Monthly Archives: April 2012

Israel’s technological advantage

Posted on April 8, 2012

Israel’s natural gas is mostly methane and has a wide variety of uses in the chemical and transportation industries. Also, as a latecomer to the industry, Israel can benefit from the experiences (and mistakes) of other countries. http://www.jpost.com/LandedPages/PrintArticle.aspx?id=263886

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Microsoft is really thinking about Israel

Posted on April 8, 2012

The Microsoft annual Think Next conference in April at Tel Aviv port will focus on the most creative technology people in Israel. This “Globes” report profiles eight of the start-ups that will participate in the conference. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000739139

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Israel to the rescue

Posted on April 8, 2012

(Thanks to Israel21c) Israel’s Agilite has produced a hands-free rescue device called the IPC (Injured Personnel Carrier). The IPC weighs less than 0.5kg and secures an injured person on a rescuer’s back. It is a huge improvement on the Fireman’s … Continue reading →

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The recruitment agency app

Posted on April 8, 2012

QTRecruit can save companies a fortune in recruitment costs and could make recruitment agencies redundant altogether. Two former IDF solders have developed computer software that searches the Internet, gathering information about relevant candidates for a client’s open positions. http://jobmob.co.il/blog/new-israeli-startups-software-to-make-recruiters-redundant-by-2015/

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Israeli technology helps Canadian farmers

Posted on April 8, 2012

Canadian farmers are turning to Israel’s SAE Afikim, better known as Afimilk, to help them increase the milk production of their cows. The average US and Canadian cow will produce 10,000 litres per year. In Israel, it’s around 12,000 litres … Continue reading →

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Your phone can have a split personality

Posted on April 8, 2012

The Jade application from Israel’s Cellrox allows employees to use the same mobile smart-phone for work and personal use. The app allows the phone’s android operating system to run in separate environments, with a different contact list, different applications and … Continue reading →

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A greater miracle than the Exodus

Posted on April 1, 2012

“Vhi Sheamda” – this video is a “must-see” before the Passover Seder. An inspiring message from South Africa’s Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein and the music of Yaakov Shwekey. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eVMfNQskWc&feature=player_embedded#!

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And keyboard

Posted on April 1, 2012

The Zomet Institute has also developed a kosher-for-Shabbat capacitative keyboard, which operates on the principle of “gramma” (indirect action). The IDF has purchased 500 of the keyboards for religious soldiers who need computers to perform military duties on the Sabbath. … Continue reading →

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Shabbat-friendly phone

Posted on April 1, 2012

The Zomet Institute has designed the “Shabbatphone” for those engaged in vital (non-life saving*) services on Shabbat. It works on the principle of changing electric capacitance. Numbers are printed on a smooth sealed surface. On ordinary phones, pressing buttons completes … Continue reading →

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Krav Maga could save your life

Posted on April 1, 2012

The Israeli self-defence technique “Krav Maga” (close touch) is being taught extensively to women in the USA. Darren Levine – one of the highest ranked Krav Maga instructors in the world – said that the classes not only provide individuals … Continue reading →

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