Summary: On this episode of The Cost of Doing Business: · The Communications Ministry yesterday released a report on the state of the services we receive in from telecommunications providers. Two upstart competitors in the cellular field got very poor marks. Amitai Ziv of TheMarker answers the question "Does cheaper service mean worse service?" · The state comptroller slammed the government for a haphazard welfare policy that relies too heavily on charities and non-profits to feed Israel's poor. Even budgets earmarked to address "food insecurity" are slated to go through these charities, but so far haven't come. Liron Yochai of central Israeli humanitarian aid NGO Latet has the broader picture. · A racy ad for underwear was banned from prime time television recently. The Second Authority, a broadcasting regulator, deemed the advert starring Bar Rafaeli and a Muppet, "too sexual". Ayelet Metzger, deputy CEO of the authority, explains who protects our children from inappropriate advertising content. · The tone of your voice is critical to ensuring your audience knows what you really mean. New social network HearMeOut offers a sonic way to interact with friends and followers so sarcasm will never be lost again. songsElvis Costello - Jack of All ParadesSuzanne Vega - LukaDire Straits - Money for Nothing Frankie Goes to Hollywood - RelaxTalking Heads - Take me to the River
