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Diet, Dessert and Dogs has Moved!
March 24, 2009
If you're reading this post, you've landed on the last post on the old site.
Please follow us over to the shiny NEW Diet, Dessert and Dogs by clicking here.
And if you arrive before March 31, 2009, you can enter to WIN SOME FREE MAPLE SYRUP OR A CUSTOM BAKED CAKE!
Hope to see you there! Drop by at http://dietdessertndogs.com! 🙂
"Mum, the new home is so nice–very roomy and comfortable. But we still haven't managed to find the stash of treats. . . you didn't forget to bring them along, did you?"
A vibrant and refreshing salad to help usher in the spring season. . .
To read the blog post and see the recipe, please come on over to my new blog home, Diet, Dessert and Dogs! Just click here.
There's also a great giveaway over there you might like to find out about. . . 🙂
© 2009 Diet, Dessert and Dogs
Sweet (Freedom) Giveaway–and Blog News!
March 20, 2009
First, the blog news: I've got a new blog home! (Well, almost–we're about 95% moved in and unpacked so far. . . we've still got to add a virtual top coat of paint, rearrange some html furniture and hang some digital pictures before the rest is up and running over the next week or so, but everything is on site and functional!). Please drop by to check it out, and don't forget to change your Google Reader, other subscription info and blogrolls (it's also much easier to subscribe to this new site, so hope that helps–and note that the page tabs are now across the top of the page, not on the right as in this site!). I'll be transferring over there for good by next week. And now–ta da!–here's the new home of
The site was set up and arranged by Blain Smith of 13 Infinite. It's been a pleasure to work with him on this–Blain's communication style is easy and relaxed, yet always professional. He's also been very accommodating and incredibly quick about responding to all my emails regarding the site (not to mention very patient with my sometimes endless questions and requests!). If you're looking to set up a new blog, I'd highly recommend him.
Next, the cookbook news: my cookbook finally has a cover!
(I'm guessing you might recognize some of those photos? And I know, the red, white and blue looks very patriotic,no?) 😉
Finally, the Double Giveaway News!!
I am very excited for this giveaway because it's the perfect melding of my new blog, my new cookbook, and a product I love!
In honor of the cookbook's cover being finalized, I decided to throw another giveaway to celebrate–add a new blog home, and it's really a reason to party! (Get those chandeliers and lampshades ready!)
So here's the scoop:
PRIZE ONE: ANYONE IN NORTH AMERICA CAN WIN (again, a HUGE apology to my overseas readers–shipping costs prohibit overseas delivery. BUT I DO PROMISE THAT THE NEXT GIVEAWAY WILL ABSOLUTELY INCLUDE ANYONE ON THE PLANET!)
Win a quart-sized jug of Coombs Family Farms Pure Maple Syrup!
[This is a photo of the glass bottle I received–the quart jug prize is four times this big!]
Yes, the prize is the same amazing maple syrup I wrote about in my previous post. And when the people at Coombs Family Farms heard how much I loved their syrup, and how much my readers wished they could taste some, they said, "Okay! Let's give some away!" Who am I to argue? I said, "YEEEE-AAH."
With a full quart (about a liter) of pure maple syrup, you can bake every maple-based recipe on this blog, and probably all the maple-based recipes in my new book, too! And I can't wait for one of you to sample this extraordinary product as well, and tell me what you think!
PRIZE TWO: THOSE IN THE TORONTO AREA CAN WIN (to ensure freshness, it has to be within the general Toronto area, or you must be willing to meet me within Toronto–I am really sorry it can't be everywhere! sniff!)
A custom-baked chocolate layer cake from the Sweet Freedom recipe–made to your specifications!
After I posted about the cake I made for my friend Eternal Optimist's birthday, I was touched by so many positive comments about the cake. This is the same recipe I used for several years when I baked birthday cakes for kids with food sensitivities to wheat, eggs, dairy and refined sugar–and was a regular hit with the kids and adults alike (low-gluten, but not gluten free). The 9-inch layer cake serves 10-12 people comfortably.
Now, I'd love for a lucky reader to sample this chocolately, moist and light cake, too! And you get to design the frosting/filling, plus whether you'd like a message on the cake as well. (We'll choose a mutually convenient delivery time so that you can even plan to serve the cake to family, friends, or party guests!)
Here's what you can choose:
Chocolate layers with vanilla pastry cream filling and chocolate buttercream frosting
Chocolate layers with all chocolate–filling and frosting
Chocolate layers with sweet potato truffle filling and chocolate frosting
Chocolate layers with chocolate filling and sweet potato truffle frosting (the cake in the photo above)
Message of your choice in any color frosting (or no message–it's up to you).
I'll deliver the cake freshly baked and frosted so it's ready to serve!
Entering couldn't be easier–simply click on over to my new blog home, take a look around, then let me know either:
1) what more you'd like to see on the blog (any other features you'd like me to add? Something you're missing from the old blog? –etc.) OR
2) what you like best about the new blog if you can't think of anything you'd like to be different.
FOR A CHANCE AT TWO EXTRA ENTRIES, simply mention the contest on your own blog, if you have one, and link to this very page on the new blog (ie, this page).
Don't have a blog? You can still earn two extra entries! Simply browse through the Recipe Index on the new DDD and choose a favorite recipe that uses maple syrup (some of the links haven't been shifted to the new blog yet, so you might still be in the old blog when you click on a recipe title–I'm in the process of changing them all over). Then comment again, letting me know which one you like best, and why–and you'll be entered two more times.
Please be sure to include a valid email address so I can get in touch with you if you win.
That's it!
Please post your comments on the new site to be eligible to win (that way I can keep track of all the entries in one place). 🙂
Once the contest closes, I'll choose two winners from a bag of names. The first Toronto-area name I withdraw will win the cake. Then all the other names go back into the bag for the maple syrup draw, and the second name I choose wins that.
Deadline for entries is midnight, March 31, 2009, Toronto time.
Winners will be announced first thing on April 2, 2009 (I wouldn't dare post contest winners on April Fool's Day!).
I loved baking up a storm for the previous giveaway, and was thrilled with Lisa's kind words about the Sweet Freedom goodies.
I can't wait to get baking on this cake for you this time round as well. And even if you can't win the cake, you're still eligible to win the syrup–so you can then bake your own delectable treats!
Tomorrow: Cookies. Today: Reflections on ACD, Week One
March 16, 2009
[It was great to read so many positive messages from all you okra fans in response to my last post. Who knew there were so many okra supporters out there? Here's to a new image for our pal okra! To the dawning of the age of okra–a new era is born, and it's brimming with green pods and seeds! Okra is cool! Okra is au courant! Okra rules! O-Kra! O-Kra! O-Kra! Whoo!]
[No, you're not allowed this on the ACD diet. Image courtesy of Naijablog.]
Now that I've completed my first week of strict adherence to the Anti-Candida Diet (ACD), I thought I'd put down some thoughts and reactions for those of you who are contemplating embarking on it, or for those who are simply curious. (If you're here seeking a new recipe, please come back tomorrow–we'll have cookies!)
First, I am thrilled to say I have not veered even one iota from the procrustean parameters of the diet. Having said that, I'm also amazed at how difficult I am finding it this time round.
