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2010 Regional Winners recognised at Parliament House
The 2010 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards sought nominations from 19 regions across the State, eight of these in the Sydney Metropolitan area.
There are three main categories open for nomination: Individual, Team and Employee or Corporate Volunteer of the Year. The first two are judged and presented at both Regional and State levels and the later as a State award only. In addition there are two special award categories for Youth and Senior volunteers who stand out in their region.
The 2010 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award Ceremony at Parliament House on Friday, 3 December 2010 honoured all of the Regional winners as well as selecting state winners for each of the above categories and an overall 2010 NSW Volunteer of the Year!
Read about the 2010 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award's:
- Regional Individual Winners
- Youth Volunteer Regional Winners
- Senior Volunteer Regional Winners
- Volunteer Team Regional Winners
- Employee Volunteer Nominees
Regional Individual Winners
The following volunteers have been recognised as the volunteers within their regional who make the greatest impact on their community and the not-for-profit they work for:
Abarna Sunthanthiraraj is the 2010 Sydney Hornsby/ North West Volunteer of the Year. Abarna is the primary founder of Palmera Projects, created to support Sri Lankans affected by the 2004 tsunami and has worked tirelessly to raise money for Cambodia and Australia in addition to Sri Lanka. Abarna has helped Palmera Projects grow from a handful of volunteers to a multi state organisation of 50 hardworking volunteers.
Anne McDonald is the 2010 Hunter Volunteer of the Year. Anne has served her community with passion and determination for over 32 years which has seen her provide much needed housing for retirees within the Dungog shire. Her enormous efforts campaigning for aged care and nursing facilities resulted in the creation of the Dungog District and Retirement Living Incorporated which after expansion, now consists of 31 high care beds and 32 low care beds.
Craig Wyman is the 2010 Sydney South Volunteer of the Year for his contribution to the Sutherland Shire Relay for Life organising committee over the last four years. In 2009, Relay for Life raised an incredible $442,000 largely thanks to Craig professional marketing and advertising of the event.
Darrell Swadling is the 2010 Illawarra Volunteer of the Year. Darrell volunteers with the Cancer Council, which he has supported for the past eight years. He presented numerous education and informative courses on cancer prevention to almost 80,000 people, highlighting the importance of healthy living and early detection.
David Bell is the 2010 Sydney South West/ Macarthur Volunteer of the Year. David is the founder of the Airds Fitness Group, which he developed after identifying the need for a positive and disciplined environment for the youth of Campbelltown. In addition to weekly training, David travels with his charges, liaises with local groups and offers strong leadership to members of his program.
Denise Friedman is the 2010 New England/Northern Inland Volunteer of the Year. Denise was recognised for her tremendous work with WIRES, which she has supported for the past 21 years.
She provides care for koalas and other injured or lost animals, nursing them back to health and easing them back into the wild when they are ready.
ERN Phang is the 2010 Sydney Mid West Volunteer of the Year. Ern was recognised for his work with the Western Housing for Youth organisation, with which he has been involved for the past four years. He has devoted his time to improving the lives of young homeless people by ensuring a strong, supportive and safe service is available with Western Housing for Youth.
Graham Symes is the 2010 Central Coast Volunteer of the Year. Over the past 18 years, Graham has positively impacted thousands of lives through the Traffic Offenders Program (TOPS). Designed by Graham, TOPS is a seven week educational program that covers spinal injury awareness and drug and alcohol use.
Hazel Aylett is the 2010 Orana/ Far West Volunteer of the Year. This is in recognition of her work with Riding for the Disabled Association NSW, where Hazel has volunteered for 24 years. Hazel is the treasurer for the organisation, organises training and has headed workshops on volunteer upskilling.
Jackie Clark is the 2010 Sydney City East Volunteer of the Year. Jackie was recognised for her work with the Sydney Heritage Fleet, which she has supported for the past seven years. She initiated policies that have increased recruitment as well as creating a revamped New Members Handbook and running a series of popular lectures which generated a huge amount of interest in the Sydney Heritage Fleet.
