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Sandstone Peak is an easy hike for 'intermediate beginners' and novice hikers looking for a challenge. Great scenery, well-maintained trails, and lots of opportunities to branch out and explore. This is definitely one of my favorite trails in all of Los Angeles, and a fantastic way to introduce non-hikers to the joys of hiking. This route to Sandstone Peak features a wide variety of landscapes, relatively easy elevation gain, and ample opportunities to explore side-trails.
NOTE: This trail was damaged in the 2018 Woolsey Fire but has been fully re-opened to hikers as of 2/23/19.
The Mishe Mokwa Trail to Sandstone Peak is that rare trail that you can do over and over again and never get tired of. Depending on the season, the weather conditions, and the time of day, this trail will highlight new and different aspects of a route that has a little something for everyone.
Sandstone Peak, the highest point in the Santa Monica Mountains (3,111 ft), can be reached from the main trailhead described here with a short 3 mile out-and-back (an alternate spillover lot can be reached just down the road) — but it is an infinitely more rewarding hiking experience to take the longer 6.1 mile loop along the Mishe Mokwa Trail.
Also, if you're doing this as a loop trail, the elevation gain is much less noticeable for most of the trip. Unfortunately, the first 0.4 mile is one of those noticeable areas. Keep right at the junction at 0.3 miles and in another tenth of a mile that incline section will be over. Now, you're headed east on the Backbone Trail with some beautiful views to the east.
At the half-mile mark, the Backbone Trail takes a sharp right, descending to the overflow parking area and (eventually) all the way to Will Rogers State Park. Stay to the left to begin your trek on the Mishe Mokwa Trail.
The hiking here on the southern stretch of the loop is mostly through low coastal sage scrub and is very open to the sun. If you're attempting this route in the summer or fall, you'll want to get a nice, early start to avoid overheating. This area is especially nice right after a rain storm, as the California sagebrush, bay laurel, and other fragrant natives really come alive.
Just past the picnic area, there's a short, unmaintained spur trail that will take you to the Echo Cliffs. Keep to the left at this junction to continue on the Mishe Mokwa as it makes a long, steady climb out of the canyon. Keep an eye out for more climbers on the nearby rock faces–and some soaring hawks in the air above them.
At the 2.9 mile mark, look out for a brushy use trail. If you're interested in bushwhacking and a bit of scrambling, this can take you up to nearby Tri-Peaks (also reachable from a rugged trail from the north), a the second-tallest peak in the mountain range (3,010 ft) with some commanding views of Point Mugu State Park below it. For now, though, stay on the broader fire road of the Mishe Mokwa Trail.
At 3.2 miles, the trail reaches a slightly complicated junction after traveling in a (mostly) dry creek bed. For the purposes of this trip, just keep staying to the left. The trails that head west from here are the Chamberlain Trail/Backbone Trail, which will take you down into Point Mugu State Park and eventually to the Pacific Ocean.
At 3.4 miles, stay to the left again and ignore the short fire road near the water towers, which dead-ends on the north flank of Exchange Peak (2,950 ft), the third-tallest peak in the Santa Monica Mountains.
Here, the Pacific Ocean comes into view clearly for the first time on the loop and on most days the views are nothing short of stunning. For better vistas, keep hiking to the east, where a short spur trail at 3.5 miles will take you out onto the bare promontory of Inspiration Point, a small memorial to a Boy Scout perched on an exposed ledge. There are also some more nice opportunities for climbing along the way, although that first step is a bit too steep for my tastes.
Return to the Backbone Trail and head east. The trail here meanders on the north side of the Boney Mountain Ridge and makes a relatively slow ascent.
At 4.5 miles, look for a wooden sign pointing you toward Sandstone Peak and climb up the stairs cut into the side of the mountain to begin your way up. The trail here is much more rugged than what you've been on so far, and the established route dissolves into a series of use trails, all of which eventually make their way to a barren rocky slope that you'll have to scramble up to reach the summit.
It's a challenge, but it's completely doable. One of the times I hiked here, I watched a dad shepherd his two small daughters up the mountain with very little trouble. As I was the only other person in sight, the youngest daughter waved at me from above, yelling "Hello, hiker!"
Seriously, if a four year old can do it, you can, too. And when you get to the top, it will be worth it, as miles and miles of southern California mountains and coastline unfurl before you, beneath the watchful eyes of Mr. W. Herbert Allen, who donated many acres of land to the Boy Scouts–including nearby Circle X Ranch. The Scouts attempted to get Sandstone Peak renamed for Allen in the 1960s but the petition was denied due to a Department of Interior policy against naming geographic landmarks after people who were still alive. Nevertheless, the Scouts held an unofficial renaming ceremony in 1969 where they left a plaque for Mr. Allen.
Make your way back down to the Backbone Trail, either the way you came in or via a more direct (but also more steep) scramble straight down. Take a right to continue east on the Backbone Trail as it makes a steep descent back toward the trailhead. As you head down, you'll be happy you didn't just climb up this way.
At 5.7 miles, take a right to head back to the trailhead.
Very good, and very easy to follow. If you branch off the Backbone or Mishe Mokwa Trails, however, you might need to brush up your navigating skills. Or at least keep your eyes peeled.
From Santa Monica, take the Pacific Coast Highway north for about 29 miles and take a right onto Yerba Buena Road. Continue east for 6.4 miles and a dirt parking area will be on the left side of the road, just after a sharp bend. If the trailhead is full, there is an overflow lot 0.6 mile to the east of the main lot with a connection to the Backbone Trail.
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Beautiful hike but wasn't dog friendly for us. My lab who usually has no problems hiking was also having issues with his feet (as others have commented). I think they were getting burned in certain areas from the fire residue that was heating up under the sun. Ended up carrying him out.
I did this hike last weekend, counter clockwise, and was wiped out afterward - I had to carry my 70 lb. dog to our car once we were back at the trailhead. Anyone calling this an "EASY" hike is hardcore AF.
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I kid. You'd need a headlamp, but I bet it would be outstanding during the full moon.
Does anyone know what this hiking area is like at night?
I did this hike on Sunday, August 13, 2017 with my friend Sanjeev Batra. I had landed the previous evening from Delhi (India) after a brief stopover in Europe. The trek was very exciting except that I got a sun-burn on my shoulders since I did the mistake of taking off my t-shirt without applying any creme. This trek will always remain a memorable experience for me since it was my maiden trek in USA and I being a novice. I have done hiking in the Himalayas a couple of times. Once at a place called Hatu near Shimla and another at Pahalgam near Srinagar. I look forward to another hike with Sanjeev very soon (India or US).
