events have been developed by a
partnership of local, state and federal law enforcement and public safety agencies. Every effort has
been made to minimize the impact of these safety measures.
This plan provides the general outlines for road closures, vehicular and pedestrian restrictions and
public transportation
August 10, 2012,
Robbery Suspect Arrested
On July 28, 2012, shortly before 3 a.m., officers responded to an armed robbery from person that occurred at The Shoppes at University Place located at 9105 J.W. Clay Blvd. The two victims stated they were walking around the lake when they were approached by a black female and a black male. The male suspect pulled out a handgun and demanded their cash. One of the victims then offered the suspect their debit cards. The male suspect then took the two victims at gunpoint to a vehicle and drove them to the Wells Fargo at 8700 J.M. Keynes Dr. The victims provided the female suspect their debit cards and PIN numbers. The female withdrew cash from each victim's account. The suspects dropped the victims back at the original robbery location and the male suspect took both victim's identification cards.
On August 3, 2012, at 2:21 a.m., officers responded to the Shoppes at University Place in reference to an armed robbery from person. The victims stated that they were walking around the lake when a black female and black male approached them. The male suspect pulled out a handgun and demanded the female victim's purse and then went through the pockets of the male victim and removed items. The suspects also demanded the jewelry that the female victim was wearing. The male subject then demanded the PIN to their debit cards, which they refused to give. The suspects fled the scene when the victims refused to give them their PIN.
In both robberies the suspects were described as a B/F with dreads, a lip ring, and petite. The B/M was described as dark skin, approximately 6' tall, facial hair that hung down at the chin, muscular & wearing a black hat with red letter "C".
On August 6, 2012, Robbery Unit detectives developed a possible address where the suspects may reside. They made contact with the male suspect, Tommy Leon Moses, DOB: 06/20/1984, at an apartment at the Slopes Apartments. Evidence recovered inside the apartment implicated him and his girlfriend, Latoya Bianca Howie, DOB: 06/08/1988, in both robberies. Mr. Moses was arrested on August 6th and Ms. Howie was arrested on August 9th
The suspects have been charged with the following offenses in regards to these two robberies.:
Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon (4 counts)
Kidnapping (4 counts)
Possession of a firearm by a Convicted Felon (Moses only)
Both suspects are in the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office.
August 9, 2012,
CMPD Asking for Assistance in Larceny from Auto Cases
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- On July 28, 2012 an unknown suspect broke into two vehicles in the parking lot of the Swim Club on Lomax Avenue in Charlotte.
On July 31st, 2012 the female in the photograph attempted to cash one of the victim's checks at the SunTrust in Arden, NC. Detectives from the Providence Division are asking for the public's assistance in identifying this female.
If anyone has any information, please contact Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
August 8, 2012,
CMPD Detectives Arrest Murder Suspect
Joseph Lloyd Rayfield, DOB: 02/26/1970, was arrested in Myrtle Beach, SC by the Myrtle Beach Police Department without incident. Homicide Detectives are currently en-route to Myrtle Beach to interview Mr. Rayfield. The extradition process will begin immediately, but there is no current timetable on Rayfield's return to Mecklenburg County.
Rayfield was wanted for the murder of 52 year old Alfred Michael Smith. On Tuesday, July 24, 2012, Steele Creek Division patrol officers responded to a call for service placed by a concerned neighbor in regards to the welfare of the male who resides at 11339 Red Hickory Lane. Mr. Smith was found deceased when the neighbor entered the home to check on him. The neighbor then exited the house and called 911 to report the incident. There were obvious signs of foul play at the crime scene.
Crime Scene Search responded to the call for service to process the scene and collect physical evidence. Detectives with the Gang Unit responded to the scene to assist in the investigation. Representatives of the Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Homicide Prosecution Team responded to the scene as well.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit Detective. Detective Tisdale is the lead detective assigned to the case. In addition, you may also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600. For additional information, reference CMPD complaint number 2012-0724-192800.
August 7, 2012,
CMPD Particpates in "National Night Out" Events
Neighbors gather at the Hidden Valley event
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Folks from across the area took to their communities to send a clear message to the criminals. Several dozen "National Night Out" events across the area brought neighbors and police together.
