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If you're looking for the best things to do in Cincinnati, you're in the right place! From city overlooks to a historic market hall to art and culture, Cincinnati has so much to offer.
I was born, raised, and attended college in Cincinnati. I've been so impressed to see the city continue to grow and change over the years. Cincinnati has a great art scene, a wide selection of breweries, beautiful neighborhoods and wonderful people. In my opinion, not enough people know about all of the amazing things that Cincinnati has to offer.
What is Cincinnati Known For?
Cincinnati is most known for its rich German heritage, unique chili and as the origin of America's oldest baseball team. The city sits on the banks of the Ohio River directly across from Kentucky and was first incorporated in 1819. Today, the greater Cincinnati area covers the "tri-state area," the intersection of Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.
While Cincinnati offers so much more than this list can cover, these are what I consider to be the best things to do in Cincinnati.
Nicknames for Cincinnati include The Queen City, Porkopolis, The City of Seven Hills, Cincy and The 'Nati.
The 10 Best Things To Do in Cincinnati
1. Experience One of the Best Views of Cincinnati
Cincinnati is known as the "city of seven hills" for the several hills that surround the downtown area. Many of the hills have parks with amazing viewpoints overlooking the Cincinnati skyline. Enjoying a scenic viewpoint from a park is also one of the best free things to do in Cincinnati.
My favorite viewpoint is in Devou Park, an expansive park located south of the city in Northern Kentucky. From this angle, you'll get to see the Ohio River and iconic bridges in the foreground of the city.
Another amazing spot for city views is Price Hill. In Price Hill, you can visit the Olden View park for free, eat at one of the restaurants surrounding the park (Primavista and Public Incline House) and enjoy a city view from the west.
To view the city from the north side, visit Bellevue Hill Park, an often overlooked gem close to the University of Cincinnati.
2. Admire an Art Deco Style Rotunda at Union Terminal
Union Terminal, or now known as the Cincinnati Museum Center, was originally built as a train and bus station in 1933. The architecture is an impressive example of the art deco style and features a large central rotunda. A large portion of the rotunda walls feature murals made of mosaic tiles that depict Cincinnati industry.
The building is impressive on it's own, but the museums inside of it are great for kids and adults alike. There is a Cincinnati history portion that features a replica city street and steamboat. You can explore the many businesses and feel as if you have stepped back in time.
Across the rotunda, you'll find the natural history and science portion of the museum. This museum includes dinosaur bones, an ice age exhibit and even a replica cave. Finally, if you are visiting with kids, the Children's Museum is quite impressive. It includes several interactive exhibits that allow children to learn about machines, take control of their own town, explore the wilderness and more.
In addition to the museums, you can also enjoy a movie at the Omnimax Theater, go up into the control tower to see trains operating in the switchyard and whisper to someone across the rotunda from the corner drinking fountains. Overall, Union Terminal is one of the most fun and unique activities in Cincinnati for families.
3. Try Local Beer at a Cincinnati Brewery
Cincinnati is home to over 50 breweries with all different varieties of beers. The biggest and most iconic is Rhinegeist, which has an impressive industrial space in the historic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. Some of their classic brews include the Truth IPA and the Bubbles Fruited Ale, but there is a large variety of other options plus seasonal brews.
Even if you are not a beer drinker, the atmosphere of the Rhinegeist Brewery is a lot of fun. The space offers cornhole and other games, food delivered via a pneumatic tube and a large rooftop space with city views.
If you love sour beers, you also need to visit Urban Artifact. This brewery is located in an old church in Cincinnati's Northside neighborhood. They specialize in sour and fruit tart brews and their beers are packed with flavor. In addition to the delicious fruit beers, they have live music, games, and both indoor and outdoor seating. I would consider Urban Artifact to be a Cincinnati hidden gem.
4. Explore and Eat Your Way Through Historic Findlay Market
Visiting this historic market is one of the most fun things to do in Cincinnati! Findlay Market is the oldest continuously operated market in Ohio. It is also one of the must-see locations in Cincinnati. The market has an indoor hall along with space for many more outdoor vendors extending out from the main building. Go hungry and try a variety of local foods.
Vendors rotate constantly but mainstays include Taste of Belgium (try their waffles!), Eli's BBQ and Babushka Pierogies. It's an amazing place to spend an afternoon and enjoy the atmosphere, but you can also purchase produce, meat, spices and more for cooking at home.
Surrounding the market, you'll see beautiful buildings with flowers hanging from the windows, as well as more great restaurants and shops such as French Crust Cafe, Goose & Elder and The Rhined.
5. Visit a Riverfront Park
Cincinnati has a few different riverfront parks where you can enjoy time outdoors and views of the surrounding areas. Smale Riverfront Park is my personal favorite due to its location next to the Roebling Suspension Bridge.
The Roebling Bridge opened in 1867 and was built by the same architect as the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City. Also known as the singing bridge for the sounds made by crossing cars, pedestrians can also walk across the historic span.
Smale Riverfront Park offers a variety of activities such as an interactive flying pig structure for kids, a labyrinth, swinging benches, gardens and more. Next to the park is the Cincinnati Banks, where you'll find the stadiums for the Cincinnati Reds and Cincinnati Bengals, along with several restaurants and bars.
Another great riverfront park to visit is Sawyer Point. This park has a serpentine-shaped wall that is made up of steps descending down to the river. You can sit on the steps and enjoy a picnic while watching boats and barges float by on the river.
This park also has access to the Purple People Bridge - a pedestrian-only bridge that will lead you to a fun development in Kentucky, Newport on the Levee. Newport on the Levee has great nightlife, an amazing aquarium and is across the iconic German restaurant Hofbrauhaus.
6. Explore Over-the-Rhine and Washington Park
Over-the-Rhine is a revitalized neighborhood full of incredible nightlife, local boutiques, great food and more. While you're in the area, be sure to stop at Washington Park. The park offers a water feature for kids to play in, a bar serving local beers, a lawn with space to spread out, a dog park and more.
Right across from the park, gaze upon the beautiful Music Hall, a historic building that has been designated a National Historic Landmark. Music Hall is where you would catch a performance of the Cincinnati Opera, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and the Cincinnati Ballet.
I could go on and on about all of the amazing businesses in OTR, but here are some highlights: Sundry & Vice and Japp's for cocktails, Brown Bear Bakery or Holtman's Donuts for breakfast, Homage or Idlewild for clothing and Gomez Salsa or Goodfellas for late night eats.
7. Enjoy Modern Art Free of Charge
Visiting 21C and the CAC is one of my favorite free things to do in Cincinnati. Downtown Cincinnati is home to an amazing contemporary art museum, the CAC. The building itself is impressive, designed by famous architect Zaha Hadid with an inviting curved wall that welcomes visitors into the space. The museum rotates exhibits often and has free admission. On the top floor, kids (and adults) will love the "UnMuseum," an interactive space with art you can touch.
Next door to the CAC, the 21C Art Museum Hotel also has two floors of free modern art exhibits. Combine both and enjoy an afternoon admiring art that will likely open up your mind to new possibilities.
8. Taste the Iconic Cincinnati Chili
Cincinnati is famous for a unique type of chili that is quite different from the traditional chili you might find in places like Texas. The chilli is served over spaghetti or hot dogs and more similar to a meat sauce. The style originated from Macedonian immigrants in the 1920's and has developed a cult-like following today.
You will order your chili as a "three-way," "four way" or "five way," depending on if you would like onions and beans in addition to the classic spaghetti, chili and cheddar cheese.
There are a few different restaurants that offer Cincinnati chili and the question of which is the best is hotly debated. For the biggest restaurant chain that serves the chili, visit Skyline.
Skyline opened its first location in 1949 and has now expanded to 160 locations in four states. I recommend that you visit the Skyline Chili on Ludlow Avenue. This is the oldest standing Skyline chili and has beautiful vintage signs out front.
For a more off the beaten path chili experience, visit Camp Washington Chili, which has only one location but is older than Skyline. While you're at Camp Washington Chili, I highly recommend checking out the Cincinnati Sign Museum nearby.
9. Explore Historic Mount Adams and Eden Park
Mount Adams is another neighborhood in Cincinnati that is worth your visit. This picturesque neighborhood is up on a hill to the east of downtown and offers views overlooking the city. I recommend visiting Blind Lemon for a unique bar in an alley and Mt Adams Bar and Grill for classic burgers and pub food.
Mount Adams is also home to Eden Park. This giant park not only has beautiful river views, but is home to the Cincinnati Art Museum and Krohn Conservatory.
The Cincinnati Art Museum has an art collection with over 67,000 pieces that span 1,000's of years. General admission is free and there are often exciting rotating exhibits. Krohn Conservatory is made up of gardens and greenhouses housed in an art deco style building. It's a beautiful place to see a variety of plant life.
10. Watch the Cincinnati Reds and Visit the Hall of Fame
If you're a baseball fan, attending a Cincinnati Reds game is a fun activity for all ages. The stadium is full of local food and drink options and there is an iconic steamboat replica out over the outfield. If you visit on a Friday, stay after the game to see a special firework display over the stadium from Rozzi's famous fireworks.
If you happen to visit on Reds Opening Day, the entire city celebrates with a parade. If you visit outside of baseball season, you can still visit the Reds Hall of Fame at the stadium and learn about the history of the team.
A Few More Things To Do in Cincinnati
If you neeed more ideas, here's a quick list!
- Visit the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
- Visit the Cincinnati Zoo
- Visit Fountain Square
- Visit the new Factory 52, which has a brewery, ice cream, restaurants, pickleball courts, and more.
