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Gang, the NBA has ended (training camp starts next Thursday) and we're looking right into the blinding light that is the dog daze of summer.
From the "Talks too much" studios, what do you make of this... well, we can make a hat or a broach or a pterodactyl flying through the air.
From several folks early this morning (paraphrased and combined)
The James side — Do you think the LeBron haters will quiet down now?
And the anti-James side — Stupid Spurs, now you LeBron lovers will never shut up. What's next, is he going to come up with a better mouse trap?
No, the LeBron haters will not quiet down. They have very little to hang their hat on in their anti-LeBron bias (and if The Decision is your biggest anti-LeBron argument, well, get over it) so LeBron adding his second title will hardly slow the flow.
And no, we don't plan on doing any more or less LeBron talk than normal any way.
That said, let's respect this moment for the moment it is. James delivered in Game 6 and Game 7, needing big-boy performances to win the NBA championship and secure back-to-back titles. Does it matter that the main feeling is relief for the favored Heat and James? Does it matter that this was expected, and when expectations are met rather than exceeded, the reaction is a good one rather than a jubilant one?
Of course not. But this seems a fair time to gauge where LeBron is, no?
Here is James' resume: He's 28 years old. He is one of five guys to be a four-time NBA MVP — Jabbar, Russell, Chamberlain and Jordan are the others, and that's pretty good company. He's one of three guys to be MVP of the regular season and the finals in the same season more than once — Jordan and Bird are the others, and that's pretty good company. He has two titles. Those are the accomplishments for the trophy case.
As for the skills, those are tougher to compare and scary to image. Jordan was 28 when he won his first title, and MJ's game had started to morph from the greatest air act since a young Doctor J to a ruthless scorer with a deadly mid-range jumper. James is physically superior to almost any basketball superstar ever. He's 6-foot-8, 270 pounds and plays point guard on one-end of the floor and guards power forwards on the other. In Game 7, he hit half his 3s, and gang, if LeBron continues to improve as a long-range shooter — he shot better than 40 percent from 3 this season — he's almost unguardable.
We'll stand by the revelation we shared Thursday — this championship adds to the collection and the resume, but it does not mean he's the best ever or not the best ever. It's a piece of his legacy, which is still under construction, and while MJ nor Bird nor Magic nor Russell can add anything more to theirs, James still has a hard hat on and is still working.
We do believe this: James is fun to watch for a variety of reasons, the biggest being he is the most unselfish superstar ever — almost unselfish to a fault at times. And enjoying that, and the assembly of a career that's going to be in the discussion of the best ever, is more than enough for us.
From TJ
Huge crowd attends Best of Preps banquet with Chipper JonesA sold out crowd of more than 1,500 athletes, parents and coaches attended the annual Best of Preps banquet presented by the Chattanooga Times Free Press on Monday. Former Atlanta Braves all-star Chipper Jones was the featured speaker at the event, which highlights the best athletes and coaches from all 14 high school sports.
I have read the 5@10 for a while now and really enjoy the back and forth. I have never thought about writing in but after going to the Best of the Preps dinner this week, I had to ask a couple of questions.
Jay, you did a great job hosting the event and Chipper seemed really cool. My question is, who is the coolest athlete you've met and who is the worst?And if I can ask one more -- this was my first Best of the Preps, but which dinner was the best one?
Thanks, and thanks for the 5-at-10.
Thanks for reading and for the questions. And feel free to swing by anytime. (This is where we used to say, don't cost nothing in honor of John Blutarsky in Animal House, but with the new web system, it either don't cost nothing or don't don't cost nothing depending on when you click on the story. Suddenly out head hurts. Where were we? Oh yeah...)
This year's Best of Preps was the best one we've been a part of to tell you the truth. Everything seemed to go very smoothly, and the folks behind the scenes who have helped us raise this event to unimagined heights have really found a groove with this puppy.
Chipper was by far the best of the five we've had who did the Q-and-A format. The best speaker in our 11 years of going to the banquet was Bill Curry, who also is one of the most genuine and good dudes we've met in this BID-ness.
As for sports stars who impressed us or who left us less than impressed, well, you have to know that the media folks see some behind-the-scenes stuff, but a lot of times, it's crafted and calculated, too. And in truth, some guys are just better in that setting than others.
As far as being cool, well, there's several definitions of that. We'll say this, Deion Sanders was very gracious and generous with his time to the TFP sports editor when we were new in the BID-ness and didn't really know what we're doing. We also have been very impressive with the genuine nature and cool demeanor of our last two BoP speakers — Chipper and Eli Manning.
As for the others, well, Tiger is not exactly a peach, Mrs. Haverkamp. But to be fair, it seems like there's something to be said about the drive and the determination and the singular of focus that comes with working to be the best ever, because there are a lot of the supreme, ultra super-duperstars — Tiger, Serena, Saban, Jordan, Bellichick, et al. — who do not exactly seem like ideal dinner companions.
Great question.
Actor James Gandolfini attends the 2009 New York Film Critic's Circle Awards in this Jan. 11, 2010 file photo.
From Jomo
James Gandolfini belongs on Mount Rushmore of leading stars in long time TV series. Right up there with Perry Mason actor Raymond Burr, James Arness of Gunsmoke. . . . And who else, Jay?
Jomo —
We had been working on something similar even before James Gandolfini passed, and Gandolfini was on it then.
There really are two lists here, and Gandolfini as Tony Soprano is likely on both.
The first Rushmore is the best lead characters in TV history. The second is the Rushmore of actors that became forever linked with the character they played.
As for the first, it's a true blend of great writing and great acting. Our Rushmore of lead characters in TV history is Tony Soprano, JR Ewing, Archie Bunker and Homer Simpson. (Side note: We did not count people on great shows who were playing themselves like Seinfeld, Lucy or Cosby.)
As for the characters on the Rushmore of link (the ultimate test is when you see them, you go, "Hey, there's the Fonz") we'll go Tony Soprano, Arthur Fonzarelli, Thomas Magnum and Kosmo Kramer.
From sportsfan
Jay - I just saw that James Gandolfini died. Bummer. Always thought Tony Soprano would return to the big screen. For the Friday mailbag...name your Rushmore of entertainers (music, tv, or film) that would leave a big hole if they left this earth too soon.
Sportsfan —
Such a great question, and in some way, Gandolfini could be considered for this even though The Sopranos has been off the air for a few years. we loved that series and like you always expected a movie spin off at some point. Now, that can't happen. (And even if it does, we're not acknowledging it. You can't have The Sopranos without Tony.)
