Hospice of Santa Barbara offers numerous programs for those terminally ill and their families, especially children. One in 20 kids lose at least one caretaker before becoming an adult, and one in 5 loses a relative before 18 years old. The organization assists people cope with the loss through its many programs. Kenny Slaught explains… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara has some amazing structures, like El Pueblo district, hundreds of years old Hotel Virginia, and the pink towers at the Old Mission where celebrations take place. The County Courthouse includes beautiful murals, while the clock tower and observation deck offer a great view over the city. The 1873 constructed Lobero theatre still hosts… Continue Reading
Many therapists at Hospice of Santa Barbara became certified in EMDR and started using it in their therapy sessions. As a result, many clients reported they are feeling better than they did after attending talk therapy only. EMDR is not a replacement for traditional therapy, however it is more useful for people who suffer from… Continue Reading
The Spanish Colonial Revival style was started by architect George Washington Smith almost a century ago. Smith dropped off of Harvard to become a bond trader, and later on relocated to Santa Barbara to pursue his hobbies. But, he was amazed at how much the locals liked the house he built and continued to design… Continue Reading
About 100 years ago, architect George Washington Smith started the Spanish Colonial Revival style in California. Smith was a Harvard student but left to become a businessman. He relocated to Santa Barbara later on in order to retire. However, the house he built received so much acclaim that he went on to design for the city.… Continue Reading
Kenny Slaught was discussing the past of Hoover Dam, and he said the massive structure was finished between 1931 and 1936, during the Great Depression, but cost the government 49 million US dollars. Boulder Dam was its initial name, but was later re-baptized to honor the President of the time, Herbert Hoover, as he helped… Continue Reading
“These grants are meant to spur on new discoveries that could ultimately save millions of lives,” noted Chris Wilson, Global Health Discovery Director at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. “GCE winners are expanding the pipeline of ideas for serious global health and development challenges where creative thinking is most urgently needed.” Kenny Slaught believes… Continue Reading
When a child experiences the loss of a parent, they often feel that life will never again be the same. They will feel lost and heartbroken. As discussed by Kenny Slaught, “The I Have a Friend mentor program allows these young people to share their feelings with someone who has experienced something very similar.” Each… Continue Reading