Take a look at this interesting article I was reading about the dangers of low oxygen levels in the oceans. Scientist are saying these low oxygen levels have increased over the years and show potential for damage to the Pacific Northwest Coast. The cause according to scientists is a result of Global Warming.

The coast off of Washington state and Oregon show increasing areas of almost complete lack of oxygen that have caused a noxious bacteria which endangers the fragile ecosystems of the ocean. In addition have left piles of Dungeness Crab bodies, killed off 25 year old sea stars and damaged many colonies of sea anemones.

Scientists also have recorded oxygen levels dropping year over year, 20 percent over the last 25 years for the coast off of Southern California. The article states "as ocean temperatures rise, the warmer water on the surface acts as a cap, which interferes with the natural circulation that normally allows deeper waters that are already oxygen-depleted to reach the surface. It's on the surface where ocean waters are recharged with oxygen from the air."

Are we causing irreversibe damage to the ocean? Is our daily living; gasses from our cars, pollution, agricultural run off, causing these drops in oxygen levels to the ocean? Read the article. What say you? Don't forget about World Water Day on March 22. Visit Surfrider Foundation for more information.

Take a look at this interesting article I was reading about the dangers of low oxygen levels in the oceans. Scientist are saying these low oxygen levels have increased over the years and show potential for damage to the Pacific Northwest Coast. The cause according to scientists is a result of Global Warming.

The coast off of Washington state and Oregon show increasing areas of almost complete lack of oxygen that have caused a noxious bacteria which endangers the fragile ecosystems of the ocean. In addition have left piles of Dungeness Crab bodies, killed off 25 year old sea stars and damaged many colonies of sea anemones.

Scientists also have recorded oxygen levels dropping year over year, 20 percent over the last 25 years for the coast off of Southern California. The article states "as ocean temperatures rise, the warmer water on the surface acts as a cap, which interferes with the natural circulation that normally allows deeper waters that are already oxygen-depleted to reach the surface. It's on the surface where ocean waters are recharged with oxygen from the air."

Are we causing irreversibe damage to the ocean? Is our daily living; gasses from our cars, pollution, agricultural run off, causing these drops in oxygen levels to the ocean? Read the article. What say you? Don't forget about World Water Day on March 22. Visit Surfrider Foundation for more information.

Buying property in Mexico not only is confusing if you do not understand what you are doing, but can be quite costly if not done properly. Thomas Lloyd again provides some very valuable information on finding the right agent.

Once you have decided to buy a home you are surrounded by people that are experts. Aunt Mary just bought her 5th home and has a ton of advice. Best Friend Bob will tell you what not to do or how best to do it. How come they are all saying something different? Because buying a home is a personal decision. It is one of the biggest investments you will make in your lifetime, and each person has a different reason, need or want when deciding to buy a home.

Buying a home does not need to be stressful. It does need to be a process, and a well thought out one! Having a plan and understanding the process will help you make the best decision for you and your family.

• Financially ~ Understand what owning a home entails. Take the time to understand the cost of owning and maintaining a home. Just because your mortgage payment may be less than what you are paying for rent, does not mean it will not cost more. You may have water bills that you did not pay for while renting, your insurance costs may be more, more square footage means more electricity to power the home. Maintenance is now taken care of by you. No calling the landlord in the middle of the night to fix the leaky toilet. The plumber out at that hour is on you! Create and understand your budget before you start the process.
• Affordability ~ In addition to understanding the financial responsibility in buying a home, find out from a qualified loan officer what you qualify for. A good loan officer will get you pre-approved for a loan and let you know how much of a house you can afford. Remember to make sure the payment fits into your budget! The numbers may work with the current debt showing on your credit report, but your lender does not take into consideration water, trash, electric, cable.....
• Representation~ Once you have made the decision to buy a home, you want to work with someone who has your best interest in mind. By working with a REALTOR® as a buyers agent, you can feel confident that you are being taken care of. It presents a challenge when working with the agent that has been contracted by the seller to find them a buyer for the highest price. When you are buying a home, one of your goals is to get the best deal possible! This is a tough task for an agent working for both the buyer and seller.
• Compromise ~ When buying a home, especially your first home, waiting to find the home that fits 100% of your needs may be unrealistic. Understand that there may be a need to compromise on some things in order to be in the game. There are so many variables when it comes to looking at homes. Size, style, location, cost....if you are able to find a home that meets the majority of your needs and wants list, it may be the time to act. Often times waiting for "the perfect home" creates frustration and possibly settling for something less than some of the previous homes you may have looked at.

