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Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Barbie Gets a Tattoo
Certainly tattoos are becoming more mainstream, and many parents I know and love have them. Something tells me that a toy that claims to serve as a role model for girls and whose marquee product now models large, visibly highlighted tattoos will receive a lot of attention. (BTW, Hello Kitty didn't get a tokidoki tattoo.)
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Actually. There was a barbie that came out with a tattoo in 1999. Along with her fellow friends and even ken. They were all bikini clad, and had the surfer look. All with butterfly tattoos placed in various spots, depending on which one you purchased.
- October 13, 2011 at 2:57 PM
there was a barbie in the early 1990s that had a butterfly tattoo on her belly. they discontinued it bc of back lash. I have the doll as a collector. Its worth a lot now.
- October 13, 2011 at 3:01 PM
This Barbie is considered a "Collector" Barbie. She won't be available in stores like Walmart, Target or K-Mart. She is not marketed to children like the princess or other fantasy Barbies are.
- October 13, 2011 at 3:53 PM
they actually carry collector barbies at target, but i don't think any normal parent will pay 50+ dollars for a barbie to let their child play with.
- October 13, 2011 at 5:32 PM
Is Mattel crazy? Selling Barbie dolls with tattoos? That was almost as bad as having a pregnant Barbie or Skipper! Is someone on drugs at Mattel??? Can't really believe this at all! Why don't they make a suicide Barbie,complete with rope and gun! Maybe that will really do these girls a favor in showing what a role model she is! Parents apparently don't take such good notice in all this! Shouldn't have kids if they do allow them to have this kind of doll!
- October 13, 2011 at 6:19 PM
I think it is horrible and sends the wrong message to young people. In no way should a tattoo be honored. It is a lifetime brand which will fade and droop over time as the skin ages.
- October 13, 2011 at 6:32 PM
I much prefer tattoos to unrealistic proportions and the message that the most important thing is to be pretty and get a boy.
Good for you Mattel for making a doll a little more like the rest of us. I consider it a tiny step in the right direction.
- October 13, 2011 at 8:26 PM
They did have pregnant Midge. It was a family set w/ parents and grandparents. We have it. It was called Happy Family.
- October 14, 2011 at 8:14 AM
Im 20 years old, and I want one. But if I was a mother I wouldnt buy one for my daughter. This seems to be sending out the wrong message. I have hello kitty tattoos and i have a clover. It took years of hard thinking to know for a fact that i wouldnt regret them. Kids might look at this barbie as any tattoo is okay. also kids dont really know that you need to think really hard about tattoos because they are permanent.
- October 14, 2011 at 8:15 AM
Encouraging children that tattoos are cool is wrong, wrong, wrong. Mattel why not put a cigarette and a beer bottle in her hand while you're at it!
- October 14, 2011 at 8:32 AM
Maybe they should sell barbie as a prisoner or a lesbian too, that would also be politically correct or barbie with a stripper pole I bet a lot of strippers would buy that for their daughters too , let's really prepare these kids for the future. why tell them fairy tales? we all know life is not a fairy tale.
- October 14, 2011 at 8:39 AM
Wow. You all are so harsh. It is becoming more socially acceptable to have tattoos nowadays. If you don't think so, then that's your own closed-minded fault. Going so far as to say for them to make a Barbie with cigarettes and alcohol, or a stripper Barbie, or even a suicide Barbie, is horrible of you guys! It's a toy. It's not that big of a deal. If you don't like it, then don't expose your children to it. Have fun sheltering your kids from the entire world!! Why don't you all just get a hobby instead of bashing something so pointless?
- October 14, 2011 at 9:00 AM
This is awesome! I love it! You all talk about preparing kids for the future... HELLO this is a collectors Barbie first off.... Second off... Don't let Dear Aunt Chelsea over because she has tattoos... MY goodness.... so many people have tattooes now a days companies are not making them cover up anymore! It's the norm!
- October 14, 2011 at 9:12 AM
SO great! I gotta say, in the sea of Disney whore princesses, Barbie always shines through with a positive message. Get her DVDs. My daughter loves them and we love them because the message is always about independence, standing up for whats right and standing up for what you believe in. If you think tats on a doll is bad, take a look at the other dolls out there. AND frankly, little girls LOVE temporary tattoos. I'll definitely be getting this doll.
- October 14, 2011 at 2:34 PM
What has tattoos got to do with harmful n deadly poison like cigs or alcohol?? Or suicide?...or a prison sentence?? And whats this "message" its sending out that youre all so concerned about? That its ok to look the way you want? And a pregnant Barbie would be bad because... childbearing is a bad thing? Shes been together with Ken for like what, a hundred years? Tattoos are decorations, not labels (unless shes got gang tats...?) and have been worn in pretty much every culture EVER for a few hundred thousand years or so and has NOTHING to do with a bad lifestyle.
And whats with the lesbian-comment? Thats just odd.
Having ink on your skin is not a political statement or a representation of either ethniticity or sexuality so away with the "politically correct". Shouldnt you all be more concerned with Barbies heavy make up or skimpy outfits? Or is that a perfectly alright "message" to send to young girls?
- October 14, 2011 at 5:45 PM
Wow, really? I don't drink, I don't smoke, I don't do drugs, I've never been arrested (let alone gotten a ticket), and I have a happy, healthy, extremely smart little boy. I also happen to have tattoos. One thing I can tell you for sure is that my son will learn to never look down his nose at people the way that most of you have. How sad.
- October 14, 2011 at 10:32 PM
- Chaobaby7 said...
I think little kids should be allowed to be kids, tattoos, fashion and sex is for adults to choose or not to choose, its fine as a collectors doll but not for children. I grew up in the 70s and was playing with Pippa and Barbie at 13 but these dolls were aimed at young teenagers then, little girls had toddler dolls and at 13 I did dye Pippa`s hair pink and drawn a tattoo on her as she was a Punk, well I made her into a Punk. I still have her, personally I hate tattoos but whatever floats you boat I guess.
- October 15, 2011 at 5:57 PM
Ok first off what's so bad about a lesbian barbie? Second you can't shelter your kids forever! It's a doll marketed to adults. It specifically says on all collector dOll boxes that they aren't for kids! They're not tattoos of guns or penises so it's ok. Wake up guys! You can't shelter your kids forever or they'll become dysfunctional adults!
- October 16, 2011 at 11:34 AM
In this day and age it is normal for people to have tattoos, I do not know one person who does not have one in my generation. Almost everyone is covered in them, it is normal now a days. So get the hell over it. Talking about drugs and what not, and suicide because of a tattoo barbie? How about you stop being so close minded, idiot
- October 16, 2011 at 2:41 PM
- cat said...
Pink hair and tattoos? Yes. I need this. Finally Barbie looks like ME! (I have more boobage though). (and my hair happens to be purple right now, but still!)
- October 16, 2011 at 3:36 PM
- Geodude29907 said...
So what are they calling this doll? Trailer Trash Barbie? Tramp-Stamp Barbie
- October 18, 2011 at 9:38 AM
- Foxyroxy said...
