John Allen

Firemen and police have a big Celtic background, from way back when New York police and firemen were mostly of read more

Firemen and police have a big Celtic background, from way back when New York police and firemen were mostly of Irish and Scottish descent.

It's better to try, no matter how awkward you feel, than not to try it at all. Would you rather read more

It's better to try, no matter how awkward you feel, than not to try it at all. Would you rather deal with the consequences or the prevention?

It's a reflection of the trends that are going on not only in Winston-Salem but across the country.

It's a reflection of the trends that are going on not only in Winston-Salem but across the country.

Frank is definitely not a keeping-the-seat-warm kind of figure. I've known Frank fairly well for six years. I wouldn't use read more

Frank is definitely not a keeping-the-seat-warm kind of figure. I've known Frank fairly well for six years. I wouldn't use the term 'rising star,' but in the world of the Vatican he is very highly thought of ... he's someone who could be an archbishop someday.

Where this could hurt the company is in its reputation of not being a great place to work. If left read more

Where this could hurt the company is in its reputation of not being a great place to work. If left unchecked, it could have an impact on Wal-Mart's image.