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Longevity Meme Newsletter, May 16 2005
May 16 2005
The Longevity Meme Newsletter is a weekly e-mail containing news, opinions and happenings for people interested in healthy life extension: making use of diet, lifestyle choices, technology and proven medical advances to live healthy, longer lives.
- Update on the Future of Low-Cost Biotechnology
- A Point To Remember About Leon Kass
- Discussion
- Latest Healthy Life Extension Headlines
I commented on the consequences of falling costs of research and doing business in biotechnology two weeks ago:
As a follow-up to that topic, you might want to take a look at the following Fight Aging! post:
In addition to the rise of open-source biotechnology, falling costs also imply an era of garage development, a start-up company in every neighborhood. Ideas are cheap - there is never any shortage of good ideas and the will to succeed; the problem is always capitalization of development. In other words, where is the money coming from? When the cost of research falls to the point at which the answer to that question is "my savings account," an explosion of development and progress will result. Just look at what has happened over the past thirty years in computer hardware and software.
How does this mesh with the future of healthy life extension and the development of practical ways to intervene in the aging process? Very promisingly, I hope. I can state for a fact that a great many knowledgeable scientists and businesspeople, given a lower cost of research, would be out there working hard to make working anti-aging medicine a reality. When medical research becomes cheap, you no longer have to spend resources on obtaining funding or bringing large, conservative organizations around to your way of thinking:
This will be a good thing, but the question is whether or not this transition will happen rapidly enough to benefit those of us reading this newsletter today. The timescale for changes of this sort is decades; the sensible approach would be to hedge our bets and continue to work toward high levels of funding for directed longevity research through existing channels. One of the more novel of such projects at the present time is the Mprize, a research prize for meaningful healthy life extension backed by such luminaries as biogerontologist Aubrey de Grey, Dave Gobel and Peter Diamandis of the X Prize:
The President's Council on Bioethics is pontificating in public again; long-time readers will recall my opinions on that group:
I wanted to remind folks that Leon Kass, chair of the Council, is strongly opposed to healthy life extension. He has said on numerous occasions that he believes in the use of government power to enforce restrictions on medical research and applications aimed at extending the healthy human life span. Kass serves well as a larger than life bugbear for the healthy life extension movement, but - needless to say - I find it very hard to enter any sort of rational exchange with someone who holds this position. It is, in essence, a call for slow genocide on the aged, explored further in the following Fight Aging! post:
This is something to bear in mind when looking at the latest publication from the Council on embryonic stem cell research:
The highlights and headlines from the past week follow below.
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Reminder: Osteoporosis Is Bad (May 15 2005)
From Canada.com, a reminder that osteoporosis - age-related bone loss - is both common and unpleasant: "Osteoporosis is one of the most prevalent diseases of aging, affecting 1.4 million [of 32 million] Canadians. It is characterized by the deterioration of bone density, leading to increased fragility. It is a sneaky disease as bone loss occurs without any symptoms. While it largely afflicts those over 50, it can strike at any age. Twice as many women as men are affected." This is just one of many equally disabling conditions that high levels of funding for healthy life extension research could address. More resources must be directed towards addressing the root causes of age-related degeneration: that is the way to make rapid progress towards longer, healthier lives within our life spans.
Bioethics Council Back To Work Again (May 15 2005)
The President's Council on Bioethics, a body led by a man who wants to force us all to suffer age-related degeneration and die and intended to put a rubber stamp on restrictive anti-research policies, is up to its normal tricks in the latest publication on "alternatives" to embryonic stem cell research. From one of the few remaining less conservative members: "Michael Gazzaniga, a professor of neurology at Dartmouth College, in a rebuttal to the council report said the proposed alternatives are 'high-risk gambles' and evade the question as to whether the United States should endorse embryonic stem cell research as it currently is done or whether the country will 'remain hostage to the arbitrary views of those with certain beliefs about the nature of life and its origins.'"
Stem Cell Research In The US (May 14 2005)
MSNBC is running a general interest article on stem cell research with the normal mainstream media emphasis on politics and public debate. "There is nothing controversial in and of itself about research on stem cells, which promise wondrous breakthroughs in treating thousands of diseases because of their potential to grow into many different kinds of tissue. Already, they are being used to create skin grafts, repair stricken hearts and generate bone marrow for patients with lymphoma and leukemia. The disagreements arise when you start talking about where those cells come from." So much effort is currently going into blocking medical advances and slowing down progress towards regenerative cures for age-related diseases.
Mortality Rates Lowest Ever (May 14 2005)
As reported by the BBC, mortality rates are the lowest ever - another way of looking at the results of medical advances that increase life expectancy, reduce chronic disease and improve healthy life span. "In 2004, the number of deaths dropped by 5.4% to 7,576 per million for men and 5.5% to 5,279 for women. ... That was the lowest since 1954 ... The ONS has stressed it is part of a long-term decline in mortality rates." We can expect next year and the year after to be even lower as these trends continue. The flip side of the coin is that "lowest" is nowhere near "low enough for my liking" and the trend of increasing life span is not yet fast enough to reach escape velocity to radical life extension. Much more funding needs to go towards directed anti-aging research to achieve those goals.
On Anti-Aging Hype (May 13 2005)
The Mayo Clinic has a fairly sensible, conversative article on the sorts of products currently pushed by the "anti-aging" marketplace - and calorie restriction, which is not. The bottom line is that the science simply is not there to support most claims made by sellers in the marketplace; calorie restriction is the gold standard for scientific backing in present day healthy life extension techniques, and little else rises to that level. That said, the value of supplementation, exercise and calorie restriction in improving health and resisting age-related disease are well backed by research. If you want to be active and alive to benefit from working anti-aging medicine developed in the future then you have to take best care of your health here and now.
Towards An Understanding Of Alzheimer's (May 13 2005)
Researchers have taken another step towards a complete understanding of the biochemical mechanisms of Alzheimer's disease: "Researchers at the Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have discovered an unsuspected subunit of the protein complex gamma-secretase, which plays a central role in Alzheimer's disease. The researchers have shown that the newly discovered component, the protein CD147, regulates the production of the toxic peptides that cause amyloid plaques, the brain lesions that are the defining feature of Alzheimer's." Understanding at this level, enabled by falling costs in modern biotechnology, is important because it enables scientists to work towards targeted, precise therapies.
Yet Another Stem Cell Heart Trial (May 12 2005)
EurekAlert reports on yet another new trial for a first generation stem cell therapy for heart damage. "The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) is beginning a clinical trial to evaluate the safety and feasibility of a potential treatment for congestive heart failure that involves injecting a patient's own bone marrow-derived stem cells directly into the heart muscle. The procedure is expected to be performed in five to 10 patients who are scheduled to receive a heart assist device as a bridge to organ transplantation." Other similar studies are also currently underway - there would no doubt be more and greater progress if the overly conservative FDA wasn't holding matters up.
