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module TimestampsSpec
  module Touch
    class User
      include Mongoid::Document
      include Mongoid::Timestamps

      has_and_belongs_to_many :addresses, class_name: "TimestampsSpec::Touch::Address"
      has_many :accounts, class_name: "TimestampsSpec::Touch::Account"
      has_one :pet, class_name: "TimestampsSpec::Touch::Pet"
    end

    class Address
      include Mongoid::Document
      include Mongoid::Timestamps

      has_and_belongs_to_many :users, class_name: "TimestampsSpec::Touch::User"
    end

    class Account
      include Mongoid::Document
      include Mongoid::Timestamps

      belongs_to :user, required: false, touch: true, class_name: "TimestampsSpec::Touch::User"
    end

    class Pet
      include Mongoid::Document
      include Mongoid::Timestamps

      belongs_to :user, required: false, touch: true, class_name: "TimestampsSpec::Touch::User"
    end
  end

  module NoTouch
    class User
      include Mongoid::Document
      include Mongoid::Timestamps

      has_and_belongs_to_many :addresses, class_name: "TimestampsSpec::NoTouch::Address"
      has_many :accounts, class_name: "TimestampsSpec::NoTouch::Account"
      has_one :pet, class_name: "TimestampsSpec::NoTouch::Pet"
    end

    class Address
      include Mongoid::Document
      include Mongoid::Timestamps

      has_and_belongs_to_many :users, class_name: "TimestampsSpec::NoTouch::User"
    end

    class Account
      include Mongoid::Document
      include Mongoid::Timestamps

      belongs_to :user, required: false, touch: false, class_name: "TimestampsSpec::NoTouch::User"
    end

    class Pet
      include Mongoid::Document
      include Mongoid::Timestamps

      belongs_to :user, required: false, touch: false, class_name: "TimestampsSpec::NoTouch::User"
    end
  end
end


I met Molly's mom, Sandy, by coincidence. Her grandkids (Molly's nephew's) are friends with my boys. One day in July, I took my boys over to play and Sandy happened to be baby-sitting. We got to talking and she asked what I did for a living, since I was home during the summer. I told her about my business and how I had just opened up a new office in town. She had commented about seeing it as she drove down Route 10, and proceeded to tell me about her daughter who had just gotten married in a private ceremony at the beginning of the month. Sandy had wanted to plan a reception for her daughter, but wasn't sure where to start. I gave her my info and she said she would be calling me!
A day or 2 later, she did. She wanted to come by my office and talk about planning the reception. When she came in the first time, she wasn't 100% sure that she wanted to have the wedding at her home. She asked if I could try to find a venue to host it. Seeing as it was July, and she wanted the second most popular date of the year, I had my work cut out for me. My assistant and I immediately got to work researching and calling and emailing, but to no avail. Being such short notice, we couldn't find a venue on that date that fit their requirements. Venues tend to book up for October a year or more in advance. So Sandy decided to host the post-wedding reception in her home. This meant we needed a caterer! And a tent, and tables and chairs and...so much to do in such a short time.
It wasn't until AFTER Sandy had hired me that she told me who her daughter and son-in-law were. Their last name is "Rose", which didn't ring any bells to me because I'm not big into sports, but apparently, her son-in-law Jalen is a former NBA star who was a part of the FAB 5! And Molly is a host on "First Take" on ESPN. How cool! This is what had inspired our "Rose" theme for the wedding.
The first phone call I made to begin the planning was to my friend Dan at Spice Catering Group. Not only because he is a big basketball fan, but because I knew he was perfect for the job. He would handle all of the rental needs, create a delicious menu, and his staff would take care of everyone professionally and courteously. They did not disappoint.
Next, we needed a photographer. Lucky for me, I know TONS of talented ones. Since this was not a traditional wedding (no ceremony and not too many formalities), Sandy wanted a photographer with a laid-back feel who would capture lots of candids of family and friends having a good time. I gave her a handful to choose from and she decided on Marissa from Wonderland Photography. I'd say an excellent choice!
Entertainment was next. Since there were so many kids that would be at the event, Sandy wanted a kid-friendly DJ and also a bounce house. I knew that DJ Butters Entertainment could provide both, so he was our choice. He even included some fun lighting for when the party really got going!
Sandy's husband, Dave, had a florist in mind for the centerpieces. Plumb Farmsis a client of his, so he chose to hire them to create the centerpieces that we had envisioned. The floral wreaths they designed for the lanterns that we purchased were amazing! The colors were vibrant and the flowers were as fresh as can be! The pop of red roses were the perfect accent for our "Rose" theme, with a hint of autumn.
What wedding is complete without cake? Sandy chose to go with cupcakes and a small cake for Molly & Jalen to cut at the reception. Kristin at Cheshire Baking Company was amazing to work with. She was so thorough and wanted to make sure she had all the details correct, from the flavors to the display and the cute little rose buds on top of the cupcakes. I'd say she nailed it all!
The last little detail we wanted to incorporate was an ice sculpture with a frozen rose inside. Dan at Spice Catering Group has been working with Ice Matters for quite sometime, so they discussed this piece as the center of the Mediterranean station at cocktail hour. It really stood out and looked gorgeous!
Hats off to all of the wedding professionals who made this day magical (and in a very short period of time)! I couldn't have done it without all of you! And thank you to Sandy, Molly & Jalen for entrusting us with such a beautiful day for your family! Congratulations to all!


Author and New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman has said that "big breakthroughs happen when what is suddenly possible meets what is desperately necessary." Then it would be no surprise pointing out the exciting ventures trying out to improve the struggle we have with education. Though the implementation and execution have always been under scrutiny, some have come up with interesting experimental solutions.
Salman Khan, founder of the Khan Academy has recently published a book, The One World Schoolhouse: Education Reimagined, in which he is re-imagining and rethinking the current education system. He notes that society's current idea of education is of "state-mandated calendars" for example, and is a primitive afterthought of 18th century Prussia's education mentality. He argues that this method of implementing education should be re-imagined and that students together with the teachers should be liberated.
This discussion has prompted experimentations and new ventures across the globe. The whole concept of learner-teacher experience is being put under the microscope which leads to more open-ended concepts such as Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) which share some of the same characteristics as crowdsourcing. Many of the courses are managed in short video segments, quizzes and other activities as well as online forums for discussions.
The MOOCs systems are being used in many of these organizations to make up for the exceptionally large audiences involved. As the term suggests, the course allows a massive online community that is also 'open' to engage with its content and each other. Meaning that not only are people who engage with these courses free to ask and answer each other's questions, but in some instances they are encouraged to grade the work of their peers as well. A controversial idea at that, but one that makes sense seeing that one of Coursera's humanities courses, A History of the World Since 1300, had more than 70 000 students signed up which meant that 70 000 essay assignments needed grading.
This wiki-based collaboration includes features such as self-paced learning, online discussion groups and progress assessments. By allowing peer-to-peer learning, student interactions are placed under checks and balances to sway the crowds in the right direction when they seem to move off course. Coursera uses this method of 'fact-checking' by sending messages containing the correct explanations to both the persons who asked the questions and to those who gave the incorrect answers.
By creating these networks and with the encouragement of open learning environments, people have access to legitimate education, peer-to-peer cooperation, relative and constructive feedback and, very importantly, relative convenience. Coursera presents us with quality courses worldwide from more than 30 universities from Stanford and Princeton University to Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Students will be able to use Coursera to potentially earn extra university credit. Khan Academy allows us to use quality videos in the classroom or at your desk. A similar venture using the MOOC model is edX which is a joint venture between Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Udacity is an educational organization which has spawned out of Stanford University's free online computer training classes. It now has more than 100 000 active students with a range of 14 different course subjects.
By taking the idea of 'crowd-learning' further, Learnist, which has been born out of the popular social test preparation website, Grockit, has used the collaboration of teachers and experts to contribute to a massive variety of topics using online media. At face value Learnist looks similar to Pinterest but introduces us to 'relevant' and legitimate learning content and offers assessments to test yourself on certain topics of interest. Think of it as a Wikipedia blended with Pinterest and Storify with more stimulating and constructive subjects.
The general direction of e-learning seems to be leaning further away from the traditional, seemingly authoritarian teacher-student approach, to a more open-ended, collaborative and cooperation-based system. It is interesting seeing the potential of this collaborative education system and how technology is implemented to assist, authenticate and ultimately guide students. The future of how these concepts could be implemented in classrooms does seem exciting and the experimental and ambitious use of social media and the flirting with the 'crowdlearning' concept does even more so.


