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Pop Diva Whitney Houston calls Israel 'Home' Whitney Houston on Tuesday visited Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon. "It's home. It's a friendship I've never had with any other country," Houston told Sharon. Israel Leads World in Probability Research. Israel is in first place in the world in probability research, in proportion to its population. The Technion is in fifth place worldwide, in absolute terms, and first among Israeli universities. In a research project published in The Canadian Journal of Statistics, researchers Chirstian Ganst and Mirelle Goay reported that they conducted a their survey of 25 leading statistics and probability journals between the years 1986 to 2000. Israeli breakthrough in Alzheimer's diagnosis. The Israeli branch of an American company has developed a computerized battery of tests that can detect early stages of Alzheimer's Disease. Until now, it has been hard to tell if patients are simply "forgetful," or might actually have mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a precursor of dementias such as Alzheimer's disease. The new system, called Mindstreams and developed in Modiin, is considered highly reliable, takes 20-30 minutes, compiles an instant report, and is user-friendly even for those will little or no computer experience. Israeli researchers find link between radon and earthquakes. Israeli researchers have developed a model that may eventually enable scientists to predict earthquakes based on radon emission measurements in earthquake-prone areas. Israel 5th largest arms exporter. Arms sales in Asia last year helped Israeli defense exports reach a record $4.18 billion, making Israel the fifth-largest arms exporter in the world. Israel´s arms exports last year were nearly 70 percent higher than the previous year, when sales totaled $2.5 billion. India was Israel´s main customer in the region last year, and it figures to be again this year after reports of a decision by Washington to drop its objections to the sale of Israel´s Phalcon airborne early-warning system to New Delhi. Only the United States, European Union, Russia and Japan have larger arms exports than Israel. While the other countries generally sell military platforms — tanks, planes, ships — Israel´s specialty is electronic systems and high-tech military equipment. The extent of Israel´s defense industry is a reflection of its geopolitical situation as a country of 6 million surrounded by a hostile Arab world many times its size. Israeli university launches Einstein Web site. A Web site presenting some 43,000 never-before-published documents, articles, photographs and scientific papers taken from the Einstein Archives at Hebrew University, Jerusalem, was launched Monday by Hebrew University and the California Institute of Technology. Gutfreund said Einstein's connection with Hebrew University began in 1919 - the year in which he published his theory of relativity - when he was inspired by Chaim Weizmann to join the Zionist Movement. As a member of the movement, Einstein undertook the task of working toward establishing a Hebrew university in the Land of Israel. Einstein served on the university's board of trustees and was the first chairman of its academic committee. In 1950, five years before his death, he bequeathed all his assets to the university.
 MTV's latest Israeli Host. MTV, the music video cable station, has selected Becky Griffin, a 25-year-old Israeli as its newest European station video jockey (VJ). Griffin, an American olah to Israel, was selected over 200 other Israelis, including local celebrities. She will be broadcasting for MTV Europe from London, starting with the weekly Dance Floor Charts countdown. Another Israeli, Eden Harel, was a VJ at MTV for five years, from 1995 - 2000. Her reported popularity was so great that it inspired MTV to search for another Israeli VJ this year.
Israeli wines win Gold Medals. Israeli wineries have taken several medals at the Challenge International du Vin in Bordeaux, France, last month. Two Israeli wines, from two different wineries, were awarded Gold Medals in the competition, which included 4,771 different samples from 31 countries. Four Israeli wines, from three different wineries, were awarded Silver Medals and three, from two wineries, were awarded Bronze Medals. All are kosher. Israeli actor wins best actor award at Tribeca Film. Israeli Ohad Knoller won the best actor award Sunday at the second Tribeca Film Festival. Israeli author wins award. Israeli writer Amos Oz has been awarded a valuable German prize administered for his efforts in support of peace in Israel and the Middle East. The Korn and Gerstenmann Foundation awards the EUR 40,000 prize every two years to honour literary, political and cultural excellence in the cause of peace. Israeli 5th safest Country. Statistics from the late-1990's show that Israel has the 5th lowest murder rate per person in the world. Only Slovenia, Austria, Sweden, and Switzerland had lower murder rates. 2 Israeli Scientists Selected as Members of the American Academy of Sciences. The American Academy of Sciences has announced that Prof. Avram Hershko of the Technion’s Faculty of Medicine has been chosen as a new member. Prof. Ada Yonat from the Weizman Institute of Science was also selected. Israel introduces new Personal Anti-Tank Missile. Israeli Military Industries has developed the "Gil" anti-tank missile, a personal, third generation, "fire and forget", missile. The Gil is able to receive data subsequent to its launch, and is capable of switching targets while in flight. It is one of the most advanced missiles in the world and the IDF now bases its anti-tank capabilities primarily on the "Gil" type anti-tank missiles. Each soldier can carry two missiles, the compactness of the system contributes to the IDF's strategy of transferring the battle to enemy territory. Israel supplies tactical computers to U.S. Army. The U.S. Army has selected the Tacter-31A military tactical computer produced by Israeli Tadiran Communications for an $11 million contract. Israeli to participate in 6th EU Framework Program. Israel will join the Sixth European Framework Programme for R&D. Israel has paid €200 million to join the four-year Sixth Framework Program, which will allow Israeli companies to participate in the program, the know-how from which is estimated to be worth ten times the investment. Israeli Researchers explain Greenhouse Gas Puzzle. A group of scientists headed by Prof. Dan Yakir of the Weizmann Institute’s Environmental Sciences and Energy Department found that a forest planted at the edge of the Negev Desert is expanding at an unexpected rate. The findings, published in the current issue of Global Change Biology, suggest that forests in other parts of the globe could also be expanding into arid lands, absorbing carbon dioxide in the process. The Yatir forest is a substantial “sink” (CO2-absorbing site), with an absorbing efficiency similar to more fertile lands. These results were unexpected since forests in dry regions are considered to develop very slowly, if at all, and thus are not expected to soak up much carbon dioxide (the more rapidly the forest develops the more carbon dioxide it needs, since carbon dioxide drives the production of sugars). However, the Yatir forest is growing at a relatively quick pace, and is even expanding further into the desert. Thousands Celebrate Israel on Campus. Thousands of Jewish college students across North America led their campuses in celebrating Israel's Independence Day with food, music and comedy - as well as more serious fare - as Hillel concluded its Israel 101 campaign, a 101-day, 101-campus initiative to highlight Israel's accomplishments. The campaign concluded when Hillel presented Israeli Ambassador Daniel Ayalon with one of the 101,000 pro-Israel postcards that have blanketed campuses during the campaign. Soy Compound Shows Promise for Menopause Symptoms. Israeli researchers at Sheba Medical Center in Tel-Hashomer, Israel, at the 51st annual meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, reported on their discovery of a new soy-based compound that may rival estrogen by relieving hot flashes and building bone mass in menopausal women without many of the troubling side effects associated with traditional hormone therapy. Among the 37 women who used the soy supplement, 75 percent reported relief from hot flashes. Israel to Export SARS Diagnostic Products. Yesterday Israel launched a program to send specialized products to Asia to fight the SARS epidemic, including respiratory patient monitoring and breath testing, X-ray digital scanner, as well as other donated products. Israel Offers Assistance To Turkey. Israel offered assistance to Turkey following an earthquake in the eastern part of the country. The offer includes humanitarian assistance as well as dispatching search and rescue units. In past earthquakes, the Israeli team has been sent to Turkey and was credited with saving lives. |
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