The Associated Press
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
NEW YORK: Members of the Rockefeller family took a fight with Exxon Mobil Corp. public Wednesday, challenging the oil giant spawned by their namesake to split the roles of chairman and CEO and focus more on renewable energy.

The family members, who describe themselves as the company's longest continuous shareholders, said they are concerned that Irving, Texas-based Exxon Mobil is too focused on short-term gains from soaring oil prices and should do more to invest in cleaner technology for the future. Separating the leadership roles, they argue, would better position the company for challenges to come.

WHAT: Interfaith Vigil of Gratitude, Grief and Healing

WHEN: Sunday, March 16 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

WHERE: Cathedral of Hope, 5910 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX 75235

WHO: Leaders of many faith traditions, coming together to remember and mourn those whose lives have been lost in Iraq.
Co-sponsored by the Dallas Peace Center and Hope 4 Peace and Justice.

WHAT: “Five Years TOO Long” Peace Rally

WHEN: Wednesday, March 19 from 4 to 6 p.m.

WHERE: Dealey Plaza, 500 Main St. in Downtown Dallas

WHO: Concerned Citizens, Musicians, Speakers and Poets

WHY: To demand the immediate end of aggression in Iraq and a total withdrawal of American/Allied troops from the country. To appeal to people’s hearts and pocketbooks to see that ending the occupation of Iraq would be both in Iraqi and American people’s interests. To promote the Big 3 Oil Boycott against ExxonMobil, BP, and Shell.