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58-522: The Whoa Nellie Deli is located in a Mobil gas station named the Tioga Gas Mart on a hilltop just southwest of the intersection of U.S. Route 395 and California State Route 120 , one mile south of the business district of the small town of Lee Vining, California. The business was founded in 1996. Geographically, this location is where the eastern edge of the Sierra Nevada meets the western edge of

116-443: A nutraceutical product, some edible seaweeds are associated with anti-inflammatory , anti-allergic , antimutagenic , antitumor , antidiabetic , antioxidant , antihyperthensive and neuroprotective properties. Edible red macroalgae such as Palmaria palmata (Dulse), Porphyra tenera (Nori), and Eisenia bicyclis have been measured as a relevant source of "alternative protein , minerals, and, eventually, fiber ." Feeding

174-518: A bed of edible seaweed , served in a gas station?" 37°56′50″N 119°06′48″W  /  37.947311°N 119.113426°W  / 37.947311; -119.113426 Mobil Mobil is a petroleum brand owned and operated by American oil and gas corporation ExxonMobil . The brand was formerly owned and operated by an oil and gas corporation of the same name ( Mobil Oil Corporation ), which itself merged with Exxon to form ExxonMobil in 1999. A direct descendant of Standard Oil , Mobil

232-564: A few species of red and green seaweed, Several species are also eaten by Indigenous Australians . Seaweed is also consumed in many traditional European societies, in Iceland and western Norway , the Atlantic coast of France , northern and western Ireland , Wales and some coastal parts of South West England , as well as New Brunswick , Nova Scotia , and Newfoundland and Labrador . Cooking with seaweed flakes has become more and more popular in

290-525: A functional ingredient in many technological applications to obtain functional foods . Polysaccharides in seaweed may be metabolized in humans through the action of bacterial gut enzymes . Such enzymes are frequently produced in Japanese population due to their consumption of seaweeds. Chondrus crispus (commonly known as Irish moss) is another red alga used in producing various food additives, along with Kappaphycus and various gigartinoid seaweeds. As

348-614: A number of multinational oil companies which establishing operations in New Zealand. Among these competitors was the Atlantic Union Oil Company, another of the companies from which ExxonMobil is descended. Atlantic Union was bought by the New Jersey–based Standard Oil Company, which would later become Exxon, and its eastern hemisphere interests were merged with those of Socony-Vacuum Oil Company to create

406-435: A renaming in 1955 to the "Socony Mobil Oil Company", and then in 1966 to the "Mobil Oil Corporation". Mobil credits itself with being the first company to introduce paying at the pump at its gas stations, the first company to produce jet aviation fuel, as well as the first company to introduce a mobile payment device, today known as Speedpass . In 1998, Mobil announced it was merging with Exxon to form ExxonMobil, reuniting

464-476: A system developed by Mobil in 1958. It rated businesses from one to five stars according to their assessed quality. In October 2009, ExxonMobil licensed the brand to Forbes magazine, which retitled the guide's various designations, e.g., Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes Five Stars, and so on. Forbes launched revised versions of various guides in late 2009. Vacuum Oil Company started selling lubricating oils in Europe in

522-516: Is gulaman , which is made from agar (first attested in Spanish dictionaries in 1754) and carrageenan (first attested in c.1637) traditionally extracted mainly from Gracilaria spp. and Eucheuma spp. that grow in shallow marine coastal areas in the Philippines. In modern times, they are also mass-produced in the pioneering tropical seaweed farming industry in the country. It is also used as

580-560: Is a sub-brand of ExxonMobil for marketing oils and greases used in industrial applications. The main product lines are Mobil SHC synthetic oils and Mobil Grease greases. Mobil expanded the sale of convenience store items first pioneered at its discount gasoline stations under the Mobil Mart brand. Mobil continued to refine and enhance its convenience store offerings with the On-the-Run brand, which proved to be much more popular. In 2009, 450 On

