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Venture launched by Israeli high-tech companies will create 12,000 high-tech jobs for Israel’s Arabs
Cisco Systems Inc. CEO and Chairman John Chambers made the announcement at the Israeli Presidential Conference. The campaign will help create 12,000 high-tech jobs in Israel’s Arab sector over the next four years.
Arabs make up roughly one-fifth of Israel’s 8 million citizens. While they enjoy full citizenship rights, they are generally poorer and less educated.
“If we can move to 12,000 (new employees) within four years, it would be an indication of what’s possible.”
Cisco is the program’s main source of funds. Other participants include Google Inc., Intel Corp., IBM Corp. and Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
“No government or policy could do it. You need the companies,” said Israeli President Shimon Peres.
Several new companies joined Maantech, including Israeli telecommunications giant Bezeq, Cadence Design Systems Inc. and OnTarget Communications, according to a statement from the Israeli president’s office.
Israeli mountain-climber Nadav Ben Yehuda trained for two years to scale Mount Everest. A week and a half agom he gave up that dream only 300 meters from the summit. Why? To save the life of a Turkish climber, Aydin Irmak, who had fallen ill on the trek. “Nadav built a bridge between Turkey and Israel, and our leaders can learn a lot from him… I may have missed the summit, but I gained a new brother,” says Aydin. (Photo: Nitzan Arni, Nepal Embassy)
Egyptian women sexually attacked in Tahrir Square after protesting against sexual harassment
Scary and Sad. My heart goes out to all the Egyptian women next door who want to live in a society where they are valued, where they have the same freedoms as their male counterparts, and where they do not live in fear of harassment
Attackers got through a cordon of protectors. The victims were protesting sex abuse.
CAIRO - A mob of hundreds of men assaulted women holding a march demanding an end to sexual harassment Friday, with the attackers overwhelming the male guardians and groping and molesting several of the female marchers in Cairo’s Tahrir Square.
From the ferocity of the assault, some of the victims said it appeared to have been an organized attempt to drive women out of demonstrations and trample on the pro-democracy protest movement.
The attack follows smaller scale assaults on women this week in Tahrir, the epicenter of the uprising that forced Hosni Mubarak to step down last year.
Earlier in the week, an Associated Press reporter witnessed around 200 men assault a woman who eventually fainted before men trying to help could reach her.
Friday’s march was called to demand an end to sex assaults. About 50 women participated, surrounded by a larger group of male supporters who joined to hands to form a protective ring around them. The protesters carried posters saying, “The people want to cut the hand of the sexual harasser,” and chanted, “The Egyptian girl says it loudly, harassment is barbaric.”
After the marchers entered a crowded corner of the square, a group of men waded into the women, heckling them and groping them. The male supporters tried to fend them off, and it turned into a melee involving hundreds.
The marchers tried to flee while the attackers chased them and male supporters tried to protect them. But the attackers persisted, cornering several women against a metal sidewalk railing, including an Associated Press reporter, shoving their hands down their clothes and trying to grab their bags. The male supporters fought back, swinging belts and fists and throwing water.
Eventually, the women were able to reach refuge in a nearby building with the mob still outside.
“After what I saw and heard today. I am furious at so many things. Why beat a girl and strip her off? Why?” wrote Sally Zohney, one of the organizers of the event on Twitter.
The persistence of the attack raised the belief of many that it was intentional, though who orchestrated it was unclear.
Love bike-riding along the beach? Don’t have a bike? No problem.
You’ll love Tel Aviv’s bike share program, with over 150 rental stations across the city. Rent a bike (NIS 14 a day!) and pedal up the Mediterranean coastline, through the bike-friendly Tel Aviv port, or down to Jaffa and it’s seaside historical sites. Check out www.tel-o-fun.co.il for more info.
ISRAELI GIRL POWER!!! Orit Hashay, Gali Ross, Amit Knaani, and Moran Bar — who are four Israelis — made the list of the 100 Most Influential Women in the High-Tech industry in Europe. (Pictured: Orit Hashay from Brayola)
Famed global trendsetters, Coolhunting, take on Tel Aviv.
Discloses 7 secret hip spots across the city.
by Perrin Drumm for Coolhunting.com 3 May 2012
Rothschild 12
Located on the well-known Rothschild Boulevard, the multifunctional Rothschild 12 is anything and everything you want it to be. For the morning it’s an excellent cafe to see and be seen and then later on a nice bar for an early afternoon drink. At night it’s a lounge-like music venue hosting a weekly lineup of young Tel Avivian bands and DJs. The best thing is you can always return to fight the hangover with a lovely weekend brunch.
Har Sinai
After Uri Lahav opened this nonchalant bar last year, Har Sinai became the ultimate hangout for both the hipsters and those who reject them. Before going out for a night of clubbing or at the end of a long working day, Har Sinai is a place to listen to great music and to find refuge in a small bar behind the largest Tel Aviv synagogue.
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is a party line led by talented musician (and local star) Assaf Amdursky and wiz-kid Oren Marzam, hosted every Thursday at the Breakfast Club (as well as Milk, its sister club next door). A small and intimate party line, Cheesecake throws together international DJs, amazing energies and a great photographer who captures the hippest of Tel Aviv’s gay-friendly crowd.
Joz & Loz
Laid back yet delicious, shabby-chic yet sexy, tranquil yet hectic—Joz & Loz has become one of the city’s best hangouts, attracting clients from the creative industries. The restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy a fresh and even poetic menu with secret performances by local musicians and long nights under the Mediterranean skies. Don’t forget to order a Noga, the special house drink.
Hotel Montefiore
Every city needs a boutique hotel to host elegant guests from abroad for a lovely weekend. Enjoy a fine French-Vietnamese dinner and have a drink at the bar, where they serve the finest dirty martini in town.
Sommer Gallery
With the absence of a serious center for contemporary art in Tel Aviv, many young and exciting art galleries have began opening up around town. Sommer Gallery has made an international name for itself by creating a new voice for the emerging Israeli art generation. While the main gallery shows an array of established local and international artists—such as Yael Bartana, Adi Nes, Darren Almond, Thomas Zipp and Wilhelm Sasnal—a smaller space in the gallery is dedicated for budding curators and artists.
Verner Boutique
Situated in the south of the city, Verner Boutique is a good stop on the way to the Jaffa flea market. The shop carries labels such as Maison Martin Margiela’s MM6 line, Acne and Alexander Wang, as well as Israeli jewelry designers.
Design Museum Holon
Eyal was too modest to include Design Museum Holon, but I can personally attest to the fact that it deserves an extended visit. Designed by Ron Arad, the exterior alone is worth the trip. After the “Designers Plus Ten” exhibition closes later this month, Yohji Yamomoto will take over the main gallery until 20 October 2012.
Israel’s 2nd law against animal cruelty passes it’s first reading.
The Knesset (Israel’s law-making government body) approved its first reading of a bill that would strengthen the authorities that patrol animal cruelty, making significant amendments to the current Animal Welfare Law.
The new bill would grant additional powers to inspectors to ensure that people are complying with the Animal Welfare Law. Included in the bill are mandates for surprise inspections of all facilities that contain animals, including farms, stores and other institutions. Only through such mechanisms will it be possible to ensure the implementation of the regulations regarding animal treatment.
“One small step for man, one giant step for cows everywhere”
This article was taken from JPost, read the entire article here