Thanks for the helpful write up and photos. Liked that one can reach the trail head and return to Orange County (or the Westside) without having to go through 21 miles of ugly weekend traffic in Malibu (arrived and left via Kanan and the 101). Had smooth sailing to OC starting at 3:40 PM from the trail head on a Sunday in mid-August. Sorry to say that lots of trail heads are not as well organized as this one - with a toilet that was not even stinky on a Sunday at noon! Parking areas were say 2/3 full. If meeting up with another car, might want to specify which of the 2 parking areas is to be the meeting point. PDF maps on-line make it pretty clear which is the trailside parking area versus the opposite from trailside parking area.
I love the Mishe Mokwa Loop, hiked it often when I lived in Thousand Oaks. I was always curious about the name and checked local Chumash stories looking for the meaning. I eventually discovered that it was from the song of Hiawatha, whose father was made chief after killing a monster bear, Mishe Mokwa, with a blow to the head...maybe like split rock.
This may be a dog friendly-ish trail, but I recommend careful consideration before committing. My good natured, 52 lb mixed breed suffered pad damage on all four of his feet. As indicated, the trail is very rocky, and many small sharp rocks over a six-mile stretch was too much.
This is dog friendly-ish trail. The trail itself is very rocky and can be a bit rough for paws.
There are! Backpacking in the Santa Monicas is a bit tougher just because there aren't as many walk-in backcountry campgrounds as there are in the San Gabriels, but there are a few walk-in sites just down the road in Point Mugu State Park. Check the Mugu Peak and La Jolla Canyon guides for more info.
With wildifres, smoke conditions, COVID-19, and National Forest and other public land closures rampant, please reach out to the land management agency in charge before you head out for a hike to make sure the trail is open and safe to be on.


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Despite all the troop withdrawals, I'm pretty sure the terrorists are winning. I'm just not exactly sure who the terrorists are? In the beginning (circa 2001) we were told Al-Qaeda was the greatest threat to our freedom. That was easy to buy considering several of their members hijacked and crashed planes into buildings killing thousands of innocent people.
By the end of 2002 many people were actively deceived, in my opinion, into believing that Iraq was our new threat and was, contrary to all evidence at the time and later shown to be completely untrue, stock piling weapons of mass destruction and somehow tied to Al-Qaeda.
In late 2007 there were rumors circulating about the US planning to invade Iran who skyrocketed to the top of the terror list and became our biggest threat: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2007/jul/16/usa.iran
Let us not argue about who is top of the terror list and our greatest threat as it has no bearing on the purpose of this article. Let us instead assume for the moment that everyone outside of the lower forty-eight (as people who believe Iraq and Al-Qaeda were bedfellows probably distrust Alaska and Hawaii and have no understanding of our relationship with Puerto Rico) is top of the terror list and our greatest threat.
How do we reconcile Dick Cheney actively lobbying the president to invade Iran as a state supporter of terrorism while continuing to receive renumeration from Haliburton – a company who, through it's own subsidiaries, actively engages in profitable business dealings with Iran?
How do we also reconcile Haliburton's (and any other US companies who deal with Iran through subsidiaries) relationship with Iran when the US currently has sanctions in place to prevent US companies from doing business with Iran?
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Both scenarios are irreconcilable unless we entertain the notion that Dick Cheney and Haliburton, are primarily motivated by greed just like most everyone else.
1. Find countries with an abundance of natural resources who are either unstable or controlled by extremely unpopular people.
2. Declare those nations state supporters of terrorism.
3. Invade (if necessary) and take control of those countries. (If step three fails, as in the case of Iran, skip to step 7).
4. Formulate a flexible, if not, indefinite timeline for building a democracy in those countries to buy yourself some time and keep everyone busy fighting over how to organize that democracy.
5. In the meantime, have your company sign a bunch of no-bid contracts with those countries and make billions of tax free dollar building infrastructure to extract those resources; maybe even lock down the rights to some of the resources or at least a portion of the profits.
6. Run all of your transactions through tax havens like Dubai and the Cayman Islands.
*So you made it to step 6 with the first two countries but your own citizens balked at the third war? ("Fool me once… shame on… shame on you. Fool me can't get fooled again." – George W. Bush http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKgPY1adc0A) Fear ye, not. Proceed to step 7.
7. Impose sanctions against said country preventing anyone from doing business with them without incurring the wrath of your country. Establish ties or rekindle prior ties to a company from your country and show them a loophole that allows them to form a subsidiary who, in turn, will do business with the newly sanctioned country now that most of the competition has been prevented from participating.
8. Follow step 6.
So are the terrorists and greatest threat to our freedom the people with whom we secretly do business? Does that make us a sponsor of terrorism against ourselves? Do we continue to elect criminals and corporate pawns with no worthwhile allegiances to our country? Will we do it again in November?
I'd say, yes to all. Prove me wrong.


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The "New" SAT 2005: A Better Test or Just a Marketing Tool?
In June 2002, the College Board announced a series of changes to the SAT-I that will be implemented in March 2005. The move primarily responds to threats that the University of California, the SAT's biggest customer, might drop the test and to the growing number of colleges that have made test scores optional for many applicants.
Despite the slick packaging of the "new" test by the College Board, many questions and concerns remain unanswered. None of the revisions address the SAT-I's fundamental flaws, such as the test's inaccuracy, bias, and susceptibility to coaching. Nor has the College Board acted to crack down on widespread misuses of the SAT-I, such as requiring minimum scores for admissions or scholarships. Moreover, contrary to the marketing claims accompanying the promotion of the "new" SAT-I, the revised exam will do little to improve the quality of K-12 education.
How Will The "New" SAT-I Differ From The Current Test?
The overall format and content of the "new" SAT-I will remain largely unchanged from the current test. It will still be primarily multiple-choice and administered under strictly timed conditions. The SAT-Verbal will be renamed "Critical Reading" and will include additional short Reading Comprehension passages in place of much-criticized Analogy items. The math section will contain some Algebra II questions (it currently only covers Algebra I and geometry), and the arcane Quantitative Comparison items will be removed.
Responding to criticism about the SAT-I being far removed from classroom learning, the College Board will also add a so-called "Writing" section to the exam. Modeled after the current SAT II: Writing Test, the new section of the SAT-I will included 35 minutes of multiple-choice, copy editing questions and one short essay to be handwritten within a 25-minute time block. Each section will still be graded on a 200 to 800 point scale, so the addition of the third section will bump up a "perfect" SAT-I score to 2,400. The total testing time will rise from 3 hours to 3 ½ hours. These changes are expected to be accompanied by a cost increase of $10-$12.
Will The "New" SAT-I Predict College Grades More Accurately Than The Current Test Does?
College Board technical reports acknowledge that a student's high school grades provide a better forecast of college performance than does the SAT-I. Since the revised SAT-I is still under development, there is no research demonstrating how the test's "predictive validity" will be affected by the changes. However, several sources of information do provide clues about the changes' likely impact.
