Monthly Archives: October 2013

Gold medal for Israeli beer

Posted on October 20, 2013

The Alexander boutique brewery from Emek Hefer in central Israel has won a gold medal in the 2013 European Beer Star competition for its Alexander Black English-style porter beer. The competition included some 1,500 beers from 40 countries. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4435161,00.html

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One of the most technologically advanced stadiums in Europe

Posted on October 20, 2013

It cost over 300,000 shekels, and is five times the size required by the team that uses it. But Netanya’s new soccer stadium looks magnificent. Now the Netanya council just needs to work out how it is going to pay … Continue reading →

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The Prime Ministers – the movie

Posted on October 20, 2013

If you haven’t read the book “The Prime Ministers” by Yehuda Avner don’t worry – the film version opened in New York on Oct 18. I really enjoyed reading Ambassador Avner’s memoirs of Levi Eshkol, Golda Meir, Yitzhak Rabin and … Continue reading →

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Israeli doctors remove hatpin from Arab girl’s throat

Posted on October 20, 2013

The 16-year-old from Baka al-Gharbiya was adjusting her headscarf and had put the 3.5cm hatpin in her mouth temporarily. Unfortunately, something made her laugh and she swallowed the pin. Doctors at Hadera hospital pulled the pin out of her vocal … Continue reading →

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Gene mutation discovery

Posted on October 20, 2013

Researchers at Sheba Medical Center and Weizmann Institute together with Duke University have identified genes ASNS and TECPR2 responsible for two serious neurological disorders in children. The discovery will identify carriers and prevent such severe genetic diseases from being passed … Continue reading →

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A wireless device for heart failure patients

Posted on October 20, 2013

Israel’s Leviticus Cardio is developing a wireless device that delivers energy to operate Left Ventricle Assist Devices (LVADs). LVADs keep heart failure patients alive for up to seven years until they can have a heart transplant. Ex US vice-President Dick … Continue reading →

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A device to give diabetics freedom

Posted on October 20, 2013

Israel’s Insuline has developed InsuPad – a device that warms the body after diabetics inject themselves – even after meals. The pad helps less insulin absorb much quicker and reduces hypoglycemic incidents. J&J Lifescan has just signed an agreement to … Continue reading →

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See Israeli 3D prints in London

Posted on October 20, 2013

(Thanks to Israel21c) Hundreds of 3D models printed by Stratasys, the Israeli-American manufacturer of 3D printers, are being displayed in a free exhibition, “3D: Printing the Future.” at London’s Science museum. http://israel21c.org/news/london-science-museum-features-stratasys-models-in-first-3d-printing-exhibit/

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Biofuels conference

Posted on October 20, 2013

Dozens of senior representatives of the international biofuel industry are visiting Israel this week for the first international biological fuels conference, the Agro-Energy Nexus Summit, in Herzlyia. Israeli companies are already leading this growing market in several areas. http://israelnewtech.com/2013/10/strong-international-presence-expected-israels-first-biofuels-conference/

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A passion for taste and health

Posted on October 20, 2013

Israel’s Frutarom is truly a global innovator. It develops and sells flavors and ingredients for food, beverage, supplement and pharma health industries in 140 countries. Its 31 R&D labs include eco-friendly Wedenswil in Switzerland where its biogas equipment has been … Continue reading →

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