Wow this world is sooo wantin to evolve and look how sick people get over a barbie w tats....evolve or devolve ...I supposed all the closedminded less evolved would be critical on something like this...suicide barbie? Beer bottle barbie? Crazy to compare tats to suicide....Really I mean why dnt we jus devolve as a society n put barbie in the kitchen instead of in an office or as an officer .....barbie can do it all I guess xcept have tats? ...get with the times u morons ...darwinism ...once we accept everyone for what they are n not how they look is when we might grow together and not apart... back in the day was all about fighting for individuality and this future we are in now is based upon that...
- October 18, 2011 at 9:42 AM
With the exception of the last few comments you all disgust me. I can't believe that someone would actually even think about a "suicide Barbie" let alone have the audacity to post that in public. I happen to have a tattoo....that also happens to represent suicide awareness/prevention. It pains me to see people so naive. If the only thing teaching your kids is a doll, then you're the real problem here. I've probably had many questionable toys as a child, but my mother would explain to me that I am not to repeat those song lyrics, or act like that guy on tv. So if barbie is telling your kids its ok to run and have a tattoo, then its your responsibility to set them straight. Especially seeing as how they would need your permission all the way through to 18. And if you don't shelter your kids and respect them and trust them to make good decisions, they will come to you about it even after they turn 18. I truly do believe that some people should need a license in order to have children.
- October 18, 2011 at 1:10 PM
seriously all there people saying "In no way should a tattoo be honored" and tattoos are bad need to open there eyes to the real world, tattoos are becoming more popular, and people get them for different reasons, so shut up and grow up! stop being so cynical and hating the world.
- October 18, 2011 at 1:16 PM
As a human being on this planet, I am disgusted. Dressing up and strutting around like this IS NOT OKAY. Where will it end?! What kind of message is this sending kids realistically? That it's okay to make these decisions and not thinking about the consequences? And what about the pain? We are telling our children that it's okay to put up with pain for the sake of appearance. It's gone too far! I stand, now and forever, against the spikes on the angry hamster dog. I'm digging the doll though, man.
- October 18, 2011 at 4:23 PM
Of all the ridiculous things - to compare tattoos to smoking and drinking. Really dude? You think your kid is never going want to have a mind of her own? Get your head out of your butt. Kudos to Mattel for not backing down this time. Tattoos are everywhere, purchased by business men, firemen, police officers, grandmothers, people of faith and integrity and often as heartfelt mementos to their children or deceased friends and family. I should know, my mother operated a tattoo parlor for 15 years. Barbie has been seen as a collectible for ages. With the price tag on these, I doubt that many children will be exposed to the horrors of Tokidoki when their parents can get a midriff bearing bikini Barbie for about $15. Imagine, a plastic doll covered in fabric from shoulder to ankle causing such controversy. It is marketed as a collectable and not a play-thing. Children went NUTS for the slutty-as-hell BRATZ dolls, and parents snapped them up. Is Mattel supposed to just lay down and not even try to compete with the demand for fashion forward dolls?
- October 18, 2011 at 8:30 PM
Oh for pity's sake, this doll is *not* marketed towards children, so it's not sending any message to them more than any other adult thing. You won't find the doll on the pink aisle at TRU, Target or Walmart. It's from the Barbie Collectibles division and is targeted solely at adult Barbie collectors. And guess what? We've seen pink hair and tattoos! Honestly, somebody needs to get a life!
- October 18, 2011 at 11:41 PM
You people can't be serious. It isn't a hunk of plastics job to 'send a message' or 'be a role model,' that job is for the parents. Instead of 'being outraged' or 'offended' just move on with your life. If you don't want your child to have this doll, then when they see it and ask for it, instead just show them another doll to capture their interest. Barbie is not a role model, parents are! It is parents who are responsible for sending a message and a piece of plastic with hair should not be counted on to do the job a parent has been gifted in doing. Children should look to us as who to emulate. Being mad at a doll should certainly not be your priority and like I said, if you really hate it that much, just choose a different doll or *talk* to your child and *explain* why this Barbie isn't a good choice for your child to have an offer them a doll you feel comfortable seeing her/him play with.
And to the person who suggested a Lesbian doll, your narrow minded view is very, very sad and more dangerous and disgusting than you think this doll is.
- October 19, 2011 at 2:33 AM
I hope they make more Barbies with Tattoos!!! I think it is great. Too many people judge people with piercings and tattoos. It is not negative in any way for someone to want a tattoo. I have always wanted them since I was a little girl.
- October 19, 2011 at 4:04 AM
This is the most covered-up Barbie I have ever seen. I'd rather see a peek of tattoos than a more cleavage. Also, people, let's remember this is a toy and if you think THIS is what will motivate your daughter to be a tramp, then you've stopped buying Barbies years ago.
- October 19, 2011 at 12:38 PM
This doll was not meant for girls. She is an ADULT collector doll and is only meant for them. She isnt meant to be played with. There is nothing wrong with her. I know people with tattoos and nor are they a bad influence. Barbie is a doll. She isnt meant to be a role model. As parents that is your job.
- October 19, 2011 at 2:41 PM
- Persephone said...
With a few shining exceptions, most of of the comments here show ignorance, intolerance and down-right hatred. Shame on you.
More and more children have one or more respected adult in their lives with tattoos. Many are service members who have tattoos to represent their squadron or platoon. Others are representations of the birth of their children. And all tattoos are forms of expression of self. That is never a bad thing. We should all feel free to openly express who we are - without fear of judgement or retribution. I fail to see how that is setting a bad example.
- October 19, 2011 at 5:05 PM
- Me.... said...
As a mother of two girls who I myself have tattoos as well as piercings, I applaud the makers of Tattoo Barbie for making a doll that fits today's society. Tattoos no longer are a threat. They are today's norm. And where I wouldn't spend $50 for this Barbie to be destroyed by play, I have every intention to purchase it for my 7 year olds doll collection that she doesn't play with.
- October 20, 2011 at 12:49 AM
To those that are "disgusted" by this Barbie...to the fans of tokidoki the tattoos on a tokidoki Barbie make complete sense. Google it if you don't know what tokidoki is. And like someone already mentioned more than likely this will be a collectors Barbie which will be pricey and there for the average child wouldn't be playing with it anyway. I don't understand why people are still so hard up on tattoos and this is coming from someone that doesn't have a single one. I don't understand what bad message having a few tattoos send. I can think of a few bad influences a lot of young girls see in Hollywood that are tattoo free.
- October 20, 2011 at 1:05 AM
man, a whole heck of a lot of people who posted on this topic are going to have most of Japan's young women REALLY pissed off at them. This doll is meant to celebrate THAT culture, where tattoos are woven into it's history and traditions. If you think that culture's appearance is offensive to your child, then don't buy it for them, it's as simple as that. However, I beg that you not bash on other countries cultures, especially in front of your children, as THAT is more damaging than seeing a picture of a flower on a dolls neck.
- October 20, 2011 at 4:33 AM
No one has mentioned that Tokidoki Barbie's pet dog/cactus is named "Bastardino"!!!???