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Book Review|SS-Obersturmbannführer (Retired)
SS-Obersturmbannführer (Retired)
Nazi officers cutting off a Jewish prisoner's sidelocks.CreditCreditAgence France-Presse/Getty Images
By Steven Aschheim
Ever since his capture in the early 1960s, Otto Adolf Eichmann, who was in charge of Jewish affairs during the Third Reich, has been the subject of unsettled and passionate controversy — centered, above all, on Hannah Arendt's portrait of him at his 1961 trial. Her "Eichmann in Jerusalem" in many ways mirrored Eichmann's own self-presentation. She insisted that, contrary to expectations, the man in the dock was not some kind of demonic Nazi sadist but a thoughtless, relatively anonymous, nonideological bureaucrat dutifully executing orders for the emigration, deportation and murder of European Jewry. Arendt's insights — that genocide and bureaucratic banality are not necessarily opposed, that fanatical anti-Semitism (or for that matter, any ideological predisposition) is not a sufficient precondition for mass murder — remain pertinent.
Yet as Bettina Stangneth demonstrates in "Eichmann Before Jerusalem," her critical — albeit respectful — dialogue with Arendt, these insights most certainly do not apply to Eichmann himself. Throughout his post-1945 exile he remained a passionate, ideologically convinced National Socialist. He proudly signed photos with the title "Adolf Eichmann — SS-Obersturmbannführer (retired)" and, quite unlike a plodding functionary, boasted of his "creative" work. At one point he described the mass deportation of more than 400,000 Hungarian Jews as his innovative masterpiece: "It was actually an achievement that was never matched before or since."
The enduring image of Eichmann as faceless and order-obeying, Stangneth argues, is the result of his uncanny ability to tailor his narrative to the desires and fantasies of his listeners. Arendt was not the only one to be taken in, and Stangneth, an independent philosopher living in Hamburg, is able to present a more rounded picture on the basis of previously unmined archival sources, particularly Eichmann's own compulsive notes and jottings made in exile, in conjunction with the elusive series of taped conversations known as the Sassen interviews. These were exchanges organized in Argentina by the Dutch Nazi journalist Wilhelm Sassen and attended by a small group of old Nazis and their sympathizers.
The story of the Sassen interviews, one of the most important post-Holocaust documents, is itself a kind of cloak-and-dagger account as Stangneth tells it, featuring hidden or lost tapes, faulty transcriptions, furtive meetings, profiteering and various other kinds of intrigue. One highly truncated version of the interviews and notes was published in Life in 1960. Another, containing 796 pages, reached Israel in time for the Jerusalem trial, but because Eichmann constantly denied the veracity of the documents and the original recordings could not be found, they were judged unreliable. Only through painstaking digging have Stangneth and other researchers been able to patch together close to the entirety of the material.
It is in these interviews and Eichmann's own notes that he gave uninhibited vent to his version of the Holocaust and his involvement. Since he had a penchant for tailoring his endless chatting and voluminous writings to what he believed his audience desired, it may not be immediately evident why his statements in Buenos Aires should be considered more authentic than the "little man" portrait he painted in Jerusalem. The answer lies in the stance he took against what his Nazi and radical-right audience wanted to hear. For they were intent on either denying the Holocaust altogether, or outlandishly regarding it as either a Zionist plot to obtain a Jewish state or a conspiracy of the Gestapo (not the SS) working against Hitler and without his knowledge. Eichmann dashed these expectations. Not only did he affirm that the horrific events had indeed taken place; he attested to his decisive role in them. Hardly anonymous, he insisted on his reputation as the great mover behind Jewish policy, which became part of the fear, the mystique of power, surrounding him. As Stangneth observes: "He dispatched, decreed, allowed, took steps, issued orders and gave audiences."
Like many Nazi mass murderers, he possessed a puritanical petit-bourgeois sense of family and social propriety, indignantly denying that he indulged in extramarital relations or that he profited personally from his duties, and yet he lived quite comfortably with the mass killing of Jews. This was so, Stangneth argues, because Eichmann was far from a thoughtless functionary simply performing his duty. He proceeded quite intentionally from a set of tenaciously held Nazi beliefs (hardly consonant with Arendt's puzzling contention that he "never realized what he was doing"). His was a consciously wrought racial "ethics," one that pitted as an ultimate value the survival of one's own blood against that of one's enemies. He defined "sacred law" as what "benefits my people." Morality was thus not universal or, as Eichmann put it, "international." How could it be, given that the Jewish enemy was an international one, propounding precisely those universal values?
In the trial in Jerusalem Eichmann cynically invoked Kantian morality, but as a free man in Argentina he declared that "the drive toward self-preservation is stronger than any so-called moral requirement." Kantian universalism was diametrically opposed to his racially tinged völkisch outlook. He had been a "fanatical warrior" for the law, "which creates order and destroys the sick and the 'degenerate,' " and which had nothing to do with humanist ideals or other weaknesses. From a surprising admission of German inferiority — "we are fighting an enemy who . . . is intellectually superior to us" — it followed that total extermination of the Jewish adversary "would have fulfilled our duty to our blood and our people and to the freedom of the peoples."
In addition to minutely examining unknown aspects of Eichmann's furtive post-1945 life, up to his capture as Ricardo Klement in Argentina in 1960, Stangneth's book contains numerous other revelations. She exposes the — often shamelessly open — postwar networks of Nazis (who actually dreamed of regaining power in Germany) and their sympathizers (crucially, officials of the Roman Catholic Church). She documents the almost incredible lack of interest, inactivity, even cover-ups by the numerous groups charged with bringing Eichmann to justice. It now appears that by 1952, German intelligence services — and to some degree Jewish and Israeli bodies — were aware of Eichmann's whereabouts, yet for various political reasons did nothing to apprehend him. Remarkably, Eichmann actually drafted an unpublished letter to Chancellor Adenauer proposing to go back to Germany to stand trial. Convinced of his blamelessness, he felt sure that he would receive only a light sentence and, like many other Nazis at the time, go on to live a comfortable German life. The story of Eichmann before Jerusalem is thus also a tale of missed opportunities to hold the trial in Germany and create a genuine new beginning in an era that wished the dark past would simply go away.
Adolf Eichmann may be dead, but the philosophical and psychological stakes surrounding him remain urgently charged and contested. As Stangneth notes, too often Eichmann himself has dissolved into the background while abstract notions of ultimate evil and everyday banality, the mechanics of genocidal bureaucracy and the imperatives of murderous ideology are debated. Her comprehensive research brings the man and his circumstances firmly back into focus. To be sure, there are moments when the work reads more like a prosecutorial brief than a dispassionate historical analysis. Still, no future discussion will be able to confront the Eichmann phenomenon and its wider political implications without reference to this book. To what degree the man's biography is unique or exemplary of mass murderers in general remains, of course, an open question.
EICHMANN BEFORE JERUSALEM
The Unexamined Life of a Mass Murderer
By Bettina Stangneth
Translated by Ruth Martin
579 pp. Alfred A. Knopf. $35.
Correction: Sept. 28, 2014
A picture caption on Sept. 7 with a review of "Eichmann Before Jerusalem: The Unexamined Life of a Mass Murderer," by Bettina Stangneth , using information from a photo agency, included an outdated reference to the Nazi officer standing second from right. The man is no longer believed to be Adolf Eichmann. (His identity has not been confirmed.)
STEVEN ASCHHEIM, an emeritus professor of history at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, edited "Hannah Arendt in Jerusalem."
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Book Portrays Eichmann as Evil, but Not Banal

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Missing Person: Police Seek Assistance to Locate Maroe Shaw, 17 October
Missing Person: Maroe Shaw
Just after 1PM yesterday, 16 October, 25-year-old Mr. Maroe Shaw of George Town was reported missing to the police. Mr Shaw has not been seen by his family members in over two weeks and during that time frame he has also not attended his placed of employment.
Mr. Shaw was last seen wearing a black top and a grey and camo pants. He was also wearing a green tam on his head and sneakers on his feet. He is described as being slim built, with a dark brown skin tone and with brown eye colour. He is believed to be approximately 5ft 6in tall and is currently unshaven.
Several efforts have been made to locate Mr. Maroe without success and as a result the police are seeking the assistance of the public.
Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is encouraged to contact the George Town Police Station at 949-4222.
Anonymous tips can be provided directly to the RCIPS via our Confidential Tip Line at 949-7777, or via our website. Tips can also be submitted anonymously via the Miami-based call centre of Crime Stoppers at 800-8477(TIPS), or online.


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Dengféng (; pinyin postal: Tengfeng) és una ciutat comtat a Zhengzhou, província de Henan, a la Xina. En l'antiguitat se la coneixia com a Yangcheng ().

Situació
Dengfeng cobreix una àrea de 1.220 km² i té una població de 630.000 habitants.

A la província de Henan, prop de la ciutat de Dengfeng, s'alça a 1.500 metres d'altura la muntanya Songshang, considerada la més sagrada de la Xina. Als seus peus s'estenen, disseminats en una superfície de 40 km², vuit conjunts d'edificacions que comprenen: les tres portes Que Han, vestigis dels edificis religiosos més antics de l'estat xinès, diversos temples, la plataforma del rellotge de sol de Zhougong i l'observatori de Dengfeng. Aquestes edificacions, construïdes al llarg de nou dinasties, expressen de diferents maneres la percepció del centre del cel i de la terra, i també el poder de la muntanya com a centre de devoció religiosa. Això va donar lloc a l'expressió poètica derivada de la literatura xinesa de ser el "centre del cel i de la terra" de l'espiritualitat.

Història
La primera capital de la dinastia Xia, Yangcheng, va ser construïda a l'oest del municipi de Gaocheng, a la riba del riu Yin i sota la sagrada muntanya Song.

El famós monestir Shaolin, origen tradicional del Zen, es troba a Dengfeng.

Llocs d'interès
Els monuments històrics de Dengfeng constitueixen alguns dels millors exemples d'edificis antics dedicats a activitats de caràcter ritual, científic, tecnològic i educatiu.