Justine Perkins is the 2010 Sydney Inner West Volunteer of the Year. Justine was recognised for establishing and supporting the Touched by Olivia Foundation over the past four years. She has raised $2.5 million over the past 3 years for children's health and wellbeing initiatives including building playgrounds throughout Australia, providing a fun and friendly environment.
Leigh Scott (represented by Bruce Ward) is the 2010 Riverina Volunteer of the Year. Leigh has supported the Cootamundra Creative Arts and Cultural Centre for the past eight years. Leigh was responsible for transforming an abandoned building into a space that the entire community could use. The space is currently utilised by a variety of local groups including businesses, art and music groups.
Leo Nelson is the 2010 Murray Volunteer of the Year. Leo has been involved with the Lions Club of Albury for the past 50 years. He has assisted with fundraising and recruitment and has volunteered for a range of other tasks over the years, providing assistance to disabled members of the community and helping school children with their studies.
Mervyn Wighton is the 2010 Central West Volunteer of the Year. Mervyn has been involved in organising and overseeing local events at Condobolin High School for the past three years. He was nominated for his role on the SRC where he has assisted with Meals on Wheels, the Condobolin Retirement Village and organising fundraising initiatives for charity groups.
Neville Donovan is the 2010 Mid North Coast Volunteer of the Year. Neville has volunteered with the Kempsey Family Community Centre for the past four years. He was the primary force behind the newly-created Community Garden and helped to set up accredited horticultural training courses, as well as teaching art classes at the Macleay Vocational College.
Phillip Baer is the 2010 South Coast/ Southern Inland Volunteer of the Year. Phillip was recognised for his tremendous work with the Rural Fire Service, which he has supported for the past eight years. He recently initiated an online service to provide bushfire information for people who live in remote areas, and is also an active member of the community, teaching computer skills, maintaining the Frogmore Community Hall and being involved with the Australian Red Cross for more than 35 years.
Robyn Latimer is the 2010 Sydney North Volunteer of the Year. Robyn has been president of the Tourette Syndrome Association of Australia for the past three years. She has selflessly donated her time to boosting awareness of Tourettes and increased membership numbers by 60%. She arranges conferences, online forums and social gatherings, visits primary schools and updates resource materials.
Sydney Thode is the 2010 Sydney Outer West/ Blue Mountains Volunteer of the Year. Sydney was recognised for his work with Merrylands RSL Club over the past 11 years. He devotes his time to visiting ex-service personnel in nursing homes and hospitals, as well as liaising with the Department of Veteran's Affairs.
Sylvia Kilroy is the 2010 Northern Rivers Volunteer of the Year. Sylvia was recognised for her tremendous work with the Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter, which she has supported for the past four years donating over 20 hours each month to the Service. She is also involved with the Mid Richmond Lions Club, where she assists with fundraising initiatives.
Youth Volunteer Regional Winners
Both the Youth and Senior Volunteer of the Year Award is given at the judges' discretion to stand out volunteers within a region. The Youth Volunteer of the Year Award is awarded to volunteers aged 15-25. This year there were 12 outstanding Regional Youth Volunteers of the Year:
Ali Yunespour is the 2010 Sydney Mid West Youth Volunteer of the Year for his volunteer work with the Rotary Club of Ryde, Indigo Foundation, Auburn Diversity Services Inc., Support Life Education NSW, Northern Sydney Regional Equity Committee, SRC, Tolerance Day West Ryde, Model of United Nation Assembly (MUNA)
Caitlin Nelson is the 2010 South Coast/ Southern Inland Youth Volunteer of the Year for giving generously of her time to support Yass High School in its many student projects as well as her role as school captain, house vice-captain, band promo officer and founder of a student radio station.
Claire Hexton (represented by John Hexton) is the 2010 Sydney South West/ Macarthur Youth Volunteer of the Year for her work with special-needs students at Mater Dei School in Camden and for giving up her time to help both teachers and students.
Eryn-Maree Taylor is the 2010 Illawarra Youth Volunteer of the Year for her involvement in extra-curricular activities at her high school as well as her support of the Albion Park Girl Guide Association where she has volunteered over 450 hours.
