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Article by Jerry Boone

THE LIFE OF DANIEL BOONE, published by Stackpole Books, 1998, is a unique book about an eighteenth century explorer, written by a nineteenth century biographer, and edited by a twentieth century author. How does it come off? Not too bad! In fact, this is probably the most authoritative account of the renowned frontiersman we will ever see.

I have a special interest in the subject. Daniel Boone is my great, great, great, great grandfather. No, I won’t bore you with my own genealogy. Suffice it to say, I descended through Jesse Bryan Boone, Daniel’s eighth child, who died the same year as Daniel — 1820.

Including notes and index, THE LIFE OF DANIEL BOONE is a large volume totaling 596 pages. And those pages are loaded with rather small print plus drawings and maps. But don’t let that discourage you from taking a peek at this one of a kind work.

If you would like a quick summary of the book, read the Preface. In eighteen pages, Belue appraises the character of Daniel Boone, what he did, and what he thought of his own fame. We discover Boone was a skilled woodsman, hunter, trapper, explorer, scout, militia commander, judge, and county representative. And he was a natural leader.

In his introduction, Ted Belue describes him as: “charismatic, quiet, even-tempered, and rarely willing to utter criticism even of those who opposed him. Boone’s genteel ways were the sort that universally garner respect and attract.” That plus his lack of guile and a sense of honor earned Daniel Boone a solid reputation.

But what did he think of himself? Belue quotes Boone’s own words: “Many heroic exploits and chivalrous adventures are related to me which exist only in the regions of fancy. With me the world has taken great liberties, and yet I have been but a common man. It is true that I have suffered many hardships and miraculously escaped many perils, but others of my companions have experienced the same.”

Daniel Boone was modest. He comes across as a good man, one we would like to have on our side in a crisis.

Next we turn to the chronicler of information on Boone and his times. The self-appointed biographer, Dr. Lyman C. Draper, born September 4, 1815, showed exceptional insight for his day. Nineteenth century storytellers had no qualms at all mixing fantasy with truth. If it spiced up the story, a good myth even seemed preferred over mundane facts. Against this concoction of history and legend stood Draper with his grand vision of saving facts from oblivion. While the evidence was still available, and the people who remembered the events were still living, he wanted to separate fact from myth, correct misconceptions, and get as close as possible to the truth about frontier history.

In his youth, Draper selected twenty subjects to save from mythology. Besides Daniel Boone, other subjects meriting Draper’s attention included George Clark, Anthony Wayne, Daniel Morgan, and Dunmore’s War.

From 1843 to 1852, Draper traveled the trails Boone had explored, seeking interviews and gathering data on the frontiersman. But the project never turned into a book. He died in 1891 lamenting he had not finished the “Life of Daniel Boone.” Since 1854, Draper’s manuscript remained in the archives of the State National Society of Wisconsin.

In 1990, historian Ted Franklin Belue decided that Draper’s huge manuscript, rich in details of Boone and frontier life, should be available to the public. Thus the book began.

Belue presents Draper’s work much as it was left by the biographer nearly one and a half centuries earlier. Belue’s changes to Draper’s transcript were minor. He eliminated excess commas and made military titles and abbreviations consistent with modern usage.

Belue wrote the introduction and provided us with a series of notes at the end of each chapter following Draper’s original notes. The editor concluded his introduction by reminding us that what we are holding in our hands had been hidden away since 1854. “Read it. Savor it. Take time to get to know Lyman Draper, his methods, his point of view, the tenor of his times, and his man, Daniel Boone.”

Good advice. But to that I might add, there are three men in this book who are best understood in the context of their times: Boone, Draper, and Belue. Of the three, Boone is by far the most straightforward. Simply put, he was an adventurer who couldn’t rest until he saw what lay beyond the next hill. His life was an ongoing search for Eden, an unspoiled hunter’s paradise.

In Kentucky, he found much of what he was seeking. But civilization, which he himself helped usher in, quickly ruined what he considered most appealing. So off he went in search of a new unblemished wilderness.

The real Daniel Boone was a man of courage, skill, and good fortune who nevertheless suffered much over his 85 years. He was no Fess Parker. He wasn’t a big man. He killed few Indians and despised those who attempted to portray him as a fearless Indian-killer. Occasionally we are struck with the quaintness of the times. Sentimentality, not “cool,” was the predominant mood of the eighteenth century. Here’s a prime example. When Boone led a party of men from Boonesborough, they managed to rescue his own daughter, Jemima, and two other girls from a combined force of Shawanoes and Cherokees.

How did Boone propose to celebrate the event? He said: “Thank Almighty Providence, boys, we have the girls safe — let us all sit down and have a hearty cry.” And they did! That direct quote somehow never made the Daniel Boone TV series.

