Monthly Archives: January 2017

Find my stuff

Posted on January 8, 2017

Israeli startup GearEye uses a radio frequency ID (RFID) scanner, tags, and an app to locate your important belongings.  GearEye sought to raise $60,000 on Kickstarter.  It ended up with over $500,000. http://nocamels.com/2016/12/geareye-rfid-locator-app/  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MlCZF3TFHQ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/874608327/geareye-the-ultimate-gear-management-system

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Airmule is now the Cormorant

Posted on January 8, 2017

I’ve reported previously (see here) about the Air Mule flying car from Israel’s Urban Aeronautics (also known as Tactical Robotics). Here is the latest on the Unmanned Air Vehicle – now renamed the Cormorant. Its target for launching on the … Continue reading →

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The Sun is shining on the world’s tallest solar tower

Posted on January 8, 2017

Here is the latest report on the progress of the Ashalim project – building the world’s tallest solar tower, deep in the Negev desert (see here). When complete in 2018 it will generate 310 megawatts of power – enough for … Continue reading →

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Israeli system saves lives after Chile earthquake

Posted on January 8, 2017

I reported previously (Apr 2014) that the SMART Broadcast alert system from Israel’s eVigilo saved hundreds of lives after the 2014 Chilean earthquake.  Well it has just done it again, following Chile’s recent 7.7 magnitude quake. 4,000 were warned to … Continue reading →

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Greek patriarch praises Israel’s freedom of worship

Posted on January 8, 2017

At the annual Christmas reception hosted by Israeli President Rivlin for spiritual and lay leaders of Christian communities in Israel, Greek Patriarch Theophilos III said: “We take the opportunity of this holiday gathering to express our gratitude to you for … Continue reading →

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Saving lives together

Posted on January 8, 2017

The normally anti-Israel UK Independent has run a feature on Jerusalem’s Shaare Zedek hospital, highlighting that it appoints whoever is best qualified for the job, regardless of ethnicity, gender or religion.  Also, critically injured perpetrators of attacks are treated before … Continue reading →

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Eco-Impact tour of Israel

Posted on January 8, 2017

Vibe Israel brought 5 mega-bloggers with 10.8 million followers to Israel to learn about Israel’s eco innovations first hand.  They saw water conservation, desalination, green transportation, urban farming and solutions for smart cities. They even saw how Israel supports victims … Continue reading →

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The world’s most inclusive army

Posted on January 8, 2017

Omer Lahat’s cerebral palsy did not hold him back from graduating high school with honors. His dream was to serve in the IDF through the “Special in Uniform” program. Lahat then became the program’s first-ever wheelchair-bound participant. http://www.jns.org/news-briefs/2017/1/2/soldier-with-cerebral-palsy-joins-idf-in-israeli-militarys-latest-inclusion#.WGtmcVxM1_k= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FM0ox20d1Bw

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Most Arabs say life is good in Israel

Posted on January 8, 2017

The 2016 Israeli Democracy Index, produced by the Guttman Center for Public Opinion and Policy Research, reveals some interesting facts.  55% of Israeli Arabs identify themselves as “proud citizens”.  Also, 60.5% of Israeli Arabs categorize their personal situation as “Good” … Continue reading →

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Huge rise in Arabs students at Technion

Posted on January 8, 2017

Just 12 years ago, only 7% of students at Israel’s Technion were Arab.  Today, it is 20% – not due to any lowering of entrance standards, but thanks to its NAM program – a 10-month “boot camp” in math, physics, … Continue reading →

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