Maybe I'd just forgotten how painful the process was last time, nine years ago, but I don't recall struggling with it this much back then. Somehow, a decade made all the difference! True, I am also nine years older, and nine years closer to the dreaded "M" stage of life. ** Or maybe those little candida critters have been pumping iron in the interim and are now more resilient than ever.
[You are allowed burgers (sans bread)–but who would want one? Image courtesy of Beltway Confidential.]
As I mentioned in my previous post, this diet requires elimination of any food that could feed yeast or help yeast to grow (ie, allergens, toxins, etc.), leaving precious little to eat. For omnivores, the bulk of the diet would become meat, chicken, fish, eggs. But if you don't eat those foods, not much else remains once you cut out all grains and fruits, plus some veggies (okay, not all grains; I'm allowed 1/4 cup of one gluten-free grain per day)–not to mention sauces, condiments, alcohol, fermented foods, and so on.
Here's what you should know if you're curious about trying the ACD.
The Challenges:
Because I'd done this before, I was already aware of a few of these challenges, which made it a bit easier to follow the diet. Still, it can be very difficult to stick with it unless you're prepared for some of the following.
- No Dessert for You. Since most people on this diet are addicted to sweets, cutting out the usual baked goods, puddings, candies, cakes, pies, etc. is really tough. Initially, my body went carb-crazy and I had to eat something every two hours or so to keep my blood sugar levels steady. This passed by day three (thankfully–it can really mess up your schedule!). I've also managed to create a few ACD-friendly "desserts"–which I'll post anon.
[Here's your dessert on the ACD. Image courtesy of Innocent Creativity blog.]
- Precious Few Grains. The first phase of the diet eliminates most carbs, and allows very few of the "acceptable" ones. To my mind, it seems very similar to a low-carb or low-GI diet. Which would make sense, I suppose, since its purpose is to starve off candida albicans–an organism that feeds on sugar (including blood sugar).
- Hunger. Perhaps I should more accurately designate the feeling as "unresolved cravings." I mean, I can count on one hand the times I've experienced true hunger. On this topic, I think Mark Bittman has something useful to say. A couple of weeks ago, I heard an interview with the man, discussing his newest tome, Food Matters. Among other things, Bittman mentioned how his "vegan until six" diet plan helped him lose 35 pounds and regain his health.
In the radio interview, he was asked how he managed to alter his diet so radically and still stick with the plan. His response was enlightening (and I paraphrase liberally here): "Well, consider the three major needs in our lives, for food, sleep, and sex. We all learn to control our sexual urges fairly early on; and certainly most of us in the working world regularly ignore our need for sleep. Yet we never, ever, in our society, are willing to allow ourselves to feel hungry. Like needs for sex and sleep, why can't we just ignore it when we feel hungry sometimes?"
For me, Bittman's comment was a little epiphany. Clearly, my appetite is telling me to eat when I don't actually require more food; the ACD supplies all the nutritional requirements necessary. What I'm fighting is the desire for those last six Hershey kisses just because they're left at the bottom of the bag (and really, why would you leave six little kisses sitting there?) or the mindless crunching on handfuls of Red Hot Blues because I just got home from work and dinner won't be ready for a couple of hours and what else am I going to do while I peek intermittently at Oprah?–well, you get the idea. Remembering Bittman's advice this past week allowed me to overcome those cravings, at least most of the time.
- Die-Off Reaction. As the yeasty beasties die off, they release toxins into the system that must then be filtered and cleared out by your own detoxification systems of liver and kidneys. This can be tough on your body. The second day of the diet, I was convinced I was coming down with a flu: my forehead pulsated, my muscles felt weak, all I wanted to do was sleep. By day three, it had disappeared. Even though you may feel worse initially, it's important to push through.
The Benefits:
It's been a mere seven days, but already I can recognzie a few of the benefits of this cleanse:
- Symptoms abate. Almost immediately, I noticed that my chronically blocked sinuses began to clear. I had a strange sensation of, "hey! What's all that air in my nose?" before I realized, "oh, THIS is what it feels like to breathe out of both nostrils." Similarly, the muscle weakness disappeared, some tummy grumblings cleared significantly, eyes were less swollen in the AM, and so on.
- Clarity of Thought. One of the oft-mentioned symptoms of candida overload is fuzzy thinking or inability to concentrate. This will begin to clear once the yeast begin to die off, after about 3 days or so.
- Energy. Yeast and other toxins sap your energy. Once they begin to take a hike, your energy returns–and you're suddenly intensely grateful for the extra hours you have during each day to blog, read, meditate, spend time with loved ones, or do anything else you please.
[I concur, Mum–it's great to have boundless energy! You should try rolling on the grass some time!]
I won't be chronicling the events of every week in this much detail, but will likely mention the more significant milestonres every now and again as I move through the process over the next five weeks. If anyone has any specific questions about the diet or the experience, please let me know and I'd be happy to address them in an upcoming post as well.
"Um, Mum, you know that no one could be more serious about food and eating than we are. . . but really, I think you need to take a chill pill on this one. Because this post is really a downer."
I don't mean this post as a downer. The ACD will tax your willpower and force you to confront your worst eating habits. . . but that can be a really good thing. For me, it's a necessity. Well, every nine years or so, anyway.
** no, not "Marriage," though that might throw me just as much. I meant "Menopause."
© 2009 Diet, Dessert and Dogs
The Nerd Makes Good: A Double Ode to Okra*
March 14, 2009
If you're reading this, you've landed on the old site. Please visit the shiny, new Diet, Dessert and Dogs by clicking here.
As always, thanks for reading. I look forward to hearing from you on the new site!
("Um, Mum, you are taking us with you, aren't you? Because (and sorry to have to tell you this), we actually have more fans on this blog than you do.")
* Or, Give Pods a Chance!
[Okra pods, in the raw]
I have a confession to make. I haven't told you all about this yet because, quite frankly, I was afraid you'd reject me. Move that cursor elsewhere, and click. At best, roll your eyes. Maybe snort in disgust. Maybe gag, even.
But I've decided it's time. I mean, really, what kind of lasting relationship can we have without full disclosure?
So I'm just going to come out and say it:
I love okra.
Are you running for the hills yet?
Oh, I know what you're thinking: Okra? That polygonal pod that's a staple in gumbo, and mostly reviled? That much-maligned member of the marrow family (but cocoa is in that family, too!) that most people reject without so much as a nibble? That pariah of the produce aisle that's often referred to as gluey, viscous, slimy or mucilaginous–with seeds that remind you of those bowls of peeled grape "eyeballs" we all stuck our hands into at Halloween when we were kids?
Yep. That okra.
I adore okra's long, lantern-shaped pods, the vibrant green skins with just a hint of fuzz and the wagon-wheel innards when you cut them across. I love the mild, slightly woodsy flavor and the pop of the seeds in your mouth. I could eat okra every day, and never tire of it.
I think it's heartbreaking that okra gets such a bad rap. Okra is like the pimply nerd at school–the reject, the Carrie, the Napoleon Dynamite , the Ugly Betty. The last kid to be chosen for the baseball team. The scrawny kid on the beach who gets sand kicked in his face. The pink-and-too-frilly kid who takes her dad to the prom. The computer geek nobody wants to date so then he quits high school and starts some computer company run from his parents garage and redeems himself by becoming the richest guy in America. . . oh, wait. That would make him Bill Gates, wouldn't it? And then he'd actually be much sought after, wouldn't he? Well, heck! To my mind, that IS okra!