- October 20, 2011 at 8:28 AM
Girls with tattoos look stickier than other girls
Like their always covered in a layer of semen
- October 20, 2011 at 10:54 AM
Comparing having tattoos to being a convict or drug/alcohol abuser is a FAR more damaging message to send to children than this doll possibly could send. I am a mid-thirties woman with a corporate-level job, have my own home in a nice area, and am raising a delightfully smart, healthy, and happy six-year-old boy. I also happen to have a shaved head and be heavily tattooed. It's incredibly saddening to see that at six years old, my son already has more understanding of personal expression and acceptance of those different from him than many of the adults posting here.
- October 20, 2011 at 11:08 AM
- Cher said...
Oh my God. Barbie has tattoos?! Hide your children! In fact, cover them in plastic and keep them at home for the rest of their lives lest they see something that isn't "normal". But they'll go out and get tattooed, you say. Did I miss something? Since when could 6 - 11 year olds, the demographic for which Barbie is marketed, go out and get tattoos? But she'll get a tattoo when she gets older!! Maybe, maybe not. If you don't want your child getting a tattoo when they turn 18 then sit down with them... you know, actually parent your child... and explain why you don't like tattoos. You may want to educate yourself a little before "the talk" so it's not based on lies, i.e., girls with tattoos are drunk hookers!! Maybe they'll listen, maybe they won't. Bottom line... you don't like this Barbie, don't buy it. It's really that simple.
You don't like tattoos? Don't get them. But learn a little about them and those who choose to get them before you run around looking like an idiot by disparaging those of us with them.
Personally, I'm a little more upset about the Barbie line in general and the way she represents an unrealistic feminine ideal...
but I digress.
- October 20, 2011 at 1:12 PM
Suicide, prisoner, lesbian, drug addict, hooker, & trailer trash? This is what you people think of when you see someone with a tattoo? What message has barbie sent to her young fans prior to the release of this doll? Maybe that having an unrealistically slender waist and an abundant rack is the way to happiness and success? This has been an issue for the longest time. At least a tattoo doesn't cause you to diet obsessively and possibly cause serious mental and physical health problems, but that's beside the fact. Fact is....it's barbie. She's been around since the 50's. There are pros and cons. She sends good messages, she sends bad messages. It's a parents duty to direct their children in making the decisions they want them to make and what they deem good, healthy decisions. I'm appalled at some of the responses on here, you are everything that is absolutely disgusting and wrong in this world. You are all prejudice, small-minded individuals and you should be ashamed of yourselves.
- October 20, 2011 at 1:55 PM
I love this Barbie :) What I find funny is the little pet that comes with this Barbie. His name is Bastardino. Is he a fatherless dino?!?! lol Seriously people need to just relax. If you don't like the tattoos and hair, don't buy it. Simple as that.
- October 20, 2011 at 2:25 PM
If your kid wants a Barbie with tattoos, he/she can go buy temp tattoos and put them on. They probably already have.
Color her hair pink or purple or green or whatever. We did that when I was a kid, you can, too.
I sure wouldn't pay extra for them.
Tattoos are so mainstream now. People with them think they're radical but now they're just followers.
Seriously, though, who's going to want a Hello Kitty tat when she's 60?
- October 20, 2011 at 2:32 PM
For everyone saying that anyone with tattoos must be a horrible role model and that their kids will become horrible people if they grow up and get tattoos:
I have an ivy league education from the most prestigious school for my industry. I run my own business. I am very involved in the community and advocate for improvement and safety of various causes in my community and nationally. I have many friends like myself who are highly educated and lead healthy, happy and active lives that would be fitting of any role model and guess what! We all have tattoos! They are important to us and well thought out and we're proud to wear them as we enter our saggy skinned years, hopefully less saggy than most since fitness is also an important part of our lives.
- October 21, 2011 at 1:03 PM
It is up the the parents to be a role model ... not a doll. Stop complaining about the doll & do your job & raise your kids. Let them know YOU think it's wrong (which it's not). If you don't like it, don't buy it .. and if you don't raise such a stink about it your kid will never know!!
- October 21, 2011 at 3:31 PM
can you tell by looking that Barbie is a lesbian or not?
- October 21, 2011 at 4:09 PM
to all those people "outraged" at this, simple dont buy the doll. i am pretty sure i would not be buying my little god daughters a $50 barbie to play with. i have more of a problem with the assumptions and denouncements of prim and proper "good people" then a doll that is clearly marketed for collectors. its funny how easily you categorize people with tattoos as being bad. are all people with tattoos nothing but sailors, criminals or bikers? that kind of discrimination is like saying that black people are lazy and all native people are drunks. tattoos go back much farther in history then the good book or western culture. maybe you should open your minds and quit being so judgmental. this for instance http://www.neatorama.com/2007/09/23/the-tattooed-doctor/, and remember, the differance between people with tattoos and those against them, people with tattoos dont give a flying frack you dont have any.
- October 21, 2011 at 5:03 PM
i think that many parents who are commenting about how "horrible" barbie is because she has tattoos and pink hair are completely nieve! Relating tattoos to suicide and teen pregnancy? Are you crazy? I am not only a mother but a school teacher and I believe that my NUMEROUS tattoos do not in ANY WAY reflect my abilities as a mother nor a teacher and do not make me a "horrible influence." I have had the privilege to win MANY awards through my school and county saying the opposite is true... If parents believe that a little body ink and pink hair is the biggest problem with barbie dolls they are blind to what the doll can really teach children (mostly little girls). Did you know if Barbie was a real person, she would be 6 feet tall, 100 lbs and wear a size 4 and a THIRTY NINE INCH BUST!? How realistic are these measurements because I have no problem saying I do not weigh 100 pounds and I haven't been a size 4 in years (and I am still a healthy weight for someone 5'3''). If parents are relying on BARBIE DOLLS to raise and influence their children, I believe her tattoos and hair color might be the least of their worries... If you don't enjoy her tattoos, heels and hair, don't buy the doll and be your childrens influence and idol, dont leave it up the the doll!
- October 21, 2011 at 9:50 PM
I honestly think this Barbie is the coolest thing they have come out with in a very long time. I don't understand all the problems with her having tattoo's and pink hair. When I was a kid growing up, and I know they still have them today, kids wore stick on tattoo's everywhere! I know everyone remembers the ones you stuck on with water! We were practically raised to believe tattoo's were okay. Personally I'm 20 years old and have 3 tattoo's right now, and planning on getting the one extended up to my ribs. This doesn't make me a horrible person. I'm a college sophomore studying Forensic Anthropology, and my teachers like my tattoo's. My sister is 31 has seven or more tattoo's, my mother, whom got her first tattoo at forty and is now 49 and has six tattoo's. If you don't want your kids to be influenced by tattoo's then lock them in a bubble because they are everywhere. The world needs to grasp that tattoo's aren't going away because you don't like them. Also I am going to buy this doll and add it to my collection of anime/video game/magic cards/ and other nerdy collection of things. Long live the nerdy girls like me, and long live FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION!
- October 22, 2011 at 9:31 PM
I would just like everyone to know that Bastardino means mongrel or pooch in italian!
- October 27, 2011 at 3:00 PM
Too many ninnies on here. I Love the doll. As a parent, it wouldn't be purchased for my kids and for any parents with their panties all in bunches over it...simply don't buy one. See how easy that was?