- Hike in a local park such as Miami Whitewater Forest or Shawnee Lookout
- Have a thrill on the roller coasters at King's Island
- Visit for a festival such as Oktoberfest, Taste of Cincinnati or BLINK
Final Thoughts
I hope this quick guide helps you plan a fun getaway to Cincinnati, Ohio! This underrated city is known for it's German heritage, but has so much more to offer year round. I hope you visit for yourself and find out all of the reasons that Cincinnati is worth visiting!
For more Ohio travel guides, check these out:
- The Best Hikes near Cincinnati
- A Guide to Exploring Hocking Hills
- 100+ Date Ideas in Cincinnati, Ohio
- The Best Things To Do in Cuyahoga Valley
- Hiking in Yellow Springs, Ohio
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The pandemic has put tremendous pressure on thousands of CT homeowners, struggling to keep up with mortgage payments, property taxes, and other housing-related costs. Who has been most affected? And what resources are available to help?
Like most of the country, Connecticut experienced a severe economic downturn following the outbreak of COVID-19 that began in March 2020 and, in many ways, continues to impact residents well into 2021. Seemingly overnight, thousands of households had their incomes reduced due to job losses or their hours reduced as a result of having to take care of loved ones, thereby limiting their ability to pay their mortgage and other housing-related costs. In a matter of months, Connecticut saw its unemployment rate spike to levels higher than at any time during the Great Recession (approximately 2009 to 2012). As the state begins to reopen, unemployment rates remain above pre-pandemic levels. The loss of jobs in industries like tourism, food service, and hospitality has primarily and disproportionately impacted lower-income people and people of color.
The economic downturn also caused a severe housing crisis in Connecticut, resulting in rising delinquency rates and the unequal recovery from the pandemic in the housing market, especially among lower-income homeowners and in communities of color. According to the US Census Household Pulse Survey, between April 23rd and May 5th of 2020, 48,390 Connecticut homeowners had no confidence in their ability to pay their next month's mortgage payment. As of early June 2021, that number had improved only slightly to 34,787. According to the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS), 38.1 percent of homeowners in Connecticut lost employment income and 11.2 percent were behind on housing payments during the pandemic.
As federal and state foreclosure moratoria and forbearance periods end, it is expected that delinquency and foreclosure actions will recommence. According to Black Knight Inc., Connecticut's June 2021 30 day delinquency rate is 4.9 percent with significant concentration in communities of color and low-income communities. This analysis assembles disassociated data to describe current conditions faced by Connecticut homeowners in an effort to assess the needs of homeowners across the state who have been impacted by COVID-19.
COVID-19's Impact on Connecticut Homeowners
Prior to the outbreak of COVID-19 and the subsequent economic downturn, Connecticut's monthly 30 day mortgage delinquency rate averaged 4.1 percent. Beginning in April 2020, the state's delinquency rate jumped to 8.2 percent and then 9.6 percent in May (Figure 1). Delinquencies in Connecticut remained high throughout 2020 and into 2021, although they have declined significantly from their spring 2020 peak. In March 2020, Congress enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act which implemented the first foreclosure and eviction moratoria and broadly expanded the opportunity for all homeowners to access forbearance. The foreclosure moratorium was extended several times before ending on July 31, 2021.
Figure 1: Black Knight 30 Day Delinquency Rate
The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta aggregates Black Knight McDash data, a loan level mortgage performance dataset from Black Knight Inc., in its Mortgage Analytics and Performance Dashboard (MAPD). This dataset comprises roughly two-thirds of the mortgage market and includes flags for delinquency and forbearance. The data is filtered for active loans for owner-occupied residences that are secured by first liens. Zip codes with under 50 active loans are excluded from the sample.
Based on the MAPD data (Figure 2), which reflects approximately two-thirds of the Connecticut market, forbearance rates in Connecticut peaked in June 2020 at 12.3 percent and have steadily decreased. As of April 2021, forbearance rates have remained steady at 5.4 percent for the last several months with at least 13,000 mortgages either in forbearance or 30 days delinquent.
Figure 2: Delinquent and Forborne rate by Month
The MAPD data also demonstrates that delinquencies (Figure 3) and forbearance rates (Figure 4) appear to be highest in communities that are largely urban and lower-income, although some rural communities also stand out as well. This suggests a statistical correlation between mortgage delinquency, race/ethnicity and income. Specifically, the rate of delinquency trends higher in zip codes with higher percentages of households of color (Figure 5) and in zip codes with higher percentages of low-income households (Figure 6).
Figure 3: Percent 30 days delinquent by zip code (April 2021)
Figure 4: Percent of Loans in Forbearance by Zip Code (April 2021)
Figure 5: Percent Delinquent by Percent Minority in Connecticut Zip Codes (April 2021)
Figure 6: Percent Delinquency by Percent Low Income in Connecticut Zip Codes (April 2021)
Arriving at the exact number of households currently facing a housing hardship using available data is challenging. In previous economic downturns that had devastating impacts on the housing market, one way to monitor the scope and scale of the hardships felt by homeowners would have been to track foreclosures and evictions. Fortunately, the foreclosure and eviction moratoria effectively held foreclosures to historically low levels relative to prior economic crises. This needs assessment is hesitant to over rely on any one data source to understand the circumstances facing Connecticut homeowners. For example, while the MAPD dataset estimates there are roughly 13,000 Connecticut mortgages either 30-plus days delinquent or in forbearance, this dataset represents just two-thirds of the mortgage market and excludes certain loans, like those in more rural zip codes. And because the MAPD data does not filter by the income of the mortgage holders, it does not allow for clear analysis along income characteristics. Currently, Black Knight's calculation from June 2021 that 4.9 percent of Connecticut homeowners with a mortgage are 30-plus days delinquent is the best measure available of the total number of households impacted by the pandemic.
The Homeowner Assistance Fund
Recognizing the pandemic's direct impact on homeowners throughout the country, Congress enacted as a part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF). The goal of the $9.9 billion fund is to prevent mortgage delinquencies, defaults, and foreclosures among eligible homeowners as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the HAF program, Connecticut has been allocated approximately $123 million to assist struggling homeowners with mortgage payments, mortgage reinstatement, property tax assistance, and more. Eligible homeowners include those who earn under 150 percent AMI, live in a 1-to-4 unit home that is their principal residence, and had a COVID-related hardship after January 21, 2020.
The Connecticut Homeowner Assistance Fund plan is currently under review by the U.S. Treasury Department and is expected to be available later this year. The full plan and program updates can be found at www.chfa.org/haf.
Again, estimating the exact number of homeowners at risk of foreclosure and who may be eligible for HAF is difficult. Data from the most recent American Community Survey (Table 1) estimates that there are roughly 380,000 homeowners with a mortgage in Connecticut who earn less than 150 percent of area median income (AMI) Applying the Black Knight delinquency rate of 4.9 percent to the total number of eligible homeowners at 150 percent of AMI yields a potential applicant pool of 18,620. In the absence of more comprehensive state-wide loan level data, this estimate provides a sense of the potential scale of eligible homeowners in need of the Homeowner Assistance Fund in Connecticut.
Table 1: Estimate of Income Eligible Homeowners
To understand the nature of the potential outstanding mortgage debt, and in the absence of more comprehensive state-wide data, CHFA analyzed a sample of COVID-affected mortgage holders from one of its largest mortgage servicers (Table 2). Of the 860 sampled loans affected by COVID, 75 percent have been delinquent for more than 120 days. While the median unpaid balance for the overall sample was $11,440, the median amount for those 120 or more days delinquent was 30% higher at $14,943. While this is just a sample of loans it does give an indication of the financial hardship faced by certain homeowners as a result of the pandemic. And as the sample suggests, while the relative number of homeowners experiencing a hardship is yet to be determined, the nature of the hardship for those who are behind on their mortgage payments may be severe.
Table 2: COVID Affected Portfolio in Connecticut (February 2020 – August 2021)
To effectively target those most at risk of foreclosure, CHFA created the Homeowner Hardship Index (Figure 7). The index ranks zip codes on a range of socioeconomic and mortgage-related metrics (Table 3). Connecticut's zip codes are ranked on each metric relative to their position amongst other zips codes and assigned a score between 1 and 235 (the total number of zip codes used in the sample), with a higher score indicating greater hardship. The scores are then summed across each metric to calculate a total risk score. Each metric is assigned an equal weight during the ranking. Zip codes with fewer than 50 active mortgages are excluded from the sample to better align it with Mortgage Analytics and Performance Dashboard (MAPD) data. The goal of the index is to incorporate current data to estimate the housing and economic distress and social disadvantage experienced at the level of each individual zip code. Indexing mortgage performance data with other socioeconomic metrics that are strongly associated with one's ability to make mortgage payments (e.g., employment, income) will bring greater focus and targeting to marketing and outreach efforts to communities with, for example, higher rates of delinquency, large numbers of low and moderate households, and higher proportions of socially disadvantaged households as shown in Figures 5 and 6. This will ensure that Connecticut's Homeowner Assistance Fund reaches the most at-risk homeowners in the state.
Table 3: Homeowner Hardship Index Indicators
Figure 7: Homeowner Hardship Index
From the data and trends outlined in this analysis, it is clear that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant negative impact on homeowners in Connecticut. It is also clear that low-income communities and communities of color have borne the brunt of that impact. These neighborhoods have seen the highest prevalence of COVID cases and deaths, the steepest and most prolonged unemployment rates, and a sharp increase in mortgage delinquencies. The HAF program aims to prevent foreclosure and homelessness in these and other neighborhoods in Connecticut through mortgage reinstatement, monthly assistance, and more. CHFA will use the data outlined in this analysis as well as other data as it becomes available to measure the success of the HAF and to target marketing, outreach, and resources to those most at risk of losing their homes due to the economic fallout of the pandemic. By prioritizing outreach to areas with higher risk scores, as seen in the HHI, the CT HAF program will successfully target those distressed homeowners who are more likely to be people of color and of low- and moderate-income. These communities will continually be evaluated with more recent and relevant data as HAF is implemented.