638-676: Is also rich in calcium and magnesium . Seaweed is a possible vegan source of Vitamin B12 . The vitamin is obtained from symbiotic bacteria. However, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics considers seaweed to be an unreliable source of Vitamin B12 for human nutrition. Seaweed are used in multiple cuisines: Non-human feed: Seaweeds are rich in polysaccharides that could potentially be exploited as prebiotic functional ingredients for both human and animal health applications. Prebiotics are non-digestible, selectively fermented compounds that stimulate

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696-523: Is also widely used as a substitute for gelatin . Its use in Japan is believed to have been discovered accidentally by an innkeeper named Mino Tarōzaemon in the 17th century. However this origin is legendary. The dish often served in western Chinese restaurants as 'Crispy Seaweed' is not seaweed but cabbage that has been dried and then fried. Sea grapes ( Caulerpa lentillifera and Caulerpa racemosa ) and Gusô ( Eucheuma spp.) are traditionally eaten in

754-480: Is an "exceptional eatery" that "offers unexpected surprises with great selections of fine foods." The Los Angeles Times described chef Matt Toomey as "a manic figure in a white chef's jacket and a baseball cap" whose "charisma and sense of humor are reflected in his cooking." The apricot and wild berry glazed pork loin and the top sirloin steak with a dozen grilled shrimp were described as "beautifully presented and cooked to perfection." The dining experience

812-571: Is closed in the winter. Trapeze lessons were once offered, but liability insurance considerations led to the cancellation of this service. The restaurant's location was described by the San Francisco Chronicle as "a misplaced Fellini set carved into the edge of the Mono Basin, dust devils skipping around in the distance like extras on the floor of Owens Valley." In an article about visiting Mono Lake, The New York Times commented, "When

870-654: Is known for providing lubricants and fuels as well as convenience products. It offers more than 350 service stations, more than 40 Mobil 1 centers and a variety of industrial products, lubrication programs and services. Some stations in Cairo , Alexandria and Giza feature On the Run convenience stores. Vacuum Oil Company started its operations in Portugal in 1896. In 1941, it became the Socony-Vacuum Oil Company and in 1952, it

928-427: Is located 75 miles away from Yosemite Valley, and it takes well over two hours to drive there. Lisa Margonelli, an Irvine Fellow at New America Foundation observed in the pages of The Atlantic that the "deli" is actually a "nuttily gourmet kitchen that turns out huge platefuls of food," and that "the deli is a continuous party all summer long." The San Marcos Daily Record of Texas said that Whoa Nellie Deli

986-599: The Great Basin . Mount Dana and other High Sierra peaks are visible to the west. The eastern entrance of Yosemite National Park , located at Tioga Pass , is 12 miles to the west. Mono Lake , a uniquely salty and mineral saturated body of water, is visible from the restaurant to the northeast. The gas station also offers a gift shop, a small grocery store, and picnic facilities. Live musical performances are featured about 30 times each year from late spring to early autumn, usually on Thursday and Sunday evenings. The restaurant

1044-585: The Yosemite Valley used to be a culinary wasteland. Now, hikers can hoof it to the national park's eastern entrance for lobster taquitos and pan-seared ahi salad served up at Whoa Nellie Deli, inside the Mobil gas station on Highway 120. Beyond the pumps, Matt Toomey turns out house specials like fish tacos with ginger coleslaw and wasabi crème fraiche , seafood stew with mashed potatoes and garlic bread and even mango Margaritas ." The restaurant

1102-620: The red algae , green algae , and brown algae . Seaweeds are also harvested or cultivated for the extraction of polysaccharides such as alginate , agar and carrageenan , gelatinous substances collectively known as hydrocolloids or phycocolloids . Hydrocolloids have attained commercial significance, especially in food production as food additives. The food industry exploits the gelling, water-retention, emulsifying and other physical properties of these hydrocolloids. Most edible seaweeds are marine algae whereas most freshwater algae are toxic. Some marine algae contain acids that irritate