[A bit of spice, a bit of bite, a bit of lemon zest: an endearing combination.]
I think we should give okra the accolades it deserves. Let's nurture its low self-esteem. Let's compliment its grassy hue and lovely symmetry, tug its cute little tail at the narrow end and make it blush. Sure, it was born a green vegetable (already at a disadvantage compared to, say, watermelon). And then there's the goo factor. But sometimes, with a recipe that takes our humble ingredient and pushes it to be its best, well, that little green lantern can really shine. That's what I wish for my buddy, okra.
In these recipes, okra is elevated to something that transcends its reputation. It's like okra gussied up for a date. Okra getting an A+ in physics. Okra at its best self–I know, like okra after taking one of Oprah's "Be Your Best Self" weekends! (Just imagine the introductions at that seminar, sort of like David Letterman's ill-fated attempt at hosting the Oscars: "Okra, meet Oprah. Oprah, okra.").
Besides, okra has much to offer us. Described by WholeHealthMD as having a taste that "falls somewhere between that of eggplant and asparagus," it's a good source of Vitamin C and several minerals; and the seeds offer up protein in every pod, along with 4 grams of both soluble (known to help keep cholesterol levels in check) and insoluble (great for regularity) fiber in a one-cup (240 ml) serving.
[Still slightly al dente in this photo; cook a bit longer if you're an okra neophyte.]
These are two of my favorite okra dishes, ones that we consume fairly regularly here in the DDD household. The first is another adaptation from my dog-eared copy of Flip Shelton's Green, a Moroccan Spiced Okra-Quinoa Pilaf. I've made liberal changes to this one, including altering the base from rice to quinoa. The spices are subtle with a barely detectable undertone of lemon zest in the mix. Served sprinkled with chopped nuts, this pilaf is a meal in a bowl all on its own.
The second dish comes from one of my all-time favorite cookbooks, Indian Cooking Course by Manisha Kanani. Again, I've made a few alterations to the original, which asks you to dry-cook the okra on the stovetop; I've found that adding chopped tomatoes and allowing the tender pods to stew in the juices produces a more appealing taste and texture. Although a masala curry, this one isn't the least bit spicy, yet is still rife with the flavors of tomato, cumin, coriander and fresh cilantro. It's a perfect side dish for Indian food, of course, but we also enjoy this as an accompaniment to burgers or cooked grains.
So go ahead, give okra a try! Who knows? You may even like it. And don't worry, the secret will be safe with me.
Moroccan-Spiced Pilaf with Quinoa and Okra
adapted from Flip Shelton's Green
Okra Masala
adapted from Indian Cooking Course by Manisha Kanani
© 2009 Diet, Dessert and Dogs
Please Standby
March 11, 2009
I'm going to be dashing around town for the next couple of days, doing cooking classes (short notice, but if you're in the Toronto area, I'll be at the Bayview/Sheppard Loblaws tonight at 7:00–would love to meet you!), and then my friend Babe is coming to town tomorrow, so I won't have much time for cooking (except for other people, that is).
When we were undergraduates, my friend Babe had a roster of what she called "permadates." These were straight guys who were no more than friends, but were willing to stand in whenever a male presence was required–at a work function, say, a family wedding or bar mitzvah, a school reunion, etc. She'd call up the permadate and he was always happy to receive a free meal, free booze, and maybe some dancing in exchange for allowing Babe hang on to his rippled bicep and elbow for the evening. A win-win!
I think the same concept extends to foods as well. Don't we all have our own favored dishes, the go-to recipes that we whip up when we need something that will impress, will look good and taste good–and which won't expect any "favors" at the end of the evening? These are the "permadishes," the old standbys that never disappoint.
I've been relying a lot on "candida standbys"–simple foods that are compatible with the ACD–this week. A lettuce wrap here, some baked tofu (without soy sauce, of course) there, here a roasted veggie, there a baked sweet potato, raw almonds and pumpkin seeds everywhere.
Then I realized I've already got quite a few candida-friendly dishes right here on this blog–dishes that are already in my repertoire, but happen to be suitable for the ACD. These are great for anyone who's battling candida, but even more, for anyone who's seeking a cleaner, less toxic, anti-inflammatory, immune-boosting diet as well.
Until I cook again, I'll leave you with some of these reliable favorites. Nothing like a good permadish to get you through a busy week!
- Raw Almond-Veggie Pâté (omit miso if you're sensitive)
- The Perfect Guacamole
- Cheela (Chickpea pancakes)
- Avocado Mayonnaise
- Lentil-Tomato Spaghetti Sauce (omit the spaghetti, of course!)
- Roasted Garlic and Pumpkinseed Pesto
- Balti Tofu and Chickpeas in a Thick Creamy Coconut Sauce
- Kitchari (an anti-candida stew)
- Quick and Easy Tofu Masala (omit mushrooms for ACD)
- Sweet Potato and Kasha Burgers (use non-fermented soy sauce, such as Bragg's)
- Cauliflower, Parsnip and Bean Mash
- Kale and Avocado Salad
- Dandelion-Potato Salad (some diets permit potatoes in moderation)
- Spiced Cauliflower Soup
- Easy Millet and Red Pepper Pilaf
- Sweet Potato "Fries"
"Mum, how about considering us permadogs? You know you can count on us. And of course I always rely on my big sister to take good care of me, too."
"Aw, zip it, Chaser–you're making me blush."


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There will be Jalopnik writers and readers. There will be blipshift t-shirts, there will be the winning next Jalopshift t-shirt for purchase, there will be a few awesome cars you asked for as well.
It'll be at the Blipshift Apex Everything Garage at 517 West 37 Street in New York. Once again, get your passes hereor you're not getting in!
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Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Remember the Day so we will Never Forget September 11, 2001
Remember the Day so we will Never Forget
September 11, 2001
Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department
Originally Posted On September 6, 2011
Updated with Additional Thoughts and Memories on September 11, 2012
As a tribute to honor the 10 year anniversary of this tragic event on September 11, 2001, I asked members of our Department to share their thoughts and memories. The Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department played a role that day in support of our neighboring jurisdictions while continuing to protect our own county. PGFD Fire/EMS units eventually were involved in operations at the Pentagon and in Arlington.
In their own written words eight people took the time to convey what I had asked. This group includes the person responsible for Fire/EMS Department actions that day, career and volunteer firefighters and administrative personnel.
My intent is to maintain this as a live document. Any member of the Department that wishes to contribute their memories of 9/11/01 will be added to this document. Any pictures of personnel working that day will also serve to help us Remember the Day so we will Never Forget.
Remember the Day so we will Never Forget
Marc S. Bashoor
September 11, 2001: Special Operations Commander
September 11, 2012: Fire Chief, Prince George's County, MD
We were gathered at the County Administration Building (CAB), in support of to-be-confirmed Chief Ron Blackwell. I was assigned as the Special Operations Commander, with Fire/EMS Department responsibility to set up the County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at the Fire Services Building (FSB).
