Pray For Australia

Australia is currently facing one of the worst wildfires in its history. The death toll exceeds 200, and thousands of homes and buildings have been completely destroyed.

We should be in prayer for those who have experienced tragic loss, and certainly for those who are still in danger. May this disaster come under control and soon end.


Below is a satellite image from NASA, depicting the Southern coast of Australia, and the white clouds of smoke rising from the out of control fires (shown in red).


Below is a rescue working helping an injured (wild) koala. Apparently the koala was harmed from the fire and this worker went to her aid—what an awesome photo!

(All images © Fox News, www.foxnews.com)

Do Australians or "Those Other" Americans feel LEFT OUT?

My fellow (North?) Americans:

Often times I wonder that when it comes to maps, the norm is always to view [what we call] North as being "up." Who made the call to say that: North is up, and all maps will always view things at the top that are North of all other locations. 

Why is it that Antarctica always has to be on the bottom? Why is it that poor Australia and South America are always down below the "real world?"