by Jan Turrentine | Mar 19, 2004 | Opinion
Webster defines it as “excessive or reprehensible acquisitiveness.” Though Scripture offers repeated warnings against it, most people find ways to read around them and justify their selfish actions. Webster defines it as “excessive or reprehensible...
by Jan Turrentine | Mar 12, 2004 | Opinion
Before Captain D. Michael Abrashoff took command in 1997, the USS Benfold seemed to be a sinking ship, plagued by low morale, poor performance and outdated policies. In less than two years under his leadership, it moved from fleet embarrassment to winner of the...
by Jan Turrentine | Mar 5, 2004 | Opinion
When I was about 4 years old, my father’s company transferred him from Louisiana to Ohio. I don’t remember much about that transition, except that it ultimately didn’t happen. Instead of accepting the job transfer, my parents chose to start a new...
by Jan Turrentine | Feb 27, 2004 | Opinion
Feeling a little burned out? You might want to get a group of friends together and bang on some drums. It seems to help, according to a recent study involving some long-term care workers. Employees at the Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Community in Meadville,...
by Jan Turrentine | Feb 20, 2004 | Opinion
Mel Gibson has long been accustomed to the adulation of the crowds. For years a Hollywood box-office favorite, he has captured numerous coveted leading man roles. With each successive film, both his bank account and his fan base have grown. His latest film foray,...