- October 28, 2011 at 6:01 AM
I first seen your opinion on this in OK Magazine, and you said that "encouraging children that tattoos are cool is wrong, wrong, wrong." Comparing tattoos to cigarettes and beer is "wrong, wrong, wrong." A tattoo is a expression of yourself, who you are. In no way are they wrong, or harmful. It's art! It's like saying that peircings or fashion are wrong. I'm a young teenager and I have a tattoo, a camera on my ankle, tell me how that's wrong?! In no way am I saying that small children should get a tattoo, but I do think that teaching them that are bad is not fair. I think the tokidoki doll is fabulous, and tattoos are gorgeous. What you said upset me alot, but that's my opinion.
- November 1, 2011 at 11:55 PM
I see no problem with this barbie doll for several reasons:
1) It is being marketed to adult collectors (and the price reflects that).
2) Mattel has sold barbie dolls with tattoos before, I had one with a butterfly tattoo on her back as a child and no one thought I would rush out to get a big glittery butterfly on my back the first chance I got (and I didn't, by the way).
3) I see children with backpacks, clothing, water bottles, lunch boxes, etc. that have tattoo designs on them everywhere. The 'Ed Hardy' look is popular right now and the market has responded to it.
4) Parents control what they buy for their children, and what they allow their children to play with.
P.S. Temporary tattoos (including very realistic ones) have been marketed to children since they began being produced, yet no one is posting here raging about that....
- November 3, 2011 at 5:35 PM
- Ms. Twixt said...
Charlotte, Thank you for your comment. You mention that I was quoted in OK Magazine, but I have never spoken to OK Magazine, nor is that my quote. I did do an interview with Reuters on this issue, and that link can be found here: http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/10/26/us-toys-barbie-tattoos-idUSTRE79P6MV20111026
- December 9, 2011 at 11:10 AM
- trendy tattoo said...
Charlotte, I appreciate the fact that you mention the word art (A tattoo is a expression of yourself, who you are. In no way are they wrong, or harmful. It's art!)
I think it gives children an indication of the different subcultures in today's society. Children may become interested in the meaning of the art of the tattoos and the stories behind them. Now Barbie is also "drawn" with a certain conviction of art.
- December 28, 2011 at 6:49 AM
To those freaking out about tattoos and piercings on Barbie doesn't anyone remember piercing Barbie ? She came in a VERY skimpy outfit(short blue one shoulder top and jean mimi skirt) complete with "Piercing Gun" and multiple ear holes with which you could pretend to pierce her ears. I had that as a child and now that there's a tattoo barbie who is CLOTHED people are freaking out? What is wrong with society. Just because I pierced my barbie as a child did not make me want all sorts of piercings when I was younger. I just thought it was fun. When I was younger I just wanted to be like my mom and dad who should be the REAL role models today.
- March 19, 2012 at 2:46 PM
- Sarcophagus Heels said...
To all the people going crazy about Barbie getting a tattoo...Are you kidding me? Why are tattoos still treated in such a taboo way? Body art is a form of self expression, just because a group of people with an absolutely pre-historic mind set have a problem with them does not make body art 'wrong'. There are all different types of people in the world, all with different looks and that's what makes the world so special. Sorry but we can't all be your cookie cutter clone, pink clothing, pig tail wearing, Justin Beiber fans. Also Barbie has an unobtainable figure, facial features and hair....things that people would need plastic surgery, botox, bleach to achieve, so what sort of message is that sending out? Making a Barbie with tattoos is not 'wrong', you people act as if those with tattoos have some sort of disease. You also completely underestimate these girls minds, Just because they have been exposed to a Barbie with tattooes does not mean that as soon as they hit 18 they will all be running to the nearest tattoo parlour and inking themselves up. Trust that they will now their own mind, and be able to make their own decisions, and whatever that desicion may be will be the right one for them.
- March 22, 2012 at 9:07 AM
To those slagging off tattoos, get a life, tattooing and piercing have been a way of expressing individuality, religion, and culture since prehistory, I think the man found in the ice in the alps who is around ten thousand years old has tattoos, I don't have any ATM, but I'm planning them, and I'm a period costumer and dress maker, I do have the occasional drink I don't smoke. Does this make me trash,? Well the children I see on a regular basis don't think so. So seriously get off your pedestals, do some research and get your head outta your arse, those who discriminate and spread hatred are the ones who won't reach heaven or criss the river or where ever your faith says you go.
- April 22, 2012 at 10:42 AM
Okay wow just wow. I think this doll is amazing. Honestly, calling someone with tattoos 'disgusting' is as worse as calling a large woman disgusting. These parents need to chill the heck out. Tattoos are a form of art. Your skin is a canvas.
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April 20, 1995
Signal Mountain Room
University Center
ELECTED MEMBERS PRESENT: Valarie Adams, Tom Bibler, Mary Brabston, Martha Butterfield, Ken Carson, Prem Chopra, Neal Coulter, Lloyd Davis, Robert Duffy, Aniekan Ebiefung, Howard Finch, Nick Honerkamp, Larry Ingle, Doug Kingdon, Renée Lorraine, John Lynch, Jim Macomber, Anna Panorska, Tom Payne, Loretta Prater, Mike Russell, Greg Sedrick, Maria Smith, Jim Stroud, John Tinkler, Jeannette Vallier, Ling-Jun Wang, David Wiley, Sally Young
ELECTED MEMBERS ABSENT: Jim Avery, Betsy Cook, Ahmed Eltom, John Garrett, David Levine, Jim McDonell, Katherine Rehyansky, Margaret Trimpey
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT: Richard Brown, Charles Renneisen, Grayson Walker
AMONG THE GUESTS PRESENT: Ron Cox, Ray Hall, Kennith G. Hunter, R.E. MacDougall, John Phillips, Roger Thompson, Dorothy Williams
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 3:20 p.m.
Approval of Minutes
On page 2, paragraph 10, Professor Larry Ingle noted that "seconded" should be "seconder" and that President Bibler said that he would try to have a report about the Honor Code matter by the next Council meeting. The minutes were approved as corrected.
Report of the General Education Committee
Professor Martha Butterfield, Chair, passed out a summary of the General Education Committees actions. She explained the reasoning behind the "Suggested Format for Course Syllabus" document. When the committee was considering courses for recertification, they were surprised to find important information about the course lacking, such as the name of the course or instructor. She moved approval of the report. Professor Greg Sedrick seconded the motion. Professor Renée Lorraine said that Music 311 will be cross-listed not only as Humanities 311 but also as Anthropology 311. When Professor Mike Russell asked if the restructuring of engineering general education requirements was a part of this report, Professor Butterfield explained that it was a part of the Curriculum Committees report instead.
Professor Ken Carson had a question about the note which appeared by the ADA statement which says, "Faculty must comply with the ADA. This statement MUST be in the syllabus and faculty MUST accommodate the student." He said that there are certain disabilities that he would not be able to accommodate. If he has a blind student, what does he have to do? Professor Butterfield said that the University has resources to help and that Dean Charles Renneisen could probably elaborate. Student Affairs provides readers, and Tom Loshs office sends out letters advising professors that they have a student with a disability at the beginning of each semester. Professor Ling-Jun Wang asked if students were aided through the CAP office, to which Professor Butterfield replied, "Only if they are CAP students."