Growing Old Grungily (May 12 2005)
The New Scientist gives a overview of the "green theory" of aging - "that evolution has favoured cells that opt out of the detox business and allow molecular detritus to pile up. Gems and McElwee now believe that ageing is largely due to a breakdown in routine waste disposal and maintenance ... In the end, the crud piles up and poisons your cells. ... And what of the prospects for using the green theory to combat the problem of human ageing? As it is more general than, say, free-radical theories of damage, you'd probably have to do lots of different things to keep the junk at bay. But the hope is that one or two of the genes involved in this system will turn out to have big effects all by themselves. Then, perhaps, we can learn to harness their effects, and live longer lives. "
More On Declining Cellular Function (May 11 2005)
A recent News-Medical.net article is interesting in light of research into age-related stem cell decline and rejuvenation. "Declining function of cells that help repair the inner lining of blood vessels, known as endothelial progenitor cells, rather than a dwindling supply of the cells, may underlie the increased risk of atherosclerosis and other vascular diseases as people grow older ... The report [suggests] that it is not the quantity aspect of these cells produced by the marrow that fails with age, but instead, the quality of the precursors that become limiting, thus leading to deficient repair." This ties in very nicely with what is seen elsewhere in the body; this work suggests that more research should be directed to understanding whether chemical cues can restore the function of these cells.
Stem Cell Progress From Geron (May 11 2005)
Something good via Genetic Engineering News: human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) "can be differentiated into [hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs)], the cells which produce all of the cellular components of blood. When transplanted into immune deficient mice, the hESC-derived HSCs survive and establish multi-lineage hematopoiesis-producing human lymphocytes, red blood cells, and myeloid cells." In other words, "this work provides strong evidence that functional [blood] stem cells can be derived from human embryonic stem cells." Control over cellular differentiation is key to much of the future of regenerative cures for age-related disease. It is very gratifying to watch this important work progress, step by step.
Alzheimer's Vaccine Shows Promise (May 10 2005)
The BBC reports on the longer term results of 2002 trial for an Alzheimer's vaccine, a way of inducing the body to attack beta amyloid: "Results from the long-term follow up studies show 59 out of 300 patients who received at least one dose of the vaccine produced a significant immune response. This group performed significantly better on a series of memory tests than those who received a dummy injection. Brain scans also showed that their brains shrank in size - possibly because of a removal of built-up beta amyloid deposits." More sophisticated vaccine trials are already underway - this seems to be a promising approach to date, all told.
Nanotechnology: Past, Present and Future (May 10 2005)
The transcript for the latest SAGE Crossroads webcast is available. To quote the Foresight Institute's Christine Peterson, "we want a system that works at the molecular level, that gives you the benefits of surgery, three-dimensional control, bring it all the way down to the molecular level, and combine it with the chemical action of drugs, to change bonds, do the kinds of things you need to do to actually heal the patient. ... You can read about this in a series of books, for example, which start with the word 'nanomedicine.' If you were interested in the future of medicine, in the long-term future, the books on nanomedicine would be a place to start." She goes on to a good discussion of healthy life extension research and those who oppose it - well worth your time to read.
Lawsuits Hamper CIRM (May 09 2005)
The San Francisco Examiner reports on lawsuits launched in opposition to embryonic stem cell research and the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM). "Though the objections are related to fiscal oversight, the groups are represented by the Life Legal Defense Fund, which morally objects to embryonic stem cell research because days-old human embryos must be destroyed to collect the cells. State officials have insisted that the two suits have no merit but admit that they cannot borrow any funding while they are pending. ... if there is no way to approve bonds with the suits pending, the state [should] consider asking nonprofits to advance as much as $100 million." A "days-old human embryo" being an undifferentiated spherical clump of a hundred cells, of course, essentially the same as skin flakes shed every day.
Pharmacology of Lifespan (May 09 2005)
The next symposium organized by the Buck Institute for Aging Research in October 2005 will "bring together investigators from diverse backgrounds to address the current status of the pharmacology of aging and tackle the challenges associated with the discovery of compounds that slow aging. As genetic interventions have resulted in spectacular progress in our understanding of the aging process, now pharmacological interventions promise to advance it further. The Buck Institute Symposium will focus on targets for interventions in aging, developing screens for anti-aging compounds, applied drug discovery and the criteria for successful pharmacological interventions." I suspect this will largely focus on manipulation of metabolism, given the work that makes up the bulk of funded anti-aging research today.


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Persona 5: Infiltrating Palaces and "Dealing" With Shadows
Persona 5 is a highly anticipated JRPG (Japanese Role Playing Game) from Atlus that's coming to the US on April 4th, 2017 for the PS3 and PS4. While the game has already released overseas, gamers in the US have been chomping at the bit to see as much of the game as humanly possible. Well, the wait is over gamers! Atlus USA has released a new trailer for the upcoming title that shows the protagonist and his crew in action!
Persona 5 takes place in Tokyo, and follows a silent protagonist after their transfer to the fictional Shujin High School after being put on probation for assault on a stalker. During the course of a school year, he and other students awaken to their Persona powers, become masked vigilantes dubbed the "Phantom Thieves of Hearts", and explore a supernatural realm called "Palace" to steal ill intent from the hearts of adults. As with previous titles in the series, the party does battle with supernatural enemies using manifestations of their psyche called Personas. The game incorporates standard role-playing game play and exploration alongside social simulation elements.
I can't wait to see this game in action. I was late to the Persona party and my first time playing the series was on the PlayStation Vita. (Persona 4 Golden) I poured well over 100 hours into that game, and plan to do the same with Persona 5. The social elements to the game give you an almost limitless amount of replay value. (Bang for your buck is important!)
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Perhaps fitting for a show thematically built around pirates and piracy and set in the South China Sea, M-Net's Survivor South Africa: Champions has become globally popular as the show's episodes are illegally downloaded and are being shared by viewers around the world.
The new season shown on Sundays at 17:30 on M-Net - the fifth local version of the international format which was filmed at the end of 2013 by Endemol South Africa - managed to not only revive viewers' interest in the South African version but also garnered international viewers.
People as far afield as Canada, Norway and New Zealand quickly enquired how they can maybe watch episodes of Survivor South Africa: Champions as soon as possible and they download episodes which are available the very next day after a Sunday's broadcast.
While episodes of Survivor South Africa: Champions are illegally uploaded to be downloaded and shared by people across the world, it doesn't appear to have hampered the viewership and ratings of the show in South Africa.
Survivor South Africa: Champions instantly shot into the list of weekly top 10 most watched shows on M-Net and has steadily climbed where it has now become the second most watched weekly programme on the South African pay-TV broadcaster, edged out from the number one spot only by the Sunday night magazine show Carte Blanche.
It's not clear whether viewers are tuning in for the new twist in which former sport captains, rugby's Corne Krige (pictured) and soccer's Mark Fish led different teams and who themselves can't be voted off.
The surging popularity of the reality show which has now passed the halfway mark and which will end with a live finale in mid-May revealing the winner, could also be due to a combination of theunexpected twists and the intriguing collection of remaining contestants.
Among the conniving players remaining in the show are a gay wedding planner rugby player, a sportman who grew up in Hillbrow, an astrophysics student from Khayelitsha, a helicopter pilot, a farrier who's never been married, and a scheming contestant who's worked in counter-intelligence in Afghanistan.
Asked about what M-Net is making of the illegal downloading, yet buoyant online popularity of Survivor South Africa: Champions, the pay-TV broadcaster tells TV with Thinus that it doesn't condone piracy of TV shows.
