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IntroductionUniversity Meadows is a hidden gem in the heart of Dallas. Many homebuyers overlook this peaceful neighborhood, yet it offers an unbeatable combination of charm and convenience. Whether you're new to the Dallas area or simply looking for a change, University Meadows could be your ideal destination.This guide will explore everything you need to know about University Meadows Dallas homes for sale. From the community feel to the types of homes available, we’ll cover all the details you need to find your perfect home in this serene neighborhood.Overview of University Meadows in DallasDescription of University MeadowsUniversity Meadows is nestled in a prime Dallas location, close to top amenities yet far enough to offer peace and quiet. The community vibe is welcoming and friendl... 09/05/2024

Photo Journalism by Patricia FeagerIf you're looking for a new and soothing place to go for coffee, breakfast, or lunch, I recommend Cerulean Blue Coffee House located in Parker's Square across from the Gazebo in Flower Mound, Texas. Cerulean is a hue of blue that looks like the Mediterranean Sea. What's unique about this new restaurant is you feel welcomed. The owners designed the Coffee House this way because they want you to feel relaxed and at home. There are two separate areas with fireplace, couch chairs, and coffee table.  What you see here is their special homemade cinnamon cream cheese biscuit for sale only on Sunday. They have a nice selection on the menu and you're welcome to click here to view the menu. As a side, I'm reading "A River of Doubt, non-fiction book by Candice Mi... 09/04/2024

This amazing real estate event will be held in Cleveland on October 23 in 2024. It’s a 1 hour event of educational type. The event will start at 11:00 AM and last till 12:00 PM. It’s also important to note that sponsors will organize the lunch for attendees of the event. The construction event will be held in the following address: 34555 Chagrin Blvd. Suite 200 Moreland Hills, OH 44022 United States. The parking is FREE.  The event is organized by Akron Cleveland Association of Realtors. It’s held by the real estate professional, Seth Task, who has many years of experience in new construction sales. During this educational event, real estate professionals will be able to learn many important things. The main objective of the event is to help real estate professionals increase their sale... 09/16/2024

Charlotte's Yiasou Greek Festival 2024: September 6-8  Time To Celebrate All Things Greek!   Charlotte's Yiasou Greek Festival is one of the Queen City's biggest and most popular cultural festivals. The festival has won many awards and accolades over the years, including, "Best Ethnic Festival," "Reader's Choice Best Annual Festival," Charlotte Magazine's "Best International Festival," "Best of the City Festival," "Best of the Best/Best Cultural Festival," and more. Charlotte has been enjoying "all things Greek" for over 40 years at the Yiasou Greek Festival. Is it any wonder that some 50,000+ Charlotteans have attend the festival in past years? This hugely popular festival began in 1970 as a simple church fundraiser. Eight years later, the Yiasou Greek Festival expanded to a 3-day form... 09/03/2024

4 Quiz Questions on Labor Day History Facts The joy of Labor Day as a holiday is the thrill of enjoying a day off of work … while still getting getting paid as if one was working. Labor Day is an an inclusive American holiday, acknowledging the importance of anyone who works, or has ever worked, regardless of race, creed, color or sex. Still, unless you've read past columns, there are quite a few things you may not know about the history of the holiday.Take this quick 4 question quiz, then read the answers to see how much you know...or don't know...about Labor Day.1. The first Labor Day was held in: a) 1900 in Chicagob) 1929 in San Franciscoc) 1882 in New Yorkd) 1899 in Washington, DC2. Labor Day was initiated by:a) Matthew Maguireb) Peter McGuirec) Tobey Maguired) Gilligan McGuire3. Th... 09/02/2024

While Labor Day signals the upcoming end of summer, celebrating a 3-day (often paid) holiday is an All-American joy. I find it fascinating to learn about history as well as how things have changed,Here Nina shares lots of statistics from WalletHub that you may or may not know about Labor Day. Read and enjoy!   HAPPY LABOR DAY TO ALL MY FELLOW AMERICANS, WHO AS ROBERT BURNS SAID... "DARE TO BE HONEST AND FEAR NO LABOR."    This Labor Day weekend, we honor and celebrate the contributions that hardworking Americans have made to our country.   "There is joy in work. There is no happiness except in the realization that we have accomplished something." ... Henry Ford   Nina Hollander with Coldwell Banker Realty in Charlotte, thanks all her amazing clients, colleagues, friends, and families fo... 09/02/2024

