Monthly Archives: July 2012

“Follow Me”

Posted on July 15, 2012

A new film about Yoni Netanyahu has been released. The commander of the Entebbe operation was an incredible individual and a role model for young people in today’s world. http://www.timesofisrael.com/36-years-after-the-entebbe-raid-questionable-memories-about-yoni-netanyahu/

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New JNF reservoirs produce oceans of water

Posted on July 15, 2012

At Cleantech 2012 the JNF demonstrated that it has enriched Israel’s economy by 260 million cubic meters of water. This water is collected drop by drop from floods in the Negev and Galilee and from sewage treatment facilities across the … Continue reading →

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1600-year-old mosaic of Samson

Posted on July 15, 2012

An archaeological dig in the lower Galilee near Kibbutz Hokuk has found a mosaic floor describing the story of biblical Samson and a Hebrew inscription from an approximately 1,600-year-old synagogue. The synagogue is probably that of ancient Horkuk, mentioned in … Continue reading →

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West Point cadets learn Israeli tactics

Posted on July 15, 2012

A delegation of cadets from the United States Military Academy at West Point attended a week’s training seminar at the IDF’s Tactical Command College. They toured the country and learned about the Israeli soldiers’ expertise in counter-terrorism. http://www.israelhayom.com/site/newsletter_article.php?id=4885

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And so is British Telecom

Posted on July 15, 2012

International communications giant British Telecom has chosen Israel’s Cyber-Ark Software to monitor and secure its privileged accounts. Gadi Tirosh, a partner at Cyber-Ark’s funding company JVP, said: “This is further proof that Israel is a leading force in the cyber … Continue reading →

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The Louvre – protected by Israeli security

Posted on July 15, 2012

Israeli subsidiary Synel is installing its access control security system at the famous Paris art gallery. It will include fingerprint verification, keypad entry, magnetic cards, barcode cards, proximity cards, contact-less smart cards and facial recognition.http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4248238,00.html

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The sweet smell of success

Posted on July 15, 2012

Israeli-Canadian perfumer Ayala Moriel was raised in Clil, a unique village in the Western Galilee. Many of her 50 aromas are based on the memory of scents and smells from her childhood. http://www.timesofisrael.com/the-sweet-smell-of-home/

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Now Israel really is the heartbeat of Intel

Posted on July 15, 2012

Intel Corporation has acquired Israeli medical device company IDesia Biometrics. IDesia uses an electrical signal generated by the heartbeat to create an “electro biodynamic signature” unique to every individual, establishing a biometric identity that cannot be forged. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000762046&fid=1725

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US firms buy Israeli big time

Posted on July 15, 2012

There were at least six big US takeovers of Israeli companies in the last month. Facebook bought face.com; Shutterfly bought Photoccino; Stanley Black & Decker bought AeroScout; JMI (with UK’s Apax) bought Paradigm (for $1 billion); TPG bought iMDsoft and … Continue reading →

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Richard Branson sells Israeli water filters

Posted on July 15, 2012

UK entrepreneur Richard Branson is marketing Israel’s Strauss water filters as “Virgin Pure”. The device sits on your kitchen surface and dispenses filtered hot or cold water on demand. Branson hopes it will rival the Hoover vacuum cleaner as the … Continue reading →

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