Monthly Archives: April 2012

A real appetite for games

Posted on April 1, 2012

Israeli computer game company Funtactix was started due to the vision of JVP founder Erel Margalit and developed a game to accompany the fourth “Mission Impossible” movie. Funtactix has now also designed and developed the official online game for the … Continue reading →

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Israel’s gonna rock

Posted on April 1, 2012

Legendary rock bands Guns & Roses and Jethro Tull will be performing in Israel later this year. Guns & Roses are scheduled to perform at Yarkon Park on July 3rd, whilst Jethro Tull will be doing three gigs between Sept … Continue reading →

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A 2nd Madonna concert

Posted on April 1, 2012

The “Queen of Pop” is giving Israeli fans an extra opportunity to see her, with performances at Tel Aviv’s Ramat Gan stadium now on 29th and 31st May. http://www.touristisrael.com/madonna-concert-in-tel-aviv-israel-may-2012/3019/

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Heart bypass – aged 94

Posted on April 1, 2012

Shimon Ganot was born in 1918, fought in the pre-state Palmach and was an IDF infantry officer in four wars. So his heart attack and subsequent operation to replace diseased arteries was probably no problem to him. (A bit tricky … Continue reading →

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Increased US regulation – not a problem

Posted on April 1, 2012

The US Food and Drug Administration has made it more difficult for many bio-techs to prove safety and efficacy of their products. But Israeli start-ups are flexible and can make the necessary adjustments much more efficiently, giving them the edge … Continue reading →

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Not to be sneezed at

Posted on April 1, 2012

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Israeli Pharmaceutical Teva’s QNASL nasal aerosol for the treatment of nasal allergy rhinitis. Allergic rhinitis is the most common allergic disease in the US, affecting 10-30% of adults and adolescents. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000736459

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A medical miracle by Save A Child’s Heart

Posted on April 1, 2012

Israeli doctors at Wolfson Medical Centre were able to save the life of 14-year old Elisa Manuel Antonio from Angola after they took out from her chest a 14 cm tumour that pressed her heart and threatened her life. Only … Continue reading →

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The Start-up nation started here

Posted on April 1, 2012

Yossi Vardi graduated from Israel’s Technion some 40 years ago, and helped to build over sixty hi-tech companies. Yossi remains a strong advocate of the Technion’s vital importance to today’s innovative entrepreneurs – a key ingredient to Israel’s success. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1MQY_MfgeA&feature=youtu.be

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Build it on anything

Posted on April 1, 2012

Israeli website builder Wix has released a version of its free DIY website builder that supports HTML5. Now Wix’s product will run on any platform from PC to mobile device. Its user-friendly interface allows users to build a professional on-line … Continue reading →

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All the information you need – in your car

Posted on April 1, 2012

Israel’s Iway Mobile Ltd sells 70 Comodo car consoles a day. The system provides navigation, plus access to online radio and TV stations, parking by mobile payment, and much more. Iway Mobile is launching a pilot with China Unicom, which … Continue reading →

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