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The 1964 Civil Rights Act 50 years later…What does progress look like?

The 1964 Civil Rights Act 50 years later…What does progress look like?

by Taryn Galbreath | Aug 27, 2014 | Data Projects, Topics

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was enacted to end segregation and to administer systems to promote equality specifically for African-Americans, now at 50 years later… what does progress look like? The foundation for what would become the 1964 Civil Rights Act was...
21st Century healthcare is breaking free from hold, state by state

21st Century healthcare is breaking free from hold, state by state

by Taryn Galbreath | Jun 12, 2014 | Health

WASHINGTON — Previously isolated from mainstream healthcare agreements, telehealth has been in a battle for accessibility for decades but is gaining ground as acceptance increases. Telehealth allows medical services remotely, while administering the same value....
Sacramento spelling bee champ falters in national competition

Sacramento spelling bee champ falters in national competition

by Taryn Galbreath | May 29, 2014 | Education

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — Aditya Mishra mastered “mélange” and “catalepsy” in the opening rounds of the Scripps National Spelling Bee on Wednesday. But the seventh-grader at Olympus Junior High School in Roseville won’t be moving on to Thursday’s semifinal round....
Young scientists showcase new discoveries at the 2014 White House Science Fair

Young scientists showcase new discoveries at the 2014 White House Science Fair

by Taryn Galbreath | May 27, 2014 | Health

WASHINGTON — The best of the best were on exhibit at the White House Science Fair, showcasing winners of Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) competitions from across the country.  More than 100 participated in projects that were on display at the...
Extreme weather?   …Traumatic events?    There’s an app for that!  ….New mobile apps in case of emergencies

Extreme weather? …Traumatic events? There’s an app for that! ….New mobile apps in case of emergencies

by Taryn Galbreath | May 20, 2014 | Health

WASHINGTON — Just as the recent National Climate Assessment and Federal Emergency Management Agency caution people to expect and practice for increased extreme weather events, there are a few apps that can help. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services...
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