The 29th annual event was started to heighten crime and drug awareness, generate support for anti-crime programs and strengthen neighborhood spirit while improving police-community partnerships.
August 7, 2012,
CMPD Arrest Murder Suspects
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Homicide Unit have identified and arrested two suspects in connection with the murder of Christopher Cordero. Jordan Alexander Poe, DOB: 07/13/1992, voluntarily turned himself in at police headquarters to speak with Homicide Detectives.
Mark Garfield Grant, DOB: 10/27/1992, was also identified as a suspect in the murder and robbery. A request for the Violent Criminal Apprehension Team to locate Mr. Grant was initiated. VCAT located and arrested Mr. Grant this evening at approximately 8:45 p.m. near Albemarle Road and I-485.
One June 11, 2012, Hickory Grove patrol officers responded to a 911 call for service on Wilora Lake Road in reference to one male shot in a driveway. Upon arrival Mr. Cordero was located and pronounced deceased by Medic.
The initial investigation indicates that the suspects and the victim had altercation in the driveway which led to the shooting.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit Detective. Detective D. Abbott is the lead detective assigned to the case. In addition, you may also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600. For additional information, reference CMPD complaint number 20120611173402.
August 6, 2012,
CMPD Detectives Arrest Bank Robbery Suspect
Anthony Watson
Dectives with the Armed Robbery Unit have charged Anthony Watson with a total of four counts of Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon, four counts of Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery, and one count of Firearm by Felon. The weapon Mr. Watson used during the robbery of the BB&T on Sardis Road North was recovered in his possession. Mr. Watson has been transported to the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office where he will remain in custody.
Detectives with the Violent Criminal Apprehension Team and the FBI Charlotte Safe Streets Task Force have arrested Anthony Watson, DOB: 06/23/1959, and charged him with the August 3rd robbery of BB&T located at 1710 Sardis Road North. Mr. Watson is also suspected of robbing 3 other banks in Charlotte in recent months. Today's arrest took place at 7706 North Tryon Street at the InTown Suites at around 9 a.m. Mr. Watson was taken into custody without incident.
Robbery Unit Detectives are currently investigating these 4 bank robberies which Mr. Watson is suspected of robbing:
2012-0611-095100 / SunTrust Bank located at 1935 Galleria Boulevard
2012-0720-152902 / SunTrust Bank located at 1935 Galleria Boulevard
2012-0730-135000 / BB&T located at 2211 West Arbors Drive
2012-0803-130605 / BB&T located at 1710 Sardis Road North
Note that he has currently only been charged with the August 3rd robbery of BB&T. The investigation is still in its early stages. As additional information develops, it will be released by CMPD Public Affairs.
Information from a Crime Stoppers tip greatly accelerated this investigation over the weekend as Detectives were able to identify Mr. Watson and sign warrants on him. The Violent Criminal Apprehension Team was given the case and immediately began attempting to locate Mr. Watson, who was recently released from prison in Virginia and was on federal probation for robbery at the time of his arrest.
August 6, 2012,
Civilian and officers of the month
Congratulations to our sworn and non-sworn employees of the month! Pictured from left to right are Barbara Sellers with Communications, Officer Caleb Skipper with the Independence Division and Officer Brandon Overcash with the North Tryon Division.
August 3, 2012,
Officers Arrest Robbery Suspect
Clavon William Sanders
North Tryon Division officers with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department have arrested Clavon William Sanders, DOB: 03/11/1976, for his involvement in a robbery of a business. On Thursday, August 2, 2012, at approximately 11:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to a robbery from business call for service at the Fast Mart located at 1421 Tom Hunter Rd. (20120802225401) When officers arrived, the store clerk stated the suspect approached him with a pistol and demanded cash from the register. The clerk gave the suspect the cash before the suspect turned and grabbed money out of a customer's hand and fired a shot into the location before he got into a waiting car with another individual and left the area.
