Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Big Picture: Animals in the news

With the disastrous oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico still unfolding, concerns over threats to wildlife have brought animals into the news quite a bit lately. From the oil spill, to preservation efforts, to zoo developments, pampered pets, harsh environments, invasive fish, a surfing alpaca and more, collected here are a handful of recent photographs of animals and our interactions with them, as companions, caretakers, observers, and stewards. (40 photos total)
Click the image to see the full collection.

North Central Texas County Maps

If you are like me and did not grown up in North Texas the weather reports can sometimes be a little confusing. One reason I hate hearing that there is a tornado on the ground in Erath County is that I have no idea where Erath County is. I know where Stephenville is, but I don't always remember that Stephenville is in Erath County.

Well, thankfully Rebecca Miller and the weather team at Channel 33 came to my rescue with the North Central Texas County map shown above. Click on the image to see a larger map that you can print.