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On The Biggest Loser, more than 60% of the winners have been men. Outside of the show, I've heard a lot of women complain that even when they aren't really "trying," men seem to have an easier time losing weight. Why?
The answer lies in body composition. Even when obese, men tend to have more muscle mass than women. Women carry approximately 10% more of their body weight in fat. Furthermore, several studies have shown that a man's metabolism is anywhere from 3% to 10% higher than a woman's of the same weight and age. That brings us to a physiological truth: the more muscle you have, the higher your metabolism will be and the more calories you will burn, even when resting.
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The type of extra weight you're carrying matters too. Men tend to have more visceral fat, the kind that accumulates deep in the body, mostly around the organs in their midsections. It may not jiggle around, but it can give a guy some added girth or a big gut. Women have more subcutaneous fat, which sits just under the skin (most often in your hips and thighs). This type of fat tends to jiggle and move, and you might even (unhappily) be able to grab hold of it.
While visceral fat is the more dangerous of the two and has been linked to a long list of health issues, a 2009 study at Cairo University showed that it gets metabolized faster than subcutaneous fat. This means that subcutaneous fat is harder to lose, which is just another hurdle for women who are looking to lose weight.
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And then there's the harder-to-pin-down issue of emotional eating, and a woman's greater propensity for it. I can vouch for this from what I've seen on The Biggest Loser. On the show, most of the male contestants have become obese because of their off-the-charts portion sizes (and terrifically bad food choices on those big plates), while the women have found themselves in trouble because they steadily snack or binge to cope with stress, sadness or exhaustion. Could it be that women find it more difficult to curb their cravings and exhibit self-control than men? Perhaps, especially when it comes to food. According to a 2008 study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, men are better able to handle self-control over food cravings than women are.
With all these factors working against them, it seems that women are at a weight-loss disadvantage, but body composition isn't destiny — it's just a minor roadblock. Women need to think smartly about how to make their bodies work for them, for example, by taking advantage of the connection between muscle mass and metabolism, or making note of the triggers for emotional eating and reversing them. These changes — while not always easy — can make a real impact on weight loss over the short and long term and help make the gender gap disappear.


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Updated for the 2023-2024 flu season
Influenza (flu) is a very contagious viral infection that affects the air passages of the lungs. It causes a high fever, body aches, a cough, and other symptoms. It's one of the most severe and common viral illnesses of the winter season. Most children are ill with the flu for less than a week. But some children have a more serious illness and may need to be treated in the hospital. The flu may also lead to lung infection (pneumonia) or death.
Because of other illnesses such as COVID-19 and RSV, the CDC says getting a flu vaccine is more important than ever to protect yourself and the people around you from flu. Flu vaccines and other vaccines can be given at the same time. Talk with your healthcare provider about vaccines.
The flu is caused by flu viruses. Flu viruses are divided into 3 types:
Influenza types A and B. These 2 types of viruses cause widespread illness (epidemics) almost every winter. They often lead to more people needing to go to the hospital, and more people dying from the flu. Public health officials focus on stopping the spread of types A and B. One of the reasons the flu remains a problem is because the viruses change (mutate) often. This means that people are exposed to new types of the viruses each year.
Influenza type C. This type of virus causes a very mild respiratory illness. It rarely causes epidemics. It does not have the severe public health impact that influenza types A and B do.
A flu virus is often passed from child to child through sneezing or coughing. The virus can also live for a short time on surfaces. This includes doorknobs, toys, pens or pencils, keyboards, phones and tablets, and countertops. It can also be passed through shared eating utensils and drinking. Your child can get a flu virus by touching something that was touched by an infected person, and then touching their mouth, nose, or eyes.
People are most contagious with the flu 24 hours before symptoms start, and while symptoms are most active. The risk of infecting others often ends about day 5 to 7 of the illness. Because the flu can be spread before symptoms start, it's easy to pick up a flu virus. This is especially true with children, who often touch many surfaces and then touch their mouth, nose, or eyes.
