Monthly Archives: July 2011

Record-breakers

Posted on July 17, 2011

3,520 Gaza children entered the Guinness Book of Records by playing with 176 multi-coloured parachutes, more than double the previous (2006 UK) world record. Is Gaza really a prison camp? http://www.tomgrossmedia.com/mideastdispatches/archives/001208.html

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Robbie Williams wears the Israeli flag

Posted on July 17, 2011

This home movie of the UK star’s recent Wembley concert is suddenly given a boost when he parades the flag brought in by some young Israeli supporters. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yG0sPt6AfhY

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And here’s why

Posted on July 17, 2011

The Israeli film industry is in the ascendancy with Israeli films winning top prizes at both the Czech and Detroit International Film festivals. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4093401,00.html http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4090812,00.html

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Bollywood comes to Israel

Posted on July 17, 2011

The first-ever Bollywood delegation is visiting Israel to explore joint ventures and scout location sites. The delegation includes the heads of some of India’s largest film and television companies. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000662126&fid=1725

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Walking on water – why not?

Posted on July 17, 2011

For professional kite-surfer Maciek Kozerski, a 26-year-old from Poland, this photo taken at the Sea of Galilee feat was not a miracle – rather the result of four rigorous days of wet practice.http://www.jpost.com/International/Article.aspx?id=228943&R=R4?

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Oh what a night

Posted on July 17, 2011

Tel Aviv’s all-night celebration this year was something special. http://www.mfa.gov.il/MFA/IsraelExperience/Tel-Avivs-White-Night-6-Jul-2011.htm

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HIV carrier produces healthy twins

Posted on July 17, 2011

Thanks to Haifa Ramban hospital’s new viral IVF unit, a HIV-infected husband was able to father two babies clear of the deadly virus. http://www.jpost.com/Health/Article.aspx?id=228937

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1st-ever ‘domino triple kidney-pair exchange’ saves 3 lives

Posted on July 17, 2011

Unrelated donors provided their organs to strangers so that their own loved ones would likewise receive treatment. http://www.jpost.com/Health/Article.aspx?id=228097

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Hormone slows pancreatic cancer

Posted on July 17, 2011

Researchers from the Sheba Medical Centre in Tel Hashomer have found that the natural protein klotho, shrinks pancreatic cancer in mice. They are now working to reduce side effects. http://www.haaretz.com/print-edition/news/israeli-researchers-identify-protein-that-may-slow-down-pancreatic-cancer-1.372930?localLinksEnabled=false

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The essence of cancer knowledge

Posted on July 17, 2011

Hebrew University of Jerusalem scientists have identified the molecular basis for the breakage of DNA – the hallmark of cancer cells. http://www.jpost.com/HealthAndSci-Tech/Health/Article.aspx?id=228363

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