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TELL US: What Should Scott Brown Do Next?
U.S. Senator Scott Brown will leave office in January. What should he do next?
U.S. Senator Scott Brown, a Republican, was defeated Tuesday by first time candidate Elizabeth Warren, a Democrat.
Warren will take office as the state's junior senator in January.
She'll replace Brown, who was elected in a special election in January 2010 when he defeated Democrat Martha Coakley.
In his concession speech on Tuesday night, Brown told supporters that "defeat is only temporary."
As soon as the race was called, analysts began suggesting Brown may run for Massachusetts governor in 2014 or would seek the state's other U.S. Senate seat if Senator John Kerry is named Secretary of State under President Barack Obama in his second term.
What should Brown do next? Tell us in the comments.
Bill Darcey
11:17 am on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Senator Brown should start to rebuild his tarnished image by being the bipartisan statesman he lays claim to and resigning as soon as possible , thus allowing governor Patrick to appont Mrs. Warren so she will be the most senior of the new Senators . It is done all the time in other states .
Darren Major
10:13 am on Friday, November 9, 2012
well said - was hoping Gov Patrick appoint himself but not sure if he would do it
2:58 am on Wednesday, November 21, 2012
He certainly is partisan. And quite a bit more reasonable than the nutjob that's about to replace him. At least the unions and folks that sit at home all day got their choice.
Richard W. Lunt
11:35 am on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
If Senator John Kerry is appointed as Secretary of State in President Obama's second term, Scott Brown should run for that open seat should it be available and if Senator Kerry is indeed appointed to the post. I think he should also explore the possibility of running for Governor of Massachusetts in 2014 if Senator Kerry decides to stay in his current job.
Dean Winslow
12:04 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Go back to handling Bank closings as a lawyer - no more public sector jobs.....
Darren Major
10:13 am on Friday, November 9, 2012
I say he go back to micromanaging Ayla while attempting to re-launch his uhm, modeling career OR just go back to MD National guard full-time - actually he would be gone so i like it
Or Fox or Wall Street could hire him - then he could go to NY and again, Brown-free
or just go....
Avon Barksdale
12:16 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
He should run ads for the next six years screaming about Warren's heritage and calling the families of asbestos death victims "actors."
1:01 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
He should just give it up period. The people have spoken across the country and the Democrats.What is Gail to do now?He tried getting daughter a Gig in Nashville singing that did not work neither. Look what happened in Attleboro with new State Rep seat great job Paul Heroux.
Darren Major
10:13 am on Friday, November 9, 2012
No self-respecting university would take him...but a diploma mill might
2:39 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
If he wants to stay in politics he should leave the GOP flat. The Republican Party is way too far right and people around here are not religious fanatics like they are in the mid-west. He had a good run but I think his 15 minutes of fame is up. The sound you here is the GOP looking for a leader and a direction.
Brian L. Freitas
2:39 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
He should strongly consider running for governor. The only Republican name that comes up over and over again is Charlie Baker. Mr. Baker has already proved he can't win.
Darren Major
10:13 am on Friday, November 9, 2012
As long as he rus for Gov of any state but this one - cool, MA - uhm, HELL NO!
Meg Nelson
2:39 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
I could see him taking on a larger role in the MA National Guard- but I think if Kerry's seat opens up, it would be interesting to see him and Warren as coworkers!
Dennis Naughton
5:40 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
@Meg--Senator Brown has transferred to a NG unit close to DC. He is no longer part of the MA ARNG. The word is that he made that tranfer so he could fast-track to Brigadier General--more openings down there than up here. It will be interesting to see what happens to the military career now.
Carol Bragg
2:39 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Develop consensus-building skills and work for an organization in DC dedicated to ending Congressional gridlock. Success in that endeavor would make him a more electable candidate in the future.
2:39 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
I don't understand where all the hate for Brown comes from in these comments. He was the second most bipartisan Senator in the Country. He did right by this state and all he got in return was a slap in the face. He called Warren on her lies and in return she bashed him. She used the Massachusetts Democrat machine and money to take him down. I would love to see Brown as our Governor but I wouldn't blame him one bit if he walked away from all the people that disrespected him yesterday.
Carol Bragg
3:56 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
lowertaxes: I think you may be assuming disrespect where there is no disrespect. Many voters think nationally when casting their local ballot, as voters in Rhode Island did when they elected Sheldon Whitehouse to the U.S. Senate over incumbent Lincoln Chafee. They respected Chafee, yet knew that the party balance in the Senate was at stake and a Republican majority would change committee chairmanships, driving them considerably to the political right. So voters who had great respect for Sen. Chafee voted for Whitehouse. The respect for Chafee was later reflected in his election as an independent to the Governorship. Perhaps Scott Brown would follow the same route in Massachusetts. I don't think people personally disrespect him.
6:06 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Carol, I like all of your thoughtful responses and suggestions and though I suspect your correct that a good number of voters still respect Brown, I think there is also a large sector of voters like myself who lost respect for the man when he repeatedly and knowingly lied about Warren. Particularly as he claimed her to be less then truthful, making him a hypocrite. That aside, I do not believe Brown is remotely qualified to run the Commonwealth. It's a far cry from the tasks of a Senator and we need someone with far more fiscal and business experience.
Dean Winslow
3:56 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
lowertaxes - Sorry, you've been drinkin" the Brown kool-aid.............
Dennis Naughton
5:40 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Based upon the racist tenor of the campaign Senator Brown ran against Senator-elect Warren, he should offer her and the people of the Commonwealth a public apology. Then he should enjoy his well-earned retirement.
John Harris
1:52 am on Thursday, November 8, 2012
Someone asked why there is so much hate here. I don't hate the guy but I know his record and what he thinks is important. I think he should stay out of public service. I support environmental issues through sites like NRDC and The Sierra Club. The responses I got from Scott Brown to my letters were clear that he would "consider my views" on the issues, but if one followed his reasoning in his letters, one would find him in favor of continuing our use of fossil fuels by expanding domestic production of it. He was not a strong supporter of renewable energy resources and failed to see the urgency of transitioning to them. We need jobs ... and renewable resources offers that with the added benefit of a cleaner environment. Kerry has a superior record on environmental issues and Warren will enhance that in the Senate.
Mark Minsky
11:25 am on Thursday, November 8, 2012
As it turned out, honorable and well qualified candidates Scott Brown, Mitt Romney, Sean Bilat, and Dan Murphy had absolutley no chance of winning in Massachusetts for one simple reason- the did not have (D) after their name. Senator Brown is as much a centrist as anyone could want, but apparently that mattered little to so many lock-step voters. How else does anyone explain Congressman Tierney getting re-elected even though his wife is a convicted fellon who lined that family's pockets with huge sums of cash?
The most unfortunate outcome of Tuesday's elections is that it will be some time before any decent Republican runs for public office in this state.
Brian Hutchinson
11:25 am on Thursday, November 8, 2012
He should just go away. He was part of the Tea Party movement that has almost been forgotten. Ask Bieleat what happened. He was the odd man out. Scott Brown was at the right place at the right time and made NO difference for anyone except for the people who put him in office.
Janet Sroczynski
11:25 am on Thursday, November 8, 2012
Keep up the good work Scott Brown. Some of us appreciate it. As to what your plans should be going forward, how about continue to do what you love to do. Play basketball, go for a run and take your bike rides.
11:25 am on Thursday, November 8, 2012
Run for John Kerry's seat when he becomes secretary of state.
Dennis Naughton
11:52 am on Thursday, November 8, 2012
The simple fact is that the Republican Party appeals to an ever narrowing demographic and is in peril of joining the dinosaurs. Don't blame the Democrats.
Avon Barksdale
4:16 pm on Thursday, November 8, 2012
Very true, white voters comprised 87% of the national electorate when Bush won in 2004, this year it was 72%. You can't just keep maxing out on white people and ignoring the rest of America if you want to be relevant going forward.
12:01 pm on Thursday, November 8, 2012
We'll see in 4 years if everyone is happy with the Gvm't they have.