Professor John Tinkler observed that there are students we cannot really help, for example blind students in a color theory course or deaf students in a phonetics course. Professor James Stroud asked if we had to put the ADA statement on our syllabi. Discussion ensued. Although there is a recommended statement, faculty have never been told that the statement must appear on syllabi; many thought the statement was only recommended, not required. Professor David Wiley believed that a mandate must come from the Chancellor if it is to be required.
Professor Mike Russell is concerned that some such students probably fall through the cracks. He suggests that if a professor has several such students in a class, the students must be referred to the Dean of Students.
Dean Charles Renneisen said that we are under federal mandate to comply, and that Student Support Services and Vocational Rehabilitation Services help. Professor Carson said that the law requires that teachers make "reasonable accommodations."
Professor Carson moved to delete the second sentence from the note; Professor Stroud seconded the motion. Professor Butterfield noted that when the committee saw syllabi and tried to make a list of what should be on syllabi, the ADA statement seemed like one of the items that should be there. Professor Stroud responded that he did not really want to be told what ought to be in a syllabus; to him, it is a matter of academic freedom. Professor Nick Honerkamp suggested that he might pay for his freedom with a lawsuit and called the question.
Professor Doug Kingdon said that the syllabus is only suggested. People going before the Curriculum Committee must put all of these items in their proposed syllabus anyway. He believes professors still have options. Professor Stroud asked if ADA required that the syllabus contain the ADA statement, but no one had the answer. The motion passed by voice vote.
The motion to approve the General Education Committees report without the second sentence in the NOTE by the ADA statement passed by voice vote.
Report of the Graduate Council
Professor Greg Sedrick, Chair, reported that the Graduate Council did approve Political Science 540 at its April 13, 1995, meeting with a 10-0-0 vote. An earlier cover sheet was inadvertently attached to the copy of the report for distribution.
Professor Doug Kingdon moved approval of Computer Science 597r; Professor Martha Butterfield seconded the motion. There was no discussion, and the motion passed 27-0-0.
Professor Greg Sedrick moved approval of Political Science 540; Professor Renée Lorraine seconded the motion. Professor Ken Carson said that there was an oversight in calculating the grade; it amounts to more than 100%. He also questioned the statement that "students must earn a grade of C or higher in order to pass the course." He thought that was unusual terminology for a graduate class. Professor Kennith Hunter explained that THEC permitted passing a student with a marginal C who takes the course instead of a comprehensive exam. Professor Larry Ingle moved to change the requirement to a B. Professor Hunter would not agree with that idea. A student could have an A to offset the C.
Professor David Wiley asked how THEC was involved. Do they set grade levels? Director of Graduate Studies Deborah Arfken explained that this program has the prerogative to drop a comprehensive exam and substitute a capstone course. THEC approves this change. Professor Wiley asked what happened if the student did not have the required GPA. Professor Hunter said that students must have a B average to graduate.
Professor Stroud asked if this was a three-hour course. Wasnt that information supposed to appear in the course description? Dr. Arfken said yes, it was required.
The motion passed 23-3-1.
Report of the Curriculum Committee
Professor Ken Venters brought five items before Council. Professor Doug Kingdon moved and Professor Lorraine seconded the motion to approve the report.
Discussion centered around the Structured General Education for Engineering Majors proposal. Professor Mike Russell said that he approves what engineering is doing generally, but he wonders about the role of the history department. He was not informed that this was going to occur. Are there alternative courses? He believes that History 203 and 204 might satisfy category B requirements for engineering as well as the proposed History 101 and 102.
Dean Ron Cox said that substitutions remain a possibility, but these courses are what came out of discussion with the History Department and the General Education Committee. Although engineering wanted an international flavor, nothing automatically excluded other courses. Professor Lorraine asked if engineering students could take other courses. Professor Cox said perhaps, but students would have to petition. He realizes that there may be problems with transfer students.
The motion passed 23-4-1.
Report of the Departmental Honors Committee
Professor John Phillips presented the report of the committee. In it he asked for approval of twenty-five honors projects, twenty-three for May graduation and two for August graduation; approval of twenty-three new proposals; permission to have a quota of five over the summer; and permission to approve further projects for August graduation without Faculty Council approval. Professor Greg Sedrick moved, and Professor Nick Honerkamp seconded the motion to approve the report.
Professor David Wiley said that he found Cynthia Chandlers title "Music Defined the Vietnam War as Well as Any Novel" interesting, but unprovable; he does not understand it as an academic title. Professor Phillips said he believed it was meant to be provocative. Professor Nick Honerkamp said that we had approved a similar topic for a previous student.
Professor Larry Ingle wondered how many more August graduates there might be that Faculty Council would not have an opportunity to vote on. Professor Phillips believed there might be two more; in addition, there might possibly be a couple who were approved for May graduation who did not quite finish their projects on time.
The motion passed unanimously.
Report of the Handbook Committee
Professor Nick Honerkamp, Chair, reported that they had made wording changes to clarify the confusing statement concerning the first full faculty meeting; added maternity, paternity, and sick leave benefits to page 56, section 6.11; and rephrased the section concerning the chair of the Faculty/Administrative Relations Committee. Professor Larry Ingle moved and Professor Renée Lorraine seconded the motion to approve the report. The motion passed unanimously.
Professor Honerkamp said that his year-end report will show that they wanted to be able to include the statement on Sexual Harassment, but that it is still stalled in Knoxville. The issues raised by the Provost with respect to reappointment will be passed on to next years committee.
In previous action, Council approved a two-year term for the Faculty Council President and also voted to exclude administrators from Rank, Tenure, and Promotion meetings unless invited by the faculty. Further, Council approved making the Death Benefits Committee an Ad Hoc Committee of Faculty Council.
Report of the Admissions Committee
Professor Ray Hall, Chair, reported on the action of the Admissions Committee. There were 424 conditional admissions. Of these, 402 were admitted by the Office of Admissions, twenty were admitted by the Committee, and two were admitted by the Chancellor. Professor Hall observed that conditionally admitted students have about the same success rate as the regularly admitted students.
Report of the Academic Standards Committee
Professor Roger Thompson, Chair, said that his committee had accomplished three things: They had clarified the language concerning the granting of a double degree; it will now be a paragraph instead of a 1-2-3 list.
He reminded the Council that they had adopted a resolution concerning courses taught through Distance Learning. That resolution required courses taught by this method which had been approved previously by the Curriculum Committee to be brought back to the Curriculum Committee and then to Faculty Council for approval as DL courses. He wanted the announcement reissued because he believed many people did not know of it or had forgotten.
He also noted that the Academic Standards Committee had last year approved raising continuation standards; Faculty Council endorsed their motion that the standard be raised to 1.5 with a 1-23 hours; 1.8 with 24-39 hours; and 2.0 with 39 or more hours. The UT System had concerns about it which they are trying to answer; the issues go beyond the purview of the Standards Committee and affect admissions, financial aid, retention, and the like. In raising standards, we are in effect discriminating. Do we want to do this? Professor Thompson recommends that we form an Ad Hoc Committee with representatives from several committees which would involve recruitment, support services, and retention.
