Headlines 2002

O'Haras who made news headlines in 2002

Public Affairs Specialist Thomas O'Hara comments on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' plans to close the Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant west of Grand Island, Nebraska "The ongoing disposal of land ... will be finalized...But the corps will not undertake any new disposal action or sales until this is resolved... No one will be let go," O'Hara said. MSNBC, December 25, 2002.

Peter C. O'Hara Steps Up as Checkers' Chairman of the Board of Directors Press Release: Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. has announced that O'Hara, a Director of the Company since June of 1998 and Vice Chairman since September 1999, has been elected Chairman of the Board of Directors effective immediately... In addition to his duties at Checkers, Mr. O'Hara is currently President of Capital Management of L.I., N.Y., Inc. and President of Capital Management Development, LLC, a developer of commercial real estate. Yahoo Finance, December 24, 2002.

The Seattle Film Critics' Living Legend Award this year goes to actress Maureen O'Hara They have created this special annual category to salute a "movie notable deserving of career recognition." Reuters & Yahoo News, December 23, 2002.

Pilot Tom O'Hara died when a U.S. Fish and Wildlife plane crashed near Ugashik Lake, Alaska Before working for Fish and Wildlife, O'Hara (41) worked for PenAir. President Orin Seybert says O'Hara was the epitome of a pilot...O'Hara's funeral is set for Friday in King Salmon. A memorial service is planned Monday in Anchorage. MSNBC, December 23, 2002.

Mike O'Hara, Executive Vice President, Worldwide Marketing & Sales of Thomson RCA brand comments as CBS and RCA join forces to present AFC Divisional Playoffs and AFC Championship Game in HDTV. Quote: "As the official consumer electronics sponsor of the NFL, Thomson is especially pleased to join CBS in making these high-profile playoff games available in the most realistic HDTV format, both to the national television audience and to the entire consumer electronics industry which will be assembled in Las Vegas on January 11 for the annual International Consumer Electronics Show," Yahoo Finance, December 20, 2002.

Kelley O'Hara is Marketing Director of the Bicycle Casino (Bell Gardens, CA) which is running its 18th Annual Children's Christmas Party for over 1700 underprivileged children O'Hara says, "This is a time that we look forward to every year. The holidays allow us to give back to the community. We are proud to be able to assist those who are less fortunate and we hope that our efforts will allow these families to enjoy their holidays just a bit more!" Yahoo News, December 20, 2002.

Joseph O'Hara comments after Crestwood School District Athletic Director (Hazleton, PA) resigns over hirings and board politics O'Hara stated he felt the reason givenfor the resignation wasn't valid. MSNBC, December 19, 2002.

Michael O'Hara, Vice President, Marketing, Sonus Networks comments as Sonus' Insignus Softswitch is named 2002 Product of the Year by Internet Telephony Magazine. "This award is testament to the expertise and dedication of all of our employees and reflects our unwavering focus on delivering robust, proven packet voice solutions to our carrier customers," said O'Hara. Yahoo Finance, December 18, 2002.

Intel Appoints 13 New Vice Presidents including James O'Hara OHara, 51, is vice president of the Technology and Manufacturing Group, general manager of Ireland Operations, and plant manager of Intel's Fab 10/14 in Leixlip, Ireland. He is responsible for Intel's manufacturing operations in Ireland and for the site's strategic direction, management leadership and development, and government and community relations. OHara joined Intel in 1991. Intel Corporation Press Release & Yahoo Finance, December 18, 2002.

Intel Ireland names Jim O'Hara as vice president, Technology Manufacturing Group - Jim O'Hara, the current Intel Ireland general manager, has just been appointed vice president, Technology Manufacturing Group, Intel Corporation. Jim took over the role of Intel Ireland general manager in April 2002 and is responsible for Intel's manufacturing operations in Ireland and for the site's strategic direction, management leadership and development, and government and community relations. Professional Ireland: Business and academic news for the global Irish community. Issue No.378, December 18, 2002.

Daniel O'Hara heads the Regional Advisory Committee for the Bristol Bay region, Alaska, and supports the federal subsistence program "This is a valuable fish, but it's a longtime tradition," said O'Hara. "Why shouldn't my mom, who is 85 years old, ...have the privilege of getting a trout?" MSNBC, December 18, 2002.

Jim O'Hara, Executive Director of the Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth at Georgetown University, comments on exposure of kids to be exposed to TV beer marketing "The alcohol industry monitoring their own advertising and current standards aren't protecting youth from alcohol marketing," O'Hara said. AP & Yahoo News, December 17, 2002.

Actress Shirley O'Hara Krims has died at the Motion Picture and TV Hospital She was was first wed to Jimmy McHugh Jr. Services will be held at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Beverly Hills. Entertainment - Variety Celebrity/Gossip, Yahoo News, December 16, 2002.

Stephen O'Hara is Chairman and Chief Executive of Rawlings Sporting Goods which is to be acquired by rival ski and snowboard maker K2 Inc., Reuters & Yahoo News, December 16, 2002.

Yule TV Movies: Classic holiday movies including Maureen O'Hara's ‘Miracle on 34th Street’ Maureen is the Macy's employee who hires Kris Kringle to be the department store's Santa. Christmas Day, 11:30 p.m. on 13. The Record.com, December 14, 2002.

The Pottsville Republican & Evening Herald's Correspondent recalls the "daily agony of John O'Hara" When O'Hara went to work at the Pottsville Journal in 1924, one of the future novelist's early assignments was to interview people about their first jobs..."Most people didn't want their first job printed for public view," he concluded. Pottsville.com, December 14, 2002.

‘Murder suspect fights extradition’ writes Sean O'Hara of the Connecticut Post The chief suspect in the murder of an Ansonia High School football star will fight extradition to Connecticut from a North Carolina jail. MSNBC, December 13, 2002.

Stephen O'Hara, Chairman and Chief Executive of Rawlings Sporting Goods Co. Inc., comments as K2 Inc., the country's top maker of skis, said it's in talks to buy rival Rawlings. Associated Press & MSNBC, December 12, 2002.

38-time world armwrestling champion Mike O'Hara was training partner of winner at at the WAF Unified Arm-wrestling Championships Kenny Friend of LaRue pinned the competition, going 4-0 to win 100 kilogram Masters (40 and over) left arm division at the WAF Unified Arm-wrestling Championships in Springfield, Ill., on Nov. 14. O'Hara's experience level helped jump start Friend's training and quickly prepared him for the competition... "I showed him what to do and it has made a big difference," O'Hara said. The Marion Star & marionstar.com, December 8, 2002.

Lt. Col. Jerry O'Hara comments after a skeleton is found at 1954 crash site in Laos - The discovery of a skeleton in a remote corner of Laos may mark the beginning of the end of a fabled chapter of the Cold War, when an American soldier of fortune known as "Earthquake McGoon" became a household name for his daring exploits in China and Southeast Asia... O'Hara, spokesman for the Hawaii-based Joint Task Force-Full Accounting — an arm of the Defense Department —said there was "no doubt that we have the right site and the right plane." Associated Press & Yahoo News, December 5, 2002.

Gaelic footballer Eamon O’Hara is honoured with first All-Star award Following in the footsteps of former Sligo greats, he became only the third Sligo player ever to receive one of the coveted awards. He has Mayo ties are on the side of his mother. O'Hara's magnificent displays all year, mostly at midfield, helped the Yeats' men to reach the All-Ireland quarter-final, where they were beaten after a replay by the eventual winners, Armagh. Arguably Sligo's most talented player for the last decade, his selection came as little surprise, with many feeling he should have been honoured in previous years. Western People, December 4, 2002.

Rawlings Sporting Goods company chairman and CEO Steve O'Hara comments as the company announced that it welcomed a bid by its largest shareholder to buy the company for about $65 million in cash. AP Business & Yahoo News, December 4, 2002.

Shaun O'Hara, company secretary of English soccer club Norwich City, explains why the annual meeting is being held outdoors on January 7, 2003 Quote: “Every shareholder has a right by law to attend the agm and now we have over 6000 of them there was no way we could accommodate them all indoors as we have done in the past... this meeting will be a first-time experience for many shareholders who have just invested their money in the club and we're certainly looking at a four-figure attendance." EDP24 & edp24.co.uk, December 1, 2002.