L'any 2010 la Unesco va inscriure molts dels llocs més famosos de Dengfeng en la seva llista de Patrimoni de la Humanitat amb el nom de Monuments històrics de Dengfeng a la "Ciutat del cel i de la terra". El lloc nomenat com Patrimoni de la Humanitat inclou diverses portes històriques, temples (incloent el temple de Shaolin), una acadèmia confuciana i l'observatori de Gaocheng:
 Observatori de Gaocheng
 Temple Huishan
 Portes de Qimu Que
 Monestir Shaolin i el seu bosc de pagodes
 Portes Shaoshi Que
 Acadèmia Songyang
 Pagoda de Songyue
 Portes Taishi Que
 Temple Zhongyue

Galeria d'imatges

Referències

Enllaços externs
 Pàgina oficial (en xinès).
 Informació sobre Dengfeng a la pàgina de la UNESCO.

Patrimoni de la Humanitat a la República Popular de la Xina

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21 Tips to Visit Szczecin Like a Local: What to See, Do & Eat
August 8, 2021 December 13, 2021 by margueritebravay
1) Visit Szczecin, Poland: Discover Charming Blends of Parisian Chic & Berlin Cool
1.1) Locating Szczecin in Space and Time
1.2) Where to Stay in Szczecin
2) 21 Things to See, Do, and Eat While You Visit Szczecin: Approved By Locals
2.1) Szczecin Sights & Activities
2.1.1) Wander Along the Waterfront
2.1.2) See Szczecin From Up High
2.1.3) Get Waterfront Views from Castle Bridge
2.1.4) Tour the Philharmonic Orchestra
2.1.5) Explore the Lentz Villa
2.1.6) Walk the Westend to Discover More Villas in Szczecin
2.1.7) Admire Szczecin's Churches
2.1.8) Snap Away at the City Hall
2.1.9) Stroll Along Ksiecia Boguslawa X
2.1.10) Don't Skip the Street Art
2.1.11) Search for Mosaics in Szczecin
2.1.12) Step Back in Time in Stare Miasto
2.1.13) In Contrast: Discover Modern Szczecin
2.1.14) Stroll Through Parks & Gardens
3) Top Spots to Eat in Szczecin
3.1) Traditional Savoury Dishes
3.1.1) Paprykarz szczeciński
3.1.2) Pasztecik
3.2) Coffee and Sweets
3.2.1) #Alternatywnie
3.2.2) Cafe Castemila
3.2.3) Lody Marczak
4) Practical Q&As for When You Visit Szczecin
4.1) Is Szczecin Worth Visiting?
4.2) Do They Speak English in Szczecin?
4.3) How Can I Get Around Szczecin?
4.4) How to Get a Covid Test in Szczecin (Accurate as of August 1, 2021)
4.4.1) The Process
5) In Conclusion: If You Visit Szczecin Once, You Will Probably Be Back!
5.1) Feeling inspired to visit Szczecin? Save this post for later!
Visit Szczecin, Poland: Discover Charming Blends of Parisian Chic & Berlin Cool
I was recently invited to visit Szczecin and fortunate enough to meet locals on my trip (sponsored by the city's tourism association, Visit Szczecin). Therefore, I got to see much more of the real Szczecin that, as a typical tourist, I might have missed. And now, I'm able to share more hidden gems and insider tips with you!
While you visit Szczecin, make sure to stop at the Lentz Villa!
Planning to visit Szczecin, Poland? Good choice. This lesser-known Polish city has it all: maritime ambiance, award-winning architecture, and plenty of free cultural events in open spaces. Plus, third-wave coffee culture has hit hard, so if you're a caffeine fan(atic) like me, you'll be in heaven!
I'd even go as far as to say that Szczecin is a blend of Berlin and Paris – a fusion of street art and contemporary trends, Hausmann architecture and manicured parks.
One thing that definitely struck me right away was the passion locals have for Szczecin, from people working at the tourism agency to strangers I had quick chats with during my stay.
In this blog post, I'm sharing 21 local-approved things to see, do and eat in Szczecin, plus FAQs to help you plan your trip.
There are many places to see in Szczecin that remind us of Paris. Keep an eye out for stately buildings with Hausmann flair!
Locating Szczecin in Space and Time
Szczecin is set close to the German border in the Polish province of West Pomerania. Located on the banks of the Oder River, this is Poland's third-largest city.
A town with a long history, Szczecin was first settled by the Vikings back in the 8th century, before falling under Polish, Swedish, French, German and, once more, Polish, rule.
During the 19th century, Szczecin boasted one of the most important ports in the Prussian Empire – and industrialization and trade helped make the city very rich. German was the predominant language between 1871 and 1945, before the city was officially transferred back to Poland.
Trapped behind the iron curtain, Szczecin suffered greatly and was relegated to a third-rate city. But since the fall of communism in 1989, Szczecin has sprung back to life. Today, you'll discover a bustling hub where past and present artfully collide and residents optimistically look towards the future.
Onboard the Atyla, a sailing ship that came from far away to Szczecin during Zagle.
Where to Stay in Szczecin
Hotels in Szczecin are relatively affordable, especially if you're coming from a country with a stronger currency like the Euro.
I stayed at Hotel Dana, which is set in an absolutely beautiful, century-old building. While the exterior has retained its 19th-century appearance, the inside has been refurbished to offer sleek rooms. Breakfast is also an experience at Hotel Dana – a buffet spread awaits in a luxurious restaurant with gold & black details and marble floors.
You can walk from Hotel Dana to the central business district in about 10 minutes, the iconic philharmonic orchestra in 15, and the waterfront and Westend Villa Colony in 20.
Hotel Dana's breathtaking breakfast room.
21 Things to See, Do, and Eat While You Visit Szczecin: Approved By Locals
As you can now tell, a city as rich in history as Szczecin definitely has some stories to tell – and plenty of places to discover. The below 21 spots are my top recommendations, approved by locals.
Szczecin Sights & Activities
Wander Along the Waterfront
I had the chance to experience Szczecin during Zagle 2021, a major sailing event that drove half the city – and many visitors – down to the docks along the Oder River!
This waterside event aimed to bring the public closer to the maritime world. Ships travelled to Szczecin from across the seven seas and people could climb aboard to get a little glimpse into a sailor's life.
While Zagle, hosted by Sail Szczecin, is now over for 2021, you can keep tabs on their next events via Instagram. And, event or not, I'm pretty sure that Szczecin's waterfront is a great place for a stroll and drink. On one side of the Oder, you'll find little cafes and restaurants. On the other, the Wheel of Szczecin beckons.
One of the many ships to visit Szczecin during Zagle 2021.
See Szczecin From Up High
If you like taking in city views from above, make sure to purchase tickets to the Wheel of Szczecin. 80 meters high, this is the tallest Ferris wheel in Poland. Although offering panoramic rides during the day, the Wheel of Szczecin truly comes to life after dark, with its bright neon colours adding a little bit of magic to the skyline.
Szczecin's impressive Ferris wheel, a permanent feature on the Oder's edge.
Get Waterfront Views from Castle Bridge
I discovered the best spot to get waterfront views in Szczecin quite by accident, as I was walking across the romantically named Castle Bridge to access the Ferris wheel.
Standing in the middle of this bridge will grant you practically a bird's eye view of the Szczecin waterfront and both banks.
Pro tip: it gets very windy up here, so make sure you wear appropriate clothing!
View of Szczecin left and right banks from Castle Bridge.
Tour the Philharmonic Orchestra
When you visit Szczecin, you will likely end up in front of the iconic Mieczysław Karłowicz Philharmonic at some point. This is one of the city's most recognizable landmarks. The building has won many awards, including the prestigious EU Prize for Contemporary Architecture in 2015.
The exterior is a modern take on traditional Hanseatic homes (Szczecin was part of the Hanseatic League – a trade group of over 200 Baltic cities across 7 countries in the Middle Ages). During the Second World War, many of Szczecin's Hanseatic structures were destroyed. Today's philharmonic pays homage to them.
Szczecin's Philharmonic: a modern take on Hanseatic architecture.
Inside, the Philarmonic is an ode to minimalism: the only colours are (predominantly) white, followed by tones of grey and black. The spacious foyer and the upper levels are connected by a spiral staircase.
There is, however, one room that is an exception to the Philharmonic's minimalist rule. The lavish main concert hall stuns with its gold and black tones. If you visit Szczecin during concert season (aka not during the summer break), you might even be able to catch a performance here.
Standing in awe at the Philharmonic's empty concert hall.
If you'd like to go behind the scenes at the Mieczysław Karłowicz Philharmonic while you visit Szczecin, you'll be able to do so by booking a tour conducted in English, German and Polish.
The spiral staircase makes quite the impression inside the Szczecin Philharmonic.
Explore the Lentz Villa
The many villas in Szczecin testify to the city's wealthy industrial past. Perhaps the most prominent of these stately homes is the Lentz Villa.
August Lentz, the villa's first owner, was a self-made man and wanted a home that reflected his hard-earned success. So he commissioned the best construction companies in Prussia to design the most ostentatious villa in the city, at the heart of the prestigious Westend Villa Colony.
Welcome to the regal Lentz Villa.
Lentz moved in with his family in 1890 but unfortunately died in 1895. The villa was passed on to his daughter, then to a variety of wealthy merchants, before being sold to the city, occupied by the Nazis and, later on, the Red Army. Today, Villa Lentz hosts a wide range of art exhibits, both indoors and on the spacious grounds.
It was so much fun to wander around, imagining what life must have been like for the bourgeois who once walked these same halls. My personal highlight was the Oriental Room, instantly transporting me miles away from Western Pomerania.
If you're interested in history, art, and architecture, make sure you fit in some time at the Lentz Villa while you visit Szczecin!
Inside the Lentz Villa! Who else could get used to living here? The villas in Szczecin are quite impressive.
Walk the Westend to Discover More Villas in Szczecin
Although potentially the most impressive, the Lentz mansion is only one of many villas in Szczecin dotting the streets of the Westend. This part of town was named after the famous eponymous neighbourhood in London.
If you don't have time to visit Willa Lentza, a stroll through the Westend will give you a good idea of what life was like for Szczecin's wealthy merchants of the last centuries. You'll find plenty of lovely old homes; some are private residences and others are now businesses.
One of the many villas in Szczecin's prestigious Westend.
Admire Szczecin's Churches
Irrespective of religious beliefs, Szczecin's churches are fascinating spots where you can enjoy a moment of tranquillity while diving deeper into the city's history.
Take the Church of the Holy Family, for example. This red-bricked Catholic parish at the heart of the Westend is the oldest in Szczecin.
The current church was built in 1936, but nuns have been operating an orphanage and hospital on the premises since the middle of the 19th century. Today, sisters still inhabit the property.
Visitors are welcome to walk around the grounds, where you'll also find a small outdoor exhibit that goes into details about the church's history.
One of the side wings of the Church of the Holy Family, the oldest Catholic parish in Szczecin.
Orthodox Church of Szczecin
With its golden dome, the Orthodox Church of Szczecin is definitely eye-catching.
This temple is the first Orthodox church in Western Pomerania. And, it has an incredible support system: this parish is almost 100% funded by local parishioners and the international Orthodox community.
Pro tip: to get the best shots of the Orthodox Church, make sure to look out the "Instagram window" at the Philharmonic during your tour. Just ask your guide – he or she will know what I'm talking about!
The Orthodox Church of Szczecin seen from the Philharmonic's "Instagram Window".
Snap Away at the City Hall
When you visit Sczcecin, you'll soon notice just how colourful the city's buildings are. Especially if, like me, you are coming from Berlin, where bright colours do not always dominate the streets.
One of my favourite buildings in Szczecin is the City Hall, built in neo-Baroque style in the 1920s and affectionately called "Spinach Palace" by residents of the time. Indeed, the stately property is a deep green and looks more like a palace than your typical city hall!
Szczecin's "Spinach Palace", aka the city hall.
Stroll Along Ksiecia Boguslawa X
Sticking to the theme of colourful architecture, let me now introduce you to the beautiful Ksiecia Boguslawa X, a cobblestoned pedestrian street with serious Parisian flair.