Professor Martha Butterfield questioned whether Ray Foxs Ad Hoc Committee could handle Academic Standards concerns. Provost Grayson Walker said he thought that committee could expand its charge a bit. He further explained that the proposed higher continuation standards had a negative impact on our Affirmative Action efforts. The Trustees wondered why we were trying to increase our percentage of African American students and proposing something to decrease their numbers simultaneously. He wants support services to be in place before any change is made. Although Ray Foxs committee is not charged to do this now, they could be asked to look at the issue.
Professor Butterfield suggested that before we appoint another committee, we should see if an existing committee could do the work. President Bibler promised to explore that possibility.
Professor James Stroud moved that the Provost expand Ray Foxs committee and add a member from the Standards Committee. Professor Doug Kingdon seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Professor Thompson believed that including the reminder in the Faculty Council minutes about the recertification of courses which are to be taught through Distance Learning would be sufficient. They are to be resubmitted to the Curriculum Committee and to Faculty Council.
Professor Martha Butterfield observed that this would mean that the Curriculum Committee would have to deal with this early in the Fall semester for the Spring semester and would mean reapproval of previously approved courses.
Professor Doug Kingdon reminded the Council that the issue arose over the lack of appropriateness of some courses for teaching in this medium. It is more of a format question, not really a reexamination of the course itself.
Professor Greg Sedrick did not recall that the motion passed. Professor David Wiley expressed his concern that this is a sensitive issue; a chancellor in Maine is stepping down over a DL problem.
President Bibler said he would accept the report of the Standards Committee and have the Executive Committee look into the vote on the DL question at the April 21, 1994 meeting, and report at the joint Faculty Council meeting on Reading Day.
Professor Larry Ingle thinks that the Committee can remind people of the deadline if the motion did pass. The machinery should be set in place by the Chairman of the Academic Standards Committee.
Professor Renée Lorraine asked if there was a motion about that, to which President Bibler responded no.
Professor Larry Ingle then asked a procedural question. He said that most reports had attached recommendations we have not seen before but were expected to vote on. He would like to have advanced warning.
President Bibler said that he had taken committee chairs at their word that they were presenting reports, not recommendations. He admitted we may have handled the situation in a lax manner. Professor Ingle asked President Bibler to rule on any other recommendations that might come up.
Report of the Budget and Economic Status Committee
Professor Jim McDonell, Chair, could not be present; Professor Dorothy Williams presented the report. The committee recommended three actions, which are attached to these minutes.
From the wording, Professor Ingle believed that the recommendations are made to the committee. On the other hand, Professor Robert Duffy suggested that item #2 needs a determination, perhaps by Faculty Council. Professor John Tinkler observed that item #3 specifically asks for a Faculty Council response.
Professor Renée Lorraine wondered about the amounts paid for speakers. Professor Stroud said no amount need be named. Professor Williams said they just wanted a policy about honoraria; it was not necessary to suggest a limit.
Professor David Wiley said he thought there was a budget line for subscriptions. Provost Grayson Walker said that there was a policy about journals; are we ignoring it? The policy had to do with departments subscribing to journals. Scholarly journals are to be ordered through the library; if you order a scholarly journal for your own department, it is a violation, but it is all right if you order it through the library. President Bibler said that perhaps their committee is asking the administration to enforce this policy. Provost Walker observed that it is very hard to track, but that most people are observing the policy. President Bibler said we would publish the report in the minutes.
Professor David Wiley moved and Professor Nick Honerkamp seconded the motion to approve the report. Professor Ken Carson asked about guest speakers. Would they speak in class or out? Professor Williams was not sure. Professor Wiley believes there is a policy already and that it is the same as the one Speakers and Special Events uses. Is it suggested that non-speaker budget money was going for speakers? President Bibler observed that it seemed as if department heads should oversee this.
Professor Anna Panorska asked for clarification about books and journals. Can they be ordered through the library but housed within a department? Provost Grayson Walker said yes. We will get that one-page item to be included with the minutes. Professor Wiley thought a certain amount of flexibility is necessary. The motion passed by voice vote.
Report of the Classroom Technology Committee
Professor Greg Sedrick passed out the report to Council and asked that they vote on the recommendations next time.
Report of the Faculty/Administrative Relations Committee
Professor Bill Butterfield said that he cannot report particulars because many of their proceedings are confidential. He submitted his report and asked that the recommendations be considered at the Tuesday meeting.
Professor Ingle asked if questions were permitted at this time. President Bibler said yes. Professor Ingle said that the only time he had heard TQM mentioned was when the previous provost was here. He wonders what TQM is; three-letter acronyms such as MBO and EDO frighten him. "TQM," Professor Butterfield explained, "is Total Quality Management."
Professor David Wiley said that we have had discussions of having "chairs" instead of "heads" before. It has many ramifications and cannot be discussed in a reasonable length of time on Tuesday. President Bibler asked if we should defer this to next years President for consideration in the Fall.
Professor Stroud asked if departments could have both a chair and a head who is just a spokesperson for the faculty. Professor Mike Russell said it sounded like a two-headed monster. Professor Bill Butterfield noted that heads have a line of command already; but perhaps such a person could get an administrative ear.
Professor Renée Lorraine said that item #3 should be separated; but items 1, 2, and 4 should be discussed Tuesday. Her committee and others have made similar recommendations before. Professor Lorraine moved to discuss items 1, 2, and 4 at Tuesdays meeting and defer item 3 until the Fall. Professor Nick Honerkamp seconded the motion.
Professor Martha Butterfield said that many faculty members are unable to attend the Instructional Excellence Retreat. Could we perhaps have a University in-service day for a speaker like the one suggested in the report?
The motion passed by voice vote.
Professor Larry Ingle had a question about #4; he wondered what the subject of the item is. Other items are similarly lacking subjects. Professor Bill Butterfield said that the "university" is the understood subject; the report is addressed to the administration. Professor Ingle observed that Faculty Council has no control over how administrators view other administrators.
Report of the Faculty Rating of Administration Committee
Professor David Wiley, Chair, said that 58% of the rating forms had been returned. Many of the items on Bill Butterfields list are on the administrative survey and you can address them. Next years committee needs to examine the instrument again.
Report from the Honor Court
Professor Judy Miler, Chair, submitted her committees report, which is attached to the minutes. Dean Charles Renneisen also distributed a two-page handout.
Professor Larry Ingle asked about item II.B. The students had two charges against them, but were tried on only the first. The Court did not act on the possible unlawful entry. Dean Renneisen said that the students claimed to have entered through a door which was ajar. Although they were in an "unauthorized place," they did not "break and enter."
Dean Renneisen went on to say that the Honor Court is an honorable body composed of eight excellent students and four faculty. Usually faculty and students agree. Furthermore, either side in the case has an opportunity to appeal. When determining punishment, the Court frequently looks at the students overall record. In hindsight, they probably should have divided the questions and had two hearings on Item II.B.