With the exception of the added writing component, the "new" SAT-I will closely resemble the current test in form and content. This means the test will likely remain a weak predictor of college grades and bachelor degree attainment. Although the exam's predictive validity may increase slightly due to the addition of a third section (predictive ability tends to rise with each additional test score), this improvement will probably not be substantial nor be equal across all demographic groups.
College Board research on the Test of Standard Written English (TSWE) it administered as part of the SAT prior to 1994, and the English Composition Achievement Test (ECT), which together were the prototypes for the current SAT II: Writing Test, calls into question the predictive power of the "new" SAT-I writing section. This research showed that the TSWE and ECT did a particularly poor job of predicting the college performance of African American students and students whose strongest language was not English. In fact, the TSWE was removed from the SAT in the early 1990s because the College Board recognized that it was not a useful tool in the college admissions process.
Will Changing The SAT-I Level The Playing Field For Students From Diverse Backgrounds?
College Board research demonstrates that the SAT-I systematically under-estimates the academic potential of young women, students whose home language is not English, and applicants over 25. This is unlikely to change with the "new" SAT-I. The underlying causes of the score gaps—including the test's multiple-choice format, highly-speeded pace, and rewards for strategic guessing—will remain in place. The gender gap may be reduced slightly with the addition of the essay question, since females tend to score slightly higher than males on the SAT II: Writing Test, but will not be completely eliminated.
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Will The "New" SAT-I Be Any Less Susceptible To Coaching?
While there is still debate over how much test prep can boost students' scores, the College Board has backed away from its historic claim that the SAT-I is not "coachable" and now sells its own test preparation materials. Regardless of how much coaching increases SAT scores on average, it can substantially enhance some students' results, thus further tilting the college admissions playing field.
The coaching industry is experiencing a boom in business from the coming SAT-I revisions. Firms such as Kaplan and the Princeton Review recognize that any change in the admissions process feeds student anxiety. They say the "new" SAT-I will be just as "coachable" as the current test, if not more so. One major test preparation company is touting its success in training test-takers to raise their SAT II Writing Test scores simply by adapting previously memorized essays. It concludes that adding the writing section to the SAT-I increases the exam's coachability. The ability of coaching to boost students' test scores skews the college admissions process in favor of students from higher-income families who can afford the $800 or more that an intensive course costs.
How Will The New SAT-I Essay Section Be Scored?
A proposed SAT-I essay section was scrapped in the early 1990s because of potential logistical problems in grading it and grave equity questions. These concerns have yet to be resolved. A June 2002 notice on the College Board's website announced that SAT II: Writing Test scores would be delayed due to the unusually high volume of tests administered. Since there are close to ten times as many SAT-I's administered as SAT II: Writing Tests, this experience calls into question the capacity to grade more than 2 million tests annually in a timely and fair manner.
Each essay will be read in less than four minutes and rated on a "holistic" 1-6 scale by two readers. If the readers' scores differ by more than 2 points, a third person will score the essay to resolve the discrepancy. Readers will evaluate writing skills using a vague set of criteria, relying on the same guide now used to rate the SAT II: Writing Test. This guide emphasizes factors such as variety in sentence structure and range of vocabulary, which means test takers can earn high marks for complicated writing samples filled with "10-cent" words just as easily as they can for concise, interesting writing.
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There is an old adage in the measurement profession: "What is tested becomes what is taught!" No matter how the SAT-I is altered, there will be strong pressure on teachers to drill their students on the narrow subject matter and formats it covers. One College Board study estimated that at least half of the high schools in the U.S. already offer SAT prep. Such practices will surely increase given the widespread anxiety among students and their parents about the "new" SAT.
Such drills come at the expense of more worthwhile learning opportunities. While the College Board boasts that the "new" SAT will provide an incentive for schools to teach writing skills, it will actually encourage educators to focus on how to write formulaic, five-paragraph essays rather than developing students' communications skills more broadly. In addition, almost every state assessment system already includes a writing test, many of which allow students more time than the 25 minutes proposed for the SAT-I essay. Therefore, no additional "incentive" is needed in order to encourage teachers to focus on the limited writing skills covered by these assessments.
Why Should Any College Require The SAT-I, Old Or "New"?
More than 700 bachelor degree-granting institutions nationwide do not consider SAT-I or ACT scores before making admissions offers to substantial portions of their entering classes (see list here). They recognize that there is ample information in applicants' files to make superior admissions decisions without the distortions caused by SAT-I scores. The "test-score optional" list already includes some of the most selective private colleges in the nation, such as Bates, Bowdoin, Mount Holyoke and, most recently, Sarah Lawrence, as well as large public campuses like the University of Texas at Austin. Rather than accepting the College Board's promotional claims about the "new" SAT-I, colleges and universities should look with a critical eye at both the "new" and "old" exams and follow the lead of "test-score optional" institutions.
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Turns out, Errol McKoy didn't wake up Monday morning with any intention of announcing plans to turn Fair Park into a year-round destination complete with towering rides and rollering coasters. Matter of fact, he says he expected -- still does -- to hold "a massive press conference" in, oh, 18 months or so, during which he'll lay out the grand plan, which will include everything from a Dallas Summer Musicals-produced show to 26 rides permanently planted in the Midway.
Alas, the president of the State Fair of Texas spilled the beans a wee bit sooner than expected during a Monday press conference, where Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson toured the Green Line's Fair Park Station scheduled to open September 14. McKoy says he was asked how the Green Line was going to help Fair Park in the short term and the long run, and next thing he knew, he was talking about taking on Six Flags Over Texas.
"I felt a little bad about talking about it too much," McKoy told Unfair Park yesterday. "They were there to talk to Eddie Bernice Johnson about federal subsidies, and I saw the DART guys looking down at me ..." He laughed. "Well, I tried to be as brief as possible."
Nonetheless, the Big Tex is out of the bag -- but, as I mentioned Monday, McKoy's comments sounded like something he'd said two years ago, when he'd also promised to turn the Midway into a year-round, or at least summer-long, hot spot. Matter of fact, he says, Monday's announcement, such as it was, was simply a reiteration of 2007's promise -- one he says was slowed only "by the downturn in the economy, which pushed us from 2010 to 2012." That, he says, "is the key issue," because the additions to Fair Park will be paid for with money made from State Fair ticket sales.
"And we didn't do as well last year as we thought," he says, pointing out that ticket sales in '08 were about $29.5 million, with $5 million of that going toward the 500-foot-tall so-called Top of Texas Centennial Tower, which McKoy says will cost $11 million. "Our plans were pretty ambitious. We're not borrowing. We're having to accrue the money and put it in the bank and save it and buy the ride. But we started this two years ago with the Texas Skyway, which cost $5.5 million."