A more detailed and interactive dashboard of the data presented in this analysis can be found here. A more complete Assessment of Homeowner Needs, as required by the U.S. Treasury HAF guidance, can be found on CHFA's website along with a description of the full HAF program.
Andrew Bolger is a Legislative Program Officer in CHFA's Government Relations Department where he assists in the Authority's state and federal legislative and advocacy efforts. He received a BA in Economics and Political Science and an MA in Public Policy all from the University of Connecticut.

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Care For Your Pets The Same Way You Would Your Children
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In our go-go-go society it's often difficult to step back and take care of ourselves. We claim we are too busy to go grocery shopping and prepare healthy meals. We just don't have the time to go to the gym or jog in the park. But the truth is these are excuses. Believe it or not, caring for your pets' health is just as important as caring for your own health. They don't deserve dry processed foods any more than you deserve that sodium soaked frozen meal. Sending Fido to wander in the yard may be easier, but it's not offering the same exercise that you both need. Many of us think of our pets as our children. Our pets rely on us to ensure that they are healthy and safe in the same way children would of their parents. This responsibility means we should show them the same respect and care for their well-being that we would our own children.
In humans and pets alike, nutrition accounts for a large portion of our health. Pets should eat fresh foods just like their human counterparts. Cats are strictly carnivorous and should maintain diets specifically created with meats and fish. Dogs, on the other hand, have adapted an omnivorous diet, which means they can also eat some plants and fruits. The ASPCA recommends staying away from grapes, yeast doughs, macadamia nuts, avocado, chocolate, coffee, onions, xylitol (sweetener), garlic, salt, and milk. On the other hand, rice, grains, and fibrous vegetables are great additives and offer health benefits. Organic foods and filtered water are best for your cats and dogs.
Pets need daily exercise, especially dogs. Exercise is not only important for agility and weight control, but can also serve to benefit the digestive system. Social exercise can encourage confidence in pets as well as build trust in others and their surroundings. Many pets who harness destructive behaviors such as chewing, rough play, or digging are often in need of physical activity to release pent energy. Once this energy is released, pets are more relaxed and will experience better sleep.
Chiropractic & Reiki
As humans are increasingly embracing alternative care, it is also becoming more recognized to help pet ailments as well. Joint and pain issues may be resolved with chiropractic visits in the place of expensive and invasive medications. Paws Into Grace also recommends Reiki for its calming properties that allow both the pet and owner to relax in any number of stressful situations.
Skin and Coat Care
It is important to maintain skin and coat care to ensure proper health. Similarly to humans, your pet's skin and hair can show signs of an internal problem. Some foods like berries and red bell pepper even offer valuable sun protection for your dog. Remember to brush their coat and bathe your pet regularly. Clean bedding and any carpeting regularly to ensure they are not coming into contact with any irritants. Harsh chemicals can cause problems if your pet inhales, ingests, or comes into contact with irritants. When we care for ourselves and our pets the benefits become apparent. Within weeks you can see an improvement in your pet, whether it be in their health or their behavior. It's important to care for all of the members of our family to create a healthy and balanced household.


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Green light for FGG and GAGGA!
Last Friday, 29 May, it was announced that both the Fair, Green and Global Alliance (FGG) and the Global Alliance for Green and Gender Action (GAGGA) have been selected as two of the 20 potential strategic partnerships of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the 2021-2025 period. Both ENDS is pleased that the Dutch government is seriously considering extending its support to these networks, as they show that cooperation on the basis of equality between grassroots organisations and NGOs throughout the world can continue to bring about change in the position of women, in respect for human rights and in making trade chains and financing systems sustainable.
Fair, Green and Global Alliance
The FGG alliance, for which Both ENDS is the lead agency, comprises eight organisations: IT for Change from India, the Samdhana Institute from Indonesia and ActionAid, Both ENDS, Mileudefensie, SOMO, Schone Kleren Campagne and TNI from the Netherlands. In the coming five years FGG will continue to put environmental and human rights violations on the agenda and draw attention to the link between local social and environmental problems and the global economic system.
We will continue to work with hundreds of organisations, people and movements around the world that address abuses and work towards sustainable solutions, so that they acquire a voice in decision-making processes and can exert influence on policy and legislation. Now that we are in the middle of a period of reflection, the alliance will focus the spotlight particularly on organisations that have been putting future-proof food, energy and trade systems into practice for many years.
Global Alliance for Green and Gender Action
The GAGGA alliance is led by the Nicaraguan women's fund Fondo Centroamericano de Mujeres (FCAM). In less than five years, together with FCAM and Mama Cash – the other partner in the alliance – we have succeeded in building a bridge between the women's and the environmental movements. The alliance has enormously increased the effectiveness of both movements on specific themes, such as mining and women's access to land and water.
With the renewed funding, GAGGA is entering a new phase in which the link between women's rights and climate can be further strengthened. For the hundreds of organisations, local funds and movements, the continuation of the funding is excellent news in difficult times. Together we will continue with the coalitions and partnerships between women's and environmental organisations and grassroots groups and expand them to further embrace the worldwide climate movement.
Not good news for everyone
We are pleased that we can probably continue the work of both alliances but are also aware that many other alliances have not been selected for funding. The discontinuation of funding is first and foremost a bitter pill to swallow for all those people who received support from these alliances in improving their livelihoods. We sincerely hope that other ways will be found to continue support to these people.
Read more about this subject
Global Alliance for Green and Gender Action (GAGGA)
GAGGA rallies the collective power of the women's rights and environmental justice movements to realize a world where women can and do access their rights to water, food security, and a clean, healthy and safe environment.
Fair Green and Global Alliance (FGG)
Together with civil society organisations from all over the world, the Fair Green and Global (FGG) Alliance aims for socially just, inclusive and environmentally sustainable societies in the Netherlands and the Global South.
News / 7 October 2018
Our Director ranking 52nd on Dutch 'Sustainable 100'-list
We are very proud that our director Daniëlle Hirsch has been included again in the 'Sustainable 100' (an annual ranking list published by Dutch newspaper Trouw), and has gone up more than 40 spots compared to last year! Danielle was included in the list because of the many things she does with her organisation as a whole, but she got the higher ranking for the way she combines her criticism of the destructive role of the Netherlands as a trading nation and large cause of CO2 emissions in the world (often supported by the Dutch government), with a constructive attitude when it comes to finding alternatives and solutions.
External link / 1 January 2016
Fair, Green and Global Alliance website
The six members of the Fair, Green & Global (FGG) Alliance power voices of people and communities all over the world. We aim to expand civic space, stimulate movements and invest in mutual capacity development. Collaborating with over a thousand partner organisations in countries where people and nature are under constant pressure. Thanks to the strategic partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs the six member organizations can make a difference for people across the world. Read more on the FGG website!
External link / 19 June 2020
Women and water in the shadow of oil palm plantations (Annual Report 2019)
In 2019, women from Semanga, Indonesia took action to improve the water quality in their community affected by palm oil. "The pollution needs to be stopped somewhere and it can start with me."
Event / 12 May 2019, 20:00 - 22:00
The European Election Debate: do we opt for the climate and a fair Europe? (in Dutch)
Europe's future. What does it look like and, more importantly, what kind of Europe do we want?
Publication / 15 March 2023
Publication / 4 November 2022
Event / 14 April 2018, 11:30
Small grants, big impacts: workshop on Africa Day
On the 14th of April, Both ENDS wil host a workshop called 'Small Grants, Big Impacts' on the annual Africa day in Amsterdam. The workshop aims to demonstrate that so called 'small grants funds' effectively deliver (devopment and climate) money where it matters, to people that need it the most. Large development banks, funds, donors and governments could use small grants funds as alternative financing mechanisms to make sure their money benefits people and their environment now and it the far future.
Event / 7 March 2018, 15:00 - 16:30
Women's Rights & Climate Finance Webinar: getting the money to the people
Join us for the third session of this five-part series on women's rights and climate finance, aimed at building knowledge and power to ensure finance flows benefit local women's groups, respond to community needs and respect human rights.
Blog / 22 March 2018
Small local organisations in Mongolia bring hope in difficult times
"How many layers of clothing are you wearing? One? No, that's not enough. You should wear your ski pants over your jeans, and change your shoes for snowboots." And there you are, on day 1 of your trip to Mongolia. I had already heard that Mongolia is very cold at the end of November, and with -22 degrees that seemed to be all true.
Publication / 4 November 2022
News / 31 March 2022
Well-deserved recognition for small grants funds!
We are exited about the news that Ms MacKenzie Scott decided to entrust substantial funding to a wide range of small grants funds from Both ENDS' partner networks*. These small grants funds are unique as they are set up and led by people, often activists themselves, from the country or region in which the fund is based. Most mainstream conventional funders admit they have difficulties reaching community based organisations and grassroots groups themselves. Small grants funds know better than anyone how to reach local communities, who to support and what kind of financial as well as non-financial support is most needed. Thus, they bridge a wide funding gap. Both ENDS applauds this recognition of the important role of these funds in the funding landscape. We hope this encourages more funders to join!
Video / 12 September 2018
Water defenders
Latin American partner organizations of GAGGA launched the campaign "We, women, are water" in March 2018. This video was launched as part of this campaign, and emphasizes the role of women water defenders.
