Monthly Archives: February 2012

Israel is the safest country for investing

According to the Bloomberg “riskless return” ranking, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange’s TA-25 Index 7.6% risk-adjusted return over the past ten years was the highest of the benchmark indexes of the top 24 developed-nations. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000726276

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Kate’s designer inspired by Israeli Hassidic coat

Katherine Hooker, the Duchess of Cambridge’s favourite designer, has told New York magazine that she has based several of Middleton’s slim, close-fitting wool coats on a black silk frock coat that she bought years back in an Israeli second-hand store. … Continue reading

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Start-up World

Saul Singer co-authored Israel – Start-up Nation. He knows Israeli skills are in high demand throughout the world. Countries also want to learn how they can become start-up nations like Israel. The ideal solution is for Israelis to teach them … Continue reading

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Cal Tech reinstates Israel study program

California State University has reinstated its Study Abroad Program in Israel and has chosen the University of Haifa as its location of choice. The Cal State suspended the program in 2002 due to security concerns. http://newmedia-eng.haifa.ac.il/?p=5763

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Cyprus loves Israel

Recent events include the first ever visit by an Israeli Prime Minister to Cyprus; the signing of an agreement that will allow IDF planes and ships to use Cypriot airspace and territorial waters; and the launch of a joint natural … Continue reading

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Israeli water is a “tonic” to India

Israel and India have signed a key agreement on water treatment technologies last week. The deal includes the development of joint research and development ventures in the fields of resource management, sewage and drainage. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4191272,00.html

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French farmers want Israel’s know-how

A delegation of 20 top French agricultural professionals has been on a weeklong tour, organised by the France-Israel Foundation. Specific interest areas included Israel’s innovations in irrigation and in milk production. http://www.jpost.com/Sci-Tech/Article.aspx?id=258673

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Shelter for homeless Africans

The Tel Aviv Municipality has set-up shelters for homeless migrant Africans sleeping in Lewinsky Park in South Tel Aviv. The Municipality currently operates a women’s only shelter, a shelter for male drug users, and one for recovering male drug users. … Continue reading

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Israel – A haven for Arabs

Nice short article by David Ha’ivri, refuting slanderous claims about apartheid. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4190943,00.html

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Bearing South by SouthWest

SXSW 2012 is an interactive technology, music and film show that takes place each March in Austin, Texas. Over a quarter of a million visitors attended SXSW 2011. This year at least 15 Israeli companies are exhibiting their innovations and … Continue reading

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