Tel Aviv runners race in undergarments for cancer cure

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By COMPILEDJULIE STEIGERWALD
The Israman Garmin Race, named among the ‘top 10 urban races’ by ‘Triathlete’ magazine, will race into Eilat on January 25-28 (photo credit: ISRAMAN GARMIN)
The Israman Garmin Race, named among the ‘top 10 urban races’ by ‘Triathlete’ magazine, will race into Eilat on January 25-28
(photo credit: ISRAMAN GARMIN)
CENTER
Hundreds of runners stripped down to their undergarments or wore their unmentionables over their clothes last Friday in a Tel Aviv race to promote awareness for colorectal cancer prevention.
Known colloquially as the Underwear Run, participants in the event took part in either 2-kilometer, 5-kilometer or 10-kilometer heats around Hayarkon Park.
With more than 3,000 cases of colorectal cancer diagnosed each year in Israel, the disease is said to be the second- most common form of cancer in Israel and the second-leading cause of death in the country.
With early diagnosis leading to high recovery rates of over 90%, it is recommended to undergo a colonoscopy at the age of 50 and every 10 years thereafter when the risk factor increases.
Street fashion photo exhibit struts into TA
A central Tel Aviv mall on Thursday began hosting an urban fashion photography exhibition by fashion photographer Asaf Liberfrund.
The collection of images in the “Street Style” exhibition at the Dizengoff Center mall displays the part casual couture and part fantasy fashion that represents the ever-evolving world of street fashion.
The photographs offer a glimpse into the avant-garde local fashion scenes in some of the trendiest cities in the world, including Milan, London, Berlin, Paris, Copenhagen and Stockholm.
“This form of photography completely changed the fashion world, as the current times require a different form of coverage,” said Liberfrund. “Sometimes what happens on the street is more important than what happens on the runway.”
Liberfrund’s display is due to be featured until February 5 at the Designer’s Boutique at Dizengoff Center. Admission is free.
European Michelin chefs catering to White City
Three European master chefs are due to cook up a storm in Israel as part of a three-week festival running from January 9 to 29.
According to organizers, the event, set to take place at the David Inter- Continental Tel Aviv hotel’s Aubergine restaurant, will represent the first-ever undertaking involving multiple Michelin chefs in Israel.
The first to arrive in Tel Aviv will be Eberhard Lange from the hotel chain’s branch in Berlin. His delicacies are due to be featured from January 9 to 15, before Marseille’s Lionel Levy takes over from January 16 to 19. Wrapping up the festival will be Amsterdam’s Roger Rassin, whose culinary prowess will be on display from January 23 to 29.
SOUTH
‘Israman’ triathlon racing into Eilat
The highly anticipated, annual ‘Israman’ triathlon will race through Eilat from January 25 to 28.
Named as one of the “top 10 best urban races” by Triathlete magazine, the Israman Garmin Race offers full- and half-distance triathlon courses.
Over 1,000 participants from Israel and around the world are set to take part in the three-tier race which consists of swimming, biking and running relays. The full triathlon, which in total covers 226 kilometers, consists of a 3.8-kilometer swim, 180-kilometer bike race and a full marathon run measuring 42.2 kilometers.
Race categories include single participants and teams of three. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three finalists in both men’s and women’s elite categories.
The first prize for the full triathlon is NIS 10,000, while the award for first place in the half triathlon is NIS 5,000.
Registration for participants has closed. Buses will be provided to transport spectators from one viewing location to another.
NORTH
Haifa Port Company slapped with over NIS 2m. fine
The Environmental Protection Ministry has slapped a fine of more than NIS 2 million on the Haifa Port Company for failing to meet provisions to prevent and reduce air pollution, the ministry announced on Monday.
The fine of NIS 2,196,480 for violating terms of the Clean Air Act was imposed with respect to the unloading of materials and the lack of equipment installed for the purpose of monitoring dust pollution.
The ministry also noted that its fine on the company was implemented due to discharge from solid bulk cargo vessels in late 2014 of air and dust pollution.
“We are seeking to react harshly against every act that violates the law and harms the environment and public health,” said Environmental Protection Minister Ze’ev Elkin. “We will not hesitate in the future to act with determination and enforce environmental protection laws in every way.”


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