Daniel F. Devine
10:13 am on Friday, November 9, 2012
Donald Perks
12:32 pm on Thursday, November 8, 2012
Scott can run for John Kerry's seat and this time get the NRA supporters to come back from his 2010 bid. Maybe between the NRA walking door to door and the paid sign holders from this past campaign, he can actually put up a ground game. Oh, also, note to Scott : ditch Fehrnstrom, that one is dead weight at best.
2:56 pm on Thursday, November 8, 2012
He should run for President in 2016. The Republicans will need someone to put out front and Scott is a good looking underwear model. He can run a nasty campaign against Hillary Clinton and every female and Spanish person in America will not vote for him again.
5:55 pm on Thursday, November 8, 2012
it is sad because he tried to be bipartisan which I think as Americans we all want. We want congress and senate to work together to get this nation back on its feet. Forget all the special interest groups. He voted what he thought was right as he was elected to do. Scott did just that and look where it got him.
Bill w
2:17 am on Friday, November 9, 2012
If Scott was so great, why did he vote against every bill that would help the middle class worker? Job bills, unemployment benefits, how could he say he was for the middle class? He should head to Hollywood because he is a great actor!
2:17 am on Friday, November 9, 2012
All decent people including Scott Brown should get away from politics. Let the liberals in this country get what they want, endless entitlements and spending until we hit bankrupcy. At that point maybe reason and accountability will return to all Americans and this country will become great again.
Darren Major
3:41 am on Saturday, November 10, 2012
Tired of this sad sack, class-warfare-style, finger-pointing, doom-saying rhetoric. Wingnuts, it is a massive turnoff for voters. "Takers vs. Makers" is a poor excuse for thinking, and an even poorer substitute for compassion.
It's disingenuous to blame the "lamestream media" for everything, when their own conservative media outlet is so blatantly self-serving and un-self-conscious. The biggest attacks on Romney were provided by his own party rivals in the primaries, and they stuck. The attacks on Warren were just STUPID
That there ARE such people as moderate dems and moderate repubs who deserve their place at the bargaining table like everyone else - ideology, purity tests and artificial tax pedges be dammed.
That the way they mis-characterized and vilified the President from day one was not only incorrect and divisive, but also insulting, demeaning and disrespectful to the office, much less the man and his family.
That, yes, some dems/libs work very hard at success and capitalism and some repubs/cons collect welfare, food stamps or any number of govt assistance programs.
That the continued, inevitable diversification of the U.S. is a positive thing that will inevitably bring the nation closer to the world, and the world to us.
...any of this sinking in, yet?
Cairo kid
2:17 am on Friday, November 9, 2012
Scott, to survive politically, HAS to become a Democrat!
and... I hated his lies about the asbestos family victims being actors!
Pretty LOW, even for a MA Republican!
2:17 am on Friday, November 9, 2012
I called Browns office to offer my opinion on an issue, to offer my support, and was treated very poorly by his staff. The staff member was abusive and derisive. It was quite shocking, actually. I would never support someone whose staff is allowed to act that way, even if I liked their politics.
3:11 pm on Friday, November 9, 2012
When you elect people for a local post for national reasons, your eventually going to regret it... You should be voting for the person who can do the very best job, not the one who gives x vote to a majority in a national scene. Furthermore, its pretty obvious Scott is bi-partisan from his record and the simple fact he is a Republican in MA. He absolutely must be moderate or he never would have won the first time. He did not vote supporting the GOP everytime. How often do you think Elizabeth will break ranks? I'm betting never....
Dennis Naughton
3:55 pm on Friday, November 9, 2012
Scott Brown won in the 2010 special election, not because he was moderate (he isn't), but because (1) It was a special election, which has a small voter turnout. (2) Coakley ran a poor campaign.
Kitchen Sink TV
2:14 pm on Friday, February 1, 2013
Scott Brown openly opposed Obamacare and the majority of Americans agreed (and still agree) with him.
Dennis Naughton
3:55 pm on Friday, November 9, 2012
Regarding Senator Brown's voting record, his supporters need to take a close look at that record. What they will find is that when he took a "moderate" vote, it did not decide an issue. The Republican leadership in the Senate understood that to be re-elected, he had to APPEAR moderate.
Richard W. Lunt
10:44 am on Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Elizabeth Warren will vote in lockstep with the liberal Democrats which is even worse. This means our country is moving closer to a socialist nation in which the government is taking money from the hard working one percenters who are the job creators and re-distributing the wealth to the illegals and freeloaders who will get free tuition, healthcare and they will be able to buy flat screen TV's and nice cars with their EBT cards.
Christie Mayo
10:45 pm on Friday, November 9, 2012
Perspective in a note in Wall Street Journal:
Democrat Elizabeth Warren unseated Republican Sen. Scott Brown and is a frontrunner to take a seat on the Senate Banking Committee.
Until 2008, Ms. Warren was a little-known, wonkish professor at Harvard who studied the economics of bankruptcy. But her appointment as a special Senate watchdog for the bank bailouts, her clashes with administration officials and the embrace of her Consumer Financial Protection Bureau catapulted her into the political limelight.
Mr. Brown, by contrast, was criticized for stalling and weakening key parts of the regulatory overhaul of Wall Street. It was an abrupt turnabout for a rising star in the party whose victory in a special election in early 2010 was a harbinger of the Republican surge to take the House later that year.
Now, in a nightmare scenario for Wall Street CEOs, Ms. Warren is a frontrunner to take a seat on the Senate Banking Committee.
7:34 pm on Sunday, November 11, 2012
Governor. People vote their pocketbook for Governor more so then Senate. Patrick is a lame duck losing interest. Health care expected to soar as percentage of state budget . Control of senate and supreme court not an issue.
7:34 pm on Sunday, November 11, 2012
Elizabeth warren can't fill Scott Browns shoes. She will do what ever is told to her by Obama and not think about what it means to business
Fiscal Conservative
10:44 am on Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Today is Nov 21, the election was over 2 weeks ago. We got what we got, time to move on. Whether you like the results or not, our govt still is better than what is in 2nd place. We're divided, it's time we, at least, try to heal things.
I'm not one in favor of the results, but, lets try to get together, stop the bickering. I'm going to try (won't be easy). I'm meeting with my State Rep (who I didn't vote for) this weekend to express some concerns I have regarding the next couple of years. Although I really don't expect much, I will be civil. One can't hope that he will listen if I'm not. Ranting & raving will get nowhere. Maybe, just maybe, one of my concerns will be addressed come January.
If we keep bickering until the next election, we will be pretty ornery and dysfunctional, I don't want to live that way. We all think we're correct on things. The real solution may be sitting down w/opponents and finding a compromise where the best of all sides is the correct solution. Digging one's heals in, not budging, isn't the solution. BOTH parties are guilty of this, not just one of them. Our leaders must be willing to swallow some "ideolgy", it's up to US to force them to. Call, meet with them. State your feelings. If we don't, they will do as they please. They work for us, not the other way around. I'm doing what I think is the correct process. It's not going to be easy, but, I have to try. Time will tell.
Dennis Naughton
12:53 pm on Wednesday, November 21, 2012
@Richard--Elizabeth could never please you no matter how she voted. She has not yet been sworn in and you are condemning her a priori. As for that socialist stuff, get real. I worked hard all of my life and don't mind at all helping people less fortunate than I. How can you subscribe to such a prejudiced, selfish, across-the-board judgmental point of view. Have a nice Thanksgiving, eat a lot and don't worry about the people going hungry and doing without.
2:13 pm on Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Yeah ok - just wait until the government gets into our 401k - pensions etc to help dennis less fortunate
2:14 pm on Wednesday, November 21, 2012
We all I hope help the less fortunate but it should be up to the individual not the government
Dennis Naughton
2:00 am on Thursday, November 22, 2012
@Indiana: Sorry. Will never happen with "individuals". Hoover and FDR proved that. Government must always provide a safety net--anything else is just a leap of misplaced faith.
As to the 401K--I think the Bush deregulation and resulting Bush Great Recession already "took care" of your 401K. You must have noticed that it tanked. And yet --are you one of those people who inexplicably still believes that Wall Street should not be regulated?