Jessica Huxley is the 2010 Northern Rivers Youth Volunteer of the Year for her involvement with Mission International Australia who travelled to Tonga following the 2009 tsunami to rebuild community infrastructure.
Kiara Greenway is the 2010 Mid North Coast Youth Volunteer of the Year for her work with a variety of groups, including Toormina High School, Legacy and the Surf Life Saving Club where she has assisted with organising events.
Lachlan Coppin is the 2010 Sydney Outer West/ Blue Mountains Youth Volunteer of the Year for his role with the St. John Ambulance, Blacktown Cadet Division for the past nine years, serving as a wonderful role-model for fellow juniors.
Melissa Bolton is the 2010 Sydney North Youth Volunteer of the Year for creating the NFP organisation 'The Big Lift', which assists communities to complete local projects by empowering others and teaching leadership and teamwork skills.
Nathaniel Ware is the 2010 Sydney Inner West Youth Volunteer of the Year for his involvement with World Vision, fundraising for White Ribbon and founding 180 Degrees Consulting which provides a cost-effective solution to community aid by organising volunteers to assist with a variety of projects.
Nicole Ng is the 2010 Sydney South Youth Volunteer of the Year for her volunteer work with various societies at St George Girls High School, as well as the Kogarah Library.
Tijana Kobilarov is the 2010 Sydney City East Youth Volunteer of the Year for assisting with maintenance duties at her local high school, assisting charities and knitting for the Wrap with Love organisation which provides knitwear for the poor.
Timothy Bayl is the 2010 Sydney Hornsby/ North West Youth Volunteer of the Year due to his commitment to the goals of the Australian Red Cross, and his drive to make it more accessible to other young people.
Senior Volunteer Regional Winners
Barbara Pyrzakowski is the 2010 Sydney Inner West Senior Volunteer of the Year for volunteering with the Community Visitors Scheme for 13 years where she travels by public transport to visit elderly residents in aged-care homes and provides them with some much needed company.
Bill Phippen is the 2010 Sydney South West/ Macarthur Senior Volunteer of the Year for volunteering with Technical Aid to the Disabled for the past 35 years and is currently President of the Board, as well as Fundraising Director, supporting the work of the 250 volunteers operating in its 13 rural branches.
Chris Cartledge is the 2010 Illawarra Senior Volunteer of the Year for volunteering with Strategic Community Assistance to Refugee Families (SCARF) for five years and developed a program that recycles computer software for refugee families with limited means providing them with essential computer skills.
Efim Solovey is the 2010 Sydney City East Senior Volunteer of the Year for dedicating his time to volunteering to the NSW Association of Jewish Ex-Servicemen and Women and JewishCare, which helps newly-arrived immigrants liaise with government departments and better integrate into Australian society.
Frank Davies is the 2010 Sydney Mid West Senior Volunteer of the Year for his involvement with a variety of volunteer organisations over the past 10 years. He was the driving force behind the opening of the De La Salle Bankstown Soccer Club, as well as being involved with local schools and the annual walk of the Kokoda Track in Concord.
Grace Maher is the 2010 Sydney South Senior Volunteer of the Year for her work as team leader of the St. George/ Sutherland branch of the Australian Red Cross, where she has been involved for more than a decade. Grace is both a role model to new volunteers within the organisation, as well as an inspiration due to her tireless efforts to assist members of the community directly affected by natural disasters.
Jan Donaldson is the 2010 Mid North Coast Senior Volunteer of the Year for volunteering with Lifeline Mid Coast for 11 years working as a crisis telephone counsellor in addition to supervising other telephone operators and facilitating a support group for those affected by suicide.
Jill Britten is the 2010 Central West Senior Volunteer of the Year for her extensive work in the Bathurst community including her 39 years of work with the Solo House Men's Refuge which helps the homeless, as well as her dedication to providing essential aid for people overseas.
Maureen McDonald is the 2010 Sydney North Senior Volunteer of the Year for dedicating her time to 'Computer Pals', where for over 10 years she has helped seniors learn computer skills.