This lovely avenue is flanked by pastel apartment buildings on both sides, the ground floors of which are occupied by bars and restaurants. Even if you're not hungry, this is a fabulous spot to simply wander around and take your next Instagram shots.
The pretty Zammenhofa Fountain at the intersection of Ksiecia Boguslawa X and Jagiellonska Avenues.
Don't Skip the Street Art
As you visit Szczecin, you're likely to notice a number of artful murals – on building facades, schoolyard walls and even underpass pillars. Close the station, down by the docks or watching over the old town – you never know when you might stumble upon one!
Some murals remain from the communist era, where they were used as means of propaganda or for advertising purposes. Today, many new murals have been added by local artists, often inspired by the city's maritime heritage.
You'll be able to find out more about Szczecin's murals and their whereabouts on the official tourism website.
Maritime-themed murals decorate the overpasses near Szczecin's docks.
Search for Mosaics in Szczecin
Just as it is a hub for street art, Szczecin has a mosaics trail – visitors can wander around the central part of town to uncover a series of mosaics, many of which are tucked away just out of sight.
While on the hunt for these works of art, you might find yourself walking to the back of a parking lot or insider a popular local diner (more on that in our food section)!
Some of Szczecin's most beautiful mosaics are tucked away inside cafes like Pasztecik, which has not been altered since 1969.
Step Back in Time in Stare Miasto
If this is your first trip to Szczecin, make sure you stop by the Old Town, or Stare Miasto. Sadly, much of this area was destroyed during World War II bombings, but like the impressive Altstadt in Dresden, Germany, everything got rebuilt as an exact replica of the original.
Stare Miasto is quite small, so you can definitely see everything in a couple of hours when you visit Szczecin. Below are a couple of sights you should not miss.
Make sure to visit Szczecin's old town during your travels.
Hay Market Square
Hay Market Square is the colourful hub of Szczecin's Old Town. On one side, you'll find blue, pink, and yellow houses built in traditional Hanseatic style. On the other, you'll see the Old Town Hall, Szczecin's first city hall turned local history museum. The Old Town Hall was first built in the 15th century and almost entirely renovated in the 1970s.
Colourful Hay Market Square is one of the jewels of Szczecin's Old Town.
Szczecin's Ducal Palace
The Ducal Palace has always reminded me a bit of a wedding cake, with its white exterior topped by ornate embellishments. But like the city, the castle has changed hands – and appearance – many times throughout history.
It was first built by Pomeranian dukes in the 14th century. As the Swedes and Prussians took control of Szczecin, the castle was frequently renovated, with new wings and features added.
Fun fact: Catherine the Great, Empress of Russia and one of the most powerful women in history, was born and raised in the castle.
Today, visitors and locals can take part in castle life: the palace hosts free cultural events in the courtyard, and the grounds are open to all.
The Ducal Castle's courtyard, open to the public.
In Contrast: Discover Modern Szczecin
Szczecin may be a historic city, but that doesn't mean that you won't find seriously modern spots, like the new Hansa Tower.
As the name suggests, this skyscraper, shaped like a sail, also pays tribute to Szczecin's maritime heritage. Boasting 28 floors (although 3 are underground) the Hansa tower is the tallest building in Szczecin.
The Hansa Tower is the tallest in Szczecin, showing off the city's modern side.
Stroll Through Parks & Gardens
Did you know that Szczecin consists of 40% water and green space? For all of the city's urbanness, you'll find plenty of spots to reconnect with nature.
Leafy squares and parks with water features pop up where you least expect them, blending perfectly into the scenery. Locals love spending time in their parks – be it to sunbathe, play with the kids, or just chill with a book or coffee.
I stumbled upon Plac Jasne Błonia im. Jana Pawła II after walking around the Villa Colony. This expansive green square leads up to the City Hall. There's a little train to take the visitors around – yes, it's actually big enough to be worth grabbing a ride!
Szczecin has plenty of green spaces, like Plac Jasne Błonia im. Jana Pawła II.
Cafes and ice cream parlours are only steps away, so you can grab whatever suits your fancy and enjoy it in the shade of the tall oak trees bordering the park.
Plac Jasne Błonia im. Jana Pawła II actually backs into the much larger Kasprowicz Park (which I, unfortunately, did not have the time to visit), crisscrossed with walking trails and housing a small lake.
Top Spots to Eat in Szczecin
As you visit Szczecin, you're bound to be hungry! Another way I could describe my time in Szczecin is "I walked and ate" – which is my favourite way to discover a destination! So without further ado, here is my little Szczecin foodie list. It's a mix of places I stumbled upon on my wanders and spots locals recommended to me.
Traditional Savoury Dishes
Introducing pasztecik: a great snack or breakfast option.
Paprykarz szczeciński
One of the first things I learned about food culture in Szczecin is Paprikarz szczeciński. This traditional Szczecin dish is a little bit like risotto, but with canned fish ground and mixed into rice and tomato paste.
Restaurants serve Paprikarz as an appetizer or entire meal. You can also purchase cans at the supermarket, but I've heard these don't have the same flavour.
There's an interesting story behind Paprikarz. During the communist era, Szczecin's fishermen were away at sea for months on end. A group of them got bored and started playing around with ingredients onboard the ship. That's how the first Paprikarz was created. Back at home, the dish spread like wildfire and soon become a pillar of Szczecin's culture and even identity.
I sampled Paprikarz in two restaurants and must say it was delicious! I might even try making it at home.
When you visit Szczecin, you must try Paprikarz.
Pasztecik
Another Szczecin foodie tip is Pasztecik – a diner serving, well, Pasztecik (deep-fried rolls with a variety of fillings), since 1969.
The one I tried after cluelessly ordering was cheese and spinach – and definitely a hit!
Perhaps the best sign of all is that I arrived at 10:05 AM on a Saturday, a few minutes after opening, and local families were already lining up to order.
In terms of aesthetics, the diner is also very interesting: it has not be altered since the 1960s, so stepping inside gives you the impression of having jumped back five decades.
What's more, the walls are covered in beautiful mosaics. So if you stop at Pasztecik, it's like killing two birds with one stone. You'll be able to try a local specialty and tick another mosaic artwork off the list.
Pasztecik: home to deep-fried treats and retro mosaics.
#Alternatywnie
Google Maps actually pointed #Alternatywnie out to me as I was exploring that part of town, indicating that this was a highly rated coffee shop in my vicinity.
Although this was slightly creepy of Google, I'm so glad I stopped by #Alternatywnie – a cafe that locals confirmed was a top spot in Szczecin.
If you've been following Berlin & Around for a while, you'll know that I'm a huge fan of flat whites, so of course that was my drink of choice. And it definitely met my expectations!
While you visit Szczecin, make sure to stop at #Alternatywnie for a coffee break.
Cafe Castemila
Cafe Castemila looks out on Plac Jasne Błonia im. Jana Pawła II, mentioned a bit higher up in our "Parks & Gardens" section.
This pink-themed coffee shop doubles up as an ice cream parlour and offers a very inventive selection of drinks. I tried a rose petal latte, which I highly recommend if you like a bit of sweetness in your coffee.
Time to refuel? Stop at Cafe Castemila for a rose petal latte!
Lody Marczak
This is a delicious, artisanal ice cream parlour with two locations in the city. Lody Marczak offers an array of rich and creamy flavours, as well as sorbets. To add a unique touch, their little spoons are made out of waffle material and 100% edible!
While enjoying our treats outside, we were privy to a band playing in front of the cafe across the street, with people were clapping and dancing to the music. I'm not sure if this is a regular occurrence on Saturday evenings, so you'll just have to go see for yourself!
Yay for ice cream!
Practical Q&As for When You Visit Szczecin
Is Szczecin Worth Visiting?
If you haven't heard of Poland's third-largest city, you might ask yourself, "is Szczecin worth visiting?". Well, if you're a foodie and coffee lover with a penchant for grand architecture and accessible culture, the answer is a resounding yes! Szczecin is definitely worth visiting, and not just for a day trip from Berlin.
Do They Speak English in Szczecin?
Everyone in Szczecin learns English in school, with German being optional. But that doesn't mean that everyone speaks English in Szczecin. However, locals are friendly and open, and if you say "English?", they will be quick to usher over a colleague who does master the language. From my experience, I'd say that someone in each customer-facing business does speak in English in Szczecin.
People tend to speak some English in Szczecin, making it easier for visitors to get by.
How Can I Get Around Szczecin?
Szczecin is a very walkable city – if you enjoy walking, that is. Attractions aren't necessarily a hop, skip and a jump away, but if you don't mind walking 20 to 40 minutes, you'll be able to reach most of Szczecin's sights.
Alternately, you can take public transport to get around Szczecin. I personally did not do so, as I really enjoy walking. But if you opt for the tram or bus, it will cost you 1.50 zloty (circa 0.30€) for 15 minutes and 4 zloty (circa 0.90€) for 60 minutes on board.
As you visit Szczecin, you'll soon realize that traffic lights are few and far between, but pedestrians have the right of way at all cross-walks. I crossed multiple major intersections not regulated by traffic lights and cars would slow down and wait for me to cross.
Of course, this doesn't mean that you can just cross the street without looking both ways – please still be careful as you amble about!
As you visit Szczecin, you'll soon realize that you can walk everywhere.
How to Get a Covid Test in Szczecin (Accurate as of August 1, 2021)
In case you also need to get a Covid test while you visit Szczecin, I've outlined my experience below. I actually googled "how to get a Covid test in Szczecin" when the German government announced a last-minute change to re-entry requirements, meaning I would need to get an Antigen test to return home.
I couldn't find any search results in English or German on where/how to get tested in Szczecin, but through my contacts at the tourism board and by reaching out to expats in this English-language Facebook group, I was successfully able to get my Covid test on a Saturday morning.
I went to the Medicus clinic in the center of town. While their website is in Polish only, you can easily translate it with Google Translate (like I did).
The clinic is open every day of the week, but please note that you can only get tested in the morning on Saturday and Sunday.
Upon arrival, you will first have to register at the general reception area on the 2nd floor and pay 150 zloty (30€). They will then give you a declaration form to fill out, where you state that you do not have any Covid symptoms. Next, you'll be sent one floor up to get tested.
As you need to sign forms, make sure to bring a pen! I didn't know this and had to walk around asking multiple people in the waiting room. That's extra stress when you don't need it!
I waited about 20 minutes to get tested and was then asked to stay at the clinic until my results were available (about 40 minutes later). All in all, everything worked out smoothly. It also helped that both the receptionist and lab employee spoke some English.
When you visit Szczecin or anywhere else these days, you need to stay on top of changing travel requirements. (Photo taken inside one of the most beautiful villas in Szczecin, the Lentz mansion).
In Conclusion: If You Visit Szczecin Once, You Will Probably Be Back!
As you can tell from this novella…erm…blog post, I fell in love with Szczecin and cannot wait to return! There's something in the city for everyone, whether you are a nature lover, history or culture buff, foodie, walker, sailor, you name it!
The only downside: it might be hard to just visit Szczecin once! Like me, you're probably going to want to return, time and time again!
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5 thoughts on "21 Tips to Visit Szczecin Like a Local: What to See, Do & Eat"
Bliss says:
Super informative guide. I'd never heard of this city before and now I'd love to visit. The Market square looks so pretty.
Unicorn says:
