Monthly Archives: September 2011

The Israeli responsible for Intel’s success

Posted on September 25, 2011

Technion graduate David Perlmutter took the decision that made it possible for you to read this newsletter. (More in the book ‘Israel – Start-up Nation’ by Senor and Singer.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3A23lfWh__0&feature=youtube_gdata

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New solar energy device is more than hot air

Posted on September 25, 2011

Heliofocus and the Weizmann institute have built a 35-meter high experimental device that generates electricity by heating air, instead of current water or oil-based devices. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000684712&fid=1725

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‘Wonder’ Rabbi preaches common sense

Posted on September 18, 2011

Ashdod Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto advises the rich and famous. But his message is simple “People create their problems,” Pinto said. “The rabbi’s job is to explain, with love, that these problems are only small things. People think these things are … Continue reading →

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Public Diplomacy training is essential

Posted on September 18, 2011

Natalie Menaged, describes how Hasbara Fellowships educate, train and inspire students to stand up for Israel on campus. http://www.jpost.com/Opinion/Op-EdContributors/Article.aspx?id=237087&R=R7 http://www.hasbarafellowships.org/

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Eco-tourism in the Negev

Posted on September 18, 2011

Pro-Israel organisation StandWithUs is bringing international journalists to Israel to spread the word and encourage tourists to Israel’s ecological and agricultural projects. http://www.jpost.com/Sci-Tech/Article.aspx?id=236831

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The Kingdom of David is uncovered

Posted on September 18, 2011

This CNN video shows more evidence of Jewish roots to our land. http://edition.cnn.com/video/#/video/living/2011/09/05/faces-of-faith-kingdom-of-david.cnn?iref=allsearch

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Yet more gas

Posted on September 18, 2011

Almost under our feet, off the Netanya coast, the Myra and Sarah fields have potentially 6.5 trillion cubic feet of gas and millions of barrels of oil. ILDC Energy CEO announced “Today is a celebration.” http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000659317&fid=1725 http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000659383

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Yet more gas and oil

Posted on September 18, 2011

The latest 3D seismic survey of Israel’s Gabriella and Yitzhak fields has produced a best estimate of 4.54 trillion cubic feet of gas and 297 million barrels of oil. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000680588&fid=1725

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More competitive

Posted on September 18, 2011

Israel rose two places to 22nd in the 2011 World Economic Forum index of Competitiveness. It was 6th for innovation, 4th for number of patents and 10th for financial environment. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000680340&fid=1725

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Israel’s credit rating rises to A+

Posted on September 18, 2011

International credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s announced it had raised Israel’s long-term sovereign credit rating from A to A+. The agency said its decision reflected Israel’s rapid economic growth and responsible economic policy. http://www.jpost.com/Business/BusinessNews/Article.aspx?id=237342

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