No one was struck from the gunshot. The victim called 911 and gave a detailed description of the suspect and the vehicle he was traveling in. A short time later an off duty CMPD officer in the area who heard the description over the radio observed a vehicle matching the description traveling on Sugar Creek and Cinderella Roads. The officer requested a marked cruiser to respond to the area to conduct a stop of the vehicle. Officers stopped the car on Gibbon Rd. and the passenger of the vehicle jumped and ran from the vehicle and was not located. The driver of the car was detained and later positively identified by the store clerk.
Clavon William Sanders was arrested and charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon and conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon. Anyone with additional information concerning this case or the other suspect is asked to call the Crime Stoppers tip-line at 704.334.1600 or
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SAN JOSE -- Rocketship Education has appealed to the Santa Clara County Board of Education for permission to open another charter school in San Jose.
On Thursday, a split Alum Rock Union School Board turned down Rocketship's petition to open its ninth school in San Jose. Board President Andres Quintero and trustees Dolores Marquez and Andrea Flores Shelton voted for denial, while trustees Karen Martinez and Frank Chavez supported Rocketship's petition.
Quintero said he was concerned about Rocketship's use of uncredentialed instructors to supervise students in the computer lab and about declining test scores.
"If you're a struggling model that's having issues, why would we go ahead and say let's go with these folks?" he asked. He also said he's worried that the San Jose-based charter organization may be losing its quality control as it expands.
The County Board of Education previously approved more than two dozen Rocketship schools -- most of them not yet opened. Rocketship already has begun construction of the Alum Rock school, renovating an old post office near South Jackson and Alum Rock avenues.
More than 400 parents have signed up their children for the school, which Rocketship had anticipated being ready for occupancy by Aug. 1, the group's Bay Area Vice-president David Kuizenga said. If approved, it will offer transitional kindergarten grade through fourth grade in its first year, then add fifth grade a year later.
Rocketship is "extremely disappointed," co-founder and President Preston Smith said. "It is unfortunate that the board's decision denies over 400 Alum Rock parents and families the choice they are asking for -- another quality public school in Alum Rock."
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Our Bachelor's degree in Computer Science is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD21202-4012 - telephone: (410) 347-7700.
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New Cyber Threats Juice Pay for Security Chiefs
The growing threat of data breaches, highlighted by credit card data thefts at Target and Neiman Marcus this holiday season, is creating demand for a new brand of cyber security officer. Even though the title of chief information security officer is itself relatively new, the skills and experiences required of CISOs are evolving along with the nature of the threats companies are facing.
CISOs are also increasingly in demand during board discussions and in some cases are reporting to corporate finance or risk officers rather than to IT, say executive recruiters whose job it is to find and place such people. With this growing demand, salaries for CISOs have ballooned in the past few years.
CISOs were once promoted from the ranks of server rooms, and were typically experts in managing computer networks targeted by hackers, who were more often than not joyriders on the Information Superhighway. As attackers have become more organized, and often funded by political or criminal organizations, the profile of the CISO has changed as well, according to recruiters in the field.
"Five years ago the CISO was almost unheard of," says Chris Patrick, the global CIO practice group lead at the executive search and talent management firm Egon Zehnder International. Where the title did exist, it was usually held by someone versed deeply in infrastructure. "Now it's been elevated as a strategically important element within IT." Egon Zehnder is developing a CISO practice to meet the growing demand for executive-level talent. "That's another indicator that there's an opportunity and there's a need there," he said.
Gerry McNamara, global managing director of Korn/Ferry International's information officers practice, says the firm also "just launched a practice in the firm to recruit cyber capable people."
Salaries for CISOs range according to industry, with compensation in financial services typically outstripping pay in retail or manufacturing. Shawn Banerji, managing director of the information officers practice at Russell Reynolds Associates, says CISO salaries have grown between 50% and 100% over the past couple of years. Given the heightened demand, CISOs can command salaries ranging from $350,000 to $1 million per year, he said.
"Salaries have absolutely gone up and are going to continue to go up," Patrick concurred.
Banerji notes that "the job description has changed pretty dramatically. Five years ago most people in the role were essentially hard core network technologies people. The CISO of today needs to be much more of a business leader who marries significant technology credentials with equally strong strategy and commercial skills," he said.
McNamara of Korn/Ferry says while the role "used to report into IT, and in most cases still does," more and more CISOs are being asked to report to chief counsels or chief risk officers "for compliance and regulatory reasons."
