Monthly Archives: November 2012

EU OK’s Teva P&G joint venture

Posted on November 25, 2012

The European Commission has approved the joint venture between Teva and Procter & Gamble for their over-the-counter (OTC) medicines business. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000797750&fid=1725

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India & South Korea want the Iron Dome

Posted on November 25, 2012

(Thanks to Herb) Indian and South Korean defence planners are keeping a close watch on the performance of Israel’s Iron Dome that has been countering Fajr V rockets fired by Hamas terrorists from Gaza at Israeli cities. Iron Dome has … Continue reading →

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Technology helps life under fire

Posted on November 25, 2012

Call it a silver lining, maybe, but videos and websites are help Israelis stay safe and inform the world about what life is like for Israelis under attack. http://www.timesofisrael.com/sites-like-life-under-fire-bring-home-rocket-reality/

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On-line schooling in bomb shelters

Posted on November 25, 2012

Just because hundreds of rockets are falling on Israeli homes doesn’t mean that kids have to stop learning. Israelis put such an emphasis on education that the classroom has gone virtual. This new program is from World ORT and is … Continue reading →

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Broaden the conversation

Posted on November 25, 2012

Israeli Consul General of New York, Ido Aharoni, has been encouraging people like me to build relationships with Israel via through its creative contributions. Hi-tech, agriculture, dance, fashion and TV programs as areas of Israeli creativity that can be inspiring … Continue reading →

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Ask what you can give to your country

Posted on November 25, 2012

Lev and Svetlana Hazant, both in their 80s, moved from the Ukraine to Israel 11 years ago but have just finished selling their foreign home. They decided to donate the proceeds to fund the renovation of an IDF outpost on … Continue reading →

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Turkey wants Israeli to export gas to it

Posted on November 25, 2012

A very strange comment by senior Turkish official Mithat Rende seemed to signify a thaw in government relations with Israel. “”Construction of a pipeline to Turkey is the best way to export Israeli gas”. Also Turkish remarks during the recent … Continue reading →

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Israeli investment fund is one of world’s largest

Posted on November 25, 2012

The Jerusalem Venture Partners (JVP) fund is Israel’s leading venture capital fund and one of the top 10 most successful funds in the world. JVP manages $900 million in six different funds. Israeli business newspaper Calcalist analysed 143 companies and … Continue reading →

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Rome comes to Israel

Posted on November 25, 2012

The Italian Trade Promotion Agency, an Italian government group, along with the Israel-Italy Chamber of Commerce and a slew of banks, government agencies, and start-ups, held the first-ever Italian start-up event in Israel, “Italian Innovation In The Start-Up Nation.” http://www.timesofisrael.com/tecnologia-italiana-tel-aviv-style/

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Add a splash of Soda

Posted on November 25, 2012

Israel’s Sodastream International is really bubbling with enthusiasm over its latest joint venture with Campbell’s Soups. Campbell’s V8 Splash and V8 V-Fusion fruity drinks will be converted into carbonated drinks and sold as a new flavour by the popular Israeli … Continue reading →

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