Monthly Archives: March 2013

Israeli saves Facebook twice

Posted on March 24, 2013

For the second year running, Nir Goldshlager is the No. 1 name in Facebook’s security “hall of fame”. Goldshlager uncovered a major security flaw that allowed hackers to take control of accounts. When Facebook fixed the breach, Nir discovered a … Continue reading →

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Hi-tech degree gives entry to Israel

Posted on March 24, 2013

Thirteen young Jewish men from Morocco joined 25 existing Moroccan engineering and hi-tech students at the Machon Lev academic institution in the Jerusalem College of Technology. Most will immigrate to Israel upon completing their 4-year degree course. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4354823,00.html

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More help for software entrepreneurs

Posted on March 24, 2013

Following in the footsteps of Microsoft, iApps (Israel’s largest mobile application developer) has started its own incubator for developers at its Herzliya HQ. iApps Booster is the only incubator in Israel dedicated to building mobile apps. http://www.timesofisrael.com/small-space-for-development-yields-big-results/

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History on a microchip

Posted on March 24, 2013

One of the gifts presented to the US President by Israel’s Prime Minister was a gold-plated silicon chip etched by Technion scientists with the US and Israeli declarations of independence. The chip was affixed to a Jerusalem stone dating to … Continue reading →

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Seven of the best, for the US President

Posted on March 24, 2013

US President Obama was shown “Israeli Technology for a Better World”. It featured Phinergy’s long-life electric car battery, Mobileye’s road safety alert system, ReWalk, MinDesktop’s brainwave controller, Robo-Waiter, the Robotic Snake and ElMindA’s brain analysis system. http://www.timesofisrael.com/obama-to-get-first-hand-look-at-start-up-nations-tech/

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Welcome ambassadors

Posted on March 17, 2013

Five new ambassadors (Chile, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Zambia) presented their credentials to the Israel’s President Shimon Peres, marking the start of their service in Israel. They also expressed their hope to develop technological and strategic connections. http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/Flash.aspx/263252#.US9nFjdNHN0

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One of the best countries to retire to

Posted on March 17, 2013

A report, by Natixis Global Asset Management (NGAM) puts Israel as the 12th best place in the world for retirees. Using UN and World Bank data, Israel comes ahead of Canada, the USA and the UK in the “safety net” … Continue reading →

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Israeli entrepreneurs start young

Posted on March 17, 2013

Venture capital firm Jerusalem Venture Partners held its sixth annual “practice session” for Jerusalem kids entering June’s “Young Israeli Entrepreneur” contest. The winner will represent Israel in the Junior Achievement-Young Entrepreneurs Company of the Year Competition next July. http://www.timesofisrael.com/priming-the-start-up-nations-young-set-for-success/

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Ohio buys $42 million Israel bonds

Posted on March 17, 2013

In the largest single government purchase of Israel Bonds in U.S. history, the State of Ohio has increased its investment in Israel’s economy to a massive $80 million. http://www.jta.org/news/article/2013/03/07/3121421/state-of-ohio-purchase-42-million-in-israel-bonds

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Entertaining children in Kenya

Posted on March 17, 2013

Israeli celebrity chef Omer Miller cooked a special shawarma meal for 200 Kenyan orphans from the Tumshangilieni Mtoto school in Nairobi. The meal was served up by members of the Israeli embassy and spiced up with a festive appearance by … Continue reading →

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