Now let’s consider the compiler of information, Dr. Draper. What should I say about this mother lode of facts and opinions, and what should I leave for you to discover for yourself? I will limit myself to three observations. Draper’s style will certainly catch your attention. A few pages of Draper comes across as quaint and charming. Then again, several hundred pages of him is downright tedious. For modern tastes, it’s a bit too much: too wordy, too flowery, and too sentimental. But wasn’t that typical for the period? Yes, I believe it was.

Draper reflected his time in other ways too. The mood of the mid-nineteenth century was a positive one. They were as assured of themselves, their culture, and their values as we are uncertain of ours in the early twenty-first century. Dr. Draper championed Manifest Destiny. Anglo-Americans were marching westward taking their civilization in tow. At times Draper seems to be more of a cheerleader than a historian. But, as Belue points out, Draper never had a historian’s perspective. He couldn’t distinguish the trivial from the significant. So his notes are full of minute details of no particular interest.

Despite all of his faults, Draper preserved much of historical interest which would be lost without his efforts. That is his real contribution. Unfortunately, he never did get around to exploring Daniel Boone’s latter years. This entire volume is dedicated to the first half of Boone’s life.

Belue, unlike Draper, is a historian. By and large, he displays the objectivity and evenhandedness that Draper lacked in his manuscript. But is one major respect Belue reveals that he too is a man of his day.

The term “American Indians” has now been changed to the politically correct term “Native Americans.” Belue is numbered among those who believe what Caucasians did to Native Americans was morally reprehensible. What Belue espouses is, in effect a moralistic view of history.

Our question for Mr. Belue is: How did those Indians tribes obtain their lands? Well, they acquired them by driving off, killing, or assimilating other tribes who had the land before them, as they had in turn done to those who preceded them.

The history of Britain was no different. Picts lost their land to the Celts, who in turn were driven away by Anglo-Saxons, who in turn were conquered by the Normans. Larger tribes, more aggressive people displaced others and took their territory. What Anglo-Americans did to Native Americans is what mankind has been doing to each other throughout recorded history — no more, no less.

Draper’s manuscript details deceptions and atrocities committed by both sides, as well as acts of friendship and good will offered by both. Here Draper appears to be objective. Belue agrees.

A couple of centuries after the events, it is easy for us to lob criticism at the frontier settlers. After all, they won, didn’t they? But what were those eighteenth century settlers really like? What were the eighteenth century Indians like? This book, the most authoritative document we have for this period, opens our eyes to the timbre of the day. Before condemning the settlers, perhaps we should ask ourselves: if you and I were in constant peril, how altruistic would we be?

The LIFE OF DANIEL BOONE is a book worth reading. This volume is our passport back to the eighteenth century frontier America. It’s a time of great beauty and danger, unbelievable opportunity and hardship, plus numerous acts of courage, savagery, and cowardice. It is an exciting period. See for yourself.

http://goarticles.com/article/THE-LIFE-OF-DANIEL-BOONE-by-Lyman-C.-Draper-edited-by-Ted-Franklin-Belue/467107/

Article by Real Estate Advisor

Top 10 and Bottom 10 U.S. States Where People Live the Longest

If you are looking to live to a ripe old age, then check out these top U.S. states where people are not only living longer but also better. Eons Inc. in its 2007 State of Longevity Report lists the top 10 and bottom 10 U.S. states where people’s longevity is the highest. Hawaii tops the longevity list with the highest calculated age of 91.98 years. The report also ranks the states based on behaviors that affect longevity such as the best attitude on aging, eating habits, amount of exercise and hours at work.

The longevity report was compiled from data provided from more than 450,000 respondents, aged 50 and above, on various factors including their personal history, lifestyle, nutrition, medical and family history. The report ranked all the 50 states based on the responses made on an online longevity calculator. The respondents received feedback on how to improve their behavior and lifestyle to maximize their lifespan.

Here is the list of top 10 U.S. states where people live the longest -

1. Hawaii with an age expectancy of 91.98 years2. Colorado with an age expectancy of 91.76 years3. New Mexico with an age expectancy of 91.60 years4. California with an age expectancy of 91.55 years5. Arizona with an age expectancy of 91.39 years6. Vermont with an age expectancy of 91.38 years7. Oregon with an age expectancy of 91.36 years8. Washington with an age expectancy of 91.30 years9. Idaho with an age expectancy of 91.15 years10. Minnesota with an age expectancy of 91.15 years

The bottom 10 U.S. states where people live the longest are -

1. Kentucky with the lowest calculated age of 89.86 years2. Pennsylvania with the lowest calculated age of 89.81 years3. Ohio with the lowest calculated age of 89.80 years4. Indiana with the lowest calculated age of 89.74 years5. Oklahoma with the lowest calculated age of 89.73 years6. Illinois with the lowest calculated age of 89.68 years7. Arkansas with the lowest calculated age of 89.65 years8. Louisiana with the lowest calculated age of 89.61 years9. Missouri with the lowest calculated age of 89.60 years10. West Virginia with the lowest calculated age of 89.52 years