Mavis Deaves has been named the 2010 Hunter Senior Volunteer of the Year. Mavis holds an impressive 55 year commitment to The Australian Red Cross Maitland branch and during this time has inspired many people by providing food, crafts and entertainment to people in need.
Norma Smeaton is the 2010 Central Coast Senior Volunteer of the Year. Norma has been a dedicated member and volunteer coordinator of not-for-profit organisation, Breakaway, for the past 28 years.
Olga Forner is the 2010 Murray Senior Volunteer of the Year for her 12 years of volunteering with Griffith CanAssist, providing financial aid, advice to cancer patients and encouraging a greater awareness of the financial burden that can follow cancer treatment.
Peter Jackson is the 2010 Murray Senior Volunteer of the Year for his involvement with Moulamein Football/Netball Club for the past 36 years, undertaking fundraising initiatives as well as serving as president for 12 years.
Phyllis Bylund is the 2010 New England / Northern Inland Senior Volunteer of the Year at 93 years of age. Phyllis has been volunteering in her community and for her church for 78 years and has been recognised for her involvement with the Tamworth Branch Country Women's Association (CWA) of NSW for over 60 years where she has raised funds both for the CWA and for international charities
Reg Menz (represented by nominator Janice Ford)is the 2010 Sydney Outer West/ Blue Mountains Senior Volunteer of the Year for his involvement with the Nepean District Historical Society for 12 years. He was responsible for organising the inaugural William Cox Festival to commemorate the first crossing of the Blue Mountains.
Richard Gregory is the 2010 Sydney Hornsby/ North West Senior Volunteer of the Year for his work with Firewise, a program designed by the NSW Fire brigade Service, to inform and educate local residents on fire safety.
William Drew is the 2010 Northern Rivers Senior Volunteer of the Year for volunteering with Around the Bend Outings for Over the Hill Travellers for over 20 years where he is responsible for arranging accommodation and bus tours for senior citizens.
Volunteer Team Regional Winners
The Volunteer Team of the Year Award was only introduced last year and this year is the first time it has been judged and presented at a region level. The category is open to any group of volunteers working together on a common project or towards a common goal.
As the2010 Orana/Far West Volunteer Team of the Year, 2WAR FM draws on volunteers from Gilgandra and Dubbo to provide an essential information service to the community. Operating five days a week, for fifteen to twenty hours per day, the station is manned by twenty-five volunteers.
As the 2010 Orana/Far West Volunteer Team of the Year, Bears of Hope is run and organised by Amanda Bowles and Toni Tattis. It offers support to mothers and families recently bereaved by the loss of a child. Teddy Bears and information on coping with bereavement are given to grieving parents. They also host an online support group, hold monthly meetings and produce a quarterly newsletter.
As the2010 New England/Northern Inland Volunteer Team of the Year, the Boomi Amateur Thespian Group runs a community theatre group and a restaurant that raises funds for and entertains the people of the Boomi area. Each performance involves four months of preparation, with volunteers sometimes travelling from long distances away to attend rehearsals. Funds raised help support the local school, pool and sports facilities, as well as a co-operative store.
As the2010 Mid North Coast Volunteer Team of the Year, the Camp Quality Hastings/Macleay Activity Group's 12 volunteers help provide a venue for children living with cancer to socialise and have fun as well as provide support to their families. The volunteers' commitment and enthusiasm towards the cause has greatly helped provide a pleasant environment that caters for these children's needs. Last year the Activity Group raised $24,000 for their charges.
As the2010 Sydney Inner West Volunteer Team of the Year, the Canterbury City Community Centre's Centre-based Volunteer Team work in an area reputable for cultural stereotypes and social disharmony, making it heartening to see this culturally diverse group of women who work together to provide two day-care service groups to frail-aged local residents.
As the2010 Hunter Volunteer Team of the Year, the Cessnock Community Transport Volunteer Team provides transport allowing citizens to keep their independence by offering the opportunity to maintain apart of the community and to be socially active. Destinations include the library, supermarkets, local banks, the post office and the local club.
