Monthly Archives: February 2012

Technology nurseries

Posted on February 26, 2012

Israel has facilities for even the smallest of start-ups. TechLoft’s space is the shared home to a dozen or more seed-stage companies or even pre-seed companies (businesses that haven’t yet reached start-up status). Some of them aren’t companies at all … Continue reading →

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Israeli companies flock to Barcelona

Posted on February 26, 2012

Israel will have the 4th largest delegation at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona – the most important showcase event for the mobile industry. One in every 13 booths will be Israeli. The Israel Export Institute has sponsored 100 companies … Continue reading →

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Ugandan pastor is recovering

Posted on February 19, 2012

(Thanks to Rodger) More about Umar Mulinde – the Ugandan pastor who was flown to Israel to get treatment for the burns he suffered in an acid attack. In this video he speaks bravely about the attack, his treatment and … Continue reading →

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Five of the most beautiful places in Israel

Posted on February 19, 2012

Tourist Israel recommends visiting the Hula Valley, the Ramon Crater, Jerusalem the Gold, the Dead Sea and anywhere you can sea the sun setting over the Mediterranean. http://www.touristisrael.com/5-of-the-most-beautiful-places-in-israel/4987/

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Turning swords into plowshares

Posted on February 19, 2012

That’s effectively what Israel is doing by clearing 1500 mines from the border with Jordan. The area will then be used for agriculture – most likely for date crops. http://www.idf.il/1283-14925-EN/Dover.aspx

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Cool, clear water

Posted on February 19, 2012

The quality of Israel’s drinking water shows clear improvement. In a study of the national water carrier’s supply, only 0.07% of samples were found to contain disease-causing bacteria and parasites. Far less than the 6.5% level in 1991 and the … Continue reading →

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The oldest couple to make Aliya

Posted on February 19, 2012

Phillip (age 95) and Dorothy (93) Grossman of Baltimore, Maryland have been married for 71 years. They were greeted by their great-great-grandchildren at Ben Gurion airport. http://www.jpost.com/JewishWorld/JewishNews/Article.aspx?id=257798

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Israeli police rescue 15-year old girl

Posted on February 19, 2012

Nofar Ben Hamou from Lod was found safe after she had gone missing. http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/152443

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One of Israel’s entrepreneurs – only 18 years old

Posted on February 19, 2012

(Thanks to Israel21c) Ben Lang started his first business when he was 14. Work at hi-tech companies Conduit and Wibiya have prompted him to co-found Innovation Israel – a community for start-ups, following other business advice initiatives EpicLaunch and MySchoolHelp. … Continue reading →

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Support to 20 million Russians

Posted on February 19, 2012

Israel’s Ceragon has won follow-on orders for its wireless backhaul products, from Tele2, Russia’s fourth largest mobile carrier. “Ceragon’s solutions and expertise made it possible for us to get our networks up and running rapidly”, said Tele2 Russia’s CTO Ritvars … Continue reading →

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