1160-490: The 1930s. The Mobil brand now mainly covers a wide range of automotive, industrial, aviation and marine lubricants. For historic reasons, the Mobil brand is still used by Mobil service stations and for fuel (gasoline, diesel, heating oil, kerosene, aviation fuels and marine fuel) products. There are four main Mobil sub-brands: Mobil is ExxonMobil's primary retail gasoline brand in California, Florida, New York, New England,

1218-452: The 1960s, Esso and Mobil stations in Japan had been run by Tōnen General Sekiyu, which had a controlling stake owned by ExxonMobil. In 2012, the company bought out much of ExxonMobil's stake, reducing it to a 22% minority. In 2016, ExxonMobil sold the remainder of its stake. In 2017, the company announced that it would merge with JX Group to form JXTG Holdings , with its petroleum business operating as JXTG Nippon Oil & Energy . Following

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1276-439: The 1970s oil crisis made a significant number of consumers extremely price conscious. The stations were converted Mobil stations selling convenience store items in the station lobby, while the service bays were rented to customers for do-it-yourself auto repairs. These brands were discontinued in the 1980s, after the gasoline market had recovered. The Mobil Guide was an annual book of hotel and restaurant recommendations based on

1334-514: The 7-Eleven sale, Mobil has since returned to the country with its own-branded service stations. As of October 2022 , Mobil operates 229 own-branded service stations across the country, majority in the Australian east coast (except Tasmania) and South Australia, with a few in Western Australia. Mobil is the oldest oil company in New Zealand. Its kerosene first appeared in the country under

1392-737: The Altona and Adelaide Refineries. In December 1995, Mobil re-entered the West Australian retail fuel market when it purchased the Amgas service station network and related business. On 27 May 2009, Caltex Australia announced it would be acquiring 302 Mobil service stations in Melbourne, Brisbane , Sydney and Adelaide, subject to approval of the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC). The ACCC subsequently announced its opposition to

1450-651: The Great Lakes and the Midwest. The Mobil brand is also used to market gasoline in Australia, Canada (since 2017), Colombia, Egypt, Guam, Japan (until 2019), Malaysia (until 2012), Mexico (starting about first quarter of 2018), New Zealand, Nigeria and Puerto Rico (since 2022) The Mobil brand has a significant market presence in the following metropolitan areas: Mobil stores have made an increased presence in Arizona. Growing in size in

1508-634: The Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern states. Esso is ExxonMobil's primary gasoline brand worldwide. Both the Esso and Mobil brands are used in Canada (since 2017), Colombia, Egypt, and formerly Japan and Malaysia, in which the latter were rebranded as Petron in 2013, and ENEOS for the former in 2019, separately. In Esso stations in Hong Kong and Singapore, the Mobil brand is used on fuel tanks, along with Esso. Mobil 1 ,

1566-452: The Mobil stations continue to offer Loblaw's PC Optimum rewards program (which Esso also joined the following year). BG Fuels stated that it would open further Mobil stations beyond the Loblaw properties. BG Fuels later merged with Greenergy, and adopted the new brand Waypoint for convenience stores associated with its fuel properties. In Egypt, ExxonMobil's operations started in 1902, it

1624-476: The Philippines, but also in Indonesia (especially eastern Indonesia), Malaysia , Singapore , Vietnam , and Myanmar . These include some members of the genera Chaetomorpha , Enteromorpha , Hydroclathatrus , Padina , Sargassum , Palisada , Agardhiella , Gracilaria , Halymenia , Laurencia , Hypnea , Liagora , and Sarcodia . In the Philippines, a traditional gelling ingredient

1682-704: The Phoenix area from fewer than 5 stations to over 20. Mobil stores have also made an increased presence in areas of Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington. Exxon is the primary brand in the rest of the United States, with the highest concentration of Exxon retail outlets located in New Jersey (both Exxon and Mobil brands are used from 2014), Pennsylvania, Texas (Mobil has a sizeable number of stations in Dallas and Houston), Louisiana (mainly New Orleans as well as Baton Rouge) and in