Rear Adm. Sally Brice-O'Hara, Coast Guard director of personnel keynotes a ceremony where the Coast Guard lights up scoreboards for Neah Bay High School, North Olympic Peninsula, Washington. The high school on the Makah Reservation received three lighted scoreboards -- one for football, the others for basketball -- from the Coast Guard Recruiting Command. The Sunday Peninsula Daily News, November 24, 2002.

Kent O'Hara, is Ford Motor Company's North American planning manager for parts, supply and logistics The company announced that it will open a parts distribution center in Gibson County that will serve 300 dealers in five states..."The center will allow dealers within a 225-mile-radius to receive parts daily, and in most cases overnight", O'Hara said. MyInKy.com, Courierpress.com and TheGleaner.com, November 23, 2002.

Mike O'Hara of The Detroit News writes about a forgettable Lions-Bears matchup ".... It's a game that was made to forget." Maybe, but not the photo of Mike here! The Detroit News, November 23, 2002.

Nicholas O'Hara is a Ramsey County sheriff's inspector whose department carried out a dramatic rescue of 6-year-old girl allegedly hidden in custody fight The girl was hidden by her mother for more than two years in a St. Paul home with the drapes closed. She didn't go to school, had no young friends and was told her father was dead. St. Paul Pioneer Press & Yahoo News, November 19, 2002.

A CEO and a former bank president in Topeka, Kansas, pleaded innocent to fraud charges before U.S. Magistrate James O'Hara O'Hara said he would reconsider the trial date after consulting with the U.S. District Judge who will preside over the case. Associated Press & Lycos News, November 19, 2002.

Nick O'Hara comments as the FBI's Minneapolis office monitors suspected members of a terrorist cell O'Hara ran the FBI's Minneapolis office from 1991 to '94 and now oversees criminal investigations for the Ramsey County sheriff's department. He headed the FBI field office during the Persian Gulf War in 1991. The Star Tribune, November 17, 2002.

Gene O'Hara opposed to Governor's plan to merge New Jersey's universities ...The proposed merger -- or "restructuring" as Gov. James E. McGreevey prefers to call it -- of Rutgers University, New Jersey Institute of Technology and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey would be the most sweeping change to the state's higher education system in the last half-century. Gene O'Hara, the chairman of the university's governing board, is known to oppose the plan. O'Hara, board chairman of Cathedral Healthcare System and the retired chief financial officer of Prudential Insurance Co., has clashed with McGreevey before. O'Hara can't beat McGreevey in the Legislature, but the Governor's plan could be stalled if the university's boards balk. The Star-Ledger & NJ.com, November 17, 2002.

Croydon resident Nadine O'Hara, vice president of the Roebling Rescue Squad, observed to squeal in delight after embracing New York City firefighter Rob Pavis Pavis is one of 12 firefighters featured in the 2003 ‘Calendar of Heroes’ which also includes three firefighters who were killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Buck's County Courier Times, November 17, 2002.

Is Scarlett O'Hara is bitchy enough to be considered a villain, or plucky enough to be considered a hero ? Voters have until December 13 to decide this and other questions. A jury of 1,500 directors, actors, screenwriters, critics, historians and others, is being asked to select 50 of each--heroes and villains -- in AFI's new endeavor to find "100 Heroes & Villains" of the last century of cinema...The results will be unveiled in a three-hour special to be broadcast by CBS in June 2003. E! Online & Yahoo News, November 12, 2002.

Don't think you've heard the last of Charlotte O'Hara ! O'Hara, a real-estate investment manager from rural Johnson County, lost a spirited race last week to veteran Commissioner Annabeth Surbaugh to become chairwoman of the County Commission. Now O'Hara, who lives in Surbaugh's commission district, says she wants to fill the seat that will be vacant when Surbaugh resigns to become chairwoman. The Kansas City Star, November 11, 2002.

Lady Tigers unable to beat Kansas City ‘O’Hara’ a second time in Missouri state final O’Hara scored the last seven points to win its first-ever championship... The school hadn’t won a title in any sport since 1980. The Springfield News-Leader, November 10, 2002.

The newly identified remains of Sgt. 1st Class Robert C. O'Hara of Lost Nation, Iowa, and of two other servicemen killed in Vietnam will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery, the Pentagon announced. All three men died Feb. 6, 1969, when their UH-1H Huey helicopter crashed in bad weather in Quang Tri province. Associated Press & Lycos News, November 06, 2002.

State-By-State Senate Results ... Mississippi: Shawn O'Hara, RP 94,127 - 15 percent Winner-Thad Cochran, GOP (i) 521,482 - 85 percent. Associated Press & Lycos News, November 06, 2002.

Shawn O'Hara is Reform Party candidate for the U.S. Senate in Mississippi Answers to questions: Why are you running? and What would be your priorities if elected? from The Clarion Ledger & Clarionledger.com, November 3, 2002.

Actress Kelli O'Hara to play ‘Albertine’ in the world premiere of Richard Nelson and Ricky Ian Gordon's Proust-inspired ‘My Life With Albertine’, beginning February 18, 2003, at Playwrights Horizons at 416 W. 42nd Street... Official opening is March 13 and performances continue to March 30...The musical focuses on the complicated and obsessive relationship between a young man of society and a fiery, middle-class girl (Albertine)... For information visit http://www.playwrightshorizons.org. Playbill On-Line & Yahoo! News, October 31, 2002.

Mary Margaret O'Hara is one of an impressive cast of musicians helping create the mood of the album in Neko Case's latest release...Neko Case performs Nov. 2 at MacEwan Hall. The Calgary Sun, October 31, 2002.

Charlotte O'Hara is in the final days of a too-close-to-call race for Johnson County chairman ...O'Hara is perceived as the conservative candidate, so she'll get the conservative vote... The Kansas City Star, October 30, 2002.

New bronze statue of John O'Hara erected a short distance from his birthplace in Pottsville, PA "Acknowledged as one of the most serious writers of the 20th century, and perhaps the coal region's most famous person, O'Hara set his work in a thinly disguised geography and often based his characters on real people, much to their dismay...O'Hara described the ethnic clashes, social climbing and power plays of the period from World War I to beyond World War II." mcal.com/ The Morning Call , October 26, 2002.

University of Arizona freshman quarterback Ryan O'Hara is among the 20 or more first- or second-year players expected to play against Washington State... "We know that we are the building blocks of the future here," O'Hara said. "The young guys can't wait to get our shot." The Arizona Daily Star, October 26, 2002.

Creative director Michele O'Hara of NBA team Trail Blazers is guiding employees to try to shed a 'bad actor' image working on a television commercial featuring Trail Blazers forward Ruben Patterson. The Oregonian, Sports News, October 20, 2002.

John O'Hara, the special agent in charge of the Secret Service's Boston office said his agency is assisting Boston police in the case wo Colombian nationals arrested and charged with making fraudulent purchases. O'Hara said similar scams have been reported mainly in California, Florida, and New York. The Boston Globe & boston.com, October 19, 2002.

Sniper scare affects the daily routine of the O'Hara family in suburban Virginia Robin O'Hara says that after two weeks, the sniper scare is wearing on her 7-year-old daughter, Tenley ... Her 9-year-old son, Ian, equates the sniper with terrorists. ABCNEWS.com, October 18, 2002.

Dr. Michael O'Hara, a Florida psychiatrist, remarks on the case of a woman allegedly abused by a priest who later performed her wedding ceremony Michelle Bennett says she was molested at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in New Haven when she was a little girl by a priest who died in 1983. O'Hara, who described himself as a devout Catholic, said he considers her claims of molestation to be credible. FortWayne.com, October 14, 2002.

Cleveland Browns' guard Shaun O'Hara comments on Melvin Fowler's debut against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Quote: "It would be a tough game for anybody - first game, 100th game, 10th game, whenever....They're a force up front. Their defensive line is real good. They do a good job of pressuring guys.'' Lycos News, October 10, 2002.

