Pupils' Express Volume IV Issue 18

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WORNICK RAMS-2007 BASKETBALL FINAL, MINUTES OF PTO MEETING-1/10/07, PUPILS 'EXPRESS SURVEY, CORRECTION-CURRICULUM NIGHT

 

 

Barbra Losel

School Secretary

Wornick Jewish Day School

650-378-3602

blosel@wornickjds.org

 

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From: Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School [mailto:info@wornickjds.org]
Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2007 3:46 PM
To: 'WornickCommunity@wornickjds.org'
Subject: WORNICK RAMS-2007 BASKETBALL FINAL, MINUTES OF PTO MEETING-1/10/07, PUPILS 'EXPRESS SURVEY, CORRECTION-CURRICULUM NIGHT

INFORMATION ON THE FOLLOWING TOPICS IS INCLUDED IN TODAY'S EMAIL:

 

WORNICK RAMS-2007 BASKETBALL FINAL

MINUTES OF PTO MEETING-1/10/07

PUPILS' EXPRESS SURVEY

CORRECTION-CURRICULUM NIGHT

 

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WORNICK RAMS-2007 BASKETBALL FINAL

 

The Wornick Rams defeated Highlands last evening 41-37, in a thrilling SSIL semi-final basketball game.  Thank you to all who were present to support the Rams.

 

The 2007 SSIL Championship game is tomorrow, Thursday, January 25 at 5:00 pm (PLEASE NOTE STARTING TIME) at Nueva School.

Directions:

From 280 North take Trousdale exit, turn left and go through the underpass. Turn Right on Skyline and go south for 2 miles. Nueva is on your left.

From 280 South take Black Mountain exit. Go right then left at the 4 way stop. Stay on Skyline for about a mile, past another stop sign and Nueva is on the right.

GO RAMS!

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 MINUTES OF PTO MEETING OF 1/10/07

RCWJDS PTO MINUTES ● January 10, 2007

 

Executive Board Attendees:  Madeline Flanagan (Elementary School President), Rachel Kardos (Middle School President), Dana Spanger (Vice-President, Room Parents/Volunteers), Kathryn Karp (Vice-President, Chai Hours), Susan Chortkoff (Secretary)

Staff Attendees:  Mervyn Danker

Parent Attendees:  Ben Chortkoff, Dominique Rhodes, Lilia Sherman, Susie Sorkin, Jennifer Kardos, Sharon Hartley, Lilia Shirman, Jan Horowitz, Rebekka Berger, Esther Dicks, Sue Tobachnik

Welcome

 

Madeline Flanagan called the meeting to order at 7:10pm. 

 

Executive Reports

President's Report – MF read several thank you notes from teachers and staff for their holiday gifts.  The process of gift giving from the parents and facilitated by the PTO to faculty and staff was reviewed by Jennifer Kardos.  A portion of PTO dues are earmarked for this purpose every year so there is equitable gift giving for the staff.  In December, everyone on RCWJDS payroll receives a gift from the parents/PTO.  Room parents may choose to collect a check from the PTO to do their own shopping or a gift certificate from Hillsdale Mall which is beautifully presented (Hillsdale Mall provides free gift wrapping) and Jennifer includes a personal note. 

Treasurer's Report – Dana Spanger read the report prepared by Dana Kornfeld.   

 

At start of school year, had created a budget with an estimated loss of $10,000.

 

Looks like we will balance our budget because of amazing success of the walkathon (budgeted to profit 7500, actual profit of over 19,000), the book fair (budgeted to profit 1400, actual profit of 2400) and art show (budgeted to profit 500, actual profit of 1860).

 

This updated working budget includes the 7500 expenditure for computers approved last meeting.

 

Also, re: check requests: check requests will be processed bi monthly (2x per month). All check requests need to be in writing, include receipts and placed in PTO Treasurer folder in the office file cabinet (or given directly to me).  In addition, please be sure to email treasurer so she knows to check the Folder. (2 weeks will start to run from date that email is received!!!)

 

Chair Reports

Teacher Appreciation – Susan Chortkoff shared a thank you note from faculty to PTO for sponsoring a "Nosh" for our faculty during their last three monthly in-services.  This new PTO program is in the early stages of organization but has been warmly received.  Kathryn Karp will provide the next nosh, followed by Madeline Flanagan.  If you would like to participate, please contact Susan Chortkoff for dates and menu ideas. 

