Monthly Archives: May 2013

Israel’s street-lab in Manhattan

Posted on May 12, 2013

15 scientists from Israel, aged 16-18, are to present Israeli technological advancements in a “street lab” tent in Manhattan’s Union Square. The inventions include a handicapped parking protection system, a seizure-alerting cell phone app and a drunk driving prevention system. … Continue reading →

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“Make Israel relevant”

Posted on May 5, 2013

“A nation is not defined by its problems”. “We need to begin a conversation about what we bring to the table as a country.” “In today’s tech environment it is not about winning debates, but building relationships with people with … Continue reading →

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The IDF is green

Posted on May 5, 2013

To mark Earth Day, the Israel Defense Force published this list of how it protects not just the people of Israel, but its environment too. This includes wastewater recycling, solar power, re-using water from air-condition units, filtering bacteria from ship … Continue reading →

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US Embassy supports ultra-orthodox hi-tech students

Posted on May 5, 2013

The US Embassy’s diplomatic attaché and cultural attaché visited the Lustig Institute in Ramat Gan and committed to assisting in the integration of haredi women into the high-tech sector. Two Lustig students helped develop an advanced chip for the US … Continue reading →

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Why Israel?

Posted on May 5, 2013

At least a dozen groups of Americans making Aliyah (immigrating to Israel) with Nefesh b’Nefesh answer that question here. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4371705,00.html

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Buffet is good for Israel

Posted on May 5, 2013

Seven years after mega-businessman Warren Buffet paid $4 billion for 80% of Israeli precision toolmaker Iscar, he has exercised the option to buy the rest for another $2.05 billion. The deal will generate $1 billion of tax revenue to Israel … Continue reading →

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Israel’s oil shale

Posted on May 5, 2013

(Thanks to Herb) This article reviews Israel’s massive oil deposits, the plans for extracting it and the potential benefits for both Israel and its neighbors. http://world.time.com/2013/04/30/can-israel-become-as-oil-rich-as-saudi-arabia/

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Israeli lasers go east

Posted on May 5, 2013

China’s Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group has bought Alma Lasers, which are developed in Caesarea. Alma Lasers’ light-based, radio frequency and ultrasound products for aesthetic and medical applications command a 15% share of the global market for high-end aesthetic devices. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000839525&fid=1725

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Israel’s space travelers go electric

Posted on May 5, 2013

Israel Aerospace Industries has signed a leasing agreement with Israel’s Better Place to operate a fleet of electric vehicles. The fleet of several dozen Renault Fluence Z.E. (Zero Emissions) cars will replace regular fuel vehicles in the company car pool. … Continue reading →

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EasyJet “goes big in Tel Aviv”

Posted on May 5, 2013

Low-cost airline easyJet is launching an aggressive marketing campaign in London, aimed at promoting tourism to Tel Aviv among young people and couples without children, under the banner “Go Big in Tel Aviv.” It also plans to fly to Israel … Continue reading →

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