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Churchill intended to write a poem, entitled, 'Ayliffe's
Poetical Works Charles Churchill 1747
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"An oil spill cleanup operation here would be all but impossible, and it isn't just us saying that, that is what the British government thinks too," said Greenpeace international oil campaigner Ben Ayliffe .
Cairn to Spend $600 Million on Greenland Oil Drilling James Herron 2011
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"We think the government is acting irrationally if it presses ahead with new drilling permits when the lessons from the Gulf of Mexico have not yet been learned," said Ben Ayliffe, a spokesman for Greenpeace.
Shetland deepwater wells likely to be approved in face of Greenpeace action Terry Macalister 2010
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"We are preventing it from drilling because an oil spill up here would be nearly impossible to deal with due to the freezing conditions and remote location," Greenpeace campaigner Ben Ayliffe said.
Greenpeace Activists Climb Oil Rig Off Greenland Associated Press 2011
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Small is Still Beautiful iStock When Precimed, a Swiss medical devices company, was acquired for $125m in 2008 it marked a crossroads in the life of John Ayliffe , its chief executive and
Wise Ethical Investment Seeks Profit Geoff Nairn 2011
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"These waters, like all Arctic waters, are incredibly dangerous," said Ayliffe last week.
Deepwater Horizon fears resurface as rigs probe for oil under Arctic ice 2010
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Ayliffe accompanied the carriage to the gate of Mrs. Hazleton's park; and there the lady beckoned him up, and in a kind, half jesting tone, bade him keep himself disengaged the next day, as she might want him.
The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 1, April, 1851 Various
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The last words were addressed to Mr.. Hazleton, who immediately assented, but asked Mr. Ayliffe to act as their guide, and, at the very first opportunity, whispered to him, "not too quick."
The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 1, April, 1851 Various
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During the whole visit, till towards its close, the contrast between the two men was so marked and strong, so disadvantageous to him whom Mrs. Hazleton sought to favor, that she would have given much to have had Ayliffe away from such a damaging companion.
The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 1, April, 1851 Various
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Ayliffe into gentlemanly carriage, or winning for him some way in
The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 1, April, 1851 Various
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