Richard W. Lunt
12:40 pm on Thursday, November 22, 2012
Regulating Wall Street as well as small, medium and large business is preventing businesses their chance to grow, expand, and create jobs and put people back to work. Instead, more regulation and more business taxes are leading to a stagnant or an increase in the unemployment rate. Just saying....
12:40 pm on Thursday, November 22, 2012
I do believe Wall Street should be regulated as well as Frank - Dodd should have been - do you remember what they did?
Richard W. Lunt
12:28 am on Friday, November 23, 2012
Wall Street has plenty of regulations in place, Wall Street doesn't need more. Sarbanes-Oxley is an example of an effective regulation that has helped to prevent another Enron and cook the books scandal.
Dennis Naughton
12:28 am on Friday, November 23, 2012
Regarding your CNS fake "news" fundraiser add--Get out of the echo chamber and into the real world.
Dennis Naughton
12:28 am on Friday, November 23, 2012
@Richard: So you equate the regulation of Wall Street with all other regulations of businesses of various sizes? That appears simplistic. Why do you think there ae such regulations at all? Just asking.
Richard W. Lunt
1:26 am on Saturday, November 24, 2012
No Dennis, I just used Sarbanes-Oxley as an example of good business regulation. To be specific about Wall Street regulation, the Consumer Protection Act is an example of good regulation. My main point is that there are current Wall Street regulations that are effective and there are current business regulations on the books that are effective. Enforcing the regulations should be paramount, not burdening both business and Wall Street with more regulations, my point is that we should enforce the ones that we have.
Daniel F. Devine
11:18 am on Friday, November 23, 2012
Has anyone noticed the "CAP & GOWN PHOTO" is gone?
Dennis Naughton
9:36 am on Saturday, November 24, 2012
@Richard---First, Republicans in Congress have made it a priority to strangle regulation of Wall Street by defunding regulatory authorities--a good reason to oppose electing Republicans. Second, the argument that enforcing regulations in place should somehow preclude additional regulations is about as logical as saying that the police are too busy for us to pass any more criminal laws.
Richard W. Lunt
2:45 am on Sunday, November 25, 2012
Overregulation such as what the Democrats advocate for will ruin the economy. Too much government control over Wall Street is bad. In my opinion, the government should never have stepped in and bailed out the banks. There is an economic theory that suggest that government's role is to enact monetary policy and then get out of the way and let the market do the rest which is to correct itself. Telling Goldman-Sachs what type of return on investment to pursue, or that they can't become the biggest bank in the world is an example of penalizing companies because they grow and become successful. With overregulation, the government is punishing companies and Wall Street because of their success, what this philosiphy suggests is that overregulation will hurt growth, and the chances of job creation.
Janet Sroczynski
2:45 am on Sunday, November 25, 2012
Spoken like a true democrat @ Dennis Naughton. Always blaming the Republicans. Defunding of the left liberal leaning ideas works, then so be it. Learn to live within your own means, and pay for your liberal socialist ideas, with your own money. You haven't paid back the nearly $6 Trillion in new Obama debt in the past 4 years. And since elected for a 2nd term in office, the projected figures of additional Obama debt are expected to top over $20 Trillion in national debt figures.
That is exactly why the smart Republicans are defunding your ridiculous ideas and idealogy.
Dennis Naughton
1:11 pm on Sunday, November 25, 2012
@Richard---I expect we will not be likely to agree on the role of government as a regulator. Your views appear to have their basis in the theoretical realm. My own derive from a more historical perspective. The excesses that led to the Great Depression and more recently, the Great Recession, have their genesis in the excessive application of laissez-faire. The mythical unseen hand of the market that is supposed to bring balance does not exist, and such quasi-religious beliefs have no place.
Jerry Chase
3:46 pm on Thursday, January 31, 2013
It's a contest between Naughton, Darcey, Barksdale, and Major as to who makes the least sense. It continues to be "a horse race" . . . . and their favorite right now is ol'
Horse Face Kerry. They all remind me of the other end of a horse.
Emcee of Seekonk
2:14 pm on Friday, February 1, 2013
LOL. I can still see Lurch wind surfing in a speedo. No wonder George Bush got in for a second term.
Dennis Naughton
2:47 pm on Friday, February 1, 2013
LOL Alert! In breaking news on the Foxborough Patch Scott Brown says he won't run for Senate. LOL! John Kerry succeeds Hillary Clinton as US Secretary of State--two of the best secretaries of state in US HIstory. Trivia question: Who was the last Secretary of State from Massachusetts?
Emcee of Seekonk
5:43 pm on Friday, February 1, 2013
"Who was the last Secretary of State from Massachusetts?"
Who cares and what difference does it make.
But I will say this, I prefer Hillary Clinton to John Kerry. At least she is smarter.
The Muslim Brotherhood is probably preparing their next Embassy attack as we speak. The one in Turkey today didn't seem to do much damage... only 2 or 3 dead. Should be an interesting four more years.
4:13 pm on Friday, February 1, 2013
Yes Dennis the family of the Benghazzi victims might beg to differ, show your facts on that statement
Dennis Naughton
5:29 pm on Friday, February 1, 2013
@Indiana: This question has been asked and answered on real news media. Take a break from Foxtoxica. You didn't answer my trivia question. Didn't Fox cover that?
Dennis Naughton
6:33 am on Saturday, February 2, 2013
@Emcee: When one revels in his ingnorance of history why should anyone take seriously anything he expresses about the present? It's fair to assume it has no basis other than personal prejudice.
12:58 pm on Saturday, February 2, 2013
How Prophetic. Almost as good as that great quote from Mr. Spock. "In an insane society, the sane must act insane."
Telling it like it is
6:33 am on Saturday, February 2, 2013
Scott Brown should run for Governor, once Mini-Me Patrick high tails it out of town with all his scandals nipping at his heels.
But first, to be elected he must become a fake Indian like Lieawatha. That is the only way a Republican can make it in Moonbatville.
12:59 pm on Saturday, February 2, 2013
4 of our last 5 Governors in the past 22 years have been Republicans, but don't let the facts stop your uniformed and false rhetoric.
As for Brown serving as Governor, I personally don't see what a mortgage attorney with legislative background brings to the table. He's got no budgeting or other fiscal, business, or management experience, so regardless of his party affiliation, he would never get my vote.
Serves You Right
12:59 pm on Saturday, February 2, 2013
Deval Patrick just shoved taxes upon everyone...his last hoorah in politics here in Mass...anyone who'd vote for him after what he's done..literally killing off the middle class...deserves what they get
12:59 pm on Saturday, February 2, 2013
Dennis the state run media is not real news media my comrade - anybody who likes the way this country the direction this country is headed needs their head examined. Barry is not my father's democrat of anybody else democrat .
Dennis Naughton
11:03 pm on Saturday, February 2, 2013
@Indy: Sounds like you are already digging your underground bunker for the Rapture or Armageddon or whatever it is you think is coming. Out there.
Dennis Naughton
12:58 pm on Saturday, February 2, 2013
@Telling: Suggest your change your gutless disguise name to SourGrapes. LOL!
Telling it like it is
11:03 pm on Saturday, February 2, 2013
Your suggestions have as much credence as the dribble running down my grampa's chin.
11:03 pm on Saturday, February 2, 2013
Dj what is your point? What does Warren's background bring to the table? And more importantly what does a junior senator from Chicago bring yo the table ? Scratch the second question - I already know the answer
Dennis Naughton
11:20 pm on Saturday, February 2, 2013
@Telling: and your comments are more understandable in the context of your self-explained genetic inheritance.


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Let me start by saying that this is a very comfortable, durable shoe. I do recommend replacing the stock insoles though. I've been very happy with Shock Doctor or Lynco insoles over the years and am using the Lynco L405 Sports Orthotic with my Camp Fours. I really like the protective rubber over the toe for climbing and spelunking. However I have to agree with a few of the previous reviews about the very thick heel rubber. Yes it's protective but it does add considerable weight. So much so that I'm reluctant to use these for any long hikes as there are many other lighter, similar designs out there.