A child is at greater risk for the flu if they:
Are around people infected with the flu
Haven't had the flu vaccine
Don't wash their hands after touching infected surfaces
Young children and children with certain underlying health conditions are at increased risk for a hospital stay or severe or complicated influenza infection.
The flu is a respiratory disease, but it can affect the whole body. A child can become suddenly ill with any or all of these symptoms:
Fever, which may be as high as 103°F (39.4°C) to 105°F (40.5°C)
Body aches, which may be severe
Sore throat
Cough that gets worse
Runny or stuffy nose
In some cases, your child may also have symptoms such as:
Most children recover from the flu within a week. But they may still feel very tired for as long as 3 to 4 weeks.
It's important to note that a cold and the flu have different symptoms:
Cold symptoms
Flu symptoms
Low or no fever
High fever
Sometimes a headache
Headache in most cases
Stuffy, runny nose
Clear nose, or stuffy nose in some cases
Sneezing in some cases
Mild, hacking cough
Cough, often turning severe
Mild body aches
Severe body aches
Mild tiredness
Extreme tiredness (fatigue) that can last weeks
Sore throat in some cases
A cold is usually mild and often goes away after a few days. The flu can cause severe symptoms and lead to problems such as pneumonia and even death. Many flu symptoms may be caused by other health problems. Make sure your child sees their healthcare provider for a diagnosis.
The healthcare provider will ask about your child's symptoms and health history. They will give your child a physical exam. The symptoms are often enough to diagnose the flu. Other tests may be done such as a nose or throat swab. This depends on your child's symptoms and overall health.
Treatment will depend on your child's symptoms, age, and general health. It will also depend on how severe the condition is. The goal of treatment is to help prevent or ease symptoms.
Treatment may include medicines such as:
Acetaminophen. This is to help lessen body aches and fever. Don't give aspirin to a child with a fever.
Antiviral medicine. This may help to ease symptoms and shorten the length of illness. The medicine can lessen the chance of developing an ear infection from the flu. It may also help decrease other complications, including the need for hospitalization. The medicine is most useful if started within 2 days after symptoms start. But it may be started later if the child is having complications or is at high risk for them.
Antibiotics aren't effective against viral infections, so they are not prescribed. They may be used, though, if your child has developed bacterial pneumonia. Otherwise, treatment focuses on helping ease your child's symptoms until the illness passes.
Talk with your healthcare providers about the risks, benefits, and possible side effects of all medicines.
Also make sure your child:
Gets lots of rest in bed
Drinks plenty of fluids
The flu can cause severe breathing problems. A child with severe symptoms may need to stay in the hospital. The flu can lead to a lung infection called pneumonia. In some cases, the flu can lead to death.
Children who have other health conditions that affect breathing, such as asthma, are at greater risk for flu complications. Their asthma or other lung condition can also be triggered by the flu.
Children with the flu are also more likely to develop ear infections.
The best way to prevent the flu is to have the yearly flu vaccine. Each year, a new flu vaccine is available before the flu season starts. Flu shots and nasal spray are available. Talk with your healthcare provider if you have questions about how vaccines work and how well they prevent flu.
The flu vaccine is most often given as a shot into the muscle. For babies and young children, it's given as a shot in the thigh muscle. In older children, it's given as a shot in the upper arm muscle. It's also available as a nasal spray for healthy children over the age of 2, including teens who are not pregnant. Check with your child's healthcare provider to see which is the best choice for your child.
The first time a child between the ages of 6 months and 8 years gets a flu vaccine, they will need a second flu vaccine 1 month later. This is to build up protection against the flu. Get your child's first dose as soon as the vaccine is available. This allows the second dose to be given by the end of October. This will give your child the best protection for the flu season. After the first flu season, your child will need only 1 dose.
