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Seasonal Networking: If Joseph and Mary Had Facebook

Published December 8th, 2011 - 11:40 GMT

Joseph and Mary's Facebook nativity story; Bethlehem, the Home of Christmas: Top Destinations; A Palestinian and an Israeli call for having those difficult conversations; A Jordanian blogger voices his opinion on transparency.
Joseph and Mary's story played out on Facebook. (Photo source
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If Joseph and Mary Had Facebook [2]
Annie's New Letter (& Notes) [3]
Top 10 “Must See” Sites in Bethlehem
There is much more to Palestine than conflict. From the Church of Nativity to Banksy, the city of Bethlehem has many diverse sights to offer, as noted by American blogger Annie. "Palestine is awakening with new spirit and excitement and offers a unique travel experience that will leave you with memories that will last a lifetime."
A Separate State of Mind [4]
A Social Network Christmas: If Joseph & Mary Had Facebook
Have you ever wondered what important historical events would be like if social networks existed at the time? How about the nativity? Elie from Lebanon shares a video portraying just that! "A priest friend of mine shared this video with me the other day, whereby a “modernized” look at Christmas is tackled."
OneVoice Movement [5]
If we can't talk here, where can we talk
A law professor starts a talk on Palestine at San Francisco Law School with a 25 year-old dry rose. Given to him as a an apology while studying in Palestine, the sentimental item represents the freedom to have those difficult conversations. "I hope that will be a theme for tonight. If we can't talk here then how can anyone talk and how can there be progress."
The Black Iris [6]
The King’s Real Estate: For The Sake Of Transparency
One Jordanian blogger voices his personal opinion on government transparency in Jordan. "But for me, the issue that is more important and more worthy of debate is that of transparency."
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Links:
[1] http://www.albawaba.com
[2] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C34lPs2NPik
[3] http://anniesnewletters.blogspot.com/2011/12/top-10-must-see-sites-in-bethlehem.html
[4] http://stateofmind13.wordpress.com/2011/12/07/a-social-network-christmas-if-joseph-mary-had-facebook/
[5] http://blog.onevoicemovement.org/one_voice/2011/12/onevoice-youth-leaders-have-the-difficult-conversations-necessary-for-peace.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+onevoicemovement1+%28OneVoice+Movement%29
[6] http://www.black-iris.com/2011/12/08/the-kings-real-estate-for-the-sake-of-transparency/