Video / 12 September 2018
Water is a common good
The Latin American partner organizations of GAGGA launched the campaign "We, women, are water" in March 2018. This video was launched as part of this campaign, and emphasizes the importance of recognizing water as a common good.
Video / 12 September 2018
Women are water
Latin American partner organizations of GAGGA launched the campaign "We, women, are water" in March 2018. This video was launched as part of this campaign, and emphasizes the role of women in the sustainable management of water in Latin America.
External link / 14 December 2021
Video: The Global Alliance for Green and Gender Action (GAGGA)
Launched in 2016, GAGGA is a consortium led by Fondo Centroamericano de Mujeres in collaboration with Mama Cash and Both ENDS. GAGGA rallies the collective power of gender, climate and environmental justice movements around the world. Watch the video to learn more about what GAGGA does and who's involved.
Publication / 2 November 2021
Video / 28 August 2018
Webinar series: women's rights and climate finance, #5
The fifth session of our five part series on women's rights and climate finance, Experiences and Perspectives of Women Engaging in Climate Finance, shared the insights of three activists who have been serving as GCF Monitors as part of the "Women Demand 'Gender-Just' Climate Finance" initiative. They spoke about their processes of learning about climate finance and connecting with others to monitor climate finance in their communities and regions, discussed the value they have found in this work, and answered questions from webinar participants.
Video / 1 February 2018
Webinar series: women's rights and climate finance, #2
The second session of our five part series on women's rights and climate finance, Gender Mainstreaming in Climate Finance Mechanisms, provided an overview of how gender equality has been mainstreamed into global climate finance mechanisms, including a deep dive on gender considerations under the Green Climate Fund by Liane Schalatek of the Heinrich Boell Foundation - North America.


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The best and most-watched football league in the world is the EPL (English Premier League). It runs from August up to May the following year.
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The 2019/ 2020 Premier League season features some of the world's best football players, and so far, there have been some fantastic action on the pitch.
After a slow start, the Premier league season is about to start – Manchester City goes up against Arsenal, and Aston Villa takes on Sheffield United on June 17.
The problem is most of these matches are shown on satellite or cable. Even for anyone in the UK who doesn't want to pay this, watching any premier league matches can be difficult.
If you don't have Sky Sports or BT Sport, then all you can hope for are some highlights on Match of the Day.
If you are outside the UK, then there are only certain options where matches are available.
Here we look at where you can watch EPL online, and enjoy your Christmas break as you watch live, the best soccer action as it happens.
First, we will answer the question of what channels are the Premier League on in the following section.
Where to Watch Premier League
Here we look at how to watch football without cable TV. All the following have Premier League streaming to some extent. Here we have all the information and a comparison of each streaming service.
1. Amazon Prime
Device Support
Free Trial
Prime Monthly – $12.99 per month
Prime Annual – $119 per yearBrowsers
Amazon Fire TV
Game consoles
Android and iOS30 Day Free Trial
Amazon Prime offers every new subscriber 30-days free trial before they start charging for the service.
With the main crux of the matches from now until the day after Boxing Day, football fans can take advantage of this free period and watch the best league matches without paying a penny.
The Amazon Premier League offering is the first time matches are being shown by another party that isn't connected to cable or satellite in the UK.
They have this for three years moving forward, so there are plenty of league fixtures you can watch.
2. fuboTV
Ultra – $74.99 per month
Device Support
Free Trial
Family – $59.99 per month
iOS and Android
Apple TV
Amazon Fire TV
and more.7 Day Free Trial
In the beginning, fuboTV was a sport-focused channel. However, with a few changes, it has expanded its offerings.
You can watch NBC Sports Gold through the service, or use your login details to use the sport app for soccer streaming live matches. It is worth knowing that some live matches are only available in certain US markets.
3. SlingTV
Sling Blue $25 after deduction Sling Orange and Blue $40 after deduction
Device Support
Free Trial
Sling Orange $25 after deduction
iOS and Android
Apple TV
Amazon Fire TV
and more.No Free Trial, 40% discount on the first month
Sling offers a couple of ways to watch live premier league matches through their service. There are some NBC sporting areas you can access games, or you can catch some EPL games through beIN Sports, which is part of the Sling blue or the Double plan.
The platform has severed some ties with NBC; however, there is still access to some sporting action from the Sports Network side of NBC.
4. YouTube TV
Device Support
Free Trial
$49.99 per month
Xbox One
Android and iOS
and smart TV's5-day free trial
There are plenty of channels on YouTube TV to watch Premier League live. You can watch soccer games online with NBCSN, CNBC, and MSNBC. There is a host of other sporting channels out of the 70+ available.
5. Hotstar
Hotstar VIP $13.95 per month
Device Support
Free Trial
Hotstar Premium $4.50 per month
Mac & iOS
BrowsersNo Free Trial, Discount on the first month
There are two versions of Hotstar, yet the Indian one is the better one for live streams. There is access to plenty of EPL matches so that you won't miss any of the action. The most significant downside this feature-packed streaming service is you need an Indian payment method.
There is lots of other content you can find, and some you may not see on other platforms. You do need a good VPN that has Indian server support.
Hotstar has been one of the official broadcasters of the EPL since 2017.
Dazn is a rising star in sports streaming. However, it is worth noting, this service is available in a few countries, yet you need to connect through the Canadian Dazn. It has become the home to European soccer so that you can watch premier league, Europa League, UEFA Champions League, and lots more. They even have rights for the World Cup, although this is limited to certain markets. To watch soccer games online, this is a service to keep an eye one.
BT TV With Sky TV
Device Support
Free Trial
$15.00 per month (converted from CAD)
Apple TV
FireStick and Fire TV
Game consoles
Android and iOS
Smart TV'sOne month free
7. BTSports
Device Support
Free Trial
BTSports access free with BT Sport Pack
Android and iOS
game consoles
Apple TV
and Smart TV'sNo Free trial
If you are looking at how to watch football without cable, then this service half fits the bill. BT Sports is second to Sky Sports Premier League coverage in the UK. However, in the same way, you do need to be tied to BT Broadband for being able to livestream EPL.
If you are outside the UK, you can't access any part of your connection to watch football outside the UK. Although, rather than rely on Sky Sports Premier football, you can stick to your internet package and use the BT Sport app.
With this, you can use the best streaming VPN and still watch all the matches, which are being shown on BT Sports.
This doesn't help anyone, aside from UK residents who know they are out of the country over the Christmas period.
Retaining access through the internet or the app can make time away from home more enjoyable when you can watch the latest premier league match live.
How to Watch The league Online
When you use a VPN to watch the EPL, this brings with it many benefits. For one, all of the above services that stream soccer, no matter which country they are in.
They all sit behind geo-restrictions and are only available for residents of that particular country.
This means that even any resident of that country is unable to watch a service they sign up for if they are traveling away from home.
The way VPN's work is by encrypting all the data which passes from your device. This travels along a tunnel to emerge in a different location than you select.
These servers are scattered across the globe, so you can make it appear you are in the USA, UK, or any other country you desire (as long as the VPN provider has servers there).
The other good thing is VPN's prevent ISP's from throttling connections. Streaming takes up huge amounts of bandwidth, so to conserve this, an ISP will slow a connection.
Because they can't see the content you are accessing, the automatic detection won't start to slow your connection.
One other thing you can find in some instances is the prices are lower in certain locales than others.
A good example being items in the Google Play Store (US) or the US Apple Store, which can be cheaper than in other areas around the world.
Best VPN for Watching Premier League
1. ExpressVPN
Many see ExpressVPN as the ultimate streaming VPN. This acclaim comes for a number of reasons. It has an extensive global network of optimized streaming servers.
These deliver the fastest download speeds as they now run in RAM mode rather than slower hard disks. This means there is no buffering when connecting to a premier league live stream online.
Privacy and online safety are among the best, and it can bypass any geo-restrictions from any streaming platform.
The other main area this VPN is when downloading torrents or taking part in P2P file sharing. Using specifically optimized servers for this task, users are safe and can have the fastest torrent downloads.
Subscribers have the chance to connect 5 devices, while the VPN runs on the largest number of devices than any other VPN.
These include Windows, Mac, Android and iOS, game consoles, Smart TVs, Linux and routers, and many more.
ExpressVPN continues to rank as number one for streaming from any country around the globe.
2. Surfshark
Surfshark delivers many features considering it is a new VPN. It does a good job of bypassing geo-restrictions for streaming, although it does have a couple of issues here and there.
Privacy is as good as any other VPN, and users can make use of a double hop to hide their activities.
Speeds for streaming and torrenting/ P2P are catered for. The VPN also has its ad-blocker and anti-malware service included in their affordable long-term plans.
There are unlimited connections available for each account, and device support is wide-ranging, which includes Smart TVs, Amazon Fire TV, FireStick, desktops, Android and iOS, and many more.
Surfshark allows subscribers to have unlimited connections on each account
3. NordVPN
Any user who is after privacy and security over streaming and downloading torrents. They can't find much better than NordVPN.
It ranks as one of the most secure, and offer features to maintain privacy.
It has a high success rate for bypassing geo-restrictions and delivers speeds that are enough for streaming, especially around the USA and Europe.
Device support includes Desktops, Android and iOS, routers, and lots more.
Subscribers who use P2P file sharing and torrenting are safe and secure, and network speeds are sufficient to avoid lengthy downloads.
Smartplay technology takes the best of a DNS and a VPN and combines them to improve streaming experiences when watching live premier league matches.
4. IvacyVPN
IvacyVPN may not be one of the better-known VPN's out there; however, they do deliver a decent service.
Users can have 5 simultaneous device connections on Windows, Apple, Android, and iOS, as well as the Chrome and Firefox extensions.