It can be noted that the difference between the states with the highest and lowest calculated age expectancy is just below three years.

http://goarticles.com/article/Want-To-Live-A-Long-Life-Top-10-States-For-Longevity/547964/

Phuket condominiums and Bangtao tropical residence is a beautiful place to enjoy one’s vacation. The place offers fully furnished 55 spacious and beautiful suites that are artistically decorated. Swimming pool and magnificent architecture along with good quality service makes the place special. The place is nestled near Bangtao Beach where Balinese culture at its best can be witnessed. The place reflects an eclectic mix of modern or contemporary style with Balinese style making it unique. It offers modern facilities so that the guests feel comfortable and relaxed but at the same time they maintain ethnic look. It is in no uncertain terms a popular destination among tourists.

A few minutes walk from Bangtao Tropical Residence Resort and Spa, the place boast a wide choice of restaurants offering both local and international cuisine. Dining, Diving, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking, Horseback riding, nightlife, sailing, spa services, surfing, kayaking, whale watching, zip lining and other water sports etc are also available as a part of entertainment around this magnificent place.

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The place can be enjoyed by a variety of tourists. Small families with kids who wish to have some relaxation away from the stress of day to day life can enjoy here. On the other hand, people loving calm and peaceful environment can also enjoy this villa. Hence, this is a place meant for every reason and every season. Phuket condosare available here in abundance and they are becoming widely popular among people.

Large number of condominiums is available on sale here. Plenty of full length doors and windows like a dream bring rudiments of the green garden inside this Phuket condo. Spotless Kitchen Bay incorporated with a very stylish living cum dining space is sited on the ground floor. Wonderful beam fixtures, numerous terracotta bud vases and artistic visuals bring a well-designed touch into these predominantly pasty surroundings. Filtered through a glass skylight this entire area is dipped in natural lightening during the day. But as the sun slide downs it also captures the darkness of ink blue and it gives the appearance of star beaded dark sky.

Embryonic flora and inhabitant greenery of outside gardens provides an apparent contrast to the modest lines of the villa. The pool edge is stitched with finest white stones paver with a Grecian style water feature developing a regular flow into the superficial end. It is an area to stretch out, unwind and feel the sharp warmth of the sun.

The condominiums are available on sale also. They offer pleasant environment, modern lifestyle with unmatched décor thereby guaranteeing the hundred percent pleasures to anyone who wishes to stay here. Oceanic View, beautiful bedrooms, modernized bathrooms are the remarkable features of this place.

 

http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-tips-articles/phuket-condominiums-a-class-beyond-place-to-enjoy-ones-life-5129728.html

Article by Jamie Mathwig

Maybe it’s a direct result of the current housing crisis, or perhaps there are more esoteric reasons at work, but an increasing number of North Americans are taking to life on the water. The popularity in houseboats has been gaining momentum and in many parts of the US and Canada, these floating abodes represent the ultimate in chic living.

And now Minnesota developer David Nelson, has his sights set on launching a floating condo block that will cruise the waterways of the US. This proposed vessel, to be called The Marquette and due for completion in 2012, will house 180 two-bed condo units, and will be aimed primarily at retirees. With on board facilities to include a golf course, theaters, restaurants and shopping, condos will be available as full-time or partial residencies. The nautical community will visit cities such as New Orleans and Nashville, giving condo owners the chance to travel, while in the comfort of their own home.

Hardly a new thing, houseboats of varying kinds have been in use for centuries around the globe, and this aquatic lifestyle has been popular in parts of the US for well over a hundred years. Lake Cumberland, in Kentucky, proudly claims to be the houseboat capital of the world while significant floating communities have been established in Seattle, Washington since the early 20th century. Other notable houseboat neighborhoods can be found in Portland, Oregon and Sausalito, California. In much of Minnesota the trend is, generally, for recreational houseboat use, as opposed to permanent residence, although some may be found on the Mississippi.

Although many houseboat owners remain elegantly moored in one spot, others take full advantage of their foundation-free dwellings and utilize their portability for changing the scenery outside the galley window, exploring the lakes and rivers that represent their unique neighborhood. On the other side of the pond, so to speak, the UK’s narrowboat owners take this one step further. There, they leisurely exploit a vast network of canals, built for transportation during the Industrial Revolution in the mid-18th century, traveling the 2000 miles of waterways that crisscross the length and breadth of the British Isles. Similarly, the owners of some 10,000 houseboats in the Netherlands enjoy the miles of open canals, that thread through the delightful Dutch countryside.

