Monthly Archives: July 2011

Israel’s greatest contribution – Dissatisfaction!

Posted on July 31, 2011

President Shimon Peres explains that Israelis always believe they need to change things. And he praises the Israel Technion for helping to change the world. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FD9C786XKcE&feature=youtube_gdata

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What a family!

Posted on July 31, 2011

Ephraim and Shoshana Bluth have reason to be proud of their eight children. All served in the Israel Defence Forces and are still regulars or reserves. Most were officers in elite units. http://www.israelhayom.com/site/newsletter_article.php?id=520

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When David slew Goliath

Posted on July 31, 2011

Archaeologists are busy uncovering the 3000 year-old Philistine city of Gath. http://news.yahoo.com/israel-diggers-unearth-bibles-bad-guys-095524724.html

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Unearthing Herod’s city

Posted on July 31, 2011

The ancient city of Phasaelis, King Herod’s last construction project in 8BCE, is being excavated in the Jordan Valley. http://www.israelhayom.com/site/newsletter_article.php?id=524

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From sea to land

Posted on July 31, 2011

The Bible’s account of life beginning in the sea has been born out by research at Haifa University. Transition from aquatic to land has been traced through a genetic discovery in the Judean desert. http://www.jpost.com/Health/Article.aspx?id=230994

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Israeli designer wins top fashion award

Posted on July 31, 2011

Niran Avisar, a student at Shenkar College of Engineering and Design in Ramat Gan, won the 2011 Diesel Award at the International Talent Support contest in Italy. http://www.israel21c.org/briefs/israeli-designer-wins-top-fashion-award

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No funny business

Posted on July 31, 2011

Israel has signed agreements to share intelligence on money laundering with the US and India. It already has agreements with Russia, Australia, Argentina, Canada, South Africa and most of Europe. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000667281&fid=1725

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UAVs for the French Air Force

Posted on July 31, 2011

For the first time, Israel Aerospace Industries will manufacture the Heron Unmanned Aerial Vehicle for an overseas country. The contract is worth 300 – 400 million Euros. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000666856&fid=1725

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More holiday packing

Posted on July 31, 2011

The tourism economy of Eilat will certainly expand when Israel completes the new Eilat International airport. It will be named after Ilan Ramon, the first Israeli astronaut. http://www.israelhayom.com/site/newsletter_article.php?id=471

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Sending them packing

Posted on July 31, 2011

Israel’s agrochemicals maker Makhteshim has opened a new packaging plant in India to serve the company’s growing business in India and other Asian and African markets. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000667498&fid=1725

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