The vaccine is advised for all children 6 months and older. But for some children, it's more critical for them to get a flu shot because they are more likely to have complications from the flu. The flu shot should be given to any child who has any of these:
A long-term heart or lung condition
An endocrine disorder such as diabetes
A kidney or liver disorder
Weak immune system from HIV/AIDS or long-term use of steroids or other immune-suppressing medicines
A blood disorder such as sickle cell disease
A flu shot should also be given to:
A child who has a family member with a long-term (chronic) health condition
A child or teen taking aspirin as long-term therapy
A child with parents or caregivers at high risk for complications from the flu
Some side effects of the vaccine can seem like mild flu symptoms. But the vaccine doesn't cause the flu. Side effects can be prevented by taking over-the-counter medicines such as acetaminophen. Never give your child aspirin without talking with your child's healthcare provider first. Possible side effects of the flu vaccine include:
Soreness in the arm where the shot was given
Short-term symptoms such as mild headache or a low-grade fever for about 1 day after the shot
In addition to the flu vaccine, you can do other things to help reduce your child's risk of getting the flu. You can also:
Limit your child's contact with infected people, if possible.
Have your child wash their hands often
Have your child wear a medical mask when in contact with many others or in large groups of people
And you can help prevent your child spreading the flu to others if you:
Have your child cover their nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing. Teach them to use a tissue or cough or sneeze in the crook of their arm.
Wash your hands before and after caring for your child.
Clean surfaces in the home that others may touch.
Call the healthcare provider if your child has:
Symptoms that don't get better, or get worse
New symptoms
Influenza (flu) is a very contagious viral infection of the respiratory system.
It causes a high fever, body aches, a cough, and other symptoms.
Most children are ill with the flu for less than a week. But some children have a more serious illness and may need to be treated in the hospital. The flu may also lead to lung infection (pneumonia) or death.
The flu may be treated with acetaminophen, cough medicine, and antiviral medicine. Your child will also need lots of rest and plenty of fluids.
The best way to prevent the flu is to have the yearly flu vaccine. The vaccine is advised for all children 6 months and older.
Getting a flu vaccine is important to protect yourself and the people around you from the flu.
Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your child's healthcare provider:
Know the reason for the visit and what you want to happen.
Before your visit, write down questions you want answered.
At the visit, write down the name of a new diagnosis, and any new medicines, treatments, or tests. Also write down any new instructions your provider gives you for your child.
Know why a new medicine or treatment is prescribed and how it will help your child. Also know what the side effects are.
Ask if your child's condition can be treated in other ways.
Know why a test or procedure is recommended and what the results could mean.
Know what to expect if your child does not take the medicine or have the test or procedure.
If your child has a follow-up appointment, write down the date, time, and purpose for that visit.
Know how you can contact your child's provider after office hours, and on weekends and holidays. This is important if your child becomes ill and you have questions or need advice.
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We're living in a crazy time! Learn how current events are impacting home buyers and sellers in Killeen and what you can do to sell your house as quickly as possible!
At the time of this writing, we are still dealing with the effects of COVID-19. This pandemic has changed how things are done across many industries, but real estate is one that is seeing the greatest impact. While some agents and investors are worried about what's to come, others are taking this time to get creative and to find new and innovative ways to sell a house in Killeen. In this post, we will review how current events are impacting the real estate industry and what you can do to sell your house fast while still getting an excellent price.
Going Virtual
With less and less contact taking place, people are doing things online. There are a number of great software alternatives you can use to create a virtual tour that will help your potential buyers get a real sense of your property before viewing it in person. That said, they do come with a cost, so if you do choose to list your house in Killeen, be sure you are taking into consideration the extra marketing that may be required to successfully sell your house. Between premium listings, professional photography, video, and the use of a virtual tour, you could be looking at a pretty penny. Listing costs can be through the roof and especially hard on people trying to sell during these troubling times. Holding costs, repairs, commissions, and listing fees aren't in many people's budgets at the moment. If you decide to work with a real estate agent in Killeen, make sure you know exactly what is included in your listing agreement. There may be extra marketing and selling costs that you aren't aware of. A direct sale to IVestHomes will eliminate the cost, fuss, and hassles of trying to sell your house in this crazy market. We will make selling quick and convenient so you can easily sell your unwanted property in Killeen.
