Monthly Archives: January 2013

There are no occupied Palestinian territories

Israeli settlements’ legal basis: Opposing view Alan Baker 7:36p.m. EST January 23, 2013 Reprinted from USA Today Territories are no more than "disputed" pending a negotiated solution. (Photo: Dan Balilty, AP) Story Highlights Jewish people are, for more than 3,000 … Continue reading

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ADHD linked to motor coordination

Research Links ADHD, Organizational, Motor Coordination Deficits     Technion and University of Haifa researchers have discovered a link between ADHD, organizational deficits and motor coordination problems . Hana Levi Julian, MSW, LCSW-R. Janaury 17, 2013 Scientists at the Technion … Continue reading

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Israel develops apps to monitor health

Israel leading force in digital health apps Tel Aviv conference brings together top international cardiologists, innovators, biomedical engineers, scientists, entrepreneurs and several Israeli startups to discuss, present digital innovations in heart health   Anav Silverman, Tazpit News Agency Reprinted from … Continue reading

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Defend Jewish rights

In the defense of rights Next time someone accuses us of preferring Jewish contiguity from west to east — from Jerusalem toward the Dead Sea — over Palestinian contiguity from north to south, we should just admit it with pride. … Continue reading

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Turkey to use more coal energy

Turkey’s big thirst for new power Florian Neuhof Jan 14, 2013 Turkey is in a rush to grow its energy sector. And recent news that the Abu Dhabi National Energy Company, known as Taqa, will invest heavily in Turkish coal-fired … Continue reading

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Israelis want peace

Who really wants Mideast peace? By LAWRENCE GROSSMAN Posted: 12:04 AM, January 10, 2013 Judging by media coverage of Israel’s election campaign, the political competition is between the right and the far right, and peace will suffer. Prime Minister Benjamin … Continue reading

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Setback in Brain Science

Accepted Model for Brain Signaling Flawed Web address: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/01/ 130110142125.htm A new study out January 10 in the journal Science turns two decades of understanding about how brain cells communicate on its head. The study demonstrates that the tripartite synapse … Continue reading

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Iranian proxies want to destroy Israel

Iran Top Backer of Palestinian Islamic Jihad Senior Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh (L) and Islamic Jihad leader Mohammed Al-Hindi celebrate what Palestinians called a victory over Israel after an eight-day conflict, during a rally in Gaza City, Nov. 22, 2012. … Continue reading

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