As County officials determined whether the confirmation hearing would be postponed (which it was), Technical Specialist Jeff Callaway and I responded from the CAB to the FSB to setup the EOC, in my County-assigned Crown Vic. That was the longest and quickest ride of my life!
As we crossed the intersection of Route 202 and Central Avenue, the columns of smoke rising from the Pentagon 20 miles to the west were clearly visible above the horizon of the beltway - a site we will never forget.
We were lucky to get a cell phone call into the FSB to get staff setting up tables - although advanced in technology now, our EOC is still this hybrid setup today. With extra help, it didn't take long to get the EOC up and operating.
After completing that setup, I was assigned that night to organize and deploy staff as part of the Fire/EMS Department newly created Terrorism Response Unit, including the Hazardous Materials Response Team, Bomb Squad and the Special Events Unit.
We spent the next 4 months responding to thousands of suspicious package, white powder, and see-something-say-something calls for service.
Remember the Day so we will Never Forget
Marc S. Bashoor
September 11, 2001: Special Operations Commander
September 11, 2012: Fire Chief, Prince George's County, MD
We were gathered at the County Administration Building (CAB), in support of to-be-confirmed Chief Ron Blackwell. I was assigned as the Special Operations Commander, with Fire/EMS Department responsibility to set up the County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at the Fire Services Building (FSB).
As County officials determined whether the confirmation hearing would be postponed (which it was), Technical Specialist Jeff Callaway and I responded from the CAB to the FSB to setup the EOC, in my County-assigned Crown Vic. That was the longest and quickest ride of my life!
As we crossed the intersection of Route 202 and Central Avenue, the columns of smoke rising from the Pentagon 20 miles to the west were clearly visible above the horizon of the beltway - a site we will never forget.
We were lucky to get a cell phone call into the FSB to get staff setting up tables - although advanced in technology now, our EOC is still this hybrid setup today. With extra help, it didn't take long to get the EOC up and operating.
After completing that setup, I was assigned that night to organize and deploy staff as part of the Fire/EMS Department newly created Terrorism Response Unit, including the Hazardous Materials Response Team, Bomb Squad and the Special Events Unit.
We spent the next 4 months responding to thousands of suspicious package, white powder, and see-something-say-something calls for service.
Remember the Day so we will Never Forget
Ronald D. Blackwell
September 11, 2011: Fire Chief, Wichita (Kansas) Fire Department
September 11, 2001 was to be a red-letter day for my family and me. I was scheduled for a County Council Confirmation Hearing. The Honorable Wayne K. Curry, County Executive had decided to appoint me the ninth Fire Chief of the Prince George's County Fire and Emergency Medical Service Department. Little did I know that morning that I would not be confirmed or what the day held. It was a Tuesday, and an absolutely delightful Maryland weather day. Temperatures were predicted to be upper seventies. I was anxious and excited. My mother and other family had come to Maryland for Ronnie's Big Day.
We left our home in Bowie and it was a very quiet ride to the County Administration Building (CAB) in Upper Marlboro. After we arrived at the CAB one our officers, a Battalion Chief (sadly, I don't remember his name) asked if I had heard about what had happened in New York City. I remember responding yes. I also remember thinking what a tragedy and that the Fire Department of New York would have a very memorable day. Entering the building my mind began to shift toward my speech to the County Council. My wife, children and mother as well as several people that are very important to me would be there and I didn't want to have a case of fumble mouth and embarrass anybody.
Outside the Council Chambers I sat and watched as my wife made last second adjustments to our children's clothes and appearance as received several handshakes and well wishes. Someone mentioned a second aircraft had struck the World Center. I heard the comment but thought little about it as we waited. My excitement was building as I noticed Carla Blue, Fire Captain and Assistant to the Director of Public Safety walking briskly toward me. As she approached she said, "The County Executive wants to see you right now". I thought, right now? Certainly not, right now. I asked where? She responded in his office. I turned to my wife and mother told them I needed to go upstairs. but that I would be right back.
I rode the elevator up wondering what the County Executive could possible need that would require my immediate attention. Arriving at the fifth floor the elevator doors opened where a normally subdued security team member frantically waved me toward the County Executive's Office. The floor was quiet and not the usually very active floor and I had come to expect. I arrived at the County Executive's Office and found him standing and staring and at a television monitor. On the screen was the smoke of flames from the fire at the Pentagon.
I did not fully appreciate what had occurred at the time (both towers at the World Trade Center had been struck, a plane was down or on its way down near Shanksville, Pennsylvania and the Pentagon was also under attack). It was the largest attack of domestic terrorism in American history. The County Executive was subdued yet resolute when he said, what is our plan? I was a bit shocked and didn't respond right away as I mentally tried to process what I saw on the television and County Executive's question. Suddenly, every bit of experience, training and fire service coursed through me. America was at war, Prince George's County could possibly have been targeted and citizens and residents of the County were counting on us to insure their safety. I advised the County Executive the Fire and EMS Department was ready. I also let him know information would be forthcoming from the Council of Governments and other sources about what was happening in the District of Columbia and the Region. I then told him I needed to get to the Fire Services Building to initiate our response and coordinate planning. As I turned to leave I felt a bit of calm. It was as if I had trained and worked to be prepared for the day all my fire service life.
Outside the County Executive's Office my team of emergency service professional's had gathered. William (Bill) R. McGown, Lieutenant Colonel – Emergency Operations, Maureen Hennessey, Lieutenant Colonel – Special Operations and Tyrone N. Wells, Lieutenant Colonel – Management Services had began the process addressing public safety in Prince George's County. I directed an emergency callback of all off-duty personnel, suspension of prevention maintenance activities so that all rolling stock that could be made available was to be placed in service, the hazardous materials and explosive ordinance disposal teams were to be placed on high alert and any potential terrorist target in the County should be identified. I further advised them we would meet at the Fire Services Building in one hour and that they should be prepared to provide an update. I then raced to my vehicle where Bill Hawkins waited to drive me across the County.
Over the course of the next several days all our attention was turned toward what had occurred. The men and women of our department performed at a very high level and in the highest traditions of the American fire service. Command and control, response to the Pentagon and filling of fire stations in the District filled several days. There was a feeling of unity during that time that is often rare. I am to this very day very proud of the combined career, civilian and volunteer emergency family in Prince George's County.
Although there was much work that remained to be done, Glenda Wilson, Chief of Staff arranged to have the confirmation hearing take place on September 13, 2001. At the conclusion there was a brief celebration on the fifth floor of the CAB and then back to work.
Thank you Prince George's County for opportunity serve and a special thank you to all who served during that period in our department's history.
Ronald D. Blackwell served as Fire Chief of the Prince George's County Fire and Emergency Medical Service Department from September 13, 2001 until August 4, 2004.
Remember the Day so we will Never Forget
Chauncey Bowers
September 11, 2001 - Captain/Press Information Officer
September 11, 2011 – Retired as a Major from PGFD,
Executive Director, Security & Emergency Management,
Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte, NC
First aware of the New York incidents – I was driving down Route 193 near the Newton White Mansion when several national news desks started calling about a plane crash in New York. Not long after that one of the networks called back saying a second plane crash had just occurred. Each plane had struck a separate tower of the World Trade Center.