At any one time there are numerous houseboats for sale around the US. There are countless sizes, shapes and varieties out there; from impressive, permanently moored, floating homes to smaller, trailerable vacation models, and everything imaginable in between. One can buy new, or even have a houseboat built to exact specifications or, particularly in the current economy, get a good deal on a used one.

As with any kind of real estate, there are serious issues and pitfalls to be considered when looking into purchasing a house boat. It is essential to do plenty of research into the practicalities of life on the water. It may seem like a romantic way to live, but it’s well worth speaking to a number of people who experience it on a daily basis to get a true idea of what it entails. And a survey is absolutely imperative, as boats constructed of certain materials are more prone to deterioration than others, and repairs can be costly. Insurance, too, can be seriously problematic with some types of houseboat.

Used houseboats can be found from a few thousand dollars for a real fixer-upper, to well over two million dollars for a top of the range property in a great location. The appeal seems obvious, the psychological advantage of freeing oneself from the regular ‘bricks and mortar’ lifestyle, and feeling more in tune with one’s surroundings must be a strong incentive. With people all around the country dealing with the stress that comes with living through a struggling economy, no wonder the current market for houseboats is, in keeping with the properties themselves, so buoyant.

http://goarticles.com/article/The-Life-Aquatic-a-home-to-float-your-boat/3237255/

Top 10 and Bottom 10 U.S. States Where People Live the Longest

If you are looking to live to a ripe old age, then check out these top U.S. states where people are not only living longer but also better. Eons Inc. in its 2007 State of Longevity Report lists the top 10 and bottom 10 U.S. states where people’s longevity is the highest. Hawaii tops the longevity list with the highest calculated age of 91.98 years. The report also ranks the states based on behaviors that affect longevity such as the best attitude on aging, eating habits, amount of exercise and hours at work.

The longevity report was compiled from data provided from more than 450,000 respondents, aged 50 and above, on various factors including their personal history, lifestyle, nutrition, medical and family history. The report ranked all the 50 states based on the responses made on an online longevity calculator. The respondents received feedback on how to improve their behavior and lifestyle to maximize their lifespan.

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Here is the list of top 10 U.S. states where people live the longest -

1. Hawaii with an age expectancy of 91.98 years
2. Colorado with an age expectancy of 91.76 years
3. New Mexico with an age expectancy of 91.60 years
4. California with an age expectancy of 91.55 years
5. Arizona with an age expectancy of 91.39 years
6. Vermont with an age expectancy of 91.38 years
7. Oregon with an age expectancy of 91.36 years
8. Washington with an age expectancy of 91.30 years
9. Idaho with an age expectancy of 91.15 years
10. Minnesota with an age expectancy of 91.15 years

The bottom 10 U.S. states where people live the longest are -

1. Kentucky with the lowest calculated age of 89.86 years
2. Pennsylvania with the lowest calculated age of 89.81 years
3. Ohio with the lowest calculated age of 89.80 years
4. Indiana with the lowest calculated age of 89.74 years
5. Oklahoma with the lowest calculated age of 89.73 years
6. Illinois with the lowest calculated age of 89.68 years
7. Arkansas with the lowest calculated age of 89.65 years
8. Louisiana with the lowest calculated age of 89.61 years
9. Missouri with the lowest calculated age of 89.60 years
10. West Virginia with the lowest calculated age of 89.52 years

It can be noted that the difference between the states with the highest and lowest calculated age expectancy is just below three years.

http://realestateadvisor.articlesbase.com/health-articles/want-to-live-a-long-life-top-10-states-for-longevity-179997.html

With many types of word and photo processing programs available to busy real estate agents, what are the qualities that make some better than others? Today’s agents need the ability to produce high quality, picture incorporated marketing flyers to keep up with what is a rapidly changing housing environment. In an industry dominated by desperate sellers, home builders with surplus inventory, and banks which have growing foreclosures, real estate agents who have the ability and the proper tools to sell are in very high demand.

 

The opportunity for sales agents to earn big commissions is as good as it’s been in a long while. You may say that there’s too much competition in the industry, and while perhaps true, the better agents not only have a wide variety of inventory selections to market, but they also have a large array of potential clients to represent. Today’s real estate agent has the luxury to pick and choose from quite a number of potential listings. They can take as many or as few listings based on how many hours that they want to commit to. Good tools are a necessity in maximizing the efficiency of time allotted to an agent’s busy schedule.

 

The most basic of tools, aside from a “for sale” sign in the front yard, is a well-written, quality produced marketing flyer displaying the best photography and copy layout. While anyone can put a generic 18″ x 24″ for sale sign in a front yard, the next requirement for collateral material is a great looking sales flyer. An agent can use a traditional word and photo processing program or a specifically, industry-designed program written by a real estate agent, for a real estate agent. A program offering good templates which are user-friendly and have the flexibility to quickly update the format is just what the doctor ordered for a rapidly changing home sales market. For the constantly on-the-go professional, software that allows the user to burn-to-disc and use multiple computers is also a necessity.