This is very timely as I'm planning a trip to Poland soon and looking for places to visit. Szczecin looks like an interesting blend of modern and historic with lots of cool buildings to admire.
Krista says:
You've just reminded me that this is on my list of places to visit in Poland! I'm hoping to visit Poland again by the end of this year so I'll be sure to add Szczecin to my itinerary this time around.
elenaf18 says:
Thank you for putting this gem on my Poland list! I'd never heard of it before, so I'm very happy to have come across this guide 🙂
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PENN & TELLER: FOOL US – Thursday, September 3, 2020, at 9pm on CW50
WILL PENN & TELLER BE FOOLED THIS WEEK? — Aspiring magicians are invited to perform their best trick to try and fool the world-famous team of Penn & Teller, who will get to see the trick only once and have to immediately try to work it out.
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The best reason for my love of Easter is that it is the holiest day of the year for Christians. Easter represents the day that Jesus physically and literally rose from the dead. While I am Southern Baptist, I personally practice liturgical spiritual disciplines. I credit Dr. T. Perry Hildreth, professor at Gardner-Webb, for turning me to these practices. That is to say, I have a cross in my prayer garden that bears cloths representing the colors of the church year. The green cloth represents ordinary time when no special occasion is celebrated. Red is used for Pentecost, Holy Week, and special church days. Purple is used during the time of lent. I personally use blue for Advent (the time before Christmas) although purple is the standard color. White is used for Christmas and the Easter season.
Peter: Early to mid-day Easter (Lk. 24:34; 1 Cor. 15:5). Luke 24:34 and 1 Corinthians 15:5 both indicate that Jesus met with Peter in a private meeting sometime between Jesus's appearance to the women at the tomb and his later appearances to the disciples at Emmaus and his primary disciples. Notice especially the language of Luke 24:34. When the disciples heard from the Emmaus disciples, they said, "The Lord has truly been raised and has appeared to Simon!" Then they began to describe what had happened on the road . . ." (Lk. 24:34). 1 Corinthians 15:5 also notes that Jesus met privately with Peter, named by his Aramaic name Cephas (1 Cor. 15:5), before meeting with the disciples.
72 Apostles Implied (1 Cor. 15:7). In 1 Corinthians 15:7, a distinction is made between Jesus's appearance to the Twelve (1 Cor. 15:5) and his appearance to "all the apostles" (1 Cor. 15:7). Jesus had twelve disciples, but he also had a larger body of disciples outside of the twelve. Luke notes that Jesus appointed "seventy-two others, and he sent them ahead of him in pairs to every town and place where he himself was a bout to go" (Lk. 10:10). I think this means that Jesus appeared to all the seventy-two disciples that he had previously commissioned while in Galilee.
I believe that Jesus appeared to many others during this period. Jesus's resurrection was not a hallucination. His appearance was not a one-time showing. The fact that Jesus appeared after his resurrection as he did verifies that Jesus had indeed defeated death. This is something that we should not only celebrate for the forty days of Easter, but 365 days a year!
Pearcey, Nancy. Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions about Life and Sexuality. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2018. $22.99. 336 pages.
Postmodernism is our nation's current "mood" in how many view the world. Among its many issues, it is sweeping the masses into blind indifference. It is one of them tricky philosophies to adequately frame due to the subjective nature of postmodernism's core beliefs (subjective rather than objective in nature). I was excited to hear about the upcoming book, "Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions about Life and Sexuality," by Nancy Pearcey, and jumped on the chance to be part of her launch team. I really had no idea what I was getting into, having only read a brief snippet explaining the contents of the book. But, I was looking to find a single resource that would help me understand and address the times in which we now live. I knew that Nancy Pearcey would not disappoint. However, I did not realize how applicable this book would be to me exposing the influence of Postmodernism even in my own life and views.
Nancy Pearcy, author of "Total Truth," is an excellent voice speaking to highly relevant and controversial topics our culture is facing today; like the existence of objective truth, abortion, euthanasia, human sexuality, and the transgender movement. I was expecting from Pearcey an all-out assault on Postmodernism as seen in the more secular camp, and she does, but I was delighted to see Pearcey also address the Christian community; our own short comings, and, how we should be responding – from a loving, caring and compassionate position rather than one of condemnation. This is a poignant and timely admonition from Pearcey to the American Church and a word that is paramount if we ever hope to be the salt and the light of the world.
I am surprised by the scholarly support and endorsements, of those like, Robert P. George, of Princeton University, who calls this a "Terrific New Book." The level of support Pearcey's book received certainly leaves this as a resource to be considered and not overlooked. I believe "Love Thy Body" is a powerful primer on discerning the times, framing the issues at hand, and retrieving natural law as a first principle rather than a choice. Like I mentioned earlier, Postmodernism is a difficult philosophy to capture and explain in its fullness. Pearcey, in my opinion, not only puts her thumb on the problem within today's culture but also makes its ideas accessible to the masses. Pearcey pulls no stops nor dances around any issues that currently are causing so much division and controversy. She cuts right to the truth of each mater and organizes her thoughts on these issues in ways that is thought provoking, alarming, and heart captivating and comprehensible. I only have one slight nuance with a comment George makes about "Love Thy Body." He calls it, "A Terrific New Book." While I do not disagree, necessarily, I do think "Love Thy Body" as a "Terrific new book" is an understatement. This book is a ringing alarm calling for change, a resource for generations to come, and a practical guide to "Loving Thy Body." For that, I give Pearcey a five-star rating!
Jason Kline is a regular contributor of Bellator Christi.com. He serves as a resident chaplain for Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care of Southwest Virginia. Jason graduated with a Master of Divinity from Liberty University. It was also from Liberty University where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Business and Religion. Jason also received his Certificate in Christian Apologetics from Biola University. He is a full member of the International Society of Christian Apologetics. Jason proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. His current research involves the soul and how the theology of the soul influences the counseling process.
The Four Gospels are the primary documents that describe the life and teachings of Jesus. Traditionally since the earliest times of the church, the Evangelists have been ascribed to Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Modern critical scholarship has been more critical of the traditional authors. Many scholars will claim either that the Gospels were pieced together by various writers, or that the writings were pseudonymous but given the names of the Four Evangelists to propel their apostolic authority.
Within the four Gospels, one will find internal evidence of authorship. That is, the Gospels give clues who the writers were within the text itself. For instance, Matthew was a tax collector who was called by Jesus while sitting in the tax collector's booth. The First Gospel notes that "As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at a tax booth, and he said to him, 'Follow me.' And he rose and followed him" (Matthew 9:9). Matthew's Gospel goes into more detail on his calling (Matthew is called Levi in the other Gospels). Additionally, the Gospel provides a great deal of monetary details. Even if Matthew did borrow material from Mark's Gospel (which would make sense since Mark obtained his information from Simon Peter), there is no reason to deny Matthean authorship to the First Gospel.
The Fourth Gospel provides great internal evidence that John the apostle wrote (or at least dictated to another) the text. Strewn throughout the text, one will find the beloved disciple passages. The Fourth Gospel indicates that the author was an apostle (1:14; 2:11; 19:35), one of the Twelve Disciples (13:23; 19:26; 20:2; 21:20), and John the son of Zebedee is associated as the beloved disciple who accompanies Peter (13:23-24; 18:15-16; 20:2-9; 21:2-23). The evidence is so strong for Johannine authorship that I feel like I am taking crazy pills when someone denies that John wrote the Fourth Gospel.
External evidence for traditional authorship is quite strong. The early church unanimously accepted traditional authorship for the Four Gospels. Matthew is accredited with the First Gospel by Papias, bishop of Hieropolis (c. A.D. 120) and Irenaeus, bishop of Lyons in Gaul (c. A.D. 175). John Mark is accredited with the Second Gospel, Luke is credited with the Third, and John is ascribed with the Fourth Gospel by Papias and preserved by Eusebius of Caesarea (A.D. 260-340). In addition, John is ascribed with the Fourth Gospel by Irenaeus in his work Against Heresies. The church unanimously accepted Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John as the authors. If one is to claim otherwise, there should be a great deal of evidence. No such evidence exists outside of modern skepticism.
If Mark is noted to have cost around $2000, then larger works like Matthew, Luke/Acts, and John were probably around $4000 (Luke and Acts could have been $6000 a piece). This would have been a major undertaking. No one is going to forget the writers of the Gospels in the early church, especially if the early leaders request the works. It should be rightfully assumed that the church must have raised the funds in order to have the canonical Gospels written.
Oddity of the Four Writers.
It seems somewhat bizarre that if the early church were going to make up four writers for the Gospels that the four writers that we were given were chosen. John the apostle would make sense as he was one of the inner circle disciples. Yet, John did not hold the prominence of a Simon Peter or James. Even more bizarre is the choice of Mark. Mark is an odd choice as he does not appear in the Gospel story, except for a possible odd inclusion in Mark 14:51-52. If John Mark had nothing to do with the Gospel and only served as an amanuensis, why not attribute the Gospel to Peter? The acknowledgement of Mark verifies the early church's focus on getting the information correct.
Lastly, Matthew is an extremely bizarre choice. "Wait!," one may postulate, "wasn't Matthew one of the apostles? Would that not make his claim all the more probable if the church were to invent an author?" Not really. Matthew was a tax-collector. Tax-collectors were hated in ancient times. Tax-collectors were considered the lowest of the low. In other words, they are loved as much now as they were back then. Tax-collectors were notoriously known for charging far more than what the government required so that they could pocket the additional revenue. Furthermore, Matthew is a fairly obscure disciple. He is not one of the inner circle disciples. If the church were to invent an author for the First Gospel, why not accredit it with James or Andrew? Why Matthew, an obscure disciple with a former hated occupation?
The early claim that Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John were the Evangelists only make sense if in fact they were the writers of the Four Gospels. It is possible that Matthew, Luke, and John dictated their Gospels to appointed disciples (particularly John). Well and good. But that does not demerit the claim that they were the authors. If a person is going to dismiss early testimony to the authorship of the Gospels, that person had better possess strong reasons to overturn such a claim. While critical scholars have every right to believe as they wish, the data does not support their claim. This article has demonstrated five strong reasons to hold to the traditional authorship of the Four Gospels. While I appreciate the works of critical scholarship, the data strongly supports the claims of the early church. Until it can be proven otherwise, this writer will continue to adhere to the testimony of the early church as it pertains to the identity of the four canonical Evangelists.