People Are Still Buying and Selling
While the housing market has been impacted by the Coronavirus and events playing out in 2020, people are still buying and selling homes. Properties can be found for great prices, and home sellers in Killeen have options when they need to sell. Things are being done a little bit differently these days, but as people adjust to the new normal, solutions are being found and people are going on with their everyday lives. Don't assume that because the market has slowed that you won't be able to sell. Prices are staying relatively the same, and demand is varied by area. Working with IVestHomes will help you sell without any costs or hassles whatsoever. You will be able to get a great price for your property without having to deal with any costs, hassles, or headaches.
Other Options Are Being Sought
Instead of hiring an agent, showing the property, holding open houses, and having in-person meetings, many sellers are choosing to work with a direct buyer to ease the selling process and avoid having too many people in the home. You do not need to hire an agent to sell your house in Killeen. There are easier and more convenient ways to get the job done. Listing can come with uncertainty. You won't know what you will be offered or when the house will actually sell. By selling your house directly to IVestHomes, you will be able to get the peace of mind you need when selling your house in Killeen.
Markets Will Rebound
As lockdown restrictions are being lifted, more and more people are out there to buy and sell. Markets will rebound to what they once were. And the economy is already beginning to improve. In fact, some markets are hotter than ever right now! While many people feel stressed and discouraged because they think that they won't be able to sell their house in Killeen, working with a direct buyer will alleviate all of the stress home sellers face. IVestHomes is a direct buyer who will pay you a great price for your property, closing in as little time as possible. For a truly stress-free selling experience, reach out to our team today to learn more about what we can offer you! Remember, we are all in this together!
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To register for the Jessica Mokdad Human Rights Conference, please email [email protected] with your name, email address and number of people.
NEW YORK, PR Newswire: The prominent human rights organization American Freedom Defense Initiative (AFDI), its Stop Islamization of America (SIOA) program and the Virginia Anti-Shariah Task Force (VAST) will be hosting the first-ever human rights conference dedicated to exposing the plight of women under Islamic law in Dearborn, Michigan on the anniversary of the honor murder of Jessica Mokdad: the Jessica Mokdad Human Rights Conference.
The Jessica Mokdad Human Rights Conference will be held at the Hyatt Hotel in Dearborn. After bowing to Islamic supremacist pressure and canceling a speech by Pamela Geller that had been scheduled for a Hyatt in Nashville, Tennessee, the Hyatt reversed its stance, recovered its understanding of the American principle of free speech, apologized and offered AFDI space in a Hyatt for a future Conference to make it up the human rights organization. Geller chose the Hyatt in Dearborn to stand in solidarity there with girls who are in danger of being victimized like Jessica Mokdad.
Jessica Mokdad was a 20-year-old Muslim woman in Warren, Michigan, who was brutally murdered in May 2011. Fox News Detroit reported: "Authorities say a Minnesota man killed his 20-year-old stepdaughter in Michigan because she left home and wasn't following Islam." Jessica's stepfather, a devout Muslim, tracked his stepdaughter over four states to murder her for bringing dishonor on her family.
AFDI Executive Director Pamela Geller said in a statement: "We've named the Conference after her as part of our ongoing campaign to raise awareness and bring a stop to the phenomenon of Islamic honor killing. These girls have rights, too, they're human beings, and yet they're completely forgotten in our politically correct culture, in which speech that is offensive to Islam is increasingly forbidden. We're standing for the human rights of girls like Jessica Mokdad."