Spring Celebration – Kathryn Karp, liaison between the Spring Celebration Committee and PTO, shared that a check amount of $125, previously collected in PTO dues, is now available for individual classes to help create their Class Baskets and Class Projects to be for sale at the Spring Celebration.  Room parents are encouraged to pick up their checks and begin work on this important part of the Celebration.  This year the silent auction portion of this important fundraiser will be held online.  Please help obtain items for the silent auction by soliciting from local vendors and by donating personal or company items.  Forms are available in the lobby.  Travel type items are especially encouraged!  All forms are due by February 1^st.

Enrichment - Upcoming Programming:

                        Grades 3-5 January 16^th Lawrence Hall of Science:  Laser Reflections.

                        Grades 6-8 January 31^st Lawrence Hall of Science:  Who Done It?

                        Grades K-5 February 13^th Ranka's Musical Revue

 

New Business

Annual Campaign – Susie Sorkin, Development Chair of the RCWJDS Board, explained the goals of the Development Committee which is to raise funds for and to help develop community leaders for the support of RCWJDS.  Susie noted the formation last year of the Rashi Circle whose membership last year raised over $100,000 for RCWJDS.  This year the Board is launching the new Annual Campaign in order to help close the gap between tuition at the school and the actual cost of educating our students (including facilities, faculty and programming) and to continue to raise the bar standard of excellence at RCWJDS.  Mailings announcing the launch of this program will go out to school families and to the wider community.  Spring Celebration Sponsors will be recognized as having already contributed to this year's Campaign with additional donations gratefully accepted.  The Board hopes to enlist 100% participation of the school population and appreciates any size donation. 100% participation will help the school to solidify current funding from the Federation and may improve our eligibility in obtaining additional funding grants.  Join this important effort and rally support for the Campaign!!!

Kid Power – Lilia Shirman and Dominique Rhodes presented information about Kid Power, a program which teaches all ages, safety, confidence and self-protection and comes highly recommended by those previously participated.  Various options were discussed for introducing this program including incorporating the program into the curriculum versus doing a workshop for parents and gauging interest in developing a program including the children.  A motion was made to organize a parent only workshop as part of an adult education program however; a suggestion was made to further investigate whether the program would consider coming out to do a promotion to kids and parents at an assembly.  This will be reconsidered at next meeting.  Check out www.kidpower.org.

 

 

The next meeting will be on Wednesday, February 14^th at 8:30am.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:25pm.

 

Respectfully submitted by Susan Chortkoff, Secretary

 

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CORRECTION-CURRICULUM NIGHT

 

Please note that the date for the third grade curriculum evening is March 15, not February 15 as previously stated.  We hope this will not cause any inconvenience.

 

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Tu B'shvat - "How Will Our Garden Grow?", Family Tu B'Shvat Celebration at the PJCC, CHAI HOUR book-1/19/07

INFORMATION ON THE FOLLOWING TOPICS IS INCLUDED IN TODAY'S EMAIL:

 

TU B'SHVAT-HOW WILL OUR GARDEN GROW?

FAMILY TU B'SHVAT CELEBRATION AT THE PJCC

CHAI HOUR BOOK

 

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HOW WILL OUR GARDEN GROW?

 

Wornick is looking for parent volunteers to jump start our new garden/recycling initiative.  We have an immediate need for a volunteer to help create an irrigation system for our new garden.  If you are interested in helping Wornick go green please contact Abbe Braitman (abbe@signia1.com, or 650-375-8364).

 

Sincerely,

The Garden Committee 

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 FAMILY TU B'SHVAT CELEBRATION AT THE PJCC

Family Tu B’Shevat Celebration

 

Sunday, February 4

3:30-5:00pm

PJCC ECE Multi-purpose room

 

Featuring storyteller, clown and singer Diana Shmiana, plus planting, crafts, snacks and more!

 

Members: $8/per family

Non-Members $10/per family

 

Co-sponsored by Peninsula Sinai Congregation and Peninsula JCC

 

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CHAI HOUR BOOK

 

The Chai hour book has returned to the Front Lobby Desk.  If you need to record your hours, see Carolyn and she will be happy to get the book for you.

