Monthly Archives: July 2011

England “Gets” Israel’s taxis

Posted on July 24, 2011

We mentioned the new smartphone application ‘Get Taxi’ in Dec 2010. After successful trials in Israel, it has now launched in London. Soon Paris and Moscow will ‘Get’ the app. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000665913&fid=1725

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More renewable energy for Israel

Posted on July 24, 2011

The Israeli cabinet has raised the maximum quotas for rooftop solar energy, biomass and wind energy facilities. The target is 10% of Israel’s energy from renewables by 2020. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000664759&fid=1725

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48 US shopping centres are Israeli

Posted on July 24, 2011

Israel’s Elbit Imaging Ltd has certainly diversified by its purchase of EDT Retail Trust in the USA. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000664680&fid=1725

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Economy up again

Posted on July 24, 2011

Another 0.2% increase in Israel’s Composite State of the Economy index. Mainly due to improved manufacturing output and revenues from trades and services. Imports were down and exports up. http://www.bankisrael.org.il/press/eng/110719/110719a.htm

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Israelis treat paralysed lion in Brazil

Posted on July 24, 2011

Ariel’s symptoms are similar to MS. A team of Israeli veterinary neurologists the Hebrew University of Jerusalem were contacted because of their experience with large animals. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4095465,00.html

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Together we can learn how to teach

Posted on July 24, 2011

Teachers in America met with their Israel counterparts to learn from one another about how best to inspire students in disadvantaged areas to succeed in school. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4096858,00.html

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The world learns English from Israelis

Posted on July 24, 2011

No joke, Israeli start-up SpeakingPal has developed the software used by Educational Testing Services, which administers 50 million exams a year in more than 180 countries. http://israel21c.org/culture/where-the-experts-go-to-learn-english

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Rehabilitating orphans

Posted on July 24, 2011

The Israeli consulate in Houston raised funds for three Texan children badly injured in a car crash that killed their parents. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4098486,00.html

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Adopt an athlete

Posted on July 24, 2011

A group of millionaires (Arab and Jewish) have launched a fund to help Israeli athletes reach the 2012 Olympics. The first athlete to benefit is Yousef Abdelghani, an Israeli Arab boxer. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4094530,00.html

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Israeli doctors save Gazan baby with open-heart surgery

Posted on July 24, 2011

A regular event at an Israeli hospital. http://www.israelifrontline.com/2011/07/israeli-doctors-perform-heart-surgery.html

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