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There are two. The Assistant Dean for Residence Life's office is on the Ground Floor of Maclellan Hall. Right across from the bookstore and the computer lab. The Area Coordinator's offices are in the Lower Liston Apartment. The entrance lis located to the right of the entrance to Lower Liston Hall.
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How tough is the MBA (2012 ed) keyboard? - Please help!
Discussion in 'MacBook Air' started by vintageangel, Nov 23, 2012.
Today i accidently dropped my INTENSO hard drive on my MBA (2012) keyboard. It was a 3 inch fall, however the keyboard seems to work okay for now, however the keys are starting to heat around the top of the keyboard. I have forgotten if this is a common thing as my mind is focused on the fall. Do you think any considerable damage may have been done to it?


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MONTPELIER – Gov. Peter Shumlin signed legislation Wednesday that he predicted will help Vermont assess whether it's spending public money wisely and whether state programs are working to improve the lives of residents.
In a signing ceremony, the governor said the new law will help with the collection of information that can be used to determine if a particular program is working.
"We rarely ask the question, as we continue to throw more money at these programs, 'are we getting the data-driven results that we believe we're getting when we give you more money,'" the governor said.
The new law requires the state's chief performance officer to oversee the collection of a variety of measures, such as median household income, the percent of adults who smoke, and the percent of the population living in poverty. The measures also include environmental and crime information.
Under the law, the performance officer must report to the Legislature by July 30 of each year on the percentage of state contractors and grant recipients in compliance with performance accountability requirements.
Susan Zeller, the state's chief performance officer, said the state already collects a lot of data, but information collected under the new law will be compiled in a way that will make it more useful to policymakers.
"We do a lot of data collection, but we have it more as statistics and not as benchmarks against performance," she said. "We have a lot of work to do."
Sen. Diane Snelling, R-Chittenden, the original sponsor of the legislation, said she hopes the law marks the beginning of a process that tracks how well state money is used.
Shumlin also signed legislation Wednesday to make it easier for people to take advantage of new technologies to make their homes more energy efficient and save money on heating costs; he plans to sign a bill Thursday to ban the use of hand-held cellphones while driving.
Earlier this week, he signed legislation that raises the state's minimum wage and that requires police to get more training before using electronic stun guns.