Professor Ingle inquired as to whether the second charge was still open since it had not been acted on. Dean Renneisen said that the Honor Court had heard it, but did not take action. Professor Ingle persisted: Was it still open? Professor Miler said that the Honor Court did not consider the second charge within their jurisdiction.
Old Business
President Bibler said that an Ad Hoc Committee composed of the Executive Committee, Doug Kingdon, David Levine, Richard Brown, Bob Ratchford, Mary Rehyansky and Katrina Beets from the Echo met. Dean Renneisen has reported most of the discussion. President Bibler said that the main concerns expressed were about the make up of the Honor Court, the lack of sentencing guidelines both for the Honor Court hearings and the hearings before Dean MacDougall, the lack of public announcements of the actions taken. Before making further announcements, we need to seek the advice of legal counsel on what it is possible to do in these three areas.
New Business
The joint meeting of the old and new members of Faculty Council will take place in the Raccoon Mountain Room on Reading Day, Tuesday, April 25, at 3:15 p.m.
There were no announcements.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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LONDON (Reuters) - Pop singer Cyndi Lauper and actor and writer Harvey Fierstein bring their Tony Award winning musical "Kinky Boots" to London, saying the song and dance show about a struggling British shoe factory has come "home".
The singer and playwright collaborated on bringing the 2005 film to the Broadway stage, and the show won them several Tony Awards, including best musical and a best original score prize for composer Lauper.
Now "Kinky Boots" comes to London, presenting the story about a failing shoe factory reinventing itself by making boots for drag queens to West End audiences.
Fierstein, who has won Tony awards for hit shows such as "La Cage aux Folles" and "Hairspray" said it was particularly poignant for the musical to open in London, as the story is set in England.
"You're sitting in New York writing a show ... and you're imagining stuff and now here we are," he said at the show's London premiere on Tuesday night. "We've brought the show home."
Writing a musical was a new challenge for "Girls Just Want To Have Fun" singer Lauper who has won two Grammy Awards over her 30 years plus career.
"I think that music is like cooking. You can add a lot of stuff in there and it becomes more flavorful, it becomes more exciting to me," Lauper told Reuters in an interview.
Asked about doing more musicals in the future, Lauper, 62, said that while "there's a lot of other stuff on the table", her first port of call is a new album in a new genre.
"Right after this, in October I'm going to do an album I've wanted to do for like 20 years," she said.
"I'm going to go do a country record."
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Montreal Jews shaken after 5 synagogues, school vandalized
Attacks 'increasing in intensity and frequency,' rabbi says
And on Monday. Montreal police said a fifth synagogue has been vandalized, although a spokesperson could not say which one as of early Monday afternoon.
Beth Rambam, Tifereth Beth David Jerusalem and Beth Zion synagogues in Côte St. Luc and Dorshei Emet synagogue in Hampstead were all targeted by vandals who threw rocks at the windows of the buildings, smashing several and causing thousands of dollars in damages, said Rabbi Reuben Poupko.
The Yavné Academy in Côte St. Luc was also hit.
Poupko, who serves as chairman of the Jewish Community Security Co-ordinating Committee, called the crimes "an organized and systematic attack on Jewish institutional life" and promised that the people who use the buildings on a regular basis would not be intimidated by the vandals.
"The reason it's so troubling is that was not an isolated affair," he said.
"There have been similar incidents over the past few months that haven't garnered any attention. It's increasing in intensity and frequency."
So far, Poupko said, the vandalism has largely been limited to broken windows, but in one incident last March, the Ahavath Israel synagogue in Outremont was defaced with swastikas.
Montreal police have visited all five locations targeted early Sunday morning, and will be reviewing security tapes provided by the synagogues starting Monday, Poupko said. The cameras were installed over the last few years in response to attacks against Jewish buildings in Montreal and other cities, he explained.
"We felt this was a necessary investment," he said. "These are not just crimes against a buildings. They're crimes against a community."
Montreal police constable Simon Delorme said Monday police believe the incidents may be linked, or that the same suspect or suspects may be involved, because the incidents took place around the same time and with similar results.
Politicians have joined a growing chorus in condemnation of the attacks.
Immigration Minister Jason Kenney called the attacks "disturbing" and told radio station CJAD Monday that they are linked to what he called a "new anti-Semitism," often tied to extremist politics emanating from the Middle East.
He said the wave of hatred often inspires the naive or vulnerable to adopt the same anti-Semitic ideology.
"We don't know the reason behind this particular wave of vandalism but we do know that all Canadians must join together in combating all forms of hatred and prejudice particularly the pernicious and durable form of hatred which is anti-Semitism," Kenney said.
Also on Monday, Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff put out a statement calling the attacks "hateful and systematic acts" that "represent an attack on an entire religious community."
He said the federal government must do more "to provide adequate safety and security provisions for religious communities, and it must work closely with the RCMP and CSIS so hate crimes in Canada can be eradicated once and for all."
Liberal human rights critic Irwin Cotler noted the timing of the attack Monday, which coincided with Raoul Wallenberg Day in Canada — a day to remember the Swedish diplomat who rescued more than 100,000 Jews during the Holocaust.
On "a day set aside to reflect and act upon the heroism of Canada's first honorary citizen, a man who stood up, confronted and combated the worst of hatred and prevailed — these attacks should act as a call to mobilize against the forces of hatred and anti-Semitism," Cotler said in a statement.
The attacks drew statements of condemnation from the Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center for Holocaust Studies in Toronto and B'nai Brith Canada.
The Wiesenthal Center called upon Montreal and Quebec leaders to rally behind the Jewish community.
"The hatred displayed by these actions can be countered by a strong show of support and a determination to prevent the seeds of anti-Semitism from taking root in Quebec," said Avi Benlolo, a prominent Canadian human rights activist and president and CEO of the Wiesenthal Center.
B'nai Brith called for a strong response from police to what it said were not isolated examples of vandalism, urging an investigation into what it said were hate-motivated crimes.
"Following what appears to be an orchestrated campaign of anti-Semitic attacks, there is particular concern about the targeting of a school and daycare," the organization said.
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BUCHAREST, May 21 (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Joe Biden warned Russia on Wednesday that undermining a May 25 presidential election in Ukraine would bring greater costs for Russia - already subject to Western sanctions since its annexation of Crimea.
Biden arrived in Bucharest on Tuesday as part of a U.S. campaign to reassure east European allies, including ex-communist Romania which joined NATO a decade ago, of America's backing in the West's confrontation with Russia over Ukraine.
"(We) have agreed that if Russia undermines these elections on Sunday we must remain resolute in imposing greater costs on Russia and we must be equally resolute to invest in the NATO alliance," he told reporters after meeting Romanian President Traian Basescu.
Kiev's interim authorities hope Sunday's vote will help restore calm after five months of upheaval that has included violent street protests, the Crimea annexation and pro-Russian separatist rebellions in the east of the former Soviet republic.
Putin said earlier the election could be "a step in the right direction" but aides have signaled Moscow may not recognize the outcome, especially if Kiev continues to use its armed forces against separatists in the east.
A senior Russian official said on Tuesday the vote would deepen divisions in Ukraine if there is no end to hostilities and a "road map" to end the crisis is not implemented.