It unblocks 7 Netflix regions and covers many other streaming platforms. There is plenty of P2P and torrenting support because it uses the same military-grade encryption as other leading VPN's.
IvacyVPN delivers one of the only dedicated Kodi apps for live streaming.
English Premier League How It Plays
The EPL began back in 1992 and had the best players in the best teams. All these plays in the best football league in the world.
In total, there are 38 matches; these are played at a team's home ground and their opponent's home ground.
The excitement builds because the same few teams are nearly always in the run-up for the title, and past winners include some of the best teams in the world.
When you look at the number of titles won, you see why it is so exciting for fans around the world. Manchester United has won on 14 occasions, and they happen to be the most popular football team around the globe.
Second, the highest tournament winners are Liverpool, who are doing well so far this year. It is over the past decade things have changed.
Leicester City took home the cup for the first time in 2016, and after it was the turn of Chelsea in 2017.
In the past two years, Manchester City reigned supreme and beat both United and Liverpool to the title.
How to Use a VPN to Watch the EPL Online
Using all the above information, you have the best place to watch, and the best means of accessing this service from any country aside from the one it is in.
We need to combine both of these. You will be surprised how easy it is to access Amazon Prime with the number one streaming VPN.
Here are the quick instructions you need to follow to use Amazon Prime and a VPN to access the best of English football.
1. Sign up for ExpressVPN
This is super easy and takes a few minutes
2. Get ExpressVPN Up and Running
All you need to do here is select the plan you want, add your email address, and choose your payment method.
Once you do this, you receive a welcome email. This contains download instructions for your device and your activation code.
Install the app and copy-paste the activation code into the app when it opens.
As soon as you start the VPN client, change the server to one inside the UK.
3. Signing Up to Amazon
Now you have your VPN set to the UK; you can head to the Amazon site and begin the signup process. (It will default to the English Amazon when using a VPN)
You can do this from other countries, yet it solves any issues to do it from the UK as it is accessing UK content.
Complete the sign-up procedure and make the payment. If it asks for a UK address, you can grab one from the internet, unless you have a family for friends in the UK.
Once you have signed up, you are all set to log in and begin watching EPL games live.
Once you are set and able to stream the best soccer games in the best league, you do need to download the VPN client app and the app for your Amazon device.
ExpressVPN runs on any device that Amazon Prime runs on. If you are watching Prime through a browser, it is better to install the ExpressVPN browser extensions.
This makes it easier to connect over the internet so you can access all the EPL has to offer without facing any geo-restriction errors.
Can I Watch Premier League on Amazon Prime?
From this season, you can watch more than a handful of league match offerings on Amazon Prime. Amazon has secured the rights to stream EPL matches over the next three years.
What Premier League Games are on Amazon Prime?
Here is the full list of 20 games Amazon will be streaming live this year.
Tuesday, December 3
- Crystal Palace vs. AFC Bournemouth (7:30 pm GMT)
- Burnley vs. Man City (8:15 pm GMT)
Wednesday, December 4
- Chelsea vs. Aston Villa (7:30 pm GMT)
- Leicester vs. Watford (7:30 pm GMT)
- Man Utd vs. Spurs (7:30 pm GMT)
- Southampton vs. Norwich (7:30 pm GMT)
- Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. West Ham (7:30 pm GMT)
- Liverpool vs. Everton (8:15 pm GMT)
Thursday, December 5
- Sheffield Utd vs. Newcastle (7:30 pm GMT)
- Arsenal vs. Brighton (8:15 pm GMT)
Thursday, December 26 (Boxing Day)
- Tottenham Hotspur vs. Brighton Hove Albion (12:30 GMT)
- Bournemouth vs. Arsenal (3 pm GMT)
- Aston Villa vs. Norwich City (3 pm GMT)
- Chelsea vs. Southampton (3 pm GMT)
- Crystal Palace vs. West Ham (3 pm GMT)
- Everton vs. Burnley (3 pm GMT)
- Sheffield Utd vs. Watford (3 pm GMT)
- Man Utd vs. Newcastle United (5:30 pm GMT)
- Leicester vs. Liverpool (8 pm GMT)
Friday, December 27
- Wolves vs. Man City (7:45 pm GMT)
Can I Watch Premier League on Hulu?
Yes, you can watch the Premier League on Hulu. This comes via NBCSN, which is available on other services for a more affordable price.
Can I watch EPL on Netflix?
Unfortunately, not, Netflix only deals in unlimited movies and shows. They cannot offer live TV or sporting events.
Can I watch Premier League on Hotstar?
Yes, you can watch full EPL matches on the Indian version of Hotstar. The US version may only show highlights, the league table results, or a replay of some matches.
Can I watch Premier League Football on Amazon FireStick?
You certainly can. Most of the above services can offer access to their services via an Amazon FireStick. This is true for the best option to watch EPL games over Christmas using Amazon Prime.
What's the Bottom Line?
There is plenty of action to come in the EPL in the run-up to Christmas and just after. With the best VPN, you can sign up now and take advantage of the 30-day money-back guarantee.
Use it together with the free month from Amazon prime, and you can watch a host of EPL football that you may otherwise miss.
Add to this the thousands of other movies and shows that are free to watch on Amazon, and you can have a great time in between matches.
The best streaming VPN has more to offer than just bypassing the restrictions to watch prime and the EPL in the UK, and by the time the month ends, you will see all the benefits first hand, and it won't have cost you anything. We recommend ExpressVPN for watching Premier League football live – VPNandGo Readers can get a Special 49% Off Deal here


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If I'm up this early, I might as well be productive, right? Here's a breakdown of Tampa Bay's full-season players by when they were drafted or how they were acquired. (*--Disabled list.)
2010 draft
Charlotte -- P Jake Thompson (second round), P Merrill Kelly (eighth), P Adam Liberatore (21st)
Bowling Green -- IF Derek Dietrich (second), IF Phil Wunderlich (12th), OF Robby Price (13th), P Austin Hubbard (14th), P Nate Garcia (16th), P Jimmy Patterson (18th), P C.J. Riefenhauser (20th), OF Nick Schwaner (30th), OF Kevin Kiermaier (31st), OF Steven Tinoco (34th), P Chris Rearick (41st), P George Jensen (46th)
Montgomery -- P Zach Quate (14th)
Charlotte -- OF Brett Nommensen (eighth), P Alex Koronis (11th), IF Tyler Bortnick (16th), P Scott Shuman (19th), OF Gabe Cohen (29th), OF Chris Murrill (35th), C David Wendt (50th)
Bowling Green -- OF Todd Glaesmann (third), C Luke Bailey (fourth), OF Cody Rogers (seventh), P Matt Stabelfeld (41st)
Montgomery -- IF Tim Beckham (first), C Jake Jefferies (third), P Shane Dyer (sixth), P Neil Schenk (23rd), P Marquis Fleming (24th)
Charlotte -- P Kyle Lobstein* (second), OF Ty Morrison* (fourth), IF Michael Sheridan (fifth), IF Anthony Scelfo (eighth), IF Matt Hall (10th), P Josh Satow (25th), P Michael Jarman (26th)
Tampa Bay -- P David Price (first)
Montgomery -- P Nick Barnese (third), P David Newmann (fourth), OF Emeel Salem* (sixth), OF Reid Fronk (seventh), P Matt Moore (eighth), IF Cody Cipriano (ninth), C Stephen Vogt (12th), P Joe Cruz (30th)
Charlotte -- OF Dustin Biell (fifth), IF Greg Sexton (10th)
Bowling Green -- P Will Kline* (second)
Tampa Bay -- IF Evan Longoria* (first)
Durham -- P Alex Cobb (fourth), OF Desmond Jennings (10th)
Montgomery -- IF Shawn O'Malley* (fifth), C Nevin Ashley (sixth), P Ryan Reid (seventh), OF Kyeong Kang (15th)
Charlotte -- C Mark Thomas (22nd)
Bowling Green -- IF Robi Estrada (19th)
Tampa Bay -- P Jeremy Hellickson (fourth)
Montgomery -- OF John Matulia* (10th), IF Henry Wrigley* (14th)
Tampa Bay -- P Jeff Niemann (first), IF Reid Brignac (second), P Wade Davis (third), P Jake McGee (fifth), P Andy Sonnanstine (13th)
Tampa Bay -- C John Jaso (12th)
Tampa Bay -- OF B.J. Upton (first)
Tampa Bay -- P James Shields (16th)
Waiver claims
Durham -- P Mike Ekstrom, P Rob Delaney, C Jose Lobaton
Tampa Bay -- OF Sam Fuld, P J.P. Howell*, OF Matt Joyce, IF/OF Sean Rodriguez, P Adam Russell, C Kelly Shoppach, IF Ben Zobrist
Durham -- C Robinson Chirinos, P Brandon Gomes, OF Brandon Guyer, OF Justin Ruggiano, P Alex Torres
Montgomery -- P Chris Archer, IF Cole Figueroa, OF John Shelby III, IF Matt Sweeney, IF Isaias Velasquez*
Charlotte -- IF Hak-Ju Lee*
Rule 5 minor league draft
Durham -- P Richard De Los Santos
Non-drafted free agents
Tampa Bay -- IF Elliot Johnson
Durham -- C Craig Albernaz, P Brian Baker
Montgomery -- P Jeremy Hall
Charlotte -- IF Julio Cedeno*, P Shane Minks, P Kirby Yates*
Bowling Green -- P Stephen Hiscock, IF Kyle Holloway
Free agents
Tampa Bay -- P Juan Cruz, OF Johnny Damon, P Kyle Farnsworth, IF Dan Johnson, IF Felipe Lopez, P Joel Peralta, DH Manny Ramirez, P Cesar Ramos
Durham -- OF Leslie Anderson, P Chris Bootcheck, IF Russ Canzler, OF Chris Carter, P Dane De La Rosa, IF J.J. Furmaniak, P Edgar Gonzalez, P Dirk Hayhurst, IF Casey Kotchman, IF Omar Luna, IF Ray Olmedo, P R.J. Swindle, P Cory Wade
Montgomery -- P Matt Bush, IF Daniel Mayora, OF Lucas Montero*, P Ricky Orta*, P Paul Phillips
Charlotte -- C Mayobanex Acosta, P Chris Andujar, P Alex Colome, P Frank De Los Santos, P Sergio Espinosa, P Deivis Mavarez, P Albert Suarez*
Bowling Green -- IF Alejandro Torres, OF Hector Guevara, P Braulio Lara, P Eliazer Suero, P Enny Romero, P Jairo De La Rosa*, P Wilking Rodriguez*, P Victor Mateo


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A man who needs no introduction, Claude VonStroke, is set to play a nearly sold-out show at Audio San Francisco this Saturday March 18th. Hot off one of the most epic sets I've personally seen him play, at CRSSD Festival a couple weeks ago, Saturday is sure to be one for the record books. It's the perfect storm of hometown show, hugely loyal audience, and one of the best clubs in San Francisco.
