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Volume 83, Number 51 ,pp. 53-59
Scientists from 12 middle Eastern nations, including Israel and the Palestinian Authority, met on neutral territory in the Mediterranean island nation of Malta in early November (2005) for the second conference designed to forge stronger relationships among scientists in the region. The conference organizers designed the meeting to draw the attention of national governments to the fact that improving regional scientific cooperation could aid sustainable economic development and promote peace and political reconciliation. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by CNP Webmaster as Middle East Report, Science and Technology on October 31, 2006 - ט' חשון תשס"ז at 11:03 pm
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1. Don’t miss the boat
2. Remember that we are all in the same boat
3. Plan Ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the Ark
4. Stay fit. You never know when you may be asked to do something really challenging.
5. Don’t pay attention to the critics; get on with the job that needs to be done.
6. It’s always better to travel in pairs.
7. Speed isn’t always an advantage. Work slowly and carefully.
8. Build your future on high ground.
9. Remember, the Ark was built by amateurs; the Titanic was built by expert professonals.
10. When you go through a storm, hold your head up high. When you are with God, a rainbow awaits you.
Posted by CNP Webmaster as Fun Stuff, Humor on October 31, 2006 - ט' חשון תשס"ז at 6:57 pm
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Posted by CNP Webmaster as Middle East Report, News Articles on October 31, 2006 - ט' חשון תשס"ז at 2:10 pm
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Technion researchers develop robot to travel inside spinal column
Jerusalem Post, October 30, 2006
Reality is finally catching up with the 1966 science fiction movie Fantastic Voyage; Technion-Israel Institute of Technology researchers have found a way to propel an as yet-undeveloped tiny swimming robot through the spinal fluid between the vertebrae in the human body. Sending a robot through the arteries is about three years in the future, the developers predicted.
The minuscule robot’s swimming mechanism is especially suited for movement in water or other clear fluids. When the swimming mechanism is attached to a tiny camera, it will be able to travel inside the spinal column to the target area and broadcast video images or photos. The robot itself is still under development at the Technion. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by CNP Webmaster as Health Sciences, Science and Technology on October 30, 2006 - ח' חשון תשס"ז at 12:05 pm
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United Nations (New York) | September 5, 2006
(ArabMedicare.com News) UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, an international development agency that promotes the right of every woman, man and child to enjoy a life of health and equal opportunity, expresses its deep concern about recent reports of delays at Israeli checkpoints of women in labour, which have resulted in forced roadside births, and even death of some women and infants. It urges that civilians with urgent needs should have access to health facilities and that humanitarian organizations be allowed to work freely to alleviate the suffering of the people, especially women and children. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by CNP Webmaster as Middle East Report, Women's Health on October 29, 2006 - ז' חשון תשס"ז at 9:16 am
Source: http://smhp.psych.ucla.edu/
Approximately one in ten American children experience a behavioral, emotional, or mental health disorder. The fear of being ostracized or stigmatized by their peers and family often dissuades young people from seeking care or support for these identifiable and treatable conditions. A new nation-wide survey, conducted by the Research and Training Center on Family Support and Children’s Mental Health (RTC) in collaboration with Harris Interactive, focused on perceptions of mental health challenges among children aged 8-18. The RTC worked with a youth advisory panel to develop the survey questions. More than 1,300 children and teenagers completed the survey. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by CNP Webmaster as Health Sciences, Mental Health on October 29, 2006 - ז' חשון תשס"ז at 8:39 am
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By Zaman, Ankara
Saturday, October 28, 2006
zaman.com
Turkey’s Zorlu Energy has signed a contract with Israel’s Dorad Energy, becoming a 25 percent shareholder of an 800-megawatt combined cycle power plant project.
According to a statement sent by the company to the stock market, Zorlu Energy signed a shared purchase agreement with Eilat Ashkelon Infrastructure Services Ltd., Edelcom Ltd., and U. Dori Engineering Works Corporation Ltd. for the project to be built in Israel.
The project’s turnkey construction works will be conducted by Zorlu Industrial and Power Plants Construction.
Zorlu O&M Energy will be responsible for the maintenance of the facilities under a 20-year agreement.
The power plant, which will be designed for the co-generation of natural gas, will be built in the Ashdod region of southern Israel. The plant is scheduled to open in 24 months.
Source: http://www.zaman.com/?bl=economy&alt=&trh=20061029…
Posted by CNP Webmaster as Business and Commerce, Middle East Report on October 29, 2006 - ז' חשון תשס"ז at 8:21 am
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21st Century
Our Communication - Wireless
Our Dress - Topless
Our Telephone - Cordless
Our Cooking - Fireless
Our Youth - Jobless
Our Food - Fatless
Our Labour - Effortless
Our Conduct - Worthless
Our Relationship - Loveless
Our Attitude - Careless
Our Feelings - Heartless
Our Politics - Shameless
Our Education - Valueless
Our Follies - Countless
Our Arguments - Baseless
Our Boss - Brainless
Our Job - Thankless
Our Salary - Much less
Our Future - Hopeless!
Posted by CNP Webmaster as Fun Stuff, Humor on October 29, 2006 - ז' חשון תשס"ז at 8:06 am
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Note: The following story is fictitious, it is presented for amusement only.
An Israeli helicopter flying over the Gaza strip was hit by a rocket propelled grenade. The damage was minimal, but the helicopter was leaking fuel so the pilot had to land immediately. He spotted two possible landing sites. One was an open area near the coast, the other was an Arab farm with grazing goats. The pilot thought, “If I land near the coast, I could be rescued by the Israeli naval vessel patrolling the area. If I land on the farm, I would have to rely on the Egyptian border guards to rescue me. Also, the media will report that we have no regard for animal life and UNRWA will probably complain that we are violating the humanitarian rights of Palestinian farmers.
Where did the pilot decide to land, and why?
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Posted by CNP Webmaster as Fun Stuff, Logic Puzzles on October 28, 2006 - ו' חשון תשס"ז at 9:00 pm
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By Israel Zwick, CN Publications
The United Nations has identified almost 5000 distinct ethnic groups living in its 192 member countries (see World Ethnic Groups). Almost 300 of these have been identified as Minorities at Risk. There are over 100 national Liberation Movements that are struggling to develop regional autonomy. Yet almost the entire international community is united in its belief that the 3 million Palestinian Arabs should have their own sovereign state carved out of the minuscule State of Israel like a jigsaw puzzle. This solution, they believe, would relieve the “suffering of the Palestinian people” and resolve the Arab-Israeli conflict.
Ostensibly, this appears to be a sensible solution. After all, if two parties can’t manage to live together, they should live separately. One will live on one side of the border, the other will live on the other side of the border and all will be fine and well. But is that a realistic expectation? Let’s first examine some of the basic geographic and demographic statistics. If one examines the data in the CIA World Factbook, the two states, Israel and Palestine, would have the smallest areas and largest population densities in the region, except for Lebanon. This would allow little room for population expansion. Such two micro-states would not be able to survive without a great deal of mutual cooperation. Neither could be economically viable by just remaining within their own borders. There would have to be a great deal of interdependence and cooperation between the two states on issues of regional concern. These issues include: security, transportation, commerce, agriculture, tourism, natural resources, archeology, and public health. Let’s try to take a realistic view of issues that may arise with the establishment of a Palestinian state and how they may be addressed by the nascent state. There are many questions which come to mind, of which the following list is only the beginning: Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by CNP Webmaster as Middle East Report, Opinion, Zwick's Picks on October 27, 2006 - ה' חשון תשס"ז at 11:22 am