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Indian television has taken on a whole new role – of match making. In
the recent past, there have been load of couples who have extended their
on-screen romance to their off-screen lives. You cannot really blame
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Love Story of the Evergreen Couple- Hema Malini and Dharmendra
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Previously posted The Fairview-E.S. Brown Foundation is getting closer to its ultimate goal of restoring the historic black school on the side of Padlock Mountain to its former glory.
Joyce Perdue-Smith has been spearheading the effort to save the former Fairview Colored School in Cave Spring. She's working with other foundation members to form a committee to explore what to do with the building and land now in their possession.
The foundation finally reached its $25,000 fundraising goal in August 2012, and purchased the school building along with 4 acres of property surrounding the structure.
Smith said a number of options are being examined — such as turning the building into a support structure for youth activities or using it and the campus to open a creative arts camp like the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, N.C.
"There are several schools around Georgia that have been successfully readapted for community centers, government centers and camp sites," Smith said. "But we're looking at ideas that are outside the box as well."
Some other ideas being considered for the future of the school are to bring a Boys & Girls Club location to the Cave Spring area, a medium-scale fine dining restaurant and even a camp for troubled teens.
The committee will include members from the Fairview-E.S. Brown Foundation and interested supporters from around the state. Smith said she hopes to bring in Cave Spring community leadership and officials from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and the Georgia Trust for Historic Places.
"The plans for what we want to do with the site have widened, and I'm hoping that the group we're going to put together will be able to cull down the list of ideas to something more manageable," said Smith.
She also said that, with plans for the future of the school laid out, it will allow the foundation to try for grant funding to help with the restoration process.
Her greatest hope is that more Floyd County residents will pitch in to help. First the building — which over the years has been beaten down by weather and time — needs to be stabilized.
The Fairview-E.S. Brown School is thought to be one of the thousands built in the south through a rural black school-building program of the Julius Rosenwald Foundation. Researchers are still searching for the definitive proof.
The three-room, $4,500 school building was constructed in 1924 with the help of matching funds from Floyd County Schools. The school was open from the mid-1920s through the late 1960s, until Floyd County opened a new high school in Cave Spring.
Those interested in donating to help the Fairview-E.S. Brown Foundation can visit www.fairviewbrown.org or mail checks to The Fairview School, 3 Central Plaza, Box 147, Rome, GA 30161.


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This new collection of some of the best of overseas reportage includes articles from Joan Didion, Tim Judah and Susan Sontag, with topics ranging from impromptu theater in conflict-ridden Sarajevo to a gravediggers' strike in Liverpool.
Hour of the Red God
In this searing African crime novel, former Maasai warrior Detective Mollel must defy a corrupt Nairobi government to solve the case of a murdered tribe woman.
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Office on Women's Health (OWH)
This website offers teens free nutrition, health, and fitness tools, along with support and resources that help teens achieve their health goals.
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Here's the final set of fantastic images of Cosplayers that attended Stan Lee's Comikaze 2012 over the past weekend. Check out the images then click on the video and see what Lee has in store next.
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Lynn Cleveland of Frankfort, Herkimer County, has been a bird watcher since childhood, when binoculars and a bird feeder were the kinds of gifts she'd request on special occasions.
Looks like: As its name suggests, this warbler has a black throat and an olive green crown and back. It has a yellow face and white wing bars and belly.
Now that hot weather is coming, I want to upgrade my home's A/C. Which are the most energy-saving models and should I go central air or window units? Jackie Smith, Cary, N.C.
The U.N. has new weapons to fight hunger, boost nutrition and reduce pollution, and they might be crawling or flying near you right now: edible insects.
Milan: I spent a noisy evening on the deck listening to red-winged blackbirds, cardinals, blue jays, mourning doves, red-bellied, downy and hairy woodpeckers, crows, and squirrels defending their space, bumblebees strafing my head, the far-off sound of a
All winter long, the tissues that normally carry water up a tree to its leaves alternately freeze and thaw. This causes air bubbles to form that would prevent the tree from transporting water to new leaves in the spring.
Groups involved in conserving land in the Hudson Valley are working together to expand their effectiveness and propel their impact to a higher level.
With numerous articles published since November on the extent to which scientists have underestimated the rate and effects of climate change, it's time to ask ourselves what we should really be preparing for.
As the world's population continues to expand over the next century, so will the need for energy production.
My friend Bob would shudder if he knew that I planted plantain today.
Walkill resident Laura Wilson can spend eight hours a day working outdoors as a professional gardener and then commit another three hours tending to her own garden once she gets home for the evening.
It is getting late, and I am trying (a little desperately) to get the jammed-up seeder to push a row of peas into the soil.
Using satellite images, scientists have determined that the largest irrigated crop in the Unted States is turfgrass. This is astounding, especially when considering the recurring droughts we have suffered.
Hike name: Appalachian Trail (AT), Seven Lakes Drive to the West Mountain Shelter
One has only to sit down in the woods or the fields, or by the shore of the river or the lake, and nearly everything of interest will come round to him, writes John Burroughs, a nature writer at the turn of the 19th century, in his essay A Sharp Lookout.
Hike name: Four nearby New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) public areas revisited.
The Poughkeepsie High School varsity crew team has made a change that will help the environment and save money.
Poughkeepsie High School students are taking turns pulling on waist-high waders to slosh their way into the Fall Kill Creek and count tiny, transparent baby eels.
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Career: Broceni Riga (Latvia-LBL, 1997-99), Valparaiso (USA-NCAA, 1999-2003), Telindus Oostende (Belgium-D1, 2003-04), Slask Wroclaw (Poland-EBL, 2004-05).
Another Latvian player who chose to go to an American college... When Raitis Grafs left Europe, he was already regarded as one of the best prospects on the continent. He averaged 13.8 points and 10.5 rebounds at the 1998 junior European championship and posted similar numbers, 11.9 points and 11.0 rebounds, at the junior World championship one year later… He quickly confirmed his status in the NCAA and will be remembered as one of the best players ever to attend Valparaiso finishing in the top ten of the university 's all-time leaders in points, rebounds and blocks … The transition to professional basketball has been quite tough for Grafs as he failed to make an impact in Belgium and was a role player in Poland this year… But he remains a very strong rebounder and shot blocker.


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Volunteers serving up hot meals to East Texas' hungry
PALESTINE -- Volunteers flock in to cook and make donations while the hungry line up to eat lunch five days a week at The Stockpot.
The Stockpot is the only place in Anderson County that provides the hungry a hot meal free, said Jerry Thompson, president, and Lori Pike, a board member, although a lot of churches have food pantries where they give out food that people have to go home and cook.
As the economy worsens and times get tough, Thompson has noticed the number of hungry people coming in to eat at The Stockpot gradually creep up from about 50 three or four years ago to about 100 now.
"We served almost 20,000 meals last year," Ms. Pike said, observing more children are coming, especially during the summer and on school holidays.
No questions are asked, and there are no eligibility requirements for the hungry who show up wanting to take advantage of the opportunity to eat for free Monday through Friday.
Crews arrive about 9 a.m. and begin preparing the food, the doors open at 11:30 a.m., there is a quick blessing, and the hungry go through a serving line and begin eating. Food is served until about 12:15 p.m.
"We serve anybody that walks in the door," Thompson said.
Everybody gets one helping, and if there is food left over, they can come back for seconds, Ms. Pike said. The hungry can have however many helpings they want until the food is gone, Thompson added.
When they finish eating, they fold their chairs, lean them against the wall and throw paper plates into a trash can.
Most of them are very thankful and appreciative, Ms. Pike and Thompson said. "They will say that was great food," Thompson added.
Some people who come are homeless, many come just because the meal is free and some are elderly men who have lost their spouse and don't want to cook or don't know how to cook, Thompson and Ms. Pike said.
In one instance, a couple travelling across country who heard about The Stockpot walked in carrying suitcases, ate four helpings, said thank you, picked up their suitcases and continued their travel, Thompson said.