As the2010 Sydney South West/Macarthur Volunteer Team of the Year, Drives for Learners Wollondilly's ten volunteers are dedicated to the improvement of road safety knowledge within their community and provide essential assistance to the Council's Road Safety Office. This includes stalls at community events, providing information on road safety to the community and educating parents/guardians on regulations regarding travelling with children in a vehicle.
As the2010 Central West Volunteer Team of the Year, the Goologong Community First Responders serve a small community of two hundred and sixty and those living in the surrounding rural district providing essential assistance to the ambulance services of Canowindra and Cowra. They are an essential resource in emergency situations when trained paramedics are still yet to arrive on the scene.
As the2010 Northern Rivers Volunteer Team of the Year, the Friends of Koala Care Centre Volunteer Team's thirty-one volunteers rescue and rehabilitate injured koalas. Team-members treat injuries, managed the upkeep of the centre, providing food and care to the visiting koalas. The team also facilitates transport to the Australian Wildlife Hospital when specialised treatment is required.
As the2010 Murray Volunteer Team of the Year, the Intereach Community Transport team's twenty-six volunteers provide transport to those no longer able to travel due to old age and physical disability in Deniliquin. This allows members of the community to perform simple actions like going to the shop, or even attending medical appointments, without undue stress.
As the2010 Sydney City East Volunteer Team of the Year, the Mission Australia Court Support Service's 10 volunteers provide essential assistance to court witnesses and victims called to testify. They explain the protocols and procedures of court appearances, with an added focus on ensuring attendants with special needs are fully aware of what is required of them. The group assisted over seven hundred victims of crime between 1 July 2009 and 30 June 2010.
As the2010 Sydney North Volunteer Team of the Year, the Rotary Club of Manly Sunrise provides support for their local community and communities and individuals overseas. This includes the refurbishment of the Salvation Army New Life Community Centre Manly, the formation of a Women's Crisis Refuge in Manly as well as supplying medical equipment, school desks and chairs to the Gulf Province of Papua New Guinea to name but a few activities.
As the2010 Sydney Mid West Volunteer Team of the Year, the NSW Police Missing Persons Unit Volunteer Team consists of five members who collaborate with the Missing Persons Unit and Alzheimer's Australia to highlight the effects of Alzheimer's and promotes initiatives such as Safe2Walk so that wandering people can return home with minimal disruption.
As the2010 Sydney South Volunteer Team of the Year, Sailability NSW Kogarah Bay's Volunteer Team provides disabled students and adults the experience of sailing on a one on one basis. This allows for a caring teaching environment, providing skills to disabled persons that they otherwise would not have learned, as well as a new outlet unconstrained by their disability.
As the2010 South Coast/Southern Inland Volunteer Team of the Year, St. Saviour's Cathedral, Goulburn's thirty-one volunteer Guides and bell-ringers ensure the cathedral is open to the public each day from 10 am to 4 pm. The cathedral volunteers provide a ready source of income to Goulburn by creating a site of interest to tourists. St. Saviour's is also of great historical interest and the work of the team ensures its continued upkeep and preservation.
As the2010 Riverina Volunteer Team of the Year, the Temora CanAssist volunteer team provides essential aid to cancer patients who require help in paying for the cost of their expensive treatment. With 145 volunteers providing information through to fundraising, CanAssist has given financial assistance to fifty patients within the past year, at a cost of $32, 500. Accommodation and travels are also covered.
As the2010 Sydney Hornsby/North West Volunteer Team of the Year, the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children's Volunteer Drivers work with children suffering from with impaired hearing, or sight, often taking them too and from their North Rocks school to alleviate the stress of long travel. The team is both dedicated and enthusiastic about the aims of the Institute, working with children with a consistent level of professionalism.
TheSan Remo Neighbourhood Centre Volunteer Team's 55 members work on a diverse range of activities for the Neighbourhood Centre including office duties, driving buses, working as storemen, providing food, vouchers and support for people in hardship as part of the Emergency Relief program, taking part in the After School Care Program, Mentoring young people, Men's Shed activities and more.
The Warrawong Community Kitchen Lunch Volunteer Team is made up of more than thirty volunteers. The team provides hot meals with desert for disadvantaged residents living within the community and surrounding areas, between Monday and Thursday.