Patrick says companies are beginning to think twice about having "IT auditing its own security." So while most CISOs still report to CIOs or other IT executives, "that's going to change," he said.
Corporations are also adjusting the types of defenses they erect to protect their electronic assets. "What you are starting to see is the introduction of new concepts that will eventually change security, not unlike the way the cloud and mobility have changed IT over the last 10 years," says Justin Somaini, the executive managing security and privacy at Box, the cloud-based data storage company. Somaini was previously CISO at Yahoo and Symantec.
Mike Wilson, CISO of McKesson, said the CISO role has evolved from one of gatekeeper to that of portfolio manager, who assesses risk and evaluates technologies. He said employees' growing use of mobile devices and cloud applications over the last five years increases pressure to protect the company's intellectual capital.
Wilson said he sees threat assessment technologies evolving toward "anomalous detection," such as pinpointing the origin of unusually high network traffic. Those detection technologies will become increasingly powerful as Big Data evolves.
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Turkey's New Policy Tool Apt to Befuddle
At Christmas, Turkey's central bank got a gift for its hard work in 2012 to regain market trust: a new policy tool. However, that is bound to further complicate the picture as economists try to follow Governor Erdem Basci's unorthodox monetary policy.
Outlining goals for next year on Tuesday, Mr. Basci introduced a leverage-based reserve-requirement policy that is scheduled to go live in 2014, with the aim of curbing excessive borrowing by banks as lending expands by 15% annually.
That adds to a policy mix simultaneously targeting inflation and financial stability, with tools ranging from an interest-rate corridor to a benchmark policy rate, shifting reserve requirements, real effective exchange rate thresholds, and liquidity management.
"The old approach had one goal, one tool: price stability and the policy rate. With that, you target inflation and nothing else. What's the new approach? Let's look at price stability, let's also look at financial stability. So, we shouldn't be indifferent to short-term capital flows, we need to soften their impact," Mr. Basci said.
The central bank's new tool comes as economists argue that Mr. Basci's complex policy framework isn't justified. The governor maintains that the policies helped cool economic growth to a sustainable pace while also slowing inflation and stabilizing the currency.
Indeed, this year the lira has gained 5% against the dollar compared with a 20% plunge in 2011 and the current-account deficit narrowed to 6.5% of gross domestic product from more than 10%. Inflation nearly halved to 6.37% and the $780 billion economy's annual expansion slowed to about 3% from 8.5%. Yet the achievements fall short of the central bank's 5% inflation target, the government's 4% growth aim and a current-account gap of less than 5%, which economists say is sustainable for Turkey.
And Mr. Basci's detractors say a traditional policy of benchmark interest rates would be more effective than the opaque mix deployed by the central bank, which has consistently missed its inflation targets at great cost to Turkey. Since 2005, the cumulative price level increase is 82.3%, according to Citibank, compared with a 52.2% rise in aggregate inflation if the central bank had hit forecasts.
"It is the ability to achieve the inflation target and anchor expectations that ultimately determines the success of monetary policy, and so far inflation has remained well above the target," the International Monetary Fund said in an annual report published Friday. "While the new instruments may each seem appealing, as a whole, they are blurring policy signals and may be weakening the monetary transmission mechanism. With less traction, larger policy adjustments are needed to guide lending rates."


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Enrique and Lucas
Looking at the way the team is performing lately, I think it is no small part down to the improving fitness of these two lads. Some may say I am overly optimistic in view of some of the dodgy results we've had lately, but Enrique has allowed Glen to move back to RB and we look a superb attacking unit, and we all know Stevie prefers playing alongide Lucas and the side looks much more balanced with Lucas there.Sort: Newest | Oldest | Most Replied Expand all replies
loki agreed Lucas and Enrique have put in some strong performances as they appear to be coming back to full match fitness I have been particularly impressed withthe way Enrique seems to have overcome his tendency to push that bit too far fw sometimes and get caught out of position his style of play out of the back line has been very composed a cool professional eh...great to see him coming good.
dsteer_lfc_68 dsteer_lfc_68 Feb 23, 2013 01:54 Flag
I'd agree with that, and think balance is the key element here. With strong full backs on both sides, and the confidence the entire squad gets from Lucas in the center we look more potent from many parts of the pitch, meaning an opponent can't just mark Suarez out of the game and assume they've taken care of us. I'd also throw Downing in there as well; who I think has to be the most improved player of the season when you compare where he was this time last season.
