“Embracing the Wild in your Dog” – Book Review

This book from publisher FastPencil (2015) is a loving tribute to a man from author Bryan Bailey’s childhood who is never named but referred to as “my mentor” throughout the book. Over the course of many years the man teaches Bailey the skills required to survive the harsh wilderness of Alaska and to study the wolf’s behavior within the pack. This training will carve a career path for Bailey both in the military and as an animal behaviorist. Each chapter is prefaced by beautiful photography of wolves in the wild and quotations from Native American chiefs whose names you will

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Ciel Gallery Celebrates “The Body Beautiful” With Exhibit

Ciel Gallery is pleased to present The Body Beautiful, a national juried exhibition of thirty-four works inspired by all aspects of our human form and psyche, October 2 – 31. An Opening Reception will be held Friday, October 2, 6:00 – 9:00 PM, with many of the exhibiting artists present. Additional gallery events will focus on physical, mental, and spiritual wellness. Co-Jurors were Siu Challons-Lipton, D.Phil., Chair of the Art Department at Queens University, and Professor of Art History and Arts Leadership, and Jordan D. Lipton, MD, Physician and Partner at Signature Healthcare, Charlotte. Lipton and Challons-Lipton describe the exhibition

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Charlotte Architecture Firms Merge To Share Government-Justice Focus

From arresting a suspect to holding him in jail, having a court trial and eventual imprisonment, a pair of Charlotte architecture firms is covering the full justice spectrum after merging their similar and complementary skill sets. ADW Architects has served many government and law enforcement clients across the Carolinas for more than 36 years. Merging with them is Ware Bonsall, a specialist in designing jails and courthouses. “Our team now provides a full breadth of experience in justice architecture, from the municipal police station, through the courts, to the detention center,” said Jim Powell, an ADW managing principal. “Our thorough

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Charlotte Filmed ‘War Room’ Stuns Hollywood With $11 Million Weekend

Faith-based ‘War Room’ opened up to 1,135 theaters this weekend, with reports that – even in the first few showings – people were laughing, crying and were literally brought to their knees as stunned Hollywood watchers saw the low-budget, Charlotte area film nearly dethrone “Straight Outta Compton” as the weekend’s highest-grossing domestic release with its $11 million debut. Outside of Christian evangelical circles, the names Alex Kendrick and Stephen Kendrick are likely to be unknown but thanks to low-budget hits like “Fireproof” and “Courageous,” the brothers have transformed themselves into the Steven Spielbergs of Christian cinema. “It’s a great example of the

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Davidson Hosts Ethics Forum – Should North Carolina Abolish Capital Punishment?

Davidson, NC – Attorney, public defender, and Davidson alumnus Paul Welch ’76, Dr. Dan Aldridge, Professor of History, Dr. Andrew O’Geen, Assistant Professor of Political Science, and Dr. David Perry, Director of the Vann Center for Ethics and Professor of Applied Ethics at Davidson College, will discuss “Should North Carolina Abolish Capital Punishment?” on Thursday, September 10, 2015, at 7:30 pm in the Lilly Family Gallery, Chambers Building, on the Davidson College campus. This forum is hosted by students in Amnesty International, and cosponsored by the Vann Center and the Black Student Coalition. The event is free and open to

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City Officials Respond To No Retrial For Randall Kerrick

The City of Charlotte is providing the following statements regarding the N.C. attorney general’s announcement today (August 28) to not retry Officer Randall Kerrick. Below is a statement from Community Relations Executive Director Willie Ratchford: “The Community Relations Committee (CRC) recognizes that many in our community may be disappointed after the attorney general’s decision not to seek a retrial in the case against Randall Kerrick. Many of us will be seeking ways to express our concerns. The CRC recommends that you attend your place of worship along with others to pray that our community will be able to come together

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Albemarle Corporation to Relocate Corporate Headquarters to Charlotte

Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) announced today that Albemarle Corporation will relocate its corporate headquarters to Charlotte in 2016, creating 120 jobs and investing $12.9 million in capital. Currently headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Albemarle Corporation is a premier, global specialty chemicals company. “North Carolina is the ideal backdrop for headquarters’ operations of globally-connected businesses like Albemarle Corporation,” said Gov. McCrory. “Today’s announcement means that we can add another prominent name to the state’s growing list of elite companies basing their headquarters here.” Having celebrated

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TTI Floor Care N.A. to Open Center of Excellence in Charlotte

Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina announced today that TTI Floor Care North America will open a Center of Excellence for Marketing and Innovation in Charlotte, creating 200 jobs over the next two years and an investment of up to $5 million. “We welcome TTI Floor Care and its storied brands to our state,” said Governor McCrory. “North Carolina, and specifically the Charlotte metro region, is a prime location for consumer products companies like TTI Floor Care to be successful.” TTI Floor Care N.A.—the marketer and manufacturer

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Queen City Goes Pink October 3rd with Komen Race for the Cure

With festivities beginning at 6:00 a.m., the Komen Charlotte Race for the Cure® is a morning of entertaining, inspiring, and fundraising that features a 5K timed race, 5K non-competitive run/walk, one-mile route, Kid’s Fun Zone, race expo, Survivor’s Village, and music. The timed run begins at 7:15 a.m. and the walk/run starts at 7:50 a.m. “Improvements in life expectancy for people with breast cancer are the direct result of research, awareness, early detection, and treatment,” says Tami Simmons, Executive Director of Susan G. Komen Charlotte. “Thanks to committed supporters for events like Race for the Cure® we are funding life-saving

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OurHealth to invest $25 million in Charlotte expansion

Health care provider will add 60-plus jobs and five clinics beginning in January OurHealth, a provider of on-site and near-site primary care clinics for businesses of all sizes, is establishing a new network of health clinics in Charlotte. Beginning January 1, 2016, OurHealth will open five MyClinic locations throughout the city of Charlotte. At these clinics, employees whose employers are part of the network can receive annual exams, immunizations, blood tests, generic drug prescriptions, acute care and treatment procedures. “We are excited to enter the Charlotte market, a city that understands the importance of health and wellness, and has a

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