Our Rushmore of entertainers we'd miss — George Strait,
From Walden
Gawd, how long til College Football?
Walden —
While this question was asked rhetorically, we thought we needed to answer it. Ten weeks from tomorrow until the start of the season, which means roughly six weeks until the start of preseason practice.
And yes, we need to get ready. So for the next six weeks, we're going to spend a week on each of the big six teams in out coverage area. We'll spend a week on UT, UTC, Alabama, Georgia, Auburn (because we can) and then the last week on questions across college football. We'll announce the order later today, and we're still tinkering with the set up so give us a little room.
Ten weeks seems like a long time, but it seems shorter than 70 days, right?
From McPell
The MLB trading deadline is about a month away, what, if any, deals do the Braves make? Besides setting Uggla up in the stands with a pitching machine to provide a nice breeze for the fans in the August heat.
McPell —
We're still too far out to speculate because we do not which teams will be buyers and which will be sellers. Plus, we believe the Braves are in the enviable position of getting to wait and see if the rest of their division forces them to make a deal.
If they are going to make a run to win the whole thing, they definitely need another bat in the lineup. The formula of Freeman and hopin' for a homer is going to be tough come playoff time. There also is a need in the bullpen in front of Craig Kimbrel
And while they have starting pitching to deal, if they were going to acquire a hitter, it's going to have to be a piece that is a serious addition. You can't rent a hitter, displace a player that's going to be in Atlanta for the next few years, and then expect them to be better for it next year. And yes, we are speaking of the human fanning machines that are the Struggla and the Stinky Upton.
Now if you can find someone who would take either of those two, great. If you're ready to cut bait with an Uggla or a Heyward or whomever, then make them part of the deal. If not, adding a piece and wrecking the chemistry of a club that seems to have a good vibe may be subtraction by addition, especially if Stinky Upton's part of the deal and it causes Mediocre Upton to impersonate his brother out of protest.
That said, here's saying that if/when the Braves cut bait with lil' Danny Struggla, he goes somewhere and returns to the guy that the Braves traded for — a .260 hitter with a ton of power and a load of walks. And here's saying that he destroys the Braves forever, be it in Atlanta or against Atlanta.
Jay was named the Sports Editor of the Times Free Press in 2003 and started with the newspaper in May 2002 as the Deputy Sports Editor. He was born and raised in Smyrna, Ga., and graduated from Auburn University before starting his newspaper career in 1997 with the Newnan (Ga.) Times Herald. Stops in Clayton and Henry counties in Georgia and two years as the Sports Editor of the Marietta (Ga.) Daily Journal preceded Jay's ...
Jay bird--You said proper goodbyes to Tony Soprano and the Men's Warehouse guy, but why no love for the late Slim Whitman, who held #1 on the England pop charts longer than Elvis or The Beatles, and whose music destroyed the invaders in Mars Attacks? Michael Jackson was crazy for Slim. Well, that's kinda a mixed endorsement.
5-Couple of things: 1)5@10 is money,I don't always agree but your astute assessments of all things sports is a pleasure to read. Pro. 2) When Jordan was soaring the term 'greatest athlete on the planet' was often used, to my chagrin. It's not applied to Lebron and who knows what he'll accomplish in the end but strictly genetically speaking he might be the best 'athlete' to lace em up. Also Big three..Bosch-Allen 0 points combined last night?? Not so big.
What a night. We learned why Lebron only eats freedom fries right in Tony Parker's face, we learned that Pop does have a good, genuine, smiling side but will inevitably return to d-head mode when confronted by media questioning, and we saw that Velociraptors are in fact extinct, particularly in big time games. (I vowed that if Bosh had cost the Heat that game I was going to be pulling all my funds from the Jurassic Park research fund to save the Raptor. Turrible.)
But Lebron's cape didnt get caught on anything and Wade even decided to show up with his buddy Shane. How nice of them. Thats two years in a row various downtown bombers came through for the Heat in the clutch. Theyre living high by the three today.
Awesome side note, Lady Todd was kind enough to watch the entire game with me last night, offering minimal distractions and after Lebron's last jumper, she says, and I quote, "That guy doesnt just wiz excellence, he shats it." "Yes he does, wife to be, yes he does." sailor talk, I think I am rubbing off on her
From friend of the show StuckinKent —
Didn't finish answering sportsfan's question.....
Also, kickoff is two days closer than that.
Ole Miss-Vanderbilt and South Carolina-North Carolina kick things off on Thursday night, along with with many other games.
9er —
Was Slim Randy Whitman's pop? Did he invent those great chocolate gift boxes?
Busch —
Thanks for the kind words, and we love to have new views and differing opinions — that's what makes talking sports fun.
Yes, Jordan was talked about as the greatest athlete on the planet. LeBron doesn't get that kind of praise, but he likely should. He guarded every Spur from Parker to Duncan. Plus, we believe if he entered the NFL supplemental draft this summer — at 28 without having a football background — he's a first-round pick, and would be a force at wide receiver tomorrow.
Todd —
Sounds like two peas in a pod. And welcome the Mrs. Todd to the LeBron fan club. There's plenty of room on the bandwagon.
And how crazy is it that the Cavs — with Kyrie Irving and soon-to-be-No. 1 pick Nerlens Noel — now have a better cast of supporting characters than the Heat do?
Stuck —
Wow, great catch. Well, catches for that matter.
The second part first — Stuck's right, the first full Saturday of the college football season is 10 weeks from tomorrow; the first games are 10 weeks from yesterday.
As for Sportsfan's Rushmore:
We'd be sadden by the deaths of George Strait, Ferrall (especially if it happened before Anchorman II came out), Laura Hillenbrand (the best non-fiction writer out there — Seabiscuit and Unbroken are excellent... well-played indeed) and LeBron, because we would be robbed of seeing where his career arc would end.
We would mourn Willie and a few other old-timers (and Gary Coleman — "whatcha you talkin' bout 5-at-10") but their deaths would be about tributes rather than the loss of future hits/greatness.
Pretty basic-basic given the "down time" in this area sports wise. Unfortunately, I am what you call LeBron neutral. Don't care six ways from Sunday. I do find it interesting that he looks like a badass but compared to other well-known thugs in pro-sports, he's pretty much squicky-clean (I'm looking at you Pac-Man).