 

After all, a well thought-out and produced marketing flyer can be the difference between making a sale or not making a sale and selling a home at 75% of asking price versus 105% percent of asking price. Arm yourself with the best possible tools to make you efficient and successful.

 

http://www.bukisa.com/articles/486449_real-estate-agents-make-your-life-easier-with-the-professional-flyer-template

A new city could mean a higher salary or the career you’ve always dreamed of, but things like cost of living, quality of life, and your specific needs need to be taken into account. Whether you’re heading to a new place alone, or you’re taking a big family, you can find a city that fits your life.

Salary: Only Half the Story

Your job prospects may be the biggest part of a new move. You need to land on your feet in a new city, with enough savings to last you three months’ rent if you don’t have a job lined up already. Think of your career possibilities, and compare the details of a new city to your current situation.

Some areas that seem like obvious choices for a career could actually be dead ends. One big example is technology and the Bay Area. According to an article in eWeek, the high cost of living and the rise of telecommuting are decreasing the Silicon Valley’s power as a technological hub. “A ,000 salary in the San Francisco valley doesn’t even ensure that an individual will break even,” according to the article. While that kind of money might allow you to live comfortably in a city like Miami or Phoenix, everything from homes to gas to food costs more in the Bay Area, and you don’t want your entire paycheck going to rent or a house payment.

Keep in mind that workers in large metropolitan cities make more money then those in small towns. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that workers in cities made an average of .37 an hour, compared to the .63 hourly wage in smaller towns. Workers in the Mid-Atlantic region including New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania made the most money at .19 an hour, and the East South Central region (including Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi) made an average of .66 an hour. Wages can vary drastically based on region and city size, and you always have to take cost of living into account.

Lowest Rent in the U.S.

The following states had the lowest average housing costs for renters in 2004, according to a report by the U.S. Census:

• Alabama

• Arkansas

• Iowa

• Kentucky

• Oklahoma

• Mississippi

• Montana

• North Dakota

• South Dakota

• West Virginia

• Wyoming

Rent may be dramatically higher near universities, but it will be nowhere near the cost of living in the most expensive places to live in the U.S.: A house in Newport Beach, CA costs an average of ,362,500. Homes in Greenwich, CT cost ,129,000, and Santa Barbara, CA homes average in at 9,500.

Quality of Life

Keeping costs low isn’t the only way to be happy in a new city. The quality of life in a city is hard to measure, and is different for every person. If you love to lose yourself in art galleries, the museum districts in Houston or San Francisco might be more important to you than how much you pay for rent in those areas. Contact a city’s tourism board or research online with a list of things that matter to you.

Your Future Home: Things to Consider

Healthcare. Does a loved one need special care nearby–a heart hospital, for example, or a children’s medical center? Keep your family’s future health in mind, as well.

Environment. Are parks and hiking trails an afterthought of a city, or does the environment bring the community together? If you’re thinking of moving into a big city, consider the importance of nature in your life.

Crime. Crime rates are easily available on many city police websites. Often, you can search within a certain neighborhood or area.

Climate. From monsoons to snow drifts, U.S. weather can vary drastically from state to state. Make sure you can tolerate both the year-round seasons and the allergies in the area.

Education. Distance learning may be an option for college if there are no nearby schools. If you have children, be sure to research graduation rates, class sizes, and the school system’s budget.

Employment. Large companies in the area may mean more traffic on the freeway, but they can also mean more jobs and a stronger economy.

Experts who study quality of life statistics try to take every aspect of the average American life into account. Aspects like education for all ages and big business might take priority over a city’s amount of nightlife or tourism. Here are the top ten places to live in the U.S., according to CNNMoney:

Top Ten Cities in the U.S.

1. Fort Collins, CO

2. Naperville, IL

3. Sugar Land, TX

4. Columbia/Ellicott City, MD

5. Cary, NC

6. Overland Park, KS

7. Scottsdale, AZ

8. Boise, ID

9. Fairfield, CT

10. Eden Prairie, MN

Making the Choice

From schools to weather, healthcare to housing, you have a lot to think about when it comes to a move. When your list of possibilities is narrowed down, look at the list in terms of your education and career options. Keeping your education and training in mind, use employment Web sites and city statistics to estimate the demand for your work.

Moving to a city with a higher demand for your field will make it easier to move if you don’t already have an employment plan. If technology is your field, for example, consider cities like New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Boston, where tech jobs are booming. If you want to continue your education but you don’t want to live in a college town, consider taking courses online, where you’ll have the freedom to work on your degree from anywhere in the world.