Buying a home is exciting! You have made the right decision. Now take the time and do it the right way!

If you have never had the experience of Cirque du Soliel, don't miss the most recent show, Kooza beginning today, February 25, 2010 until March 28th, 2010 under the 'Grand Chapiteau' at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.

Kooza promises a classic Cirque du Soliel event. With everything any good circus has to offer, but with the beauty, art and creativity only presented as Cirque du Soliel knows how to do. From the clowns teasing the crowds as you are seated to the amazing fourth-generation tight rope walkers, Kooza will captivate the young and the young at heart. The mystical costumes, phenomenal music and skilled acrobats will keep you on the edge of your seat.

"Kooza tells the story of The Innocent, a melancholy loner in search of his place in the world. 

The Innocent's journey brings him into contact with a panoply of comic characters such as the King, the Trickster, the Pickpocket, and the Obnoxious Tourist and his Bad Dog.

Between strength and fragility, laughter and smiles, turmoil and harmony, Kooza explores themes of fear, identity, recognition and power. The show is set in an electrifying and exotic visual world full of surprises, thrills, chills, audacity and total involvement." as described at Kooza-Cirque du Soliel

I can't begin to explain the awe of it all. These performers do things with their bodies no human should be able to do! As you experience the jaw dropping acts and laugh at the clowns until you cry, the music takes you away to another world. Each act leading into another as the story unfolds before your eyes. Cirque du Soliel has a way of turning a tale beyond your imagination. If you have seen it on television, there is no comparison to seeing it live. There is so much going on around you at all times, a camera does not do this show justice.

Cirque du Soliel has made San Diego a tour stop for over 5 years and I can attest to the spectacular shows they have put on in the past, Kooza will be no different. We have our tickets for Saturday afternoon and can't wait to experience the thrill of Cirque du Soliel. It has become a family tradition in our household!

If you have never been to Cirque du Soliel, don't miss them while they are here. You can get tickets at the Cirque du Soliel website. I hope you can make it and would love to hear your feedback! I hope you love it as much as we do!

I think it is probably 12" from head to tail. He loves bananas, my grand baby's cereal and probably cat food. He lives somewhere in the guest room and craft room and only comes out at night. He really has made himself at home. I think he has been here for about 3 months. I don't know where he came from but he needs to go.

We have set traps all over the house and have been unable to get him. Seriously, I have to get him out of my house! My son and his wife are here with our grandson and have resorted to sleeping on my couch in the living room! She can't take it and neither can I.

Any suggestions? You would think with 3 cats we would not have this problem.....but then, does this one look like he wants to hunt? The other one is 22 and the newest addition is just getting acclimated.

I think it is probably 12" from head to tail. He loves bananas, my grand baby's cereal and probably cat food. He lives somewhere in the guest room and craft room and only comes out at night. He really has made himself at home. I think he has been here for about 3 months. I don't know where he came from but he needs to go.

We have set traps all over the house and have been unable to get him. Seriously, I have to get him out of my house! My son and his wife are here with our grandson and have resorted to sleeping on my couch in the living room! She can't take it and neither can I.

Any suggestions? You would think with 3 cats we would not have this problem.....but then, does this one look like he wants to hunt? The other one is 22 and the newest addition is just getting acclimated.

This is a fantastic way to help our local animal shelter with much needed funds. I plan on voting for El Cajon every day until April 18th!

My new kitten Li'l Miss is very thankful for the great care she received from the El Cajon Animal Shelter, as are we!