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“Steel Magnolias”: See the Places. Hear the Real Live Story

Natchitoches, Louisiana (PRWEB) July 16, 2009

Barbara Bailey in announcing her “Steel Magnolias” Tour in Natchitoches, Louisiana (Nak-a-tosh) states “As engaging as I find the movie, the real live story behind the movie is even more inspiring. It has warmth, humor and the capacity to touch something very deep within us”.

Discover History: Natchitoches is the oldest permanent settlement in the Louisiana Purchase. Its founder was a French Canadian, Louis Juchereau De St. Denis. St Denis was en route from Mobile, Alabama to Mexico on a trade mission. He stopped in an area occupied by the Natchitoches Indians. Although St. Denis continued on his journey, he left men to guard their provisions. This humble beginning became Fort St. Jean Baptiste in what is now Natchitoches..

The purpose of the Fort was to impede further Spanish incursion in the new world. The Spanish Colonial Capitol of Texas was located at Los Adaes less than 20 miles to the west of the French Fort. Two European colonial powers faced each other in the new world at Natchitoches.

Hear The Stories: Natchitoches and the Cane River Area is a “story formed community” defined culturally by the stories told in the community. Barbara is a student of the stories and is learning more on a daily basis. Visitors will delight in and relate to the stories of Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.

Meet the People: In Natchitoches cultures met, sometime clashed, but melded into a fascinating people with a rich cultural heritage. Barbara’s grandfather, Francois Duprey Dion Derbonne, nine generations back was posted at Fort St. Jean Baptiste. His commission read “Keeper of the King’s Store House and Paymaster of the Militia”.

The rich diversity of Natchitoches includes the Cane River Creole people as well as Clementine Hunter, the African American folk artist, who lived at Melrose Plantation. She told the stories of Cane River life with her paintings. Just a few miles south of Melrose, lived Kate Chopin.

Savor the Food: Many visitors have a hard time deciding what they want to tell their friends about their visit to Natchitoches. Will it be the incredible places visited or will it be the savory local Natchitoches food? Natchitoches Meat Pies, gumbo, jambalaya, shrimp creole, red beans and rice, and oyster po-boys are specialties of local restaurants.

Tour Natchitoches with Barbara itineraries include:

Plantation Tours: Visit Melrose Plantation where Cammie Henry established an artist colony. She provided room and board to novelists, poets, writers and painters who lived there as long as they were creative and productive. Clementine Hunter lived and painted at Melrose.

Delight in a Creole Plantation with 32 original out buildings at Cane River Creole National Historical Park. Tour the Cane River National Heritage Area. Oakland Plantation was home to the Prud’homme family from the late 1700′s until 1994.

“Steel Magnolias” Tour: Hear the real stories behind the movie and Broadway play. Visit the filming locations where Shelby lived with her parents, and where Truvy ran her Beauty Shop. Enter the church where Shelby was married. Walk the lane where M’Lynn wanted to hit something and Clairee offered “Ouiser” as the target.

City Tours: Explore historic downtown Natchitoches, the Church of the Immaculate Conception, the 1896 Courthouse, scenic Front Street paved with bricks overlooking Cane River Lake. Shop at Kaffie- Frederick General Mercantile in business since 1863, Louisiana’s oldest general store.

Step-on Bus Tours:

Barbara will meet buses or vans and conduct a tour according to the group’s interest and schedule.

Downtown Walking or Driving Tours:

Visit historic churches and townhouses where plantation owners spent time to shop, attend mass or conduct business. See the Prud’homme-Roquier House built ca. 1790.

Customized Tours:

Tour Natchitoches with Barbara will customize a Tour to suit the interests and time schedule of each visitor.

Other options and itineraries are available. Contact Tour Natchitoches with Barbara for information.

Barbara is uniquely qualified as a Tour Guide. She is an avid student of history and constantly searches for information about Natchitoches. Her roots grow deep in Natchitoches soil and her love for its people and culture is strong.

For additional information about Tour Natchitoches With Barbara, contact Barbara Bailey at:

info (at) tournatchitocheswithbarbara (dot) com or call (318) 352-5469 or (318) 663-5468

Visit us on the web: http://www.tournatchitocheswithbarbara.com

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Sell Your House Quickly on eBay: Walk Through a Proven Step-by-Step System at Live 3-day Workshop

Huntsville, AL (PRWEB) December 1, 2008

Drew Perry has sold over 60 houses on eBay in the past several years. Now he is hosting a unique 3-day live workshop to share his expertise with homeowners who may be facing foreclosure. Perry will teach the step-by-step system he has used to sell houses on eBay and close within about 17 days.

Perry’s system can also be used to sell multiple houses in one auction as well as land. The most he sold in one auction was 12 houses.

Perry became a real estate investor when he was 18. In three years, he purchased 24 houses and created an income that allowed his dad to come home from corporate America. Now at 27, he’s ready to share his proven system with others.

His live 3-day Selling Houses Online Workshop will cover the basics of listing a house for sale on the popular auction site, eBay, as well as the real estate basics of selling a property.

The event will be held in Huntsville, Alabama on Dec. 12-14, 2008. Homeowners, real estate investors and agents are welcome to attend.

“Unlike traditional real estate, online buyers rarely see the property before they bid,” says Perry. “Some never see it. One of the biggest advantages to selling anything online is finding investors outside of your geographic market.”

Because real estate requires a legal closing, auctions conducted in the real estate category of eBay have different rules. To learn more about this unique method and live 3-day workshop, visit http://www.SellingHousesOnlineWorkshop.com .