Role/action on 9/11/01 – My first item of the day was the swearing in ceremony for Fire Chief Ronald Blackwell. We arrived at the County Administration Building in Upper Marlboro and could see a working fire off in the distance. We assumed that DC had a working fire underway. The only unusual item was the volume of smoke and the rich dark color of the smoke. At the time we were not aware of the incident at the Pentagon.
Once inside the County Administration Building, County Executive Wayne Curry discussed the D.C. and New York incidents with Chief Blackwell. Live television coverage was now being broadcast from both sites. The swearing in ceremony was cancelled and everyone went to work orchestrating the largest staff mobilization in the Department's history.
The rest of the day involved reacting to rapidly changing details that we all know very well now, but were unfolding at the time. Making the connections about what was going on in New York, then to D.C., then to Pennsylvania. In the meantime increasing our readiness to respond to anything in Prince George's County, and offer mutual aide where possible.
I don't recall the end of the day. I recall it more as a period of time that lasted for several days and changed the way we did business going forward. After experiencing the loss of 343 firefighters on September 11, 2001, it was clear that the fire/EMS service was now on the front lines of responding to terrorism threats as well.
Later I had the opportunity to testify before the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee, in Washington, D.C., chaired by Senator Susan Collins of Maine. We discussed the critical needs of the fire and EMS service including staffing and equipment. This was part of the process that lead to the initial SAFER Act funding and the continued FIRE act funding for Department's across the nation.
Remember the Day so we will Never Forget
Mark E. Brady
September 11, 2001: Public Information Officer – PGFD
September 11, 2011: Manager – Public Relations and Chief Spokesperson - PGFD
September 11, 2001, was to be another day of pomp and circumstance for the Department. The County Council would confirm another Fire Chief. To lead our combination Fire/EMS Department. The event is always a proud day for the new chief, family, friends and members of the Department. I serve the Department as one of two Public Information Officers (PIO) and I was responsible for broadcasting a Press Release about he Fire Chief's confirmation. I was sitting in front of a computer at home preparing the press release announcing the appointment of Ronald D. Blackwell as the County's Fire Chief. My wife had just dropped off our children at school and was on the way home when she heard on the radio that a "small" plane had hit one of the towers at the World Trade Center. I turned on the television and watched live coverage of one of the towers burning. My wife arrived home very soon after that and we both watched as the second plane hit the other tower. We both looked at each other in a state of shock and knew that we were being attacked. I called Chief Blackwell on the cell phone to ensure he knew what was occurring. He instructed me to report to the County Administration Building (CAB) in Upper Marlboro, the site where he was to be confirmed. Chief Blackwell was going to convene a meeting at the CAB to discuss the events occurring in New York.
Leaving my wife at home that day was one of the hardest things I have ever done as an employee of the Fire/EMS Department. I have left home and family countless times to report to duty for emergency incidents and weather events but this time it was different. My wife assured me that she was ok and encouraged me to go and do my job. She was not panicked, had her contingency plans made and was insistent that I leave. She was going back to school and pick up our children. Her mother called to say she was coming to our house and planned to spend the day with the family. This time was the most difficult to leave my home and family. Later in the day, hundreds of personnel were to do the same thing. I remained in contact with my family throughout the course of the day.
While I was driving to the CAB a plane hit the Pentagon. I parked on the upper level of the parking garage and could see the rising column of thick black smoke miles away; it was smoke from the Pentagon. Once inside the CAB I met other members of the Fire/EMS Department in Council Chambers, we did not have access to a TV and were learning of developments from phone calls. My wife called and told me that one of the Towers had collapsed. I could not comprehend what she was telling me and had her describe what she was seeing on the TV. I still could not imagine what she was describing until I saw the image throughout the rest of the day replayed on TV.
I remember vividly meeting with Ron Siarnicki who was scheduled to testify on behalf of Ron Blackwell before the council. Siarnicki was Fire Chief in Prince George's County when he accepted apposition of Executive Director of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF). Ron Blackwell had served as a Deputy under Chief Siarnicki and was replacing him as Chief. While we were aware of the attacks, the World Trade Center collapse had not yet occurred, neither one of us knew what the next hours would mean for Ron Siarnicki and the NFFF. For Chief Siarnicki the following days formed the foundation for his tenure as the Director of the NFFF. He gathered a group of firefighters and went to New York to help and provide assistance to the FDNY and surviving family members of fallen firefighters. What was once a one weekend a year memorial foundation has flourished under Siarnicki's leadership and is now a vital component of the fire service advocacy for firefighter safety and survival as well as providing services for surviving family members. The number of firefighters suffering a line of duty death has now started to decrease, in my opinion, as a direct result of Ron Siarnicki and the NFFF, however, that's another story in itself.
Chief Blackwell arrived in the council hearing room after meeting with the County Executive in his
office on the 5th floor and provided instructions for the Command Staff to report to the Fire Services Building in Landover Hills and open the Emergency Operations Center. The confirmation hearing was postponed.
Deputy Fire Chief Bill McGown instructed me to notify the media of a total recall of all firefighters and paramedics. Media outlets were informed by phone and they did a great job in alerting all off-duty personnel it was time to report to their duty stations. I recall telling my co-PIO, Chauncey Bowers, as we left the CAB and were going to our cars that we now know what it feels like to be attacked. This is the closest that either one of else had been so close to a war.
While en route to the EOC, I contacted Diane Cunningham, PIO Administrative Assistant, to direct her to bring our PIO notification books and enough office supplies from Fire/EMS Department Headquarters in Largo to set up shop at the EOC in Landover Hills. Once at the EOC, Chauncey, Diane and I monitored television broadcasts and made notes to bring up at the Executive Meetings being held every hour. Our first couple of hours was "rumor control" of buildings being struck in Prince George's County or reports of buildings on fire, etc. Many reports were variations on what was really occurring. For the most part PIO involvement at the EOC was slow as the media focus was at the Pentagon, New York and Shanksville. We continued to monitor television and radio reports and continued to make notes. We observed personnel coordinating the influx of firefighters and medics returning to work, career and volunteer, and the large contingent of apparatus that we were able to staff and deploy to fill in at District of Columbia Fire Stations. Some of those units were subsequently dispatched to the fire at the Pentagon and Paramedics Units were dispatched to a staging area in Arlington, Virginia.
PIO operations wrapped up at about 11:30 pm that evening. As far as media operations, inquires and requests from our Department remained at a minimum.
I returned home to find everyone still awake and watching TV. I spent over an hour discussing what had occurred, what I had done that day and what I believed was to come in the days to come.
Remember the Day so we will Never Forget
Teresa Ann Crisman
September 11, 2011: Community Developer – Community Outreach Office
That morning was like they said one of the clearest days of September a clear day that you could see forever. That weekend was great for the MDA softball tournament. As always we always have issues with it being too hot, too cold having to play 24 hours to catch up due to rain but that weekend was great. The finals had concluded that Sunday night with as always, our goodbyes and see you laters and hugs to the many friends that this tournament has brought together through the years.