 

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REMINDERS: CORRECTION for the MS Parlor Mtg.Tuesday

Correction on the MS Parlor Meeting, the actual start time is 7:00PM not 6:30.
 
Sorry for any inconvenience this might have caused to scheduling.
 



INFORMATION ON THE FOLLOWING TOPICS IS INCLUDED IN TODAY'S EMAIL:

Reminder:
Wornick Rams Tuesday 23rd, at 7:00PM
MS Parlor Meeting



WORNICK RAMS

The Wornick Rams our middle school basketball team will be playing tomorrow evening at 7:00PM at the Crestmoor Gym against the Highlands. This is a playoff game in the independent Schools’ League.
 
We hope you will be able to be there and support the side. They have done wonderfully well and would appreciate the presence of as many Wornick families as possible.
Thanks in advance.

GO RAMS!!
 
Directions:

Off 280 (North)
Take San Bruno Ave. Exit
Go Left on San Bruno Ave.
Take an immediate left on Shelter Creek Lane Go right on Whitman Go Left on Courtland Follow Courtland all the way up the Hill The gym in the front of the building.
(Gym has a Courthouse sign in front.)

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MS Parlor Meeting for 4th & 5th Grades
6:30 to 8:30PM in the Beit Midrash


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Matt Harris
Director of Technology
Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School
http://www.wornickjds.org/tech

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Matt Harris
Director of Technology
Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School
http://www.wornickjds.org/tech

REMINDERS: Wornick Rams & MS Parlor Mtg.Tuesday

INFORMATION ON THE FOLLOWING TOPICS IS INCLUDED IN TODAY'S EMAIL:

Reminder:
Wornick Rams Tuesday 23rd, at 7:00PM
MS Parlor Meeting



WORNICK RAMS

The Wornick Rams our middle school basketball team will be playing tomorrow evening at 7:00PM at the Crestmoor Gym against the Highlands. This is a playoff game in the independent Schools’ League.
 
We hope you will be able to be there and support the side. They have done wonderfully well and would appreciate the presence of as many Wornick families as possible.
Thanks in advance.

GO RAMS!!
 
Directions:

Off 280 (North)
Take San Bruno Ave. Exit
Go Left on San Bruno Ave.
Take an immediate left on Shelter Creek Lane Go right on Whitman Go Left on Courtland Follow Courtland all the way up the Hill The gym in the front of the building.
(Gym has a Courthouse sign in front.)

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MS Parlor Meeting for 4th & 5th Grades
7PM to 8:30PM in the Beit Midrash

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Matt Harris
Director of Technology
Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School
http://www.wornickjds.org/tech

Tu B'shvat - "How Will Our Garden Grow?", Family Tu B'Shvat Celebration at the PJCC, CHAI HOUR book

INFORMATION ON THE FOLLOWING TOPICS IS INCLUDED IN TODAY'S EMAIL:

 

TU B'SHVAT-HOW WILL OUR GARDEN GROW?

FAMILY TU B'SHVAT CELEBRATION AT THE PJCC

CHAI HOUR BOOK

 

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HOW WILL OUR GARDEN GROW?

 

Wornick is looking for parent volunteers to jump start our new garden/recycling initiative.  We have an immediate need for a volunteer to help create an irrigation system for our new garden.  If you are interested in helping Wornick go green please contact Abbe Braitman (abbe@signia1.com, or 650-375-8364).

 

Sincerely,

The Garden Committee 

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 FAMILY TU B'SHVAT CELEBRATION AT THE PJCC

Family Tu B’Shevat Celebration

 

Sunday, February 4

3:30-5:00pm

PJCC ECE Multi-purpose room

 

Featuring storyteller, clown and singer Diana Shmiana, plus planting, crafts, snacks and more!

 

Members: $8/per family

Non-Members $10/per family

 

Co-sponsored by Peninsula Sinai Congregation and Peninsula JCC

 

 

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CHAI HOUR BOOK

 

The Chai hour book has returned to the Front Lobby Desk. If you need to record your hours, see Carolyn and she will be happy to get the book for you.

 

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CURRICULUM EVENINGS, IMPORTANT! STERLING COURT VISIT TO BE CANCELLED

 

INFORMATION ON THE FOLLOWING TOPICS IS INCLUDED IN TODAY'S EMAIL:

 

CURRICULUM EVENINGS

STERLING COURT VISIT CANCELLED

 

 

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CURRICULUM EVENINGS

 

In the coming months, our faculty will be making presentations of curricula and special programs to incoming parents of the respective grades from first through fifth. 

