Monthly Archives: December 2011

Apple to buy Israeli flash chip developer

Posted on December 18, 2011

The US giant is in advanced talks to make its first purchase of an Israeli company. Anobit provides flash memory solutions for smartphones, tablets, and music players. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000706391&fid=1725

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New Israeli satellite launched – from Israel

Posted on December 18, 2011

Israeli-developed radar satellite Ofek 10 was launched on Apr 9th from central Israel. Its advanced technology provides day and night observation and imaging under any weather conditions. It is quicker, more durable and less expensive than its predecessors. http://www.timesofisrael.com/new-ofeq-10-spy-satellite-launched-from-palmachim/ http://www.jpost.com/Opinion/Op-Ed-Contributors/Keeping-our-eye-on-the-ball-348585

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Yet more oil & gas

Posted on December 11, 2011

Experts estimate that the offshore Yam Hadera field has a best estimate of gross recoverable reserves of 133 million barrels of oil and 1.4 trillion cubic feet (TCF) of natural gas. The license owner held an exceptional news conference “since … Continue reading →

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From Warsaw Ghetto to TAU Professor

Posted on December 11, 2011

Professor of medicine Dov Weissberg was shot during the Warsaw Uprising in 1944. The bullet hit his document wallet in his back pocket and stopped a millimetre from his skin. He has now donated the wallet to Yad Vashem together … Continue reading →

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Israel’s National Library on-line

Posted on December 11, 2011

The National Library of Israel has just launched a website giving the public access to a huge collection of materials, including books, periodicals, maps, photos and musical selections. The website, is the most comprehensive content-based website in Israel. It can … Continue reading →

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Turning trash into energy

Posted on December 11, 2011

Israel’s Environmental Protection Ministry and local authorities will be collectively investing about NIS 600 million over the next three years in establishing waste-treatment plants that will generate bio-gas, fertilizers and traditional recycled materials. http://www.jpost.com/Sci-Tech/Article.aspx?id=247692

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The first female pilot of an IDF helicopter gunship

Posted on December 11, 2011

Maj. Maya spent 10 years at the cockpit of her “Cobra” and fired her first missile during the Second Lebanon War. Now in the reserves, she gave her first interview. http://www.israelhayom.com/site/newsletter_article.php?id=2038

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Ready for whatever comes next

Posted on December 11, 2011

Not really good news, but an article highlighting how Israel prepares for the worst whilst hoping (and praying) for the best. It also gives medical examples of how Israel treats friend and foe alike. http://calevbenyefuneh.blogspot.com/2011/12/cohn-in-field-with-israelis-prepping.html

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The IDF diet

Posted on December 11, 2011

In order to be accepted into a combat unit, Haman Kemerman lost 29 kg in weight. “I am so happy the IDF had faith in me and helped me realize my dream of being a combat soldier,” Kemelman said. “I … Continue reading →

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Julius Baer opens in Tel Aviv

Posted on December 11, 2011

Swiss private bank Julius Baer Group will open an office in Tel Aviv in early 2012. Baer has been in business since the 1890s, and currently operates in 40 financial centres in 20 countries. Board members recognised “the value of … Continue reading →

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