With the ocean as a backdrop, how can artists not be inspired to create? Encourage a love of the arts within your child by bringing them to the Ventura Art and Chalk Festival 2024. Show them how art can be both fun and interactive right at the beach.What: Ventura Art and Chalk Festival 2024Where: Ventura Harbor Village (1583 Spinnaker Dr)When: September 14th & 15th, from 10 am to 5 pmAdmission: FREEVentura Art and Chalk Festival 2024Come see the beautiful creations of more than 50 talented local artists at the Ventura Harbor Village. What makes this festival different from others? While paint, metal work, glass, and photographs line the sidewalks, this festival features artistic masterpieces created solely using chalk. And some of those masterpieces are created right before your very ey... 09/02/2024

Each year on Labor Day weekend, Sacramento is fortunate enough to have the Chalk it Up Festival.  The 3 day event is located at Fremont Park.  Located between 15th and 16th Streets, and P and Q Streets.  Earlier today, I spent time walking along the sidewalks that border the park to take in the delightful art provided.  There are also crafts stands, food trucks and music in the center of the park. Admission is FREE.  Street parking is difficult to come by.  Parking at the public parking lot a block away is $15.00 for the event.For more information click: https://chalkitup.org/festival 09/02/2024

  Fruit Tree Management Workshop Sat, Sep 07, 2024 , 1:00pm-3:00pm    Learn how to keep your fruit trees happy, healthy, and productive? Come to this workshop to learn the basics of fruit tree fertilizing, pruning, and pest management of this series put on by the Hawai'i Tropical Fruit Growers and Waikiki Elementary as part of a series that will include propagation and grafting. Your instructor, Nat Bletter, aka Dr. Leaves, who has been growing high density fruit trees for 15 years, will cover both soil and leaf fertilizers, what fertilizers to use when, how to suss out plant pests and treat them organically, as well as the basics of pruning for good fruit production and light.   PRICE:  $15 for HTFG members, $20 for non-members, all materials provided. GET TICKETS    LOCATION: Waikiki... 09/02/2024

If you are on Discord this is their Discord invitehttps://discord.com/invite/standwithcrypto"The goal of the Stand With Crypto Alliance is to mobilize the 52 million American crypto owners into a powerful force."Their website you can find here https://www.standwithcrypto.orgAs I have done for years, as I research a topic I come to ActiveRain to share what I have found.If you have followed my posts over the years you know I do follow politics, while it feels like politics are everywhere and I understand they impact most aspects of your life I have tried to write less about politics as of late as I feel its become more divisive since 2015 than it has been for decades.We do have free speech for the most part to write about what you want to on AR and I think the majority appreciate that fac... 09/02/2024

Dealing with the IRS can be frustrating, especially when problems aren’t resolved through normal channels. The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) is here to help when things go wrong. But when should you turn to TAS? Here are key situations where they can make a difference:1. Financial Hardship or Imminent Adverse Action TAS can intervene if an IRS action, like a lien or levy, is causing you severe financial distress or facing an immediate threat of a levy or seizure. They can work to resolve the issue quickly or delay the action while your case is reviewed.2. Unresolved Issues Despite Repeated Attempts If you’ve tried multiple times to fix a tax problem but keep hitting a wall, TAS can help. TAS can break through the red tape, whether it’s a persistent error or communication breakdown.3. ... 09/03/2024

Michelle and I have been sponsoring Halloween Parties for the past 12 years it is one of the 3 we host annually and has it ever grown!  We started theme Halloween Parties 3 years ago with our Pink Halloween Party to support October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Last year was a blast with Lip Sync Party folks came as their favorite musician, dancer even TV commercial person.  Of course, we need to top last year’s party so dress in white for a dance party, don’t worry we have big plans you will see!When: Wednesday, October 30th 7:00 pmWhere: Dick & Michelle’s 601 Lisbon Lane What to Bring: Chairs, Appetizer to Share, BYOB Driveway Party with inside Dance Floor MTV 1980’s Music Videos I don’t want to disclose too many details, but we already started gathering what we need for this ... 09/04/2024

"No person who is enthusiastic about his work has anything to fear from life."... Aristotle     HAPPY LABOR DAY TO ALL MY FELLOW AMERICANS, WHO AS ROBERT BURNS SAID... "DARE TO BE HONEST AND FEAR NO LABOR."    This Labor Day weekend, we honor and celebrate the contributions that hardworking Americans have made to our country.   "There is joy in work. There is no happiness except in the realization that we have accomplished something." ... Henry Ford   Nina Hollander with Coldwell Banker Realty in Charlotte, thanks all her amazing clients, colleagues, friends, and families for your business, your trust, and your friendship. I thank you for allowing me to never need to work a day in my life. I look forward to "laboring" for you in the coming year!   "No person who is enthusiastic about hi... 09/02/2024