While I absolutely adore Claude VonStroke's own music, it was refreshing to hear him spin a set of mostly other people's productions at CRSSD – a lot of the tracks curated from his own label Dirtybird. While I have no doubt we'll get some Claude VonStroke classics, I'm hoping he'll continue throwing down the heaters I heard in San Diego because that shit was off the hook!
If you've never seen CVS spin live, make sure you grab one of the few remaining tickets for sale HERE on Audio's website (it WILL sell out). And if you have seen him spin, well, you already know you're in for a treat.
See you there!


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MSNBC host Lawrence O'Donnell offered a scathing assessment of First Lady Melania Trump on Thursday, tweeting all one needed to know about her was she joined the Trump family willingly.
"The only thing you need to know about Melania is ... she's a Trump," O'Donnell wrote. "A Trump by choice."
Melania Trump made news this week by criticizing journalists as "opportunists" who advance themselves through criticism of her and her family.
"I'd say the opportunists who are using my name or my family name to advance themselves, from comedians to journalists to performers, book writers," she told Fox News. "It doesn't hurt. The problem is they're writing the history and it's not correct."
The only thing you need to know about Melania is ...
she's a Trump.
A Trump by choice.
— Lawrence O'Donnell (@Lawrence) December 13, 2018
Born in Slovenia, Melania Trump is a former fashion model who married Donald Trump in 2005, and she's the first U.S. first lady to be a naturalized U.S. citizen.
O'Donnell's broadside followed criticism of the first lady's comments by a CNN panel Wednesday on "Tonight with Don Lemon," where analyst Susan Glasser criticized her sense of "aggrievement."
"First of all, she has this incredible air of aggrievement," Glasser said. "Here is this extraordinary story of a woman who came to this country as an immigrant, as a model, and is now the first lady of the United States and you would think in her rare public appearances, you know, that some terrible wrong has been done to her in this country. I've always been surprised by that air of grievance that she carries very publically with her."


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This is the story of an unfortunate adventure, for which one day of bad luck slowly transitioned into another day of incredible bad luck. In retrospect, misleading geography could be blamed for what happened, however I probably should have undone the wrongness sooner than I actually did. It's amazing how I can keep track of so many useless details, but when it comes to connecting big concepts (like locations) I incorrectly connect A and B in the map in my head. Here is the story!
On Friday, July 2nd, I biked into the heart of Palo Alto to pay a visit to a sweet older woman that I had almost rented a room from. She told me her stories of traveling to Iraq, Europe, and South Africa, encouraged me to use the basement of the town hall as a resource for bike maps, and gave me hazelnut coffee brewed by her daughter somewhere in the hills of California. It was a different, and enjoyable experience, even though by the end my mind was drifting back to work. Mid afternoon I head out, and since I was already far from home, this somehow made it logical to go even farther to hit up the Safeway and obtain the rare, precious, jalapeno corn bread derivative that is the closest thing I can find to what used to be my life-staple back in North Carolina.
So I bike, I shop, and I leave the store. I am just starting on my way home, crossing a massive intersection, and all of a sudden I feel like I am biking on a deflated beach ball. I am forced to stop right in the line of fire of the row of hungry-to-zoom-zoom cars, get off my bike, feel the tire, and to my horror, it's completely flat. Crap. First I had to get out of the intersection, especially since I still had the oncoming traffic side to cross, and the little orange hand was already waving at me. I then realized that I was between 4 and 5 miles from home in high 80 degree weather with a poozied-out bike, a heavy bag of groceries, and a fully loaded backpack. So I walked it most of the way, and once I hit the far side of the Medical Campus was able to ride the Margaret shuttle for the small distance home. It somehow made me very happy to see my little bike perched on the front of that massive bus – like an injured soldier loaded into the helicopter on his way to safety. I was also very grateful to the bus driver that helped me load and unload the bike from the bus. The entire trip on bike and foot calculated out to 18 miles, with 4 miles of walking with the bike. It was, simply put, a tiring day.
On Saturday I had a standard wake-up-early, do laundry and cleaning, get onto main campus, work until early afternoon, and then a nothing-out-of-the-ordinary walk to get dinner, and walk home. The entire process of starting off campus and finally arriving home is about two hours without a bike, but the time goes by quickly, and I don't mind the distance. But let's talk about Sunday.
In retrospect, I should have tried stopping at the bike shop on Saturday. It might have been open. By the time I thought about checking, it was Sunday, and assuredly closed until after the holiday on Tuesday. So I "slept in" again until 6:00am, and by 7:00am was working away in the LKSC, my favorite place in the world. I should also note that campus was completely deserted. It was lovely!
My work this weekend, however, has not been lovely. I've been frustrated trying to figure out an inconsistency with an algorithm that has been used for meta analysis of fMRI/sMRI data, as I want to use this same method in a project that I am working on. I won't get into the details, but basically I want to use this technique with data points from white matter in the brain, however the permutations that are done to create the null distribution for the probabilistic map are created with a gray matter mask. That means that any white matter coordinate would not be included, and consequently a white matter point in your data would be significantly different, by default. That is… a problem! But no one else seems to think so. This tool has been used in a handful of studies, specifically WITH white matter coordinates, so I am convinced that I must be missing something. Unfortunately, multiple readings of the methods papers and the studies that used the tool give me no insight. I then tried to figure out recreating the entire method from scratch in matlab, but I'm a noob with statistics, and don't have extensive experience with different methods, and I couldn't figure it out. So I am frustrated. I am upset. I took a break from research and wrote a fun little matlab script to populate a mySQL database from an excel sheet (I'm sure which I'll share at some future point) and then around noon I decided to call it a day, work wise. I typically go for about six hours on a weekend day before becomng aware of the time, but since I was troubled today, I cut it short a bit.
I was hungry, and a little tired, so I decided that today might be the day to look into that one free delivery I could get from Safeway. I should note that I try to get ingredients and meals from the grocery store because it's much more affordable than anything you can get prepackaged on campus. As soon as I carefully put together my order and looked into the delivery options, I disappointingly saw that they closed for deliver for the holiday. However, by this point I had completely forgotten about the point of Safeway to begin with (convenience of delivery) and forged a plan to walk there. I got excited upon discovering a second store only 2.2 miles from the medical campus (South) and then another 2 or so to walk home, to the East. I left the frigidly air-conditioned LKSC, and stepped out into the dry heat. It was definitely in the 90's, and it felt completely wonderful. The campus was empty, so I stood in the middle of the Medical School stone plaza and spread out my arms to take in some sun for a good ten seconds. I then turned to the right, and started my walking.
The trip to the store was incredibly fast. I was very pleased. It was direct, and had I been on a bike, it would have been super easy. This could potentially be converted into a daily routine, which made me very happy, because I'm always on the lookout for improvements in convenience, and more financially affordable options.
As I walked through the aisles I made decisions that I would later be very grateful for, namely decisions to not buy heavier items that were running low like cream rinse and a bottled drink. On the walk home the map in my head was very simple. I would retrace my steps down Sand Hill Road until I hit the first major intersection with a right turn, and that road would hit Junipero as a left turn, and that road would take me right home. I even had seen it once in a car, so I was convinced it would be easy. Oh, if I only knew what I was about to get into!
To get to the crux of the story, I found the right turn, and walked along a bike path directly off of the road toward my left turn onto Junipero. What I didn't see, what I couldn't see, was that when it snaked a little bit away from the road and sloped down into a valley, it actually crossed UNDERNEATH Junipero, and then came right back up on the other side. As a traveler on foot I was aware of crossing under what looked like a crossing for a train or small highway, but since it seemed disconnected from the road I was paralleling, it didn't even cross my mind that I was crossing under the road I needed to be on. It then promptly takes you right back up the road it was paralleling, and unless you are someone who frequently looks behind you, you mind not even have awareness that you crossed a left turn, period.