1740-548: The Run stores in the United States was sold to Alimentation Couche-Tard , operator of the Circle K convenience store chain. Some other On the Run locations in the United States were sold to 7-Eleven in 2011. ExxonMobil continues to own the On the Run stores worldwide. Mobil rebranded numerous stations to the Hi-Val, Reelo and Sello discount gasoline brands after major price increases following

1798-427: The Run (later OTR ) convenience stores, but they continued to be supplied by Mobil until it was switched to BP . Meanwhile, since January 2012, all fuel in 7-Eleven stores are supplied by Mobil. 7-Eleven store renovations and openings since 2014 have included prominent placement of the Mobil logo (as the advertised fuel supplier), usually underneath the 7-Eleven logo, on main signage as well as on petrol pumps. After

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1856-524: The Standard Oil brand in the 1870s. Early in 1896, Vacuum Oil of New York established a marketing office on Featherston Street in Wellington selling lamp oil and harness grease. It brought with it extensive collective production, marketing and management skills that presented a major advancement in business organisation. The company's unrivaled mineral lubricant products and associated services quickly dominated

1914-663: The Standard-Vacuum Oil Company. The new company continued operations in New Zealand under both the Vacuum and Atlantic Union brand names. On November 30, 1999, Exxon Corporation and Mobil Oil Corporation merged with Mobil Oil New Zealand Limited now owned by new entity ExxonMobil. The company currently owns a 17.2 percent share in The New Zealand Refining Company Limited which operates an oil refinery at Marsden Point . It supplies roughly 20 percent of

1972-697: The cuisines of Southeast Asia (as well as in Oceania ). These edible warm-water seaweed were first commercially cultivated in the Philippines . In the northern Philippines, the cold-water red seaweeds Porphyra atropurpurea , Pyropia vietnamensis , Halymenia formosa , and related species are also traditionally harvested from the wild and dried into black nori-like sheets called gamet which are used as ingredients in cooking. Numerous other species of seaweeds are traditionally eaten in Southeast Asia, mainly in

2030-516: The desire that is the cause of all human suffering returned in the form of appetite, our editors were relieved to find the Whoa Nellie Deli, a shockingly gourmet oasis located at the local Tioga Gas Mart." In 2022, owners Dennis Domaille and his daughter, Denise Molnar announced their intention to sell the 70 acre property including the gas station, store and restaurant for $ 16.5 million. Gourmet magazine observed, "For all its awesome scenery,

2088-636: The digestion canal, while others can have a laxative and electrolyte-balancing effect. Most marine macroalgae are nontoxic in normal quantities, but members of the genus Lyngbya are potentially lethal. Typically, poisoning is caused by eating fish which have fed on Lyngbya or on other fish which have done so; this is called ciguatera poisoning. Handling Lyngbya majuscula can also cause seaweed dermatitis . Some species of Desmarestia are highly acidic, with vacuoles of sulfuric acid that can cause severe gastrointestinal disorders. Seaweeds are used extensively as food in coastal cuisines around

2146-632: The first company to operate 100 self-service stations. As well as its downstream interests, Mobil was active in the North Sea and operated an oil refinery in Coryton (opened in 1953), on the Thames estuary . In 1996, Mobil's fuels operations in Europe were placed into a joint venture 70% owned by BP , and the Mobil brand disappeared from service stations. Mobil continued to sell lubricants through BP and independent service stations. Following Mobil's merger with Exxon, at

2204-467: The growth and/or activity of beneficial gut microbiota which, in turn, confer health benefits on the host. In addition, there are several secondary metabolites that are synthesized by algae such as terpenoids , oxylipins , phlorotannins , volatile hydrocarbons , and products of mixed biogenetic origin. Therefore, algae can be considered as a natural source of great interest, since they contain compounds with numerous biological activities and can be used as

2262-454: The identification of their sponsor, making the company known throughout the country. Along its history, Mobil was pioneer in a number of aspect of the oil business in the country, including the introduction of the first metering pumps, the first network of self-service filling stations and the first motorway service area. The Mobil brand disappeared from the Portuguese service stations in 1996, in