Allen & O'Hara Celebrates 50 Years in Business The company was founded as Allen Brothers Construction Company in 1952 by Memphians W. Harwell Allen, Jr. and his brother Thomas C. Allen. Another Memphian, Harry E. O'Hara, joined the firm in 1956, at which time the name was changed to Allen & O'Hara, Inc. The firm established itself quickly, building many of the early Holiday Inns across the country, as well as numerous other chain hotels and motels. Yahoo Finance, October 9, 2002.

Mary O'Hara writes ‘Don't go down with this virus’ Article about the Bugbear computer virus in: The Guardian Unlimited & Guardian Newspaper, October 5, 2002.

Shaun O'Hara to return to his spot at right guard with the Cleveland Browns With Dave Wohlabaugh back, O'Hara, who has been filling in at center, will return to his spot at right guard. AP Sports & Yahoo News, October 4, 2002.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission trial attorney Cindy O'Hara comments as the U.S. arm of Japanese game publisher Sega Corp. faces a lawsuit from U.S. labor regulators over allegations that it fired 12 game testers because they were Filipino. The suit, filed in federal court in northern California, seeks punitive and compensatory damages, lost wages for the fired employees and injunctions preventing similar behavior in the future. Reuters & Yahoo News, October 3, 2002.

Jennifer Anne O'Hara, a daughter of Patricia and Paul O'Hara of Fort Lauderdale, FL, was married to Jason Colby Martin in Chicago. The Rev. Patrick Lee performed the ceremony at the Immaculate Conception Church. Yahoo News, September 29, 2002.

49-year-old Nebraska man Charlie O'Hara dies after fall from wall O'Hara died at Creighton University Medical Center after he fell 12 feet from a scaffold where he was working to repair a brick wall at a meat company in southwest Omaha. Lincoln Journal Star, September 29, 2002.

Chief Executive Stephen O'Hara of Rawlings Sporting Goods Inc. speaks as the baseball icon faces a tough pitch O'Hara said in two interviews that the company was on the right track, slashing debt and boosting earnings...O'Hara became Rawlings CEO in October 1998. Reuters & Yahoo News, September 28, 2002.

Pendleton County Sheriff Lark O'Hara speaks as agents from the FBI, the Drug Enforcement Admnistration and the Department of Defense arrested a local doctor on suspicion of unlawful distribution of controlled substances. WLWT ChannelCincinnati.com & Yahoo News, September 26, 2002.

East county Mayo junior gaelic football final takes place at Fr. O’Hara Park Aghamore defeated Eastern Gaels by 14 to 9 points. The Western People, September 25, 2002.

Dr. Jeffrey Baum O'Hara, president of the Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society comments after a survey of orthopaedic surgeons in the state found that medical malpractice insurance rates continue to rise and coverage is difficult to obtain, despite reforms passed by the Legislature earlier this year. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette & Yahoo News, September 25, 2002.

Jim O'Hara, executive director of the Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth at Georgetown University comments on results of a study that found America's youth saw far more alcoholic beverage ads in magazines in 2001 than did adults. Associated Press & Yahoo News, September 24, 2002.

Lance O'Hara, senior product manager for ReplayTV at SonicBlue speaks about overcoming remaining technical flaws of of personal digital video recorders Several years after their introduction, digital recorders have proven themselves worthy replacements for VCRs. There are digital recorders in around 1.3 million households. Still, some technical flaws have yet to be worked out. Reuters & Yahoo News, September 21, 2002.

"That's an insult to Tim,'' said center Shaun O'Hara about Tim Couch the Cleveland Browns's starting quarterback The Browns deny a "quarterback controversy.'' Akron Beacon Journal & Yahoo News, September 19, 2002.

Political newcomer Charlotte O'Hara took the offensive in the campaign for Johnson County chairman questioning whether taxpayers were getting what they were paying for from the county. The Kansas City Star & Yahoo News, September 19, 2002.

Gene O'Hara, head of the Rutgers board of governors, expresses surprise as commission backs merger of N.J. colleges A commission examining the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and the New Jersey Institute of Technology will recommend the two Newark institutions be merged with Rutgers University, according to two sources familiar with the commission's work. O'Hara, a retired Prudential executive, said he was surprised to hear the commission had reached a decision. The Star-Ledger & NJ.com, September 15, 2002.

Shaun O'Hara moves from right guard to replace center Dave Wohlabaugh who broke his right hand during practice News from the Cleveland Browns continues to be bad writes Patrick McManamon. Akron Beacon Journal & Yahoo News, September 13, 2002.

‘Forum will explore terrorism’ according to staff writer Crystal Ross O'Hara of The Davis Enterprise Read this copyright story from The Davis Enterprise, Davis, CA at davisenterprise.com, September 13, 2002.

Chuck O'Hara, the Hoosier Lottery's marketing director, comments as Bates spoofs movie trailers Story -- When Indiana cut the Hoosier Lottery's ad budget by $1 million, Bates Midwest was asked to produce spots that are adaptable for a number of games. "It aligns the lottery with entertainment and has a longer shelf life," said O'Hara. AdWeek.com & Yahoo News, September 12, 2002.

Sinead O'Hara, area manager for the Tanning Shop, specialises in ‘Mist Tan’ the latest concept in tanning It's sprayed on, no lotions or potions, no streaks or blotches. Sunday Independent/ Irish Independent, September 8, 2002.

Alaskans Bill O'Hara and Joe Morris build the first prototype of a family water craft or "Squirt Boat" Morris built the hull to O'Hara's specifications, so he could squeeze all the running and propulsion gear from an Arctic Cat Tigershark water craft into his new version....When O'Hara found some breathing room during his busy snowmachine season, he started installing the running gear and controls... Anchorage Daily News/ adn.com, September 8, 2002.

Canada's CBC TV turns 50 and celebrates satiric past with stars like Catherine O'Hara Satirical programs nurtured by the CBC, that went on to acclaim outside the country, include "SCTV" which produced such well-known entertainers as Martin Short, John Candy, Catherine O'Hara, Eugene Levy, Joe Flaherty and David Thomas. Reuters/Variety TV & Yahoo News, September 5, 2002.

Shaun O'Hara to stat at right guard for the Cleveland Browns as veterans Rickey Dudley and Tre Johnson are released and Steve Heiden is acquired from the San Diego Chargers. AP Sports & Yahoo News, August 31, 2002.

Davis Enterprise staff writer Crystal Ross O'Hara reports that the developer of UC Davis' planned hotel and conference center has backed out of the project. The Davis Enterprise.com, August 28, 2002.

Shooting scheduled to begin Sept. 3 of NBC's miniseries ‘1st to Die’ from a script by Michael O'Hara Michael O'Hara Prods. is producing in association with NBC Studios, with O'Hara and Steve White executive producing. Yahoo News, August 25, 2002.

First-year ‘Irish’ coach Jim O'Hara spoke with Senior Cathedral defensive lineman Jacob Jordan about who the captains would be for this year's team. Indianapolis Star & Yahoo News, August 23, 2002.

Today is Saturday, Aug. 17, the 229th day of 2002: Actress Maureen O'Hara is 82 Today's other birthdays: Actor Robert DeNiro is 59. Movie director Martha Coolidge is 56. Rock musician Sib Hashian is 53. Actor Robert Joy is 51. Rock singer Kevin Rowland (Dexy's Midnight Runners) is 49. Rock musician Colin Moulding (XTC) is 47. Country singer-songwriter Kevin Welch is 47. Singer Belinda Carlisle is 44. Actor Sean Penn is 42. Jazz musician Everette Harp is 41. Rock musician Gilby Clarke is 40. Singer Maria McKee is 38. Rock musician Steve Gorman (The Black Crowes) is 37. Rock musician Jill Cunniff is 36. Actor David Conrad is 35. Singer Donnie Wahlberg is 33. Rapper Posdnuos is 33. Tennis player Jim Courier is 32. Actor Bryton McClure is 16. AP Today In History & Yahoo News, August 16, 2002.