Geller added: "AFDI tried to place ads on Detroit-area buses offering help to people wishing to leave Islam and threatened by their families. Detroit SMART Transit refused the ads, and we sued on free speech grounds. We won, and the ads were scheduled to run, but Detroit SMART still refused to run them – and the same week they were supposed to run, Jessica Mokdad was murdered. Perhaps if she had seen one of our ads, she would be alive today. This underscores the cowardice of Detroit-area officials and the need for this Conference in Dearborn. We welcome women seeking help and resources to escape dangerous and misogynist households."
The confirmed list of speakers includes ex-Muslim human rights activist Nonie Darwish; Sudanese ex-slave and freedom fighter Simon Deng; and James Lafferty of the Virginia Anti-Sharia Taskforce (VAST), co-host of the Conference. Also speaking will be David Wood of Acts 17 Apologetics, a Christian group that is suing the city of Dearborn for covering up Islamic honor killings performed in the area – that cover-up, and the resulting suit, will also be a focus of the Jessica Mokdad Human Rights Conference
Hosting the Conference and also speaking are Pamela Geller, publisher of the acclaimed AtlasShrugs.com blog, executive director of AFDI and SIOA, and author of Stop the Islamization of America: A Practical Guide to the Resistance (WND Books); and AFDI/SIOA associate director Robert Spencer, the bestselling author and director of Jihad Watch.
Stop the Islamization of America is a groundbreaking new book offering the fruit of a veteran national activist's years of experience fighting back against Islamic supremacist efforts to erode our freedoms. In it, Geller offers the fruit of her experience as the national leader of the fight against the Ground Zero mega-mosque and of numerous other initiatives to defend freedom against the encroachment of Islamic law. She offers practical, tested, effective guidance on how freedom lovers can stop jihadist initiatives in local communities.
AFDI/SIOA is one of America's foremost organizations defending human rights, religious liberty, and the freedom of speech against Islamic supremacist intimidation and attempts to bring elements of Sharia to the United States.
Join the SIOA Facebook group here.
For more information, contact Pamela Geller at [email protected].
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Princeton University will honor four outstanding New Jersey secondary school teachers at its 2007 Commencement on Tuesday, June 5.
This year's honorees are: Bruce Grefe, Creative Arts High School, Camden; Nina Lavlinskaia, High Tech High School, North Bergen; Raymond Page, St. Anthony High School, Jersey City; and Peggy Stewart, Vernon Township High School, Vernon.
The teachers were selected for the award from among 73 nominations from public and private schools around the state. Each teacher will receive $5,000 as well as $3,000 for his or her school library.
"Among the many impressive nominations we received from around the state, the winners of this year's awards demonstrated exceptional levels of innovation and dedication," said John Webb, director of Princeton's Program in Teacher Preparation, which administers the awards. "These four teachers are committed in profoundly special ways to nurturing the minds of their students and to enhancing the quality of education available at their schools. They are truly extraordinary educators who not only apply the highest caliber of professionalism to their work, but also go far more than the extra mile to strengthen both their students' learning experiences and the academic life of their schools."
The staff of the Program in Teacher Preparation selected 10 finalists, each of whom was visited at work by an observer. Finalists were selected by a committee chaired by Dean of the College Nancy Malkiel and including Webb, two Princeton professors and two external education professionals.
Princeton has honored secondary school teachers since 1959. The University received an anonymous gift from an alumnus to establish the program.
Following is information about the honorees:
Bruce Grefe
Bruce Grefe has helped bring to life the richness of art and education for his students and the local community in nearly four decades as a teacher in Camden's school system.
During his eight years as an art history teacher at Creative Arts High School, and his previous 30 years of experience in Camden's schools, Grefe has used the study of art as a basis for broader explorations of history, science, economics and other factors that shape society and influence artists.
"Perhaps it is because the visual arts is my base discipline that I can see so easily how interdependent all knowledge is," said Grefe, who last year received the New Jersey Council for the Humanities' Teacher of the Year Award.