As I mentioned Monday, McKoy's plans can be traced back to 2003's Fair Park Comprehensive Plan, which offered page after page of suggestions for making Fair Park something other than an afterthought for most locals except during the State Fair in the fall. Noted the report's introduction, Fair Park "rivals in assets any of the best parks in the world," but they're largely wasted:
Despite its myriad virtues, Fair Park is not reaching its potential visitor capacity. On any given weekday, the park remains largely vacant. Many of the museums report attendance figures that are far below their goal levels and are struggling to stay in operation. Misperceptions about safety and access keep some visitors away, and the lack of visitors adds to the perception that the park is closed.
At this point, Fair Park lacks a cohesive identity. The absence of any significant green recreation space belies its very title as "park". Managing the park in a manner such that the wealth of events supports daily attendance -- rather than detracts from it -- is crucial to the life of Fair Park.
McKoy and Park Department officials wholeheartedly agree; hence, the longstanding plan to revitalize Fair Park, including the Esplenade fountain redo and the gate expansion at Grand Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. And this very weekend, matter of fact, Fair Park will play host to Artfest.
But all acknowledge there's work to be done -- and opening the Midway every day is but a part of that plan, McKoy says. And, look, he'd prefer if you didn't hold him to a strict time line -- economy and all.
"I think as you look at the next 10, 15 years, the Park Department will be pushing ahead with future bond programs that will create the funds to do the things outlined in the comprehensive plan," McKoy says. After the gate and fountain renovations, he says, "the next big effort will be the summer operation in 2012, and we're building the rides as we go. It's a building process that will go on for a number of years before we fulfill that overall dream. It's not a question of 'whether' but 'when': We don't know what this economy holds for us this year, but if things improve we'll get on track. 2012 is our current target date, but it could slide to '13."
Since Monday, McKoy's heard from plenty of skeptics who wonder how in the hell Fair Park will compete with Six Flags -- and how he can justify the $30 admission fee to which he referred earlier this week.
"Six Flags is more a point of reference," he says. "Time is our most precious commodity, and that's what were up against -- trying to get people to carve our a few hours to visit. And that's why this is a little less-time consuming than Six Flags. It fits today's busy families better." He says the State Fair folks commissioned a study that showed people spend an average of eight hours at Six Flags; McKoy is hoping Fair Park visitors find enough to justify a four-, five-hour visit.
"We want to be half of what Six Flags is because we'll have half of the time commitment," he says of the ticket price. "Their average visit is 8.5 hours, and we'll peg ours to four, four and half. Their admission is close to $60 on an adult ticket with tax, and we want to be half that."
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And so he's promising plenty -- not only a few signature rides, among them the Top of Texas Centennial Tower and the roller coaster and a water feature, but also those rides that are "part and parcel to Theme Park 101." And he's expecting to open up the entirety of the fairgrounds to include a special IMAX film for the Science Place, boat rides in the lagoon, tours of the Cotton Bowl -- whatever they can come up with until, one day in the distant future, the city can get some more bond money to create the so-called museum green referred to in the comprehensive report that might actually put the "park" back in Fair Park.
"We'll have more than you can consume," he says. "But, look, this whole thing has been a little bit premature. We weren't quite ready to talk about all the single elements. We'll have a massive press conference in a year and a half, and everyone will be invited."
Oh, and for those wondering why the State Fair of Texas doesn't simply extend its annual run to pocket a little extra dough to spend on those new rides, McKoy has this to say.
"Twenty-four days makes it the longest-running fair in the country," he says. "That's pretty much optimal. I think you hit a point of diminishing returns after that. Also, the auto show people need to move on, and our show begins to break down on us. We just can't hold everybody here that long. There are other fairs and trade shows and expositions people have to go to. We were at 11 days years ago, then went to 17, 18, and we've been at 24 for the last 16, 17 yeards. We did one 31-day fair in 1986, and that was just too long."


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A Loyalist House was likely to be seized and sold when the American Revolution broke out. Many colonies passed laws that let them confiscate the property of known Loyalists, criminalizing dissent against the war and raising revenue for the war effort.
Many Loyalists fled to Canada or England. The British government compensated some for their loss, but tried to pressure the United States into giving restitution. Under the Jay Treaty of 1794, the U.S. agreed to 'advise' the states to return Loyalist property. Some families are still trying to get their property back.
Connecticut was more lenient than the other New England states in confiscating Loyalist houses. It waited until four other states had passed confiscation laws, and local officials dragged their feet in identifying Loyalist properties.
Vermont, on the other hand, was eager to seize Loyalist property in order to pay for the Green Mountain Boys.
Here, then, are stories of six Loyalist houses and their fate during the American Revolution. If you know of a Loyalist house that should be included, please mention it in the comments section.
Henry Whitfield House
When Joseph Pynchon purchased the Henry Whitfield House in Guilford, Conn., he was supposedly seeking a relaxing summer retreat. His timing was not good.
The Whitfield House, built in 1639, has the distinction of being the oldest house still standing in Connecticut.
The structure was built by Henry Whitfield, one of Guilford's founders, before there was even a town in Guilford. Its stone walls helped it serve as a garrison for townspeople. It would later become an investment property for a wealthy English landlord who rented it to tenant farmers. Pynchon bought the house in November of 1772.
Originally from Springfield, Mass., Pynchon inherited substantial wealth. He had Loyalist political sympathies. He also joined the Sandimonians in New Haven, an obscure religious group that originated in Scotland. Not only was he a Loyalist, the Sandimonians were pacifists, giving Pynchon's Patriot-leaning neighbors two reasons to be suspicious of him.
Fearing persecution, Pynchon sold the Guilford house just a week before the Declaration of Independence was signed, and he spent much of the war in exile under British protection. He returned to Connecticut when the danger cleared and Loyalists were allowed to reestablish ties to their homeland. Among Pynchon's descendants was Thomas Pynchon, one-time president of Trinity College, and novelist Thomas Pynchon.
As for his summer house, today it has left the family that bought it from Pynchon and is now a museum.
248 Old Whitfield St, Guilford, CT 06437
William Pepperrell House
William Pepperrell led the Siege of Louisbourg during King George's War in 1745, but his house in Kittery, Maine, predates that heroic maneuver by 63 years.
Pepperrell was the son of William Pepperrell, a fisherman who had lived and prospered on the Isles of Shoals before moving to the mainland in 1680. The senior Pepperrell married the daughter of John Bray, a wealthy shipwright, and went into business with his father-in-law. Soon Pepperrell was one of the richest men in New England and owned most of Kittery Point.
The junior William Pepperrell was born in the house in 1696. He joined his father in business and continued the family's rise by marrying the granddaughter of Samuel Sewall, one of the Salem witch trials judges.