On September 11, 2001 was to be a great day for the department. Chief Blackwell would be confirmed and sworn in as Chief of the Department. A proud moment for him and his family. A proud moment for this department. But like every day in the fire service our days our not marked by a simple routine. When the first plane hit the towers, I truly felt it was a fluke accident. It was a bad take off by the pilot, maybe something had gone wrong with the plane. I would not think that this would lead to the next tower being attacked at that point when the second plane hit the towers I knew that this was not an accident. That something was terribly wrong and at that moment our world changed.
I will remember as I was going to Upper Marlboro to the confirmation and swearing in of Chief Blackwell I called my brother John Michael. I said what do you think happened will the firemen be ok will my friends be ok and he flat out stated…"Firemen are going to die, people will die and get ready because it could happen here. I thought about the teams from the FDNY that had played that weekend and playing in the finals and sitting and talking with them and saying goodbye to another year. I thought of the many that would not come home to their families and cried knowing that something bad has taken place.
A couple of days after, I received an email from Jack Mowatt telling me that three guys from the tournament had died. When I read the names I was crushed. Tommy Casoria, Kenny Watson and Billy Johnston. Billy was great; he loved sports, football, soccer and loved softball. Kenny was a very funny guy. He loved his cigars and loved to laugh. And Tommy he celebrated his bachelor party that year at the tournament. He was to get married on October 13. He celebrated playing softball and just having a good time. On Sunday night Kenny had come up to the trailer and wanted to know what the winning team was to get. I told Kenny if you get me to the IF game I'd show you. Kenny and I laughed because his team was out and Billy's was still in. I said well make Billy get me to the IF game and we would see. The IF game didn't happen. Billy and I said a goodbye that night. Asked him if he had to work on Monday and said nope going to relax. Told him that he played a great game and had an incredible weekend and to stay safe. A couple of weeks later I heard from Billy's sister, Christine and she told me that Billy had gone to work on that Tuesday and never unpacked from the tournament. That he got called in after traveling all day Monday and that a friend needed help and an early relief so he could be with his kids that morning. Something that we do all the time. Making family first.
Each year as the Tournament celebrates another year of support towards Muscular Dystrophy it reminds us that there are three guys not playing. Three friends not there to celebrate and laugh with. That this tournament to me a reminder of that fateful day. A reminder that at points, the 11th of September falls during this tournament. And as the Tournament Committee we have made it known that the tournament will never forget those that have given the supreme sacrifice. That each year we will never forget the 343 firefighters of the FDNY. We will never forget September 11, 2001. A day that changed the fire service's history forever.
Remember the Day so we will Never Forget
Diane V. Cunningham
September 11, 2001: Administrative Assistant - Public Information Office
Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department
September 11, 2011: Administrative Assistant - Public Information Office
Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department
Carrie R. Blagburn
Upon hearing the news that the Pentagon had been hit, I thought about all the people I knew who worked there. Mostly, though, I thought about my cousin, Carrie Blagburn, 48, a budget analyst for the U.S. Army who also worked at the Pentagon. I remember praying silently but fervently, as I and other family members frantically tried contacting her on her cell phone. With each unanswered call there was an increasing sick feeling in the pit of my stomach. Imagine what it must be like to have your loved one missing, yet still hear his or her voice on their phone message. Nevertheless, some of us continued to call because hearing her voice enabled us to hold on to her for a while. It gave us a semblance of hope. I remember the overwhelming sadness I felt as I empathized with her mom, husband and four children—especially her 22 year-old son, a soldier, who at the time was unable to immediately get home from Saudi Arabia.
Ten years have passed, and Carrie never responded to our calls. The U.S. Army lists her as "Unaccounted For."
Carrie's Bench, located in Arlington, Virginia, is one of 183 benches dedicated in memory of the lives lost at the Pentagon on that fateful day, September 11, 2001.
Remember the Day so we will Never Forget
Michael T. Hughes
September 11, 2001: Assistant Chief-Branchville Volunteer Fire Company,
Incident Commander, PGFD Units at THE PENTAGON,
September 11, 2011: Branchville Volunteer Life Member, Past-Chief, Firefighter, EMT/B
As the PGFD Incident Commander, I had no idea what we were facing once inside THE PENTAGON. It soon became obvious this incident exceeded ANYTHING we'd ever faced.
The PGFD units that responded as DCFD's 3rd alarm all had been relocated to various DCFD stations were deployed as a group and directed to stage on Rte. 110 adjacent to the Command Post until given further orders.
Shortly after our arrival at the scene, we were led to our staging area - I395/Army-Navy Drive - where, as a group, we met and staged for approximately 20 minutes, after which we were directed to put all firefighters and officers aboard the four engines: E113, E352, E271 and E332, and were relocated to the main entrance inside the interior courtyard. It was there we developed our game plan: C11B would be the Incident Commander, C35 Operations and C2A (Mangum) and C27A (Fuller) the Team Leaders. Mont CO. DFRS BFC 1 was assigned with DFRS T6 (Bethesda) to compliment their staffing and operated along with our personnel. It should also be noted that 4 personnel from DCFD E18 (where E113 was transferred) operated as a part of E113's crew.
With armed personnel manning the entrance ports, the 33 members under my command did their job selflessly and with the highest degree of professionalism, patriotism and sense of duty. All egos were left at the door. Our crews operated flawlessly as a cohesive, professional unit and did so under the most dire conditions imaginable. Most disconcerting, however, was what we didn't know. You see, for the duration of our operation, we had no knowledge of any other potential targets or what may have been happening throughout the Country.
But we operated without a hitch and followed verbal direction from the Pentagon Command Post as received. With our member's safety paramount, it should be noted that during interior operations - approximately 6 hours in duration - we incurred only one slight injury to a member of our team, that being eye irritation.
Without a doubt, in my previous 27 years, operating at THE PENTAGON on 9/11 was the most fulfilling - and challenging -- incident ever!
For all the wrong reasons a group of volunteer firefighters from Prince George's County were called upon to respond after our Nation's worst attack ever on home soil. And as a testament to their sense of Honor and Duty, they stepped up and put forth their best effort and did their job as proudly and honorably as humanly possible given the enormity and historical implications of the situation.
I will never be more proud.
Remember the Day so we will Never Forget
Robert H. McCoy, Jr.
September 11, 2011: Fire Chief of York Area United Fire and Rescue
On September 11, 2001, I was attending a hearing at the Fire Services Building in Landover Hills. The meeting was to start at 0900 and I arrived at approximately 0850 to find personnel watching the North Tower of the World Trade Center burning. There was speculation as to the size of the plane and the reason for the crash and we continued to watch until we started the hearing. As we were preparing to turn the TV off, everyone in the room witnessed the South Tower hit by the commercial airplane ending speculation; we knew the United States was being attacked. We commenced the hearing and although it was on my mind, it was still a distant issue and one that FDNY would handle.
At approximately 0940, all pagers in the room were alerted that another plan had hit the Pentagon. The hearing was stopped and all Battalion Chiefs were ordered back to their Battalion. Leaving the building, there was a great deal of uncertainty and anxiety over what had transpired. There were many thoughts going through my head of being attacked, how many more planes, what additional targets are at risk. As I left the Fire Services Building, I came to the top of Webster Street and my first vision was a clear view of the smoke column from the Pentagon. At that point, I realized it was not just a New York issue; I understood the Capital region was hit and more attacks could be coming. I also realized that the resources of the Northern Virginia and District of Columbia Fire Departments were committed to the Pentagon, and we would be utilized if the incident escalated or additional attacks were encountered.