Kent O'Hara, North American planning manager of Ford Motor Co. makes a statement as the company announced that it will close its local parts distribution center here in 2004 and replace it with three smaller centers along the East Coast. The change is part of Ford's plan to replace its eight parts-distribution centers nationwide with 21 smaller, more modern facilities, O'Hara said. AP & Yahoo News, August 15, 2002.

Ladies Gaelic Football midfield player Claire O’Hara was a member of the Mayo team which captured the Connacht senior ladies football title for the first time in twelve years. Mayo will play Dublin in the All-Ireland semi-final in four weeks. The Western People, August 15, 2002.

Saturday, August 17 is the birthday of Maureen O'Hara, Irish-born actress (1921--) August 17 Birthdays: Pierre de Fermat, French mathematician (1601-1665); Jan III Sobieski, king of Poland (1629-1696); William Carey, English pioneer missionary (1761-1834); Marcus Garvey, Jamaican black leader (1887-1940); Mae West, U.S. actress (1892-1980); Maureen O'Hara, Irish-born actress (1921--); V(idiadhar) S(urajprasad) Naipaul, Trinidadian writer (1932--); Robert DeNiro, U.S. actor (1943--); Sean Penn, U.S. actor (1960--). Yahoo News, August 11, 2002.

Surbaugh, O'Hara win Johnson County Commission chairman primary Johnson County Commissioner Annabeth Surbaugh and political novice Charlotte O'Hara prevailed in Tuesday's primary for the County Commission chairmanship, a position created two years ago to give the county a high-profile leader. Surbaugh topped all candidates with 30.5 percent of the ballots cast. O'Hara, nearly unknown in Johnson County political circles six months ago, finished second with 25.8 percent. Full story at Kansas City Star. Yahoo News, August 11, 2002.

‘City man arraigned in killing’ writes Jim O'Hara of the Post-Standard Top news story in The Post-Standard & Syracuse.com, August 10, 2002.

Today is August 8, 2002 and country singer Jamie O'Hara is 52 Listing of today's Birthdays. AP Today In History & Yahoo News, August 11, 2002.

Ed Siegel's review of Robert O'Hara's play ''Insurrection: Holding History'' Quote: "The Berkshire Theatre Festival's Unicorn Stage in Stockbridge is where some of the most adventurous theater in the region has taken place over the last decade, and Robert O'Hara's play - which was premiered by New York's Public Theater in 1996 - certainly qualifies as adventurous." The Boston Globe, August 9, 2002.

Bigger is better in college football: freshman quarterback Ryan O'Hara is an imposing sight at 6-6 and 200 pounds As the UA football team opens its second training camp under coach John Mackovic, the players will be taller and heavier across the board. The Arizona Daily Star & Yahoo News, August 04, 2002.

Q & A with Shaun O'Hara from the Browns training camp log. The Plain Dealer & Cleveland.com, August 3, 2002.

Charlotte O'Hara, a businesswoman and former developer is among the candidates for the first elected chairman of Johnson County. Full story at ‘Kansas City Star’. Yahoo News, August 03, 2002.

Theater Review; Bohemians Of the 20's In an O'Hara Of the 50's The Peccadillo Theater Company specializes in dusting off forgotten American works, an admirable enterprise, though some works are better off left undusted in the attic. That's probably true of ''Veronique,'' a misshapen melodrama by John O'Hara that the company is presenting through this weekend at the Bank Street Theater. The New York Times & Yahoo News, July 31, 2002.

Ed O'Hara's family pulled into Chicago from Detroit this week on a vacation that is emblematic of the kinds of trips Americans are favoring this summer. It's just a nice place to go," said O'Hara. "A little short vacation that's affordable — a hop and a skip away by car." ABC News.com, July 28, 2002.

Katie O'Hara, a nursing student at Sacramento State University in California was looking to enhance her appearance when she visited a day spa two years ago. In her case, she wanted to remove a chain of flowers that she had tattooed around her left ankle. Review of title: ‘Personal Business; That Quest to Enhance Beauty Can Leave Scars’, The New York Times, July 14, 2002 & Yahoo News.

‘Ted Williams Was Unpredictable’ writes Dave O'Hara about the baseball hall of famer Quote: "Reporting on Williams was not always a writers' dream, but there never was a dull moment." Dave O'Hara was the AP's New England sports editor in Boston from 1965-1992. O'Hara retired in August 1992 after a career spanning six decades in Boston and Milwaukee. The Associated Press & Yahoo News, July 5, 2002.

Jewish Defense League leader Michael O’Hara, alias Ze’ev Korwan, faces fraud charges in Australia for trying to sell ‘Hitler suicide gun’ Link to this story by Henry Benjamin. © JTA, Global Newsservice of the Jewish People, July 1, 2002.

The 2002 World Cup final live: The match kicks off at 12 noon but after 18 minutes Bob O'Hara needs a drink Read Scott Murray's minute by minute account of O'Hara's outing to the bar and Brazil's 2-0 victory over Germany. The Guardian Unlimited, June 30, 2002.

1939 Hollywood film ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ starring Charles Laughton and Maureen O'Hara is recalled as a British theater company has drops the word hunchback from its stage adaptation of cVictor Hugo's classic 1831 classic novel to avoid offending disabled people.Reuters & Yahoo News, June 28, 2002.

Toronto quarterback Pat O'Hara goes 7-for-7 for 132 yards and three touchdowns but the Los Angeles Avengers take advantage of three second-half turnovers by the Toronto Phantoms in a 58-44 Arena Football League victory. AP & Yahoo News, June 27, 2002.

Joe O'Hara is executive director of P.E.A.C.E. Inc., Onondaga County's federally funded community action agency, to which new board members are to be elected One-third of the members are political appointees. One-third are representatives of the community at large, the kind of business leaders and professionals found on many nonprofit boards. And one-third come from the ranks of low-income families served by the agency. "The dynamics between the three elements makes for a very engaging board", O'Hara said. Futhermore he said the meetings are more interesting and discussions more wide-open than those of any other types of boards he's witnessed over the years. The Post-Standard & Syracuse.com, June 23, 2002.

Police constable Eddie O'Hara, of Cleveland, England is quoted as an investigation gets underway after an incident in which two wallabies were found beheaded at an animal sanctuary. Cliff Spedding, 42, has owned the sanctuary in Loftus, east Cleveland, for more than 20 years. Constable O'Hara said: "Mr Spedding is a popular lad in the community and everyone knows the work that he does. He is totally devastated." BBC News, 18 June, 2002.

Pat O'Hara finishes 12-of-26 for 153 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions as the Buffalo Destroyers take advantage of four first-half turnovers by Toronto for a 55-27 victory over the Phantoms at the Air Canada Centre. AP & Yahoo News, June 13, 2002.

Isao Kaneko's Wonderful World & Scarlett O'Hara — You always know when there is an Isao Kaneko fashion show on. At the nearest station, women of all ages get off trains dressed in the designer's trademark outfits that look like something Scarlett O'Hara might have worn in "Gone With the Wind." And once you get to the show, you'll certainly stand out if you're not dressed accordingly. Japan Today, June 13, 2002.

Ed O'Hara, Attorney of prominent physician charged with sex-abuse makes a statement The physician left the Palm Beach County jail after striking a deal with police and prosecutors to turn himself and be released on $150,000 bail. "He looks forward to exonerating himself in the county of law as opposed to reports and innuendo," Ed O'Hara said. WPBF & Yahoo News, June 12, 2002.

‘Casablanca’ Tops List of Movie Romances but in the No. 2 spot was 1939 classic ‘Gone with the Wind’ with Clark Gable and Vivian Leigh as the rakish Rhett Butler and determined southern belle Scarlett O'Hara. Reuters & Yahoo News, June 11, 2002.

Sports reporter Mike O'Hara of The Detroit News answers ‘Question of the week’ in ‘Behind the Scenes’, The Detroit News & detnews.com, June 9, 2002.

Vikki O'Hara, director of mission services at Madonna Rehabilitation Center is among Nebraskans interviewed about coping with life-changing events. Quote: "All change brings about stress, whether we classify that change as positive or negative". Lincoln Journal Star & journalstar.com, June 9, 2002.

