Monthly Archives: October 2011

Magical mosaics in Netanya

Posted on October 23, 2011

International artists exhibited imaginative mosaics produced from ceramics, sponges and socks along the tourist cliff walks from North to South Netanya during the Sukkot festival. http://www.greenprophet.com/2011/10/mosaic-of-lost-socks-at-festival-spotlighting-recyclables-as-art/

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Madonna concert confirmed

Posted on October 23, 2011

The date is 10th June and the gig is scheduled for the only place in Israel that can really accommodate her – HaYarkon Park in Tel Aviv. http://igoogledisrael.com/2011/10/confirmed-madonna-is-coming-to-israel-to-perform-in-june-2012/

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Better heart function, without surgery

Posted on October 23, 2011

Israel’s Enopace Biomedical is developing a non-invasive implant that prevents heart failure by easing the pressure in the left ventricle and improving blood flow to the heart. It could be the biggest breakthrough treatment for congestive heart failure. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000690826&fid=1725

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Given Imaging – the inside story

Posted on October 23, 2011

Israel’s Given Imaging makes the world-famous PillCam miniature camera and developed the unique Bravo pH capsule that diagnoses sufferers of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. The video celebrates Given Imaging’s 10th anniversary of its NASDAQ listing – an inspiring Israeli success story. … Continue reading →

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Cairo Genizah to go on-line

Posted on October 23, 2011

Tel Aviv University researchers have developed sophisticated software, based on facial recognition technology, to piece together digitized fragments of the fragments discovered in an Egyptian synagogue in the late 19th Century. http://www.aftau.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=15403

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More solar power for California

Posted on October 23, 2011

Israel’s BrightSource Energy is building a huge 750MW Concentrated Solar Power plant that will generate more electricity than 3.5 traditional US coal or gas-fired power plants. http://www.greenprophet.com/2011/10/brightsource-energy-makes-gigantic-bet-on-750-mw-solar-project/

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Technion team wins European competition

Posted on October 23, 2011

The team won $20,000 in the regional finals of the Intel Challenge Entrepreneurship competition in Poland. Their “perfect photo” venture goes into the global final in the US in November. http://www1.technion.ac.il/_local/includes/blocks/news-items/111004-intel/news-item-en.htm

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Controlling video

Posted on October 23, 2011

Israeli start-up Qwilt has launched its product to manage the increasing volume of video traffic on companies Internet networks. Video is now 40% of Internet traffic and is forecast to double by 2015. http://english.themarker.com/qwilt-comes-out-of-the-closet-1.391179?localLinksEnabled=false

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Waze goes to China

Posted on October 23, 2011

The Israeli social-enhanced satellite navigation traffic guidance system is to launch in the world’s largest country. 20% of Israelis and 7 million Americans use Waze. Also a 21 minute overview film. http://www.vccafe.com/waze/waze-raises-30m-to-expand-into-china/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZPnN1zDtZg&feature=player_embedded

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Order from the e-Menu

Posted on October 23, 2011

Throughout Israel and abroad, Israeli company Conceptic’s has an exciting way to order your food in a restaurant. It’s been available for a few years, but I’ve only just got my teeth into it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=dp-D7aHzr6Q

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