Employee Volunteer Nominees
Six outstanding volunteers were nominated for the 2010 NSW Employee Volunteer of the Year Award which recognises volunteers who are sponsored by their employers and released from employment to carry out volunteer activities:
Diane Green of ING Australia has volunteered for the Spastic Centre's Ignition and Emerge programs as a volunteer coach and mentor for the past four years, spending at over 150 hours per year with high school students and coaching young adults with cerebral palsy towards entering the workforce.
Geoff Banting is a Senior Manager at Randwick City Council and has volunteered for the Cancer Council for over 7 years. Geoff was instrumental in establishing the first Relay for Life fundraising events in the Hawkesbury and the Eastern Suburbs raising a combined $220K in their first year. Geoff is still active on the committee and involved with both of these successful events.
Larry Ryan is an integral part of Sugarmill Surf Emporium and Misfit Shapes - which are direct founders of 'Misfit Aid'. With his immense experience in global business and retail organisations, Larry creates a stable backbone for the business to aid Misfit Aid, a not-for-profit organisation created 'to harness the resources of the surf community to impact the global community in positive ways such as disaster relief and micro finance mentoring'.
Philip Hurst is a teacher at Hawkesbury High School as well as volunteering as a RFS fire fighter for the past 29 years. During this time his leadership and experience has been recognised in the numerous roles he has undertaken, including instructor, crew leader, strike team leader, Divisional Commander, Prescribed Burn Supervisor, Permit issuing officer and District Discipline panel member.
Rodney Lowe works for Alcoa Rolled Products Australia and volunteers for the Prostate Cancer Foundation Australia and is part of their Ambassador Program. He has been trained by the program following his own personal experience with prostate cancer some 5 years ago. Rod has given many talks and presentations around the state in numerous locations over the past 4 years.
Sue Deaves works for law firm Mellesons Stephen Jacques and has been a Telecross Volunteer with the Australian Red Cross for the last 8 years. Each morning between 8-9am Sue phones an elderly or medically dependant person and living alone to help them maintain their independence, give support, security and care.


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They may be part of America's most famous family, but September cover stars Kendall and Kylie have boy drama and parent problems just like any other teen. See what the sisters spilled to Seventeen in their exclusive interview!
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Fighting Like Sisters
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Makes 4 servings
active time
25 min
total time
1 1/2 hr
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- 1 cup sushi rice
- 1 scallion
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 slices Canadian bacon (6 to 8 oz total)
- 4 large eggs
Rinse rice in a large fine-mesh sieve under cold running water, then drain well, tapping sieve. Combine rice, 1 1/4 cups water, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a 2-quart heavy saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 10 minutes.
While rice is standing, trim scallion and cut diagonally into very thin slices.
Stir rice from bottom to top. Lightly butter a metal 1-cup measure. Firmly pack enough rice in measure with a rubber spatula to fill measure halfway. (If spatula becomes sticky, dip in water.) Invert measure onto a buttered plate, then tap measure to unmold rice. Repeat with remaining rice, rebuttering measure each time, to make 4 disks total. Chill disks, uncovered, at least 15 minutes.
Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately low heat until foam subsides. Add rice disks and cook, rotating each once for even browning, until undersides are pale golden, about 8 to 10 minutes, then turn cakes over and add 1/2 tablespoon butter to skillet, swirling to melt butter. Cook, rotating each cake once, until golden, about 5 minutes more, and transfer to plates.
Increase heat to high and add 1/2 tablespoon butter to skillet, then brown bacon, turning over once, about 2 minutes total. Place 2 slices bacon on each rice cake.
Wipe out skillet with a paper towel and heat remaining tablespoon butter over moderately high heat until foam subsides. Crack eggs one by one into skillet. Sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper total and fry until whites are cooked and yolks begin to set, 2 to 4 minutes.
Place 1 egg on each rice cake stack and sprinkle with scallion.
Cooks' notes: Rice cakes can be shaped 1 day ahead and chilled, loosely covered after 15 minutes. Allow 2 to 5 minutes longer to cook. The eggs in this recipe will not be fully cooked, which may of concern if salmonella is a problem in your area.