Today is Labor Day 2024. I'm still adjusting to the realization that Summer is nearly over, the kids are back in school, and we need to begin preparing for the harvest and winter months. There's always work to do.The U.S. Department of Labor has a great synopsis of the history of Labor Day on its website. I'm sharing it here. https://www.dol.gov/general/laborday/history THE HISTORY OF LABOR DAYObserved the first Monday in September, Labor Day is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers. The holiday is rooted in the late nineteenth century, when labor activists pushed for a federal holiday to recognize the many contributions workers have made to America’s strength, prosperity, and well-being.Early AdoptersBefore it was a federal holiday, Labor Day... 09/02/2024

🌵Events in the East Valley ~ 9-9-24 ☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email Brian  ~  Search the MLS for FREE Colde 'BluePrint' North America Tour 2024Colde first came on the scene in 2016 as a part of the indie duo offonoff before making his solo debut in 2018 with his EP Wave. Since then, Colde has gained both domestic and international recognition in the Korean R&B and hip-hop space. Additionally, he has founded several record labels including Wavy, Layered Island and PYRAT.  To learn more about this event, click HERE. I specialize in the East Valley of the Phoenix Metro area - Gilbert, Mesa, Chandler, Tempe, Scottsdale, Apache Junction, and Gold Canyon☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 48... 09/09/2024

OK Labor Day is tomorrow. Fire of the grill as the end of Summer approaches and the football season has started. I also realize that some people do not know how to properly grill in their back yards. Yes steaks and chicken can be trickier. (Grill: Karolina Grabowska, Pixabay)So why not go to the American standby the Hot Dog? No, not the steamed dogs you find at street vendors, ballparks or at Costco. Sure they are good, but I am talking about a "grilled hot dog" preferably on charcoal and with a 100% beef hot dog, maybe with a casing. The casing, yes! Keeps the juices in so the hot dog "snaps" on the first bite. Nice!A simple and light Summer meal at Your American Dream HomeAmerican Hot Dog that I grilled. 'It just don't get any better than this!' (Photo: Jeff Masich)Ingredients100% Bee... 09/01/2024

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month September 2 - Labor Day: Each year, Labor Day gives us an opportunity to recognize the invaluable contributions that working men and women make to our nation, our economy and our collective prosperity. It gives us a chance to show gratitude for workers' grit, dedication, ingenuity and strength, which define our nation's characteer. ---Tom PerezSeptember 7 - Celebrating America's Freedom Event. The cost of freedom is always high, but Americans have always paid it. And one path we shall never choose, and that is the path of surrender, or submission. ---President John F. KennedySeptember 11 - National Patriot Day. God bless and help all the victims and patriots of 9/11, from the families of Flight 93 passengers to those who were in the Pentag... 09/01/2024

There has been a trend of "Real Estate Advisors" who dont have a broker license or real estate license sending offers for their investment companies on filled out forms that are outdated (no longer in the form simplicty repository forms) I received an offer today for example on a 6x from last year and not the new 6xx the 6x is no longer in the form simplicity directory from FAR.(I understand the form is still in lonewolf and some form providers however still offer them as editable)The forms with their attempts to fill out on their own generally have errors such as missing property legal description, with saying things such as "as per the MLS"Our MLS says right on it in our area that this information is to be verified and not relied upon. "Information is deemed to be reliable, but is not... 09/01/2024

 HAPPY LABOR DAY TO ALL MY FELLOW AMERICANS, WHO AS ROBERT BURNS SAID..."DARE TO BE HONEST AND FEAR NO LABOR."  This Labor Day weekend, we honor and celebrate the contributions that hardworking Americans have made to our country. "There is joy in work. There is no happiness except in the realization that we have accomplished something."... Henry Ford Nina Hollander with Coldwell Banker Realty in Charlotte, thanks all her amazing clients, colleagues, friends, and families for your business, your trust, and your friendship. I thank you for allowing me to never need to work a day in my life. I look forward to "laboring" for you in the coming year!  "No person who is enthusiastic about his work has anything to fear from life." ... Aristotle     2024 LABOR DAY FACTS BY THE NUMBERS FROM WALLE... 09/02/2024

2024 Wavecrest Woodie MeetMoonlight Beach ~ Encinitas The world’s longest running woodie festival takes place September 19th through the 22nd in Encinitas, the 45th annual event! The Wavecrest Woodie Meet kicks off Thursday evening with the last of the Encinitas Classic Car Nights for 2024 from 4:30 – 8:00. This event takes place in downtown Encinitas along the Coast Road (the main drag). Friday night is the “Meet and Greet” from 4:00 to 6:00 pm with appetizers and drinks at the host hotel, the Encinitan Hotel and Suites (formerly the Best Western). The hotel is a short distance from Moonlight Beach, just east of the Coast Road. Saturday is the big Woodie meet with a couple hundred Woodies on display in the parking lot above Moonlight Beach from 8 am until 3 pm. You’ll find a DJ, awards... 09/01/2024