Michael A. Caruso ~ Orange County Real Estate

November 9, 1989 we all watched the fall of the Berlin Wall. It was a night of joy, celebration, and great momentum for the future.

On the 20th anniversary, thousands of people are joining world leaders Germany today to remember the night when a euphoric wave of people swept away the Berlin Wall and began the end of the Cold War. And this anniversary is a reminder that we need to help others find freedom. Liberate them of their repressive regimes and take greater strides toward global progress.

While most of you won't be celebrating today, let's reflect. Do you remember where you were or what you were feeling when the wall fell? Please share!

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Best Regards,

Michael Caruso, Broker ABR ABRM CRB CRS GRI GREEN

2007 President, Orange County Association of Realtors

www.michaelcarusorealestate.com

Visit CNN.com for a Berlin Wall anniversary special feature.

Photo: AP, BBC News

Sometimes we just need to take a breath of fresh air and sail into the horizon. I hope you enjoy looking at this sunset as much as I do! Happy Sunday.

And thank you for making me Your Orange County Real Estate Connection.

Best regards.

Michael Caruso, Broker ABR ABRM CRB CRS GREEN GRI

2007 President, Orange County Association of Realtors (949) 753-7900

Earlier this week I wrote about the point driven AR junkie (nothing wrong with that) who is diligent and makes their 10 comments a day and 10 posts per week...

Just how many points can they earn in a year?

There were 3 choices.

The reason for the post is that I've seen a few members surge well beyond the maximum awardable points by AR and simply wondered 1) How they manged to beat the system? 2) Is that a character trait...a win at any cost mentality? and 3) Why hasn't the fairly good customer service technical staff discovered the highly unusual accumulation of points in a relatively short period of time by system abusers?

I find AR a great platform for sharing ideas, systems and referrals. I hurts me to see that a few people choose it to drive their ego rather than see it as another community they can thrive in by being creative and ethical.

Thank you for making me Your Orange County Real Estate Connection.

Best regards,

Michael Caruso, Broker ABR ABRM CRB CRD GREEN GRI

2007 President, Orange County Association of Realtors

ORANGE COUNTY HAPPENINGS - NORTH

ANAHEIM

Nothing to Report.

BREA

Spring 2010 PONY Baseball registration will be held Saturday Nov. 7th from 8 am until noon at the Brea Glenbrook Clubhouse. For more information visit www.breapony.com

BUENA PARK

Get your cats and dogs vaccinated! From 9-11 a.m. the South East Animal Control Authority will be available to help protect your animals at the Ehlers Community Recreation Center. For more information call 800-988-VETS.

CYPRESS

The Cypress Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a breakfast Tuesday Nov. 10th at 7:30 a.m. with keynote speaker Mary Lou Giska. The Chamber and U.S. Marines will be joining in efforts to raise money for the Toys for Tots program. For more information and reservations call 714-827-2430.

FULLERTON

The annual Holiday Banquet at the Assistance League will be held on Nov. 12-13th from 10-3 p.m. at the Bargain Box Thrift Store. For more information call 714-526-5124.

GARDEN GROVE

Nothing to report.

LA HABRA

The Police Department will receive a state grant issuing $53,639 in order to keep drunk drivers off the road by issuing vital checkpoints from Dec. 16th- Jan. 3rd as well as Aug. 20- Sept 6th. Please be safe and don't drink and drive!

LA PALMA City

Offices will be closed Wednesday Nov. 11th in observation of Veterans Day. Street Sweeping and Trash collection will continue their regular schedules.

PLACENTIA

Nothing to report.

STANTON

The St. Polycarp Women's Council will host their first annual Christmas Bazaar on Nov. 21st from 9-4 p.m. and 8-3 p.m. on Nov. 22nd at 8100 Chapman Ave.

WESTMINSTER

Do you love blogging? Come join the Register and help them blog! For information call 714-796-7909.

YORBA LINDA

Nothing to Report.

And thank you for making me Your Orange County Real Estate Connection. www.MichaelCarusoRealEstate.com

Best regards.

Michael Caruso, Broker ABR ABRM CRB CRS GREEN GRI

2007 President, Orange County Association of Realtors (949) 753-7900 For more information visit orangecountyregister.com

Central Orange County

COSTA MESA

Barnes and Nobel in Metro Point is donating a portion of their sales to the Costa Mesa Library Foundation until Sunday Nov. 8^th. People are asked to make mention to either the cashier or café. All proceeds will work towards building a new central library. For information visit www.costamesalibraryfoundation.com

FOUNTAIN VALLEY

Calling all seniors! The Founders Village Senior Center will be hosting a Thanksgiving luncheon feast from 11:30 - 1:00 P.M. on Nov. 24^th. The event offers delicious turkey, raffles prizes and entertainment. For more information call 714-593-4446.

HUNTINGTON BEACH

Nothing to report.

IRVINE

University High School will be celebrating their 40^th anniversary by hosting an open house, which includes campus tours, dinner, and performances, Nov. 6^th from 4-7 P.M.. For more information visit www.uhs40.com

LOS ALAMITOS

Nothing to report.

NEWPORT BEACH

Come celebrate the 234^th birthday of the Marine Corps on Saturday Nov. 7^th on the Balboa Peninsula. Festivities begin at 5 P.M. and will include dancing, dinner and an auction. Proceeds will benefit the adopted military battalion. For more information call 949-673-5070.

ORANGE

Legion Post #132 will be hosting their annual Veterans Day Pancake Breakfast Sunday November 8^th. For information call 714-538-6311.

SANTA ANA

Nothing to report.

SEAL BEACH

Free memory screening for seniors will be held at the Orange County Care Connections Outreach and Redeemer Adult Day Care from 9- 11:30 at Leisure World on Nov. 17^th. For information call 562-596-1209.

TUSTIN

A free Veterans Day Concert will be hosted by the Beckman High School Patriot Marching Band at 7 p.m. on Monday Nov. 9^th. The American Legion Post # 227 will be attending and presenting other veterans. For information call 714-734-2900.

VILLA PARK

The Villa Park Women's League is helping encourage community members to stop by the Villa Pharmacy and help needy youngsters from two local families by picking up a "Giving Tree" tag. For more information call 714-335-9800.

And thank you for making me Your Orange County Real Estate Connection.

www.MichaelCarusoRealEstate.com

Best regards.

Michael Caruso, Broker ABR ABRM CRB CRS GREEN GRI

2007 President, Orange County Association of Realtors (949) 753-7900

For more information visit ocregister.com