But we've still got a long way to go before we're where we need to be, but I agree it is significant progress in the right direction. With steady improvements from some in the existing squad, especially those who have recently broken into the first team squad or even the starting 11, plus recruitment of a few select quality players for key positions, and I think we'll be ready to assault the top 4 next season.


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Well, I guess I will sign off until next season, we have had it for this one! Next season we will have Bates as President of the club, now there is something to look forward to! The only good point is that we will be rid of Warnock. What incentive is there for a decent Manager to take on Leeds, with owners who obviously have the same outlook as Bates, i.e. rake off as much money as possible with the least financial input! The already declining fan base will decline even further. For a club as big as Leeds, it is a total embarrassment! A final point LUST has been very quiet lately, have they also given up!
Live long and prosper to all LU fans.
We all seem to have given up... What more is to talk about... Bates has won, he has destroyed Leeds!


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CORPUS CHRISTI – The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi softball team split a doubleheader with Sam Houston State on Saturday, winning the opener 4-3 before falling 10-3 in the second game. Valerie Perez had two hits in each game of the day for the Islanders. The teams will wrap up the series with a rubber match on Sunday at noon.
Liz Carter pitched a six-hit complete game in the opener, scattering six hits and one walk, with all three of the runs she allowed unearned. Along with Perez' two hits, J.J. Jackson went 2-for-3 as well, while Dani Tefft scored twice in the victory.
SHSU struck first in the contest, plating an unearned run in the top of the second. After the leadoff batter walked, pinch-runner Jennie Kieval stole second and then advanced to third on a passed ball. After a foulout, Tori Koerselman grounded a ball back to Carter, but her throw to the plate skipped away, as Kieval scored for a 1-0 lead.
But the Islanders came right back with an unearned run of their own to knot the score in the bottom of the third. Tefft reached on an error to lead off the frame, and then swiped second. Hayley Galloway dropped down a sacrifice, and the throw caromed off her helmet, allowing Tefft to score, making it 1-1.
The score remained that way until the bottom of the sixth, when the Islanders busted out with three runs on two hits and an error. Jackson led off the frame with a double just inside the left-field line, and she was replaced by Cassidy Ivy on the base paths. Mackinzee Griebel dropped down a bunt, and the Bearkats tried to get Ivy at third, but were unsuccessful, putting runners at the corners and nobody out.
After a flyout and a stolen base put runners at second and third and one away, Tefft hit a grounder to third and reached on a throwing error, plating Ivy for a 2-1 edge. Lindsey Lyles followed, grounded a ball to third, but Ivy beat the throw to the plate, pushing the lead to 3-1. Brittney Morse followed with an RBI single to score Tefft to make the advantage three heading to the top of the seventh.
Carter got the first two batters quickly in the seventh, but a single and a throwing error put runners on second and third with two away. Tayler Gray came up next, shooting a ball through the left side, and both runners came around to trim the lead to just one. Gray then stole second to put the pressure on, but Carter rebounded to induce a groundout to end the ballgame.
In game two, the Bearkats scored eight unearned runs in the first inning and never looked back in a 10-3 win. Gray was the lone SHSU player with more than one hit, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and two runs. Two of the first three Bearkats reached via error to set up the big inning, and SHSU was able to plate eight on three hits, three walks and three errors. Sam Houston State tacked on single runs in the third and seventh.
The Islanders scored all three of their runs in the fourth on the strength of four hits. Mickayla Cochran delivered an RBI single and Lyles brought in the frame's other two runs on a double to center.
A&M-Corpus Christi and SHSU will complete their weekend series on Sunday at noon on Chapman Field. The game will be Senior Day, as the Islanders honor seniors Perez, Jackson, Constance Brandenburg and Laura Phillips prior to the contest. Live stats and video will be available on GoIslanders.com.