 

The evenings will begin at 7:00 pm and will end at approximately 8:00 pm.

 

The schedule is as follows:

 

1st Grade (for current Kindergarten):        February 21

 

2nd Grade (for current 1st Grade):            February 26

 

3rd Grade (for current 2nd Grade):            February 15

 

4th Grade (for current 3rd Grade):            February 28

 

5th Grade (for current 4th Grade):            January 31

 

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 STERLING COURT VISIT CANCELLED

 

Friday's visit to Sterling Court has been CANCELLED by the residential program director. We will NOT be going to Sterling Court this Friday, but will re-schedule for February. Please contact Rebecca Schwartz at Rebecca.Schwartz@comcast.net with any questions.

Thank you.

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CURRICULUM EVENINGS, IMPORTANT! STERLING COURT VISIT TO BE CANCELLED

INFORMATION ON THE FOLLOWING TOPICS IS INCLUDED IN TODAY'S EMAIL:

 

CURRICULUM EVENINGS

STERLING COURT VISIT CANCELLED

 

 

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CURRICULUM EVENINGS

 

In the coming months, our faculty will be making presentations of curricula and special programs to incoming parents of the respective grades from first through fifth. 

 

The evenings will begin at 7:00 pm and will end at approximately 8:00 pm.

 

The schedule is as follows:

 

1st Grade (for current Kindergarten):        February 21

 

2nd Grade (for current 1st Grade):            February 26

 

3rd Grade (for current 2nd Grade):            February 15

 

4th Grade (for current 3rd Grade):            February 28

 

5th Grade (for current 4th Grade):            January 31

 

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 STERLING COURT VISIT CANCELLED

 

Friday's visit to Sterling Court has been CANCELLED by the residential program director. We will NOT be going to Sterling Court this Friday, but will re-schedule for February. Please contact Rebecca Schwartz at Rebecca.Schwartz@comcast.net with any questions.

Thank you.

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FW: Israeli Update-Achievements 2006, Financial Assistance forms

 

INFORMATION ON THE FOLLOWING TOPICS IS INCLUDED IN TODAY'S EMAIL:

 

ISRAELI UPDATE-ACHIEVEMENTS-2006

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FORMS

 

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 ISRAELI UPDATE-ACHIEVEMENTS-2006

6th of JANUARY 2007

The mainstream media gives the impression that all the Israelis do is kill Arabs – preferably women and children – or demolish Arab homes when not spending their days in bomb shelters dodging rockets.

However surprisingly, in 2006 Israel's economy grew by 4.8 percent, a rate higher than that of any country in the West. Inflation remained at zero and, for the first time, exports exceeded imports (by $2.2 billion). The Bank of Israel forecasts that next year this figure will reach $5.3 billion.

Foreigners accounted for 30% of the luxury market and for more than $1 billion in Israeli real estate, much of it in housing. Israel's booming real estate market is attracting big-name developers, such as Donald Trump who is planning to erect a 70-story Trump Plaza Tower in Ramat Gan, just west of Tel Aviv.


Highlights of Israeli achievements in 2006:

Israeli nanomaterial more powerful than a locomotive
Israeli company ApNano developed one of the most shock-resistant substances known, able to withstand pressures equivalent to dropping 8 diesel locomotives onto an area the size of a fingernail. It's so impressive that a European Union Commission has granted ApNano $14 million as part of a project to develop new composite coatings and lubricants based on their nanoparticles.

Johnson & Johnson looks to the future with Israeli science
Hebrew University's new partner, US healthcare giant Johnson and Johnson, has cast a vote of confidence for the Israeli university's cutting edge scientific research by investing in its work. According to a J&J executive, "These guys are pushing the science and if we put them next to our guys who are pulling the science... the result will be synergistic. We are going to have a lot of fun."

Israeli technology IDs traces of explosives
If it takes a rocket scientist to develop a high tech tool to prevent terrorists from carrying explosives on board an aircraft, then Ehud Ganani – CEO of Israel's TraceGuard Technologies – is in the right job. With a solid background in weapons technology, he is bringing TraceGuard's CarrySafe system to the market. By delivering greater speed and accuracy than current screening solutions based on manual checking, CarrySafe will make travel dramatically safer and more convenient.