"Drawing from the theoretical to the specific, the general to the particular, I require my students to demonstrate a richer understanding than simple imitation or regurgitation manifests," he said. "After initial instruction I believe in tutoring, guiding and coaching students from their level of achievement toward the level of mastery I expect."
Davida Coe-Brockington, principal of Creative Arts, said Grefe's ability to incorporate his broad expertise into his lessons helps students -- as well as the younger teachers that he mentors -- enhance their critical thinking.
"Whether he is teaching and modeling the skill and practice of drawing and painting, providing historical and cultural background in art history or giving the greater context or fascinating detail of a time period for a movie in 'History Through Film,' his thorough knowledge gives students an added dimension to the subject," Coe-Brockington said. "Through his demonstrations and intellect, his students gain information not ordinarily found in textbooks."
Sophomore Jose Arocho Jr. said, "Mr. Grefe tried to show us how to rationalize and reason [on] our own so that one day we may be able to survive in the real world."
Of his freshman art history course with Grefe, Arocho said, "With his quick wit and extraordinary knowledge, class was never a bore. He taught like an actor on stage with the class as his audience. I can honestly say that I watched my classmates' (who carried no interest for history) eyes light up as they learned of topics like the Baroque period, Gothic art and art criticism."
For Grefe and his students, art also has been a tool to uplift the local community. He has led students in painting murals for several sites throughout Camden, including a municipal children's garden, a hospice for critically ill children, a minor league baseball stadium, the public library and the city board of education. In recognition of these efforts, Grefe was awarded the Camden County Freedom Medal for community service in 2005.
Grefe earned a bachelor of arts degree from the Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia in 1968.
Nina Lavlinskaia
Every year, students at High Tech High School gather for an exciting game that brings out their school spirit and competitive drive. It's not a football homecoming game, but rather a science-focused take on a popular game show, dubbed "Biopardy!"
Teacher Nina Lavlinskaia devised this version of "Jeopardy!" to arouse interest in science among students in her classes and across the school. "The wonderful part of this event is that the whole student body is involved," she said. "Students in the Science Club, of which I am a mentor, carefully schedule all events and take care of the decorations, music and presentations. Students from my [Advanced Placement] biology class coach teams of students from my regular biology classes. The art department helps to decorate our Resource Center, where the event takes place. Everyone in the school is invited to attend.
"The best part of 'Biopardy!' is that students study two to three times harder than they normally would," Lavlinskaia added.
Since coming to High Tech, Lavlinskaia has inspired many students to work harder, as her AP biology class has become one of the school's most popular classes. Last year, more than 60 percent of High Tech students who took the AP biology exam achieved a perfect score. In recognition of her students' achievements, Lavlinskaia was named High Tech's Teacher of the Year in 2003 and received a national Siemens Award, which honors commitment to students and the Advanced Placement program, in 2006.
In addition to enhancing students' knowledge of biology, anatomy and physiology, Lavlinskaia "is also gifted in supporting students as they make life choices," said Karol Brancato, principal of High Tech. "She is equally adept at recognizing the underachiever who wants to blossom and the exemplary student who is missing a passion for learning."
As educators struggle to reverse declining interest in science, Brancato noted that Lavlinskaia has contributed to nearly 20 percent of High Tech's graduates choosing science majors in college -- a particularly notable achievement for a school where 40 percent of students are considered "at risk" and more than 70 percent are from minority backgrounds.
Annie Rose London, a senior at High Tech, said Lavlinskaia -- or "Dr. Nina" to her students -- "made me fall in love with biology."
"Dr. Nina's enthusiasm is utterly contagious," London said. "I am not alone in this belief
-- she is the only teacher I have ever had who has managed to create a real family that students stay connected to even after they graduate."