Pepperrell joined the Massachusetts militia and rose to colonel. It was he who assembled volunteer soldiers for capturing the Fortress at Louisbourg, trained them and financed the expedition. After the fortress fell, King George II awarded him a baronetcy.
Pepperrell served as acting governor of Massachusetts in 1757 and died two years later. His grandson, born William Pepperrell Sparhawk, inherited the house after agreeing to change his name to William Pepperrell. The third William Pepperrell remained loyal to the English king on the eve of the American Revolution. He fled to England with his wife, who died of smallpox on the way in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Pepperrell died in London.
Massachusetts deemed the house Loyalist property and put it up for auction. In 1790 the house was purchased by Col. Samuel Smallcorn, and Daniel Frisbee bought some of the property. In 1973 the Pepperrell House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is privately owned.
94 Pepperrell Rd. (Rte. 103), Kittery, Maine
Isaac Royall House
The Isaac Royall House in Medford, Mass., is the only house in New England that still has slave quarters. The Royalls had the largest number of enslaved people in New England during the 18th century.
Inside the house is a tea box, said to be among the batch thrown into Boston Harbor during the Boston Tea Party.
Puritan leader John Winthrop built the first house on the property along the Mystic River in 1637. It became Charlestown and later Medford. A second house on the property was purchased with 504 acres in 1732 by Isaac Royall, a rum distiller and slave trader from Antigua. He brought 27 slaves with him to Massachusetts. Royall enlarged and remodeled the house between 1733 and 1737, then died in 1739.
Isaac Royall, Jr., inherited the house on his father's death. He again expanded the house. He and his family were Loyalists who boarded a ship in Boston as British soldiers marched to the Battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775. They sailed to Nova Scotia and then to England, never returning.
Gen. John Stark made the house his headquarters after Massachusetts confiscated the estate. It was said his wife Molly watched British troop movements from the roof, and George Washington interrogated two British soldiers in the Marble Chamber.
In 1806, the estate was returned to Isaac Royall's heirs, who sold it and gave part of the proceeds to Harvard, which used it to found Harvard Law School. A local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution bought the house in 1908 and turned it into a Loyalist house museum.
The Isaac Royall House and Slave Quarters is open to the public for tours on weekends from June through October.
15 George St., Medford, Mass.
Mark Wentworth House
Henry Appleton, a merchant, built the Mark Wentworth House in Portsmouth, N.H., in 1763. He sold it the next year to Mark Hunking Wentworth, brother of Royal Gov. Benning Wentworth.
Mark Wentworth's son John was born in 1737 and attended Harvard with John Adams, with whom he became a close friend. John Wentworth II, however, remained loyal to the king.
In 1763, John Wentworth was sent to London on family business. Uncle Benning had been busy selling land grants in Vermont, but the Lords of Trade awarded the province to New York. They were on the verge of recalling Benning Wentworth when John II intervened, so they gave him the governorship.
John Wentworth returned to New Hampshire amidst pomp and ceremony in 1767, and moved into his father's house. He complained about its small rooms. He served as a popular and able governor until resistance hardened to King George III.
When a mob pointed a cannon at his front door in June 1775, John Wentworth and his family fled to the safety of Fort William and Mary. He sailed to Boston about a month later and sent his family on to England. On Evacuation Day he left for Halifax.
The New Hampshire government seized the Loyalist house, but saved the furniture and portraits for the family. In 1797 the house was sold, but 13 years later Ebenezer Wentworth bought it back. In 1911 Dr. Charles Wentworth and his sister Susan converted the house into a nursing home. It is now Wentworth Senior Living.
346 Pleasant St., Portsmouth, N.H.
Lucas-Johnston House
Tucked among Newport, R.I.'s many historic homes is the Lucas-Johnston house. The house was originally owned by Augustus Lucas, who arrived in Newport from France around 1700 and grew wealthy trading in slaves. Lucas' grandson Augustus Johnston gave the house greater renown when he lived in it. Johnston was a British official who accepted a position as Newport's stamp agent – in charge of administering the Stamp Act.
As in Massachusetts, Rhode Island agitators protested vehemently against the Stamp Act. Johnston was hanged in effigy, and a mob drove him from his home into hiding until he agreed not to serve as stamp agent. In July of 1776 Johnston again ran into difficulty when he refused to swear allegiance to the revolutionary cause. For that, he was imprisoned for a time.
When the British held Newport during the early days of the war, Johnston served in various capacities in the city. When the British left, Johnston left with them. His house was confiscated. A good part of Johnston's life was spent arguing for compensation for his losses due to both the Stamp Act riot and the American Revolutionary War.
Today the Lucas-Johnston House is privately owned.
40 Division St., Newport, R.I.
Marsh Tavern
In July 1777 Vermont's Col. William Marsh made a difficult decision. When the American Revolution broke out, Marsh had joined forces with the Green Mountain Boys. But he decided to switch sides and become a supporter of the Loyalist cause.
Marsh came to Vermont from Connecticut via New York and settled in Manchester around 1765.
When war broke out he was given the rank of colonel with the Green Mountain Boys. But by 1777 he had grown uneasy by the way the Patriots were harassing Loyalist Vermonters, and that prompted him to join forces with British General John Burgoyne.
Following Burgoyne's defeat in Saratoga, Marsh was allowed to return to visit family in Dorset, Vt. before his exile to Canada. During the war he acted as a diplomatic adviser and spy handler for the British. He actively lobbied to have Vermont switch sides and join with Britain.
Marsh's Manchester property was confiscated and sold by the Vermont government. Marsh always retained hope that he could recover some of his property, but it did not happen. His name lives on, however, at the Equinox Golf Resort and Spa in Manchester where visitors can dine in the historic Marsh Tavern.
3567 Main St, Manchester, Vt.
Images: Lucas Johnston House By Swampyank at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=20434670; Equinox Hotel By Rolf Müller (User:Rolfmueller) – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1352242.


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Why do diabetic patients have to change insulin injection sites every now n then?
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I was diagnosed when I was about 13. They wanted me to just not eat a lot of sugery foods before noon. It controlled it fine, but now I'm 30 and I've been having serious problems. Not with passing out like I did at 13, but with feeling bad, losing my temper when I'm hungry and feeling tired. I don't have health insurance so I can't get checked out. I haven't had health insurance since 18years old and haven't been seen since I was 13. Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated.
By the way, I've had 3 kids and didn't experience any problems while I was pregnant. My youngest is almost 2 years old and the past month have started feeling bad.
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Whichever doctor diagnosed you as borderline diabetic was the doctor to ask what to do about it. I believe you HAVE to get to a doctor again somehow. Many communities have free clinics. I think you need to find one. Otherwise, save up the money to see a general doctor. Most M.D.'s can tell you what to do. Do not eat corn, sugar or white breads until you get there.