Now you must be thinking – but wasn't I expecting a left turn with the name of Junipero? And here is the second fault of the geography. Right after you unknowingly cross under this road, you DO in fact hit an intersection with a left turn… AND there is a big sign that faces the left turn with the Junipero label on it. It isn't in the correct orientation for the road, which caught me off guard, and I actually stopped, started at it for a while, checked the GPS on my phone (which wasn't updated and showed me at the wrong location) and then I justified that it MUST be a variant street sign, and everything else fit right with my expectations for the turn, so it must be Junipero! So I happily turned left. This is when I proceeded to call my Dad and was completely taken up with something silly, explaining the xlsread function and datatypes in matlab. My phone proceeded to die, and I just kept walking. It's always been easy for me to walk, and I'm not afraid of distance, but after an hour or so I started to wonder… how long does it take to walk two miles again? I saw… a brown fence, and rolling hills with grass, and it didn't look completely wrong, so I stubbornly continued. I finally started to have doubts, saw a lone runner along the roadside, and asked the dreaded question.
"Where does this road go?"
"Oh, somewhere up into the foothills."
(crap!) "Which way is Stanford?"
"Oh, back the direction you are coming from. You want either Sand Hills, or I think there is another road called Junipero that will get you there as well."
He drew a map in the sand for me, and I realized that I was very much not where I expected to be.
I have just realized I'm 2+ hours in the wrong direction, in close to 100 degree weather, and it's a long way home.
This is the moment in my journey when I realized that all of the distance I had just traveled would need to be retraced, and then the journey re-started. I thanked the runner, who walked with me about half a mile before I assured him I would be ok, and he could return to running. I kept bringing up the mental picture of the map in my head, over and over again. It WAS right. There were only these two main roads, and one left turn, and it was the first I would see, and I took it! Where did I go wrong? I felt silly and stupid for most of that walk back, and ruminated about how things might have been different had I not been so distracted, or just completely unaware of what the heck was going on. It wasn't until I returned to that intersection and saw it from the OTHER side that it occurred to me why I had so easily missed the turn.
](http://www.vsoch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/10.jpeg)you can see the path turning off to the left, and how it snakes right under the left turn.
](http://www.vsoch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/11.jpeg)in order to actually turn left on this road, you can't get there via the small path, you have to walk on the highway
I then proceeded to turn down the REAL Junipero, which ironically was only accessible by walking all the way back to the original intersection, and walking right on the busy road (instead of the bike path) to get to the left turn. As I was walking those last few miles, I thought about how this fits into the big picture of my daily life. It SHOULD serve as a lesson, or rationale, for me to either involve other people more in my life, so I would have more resources during times of trouble, or just have more social things planned, period, so the idea of walking for a big chunk of the afternoon wouldn't even be feasible. It SHOULD be a lesson for this, and I TRIED to really believe this, but in my mind, the entire situation served as a reinforcement of my ability to be independent and survive in the face of challenge. It also was a good indicator of my own stubbornness and incentive structure. I don't like spending money, and will go to great aims to minimize doing so. I probably could easily have found a local business off of the road somewhere, asked to use the phone, and called a cab. This, in my mind, wasn't an option. It also felt like a lazy person's solution. I was resolved to get myself out of this snaggle through the same means I had gotten into it – on my own two feet.
Walking that last mile to home, I thought of the things I was grateful for.
- the lone man on road
- overcoming my stubbornness to talk to the lone man on the road
- going to the bathroom in the store
- deciding to not buy heavy items in the store
- that my feet didn't break on the walk (I thought about this possibility quite a bit… if there was any time that feet bones might spontaneously break, it would be during a trek like this)
- that my mind has a sense of humor. As I crossed the road to my driveway, I thought about what would happen to me in a slapstick movie. I'd cross the street after eight years lost in the desert, mere steps from my door, and get plowed down by something moving fast. Haha. Ok, a little morbid, but it was a very funny thought, at the time!
When I finally mapped it out, the entire journey was about 10.5 miles. In total, I went 6 miles in the wrong direction, and the extra distance translated into about 3-4 hours of extra walking in 100 degree weather. Yes, I can't believe it either, it's embarrassing. It's a good story and I wanted to share it, but I almost didn't want to admit that I was really this foolish.
I don't sweat so much, but just LOOK at this. Unbelievable! My shirt arms and back were completely soaked, and I felt it trickling down my back.
I had a yogurt in my bag, it smelled funny, and the dinner I had bought was squished and wilted. The good news, however, is that I feel fulfilled by this epic tiredness, and I'm not so upset anymore about that silly algorithm. I'll fess up, my pre-frontal cortex was so tired of keeping a harness on all the frustration from earlier in the day, and I was so physically beat, that I did cry, just a little bit. But then I stepped into the wonderfulness of the shower, actually a COLD shower. It was as if my brain was clenched in a tight fist and when the water hit me, it shocked and quiverered a little, and then finally relaxed. I felt all the tension and stress metaphorically wash away.
Suggested Citation:
Sochat, Vanessa. "The Holiday Weekend: An Epic Journey of Independence." @vsoch (blog), 04 Jul 2011, https://vsoch.github.io/2011/the-holiday-weekend-an-epic-journey-of-independence/ (accessed 16 Apr 24).


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Hampton v. Nat'l Union Fire Ins. Co., 2020 WL 5946967 (N.D. Ill. 2020)
This case considered whether a benefits committee had properly delegated discretionary authority to a service representative to make an adverse benefit determination for accidental death benefits, so that the court could apply a deferential standard of review. It was undisputed that the committee (and named fiduciary) was granted complete administrative and discretionary authority over the plan. The plan document authorized the committee to delegate its responsibilities "in whatever manner and extent" it chose, and required that any such delegation be in writing, approved by majority vote. The summary plan description (SPD) identified the service representative and described its role as providing insurance coverage and, among other things, making benefit decisions, paying claims, and processing appeals. Although these are generally fiduciary acts, it was not clear whether the service representative was properly authorized to exercise fiduciary authority—that is, whether the committee effectively delegated discretionary authority to the service representative.
After determining that the service representative was a functional fiduciary with respect to the claim, the court focused on whether the delegation of authority was valid under the plan's governing documents. The service representative argued that the committee was free to delegate authority however it saw fit, and that, although discretionary authority was not expressly addressed, SPD language describing the representative's role authorized it to make benefit determinations. But the court noted that the plan set forth a procedure for delegating discretionary authority, and provided that when the plan and SPD conflict, the plan controls. Because the committee was "bound to follow the plan's procedures," and failed to do so, the court concluded there was no effective delegation of authority. Therefore, the court held that the adverse benefit determination was subject to the nondeferential (de novo) standard of review.
EBIA Comment: Plan sponsors should carefully and clearly draft their plan documents and delegation of authority procedures, and then follow them. If an ERISA plan confers discretionary authority and allows delegation of that authority, claims decisions by a third party to whom discretionary authority has been appropriately delegated generally will be reviewed under the deferential arbitrary and capricious standard. To increase the likelihood of deferential review by a court, delegation of discretionary authority should be done clearly and in accordance with the terms of the plan, and final decisions should be made only by parties to whom discretionary authority has been appropriately delegated. For more information, see EBIA's ERISA Compliance manual at Sections XI.B ("Discretionary Authority to Interpret Plan and Determine Facts"), XXIX.F ("Delegation of Plan Administrator Duties to Others"), and XXXVI.C ("Standard of Judicial Review Applied to Benefit Decisions Under ERISA Plans"). See also EBIA's Self-Insured Health Plans manual at Section XXVI.J ("Litigation Issues").
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What to Do with Old Unused Furniture
If you have old, unused furniture at home, you may be searching for ways to get rid of it or reuse it. In this article, we talk about the most common ways you can get rid or recycle old furniture. Check it out!
Donate the Furniture
One of the easiest ways to get rid of old, unused furniture is to give it away. You can donate tables, sofas, and other furniture to charitable organizations that pick up furniture. It's a double-win for you: you get rid of your old furniture, plus you get to help other people.
Not sure what kind of furniture to donate? Ones that have no major dents, rips, holes, stains, and other damages can be donated. You can donate to:
- Schools
- Churches
- Community centers
- Shelters
- Charities
- Nonprofits
- Secondhand shops
Sell Them to Interested Buyers
You can also have a garage sale to sell unused furniture in your house, along with other items that other people might find useful. This helps you generate some cash while ensuring that your beloved piece of furniture gets a new home. You can also use the money to buy new household stuff.
If yard sales aren't your thing, then try online selling. Facebook Marketplace has tons of interested buyers, while Craigslist and other similar websites let you sell to people from all over the country. Just make sure the furniture is in good condition, or users will bomb you with negative reviews.
Trade Them for Other Stuff
If you're lucky, you can get a much better piece of furniture in exchange for your old one. Some shops offer to trade old furniture in exchange for discounts on a new purchase. This works best if you already found the piece you like but can't quite afford its price. Don't be afraid to approach dealers, especially if your furniture is in good condition.
Refinish or Reupholster
If you're not using a piece of furniture but not quite ready to let go of it yet, then refinishing or reupholstering it may be a great solution.
First, check the best materials for your furniture. For instance, couches and chairs often have linen, cotton, and leather upholstered into them. Other furniture can be made of metal or wood.
Depending on the materials, seek the help of a restoration professional and breathe new life to your old furniture. You can also sometimes revive the beauty of your furniture by repainting it or giving an artful vintage new finish. If you know how to reupholster, make sure to use fresh new fabric.
Repurpose or Recycle
Apart from refinishing and reupholstering, you can also repurpose furniture. Here are some creative examples to inspire you:
- Use an old ladder as a towel rack
- Reusing an old door as a bed headboard
- Using old lockers as shoe storage
- Repurposing travel trunks as center or bedside table
You can also recycle various materials from your furniture. With some creativity, you can turn the wood, metal, or linen of your old furniture into something new and more useful to your house. You can check Pinterest and other websites to gain inspiration on how to recycle various furniture.