Moving to a new city is an exciting time and should involve a lot of planning and research before you even start packing. Spend some quality time researching your new home, and you’ll be able to make your move with confidence.

Festival Town otherwise commonly referred to as FESTAC town is the largest single housing Estate in Nigeria and perhaps the whole of West Africa. The Estate derives it name from the Second world Black and African Festival of Arts and Culture (FESTAC) hosted in Nigeria in 1977.

The participants of this Festival were accommodated in this Estate originally built for this purpose. The developer is the federal Housing Authority (FHA) established by Decree (Act) No 40 of the Federal Government of Nigeria to help provide affordable housing accessible to Nigerians thus the mission statement of the Federal Housing Authority which is:

“To be the Leader in the provision of affordable quality housing in Nigeria and to d o everything possible to facilitate home ownership for all Nigerians”

The Federal Housing Authority is the developer of the town, the management, and maintenance is vested in them. Festac is made up of seven communities and occupies an approximate land area of 1770 ha. (4,425 acres)

Festac town is located at a distance of about 10km west of Lagos-Badagry expressway which forms the town’s southern boundary. The man-made canal that receives the Festival Town storm water and is now part of Lagoon forms the boundary between the town and the Amuwo Odofin housing scheme of the Lagos State Development and Properties Corporation (LSDPC) on the eastern side” (see Planning and Research Monograph by the Housing Department, Federal Housing Authority, 1985)

Festac Town on the west shares a common boundary with Trade Fair complex and on the north approximately 2,500 metres from Badagry Road. The town is served by major road transportation which makes the town quite easy to access; distribution of traffic is therefore well guaranteed. Infrastructural networks include sewage, storm water drainage, power supply, street lighting.

Festac Town was originally established with high regard for the social or communal life of the would-be residents. This explains the presence of FHA Staff Club, FHA Lawn Tennis Club, Baft Club etc. Festac Town Residents commune through an Association called the Festac Town Residents Association. Blocks, Closes, Roads also hold regular meetings where the welfare of residents is discussed. The Youth of the town are very vibrant and in recent times are known to organize “Carnivals” annually, the most notable being those of 22 Road, 512 Road and 721 Road amongst several others. The occupants of Festac town have set up projects as a result of self-help such as Festac Town Residents Association, digging of wells, sinking of bore-holes, security of the town etc

The method used to buffer the Festac Town along the Badagry Express way from other developments is canal though structures have begun to spring up on this buffer zone.

The description of Festac houses are as follows:

1. Low Income group

(i) One Bedroom

(iii Two Bedroom (single Balcony)

(iii) Two Bedroom (Double Balcony)

2. Medium Income Group

(i) Three Bedroom (single Balcony)

(ii) Three bedroom (Double Balcony)

(iv) Terrace House

3. High Income

(i) Semi-Detached Duplex

(ii) Detached House

(iii) Five Bedroom Detached House

Festac Town has show signs of infrastructural decay, general congestion, high population explosion, lack of strict compliance with master plan proposals, places set aside for green areas have been allocated for erections of buildings and other structures. Mr Babtunde Fashola, SAN the Governor of Lagos State recently came up with policies and suggestions on how the town would be made top regain its past glory. Other suggestions were also made by participants in a symposium to mark the 30th anniversary of the town.

Festac Town now serves as both residential and commercial centre. In the years of the military (1983-1993) lots of magnificent private houses were built by individuals in the areas now known as “Cocaine Avenue” Some of these areas are 21 Road Extension, 3rd Avenue Extension, parts of 4th Avenue, 41 Road and 400 Road.

In the entertainment arena, Festac Town has produced some of finest Hip-Hop musicians in Nigeria and even beyond some of whom are as follows:

1. Tuface Idibia

2. Faze

3. Blackface

4. Black Tribe

5. Rocksteady

6. Da Natives

7. Azadus

8. Hold Something

9. Tony Tetuila

10. Gino

11. Squeeze

12. Eunice of the Dynamic

13. Hush of the Dynamic

14. Reck

15. Willy O

16. Bush

17. Rasta by Nature

18. Undertaker

19. Deadly Underground

20. W4

21. J-Gangstar

22. solex

23. Black solo

24. short

25. Driles Sole

26. Xtreme da particular

27. Da Attitude

Some comedians are:

1. Boboyaka

2. Oxygen

The town has also produced footballers of repute some of whom are:

1. Sunday Olise

2. Jonathan Akpoborie

3. Victor Agali

4. Samuel Ayorinde

5. Azubuike Olise

6. Bimbo Fatokun

7. Kingsley Eke

8. George Eke

9. Mike Nwankwo

Major football clubs in the town are:

1 Abega FC

2 Fire II FC

3 FHA FC

4 Amuneke FC

5 Peter FC

6 Casablanca FC

7 All stars FC

8 721 Road FC

9 Kito FC

Play-ground

FHA play-ground

Casablanca field

stone field

Maracana stadium

Some major Fast food joints are:

1. Tanterlizers

2. Mr Biggs

3. Thrillers

4. Big Treats

5. Barcelors

6. Laguate

7. On the Run

8. De Simeons

9. Choicest

Some Hotels in the town are:

1. Rockview

2. One Nation

3. Sammy Suites

4. Ine suites

5. Rochester Suites

6. Comfort suites

7. Paris suites

8. Coroner suites

9. Chelsea suites

10. Mimi suites

11. Ona World

12. Providence suites

13. Premier suites

14. Festival suites

Banks are:

1. First Bank

2. Platinum Habib Bank

3. access Bank

4. United Bank for Africa

5. Union Bank

6. Oceanic Bank

7. Inter-continental Bank

8. First Inland Bank

9. ECOBANK

10. Diamond Bank

11. Guarantee Trust Bank

12. Zenith

13. Skye Bank

14. Abbey Building and society

Public Higher Institution of Learning

1. Lagos State University (Part time)

2. Lagos State Polytechnic

Public Primary schools

1. 7th avenue Pry School

2. Progress Pry School

3. Festac Pry School

4. 4th Avenue Pry school

5. 5th Avenue Pry School

6. 5th Avenue Pry School

7. Central Pry School

8. New Town Pry School

9. Ideal Pry School

Public Secondary School

1. Festac college

2. Festac Grammar School

3. Festac Girls secondary School

Some private schools

1. Early Life Nursery, Pry and Secondary

2. Saint Jude Nursery, Pry and Secondary

3. radiance Nursery, Pry and Secondary

4. Meson College

5. Dr. Soyemi Nursery, Pry and Secondary

6. Loral Nusery, Pry and Secondary

7. Ambassadors College

8. Subuola Nursery, Pry and Secondary

9. S-Tee secondary

10. Foresight Nursery, Pry and Secondary

11. Juny-Pride Pry

12. Christian council Pry Sch

13. Nazareth pry

14. Arc Bishop Olatiloye Nursery, Pry and Secondary

15. Fastrack Nursery, Pry and Secondary

16. Leads College

17. Tender tourch Nursery, Pry and Secondary

18. desoge Nursery, Pry and Secondary

Petrol stations

1. African Petroleum (AP)

2. Texaco

3. Mobil

Maybe it’s a direct result of the current housing crisis, or perhaps there are more esoteric reasons at work, but an increasing number of North Americans are taking to life on the water. The popularity in houseboats has been gaining momentum and in many parts of the US and Canada, these floating abodes represent the ultimate in chic living.

And now Minnesota developer David Nelson, has his sights set on launching a floating condo block that will cruise the waterways of the US. This proposed vessel, to be called The Marquette and due for completion in 2012, will house 180 two-bed condo units, and will be aimed primarily at retirees. With on board facilities to include a golf course, theaters, restaurants and shopping, condos will be available as full-time or partial residencies. The nautical community will visit cities such as New Orleans and Nashville, giving condo owners the chance to travel, while in the comfort of their own home.

Hardly a new thing, houseboats of varying kinds have been in use for centuries around the globe, and this aquatic lifestyle has been popular in parts of the US for well over a hundred years. Lake Cumberland, in Kentucky, proudly claims to be the houseboat capital of the world while significant floating communities have been established in Seattle, Washington since the early 20th century. Other notable houseboat neighborhoods can be found in Portland, Oregon and Sausalito, California. In much of Minnesota the trend is, generally, for recreational houseboat use, as opposed to permanent residence, although some may be found on the Mississippi.

Although many houseboat owners remain elegantly moored in one spot, others take full advantage of their foundation-free dwellings and utilize their portability for changing the scenery outside the galley window, exploring the lakes and rivers that represent their unique neighborhood. On the other side of the pond, so to speak, the UK’s narrowboat owners take this one step further. There, they leisurely exploit a vast network of canals, built for transportation during the Industrial Revolution in the mid-18th century, traveling the 2000 miles of waterways that crisscross the length and breadth of the British Isles. Similarly, the owners of some 10,000 houseboats in the Netherlands enjoy the miles of open canals, that thread through the delightful Dutch countryside.

At any one time there are numerous houseboats for sale around the US. There are countless sizes, shapes and varieties out there; from impressive, permanently moored, floating homes to smaller, trailerable vacation models, and everything imaginable in between. One can buy new, or even have a houseboat built to exact specifications or, particularly in the current economy, get a good deal on a used one.