Baseball reporter and staff writer Mike O’Hara: ‘Vikings overrun Indians, 10-2’ Sun Journal & SJonline, Lewiston, Maine, June 9, 2002.

Hospital gave wrong advice after a stray cat in O'Hara Township tested positive for rabies last month The County is headed for record-breaking number of cases, according to health officials. Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh, PA & post-gazette.com, June 08, 2002.

Nicholas O'Hara defends Coleen Rowley whom he once supervised at the FBI field office in Minneapolis The FBI agent, who rocked official Washington with a memo to the boss alleging bureau bungling before the Sept. 11 attacks, was privately interviewed by staff for the House-Senate committee holding hearings on the attacks. "Coleen did not do this out of animosity ... She only did it out of loyalty to the people she served, which is all of our citizens ... She had nothing but good intentions." O'Hara said. Associated Press & Yahoo News, June 5, 2002.

‘Sweet Smell of Success’ with Kelli O'Hara, the juicy, jazz-pumped new musical about a powerful, venal columnist in the 1950s, will close June 15 after being smeared by today's critics and columnists. Playbill & Yahoo News, June 4, 2002.

Jocelyn Cote-O'Hara, a member of the boards of directors of Xerox Canada Inc., Northern Trust Ltd. Canada, and Manitoba Telecom Services Inc. addressed a conference on women in leadership positions. Read this copyright report in The Salt Lake Tribune, June 2, 2002.

Josh O'Hara is awarded a citizenship medal by The William Pitt Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution Several students were presented with awards during the ceremony in which the 90 members of the 2002 class of Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, VA, graduated. Danville Register & Bee/ RegisterBee.com, June 2, 2002.

Victory for Tracy O'Hara at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships In the meet's first three days, UCLA got victories Tracy O'Hara in the pole vault, Darnesha Griffith in the high jump and Chaniqua Ross in the discus. Sports - AP & Yahoo News, June 1, 2002.

Bruins senior Tracy O'Hara will try to get the team off to a good start in the women's pole vault at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships This is one of four finals scheduled for the opening day of competition at Bernie Moore Stadium. O'Hara won the event in 2000 and tied for second last year. Quote: "This year we're going about things a little differently...I think we're a little more prepared. This is my fourth NCAAs, and the third one where we potentially have a good possibility of winning. I know what to do. I know how to get the team fired up, just guide them and let them learn from me." Sports - AP & Yahoo News, May 28, 2002.

Nicholas O'Hara, former FBI special agent in charge in Minneapolis praises Coleen Rowley, the agent who blew the whistle on FBI leaders in Washington, claiming they would not allow the Minneapolis office to pursue pre-Sept. 11 terrorism clues. Quote: "She's by the book; extremely intelligent. She respects and responds to the letter of the law...She's one of my heroes for doing what she did." The SunHerald & sunherald.com, May 25, 2002.

Padraig McManus takes over from Mr Ken O'Hara in July as Chief Eecutive of Irish utility ESB The ESB will have to raise more than €2 billion in bonds or loans to part-fund a major network renewal, its chairman has said. The Irish Times & ireland.com, May 25, 2002.

Mount Vvernon Nazarene_Announced the resignation of Mike O'Hara, men's golf coach from ‘Thursday's Sports Transactions’. Associated Press Sports & Yahoo News, May 24, 2002. For a photograph and more information on Mike click here: Mike O'Hara

Child-Care Center in O'Hara Township scheduled to close on June 7 About 60 children will be affected when Louise Child Care closes centers in Pittsburgh's Shadyside section and O'Hara Township. MSNBC, May 22, 2002.

UCLA pole-vaulter Tracy O'Hara photographed clearing the bar cleanly on her way to a second-place finish in the event. The UCLA women edged USC for the Pac-10 title for the second year in a row. Lewiston Morning Tribune & Lewiston Tribune Online, May 20, 2002.

Administrator Peter O'Hara of relegated English Soccer Club Halifax Town is criticized by Bob Walker who has quit as chairman. Quote: "I will offer my services to O'Hara & Co. in whatever manner they see fit in order to help Halifax Town and I will enter into discussions with any potential buyer if I can see a way of taking Halifax Town forward." Football 365 & football365.com, May 20 2002.

‘Rapist may spend his life in prison’ writes Jim O'Hara Staff writer at The Post-Standard Story: A Syracuse man who escaped a possible life sentence when murder charges in the death of his girlfriend were dropped for lack of evidence 13 years ago is facing that same sentence after being convicted Thursday of raping a 10-year-old girl. The Post-Standard & Syracuse.com, May 18, 2002.

Brian M. O'Hara, President and Chief Executive Officer of XL Capital Ltd, is scheduled to speak on May 15, 2002 at the Goldman, Sachs & Co. Financial Services Conference at The Roosevelt Hotel in New York from 10:55 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. (EDT). A live webcast of Mr. O'Hara's presentation may be accessed and a replay of the presentation will be available following the live broadcast. PR Newswire - USA & FT.com, May 9, 2002.

'Gone with the Wind' and Scarlett O'Hara Parody Lawsuit Settled - The estate of "Gone With the Wind" author Margaret Mitchell and a U.S. publisher have settled a lawsuit over a black writer's parody of the best-selling Civil War-era novel, the two sides said. Mitchell's estate sued to block publication of the book, which aimed to counter the 1936 epic by depicting 19th century Southern plantation life from an African-American viewpoint. The story is narrated by a mixed-race plantation owner's daughter portrayed as "Gone With the Wind" protagonist Scarlett O'Hara's half-sister. Reuters & Yahoo News, May 10, 2002.

Jacqueline Wetenhall O'Hara gives evidence in Martha Moxley murder case A friend of Moxley's, O'Hara read entries from the slain girl's diary about pool-hopping, parties and informal gatherings at the home of Michael Skakel, who is on trial in Moxley's murder. Skakel, a nephew of Robert F. Kennedy's widow, Ethel, could face life in prison if convicted of bludgeoning Moxley to death. He and Moxley were 15-year-old neighbors in a wealthy community at the time of the slaying in 1975. AP U.S. & Yahoo News, May 10, 2002.

Florida Division of Children and Families (DCF) Employee Sallie O'Hara is quoted after Governor Jeb Bush ordered DCF administrators to visit every child in state custody. "It will take a lot of energy, but we will get it done quickly," O'Hara said. Yahoo News, May 10, 2002.

Jane O'Hara, Managing Director of UK Radio Joint Audience Research (RAJAR) defended the system of radio audience measurement while admitting RAJAR had been testing two different electronic meters since January to measure radio audiences. "Any change in market research is more than likely to produce different and possibly misleading results," she said. Yahoo News, UK & Ireland, May 9, 2002.

Student of Cardinal O'Hara High School in Springfield, Delaware County, wins national recognition taking second place in the 14- to 17-year-old age group at the PENNDOT Art Contest. James Lincke was among the students who expressed their interest in aviation, aeronautics, engineering and science through artwork. Press Release Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Yahoo Finance, May 3, 2002.

John O'Hara, executive vice president of EMEA, Pivotal Corporation the leading provider of sensible customer relationship management (CRM) software makes statement as Regus, a worldwide operator of business centers uses Pivotal to increase revenues, margins and customer loyalty. Quote: "Regus is proving that CRM done right can be a significant competitive advantage. The company has implemented a CRM solution that is specifically tailored to its unique business needs and integrated with other technology systems...." Press Release Pivotal Corporation & Yahoo Finance, May 1, 2002.

Brian M. O'Hara, president and chief executive makes a statement as XL Capital Ltd.'s first-quarter net income plunged 59 percent on investment and derivative losses, despite a 51 percent rise in revenue. Quote: "Our first-quarter results reflect the strong growth and improved market conditions that we continue to see in all segments of the company". AP World Business & Yahoo News, April 30, 2002.

Golfer Steven O'Hara returned a fourth successive round of 70 in the Tessali Open del Sud in southern Italy O'Hara collected a cheque for (pounds) 1758, which moves him into 34th place on the Challenge Tour Order of Merit. The Herald (United Kingdom) & FT.com; April 29, 2002.