As long as he doesn't pull a Paul Rubens (literally no pun intended) for example, he can break every basketball record in the book for all I care.
Interesting seeing Authur Fonzerelli on the Rushmore of iconic characters. As for Henry, how the mighty have fallen. He goes from being on one of ABC's top rated shows and his jacket on display at the Smithsonian to.....Children's Hospital on Adult Swim (viewship: barely six figures).
I have a question for today's participants or next Friday's mail bag: How good of a coach is Erik Spoelstra?
Billy —
That's a great question, and one we'll get into next week.
Walden —
The NBA is like college football, there is no offseason any more.
Kobe is not even in the discussion with LeBron and Jordan and the other elite players. In fact, if you had an all-time 15-man roster, we don't think Kobe survives the final cut.
The Fonz wasn't one of our top iconic characters as much as Winkler was the Fonz forever and ever. In fact, watching Winkler be a goof in Night Shift or in Waterboy still is a little disconcerting.
Busy day so I was kinda half-reading the Rushmore. Sorry for my confusion.
Henry has done some cameos where he generated a decent range but at the same time, hard to imagine him as anything but the Fonz. Same with Adam West as who a lot of have now dubbed "The Light Knight".
Walden —
Kobe is a great, great player. He is not an all-timer, however, because all he can do is score. Granted, if you are going to be great at one aspect, scoring is a very good to be elite, but still.
If LeBron James is Magic Johnson 2.0 — a more athletic better scoring all-timer — is it a stretch to call Kobe a George Gervin 2.0 with a touch of Jordan's competitive fire.
If LeBron was as egotistical and maniacal as Kobe, he'd average 38-40 points a game. Seriously.
Kobe is a career 45.4 percent shooter. How is that worthy of consideration for anything all-time?
Kobe's career numbers — 17 years, 25.5 points per game, 45.4 percent from the floor, 5.2 rebounds, 4.7 assists.
James' career numbers — 10 years, 27.6 points per game, 7.3 rebounds, 7.0 assists, 49 percent from the floor.
Jordan's career numbers — 15 years, 30.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 49.7 percent from the floor.
No sweat. And that's a nice call on Mr. West. Zinger.
I'm a little surprised to see how little love Andy Griffith as Sheriff Andy Taylor gets on the Rushmore of leading men in a television show in this forum. I know it is a matter of personal taste so there is no right or wrong answer, but leaving Andy off is just plain wrong. The Andy Griffith Show, more than every other show in the history of television combined, is the one I make reference to in dealing with situations and people that arise on a daily basis. Sheriff Taylor was John Wayne and a Zen master rolled into one. He was the boss without being bossy. Andy was the alpha male and oracle of Mayberry.
If religion and philosophy have let you down, watch The Andy Griffith Show. The answers will reveal themselves.
We have a similar amount of huge respect for Sheriff Taylor and he was on the final cut list.
He was wiped off the "actor-role" connection list because a lot of folks know him as Matlock, too.
In fact, if there was a Rushmore of guys that had two long-time lead roles in different TV series, it would Doogie Houser, Andy Griffith, Carroll O'Connor and Bob Newhart maybe.
That said, that's high praise in that final sentence — asa lama Barney good sir.


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PCORI Report from UMB: How to Include 'Hard-to-Reach' Patients in Research
Linda and Leon Bryant and family were just the kind of people Daniel Mullins, PhD, and his coalition were looking for to fill the pages of their new report "Integrating Patients' Voices in Study Design Elements."
The report is aimed at encouraging medical researchers to include 'hard-to-reach' patients in future studies and clinical trials.
Mrs. Bryant said researchers need to understand the "family dynamics" of caring for an Alzheimer's patient, such as Mr. Bryant, who was diagnosed in 2010. "It's good to clarify ways research can help the caregiver and how it can be beneficial to the caregiver. Others know exactly what I'm going through," she said. Mr. and Mrs. Bryant, along with their son and his wife, (pictured) participated in one of dozens of focus groups of caregivers and patients of different medical conditions, which were conducted by the coalition in the six-month study led by the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy.
The resulting report continues precedents set in recent years to expand the consciousness of scientific research, says study leader Mullins, a professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research at the School.
In 1993, for example, women's health advocates persuaded Congress to pass legislation requiring women and minorities to be part of National Institutes of Health-funded trials. Until the mid-1980s clinical trials were conducted primarily on a pool of white males because some leaders believed that women, with their cycling hormones, would complicate results.
Similarly, says Mullins, "Researchers usually don't outreach to some groups of patients perhaps because it takes more time and effort to include them. But these overlooked people typically have greater health needs."
Opportunity for change arrived on Mullins' desk with a unique contract from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). His consortium of leaders from community and research groups in Baltimore, including faculty from the pharmacy, medical, and nursing schools at the University, went right to work finding and gathering feedback from hard-to-reach patients and their caregivers. PCORI is an independent agency established by the federal Affordable Care Act of 2010 as a non-governmental, nonprofit organization.
The coalition conducted focus groups and interviews with patients and their caregivers who are:
African-Americans, predominantly of low socio-economic status (SES); bilingual Spanish-speaking patients, predominantly of SES; patients found through faith-based organizations; mobility limited; visually impaired; hearing impaired; physicians who treat hard-to-reach patients; nurses who treat hard-to-reach patients; parents of children who are hard-to-reach patients; and caregivers of patients with cognitive impairments.
The new report provides detailed comments and opinions from each group. For example, Eileen Rivera Ley, who attended a focus group of visually impaired patients, said, "On this study, it is even refreshing to be consulted." Ley, who is legally blind and runs a health and disability advocacy group, added, "I am all for being a patient-centered health care system. It is going to turn everything on its head. It is not as much about research, but about dialogue. Get the eye doctors to really understand the issues. Educate the clinicians," said Ley. She attended the group with her husband, who is also visually impaired.
Another visually impaired participant, who identified himself simply as Jesse, said, "For young males who don't go to the doctor, it is hard to get them involved. But even for senior citizens, you need to go out and find them. Same for us."
Jesse, like dozens of other participants in many groups, suggested that the researchers use nonprofit organizations that represent hard-to-reach patient populations, in his case, "use the National Federation for the Blind. Find the chapter presidents online. It is a simple matter to reach out to them." Ley added, "Yes, it is a very huge and powerful network."