Although the Stockpot is often referred to as a soup kitchen, it actually serves a varied menu, depending on whatever food donations are on hand.
"We feed them pretty good," Thompson said.
If somebody has donated a big ham, lunch will consist of ham and butter beans, dessert and other food. In the summer, farmers and ranchers bring some of their crops. In the fall and winter, hunters and fishermen donate game such as processed deer meat.
Other days the menu might be spaghetti, a casserole, chili dogs and chips, vegetables, turkey and dressing, corn bread, soup, Louisiana rice and beans, fruit salad, hamburger steak, sloppy Joes, chili, goulash, cold cut sandwiches, salads etc.
The two high schools in town compete in a canned food drive once a year to benefit The Stockpot. Other schools, churches, businesses and the local post office conduct food drives for The Stockpot. If businesses have an event with food left over, they bring it to The Stockpot.
When Eilenberger Bakery closed, it brought in 50-pound bags of cake mix and other ingredients.
Churches, businesses, civic organizations, individuals and others donate money. The Stockpot also receives about $1,000 a year from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Krogers donates a percentage of shoppers' grocery bills, which amounted to about $2,000 last year and went to buy an ice machine.
"We have to be very careful to make sure we have enough money to carry us throughout the year, but most of our food is donated," Ms. Pike said.
Whenever The Stockpot has a need, usually businesses, individuals or the public step in to meet it, Thompson said. He cited as an example donations of window air conditioners by a business and an individual.
Currently The Stockpot has a leaking roof. "We don't know how extensive the damage is or what it's going to cost to fix it," Thompson said, citing a need for volunteer help, materials and donations. He can be reached at 903-729-1826.
Serving meals weekdays "takes a lot of dedicated people. We are all just volunteers. Nobody gets paid," Thompson said.
The volunteers are "a big mixture of a bunch of Christians" from different churches as well as persons unaffiliated with any church, Thompson said.
People find working in The Stockpot "addictive," Thompson said. He has seen people stop by while shopping downtown to see what goes on wind up working on one of the crews.
"It's a real joy to feed these people," Thompson said.
Ms. Pike, who has cooked at The Stockpot for nine years, said, "It just makes you feel good. You know you are helping people that appreciate it and need it." She added that she enjoys the fellowship.
Brenda Jorgensen has cooked at The Stockpot about two years. "When I first came, I was a little nervous about it ... but now that I've started helping, I can't not help because the need is here and I love it. It's rewarding." Ms. Jorgensen said.
"Everybody is real nice, real friendly. Most of (the people who come to eat) really appreciate what we do, and the people that work in here are special people ... They do it from the heart," she added.
The Monday crew consists mostly of Crockett Road Church of Christ members. The Tuesday crew is mostly members of First Baptist Church. The Wednesday crew is mostly from First Presbyterian Church.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church has four crews that take turns cooking once a month on Thursdays. Volunteers from the Multi-Cultural Center and Cedar Creek Baptist Church cook on Fridays.
More volunteers are always needed, Thompson said.
Although churches help staff and make donations to The Stockpot, it is an independent agency not sponsored by any one religion or denomination. The Stockpot was organized in May 1984 by a small group of caring citizens and is a nonprofit, tax exempt 501(c)3 group, according to an information sheet. It is housed in the west end of the First Presbyterian Church complex.


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Our Crawfish logo, trademarked in 1980, is perhaps what we are most proud of. During the holiday season our inventory of custom designed crawfish apparel is at its peak. Special emphasis has been placed on long sleeve knits, sport shirts, and outerwear this fall. Twenty colors of short sleeve men's polo are always in stock and our Mardi Gras shirts are tremendously popular this time of year. A smaller selection of crawfish products is also available in ladies and youth sizes. We like to encourage people to "Have a Crawfish Christmas."


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The South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force (SCKDTF), in conjunction with five other agencies, made a substantial arrest March 22 at exit 6 in Franklin.
After a lengthy investigation into a Tennessee marijuana smuggling organization agents acted swiftly and took into custody 26-year-old Adam Reed Maltin of Hendersonville, Tenn.
Maltin was eventually arrested by the SCKDTF after meeting with undercover agents for the purpose of distributing marijuana from an indoor grow operation based out of Hendersonville, Tenn.
Agents took into custody over two pounds of marijuana and $3,015 in cash.
Agents worked with the TN 18th District Drug Task Force in acquiring search warrants on two locations in the Hendersonville area. An indoor grow operation was recovered at one of the locations. A second subject identified as Alan Maltin of Hendersonville, Tenn, was taken into custody and arrested.
"Investigators know that the drug trafficking organization has ties to not only Kentucky and Tennessee, but other states as well," said agents of the SCKDTF.
Charges were filed for trafficking in marijuana, u/8 oz, conspiracy to traffic in marijuana, o/8 oz and possession of drug paraphernalia. The investigation continues.
Assisting agencies were the Simpson County Sheriff's Department, Franklin Police Department, Kentucky State Police, Kentucky Vehicle Enforcement and TN 18th District Drug Task Force.


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Here is what we are hearing from the fashion runways for 2013…
There will be a very big "back to basics" theme, which includes black and white colors and lots of stripes. The black and white is personally a favorite of ours here at NYZ MODA! Why you ask?… well you can literally accessorize it any way you want!! And you know we LOVE to accessorize!!
Now, when I noticed the stripes on the runways, it reminded me of a late afternoon in the Hamptons, lounging on my private yacht enjoying the sun…well at least that's what I think it would be like… In real everyday life, the stripes whether black and white (which there seems to be MANY of) or nautical themed is a trend that can carry over for many seasons and years which is a plus for your wardrobe! And, it just reminds me of the days of Jackie O and Audrey Hepburn and their oh so classy and timeless look! (Great Style Icons)
There were also some floral as well as prints that well honestly are a necessity sometimes…I mean who doesn't want to feel cute and carefree in your favorite floral print dress or shirt or pant suit (yup we just said it…pant suit…which honestly looks very beachy resort style and so cute with a nice pair of wedges).
Another trend…LEATHER!! …. while leather is not a favorite. The runways were booming with leather looks…from your basic leather pants to dresses to shirts and some very daring coats. And while I personally can't do leather, I think it is a look that (if done the right way) can be fantastic! It makes a statement on its own and is a powerhouse!
The overall feeling I got from the runways and just kind of searching around is that you can create an absolutely fabulous look without overdoing it with sequins, sequins and more sequins. Now, that doesn't mean we won't be seeing sequins ever again, it just means that we can be more creative in the way we showcase all that bling. Sparkles will always be a girl's best friend.. I mean who really doesn't like to feel like they're walking the red carpet sometimes…but creating a fabulous look with the right sparkle this year is about making it as easy as possible whether it's collar embellishments or funky patterns mixed in with some beading.
The big color of the year which I'm sure you have heard or will now be hearing about…….(drumroll please) ….is EMERALD GREEN!!! which please give me a moment while I shout with joy… YES!!! WOOHOOO!! I LOVE IT!! ….okay, so back to what I was saying, emerald green is literally one of my FAVORITE colors! I think why I find it so appealing is because well you can wear it no matter if you are a red head, blonde or brunette. It is in my opinion a universal color that needed to be recognized..so thank you fashion world!!
Now to our favorite part……. Jewelry!!!!
The jewelry and accessories we see in 2013 will continue to include all the bright and fun colors that are just so eye catching and ELECTRIC! but also some black and white, which like the apparel, can come in many different forms, stripes, and patterns. I personally love white jewelry in the summers!..it just makes me feel sooo..…TAN! haha!
Also, a newer and more updated trend for jewelry will be "all that metal fun" which includes all of our amazing metals and some metallic..from gold to silver to rose gold and more! What we absolutely LOVE about this is that you can mix your other accessories from past seasons…like your neon bracelets with metal or metallic pieces like a cuff or bracelet to create a fun and unique piece that has been updated for the season. Some of the my favs have been MK's rose gold watches which are beautiful! and some fabulous metal cuffs! So easy to wear!
