Monthly Archives: October 2013

A (dental) bridge to peace

Posted on October 13, 2013

Dr Adam Stabholz, ex-dean of the Hebrew University dental school joined with Dr. Musa Bajali, head of the dental school at Al-Quds University to form the Alliance for Oral Health Across Borders. They share the ambitious goal of promoting peace … Continue reading →

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Ugandan woman helps defend Jewish State

Posted on October 13, 2013

Private Or Meidan’s decided to follow in her Israeli stepfather’s footsteps and has joined the IDF after immigrating to Israel in 2011. She now operates the Iron Dome missile defense system and is joining the IDF’s Nativ program to convert … Continue reading →

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Ethiopian wins Israel’s “Big Brother”

Posted on October 13, 2013

Tahunia Rubel became the fifth Ethiopian-born Israeli woman to snag major headlines over the previous 12 months. The 25-year-old model won Israel’s Big Brother contest in its fifth season. Tahunia won just over $250,000 in prize money. http://www.timesofisrael.com/ethiopian-model-crowned-big-brother-champ/

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Italy to Jerusalem by bicycle

Posted on October 13, 2013

Top Israeli cyclist Shai Rishoni decided in 2010 to bring the Italian endurance cycle race Gran Fondo Giro d’Italia to Jerusalem. Then in 2011 Shai was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). He continued his quest and on Oct 11th … Continue reading →

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Italy’s “Apprentice” to be filmed in Jerusalem

Posted on October 13, 2013

The Italian version of “The Apprentice” will film an episode of the reality show in Israel. Five of the contestants and a crew of about 40 will film in Jerusalem. Contestants search for five symbols around the city, to expose … Continue reading →

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Israel’s contribution to World Vision

Posted on October 13, 2013

(Thanks to Israel21c) October 10th was “World Sight Day”. Here are 10 products from the “Light to the Nations” that will transform the field of vision. They include implants, keyboards, a smartphone for the blind, electronic spectacles and cameras. http://israel21c.org/health/top-10-incredible-israeli-advances-in-vision/

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Keep taking the tablets

Posted on October 13, 2013

Israel’s MediSafe has just raised $1million to expand its medication management solutions. MediSafe’s smartphone app keeps track of medication taken and sends alerts to relatives or monitoring organizations if any treatment is missed. http://www.geektime.com/2013/09/23/medisafe-raises-1m-for-medication-management-app/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmJ7JJmr03k

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Teva launches generic treatment for kidney disease

Posted on October 13, 2013

Teva is the first company to produce generic Zemplar (paricalcitol) tablets in the US. The treatment is for patients with Stage 3 or Stage 4 chronic kidney disease and in Stage 5 patients on dialysis. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000882384&fid=1725

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A new lock is in town

Posted on October 13, 2013

(Thanks to Size Doesn’t Matter and GreenProphet) A group of friends from Tel Aviv got so tired of lugging enormous locks to foil would-be bicycle thieves that they got together to design what may be the world’s only fashionable solution: … Continue reading →

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More dates from less water

Posted on October 13, 2013

The yield from this year’s date crop in the Arava desert region is expected to reach 7,500 tons – an increase of 20% over last year’s harvest. The high yields have been accompanied by a 20% reduction in water consumption. … Continue reading →

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