Lavlinskaia joined the High Tech faculty in 1997 and has served since 2002 as science department liaison, supervising six instructors. She also is an adjunct professor in the Department of Natural Sciences at Fordham University. She has published nearly 20 research articles and frequently shares her research with colleagues.
A native of Russia, Lavlinskaia graduated with a bachelor's degree in biophysics in 1984 from Voronezh State University and earned a Ph.D. in biochemistry in 1991 from the Institute of Animal Research in Moscow. Prior to coming to High Tech, she was a researcher and instructor at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken.
Raymond Page
For Raymond Page, an English teacher at St. Anthony High School, magic is more than just a fun activity that he shares with students in an extracurricular club -- it is an essential facet of the teaching experience.
"Teaching, at its heart, is the art of transformation," Page said. "When great teaching is going on, it is magical, but great teaching is more than a magic trick. In a magic trick the transformation is external -- the woman is changed into the tiger, the woman in the locked box is changed into the man who was outside the box. When great teaching is going on, the transformation is internal."
Over the course of his 30-year teaching career, including 18 years at St. Anthony, Page has successfully weaved "his academic magic among his students because he has vast knowledge, he exudes a caring interest in each student and he willingly puts in the time to prepare, to deliver and to assess," said principal Matthew Glowski.
"Through his compassionate attention he seeks to present before his students a vision of what can be and then teaches them to chisel away at the artificial barriers that have limited their growth," Glowski said. "Those barriers may come from poor schooling, from a learning disability, from a combative home environment, from just being plain poor. Regardless of the barrier, Mr. Page holds them securely until they take command of their destiny."
Page leads classes ranging from St. Anthony's new Advanced Placement courses in language arts and literature to a workshop for freshmen with below-average writing skills. He also organized the school's first Basic Skills Academy. Page is versed in many subjects, having also taught history, math, science and French classes, and sometimes interjects lessons from various religions into his dialogues with students.
Outside the classroom, Page is equally dedicated to introducing students to variety of viewpoints. He designed the Underground Reading Club to get students interested in reading socially relevant works. He also advises the school's literary magazine, Serendipity, and leads the Magic Club.
Page is called upon to meet with new parents to share the educational philosophy and goals of St. Anthony. Glowski recalled that after a recent open house, one parent declared that Page "is my reason for sending my son to St. Anthony."
Reinaldo Correa, a senior, said, "Every morning when I wake up, I think to myself, 'Why should I go to school today?' The first and foremost reason to go to school is Mr. Page. I was once a student who hated going to school. But when I have Mr. Page's class on my schedule, I now hate when I can't go to school."
Page graduated in 1977 from the State University of New York College at Oneonta with a bachelor's degree in secondary English education.
Peggy Stewart
Social studies teacher Peggy Stewart has opened doors to the global community for her students at Vernon Township High School and her colleagues across New Jersey.
The New Jersey State Teacher of the Year for 2004-05, Stewart has broadened her students' perspectives through highly engaging U.S. and world history courses and by developing opportunities for them to interact with people and cultures from around the globe.
"Peggy and I have traveled with students to Europe and China in the past couple of years, and the programs developed demonstrate her teaching abilities," said John Ryan, a fellow social studies teacher. "Our trips to these regions of the world were not tours, but educational expeditions immersing our students into the cultures of the regions and developing a global concept. Peggy continues to challenge her students and her colleagues to become intellectually active participants in the world around them."
Several years ago, Stewart arranged for her students to host visiting students from China, an endeavor that inspired further efforts to promote cross-cultural exchange. She has infused her classes and other educational programs with lessons she has learned through her numerous travels, including recent excursions to China, Japan, Tibet, Mongolia, Brazil and Kazakhstan.
As head of Vernon Township's School-Wide Enrichment Program, she has developed initiatives such as a model United Nations program, the Vernon Political Think Tank, New Jersey History Day and a videoconferencing project involving students in Ohio, Texas and Japan.