"Even though the illegal downloading and sharing of Survivor South Africa: Champions indicates how popular the show is and demonstrates the great demand for top-notch local productions, M-Net does not condone piracy in any form or in any region".
"Piracy has a negative impact on the development of the local television and film industries and harms the investment of broadcasters and sponsors," says M-Net.


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Here are some things I have come to know:
The land of the United States remains vast and more beautiful than any imagining. The people of the United States remain more capable of wisdom, kindness and cooperation than our media and leadership lead us to believe.
GPS systems can get you almost anywhere – sometimes by incessant nagging, sometime with astonishing grace. I hear there may be an annoyingly breathy replacement coming for the current drill sergeant voice. I think I prefer the drill sergeant.
It takes longer to drive across the six states between Wisconsin and Portland than to drive the nine states between Jackson, Mississippi and Manhattan even taking the long way through Atlanta.
There are vastly more toll booths between Jackson and Manhattan.
The Great Lakes are really huge (e.g., the same waters variously lap and crash against the edges of Chicago and Milwaukee and all the two-hours of land I drove at 70 mph (+) between the two. When I got to Utah, I saw that this assessment of hugeness goes for the Great Salt Lake as well. Thus the Greatness, huh?
Families in Nebraska and Iowa (and certainly many other states as well – Farmington, NM especially) still drive or bus long distances to support their kids who play team sports. I watched 11 year old boys play baseball in Council Bluffs, Iowa and 7 year old girls play volleyball in Omaha.
There really are alligators in Gainesville, Florida.
The Barton Springs still flow in Austin.
NewSouth Books, a flourishing publishing house and the Equal Justice Institute, a non-profit dedicated to providing people with few to no economic means with fair and just representation in the legal system are only two vibrant points of generativity and vision in Montgomery, Alabama.
The plants lining neighborhood streets in Santa Barbara must be the concepts and designs of Dr. Seuss (please see photo above).
Limited funds don't go so far when gasoline prices are on the rise. From my experience, gas costs most in CA, NY, IL and OR. Three years ago, I tanked up in Atoka, OK for $1.89. Enter through the door of gasoline or reality shows or school lunches and eventually you find you start talking about and listening to hopes and dreams and worries about love and health, about family and community and work, about the ways life is meaningful and the ways life is hard.
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This book is about enlightenment, spiritual awakening, self realization, meditation, awareness, consciousness, happiness, love, relationships, psychological suffering and human predicament. Based on actual dialogues between Francis Lucille, a spiritual teacher of non-duality, and some of his disciples, the music of freedom that it conveys resonates between the words, and gives the reader an inkling of the peace and happiness that are experienced in the presence of an authentic master.
Francis Lucille was for over twenty years a close friend and disciple of Jean Klein, a well recognized French teacher of non-duality. They both belong to a lineage of Advaita Vedanta teachers stemming from India. (Advaita Vedanta is the main nondualist Hindu spiritual tradition). Jean Klein's guru, Pandit Veeraraghavachar, was a Professor at the Sanskrit College in Bengalore. Their teachings, despite some superficial similarities, are quite different from those of most contemporary western neo Advaita teachers.
They emphasize for instance the importance of the direct transmission from guru to disciple, through presence, beyond words, and they recognize that the same universal truth was expressed by various saints, philosophers and teachers throughout history and across the world. That which matters here is not the form of the teaching, direct or gradual for instance, as much as the authenticity of the teacher, the vibrancy of his realization, the outpouring of his love, the freedom of his humour, the brilliancy of his intelligence, the splendor of his poetry, the spontaneous sharing of his peace.
Nonduality is the common ground of Buddhism (especially Zen and Dzogchen), Advaita, Sufism, Taoism, the Kabbalah, the Gnosis and the teachings of Jesus in the Thomas Gospel, the teachings of Parmenides, Plotinus, Gaudapada, Abinavagupta, Meister Eckhart, Ramana Maharshi, Atmananda Krishna Menon, Ananda Mai and many others. For more info on Francis Lucille: http://www.francislucille.com
A graduate of the Ecole Polytechnique in Paris where he studied Mathematics and Physics, Francis Lucille managed missile tests for the French armed forces, then ceased all weapon related activities after discovering the writings of J. Krishnamurti. This discovery triggered an intense quest for Reality that found its resolution shortly after his 1975 encounter with his spiritual teacher, Jean Klein. His friendship and close association with his guru lasted until the death of J. Klein in 1998.Â
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A History of the Ahlul-Hadeeth - A Study of the Saved Sect and That Is the People of Hadeeth
Author: al-'Allaamah, Ahmad Ibn Muhammad ad-Dehlawee al-Madanee
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5 Feb 2020
The airline businesses have faced tough challenges due to pricing competition, which has steadily reduced the average airfares. Moreover, the demand for air travel began to slow, resulting in a drop in airline business value for the first time in 2019 to 314 billion Baht.... Read more
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4 Feb 2020
2020 may be another difficult year for Thai car exports. Despite a positive factor, i.e., a likelihood that the Baht may not be as strong as that seen in 2019, there are a number of factors that may inevitably cause Thai car shipments to shrink in 2020. These include economic problems continuing fro... Read more
31 Jan 2020
From January 1, 2020, Thailand has begun a campaign to ban single-use plastic bags under the Plastic Waste Management Road Map 2018-2030 of the Pollution Control Department. KResearch views that the ban will significantly reduce the amount of single-use plastic bags. It will affect supply chains of ... Read more
24 Jan 2020
The outbreak of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (n-CoV) that originated in Wuhan, Hubei province, in late 2019 has caused more patients to sicken and the death toll has risen. Meanwhile, more confirmed cases have been found in other Asian countries, including Thailand, and the US. The Chinese authoritie... Read more
22 Jan 2020
The total value of Thai exports came in at USD246,244.5 million, shrinking 2.65 percent YoY in 2019 while the total import value reached USD236,639.9 million, contracting 4.66 percent YoY. As a result, Thailand enjoyed a trade surplus for the fifth consecutive year of USD9,604.6 million.... Read more
17 Jan 2020
Drought has arrived earlier than the previous year in 2020 and it is expected to be prolonged because water levels at dams across the country have declined 33.1 percent YoY. Such water levels are more critical than those seen during the severe drought reported in 2015.... Read more
7 Jan 2020
Thailand is one of the aviation hubs in the Asia Pacific region, which is expected to experience a rising demand for aviation maintenance and repair services in the future. The future outlook has become clearer after a cooperative agreement for a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility at U... Read more
3 Jan 2020
Inbound tourism in 2020 faces a daunting prospect, which affects the number of international tourists and their spending. The market lacks new factors while risks remain and have even worsened. For example, the gloomy global economic sentiment could discourage the international travelers' activities... Read more
2 Jan 2020
The restaurant business is one of the most important to the country's service sector and economy with small and big operators involved and the turnover exceeding 400 billion Baht, representing 4.7 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP) of the service sector.... Read more
27 Dec 2019
We at KResearch expect that net profit of Thai private hospitals (listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand) will grow 3-6 percent in 2020, declining from the 6-9 percent pace projected for 2019. Private hospitals targeting high- to medium-income patients, in particular, will likely see their profit ... Read more
26 Dec 2019