If you were borderline diabetic 17 years ago those same number NOW would probably classify you as DIABETIC! The diagnosing criteria has changed since then and it's much lower now. I think a fasting glucose level at 150 was considered prediabetes. Now it IS diabetes. Borderline is no longer used either, it's now prediabetes. What that means is that your glucose levels are elevated, but not high enough to be considered diabetic. I find these numbers ridiculous, like how is it that at 101 you're considered prediabetic, but at 100 you're fine? Or 125 you're prediabetic but at 126 you're diabetic? I know there has to be a cut off point...but seems like there should be more than one point to separate things! Anyway, most communities have health clinics that are free or based on income. If you can afford insurance but just have not purchased it, you should do that before being officially diagnosed. I would forget the borderline diagnosis too. Once you're diagnosed with diabetes it's impossible to get affordable insurance privately so your only hope is a job that provides group insurance. You can buy a glucose monitor fairly inexpensive at Walmart. Check your glucose over the course of a few days first thing in the morning and two hours after meals. (fasting, first thing in the morning it should be under 100, two hours after a meal it should be under 140) These are not meant to diagnose anything, but they can give you an idea. They're not completely accurate either, so slightly elevated might actually be normal. Good Luck!
Heidi D
It means that you are on your way towards becoming full blown diabetic. It means that you have already developed insulin resistance, where it is that your muscles don't accept the insulin quite as well as it should, so your body would start to produce more insulin in order to keep your blood sugar normal. What would happen is that you would have for the most part normal blood sugars, but if you were to get a check as to the amount of Insulin you have in your blood, this would be elevated. It therefore means that you're not diabetic, but without immediate treatment/lifestyle change, you would almost definitely become diabetic.
I know that not having insurance would be a big deterrent from going to see a doctor, but it's best for you to spend something now to assure that you'll be around for your children in future.
Philly G
same as me, your pre-diabetic
Have you gone back to bad eating habits? As you get older, it can become harder to control your blood sugar levels. Did they tell you that you were borderline diabetic or hypoglycemic? I'm not too sure what the difference is, but I'm sure there is one. Watch what you eat before bed too, that can make you feel horrible all day long the next day.
Borderline Diabetic means just what it sounds like, you are teetering on the edge of becoming a diabetic....although my DR. says there really is no such thing, either you are one or you are not one.
In order to keep your sugar levels even throughout the day and keep you feeling okay you should eat consistent amounts of carbs....and eat regularly, a little something every couple of hours.
If you want to have your blood sugar levels checked you can go to your local health department and they can also provide nutritional guidance and other help if it turns out that your levels are abnormal.
Please get checked out somewhere, this is nothing to play around with and can cause severe problems in the future if you let it go too long!!
judith r
The first thing you NEED to do is find a free clinic or a doctor willing to take small payments. Until then, if you are overweight, start trying to lose weight, and look online for a diabetic diet to follow. Cut back on sweets and carbs. andget exercise and plenty of water. Eat small meals, 5 or 6 times a day instead of 3 large ones, and don't skip a meal. when you start to feel bad, grab a piece of fruit, or glass of unsweetened juice, it may help. other than that, there's not much you can do until you get blood tests done.
It means, literally, that you are close to being diagnosed with full blown diabetes but don't yet meet the full criteria. It could very likely cross the threshold as you get older. You should really be controlling it though diet and exercise as much as possible and plan on the possibility that it could go to full blown diabetes in the future (start learning as much as you can, planning on becoming insulin dependent, etc.)
Look at Gov. programs that offer free or reduced cost insurance. If that doesn't work then seek out a free or low cost clinic, physicians who will help you Pro Bono, etc. At the very least you should start doing your own research. There's a federal organization devoted to diabetes that can help you on the road.
You are in danger of becoming a Diabetic Type II. IF you change your life style NOW, you can prevent this. Your mood swings are the result of low blood sugar and perhaps low potasium. IF you are bonking (like in a daze), eat a banana and see if that helps. If it does not, then you have an insulin problem that can be addressed with pills at this point. IF eating a banana does not stop the loss of energy, bad moods, etc, then the sugar is NOT able to be processed from lack of insulin.
You can reverse this by resistance training...start lifting weights regularly..about 1/2 hour every other day...works wonders! Do not delay doing this, as everyday you leave this unattendend, the deeper you will go into diabetes. IF you are overweight, get on a sensible eating program and loose weight ... we have an epidemic of diabetes II here, and it is from overwieght, lack of exercise conditions. Unfortunately, some people are born hypoglycemic, I am one of them. IT has not led to diabetes, but I am very aware of my sugar levels by checking in with my brain power...when it takes a dip, I know I need to eat something, and NOT carbs! Good luck
it means you are boderline diabetic. be cautious and learn what to eat, drink and do. Please consult a doctor about all the things you need to learn.
It might not be diabetes but if it is not having insurance will not save your life.
You need to be seen by a doctor.
I don't know about your community but our small town has a clinic that is on a sliding scale pay as you can type clinic. Most communitys have one or more Contact your local hospital and find out where it is. Most of the time it is conected to the hospital
Even if its not diabetes you sound like you need to be seen anyway. Try to avoid all the self testing stuff out there, and get a good check up first.
Good Luck.
Heather C
borderline diabetes means that you have syptoms showing that ur at risk for developing diabetes in the future. I would definately get checked out im sure there is a clinic with a sliding fee scale in ur area. diabetes is nothing to play with it dont go away and if left untreated could make you alot worse. please get checked soon!
Momma Jo
It means that in the near future you could become a full fledged diabetic, but you have time to change that course. Read everything you can about diabetic prevention, learn to eat the right foods, and exercise. In many cases, you can control whether or not you will become diabetic. Also, don't just think that cakes, cookies and ice cream have sugar. Look out for the sugar in breads and potatoes. Good luck!
Some doctors will let you make payments to them. There's no such thing is Borderline Diabetic.. Either you are or are not diabetic... Some people have low blood sugars during their childhood years. That means their pancreas produce too much insulin. When they get older, their pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin now so that means they will become a type 2 diabetic. In Garden City, Ks, there's a Mexican and American Mediacl Center for people who have no insurance. If you have one make an appointment and they will help you.....
Good Luck!
I'm no doctor, so don't quote me on this... but I believe borderline diabetic means you're almost a diabetic, but you don't quite have diabetes
This is serious, you need to monitor yourself. try to find free or inexpensive classes how to control and monitor your glucose levels. you can do your own daily testing with glucometers sold at drugstores. ask about free programs in your area. check out the web and the CDC
the makers of the test devices mostly have also assisting programs in place. do not delay this.
If you are feeling fine with diabetes, does not mean it can cause damage that you will discover years from now.
you owe it to your self and your kids.
also work on that health insurance.
