Monthly Archives: July 2011

Knock-out shell

Posted on July 17, 2011

The Kalanit can explode midair over hiding terrorists and can breach concrete walls. The shell has been successful in hitting Gaza terror cells. http://www.jpost.com/VideoArticles/Video/Article.aspx?id=228200

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MUSIC to a pilot’s ears

Posted on July 17, 2011

Gripping video advertisement for the anti-missile defence system from Israel’s Elbit Systems. Keeping passenger aircraft safe from terrorist hand-held rocket-propelled weapons. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=uVlERTFVSpo

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Good looking – on the inside

Posted on July 17, 2011

Innovative medical devices and miniature cameras from Israel’s Medigus treat gastro patients across the world. Soon their unique SRS endoscopes should be approved for use in the USA. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000662629&fid=1725

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Talking the same language

Posted on July 10, 2011

Israel’s Prime Minister has hired its first Arabic-speaking spokesman and unveiled a new Arabic-language website. http://articles.latimes.com/2011/jun/26/world/la-fg-israel-arab-opinion-20110627

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A special relationship

Posted on July 10, 2011

As the USA celebrated the 4th July, Israel’s Prime Minister sent a message of praise. http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/netanyahu-praises-u-s-as-champion-of-freedom-ally-of-israel-at-fourth-of-july-event-1.370492

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Preserving our heritage

Posted on July 10, 2011

Over 150 initiatives are included in the NIS 32.5 million plan signed by the PM to rehabilitate and strengthen national heritage sites in order to preserve the Jewish People’s heritage in its country. http://www.pmo.gov.il/PMOEng/Communication/EventsDiary/eventamana040711.htm

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Albania needs Israel’s help

Posted on July 10, 2011

Israel’s Foreign minister met Albania’s Prime Minister and coincided with a Business Forum between the two countries in the capital Tirana. http://www.setimes.com/cocoon/setimes/xhtml/en_GB/features/setimes/features/2011/07/01/feature-01

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Israel teaches English to the Chinese

Posted on July 10, 2011

Israeli firm Infinite Memory has won a deal to distribute 100 million memory sticks to Chinese children to help them learn English. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/flash-enabler-infinite-memory-signs-partnership-with-chinas-largest-optical-media-vendor—xgl-123904704.html

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$1billion for you, and $1 billion for us

Posted on July 10, 2011

In a new Massachusetts-Israel Innovation Partnership, companies engaged in joint industrial research and development projects receive a share of a $2 billion fund. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4090046,00.html

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Not just oil and gas

Posted on July 10, 2011

“The Government sees research, development and implementation of technologies that reduce global oil use in transport as a national mission.” And has invested 1.5 billion shekels to achieve it. http://nocamels.com/2011/06/israel-plans-to-spearhead-transition-from-oil-to-alternative-fuels/

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