A group of Israeli artists presented their unique interpretation of the art of ceramics at the Paris Design Week in September. Arts, crafts, new technologies and ideas blended in “Present Future – A young take on ceramic making in Israel,” an exhibition that was hosted at the Galerie Joseph PARIS (Galerie Joseph Froissart) with the support of the Embassy of Israel in France. As explained in the website of the Paris Design Week, 16 young Israeli designers/artists presented “a perspective of technology and craft as personal expression on current cultural issues, comparing past and present, original and reproduction, while expanding the…
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The weekly horoscope for each zodiac sign awaits you at the end of the forecast. Don't miss it!Something special is happening this week in the stars: After two and a half months of retrograde motion, Mars returns to direct motion in Cancer. This positively impacts all signs, especially the cardinal signs: Cancer, Aries, Capricorn, and Libra. It’s time to set a new course of action, focusing on the future, after a long period where you were mainly occupied with things you had to do in the past or do differently in the present.The angle of action of Mercury, our…
A federal judge on Saturday temporarily blocked any deportations that would occur under US President Donald Trump's use of a little-used wartime law to expedite the expulsion of alleged members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.Judge James Boasberg issued a temporary restraining order for 14 days. Boasberg said the act "does not provide a basis for the president's proclamation given that the terms invasion, predatory incursion really relate to hostile acts perpetrated by any nation and commensurate to war." In invoking the act, Trump said members of the gang were "conducting irregular warfare and undertaking hostile actions against…
Every few years, the US space agency NASA launches a new hypersonic space vehicle that challenges the laws of physics with an even more state-of-the-art jet engine, more fuel savings, and lighter materials. For example, the X-43A hypersonic research aircraft can fly at Mach 5 — five times the speed of sound and has made breakthroughs for future applications like hypersonic missiles and commercial aircraft that can break the sound barrier.NASA has already developed several such aircraft, the best known of which was the X-15, which flew in the 1960s and kept its record until 2004.Israeli video-sensor solutions for…
The OECD has published a model tax treaty to fix the taxable profit of companies that import physical goods from a related foreign supplier. Much international trade is done this way. The model treaty issued September 26, 2024 is known as the “Model Competent Authority Agreement on the Application of the Simplified and Streamlined Approach”.The taxable profit, oddly called "Amount B", is part of Pillar 1 in the OECD’s two pillar plan to tax the digital economy. Unfortunately, Amount B does not fit in well with the new Israeli "trapped profits" amendment, as explained below. About Amount BThe Amount B…
TruckNet, a digital shipping company, is preparing to operate a line of fuel tankers from Israeli ports to Arab countries. TruckNet operates in Europe, the Persian Gulf, and Israel. The company connects to the operational systems of truck owners and presents transportation options to cargo owners looking for available transport.The company also conducts auctions for transportation costs, according to the minimum price set by the truck owner. Once a winner is chosen and the transport is confirmed, the app plans an optimal route for the driver according to the size of the truck and the loading and unloading points,…
Much like the plagues of old, the modern landscape of Israel's high-tech industry faces its own set of trials, each presenting a unique test of resilience. This Passover, its narrative of transformation and renewal reflects on the challenges and triumphs within the ecosystem.The Jerusalem Post asked high-tech industry experts and stakeholders to share their insights on 10 of these modern "plagues," uncovering the underlying issues and exploring potential solutions. The Plague of Cost-Driven R&D DecisionsA growing trend among companies is the tendency to set up their operations and expand their workforce in destinations known for their cost-efficiency, such as Bulgaria…
In a recent interview with Soar Financially, Dominic Frisby delivered a scathing critique of European economic policies while championing the US model. He also dissected the burgeoning gold market, suggesting it poses a significant challenge to the US dollar's reserve currency status.Frisby, known for his contrarian views and deep understanding of precious metals, didn't hold back in his assessment of the current global economic landscape. Kai Hoffman, the host of Soar Financially, engaged Frisby in a wide-ranging discussion covering everything from the S&P 500 to junior mining stocks.Europe's "Stagnation" vs. US "Golden Age"Frisby painted a stark contrast between the…
In a concerning development, Microsoft-owned LinkedIn has agreed to pay a staggering $6.625 million to settle claims by advertisers that the platform had been overcharging them by presenting inflated user engagement metrics for video advertisements. This settlement, which requires the approval of a U.S. magistrate judge, has shaken the foundation of trust between LinkedIn and its advertising partners, raising serious questions about the platform's integrity and transparency.The lawsuit, which originated in November 2020, was brought forward by companies including TopDevz of Sacramento and Noirefy of Chicago. These advertisers alleged that LinkedIn had been exaggerating the number of video ad…
The Vatican relaxed its guidelines on admitting gay men to Italian seminaries, allowing them to train as long as they remain celibate, reported T24.The norms were approved by the Vatican Congregation for the Clergy and promulgated by Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, head of the Italian Bishops’ Conference, on January 1, according to RPP Noticias. They were debated behind closed doors last May and became public when a remark by Pope Francis was leaked. The guidelines stated that gay priests must adhere to celibacy, matching the requirement for heterosexual priests.The new directives advised that a candidate’s entire personality be considered, including…