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Nutrition Informationper serving (4 servings) POWERED BY Edamam
- Calories402
- Carbohydrates40 g (13%)
- Fat17 g (26%)
- Protein20 g (40%)
- Saturated Fat8 g (41%)
- Sodium772 mg (32%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat2 g
- Fiber0 g (0%)
- Monounsaturated Fat6 g
- Cholesterol234 mg (78%)
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type: Quick & Easy
main ingredients: Egg, Rice, Pork
cuisine: American


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iPhone 5 dock change rankles fansPUBLISHED: 18 Sep 2012 00:04:28 | UPDATED: 18 Sep 2012 05:59:00PUBLISHED: 18 Sep 2012 PRINT EDITION: 18 Sep 2012
Unplugged ... Businesses, such as hotel owners who bought iPhone-compatible docking radios for guest rooms, are grappling with whether to keep the soon-to-be outdated devices or buy new ones that work with the smaller Lightning connector or the iPhone 5. Photo: David Paul Morris
Andrea Chang and Salvador Rodriguez
A dock connector may not seem like a controversial feature, but for some consumers it could be the difference between buying the new iPhone 5 or not.
Apple is losing the 30-pin connector that has been the standard on the smartphone since the original iPhone was introduced five years ago.
It's adopting a new eight-pin connector called Lightning, saying a smaller connector is necessary to keep making thinner devices.
But the move is upsetting longtime Apple fans. Nikhil Kumar, vice-president of technology delivery at a software company in Austin, Texas, said he was "definitely annoyed and disappointed" with the change.
"It's got people like me wondering if I'm going to upgrade," the 40-year-old said. Apple has "figured out how to help their partner ecosystem make a ton of money, which is great for them, but not great for the consumer."
Businesses, too, such as hotel owners who bought iPhone-compatible docking radios for guest rooms, are also grappling with whether to keep the soon-to-be outdated devices or buy new ones.
The Lightning connector is a boon to accessories makers, who are hoping to cash in with new products to fit the smaller dock, such as car chargers and speakers.
The accessories market for gadgets is huge and growing fast.
Analysts pointed out other makers of handsets have updated their connectors more frequently than Apple, with less controversy.
"This is just an upgrade process: It's a little sleeker, and probably a little more reliable," said James Ragan, an analyst.
"Although it'll generate some revenue, I don't think that's Apple's motivation.
"I think they believe they have a better adapter, so they want to make that transition."
As for Apple's unhappy consumers, Mr Ragan said: "They'll get over it."
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Your Denver Broncos are #2 on offense (scoring & yards) and #5 in scoring defense ( #4 in yards)
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Let me add it see,Ed to me we jumped into zone coverage opposed to man during the game and all of sudden they started moving the ball.
Do what we do best and stay with it.
Yesterday we also had Porter in ( who immediately got dinged and went out in the 1st quarter), and Carter was not active ( a BAD decision). When Cleveland started moving the ball it was mostly passes to their left...wide open. Carter will be back on the field next week ( I doubt Porter plays again),
and the miscommunication we saw yesterday should not be happening.
As to the D being scored on. Yeah it has been happening and is somewhat worrisome. But the references to the first SD game were wrong. The defense really only allowed 7 points and one drive in the first half, and got put in BAD positions by the offense ( 17 points off turnovers). Down 24 -0
they stepped it up even more and shut out SD in the 2nd half.
The one thing that I do think is finally evening out is turnovers. We are finally receovirng fumbles ( both ours and theirs) and are getting more than giving mostly.
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The Big Star Young Entertainer Awards 2012 witnessed a unique fondness of Karan Grover over sizzling Bollywood item queen Malaika Arora Khan. The heartthrob of millions of girls, Karan came to meet Malaika at the award function in a pink bathrobe. He was seen in this interesting attire to express his liking towards the modern Anarkali.
Karan actually became badnaam for munni, which amazed and pleasantly surprised her. The young talent surely has an impressing style with a difference.