The report summarizes its findings into "10 Solid Suggestions How to Elicit Hard-to-Reach Patients' Perspectives and Partner with Patient Communities":
* Use a period of "pre-engagement" when recruiting research participants and partners.
* Involve the full spectrum of people who will be affected by the research, including hard-to-reach patients.
* Provide a lay summary of study findings at an end-of-study celebration.
* Build bridges for active patient engagement by creating and maintaining trust.
* Realize that people may not be willing to openly disclose medical information.
* Bring PCORI to communities where people live.
* Keep people up-to-date on what is going on with the research.
" Recognize that people make health care choices and participate in research based upon
who they are as individual persons, not just as patients.
* Provide education on exactly what is meant by the term "research."
* Make a sincere effort to "give back" to the community.
"Bringing it back to the community is a piece that for many years the research community has left out, yet the method, called participatory research, has been around for years," says Beth Barnet, MD, professor of family and community medicine at the University's School of Medicine. "It is quite forward thinking and now part of the PCORI perspective." Barnet's principal role in the study was interviewing family primary care physicians. "They said the same things as patients did, 'You have to work with patients to earn their trust'," she says.
A copy of the PCORI report can be found here.
According to its website, the institute's goal is to help patients, their caregivers, and clinicians make better-informed health care decisions by supporting the development of trusted, high-quality, useful information on options for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and conditions. PCORI provides "evidence on the effectiveness, benefits, and harms of different treatment options for different patients from studies that compare drugs, medical devices, tests, surgeries, or ways to deliver health care," Joe Selby, MD, MPH, executive director of PCORI, said in a statement.
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But it doesn't work properly when after latest issue you upload some old one's. It shows the latest which was uploaded. The back issues arrangement/sorting doesn't make any sense.
Garant, this is by design; the most recently submitted issue becomes the "Current" issue, regardless of dates of publication. To change which issue is the current, go to the Editor's "Back Issues" interface and choose the current issue from the "Current Issue" dropdown. Then record the change.
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Since 1968, Tower of Power has delivered their unique brand of "Urban Soul Music" to audiences around the world. The band's horn driven sound is unclassifiably cool, and they feature one of the funkiest rhythm sections alive. Amazingly, 5 of the ten current members of the band are founding members, something unheard of from most 40 year old bands.
Emilio Castillo, tenor saxophone
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Tower of Power began performing in August 1968, and they quickly established a reputation as one of the most exciting elements of the burgeoning "San Francisco Sound." After releasing one record on Bill Graham's San Francisco records, they made the jump to Warner Brothers and by 1972 were on the national scene. The 1970s saw the band release a string of memorable records and hits that still resonate with audiences today. Tower has released a total of 19 albums, and its members have appeared on hundreds of recordings with artists as diverse as Aerosmith, Elton John, Little Feat, Phish, Santana, Heart, and many others.
Tower of Power has never stopped touring and recording, and this tireless work ethic translates to every live show they play. They are one of the hardest working bands in music, and this is a great opportunity to see them up close and personal!
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Dont you mean the Anglican Church [that I was brought up and confirmed in] whereas isnt the Pope the head of the Christian Faith/Roman Catholic Church, despite any such figure being completely absent from the Old Testament; probably yet another amendment from Constantines Ecumenical councils merging of Christianity and Mithraism [created the virgin birth and Trinity] to prevent the Roman Empire being ripped apart between the two groups followers?
Hasnt the Church ALWAYS been an integral part of the systematic people control machines [as oppose to a means of genuinely attempting grow spiritually/intellectually/become attuned to the Divine Will of the Creator] which in harness with the mis-education system are the bastions of social control, which is why the Church of England was created by Henry VIII to wrest that control away from the Vatican/Foreigners?Do you think the Pope or any of the Christian clergy would/could explain why the Holy Communion [which I no longer take] isnt a very bizarre hybrid of ritual vampirism and cannibalism; in that why would anyone EVER want to ritually or actually eat someones flesh and drink their blood [outside of Pagan victory rituals]?
[QUOTE=charliesback;27942719] The Queen provides the 'Authority' for the League - it is her League and her League-al system and it cant do anything without drawing their authority from her.
There is no Fixed Body of Law any more and no Constitution that still functions in Britain - we are in a full League-al system and the Queen owns that.[B] So are you saying that the Bureaucratic BULLIES down at the town hall are getting their orders direct from Liz who despite being much more than a figurehead] wouldnt have the time to be that involved with regard to the details of how each of the UK many Councils function] the as opposed to this ongoing FIASCO being created by somewhat dogmatic thieves who know that their actions could not withstand any Judicial review at all?


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Theres been a rip-roaring debate raging through the religious world for years over the role of Christian rock. Although some hard-liners feel its the devils music and has no place in the Lords house of worship, more moderate (and less fundamentalist) types feel its just another avenue for paying tribute to Yahweh. We tend to agree with the latter camp, if for no other reason than were certain that the Deity who created Jimi Hendrix would approve of a few three-chord hosannahs thrown his way by the likes Portlands Kutless or Mississippis Wavorly. Both bands will be in attendance at this weekends hellaciously holy Rage Music Festival. More than two dozen Christian-rock outfits will perform in raucous reverence for the Almighty starting Saturday, January 17. The lineup features out-of-towners such as San Diegos Future of Forestry as well as locals Emerald Honor, Ivoryline, and others.
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This outfit is my first project for 2013 style the stash sew a long. I am really happy with the shorts and the drawstring bag but I am not that happy with the refashion t-shirt. But anyway, this is my first project for refashion. At least next time I know how to choose a better garment to refashion.
The floral shorts is made out of the pencil pants pattern, here are the details http://velvetribbonsew.blogspot.com/2013/06/floral-shorts.html
And here are the details of the drawstring bag and refashion t-shirt, http://velvetribbonsew.blogspot.com/2013/06/floral-drawstring-bag-and-refashion-t.html#more
Jun 23, 2013, 08.08 AMby alekat
gorgeous! you're a very good sewer!
Jun 24, 2013, 02.09 AMby velvetribbon
Thank you Alekat!
Jun 20, 2013, 02.07 PMby kisses
Cute outfit…..the bag is fab. Overall you are looking great
Jun 20, 2013, 02.19 PMby velvetribbon
Thank you Kisses:)
Jun 20, 2013, 10.20 AMby liliv-1
The top is lovely!! And the whole outfit is fabulous! Very nice dear velvetribbon!!
