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Kenny Slaught explains that Hoover Dam was built during the Great Depression era, from 1931 and 1936, for a price of $49 million. It was named Boulder Dam at first, but after a while, its name was switched to Hoover Dam as a tribute to President Herbert Hoover, who was one of its founders. The project is 221 meters tall, 379 meters long, and has a capacity of 35.000 cubic kilometers. It also gives out over 4.2 billion kWh2 in a year.
 
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Located north of Los Angeles and well known among tourists, this town on the coast features structures with a strong legacy. Starting with Spanish influences to heavily decorated archways, Santa Barbara was designed to prevent unlimited growth. Real estate Kenny Slaught talks about how the city’s architecture stayed the same regardless of the period.

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The Spanish Colonial revival style was started almost a century ago in California. by architect George Washington Smith. Smith quit Harvard to become a bond trader, and relocated to Santa Barbara after achieving success. But, as he learned that locals loved the house he built, he decided to create more buildings for the community. He brought materials from Spain and integrated old and new styles in his designs. Today, his designs are appreciated for their beauty and simplicity, and he inspired many new architects. He is seen as a Santa Barbara founding father, and Kenny Slaught acknowledges the detail oriented eye required to create such unique buildings.

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Numerous people on the West Coast have to settle for less trendy homes due to high prices. The state’s property prices have slowly grown since 2008, and reached their peak this April. The job growth, supply and demand, and interest rates are a few factors that influenced the value increase, Kenny Slaught says. Right now. 30 year mortgages stick at 3.5% or less, which is almost the 3.31% low seen in November 2012. There was a 2.4% job growth in Los Angeles County and a 3.5% increase in Orange County, which also affected the market. While prices in California still fluctuate, the state has the highest values in the country except for Hawaii. This discouraged many new homeowners who chose to buy the more affordable condos.

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CEO of Investec Real Estate Companies, Kenny Slaught, managed his real estate company through several market cycles for 30 years. During this time, he was met with unpredictable variance and bested trends. As his experience allows him to understand the influences that impact California, he talks about the best moments to make a purchase and when to wait.

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Many people who have ideas on how to fight off  global health and development struggles receive sponsorships from Grand Challenges Explorations (GCE). Started in 2008. the $100 million campaign is owned by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and awarded 1,186 projects in 61 countries. The application is only 2 pages long and available to any organization. Those who applied can win a grant valued at up to $1 million.

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The courses at Santa Barbara City College help those hoping to acquire skills without going to college. On his blog at KennySlaught.com, Slaught discusses the courses and how they can be the start of a flourishing career. The courses include Computer Network Engineering, Culinary Arts and Hotel Management, Environmental Horticulture, and Graphic Design.
 
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The 2 month-long Parenting After Loss initiative supports families with kids who recently lost someone dear. The support system focuses on the consequences of death in a family, and how parents and children learn how to communicate. Kenny Slaught says that after attending the counseling sessions, families become stronger together.

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Kenny Slaught, Investec Real Estate Companies’ CEO, was able to successfully manage his real estate firm through numerous market changes. As a reputable resident of Southern California, and with 30 years of experience in the field, he overcame shifting variances and bested trends. Recently, he talked about how the state’s real estate market works and when the right moment to make a purchase is.

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George Washington Smith was the creator of the Spanish Colonial Revival style almost a century ago. Smith dropped out of Harvard to become a bond trader, and eventually relocated to Santa Barbara after achieving success. He planned to retire, but upon realizing locals enjoyed the house he built, he decided to keep on designing for them. He brought materials directly from Spain and mixed old styles with new ones in his work. Today, his designs are well known for their complexity and beauty. He became a Santa Barbara founding father, and many architects were inspired by him. Kenny Slaught recognizes how attentive to detail one must be to create such intricate architectural pieces.

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