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Facebook now “likes” Israel

Posted on August 11, 2013

Facebook is reported to be expanding its operations within the Jewish state in order to enhance its status as a favored platform for developers of applications and games. Facebook said that Israelis developed five of its ten fasted growing games. … Continue reading →

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Israeli saves Facebook twice

Posted on March 24, 2013

For the second year running, Nir Goldshlager is the No. 1 name in Facebook’s security “hall of fame”. Goldshlager uncovered a major security flaw that allowed hackers to take control of accounts. When Facebook fixed the breach, Nir discovered a … Continue reading →

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Facebook to buy Israel’s Face!

Posted on July 1, 2012

The social media giant and Israel’s eleven-person face recognition company Face.com have come “face to face” in $80 – $100 million deal. Face.com provides facial-recognition technology used by the world’s largest social network to help users identify and tag photos. … Continue reading →

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Israelis connect with Iranians via Facebook

Posted on April 8, 2012

(thanks to NoCamels) Technology from Tel Aviv-based startup “Rounds has connected 100,000 Israeli with 10,000 Iranians. It is part of the “Israel Loves Iran” facebook campaign that highlights Israel has nothing against ordinary Iranians – just their mad leaders. http://nocamels.com/2012/04/new-facebook-app-brings-iranians-and-israelis-closer/

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Find the ideal gift – on Facebook

Posted on February 19, 2012

(Thanks to NoCamels) Bday, an Israeli application running on Facebook, launched its Gift Finder service. According to Bday, the app helps choose the perfect gift, “based not only on recipients’ Facebook Likes but also a thorough analysis of the sentiment … Continue reading →

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Vikido – ‘facebook for kids’

Posted on August 28, 2011

Now parents of small children can train their offspring with this safe social network from Israel. Targeting ages 3-12, Vikido was visually designed to work using the most basic skills. http://www.vccafe.com/vikido/vikido-launched-social-network-and-web-browser-for-parents-and-kids/#more-4122

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Facebook or Google+ Or why not both?

Posted on July 17, 2011

The two competing social networking platforms can be merged with this new Israeli software from Crossrider. Over 100,000 people have already downloaded it. http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/145654

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Other sporting victories

Posted on April 14, 2024

Rhythmic gymnast Daniela Munits won a gold medal with her routine with the ball at the World Cup in Greece. Shelly Bobritsky and Ariel Nassee won a gold medal at the Artistic Swimming World Cup in Beijing.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwkNxxvoXso https://www.worldaquatics.com/news/3958111/china-seals-6-golds-3-silvers-in-world-aquatics-artistic-swimming-world-cup-2024-in-beijing https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=953088646405234&set=a.225139202533519

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Volunteering changed her life

Posted on March 17, 2024

On Oct 7 Yocheved Ruttenberg was in Dallas Texas waiting for her lone soldier brother to return from Israel so they could start a business in the USA. Now Yocheved is co-founder of NGO Sword of Iron – Israel Volunteer … Continue reading →

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Hot wheels

Posted on February 11, 2024

Israeli driver Ariel Levi won Round 2 of the Porsche Sprint Challenge Southern Europe Sport Division. See last few laps. Also (at 3mins 30secs) the Israeli National Anthem Hatikvah. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=223252000859435 https://www.driverdb.com/drivers/ariel-levi

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