I’m sure that BP officials have a lot on their minds these days: Tough-talking politicians; Angry shareholders; Lawsuits; Potential criminal charges; Pissed off pelicans. The list grows daily. BP better add James Cameron to it. He’s a huge and potentially dangerous wildcard at the moment. I saw him on Larry King, and though he seemed [...]

In 2000 BP attempted to re-brand itself as a forward looking energy company. Gone was the traditional shield, replaced with the green and yellow heliox and the new tagline Beyond Petroleum. Get behind thee evil fossil fuels. Sunshine and green grass forever. Good times. Now with that damn well spewing millions of gallons of oil [...]

“My name is Stephen Reid. I used to rob banks for a living. Now I’m a professional liar.” Writers reveal truth through fiction, he explained, pacing in front of the small group gathered at the Yellowknife Public Library to hear him speak. I sat transfixed, thrilled to be so close to a famous bank robber. [...]