Category Archives: hi tech

By the time he’s older, neither will matter.

Posted on August 3, 2010 by elie

Nerdy fact: My kid had an email address – nay, two email addresses – over a year before he had an American social security number. To file my American taxes, I realized I needed – and didn’t have – Koala’s … Continue reading →

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Graduation.

Posted on June 24, 2010 by elie

On the day of my ‘graduation ceremony’ from Bar Ilan’s Conflict Management and Negotiation program, I must note that five years ago,when I started, I wasn’t planning to still be at the job that was supposed to pay my way … Continue reading →

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Israeli Innovation.

Posted on February 19, 2010 by elie

When I think of ‘Israeli Innovation’ here are some of the associations I make: micro chips water purification desert irrigation swallow-able pill-cameras Google, Intel, IBM R&D centers Uzis What I don’t think of is… hair conditioner. I did pretty well … Continue reading →

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Teaching tech, by Israelis.

Posted on February 2, 2010 by elie

Came across this post from TechCrunch and thought it was only fair to share, considering my thoughts on Israeli education a few days ago: Israel’s Time To Know Aims To Revolutionize The Classroom This is the story of Time To Know, … Continue reading →

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Old school.

Posted on January 28, 2010 by elie

Lately it seems like so much of old school life is stopping by to visit; I blame the gosh-darn social networks on the inter-thing. It hit me yesterday that I’m at the stage in life where at any point, I … Continue reading →

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The Google is Us.

Posted on January 14, 2010 by elie

A friend sent me Gdumb and so inspired me to play around a little bit with the Google suggestions-as-you-type feature. I explored the big three topics an Israeli Jewish blogger such as myself might feel connected to: Image 1: Israel … Continue reading →

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