I'm a borderline diabetic. I was diagnosed 10 years ago. Was told I would be insulin dependent within 5 years. I have managed to stay off of any medication just by being sensible about what I eat.
I would get the shakes 3 or 4 hours after eating sugar at breakfast, such as pancakes with syrup. What happens is the blood sugar goes up to high (above 140 is considered diabetic) and then drops all at once and too low( which is hypoglycemia under 72),
Follow the diabetic diet and you should see a difference in your energy. And you should be able to stay healthy and not have to be on medication for diabetes. You can get this plan from your doctor. Have regular check ups with your doctor.
And remember most insulin dependent diabetics' blood sugar get up to 500 or more.
Also, have your children checked regularly. If you start watching their diets now and teach them how to manage a healthy diet they can keep the risks down considerably.
Where I live, there are clinics that have a sliding scale based on income. Also there is a state program for medical for children( not medicaid) in Arkansas it is ArKids first, Alabama it"s AlKids. Check with your local Department of Human Services to find out about the programs available to you and your children.
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Teaching English as a Foreign Language for Non Native English Teachers How many of the students learning
How many of the students learning English as a foreign language have had the chance of having native teachers' I don't believe they are that many. The reasons are various: not many of them (students as well as native teachers) are willing to travel; costs are usually much higher; the students are afraid that their English level is not strong enough to have a teacher that can only communicate in English, etc.
This last reason is one of the most common because learners are so used to having a teacher that speaks their mother tongue and explains in their own language different expressions, words, grammar issues, etc. They do not know that even if the teacher does speak their native language, it is much better if he doesn't use it at all. Any other method of explaining new words (miming, pictures, games, words associations, etc) is better than simply translating.
While teaching in a private school in France, I realised that French "English teachers†(especially public school teachers), usually tend to speak more French than English during the lessons. They are concentrating more on writing and reading skills than on speaking and listening. I know that because my students expected the same teaching methods during my lessons.
My students could not understand the reason why, even if I could speak French perfectly, I was constantly using English to explain everything to them. They were participating reluctantly in our games that were forcing them to speak English just because they were used to only reading and writing in English.
However, I met some non-native English teachers (French as I was in France) who were teaching in international private schools and most of them were constantly trying to improve their teaching skills. We had very interesting conversations about problems they had encountered, solutions to improve the well known "cute French†accent and methods to make our students talk more during our classes as we all experienced the same issues. I realized then, that it was not important the fact that they were native or not. What counted the most was that they were very gifted teachers, trying to improve their method of teaching and giving 100% of themselves when trying to find different fun ways of interacting with their students.
Reading some articles about non-native English TEFL teachers confirmed my theory. The authors argue that non-native teachers, usually have very prestigious diplomas to prove that they CAN teach, as well as qualifications from institutes of higher learning and most likely they have a very good knowledge of grammar and a good experience in teaching. Many of native teachers don't have or at least are NOT required to have any kind of training in second language development and they will need guidelines to be able to start teaching. The simple fact of speaking English properly is enough confirmation of their value as teachers.
And maybe native teachers should feel superior compared to the non- native teachers from a pronunciation point of view, but many of the non native teacher spend more and more time in English speaking countries (exchange programs during college, summer jobs, etc.) so their level in English is somewhere near "nativeâ€.
But this is not a good enough reason to reject very good, hardworking passionate non-native teachers. In fact, non-native TEFL teachers will more likely detain more advantages than "visiting†native teachers with no experience in teaching or practice what so ever. For example, non native teachers, having already dealt with the same kind of issues as their students, will come up with brilliant ideas to avoid different problems they might have already encountered in their teaching career, as well as in their personal learning experience. Non-native teachers will have solutions to many delicate issues and they will more likely know better how to deal with the students. They can share their own experience in learning English and encourage as well as motivate their students to keep on trying and improving their pronunciation, reading skills etc. because this is what a good teacher should do: be a good example for his students.


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The Importance of Design
It still amazes us that after working with clients for over 40 years in the pool and landscape industry, the general consensus, is that design has no value and no one wants to pay for it!
Why is that? Would you start a business and invest hundreds, if not millions of dollars blindly? Would you perform surgery without doing your research? Would you handle your legal or financial needs, without doing your homework? One way or another, with every significant decision or investment you make, you will pay one way or another. You will pay for someone's professional expertise to protect you or you will pay dearly for not doing your homework. Don't we always want a rate of return?
In our industry, not only is design the smaller investment you will make, but that smaller investment is there to protect the larger long term investment. It is the homework necessary to assure value and success, immediate and long term! It is also a legal and binding contract between you and the client. The design is a mutual contract, with you both agreeing to exactly what is to be built and executed (and the manner in which that is realized). The more detail, clarity and transparency, the better for both parties to achieve their goals (MUTUAL VALUE!).
What most clients don't realize is there is no one size fits all in our industry. We have completed over 3,500 projects and not one design or build is the same. It can't be, because every site, client, budget, need, solution, etc. is different. Everything is custom and it doesn't exist yet. Even more reason to make sure the design makes sense, but that cannot happen if you see no value in the design process. Yes, like any other industry, there are some that are not completely qualified to know what is the right/best answer. That goes back to doing your homework in pre-qualifying the people and companies you choose to work with.
That can easily be measured by the quality of their work/finished product and how well it performs years down the road. Time is our greatest measuring stick!
The customer is filled with emotion and enthusiasm, once they are ready to engage in a project, but utilize that emotion wisely. Everyone is so impatient, once they are ready to commit and ultimately rush the process. The result suffers greatly, because the lack of the learning curve during the process is compromised. Then you start to recognize and understand the true magnitude of the project/scope or the lack of good planning/decision making. Embrace the design process and let it unfold the answers needed to execute/commit and create the results/value you want and deserve.
The design process has value and will serve you well, but first start in finding the right professional to assist you and allow them to educate you through each step! I hope this sheds some light on the value of a design. Listen to our own lessons, when we tell our children to do their homework and studies, to achieve good grades and results!
~ Howard Roberts, Owner
- Custom Swimming Pools
- Outdoor Kitchens
- Outdoor Entertaining Areas
- Outdoor Lighting
- Patios and Decks
- Pavers and Walkways
- Retaining Walls
- Steps and Stairs
- All Projects Custom Designed
- Vanishing Edge Pools
- Beach Entry Pools
- Plunge Pools
- Master Plans
- Garden Design
- Irrigation
- Landscape Structures
- Walkways
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Arrow star Stephen Amell has dropped hints about the new CW drama.
The actor told Zap2it that his take on superhero Oliver Queen/Green Arrow will be more grounded than most comic book adaptations.
"Nobody in our universe has super powers, so that's a big jumping off point," he explained. "I think we find Oliver Queen more injured than we saw him before."
Amell also sought to distance his performance from that of Justin Hartley, who played Green Arrow on The CW's Smallville between 2006 and 2011.
