Monthly Archives: January 2015

The pocket printer is on the move

Posted on January 4, 2015

Here is a new video of the portable robot printer from Israel’s ZUtA Labs.  ZUtA expects to start shipping the printer in June. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4ba5ommDa4

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KeyBoots finds work for extended holidays

Posted on January 4, 2015

(Thanks to Israel21c) Israelis enjoy traveling.  So it was natural for Moshik Cohen to develop KeyBoots (a play on words similar to Kibbutz).  Now when backpackers run out of funds, Keyboots can help them get food and accommodation in exchange … Continue reading →

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Portable solar power

Posted on January 4, 2015

(Thanks to SDM and NoCamels.com) Israel’s Kalisaya has developed the KaliPAK – a portable renewable power solution.  It generates solar energy that can be used by campers and trekkers or as an emergency backup generator in case of natural disasters.  … Continue reading →

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An astronaut’s view of Israel

Posted on January 4, 2015

Some crystal-clear photos of Israel from the International Space Station.  It received over 33,000 likes. http://israelseen.com/2014/12/27/israel-seen-from-an-astronauts-view-and-tel-aviv-marina/ https://www.facebook.com/ISS/posts/903867382979527

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Oxford Uni launches British-Israeli water initiative

Posted on January 4, 2015

Professor Andrew Hamilton, Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University, launched the British Council in Israel’s Water Research Initiative, to fund opportunities for researchers from Britain and Israel to work with researchers in countries facing water challenges. http://www.britishcouncil.org.il/en/programmes/science/water-research

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Cheaper electricity, water and gasoline

Posted on January 4, 2015

Israel’s electricity rate is being cut by 9.4% with effect from January thanks to the natural gas from the Tamar reservoir.  Water rates are being reduced by 10% effective from 1st Jan 2015.  Gasoline prices were also cut by 10%. … Continue reading →

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Mutual support between Indiana and Israel

Posted on January 4, 2015

US State of Indiana’s Governor Mike Pence undertook a nine-day trip to Israel, which included an “economic development mission to bring jobs and investment to Indiana.”  Governor Pence expressed his view that support for Israel in the US has never … Continue reading →

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Zaatar chocolate wins international gold

Posted on January 4, 2015

Israel’s Ika Cohen shared a gold medal at the International Chocolate Awards in London.  Ika Chocolate’s zaatar truffle won a joint gold medal in the “flavored dark ganaches and truffles” section of the competition. http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Culture/Israeli-chocolatier-takes-gold-at-international-competition-with-zaatar-truffle-383380

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Strengthening Indo-Israeli ties

Posted on January 4, 2015

Experts at the seventh India Israel Forum – the Indo-Israel Innovation Colloquium in Mumbai – explored further ties between the two nations in innovation, information technology, healthcare, water technology, renewable energy, wellness and engineering sectors. http://www.financialexpress.com/article/pharma/latest-updates/indo-israel-innovation-colloquium-discusses-strategic-business-opportunities/19778/

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Making it “easy” to fly from France to Israel

Posted on January 4, 2015

Low cost carrier easyJet plc will launch a new direct route between Tel Aviv Ben Gurion airport and Paris Charles de Gaulle airport, starting 30th March 2015.  Ticket prices for the flights on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays start from 45.99 … Continue reading →

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