Jun 20, 2013, 01.44 PMby velvetribbon
Thank you so much liliv. You are so sweet:)
Jun 20, 2013, 05.21 AMby Mary Athey
fabulous outfit. i love what you did with the top. the shorts look fab inside and out and the matching bags gorgeous x
Jun 20, 2013, 01.45 PMby velvetribbon
Thank you Mary. I am glad that you like it:)
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Police says three people are dead, including the gunman, after a shooting at a shopping mall in the Portland, Ore., area.
Clackamas County sheriff's Lt. James Rhodes says the gunman fatally shot two people, and another person was wounded, in the Tuesday afternoon shooting at the Clackamas Town Center.
Rhodes says the gunman is also dead but he did not say how he died.
Hundreds of holiday shoppers and store employees evacuated the mall after the shots rang out around 3:30 p.m. Many others hid in stores, and Rhodes says deputies are going through the mall to get them out.
Details are emerging, but a law enforcement official says at least one person is dead "and maybe more" at a Portland, Ore., area shopping mall.
Clackamas County sheriff's Lt. James Rhodes says the gunman has been "neutralized." He said he wasn't sure if the shooter is dead. Officers have been going store-to-store at the Clackamas Town Center to secure the scene, but Rhodes said there is no indication that there was more than one gunman.
One witness said the scene "was just awful."
A woman shopping in the Macy's for a Christmas dress for her daughter when she heard a two or three pops that sounded like firecrackers. She said hundreds of shoppers and mall workers started running and that there was "chaos."
Witnesses told the AP the shooter was short, with dark hair, dressed in camouflage, had body armor and a rifle and was wearing a white mask.
Another witness said she heard about 20 shots.
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Henry Holland brings us nude Aggy, Lagerfeld, Galliano, Luella and Donatella
They're words that are likely to spread fear into the hearts of fashion fans across the globe. 'Karl Lagerfeld Naked'. I'm sorry, but it's true. Everyone's favourite London party boy (oh, and fashion designer) Henry Holland has returned to the item that made him famous - the T-shirt - with a new range of prints featuring naked doodles of famous industry faces, including best mate Agyness Deyn, Count Von Lagerfeld and Donatella Versace.
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HARRISONBURG, Va -- Thomas Harrison Middle School students in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math program, also called STEM, heard from a former White House science advisor and a Nobel Peace Prize winner.
Ken Rutherford won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1997 for work he did with landmines and other weapons used in high conflict areas. He is a landmine survivor and lives in Harrisonburg.
Duane Blackburn worked with national security forces as a science advisor.
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J.C. Penney (NYSE:JCP) reported a swing and a miss on Wednesday after the closing bell. The beleaguered department store chain reported a fourth-quarter net loss of $552 million, or $2.51 per share. Excluding costs associated with restructuring and management transition, the retailer's adjusted net loss for the quarter was $427 million, or $1.95 per share. Either way you cut it, the company missed expectations by a long shot.
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CEO Ron Johnson put it this way in the report: "Sales and customer traffic were below our expectations in 2012, but as we execute our ambitious transformation plan, we are pleased with the great strides we made to improve jcpenney's cost structure, technology platforms and the overall customer experience. We have accomplished so much in the last twelve months. We believe the bold actions taken in 2012 will materially improve the Company's long-term growth and profitability."


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As I alluded to in an earlier post, I have been itching to put together a shopping blog. Although my law school days hampered my shopaholic-ness (and let's be perfectly honest. It didn't do wonders for my artsy-fartsyness either), now that I am working girl, I am BACK. I am almost done with Christmas shopping for the AFS and Knight fams, and I feel that at this point, I have a pretty good handle on what's out there and of interest to other shoppers in my demographic. I say "in my demographic," because I could never even begin to claim that I have great ideas for every race, gender, age, and economic status. Hopefully, though, my catalog perusing, real in-person mall window shopping and internet stalking will help some poor soul out there who is stuck on purchasing something for the mother-in-law who has everything or, even more of a stumper, the dreaded White Elephant Christmas party.
Note #1: I think the best way for this to work is to organize the list according to the gift recipient from lowest price to highest. Just so you know how it is going to flow. (NOTE - it takes too much work to put them in order by price. Sorry...but they are still sorted by recipient!)
Note #2: If anything on here catches your fancy, and you want to buy it on the internet, please google "(store's name) coupon codes." This usually will direct you to some coupon site which has the codes to save you 15% or get you free shipping. If the stores offer it, why not take it?
Note #3: This post's gift prices aim to please many, but probably will be most applicable to young people who have jobs, but aren't rolling in the dough. Kapeesh?
Note #4: I didn't post ideas for spouses. The Knight and I aren't getting anything for each other this year (saving for a house...wouldn't it be nice if Santa would bring one of those this year?) and I think most of the gifts here would be good for a hubby or a wife!
Note #5: I also didn't post many ideas for pets. There are a million different types of pets out there, and how would I know what Arthur the Tortoise wants for Christmas? I only have a Betty Rascal, and am already too embarrassed to tell you how much money I have already spent on her holiday attire (p.s. Wal-mart actually has really cute and really cheap clothes for doggies this year!). If I made a list, you would just make fun of me!
Now - on to the LIST (which sadly has not been checked twice. This thing was a b*tch to write!).
Haute Mamas (gifts for the Mothers with everything)
I am always a fan of Christmas dishes. Nothing spreads holiday cheer quite like a little platter piled high with a holiday spread. These are really spectacular, but at $100 per set, they are a little pricey. Perhaps go in with a sibling? These are arguably just as cute, but a set of 12 would only put you back about $45.
Since I'm already talking about dishes (you know how I get about dishes), let me show you this jewel of a bowl at West Elm ($49). Daisy had to literally steer me away from it in the new Nashville store. Sometimes shopping for others causes the Knight and I to mysteriously acquire many new things during the holidays. Hmmm.
Vera Bradley has a little clutch this year to celebrate its 25 years of business. At $60, it might seem a little high, but for the quality and beautiful design, I think it's worth it.
This book (How to Get Fat) is guaranteed to please ($9.95). It is hilarious, and is going in my mom's stocking this Christmas. I certainly have to fight the incessant desire to get out and exercise, don't you?
I have fallen in love with Heidi J. Hale's jewelry. I found her by way of an interview on http://www.craftrevolution.com/ and am very impressed with her work. It is reasonably priced and appeals to fans of David Yurman and boho beauties alike. My favorite necklace is the Amazonite & Sugilite Necklace ($63) and the Tomato Jade ring ($65). Although I put this under the "Mom" section, I really this this site has something for all the ladies - from the grannies to the girls.