Karan Grover met Malaika Arora Khan at the event, which is dedicated to the talent of the younger generation. Onlookers and visitors were amazed by Karan's action and could not believe their eyes on seeing this eventful meeting. Also, the best part is this time Munni was not badnaam by the act. She appreciated his gesture of greeting her. How do you think will munni Malaika react to this gesture by Karan?
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The St.Vincent Indianapolis General Surgery Residency is committed to training surgeons who will go into either community or academic practices and who will deliver the highest level of skilled compassionate care to their patients. The Program enrolled its first residents in 2012, and will graduate its first Chiefs in 2015. We focus on a close teaching relationship between faculty and residents. All of our positions are 5-year categorical positions. There are no Preliminary positions at present. We currently have 15 residents with 3 at each level from PGY-1 to 5. Residents rotate on general surgery, thoracic and vascular surgery, pediatric and transplant surgery. There is a rotation which focuses on bariatric and advanced laparoscopic surgery at St. Vincent Carmel Hospital, surgery rotations, and there are rotations on the Trauma Service and Surgical ICU at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis at the PGY-2 and 3 levels.
The call schedule is approximately 1 in 5 nights in house for PGY-1 through 4. There is currently one month of night float during the PGY-1 year while on the ICU rotation.
We are currently participating in the "FIRST" trial on flexibility in duty hours (http://www.thefirsttrial.org/).
There are approximately 16 full-time general colorectal, and pediatric surgery faculty surgeons and an additional 12 faculty in transplant, thoracic and vascular surgery. Rotations occur at St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital and the attached Peyton Manning Children's Hospital. Participation in cases at other nearby St. Vincent Hospitals is available.
St. Vincent is a primary teaching hospital of Indiana University School of Medicine, and welcomes 3rd and 4th year medical students for surgical rotations. There are approximately 180 residents and fellows at St. Vincent, There are currently 2 Fellows in Advanced GI Surgery and Endoscopy.
Didactics occur weekly and include a presentation by a resident or faculty member, and a weekly Morbidity & Mortality/Case Conference session. There are also regular meetings with the Program Director and resident participation in program structure is welcome.
The residents work collaboratively with Advanced Practice Nurses and Physician Assistants on the trauma and acute care surgery service. St. Vincent Indianapolis is a Level II Trauma Center.
There is a weekly Surgery Clinic at the Max Simon Primary Care Center. Residents also see patients in private offices with the faculty.
There is currently no research requirement, but all residents are strongly encouraged to participate in one or more of the many research projects available.
Accreditation: The program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).


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Wilms' tumour
|AGE Usually develops before the age of 5
|GENDER Not significant factors
|LIFESTYLE Not significant factors
|GENETICS Sometimes runs in families
Wilms' tumour is a rare cancer of the kidney, also known as a nephroblastoma.
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Wilms' tumour is a rare type of kidney cancer, affecting fewer than 8 in 100,000 children. The tumour commonly develops before the age of 5, and it may be present at birth. Usually, one kidney is affected, but in about 1 in 10 children with the disease tumours occur in both kidneys. Wilms' tumour sometimes runs in families, but the cause is unknown.
What are the symptoms of wilms' tumour?
A tumour may be large before symptoms appear. Symptoms may include:
- Obvious swelling in the abdomen.
- Abdominal pain or discomfort.
- Occasionally, blood in the urine.
A child with these symptoms should be seen by a doctor immediately.
What might be done?
The doctor will examine your child and test a urine sample for the presence of blood. If the doctor suspects that there is a tumour in the kidney, further tests will be necessary. Ultrasound scanning or CT scanning of the kidneys may be performed. Other tests, such as a chest X-ray, may also be carried out to check if the cancer has spread elsewhere in the body.
Surgical removal of the affected kidney is the usual treatment for Wilms' tumour. The remaining healthy kidney can easily perform the work of both. To destroy any remaining cancerous cells, an affected child may have radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy. In rare cases in which both the kidneys need to be removed, dialysis or a kidney transplant is necessary. Treatment has a high success rate, and about 8 in 10 affected children are free of the cancer after 5 years.
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