What is so awesome about accessorizing this year is that you can create so many interesting and unique pieces JUST FOR YOU!! Just in the way you wear them together or what you pair them with! It makes every outfit special and different.
…….. it's baaaaackkkk……….or in this case……..still here! ARM CANDY or ARM LOVE or STACKED or whatever people like to call it. Basically mixing all types of bracelets, bangles, cuffs, a watch etc to create your own statement. It is still here and going strong. It will continue to be big within the next year whether it's mixing huge chunky color pieces or mixing smaller bracelets and bangles…which to put it simply…WE LOVE!!! I know we have already said this many times but being able to have some sort of arm style is just so UNIQUE and makes every person's personal style noticeable. AND I love this! I love to see what clever thing someone will think of that I would never have put together. It creates and emphasizes every person's creativity and style whether it's simple, bold, fun, trendy, or just whatever!
There's so much to work with this year! No doubt we'll all stay trendy in 2013! See you guys tonight at 8 PM CST! Didn't you hear? It's auction timeee!!


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President Barack Obama arrived in refugee-flooded Jordan on Friday after scoring a diplomatic coup just before leaving Israel when Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu apologized to Turkey for a 2010 commando raid that killed nine activists on a Turkish vessel in a Gaza-bound flotilla.
The apology, long sought by Turkish Prime Minister Recep Erdogan, eased strained feelings between Turkey and Israel, two vital U.S. allies in the Middle East.
It happened in a phone call to Erdogan during a final meeting between Obama and Netanyahu at Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv minutes before Air Force One departed for Jordan to complete the president's Middle East swing. It is the first foreign trip of his second term.
A statement from Netanyahu's office said the apology included an offer of compensation. However, there was confusion later when the Israeli government dropped a reference in its original statement to normalized relations between the countries with a return of ambassadors.
There also was no word on whether the once-close nations would resume the joint military exercises that were suspended after the flotilla raid.
Turkey had been prosecuting four Israeli soldiers in absentia and Israel initially said the two leaders agreed to the cancellation of legal steps against the troops. Later, however, its amended statement omitted that action as well.
Regardless of such confusion, Obama hailed the development as an important step forward for both countries.
"For the last two years, I've spoken to both Prime Minister Netanyahu and Prime Minister Erdogan about why this rupture has to be mended," he told a news conference after talks with Jordan's King Abdullah II. "During my visit (to Israel), it appeared that the timing was good for that conversation to take place."
At the airport earlier Friday, Obama said, he and Netanyahu "agreed that the moment was right" to place the call to Erdogan and "they were able to begin the process of rebuilding normal relations between the two countries."
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LONDON – Japanese chip company Rohm Co. Ltd., which trades as Rohm Semiconductor, has announced it is taking a leading role in the EnOcean Alliance, an industry group working on standards for energy harvesting and wireless technology for use in energy-efficient buildings.
Rohm has joined and become the ninth "promoter" of the not-for profit EnOcean Alliance. Promoter is the highest of three levels of membership and this gives Rohm a central role in supporting EnOcean's battery-less wireless technology.
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The EnOcean Alliance has more than 250 companies in its membership and is based on the idea that originated at EnOcean GmbH (Oberhaching, Germany) that a switch can be used as a wireless signaling station to control in-building resources thereby potentially removing the need for a great deal of copper wiring. In addition the "on" or "off" signals can be powered by the manual actuation of the switch. The EnOcean solution now involves the collection of energy from the environment from multiple sources including motion, light, and temperature differentials. The EnOcean Alliance has been a non-profit organization since April 2008. The wireless standard is based on ISO/IEC 14543-3-10 WEP protocol for low-powered devices.
"EnOcean's battery-less wireless and maintenance-free technology has the potential to bring new opportunities not only to the building or home energy management system sector but also to the sensor network market, which is expanding into the management of infrastructure, logistics and health care products" said Hidemi Takasu, managing director of headquarters R&D at Rohm, in a statement.
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Is this technology going to interfere with WiFi? (is it broadcast at 2.4GHz?)...I already have so much interference with 7 devices at home that try to connect to connect not to mention all my neighbors that in some rooms have stronger signals than my router...strangely enough freshly purchased iPAD is the worst while two iPhones never get messed up, some laptops come in the middle losing Internet connection only ocasionally, so is the wireless printer...do I need another wireless signals at home? NO! (in addition I do have wireless garage door opener, security system and few cordless phones in addition to smart grid meter my energy supplier installed without my knowledge)...Kris
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ALLEN PARK (AP) — At this time last year, the Detroit Lions were one of the NFL's most refreshing success stories. With a dynamic young roster and a rejuvenated fan base, the franchise was in the middle of a long-awaited breakthrough that ended with its first playoff berth in a dozen years.
That seems like a long time ago now. The excitement of 2011 has been replaced by frustration, inconsistency — and a growing sense that the Lions are running out of time if they want to avoid taking a clear step back.
With the season slipping away, Detroit returns home for a crucial three-game stretch at Ford Field, starting with Sunday's game against Green Bay.
"This is huge," linebacker Stephen Tulloch said. "I've been in a lot of situations, but this situation here is very important for us."
At first glance, the Lions (4-5) seem to be right in the thick of the postseason race with plenty of time remaining. If the season ended today, there would be a tie between Seattle and Minnesota for the last NFC wild card spot — and the Lions have only one more loss than those teams.
But although Detroit plays five of its last seven games at home, the schedule is looking like quite a gauntlet. The Lions play Green Bay both home and away, and also host Houston, Atlanta and Chicago. That would be a tough stretch for anybody, especially a Detroit team that's in last place at the moment in the NFC North.
That makes the home games — specifically this next stretch against the Packers, Texans and Indianapolis Colts — very important.
"Playing only three home games in our first nine is tough," quarterback Matthew Stafford said. "Hopefully Ford Field will be rocking."
Detroit fans developed an impressive reputation last year, forcing false start penalties and giving the Lions a real home field advantage in a city that hadn't seen much good football over the years. Stafford and his teammates could use an atmosphere like that this weekend, but if Detroit falls behind early, it's fair to say there will be a good deal of anxiety in the air.
And if there's one thing the Lions have been consistent at this season, it's falling behind early. They've trailed at halftime in every game but one. Continued...
"We certainly want to be aggressive on offense. We want to score touchdowns and those things but you need to combine that with making good decisions and not turning the ball over, too," coach Jim Schwartz said. "A lot also depends on how well you are running the football and how that is affecting coverage too as far as getting the offense jump started. ... However we do it, we just have to get in the end zone more in the first half."
Detroit's offense seemed to have a particularly bright future coming into the season, with Stafford and star receiver Calvin Johnson the two headliners. But Stafford has thrown only 11 touchdown passes after finishing with 41 last season. Too often, the Lions haven't seemed to click until it was late in the game and they were trying to rally for a win.
"This team feels like they're never out of it, no matter what," Stafford said.
It's still too early to panic, but each setback from here on out will be significant, and the Lions will have to play some of their best football of the season to finish strong against elite competition.
"We've got to come together the way we know how to play," Tulloch said. "Guys understand that."
NOTES: DT Ndamukong Suh was credited a sack for a 7-yard loss from last weekend's game at Minnesota after a review by the Elias Sports Bureau. In the third quarter, a 7-yard loss by Vikings QB Christian Ponder was originally ruled a rush and was later determined to be a pass play. ... DL Cliff Avril didn't practice Wednesday because of what was listed as a back injury, but says he's making good progress after suffering a concussion last weekend. "I feel great," he said. "I'm ready to get things going."
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Jul 17, 2012
Using Stain to Make Artwork! {Burn pile Buffet Part 2}
Next is the fun part. You may not know this about me, but I love to draw with charcoal. I love the shading, and the instant gratification of seeing a masterpiece unfold before your eyes. I can't draw a person to save my life… but I can shade, yo!
I get an inordinate amount of joy from coming up with new ways to make furniture (or a room) unique and beautiful. And I started thinking about how, in theory, you should be able to get the same charcoal shading effect using STAIN on wood. I was realllllllly excited to give this a try! Using this as inspiration for a flower design, I drew out some flower petals lightly with a pencil on the top surface of the buffet. Can you see it?