2320-449: The late 19th century. By the 1930s its Mobiloil had become one of the main brands. Mobil gradually expanded its operation into fuels retailing as well, and opened its first UK service stations in the early 1950s, after the wartime POOL monopoly was disbanded. Mobil grew to become the seventh largest brand of petrol in Britain, supplying 1,990 outlets in 1965, and claimed in the mid-1960s to be

2378-430: The market. When New Zealanders began taking to the motorcar in the early twentieth century, Vacuum Oil expanded into the oil refining business. Its marketing network and transportation fleet grew as it extended its range of operation. The company continued to meet New Zealand's fuel needs throughout World War One, holding roughly 85 percent of the market. After the war, Vacuum Oil began facing very strong competition, with

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2436-518: The merger, it was announced that both the Esso and Mobil brands would be phased out by 2020, and replaced by the Eneos EneJet banner. In April 2017, Loblaw Companies sold its network of 213 gas stations (all of which are attached to its various grocery store locations with the exception of its McKercher Drive and Edinburgh Place location off 8th Street East in Saskatoon Saskatchewan which

2494-399: The pumps at that one is operated by a 7 Eleven location that was converted to Mobile in the summer of 2023). sold to Brookfield Business Partners . Brookfield (operating as BG Fuels) announced that it would license the Mobil brand from ExxonMobil for use on these locations, making them a sister to Imperial Oil 's network of Esso-branded gas stations in Canada. As part of the sale agreement,

2552-531: The scope of the European joint-venture with BP. In 2000, at the time being the oldest oil company operating in Portugal, Mobil Oil Portuguesa was acquired by BP and disbanded. Edible seaweed Edible seaweed , or sea vegetables , are seaweeds that can be eaten and used for culinary purposes. They typically contain high amounts of fiber . They may belong to one of several groups of multicellular algae :

2610-625: The seaweed Asparagopsis taxiformis to cows can reduce their methane emissions. In some parts of Asia, nori 海苔 (in Japan), zicai 紫菜 (in China), and gim 김 (in Korea), sheets of the dried red alga Porphyra are used in soups or to wrap sushi or onigiri . Japanese cuisine has common names for seven types of seaweed, and thus the term for seaweed in Japanese is used primarily in scientific applications, and not in reference to food. Agar-agar (kanten 寒天)

2668-461: The start of 2000 BP acquired all the petrol retailing assets as well as the Coryton refinery (but sold it to Petroplus in 2007). Mobil returned to being purely a lubricant brand in Europe, and became the premium quality oil on sale at Esso service stations. The Vacuum Oil Company began operating in Australia in 1895, introducing its Plume brand of petrol in 1916. The Flying Red Horse ( Pegasus ) logo

2726-608: The successor to the Mobiloil brand, is a brand name of Exxon/ESSO Mobil. It was introduced in 1974 as a Multi-grade 5W20 viscosity synthetic motor oil . The brand now includes multi-grade motor oils , oil filters , synthetic grease , transmission fluids , and gear lubricants . The Esso and Exxon motor oil brands have largely been discontinued. Mobil Delvac is a range of heavy-duty lubricants designed for commercial vehicles. The range includes engine oils, transmission fluids, drivetrain lubricants and various greases. Mobil Industrial

2784-533: The takeover, citing the likelihood of increased fuel prices due to diminished competition. On 27 May 2010, 7-Eleven announced that it had acquired Mobil's Australian network of 295 service stations, with fuel still to be supplied by Mobil. At the same time, it was announced that out of the 295 stations, 7-Eleven had sold 29 South Australian service stations to Peregrine Corporation . Peregrine's acquisition saw Mobil's sites in South Australia rebranded to On

2842-626: The total fuels market in New Zealand, for which most of its products are sourced from the Marsden Point refinery. Mobil Oil New Zealand Limited has more than 150 locations across the country, some of which are franchisee-owned. It also operates six storage locations across the country and maintains a reputation as a dominant petroleum company in New Zealand. Mobil New Zealand has 167 stations as of 2022, including 68 in Auckland. Its stations included 121 company-owned and 46 franchisee-owned outlets. Since