The outlook of Thai agricultural products in 2020 will continue to be under pressure from drought and the global economic slowdown. Thailand may face severe drought conditions, which will continue from 2019. As of December 25, 2019, the amount of usable water in the dams nationwide stood at 21,197 ... Read more
23 Dec 2019
Thai exports in November 2019 totaled USD19.657 billion, dropping below USD20 billion for the first time in seven months and plunging for four consecutive months by 7.4 percent YoY, which marks the worst contraction in 43 months. Consequently, Thai exports in the first 11 months (Jan-Nov) of 2019 sh... Read more
12 Dec 2019
We at KResearch view that turnover in the ready-to-eat food market may reach THB20.2-20.5 billion, increasing 3.0-5.0 percent YoY in 2020, thanks to the diversity of new products developed by related entrepreneurs as a result of heightened competition. Meanwhile, the domestic food and beverage marke... Read more
4 Dec 2019
KResearch views that the overall auto sales throughout 2019 will contract 2.5 percent from 2018, or totaling 1,015,000 units. The Bank of Thailand's control measure for auto loan approval, launched in the middle of this year, has become a key factor pressuring auto loan sales.... Read more
28 Nov 2019
In the past 2 to 3 years, the automobile industry has awakened to the realization that the era of electric vehicles (EV) is coming, resulting in a massive restructuring of the automotive part supply chain worldwide, including Thailand, in 2 aspects; the internal combustion engine (ICE) supply chain ... Read more
Currently, e-marketplace has begun to increase investment in e- fulfillment centers because e-fulfillment is the key to their business; i.e., it can help create the most satisfying service experience to customers, leading to repeat purchases and bolster sales other than just a product delivery servi... Read more
27 Nov 2019
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The Cabinet, November 26, 2019, approved new economic stimuli for 4Q19. These include a 50,000-Baht subsidy on a home purchase down payment to ease financial burden of new home buyers, being the government's third property stimulus measure so far this year. ... Read more
25 Nov 2019
The value of Thai exports reached USD20,757.78 million in October 2019, shrinking 4.54 percent YoY. As a result, 10M19 shipments contracted at a faster pace than that seen during 9M19 of 2.35 percent YoY. The shrinkage in October exports was due to a number of factors, including persistent sluggishn... Read more
15 Nov 2019
The latest development at the Thailand-Myanmar border this year is very interesting with the opening of the second Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge at the Mae Sot checkpoint in Tak on October 31, 2019. The new bridge was built to ease traffic congestion at the first friendship bridge. Moreover, the au... Read more
11 Nov 2019
The rapid aging of population is being seen in many developing countries, while most advanced nations have become full-fledged aging societies. Thailand has been an aging society since 2005 and is expected to become an aged society in 2022 or three years at the earliest. Currently, about 6-8 provinc... Read more
8 Nov 2019
Over the past five years, Thai companies offering road transport services have faced fiercer competition due to an expansion of international logistics giants in Thailand. In the past, these international logistics giants used to focus on serving export oriented industrial manufacturers. Recently... Read more
As subdued consumer purchasing power continues to pressure the retail business, we at KResearch expect that retail sales will grow approximately 2.7-3.0 percent YoY in 2020, against the 3.1 percent pace projected for 2019. Traditional retail stores and hypermarkets, focusing on grassroots and low-to... Read more
7 Nov 2019
The multi-sport 30th SEA Games to be held from November 30 – December 11, 2019 in the Philippines will include E-Sports for the first time with the presence of Thai contestants, who are now gearing up to get ready for the competition.... Read more
5 Nov 2019
Europe is another important market for Thailand's pickup exports. However, because of more stringent environmental measures for commercial vehicles in Europe, we at KResearch view that most of Thai pickups shipped to Europe will inevitably have to be upgraded to hybrid pickups over the near future. ... Read more
30 Oct 2019
The US, October 25, 2019, announced the suspension of trade preferences for Thailand under the Generalized System of Preference (GSP), covering 573 items and costing approximately USD1.3 billion, effective over the next six months or April 25, 2020. Items that will no longer be eligible for GSP bene... Read more
28 Oct 2019
Thailand has so far relied on the imported materials for medical equipment production such as high-quality catheters, even though the Thai plastic industry is regarded as having a solid base throughout the supply chain. However, Thailand's upstream and midstream manufacturers have focused on product... Read more
24 Oct 2019
The agricultural traceability system serves as an important tool to link production data in each supply chain. The increasing role of modern agricultural technologies will support the adoption of traceability in the entire production process. ... Read more
22 Oct 2019
During October-December 2019, 76.9 percent of people living in Bangkok have planned to travel, up slightly from the survey in the same period last year; 22.2 percent of the sampled group said the government's tourism stimulus measures (in October-November 2019) affect their decisions to travel.... Read more
Since the beginning of 2019, the residential property market has faced several challenges due to a slowing economy, which affects the confidence of buyers. Moreover, the purchasing power of consumers has not fully recovered. The loan-to-value (LTV) ratio requirement, designed to control the mortgage... Read more
21 Oct 2019
Thai exports in September fell from the previous month, lower than the consensus of the analysts. The lackluster performance is in line with exports of other countries in the region which were affected by the worse-than-expected global economy and the prolonged trade war between the US and China. Ou... Read more
18 Oct 2019
KResearch predicts that Thailand's food and beverage exports in 2019 will increase 3.5 percent YoY, or equivalent to USD26.6 billion, driven by key export items, namely, fresh and frozen and chilled fruit, poultry products (chicken), wheat products, other ready meals and non-alcoholic beverages whic... Read more
10 Oct 2019
Europe is Thailand's important foreign tourist market because a large number of European tourists tends to visit Thailand during the final quarter of every year. In addition, they typically take long vocations here and help generate substantial income for travel-related businesses.... Read more
3 Oct 2019
Thailand's electronic industry is about to reach a saturation point, and its stance in the global supply chains has gradually become weaker. Thailand, therefore, needs to speed up reforming its electronic industry in line with the evolving technology products in the world market, instead of trying t... Read more
26 Sep 2019
The number of Chinese tourist arrivals to Thailand is recovering gradually, with growth seen for the first time in July through to August 2019 at 1 million visitors. The rebound was attributable to a number of factors, including a visa on arrival (VOA) fee reduction scheme, proactive marketing campa... Read more
24 Sep 2019
We at KResearch expect that the last-mile delivery business will grow steadily at 11.0 percent p.a. over the next 2-3 years. Its turnover is projected to reach approximately THB36-37 billion in 2020, supported chiefly by steady growth in the e-commerce business in terms of the number of online shopp... Read more
23 Sep 2019
Thailand may lose its comparative advantage and soon be surpassed by emerging countries such as Vietnam mainly because Thailand is no longer competitive in terms of labor cost. This is particularly evident in the electronics and textile and apparel industries. Although Thai industry still has a comp... Read more
20 Sep 2019
The slowing global economy, persistent trade war and strong Baht caused Thailand's outward trade to shrink 2.2 percent p.a. during 8M19. The value of August exports reverted to a contraction of 4.0 percent p.a. However, our industrial exports overall to the US continued to grow, including computers,... Read more
13 Sep 2019
As part of the efforts to lift farm income, the government has a policy of guaranteeing income for farmers growing important crops: i.e., rice, rubber, oil palm, sugarcane, cassava and maize, during 4Q19. The Cabinet, August 27, 2019, approved the income guarantee program for rice farmers for the fi... Read more
9 Sep 2019
