Monthly Archives: June 2011

TV stars in Israel

Posted on June 26, 2011

Six Hollywood actors and actresses are visiting this week, including two from Greys Anatomy. One of their visits is to the theatre in Jaffa where the performers are actors who are deaf or blind. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgK7AQj9Mkc&feature=player_embedded http://www.jpost.com/ArtsAndCulture/Entertainment/Article.aspx?id=225707

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Brian Ferry in Israel

Posted on June 26, 2011

The lead singer of 1970’s band Roxy Music is performing at Tel Aviv’s Heichal Hatarbut on June 22nd. Not quite Dylan, though. http://www.jpost.com/ArtsAndCulture/Entertainment/Article.aspx?id=225327

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We are sailing

Posted on June 26, 2011

Sailing team Gidi Klinger and Eran Sela won the silver medal in the 470 Class competition at the World Cup in Spain. They will now challenge for a medal at the 2012 London Olympics. http://www.haaretz.com/life/sports/sailing-world-championships-fourth-place-finish-seals-silver-medal-for-kliger-sela-1.423183

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Sweet-talking

Posted on June 26, 2011

We weren’t sure whether to include this, but halitosis (bad breath) can be a big problem. So Israeli start-up Breezy’s candy that destroys the offensive bacteria on the tongue could be a breath of fresh air. http://www.israel21c.org/201106199092/health/a-lollipop-to-banish-bad-breath

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Cinnamon is the new wonder spice

Posted on June 26, 2011

Prof. Michael Ovadia and scientists at Tel Aviv University have isolated CEppt, from cinnamon and used it to stop the progression of Alzheimer’s in mice. http://www.haaretz.com/print-edition/news/tau-finds-cinnamon-could-combat-alzheimer-s-1.366678

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We’re all heart

Posted on June 26, 2011

Haifa-based Pluristem’s unique PLX cells have been selected for development into a product for treating pulmonary hypertension, which (if untreated) can lead to heart failure. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000655953&fid=1725

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Israel to try to help Europe’s children grow

Posted on June 26, 2011

Europe’s medicine Agency EMEA has accepted Israel’s Prolor Biotech plan for a clinical trial of its long-acting human growth hormone (hGH-CTP) in children in Europe. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000656074&fid=1725

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Keeping babies alive

Posted on June 26, 2011

Babysense from Israel’s Hisense monitors breathing and prevents Sudden Infant Death. Ben Gurion Uni students have now built Baby Beat which detects changes in heart rhythm and skin tone. http://www.hisense.co.il/ http://nocamels.com/2011/06/computer-program-that-could-prevent-sudden-infant-death-sndrome/

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Help, I’m stuck in transit

Posted on June 26, 2011

Luckily this hasn’t happened to us yet, but the beta version of the rescue platform of Netanya-based SOSTravelers has already helped many stranded air passengers. http://www.israel21c.org/201106169133/tourism/stuck-in-transit-sostravelers-to-the-rescue

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Your cell phone as a credit card

Posted on June 26, 2011

Bank Hapoalim’s Isracard customers will soon be able to place their mobile phone next to selected Point-of-Sale (PoS) device, to make payments in leading Israeli cafes and chemists. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000656334&fid=1725

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