THE ISSUES SURROUNDING NNAMDI KANU AND BIAFRA WILL EVENTUALLY LEAD TO THE BREAKUP OF NIGERIA.
General Muritala Muhammed made decree No. 4 of 1975 and changed the name of Biafra to Bight of Bonny so that the name Biafra would be forgotten by its people of which the Hausa-Fulanis and their pan-Nigerian agents in Nigeria, who taught that Biafrans had been defeated and conquered forever after the Civil war.
The Colonial Federal Republic of Nigeria owned by the Fulani/Hausa political and traditional dynasty retained the above decree in it laws called the Nigerian 1999 constitution now called the Bight of Bonny Acts, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004. But Fulani/Hausa political lions and their co cats and political allies in the south underestimated the resolve and consciousness of Biafrans to uncover the original and real history of who they were.
The remnants of indigenous people of Biafra and their descendants who were not consumed in the first war between Nigeria and Biafra from 1967-1970 and the generation that was born after the war who are now scattered throughout the whole world are now seeking to reinvent their original history and peoplehood by invoking the international instruments for the right to self-determination.
Biafra struggle is a Struggle, which the entire international community and people of the South of Nigeria has now recognized, endorsed and acknowledged and also been deeply supported by powerful nations within the context of international politics.
The continuous detention of the young arrow head of this inevitable and victorious emerging Biafran Republic, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the humble leader of Indigenous people of Biafra (IPOB) and the amiable director of Radio Biafra has by his continuous dogged resistance against the Nigeria State vi-sa- vis the Fulani/Hausa hegemony, had opened the eyes of millions of people all over the world to the deceit of democratic practices and principles in which the Core-North of Nigeria would had preferred to be an Islamic caliphates while other territories trapped within the Nigeria caliphate are declared as vassal properties of the caliphate.
Why arrest a man for demanding for freedom and self-determination for his people, from you, while he did not resort to arms struggle. A court of competent jurisdiction granted him an unconditional bail and release from your grip, yet you objected and waited for while and employed the instrumentality of State coercion and apparatus to revenging against the said Judge under the disguise of waging a fake and phantom selected anti-corruption war, which is directed against your sworn enemies.
The issues surrounding Nnamdi Kanu and Biafra are the issues that will eventually lead to the breakup of Nigeria. Thank God a Buhari personality and natural wickedness for anything that is not Hausa/Fulani will facilitate the final demise of one Nigeria.


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I'm Not A Criminal — Naira Marley
Fast rising Nigerian's star Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, in a statement on oath which he made while in custody of EFCC exclusively obtained by the Punch News, said he has two wives and four children who are British citizens.
He stated he is not a criminal and has no idea what the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) found on his laptop.
Naira Marley, who said he is 28-years old, said that apart from storing his songs and music videos, he had never done anything illegal with his laptop.
He identified himself as a Swedish Yoruba man, as he wrote;
My name is Azeez Fashola. I am married to two wives and I have four kids. They are all British citizens staying in the United Kingdom. I studied in the United Kingdom, started studying at Porlock Hall, then I moved to Walworth School where I received my GCSE.e My results for my GCSE are English (C), Maths (B) and Science (C). I left Walworth School with my qualification and went further to study at Peckham Academy, where I got distinction in Business. Then, I went further to study at Crossways College where I finished my Business Law; but I had kids at that time, so I took a break and started making music till date.
According to him, he did not own a laptop but was given one to use temporarily to upload videos on YouTube.
I started making music in 2014 individually (sic), but now I'm signed to Marathon, a United Kingdom-based record label. I had a deal with Coca-Cola for my song, Issa Goal, in which I featured Olamide and Lil Kesh. I also had deals with Nike to participate in the Nigerian sportswear (sic). I'm in possession of a MacBook laptop, which I borrowed from a friend named Yad Isril in England, because while returning to Nigeria, I knew I was going to need a laptop to upload my music videos on YouTube and also to keep my exclusive songs. I also had deals with Nike to participate in the Nigerian sportswear (sic). I'm in possession of a MacBook laptop, which I borrowed from a friend named Yad Isril in England, because while returning to Nigeria, I knew I was going to need a laptop to upload my music videos on YouTube and also to keep my exclusive songs. I'm in possession of the laptop but I have no idea what is on it apart from my music videos.
As declared by Naira Marley, the said laptop had no password and could be accessed by anyone.
He claimed to have met Isril in a secondary school in England.
He owns the butcher's and an electronics shop in England. He is a British citizen, though his family is from Iraq. I don't have a personal laptop at the moment because I don't need it. My management team handles everything I need to do on the laptop. I only use my iPhone X for everything I do.
The EFCC had arrested him on May 10th, 2019 alongside Omoniyi Temidayo (a.k.a Zlatan Ibile), and three others for alleged advance fee fraud.
Following his arrest, the anti-graft agency filed 11 charges against him.
The charges with suit number FHC/L/178C/19 were filed before a Lagos State High Court.
He was later arraigned before Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on May 20th, 2019.
Following his arraignment, Justice Oweibo ordered that Naira Marley be remanded in prison custody until May 30th, 2019 to take the bail application filed by the defence counsel, Taiwo Oreagba, on behalf of his client.
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There are several secret cities all around the world and Russia is speculated to have at least 42 of them. These cities are officially classified as secret by the Russia government and nobody really even knows what their names are or where they're located!
These cities aren't on any map and visiting them is very strictly prohibited. Many of these cites were formerly places of metallurgy, chemical, and military industry. They're called ZATO: closed administrative territorial entities. Don't you dare go in!
A closed city or closed town is a settlement where travel or residency restrictions are applied so that specific authorization is required to visit or remain overnight. They may be sensitive military establishments or secret research installations which require much more space or freedom than is available in a conventional military base. There may also be a wider variety of permanent residents including close family members of workers or trusted traders who are not directly connected with its clandestine purposes.
Closed cities were sometimes guarded by a security perimeter with barbed wire and towers. The very fact of such a city's existence was often classified, and residents were expected not to divulge their place of residence to outsiders. This lack of freedom was often compensated by better housing conditions and a better choice of goods in retail trade than elsewhere in the country. Also, in the USSR, people working with classified information received a salary bonus.
Closed cities were established in the Soviet Union from the late 1940s onwards under the euphemistic name of "post boxes", referring to the practice of addressing post to them via mail boxes in other cities. They fell into two distinct categories.
The second category consisted of border cities (and some whole border areas, such as the Kaliningrad Oblast, Saaremaa, and Hiiumaa) which were closed for security purposes. Comparable closed areas existed elsewhere in the Eastern bloc; a substantial area along the inner German border and the border between West Germany and Czechoslovakia was placed under similar restrictions (although by the 1970s foreigners could cross the latter by train). Citizens were required to have special permits to enter such areas.
"Box" was the unofficial name of a secret Soviet facility much like the closed city, but smaller, usually the size of a factory. The "box" name was usually classified, as were the activities there. Incoming mail was addressed to "mailbox #XXXX", thus the name of "box". Most Soviet design bureaus for weapons, aircraft, space, military electronics, etc. were "boxes".
Russia has the largest number of closed cities. The policy of closing cities underwent major changes in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Some cities, such as Perm, were opened well before the fall of the Soviet Union; others, such as Kaliningrad and Vladivostok, remained closed until as late as 1992. The adoption of a new constitution for the Russian Federation in 1993 prompted significant reforms to the status of closed cities, which were renamed "closed administrative-territorial formations" (or ZATO, after the Russian acronym). Municipally all such entities have a status of urban okrugs, as mandated by the federal law.
The number of closed cities has been significantly reduced since the mid-1990s. However, on 30 October 2001, foreign travel (without any exceptions) was restricted in the northern cities of Norilsk, Talnakh, Kayerkan, Dudinka, and Igarka. Russian and Belarusian citizens visiting these cities are not required to have any permits, however, local courts are known to deport Belarusian citizens in contradiction with federal Constitution.
Krasnoyarsk-26 in Siberia, researched for the subject of Sidney Sheldon's 2001 fictional murder mystery-romance The Sky is Falling, was planned in 2003 to be shut down by 2011, in co-operation with the U.S, and documented by their Natural Resources Defense Council, but actually closed in 2008.
In view of the stratospheric amounts of money directed to Jews, have you considered these places might be bolt-holes for Jews?


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Marion Baruch
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A retrospective exhibition "Mouvement perpétuel, essayer dire"
Mouvement perpétuel, essayer dire is the second step in a cycle of retrospective exhibition dedicated to the work of Marion Baruch. The current health context, imposing constraints of different natures, led exhibition curator Noah Stolz, in relation to the Magasin, to rethink radically the project by focusing its approach around a few aspects of the artist's work that had no never been presented from this perspective.
The exhibition is built in two axes: The first concerns the course
artistic vision of Marion Baruch with regard to her biography; the second axis unfolds around the language of shapes, developed by the artist over the past few years, using scraps of fabric from
of the ready-to-wear production. The first room of the Store opens directly to the exhibition on the artist's journey. It is based on a collection of documents and objects chosen through writings and some remains, which attest his work on relational art. These unpublished testimonies tell, taken as a whole, the abundant journey of the artist, by highlighting the different phases of its creation as well as its theoretical foundations The title evokes for the artist the incessant production of Nature whos all that is produced by man is only a metonymy. "The production," says Marion Baruch, "Is something that we can neither stop nor control, but that we can describe, get to know by reflected in it ". This perspective, which consists of connecting the natural with what is lacking in the natural, is a state of mind that the artist asks us to accept. She asks us to give up for a moment our cultural achievements and to lay a marveling eye on these rags suspended in the air. "Cloth is the first form of writing" and therefore already contains all forms. The phrase "Essayer dire ", borrowed by the artist from the philosopher Georges Didi Huberman, therefore speaks of a state of mind in the face of expression or to life, which means that to write is always to rewrite, to stop, to continue, to recognize, to see the difference, to identify oneself, to write and so on.
The exhibition will open on the 29th of October and it will be on view until the 10th of December.
Due to recent lockdown restrictions the exhibition will open tonight but it will be closed from tomorrow, and new dates of extension will be announced.