KResearch has surveyed consumer behavior during the Mid-Autumn Festival this year and found that most Thais are still interested in buying mooncakes with the proportion of mooncake purchases rising to 61.4 percent in 2019 from 59.6 percent registered in 2018. Most consumers buy Chinese delicacies fo... Read more
28 Aug 2019
Amid a new round of the US-China trade dispute, China has announced a 25 percent tariff hike on US car imports, effective December 15, 2019. This is expected to adversely affect US car shipments to China later on. However, it may benefit Thailand because luxury carmakers, namely BMW and Mercedes Ben... Read more
Domestic prices of glutinous rice rose sharply due to a supply shortage of glutinous paddy during the main crop season 2018/2019 as farmers shifted to grow more Hom Mali fragrant rice. Therefore, the main-crop glutinous rice output fell 1.18 percent YoY. Moreover, the widespread drought, resulting i... Read more
23 Aug 2019
KResearch projects that Thai car exports overall may contract 2.7 percent to 1,110,000 units in 2019, dampened by a number of factors. These include the protracted trade war, stronger Baht and substantial declines in our automobile shipments to major markets, namely Australia, as they are experienc... Read more
21 Aug 2019
Surging gold exports for the second consecutive month helped Thai shipments overall to resume growth for the first time in five months in July 2019. The value of July shipments came in at USD21,205 million, increasing 4.28 percent YoY, driven partly by skyrocketing gold exports for the second conse... Read more
20 Aug 2019
On August 20, 2019, aside from the extension of visa-on-arrival fee waiver for Chinese and Indian citizens, which is scheduled to expire at the end of October 2019, to the end of April 2020, the Cabinet also approved a number of measures, aimed at stimulating domestic tourism. These include: 1) A 1,... Read more
14 Aug 2019
Hong Kong's protests have escalated to the shutdown of Hong Kong international airport, shaking the reputation of one of the Asian financial hubs. Air transportation for passenger and cargo is disrupted. KResearch views that since the volume of Thailand's outbound shipments to Hong Kong is small; H... Read more
13 Aug 2019
The standoff between the authorities and protesters in Hong Kong since June 2019 has escalated to the airport shutdown last weekend from August 9-12, 2019. Flights were cancelled with chaotic effects spreading out across the island. Although the airport reopened on August 13, 2019, uncertainty still... Read more
9 Aug 2019
The State Oil Fund Act 2019, effective on September 24, 2019, will terminate price subsidies for biofuels within three years. Nonetheless, the government has not announced criteria or regulations in the aftermath of price subsidy abrogation. KResearch views that the termination of the price subsidy ... Read more
8 Aug 2019
For the vehicle market in 2019, KResearch views that although the auto market registered decent growth in 1H19, there are negative factors dragging on the market in 2H19, especially the Bank of Thailand's measures to control auto loans approved by commercial banks. Consequently, auto sales in 2H19 ... Read more
5 Aug 2019
The residential property market in Bangkok Metropolitan Region in the remainder of 2019 still faces several challenges, prompting developers to adopt a cautious approach in launching new projects and adjust their business plans in response to the market conditions in 2H19. Some have shifted to pro... Read more
23 Jul 2019
The off-season drought situation in 2019 (May-July 2019) has caused extensive damage. The influence of a mild El Nino condition has resulted in lower than normal rainfall. The amount of water in the dams remains low, adversely affecting main agricultural products such as in-season rice that farmer... Read more
22 Jul 2019
Regarding the ongoing cassava mosaic virus epidemic, KResearch views that in 2019 the cassava mosaic virus epidemic may not damage the overall cassava output for this year because normally a small amount of cassava will enter the market in the second half of the year. The cassava price in 2H19 is li... Read more
Skyrocketing gold exports supported Thai shipments to shrink at a slower pace in June 2019. Thailand's June outward trade reached USD21,409.3 million, representing a contraction for the fourth consecutive month at 2.15 percent YoY. The shrinkage, however, was slower than those reported during the pr... Read more
18 Jul 2019
Growth in the global electric vehicle (EV) market currently has prompted Japanese car makers to restructure their supply chains by adopting horizontal specialization. Under this strategy, they have joined forces with their partners to develop a single platform. This has benefited Thai auto parts mak... Read more
9 Jul 2019
Due to China's African swine fever (ASF) outbreak, China may experience the shortage of pork meat for domestic consumption and need to import other protein sources from other countries. We at KResearch view that the incident will likely benefit Thai livestock products, especially chicken products ex... Read more
28 Jun 2019
The "Green business trend" has prompted many countries to introduce campaigns to reduce the use of plastics which are not easily degradable, especially single-use plastics for food and beverage packaging. Therefore, renewable materials, namely bioplastics have seen a rapid growth with an average com... Read more
In 1H19, inbound tourism slowed due to various factors; whereas, the overall number of tourists and slowing growth rate were as expected (party due to high base effect in 2018), in spite of some differences in details in each market. For example, the number of Chinese tourists is lower than expec... Read more
25 Jun 2019
KResearch views that the wood pellet market in Japan is expanding significantly to serve the local power sector. The demand for wood pellets in Japan is expected to increase to 5 million tons in 2022 from 1.2 million tons in 2019. However, Japan has the capacity to produce only 126,000 tons of wood ... Read more
21 Jun 2019
The trade war between the US and China has had repercussions across the globe and slowed down the international trade. In the first two months of 2Q19, Thai exports continued to contract, with the outbound shipments in May 2019 totaling USD21.018 billion, a drop of 5.79 percent YoY. Hence, Thai expo... Read more
14 Jun 2019
The government's controls on air pollution, including the Euro 4 emission standards and new excise tax on motorcycles, based on carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, which are expected to be enforced at the beginning of 2020, will likely have a varying effect on motorcycle price ahead. ... Read more
30 May 2019
The US Department of Treasury issued the report on macroeconomic and foreign exchange policies of the US' major trade partners on May 28, 2019, which is about a month behind the original schedule. The report does not specifically label any country as a currency manipulator in order to bolster advant... Read more
24 May 2019
Thai exports to major markets are under pressure from the escalating trade war, which is likely to linger through the end of the year. Moreover, Thai exports may lose market share in the European Union (EU) to neighboring ASEAN countries in the near future, if the EU can conclude bilateral trade dea... Read more
22 May 2019
Food delivery applications are an example of 'digital disruption', in which digital technology transforms not only consumer behavior but also restaurants' food supply chains. Additionally, food ordering apps have propelled the food delivery business to enjoy an annual growth rate of over 10 percent ... Read more
A rapid rise in demand for bio-fuel is attributable to several basic reasons. These include concern over the shortage of fossil-based fuels and the need to reduce dependency on such fuels by turning to bio-fuel that is more environment friendly as it helps cut greenhouse gas emissions, increase farm... Read more
Slowing global economy pressures Thai exports in April 2019 to contract for a second consecutive month. The outbound shipment of Thai goods in April 2019 totaled USD18,555.6 million, declining 2.57 percent YoY. Consequently, Thai exports in the first four months of 2019 dropped 1.86 percent YoY, a ... Read more
17 May 2019
With the growing popularity of plant-based protein, consumer behavior has begun to change. They have reduced their intake of meat and shifted toward protein derived from non-meat food sources. Meanwhile, there is an emerging movement advocating the consumption of plant-based protein instead of meat ... Read more
15 May 2019
The domestic and export markets of Thai motorcycles have become saturated. However, the outlook for domestic sales and exports of big bikes remains promising. This has steadily attracted the world's major big bike makers to invest in Thailand, making us one of the leading big bike manufacturing and ... Read more
10 May 2019