If you've ever stained something before, you know that the longer you leave stain on the wood, the darker the finish will be when you wipe it off. We used the darkest POSSIBLE stain we could find so we would have the most contrast.
With that in mind, I started with the center petals and stained each petal, starting at the center and working my way out toward the tip of the petal.
As you can see I didn't stain all the way out to the edge of the petals, because I wanted that to be the lightest portion of my 'shading'. Using a dry cloth and my finger, I wiped away from the stain to allow a smooth transition from the stained portion to the outer unstained portion of my petal. Rubbing it to create that shaded look.
Leaving the majority of the stain on the petal to 'soak' for awhile, I moved on to my next petal and repeated!
By the time I got all the way around the center petals (about 5 minutes), I figured it was time I could go back around and wipe off a little more stain on each petal, allowing the stain to gradually get darker toward the center.
I continued to repeat this process on each petal as I worked my way away from the center of the flower.
This next photo is for those of you that think my house is always clean, and that I'm always dressed in something cute.
Every 5 minutes or so, I would go back to wipe off a little more from the previous petals.
Once I had worked my way all the way out to the edges, staining every petal using my graduated tinting technique, I finally wiped off the remaining darkest stain on the inner part of each petal.
Then, the whole piece got a thick glossy coat of poly.
It's like a legit piece of artwork. I'm in total shock that this technique has never been done before… because it's SO easy, and has such a dramatically beautiful effect. I'm pretty stinkin' proud of myself for coming up with this one!
And I love the creamy green color of the body too! And the way the stained flower petals wrap around the edges of the top surface.
Are you so inspired? I hope so! You should absolutely try this technique! And send us pictures when you're done!
I'd say this is a pretty epic story of 'Rags to Riches', when it comes to this buffet that was tossed into a burn pile. I'm so glad we rescued it and gave it new life! You can just barely tell where the burning had taken place on that corner. But you wouldn't notice it unless we pointed it out!
We hope you'll have the confidence to give this a try yourself!
UPDATE! We just finished another piece using the technique, and it's freaking awesome!!! Click here to see how we did it!
164 comments:
- Renee'July 16, 2012 at 3:13 PM
Oh my gosh - that was soooo worth the wait! It is beautiful! I love the idea of using the wood itself for the art! You make it sound so easy but I know better than that! An absolutely gorgeous piece. You should be very, very proud of yourself!
ReplyDelete - AnonymousJuly 16, 2012 at 3:20 PM
Please tell me you are going to send the after pics to the original owner. She may want it back!
Emily - ElizabethJuly 16, 2012 at 4:01 PM
OH. WOWZA. That is beeee-uuutiful. I know thogh I would never have the patience to do that.
ReplyDelete - Meagan DobbsJuly 16, 2012 at 6:46 PM
Think you could help me do that to the top of that desk I bought with the cool drawers? I'd do free babysitting or something if you'd just help me get started! I really don't think I could even draw a flower that looked that good. :)
ReplyDelete - AnonymousJuly 19, 2012 at 10:31 PM
Beautiful and just the inspiration I needed! I have an old oak library table in my basement. I've been putting off finishing it because my plans seemed too mediocre. Now I know what I'm going to do and can't wait to get started!
ReplyDelete This is absolutely gorgeous! I am usually a lurker and not a commenter, but time after time with your amazing artistic pieces you blow me a way. Would you consider doing a post for how you sell the pieces on craigslist? I am out in PA and am so inspired by this piece that we just picked up a free bureau off of CL...but am not at all sure how to get it sold (or price it) after we fix it up. Again, AMAZING! Thank you for being such a source of creative inspiration!
ReplyDeleteAllieD... thanks for commenting! :) We're so glad you're inspired! AND... it's your lucky day! A few months back, we did a post on how to most effectively sell pieces on craigslist! here's the link:
We're don't really have any advice on how to price things. We're pretty unsure of that ourselves. But being avid craigslisters ourselves, we kinda have an understanding of the market for furniture in our area... but I'm sure it varies all over the country. I would encourage you to start frequenting the craigslist in your area and learning how others price their items. Good luck with your bureau! Send us pics when you're done!!I just wanted to let you know that you have inspired me to try this out myself only I have done it on a much small scale and did a round side table that I bought off our local Facebook for sale site. It was a learning experience and I am definitley going to be doing this again! Your tutorial was awesome and I have to admit I am very happy with how mine turned out since the extent of my drawing capabilities are stick people! I LOVE your blog and your ideas! By the way we live in neighboring towns!
ReplyDelete- AngelafshawJuly 29, 2012 at 12:09 PM
You are a flipping' genious!!! Wow...love this beautiful technique! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDelete - AnonymousSeptember 6, 2012 at 11:39 AM
I loved this so much, I tried to do it myself :) However, I did not use the conditioner beforehand and my stain dried way too fast :( Does the conditioner make the stain stay wet longer? I am also using a waterbased stain...is that the problem..or maybe the fact that I did it outside and it was windy and 85 degrees...I have no clue..lol...could you tell me what I did wrong? Thank you and BTW...your work is GORGEOUS!! You are truly an inspiration!!! Mary
ReplyDelete It's hard to know what you did wrong... I've only used this technique just this once, so I'm no expert... yet! I'm not sure what you're talking about with the 'conditioner'. It could just be a difference in wood. Perhaps the grain was more open and soaked up the stain much faster? Being outside with a breeze can definitely make stain dry faster. I'm really sorry it didn't work for you! Maybe practice on some scraps of wood?
ReplyDelete- AnonymousSeptember 17, 2012 at 6:17 PM
I saw this on Pintrest, it is absolutly STUNNING! I would buy this in a heartbeat.
ReplyDelete - AnonymousOctober 17, 2012 at 11:29 PM
Way cool..Love your work.. Keep up the great work!!!!!
ReplyDelete Hi! I love this beautiful piece! you are so creative!!! so i have a couple of question to ask and im BEGGING you to answer me. please! so here is my questions 1. what kind of paint did you use to paint the green part, like is it spray paint, wall paint, etc. 2. what kind of brush did you use (if it wasn't spray paint) like was it a normal brush or was it a sponge roll brush. please answer me, I'm begging you, ill send you the pictures when i do it. thank you. again, this is gorgeous and your super creative.
ReplyDelete- ShannonOctober 28, 2012 at 7:18 PM
Aside from seeing people's blogs on pinterest when I see something I like, I am not really into the whole blog-o-sphere thing and I've never left a comment on someone's either....
this buffet you created is one of the most beautiful and creative pieces of art I have ever seen and I just had to tell you. It caught my eye immediately and I just knew I had to try it...your work is beautiful and if I ever get around to finding the right piece of furniture I will show you how your art inspired me. - ShannonOctober 28, 2012 at 7:25 PM
PS. I stumbled across one of your tables on pinterest and didnt realize it belonged to you until I saw it in the Furniture section! You really are so talented. I hope one day I can have the space to redo furniture like you and make these pieces. Is this your business? Where can I send you a picture of my coffee table that you inspired? It really is a pretty obvious copy though...I hope its flattering rather than rude lol
ReplyDelete Shannon, you are so sweet! Thank you for all the complements! We do furniture on the side together as a fun little hobby... and while we make a little side-cash, it's definitely not a source on income for us. But we have fun, and that's all that matters! We'd LOVE to see your project! You can email us a firstname.lastname@example.com
ReplyDelete- AnonymousNovember 8, 2012 at 3:39 PM
Wow! You really are an artist. How cool to have your totally personal artwork be a functional piece of furniture. Kudos!
ReplyDelete - AnonymousNovember 8, 2012 at 5:23 PM
That is the most amazing thing I've seen in a while! If you don't already have a side business selling these, you should TOTALLY start one!
ReplyDelete - BarbaraNovember 8, 2012 at 9:45 PM
You've done an awesome job! I love the stained petals and the paint job and how it all ties together!
