Monthly Archives: November 2013

Don’t touch my bike

Posted on November 17, 2013

Israel’s HUHA team devised a solution to preventing bicycle theft that is only slightly larger than a plastic coca cola cap. The Cricket is a silent alarm that uses bluetooth technology to alert smart phone users if anyone touches their … Continue reading →

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Checking the temperature

Posted on November 17, 2013

(Thanks to Atid-EDI) Israel’s BT9 has enhanced its Xsense automated data collection and analytics system for the cold supply chain. The range of products monitored by the sensors now include meat and poultry, fish and seafood, dairy, ice-cream, chocolate, snacks … Continue reading →

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A new green fuel

Posted on November 17, 2013

Ben Gurion University scientists have developed a revolutionary method for producing alternative liquid fuel from two of the most common substances on earth, hydrogen and carbon dioxide. BGU Professor Moti Herskowitch unveiled the breakthrough at the Bloomberg Fuel Choices Summit … Continue reading →

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Israel and Vietnam establish agriculture R&D fund

Posted on November 10, 2013

Israel’s agriculture Minister Yair Shamir and Vietnamese government officials agreed to establish a joint agriculture research and development fund, and to complete a free-trade accord. Israeli exports to Vietnam last year jumped by 120% to $747 million. http://www.jpost.com/Enviro-Tech/Israel-and-Vietnam-establish-joint-agriculture-R-and-D-fund-work-toward-free-trade-agreement-330591

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Israel & Poland sign scientific cooperation deal

Posted on November 10, 2013

During the president of Poland’s visit to Israel, the two countries signed a memorandum of understanding in the first-ever scientific cooperation effort between the two countries. http://www.jpost.com/Enviro-Tech/First-ever-scientific-cooperation-agreement-with-Poland-signed-in-Jerusalem-330685

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Syrians treated in Israel

Posted on November 10, 2013

A Syrian woman gave birth at Israel’s Ziv (Sieff) Medical Center in the central Galilee city of Tzfat. The 20-year-old woman was brought to the hospital in active labor by the IDF during the night from a village near Kuneitra, … Continue reading →

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Barmitzvah signifies a coming of age

Posted on November 10, 2013

Israel-born Arik met and married Indian-born Bat Chen – a member of the Bnei Menashe sect of Indian Jews – soon after Bat Chen immigrated to the Jewish State in 1999. Now their son Benayahu is celebrating his Barmitzvah and … Continue reading →

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Israel has a water surplus

Posted on November 10, 2013

Despite delayed winter rains, Israel’s natural reservoir, the Kinneret, is over 1.65 meters above the lower red line. If Israel receives an average rainfall, its water company plans to open the Degania Dam – the first time since 1992. Israel … Continue reading →

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Record month for air passengers

Posted on November 10, 2013

1.24 million people flew via Ben Gurion airport in October 2013, 6% more than in October 2012. Passenger traffic from Jan to Oct 2013 is 7.5% higher than for the same period last year. The West Hall at Terminal 1 … Continue reading →

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Lockheed Martin discovers Israel

Posted on November 10, 2013

US Defense giant Lockheed-Martin plans to open a major subsidiary in Israel that will employ hundreds of people. In addition to building a branch for IT and cyber protection, it will seek to expand cooperation with Israeli defense companies and … Continue reading →

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