As drought is projected to last until July 2019 instead of the end of May forecasted before, based on low water levels in reservoirs, especially in the central and northeastern regions, and the delay in rainfalls during June-July 2019, it is expected that the second-season rice and sugarcane, which ... Read more
KResearch expects that the demand for sensors, which are essential components for the automotive manufacturing in Thailand, will steadily increase. Due to stricter environmental measures to curb carbon emissions, automakers have placed higher attention on environmental and safety systems in their ne... Read more
9 May 2019
The package includes the Finance Ministry's residential property stimulus measure which targets the customer group with real demand. They are first-time buyers planning to buy a house with reasonable price. Additionally, there is a measure to ease the spending burden of low-income and middle-income ... Read more
23 Apr 2019
The attempt by the three natural rubber producing countries (Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia) to boost rubber prices in 2Q19 by curbing rubber exports by 240,000 metric tons for four months from April-July 2019 amid the downward trend of rubber prices may prop up rubber prices somewhat. The measur... Read more
22 Apr 2019
The value of Thai merchandise exports reached USD21.44 billion, shrinking 4.9 percent YoY in March 2019. Given this, Thailand's outward trade overall contracted 1.6 percent YoY during 1Q19, as expected by KResearch. The major factors attributing to the contraction in March shipments, in particular t... Read more
18 Apr 2019
Condominium developers are expected to face greater challenge in 2019 due to increasing economic uncertainty as well as specific factors affecting condominium market. For example, the demand for condo has been somewhat absorbed and there are a number of remaining unsold units covering a wide range o... Read more
12 Apr 2019
In February 2019, the Energy Ministry announced measures to tackle PM 2.5 dust by upgrading the diesel standard to Euro 5, which limits the emission of sulfur compounds to under 10 parts per million (PPM) from 50 PPM under Euro 4. KResearch views that if business operators switch to premium grade di... Read more
9 Apr 2019
The anticipation toward Songkran this year has been dampened by the air pollution in the northern part of Thailand. At any rate, since the smog in the north had continued for some time, tourists have adapted to the situation and adjusted their travel plans to other areas. Meanwhile, the drought in m... Read more
27 Mar 2019
Thailand has been an aging society since 2005. According to the latest information in 2018, there are 11.8 million senior citizens, representing 17.7 percent of the total population. From the business perspective, the demographic shift creates an opportunity for Thai companies to rethink and adjust ... Read more
6 Mar 2019
Signs of drought in 2019 are imminent as the summer has come sooner and is expected to last longer than in previous years, affecting rainfall amounts and lowering water levels in the country's major reservoirs. KResearch holds the view that this year's drought could persist through the month of May.... Read more
28 Feb 2019
The intensifying tensions between India and Pakistan over Kashmir two weeks ago has led to the airspace closure in northern Pakistan and parts of India, being the key air route between Europe and Thailand. In the past, conflicts of any magnitude between the two countries were seen to affect only are... Read more
22 Feb 2019
The slowing global economy, impacts of the US tariff hikes on Chinese imports, a cyclical downturn in electronic products, low global crude oil prices and the high base of 2018 all pressured Thai exports to shrink for the third consecutive month at 5.65 percent YoY in January 2019. Shipments of othe... Read more
15 Feb 2019
The residential property market will continue to face a number of challenges in 2019. These include a fragile economic recovery in Thailand, weak purchasing power, especially of low-income earners and high levels of housing inventory. Given this, KResearch has conducted a survey on the behavior of ... Read more
KResearch holds the view that plant factories present a new and interesting option for farmers to use as a farming tool because of its precision in controlling farming environments by using technology and innovation. Plant factories answer the demands of the Agriculture 4.0 era by increasing agricul... Read more
13 Feb 2019
Amongst the most significant trends in technological development over 2019 will be the advent of Hyper-Personalization – the utilization of personalized Big Data for addressing the very specific needs for consumers.
Compared to personalization, Hyper-Personalization goes further with respect to th... Read more
12 Feb 2019
Thai exports in 2018 rose 6.7 percent YoY, driven mainly by commodity prices. Nonetheless, Thai export growth was significantly lower than those of our neighboring countries. Traditionally, intermediate goods accounted for a majority of the entire Thai export structure, showing that connectivity wit... Read more
1 Feb 2019
The number of Chinese tourist arrivals to Thailand bounced back quickly toward the end of 2018, thanks to a concerted effort by the private and public agencies in helping shore up confidence of Chinese tourists toward Thailand and an exemption of visa-on-arrival fee for citizens of 20 countries, inc... Read more
31 Jan 2019
Amid attempts to promote carmakers to adopt the Euro 5 emission standards for domestically-produced cars in 2021, aimed at addressing the PM2.5 dust particle problem over the long term, we at KResearch have assessed that the costs involved will force consumers to set aside extra expenses of at least... Read more
30 Jan 2019
The booming electric vehicle (EV) market in Thailand is increasingly evident in 2019 as a number of automakers have sought the Board of Investment (BOI)'s incentives to produce EVs here. KResearch forecasts that the EV market share in the next five years will increase to one-fourth, or 240,000 unit... Read more
24 Jan 2019
On January 8, 2019, the European Union (EU) announced to lift the so-called "Yellow Card" or warning on Thailand for our substantial progress in tackling illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. Although the removal helps improve the image of Thai seafood products, such exports the EU wil... Read more
In 2019, residential property developers in Greater Bangkok may face more challenges in bolstering sales because purchasing power overall has not fully recovered and there are various economic factors affecting consumers' decision to purchase homes. Under this circumstance, real estate developers ma... Read more
10 Jan 2019
In 2019, KResearch views that the government's agricultural assistance policies will be crucial for the farm sector. The government's ongoing farm support measures which follow up on the projects implemented in the previous year, especially the short-term ones, including direct subsidy and income su... Read more
26 Dec 2018
We at KResearch expect that Thai car exports will reach approximately 1.15-1.18 million units in 2019, increasing slightly by 1-4 percent over the 1.14 million units projected for 2018, due to a number of downside risks. These include volatile global trade that may dent purchasing power in our expor... Read more
Thai hard disk drive (HDD) exports in 2019 are expected to continue growing, driven by a boom in computer HDD exports. KResearch estimates that overall HDD exports in 2019 will reach around 252 million-262 million units, increasing between 3.6 and 7.8 percent when compared to 2018, equivalent to USD... Read more
24 Dec 2018
Tourism activities in the last five days of 2018 or between December 28, 2018 and January 1, 2019 are expected to generate THB47.43 billion of tourism revenue, up by 9.3 percent over-year, according to an estimate by KResearch. The buoyant sentiment from both local and international holidaymakers is... Read more
12 Dec 2018
Currently, there is a transition in the global automotive industry toward environment-friendly cars. Thailand as one of the world's leading car production bases has followed suit. Following the debut of domestically-assembled eco-cars in 2010, the country is now a leading environment-friendly car ma... Read more
11 Dec 2018
KResearch survey reveals that more than 59 percent of the respondents choose to celebrate the 2019 New Year in Bangkok, which is close to last year's figure of 60 percent, due to heavy traffic, the crowded atmosphere and concerns over their spending power. However, most of the respondents have made ... Read more
30 Nov 2018
Sugarcane leaves and tops, once considered residue in the sugarcane plantation field, can be used to add economic value and income for sugarcane growers. In the 2017/2018 crop year, the combined amount of sugarcane leaves and tops reached 22.94 million tons. KResearch estimates that, based on the ... Read more