As with any kind of real estate, there are serious issues and pitfalls to be considered when looking into purchasing a house boat. It is essential to do plenty of research into the practicalities of life on the water. It may seem like a romantic way to live, but it’s well worth speaking to a number of people who experience it on a daily basis to get a true idea of what it entails. And a survey is absolutely imperative, as boats constructed of certain materials are more prone to deterioration than others, and repairs can be costly. Insurance, too, can be seriously problematic with some types of houseboat.

Used houseboats can be found from a few thousand dollars for a real fixer-upper, to well over two million dollars for a top of the range property in a great location. The appeal seems obvious, the psychological advantage of freeing oneself from the regular ‘bricks and mortar’ lifestyle, and feeling more in tune with one’s surroundings must be a strong incentive. With people all around the country dealing with the stress that comes with living through a struggling economy, no wonder the current market for houseboats is, in keeping with the properties themselves, so buoyant.

Owning a condominium would be the easiest and the cheapest way to own real estate property. Getting to own one does not need a lot of capital. Other than living in a community, your condominium ownership goes inward from your interior walls and extends to the roof and the entire floor within your unit. All the common areas such as the water and sewer lines, recreational centers and the foundation are shared. All those who live in condominium Ottawa regard each other as partners.

Owning condominium Ottawa is not a tedious process. All you need is the initial purchase amount and monthly payment of condo fee which caters for maintenance of the common areas such as the swimming pools, water systems and sewerage lines among others. This money will also be used to do external renovations which are the responsibility of the condominium. The individual owner will be responsible for interior maintenance of his or her condo.

Condominium Ottawa provides the surest way out that can enable you own a real estate property. For instance, the same space in condominium Ottawa costs less than the same space in a typical stand alone family home occupying the same piece of land and in similar locations.

The merits of being a partner of Ottawa condominium are many. You will not be responsible for the extra expenses for external maintenance but the association will take care of it. Other than the required monthly charges, you will only take charge of interior maintenance hence saving a lot of money in the long run.

With owning Ottawa condominium, you will be able to enjoy some facilities which cannot ordinarily be possible to an individual alone due to high costs involved. By virtue of pooling resources, you can be able to enjoy these resources while contributing to their maintenance.

Most Ottawa condominiums are located in central places that can enable you access shopping facilities with ease. Good transport facilities usually link the condos with other places hence an ideal investment. You can enjoy taxation benefits from being a condo owner unlike when you are stand alone home owner.

Whether you would like to be a resident owner or for rental purposes, Ottawa condominium is the best. The value continues to grow and when you need to invest in other sectors, your condo can secure you the funding you may need. The monthly rental income can be a great boost to enable you meets your financial security goals.

 

 

La Mirada, California has a racially diverse population comprised of mostly married couples. There are approximately 22,959 men and 24,589 women that live in La Mirada. The median age of the entire population is 35.5 years old. La Mirada has an average house value lower than the Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Santa Ana metro area, so it is a great place to buy a home if you are looking.

If you are looking for a place to raise a family, La Mirada has a great atmosphere for this. There are many schools in La Mirada. Whether you are looking for a public school or a private school, La Mirada has the perfect school for your children. Some of the options for public schools in La Mirada are Gardenhill Elementary School, Eastwood Elementary School, Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle School, Los Coyotes Middle School, and La Mirada High School. Barbara Dawson Educational Center, Calvary Chapel La Mirada, Foundation Christian, La Mirada Elementary School, and Lighthouse Christian Academy are a few of the options La Mirada has for private schools in the area.

Gardenhill Elementary School is a public elementary school. There are approximately 627 students currently enrolled in the school. It is located in the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District. A majority of parents with children attending this elementary school have nothing but great things to say. The mission of Gardenhill Elementary School is to provide a rigorous instructional program that is based on state identified academic standards. The staff has developed activities that are centered on the development of research based best practices that will positively impact student achievement in reading, writing, and math at the 90% success level. The main goal of the school is to prepare all the students for society. This is a great elementary school to consider your children to in the La Mirada area.

If you are looking for a private elementary school, Calvary Chapel La Miranda is a great option. It is a kindergarten through 12th grade school. This is a great option for any parent looking at private schools in La Mirada. Calvary Chapel La Mirada was formed as a fellowship of believers in the Lordship of Jesus Christ. They have a, “supreme desire to know Christ and to be conformed into His image by the power of the Holy Spirit.” This is one of the great private schools that La Mirada has to offer.

If you are in the market for finding a place to raise your family, La Mirada, California could be your answer. There are many different options you have to choose from when deciding where to send your children to school. It is also the perfect time to invest in the real estate market in this area. The median price of homes that have sold recently in La Mirada was $345,000 between August 2009 and October 2009. There have been approximately 366 homes sold in that time. Now is the time to invest in the real estate market as it begins to rebound from the recession.