I returned to the Center of my Battalion at Station 8 and by then was notified of a complete Departmental recall. Personnel were contacted and told to report to their stations as soon as possible. We were receiving numerous reports that the amount of hijacked planes was unknown and one may be heading towards the White House and or Capitol. With the help of my officers we assigned personnel to apparatus and started to address resource needs, if we were to be deployed. I assigned Captain Gallagher to serve as my aide and we went to each station in the Battalion to ensure all stations were prepared. As the Battalion Chief, I could see the anger in personnel as well as concern for what they may be in for as well as their families. Many of the firefighters, including myself, were calling family members and making sure everyone was together, staying away from the District, pulling kids out of schools, etc.
The recall of personnel, the first in the Department's history, was very successful in my opinion. Although there was sadness and concern for the emergency workers involved at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, there was a great deal of pride in the career and volunteer members of Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department who reported to their stations immediately and prepared to respond to an unknown danger. At some stations we had more personnel than we had riding positions, which required the movement of some apparatus to maximize our resources. During the day, numerous units were alerted to and operated at the Pentagon to assist our partners in the Washington Metropolitan Council of Governments.
In 2005, I served as the Executive Officer for Fire Chief Lawrence Sedgwick and had the honor of recognizing all personnel who operated at the Pentagon with Certificates and 911 Uniforms Bars. I also had the privilege of working with the Fire Chief's Committee of the Council of Governments from 2005-2008 in addressing interoperability issues within the region, which many were identified as a result of 9/11.
Remember the Day so we will Never Forget
Victor Weatherford
September 11, 2001: Branchville Volunteer Firefighter and Past-President
September 11, 2011: Past-President, Life Member and retired firefighter as of 9/11/11
On September 11, 2001 I was in my office in Beltsville and I received a call from my wife stating an airplane had hit the World Trade Center- as with most people I took it with a grain of salt and assumed it was a small private aircraft- I hung up and went on with my work. Within a half hour I received another call saying another plane had hit the other tower, at this point I knew something big was happening. As my coworkers and I turned on the TV in the conference room the video of the second plane hitting the tower was playing. It was shortly after that when we started to hear of the Pentagon being hit and then the message on the bottom of the TV screen requesting all firefighters from all areas surrounding DC, career and volunteer, report to their stations for assignment.
As I arrived at the station Engine 113 had just left to be transferred to DC and Engine 11 was also out on a transfer within the county. Now we were getting calls over the red phone asking for additional crews and apparatus to respond to other buildings in DC that had been attacked. At one point there was speculation that a plane had hit the Capital, the State Department had been hit, and there was another plane heading towards the White House. John Gardiner, Thomas Ferriera, and I started to gather spare equipment, dropping hose from the hose tower, and actually entertained putting the old Open Cab in service if necessary. As it turned out this was not necessary as all of the additional attacks were false.
As the day moved on we were staying in touch with our crew at the Pentagon and we learned that after five hours of the Pentagon burning fire department crews were allowed to start emergency operations and E-113 was assigned to provide water supply for all interior attacks, setting up in the courtyard next to a café ironically named the "Ground Zero Café" long before 9/11. Because Engine 113 was in the courtyard, it was staying for the duration of this operation.
Mike Hughes was the ranking officer from Branchville at the Pentagon and at 7PM he called the station looking for a relief crew. John Gardiner and I headed to the fire ground. Upon arriving, we met our crew at the entrance to the tunnel leading to the courtyard and they looked drained both physically and mentally. John and I report to the incident commander on side one- directly in front of the impact zone. It wasn't until this point that the magnitude of the situation set in. See that gaping hole in the side of the most powerful building in the world was humbling to say the least.
As we worked our way into the courtyard, John took over pump operations first and I was assigned to take Military folks into certain areas away from the collapse zone for them to collect their belongings from offices. This went on for a while and then we were requested to set up a "collection area" in the courtyard- this, as it turned out, was a nice way to say set up a makeshift morgue. After that, we alternated between pump operation and taking military personnel into the pentagon we were assigned to an Engine company from DC to do an interior attack to knock down the rekindle that had taken place on the top floor. As we went inside there were quite a few scenes that stick with me today- from the collapsed two or three foot thick walls, to the exit point of the nose cone of the airplane between the "C" and "D" rings between corridors 5 & 6, the front landing gear that was at rest in the area between the "C" and "D" rings, to the handful of burnt bodies we came across inside the impact area- it was all a scene of mass destruction.
John and I stayed on site providing water supply and other duties until 9:30 AM the next day- At this point we too we drained.
9-11 Memorial Tribute on Fire/EMS Main Radio Channel Starts at 8:46
As a way to pay tribute and "Never Forget" the sacrifices made on September 11, 2001, Prince George's County Public Safety Communications will broadcast a synopsis of significant events at the time they occurred that fateful day. These broadcasts will be made over the Fire/EMS Departments main dispatch channel.
If you are in the National Capital Region you can hear the broadcasts by monitoring frequency 155.685. You can also listen on your computer by going to RadioReference.com.
The first broadcast will occur, barring an actual emergency, at 8:46 am and continue throughout the morning.
All Fire/EMS personnel will be asked to take a moment of silence after each transmission.
Mark E. Brady
If you are in the National Capital Region you can hear the broadcasts by monitoring frequency 155.685. You can also listen on your computer by going to RadioReference.com.
The first broadcast will occur, barring an actual emergency, at 8:46 am and continue throughout the morning.
All Fire/EMS personnel will be asked to take a moment of silence after each transmission.
Mark E. Brady
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- Page 1 Nikon D600 Review
- Page 2 Design, Performance, Image Quality and Verdict Review
- Page 3 Sample Images: ISO Performance Review
- Page 4 Sample Images: General Images Review
- Excellent image quality
- Competitively priced for a full-frame DSLR
- Excellent handling
- AF points too centralised
Key Specifications
- Review Price: £1849.00
- 24.3MP FX full-frame CMOS sensor
- Nikon EXPEED 3 image processor
- ISO 100-6400 (exp. to ISO 50-25,600)
- 39-point Multi-CAM4800 autofocus module
- 3.2in, 921k-dot LCD screen / 100% optical viewfinder
- 1080p Full HD video capture at 30, 25 or 24fps
This year has already seen the launch of the Nikon D800 and the Canon 5D Mark III, and while the latter seamlessly takes the 5D series on to the next level the D800 represents such a significant upgrade over the D700 it's incorrect to think of it as a direct replacement. Indeed, the D800 – with its 36.3MP full-frame sensor – is something of a new direction for Nikon altogether. Step forward the D600 then – a full-frame DSLR that neatly bridges the gap between the enthusiast orientated D7000 and the semi-pro/pro D800.