PJ's for mom might seem a little generic, but with some of the comfy stuff out there, it is hard to resist. Garnet Hill has some oh-so-soft organic cotton Asian wrap pj's ($68.00)that I just might buy for myself after the holidays are over (they also have them in the shorts version too - $58.00). Tons of moms love Talbots, and their lime green Cheetah PJs are guaranteed to make your mom feel like the queen of the jungle (OK, that was cheesy, but really - they are super cute!). Also, don't forget to check out Lane Bryant, Coldwater Creek, and J. Jill. During my most recent trip to the mall, I found that they all had nice PJ's at reasonable prices.
If you are looking to start a tradition for years to come, how about a Swarovski Star ($70) or Little Star ornament ($45)? The prices are redonk for a tiny crystal ornament, but they are so beautiful and look wonderful tied to the arms of a chandelier in the dining room. If you like the idea of an ornament tradition but want to spend less, Wallace does a yearly sleigh bell and Towle does a yearly silver-plated bell for $29.95.
To Die For Dads (gifts for the Dads who don't need another tie (or in my dad's situation, can't stuff another one in his closet...the graveyard of necktie apparel)
For the executive dad, Ballard's has a gorgeous Horn Desk Letter Opener, Magnifying Glass, and Pencil Cup. Or you can buy all three for $45.50!
If your dad is a Christian, a religious scholar, or just interested in different worldviews, an audio subscription from http://www.marshillaudio.org/ ($30) might be just the perfect (and definitely unexpected) gift for him. (I'm sure some moms out there would like this, too...just not mine).
In that same vein, ISI is an online bookstore dedicated to "limited government, individual liberty, personal responsibility, the rule of law, market economy, and moral norms." They have tons of books hand-selected by the company (like this one - $17.60) which relate to those themes. I know, we're getting all deep here, but it's an idea!
If your pop likes tools, Black and Decker has made their cordless tools more efficient by making the batteries for the tools interchangeable. This really helps out when you are in the middle of a project and all of a sudden your B&D drill's battery dies, but OH WAIT...I have the B&D Handisaw battery to use. That's a humdinger of a design! The 18volt drill runs about $85.
Does your dad have the need for speed? Is your mom always harping on him to use a coaster? Well, the folks at Harley Davidson have a solution. These vintage Harley coasters ($20) are sure to please them both. Unfortunately, you can't buy these online, but if you are completely opposed to actually stepping foot into a store this Christmas, I'm sure the nice people at your local store would be willing to take your order over the phone and ship them to you!
Genealogy has become a booming hobby in the last few years, and this book from Ancestry.com is sure to please the family history buff. Just type in your last name, and for $29.95, you can learn all sorts of cool things about where you came from.
Give dad something to chew on: a sampling of buffalo, venison, and ostrich that will impress his beef-munching buds - House of Jerky Exotic Variety Pack, $35
Brother, where art thou? (seriously, why won't you return my emails and tell me what you want for Christmas?)
For the suave entertainer, I recommend this Mock Croc Bar Set ($25.50), Ice Bucket ($35.50), and Shaker ($25.50). All of the pieces are affordably priced, masculine enough to please the burliest of men, but stylish enough to impress the ladies. NOTE: These could also make great Dirty Santa gifts.
For the curious boy in your family, Pick Me Up ($19.79) and Do Not Open ($16.49) are guaranteed to please. Pick Me Up covers everything from "how to confuse an angry seagull to a history of medicine to Germany's exports and imports to an exploration of the meaning of life..." and Do Not Open is a "colorful book filled with unexplained mysteries, bizarre anecdotes through the ages, great escapes, codes, optical illusions, hoaxes, and explanations of secret systems and complexes." While these books are geared for grades 5 - 12, the Knight and I agreed that we would like this book, too. Besides, we've already forgotten everything from the 5th grade on, so a little refresher wouldn't be bad at all!
Now, I'm not going to even begin to attempt to discuss video games. There are too many, and I only know about 3 of them. BUT, if you are going to splurge and/or your mom needs some ideas, I HIGHLY recommend Guitar Hero I/II/ or III. I understand that you can play this game on Wii or on Playstation (you just have to buy the kind made for each game system). It is SO fun. Plus, mom and dad will be pleased that so many songs on the game are from their era. My brothers got this last year, and just last weekend when we were at the parents' house for Thanksgiving, Guitar Hero was still the main attraction (after the turkey, of course).
For the cynic in your life, check out http://www.despair.com/. They have some hilarious "Demotivators" that poke fun at all those cheesy posters regarding "Teamwork" or "Courage." Plus, they have a calendar so your dearest brother can be "demotivated" all year.
Upgrade from his holey college sweatshirt with these Crocs Collegiate Athens Flip Flops.
Is your bro a huge (and possibly very annoying) trivia buff? To your detriment, this may be the perfect book for him: The Book of General Ignorance, $11.97.
Okay, so I think boys are hard to shop for. I admit that this section needs some help. If you have some ideas, please share!
Sister, Sister (for the girls in your life who want twice as much as you can afford)
Now this cami from J.Crew is on sale, so it may not last, but trust me - your sister needs it. It is the perfect layering piece - can be worn under a cardigan, over a tissue thin tee, under a blazer at the office, and of course on its own! For $29.99, you can't beat it!
If your sister is gearing up for that overnight field trip, a weekend trip to visit the boyfriend's parents, or just needs a separate bag to tote her shoes for family vaca, this is the bag for her! Only $19.50 and super cute - Black and White Overnite Tote.
Got caught wearing your shoes in the house? Try Charlotte Russe's Hot Pink (also in Black) Polka Dot Slippers - a steal at $9.99. Now, don't be scared of the "teeny bopperish-ness" of this store. Or, if you are (like me), go to their website. They have tons of great, cheap jewelry and fun shoes. I especially liked this necklace (it looks even better in person) for only $6.99. Oh, and this covetable crimson swiss dot top, too (but for sizing, err on the larger size. This is a juniors store!).
Good morning, Baltimore! Don't forget about the Hairspray! This movie has roped in yet another generation of fans with its latest rendition of the classic. And believe me, I much prefer John Travolta in a dress than Ricki Lake. The Shake-n-Shimmy version ($22.99) even comes with a special section for lyrics and dance moves. Big, Blonde, & Beautiful - doll! And for the HUGE fan, give her the soundtrack as well ($9.99)!
