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Texas study confirms lower autism rate in Hispanics

Hispanic kids are less likely than their non-Hispanic white counterparts to be diagnosed with autism , and socioeconomic factors don't seem to explain the difference, according to a new study in Texas schoolchildren. "These findings raise questions: Is autism under diagnosed among Hispanics? Are there protective factors associated with Hispanic ethnicity?" Dr. Raymond F. Palmer of the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio and his colleagues write in the American Journal of Public Health . Other research has shown a lower risk of autism among Hispanic individuals, while one study found that Hispanics with autism were typically diagnosed later than autistic children of other ethnic backgrounds. Autism could be under diagnosed among Hispanics, Palmer and his team note, given that these children are less likely to have health insurance and more likely to have trouble accessing medical care. To investigate the factors behind the difference in prevalence, ...

How to hide files in .JPEG Pictures

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If you're looking to hide files on your PC hard drive , you may have read about ways to encrypt folders or change the attributes on a file so that they cannot be accessed by prying eyes. However, a lot of times hiding files or folders in that way requires that you install some sort of software on your computer, which could then be spotted by someone else. I've actually written quite a few articles on how you can hide files and folders in Windows XP and Vista before, but here I'm going to show you a new way to hide files that is very counter-intuitive and therefore pretty safe! Using a simple trick in Windows, you can actually hide a file inside of the JPG picture file ! You can actually hide any type of file inside of an image file, including txt, exe, mp3 , avi, or whatever else. Not only that, you can actually store many files inside of single JPG file, not just one! This can come in very handy if you need to hide files and don't want to bother with encryption and ...

If Danny Cahill Wins the Biggest Loser, Bunn-O-Matic Corporation ® Will Donate up to $25,000 Worth of Coffee Brewers to Charity

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BUNN, a leader in beverage equipment, is pleased to announce that if Danny Cahill is named The Biggest Loser champion, they will donate a home coffee brewer for every pound he loses to a non-profit hunger relief organization. Danny owns a BUNN home coffee brewer and the company wants to show their support for his inspirational weight loss journey. Springfield, IL ( PRWEB ) December 6, 2009 -- BUNN, a leader in beverage equipment, is pleased to announce that if Danny Cahill is named The Biggest Loser champion, they will donate a home coffee brewer for every pound he loses to a non-profit hunger relief organization. BUNN GRX-B Home Coffee Brewer But why Danny and not one of the other contestants? BUNN is committed to our customers and wants to recognize Danny as an inspiration of what is possible when you are committed to a goal Contact: Lisa McCloud, Director of Marketing, Retail Division Bunn-O-Matic Corporation 800-352-2866 http://www.bunn.com Lisa McCloud, Director of Marketing, is...

Tiger Woods Design Golf Course

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Are you shopping on Black Friday ?

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Extended Tax Credit for HomeBuyers and Homeowners

The popular first-time homebuyer tax credit that was scheduled to end this month is being extended. President Obama signed a bill that extends the up to $8,000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers for seven months. An additional incentive for the housing industry is for homeowners . The $6,500 tax credit will benefit some existing homeowners who are also buyers and whose primary residence has been owned, used, sold, or being sold within at least five consecutive years of the previous eight years. The legislation is part of a bill that also extends unemployment benefits. Bruce Walker, Director of Marketing, RealEstate.com Reportedly, the credit would be available for people earning up to $125,000 a year and couples making up to $225,000 per year. This is an increase from the current income limits of $75,000 and $150,000, respectively. The extension of the first-time homebuyer credit lasts through June of next year. Buyers must sign a contract by the end of April 2010. The incentives ...

More Than 1 in 4 Homes for Sale in Price Reduction Report Have Seen Reduction

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RISMEDIA, November 21, 2009-Trulia, Inc. has announced that 25.6% of homes currently on the market in the United States as of November 1, 2009 have experienced at least one price cut during the past 12 months. More than 40% of the top 50 major metros across the U.S. are experiencing price reduction levels above 30%, significantly higher than the national average. The average discount for price-reduced homes continues to hold steady at 10% off of the original listing price.