BBC News | BUSINESS | Consumer boycott to 'stop Esso' (#)

„Roger Higman, Friends of the Earth"There are no plans to put picket lines on Esso stations at the moment"  real 28kGordon Sawyer, Esso spokesman in Britain"We would welcome a much more open debate on the whole subject"  real 28k Tuesday, 8 May, 2001, 04:07 GMT 05:07 UK Consumer boycott to 'stop Esso' Consumers are being asked to boycott Esso garages By the BBC's business reporter Mark Gregory Environmental pressure groups are launching an international campaign against the world's largest oil corporation, which they say has opposed moves to combat global warming. Greenpeace and Friends of the Earth are asking consumers to stop buying petrol and other products from Exxon Mobil, which in Britain trades under the name Esso, until the company changes its stance on climate change. The boycott is backed by controversial artist Damien Hurst, comic Rory Bremner, singer Annie Lennox, actress Bianca Jagger the former wife of Rolling Stones singer Mick, and Anita Roddick founder of the Body Shop, which plans to publicise the campaign in its UK stores. Exxon Mobil confirmed its bogeyman status among environmental campaigners by taking out a series of full-page advertisements in American newspapers, opposing US participation in the Kyoto protocol on climate change.“

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BBC News | UK | Arrests follow Esso protest (#)

„See also: 19 Jul 01 | UK Mothers march on Esso 19 Jul 01 | Sci/Tech Rescue talks for climate treaty 12 May 01 | UK Fuel campaigners warn of more protests 12 May 01 | UK Fuel protesters target refineries 08 May 01 | Business Consumer boycott to 'stop Esso' Internet links: GreenpeaceEsso UK The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites Top UK stories now: Postcode lottery in GP services Leanne killer jailed for life Tories attack Brixton drugs scheme Straw defends arms sales change IVF mix-up heads for court Police shoot man on the M6 New challenge excites Venables Judge urges life sentence shake-up Links to more UK stories are at the foot of the page.“

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Amazon.com: Books: Murray Walker (#)

„He also recalls his celebrated commentary partnerships, initially with the inimitable James Hunt and later with martin Brundle, his surprise move from the BBC to ITV, and looks at how the sport has evolved from its humble beginnings to today's multi-billion pound industry. Away from the pit lane, he talks about his early personal life and the influence of his father Graham, about his experiences in the war with the Royal Scots Greys, and later his fascinating and highly successful career as an advertising executive handling major blue-chip companies such as Esso and Mars. In the drama-filled world of Formula One, Murray Walker's story is a refreshingly candid and straight-talking account of a sport he adores and which every one of his fans across the world should read.“

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Amazon.com: Books: Crazy Ladies (#)

„A woman who can handle any situation, she has her hands full with her two headstrong daughters who happen to be complete opposites -- dour Dorothy and sweet Clancy Jane. Hoping money will heal childhood wounds, Dorothy marries the owner of a five-and-dime, while Clancy Jane gets into a mess of trouble, running off with a randy tomcat who pumps gas at the Esso stand. And then there are Gussie's granddaughters, the smart but plain Violet and fancy-talking Bitsy -- a new generation whose lives will reflect a nation's tumultuous times. From Tennessee to New Orleans, from psychedelic San Francisco to a remote Southwestern desert ranch, this funny, poignant novel spans more than four decades as it vividly recounts the universal loves, sorrows, and joys of women's lives.“

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Amazon.com: Books: The Esso Collectibles Handbook: Memorabilia from Standard Oil of New Jersey (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (#)

„Here is the first book written about collectibles from the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey, including Esso, Humble, and affiliate companies. To complete this authoritative guide, the author enlisted help from other collectors and included photographs of their prized collections. The result contains photographs and comments about some items so rare that the only ones known are reproduced here for the first time-this may be the only time you will ever see them.“

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Amazon.com: Books: Petrology of Sedimentary Rocks (#)

„On completion of his doctorate, Dr. Boggs conducted research for Esso Production Research, applying geological and geophysical techniques to interpret the stratigraphic characteristics of sedimentary sequences and stratigraphic controls on oil accumulation in major U.S. basins. During his career Dr. Boggs, has authored many papers in sedimentary petrology, geological oceanography, stratigraphy and organic geochemistry.“

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Amazon.com: Books: Standard Oil: The First 125 Years (#)

„All in all, a fun book. As a child, I always wondered on family trips why the Chevron stations would be branded Standard in some states, the Amocos branded Standard in others, why Sohio would be Sohio in one state and Boron in another, and why Esso would use the Enco brand in some states. Now, I know.“

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Amazon.com: Books: The Man with the Getaway Face (Parker Novels) (#)

„It was written in 1963 when the mob was "The Outfit", Exxon was still Esso and you took the ferry to Brooklyn, not the Verrazano Narrows Bridge. Parker gets a new face from Dr. Adler, a plastic surgeon in Nebraska who was a pre 50s Commie, then goes back to New Jersey for an armored car heist.“

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