The big question for many potential purchasers looking to make the jump from APS-C to full-frame will be whether to pay the extra premium for the D800 or to settle for the cheaper D600. At the time of writing the price of a D800 body has settled at around £2100, whereas the current street price for a D600 body is around £1750. At first glance this might not seem like much, with the difference equating to around £350. On the other hand, £350 is a useful sum to be able to put towards a new FX prime lens…
The first thing to note about the new D600 is that it's not merely a stripped-down version of the D800, but rather a brand new camera in its own right. For a start the D600 gets an all-new 24.3MP full-frame FX CMOS sensor instead of the behemoth 36.3MP chip found inside the D800. This means that – in terms of effective resolution at least – the D600 is able to match, and in the vast majority of cases exceed, any other full-frame DSLR on the market. As with other FX Nikon DSLRs, the D600 does offer a 1.5x DX crop mode that allows you to use any existing DX lenses you might have without producing the extreme vignetting effect normally associated with mounting APS-C lenses on full-frame bodies. The only 'downside' to using the 1.5x crop mode is that effective resolution is reduced to 10.5MP.
Behind the sensor, the D600 employs Nikon's latest EXPEED 3 image processor – the same one that's used by the D4 and D800 and which enables the D600 to deliver 14-bit A/D conversion, as well as 16-bit image processing. The D600 offers a standard sensitivity range of ISO 100-6400, which can be further extended to an ISO equivalent of 50-25,600 – exactly the same as the D800.
Continuous shooting speed is a healthy 5.5fps – which compares well against the 4fps of the D800 and the 5fps of the D700. In addition, you can also choose to shoot continuously at a slower rate of between1-5fps in the Continuous L mode. Rounding things off are a Quiet Shooting mode that muffles the shutter and an Interval Timer mode that allows you to program the shutter to fire at your own user-defined time intervals. These images are stored as movies that be played back at speeds of between 24 and 36,000 times faster, making the feature especially useful for the creation of time-lapse movies.
Metering is handled by a 2016-pixel RGB sensor that works with the sensor to feed information to the camera's Scene Recognition System. This is then used to calculate the optimum exposure, white balance and autofocus settings. It's not quite as advanced as what's found on the D4 and D800, although it's still a perfectly capable and reliable system.
The D600 uses a 39-point Multi-CAM4800 AF system that's very similar to what's found inside the APS-C equipped D7000. Nine of the 39 AF points are of the cross-type variety for improved AF efficiency regardless of whether you're holding the camera in landscape or portrait orientation. By comparison the D800 and D4 use a 51-point AF system with 15 cross-type points. The other major difference AF performance between the D600 and D800/D4 is that the D600's AF system works down to -1EV, compared to -2EV on the D800/D4. One further thing to note is that although the D600 offers 29 points, this can be scaled back to 11 or 9 AF points, which might come in handy if you're using the camera in Single-point AF mode and want to hop around the screen quicker.
The D600's optical viewfinder delivers 100% coverage with approximate magnification of 0.7x. On the back the D600 gets a larger than average 3.2in LCD monitor with a resolution of 921k-dots. The display can be set to automatically monitor the brightness of its environment and adjust the screen accordingly. Above the viewfinder you'll find a built-in flash that, in addition to providing fill-flash on demand, can also be used in conjunction with Nikon's Creative Lighting System to wirelessly control and trigger flashguns positioned off-camera.
On the side of the camera are two SD card slots, both of which are UHS-1 compatible. As with other dual-storage cameras from Nikon the D600 offers a range of storage options should you want to shoot with two cards in at the same time. There's also the option to attach optional Nikon WU-1b Mobile Adapter for wireless transfer of images to Android smartphones or tablets. Apple compatibility is expected before the end of the year.
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2-0 on Dollar Dog Nights
Can that number be topped tonight? No, Citizens Bank Park can't hold that many fans.
But 45,000 tummies will challenge Hatfield Phillies Franks Hot Dogs. Yep, Memorial Day features dollar hot dogs tonight. What a way to spend the holiday.
70,014? That's the number of hot dogs consumed on the last $1 dog night, May 12 vs. LA.
Chooch certainly had an outstanding game on Sunday. He singled to start the first rally against CC and doubled in the winning run in the 11th.
He also gunned down two base runners and threw a road block at home plate to save a run. When Chooch blocks home plate it resembles a wall of cement blocks.
Is he hot or what? .396 on the 10-game trip with 7 home runs, 11 runs scored and 16 RBI. He has a career-high 10 homers this month. Phillies record for May? Cy Williams, 15, 1923. That's only 86 years ago!
Andrew Carpenter, Sergio Escalona, John Mayberry Jr. and J.A. Happ all contributed on the 8-2 trip (6.5 runs per game).
Home Blues
A year ago, Phillies were 44-37 on the road. They've continued that trend this year, 15-6, best in the majors (just under 6.5 runs per game). Club record for the road: 48-33, 1976.
A year ago, we finished 15 over .500 at home, 48-33. During October's post-season, 7-0. They've discontinued that trend this year, 8-12 (4.9 runs per game) as a six-game homestand begins tonight.
Last win at home: May 12 dollar dog night. Other dollar dog night this year? April 27, another victory. Guess we need 81 dollar dog nights.
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People are SO excited about Raul, that it felt like a home game in NY yesterday when he came out to bat. The place was loaded with Phillies fans and we were loud!


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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) has just been recently launched and is not even available in the all the markets all over the world. For places where it has been launched, the first few Android 4.0 official firmware builds have started floating online. For now, we have an official ICS Android 4.0 firmware for download. You can easily install Android 4.0.3 XWALE2 on Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) P5100 using the tutorial given below.
This latest P5100XWALE2 was released by Samsung over KIES for Singapore. The modem build is OLBALE1 and the firmware build date is 16th May 2012. Since this firmware is unbranded, you can easily install it on an unlocked Samsung Galaxy Tab 2.
As you continue reading below, we will guide you through the entire process of how to install the official software update Android 4.0.3 XWALE2 ICS on Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) P5100 using ODIN. We have covered all the steps and download files you need in the tutorial below. Please make sure you backup all your apps and personal data as this tutorial will wipe all your data. Let's continue with the tutorial below.
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- Backup Contacts, Gmail and Google Data. How? –> Sync with Google Sync.
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Data can also be backed up using Samsung KIES for their devices, but if you backup data manually, you get more options what top choose from and it is very easy to move data across Android devices from different manufacturers, i.e moving Samsung Galaxy Note backup data to HTC One X.
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Federico Elles brauchte ein neues Logo Design und hat einen Wettbewerb auf 99designs gestartet.
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"kusuma" is a kind of web 2.0 buzzword made of the first two letters of the german words "kunst such maschine". In english this simly means "art search engine".
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Willie Nelson is bringing the 2011 Farm Aid concert to Kansas City, Kan.
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Farm Aid is Saturday
Farm Aid 2011, led by the legendary Willie Nelson, kicks off a day of music and grassroots support for the American farmer Saturday at LIVESTRONG Sporting Park in Kansas City, Kan.
Little revenue from Farm Aid has gone to Kansas farmers
Farm Aid helps dozens of organizations and thousands of farmers each year through its programs and grants. But, for those expecting their dollars from the group's Aug. 13 concert at LIVESTRONG Sporting Park to make their way from ticket sellers to grandpa's chicken coop, think again.
Willie Nelson to be inducted into the Ag Hall of Fame
The face of country music legend Willie Nelson will soon grace the wall of the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame.
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