If your sister is crafty and ready to try something new, I suggest you mosey on over to visit Jenny Hart at http://www.sublimestitching.com/. Her "Stitch-It Kit" ($22.95) comes with all a beginner needs (minus the scissors) to get started on some funky embroidering (think a tube of lipstick embroidered on the back of a tank top; the Eiffel towel on a pair of Chucks), and her how-to manual actually tells you how to do the most simplest things. I know this from personal experience because I bought it for me last month, loved it, and then promptly bought one for my 15 year old sis! But SHHH, don't tell her, because she still has almost 30 days before she gets to open it.
Sweet Child O' Mine (what to get that little rugrat in your life?)
Kid presents is another area where I have a hard time. I have no kids of my own, and although I still behave like a child, I have no idea what is cool if you are 7 or 11. Since I have been shopping for my nephew and neice, I have spent a lot of time googling "boy presents for age 5" and "what do 2 year old girls like?"
The one thing I learned this year is that pretty much everything is being recalled. Seriously, all of the recalls have led me to privately owned, one-of-a-kind toy stores that have toy brands that aren't mass-distributed by Target and Wal-mart. The employees at these stores are usually a lot more informative and tons more helpful than the mega chains. So, I'm going to show you a few of my favorite kid toys, but really, go ask the experts. They know way more than I could ever hope to.
The following were few suggestions from Real Simple that I particularly liked:
EyeClops Bionic Eye, $50 - For the budding scientist: a giant eyeball that magnifies any item to 200 times its size — and plugs in to display it on a TV screen. http://www.amazon.com/
Squiggles: A Really Giant Drawing and Painting Book, $19 - Filled with creative "assignments" (draw a sky full of lightning; sketch a hat on an alligator), this big, black book will keep them busy for hours. http://www.chroniclekids.com/ or http://www.madallie.com/
E.L.F. Cosmetics Holiday Grab Box, $50 - OMG! She'll freak over the 50 makeup items presented in this jar. Choose them individually for $1 a piece — and expect a long wait for the bathroom from now on. http://www.eyeslipsface.com/
Tales From the Brothers Grimm: A Classic Illustrated Edition, $20 - Beautiful antique drawings make this volume a page-turner (and a library must-have), even if kids already know how the stories end. http://www.chroniclekids.com/
I adore the Land of Nod, and this pull-along Pinto ($24.00) is so cute I want to squeeze it! What about these stuffed zany cats ($30.95 - $40.95)? Or this "Chicken or the Egg" apron ($12.95)? Heee! Okay, so you just need to go to this site. I want to buy it all. So colorful and smarty!
Golden Girls (gifts for the very best of friends)
I don't know about you, but sometimes I have the hardest time shopping for my friends. Anything I could afford to buy them, they could just as easily go out and get it themselves. So, I am always trying to find just the right gift, the one that they wouldn't even think to buy themselves. Last year, I gave my two best friends sassy aprons from http://www.sweetpeahandcrafts/ and I Like You, a zany hospitality/recipe book from Amy Sedaris.
This year, my focus has been on the more "one-of-a-kind." I just think that there is something really special about giving something that handmade. I have become obsessed with http://www.etsy.com/. It is a great website where indepedent crafters/fashion designers/painters/potters/artisans of all kind can sell their wares with little expense. Want some handthrown pottery? Looking for an owl pillow? Or a hand dyed leather cuff? Etsy's got it. If your friend has a home that she's planning to stay in for a while, why not try one of these stamps from Sweet Paperie? Prices run from $16.95 to $22.95...much cheaper than a lot of other places. (These would also make great wedding gifts, too!)
Most of my friends adore all things personalized, and this is is especially cute (just picture it in a bathroom or a kitchen)! The Jack and Lulu Framed Monogram ($50).
If your friend is a mom with little ones, she'll surely appreciate this (somewhat controversial) cookbook all about sneaking veggies in her kids' foods ($14.97) or this pioneer cookbook covering much of the same thing (but it got less press...I guess that's what happens if you aren't a Seinfeld) ($10.77).
It ain't only the Grinch who's green this year (eco-friendly gifts)
So, since Jess(ica) and I have become good friends, I have been more eco-minded. Although I'll never do everything right, I do think that conserving when we can and being mindful of our environment is SO important. The Sierra Club has a great list for the whole family (they probably stole that idea from me :), but I won't tell). I have selected a couple that I especially like.
I like this rugged wallet (made out of discarded truck-tire inner tubes) and these luggage tags (made of old circuit boards) are perfect for the traveler on your list.
You can never have enough purses, and this pull-tab clutch is the perfect gift for probably 1/2 of your gift list. I need this vintage-record-sleeve journal. Puh-leaze buy if for moi.
Grandma might appreciate this decorative bowl woven from telephone wire or a vase made from recycled paper.
If you have a stocking for your puppy, fill it with these fabric chew toys made of recycled soda bottles, and for under the tree, give them an adorable organic, hemp, or recycled doggie bed.
For other ideas and some great ideas to avoid waste during the holidays (hello wrapping paper, people!), go here.
Why does Santa have to be dirty? (gifts for the office party, the family gift exchange, and any other inevitable holiday gathering which requires a gift)
STOP WITH THE GIFT CARDS, people! So many of them go unused each year, which means in the end you are making a (non)charitable donation to a retail store. Not exactly what most people think of when it comes to holiday giving. In order to avoid gift card waste, here are a few unisex ideas that have mass appeal, and are a little different.
I already mentioned the bar set or shaker idea. Even Wal-mart has nice bar sets and shakers for under $25.00. Other places I would suggest are Pier 1, Bed/Bath/Beyond, Crate & Barrel, and West Elm. At pretty much any party you go to, somebody there is going to drink (maybe not such a good idea if you work at the Betty Ford clinic), and chances are this would be a desirable gift.
I'm also a fan of pairing up a popular Christmas DVD with a big box of microwave popcorn. A Christmas Story, White Christmas, and Elf are always big hits with the fam and at the office. Along those same lines, you could always buy a couple of classic Christmas CDs, some hot cocoa, and a couple mugs. Starbucks always has good Christmas CDs (this year is "Stockings by the Fire" ($13.95) and I think Tony Bennett has a new one out this year.