Israeli start-up fights bioterrorism – in real time
An Israeli start-up has developed a unique bioterrorism detection system that works like a smoke detector. The BAS101 technology sets off an alarm the instant it detects a biological hazard, such as anthrax, in the air. It identifies the agent on the spot, enabling officials to take immediate action instead of awaiting the return of test results from a lab. This is the first early-detection biodetector developed specifically for civil applications in public places.

Torino Olympics saved by Israeli snow-making technology
When Italy faced the prospect of snowless mountains only a month before the Winter Olympics, the organisers turned to Israeli water-valve manufacturers Bermad for their expertise in producing artificial snow. Let the Games begin!

Study shows Israeli elderberry extract effective against avian flu
Sambucol, an Israeli-developed elderberry treatment based on an old folk remedy has been proven, in new in-vitro tests, to be 99% effective against the avian-flu virus. While it is too soon to know if the treatment – invented by world-renowned virologist Dr. Madeleine Mumcuoglu – can cure avian flu in humans, British trials hold out hope that it may aid in stopping the spread of this disease.

Israeli start-up turns organic waste into energy
After you've enjoyed a tangy olive, don't throw away the pit. Thanks to the energy-saving technology of Israeli start-up Genova, the pits, along with other organic waste, could soon be providing a clean, green alternative to fossil fuels for heat and electricity production.

Israel's Brainsway stimulates a magnetic remedy for depression
Israeli company Brainsway has developed a non-invasive technique, deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, said to be effective in treating depression without the negative side effects. The technique has great potential for treating a wide range of other mental illnesses, including Alzheimer's, drug addiction, and schizophrenia, and could revolutionise the world of psychiatric care.

Landfill gas gaining popularity in Israel
Landfill gas emissions were first harnessed for energy production in Israel in 2002. Kibbutz Evron in western Galilee, where methane gas collected from decomposing trash produces about 1,000 kilowatts of electricity per hour, saves more than $300,000 a year in electricity bills.

Israel's life-sciences industry saving lives
Over the past decade, Israel's life-science industry grew by more than 16% annually (to $1 billion in 2006) and Israelis now hold the most medical-device patents per capita in the world. Notably, the 'PillCam', patented by Israeli start-up Given Imaging, has served more than 260,000 patients by allowing doctors to see a full-colour video of a individual's gastro-intestinal tract.

Israeli surveillance cameras help the US stay 'vigilant'
Israel's Vigilant Technologies is protecting Americans from crime and terrorism in dozens of locations around the US. In New York City alone, police have over 3,000 Vigilant cameras dotting the streets of Manhattan in what is probably one of the largest digital monitoring installations in the world.  

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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FORMS

PLEASE NOTE:

 

Due to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday on Monday, January 15, Financial Assistance packages may be turned in to the office on Tuesday, January 16.  The deadline previously was indicated as Monday, January 15.

 

 

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Israeli Update-Achievements 2006, Financial Assistance forms

INFORMATION ON THE FOLLOWING TOPICS IS INCLUDED IN TODAY'S EMAIL:

ISRAELI UPDATE-ACHIEVEMENTS-2006
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FORMS

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ISRAELI UPDATE-ACHIEVEMENTS-2006

 
 

6th of JANUARY  2007

The mainstream  media gives the impression that all the Israelis do is kill Arabs – preferably  women and children – or demolish Arab homes when not spending their days in  bomb shelters dodging rockets.

However surprisingly, in 2006  Israel's economy grew by 4.8  percent, a rate higher than that of any country in the West. Inflation  remained at zero and, for the first time, exports exceeded imports (by $2.2  billion). The Bank of Israel  forecasts that next year this figure will reach $5.3 billion.  

Foreigners accounted for 30% of the luxury market and for more than $1  billion in Israeli real estate, much of it in housing. Israel's booming real estate market is  attracting big-name developers, such as Donald Trump who is planning to erect  a 70-story Trump Plaza Tower  in Ramat Gan,  just west of Tel Aviv.