After winning the state teaching honor, she worked with the New Jersey Department of Education to organize statewide workshops on how to integrate international education across the curriculum. She also helped form a task force of educators around the state to recommend policies to encourage international education.
"When I made arrangements for students from China to visit our community, I had no idea that it would be the springboard for so much to follow," Stewart said. "Not only did it affirm my belief in the value of teaching students about communication and knowledge of the world, but it also helped influence our school goals. It opened doors for me to collaborate with colleagues around the state and to have an impact on state policy. I believe that these experiences have opened our eyes to the world community."
Former student Michael Buchney said, "Her creativity in the classroom, passion for teaching and respect for diversity set her aside in a class of her own."
Buchney said Stewart takes such personal interest in her students' development that she was "someone I considered more of a friend than just a teacher by the end of my senior year. I learned a great deal not only about history, politics and the international community, but also simply about life. Her passion for history, politics and internationalism fueled mine."
Stewart received a bachelor's degree in history from William Paterson University in 1990 and a master of arts degree, with a concentration in multiculturalism, from Ramapo College in 1997.


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WASHINGTON — U.S. home prices accelerated in November compared with a year ago, pushed higher by rising sales and a tighter supply of available homes.
The Standard &Poor's/Case-Shiller 20-city home price index rose 5.5 percent in November compared with the same month a year ago. That's the largest year-over-year gain in six years.
All but one of the cities in the index posted annual gains. The largest gain was in Phoenix, where prices jumped nearly 23 percent. It was followed by San Francisco, where prices rose 12.7 percent, and Detroit, where they increased 11.9 percent.
New York was the only city to report a drop from a year ago.
Prices also rose in 10 of the cities measured by the index in November from October. That's up from seven in October from September. The biggest monthly gains were in San Francisco, Phoenix and Minneapolis.
Monthly prices are not seasonally adjusted and frequently decline over the winter. The 20-city index dipped in November from the previous month.
Steady price increases should help fuel the housing recovery. They encourage more people to buy before prices rise further. Higher prices also build homeowners' wealth, which can spur more spending and economic growth.
The data "show a broad-based recovery in housing activity and prices across the country," said Michael Gapen, an economist at Barclays Capital. "We expect this housing recovery to continue in the coming years."
The S&P/Case-Shiller index covers roughly half of U.S. homes. It measures prices compared with those in January 2000 and creates a three-month moving average. The November figures are the latest available.
The index began to show annual gains in June and have been larger each month since. Prior to that, the index had fallen for 20 straight months.
Despite the increases, prices nationwide are still about 30 percent below the peak they reached at the height of the housing bubble in the summer of 2006. They are now at the same level as in the fall of 2003.
Purchases of previously occupied homes rose last year to their highest level in five years. The National Association of Realtors forecasts that sales will rise 9 percent this year. Independent economists have similar forecasts.
Sales of new homes also rose in 2012, although they remain near depressed levels.
Stable job gains and record-low mortgage rates have encouraged more people to buy homes. And the limited inventory of homes for sale has made builders more confident to step up construction. The number of previously occupied homes has fallen to an 11-year low.
Millions of homeowners still owe more on their mortgages than their homes are worth, making it difficult for them to sell. That's one reason the supply of homes is so tight. But higher home values are lowering the number of those "under water" and should encourage more homeowners to put their homes on the market.
More people are also moving out on their own after living with friends and relatives in the recession. That's driving a big gain in apartment construction and also pushing up rents. Higher rents are encouraging investors to buy homes and rent them.
The tighter supply of homes pushed builders in December to start work on the most homes in 4 ½ years. Last year was the best year for residential construction 2008, just after the recession started.
Home builders are also benefiting from the rebound. D.R. Horton Inc. said Tuesday that its profit in the three months ended in December more than doubled and orders jumped 39 percent.
"D.R. Horton is the best positioned it has been in its 35-year history," chief executive Donald Horton said. "We are looking forward to the spring selling season with optimism."
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