Monthly Archives: December 2012

Israel to transform Indian water system

Posted on December 16, 2012

Israeli water experts visited the Indian city of Raipur before a Dehli water conference. Abraham Tenne of the Israel Water Authority said, “The Indian water community looks to Israel as a sort of guru; they know the Israeli water industry … Continue reading →

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Women “man” unmanned vehicles

Posted on December 16, 2012

To avoid risks from Gaza snipers, missiles and explosives, Israel deploys the Guardium – an Unmanned (armored) Ground Vehicle. The UGV is equipped with 360-degree cameras and loudspeakers. They are controlled remotely by IDF soldiers who are all women. http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/162982

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A vaccine for crops

Posted on December 16, 2012

(Thanks to Israel21c) This article describes the latest developments at Israel’s Morflora. Its revolutionary technology (originating from the Hebrew University) delivers genetic traits to a seed, without transforming the genome of the treated plant. The new strain boosts crop yields … Continue reading →

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Smart energy grid for Netanya

Posted on December 16, 2012

Herzliya-based energy-storage innovator Nation-E has joined forces with Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to develop and commercialize grid-level energy storage communication systems. The technology will be piloted with the Netanya Municipality. http://www.jpost.com/Features/FrontLines/Article.aspx?id=294958 http://www.nation-e.com/?p=1529

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Israel keeps your food fresh

Posted on December 16, 2012

(Thanks to NoCamels.com) Israel’s BT9 provides companies with sensors for their temperature-sensitive products and sends them alerts when there is a problem. It’s called “Cold Chain Management” – perishables are transported around the world and monitored in Israel. (Now called … Continue reading →

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Israeli paramedics save choking cat

Posted on December 9, 2012

(Thanks to the Algemeiner) Magen David Adom’s response to a Tel Aviv fire found no fatalities but a cat was spotted suffering from smoke inhalation. It was treated with oxygen and after several minutes returned to its normal feline-self, but … Continue reading →

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Good to be born in the Jewish State

Posted on December 9, 2012

The Economist Intelligence Unit – a sister company of The Economist (no lover of Israel) has published a study measuring which country will provide the best opportunities for a healthy, safe and prosperous life in the years ahead. Israel (20th) … Continue reading →

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Uncovering shipwrecks on Israel’s coast

Posted on December 9, 2012

(Thanks to Eli) A team of Israeli and International archaeologists have discovered the remains of a fleet of early-19th century ships and ancient harbour structures from the Hellenistic period (third to first century B.C.) at the city of Akko. http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/81322/URI_IAA_archaeologists_discover_shipwrecks_ancient_harbor_on_coast_of_Israel.html

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Pro-Israel march in the Philippines

Posted on December 9, 2012

300-400 Filipinos gathered in a busy Manila business district in support of Israel. They carried huge signs, Israeli flags, white and blue balloons, loudspeakers and sang songs in Hebrew, and even blew shofars. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4314475,00.html

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Trade Unionists see the other side of Israel

Posted on December 9, 2012

The British Prison Officers Association, Bakers Food and Allied Workers’ Union, GMB and USDAW, sent 17 delegates on a four-day trip organised by Trade Union Friends of Israel (Tufi). Perceptions were changed, as many only knew previously what was portrayed … Continue reading →

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