26 Nov 2018
Since early 2018, Bangkokians have recorded more domestic trips, which have been stimulated by the government's policy to promote secondary cities via tax deduction measures, along with active campaigns of both public and private sector to introduce new tourist spots in Thailand. For the last quarte... Read more
21 Nov 2018
Thai exports in the first 10 months expanded 8.2 percent YoY, driven by favorable expansion of auto products and parts and equipment, in line with steady global economic recovery. In addition, petroleum-related products rose due partly to higher crude oil prices in 2018 when compared to the levels i... Read more
19 Nov 2018
The draft of the Land and Building Tax Act, B.E….will replace the current local maintenance tax, building and land tax laws once it has been enacted. The new Land and Building Tax Act is intended to enhance the efficiency of tax collection by local administrative organizations in line with the... Read more
16 Nov 2018
Currently, Thailand is the world's third largest auto tire exporting country after China and Germany. In 2017, Thai auto tire shipments reached over USD3.9 billion. We at KResearch are of the view that the Thai auto tire industry will undergo a major change again in the near future as Thailand will ... Read more
6 Nov 2018
At present, the fast-paced business world is fuelled largely by digital disruption. The tourism and hospitality business is one of the industries that has experienced a rapid evolution in the past decade, with Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) emerging to become a force to be reckoned with. The OTA busi... Read more
19 Oct 2018
The digital asset market is facing an inadequate balance of assets and a lack of liquidity in its trading.
Currently, Bitcoin is the dominant digital asset that captures more than half of the market; its market share is by far larger than the second and third currencies, i.e. Ethereum and Ripple ea... Read more
12 Oct 2018
KResearch views that after the growth of inbound tourism in 3Q18 registered the lowest rate of the year, Thailand's inbound tourism market should pick up in 4Q18 with approximately 9.56 million international travelers expected to visit Thailand, up 3.0 per cent YoY. This is because the last... Read more
28 Sep 2018
Over the first eight months of 2018, Thailand's border trade and transit trade were valued at THB922.312 billion, growing 6.5 percent YoY. Although growth was slower than the 9.8-percent pace reported in 2017, KResearch views that the THB-denominated amount of our border trade and transit trade for ... Read more
25 Sep 2018
Under the Digital Identification bill, a National Digital Identification (NDID) committee will be set up to govern digital authentication, which will announce additional regulations for Digital ID. The Digital ID bill empowers the committee to regulate three areas: 1) digital identificatio... Read more
21 Sep 2018
The value of Thailand's outward trade reached THB22.794 billion for August, representing a new record high. However, the August export growth grew at a slower pace at 6.7 percent YoY, due partly to a high 2017 base and 66.6 percent contraction in gold shipments. If the value of gold exports was e... Read more


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Cambridge University now offers a 'second chance' to high-performing disadvantaged students who narrowly missed out in initial applications. Photograph: Phil Wills/Alamy The education secretary, Gavin Williamson, has backed a review into university admissions, including a fresh look at whether school leavers should only apply for places after receiving their A-level results. Williamson said recent developments, such as the steep rise in unconditional offers ... Read More »
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Delhi University's (DU) Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) students have recently bagged Rs 20 lakh offer from international consulting firm. As per reports, five students have bagged Rs 20 lakh offer from Boston Consulting Group. As reported by Indian Express, the college has announced that the average number of offers extended increased substantially, marking a great leap from last year. ... Read More »
Oxford University selects Indian professor as First Global South Fellow
Professor Rosinka Chaudhuri has become the first Global South Professor at Oxford, after the Oxford University made an announcement regarding the same.Director of Torch, Professor Elleke Boehmer said, "The Global South Fellowships have been set up at TORCH in collaboration with host departments and colleges to deepen and widen our understanding of the world beyond what used to be called ... Read More »
Lord Ganesha issued admit card by Bihar University to appear for commerce exam
A blunder created by Darbhanga's Lalit Narayan Mithila University (LNMU) sent a student in shock, after he spotted Lord Ganesha's photo and signature in his admit card instead of his own. Krishna Kumar Roy, a first-year BCom (Hons) student of JN College, Nehera was issued the card in order to appear for a commerce exam. As per HT report, Roy had to ... Read More »
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Jessica Burr (left) put on weight as she began university, going out, eating junk food and making poor decisions(Image: Somerset Live WS) A young woman has revealed her stunning transformation after calling time on weight gain while living the student lifestyle. Jessica Burr, 22, had always been self-conscious about her weight. But living the student lifestyle during her first year at Southampton ... Read More »
Tezpur University of Assam ranks among world's top 1000 universities
For the second consecutive year, Tezpur University of Assam has ranked among the top 1000 universities in the world as declared by The Times Higher Education (THE), a leading provider of higher education data for the world's research-led institutions. THE has listed 1000 Universities in its Ranking 2018 and Tezpur University is placed among 601-800 range, the release said, adding, ... Read More »
World University Rankings 2018: IISc ranked highest from India, overall ranking falls
Indian institutes performed poorly for yet another year in the World University Rankings 2018 released on Tuesday. The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) was the highest ranked institute from the country, but it slipped from the 201-250 band to the 251-300 one. The fall was attributed to a drop in its research influence score and research income. Similarly, IIT Delhi ... Read More »
IIMC deemed university status idea to be studied by new UGC panel
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has set up a panel to study a proposal to grant deemed university status to the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC). The IIMC, one of the prestigious journalism schools in the country which functions under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, offers diploma courses in journalism, advertising and public relations. According to a senior ... Read More »
Mumbai University results 2017 date and time: Final year results to be declared at mu.ac.in
Mumbai University is likely to release the results for the final year examinations today, August 5, 2017. Candidates from various streams who have appeared for the final year papers can check their results on the official website once it has been made available. The University was initially expected to release the results for the final year exams in June— as ... Read More »
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The delay in the Mumbai University results has again rocked the Assembly on August 3 with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis assuring the state legislative council that he would investigate whether the pending results could not be declared before August 16. He was responding to a Congress member's information that the MU Vice Chancellor Sanjay Deshmukh himself has told his party delegation ... Read More »


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The difference between archaeology and criminal damage seems to be measured in years rather than yards of spray paint. For most of my route today, I was interrupted by these standing stones. First lifted by the Vikings, they were covered in scrawls of graffiti. I have no idea what they say, but I understand there is a website that has catalogued all of these standing stones and translated them. It would be nice if one of the many stones I photographed today had a personal message on one of them. Like the carving discussed in Simon Schama's 'A History Of Britain' where a Viking marauder broke into a tomb and inscribed a message on the stone calling his partner 'one horny bitch.' This stone looks enigmatic, poetic, ancient and mysterious. Imagine if all those runes spelled out 'My cock is the biggest in the Northern Hemisphere.'