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Learn to Sell Your House on eBay at Live 3-day Workshop

Huntsville, Alabama (PRWEB) November 21, 2008

Educating for Success is hosting a unique 3-day live workshop featuring real estate investor and eBay expert Drew Perry who has agreed to share his expertise with homeowners who may be facing foreclosure. Perry will teach the system he has used to sell over 60 houses on eBay, including auctions with up to 12 houses. This system can also be used to sell land.

Using the speed of the auction format, Perry’s average time from listing to closing is about 17 days. He became a real estate investor when he was 18. In three years, he purchased 24 houses and created an income that allowed his dad to come home from corporate America.

His live 3-day Selling Houses Online Workshop will cover the basics of listing an auction on eBay as well as the basics of selling a property and will be held in Huntsville, Alabama on Dec. 12-14, 2008.

“Unlike traditional real estate, online buyers rarely see the property before they bid,” says Perry. “Some never see it. One of the biggest advantages to selling anything online is finding investors outside of the geographic market.”

Because real estate requires a legal closing, auctions conducted in the real estate category of eBay have different rules. To learn more about this unique method and live 3-day workshop, visit http://www.SellingHousesOnlineWorkshop.com.

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The best places to live and work for many would ideally be cities that offer plenty of job opportunities, high quality of life and a low cost of living. Big cities are probably ideal places to begin your career, but low cost locales makes it easier for people to save for a house, start a family and grow along with the town. So if you are looking to enjoy a good quality of life in one such city, you may want to choose from the following list of America’s best places to live and work, based on Sperling’s Best Places.

These top ten low-cost communities have been diligently chosen based on essential criteria that include plentiful jobs, low cost of living, affordable housing and great quality of life. Several of these locales are college towns and many are located amidst beautiful and picturesque natural surroundings.

The following communities are the top 10 affordable places to live and work, according to Sperling’s Best Places.

1. Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, Arkansas/Missouri

Nestled in the Ozark Mountains, Fayetteville is a small college town with a progressive feel, a thriving economy and an ideal environment for young families. While Springdale is a hub of several booming businesses including light manufacturing, trucking and agricultural processing, Rogers is a major residential area with a booming economy contributed by big stores such as Wal-Mart. The area enjoys a five-year job growth of 26.1 % (the national average being 4.9 %) and a low unemployment rate of 3.5 %. The three-city area had a median home price of $212,300 in January 2007.

2. Idaho Falls, Idaho

The name itself is indicative of the natural bounty that this town enjoys. Idaho Falls is located on the northeast part of the Snake River and has the Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks in its proximity. Jobs are plenty in this small town that is driven by a mixed economy of agriculture and industry. A nuclear-research center, a health care center and small businesses offer plenty of employment. The town has a mixed population in terms of religion with about half of the residents being adherents of the Mormon faith. Idaho Falls’ median home price in January 2007 was $224,800.

3. Logan, Utah

Set in the middle of beautiful mountain ranges and valleys, Logan, Utah, offers great outdoor experiences. Cultural and sporting events are aplenty in this college town. A diverse economy, young work force, family owned businesses and pedestrian-friendly streets are major plus points. This beautiful town had a median home price of $200,600 in January 2007. The moderate climate and low cost of living are favorable for residents. The town has over 70 % of residents who are practicing Mormons.

4. Auburn-Opelika, Alabama

Home to Alabama University, the area is ideal for families and young people. A growing economy, good job prospects and high level of education among residents characterize Auburn. On the flip side, Auburn is removed from other major cities and summers are hot and humid. The job growth for 5 years is 16.1 % and median home price in January was $210,900.

5. Iowa City, Iowa

Another college town, Iowa City offers its residents a lively cultural scene, an attractive downtown and a panoramic natural setting. However, the area experiences harsh winters although summers are moderate. A lot of suburban and large retail developments are happening in the city. The median home price in January was $206,900.

6. Dubuque, Iowa

Dubuque is a small industrial town characterized by Victorian brick buildings and reasonable housing. The city has some decent amenities including a symphony and theater company, and a convention center. The economy is largely driven by manufacturing businesses. Climate in this area can be rather harsh with temperatures ranging from minus 32 degrees to 110 degrees F. The area has a 5 year job growth of 11.86 % and the median home price in January 2007 was $152,300.

7. Pensacola, Ferry Pass and Brent, Florida.

Pensacola’s beaches are the top most attraction for residents who enjoy its 52 miles of Caribbean-like, white sandy beaches. The community is home to a lively bar scene, the University of West Florida and the Pensacola Naval Air Station. The economy is diverse and thriving. On the other hand, the area being a hurricane zone could be a spirit dampener for many. The January median home price was $223,900.

8. Blacksburg, Christiansburg and Radford, Virginia

Popular for housing the Virginia Polytechnic Institute or the Virginia Tech, this tri-city area offers a small-town feel and college amenities, amidst a beautiful mountain landscape. Residents enjoy a pleasant climate, and a low cost of living with the advantages of arts, entertainment, commerce and health care. Isolation from air service could be a disadvantage to some. The median home price in January 2007 was at a low $197,800.

9. Huntsville, Alabama

The “Space Capital of America’ as it is called, Huntsville is home to numerous technology and aerospace firms, besides being the center for research, technology and high-tech manufacturing. Several big companies have contributed to its economy and the city is known for its well-educated and well-paid work force. Residents enjoy the lovely mountainous surroundings. However limited air services and slow progress in infrastructural development are drawbacks.

10. Fargo, North Dakota

There is no dearth for college amenities in this college town which is home to North Dakota State University and has the Moorhead State University and Concordia College located close by. Modern buildings, a robust economy and the lowest unemployment rate in the whole country (2.6 %) makes Fargo a great place to live and work. Although winters are a negative aspect the town offers plenty of action. The area had a median home price of $162,586 in January 2007.