ReplyDelete - Christina @ Floridays MomNovember 9, 2012 at 6:49 AM
Had to stop over, saw your post on YHL... one of the best things I've seen in a long time. Kudos!!!!!
ReplyDelete Wow, just wow....I love people that think outside of the box. I found your blog today after visiting YHL and I can't tell you how excited I am to find a new blog to read that I can TOTALLY relate to. I'm a designer, and fellow crafter/diy girl, and my husband and I are also struggling with infertility....I hope our journey turns out as successful as yours!
ReplyDeleteSO jealous I didn't think of this first. I don't have patience for anything except my weird builds/crafts so I can imagine how long this must have taken!
I like that it is so reminescent of this rug from Pier 1 though- would be an interesting piece to add in your home as omage to your new amazing piece!
http://www.pier1.com/Round-Red-Rose-Tufted-Rug/2454887,default,pd.html?cgid=rugs- AnonymousNovember 9, 2012 at 1:49 PM
Popping over from YHL - this is amazing, such a great idea and you pulled it off wonderfully!
Christina P (NS) This is crazy beautiful. I have used a product one time that was clear stain that you mixed color into for the stain. I mixed many different colors of stain and painted a child's chair with it. It is still one of my favorites because the stain just looks so much more beautiful than paint. I am going to do this technique on a table top with birds and limbs. So exciting! Thanks...my daughter found this and sent it to me. I am so glad that she did.
ReplyDelete- AnonymousNovember 29, 2012 at 7:24 PM
Just the most beautiful piece of furniture and art. Wish I had seen this before staining our home ber. I love working with charcoals too!
ReplyDelete - AnonymousDecember 30, 2012 at 9:12 AM
That looks just like a beautiful black & gray tat. You did an EXCELLENT job on that piece. OUTSTANDING!!!
ReplyDelete - AnonymousJanuary 8, 2013 at 8:45 PM
I am pretty good with refinishing furniture and playing around with it but really struggled with this. I'm pretty frustrated actually! Lol..... you did wonderful!
Janelle. - Shirley SendgraffJanuary 22, 2013 at 5:15 PM
This is absolutely STUNNING!! Love your tutorial and pix!! So inspired to try it soon, I hope, now wheres that nearst burn pile :)!!!
ReplyDelete - AnonymousJanuary 23, 2013 at 10:00 PM
I've used this technique on a small wooden cross with cheap brown Walmart craft paint turned out amazing! Love the design of your flower
ReplyDelete - Melissa SJanuary 31, 2013 at 10:05 AM
I love this and tried it on a round table I have, it came out great. I'm going to try to sell mine and I'm wondering if you would be willing to tell me how much you sold your buffet for or how much you asked for it? How do you go about pricing your things?
ReplyDelete I'm going to do this to the top of my new desk! I have a question though and I appologize if it has already been answered...are you using gel stain??
ReplyDelete- AnonymousFebruary 12, 2013 at 9:04 AM
That is so unique and lovely! I can't draw a thing, but with your simple instructions, I have to try this! It is truly stunning!
ReplyDelete - AnonymousFebruary 17, 2013 at 7:57 AM
I was enthralled!! This is awesome! I have my hope chest that has traveled with me for years and is the worst for wear-I got it when I was 17yrs old-53yrs ago! I would like step by step instructions though. Anyway to get them? I'm older and don't navigate the web as easily as others.
ReplyDelete I fell in love w this project. So I did one myself. The stain I used was not the best for this project. But a lil rubbing w steel wool pulled back some of the stain. Thanks for the great idea. The stain was Varathane. It's impossible to wipe off. Lol.
ReplyDelete- AnonymousFebruary 18, 2013 at 10:17 PM
Wonderful work! I might just try this. I've got a few pieces in storage, and in my garage that I could do this to. Thank you. FYI: Varathane is a varnish not a stain. Usually used as a clear coat protectant over stained furniture or floors. Some varathanes are tinted... a 2 in 1 concept, easier used on floors than furniture.
ReplyDelete I am blown away by your work, being the copy cat creative that I am, because I am not creative enough to come up with anything on my own, I decided to try this. I have a beautiful unfinished toy chest for my twins toys that I want to stain. I wanted to practice first so I am using an extra board I happen to have and practice. It's a good thing I am because I am running into all sorts of problems. My stain keeps bleeding into the other petals. I look at yours and they are so perfectly non bleeding that I have to ask is there something I am doing wrong?? Please please help!
ReplyDeleteI believe someone has been inspired by your artwork without giving credit to you
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=498311643558840&set=a.498311583558846.1073741834.495204577202880&type=1&theaterI absolutely love this technique. I did my countertop in an interesting way using stain and words (things we tell the kids at dinner). I thought it might generate some more ideas for you. We stain lovers must stick together:)
Take care, and stay creative.
Jen- AnonymousApril 3, 2013 at 12:36 PM
I have an old 1940 dinning table that is in really bad shape, but I just can't throw it out because as a family growing up we sat at it at every meal. I want to turn it into an outdoor picnic sort of table. I love what you have done to these pieces. Got any suggestions on how I can do this an make it 'outdoorable"? I was just going to spray paint it but I think I can do what you did. Anxious to start. Does stain come in colors? Thanks
ReplyDeleteRepliesOoo you should you should! That sounds like a fabulous idea to use it outside! I would just make sure to seal it SEVERAL times with a good oil-based polyurethane. It should hold up in the elements... at least for a good while. As for colored stains, we haven't used any... but I've seen them at hardware stores, so I know they exist! :) Send us pics when you're done!!!
I first saw you guys featured on Young House Love's Reader Redesign and I just wanted to let you guys know that you inspired me to tackle this project on an old, worn out table that was just collecting dust at my house. Thanks to your idea it's now being used as a pretty piece of functional artwork! You can check out my post if you want at http://www.2brokebruces.com/2013/04/flower-table.html.
Love your piece(s) and thanks for the inspiration!Now I know my comment is very late but "Damn Bethany, you rocked my freakin socks off!" Like literally. I have this shopping habit thing I do every Saturday at a local thrift store. 50% off almost 90% of the store! No way in hell am I missing that sale. I'm there every Saturday. Ever since I showed him this and pulled out all the stains, rags, buffers, paints etc.. he knows I'm up to something and cringes! hahaha thanks for another new piece to keep me busy for more than 30 seconds! Damn ADHD. I have about 10 different projects that are being worked on right now. Yours is next on a $39 large buffet that someone was very neglectful with. But I'm going to love her up some an make her a home piece that EVERYONE will talk about for years to come! No worries, Girl, I'll make sure the all know YOU did this and it's from YOUR blog!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely STUNNING! I saw a glimpse of this project a few days ago and have been searching for it ever since! Had no idea it was done with stain until finding you today. Definitely pinning as I want to be able to refer back to it. Beautiful work!
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Suicide bombers struck at targets in Kabul and Afghanistan's eastern Kunar province on Tuesday, killing 13 people and wounding 15 others, including three NATO soldiers, Afghan officials said.
Taliban groups took responsibility for both attacks.
In the first one, a 22-year-old woman named Fatima drove a car packed with 660 pounds (300 kilograms) of explosives into a van on a road leading to Kabul International Airport, according to Hezb-e-Islami Gulbuddin, a group allied with the Taliban that took responsibility for the attack.
The blast killed 12 people and wounded 11 others, government officials said.
Video footage of the aftermath showed a charred vehicle smoldering on the road as military officials milled about the blast site.
Eight of the dead were South Africans, a government spokesman confirmed, all working for an international flight provider, some of them as pilots.
Three of the dead were Afghan civilians, and another was a citizen of Kyrgyzstan, Afghan President Hamid Karzai's office said.
Hezb-e-Islami Gulbuddin said the attack was revenge for an anti-Islam film that has angered the Muslim world.
The South Africans were ethnic Caucasians, said Clayson Monyela from South Africa's International Relations Department, who suggested they could have been mistaken for Westerners associated with U.S. or NATO military powers.
South Africa not only has no troops in Afghanistan but also has no consulate or embassy, Monyela said.