Simple remodeling job more than doubles the size of O'Hara home All the O'Hara Township (Pittsburgh, PA) couple really wanted was a first-floor powder room and a small family room off the living room but by the time the last of the dropcloths and tools had been cleared away the two-story home had more than doubled in size. The Post-Gazette & post-gazette.comn, April 27, 2002.

Jim O'Hara, staff writer at the Post-Standard, reports that a judge has set no bail in a fatal stabbing incident Story: A Syracuse man accused of fatally stabbing another man on the city's North Side was ordered held in jail without bail after his arraignment. The Post-Standard & Syracuse.com. April 27, 2002.

‘When you log on...’: Interviews by Guardian journalist Mary O'Hara Interviews with a senior telephonist, a structural engineer, a building supervisor, a marketing executive and an assistant facilities manager. The Guardian Unlimited, April 27, 2002.

John O'Hara's Musical ‘Pal Joey’ playing at the Playhouse, Nottingham, England until April 27, 2002 A revival that coincides with the 100th anniversary of Richard Rodgers's birth. John O'Hara compiled the book from a series of short stories first published in the New Yorker magazine. A review by Alfred Hickling. The Guardian Unlimited, April 11, 2002.

Mr Jim O'Hara, Intel Ireland Site Manager is photographed on the floor of what will be the new clean room The new plant, known as Fab 24, will employ 1,000 extra staff in high-technology jobs, bringing Intel's total workforce in the Republic of Ireland to about 4,200 people. The Irish Times Finance/ireland.com, April 26, 2002.

Peter O'Hara, the administrator in charge of Halifax (England) Soccer Club, and the Professional Footballers' Association hold a meeting regarding the players' futures. Halifax's place in the Football League has been taken by Boston, who gained promotion. Yahoo Sport UK & Ireland, April 25, 2002.

Tom O'Hara, public affairs liaison of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Omaha District office comments as homeowners involved in the Pierre-Fort Pierre buyout project have to make a decision as soon as possible. The open house sponsored by the corps went well, according to O'Hara. About 40 people in the evening and 28 in the afternoon talked to corps officials. Quote: "It's been a good working meeting ... I think it helps to talk one-on-one like this because they can put a face to people they talk to on the phone." South Dakota Capital Journal, April 25, 2002.

The Cleveland Browns re-sign guard-center Shaun O'Hara He has played in 24 games for the Browns over the last two seasons, including eight starts at center and left guard. Reuters & Yahoo News, April 24, 2002.

Kevin O'Hara, president and COO of Level 3 Communications, Inc. comments as the company announced its first quarter 2002 results. Quote: "Although we experienced weakness in our optical transport business, it was more than offset by increases in revenue from (3)Connect Modem, the company's dial-up Internet access service and (3)CrossRoads Internet access, the company's dedicated Internet access service...We continue to be especially encouraged by Level 3's ability to take advantage of its strong position in the dial-up Internet access business. We have signed over $450 million in (3)Connect Modem contracts year to date. We believe we are well positioned to continue to increase market share as a result of our quality of service, our expansive geographic coverage and our low cost position, which is based on the most advanced softswitch platform in the industry.'' Press Release Level 3 Communications, Inc. & Yahoo Finance, April 23, 2002.

John J. O'Hara, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Secret Service in New England and United States Attorney Michael J. Sullivan announced today that two Maine residents were charged by a federal grand jury with bank fraud. U.S. Attorney Press Release & Yahoo Finance, April 17, 2002.

Three-year-old Brian O'Hara from County Kilkenny, Ireland, has been killed in road incident Brian O'Hara from Ballycallan was struck at Leggetsrath West on the Carlow-Kilkenny Road at 7.30 p.m. on Friday, April 12, 2002. He was rushed to St Luke’s Hospital in Kilkenny where he died. The Irish Times/ireland.com, April 14, 2002.

Don't be surprised if you bump into a celebrity like actress and singer Paige O'Hara somewhere in Las Vegas The voice of Belle in Disney's "Beauty and the Beast," has recently finished a stint as the narrator in "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" in California. She is listed among actors, singers, musicians, sports stars and various VIPs who call Las Vegas and surrounding cities home. Las Vegas Review-Journal, April 14, 2002.

Guardian Journalist Mary O'Hara writes about ‘The double agents’ Story: A Jobs & Money survey this week reveals that estate agent fees vary dramatically across the UK, with Londoners drawing the short straw and paying out far larger percentage fees. The Guardian Unlimited, April 13, 2002.

Dr. Margaret H. O'Hara, physician to a Kansas mother who bore two pairs of identical twins noted that the chance of two pairs of identical twins by a single pregnancy, unaided by fertility drugs, is only 1 in 25 million. Genetic testing had confirmed that the quadruplets born to a Christina Tetrick, 28, at Wesley Medical Center were two sets of identical twins. Associated Press & Yahoo News, April 10, 2002.

Allen & O'Hara Adds Acquisitions Manager --Allen & O'Hara, Inc. today announced the appointment of Mark Wilkie as manager, student housing acquisitions. Wilkie's responsibilities include identification of properties to acquire, development of acquisition parameters, performance of due diligence on potential acquisitions, and the successful transition of properties once they are acquired by Allen & O'Hara. Press Release Mimi Hall Communications & Yahoo Finance, April 10, 2002.

Brian M. O'Hara, President and Chief Executive Officer of XL Capital Ltd comments as the company announced that Robert Clements, one of XL's founding directors, has retired from its Board. Quote: "It is only fitting at this time ... that we reflect on and acknowledge his contributions to XL's genesis and development. Sixteen years ago, Bob's vision for the new Bermuda companies, ACE and XL, was for them to take their place among the vanguard of the world insurance industry. Today, with his guidance, expertise and commitment, this vision has become a reality.'' XL Capital Ltd Press Release & Yahoo Finance, April 8, 2002.

O'Hara wins its fifth Philadelphia Catholic League championship in eight years Cardinal O’Hara is one of the best girls basketball programs at the high school level in the state of Pennsylvania. The Express-Times & PennLive.com, April 6, 2002.

Irish-born explorer Robert O'Hara Burke recalled in article ‘Outback defines a certain spirit’ O'Hara entered history books because he had little empathy for that environment. In 1860 he said: "I will cross Australia or perish in the attempt." He was half right. The Weekend Australian, April 6, 2002.

Actor David O'Hara from ‘Braveheart’ and CBS's ‘The District’ was among celebs who attended a performance in New York of ‘The Kings of the Kilburn High Road’. PageSix.com Gossip/Celeb and Yahoo News, April 6, 2002.

Staff writer Jim O'Hara: ‘Four indicted in city slayings’ Story: As two Onondaga County juries were working to resolve two homicide cases at trial this week, grand juries were readying four other homicide cases for the court system. Post-Standard & Syracuse.com, April 6, 2002.

‘Interests in clergy positions decrease’ writes Margot O'Hara in The Daily Illini Online - Independent Student Newspaper at University of Illinois. Story: although some are choosing to become priests, pastors and ministers, Christian churches are finding it more difficult to fill clergy positions. Published April 5, 2002.

John O'Hara, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Secret Service in New England and United States Attorney Michael J. Sullivan have announced that a Woburn man had been sentenced for credit card access device fraud. U.S. Attorney Press Release & Yahoo Finance, April 5, 2002.

Steve O'Hara, Chairman and Chief Executive of Rawlings Sporting Goods Co. annouced that Rawlings is launching two new lines of baseball gloves. O'Hara said the two lines will help build the company's baseball glove market share. Dow Jones Business News & Yahoo News, April 4, 2002.

President and Chief Executive of XL Capital Ltd Brian M. O'Hara got pay raise of 55% to $3.2 Million in 2001 XL Capital said O'Hara's base pay rose to $1 million, versus $900, 000 a year earlier, while his bonus increased to $1 million from $950,000. Dow Jones Business News & Yahoo News, April 3, 2002.

John O'Hara, executive vice president of EMEA, formerly of Lotus, an IBM Company is among key executives that have joined Pivotal Corporation, the leading provider of sensible customer relationship management (CRM) software. Pivotal Corporation Press Release & Yahoo Finance, April 3, 2002.