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Delray narrowly approves 292-unit high-end apartment complex on Atlantic Ave.
DELRAY BEACH — City commissioners voted 3-2 Tuesday to rezone land at Congress and Atlantic avenues to permit the construction of a 292-unit-high-end apartment complex that will consist of six separate buildings.
But the approval came over the strong objections of Mayor Shelly Petrolia and Commissioner Juli Casale who were opposed to rezoning industrial land to residential. Commissioners Ryan Boylston, Adam Frankel and Shirley Johnson voted to approve the project.
Casale argued that the city needs to preserve its industrial base, noting that only 2% of the land in the city is industrial and 9% is commercial.
"This is going to have far-reaching consequences," said Casale, noting that the city's growth management plan encourages the city to protect its industrial base. "How can we justify ignoring our comp plan?" Casale asked, claiming the rezoning will put more pressure on residential taxpayers, she said.
"This is a forever decision," Petrolia said. "And people are going to wonder who decided to do this."
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Petrolia was concerned about traffic at the intersection of Atlantic and Congress avenues, one of the city's most congested areas. The project will have three access points; two on Congress Avenue and one on Atlantic Avenue. She called the Atlantic Avenue entrance/exit "dangerous."
But Boylston said the growth plan also emphasizes the need for affordable housing and diversity. This project will help fulfill that goal, he said.
This is about converting a blighted piece of land into a wonderful development that will include 73 workforce housing units whose rents will be controlled based on the income of the tenants, Boylston noted.
"Aura Delray" will be built on a 12.2-acre site. Boylston called the site "a junkyard" and added there is little likelihood that it will ever be used for an industrial purpose.
The builder's agent, Bonnie Miskel said as much during her presentation. She noted that the property has been marketed for years for industrial use and there has been no interest in developing it. One of the reasons is because the property is not close enough to the railroad tracks for a spur to be built, she explained.
The builder, Dallas-based Trinsic Residential Group, also obtained approval to erect four of the six buildings at a height of 55 feet, seven feet higher than what is permitted. The remaining two buildings will be 35 feet tall.
The project was approved 5-1 by the Planning and Zoning Board last month.
Aura Delray plans call for 22 studios, 134 one-bedroom, 116 two-bedroom and 20 three-bedroom apartments. Two of the taller buildings will be clustered in the center of the property to create a resort-style courtyard.
Atlantic High School is just to the west of the apartments, which means students who reside at Aura Delray will be able to walk to school. The complex is also within walking distance of the Tri-Rail station in Delray Beach.
Miskel said the complex will offer top-of-the line amenities, including a resort-style pool, pool cabanas, a club room, a fitness center and a dog park.
It is unclear what the rent will be for the non-workforce housing units but Trinsic recently built an apartment complex on the intracoastal in Lantana called Seaside Aura. Rents there for a small, one-bedroom apartment start at $1,592 a month. Trinsic is also building another 322-apartment complex in Boca Raton that it expects to open early next year.
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Japan Warns Experts on Threat of Cyberattacks
Society Politics Nov 30, 2022 21:03 (JST)
Tokyo, Nov. 30 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese government issued a warning to national security-related experts Wednesday over cyberattacks aiming to steal information.
The National Police Agency and the National Center of Incident Readiness and Strategy for Cybersecurity, or NISC, alerted academics such as university professors, think tank researchers and media personnel about the threat.
Police have confirmed dozens of such attacks nationwide since 2019.
In the cyberattacks, hackers posing as experts or staff at real think tanks send victims emails on requests for speeches or interviews. In their correspondence, hackers send links that they claim to be resources but that install malware when clicked.
Once computers are infected with the malware, hackers will be able to view and steal saved files and emails. While most attacks fail as targets can identify suspicious emails, there have been cases in which people have suffered malware infections.
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The human being, in Maslow's theory, builds all other needs - safety, love, belonging, self esteem and self actualization - on the foundation of physical needs. The stability of our physical foundation will often determine how capable we are to meet these other needs. Of course, physical stability is only the beginning of holistic health. If our other needs are not met and balanced in their natural order then we suffer consequences in regards our mental and emotional health. Humans well know the penalty of depriving one of its components - the whole system pays. The young professional football player whose physical being is highly tuned has trouble with self control. The academic or intellectual whose mental acuity is highly functioning has battles with the self discipline to keep their body healthy.
There is no escaping the fact that a human being is a physical creature made more complex by our mental and emotional capacities.
What has all this got to do with martial arts?
What I found in my 30 years of martial arts training is that martial arts is a holistic practice. The physical practice of martial arts begins with our connectedness to the ground. In the karate stance the idea is that the feet are rooted to the earth providing a strong and balanced foundation for the rest of our body and work.
This grounding must be connected to our centre, the "hara", the core of our body and our breath. The speed, the balance of tension and relaxation and generation of power in martial arts has its seeds in the hara and the breath.
The ability to execute complex drills with speed and precision requires great focus. In martial arts we are trained to "empty the mind" of distracting thoughts and "noise" to zero in on our focus, to be totally present and ready for the unpredictable.
These concepts are analogous with our emotional life. We use the term "grounded" when we speak about someone who is sensible and balanced. Most people, if they had to describe a physical location for feelings of nervousness, stress or calmness would say they "felt" these emotions in their "gut" or "the pit of the belly". When we describe someone as "centered" we usually have the impression of calmness and self control. In life, those that can remain present minded and focused on tasks and goals experience success. This connectedness between body, emotions and mind is mirrored in our martial arts practice.
Beginning with learning to fine tune and control the body the martial arts student learns to control the mind and the emotions. You not only begin to feel "safer" from the violence of others but also with your own actions and reactions. By zeroing in on your focus, you begin to experience "being in the moment" to give total attention to the task at hand. With mastery of the physical techniques and feelings of success comes self confidence and the strengthening of your self esteem.
Our students and staff regard our Black Belt Martial Arts schools as a community or "family". The traditional rituals and principles of the martial arts foster the communal qualities of acceptance, inclusiveness and mutual respect and concern for others. As a martial arts student in a class working with partners of different, age, gender, size and ability, you quickly learn that to act cooperatively enhances our own learning experience.
Finally, the practice of martial arts can be a path to fulfilling the higher need of self actualization. That is to say, to truly come to know yourself, to know your inner compass with all its potentialities. I know this to be true not just from my own transformation through my practice but with my own children and their martial arts journey and the testimony of 1000's that have come through my schools in the last 25 years.
I invite you to come and see for yourself what martial arts can do for you and your family. Come and try our school for free with our free Introductory Program. Just call to make an appointment at a time that suits you.


Pupils work collaboratively on the pages of the book to tell a story about a set of characters. They base their imaginative work on images of the Clydeside communities and what they know of the characters from their shared reading. Examples of characters could be shipyard workers, writers, artists, engineers, shipping, tobacco, importers and exporters.


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Web2day is the festival for all new technology professionals and enthusiasts. Whether you are a Dev, startup CEO, marketing director or designer… Web2day is for you.
Web2day conferences are structured around 6 themes : Entrepreneurship, Brand, Marketing & Medias, Talent & Work, Society & Life, Design and Tech & Governance.
Fundraising, acceleration, management, how to move from idea to product, how to sell… Here are some examples of topics that can be found in this track. We'll give you tools and successful founder testimonials. But we'll also talk about failures, the search for meaning, responsibility and what is happening elsewhere in the world.
Surprise, surprise: this universe is devoted to marketing, communication and the media. So we'll talk about the latest good practices, the trends not to be missed and the topics that make the news: SEO, Inbound, growth hacking, new media formats, fact checking, chatbots etc.
We'll dissect the workplace of tomorrow: from the impact of digital to onboarding new talent and changing management, no stone will go unturned. Join us for case studies, experiments, and just a few speculative ideas on what the future holds.
This is the place for Professor Branestawm, Professor Calculus, mad scientists and artists. Here we philosophise, we marvel, we blow our minds. So no fears here: we'll follow the white rabbit down into its burrow.
This year we approach the subject of design in all its diversity and above all we evoke its different "realities" in a very practical way. Augmented reality, virtual, mixed, voice,… all your senses will be aroused!
Beyond languages and technologies, this track offers a panorama of the transformations to come both in back-end and front-end and approaches the new technical frontiers in governance.


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Nazionale
Ha debuttato in Nazionale l'8 giugno 2005, nell'amichevole Giordania-Iraq (0-1). Ha messo a segno la sua prima rete con la maglia della Nazionale il 2 settembre 2006, nell'amichevole Bahrain-Giordania (0-2), siglando la rete del definitivo 0-2 al minuto 61. Ha partecipato, con la Nazionale, alla Coppa d'Asia 2004. Ha collezionato in totale, con la maglia della Nazionale, 8 presenze e una rete.

Palmarès

Club

Competizioni nazionali

 Al-Faisaly: 2000, 2001, 2002-2003, 2003-2004

 Al-Faisaly: 2001, 2002-2003, 2003-2004, 2004-2005, 2007-2008

 Al-Faisaly: 2002, 2004, 2006

 Al-Faisaly: 2000-2001, 2007-2008

Competizioni internazionali

 Al-Faisaly: 2004-2005, 2005-2006

Collegamenti esterni

Calciatori della Nazionale giordana