Jun 29, 2008

(Image from Bring the iPhone to Israel Facebook group) Despite the fact that Apple is launching the iPhone in countries like Egypt and Jordan, the holy land has been left out completely, which is unusual seeing how tech savvy Israelis are. Regardless at who is at fault for why the Jewish state was missed (whether its Apple’s fault, or the phone carriers),...

Professor Tamar Peretz and Dr. Michal Lotem, from the Hadassa Medical Center have come up with a unique vacccine for Melanoma, a skin cancer that can cause death in a patient.  (Israel National News) Israeli scientists have developed a method of vaccination against melanoma, a type of skin cancer often caused by over-exposure to sunlight.  The vaccine...

(Hat Tip: Israel 21st Century) With rising gas prices around the world affecting everything from food costs to transportation, many countries (ranging from the US to South Korea) are looking towards solar energy to help offset their dependence upon foreign oil. One company in called Luz II (a subsidary of BrightSource Energy) is developing a unique way of...

Jun 28, 2008

With the 2008 Beijing Olympics quickly approaching this August, it looks like the Jewish state will be sending 38 athletes to represent Israel as it competes against the world. (Haaretz.com) Guy Starik yesterday became the 38th athlete who – assuming that nothing untoward happens between now and August 8 – will represent Israel at the Beijing 2008...

Even though the higher number does not–or rather should not be an abosolute indicator on the average wealth of the general population, its good to see that some of the more affluent are taking up residency in Israel. (Haaretz.com) The number of millionaires in Israel grew at twice the average world rate in 2007, according to the World Wealth Report by...

It looks as if Nicolas Sarkozy, the President of France will be visiting the Holy Land this coming Sunday. (Israel National News) French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his wife are due to arrive in Israel Sunday afternoon for a three-day visit. Sarkozy will visit the Dead Sea, the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial and the Knesset. He is expected to meet with Israeli...

Jun 28, 2008

Wix.com, a company whose product allows users lacking “code moneky skills” to build flash webpages (and widgets) is now open to the public! (TechCrunch) Wix, the browser-based designer that lets users create Flash-based widgets and full-scale webpages, has launched in public beta. The site specializes in creating colorful Flash pages without...

Jun 25, 2008

Someone once said that “locks only keep the honest people out.” While this may be true, it has not stopped companies from developing, new ways to protect information, valuables and buildings away from the hands of thieves and spies. Despite the fact that most (if not all) security mechanisms have some flaw that allows an individual to break in...

Jun 25, 2008

After waiting over a year for a response, it looks like the European Union will be finally upgrading its ties to the Israeli state, a feat some thought the Jewish state would never see (at least with Europe’s perceived political climate). (Haaretz.com) The European Union, turning aside Palestinian objections, has announced upgraded relations with Israel...

Jun 22, 2008

(Image: Prof. Shimon Gatt (left) and Dr. Arie Dagan at the Hebrew University Laboratory. Credit: Sasson Tiram, Hebrew University) While most doctors around the world use chemotherapy as a way to fight tumors in cancer cells, it looks as if a few scientists are using molecules to destroy these dangerous cells–without hurting friendly neighboring...

Jun 22, 2008

After being dethroned as the number one site in Israel, it looks as if Walla! may be making a comeback against its chief rival, Google. (Globes Online) Google Israel stayed the top website in May, with a weekly exposure rate of 88.7%. Walla! is in second place, at 69.6%, and ynet is in third, at 60.5%. Walla! has widened its gap over ynet and narrowed its gap...

Jun 21, 2008

(Hat Tip: Life in Israel) After being previously canceled in 2008 due to lack of funds, it looks as if the Israel Baseball League has decided to briefly dust off the plates in order to play a quick season this summer. (Israel Baseball League) This year, our menu will be a little different, but we think you will enjoy it all the more. The season will begin on...