Tom O'Hara senior vice president of Huntington Bancshares Inc. comments as Huntington successfully launches next-generation online banking service powered by Corillian Voyager and e-Bank. Quote: "We are excited to unveil our new online banking service to our customers...We are already receiving many positive customer comments about the new offering. The increased functionality, flexibility, and scalability that Corillian Voyager and e-Bank provide is enabling us to provide our customers with one of the most advanced, full-featured online banking services in the industry. Corillian and e-Bank's implementation teams worked with us every step of the way as we determined the best way to improve our Web banking service. This partnership has created many opportunities for us.'' e-Bank & Yahoo Finance, April 3, 2002.

Steve O'Hara, Chairman and CEO of Rawlings Sporting Goods comments as the company announced financial results for its fiscal year 2002 second quarter which ended February 28, 2002. Quote: "While never wanting to lag a year ago, we are encouraged that sales appear to be rebounding and our cost reduction efforts are taking effect. Specifically, after lagging a year ago sales for the first five months of fiscal year 2002, February 2002 sales increased 13.1% versus February 2001 sales. Initial March 2002 sales reports suggest a continuation of this trend. While recognizing that a still fragile economy and an unresolved labor situation in Major League Baseball could present further hurdles for us in the months ahead, we're hopeful that we will recover most, if not all, of the 2002 first half sales decline in the third quarter of 2002. Coupled with ongoing expense control and improving efficiencies in our new Washington, Missouri facility, we're optimistic for second half, 2002.'' Rawlings Sporting Goods Press Release & Yahoo Finance, April 2, 2002.

‘Change the World and Tweak the Bourgeoisie’ As a final offering before going dark on West 53rd Street for a three-year expansion, the Museum of Modern Art - Frank O'Hara was a curator there - has come up with a show titled "The Russian Avant-Garde Book, 1910-1934," it's a classic combination of visual élan and radical ideas, of art graced with a patina of age but firmly linked to the present. The New York Times & Yahoo News, March 29, 2002.

John O'Hara, Special Agent in Charge of the Secret Service in New England and United States Attorney Michael J. Sullivan announced that two Hungarian citizens, both from Budapest, were sentenced to prison terms in federal court for possessing and using counterfeit merchandise credit slips at various nationwide retailers in Massachusetts and several other states. U.S. Attorney & Yahoo Finance, March 26, 2002.

Allen & O'Hara Completes Financing for California State University Student Apartments Allen & O'Hara Education Services, LLC (AOES), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Allen & O'Hara, Inc., today announced that it has completed financing for the University Village student apartments it is developing on the campus of California State University at San Marcos, California. AOES was selected by the California State University (CSU) system to develop and manage the first privatized, on-campus student housing complex on any of its 23 state university campuses. The development format established at the Cal State San Marcos site will become a prototype for developments on other CSU locations. Project development costs of approximately $27.8 million were financed through the sale of tax-exempt bonds. Press Release & Yahoo Finance, March 26, 2002.

‘Hospitality from the days of Tara: Plantation-turned-B&B is an antebellum beauty’ writes Sally Squires of ‘The Washington Post’. Quote: "It was the quintessential plantation home, straight out of Southern Central Casting: 22 tall white pillars, arching double stairways, wrought iron banisters and even elegant, emerald green draperies that could easily have been made into a gown for a desperate Scarlett O'Hara." Projo.com / The Providence Journal, RI. March 24, 2002.

Wicker, Smith, O'Hara, McCoy, Graham & Ford, P.A. Selects Rainmaker Software, Inc.'s Rainmaker Gold Financial Management Software. Designed for the sophisticated requirements of mid -to -large size law firms, RainMaker Gold's financial management applications are built from the ground up using Microsoft's SQL Server 2000 database technology. Press Release, RainMaker Software, Inc.& Yahoo Finance, March 21, 2002.

Bell Microproducts Announces Hank O'Hara as Vice President, Semiconductor Marketing Mr. O'Hara will lead the marketing strategies for Bell Microproducts broad semiconductor and board level products to OEMs. Mr. O'Hara joins Bell Microproducts with extensive sales and marketing management experience in the technology industry. He is a co-founder of two Silicon Valley technology companies, Auspex Systems, Inc. and Alacritech. Hank previously held positions as: Vice President of Worldwide Sales for Intel, Adaptec and Auspex Systems, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Quicklogic, Pericom Semiconductor, Alacritech, and OmniVision Technology. He also held key management positions at Texas Instruments. Press Release & Yahoo Finance, March 20, 2002.

John O'Hara, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Secret Service in New England, United States Attorney Michael J. Sullivan, and other prosecutors announced that two Brockton men had pleaded guilty to manufacturing counterfeit money. U.S. Attorney Press Release and Yahoo Finance, March 20, 2002.

UK member of parliament Edward O'Hara was among MPs who voted on banning hunting with hounds. ePolitix.com: the UK's political portal & Yahoo News, March 19, 2002.

Sean O'Hara remembers his former neighbor and longtime friend, Melissa Cook who was killed last weekend in the John Hancock Center scaffolding accident. Chicago Tribune & Yahoo News, March 16, 2002.

Kelli O'Hara plays ‘Susan’ in Broadway's ‘Sweet Smell’, "an accomplished production that has been assembled with diligence and care by a talented group of collaborators". Reuters/Variety Reviews & Yahoo News, March 15, 2002.

‘Local Kmart stores to stay open ’ writes Margo O'Hara in ‘The Daily Illini’ Story: Urbana Kmarts were not among the 284 "under-performing" stores that will close as part of Kmart's reorganization following January's bankruptcy. The Daily Illini: Independent Student Newspaper, University of Illinois & dailyillini.com, March 15, 2002.

‘Overcrowded county jails draw concern’ writes Margo O'Hara in ‘The Daily Illini’ A report on overcrowded county jails has sparked the Champaign County Board to find alternatives to solve the problem. The Daily Illini: Independent Student Newspaper, University of Illinois & dailyillini.com, March 14, 2002.

Brian M. O'Hara, President and CEO of XL Capital Ltd comments as ACE Limited and XL establish a joint chair at the School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science of St. John's University. Quote: "By endowing the Robert Clements Chair at The School of Risk Management, we seek to recognize ... achievements in a way that will long be remembered and in a way that will inspire future students to approach the dynamic, and sometimes daunting, challenges facing our industry..." . Yahoo Finance Press Release, March 13, 2002.

Boston poet John Wieners who was associated with Allen Ginsberg and Frank O'Hara has died at 68 His lyricism transcended his turbulent life. The Boston Globe/ Boston.com, March 7, 2002.

Who is Ronan O'Hara? The answer came in the form of a press release issued by the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) to the media ... Ronan O'Hara (actually O'Gara) is one of the favourite players of Irish team mascot, the seven year old Murrough Murnaghan. Ronan O'Gara ranks fifth in Ireland's top 10 all-time point scorers. The Irish Times/Ireland.com, March 4, 2002.

UK Journalist Mary O'Hara: ‘Home rule for the Irish’ The Northern Irish towns have seen some of the steepest house price increases in the UK, Ms. O'Hara reports. Guardian Unlimited, March 2, 2002.

Dr Patricia O'Hara of Ireland's Western Development Commission comments as the Irish Government is accused of "enormous differences in treatment" in spending decisions for key infrastructure projects in different parts of the State. Dr. O'Hara said telecommunications infrastructure, which was vital to attracting development, had to be installed first and there were serious questions of cost and access which had to be urgently addressed. Ireland.com/ The Irish Times, March 1, 2002.

Irish Olympian sailer Bill O'Hara is to head the development of a youth academy for Olympic sailing to develop a "pathway to the top" for elite junior sailors. The announcement was made at the Dublin Boat Show. Ireland.com/ The Irish Times, March 1, 2002.

John O'Hara, executive vice president, EMEA, Pivotal Corporation the leading provider of sensible customer relationship management (CRM) software, comments as UK-based Micro Warehouse selects Pivotal to increase organizational collaboration, improve sales and service efficiencies and enhance customer satisfaction. Quote: "European-based enterprises, such as Micro Warehouse, are selecting Pivotal because we offer a sensible CRM solution that is designed to deliver immediate results in revenues, margins and customer loyalty. We are committed to working closely with our customers to ensure that they realize immediate success from their CRM strategy.'' Yahoo Finance, February 27, 2002.

