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Monthly Archives: May 2006

Raising the Retirement Age: Good News or Disaster?

20-May-06

Israel President Moshe Katsav is reportedly in favor of raising the mandatory retirement in Israel even further. Speaking at a special gathering of “The Century Club” a unique ‘club’ made up of people aged 100+, the President stated that in his opinion, older people can continue working even until age 70 or older, as [...]

Rape Allegations Continue at Israeli Air Force Base

18-May-06

The continuing story regarding the alleged rape of a 14 year old girl on Israel’s large Negev Air Force base, now has an added twist with the possibility of American air force personnel also being involved. The victim, now living on the base with her parents now has admitted to having sexual relations with several [...]

Another Israeli Big Purchase: Microsoft Buys an Israeli Company

18-May-06

According to the Israeli news site “Ynet”, Microsoft International has decided to buy the Israeli company “Whale Communication” from Rosh Hahain. The deal is estimated at seventy to eighty million dollars.
The founders of Whale and owners are Daniel Shtainer, Elad Baron,
Yossi Morein and Moshe Livneh. They also own the company “Soft Link”, and [...]

Parents Still Grieve for Slain Son

18-May-06

Though more than two years have passed since their son, Raanan, was killed in a gang brawl at Kibbutz Shefayim, Adi and Yitzhak Levy still grieve for the loss of their only son. Raanan, a bright, talented, teenager from Rishon L’Zion, had completed his final high in school year and was looking forward to his [...]

The Sadistic Dentist

17-May-06

Have you ever seen the movie or the musical “Little Shop of Horrors?”. Well if you have then you will be familiar with the character of the sadistic dentist who enjoys the pain and suffering of his clients. Most of the time we view this character as a parody about the profession of dentistry and [...]

Rafi Eitan Refuses to Sign Petition to Release Jonathan Pollard

17-May-06

Pensioner Party head and Knesset Minister Rafi Eitan refused to sign a special petition that could assist in the release of convicted spy Jonathan Pollard. The petition, already signed by more than 60 Knesset members, is to be given to U.S. President George Bush during Prime Minister Ehud Omert’s scheduled visit to Washington D.C. [...]

Terrorists and Virgins Standup Video Clip

16-May-06

This is a nice little stand up clip about terrorism and virgins. Just something to think about. Not sure who this is, but its funny.
Click play to start.
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The soldier sues: 3 million Shekels Compensation From The Reporter

16-May-06

By Raz Koller
In October 2004, Sargent R., the commander of “Shaked” regiment of “Golani” division was accused of shooting at a 13 years old Palestinian child with an automated weapon. Sargent R. claimed he and his soldiers did not identify the child and thought she was part of a terrorist team attacking them at the [...]

Cupid’s Arrows Missing Their Mark?

16-May-06

By Maurice Picow
In today’s fast paced, high tech oriented society, finding a suitable life partner is becoming more and more challenging. In modern Israel, especially for non religious females aged 25 and onwards, this ‘challenge’ is becoming an outright nightmare.
In the wake of several popular TV programs, including one entitled Take Them, Sharon, dealing [...]

High Price at the Pump? Israeli Fuel Prices are Lower than Europe’s!

16-May-06

Are you feeling ‘pumped up’ by spiraling prices paid for each liter of petrol you put in your car’s tank? Well, as high as you think these prices are (now N.S. 6.18 per liter of 95 octane unleaded fuel), they are still cheaper than prices that most Europeans pay.
For example, in the U.K., one of [...]