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Protecting the Moving Image

By Niall O'Dowd

January 2000

October 27, 2021 by Leave a Comment

Next time you try to illegally copy a Hollywood movie from a videocassette outlet such as Blockbuster you can thank or alternatively curse John Ryan for the fuzzy end product. It was Ryan's invention that has prevented the widespread pirating of movie video cassettes produced by the Hollywood studios and in the process he has saved them billions of dollars and made himself a … [Read more...] about Protecting the Moving Image

The Peacemaker


By Sarah Buscher

January 2000

October 27, 2021 by Leave a Comment

The Peacemaker: As chairman of industry leader and insurance giant Mutual of America, William J. Flynn has done mush for peace in Ireland over the last decade. Bill Flynn is fond of recounting a particular childhood memory: growing up during the Depression he once asked his father why their neighbor had to eat at their house every night. His father replied, "Because I have a … [Read more...] about The Peacemaker

The 100 Most Influential Irish Americans in Business: The Queen of Hearst

By Patricia Harty , Editor-In-Chief

January 2000

October 27, 2021 by Leave a Comment

Cathleen Black loves a challenge. These days, the president of I Hearst Magazines is launching three books almost simultaneously. The third issue of Tina Brown's Talk magazine has just hit the stands. CosmoGIRL!, Cosmopolitan's little sister, is being test marketed, and Oprah's magazine is due out in the spring. "Oh, I love what I'm doing," laughs Black, "but I think I must … [Read more...] about The 100 Most Influential Irish Americans in Business: The Queen of Hearst

The 100 Most Influential Irish Americans in Business: Brian Donlon

January 2000

October 27, 2021 by Leave a Comment

After a successful 15-year career as a  journalist for USA Today, the Gannett Newspapers and CNBC, Brian Donlon joined Lifetime in 1993. Dedicated to providing innovative entertainment and information programming of particular interest to women, Lifetime ranks fifth in prime-time household ratings among all basic cable networks. After he joined the company, Donlon worked … [Read more...] about The 100 Most Influential Irish Americans in Business: Brian Donlon

The 100 Most Influential Irish Americans in Business: Earning their Stripes at Chevron

By Niall O'Dowd

January 2000

October 27, 2021 by Leave a Comment

When it comes to people in the oil business, the old stereotype is of Texas wildcatters straight out of a scene from Dallas or Arab sheiks from distant desert kingdoms wheeling and dealing around the world. Yet the face of Chevron Oil, the second-largest U.S. oil company, is undeniably different. The newly elected chairman and chief executive of Chevron, as of January 1, … [Read more...] about The 100 Most Influential Irish Americans in Business: Earning their Stripes at Chevron

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