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Boycott BP and BP Products
(New York, NY): KORN's boycott of BP has started a ground swell of like-minded musicians intent on making a statement against the devastation in The Gulf caused by BP's record setting oil spill. The following top touring artists have joined the cause and have committed to avoid the use of fuel sold by BP or its affiliates on their upcoming tours for 2010: Disturbed, Lady Gaga, Rise Against, Godsmack, Backstreet Boys, Rock Star Energy Drink Mayhem Festival, Slightly Stoopid, Rob Zombie, Megadeth, Black Label Society with Zakk Wylde, Anthrax, Creed, Filter, Hellyeah and Flogging Molly.
"This is the worst thing that has ever happened to the environment in U.S. history. From everything we're hearing about now, it's become clear that BP cut corners to put profit ahead of safety. The message we are sending should tell all the oil companies to spend the money and take the necessary precautions to make sure this doesn't happen again," said Jonathon Davis of KORN. "I'm really proud that this many artists have already come on board, and I hope more will join soon."
First estimates show close to 100 vehicles, trucks and buses from the committed artists will be involved in the boycott this summer. The number is continuously growing, resulting in tours all across North America refusing to fill up with BP products. More touring artists and people throughout the continent are uniting in boycotts against BP as a result of the catastrophic oil spill.
Some summer festival tours like The Rock Star Energy Drink Mayhem Festival are already known for using biofuels. However, the entire festival, comprised of twelve bands, will promise to not purchase their biofuels from BP or any of their affiliates. Tour creator Kevin Lyman agrees, stating "We have so many friends that are now affected by this spill that unless Bp spends whatever is needed their livelihoods are lost forever. To that end we are encouraging everyone we deal with to find alternative ways to get down the road this summer."
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Below is a list of Bp Products and Affiliates, as per www.Bp.com. This list includes products which may be applicable on the road, ie gas station affiliates, motor oil, natural gas oil, etc. There are additional products manufactured by Bp that are not listed because they are not items which may be used on tour. These unlisted products include paper machine oils, Bp marine, Bp ship centers, refrigent oils, industrial oils, and metal working fluids. Please be sure to avoid all Bp products in the boycott.
Appropriate U.S. Bp Products and Affiliates:
- AM PM
- Arco
- The Standard Oil Co. Inc – UK based
- Amoco Ultimate
- Castrol oil
- Aral Fuel
- Air Bp of www.airnav.com tells you what type of fuel is available at each airport. This information is located towards the bottom of the page on the right-hand side.
- BP Select Motor Oil
- Vanellus® C (Heavy Duty Engine Oil)
- BP Autran Syn-295 Full Synthetic (Transmission Fluid)
- BP® Gear Oil 90 (Automotive Gear Oil)
- Energas NGA (Natural Gas Engine Oil)
- Energas NGL (S) (Natural Gas Engine Oil)
- Energas NGM (Natural Gas Engine Oil)
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As a nation of immigrants, American workers demanded a better life for themselves and their children. Today is a day to celebrate and reflect on the struggle that shaped our nations workplace, to not take it for granted, and to be wary of those who would take those rights away.
Today that battleground is in Arizona. In the wake of passing the unconstitutional and illegal SB1070 law, Arizona state govemernment is trampling American values and ushering in a new civil rights era. Say no to racial profiling, together let’s put a stop to SB1070 before it spreads.
Find a local event to attend or participate in: http://bit.ly/9SkCGQ go online and support meaningful immigration reform here: http://bit.ly/cagDIs
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