2900-611: The two largest descendants of Standard Oil. The technicalities of the merger, which was completed on November 30, 1999, showed that Exxon bought Mobil, and Mobil shareholders received a payment of stock in Exxon. Mobil continues as a brand name within the combined company, as well as still being a gas station sometimes paired with its own store or On the Run . Mobil's brand name is primarily used to market motor oils, such as Mobil 1 . The former Mobil headquarters in Fairfax County, Virginia ,

2958-552: The western hemisphere. Seaweeds are a good source of nutrients such as proteins , vitamins , minerals , and dietary fiber. Polyphenols , polysaccharides , and sterols , as well as other bioactive molecules, are mainly responsible for the healthy properties associated with seaweed. If seaweeds are compared to terrestrial plants, they have a higher proportion of essential fatty acids as eicosapentaenoic (EPA) and docosahexaenoic (DHA) fatty acids. Seaweed contains high levels of iodine , tyrosine relative to other foods. It

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3016-565: The world, particularly in East Asia , Southeast Asia , and the Pacific Islands . Edible seaweeds are especially prominent in the cuisines of China , Japan , Korea , the Philippines , and Hawaii . Seaweeds are also traditionally consumed in Indonesia , Malaysia , Singapore , Vietnam , Myanmar , and Sri Lanka , as well as in the islands of Micronesia , Melanesia , and Polynesia . The Māori people of New Zealand traditionally used

3074-534: Was closed in 2003. Mobil commenced removal of the refinery in July 2009, together with site remediation works. In 1985, Mobil swapped its Western Australian retail market with a large portion of BP's South Australian, Victorian and New South Wales retail market in a major asset swap. In 1990, Mobil acquired the service station and refining network of Esso Australia . This also resulted in Mobil's full ownership of Petroleum Refineries (Australia) Pty Ltd, which also operated

3132-537: Was introduced in 1939, and in 1954, the Plume brand was replaced by Mobilgas. Mobil Australia's corporate office is in Melbourne . In 1946, Mobil began construction of its refinery at Altona , in Melbourne's western suburbs, which originally produced lubricating oils and bitumen , before commencing the production of motor vehicle fuels in 1956. A second refinery at Port Stanvac , south of Adelaide , came on-stream in 1963, but

3190-466: Was originally known as the Standard Oil Company of New York (shortened to Socony) after Standard Oil was split into 43 different entities in a 1911 Supreme Court decision . Socony merged with Vacuum Oil Company , from which the Mobil name first originated, in 1931 and subsequently renamed itself to "Socony-Vacuum Oil Company". Over time, Mobil became the company's primary identity, which prompted

3248-490: Was renamed Socony Vacuum Portuguesa. In 1955, it became the Mobil Oil Portuguesa. Vacuum Oil was involved in the support of the first auto sports events in Portugal, as well as being responsible for the edition of first road maps and auto drivers guides in the country. Between 1920 and 1928, Vacuum Oil had an important role in the traffic signage of the roads of Portugal , installing thousands of road signs which included

3306-499: Was summarized this way: "To have one of the better meals of your life in a gas station is bizarre. It leaves you staring at your plate for a moment or two in disbelief." Commenting on the incongruity between the quality of the food and the fact that gasoline is pumped at the same business, the San Diego Union-Tribune asked, "But who would have believed slices of perfectly seasoned and seared sashimi -grade ahi , fanned on

3364-562: Was used as ExxonMobil's downstream headquarters until 2015 when ExxonMobil consolidated employees into a new corporate campus in Spring, Texas . Mobil continues to operate as a major brandname of ExxonMobil within the ExxonMobil Fuels, Lubricants & Specialties division. Many of its products feature the Mobil symbol of a red winged horse, Pegasus , which has been a company trademark since its affiliation with Magnolia Petroleum Company in

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