Mossad helped bring Bulgarian nurses home from prison in Libya
Posted on July 31, 2007 • By Deena Levenstein
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Five Bulgarian nurses and one Palestinian doctor were held in Libya since 1999. They were sentenced to death after being convicted of deliberately infecting 438 children with the HIV virus. The sentence was then changed to life in prison. All six consistently pleaded innocence.
The Mossad put Bulgaria in touch with people who were able to influence the situation for a positive outcome. Read more»
200 North Americans immigrate to Israel
Posted on July 31, 2007 • By Deena Levenstein
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Nefesh B’Nefesh’s second chartered flight of the summer brought 200 new immigrants to Israel from the United States and Canada.
Nefesh B’Nefesh is an organization that assists North American and British Jews in fulfilling their dream of moving to Israel. This summer, a total of 2,200 people are expected to make the move on an El Al chartered flight organized by Nefesh B’Nefesh.
“200 olim arrive in Israel Tuesday”. ynetnews. July 31, 2007.
Israel’s first manure-driven power plant begins operating
Posted on July 31, 2007 • By Deena Levenstein
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Tambour Hefer Ecology Ltd., a new power plant in Israel, has begun producing energy. The 2.4 megawatt plant is fueled on organic waste such as manure. Located in Hefer Valley, this plant is a joint venture between GES and Hefer Ecology.
Merav Ankori, “Hefer Valley inaugurates manure-driven power plant”, Globes, July 31, 2007.
Indian delegation arriving in Israel
Posted on July 31, 2007 • By Deena Levenstein
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Indian politicians, businessmen and manufacturing leaders are arriving in Israel in order to discuss future joint research and development ventures. They will also talk about the possibility of increasing trade between the two countries.
During the first course of the year there was $1.6 billion worth of trade between the two countries.
Matthew Krieger, “Indian delegation set to land”, The Jerusalem Post, July 31, 2007.
India to fill its skies with Israeli military technology
Posted on July 30, 2007 • By Deena Levenstein
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The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) plans to launch military satellites POLARIS and CARTOSAT-2A, designed by Israel, by the end of the year. These satellites have more capabilities than those currently used by India, including taking pictures through clouds and rain.
This launching is scheduled to coincide with the delivery of the country’s first Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft, also an Israeli product. Read more»
Motorola Israel’s biometric product will help fight crime in Romania
Posted on July 30, 2007 • By Deena Levenstein
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Romania will now start using a biometric identification system developed by Motorola Israel. It identifies and breaks down fingerprints and palm prints, including partial prints. It also scans facial identification and locates documents and files.
The system helps identify criminals by quickly searching for matches within information already existent in criminal files and databases.
The product which is called the Printak Biometric Identification Solution will be used by the investigative staff and the general police in Romania. It is also expected to be used by the Interior Ministry, the National Office for Refugees, the Border Police and the National Authority for Non-Citizens.
Serbia, Cyprus and Greece have also purchased this product.
First ever U.S.-Israel new media business exchange
Posted on July 30, 2007 • By Deena Levenstein
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At the first ever U.S.-Israel new media business exchange, emerging Israeli companies met with some of the leading North American companies in prearranged and pre-qualified meetings. This allowed the companies to discuss future joint ventures in R&D, investment, content and marketing.
Warren Buffett and others are investing in Israel
Posted on July 28, 2007 • By Deena Levenstein
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Avner Mandelman, president and chief investment officer of Giraffe Capital Corp., thinks Israel is a good investment.
The fact that Warren Buffett is investing in Israel carries a lot of weight for Mandelman.
In this article, Mandelman uses a ten point method to compare the country to a stock.
Ofir Dor and Marik Lechner exhibition in Tel Aviv’s Helena Rubenstein Pavilion
Posted on July 28, 2007 • By Emily Lutzker
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The sun may be brightly shining outside in Tel Aviv, but upon stepping into the two person painting exhibition at the Helena Rubenstein Pavilion at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, there is an immediate reminder that psychic life can be dark and sometimes even frightening. The pairing of these two artists in one exhibition is remarkable: on first glance there seems to be little connection, but on further exploration the similarities emerge. Read more»
Is the Dead Sea dead?
Posted on July 27, 2007 • By Deena Levenstein
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Did you know that Israel’s Dead Sea is the lowest place on earth and the second saltiest natural body of water in the world? The Dead Sea is a salt lake with Israel to the West and Jordan to the East.
Facts about the Dead Sea:
- No macroscopic organisms (like fish) can survive the salinity of the Dead Sea. But there are tiny quantities of bacteria and microbial fungi.
- The shores are the lowest altitude of dry land on Earth at 420 meters below sea level (1,378 feet).
- 8.6 times saltier than the ocean, it is the worlds second saltiest body of water. Lake Asal in Djibouti has the highest salinity.
- The Hebrew name, “Yam HaMelach”, means “sea of salt”.
- Because of its low altitude, it is one of the healthiest places in the world to sun bathe, with reduced ultraviolet rays.
- The Dead Sea is currently receding at approximately 1 meter per year. Read here about discussions regarding possible solutions to this problem.
- As a result of the high density water in the Dead Sea, anyone can easily float in it.
- Black pebbles of asphalt are constantly shot up from the Dead Sea. After earthquakes pieces as large as houses have been found.
- People come from all over the world to experience the health benefits of the water, minerals, mud and sun of the Dead Sea.
For more information click here.
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