Author: David Rutman

Microsoft to Invest $1 Billion in Israel The company already has a low tax rate there. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella spoke with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier this month about expanding its operations in the country, reported Globes. The company may spend as much as $1 to 1.5 billion in […]

Bill Ackman — Capitalism is the “Most Powerful Potential Source for Solving Society’s Problems” Sale of Pershing Square Tontine Holding delayed. Bill Ackman Facebook Billionaire investor Bill Ackman is fully on board with the philosophy that big business and capitalism in general can be vehicles for the improvement of societies. He is one who believes […]

Marijuana is Kosher for Passover – Rabbi Says But avoid the edibles. Is marijuana kosher for Passover? Well one rabbi says yes. And so would most rabbis, at least in the countries where pot is now legal. Why even ask the question, you might ask. Well many people are surprised to learn that whiskey and […]

Some genes come to life in the brain after death, Study For few hours after death, some cells in the brain are still active. Some cells even getting more active and grow to gargantuan proportions For few hours after death, some cells in the brain are still active. Some cells even getting more active and […]

Seth Rogen Dishes On Emma Watson and More He spoke out in a GQ interview. Seth Rogen Emma Watson in This is the End Seth Rogen is speaking out about the problems he had making movies like “The Interview” and “This is the End.” The world’s possibly most famous pot head did so while giving […]

The Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum Condemns New Yorker Holocaust Article Masha Gessen accused Poland of rewriting history. From David Harris Twitter Post The Auschwitz-Birkenau state museum has come out with a formal denunciation of an article published in the New Yorker last Friday. The piece titled, “The Historians Under Attack for Exploring Poland’s Role in the Holocaust,” […]

Woody Allen Strikes Back On Molestation Allegations He spoke out in a CBS interview. Woody Allen and Mia Farrow in Hannah and Her Sisters Oscar winner Woody Allen is now giving his side of the story in response to the recent HBO documentary series “Allen vs. Farrow.” The four part show delved into the accusations […]

Bob Dylan Fights Back Against Copyright Suit Bob Dylan is being sued for money from the $300 million sale of his song catalog. Bob Dylan – Universal Music PublishingHome Page Pic Bob Dylan is fighting back against a civil suit. The legendary musician was sued by the widow of one of his collaborators over claims […]

Seagram’s Heir Jeremy Bronfman Pays $30 Million for Santa Monica Estate He will live there with his wife Stephanie Beck Bronfman. Jeremy Bronfman House Google Maps Jeremy Bronfman, heir to the great Seagram’s family fortune, has bought a new home in Santa Monica, California for $30 million. He will live there with his wife Stephanie […]

Israel High Tech Scene Week in Review Mar 20 – 26 (Happy Pesach!) Tel Aviv at sunset, Israel We have a short week this week because of the Passover holiday this weekend. New Startups Israeli Industrial Cybersecurity Company SCADAfence Protects Companies On Line (JBN)The company just raised $12 million. SCADAfence is an Israeli startup in […]