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MIT Researchers 3D-Print Body Armor Inspired By Fish Scales
New scale mail unveiled
Body armor suffers from a core tension: it must be light enough so the soldier wearing it can still fight effectively, but strong enough to actually stop bullets and shrapnel. Durable, shock-absorbing Kevlar is the current standard, but it can definitely be improved upon. What if, instead of making the armor itself a liquid, researchers borrow an armor design from creatures that move through it? A team at MIT, led by mechanical engineer Stephan Rudykh, designed a flexible armor inspired by fish scales.
Scale armor is almost as old as armor itself, with numerous examples found in ancient art from Rome to China. To improve on an ancient concept, the MIT team came up with a single metric for the armor's value: protecto-flexibility (Ψ). This is "a new metric which captures the contrasting combination of protection and flexibility, taken as the ratio between the normalized indentation and normalized bending stiffness." Working from a single metric, the researchers were able to greatly increase the strength of the armor while only modestly reducing its flexibility.
The practical implications of the study are hinted at by who funded it: the research "was supported by the U.S. Army Research Office through the MIT Institute for Soldier Nanotechnologies." In the future, soldiers could have fish-scale suits of armor that are more flexible around joints and sturdier across the rest of the body, adding greater protection where none was before without diminishing any of the value of previous armor.
This armor is still in the early testing stages. "Flexibility and protection by design: imbricated hybrid microstructures of bio-inspired armor" only covers indentation tests, designed to see just how far the scales would bend when forced to. Next stages include trying the armor against bullets and shrapnel. If successful, the future of armor could look a heck of a lot like the past.


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Floating Seahorse is a floating villa, which has been cleverly designed and developed in Dubai.
Images credit Kleindienst Group
The Floating Seahorse by Kleindienst Group, debuted in Dubai International Boat Show, is a marine style retreat, featuring underwater rooms with amazing private views.
There will be 42 Floating Seahorses located just offshore from St Petersburg and Main Europe Island which will be just a short boat ride from the coast of Dubai.
Each individual Floating Seahorse will boast three levels, one underwater, one at sea level and an upper deck. The master bedroom and bathroom will be totally submerged underwater and will command breathtaking views of the surrounding coral reef and marine life. The sea level accommodation will boast floor to ceiling windows, uninterrupted sea views, a fully-fitted kitchen with a dining area, an open plan living area and a sun deck. This area can also be converted into a bedroom at night as it offers sleeping facilities. The upper deck is the perfect place for alfresco dining and relaxation and features an external shower, an informal bed, a mini bar, a kitchenette and a beautiful glass-bottomed Jacuzzi.
CEO of Kleindienst Group, Josef Kleindienst, said:
"Many months of research, design and planning have gone into The Floating Seahorse and we are excited to be able to officially launch and build it in Dubai. We are confident that it will set a new benchmark in the luxury lifestyle market worldwide for outstanding innovation, contemporary design and underwater living at its best."
via designboom
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"To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you."
-Lewis B. Smedes
Last month on the blog we took a deep dive into the important and life-changing principles of self-love (read more HERE). This month we'll take on another concept: forgiveness.
The truth is that forgiveness goes hand-in-hand with self-love; you cannot truly forgive yourself and others if you don't feel, deeply and truly, that you deserve the freedom that comes with forgiveness.
Embrace Forgiveness and Release the Past
For many people, there's a need to release the past and let go of things that have happened (or not happened) so they can have gratitude for what's going on right now, in the present moment.
I understand it's not always easy. I personally just released a huge piece of pent-up resentment and hurt around my dad that had been wallowing somewhere inside me for years. It was tough. And over the years, at times I had truly believed that I'd released it only to find that it was still there. Fortunately, this time I was able to let it go.
CLICK HERE to find out more of how to "let it go" and find forgiveness.


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- Features side shoulder buttons for no-tears easy peasy dressing.
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Cornell is committed to ensuring that the programs, services, and activities of the university are accessible and that accommodations are effective for students with disabilities.
Our university complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Fair Housing Act, and New York State Human Rights Law to ensure that otherwise qualified students with disabilities are not discriminated against on the basis of their disabilities and that they are not excluded from or denied the benefits of our programs and services.
If you have concerns about your registration for disability services, the way in which your accommodations have been provided, or that you have been discriminated against because of a disability, you should take the following steps:
Informal Process
- Consult the SDS Director regarding concerns about disability accommodations, disparate or disparaging treatment related to disability, or access issues on campus. Share steps taken to resolve the issue and additional considerations to address your concerns and potential resolutions.
- Attempts to resolve the matter informally should be completed within 60 days of the time at which you knew, or could reasonably be expected to have known, of the action(s) in question.
- If you opt to pursue an informal resolution to your issue and are not satisfied with the outcome, you may later pursue a formal grievance.
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Students who believe they have been discriminated against and wish to seek a formal resolution should use Policy 6.4, Prohibited Bias, Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual and Related Misconduct. The policy is administered by the Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX.
Additional Resources for Resolving Complaints
The Office of the University Ombudsman is available to all students, faculty, and staff affiliated with all units of Cornell University, excluding the Weill Cornell Medical College. The office is an independent, neutral, and informal resource that offers a safe place where community members may discuss problems or issues within the University. The Ombudsman holds all communications with those seeking assistance in strict confidence, and does not disclose confidential communications unless given permission to do so, except as required by law, or where, in the judgment of the Ombudsman, there appears to be imminent risk of serious harm.
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CT Blues Society
sponsored my trip to Memphis in
to participate in the
International Blues Challenge
There were 60 plus solo, duo contestants from all over the globe. Although I was not one of the seven finalists, the trip allowed me to fulfill a long standing dream of visiting the
Mississippi Delta
This photo chronicle of my journey may not appeal to you. However, if you are interested in the birth of
and the early musical pioneers that paved the way, then the photos and commentary will add to your appreciation of the roots of American music.
In 2003, the year of the Blues, the State had formed a Commission. Receiving a grant from the
and contributions from four Delta counties. The Commission erected numerous markers with text and images. Ultimately, they plan to have 120 markers and in the future will equip the markers with transmitters for audio and possibly video as well.
Fred McDowell
moved to Como, "the hilly country" just north of the Delta in 1940 and married Annie Mae Collins that same year. He was a simple family man who was employed as a tractor driver. He and Annie Mae recorded many spirituals. Fred had a hypnotic trance like style. He was overlooked during the original pre-war blues wave. He slipped through the cracks until he was recorded in 1959 by Alan Lomax.
The stretch of road on
Route 7
is surrounded by hundreds of acres of cotton fields. There on Route 7 is the marker for
John Hurt
a peaceful, gentle and kindhearted soul who lived in the country with no aspirations of becoming famous with his musical talent. He first recorded in 1928 and then fell into obscurity for the next 35 years. He may have been the most important discovery during the folk years in the mid 1960's. Even though he lived in the heart of the Mississippi Delta, his music was not typical of the area. There was an old timey, traditional, ragtime feel that pre-dated blues very much in the
East Coast style.
Little Zion M.B. Church
Next to the church is the graveside of
On and around the gravestone were a collection of gifts, tributes of respect, gratitude and affection. There was a harmonica, some jewelry, coins, and a liquor bottle.
Just as we were leaving, a man arrived and introduced himself as Sylvestor Hoover, Deacon, and offered to show us the interior of the church, which was built by fieldhands and sharecroppers. In the vestibule, he pointed to a picture of a Mrs. Eldridge whose husband purportedly dug the grave for Johnson.
Mr. Hoover also gives tours through
his company,
"Delta Blues Legend
and offered to show us
where Robert Johnson lived.
Traveling on
Highway 7
with a stop in
to photograph the marker for
"Mississippi" John Hurt
According to
Peter Guralnick
in his great book,
"Searching for
Robert Johnson"
there is an account of Robert being in San Antonio, TX in 1936 on the eve of what would be his first recording session. Robert slipped out of his hotel room, was arrested and jailed for vagrancy.
Don Law
man in charge of the recording session bailed him out of jail. Mr. Law got another call a few hours later from Johnson with the complaint, "I'm lonesome and there's a lady here. She wants fifty cents and I lacks a nickel."
Remembering the story, I reached in my pocket, found a nickel, placed it on the stone and said, "Robert, here's the nickel you've been lacking."
*American Recording Company
Greenwood RR Station
Honeyboy Edwards
would have caught a train.
Little Zion M.B. Church
on Money Road
This shack on Hammond Hill Road is reminiscent of the sharecroppers living quarters in the 1930's.
While listening to recordings of
Robert Johnson
, you come to the realization that the scope of his musical influences reached far and wide from regional elders like
Charley Patton, Son House
Willie Brown
to those beyond his immediate geographical area, like
Peetie Wheatstraw
a partner of
Leroy Carr
He undoubtedly spent hundreds of hours practicing, listening to the radio and records in his collection. His material was more diverse than the regional musicians and in fact he dazzled his own mentors
was a guitar wizard, his style of which was molded into a fine art form which contributed greatly to his fame.
Steve LaVere
, noted historian, who lives in
shared the series of likely events and conditions surrounding the death of
Robert Johnson
Steve explained why Robert Johnson, in all probability, is buried at
The Little Zion Church
on Money Road in Greenwood.
Robert had fans locally. Two sisters lived near the church on Money Road. Their parent's owned a farm and after hearing of Robert's illness, the girls went to Baptist Town and brought Johnson to their farm,
Star of the
West Plantation
Robert's immune system was under assault from poison. He may have developed pneumonia for which there was no cure at the time. He died at the farmhouse shortly thereafter.
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"The blues had a baby and they named it rock n' roll."
Muddy Waters
Destination: Greenwood, MS.
First stop along the way: Hammond Hill Road,
to graveside of Legendary
Fred McDowell
Delta Blues Journey