Bryan M. O'Hara, Ph.D., Director, Virology at Progenics Pharmaceuticals Inc. of Tarrytown, NY comments as Progenics selects a humanized form of its PRO 140 antibody for clinical testing as a promising new HIV therapy. Quote: "The unique activity profile of these compounds derives from our novel approach to developing CCR5 inhibitors and provide proof that this approach may be useful in identifying new antiretroviral agents''. Yahoo Finance, February 26, 2002.

'Fewer miles, cheaper cover' plan launched, reports UK journalist Mary O'Hara Norwich Union has launched a "pay as you drive" scheme aimed at personalising motor insurance payments by using "black box" computer technology which records exactly how individuals use their car. The black box device, which is installed in customers' cars, collects data on an ongoing basis using technology similar to that used in mobile phones. Guardian Unlimited, February 23, 2002.

Gaelic Football Star Eamonn O'Hara was man of the match as County Sligo defeated County Down at Markievicz Park yesterday. Ireland.com/ The Irish Times, February 18, 2002.

Attorney Joseph O'Hara of Chicago is the lawyer of man whose healthy kidney was mistakenly removed along with a diseased one. Two doctors agreed Friday to pay $3 million to the Arlington Heights man, Roger Basrak, who received a transplanted kidney from his wife after the mistake. Chicago Tribune & Yahoo News, February 16, 2002.

‘Bonds regain their license to thrill’ writes UK journalist Mary O'Hara Savers are abandoning turbulent stock markets and turning instead to premium bonds. A record £400m were sold in January - the highest monthly investment in their 45-year history. Guardian Unlimited, February 16, 2002.

John Francis O'Hara (47) from Belfast, Northern Ireland is one of two men were charged with possessing £600,000 worth of drugs last weekend. Mr O'Hara was also charged with supplying drugs and both were charged with intending to supply. Ireland.com/ The Irish Times, February 13, 2002.

Ken O'Hara, chief executive of the ESB photographed at the at the Irish Times/ESB Irish Theatre Awards in Dublin on Sunday night. The awards ceremony, which took place in the Burlington Hotel, Dublin, on Sunday evening, was attended by 450 guests, underlining its reputation as "the year's biggest night out" for people working in the theatre. O'Hara particularly welcomed the growth of opera, admitting surprise to learn that there had been 17 shows in the past year, including Mark-Anthony Turnage's The Silver Tassie, which won the inaugural best opera production award for Opera Ireland. Ireland.com/ The Irish Times, February 12, 2002.

‘Capital punishment under fire’ reports Margo O'Hara who writes for the Daily Illini out of the University of Illinois. Former U.S. Sen. Paul Simon delivers an opening speech at a conference about the death penalty Saturday at the University YMCA. The conference, titled "Crime, Compassion, and Citizenship: A Critical Look at Capital Punishment," was held by the Student American Civil Liberties Union and the University's Amnesty International chapter. Daily Illini Online, February 11, 2002.

UA Quarterback Ryan O'Hara is rated the 16th-best dual-threat quarterback in the nation His goal for fall 2002: "I want to be on the first Arizona team to play in the Rose Bowl," said O'Hara. MSNBC, February 6, 2002.

State trooper Edward O'Hara comments after police track down a car responsible for a hit-and-run accident that left a woman in hospital. The driver of the vehicle did not stop, and police collected bits of glass and plastic from a 30-40 feet stretch of road near the accident looking for clues. "Some pieces told us what color it was, some pieces told us what year it was, some pieces told us what model we were looking for," O'Hara said. WCVB TheBostonChannel.com & Yahoo News, February 06, 2002.

Gay actor George Nader who starred with Maureen O'Hara dies at 80 In 1954, Nader won a Golden Globe award as the most promising new actor. He starred in "Six Bridges to Cross" with Tony Curtis, "Lady Godiva" with Maureen O'Hara and "Sins of Jezebel" with Paulette Goddard. Yahoo News, February 06, 2002.

Top-notch UA quarterback Ryan O'Hara is being sought by Arizona State and Oregon as national signing day approaches. The Arizona Daily Star & Yahoo News, February 04, 2002.

Gene O'Hara, chairman of the Board of Governors of Rutgers University is to institute a search for the successor of President Francis L. Lawrence who has announced that he will step down and return to teaching. O'Hara credited Lawrence with raising Rutgers' national profile through positions on the Association of American Universities and the Big East Conference. AP U.S. & Yahoo News, February 2, 2002.

"Kodak loses the camera price war" writes UK journalist Mary O'Hara A customer revolt has prompted Kodak to reimburse thousands of customers. They had attempted to buy a digital camera advertised at £100 from the company's website - which they were later told should have been priced at £330. Guardian Unlimited, February 2, 2002.

Dr Patricia O'Hara is a member of Ireland's Western Development Commission (WDC) which had a meeting with the Taoiseach Mr Ahern in Government Buildings, Dublin, earlier this week. Mr Ahern, has turned down a request from the Western Development Commission for funds for infrastructural development in seven western counties. The Irish Times/ ireland.com, January 27, 2002.

Pam Smith O'Hara: The Complete Vegetarian Rice & beans a tasty if not vital combo. Feature in: The Miami Herald/ miami.com, January 27, 2002.

Tom O'Hara, president of the National Freedom of Information Coalition and managing editor of The Plain Dealer in Cleveland, comments on a culture of secrecy in law enforcement. Quote: "I think the police just feel that a lot of that information is nobody's business but theirs". Associated Press & Yahoo News, January 22, 2002.

‘Catherine O’Hara, the most fearsome creature in the vicinity’ from Margaret A. McGurk's review of the movie ‘Home Fries’ in The Cincinnati Enquirer: "a movie that is genuinely funny, genuinely scary and genuinely entertaining". Cincinnati.com, January 20, 2002.

Iron out private surgery wrinkles Cosmetic surgery has been booming in the UK but journalist Mary O'Hara cautions ‘be careful who you pay and what you pay for’. The Guardian, January 19, 2002.

Pilot John O'Hara is quoted as Lake in the Hills merchants cool to airport zoning: "I fly in and out their field, and I see the importance of the airport...But I don't think they need to apply more restrictive zoning to keep that area alive. In fact, I think it may have the opposite effect." Chicago Daily Herald & Yahoo News, January 13, 2002.

Tow truck driver Dan O'Hara tried to set up a roadblock and acted to try to prevent a crash before a police chase ended with a crash in a Detroit neighborhood. WDIV ClickOnDetroit.com & Yahoo News, January 9, 2002.

Former Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Mike O'Hara takes over for Tom Miller, who retired last month at St. Joseph High School, Benton Harbor, MI. O'Hara has served as principal of schools in both Michigan and Oklahoma. WSJM.com & MSNBC.com, January 9, 2002.

Randy O'Hara, 25, of Cincinnati said he will work more hours as a law office assistant to earn the extra $175 that he must pay for the winter and spring quarters combined at the University of Cincinnati, as public colleges hike tuition. Students at some public universities are finding bigger bills awaiting them after winter break: Their schools took the rare step of raising tuition in midyear to offset state funding cuts. Associated Press & Yahoo News, January 7, 2002.

John O'Hara, the special agent in charge of the Secret Service's New England offices is quoted after helicopter incident injures 4 firefighters.- A rehearsal for President Bush's visit to Boston on Tuesday hit a snag yesterday when the wash from a military helicopter dislodged parts of a Northeastern University structure, injuring four Brookline firefighters. Boston.com & Yahoo News, January 06, 2002.

David Swift, a veteran filmmaker who last year interviewed Maureen O'Hara died Dec. 31 of a heart attack at Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica. He was 82. Reuters & Yahoo News, December 3, 2002.

Swiss actor Paul Hubschmid, who starred in productions such as 1949's ‘Bagdad’ with Maureen O'Hara and was often cast as the handsome charmer in German movies, has died. He was 84. Associated Press & Yahoo News, January 2, 2002.

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