"Other than in name, there are virtually no similarities between [his version and mine]," he claimed. "It's not to say that one's better than the other, it's just that they're so different, it's almost weird to compare them."
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Hartley - who will next be seen in The CW's Emily Owens, MD - previously insisted that he has not offered Amell any advice on how to tackle his Arrow role.
"[Stephen] doesn't need any tips from me," he claimed. "I wouldn't even begin to do that… He's going to be great."
Arrow will debut on The CW this fall, paired with Supernatural on Wednesday nights.
Watch a teaser for Arrow below:


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New European Honda Civic will feature improved handling made for Europe's varied roads.
Honda has previewed the 2012 euro-spec Civic ahead of its launch at the Frankfurt motor show in September.
The European Honda Civic comes solely as a five-door hatchback, as opposed to the North American edition which comes as a two-door coupe or four-door sedan.
Honda says it has developed this model specifically for the European market and that the upcoming 2012 Civic features improved handling. That comes by means of a thicker torsion beam and stabilizer bar as well as new fluid-filled compliance bushings for the rear suspension. This comes in response to the suspension in the current generation Civic being heavily criticized since its launch in 2006.
"Every time we visited Europe during the development of the car, we achieved significant improvements in the ride and handling, tuning the car for the local demands," says Kazuo Sunaoshi, Chassis Development Leader for the new Civic. "The new Civic is not just an evolution. In terms of ride quality, we have taken a major step forwards, equivalent to two generations of development."
The 2012 euro-spec Honda Civic will debut at the Frankfurt motor show on September 13 and goes on sale in Europe in early 2012.


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- Very good 3D image quality.
- No unpleasant side effects.
- Good viewing angle.
- Expensive.
- Poor dark-gray performance.
- Stand is hard to adjust.
If you take your gaming seriously, chances are you've tried at least one of those 3D-goggle or headset products that promise to put you inside the game. I have, and though I've been impressed by the 3D performance from products such as
Whereas most goggle and head-mounted displays utilize two side-by-side miniature LCD or OLED screens to display stereophonic video, this 17-inch LCD monitor contains two full-sized LCD panels stacked on top of one another. In order for the 3D effect to work, you'll need a dual-output nVidia GeForce 6600 (or better) graphics card that can send two image signals to the monitor. The rear panel displays a typical 2D image, while the front panel displays a polarized image. In 3D mode, the twin images will appear slightly offset and fuzzy and blurry when viewed with the naked eye. You'll also need a pair of iZ3D glasses to appreciate the 3D effect. Don't worry, these glasses don't look anything like the familiar blue-and-red cardboard jobs you're used to. Instead, they resemble a pair of mildly shaded sunglasses and are lightweight and comfortable to wear. The glasses come in three styles: Terminator, Captain, and—for those who already wear glasses—clip-on. The lenses are polarized, letting the user see the two images as a single, three-dimensional picture. Although the iZ3D will work with any game, ones written specifically for 3D viewing and optimized for use with nVidia's 3D stereo drivers will produce the best results. (As of this writing, there are at least 60 optimized games listed on the company's Web site.) The iZ3D has two DVI inputs and an analog input, a maximum pixel resolution of 1,280-by-1,024, and an 8-millisecond (black-to-white) pixel-response time. Though other gaming monitors, such as
This monitor is more than capable of handling your everyday home and light office tasks, but results from our DisplayMate (www.displaymate.com) tests revealed an inability to display shades of dark gray correctly. Additionally, several black-level boxes on our tests took on a greenish tint, signifying a color-tracking error. As it turns out, Neurok uses a diffuser to correct the moiré effect caused by placing one panel on top of another, and the diffuser material causes certain shades to appear green. Unfortunately, I couldn't correct the flaw by tweaking the monitor's RGB settings because, well, there are none. There is an Auto Adjust button and three function buttons located on the right-hand side of the display, but the only user-adjustable setting is the brightness control. I should note that most users, especially gamers, won't notice the tracking flaws when using the monitor, but I wouldn't recommend it to those who require a high degree of color accuracy, such as professional photographers and others who work with highly detailed images.
Where this display really shines is in action games in 3D mode. After loading the drivers and adjusting the stereo properties, which is explained in the manual, I was ready to go. I fired up Unreal Tournament, slipped on a pair of iZ3D glasses, and used the Ctrl-T keystroke combination to activate the stereo signal. At first the picture was a bit fuzzy and some (but not all) of the scenery in the game appeared as double images—but I was able to correct that by using the Ctrl and F3 keys to change the 3D depth. Once I had the picture adjusted to my liking, the results were spectacular. Rockets seemed to leap from the screen, as did various body parts when I or my opponents took a direct hit. Weapons and other game objects looked as though I could reach out and grab them with my hands, and explosions looked more realistic than ever. As I fragged my way through several 3D levels of Unreal, which took a total of 45 minutes, I didn't experience any of the side effects I had suffered after using a head-mounted display, and it was nice to be aware of what was going on around me while playing, a freedom you sacrifice when using 3D goggles or visors.
The iZ3D has a nice, wide viewing angle (you don't have to be directly in front of the screen to get the full 3D effect) and comes with three pairs of glasses, so you can share the experience with your fellow gamers. I was disappointed with the stand mechanism, though; it tilts and lets you adjust the height, but it is extremely stiff and requires both hands to make the adjustments.
The monitor comes with two DVI-DVI cables, a 15-pin analog cable, a quick start card, and a one-year parts and labor warranty, which is kind of chintzy. I expect three years of coverage when shelling out this kind of money.
The iZ3D's lofty price tag will likely scare off all but the most ardent gamers, who typically spare no expense when it comes to tricking out their rigs. If you're ready to take your game to the next level, this monitor is for you.
See how the Neurok Optics iZ3D compares to similar monitors in our
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; "Do you believe that Peter really walked on water?"
Ganel-Lyn Condie answers, Absolutely! And you are also walking on water every day."
Through simple yet powerful application of scripture stories and moving personal experiences, Ganel-Lyn reminds you that the Savior wants to have a personal place in your life and your heart. Not only can you find healing, like the woman with the issue of blood, but you can also find real hope in walking with Christ each day. His grace can help you with the difficult and overwhelming parts of life. When you get discouraged, remember that like Peter, you can and are walking on water with Christ.
Sinking and rising is part of the process of this life. Instead of giving up, you can keep reaching up and holding on to God until you are walking on water again.
Ganel-Lyn shares heartfelt thoughts that will renew motivation and provide new insights into the scripture stories you have heard countless times. You are never alone, and you are loved exactly as you are, whether you have broken parts or feel the power of God's healing. Laugh, learn, and maybe even cry a little as you realize "you are already walking on water" every day!
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Title: You Are Walking on Water
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