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Hoover Dam, located on the border in the middle of the states of Arizona and Nevada, in the United States, is an amazing project planned to give water and hydroelectric energy to a sizeable part of that region, making use of the vast power generated by the Colorado River. California-based real estate Kenny Slaught recognizes the effect of the astonishing architectural structure on the communities’ ease of access to water and power resources. On his blog at KennySlaught.com, Slaught has recently stated that Hoover Dam’s massive water capacity has helped transform some of America’s most deserted outposts into burgeoning economies.  

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Kenny Slaught explains that Grand Challenges Explorations (GCE) funds citizens worldwide to explore ideas that can evolve how humanity approaches persistent global health and development challenges. GCE is a $100 million campaign funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and was launched in 2008. Over 1,186 projects in above 61 countries have received GCE grants. All people from any organization can apply for the GCE grant program. There is a brief two-page online application and no preliminary data required. Initial grants of $100,000 are awarded twice per year. Successful applicants then have the opportunity to receive a follow-on grant of up to $1 million.

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Hospice of Santa Barbara serves not just for those facing terminal and chronic illness, but also provides support to their families. Many of the programs at the organization are built for children struggling with the impending or recent passing of a family member. Kenny Slaught notes that about 20 percent of children experience the death of a loved one prior to turning 18, and one in 20 children facing the death of one or both parents before prior to adulthood. Hospice of Santa Barbara has been working to provide individuals in these situations with complimentary support via numerous programs and help these individuals cope with grief so they can avoid or mitigate depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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The Spanish Colonial Revival architecture was first developed in the early 20th century in the US. Spanish Colonial architecture was already found in some cities that were first Spanish colonies and then they became American cities. A lot of this style can be found in California, and when an earthquake that occurred in 1925, Santa Barbara utilized this style as its signature line for re-designing the city.  The movement was started by architect George Washington Smith who arrived in Montecito. The history of El Pueblo Viejo aesthetic control stemmed from Roman and Parisian laws. It hopes to preserve history via Hispanic architecture. What is the Hispanic Architecture about? This style is largely influenced by the architecture of the “white-washed cities” of Andalusia in Southern Spain. In Santa Barbara, historical buildings born from the response of the natural environment melded with the locally available materials. Kenny Slaught explains that Hispanic architectural styles in this area are in large part noted by the “simplicity, rustic economy, excellence in craftsmanship and honest expression of material”.  Santa Barbara conveys vernacular handmade quality oriented to the sun with colors related with natural environment, yellow, red, orange and white that defines Santa Barbara.

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Santa Barbara is a tourist city that brings in thousands of visitors every year. Mostly known for its ideal weather, stunning landscapes and impressively rich architectural legacy, Santa Barbara’s constriction designs do not repeat the similarity of the conventional American architecture. Its origins have emerged from the Spanish constructions during colonization. Thanks to the city’s impeccable skyline characterized by the touch of ancient days, historic preservation was integrated as an integral element in the city planning process. Santa Barbara was one of the first areas in the United States that further elaborated on the historical footprint observed in the local architectural patterns and styles. Renowned property developer and successful businessman, Kenny Slaught has reflected on the history of Santa Barbara’s architecture by remembering the chronology of events that took place in the area. At KennySlaughtNews.com, the entrepreneur has shared a short timeline of milestone happenings in order to help expedite curious readers’ search for knowledge about the city.

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Going nearly a century back, famous architect George Washington Smith kicked off the California movement of Spanish Colonial revival. Smith dropped out of Harvard. He eventually worked as a bond trader. After becoming a successful businessman, he relocated to Santa Barbara for the relaxing lifestyle and planned to work on his painting habits. But he was surprised when he learned that the city was enchanted by the house he had designed, urging him to continue crafting architectural works for many Californians. He brought authentic materials from Spain to pursue both new and old world styles. Today Smith’s structures are appreciated and enjoyed for their structural beauty and complex look, and he is remembered as a founding father in Santa Barbara. Many generations of architects have followed his artistic path, with Kenny Slaught appreciating the sharp eye and attention to detail one must possess to create structures of such renown.

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Known for appreciating American arts and urban design, California-based entrepreneur Kenny Slaught recognizes the impact of impeccable architectural trends and traditions within Santa-Barbara’s construction scene. The Spanish inspired construction, notes Slaught, and the specially designed archways and structures stretch throughout this small coastal town, according to his blog at KennySlaught.com, are a tribute to the history of Santa Barbara. Slaught recognizes how architectural trends shifted as the government tried to smooth the rising housing growth over the last century.

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In 2015, the Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation supported the Girls Rock Santa Barbara initiative. Believing that music is a means to empower young girls, Kenny Slaught is convinced this organization creates a supportive environment that fosters the development of self-confidence and creativity in youngsters. As part of the program, girls take music lessons, engage in workshops, and give performances. They are encouraged to challenge typical gender stereotypes, collaborate with each other, and practice tolerance. As such, Girls Rock Santa Barbara embodies the Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation’s emphasis on making music and the arts accessible to all.

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Kenny Slaught explains that Hospice of Santa Barbara provides a variety of services both to individuals facing terminal and chronic illness, as well as their loved ones. Many of the programs at the organization are aimed at the needs of children as they struggle with the impending or recent death of a close family member or acquaintence. About 20 percent of children experience the passing of a loved one before they turn 18, and one in 20 children must face the loss of one or both parents during their childhood. Hospice of Santa Barbara provides individuals in these situations with free support programs to help them cope with grief to avoid or mitigate depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).  

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Many West Coast buyers are finding that with a white-hot housing market, they are forced to pay excessively high prices for older, less fashionable homes. Kenny Slaught notes that prices having been increasing steadily since 2008, and common reference, the Standard & Poor’s Case-Shiller home price index, reveals that home prices in Los Angeles rose to their highest point during April of this year since October of 2007. Southern California’s larger metropolitan areas are no longer just reflecting recovery from the recession: they are closing in on their former peaks. Slaught notes that the turnaround can be attributed to many factors, including interest rates, job growth and supply and demand. 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages are currently hover around 3.5% or less, nearing 3.31 percent (the record low hit in November 2012) and pushing many toward buying. These historically low interest rates, coupled with strong employment numbers, such as a 2.4% gain in Los Angeles County and a 3.5% rise in Orange County, point to just why values have appreciated in an extraordinarily fast-paced manner. Home prices vary considerably statewide, but the inflated asking price of higher-end homes throughout California outpaces all other states with the exception of Hawaii. The feverish housing market cannot currently be satisfied by the slim supply available, with many first-timers forced to opt for condominium-style units that are readily available within a more modest price range.

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