Monthly Archives: July 2012

Johnny Cash was a friend of Israel

Posted on July 1, 2012

New information that the American country music great visited the Jewish State five times from 1966 to the mid 1990s. A devout Christian, Cash recorded complete albums of inspirational hymns about the holy land and made films about his journeys … Continue reading →

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Tech Know Play – an Israeli summer camp

Posted on July 1, 2012

While Hamas runs summer camps that teach kids to hate Jews, Israeli children are learning how to build robots and bridges. “Tech-Know-Play” is the summer camp Shaiel Yitzchak runs in Jerusalem for kids who are interested in all things scientific … Continue reading →

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Massachusetts-Israel grants awarded

Posted on July 1, 2012

(thanks to Eli) The Massachusetts-Israel Innovation Partnership (MIIP) has awarded at least $1.3 million to fund 4 joint MA-Israel hi-tech and life-science projects. They cover prognostic kits, RF technology to treat heart arrhythmia, a 3D colon-imaging camera and fuel from … Continue reading →

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India comes out of the closet

Posted on July 1, 2012

For years, India has conducted its relations with Israel almost covertly But Foreign minister S M Krishna’s recent visit to Israel has proved that at the highest levels, India and Israel can openly discuss issues of interest and concern with … Continue reading →

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Cisco to expand in Israel

Posted on July 1, 2012

Cisco Systems CEO John Chambers examined the Jerusalem offices of newly acquired digital TV broadcasting encryption developer, NDS Group. He commented, “Although NDS’s headquarters are in Britain, its heart and soul are in Israel.” http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000758624&fid=1725

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Israel is in credit

Posted on July 1, 2012

In contrast to the mountains of debt stifling the US and European economies, Israel’s net surplus increased from $54bn at the end of 2011 to $59.6 at the end of the first quarter of 2012.http://www.bankisrael.gov.il/press/eng/120618/120618p.htm

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Dan Senor, co-author of “Start-up Nation”

Posted on July 1, 2012

We’ve heard from co-author Saul Singer before, but this CNBC interview with fast-talking Dan Senor is illuminating. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=KHLyANGmLjQ

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Come to Israel and we’ll fund your Start-up

Posted on July 1, 2012

AliyaIncubator.com (AI) intends to fund dozens of start-ups, bringing English-speaking Olim on Aliya to build their dream. Starting at $500k per deal for the business launch, assisting in the Aliya process, and providing all the necessary business services. http://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/aliya-incubator-seeking-quality-anglos-to-join-startup-nation/2012/06/12/

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Made in Israel – China’s power & desalination plant

Posted on July 1, 2012

Beijiang’s state-of-the art complex was almost wholly made in Israel, shipped to Tianjin and bolted together. The generator uses its leftover heat to distil seawater into fresh water. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/26/world/asia/china-takes-loss-to-get-ahead-in-desalination-industry.html?_r=2&pagewanted=1

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Israel’s economy is a model for Africa

Posted on July 1, 2012

On his visit to Israel, Professor Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile, the director-general of the Central Bank of Uganda, said, “I can’t think of a better role model for my country to follow than Israel. As far as I’m concerned, Israel provides a … Continue reading →

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