Nov 24, 2008

When it comes to space above us, one realizes two things: there is a large amount of sky to cover, and launching anything into orbit is very expensive. While companies like SpaceX may be able to reduce the price tag overall, launching a satellite for a small business may still be too expensive–unless of course you a nanosatellite. (Israel 21st Century)...

Nov 24, 2008

(Hat Tip: IsRealli, Image Credit: Ayalon Park) When it comes to discussing the future of garbage dumps, many cities usually consider two options: how to expand it, or where to find a new location (as the current spot becomes full). While some may always argue we will always have space to place more garbage, it looks as if a few citizens outside of Tel Aviv...

Nov 24, 2008

With the economic crisis severely affecting the auto industry, it looks as if the Governor of Michigan is seeking to add some job diversity to the region by attracting tech companies from the Jewish state. (Israel National News) After meeting with Prime Minister Olmert, the governor signed a joint agreement with Indusry and Trade Minister Yishai. The partnership...

Nov 17, 2008

For those of you who read TechCrunch, you may remember Alfabetic from the TechCrunch50 event two months ago. Originating from Israel, Alfabetic’s goal is to make it easier for blogs and websites to have their content published in other languages where the vast majority of users are not familiar with the English language. (Israel 21st Century) If you are...

Nov 17, 2008

(Hat Tip: IsRealli) M.I.L.B.A.T., an organization that creates many accessories for disabled adults and children is partnering with Toys ‘R’ Us in order to help make toys more play friendly for kids with special needs. (Ynet News) For the first time in Israel, the M.I.L.B.A.T. Center for Technology and Accessibility, which helps develop accessories...

Nov 17, 2008

(Hat Tip: Israel Times, via Israel 21st Century) After announcing his plan six months ago to enable doctors to transmit critical medical images to cell phones, it looks as if Professor Boris Rubinsky (from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem) may finally see is innovative idea come to life. Note: I have seen similar ideas for smart phones (such as the iPhone,...

Nov 16, 2008

(Image Credit: Chicks With Sticks) Even though Israel is located in a very hot neighborhood (politically as well as temperature wise), the country is also cold enough to receive snow (which is good news for those of you who enjoy snow ball fights). While some people may enjoy the cold air (at least every once in a while), many soldiers in the Israel Defense...

Nov 16, 2008

A controversial woman once said “Music–makes the people–come together,” and it looks as if one Israeli startup by the name of Bojam is aiming to do just that by allowing artists to collaborate together–even if they are physically separated by mountains, oceans and continents. (Israel 21st Century) Covering the world of music,...

Nov 15, 2008

(Hat Tip: IsRealli) After previously helping out children from Iraq and Kenya, it looks as if Israeli doctors from the Save A Child’s Heart foundation will be heading off towards the far east in order help out kids in China. (Haaretz) The Save A Child’s Heart medical team, comprising 15 members, said it would try to treat as many children as...

Nov 15, 2008

If one were to measure how warm relations between Indonesia and Israel with just one word, “frosty” would probably be the perfect description. Despite the fact that Muslim clerics in Indonesia have begun to warm up towards the Jewish state, the government has thus far kept its distance. Regardless of the diplomatic feelings (or rather lack thereof),...

Nov 10, 2008

Post-traumatic stress disorder (or PTSD for short) is a condition that probably affects millions of people around the world who have survived life threatening events (such as war, natural disasters, etc.). Although a range of treatments has been developed in to help patients overcome PTSD, a group of Israeli scientists from the Ben Gurion University may have...

Nov 10, 2008

(Hat Tip: TechCrunch) Despite the fact that I do not own a G1 Phone (as I can only have one love in my life), I am thrilled with the fact that iSkoot (a San Fransisco/Israel based company) has developed a program connecting Skype lovers with phones powered by Android (a mobile OS developed by Google). Here is a brief video below. While I am not sure whether...