Western observers say the election can bring stability and Germany's foreign minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier has said the days left must be used to ensure polling stations can open and people can vote free from intimidation.
Biden echoed this stance. "All countries should use their influence to promote a stable and positive environment so that Ukrainian citizens can cast their vote freely," he said.
The development of a secure, diverse and interconnected energy market would be the next step of European integration, Biden said after meeting Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ponta. EU states are seeking to cut their dependence on Russian gas.
"We commend the Ukrainian government for the steps they have taken to engage Ukrainians from all parts of their country, including the East and South on the issues of constitutional reform," Biden said.
Russia's state-run news agency RIA, citing the defense ministry, said on Wednesday that Russian troops that took part in military exercises in three provinces bordering Ukraine have packed up and are preparing to return to their permanent bases.
But NATO and the United States said they saw no signs of a withdrawal.
Biden said an U.S. anti-missile shield at Romania's Deveselu site was on track to become operational in 2015 and praised Bucharest's plans to increase defense budget to 2 percent of GDP in the next years from about 1.5 percent.
The United States have said that the missile interceptors could be launched from the site in Romania to defend NATO in the case of a missile attack from the Middle East. (Writing by Radu Marinas; Editing by Mark Heinrich)


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Top 10 Happenings that will Make You Believe in God
God, the Supreme Being. God is the creator and sustainer of the universe. Various philosophies that describe God are Deism, Pantheism, Monotheism etc.. All of them are different. The qualities of God are believed to be Omniscience, Omnipotence, Omnipresence, Omni-benevolence. God has also been conceived as being incorporeal. The dilemma many face is should we believe in God? In some or the other stage we will feel the presence of God. Till then these questions about the existence of God keep on arising. We can make a statement clearly, that is, The Existence of God is as true as your Existence. If you question your reality and get an answer then that is the answer for the existence of God. As human nature is to question everything and not to compromise until an evidence is given, we all get to know the reality when we go through a situation. It will change our thinking. The common and important situations or happenings that will make us believe in God are listed below.
10) Festivals
Festivals! We celebrate our festivals according to our tradition. Almost every festival is related to some or the other God. So when we are given a holiday to celebrate a festival we get to know the importance of that festival as well as the history behind our celebrations. The history and importance will be linked to our God and this is how we start believing in God. Hindus celebrate Diwali because the demon Ravana was killed by Lord Rama. Muslims celebrate Ramzan because this festival was initiated in Madinah after the migration of Prophet Muhammad from Mecca and this is an occasion for showing gratitude to God and remembering Him. Christians celebrate Christmas on the eve of annual commemoration of Lord Jesus. This way almost all festivals are linked to God and this is how we learn about God and his importance.
9) When We are Fascinated by Our Existence
We have never questioned the reality of our relationship with our parents after we were born. We have never questioned the monotonous nature of this universe. We feel all these things go on and on. But have we ever felt that there is some supreme power which is the reason for this stability, this routine and for this universe to be what it is now? If there isn't any power guiding it then what is the scientific proof for the existence and even for the mere birth of the first atom or electron to be present from which this universe has come? Why are we born and why do we die? Why is this cycle of life continuing and until when? When we all start thinking like this the questions that arise are endless but the answer for all these is the same. It is, there is some super natural power which has created all these and it is that power which is guiding us. It is only that we have many names for that single power and in turn there are many theories for the existence of a single power.
8) After Watching a Horror Movie
If we go to a horror movie and are scared to an extent that we cannot sleep and cannot go to any place all alone then we just stick to our parents or friends and sleep. There is one more thing we do, we start praying to God to rescue us from bad dreams or the monster that you saw in the movie. This is the best situation which makes us believe in God. Also, that horror movie shows a super hero rescuing the people from the monster. So if we believe in that super hero, then the super hero for our universe is God.
7) Listening to Others Experiences
When we get to know from someone how they overcame a difficult situation just because of their faith in God then we will be attracted to believe God. If we get to know that they prayed to God and made a promise that they will walk to the temple on foot or they will leave something they like a lot or they will stop eating something or they will chant the name of God etc.. and suddenly all their obstacles have vanished then this would be an evidence enough to develop faith in God and clear our doubts.
6) When Miracles Happen
If we wanted something which is not in our hands to happen and it happened with minimum efforts of ours, then we will surely believe that there is some super natural power which is driving us and which is the reason for our existence. Like many people say, if it is written in our fate then it will happen or no one can change fate, If such miracles happen to us we believe in the concept of fate and ultimately in the one who wrote it, God. If we consider another saying, Hard-work can change our fate, even then we will believe in God, because it means that, that power is the one who wrote it and also the one who can change what he has written considering our will power and good deeds.
5) Family Traditions Create an Impression on Us
In a family we inculcate certain principles of our religion and our God. We also explain our traditions and importance of God through prayer to our children. This is when we start thinking about the existence of God. Religion is the basis for our belief in God. Each religion has many principles but the essence of all these principles is the same. That is realisation of God. So if these principles are explained clearly in a family and these traditions are followed then the members of that family will also follow those customs. This is how the belief in God can be strengthened through family traditions or religious principles.
4) Mythology- Reading or Listening to Our Epics and History
History may not happen again but the books which contain information about our history help us understand it. Example would be our Epics like Ramayana, Mahabharatha, Bible etc.. These books contain information about the life history of our Gods and Goddesses. Listening to the story of our Gods or reading books on Mythology will help us understand our culture as well as inculcate some morals in us. We then understand that the root cause for these morals is God, whose life history is an example of how we should live our life. These books also describe the demons, so we will get convinced that there is both good and bad in this world and we get an example of how we should not be. We are now able to decide on which is good and which is bad just because our epics have described them clearly.
3) When We Talk to a Holy Person (Priest)
A priest is someone who is closer to God because he has realised the purpose of this life. When we talk to a priest he will tell us about the experiences in his life that made him realise the purpose of life and also the experience that connected him with God. Not only this he will also motivate us towards believing in our self saying that if we believe in us it means that we believe in the supreme power, God. A priest will narrate the stories present in epics interestingly. So if you do not feel like reading our epics you just need to sit with a priest and listen to him speak about our culture and history. Those words will surely have a life changing effect on us if listened with interest. Believing in God is nothing but believing in Destiny. So if someone believes in Astrology then he definitely starts believing in God.
2) When Our Wish is Fulfilled
If we wished for something and have asked God to take care of it and then that wish gets fulfilled then surely we start believing in God. We start believing that even though we have worked to get what we wished for we need the support of God to achieve it. Like, if we want to succeed in an interview, we pray to God and go to interview. When we get selected we start believing in God completely, without any dilemma. We even give the credit to God.
1) When We are in Trouble
When we are happy and have everything we want with us then we don't feel the need to pray to God or think of him. But when we are in some trouble or facing a problem immediately we think of God and develop so much faith in him that we want him to solve all our problems and also see that we don't fall into troubles again. But when we face the problems and finally solve them we start believing in a philosophy which states that until we face a trouble we may not be able to feel the joy of being relaxed and without any trouble. We agree with the fact that God is the creator and God will help us as well as test us in our journey towards life until we realise our true identity.


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