Highlights of  Israeli achievements in 2006:

Israeli nanomaterial more powerful than a locomotive  
Israeli company ApNano developed one of the most  shock-resistant substances known, able to withstand pressures equivalent to  dropping 8 diesel locomotives onto an area the size of a fingernail. It's so  impressive that a European Union Commission has granted ApNano $14 million as  part of a project to develop new composite coatings and lubricants based on  their nanoparticles.

Johnson & Johnson looks to the future with Israeli  science
Hebrew  University's new partner, US healthcare giant Johnson and Johnson, has cast a vote of  confidence for the Israeli university's cutting edge scientific research by  investing in its work. According to a J&J executive, "These  guys are pushing the science and if we put them next to our guys who are  pulling the science... the result will be synergistic. We are going to have a  lot of fun."

Israeli technology IDs traces of explosives  
If it takes a rocket scientist to develop a high tech  tool to prevent terrorists from carrying explosives on board an aircraft, then  Ehud Ganani – CEO of Israel's TraceGuard  Technologies – is in the right job. With a solid background in  weapons technology, he is bringing TraceGuard's CarrySafe system to the market. By  delivering greater speed and accuracy than current screening solutions based  on manual checking, CarrySafe will make travel dramatically safer and more  convenient.

Israeli  start-up fights bioterrorism – in real time
An Israeli  start-up has developed a unique bioterrorism detection system that works like  a smoke detector. The BAS101  technology sets off an alarm the instant it detects a biological hazard, such  as anthrax, in the air. It identifies the agent on the spot, enabling  officials to take immediate action instead of awaiting the return of test  results from a lab. This is the first early-detection biodetector developed  specifically for civil applications in public places.

Torino  Olympics saved by Israeli snow-making  technology
When Italy faced the prospect of snowless  mountains only a month before the Winter Olympics, the organisers turned to  Israeli water-valve manufacturers Bermad for their expertise in producing  artificial snow. Let the Games begin!

Study  shows Israeli elderberry extract effective against avian flu  
Sambucol,  an Israeli-developed elderberry treatment based on an old folk remedy has been  proven, in new in-vitro tests, to be 99% effective against the avian-flu  virus. While it is too soon to know if the treatment – invented by  world-renowned virologist Dr. Madeleine Mumcuoglu – can cure avian flu in  humans, British trials hold out hope that it may aid in stopping the spread of  this disease.

Israeli start-up turns organic waste into energy  
After you've enjoyed a tangy olive, don't throw away the  pit. Thanks to the energy-saving technology of Israeli start-up Genova, the pits, along with other  organic waste, could soon be providing a clean, green alternative to fossil  fuels for heat and electricity production.

Israel's Brainsway stimulates a magnetic remedy for  depression
Israeli company Brainsway has developed a non-invasive  technique, deep Transcranial Magnetic  Stimulation, said to be effective in treating depression without  the negative side effects. The technique has great potential for treating a  wide range of other mental illnesses, including Alzheimer's, drug addiction,  and schizophrenia, and could revolutionise the world of psychiatric care.  

Landfill gas gaining popularity in  Israel  
Landfill gas emissions were first harnessed for energy  production in Israel in 2002. Kibbutz Evron in western Galilee, where methane gas collected from decomposing  trash produces about 1,000 kilowatts of electricity per hour, saves more than  $300,000 a year in electricity bills.

Israel's life-sciences industry saving lives  
Over the past decade, Israel's  life-science industry grew by more than 16% annually (to $1 billion in 2006)  and Israelis now hold the most medical-device patents per capita in the world.  Notably, the 'PillCam',  patented by Israeli start-up Given Imaging, has served more than 260,000  patients by allowing doctors to see a full-colour video of a individual's  gastro-intestinal tract.

Israeli surveillance cameras help the  US stay 'vigilant'  
Israel's Vigilant Technologies is protecting  Americans from crime and terrorism in dozens of locations around the  US. In New York  City alone, police have over 3,000 Vigilant cameras dotting the streets of  Manhattan in  what is probably one of the largest digital monitoring installations in the  world.


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FINANCIAL  ASSISTANCE FORMS

 
 
PLEASE  NOTE:

 
 
Due to the Martin Luther  King, Jr. Holiday on Monday, January 15, Financial Assistance  packages may be turned in to the office on  Tuesday, January 16.  The deadline previously  was indicated as Monday, January 15.

 
 
 

 
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Pupils' Express Volume IV Issue 16

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