Today was an adventure into the unknown. I went out onto the moors armed only with food, a keyring compass and a map. A chance to escape humanity whilst seemingly reconnecting with echoes, constantly. By the time I left, I knew every footpath and bridleway in my little corner of Bedfordshire with my eyes closed. Here, it was more fluid, wondering what sight will assault my eyes over the brow of every hill.
These aren't Viking, of course. Etched into the stone; I'm guessing that they are a record of how many times 'F.C' have walked this route? Thirty one walks and still not bored. That's a good sign.
Oh I know. The worst kind of selfie. The 'I Had No Idea This Was Being Taken' kind of selfie, with a self-timer. I could lie and say that a friend of mine took this as I soaked up the view. But it was all me. I hope you will excuse me my Casper David Friedrich moment though.
I've said before that it is naive to romanticize nature, and so it proved. As I sat on the lip of that hill, I experienced a total silence of man-made sound. No cars, no machinery, no aircraft flying overhead. Just a deafening silence, soundtracked by the twittering of birds and the low hum of the occasional bumblebee. Even in the most isolated parts of Beds, Herts or Bucks, you were never far from a flight path, a motorway, an 'A' road. I lay back, closed my eyes and drank in this clear wave. Transparent in luminosity.
And then, rising up from the farm several hundred yards below me, the lone rasping voice of a thick Yorkshire accent.
(A farmer in dialogue with his sheep)
(Yes, I did laugh)
Onwards I trekked, at one point climbing up the side of a waterfall. There were cairns and barrows dotted everywhere, along with the standing stones. it is a surreal feeling to walk in the footsteps of a millenia.
This is where editing of photos comes good. When I took this long shot, I wanted to capture the long road winding behind me, set against the faintest little wart which is a ruined farmhouse. I had no idea this face existed. It still freaks me out now.
The old mine. I am beginning to learn that photographs don't tell the truth. It is a long, and well acknowledged, lesson, but one that I am taking in. Photography couldn't capture the glittering sandstone beneath my feet, but it did find a face in the sky.


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MPs from four parties unite for Parliament Hill flag-raising to mark International Rare Disease Day Federal government urged by the rare disease community to implement Canada's Rare Disease Strategy by adopting a federal Orphan Drug Regulatory Framework and by working with provinces to address gaps in patient access to rare disease treatments
OTTAWA – February 28, 2019 – Members of Parliament from four political parties joined the Rare Disease Foundation for a flag-raising ceremony on Parliament Hill today to mark International Rare Disease Day, an occasion to draw attention to the needs of the nearly 3
million Canadians who are affected by one or more of the 7,000 diagnosed rare diseases. Children are disproportionally affected and 25% of those affected won't live to celebrate their 5th birthday. "I am very pleased to be joined by my colleagues from different parties to support Canadians who face the challenges of rare diseases every day of the year by drawing attention to their needs on International Rare Disease Day," said Tom Kmiec, Conservative MP for Calgary Shepard and a co-host of the event. "We can and should do more to ensure there are better diagnostic services and greater access to treatments in every jurisdiction across Canada."He was joined at the flag-raising ceremony at the Centennial Flame on Parliament Hill and a reception by fellow-MPs Francesco Sorbara, Liberal MP for Vaughan-Woodbridge, Jenny Kwan, NDP MP for Vancouver East, and Elizabeth May, Green Party Leader and MP for Saanich-Gulf Islands. "This day is an important occasion to urge the federal government to do its part to help Canadians with rare diseases by implementing Canada's Rare Disease Strategy, including adopting a federal Orphan Drug Regulatory Framework to encourage the development and timely approval of orphan drugs in Canada," said David Cox, Executive Director of the Rare Disease Foundation. "We also want the federal government to work with the provinces and territories to address gaps in patient access to rare disease treatments and to ensure this is part of any national pharmacare initiative that is undertaken."The reception was also addressed by Chris Gilmor, a board member of the Rare Disease Foundation and parent of a child with a rare disease. "I strongly believe in raising our collective voice so that rare diseases get the attention they need and parents and other caregivers get the support they require," he said. "This includes having faster and better access to different diagnostic services as well as access to treatments that can make a profound difference to patients and their loved ones."
About rare diseases
A rare disease is defined as a condition affecting fewer than one in 2,000 people. There are more than 7,000 diagnosed rare diseases and many more undiagnosed diseases. About one in 12 people (nearly 3 million Canadians) have a rare disease. Most known rare disorders are
severe and chronic, with many being degenerative and life threatening. Rare diseases are poorly characterized, so many conditions remain unnamed. People who do not have a specific diagnosis can be denied access to necessary medical support services.
About International Rare Disease Day
International Rare Disease Day is held on the last day of February every year to raise awareness of rare diseases. This year's is the 12th such day, coordinated by EURORDIS, the European Organisation for Rare Diseases. On and around this day, hundreds of patient organizations all over the world hold awareness-raising activities. www.rarediseaseday.org


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Usually, I don't go for movies with such themes, but this had Pierce Brosnan in the main lead and I'd watch almost anything with Brosnan in it (almost, I couldn't finish Mamma Mia).
The movie is great. It's not too long, and moves along quite rapidly. Brosnan has done a great job of acting as usual, but other characters are quite rich and the actors have done them justice.
If you like deep, emotional, human-drama type movies, I'd recommend it.
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A Day With Christoph Ackermann
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Eight Critical Portfolio Management Processes
The Portfolio Management process blade describes how a disciplined agile IT organization goes about identifying, organizing, and governing their various IT endeavors. IT endeavors include solution delivery projects, product development teams, business experiments (along the lines of a lean startup strategy), and even the operations of existing IT-based solutions. This article is organized into the following topics:
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The following diagram overviews the potential activities associated with disciplined agile portfolio management.
There are eight critical process factors to consider:
- Identify potential value. Working closely with your product management team (if you have one), your portfolio management team will identify potential new ideas and products to develop. You will do this through monitoring the business environment to see what your competitors are doing, through obtaining feedback from your existing customers, and by envisioning the future needs of your customers through agile modeling and brainstorming sessions.
- Explore potential endeavors. The portfolio management team will invest time in understanding a potential endeavor. They may choose to consider the business case for the endeavor, perhaps creating high-level guesses at the potential market potential or return on investment (ROI) of the endeavor. The team may also consider alternative approaches to the endeavor and may even choose to run a focus group or small experiment to better understand it.
- Prioritize potential endeavors. Because few organizations have unlimited budgets to work from you will need to prioritize potential endeavors and then invest in the ones that are most important to you. There are several factors to consider when prioritizing, including: business value (disciplined agile IT departments strive to maximize the value that they provide to the overall organization); business risk (risk and value often go hand-in-hand, although sometimes you`ll find some endeavors are too risky to consider right now); due date (some endeavors are driven by government regulation or by promises made to important customers); and dependency.
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