Another popular idea is gourmet food. No, I'm not talking about the $5 popcorn tins at the grocery store. I'm talking about stuff people might actually want to put in their mouth. Okay, actually I would put popcorn from a tin in my mouth, but anybody can buy a $5 popcorn tin! Be bold! Show your boss just how classy you are by pairing an artisanal loaf of bread from your local Whole Foods or Fresh Market with some dipping oil from Williams Sonoma. If you want to get extra fancy, add some cheese or wine to the basket. Voila...instant hit!
If you work with a bunch of car junkies, I heard this advertised on the radio and thought it was a smart little gift. For $19.95, you can purchase the Turtle Wax Car Wash Bucket Kit. It comes with all you need to keep your car nice and clean!
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So here are a couple more things that I just had to mention, but didn't put anywhere. Enjoy!
Ticket Stub Diary - $12
6 Mink Coat ornaments (don't worry, it's faux!) - $20.50
Tole Cheetah/Green Wreath hanger - $19.50
Paste Magazine subscription (11 magazines and 11 CDs) - $19.95
Whew! Shopping is exhausting! I hope you got maybe one or two good ideas from here. And if you have any other suggestions, please share them. If I get enough, I'll even post them in a separate post.
One thing I didn't even talk about, but I strongly advocate is the idea of homemade gifts. They mean so much more than anything you could buy, and are usually pretty inexpensive. Whether you are a baker, a crafter, a photographer, or a handyman, I guarantee you that your family and friends would enjoy something more if it came from you rather than the mall.
Now, take a deep breath, fire up your computer, and GO SHOP!
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As I alluded to in an earlier post, I have been itching to put together a shopping blog. Although my law school days hampered my shopaholic-ness (and let's be perfectly honest. It didn't do wonders for my artsy-fartsyness either), now that I am working girl, I am BACK. I am almost done with Christmas shopping for the AFS and Knight fams, and I feel that at this point, I have a pretty good handle on what's out there and of interest to other shoppers in my demographic. I say "in my demographic," because I could never even begin to claim that I have great ideas for every race, gender, age, and economic status. Hopefully, though, my catalog perusing, real in-person mall window shopping and internet stalking will help some poor soul out there who is stuck on purchasing something for the mother-in-law who has everything or, even more of a stumper, the dreaded White Elephant Christmas party.
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"I'm also a fan of pairing up a popular Christmas DVD with a big box of microwave popcorn."
Oooh, you gave me this idea last year when I was trying to come up with an idea for my office White Elephant, and I ended up going to Target, where they have those really nice packages of food items dressed up in pretty packaging (I guess to take to people's houses when they have parties and stuff), and got a tall thin canister of caramel/chocolate popcorn. Paired it with "Miracle on 34th Street", and it was a total hit!
(Just so you know your advice on shopping is totally dead-on, and you should sooooo start a shopping blog. I need to know where to go for nice work clothes, now!)


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UNITED NATIONS – U.N. member states have failed to reach agreement on a new treaty to regulate the multibillion-dollar global arms trade.
Some diplomats and treaty supporters blamed the United States for triggering the unraveling of the month-long negotiating conference.
Hopes had been raised that agreement could be reached on a revised treaty text that closed some key loopholes by Friday's deadline for action. But the United States announced Friday morning that it needed more time to consider the proposed treaty -- and Russia and China then also asked for more time.
A bipartisan group of 51 U.S. senators on Thursday had threatened to oppose the global treaty regulating international weapons trade if it falls short in protecting the constitutional right to bear arms.
In a letter to President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, the senators expressed serious concerns with the draft treaty that has circulated at the United Nations, saying that it signals an expansion of gun control that would be unacceptable.
The Constitution's Second Amendment offers broad protection for weapons ownership by civilians. As recently as 2008, the Supreme Court affirmed it when it struck down a ban on handguns in the District of Columbia, ruling that individuals have a constitutional right to keep guns for self-defense and other purposes.
The court also has ruled separately that treaty obligations may not infringe on individual constitutional protections and rights within U.S. borders. This goes back at least to a 1920 ruling that a migratory bird treaty with Canada, which prohibited the hunting or capturing of certain birds, was an unconstitutional interference with states' rights under the 10th Amendment.
Treaties are government-to-government agreements and do not subject citizens of one nation to laws of another or to those of an outside body.
Also, the U.N. resolution that authorized drafting of the small arms treaty recognizes the clear-cut right of nations "to regulate internal transfers of arms" and says nothing in the treaty that emerges will affect "constitutional protections on private ownership" of firearms.
Beyond that, there are many court rulings spelling out the limits of treaties. And if an act of Congress is inconsistent with a treaty obligation, the law passed by Congress prevails. Legal scholars say this has been well established.
The U.N. General Assembly voted in December 2006 to work toward a treaty regulating the growing arms trade, with the U.S. casting a "no" vote. In October 2009, the Obama administration reversed the Bush administration's position and supported an assembly resolution to hold four preparatory meetings and a four-week U.N. conference in 2012 to draft an arms trade treaty.
The United States insisted that a treaty had to be approved by the consensus of all 193 U.N. member states.
Ambassador Roberto Garcia Moritan, the conference chairman, said treaty supporters knew "this was going to be difficult to achieve" and there were some delegations that didn't like the draft though "the overwhelming majority in the room did." He added that some countries from the beginning of negotiations had "different views" on a treaty, including Syria, Iran and North Korea.
Despite the failure to reach agreement, Moritan predicted that "we certainly are going to have a treaty in 2012."
He said there are several options for moving forward in the General Assembly which will be considered over the summer, before the world body's new session begins in September.
Britain has taken the lead in pushing for a treaty to reduce the impact of the illicit arms trade.
Ahead of Friday's meeting, Britain's Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg discussed treaty prospects with U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in London and told reporters and both urged the treaty's adoption.
"Global rules govern the sale of everything from bananas to endangered species to weapons of mass destruction, but not guns or grenades," Clegg said. "This anomaly causes untold suffering in conflicts around the world. 1,000 people are killed daily by small arms wielded by terrorists, insurgents and criminal gangs."
The secretary-general said he was disappointed at the failure to agree on a treaty, calling it "a setback." But he said he was encouraged that states have agreed to continue pursuing a treaty and pledged his "robust" support.
At the end of the negotiating session, Mexico read a joint statement from more than 90 countries saying they "are determined to secure an Arms Trade Treaty as soon as possible."
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